Proposed Events in Ware 2017/2018 (as at August 2017)
Italics – to be confirmed
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Defibrillators
Defibrillators for use if a person is not breathing are held at the following places in the town.
Allenburys Sports and Social Club / ASDA /TESCO / Ware Bowls Club / Ware Lido / Ware Fire Station
Outside Ware Police Office in the Library Carpark. This one is available 24 hours. Funding was made available by Ware Charities, East Herts NHW and MD Electric Ltd
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Bee Swarms
If you have concerns about large clusters or swarms of bees please telephone or text 07949 635563 for urgent assistance
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GET READY FOR SUMMER IN EAST HERTS
There’s something for everyone this summer, with a full range of activities funded by East Herts Council taking place for young people throughout the district. Why not beat the boredom and get a few exciting activities for them to look forward to in the diary now?
Activities on offer include tennis camps, dinghy lessons, arts, crafts, drama and lots more. Many activities are free and all have been subsidised by East Herts Council.
To see the full programme and book go to: http://www.eastherts.gov.uk/summeractivities
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Funding round for grants is open
East Herts Council is pleased to announce that its Community Grants Programme 17/18 is now open. We are accepting applications for grants up to £8,000 to help community/voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations deliver projects or activities that will improve residents’ health and wellbeing. The funding could be used to pay for building works, green space improvements and sports or play equipment as well as operational costs associated with running an activity (e.g. hire costs, publicity materials, training for volunteers etc)
Young people between the ages of 11 to 18 can apply to a themed fund around performance to excellence in sport.
The application process and criteria has changed, so please go to www.eastherts.gov.uk/grants for details. The deadline for applications is Monday, 2 October 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Month / Date / Event / Time / Comment2017
August / 2 / Lark in the Park
King Georges Playing Field / 1800-2000 / Ages 11 – 19
Arts, crafts, sports, food and more.
Free. Just turn up
01992 588214
August / 9 / Lark in the Park
King Georges Playing Field / 1800-2000 / Ages 11 – 19
Arts, crafts, sports, food and more.
Free. Just turn up
01992 588214
August / 13 / Barry Sapford’s Swing Orchestra / 1500-1700 / Ware Priory
Free entry
August / 14-18 / A performing arts workshop with DancePro Academy / 0900-1200 Minis
0900- 1500
Juniors Seniors / Contact Miss Gill: 07729 221169/
www.danceproacademy.com/workshops-ware-hertfordshire/
August / 15 / Youth Project @ Young Peoples Centre. Marsh Lane / 1730-2000 / Ages 11 to 19
Just turn up. No charge.
August / 16 / Lark in the Park
King Georges Playing Field / 1800-2000 / Ages 11 – 19
Arts, crafts, sports, food and more.
Free. Just turn up
01992 588214
August / 17 / St. Mary the Virgin
Concert
The performers will be Colin Eldred clarinet, Jane Eldred viola and Barbara Manning piano. The programme will include Beethoven's trio op. 11 for clarinet, viola and piano. / 1230 / Light lunches will be served in the church hall both before and after the concert. There will be a retiring collection in aid of church funds.
Everyone is welcome.!
August / 19 / Music and Motors
Classic cars and live music / 1300-1700 / Town Sq (Tudor Sq)
Free entry
August / 21 / Ware Wine & Beer Circle
Computerised Wine Drive / 2000 / Ware Arts Centre, Kibes Lane
Http://www.wwbc.org.uk/
August / 22 / Youth Project @ Young Peoples Centre. Marsh Lane / 1730-2000 / Ages 11 to 19
Just turn up. No charge.
August / 23 / Lark in the Park
King Georges Playing Field / 1800-2000 / Ages 11 – 19
Arts, crafts, sports, food and more.
