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 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 April 21 - Sunday, April 23

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FRIDAY

FIZZ FRIDAYS AT MOLLY MALONES

Fizz Fridays at Molly Malones 

Come and sample the brilliant atmosphere down at Molly's on Nightingale Road - where you can buy a bottle of Prosecco for only £10 - cheers!

FIZZ FRIDAYS AT MOLLY MALONES

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FRIDAY

Back To The 00's!

Get ready to party the night away to more classic hits... this time we're throwing it back to the 00's!

Shake it like a polaroid picture to the most iconic pop, dance, indie and hip-hop songs of the early 2000s

DJing by MFK Sounds - featuring: Spice Girls, Take That, Destiny's Child, Coldplay, NSYNC, Outkast, Eminem, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Backstreet Boys, Steps, TLC, Usher, Alicia Keys, All Saints, B*Witched, Five, Kanye West…. and much more!

Friday, April 21

Doors open at 730pm - 1am

Buy tickets in advance (card and contactless payment only)

Entry £11pp (over 18's only)

Hitchin Town Hall, Brand Street, Hitchin SG5 1JE

Back To The 00's!

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SATURDAY

THE DEKKERTONES + Dr Ska "St Georges Day Skank"

THE DEKKERTONES + Dr Ska

"St Georges Day Skank"

As close as we can get to St Georges Day on a weekend night we are delighted to bring The Dekkertones back to Club 85 in Hitchin for a 'St Georges Day Skank' !

The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late 60's Trojan and Bluebeat scene right through to the 2tone era. Packing out venues around the region this mighty warhorse of Ska and Reggae play a set of over 2 hours getting the party started in the room every time and for lovers of that music this is a night not to be missed !

Last seen at Club 85 with Neville Staple the band have been busy making a name for themselves packing out venues up and down the land.

Doors: 7.45pm

Tickets: £12 available on line from:

https://www.seetickets.com/event/the-dekkertones/club-85/2464752

Tickets are also available in person from: Bar 85 / Our Favourite Shop / David's Music – Letchworth

THE DEKKERTONES + Dr Ska "St Georges Day Skank"

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SATURDAY

Earth Day – Free Activity Day

Join the North Herts Museum team and artist Gordon MacLellan from Creeping Toad for a day of creativity, collecting and nature on Saturday, April 22.

- There will be puppets to make and a trail to follow through the museum

- The café will also be serving extra special nature inspired treats for one day only

- In the craft sessions you can make your own cabinet of curiosity for those precious shells and sea glass, buttons and bits you'd like to show people: a miniature museum for you to take home.

Craft session times: 1030-12pm and 130 – 3pm

North Herts Museum, Brand Street, Hitchin

Earth Day – Free Activity Day

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SATURDAY

Quiz Night in aid of Hitchin Peace Garden

We're holding a fundraising Quiz to install a wheelchair-friendly path around Hitchin Peace Garden. 

Light supper and raffle included. Do come along for a fun evening.

Church House, Churchyard, Hitchin

Quiz Night in aid of Hitchin Peace Garden

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SATURDAY

Drag Bingo with the legendary Sandy Flaps at Molly Malones

Drag Bingo with the legendary Sandy Flaps at Molly Malones this Saturday night

Drag Bingo with the legendary Sandy Flaps at Molly Malones

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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT MOLLY MALONES

Premier League football at Molly Malones

Get there early and sample the unique Molly's atmosphere and enjoy top quality football all weekend

Premier League football at Molly Malones all weekend

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SUNDAY

Celebrate St George's Day at Molly Malones

20p off a pint of John Smith's on St George's Day at Molly Malones

Celebrate St George's Day at Molly Malones

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FUTURE EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY:

Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival returns with must-have iconic beer glasses sponsored by Lyndhurst Financial Management

Save the date for one of the highlights of the Hitchin summer social calendar

The brilliant Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival returns to its usual spot near to Old Hale Way. 

Since moving from Hitchin Town Hall a few years ago, the community-minded festival will once again take place at King George V Playing Fields next to Hitchin Rugby Club on Thursday, June 15, Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

The event will boast more than 200 beers, ciders, perries and meads, with a number of sponsors including Lyndhurst Financial Management, whose name and soon-to-be new logo will appear on the festival's must-have iconic beer glasses.

Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival returns with must-have iconic beer glasses sponsored by Lyndhurst Financial Management

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Hitchin Cider and Cheese Festival in association with Lyndhurst Financial Management

Save the date for the return of Hitchin Cider and Cheese Festival with Lyndhurst Financial Management once again backing popular Top Field event

Hitchin Cider and Cheese Festival in association with Lyndhurst Financial Management

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Todd in the Hole

The Todd in the Hole team have been busy making sure this year is their biggest festival yet. 

With headliners including Ultimate Coldplay, The Rocket Man – a tribute to Elton John, Supersonic Queen, Judge Jules & Pat Sharp already on the bill they've just released their next wave of announcements for The Woods Stage. 

On Saturday festival goers can enjoy music from; The Saboteurs, The Desert Penguins, The Dirty Half Hundred, The Scallywags, Daisy & The Dukes, Meanstreak and Definitely Could be Oasis. 

Super Sunday in The Woods will welcome The Arctic Monkeyz, Chasing Mumford, Ska Britannia and Kazabian to Todd for the first time. 

With a brand-new Wellness & Wellbeing area and details of the Family Arena still to come, this is shaping up to be a perfect weekend. The camping and glamping offering which includes hot showers, posh loos, great coffee and even morning yoga means family and friends can enjoy the whole festival experience. 

With limited Tier One tickets left visit www.toddinthehole.co.uk for more information.

Have you got your ticket for Todd in the Hole as acclaimed family friendly music festival gears up for its biggest event yet

Todd in the Hole

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Owen Rodbard: I'm running London Marathon in memory of my Dad who died of Covid and my late nan - to raise £2,000 for MS Society

Owen Rodbard: I'm running London Marathon in memory of my Dad who died of Covid and my late nan - to raise £2,000 for MS Society

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WALK AND TALK

Two inspirational pals and Stanley the dog gear up for gruelling charity walk to help combat suicide and call on others to join them in 79 mile Walk and Talk - find out how to sign up here

Two inspirational pals and Stanley the dog gear up for gruelling charity walk to help combat suicide and call on others to join them in 79 mile Walk and Talk - find out how to sign up here

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And finally

Confirmed: The end of the line for Rhythms of the World with festival to be wound down after AGM failure to elect new trustees

Rhythms of the World to be dissolved 

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PS: If you or someone you know is organising an event throughout 2023 don't forget to NUB IT for free in our what's on section here.

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