Welcome to What's On in Hitchin ahead of this weekend.

Every Thursday we'll showcase what's going on in Hitchin over the coming weekend - Friday September 9 to Sunday September 11

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FRIDAY

Billy Idol and classic rock live tribute

Live at the Orange Treee

Billy Idol and classic rock live tribute

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SATURDAY:

DogFest at Knebworth House

Bring your dog to DogFest Hertfordshire, in partnership with Bought By Many, and treat them to a day which guarantees to get their tails wagging at Knebworth House.

Try your paw at a variety of have-a-go activities from dog diving to agility, enter the Fun Dog Show for your chance to win Best in Show, or raise vital funds for Dogs Trust as you admire your surroundings on the Big Dog Walk.

Enjoy sensational dog displays all day in the Main Arena, get advice from a variety of animal experts, learn training tips at Dogs Trust's Dog School, and much MUCH more! Plus, there's shopping galore, festival food & drink, and more dogs than your can ever imagine.

Created by dog-lovers, for dog-lovers, we look forward to welcoming you to the nation's favourite dog friendly festival.

DogFest at Knebworth House

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SUNDAY

Bungee Jump for the Friends of Whitehill and Highbury Schools

Adrenaline junkie: Hitchin headteacher gears up for death-defying bungee jump to boost school funds

This weekend sees a renowned Hitchin head teacher attempt a perilous bungee jump to raise much-needed funds for two schools in our area.

Highly-respected Hitchin educationalist Steve Mills, head of Whitehill Junior School, will be attempting his sponsored death-defying leap on Sunday.

Mr Mills will be jumping to raise funds for two Hitchin Schools, Whitehill and Highbury Infant and Nursery School.

Bungee Jump for the Friends of Whitehill and Highbury Schools

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SUNDAY

St Mary's Church services

St Mary's Church news

St Mary's Church, Churchyard Hitchin

Religion/Worship

St Mary's Church services

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SATURDAY - LAST CHANCE TO SEE

Tom Karen: Creations Summer Blockbuster Exhibition

This special must-visit exhibition in the Museum at One Garden City explores the fascinating life and work of one of Britain's most influential designers, at Ogle Design in Letchworth and beyond.

Drawing on items from the Garden City Collection, the V&A Museum, donations from former Ogle employees and Tom's own extensive collections, the exhibition aims to capture a sense of Tom's charm and ingenuity in design.

No need to book, just pop in whenever you're passing!

 Until September 10

Tom Karen: Creations Summer Blockbuster Exhibition

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BTW: Why not revist some of the popular events Nub News has covered earlier this month

The popular North Herts Rugby and Netball festival returned last weekend to great acclaim - here's why

Read Nub News' music correspondent Ruby Corrigan's exclusive Q&A with top local musician Lawrence Hill here

And here's Nub News' food reporter Deven Thakeira's Up Close feature on the brilliant Amani Kitchen here

While you're here why not read about the success that was Hermitage Road Day here

Four reasons why you should visit our town's renowned Street Days this summer

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PS: Hitchin Carnival: Could the success of the Platinum Jubilee event be the launchpad for a long-awaited revival of our town's traditional annual jamboree - read our special report here

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