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 Easter 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 7 - Monday April 10

NUB YOUR EVENT WITH HITCHIN NUB NEWS

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.

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

WATCH THE GRAND NATIONAL AT MOLLY MALONES

Watch the Grand National at Molly Malones

Come to Molly's for a warm welcome as we screen the nation's favourite horse race

And don't forget we have Premier League football all weekend - as well as live music with Mr Rainmaker

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

HMS Pinafore at the Queen Mother Theatre

Join Putteridgebury Gilbert and Sullivan Society to enjoy one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular shows.

This classic tale of forbidden love and long-kept secrets is transported to the bravery and glamour of the 1940s, with sailors and WRENS aboard WWII training ship HMS Pinafore.

Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera HMS Pinafore is a hilarious tale of love, honour and duty. Josephine, the daughter of Captain Corcoran, falls for lowly sailor Ralph Rackstraw. 

However, she's torn between her true love, and her father's desire for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty.

HMS Pinafore at the Queen Mother Theatre

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FRIDAY

John Weldon's The Judgement of Paris - at Benslow Music

The Judgement of Paris recounts the story of a beauty contest between three goddesses that led in part to the Trojan War.

With a libretto by William Congreve, John Weldon's version won first place in the celebrated Musick Prize competition of 1701, triumphing over the more conservative submissions by three older and more experienced composers, John Eccles, Daniel Purcell and Gottfried Finger.

Weldon's opera is a seminal work in the Italian style that celebrates the dramatic power of English music in the years following Purcell's death. Weldon was Purcell's pupil as a choirboy at Eton College, and was one of his most talented followers able to combine the most attractive features of modern Italian opera with the Purcell style. 

John Weldon's The Judgement of Paris - at Benslow Music

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SATURDAY

Kids Easter Disco at Hitchin Town Hall

Join us for another of our egg-citing Kids Easter Disco's ... due to popular demand we're having not one, but two parties on Saturday 15th April!

Hop on down and enjoy a fun-packed afternoon filled with music and games 

You can even dress up if you like!

1-3pm or 4-6pm

£5 per child. Under 1's free of charge.

Suitable for under 12's.

Tel: 01462 474554

Kids Easter Disco at Hitchin Town Hall

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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

SPECIAL YURT EVENT - Past Life Workshop: Manifesting Your Heart's Desire

FACILITATED GROUP WORKSHOP in a stunning countryside yurt.

Positive Past Life Journeys of the Soul Group Experience with the theme of 'ManifestingYour Heart's Desire'

A Unique Time Travel Adventure with Sal 

Namaste and welcome to this truly unique and memorable and 'heartfelt' workshop designed and facilitated by Sal Batavia Regression Expert from Spacious Wings Therapies.

Sal will gently guide your journey using her intuition, relaxation techniques and soothing voice whilst creating a safe holding space for your experience.

YOU WILL HAVE THE SPACE CREATED TO CONNECT TO ONE OF YOUR PAST LIVES IN THIS WORKSHOP UNDER SAL'S GUIDANCE AND CARE IN A POWERFUL GROUP ENERGY FIELD SPACE

SPECIAL YURT EVENT - Past Life Workshop: Manifesting Your Heart's Desire

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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.

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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