Local Services

Stevenage Museum 

Brief description of services: As a local museum we have galleries that tell the story of the town from pre-history to the modern day and we usually offer a busy holiday activity and events programme using history as a starting point but usually including lots of arts activities. We are looking for alternative delivery models to support local people while we remain shut (currently scheduled to re-open 1 September). I’m currently in discussion about onsite visits before we re-open but we can also take the museum out to people! 
Cost for delivery: If funding is available, it would help our budgets, but we can provide services at a reduced rate. We usually charge £3 per child for our holiday activity programmes for an hour long session. 
Location: Stevenage 
Contact details: 01438 218 881 | jo.ward@stevneage.gov.uk | kate.johnston@stevenage.gov.uk | museum@stevenage.gov.uk 

Creative Mojo Bishops Stortford 

Brief description of services:  Art/craft workshops, all materials provided 
Cost for delivery: £40 per hour, including all materials 
Location: Bishops Stortford 
Contact details: claire.stallan@creativemojo.co.uk 

 British Schools Museum 

Brief description of services: We offer Victorian (early or late) lessons with an additional option to explore the Headmaster’s House and examine Victorian social systems. These can be adapted for children of any age. Both sessions take 1h – a typical day will start at 10am and finish around 12.30pm. 
Cost: £100 for a Victorian lesson for up to 30 children and adults. £100 for the Headmaster’s House session. 
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire 
Contact details: Mark Copley | bsmcurator@gmail.com | 01462 420 144 

 The FoodFriend Network 

Brief description of services: I can provide; cooking for groups, cookery and nutrition classes for parents and/or children. Through the years, I have done many courses on cooking, food and nutrition including Food Hygiene and Safety, at Leith’s School of Food and Wine, West London.  I have experience of running cookery courses for the homeless and am currently cooking weekly for a local homeless hostel and co-running a cookery club for people with mild learning disabilities and mental health issues.  I also have an allotment and am part of a community garden development. 
Cost: I will do this on a voluntary basis and am happy to work alone, co-work or support. 
Location: I live in St. Albans and am happy to travel around Hertfordshire to support a programme 
Contact details: Jackie Tominey | jackie.tominey@ntlworld.com 

 Down the Woods C.I.C 

Brief description of services: We can provide Forest School type sessions, which would include natural crafts and a fire to cook marshmallow on if permitted. 
Cost: Reduced session rate of £40 
Location: We operate all over Herts 
Contact details: Caroline Langley | 07939 308981 | caroline.langley@downthewoods.org | www.downthewoods.org 

 Hertfordshire Mind Network 

Brief description of services: Spot the Signs & Emotional Wellbeing is a fully-funded programme offering training and workshops to children and young people. The aim of the Five Ways to Wellbeing session is to introduce 5 basic strategies grounded in research that children and young people can use to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The workshop comprises practical activities to increase basic awareness of mental health, self-care and monitoring, as well as learning alternative places for support. 
Cost: Free 
Location: Hertfordshire (cross-county) 
Contact details: jessica.whittaker@hertsmindnetwork.org 

 Hertfordshire Libraries 

Brief description of services Any individual can join Hertfordshire Libraries for free. Check our website for up to date information about our services. Local events and activities will be advertised on the local library Facebook pages. BorrowBox the eBook and eAudiobook Library is available to use for free to all library members. 
Cost for delivery, if there is any Membership of the library is free 
Location(s) you operate in Across Hertfordshire 
Contact details hertfordshire.gov.uk/libraries 0300 123 4049 

 Imajica Theatre 

Brief description of services: We can provide interactive workshops all workshop performances that focus on the health and well being of young people, getting them actively participating in the performing arts, in singing, dancing and drama. Promoting positivity and an I can do It attitude, and that I am good enough! 
Cost: Workshops cost from £150 up to £400 for a full day 
Location: Hertfordshire 
Contact details: Samantha Hough | 07519 174229 | 07504 991037 | info@imajicatheatre.co.uk | www.imajicatheatre.co.uk 

