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Advertising Feature by Jay Walternash
Check out this great children’s picture book. ‘Luna the Cat’s Intriguing Tales: the Chase’, by Jay Walternash, who is a Hertfordshire based children’s book author.
In this marvellous rhyming picture book, Luna the cat's attention is caught by something quick and mysterious that races past. Luna eagerly gives chase, but will she find out what it was that sped by? Children will love Luna the cat. This fun tale will engage children with its intriguing story and wonderful illustrations. Rhyme and wordplay combine for a delightful children's book. An engaging picture book with vibrant illustrations, and an adorable cat character.
Jay is passionate about children’s reading and literature, and loves Hitchin! The book is available in paperback and as an e-book, with a fantastic e-book price of just £2.39!
The book is available internationally and has fantastic reviews on Amazon:
"Bought as an upgrade to the bedtime stories for our little ones- they absolutely love it and so do we!! Such a beautiful story about Luna the cat - the kids are obsessed!"
"Our children loved it and it’s become a bedtime staple"
"The story is well written with beautiful pictures, also loved some of the “bigger” words used to expose our little one to new vocabulary."
You can find more reviews on Good Reads here.
Purchase the book on Amazon here.
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Whether you're joining in for a good laugh, quality family time, a personal challenge, or to honour a loved one – Muddy Mayhem 2025 guarantees a morning filled with muddy fun and an unforgettable sense of accomplishment.
Sign up today!
🗓️ Sunday 23rd March 2025
⏰ 11am-2pm
📍 Woodhall Estate, Watton-at-Stone, SG14 3NE
💰 Every penny raised in sponsorship will go toward funding Garden House Hospice Care’s vital work.
• Adult + Donation: £49 (at least 50% of your registration fee will be donated)
• Adult + Fundraising: £20 (plus a pledge to raise at least £99 in sponsorship)
• Child (Age 11-17): £15
• Mini Mudder (Age 5-10): £5
🔗 Tickets are on sale now – register before 19th March by heading to ghhospicecare.org.uk/muddy to bag your tickets!
Following the announcement of the 2024 winners, the celebrations have continued with an article in local press to showcase the winners and runners-up.
A reminder of the results:
🌟 Best Activity Class or Group for Under 5s:
Winner: Hartbeeps - North Herts
Runner-up: Jo Jingles - North Herts
🌟 Best Activity Class or Group for School-age Children:
Winner: The Market Theatre Kids Club
Runner-up: DW Soccer School
🌟 Best Holiday Club or Class:
Winner: DW Soccer School
Runner-up: The Market Theatre Kids Club
🌟 Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service:
Winner: NCT Herts North
Runner-up: MamaBabyBliss - Hitchin
🌟 Best Lifestyle Service for Parents:
Winner: Linzi Loves to Organise
Runner-up: Rosebud Nanny Agency
🌟 Best Party and Celebrations Provider:
Winner: Once Upon A Perfect Party
Runner-up: DW Soccer School
🌟 Most Family-friendly Café/Restaurant/Pub:
Winner: Café @ The British School's Museum
Runner-up: The Angels
🌟 Best Local Shop:
Winner: Next Page Books
Runner-up: Cloud nine baby
🌟 Best Local Event:
Winner: Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour ( Garden House Hospice Care)
Runner-up: Hitchin Beach (Visit Hitchin)
🌟 Local Volunteer of the Year:
Winner: Pauline Gardener (Ickleford Community Larder)
Runner-up: Melissa Peacock (Pinehill Junior Parkrun)
🌟 Best Local Independent Business:
Winner: Next Page Books
Runner-up: Rosebud Nanny Agency
🌟 Best Family Day Out:
Winner: Standalone Farm
Runner-up: Whipsnade Zoo
Congratulations to all of the winners and runners-up, and also to all the businesses who made it as finalists.
Read the article here.
Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey
27th January
- 28th February
Anglesey Abbey, Cambridge
Mind + Matter: Towards Co-Creation (FREE Art/ Science Exhibition)
(FREE)
31st January
- 25th April
University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus
Snowdrops at Benington Lordship Gardens
1st February
- 23rd February
Benington Lordship Gardens, Stevenage
Wildlife Week
15th February
- 23rd February
Hatfield Park, Hatfield
Whose Poo at The Zoo
15th February
- 23rd February
Cedars Nature Centre, waltham cross
February Frolics at Willows Activity Farm
15th February
- 23rd February
Willows Activity Farm, St Albans
Vets in Action at Whipsnade Zoo
15th February
- 23rd February
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable
February half term at Royston Museum
15th February
- 23rd February
Royston Museum, Royston
Lamb Bottle Feeding at Church Farm
15th February
- 23rd February
Church Farm, Stevenage
Half Term at Herrings Green Activity Farm
15th February
- 23rd February
Herrings Green Activity Farm, Wilstead
Half Term at Wimpole
15th February
- 23rd February
Wimpole Estate, Royston
STEM Week at RAF Museum, Hendon
(FREE)
15th February
- 23rd February
RAF Museum London, London
Spotlight! Design your own pop-up exhibition at Duxford
15th February
- 23rd February
Duxford Imperial War Museum, Duxford
You've Got Mail! The Americans at Duxford
15th February
- 23rd February
Duxford Imperial War Museum, Duxford
You've Got Mail! The Americans at Duxford
15th February
- 23rd February
Duxford Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Feather Extravaganza! February Half term trail at Rye Meads
15th February
- 23rd February
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
FebBAAry Half Term
15th February
- 23rd February
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Lamb Bottle Feeding
15th February
- 5th May
Aldenham Country Park, Elstree
Love & Lambs
15th February
- 23rd February
Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe
My Pet Pals: Winter Workshops
(FREE)
15th February
- 23rd February
Pets at Home, Luton
Animal Trackers Trail
15th February
- 23rd February
Jordans Mill, Broom
Cirquoise Circus
15th February
- 23rd February
Frosts Garden Centre - Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Lambing Week
15th February
- 23rd February
Mead Open Farm, Billington
February Fun for Everyone!
(FREE)
15th February
- 23rd February
Dunstable Downs, Dunstable
Big Tractors Experience Day
15th February
- 23rd February
Foxholes Farm, Hertford
Spring Celebrations
15th February
- 23rd February
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertford
Retro Arcade
(FREE)
19th February
- 22nd February
Central Square, Luton Point, Luton
Aladdin
19th February
- 22nd February
Woodside Hall, Hitchin, Walsworth Rd
Laser Tag at RAF Museum, Hendon
20th February
- 23rd February
RAF Museum London, London
Half Term Bounce Fest
20th February
- 23rd February
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay
Jungle Cookie Adventure
20th February
- 23rd February
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Le Clay
Tales of the Jungle Book 2
20th February
- 23rd February
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton-le-Clay
Land of Lights
22nd February
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes
Children's Author Events at Next Page Books
22nd February
Next Page Books, Hitchin
The Woodland Bistro
(FREE)
22nd February
- 23rd February
Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon
Isadora Moon Day at Next Page Books
22nd February
Next Page Books, Hitchin
Family Film Club: Inside Out 2
22nd February
Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street
The Ministry of Science Live!
22nd February
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford
Meet Peppa Pig on Saturday 22nd February!
(FREE)
22nd February
Woburn Safari Park, Bedford
'Dress me up' - Kids Collage Workshop
23rd February
North Hertfordshire Museum, North Hertfordshire Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin
Owl Pellet Dissection
23rd February
RSPB Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts
Vex Robotics Club (beginners) St. Albans
23rd February
- 30th March
St.Columbas College, King Harry Ln, St Albans
Paddington Bear at The Railway
23rd February
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Aylesbury
The Little Children's Market - Luton
(FREE)
23rd February
Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Luton
Half Term Family Forest School at the Triangle Garden
23rd February
Triangle Community Garden, Hitchin
Harpenden Farmer's Market
(FREE)
23rd February
Lower High Street, Harpenden
Can you help Hitchin Library build the town of Brickchin?
(FREE)
24th February
Hitchin Library, Hitchin
Last year I had a message from a lady whose daughter had moved to Hitchin with her 1 year old, asking for suggestions of where she could go to meet other parents.
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