Leisure activities for the
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Leisure activities for the
April 2015 - September 2015 Issue Number 40 Leisure activities for the •Day Trips •Weekly Activities •Courses •Quiz Nights For more information: Call 01707 645005 • www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk • [email protected] or write to Fifty Plus, Hertsmere Leisure, Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2HN 1 Introduction Welcome to the Fifty Plus Welcome to the Fifty Plus that provides activities for those predominantly of retirement age; however this is not exclusive, anyone can join in! In this brochure you will find all the information you need to take part in the various Fifty Plus activities across Hertsmere. If you would like to receive the brochure in the post, please contact us with your details. The Fifty Plus programme contains a host of weekly activities, trips, courses and special events. OUR FIFTY PLUS ACTIVITIES.... I n some instances, there may be a break in the programme. Please ask a member of the team for further information. I n the majority of cases, equipment is provided to get you started, so you don’t need to go to any great expense to get involved. Simply call the Fifty Plus team to check availability. If you are undertaking any new physical activity please ensure you check with your doctor whether it is suitable for you. Please let your instructor know of any particular illness, or if you are on any medication. Please Note: An individual’s personal equipment is the responsibility of the customer and should be covered by his or her own insurance. Customers are also responsible for the maintenance of their own equipment and its transportation. Staff are not permitted to carry personal belongings or equipment of customers. Please ensure you have the appropriate clothing/protection with you to suit the weather at the time of the activity. In severe weather conditions, please check with the office before attending to ensure your activity is still running. Details are on the back of the brochure. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO A FIFTY PLUS ACTIVITY SOON 2 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Trips and Special Events BORDE HILL GARDEN and head gardener’s tour - West Sussex Described as ‘One of the country’s truly great gardens’ by Country Life Magazine, Borde Hill is more than just a beautiful and historic garden. It is nestled in 200 acres of English heritage listed Sussex parkland and woodland, with wonderful views across the Sussex Weald and the magnificent Ouse Valley. It is home to a nationally important collection of rare shrubs, champion trees and exotic plants. The formal garden is overlooked by an impressive Elizabethan Tudor mansion, which dates from 1598. The Tour : 2pm-3pm The Head Gardener will do a tour of the formal gardens. The Garden There are 17 acres of formal garden to explore with nine gardens in all, each one planted as a distinctive ‘garden room’. This tradition began in 1892 by the current owner’s great grandfather, and ensures an abundance of colour and interest throughout the seasons. Park & Woodland 200 acres of English Heritage listed parkland with magical woodland walks and picnic areas. Thursday 14th May 2015 Journey time approx 2 hours Pick-Ups C: 8.00am - Furzefield Centre Car Park, Potters Bar B: 8.30am - Civic Office Car Park, Borehamwood. A: 9.00am - Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Car Park Departure time approx 4.30pm Price £29.50 Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of pick up. Food & Drink Jeremy’s Restaurant offering a daily menu and a la carte. Café Elvira offering afternoon cream teas and homemade lunch dishes Shop The Green Tree Gallery sells contemporary arts and crafts. 3 Trips and Special Events 4 Hour Horse Drawn Boat Trip Kennet & Avon Canal with tea and cake Thursday 11th June 2015 Journey time approx 2 hours Pick-Ups C: 8.45am - Furzefield Centre Car Park, Potters Bar B: 9.15am - Civic Office Car Park, Borehamwood. A: 9.45am - Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Car Park Departure time approx 4.15pm Come and join the Fifty Plus on this nostalgic horsedrawn barge journey and enjoy the experience of the slower pace of yesteryear. Just sit back and soak up the beauty of the countryside from a totally different viewpoint hearing the clip clop of the beautiful shire horse pulling the boat. Leaving Kintbury Wharf, once a busy wharf handling iron, coke and whiting, we travel eastbound to Dreweat’s Lock where you will have the opportunity of disembarking for a 10 minute walk to the next lock before we continue our journey. During our relaxing 4 hour boat ride, tea and cake will be served. There is also a bar open where beer, sprits and soft drinks