Hertfordshire Food and Drink Awards

If, like me, your answer to the question "Who’s the best Independent Butcher in Hertfordshire?" is "Trussells of Knebworth, of course!", you have the opportunity to cast your vote for them and their wonderful new shop, in the Hertfordshire Food and Drink Awards.

Cast your vote at Click Here for Herts Food & Drink Awards web site.

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Were you matched or hatched in St. Martin’s Church?

St. Martin’s celebrates its Centenary Year in November. There will be many celebratory activities, including an exhibition and timeline in the Church itself. The Timeline Team is looking for your photos and tales of weddings and baptisms which have taken place in the Church AT ANY POINT between November 1915 and November 2015 (clearly you won’t have got married or baptised yet for some of that time!). If you have photos/stories to share contact Jo Simson 0n 01438 814166, or jo.simson@ntlworld.com

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Swangleys Lane Solar Farm

The proposed solar farm at Swangley's Farm has been “called in” by the Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government, following a direct request by Stephen McPartland MP, as well as recommendation from the NHDC planning officer.  A Public Inquiry is now awaited.

Local Plan

The Village Hall was packed for the Public Meeting called by the Parish Council in January to discuss proposals in North Herts. District Council’s Draft Local Plan for over 400 houses and a primary school to be built on Green Belt land at the edge of the village. Over 350 people were there and the vote was overwhelmingly against the proposals.

You can see details of the Local Plan at Click Here. If you have anything to say about local issues, please contact us via our READERS LETTERS section where you can air your views and give others the opportunity to reply with theirs.

There are a couple of village contact telephone numbers which have changed recently. If you want to book St. Martin’s Parish Centre the number is now 07771 940750. If you need a lift to hospital/the Doctors’ surgery, the mobile contact number for the Good Neighbours Scheme is 07583 919541

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Local Reporters Wanted

We are looking for local news contributors, for all the of the areas above. If you have any news and/or photos which you think will interest local people, or would like to contribute on a regular basis, please contact us.
Email: Click Here

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Knebworth Day Centre Volunteers

The Day Centre meets once a week on a Monday to provide a safe meeting place for the socially isolated and frail elderly in the village. The Day Centre is run by volunteers and they are currently seeking a cook, drivers and a first aider. If you would like to know more about what is involved contact the volunteer Manager, Angela Skinner on 07968 698856. 

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Thought of becoming a twin

Knebworth Twinning Association is looking for new members. The association organises visits to and from our French twin, Châtelaillon Plage in the Charente Maritime region.

Social events include Quiz nights and Boules practice at the Station Pub every Monday evening. Join Carole and David Woodman at the Station Pub between 18:00 and 19:30 for Boules practice, a chat and some fun. The KTA has a trophy to defend so need all the help they can get.

Membership costs £10 per family. Contact Ann Judge on Click Here if you’d like to join/know more.

Knebworth Twinning Association

Centenary Tea Dance Musicians Sought

St. Martin’s is celebrating its 100th birthday this year in November. Celebrations include a Tea Dance in the Church itself on Saturday November 14. A ‘tea dance band’ is sought to give an authentic flavour. If you think you might be able to play, or know someone else who might, contact Penny Paton on 01438 313241 and pennyandgeorge@o2.co.uk.

Tai Chi for all:
Tai Chi classes have started at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings in the Village Hall, Park Lane. Steve Hall’s classes are for beginners of all ages and levels of fitness. It’s a pay as you go class, just turn up. The sessions are £6. For more information contact Steve.
Tel: 01438 318734
Email: Click Here
Web: stevehalls.schoolofeverything.com

The Fitness Program:
Sure, chillin’ out is cool. But rockin’ out is a blast! That’s why you’re gonna love the Zumbatomic® fitness program for kids. It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids ages 4-12 max out on fun and fitness all at the same time. Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove. Watch their energy and fitness levels soar as they get the groove. Classes in Knebworth on Monday at St Martins Church Hall.
15:45 to 16:15 - Every Monday during term time.
Click Here to see leaflet
All info can also be found on www.zumbawithvic.com