 The Dan Tien Performing Arts Studios 

Brief description of services: Drama, Dance & Music Workshops 
Cost: £60ph (min, depending on location) 
Location: Watford and surrounding areas, although we can be flexible 
Contact details: Amy Lazzerini | amy@thedantien.co.uk | 01923 236815 

 Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust 

Brief description of services: The type of services we could offer wildlife-related activities such as pond dipping, simple species surveying, wildlife spotting and identification, guided walks, mindfulness in nature, litter picking. 
Cost: We would need to cover the cost of the staff member’s time for prep and delivery, plus any equipment needed for the activity. 
Location: We operate across Hertfordshire.  We also manage some large nature reserves in places that have good facilities – Cassiobury Park in Watford, Kings Meads in Ware, Panshanger Park near Hertford, Stanborough Lakes in Welwyn Garden City, Tring Reservoirs and Stocker’s Lake in Rickmansworth. 
Contact details: Emma Matthars | 01727 858901 x244 | 07887 557861 | Emma.Matthars@hmwt.org | hertswildlifetrust.org.uk  

 Courtyard Arts and Community Centre 

Brief description of services: We are a physical community centre based in Hertford and for the last 25 years have provided art classes and workshops for the community. For this project we could create lesson plans and art enrichment activities. Our venue is too small to offer to create a full programme of events ourselves but if other partners are struggling with the creative/enrichment element we’d be happy to partner up and offer our expertise. 
Cost: We could provide custom packs of art materials and lesson plans for different needs. The cost of these would depend on what was wanted/how many/age groups/facilities at venue etc but we’re able to access discounted rates from suppliers. We could create lesson plans for partners to facilitate or could potentially provide additional staff to deliver activities if required. 
Location: We’re based in Hertford and most of our tutors are local to us. If we were providing art packs and lesson plans, we could cover any area. 
Contact details: Kate Davies | Centre Director | kate.davies@courtyardarts.org.uk 

 Saracens Foundation 

Description of services: At Saracens Foundation our ‘Sarries In My School’ project offers Street Dance, Cheerleading, Stretch and Grow, Dance fitness, Gymnastics, TikTok, Acro Dance and Musical Theatre classes. We aim to support in impacting young people’s physical and mental health and well-being through our classes, which has many benefits such as physical activity, mindfulness, stimulation, socialization and improves concentration. 
Cost for delivery: Our cost is £40 per hour for the first two hours and hours after that it will be discounted at £30 per hour. If you would like us to provide two coaches the cost will double. 
Location: Our classes runs in schools across Hertfordshire and North London. 
Contact details: aimeegill@saracens.net | 07932 783211 

 Hertfordshire Music Service 

Brief description of services:  A high quality, lively one hour music activity.  Music sessions include the ‘Gumboots Dance’, Djembe Drumming, Junk Percussion, African Dance and Bucket drumming. 
Cost for delivery:  £25 (the sessions have been subsidised by Hertfordshire Music Service) 
Location:  We can deliver across Hertfordshire 
Contact details: suzanne.rider@hertfordshire.gov.uk 

 Broxbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team 

Brief description of services: General Police support and tailored services eg. Crime prevention, safe utilising of Social media, road safety 
Cost for delivery: Free 
Location: Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, Goffs Oak, Hoddesdon & Turnford 
Contact details: Inspector 1998 Gerry Harrison | gerald.harrison@herts.pnn.police.uk 

 Hannah Pickett Dance 

Brief description of services: Hannah Pickett Dance delivers inspiring and engaging contemporary dance sessions that build confidence, creativity and communication and empowers children to express themselves through movement and teamwork. Each class is creatively tailored to suit all ages and abilities and can be based on curriculum topics to reinforce, enrich and extend academic learning. The fun, active dance sessions challenge students to work together to explore a range of contemporary dance movements and use their performing and creative skills to communicate and present their ideas. 
Cost for delivery if there is any: My costs range from £105-£200 for day and half day workshops + travel expenses (depending on location). An hourly cost can be provided for specific project work. 
Location: Across Hertfordshire 
Contact details: hello@hannahpickettdance.com | 07856 104224 | www.hannahpickettdance.com 

 Providing Meals 

It is a requirement of the programme for meals to meet the school food standards which are intended to help children develop healthy eating habits and ensure that they get the energy and nutrition they need across the whole day. Below are some organisations who you could contact to help you deliver this element. Please ensure that you have read and understood the school food standards guidance so that you know what is expected from the food you provide. 