can be purchased. Price £36.50 Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of pick up. 4 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Trips and Special Events Walton-On-The-Naze Walton is a traditional seaside town on the east coast, unique in that it is surrounded on three sides by the sea. Three miles of gently shelving sandy beaches, facing south-east, stretch from Frinton to the Naze. To the north, the sea sweeps round the Naze into the backwaters, known as Hamford Water and the Walton Channel stretches right down to Walton Mere, only 300 yards from the main beach. The Naze, as well as being a natural open space, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) famed for its fossils found in the Red Crag cliffs. With the second longest pier in the country, Walton is also known for its yacht club and marina and its iconic tower at The Naze from where panoramic views can be enjoyed of the Walton backwaters, Harwich and Felixstowe. Either relax by the sea, go on the pier, shop, visit the Naze Tower and Art Gallery or go on a wildlife boat trip for 2 hours where you will observe the seals, the choice is yours. Thursday 16th July 2015 Journey time approx 2½ hours Pick-Ups A: 8.00am - Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Car Park B: 8.30am - Civic Office Car Park, Borehamwood. C: 9.00am - Furzefield Centre Car Park, Potters Bar Departure time approx 4.45pm Price £20.50 Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of pick up. 5 Trips and Special Events Highclere Castle & Gardens Newbury (Due to popularity, we have booked two dates) Thursday 6th & 13th August 2015 Journey time approx 2¼ hours Pick-Ups C: 9.00am - Furzefield Centre Car Park, Potters Bar B: 9.30am - Civic Office Car Park, Borehamwood. A: 10.00am - Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Car Park Departure time approx 4.45pm Price £27.50 Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of pick up. Highclere Castle is one of England’s most beautiful Victorian Castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland. The Carnarvon family has lived at Highclere since 1679, and the current Castle stands on the site of an earlier house, which in turn was built on the foundations of the medieval palace owned by the Bishops of Winchester for some 800 years. Downton Abbey Longstanding friend of the Carnarvon family, Julian Fellowes had Highclere Castle in mind as he wrote Downton Abbey. He often commented he wanted a house which spectacularly testified to the confidence and soaring optimism of the Edwardian period. The Park and the Follies The 1,000 acres of sweeping parkland provide peace and tranquillity, with breath taking views across the rolling downlands of North Hampshire and the Kennet Valley. No motorised wheelchairs in the castle. Wheelchairs available (bookable in advance). The Castle Kitchen serves light lunches with hot and cold food. There is a lot of ground to cover. Your choice of how much you wish to do. Plenty of seated areas. © Highclere Castle 2015. 6 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Trips and Special Events Brooklands Museum in Weybridge, Surrey with introduction and voucher for tea or coffee and cake The birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation, home of Concorde plus more: On arrival, you will receive a free trail guide with a 20 minute introduction to Brooklands and a voucher for tea or coffee and cake in the Sunbeam Café at a time that suits you. Brooklands Museum The museum displays a wide range of Brooklandsrelated motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from giant racing cars, motorcycles and bicycles to an unparalleled collection of Hawker and Vickers/BAC-built aircraft, including the Second World War Wellington Bomber, Viking, Varsity, Viscount, Vanguard, VC10, BAC One-Eleven and the only Concorde with public access in South East England. London Bus Museum Housing a remarkable collection of around 35 buses and coaches, this is the largest collection of working historic London buses in the world dating from 1875 to 1979. Friday 11th Sept 2015 Journey time approx 1¼ hours Pick-Ups C: 9.00am - Furzefield Centre Car Park, Potters Bar B: 9.30am - Civic Office Car Park, Borehamwood. A: 10.00am - Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Car Park Departure time approx 4.45pm Price £29.00 Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of pick up. The Brooklands Concorde Experience – Payable on entry to museum A 30 minute visit aboard Concorde G-BBDG includes a virtual flight DVD presentation. Catering : The Sunbeam Café Sandwiches, cakes and snacks available from 10am The Café offers a selection of hot and cold meals 7 Trips and Special Events Historic Clerkenwell A guided tour with Diane Burstein Thursday 15th Oct 2015 Journey