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Film Making Workshop was a HIT!
During the February half term, we held a Film Making Skills Workshop for young people aged 10 years old and above at The Theatre at West Herts College in Watford. The workshop, held on the 19th of February and run by Workshop Leaders Rosie and Ross, was very popular with participants from our weekly theatre…
Read MoreHemel Hempstead Lions Club donates £500 to HIT!
We were very grateful to be donated £500 by Hemel Hempstead Lions Club this February. We were presented with the cheque at our Hemel Children’#s and Youth Theatre’s production of Cinderella on the 9th of February. Donations like this make such a difference and means our charity can continue to put on these productions, giving…
Read MoreThe most magical show! Cinderella by Hemel Children’s and Youth Theatre
Our Hemel and Children’s Theatre worked towards a production of Cinderella since the Autumn Term. On the 9th of February they showcased their production to friends and family at The Old Town Hall in Hemel. The children and young people were amazing and had the audience laughing, crying and clapping along. One audience member said,…
Read MoreCinderella at The Marlowes
We had a brilliant day at The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead on the 26th of January, telling everyone about our upcoming production of Cinderella by our Hemel Children’s and Youth Theatre. We were based in the Reading Garden in the shopping centre where we had tables for arts and crafts and crown decorating.…
Read MoreBSL training for HIT staff and volunteers
On the 25th of January, HIT workshop leaders and volunteers attended a basic introduction to sign language training day led by Emma from Heathlands BSL Centre. The training involved using ear defenders to get a better understanding of lip reading and using sign language as a form of communication. The workshop leaders and volunteers found…
Read MoreCountdown to Christmas with Watford Mencap
We held our annual Countdown to Christmas Family Fun Day on the 24th of November at the Holywell Community Centre in Watford. We came together with Watford Mencap to raise funds for them and Herts Inclusive Theatre. The day was sponsored by local companies Imagine, All Aboard and My News. The day included arts and…
Read MoreChristmas Family Fun Day at The Marlowes!
This year we are delighted to be chosen as The Marlowes’ Charity of The Year. You may have already seen us story telling in their shopping centre in Hemel Hempstead throughout the holidays. On the 25th of November, we held a Christmas Family Fun Day with The Marlowes to raise money for HIT. We had…
Read MoreTesco Bags of Help!
This November, HIT are part of Tesco’s Bags of Help fundraiser! Please drop your blue token in our box in any Hemel Hempstead and Borehamwood Tesco stores and help raise funds for Herts Inclusive Theatre! Money raised from the Tesco Bags of Help with go towards putting on a showcase for our participants at Elstree…
Read MoreAviva Community Fund – Vote for HIT!
Aviva Community Fund We’ve entered into this year’s Aviva Community Fund where we have the chance to receive up to £5,000 for HIT! Any money raised will go towards our charity showcase next May at Elstree Studios, which you can read more about via the link below. The event will be a great opportunity to showcase the fantastic…
Read MoreHIT’s Autumn Family Fun Morning
On the 2nd of November we held one of our Family Fun Morning’s in Watford at the Holywell Community Centre. The morning included homemade cakes, story telling, sand art, face painting, games and more! Children had lots of fun in our soft play area and taking their chances in our tombola and lucky dip. Story…
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