The following organisations have expressed an interest in supporting local HAPpy: Holiday Activity Programmes. 

Name: Bar El de Tapas 
Locations: Stevenage 
Type of food: For HAPpy, we will provide tasty English food that is simple and children will enjoy 
Size of groups catered for: 50-300 meals 
Delivery: No 
Contact name: Rob 
Email: hola@elbardetapas.com 
Tel: 07956 618211 

Name: Bebo Cafe 
Locations: Hatfield, Hertford and Welwyn 
Type of food: Simple hot food 
Size of groups catered for: 30-100 meals 
Delivery: Yes 
Contact name: Marius 
Tel: 07920 691449 

Name: Papa Paella 
Locations: Stevenage, St Albans, Watford, Harrow South Mims, Harpenden 
Type of food: Paella, Paella – no fish or seafood, gluten free, nut free, dairy free and sugar free 
Size of groups catered for: 50+ meals 
Delivery: No 
Contact name: Carmelo 
Email: info@carmeloscucina.co.uk 
Tel: 07957 451846 

Name: Wodson Park Trust 
Locations: East Herts 
Type of food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner 
Size of groups catered for: 31-50 meals 
Delivery: No 
Contact name: Jan Stock 
Email: jan.stock@wodsonpark.org 
Tel: 01920 487091 

Name: Yom 
Locations: Knebworth 
Type of food: Vegan dishes 
Size of groups catered for: 50+ meals 
Delivery: Not currently 
Contact name: Jordan Pomerance 
Email: jordan@yom.org.uk 
Tel: 07443 934139 

Name: Portico Café 
Locations: Waltham Cross 
Type of food: A variety 
Size of groups catered for: 50+ meals 
Delivery: No 
Contact name: Neve 
Email: info@porticocafe.co.uk 
Tel: 07496 886776 

Name: Smokey Okey / Local Community Cooks CIC 
Locations: Hertsmere, Broxbourne, St Albans, Welwyn Hatfield 
Type of food: Tasty kid-friendly English, Halal & Vegetarian dishes & can cater to allergies, dietary, cultural & religious requirements 
Size of groups catered for: 50-700 meals 
Delivery: Yes 
Contact name: Okey 
Email: admin@smokeyokey.co.uk 
Tel: 07539 358813 

See more Hertfordshire food providers 

Food Company Search Tool 

You can use this helpful search tool from the Food Standards Agency to find Food Businesses near to your HAPpy Programme Venue. 

Tips for getting the best search results:  

• Choose ‘More search options’ to narrow down your results 

• Choose a suitable business type 

• Choose your District from the Local Authority options 

• Use only the first part of your postcode e.g. EN8 

• Enter your street name or road 

The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality. 

You should discuss your HAPpy programme with the food business, making sure they can meet your needs and adhere to the funding guidelines before you engage their services. 

 Physical Activity 

There needs to be at least one hour of physical activity each day within your programme and some of these organisations may be able to provide you with a coach to deliver that element for you. 

Badminton England (not available for Easter 2022) 

Brief description of services: A Badminton England coach free to providers in Broxbourne and Welwyn and Hatfield as part of a lottery grant from The East Herts Community Badminton Network, Hertfordshire Junior Badminton Association and Welwyn Hatfield Community Badminton Network which is specific to these geographical areas. 
Cost: Free (1 hour Badminton England Registered Coach) 
Location: Broxbourne 
Contact details: Ian Robinson | ianbrobinson@hotmail.com 

 British Cycling 

Brief description of services: These session lead by our qualified coaches will provide a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycling and provide a platform to improve bike handling skills and confidence. Bikes and helmets can be provided. 
Cost for delivery if there is any: Free 
Location: Particular focus in Watford. Potential availability throughout Hertfordshire. Please enquire. 
Contact details: natashacarter@britishcycling.org.uk 