time approx 1¼ hours Pick-Ups A: 8.00am - Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Car Park B: 8.30am - Civic Office Car Park, Borehamwood. C: 9.00am - Furzefield Centre Car Park, Potters Bar Departure time approx 4.30pm Price £25.00 Please arrive 10 minutes before the time of pick up. Meeting our guide, we will spend the morning in Clerkenwell, London’s Secret Village where your guide reveals the Clerk’s Well which gave the area its name. We view the site of an underground prison, monastic foundations, London’s most unusual restaurant and an 18th century courthouse. Follow the footsteps of the radicals such as Lenin, Marx and Wat Tyler and hear how this area has now become one of the most fashionable parts of town. Having a break in the middle of the day, you will be informed of the best choices of cafes, restaurants and pubs serving food. The afternoon will be to visit St John’s Gate, home of the Museum of the Order of St John. The Museum tells a unique and fascinating story – the story of the Order of St John – from its origins in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its role today with St John Ambulance and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. This story highlights how, from founding a hospital to care for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, St John has maintained its caring role to the present day, working on numerous humanitarian projects worldwide. The museum occupies two sites in Clerkenwell: St John’s Gate, which dates from 1504; and the Priory Church of St John with its surviving twelfth century Crypt. The group will have a guided tour of the Gate with a knowledgeable in house guide. Walking distance: Gentle to moderate Accessibility: Limitations resulting from the Grade 1 listed status. 8 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Fifty Plus Activities Attending for the first time? Simply call the Fifty Plus team to check availability and for information about equipment and breaks in the programme. Aqua Aerobics Term Time Low impact water based class suitable for most levels – a great muscular endurance workout. Borehamwood Monday 12pm – 12.45pm Location The Venue Price Call 020 8236 9886 for details Art Weekly Social Art led by a voluntary tutor in Borehamwood and a self help group in Potters Bar uses watercolour as its main medium. Borehamwood Tuesday 2pm – 4pm Location Maxwell Community Centre Price £3.30 Potters Bar Friday 10am – 12pm Location Furzefield Court Price £3.30 Badminton Term Time Come alone or bring a friend. Equipment is provided. All abilities welcome. Bushey Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm Location Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Price Call 01923 470140 for details Potters Bar Wednesday 12pm – 2pm Location Furzefield Court Price £3.30 9 Ballroom & Latin Weekly Tuition is given the first half of the lesson learning the Jive, Cha Cha, Quickstep and more. Borehamwood Wednesday 2.30pm – 4.30pm Location 96 Shenley Road Price £4.30 Bowls - Indoor Weekly (Term Time in Bushey) Equipment provided. Please wear flat treadless soled shoes. A maximum of8 people per rink. Complete beginners need to contact the office beforehand. Borehamwood Monday 10am – 12pm Location Maxwell Community Centre Wednesday 10am – 12pm Location Maxwell Community Centre Price £3.80 Bushey Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm Location Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Price Call 01923 470140 for details Potters Bar Tuesday 2pm – 4pm Location Elm Court Community Centre Price £3.80 Bowls Easy Going - Indoor Weekly This is a relaxing easy going group. Equipment provided. Please wear flat treadless soled shoes. A maximum of 8 people per rink. Borehamwood Monday 10 2pm – 4pm Location Maxwell Community Centre Price £3.80 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Bowls Outdoor May - September Equipment provided. Please wear flat treadless soled shoes. A maximum of 8 people per rink. Complete beginners need to contact the office beforehand. Borehamwood Tuesday 2pm – 4pm Location Meadow Park Price £3.90 Bridge - Rubber Weekly Our social groups are intended for those who have a basic knowledge of Rubber Bridge. cards, tables and score sheets are provided. If you want to learn Bridge, please contact the office to register your name. Borehamwood Wednesday 1.30pm – 3.30pm Location Three ways Community Centre Price £3.30 Potters Bar Friday 10am – 12pm Location Elm Court Community Centre Price £3.30 11 Careful Conditioning Term Time A standing class using light weights aimed at the over Fifties and those new to exercise or who need to work at a slower pace. Borehamwood Wednesday 11am – 11.55am Location The Venue Price Call 020 8386 9886 for details Chair Based Classes Weekly These are gentle chair