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 June 30 - Sunday July 2

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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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HITCHIN FESTIVAL

Get set for the start of our town's brilliant festival.

Hitchin Festival, a celebration of culture, entertainment and local businesses returns with more than 70 unique talks, walks, concerts, theatre shows, exhibitions and more from Saturday, July 1 through until to Monday, July 31.

Among the many events this year, a highlight includes the return of 'The Art Trail', run by Hitchin Creative and turning Hitchin into a giant art gallery with more than 40 town centre venues featuring the work of artists from around the town and members of Hitchin Creative.   

Other notable events include; 'Local Authors, Local Venues' a series of six readings from local authors catering to all ages and taking place in three local venues, Fabios, Halsey's Deli and Gusto's in Churchgate.

There will also be the following: 'Gertrude Lawrence; A lovely way to spend an evening' at St Mary's Church, the Historical play 'Anne & Matilda' at the Market Theatre, Hitchin Town Hall's 'Beer Festival', 'Where are you Hartley Bear?' a heart-warming adventure for children at Hitchin Library, a variety of concerts from the likes of Hitchin Band, Hitchin Chamber Orchestra and Hitchin Concert band plus others and of course the regular series of free lunchtime concerts at St Mary's Church. 

Here's a list of events from the first few days of the Hitchin Festival

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SUNDAY

WILLIAN FAIR

The wonderful Willian Fair returns - Lots to see and do for all the family, including the return of Garden City Samba, along with many others.

Willian Fair organisers say: "Join us for craft stalls, live performances, games, rides, face painting - and plenty of kids' attractions."

Not long to go until all the fabulous fun of the fair returns to Willian!

2pm to 5pm

WILLIAN FAIR

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SATURDAY AT MOLLY'S

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Cider & Cheese Festival at Canary Club, Fishponds Road

Fabulous Ciders and Cheese on offer Friday and Saturday - midday until late

Local bands and musicians playing throughout the festival.

Hitchin Glee Choir, Hot Tub Steps, Finn and Rowan Scourfield and Willing Slaves

Hitchin Cider and Cheese Festival in association with Lyndhurst Financial Management

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

Cider & Cheese Festival at Canary Club, Fishponds Road

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SATURDAY

Postcards from America - Hitchin Chamber Orchestra

Hitchin Chamber Orchestra are looking forward to presenting 'Postcards from America' in our concert at St Mary's Church, Hitchin on Saturday, July 1 at 730pm. 

Conducted by David Murphy, the programme includes Barber's well-loved Adagio for Strings as well as less familiar works by Victor Herbert and Florence Price.

Local musician, Tom Caldecote will be the soloist in Copland's wonderful Clarinet Concerto.

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SATURDAY

Noughty 90's Festival at Hitchin Priory

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SATURDAY

Hitchin Art Trail

Hitchin Creative and Hitchin Festival combine to organise Hitchin Art Trail 

Hitchin Creative and Hitchin Festival teams have combined this year to organise the Hitchin Art Trail - a month-long celebration of Hitchin's visual art and artists.

Hitchin Art Trail will feature works by artists from around the town and members of Hitchin Creative for the month of July 2023.

One of the founding directors of Hitchin Creative is award winning artist James Willis. He says: "We wanted to expand Hitchin Festival in July, with so many people spending time in the town and give them a chance to see some of the spectacular visual art being produced by our creative community."

Hitchin Art Trail

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SATURDAY

Hitchin Art Hub Market

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SUNDAY

St Ippolyts and Gosmore Open Gardens

Around a dozen fabulous gardens in St. Ippolyts and Gosmore will be opening up to raise funds for the Parish Church. 

Visitors will be able to stroll around the village and take in the varied and beautiful gardens ranging from small cottage to gardens on a grand scale. Some are old favourites as well as some new gardens to explore.

We will be serving delicious refreshments including an amazing selection of homemade cakes in the Parish Hall.

12pm to 5pm. Entry is £5 (children are free), tickets will be on sale on the day from the Parish Hall, Gosmore Green and the car park in Maydencroft Lane. Please bring cash.

The main car park is off Maydencroft Lane SG4 7QA and there is also parking for refreshments at the Parish Hall in Waterdell Lane, St Ippolyts. SG4 7RB. Assistance dogs will be welcome but no other dogs please.

For more information please contact Barbara on 07443228468

St Ippolyts and Gosmore Open Gardens

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FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY AT MOLLY MALONES

Get there early and sample the unique Molly's atmosphere and enjoy their special offers

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SUNDAY

St Mary's Church services & opening times

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SATURDAY

Kids party with Adele at the Orange Tree

Free entrance

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COMING SOON...

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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On Now at North Herts Museum:

Structural Stories: The history of six North Herts buildings

Structural Stories: The history of six North Herts buildings

Until August 6

Across the last 18 months, our Museum and Town Hall's Digital Apprentice has searched our photographic archives for a social media series highlighting some of her favourite local buildings. Reaching the Museum's followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the series generated much interest and lots of sharing of memories.

This exhibition celebrates the history of our local area and brings some highlights of Ellen's social media campaign back into the physical museum, helping to reach those visitors who are not active online or who missed the campaign the first time around.

This exhibition has been curated by Ellen Munson and is located in The Arches, part of the Terrace Gallery.

Letchworth Garden City photographs kindly supplied by Garden City Collection

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