Month: May 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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 “Winnie’s Pirate Adventure” by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

A fancy dress party becomes an adventure at sea with Winnie the witch…sorry… pirate and Wilbur her cat…err…parrot!

Date: Friday 15th May
Time: 11:00am

Hoglets runs drama and storytelling classes for little ones (from birth to 7 years). Classes are jam packed with story performances, drama games, songs, noisy fun and craft. Currently running online classes – and they’re FREE!

Come on an adventure this week with Mama Hoglet and sneak out to save the world.

The session begins with a performance of the fantastic SUPERTATO.

Then we’ll go on a journey around the planet, righting wrongs and saving the world!

There’ll be drama games, imagination, songs and guided role-play and super good fun for little ones aged 0-7.

These sessions are FREE and open to everyone, no matter where in the world you are.

Session times are as follows:
Mon 1.30pm – Big Hoglets (walking+)
Tues 9.30am – Little Hoglets (birth-walking)
Tues 10.30am – Big Hoglets (walking+)
Weds 10.30am – Big Hoglets (walking+)

To join for free – click the join button on our website at your chosen time.

Date: Monday 18th, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May
Time: See above

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 “King Jack and the Dragon” by Peter Bently.

Jack, Zak and Caspar made a den in the garden that became a great fort just right for King Jack and his men…

Date: Thursday 14th May
Time: 11:00am

Every Wednesday The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales will be bringing you a brand new episode of Skomer Live with Skomer Island team Lizzie Daly and Iolo Williams on their Facebook page!

Coming up on the 1st of the jam-packed Skomer Live broadcast at 12pm midday:
Amazing Manx Shearwaters
Puffin Live Camera
Light Pollution and Seabirds
Update from the Skomer team plus lots more!

Watch right here on the Facebook page at 12pm tomorrow. Don’t forget to tune in for the special evening broadcast at 7pm too!!

If you’ve missed any episodes, you can catch up on YouTube.

Date: Wednesday 13th May
Time: 12:00 midday and 7:00pm

On Wednesday join Matthew Vose on Instagram where he’ll be making jam tarts.

You can find more information including the ingredient list here.

Date: Wednesday 13th May
Time: 5:00pm