based exercise classes to enhance mobility and strength. It will complement any previous physiotherapy and is suitable for those who struggle with other exercise classes. Bushey Monday 12pm – 12.45pm Location Bushey Centre Thursday Location Bushey Centre 12.30pm – 1.15pm Price £3.70 Potters Bar Monday 2.30pm – 3.15pm Location Furzefield Court Wednesday 1.30pm – 2.15pm Location Wyllyotts Theatre Price £3.70 Keep Fit Term Time All classes deliver a gentle exercise suited to all abilities. All you need is loose comfortable clothing. Borehamwood Tuesday 12 9.45am – 10.45am Location Denbigh Lodge Wednesday 2pm – 3pm Location Farriers Hall Price £4.30 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Potters Bar Monday 1.45pm – 2.45pm Location Furzefield Centre Tuesday Location Wyllyotts Theatre 1pm – 2pm Wednesday 11am – 12pm Location Furzefield Centre Price £4.30 Line Dancing Term Time No partner needed. This class is suitable for all abilities. Potters Bar Thursday 2.30pm – 4pm Location Furzefield Centre Price £4.30 Multi Sport Term Time There is a selection of activities from short tennis, badminton, table tennis, indoor bowls, croquet, swimming and gym sessions (gym induction at extra cost). Potters Bar Tuesday 1pm – 3.30pm Location Furzefield Centre Thursday 1pm – 3.30pm Location Furzefield Centre Price Call 01707 850500 for details Musical Keyboard Weekly Tutored classes for beginners and intermediates. The beginners’ class is for those who wish to learn how to read music and play along with programmed rhythms. You will require a pen, pencil, headphones and Kenneth Baker Book - 1 : The Keyboard Player. You require your own keyboard for all classes. If you are new, please phone the Fifty Plus team on 01707 645005 before attending. Elstree Monday 9.45am – 11.45am Location Allum House Price £5.00 13 Pilates Course Booking: Term Time Interested : Please register your name with the office on : 01707 645005 Scrabble Weekly Ideal for those who wish to play in a relaxed environment. All equipment is provided. No partners required. Potters Bar Friday 10am – 12pm Location Furzefield Court Price £3.30 Sing for your Life Term Time Stretch, breathe and sing out. No experience or music reading skills necessary. Potters Bar Tuesday 10am – 11.15am Location Wyllyots Theatre Price Call 01707 645005 for details Stretch & Tone Term Time Ideal for those who wish to play in a relaxed environment. All equipment is provided. No partners required. Bushey Tuesday 1pm – 2pm Location Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Thursday 9.15am – 10.15am Location Bushey Grove Leisure Centre Price Call 01923 470140 for details Swimming Lessons Term Time Beginners or experienced swimmers, brush up your technique and breathing. Potters Bar Thursday 14 2.30pm – 7pm Location Furzefield Centre Price Call 01707 850500 for details Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Table Tennis Weekly This is ideal for the more active customer. Playing for fun, this activity is suitable for all levels of expertise! Equipment is provided. Please wear loose comfortable and appropriate footwear. Borehamwood Friday 10am – 12pm Location Maxwell Community Centre Price £3.30 Potters Bar Tuesday 10am – 12pm Location Elm Court Community Centre Price £3.30 Tai Chi Course Booking: Term Time An ancient form of Chinese exercise which encourages and improves fitness, balance and posture. All movements are in the standing position. The class consists of Yang Style 24 Form. Wear loose comfortable clothing. Sessions are suitable for beginners and improvers. Course Price: Go to course section of brochure page 20. Borehamwood Thursday 3pm – 4pm Location The Venue Price £7.00 Potters Bar Wednesday 10am – 11am Location Furzefield Centre Price £7.00 Tap Dancing - Intermediates Term Time All you need are your tap shoes. No partner required. Potters Bar Thursday 12pm – 1.15pm Location Elm Court Community Centre Price £4.30 15 Tap Dancing - Beginners Term Time Interested: Please contact the Fifty Plus Team on : 01707 645005 Potters Bar Thursday 1.20pm – 2.20pm Location Elm Court Community Centre Price £5.00 Yoga Weekly Hatha Yoga is the balancing of mind, body and breath - it brings about a peaceful mind, strong and supple body and awareness of breathing. Designed to release tension it leaves you tranquil and revitalised. Please bring a blanket or non-slip mat and avoid eating a heavy meal before the session. Bushey Monday 10am – 11.30am Location Bushey Centre Price £4.30 Yoga Course Booking: Term Time Hatha Yoga - Please bring a blanket or non-slip mat and avoid eating a heavy meal before the session. Course Price: Go to course section of brochure page 21. Borehamwood Kenilworth School Wednesday 7.30pm – 9pm Location Price £7.00 Zumba Gold Moving to 96 Shenley Rd on 6th May 2015 