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 July 14 - Sunday July 16

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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, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

TODD IN THE HOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

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. 

Hitchin Nub News will be there throughout the festival - keep an eye out for our Facebook Live videos from the eagerly-awaited event

TODD IN THE HOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL

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HITCHIN FESTIVAL

Our town's brilliant festival is now in full swing and runs until Monday, July 31.

Hitchin Festival, a celebration of culture, entertainment and local businesses returns with more than 70 unique talks, walks, concerts, theatre shows, exhibitions and more.

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 Hitchin Festival for this weekend

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SATURDAY

Ice Cream, Bubbles and Stories! Renowned children's author Alice Hemming to appear at Fabio's this weekend

Who loves ice cream, bubbles and stories? How about all three together in a convivial Hitchin setting?

Renowned children's author Alice Hemming will appear at Fabio's Gelato in Market Place this weekend as part of the brilliant month-long Hitchin Festival. 

Previewing the event, Alice said: "I'm really looking forward to coming to Fabio's as part of the Hitchin Festival,where I'll be celebrating a new edition of an old favourite, Bibble and the Bubbles by Maverick publishing, with illustrator Sara Sanchez."

Ice Cream, Bubbles and Stories! Renowned children's author Alice Hemming to appear at Fabio's this weekend

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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

Goslings Summer Fair

11am -2pm

Goslings Playgroup, Whitehill Road, Hitchin

Get ready for a summer of fun at our upcoming fair! We've got a full lineup of family-friendly activities, entertainment and refreshments including a Fire Engine visit and a BBQ

Goslings Summer Fair

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SATURDAY

Hitchin Eco Day - Market Place

A day of sustainability and eco fun!

Shop sustainable products, learn about recycling, share food, get your bike fixed, find out about local wildlife

Meet local community groups, learn about gardening, cycle with kids, try local produce

Shop Pre-loved Uniform at Hitchin Boys School

Shop Small Hitchin at Hitchin Town Hall

NEW: Eco Tent with talks, performances & workshops

Hitchin Eco Day - Market Place

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SATURDAY

Shop Small Hitchin - Summer Market

Shop Small Hitchin is back with its popular small business market. Pop in to discover some amazing local creatives selling beautiful gifts, skincare, art, furniture, cakes and more!

Shop Small Hitchin - Summer Market

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SATURDAY

Midsummer Merriment - Barn Dance

8pm - 11pm at The Priory School

Caller Barry Goodman

Live Music by Time of Your Life

Cash Bar and Raffle

Tickets £15

Midsummer Merriment - Barn Dance

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SUNDAY

A Summer Soiree at St Mary's Church in Stotfold

Stotfold's new community choir, Stotfold Singers, are hosting our very first concert

Come along and hear what we've been working on since Easter, and enjoy some tasty cakes during the interval!

With music from Mozart to Queen, there's sure to be something for everyone in our fun event.

A Summer Soiree at St Mary's Church in Stotfold

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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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EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT ROCK GYM

BOOST YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH MEN'S TRAINING SESSIONS

Rock Health and Fitness run a male mental health session for men over 40 every Sunday at 11am. It is a relaxed session for all abilities and those taking part enjoy strength training, cardio and conditioning and/or boxing.

To sign up to Rock Gym click here

BOOST YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WITH MEN'S TRAINING SESSIONS

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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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ONE FOR YOUR DIARY

The Harvathon: Get set for running event in aid of mental health charity PoetsIN after Rock Gym owner Gayle lost her beloved brother

THE HARVATHON 2023 

Sunday, August 20

9am – 4pm 

Offley Recreational Ground, Great Offley 

The first official RUN STRONG running event is happening! 

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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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