 Lee Valley Regional Park Authority (with activities at Lee Valley White Water Centre) 

Brief description of services: 
Explore Kayaking: Our Explore Kayaking sessions are fun for all the family and take place on our crystal clear lake. These fun and relaxed sessions are a great way to paddle with your kids or friends on our lake. The experience will last for 60 minutes; this includes a safety brief and kit distribution with up to one hour on the water. Once you’re fully briefed, you’ll be ready to get started! No previous experience necessary – you can improve your skills as you go! 
Experience length: 60 minutes, allow 75 minutes for your session 
Price: £10 per person 
Age: 8+ years 

Explore Paddleboarding: Our paddleboarding sessions are fun for all the family! Discover the world of Stand Up Paddle Boarding on our crystal clear lake and have fun or relax whilst you paddle with your kids or friends. The experience will last for 60 minutes; this includes a safety brief and kit distribution with up to one hour on the water. No previous experience is necessary – just turn up and test your balancing skills! Once you’ve been fully briefed by one of our instructors, you’ll be ready to get started! 

Experience length: 60 minutes, allow 75 minutes for your session 
Price: £10 per person 
Age: 8+ years 

Water Wipe Out: Tackle our inflatable obstacle course on our lake and compete against your mates to see who can complete our course in the fastest time. Leaping over obstacles before whizzing down the slide at the end – you’re guaranteed a splashing time. 
Experience length: 60 minutes, allow 75 minutes for your session 
Price: £15 per person 
Age: 8+ years 

Location: Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB 
Contact details: activation@leevalleypark.org.uk 

Apex Tennis UK 

Brief description of services: We provide affordable and exciting lawn tennis lessons to groups of children or adults. Sessions typically last one hour or two hours for teenagers or adults. 
Cost: Children’s lessons cost £5 per child and £10 for each adult with a minimum of four participants. 
Location: Hertfordshire (including Bushey and Watford) and Middlesex. 
Contact details: Michael Aderogba | michael@apex-tennis.com | 07740 287430 

 British Triathlon 

Brief description of services: Active Skills for Life Summer Camp packs: British Triathlon has opened it’s doors to new and different organisations by offering a resource to help support HAF activity deliverers to host fun swim, bike and run activities for their children. You don’t need any specific qualification to use an Active Skills for Life Summer Camp pack and you don’t even need access to a pool – it really is as simple as can be! Each pack includes 50 session plans, with easy-to-understand instructions and diagrams,  as well as suggestions to make each activity easier or more challenging. Challenge the children to collect stickers (included in the pack) at each and every session, for achieving skills or displaying core values. 
Cost: The packs are designed for 7-11 years old of 11- 14 years old. Each pack costs £200 (+VAT) and includes 30 certificates and sticker packs, which can be topped up as needed. 
Location: You can find our more information and purchase your Active Skills for Life Summer Camp packs here https://www.britishtriathlon.org/active-skills-for-life/summer-camp 
Contact details: cyp@britishtriathlon.org 

 Super Star Sport UK 

Description of services: Sports and physical education specialists, currently offering OFSTED approved physical education meeting the national curriculum to primary schools across the UK. Our coaches are all DBS checked, peadiatric first aid and safeguarding trained. As well as this, they hold many relevant sports and teaching qualifications. We also specialise in working with the early years. We aim to deliver all of our sessions in a fun, engaging and positive way. 
Cost: £45 + VATph. Not only is this the cost of delivery but we also include session plans, home learning videos and physical education reports as an added extra, which will assist providers in showing evidence of what the children have learnt. 
Location: The whole of Hertfordshire. We have coaches in all areas of Herts. 
Contact details: Angelo Ciccarelli | 07749 838223 | 01992 766 707 | angelo@superstarsport.co.uk | www.superstarsport.co.uk 

Teamworks Karting 

Description of services: Thrilling indoor karting, laser tag and virtual simulator racing in the UKs fastest indoor karting centre in Letchworth. Our events include full race gear and a race briefing – everything you need for a memorable experience! 
Cost: £30pp (for all 3 activities). 9am – 1pm. 
Location: Teamworks Karting Letchworth. Pixmore Avenue SG6 1JS 
Contact details: sschehtman@teamworkskarting.com | 07961 593253 