Free. Just turn up
01992 588214
August / 26 / Community Fun Day
Love Ware: Live Ware / 1100-1600 / King George Field
Free
August / 28 / Stevenage Male Voice Choir / 1500-1700 / Ware Priory
Free entry
August / 29 / Youth Project @ Young Peoples Centre. Marsh Lane / 1730-2000 / Ages 11 to 19
Just turn up. No charge.
September / 10 / Ware Brass / 1500-1700 / Ware Priory
Free entry
September / 18 / Ware Wine & Beer Circle Commercial Wine Tasting / 2000 / Ware Arts Centre, Kibes Lane
Http://www.wwbc.org.uk/
October / 5 / Community Forum
Pidgeon problem in Ware High Street. / 1930 / Priory
October / 16 / Ware Wine & Beer Circle
Food Competition / 2000 / Ware Arts Centre, Kibes Lane
Http://www.wwbc.org.uk/
October / 26 / Medium evening with Ronnie Buckingham / 1930 - 2030 / Tickets £20 and to be purchased from Hayley at Ware FC 07542379789. Doors open at 1830
October / 31 / Poppy appeal commences / Details from Royal British Legion (Ware Branch)
November / 4 / Ware Fireworks
Rotary Clubs of Amwell
Herfordshires and Ware / 1800 / High Oak Road
Entry Fee
Road closures in place between 1700 and 2030. Public access from 1800. Bonfire approx.. 1900. Fireworks approx.. 1930
November / 11 / Remembrance Day
2 minute Silence / 1045 - 1115 / War Memorial
Royal British Legion Ware
Temporary road closure
November / 12 / Remembrance Sunday Parade / 1400 / Start at Kibes Lane. Church Service at St Mary’s until 1530.
Lay wreaths at War Memorial
March back to Kibes Lane.
Royal British Legion Ware
Road Closures in place
November / 18 / Ware and District Photographic Society
Annual two day exhibition
Plus lace-making and embroidery demonstrations / 1000 -1700 / Ware Art Centre
Kibes lane
November / 19 / Ware and District Photographic Society
Annual two day exhibition
Plus lace-making and embroidery demonstrations / 1000 -1700 / Ware Art Centre
Kibes lane
November / 20 / Ware Wine & Beer Circle
Guest Speaker "Gardening" / 2000 / Ware Arts Centre, Kibes Lane
Http://www.wwbc.org.uk/
December / 3 / Scout and Guide Carol Service / 1500 / Christ Church.
December / 10 / Ware Brass – Carol service / Ware Priory
Free entry
Month / Date / Event / Time / Comment
2018
January / 11 / Community Forum
Subject to be announced / 1930 / Ware Priory
April / 12 / Community Forum
Subject to be announced / 1930 / Ware Priory
July / 5 / Community Forum
Subject to be announced / 1930 / Ware Priory
July / 7 / Ware Carnival and fete / 1330 / Ware Town Council
Road closures in place
July / 7 / Narrow boat parade – 70 boats
The Waterside Inn to Town Quay followed by boat handling competition / 1245 / River Lea
July / 7 / Boat Jumble
Chandlery stall
Rope fender maker
Painted Canalware / All day / On tow path near to Library Car Park bridge.
Lea & Stort Branch IWA
July / Monday Art Club Annual Exhibition / 1000-1630 / Riverside Hall, Priory Street.
Free entry. Refreshments available.
July / 7 / Ware Bowls Club Open afternoon. / 1330
July / 8 / Boating Christian Fellowship Open air service on the Town Quay with Salvation Army Band / 1030 / Library Car park / Town Quay
All welcome
July / 8 / Concerts in the Priory
Ware Brass / 1500-1700 / Free entry
July / 4rd Riverside Real Ale Festival
A Ware Festival Event
Live music in the evening ( The Doctors) / 1200- 2300 / Fletchers Lea
£2 Admission.
Family entertainment
Details in the Ware Festival programme.
