Past event – 11am storytime with Leaf: “Beware of the Storybook Wolves” by Lauren Child – live on Facebook

Leaf is a children’s bookshop and cafe in Hertford who specialise in friendly service and high quality goods. They also have a secret garden…

During Lockdown they are running their usual 11am Storytime Monday – Friday via Facebook live. Just go onto the Leaf Facebook page to watch. The videos are saved for the moment so you can watch later.

Today’s story is “Beware of the Storybook Wolves” by Lauren Child

This is a book every child should read as it contains important information about what you should do if a wolf ever escapes out of your storybook!

Date: Tuesday 19th May
Time: 11:00am

Past event – Cheer Up – Red, White & Blue’s House Party – live on Facebook

This Saturday come and join us on Facebook for an afternoon of much needed fun and CHEER as Cheer Up returns with its “Red, white & blue’s” party, grab the sparkles and a bevvy or three as we bring all the traditions a Cheer Up & Popalicious pop party with some sprinkle of Eurovision nostalgia which will leave you going “Ooh Aah just a little bit” as we “Fly the flag” from our homes to your homes across the globe.

Find out more on the Facebook event page.

Date: Saturday 16th May
Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Past event – 11am storytime with Leaf: “The Entertainer” by Emma Dodd – live on Facebook

Leaf is a children’s bookshop and cafe in Hertford who specialise in friendly service and high quality goods. They also have a secret garden…

During Lockdown they are running their usual 11am Storytime Monday – Friday via Facebook live. Just go onto the Leaf Facebook page to watch. The videos are saved for the moment so you can watch later.

Today’s story is “The Entertainer” by Emma Dodd.

The entertainer for Billy’s party turns up wearing an amazing bear costume. It’s so good it could almost be real…

Date: Monday 18th May
Time: 11:00am

Past event – Lace knitting workshop – live on Zoom

Monica Russel of The Knitknacks will be running an introduction to lace knitting. Knitting lace can be easy a simple pattern with any weight yarn can be really effective. Participants will need: a pair 4mm needles or 4.5mm needles, and Aran yarn or DK yarn. The cost of the workshop is £10.

This is an introductory class which lasts 90 mins which makes lace knitting easy. You do need to be able to knit, but you’ll be guided from there.

Monica Russel is a knitwear designer, experienced tutor and published author of several knitting books.

You can find out more information here.

Date: Wednesday 27th May
Time: 2:00pm to 3.30pm

Past event – Fair Isle Knitting Workshop – live on Zoom

Monica Russel of The Knitknacks will be running an online Fair Isle knitting workshop using Zoom. The cost of the workshop is £10.

This is an introductory class lasting 90 mins which makes Fair Isle knitting easy. You need to be able to knit, but you’ll be guided from there!

Monica Russel is a knitwear designer, experienced fair isle knitter and published author of several knitting books.

You can find out more information here.

Date: Saturday 16th May
Time: 2:00pm to 3.30pm

Past event – Knitting In The Round Workshop – live on Zoom

Monica Russel of The Knitknacks will be running a knitting in the round workshop. The cost of the workshop is £10.

This is an introductory class which lasts 90 mins which makes circular knitting easy. You do need to be able to knit, but you’ll be guided from there. You’ll also learn how to introduce different colours.

Monica Russel is a knitwear designer, experienced tutor and published author of several knitting books.

You can find out more here.

Date: Wednesday 20th May
Time: 2:00pm to 3.30pm

Past event – Monica’s Zoom Sock Knitting Charity Workshop – live on Zoom

Learn the basics of Sock Knitting in a 3 hour workshop with Monica Russel. All the skills will be covered by knitting a simple baby sock.

Monica Russel, knitwear designer, experienced knitter, teacher and published author is offering short introductory fun knitting classes with donations to the Trussell Trust.

There will be time for a Q&A too.

Find out more on eventbrite.

Date: Friday 22nd May
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm