Hitchin Nub News is delighted to have a brilliant business in our town as our What's On sponsor: Molly Malones pub

Molly Malones on Nightingale Road is an acclaimed public house that plays a huge part in our community. 

Clare Waller is Molly's renowned landlady who has rejuvenated the popular pub, and is a force for good in our town, with the establishment often providing the platform for charity collections and community events.

Molly's aim is to provide the most welcoming environment to its legion of locals, complete with the best ales available while playing host to live music and a wealth of sociable community events. 

Read on for What's On in Hitchin ahead of the forthcoming weekend

Every week we showcase what's going on in Hitchin - and we share the pick of the best events for you over the forthcoming weekend Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12 and across 2024

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NUB YOUR SUMMER EVENTS WITH HITCHIN NUB NEWS

If you or someone you know is organising an event throughout 2024 don't forget to nub it for free in our what's on section here.

Just click the black 'Nub it' button, fill in the form and click submit, it should only take a few minutes to complete - and you'll also be included in our weekly newsletter too!

Browse our What's On section - and remember – you can add your event for FREE using the 'Nub It' button.

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Saturday, May 11

Hitchin Eco Day at Hitchin Market Square

Join everyone this Saturday at the third annual Hitchin Eco Day, for a family friendly day in the heart of our lovely town. 

There will be stalls from eco groups and businesses, repairs, local produce and lots of exciting activities for children. 

Hosted by Plastic Free Hitchin and supported by Churches Together In Hitchin.

Plastic Free Hitchin, are an environmental group of passionate volunteers trying to make our town a cleaner space to live, work and play. 

We work closely with businesses, schools and community groups to remove single use plastics from their operations.

Please drop us an email at [email protected] to find out more. We are really excited about our programme of summer events and we hope you can join us. 

Find us on Facebook and Instagram for all the latest news and tips!

Hitchin Eco Day at Hitchin Market Square

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Saturday, May 11

Spring Concert: A Journey Through Darkness and Light at St Mary's Church

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the haunting beauty and power of Rachmaninov's music. 

On Saturday, May 11, Hitchin Symphony Orchestra will present two of the composer's masterpieces: Isle of the Dead and Symphony No. 2 in E minor. 

Isle of the Dead is a symphonic poem that evokes the journey of a soul to the afterlife, based on a painting by Arnold Böcklin. 

Symphony No. 2 is a lush and romantic work, full of lyrical themes and dramatic contrasts. Both pieces showcase Rachmaninov's skill as an orchestrator and his expressive use of the musical language.

Tickets are available from: Members of the orchestra; Hitchin Information (1A Churchyard, cash only); www.ticketsource.co.uk/hitchin-symphony

In Advance: £12 (available until midday on the Friday before the concert). On the Door: £15. Accompanied under 16s are admitted free of charge.

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Saturday, May 11

Stotfold Steam Fair and County Show at Mill Lane 

Stotfold Water Mill and Nature Reserve will host the exciting g community event in May, with tickets available now. 

Organisers said: "We're looking forward to welcoming you to our 20th Steam Fair and Country Show.

"Tickets are available online, and in honour of our birthday event, we're holding advance tickets at last year's prices.

"Keep checking our social media and website for details of what's happening over the Steam Fair weekend."

The event will take place on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, from 1030am. 

For more information visit Stotfold Mill

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Saturday, May 11

Kids 'Hide and Seek' Collage Workshop at North Herts Museum

Local visual artist Yoshie Allan is joining us for a limited time!

Bring your little ones along to a 45-minute session ran by Yoshie where they will draw their favourite animals, or motifs, collage them with various fabrics, and then finish them off with some playful paint to create a unique 'Hide and Seek' piece of art.

£8 per child

Suitable for children aged 6+

All children must be supervised by an adult (adults do not require a ticket)

We recommend bringing an apron for this session, which involves acrylic paint and PVA glue

Places are limited so please buy in advance

Kids 'Hide and Seek' Collage Workshop at North Herts Museum

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Saturday, May 11

Arkley Fine Art presents - Herring & Howe - A Collaborative Show

Come join us for a spectacular showcase of art at Arkley Fine Art! Witness the magic of collaboration between two incredible artists, Lee Herring and Olly Howe. 

Get ready to be mesmerized by their unique styles and creative synergy. 

This in-person event, is not to be missed, 

Mark your calendars and be prepared to be blown away by the talent on display, which will also be soundtracked by the incredible DJ kIARA WL. See you there!

Arkley Fine Art presents - Herring & Howe - A Collaborative Show

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Saturday, May 11

Coffee Morning to raise funds for North Herts Cats Protection

We will be holding our monthly coffee morning raising money for North Herts Cats Protection. All funds raised will go to the cats and kittens in our care. 

We sell Cats Protection new goods, bric a brac, tea, coffee and cake. 

Our volunteers are also available to talk to you about adopting a cat/kitten, volunteering for us or any other matter.

Coffee Morning to raise funds for North Herts Cats Protection

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Sunday, May 12

Ashwell at Home 2024 'Hidden Ashwell'

Ashwell at Home is an annual fundraising event held in the village of Ashwell in north Herts, when this beautiful and historic village welcomes visitors from near and far for a whole day of entertainment.  

The theme for 2024 is 'Hidden Ashwell' and there will be lots to see and do including a wide range of open gardens of all types and sizes, free workshops for adults and children, plant sales, live music and entertainment around the village, talks, displays and guided walks, refreshments, lunches and much more.  

Entry is by programme: £10 adults (under 18s free with accompanying paying adult) - available on the day at the event, or £9 in advance from the website: www.ashwellathome.org.uk. Parking is free.  

Location: Ashwell is in North Hertfordshire, near Junction 10 of the A1(M). Ashwell, Hertfordshire SG7 5NY 

Please visit the website for programme updates and to purchase advance tickets: www.ashwellathome.org.ukhttps://tickets.ashwellathome.org.uk/

Ashwell at Home 2024 'Hidden Ashwell'

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Until Saturday, May 18

Young Victoria - A One Woman Play

At The Market Theatre

The play is set on the day of Victoria and Albert's betrothal. 

The troubled and overbearing up-bringing that Victoria has suffered from her ambitious mother and her mother's lover, comes to a head. 

The young Queen is now in a position that cannot be overruled, and she is determined to get her own way regarding her mother's future and her emerging romance with Albert.

Young Victoria - A One Woman Play

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Saturday, May 18

Taco Wars in Market Place

Hitchin Street Food Monthly and Cantina Fiesta proudly present Taco Wars 2024

After a five year break, a lot of scores to settle and an insatiable love of all things taco based - Taco Wars is back.

This year's jam takes place in Hitchin Market Place with a mammoth taco session, DJ's and entertainment.

This year eight Hertfordshire based street food traders battle it out for the Tacowars Cup with their own take on the Perfect Taco.

Organsies say: "Taco lovers can buy a TacoWars ticket for the day which secures a taco from each vendor, soft drink or beer upon registration plus a Cantina Fiesta goody bag for the princely sum of £24 - that's £3 per taco plus a free beverage!"

The eagerly-awaited mouth-watering event is set to take place on Saturday May 18 from 11-5pm in Hitchin market square.

Taco Wars in Market Place

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Summer 2024 in Hitchin and North Herts

Todd in the Hole:

Brilliant family friendly music festival set to return for fifth year - line-up announced

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CLUB 85 - You may have heard the sad news that Hitchin's iconic live venue Club 85 is closing after we exclusively broke the story

Hitchin Club 85 landlord and owner Jas Lidder reveals exactly why he is closing legendary live music venue

Hitchin: Club 85 manager Bob Mardon opens up over planning application to demolish iconic venue

Controversial planning application submitted to demolish Club 85 and replace legendary much-loved Hitchin music venue with apartments

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Goodbye Club 85

Danny Pearson's Love Letter to Hitchin's iconic live music venue Club 85

'Dearly beloved

We are gathered here today

To get through this thing called "life"

Electric word, life

It means forever, and that's a mighty long time...'  (Prince, 1984)

 So, here we are, in the final months, weeks and days of our beloved club, writes Danny Pearson

Danny Pearson's Love Letter to Hitchin's iconic live music venue Club 85

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Rewind: The night legendary Bob Marley and The Wailers played in Hitchin

Rewind: The night Bob Marley and The Wailers played in Hitchin

With the release of the new Bob Marley film One Love, we take a trip down memory lane to look at the day the legendary musician and his band The Wailers played in Hitchin

Rewind: The night legendary Bob Marley and The Wailers played in Hitchin

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PS: If you or someone you know is organising an event throughout 2024 don't forget to NUB IT for free in our what's on section here.

Just click the black 'Nub it' button, fill in the form and click submit, it should only take a few minutes to complete - and you'll also be included in our weekly newsletter too!

Browse our What's On section - and remember – you can add your event for FREE using the 'Nub It' button.

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