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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 “Charlie Star” by Terry Milne
A story about a small dog facing a BIG challenge and finding a gentle solution.

Date: Monday 25th May
Time: 11:00am

The theme this week is a place you have most definitely become accustomed to recently: HOME… this could be capturing the scenes of your everyday, the light and atmosphere or it could be a surreal perspective in the style of someone like Rene Magritte.

You can use anything, do anything, paint, draw, collage, photograph, dance, sing, write… post what you make on here and I will draw a name from a hat for a special prize.

You can find out more on the Facebook event page.

Date: Sunday 24th May
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

During lockdown, Jimmy’s will be going live on their Instagram bringing you an isolation gig from a different artist. Tonight will be Manchester singer Nile Marr.

Date: Wednesday 20th May
Time: 9:00pm

Changes is an independent hairdressing group in Milton Keynes with hairdressing and barbershops.

Join Melanie McBreen on Facebook live for some simple plaits to try at home – based on a waterfall we will create a ladder effect with multiple plaits.

Date: Tuesday 19th May
Time: 10:30am

During lockdown, Jimmy’s will be going live on their Instagram bringing you an isolation gig from a different artist. Tonight will be Danish singer Nicklas Sahl.

Date: Tuesday 19th May
Time: 9:00pm

Sucker have arranged seven nights of great music over on their Facebook page.

Dates: Monday 18th to Sunday 24th May
Times: 7:00pm and 9:00pm

Every weekday evening at 8pm for the foreseeable future, a variety of artists from across the south will be hosting live charity gigs on Facebook Live for Naomi House & Jacksplace!

Each wonderful artist hosting a gig for us will be streaming live on their personal Facebook page. Keep an eye on our page though, as we will be releasing the live feed just before the artist goes live.

If you like what you hear and you’re enjoying the gig, please consider donating to Naomi House & Jacksplace, via the button on the video.

Streaming live to your homes from Monday 18th May are…

Monday – Emily Pellatt
Tuesday – Jonny Moody
Wednesday – Chris Ricketts – Shanty and Folk Singer
Thursday – Will Purdue
Friday – Joe Hicks

Tune in every weekday evening from 8pm to listen to some awesome talent, with acoustic sets, beautiful voices, guitar riffs and much more!

You can find out more information on the Naomi House & Jacksplace webpage here.

Date: every evening Monday to Friday
Time: 8:00pm

Music promoters Modern Age Music have arranged regular live stream sessions on their Instagram account. During the live streams there will be a tipping system open for viewers to donate to artists and in return Modern Age Music will be giving away gig tickets and Pistonhead Lager goodies!

Date: Monday 18th to Sunday 24th May (except Thursday 21st May)
Time: 8:00pm

Simple recipes for the kids to follow
Facebook live event with Mondy.
Mondy will take the kids through making a dish or baking.
We’d love you to join him

You can find out more on the Facebook event page.

Date: Monday 18th May
Time: 12:00 midday

As shows around the world are on pause, it’s more important than ever to support the artists and acts we love. Tune in every night as artists host live shows in our online listening room, a space for artists to connect with global audiences. All shows are free, and optional donations can be given directly to the featured performing artists or to the Sofar Sounds global artist fund.

Join Ganda Boys for a live streaming concert on the Sofar Sounds website and also on YouTube.

Date: Wednesday 20th May
Time: 8:00pm