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

Every Thursday we'll showcase what's going on in Hitchin over the coming weekend - Friday, July 29 to Sunday, July 31.

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OUR WHAT'S ON SUGGESTIONS FOR FRIDAY

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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SUNDAY:

Plastic Free Pick 'N' Nic

Public litter pic at Windmill Hill - 11am through to 1pm

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SUNDAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE:

The Platinum Jubilee: A Royal Display in Hitchin

To celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's reign, we are presenting a display of royal memorabilia, including paintings by Hitchin banner maker Herbert Sharpe of the Queen and Prince Philip commissioned for her coronation, photographs of royal visits to the area and other royal memorabilia. 

This exhibition is in The Arches, part of The Terrace Gallery. Runs to July 31

The Platinum Jubilee: A royal display

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Standalone Farm: Dino Babies & Dr Fossil

The adorable Dino Babies accompanied by Dr Fossil will be returning to Standalone for a Summer of roar-some fun!

Starring Dr. Fossil and his fabulous collection of interesting and unusual fossils, this show will answer all your dino-related questions. With dinosaur teeth and claws, Brontosaurus eggs, Triceratops Horns and a giant 1m square Tyrannosaurus footprint no stone (or fossil!) will be left unturned.

Standalone Farm: Dino Babies & Dr Fossil

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PS: Don't forget to save the date for the return of a brilliant sporting community event in North Herts - when the popular North Herts Rugby and Netball festival returns next month - bigger and better than ever.

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Summer in Hitchin:

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

We all know Hitchin is a wonderful place for so many reasons - the staggering choice of top quality food on offer, the vast number of outstanding local independent restaurants, shops and businesses that make our town so vibrant are two reasons.

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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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