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Another Successful Hitchin Forum Autumn Clean-up
Parents and leader of the 11th Hitchin Guides and Rangers gathered 26 bags of rubbish from the Dell
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Family pay heartfelt tribute to ‘kind and caring’ Elizabeth Hardy following Hitchin death
Elizabeth Hardy, known as Liz to family and friends, died on Tuesday 6 October following an incident at an address in Armour Rise, Hitchin.
Halesowen 2-1 Hitchin
This was another game when Hitchin could have gained some reward but it was not to be.
Council duo share their family stories as cabinet signals move towards Council of Sanctuary status
HCC’s cabinet last week formally requested officials to “take steps towards recognition as a Council of Sanctuary”.
Hitchin security firm Arena Security to sponsor tractor at spectacular Christmas lights parade
This year’s parade will be the sixth edition of the event, with organisers hoping to beat the impressive £56,000 raised in 2025.
Hitchin’s free money-saving day raises a question about the cost of children’s essentials
On 28 October, a free event at Westmill Community Centre in Hitchin will explore practical ways to make family money go further
Weekly Bulletin – 16 October
Fixtures vs Halesowen Town (A) – Saturday 17 October (3pm KO) On Saturday 17th October we travel to Halesowen for a league game kick-off 3.00pm. Our last three visits to Halesowen have resulted in two wins and a draw. Halesowen are twelfth in the league table with four wins, two draws and three defeats and... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 16 OCTOBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
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Another Successful Hitchin Forum Autumn Clean-up
Parents and leader of the 11th Hitchin Guides and Rangers gathered 26 bags of rubbish from the Dell
You Are Not Alone: There Is Always a Way Out
If you are reading this today and feeling a heavy, quiet ache in your chest—please pause for a moment and take a deep breath.
Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 19 Oct to 25 Oct
Expect a wet and windy week with varying cloud cover. Temperatures range from 6-15°C, high humidity, and strong winds, especially on Friday.
Family pay heartfelt tribute to ‘kind and caring’ Elizabeth Hardy following Hitchin death
Elizabeth Hardy, known as Liz to family and friends, died on Tuesday 6 October following an incident at an address in Armour Rise, Hitchin.
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North Herts planning panel proposal rejected as Conservatives and Labour clash over reforms
The Conservative Group said Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors voted against its proposal for an advisory Planning Panel.
Hertfordshire: ‘My father was of fighting age, but he didn’t arrive in Britain as an invader – he had nowhere else to go’
Cllr Paul Zukowskyj (Lib Dem, Hatfield South) full speech in favour of Hertfordshire becoming a Council of Sanctuary.
Council duo share their family stories as cabinet signals move towards Council of Sanctuary status
HCC’s cabinet last week formally requested officials to “take steps towards recognition as a Council of Sanctuary”.
Climb Hitchin appeals for volunteer instructors to help keep local climbing sessions running
Volunteers also earn a free climbing session after instructing at three sessions, and can join social get-togethers and climbing sessions with team members
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Preview: Stamford
Tuesday 20th October – KO 7.45PM The games continue to come thick and fast and we look to build on the consistency of last weeks performances as we search for results and points to start a climb up the table. We welcome Stamford to Top Field. Stamford sit in 22nd with 1 point whilst the... The post PREVIEW: STAMFORD appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Weekly Bulletin – 16 October
Fixtures vs Halesowen Town (A) – Saturday 17 October (3pm KO) On Saturday 17th October we travel to Halesowen for a league game kick-off 3.00pm. Our last three visits to Halesowen have resulted in two wins and a draw. Halesowen are twelfth in the league table with four wins, two draws and three defeats and... The post WEEKLY BULLETIN – 16 OCTOBER appeared first on Hitchin Town FC.
Hitchin’s Hermitage Penguin Trail returns this December with festive puzzle and prizes
A festive penguin trail is coming to Hitchin town centre this December, inviting families and shoppers to solve a Christmas puzzle
St Albans 2-1 Hitchin
Holders Hitchin exited the Herts Senior Cup at the first hurdle as they were beaten 2-1 by St Albans
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See allHitchin security firm Arena Security to sponsor tractor at spectacular Christmas lights parade
This year’s parade will be the sixth edition of the event, with organisers hoping to beat the impressive £56,000 raised in 2025.
Hitchin’s free money-saving day raises a question about the cost of children’s essentials
On 28 October, a free event at Westmill Community Centre in Hitchin will explore practical ways to make family money go further
Hitchin Chamber Orchestra to bring ‘Darkness to Light’ concert to St Mary’s Church this November
Hitchin Chamber Orchestra is set to return to St Mary’s Church next month for an evening of classical music exploring the contrast between darkness and light.
Weather forecast for this week in Hitchin – 12 Oct to 18 Oct
The week features mainly partly cloudy skies, with Thursday showing potential rain. Temperatures range from 6-20°C, with winds peaking at 32mph and variable humidity.
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Noise complaint against wedding venue near Luton dismissed
The authority’s licensing sub-committee concluded that there was no evidence to support allegations that The Barn in Tea Green had breached licensing objectives
Local Campaign Brings Mental Health Conversations to Hitchin Pubs — Seeking Business Partners**
If you are a local business owner who would like to sponsor a batch—or a venue owner willing to place a stack on your bar—please get in touch with Katie
Appeal after much-loved Land Rover stolen from Hitchin pub
The olive green Land Rover, which has been a familiar sight outside The Victoria pub in Hitchin, was stolen during the night of September 29
Wedding venue near Luton could have licence removed over noise concerns
The Barn, in Tea Green, has a licence from North Herts Council to stay open until 1.30am at weekends, and to provide alcohol and late-night refreshments
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