July / Leaside Church
Strawberry Teas in the Priory / 1500 -1700 / Strawberry teas will be available
During the concert on the Island
July / Ware Joggers
Ware 10 / 1000 / Glaxo Ware Cricket Ground
The event is The Ware Festival of Running which includes a 10 mile, 10k and free children's races and is raising money for Herts. Air Ambulance and Teens Unite.
ENTRY TO THE RACE IS HERE:
www.ware10s.co.ukWare | SG12 0DP
July / Bus Pass Party / Details from WTC
July / 21 / Ware Raft Race / 1200 / Library car park
All ten places now full!
July / 21 / Pavement artists competition. / 1000 / Old Church Yard. Church Street
Up to 5. 6 to 8. 9 to 11. 12 – 16 age groups. Entry forms from Ware Priory
July / 21 / Putting competition / 1330-1530 / Ware Bowls Club
Team of 3. Adults £2. Under 16 £1. Proceeds to Festival charities.
July / 21 / St Mary’s Church Fete / 1000
July / LodgeFest / 1500 / Details from Ware Priory and the Lodge PH
July / 22 / Rock in the Priory / 1130 – 1900 / Priory Grounds – Entry fee
Details from Ware Town Council.
Exact finish depends on weather and the groups playing
August / 18 / Music and Motors
Classic cars and live music / 1300-1700 / Town Sq (Tudor Sq)
Free entry
October / 31 / Poppy appeal commences / Details from Royal British Legion (Ware Branch)
November / 3 / Ware Fireworks
Rotary Clubs of Amwell
Herfordshires and Ware / 1800 / High Oak Road
Entry Fee
Road closures in place between 1700 and 2030. Public access from 1800. Bonfire approx.. 1900. Fireworks approx.. 1930
November / 11 / Remembrance Day
2 minute Silence / 1045 - 1115 / War Memorial
Royal British Legion Ware
Temporary road closure
November / 11 / Remembrance Sunday Parade / 1400 / Start at Kibes Lane. Church Service at St Mary’s until 1530.
Lay wreaths at War Memorial
March back to Kibes Lane.
Royal British Legion Ware
Road Closures in place
November / Ware and District Photographic Society
Annual two day exhibition
Plus lace-making and embroidery demonstrations / 1000 -1700 / Ware Art Centre
Kibes lane
November / Ware and District Photographic Society
Annual two day exhibition
Plus lace-making and embroidery demonstrations / 1000 -1700 / Ware Art Centre
Kibes lane
December / 2 / Scout and Guide Carol Service / 1500 / Christ Church.
December / Ware Brass – Carol service / Ware Priory
Free entry
There are over 195 organisations in the SG12 area – See
http://www.cvsbeh.org.uk/index.php/e-bulletin/doc_download/245-ware-directory-dec-14
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The Ware Youth Connexions Centre is located at:
Marsh Lane Young People's Centre
Marsh Lane Ware SG12 9QB
Tel: 01992 588220
Opening times
Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00pm. Drop in for advice, information and guidance No appointment needed
Fridays: 1:00 - 4:30pm. Drop in for advice, information and guidance No appointment needed
Tuesdays and Wednesday Evenings 6- 8pm Youth Project
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Living with Type 2 Diabetes? Support Group -First Tuesday of the month at 1330. Leaside Church Hall, East Street. Ware. 07847 751687
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Ware Food Bank – Salvation Army, Baldock Street Tuesday 0900 -100 and Thursday 0900-1400
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Every day we hear from people who need a helping hand when it comes to understanding complex health and social care systems.
The Patients association helpline - we’re here to help
You can call us confidentially five days a week 9.30am — 5pm, no matter where you are in the UK or how simple or complicated your enquiry is.
We can provide information and advice on areas including:
Concerns about your care or treatment
How to access your medical records
Making a complaint
Finding a dentist or GP
If we cannot answer your query, we will do our best to signpost you to an organisation that will be able to help.
Listening to patients, speaking up for change
Contact us
www.patients-association.org.uk
020 8423 8999
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Please send notification of new events to keithbatchelor10@gmail.com