 A-Z Basketball Ltd 

Brief description of services: Quality basketball coaching- dribbling, passing shooting and many more – to meet your individual or organisation needs. Our coaches have been involved with similar programmes such Fit Fed and Read, so we understand the needs and requirements for organisations and the importance to positively engage and impact the young people. Sessions can be adapted for indoor or outdoor. Whether it is sessions to engage or develop, our coaches are experienced to work with any group. 
Cost: £30 per hour 
Location: We can cover all of Hertfordshire 
Contact details: Albert Ziwa | albert@a-zbasketball.co.uk | 07805 142161 | 01438 532632 

 Watford Ladies FC 

Brief Description of services: We run holiday sports camps for students 5-16 with highly qualified fully vetted and approve FA licensed coaches. 
Cost: £70 per student per day including a hot meal 
Location: Watford/Bushey Area 
Contact details: Andrew Lovelace | 0753 333 1114 

 Fit for Sport & Energy Kidz (part of Junior Adventures Group) 

Brief description of services: Provide OFSTED registered childcare and children’s activities in schools, community venues and Leisure centres across the UK and/or specialist qualified, screened, trained Activity Leaders and Sports Coaches to deliver support the delivery of a wide range of sports and activities average hourly rate = £22 per hour (reductions based on increased hours required) 
Cost: Normal daily charge for full day camp = £32 (8-6pm) however flexible on times 
Location: See below current settings – however we would be interested in other venues if partners interested have a venue but not the expertise to deliver 

• Hatfield Community Free School 
• Highover JMI School 
• Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School 
• Jupiter Community Free School 
• Lanchester Community Free School 
• Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School 
• Reedings Junior School 
• Sandridge School 
• Templewood School 
• The Orchard Primary School 
• The Wroxham School 
• Tudor Primary School 
• Watford (Central) Leisure Centre 
• Watford Woodside Leisure Centre 
• Windermere Primary School 

Contact details: Craig Jones | craig.jones@fitforsport.co.uk | 07970 499197 

 San Shou Kuan 

Brief description of services: Teaching Kung Fu to children and adults, developing their confidence, coordination, balance, flexibility and fitness. 
Cost: Taster sessions free (for those that wish to join and continue training approx £20pcm depending on frequency) 
Location: North Watford at the Dan Tien Dance studio 
Contact details: David Nicholls | 07968 282085 | sanshoukuan.com 

 Pulse Social Sports Group CIC (Pulse Social). 

Brief description of services: We are a not-for-profit sports social enterprise. We specialise in inclusive sports activities in Football, Dodgeball, Rounders and Multi Sports. 
Cost: A cohort of two coaches will total £100 per hour. The costings will also include the equipment and travel costs. Per additional coach will be £35 per hour. 
Location: We can operate in Herefordshire boroughs: Welwyn Hatfield and Broxbourne. 
Contact details: Marlon Commock |  www.pulsesocial.co.uk | info@pulsesocial.co.uk | 0208 191 8507 | 07375 594 559 

 Imagination Dance (CIC) 

Brief description of services: Imagination Dance provide dance and movement opportunities for those who are rarely offered them. We encourage everybody to participate as much as possible and put the focus on enjoying yourself and taking part, as opposed to a perfect performance. We are specialists in inclusive dance so working with SEND pupils, as well as being highly experienced in working with primary and secondary pupils. 
Cost: We work on a £30 an hour basis but this is flexible dependent on the amount of work we deliver 
Location: North Herts, East Herts, and Stevenage areas 
Contact details: hannah.imaginationarts@yahoo.com | info.imaginationarts@yahoo.com | 07394 934911 

 Game On Sports Coaching 

Brief description of services: This year Game On is celebrating its 20th anniversary and we currently work in 81 Primary schools delivering 11 different sports – Football, Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Street Dance, Gym, Hockey, Basketball, Dodgeball, Cricket and Tag-Rugby. We deliver both PE lessons, extra curricular clubs and school holiday courses throughout the year. 
Cost: The cost of these services do vary depending on the length and quantity of the agreement and I would be happy to discuss with you. 
Location: We cover schools in Tring, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Harpenden, Rickmansworth, South Oxhey, Watford, Borehamwood and St. Albans. 
Contact details: Graham Hall | graham@gameonfc.co.uk | www.gameonsportscoaching.co.uk | 07740 437715 