Weekly Aimed at active older adults (or those new to fitness) with the same music and dance styles as Zumba but with a lower intensity. Borehamwood Tuesday 16 2.30pm – 3.30pm Location The Venue Price £4.30 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Mobility Classes Falls Prevention GP referral only: The beginners postural stability classes are delivered totally free of charge to Hertsmere residents for a period of 16 weeks to help strengthen muscles, improve posture and so prevent falls. An assessment will be carried out to check suitability before attending these classes. The advanced classes are for those who have already completed a 16 week beginners course of which there is a £4.00 charge. The Community Transport Scheme contact number is: 020 8207 5055 For further information, please contact the Fifty Plus team on: 01707 645005 Potters Bar - Beginners Wednesday 10am – 11am Location Wyllyotts Theatre 16 weeks course Dates 15th April - 29th July 2015 Price Free 5th August - 18th November 2015 Potters Bar - Advanced Wednesday 11.30am – 12.30pm Location Wyllyotts Theatre Thursday Location Wyllyotts Theatre Weekly 10.30am – 11.30pm Price £4.00 17 Courses Please note that short courses are subject to a minimum number in order to proceed. Please contact the Fifty Plus team on : 01707 645005 to check availability before attending any of the courses. Bridge for Improvers Course Booking & Weekly A fun packed course with our tutor, Robin. An opportunity to learn rubber bridge, how to bid and make your contract. If you are a complete beginner, please contact the Fifty Plus Team Borehamwood Friday 10.30am – 12pm Location 96 Shenley Road Term 11 weeks 1st Half Term £39.00 (6 weeks) 17th April - 22nd May 2015 2nd Half Term £32.50 (5 weeks) 5th June - 3rd July 2015 Full Course£70.00 17th April - 3rd July 2015 Pay as you go£7.00 Class Closed 29th May 2015 Yoga Course Booking & Weekly Borehamwood Wednesday 7.30pm – 9pm 18 Location 96 Shenley Road Term 13 weeks 1st Half Term £32.50 (5 weeks) 22nd April - 20th May 2015 2nd Half Term £52.00 (8 weeks) 3rd June - 22nd July 2015 Full Course£83.00 22nd April - 22nd July 2015 Pay as you go£7.00 Class Closed 27th May 2015 Resumes Contact : 01707 645005 2nd September 2015 Book and pay by phone 01707 645005 Fused Glass Light Catchers 1 Day Course Booking The morning will start with a demonstration of how to make the glass fused light catchers. You will then be given plain and coloured sheet glass to create a design. At the end of the lesson, the glass is taken away to a workshop to complete your design before being returned. All materials provided. Potters Bar Monday 8th June 2015 10.am – 4pm Full Course£25.00 Location Wyllyotts Theatre 1 Day Tai Chi Course Booking & Weekly Borehamwood Thursday 3pm – 4pm Location The Venue Term 13 weeks 1st Half Term £39.00 (6 weeks) 16th April - 21st May 2015 2nd Half Term £45.50 (7 weeks) 4th June - 23rd July 2015 Full Course£83.00 16th April - 23rd July 2015 Pay as you go£7.00 Class Closed 28th May & 9th July 2015 Resumes 17th September 2015 Tai Chi Course Booking & Weekly Tai Chi Wednesday 10am – 11am Location King Charles the Martyr Term 13 weeks 1st Half Term £39.00 (6 weeks) 15th April - 20th May 2015 2nd Half Term £45.50 (7 weeks) 3rd June - 22nd July 2015 Full Course£83.00 15th April - 22nd July 2015 Pay as you go£7.00 Class Closed 27th May & 8th July 2015 Resumes Contact : 01707 645005 16th September 2015 19 ? Qu z “Best quiz I’ve ever been to. Such a very enjoyable evening.” ? Night With Fish & Chips or Chicken & Chips Supper. Priority booking will be given to our regular Fifty Plus Group users Book now to reserve your place. Pick your brains!! Pit your wits against the other teams. Have you got the staying power to last 10 rounds of 10 questions and one marathon round? Increase your chances by playing your joker on your favourite subject. An evening of fun and games for all. Groups of six players per team are required. If you want to join in but do not have a team, we will try and join you onto another. Teas, coffee and cold drinks can be bought at the beginning and during the interval. The supper will be served at 6.30pm and the quiz begins at 7.15pm Finish time approximately 10.00pm Enjoy a social evening of light hearted fun irrespective of whether you win or lose. Mobile phones or reference books are not permitted. Failure to comply will result in team disqualification. If a team wins twice in a row, the next time, the joker will be forfeited. Phone : 01707 645005 for your booking form. Meanwhile, think up a team name! All prices include the supper 20 DateVenue Price Thursday 23rd April 2015 Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar £10.00 Thursday 21st May 2015 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood £10.00 Thursday 25th