 Saracens Foundation 

Brief Description of services: Saracens Foundation focus on providing quality sports provision with Rugby being our main focal point of delivery, we will be flexibility and a concentration upon children’s well-being given the extraordinary events of this pandemic. 
Cost: In terms of cost we offer £200.00 for an event day like this or £40.00 per session. (We can discuss pricing as this is something that I feel would benefit all parties going forward.) 
Location: North London, Hertfordshire, and Essex 
Contact details: Jake Matthews – Rugby Development Project | Officer 07572 718909 | jakematthews@saracens.net 

 Saracens Foundation 

Description of services: At Saracens Foundation our ‘Sarries In My School’ project offers Street Dance, Cheerleading, Stretch and Grow, Dance fitness, Gymnastics, TikTok, Acro Dance and Musical Theatre classes. We aim to support in impacting young people’s physical and mental health and well-being through our classes, which has many benefits such as physical activity, mindfulness, stimulation, socialization and improves concentration. 
Cost for delivery: Our cost is £40 per hour for the first two hours and hours after that it will be discounted at £30 per hour. If you would like us to provide two coaches the cost will double. 
Location: Our classes runs in schools across Hertfordshire and North London. 
Contact details: aimeegill@saracens.net | 07932 783211 

 Tring Squash Club 

Description of services: We can provide sessions of physical activity for all age groups. Including fitness, balance, agility and racket/ball skills. Pop up hitting walls allow kids to have a chance at learning to play some squash. These activities are easy to learn and something the kids can then do at home ( any ball will do). These can be carried out in a hall/ large room or outside (flat ground not grass). Equipment is provided. 
Cost for delivery: Sessions start at £15 / hour. This would provide one coach for a group of 10 children (over 8 years age). Younger children (under 8) would need one coach per 4 children. 
Location: West Herts (Hemel, Watford, St Albans, Dunstable, Tring, Berkhamsted, Aylesbury). 
Contact details: Katie Winterstein | kwarbs@hotmail.com | 07779639259 

 Shenley Village Cricket Club 

Brief description of services: We could provide a week of cricket schools 
Cost: £20 per child per day. 
Location: Can be done at our cricket ground in Shenley. 
Contact details: Ray McLennan – President Shenley village c.c. 07973 377 824 

 Hertfordshire Cricket Limited 

Brief description of service: Cricket sessions at an introductory level 
Cost for delivery, if there is any: £20 p/h 
Location: County wide with a focus on Broxbourne, Watford, Stevenage, 
Contact details: Greg Mackett Community@Hertscricket.org 

 Venues 

Little Berkhamsted Village Hall, SG13 8LY 

Contact name: Sandie Ash | sandieash@hotmail.com | 01707 875221 
Indoor facility description:  Village hall is 63 square metres with fully equipped kitchen, disabled access, two toilets, internet connection and projector equipment 
Outdoor facility description: Large recreation field, with separate children’s play area, small permanent goal/basket ball hoop, cricket square and separate community and cricket pavilion 
Hire fees: Standard fee £17p/h, Little Berkhamsted resident fee £12p/h 
These can be discussed with organisers to consider a lower rate for charities, not-for-profit organisations and long-term hirers. 

Little Berkhamsted Community and Cricket Pavilion, SG13 8LY 

Contact name: Sandie Ash | sandieash@hotmail.com | 01707 875221 
Indoor facility description: Pavilion with fully equipped kitchen, two large changing rooms, showers and toilets. Communal area measures 35 square metres. 
Outdoor facility description: Large recreation field, with separate children’s play area, small permanent goal/basket ball hoop, cricket square and separate community and cricket pavilion 
Hire fees: Standard fee £17p/h, Little Berkhamsted resident fee £12p/h 
These can be discussed with organisers to consider a lower rate for charities, not-for-profit organisations and long-term hirers.