June 2015 Wyllotts Theatre, Potters Bar £10.00 Thursday 23rd July 2015 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood £10.00 Thursday 17th September 2015 Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar £10.00 Thursday 22nd October 2015 £10.00 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood 21 WYLLYOTTS CINEMA, Potters Bar Tickets: £5.00, £4.80 concessions Au Revoir Les Enfants (PG) French with subtitles 1.15pm Monday 16th March Re-released by the BFI this is a special screening cabaret style with French fizz and a platter of French Cheese & Biscuits included in the price. Tickets: £9 Boyhood (15) 1.15pm Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th March An inspirational and moving film following the life of a young boy over 12 years. This film has been nominated for numerous awards. (166 mins) American Sniper (15) 1.15pm Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March Another Oscar contender for Best Picture. Biographical war drama starring Bradley Cooper as the deadliest marksman in US military history and his difficulties facing civilian life back home. (134 mins) Still Life (12A) 1.15pm Friday 27th March A British drama story of loneliness and the struggle for companionship, but also a detective story. (92 mins) Selma (12A) 1.15pm Fri 20th Mar, Thurs 9th April & Mon 13th April This film chronicles the tumultuous three month period in 1965, when Dr Martin Luther King Jnr led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. (127 mins) 22 Wyllyotts Theatre Box Office 01707 645005 wyllyottstheatre.co.uk CINEMA at 96 SHENLEY ROAD, Borehamwood WD6 1EB All tickets £5 including tea and cake. Enjoy Superb big screen cinema without the adverts or popcorn. Sit cabaret style at tables with plenty of space and leg room. The Imitation Game (12A) 1.15pm Thursday 30th April The story of Alan Turing and the top code breaking team at Bletchley Park. A moving drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightly (114 mins) The Theory of Everything (12A) 1.15pm Thursday 28th May An inspirational and moving story of renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and his battle to find true love. (120 mins) The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) 1.15pm Thursday 24th September A surprisingly moving sequel with shining performances by Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Celia Imrie and Richard Gere. (122 mins) Testament of Youth (12A) 1.15pm Thursday 15th October Based on Vera Brittain’s memoir recounting her experiences of the First World War. Beautiful photography and sumptuous costumes. (129 mins) Far From The Madding Crowd (12A) 1.15pm Thursday 26th November Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy a beautiful story of independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), who attracts three very different suitors. For bookings and enquiries 01442 454 001 23 Venue Directory BOREHAMWOOD/ELSTREE POTTERS BAR 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood. WD6 1EB. Tel. 01442 454 001 Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6 3BP. 7th Scout Group, Denbigh Lodge (Next to 43 Berwick Road), Berwick Road WD6 4BG. Allum Lane Community Centre, Allum Lane, Elstree WD6 3PJ Farriers Hall, Farriers Way, Borehamwood WD6 2SD. Kenilworth School, Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood WD6 1QL. Furzefield Court, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6 3BS. King Charles the Martyr, 368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6 3AS The Furzefield Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar EN6 3BW. Tel. 01707 850500/850510 Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2HN. Tel. 01707 645005 Maxwell Park Youth & Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood WD6 1JJ Meadow Park,Brook Road, Borehamwood WD6 5HH. Threeways Community Centre, Arundel Drive, Borehamwood, WD6 2ND. The Venue, Elstree Way, Borehamwood WD6 1JY. Tel. 020 8236 9886 BUSHEY Bushey Centre/Bushey Golf & Country Club, High Street, Bushey WD23 1TT. Tel. 020 8950 2283 Bushey Grove Leisure Centre, Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TD. Tel. 01923 470140 How to Book and Pay By phone: 01707 645005 By post: cheques payable to Hertsmere Leisure Post to 50+ Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 2HN Please inform us of any special requirements/wheelchairs at the time of booking. We cannot offer any refund or exchange after purchase. In the event that we can fill your seat on a day coach trip, there will be a cancellation fee of £1.50 per person. For more information: Call 01707 645005 • www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk • [email protected] or write to Fifty Plus, Wyllyotts Theatre, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts EN6 2HN