The Forest Centre is crammed full of entertainment for the whole family, whatever the weather. Amble around the art gallery and shop till you drop in the forest store, full of quality gifts, crafts, books and toys. It is an information and education resource, a home for the Forest Team, and the focus for local people in the Marston Vale. There are fantastic views from the building.

www.marstonvale.org

HOME OF THE
WOODWORKS FESTIVAL

Nominated for the National Mercury Music Prize
2005 for his song "Kitty Jay" Seth has been described
as The Jamie Callum of folk rock. Raw passionate and creative.

"The conviction in Lakeman's vocals and the urgency of his rhythm guitar are of a different order. The songs don't just glide smoothly by....they get their claws into you." Recommended." Froots magazine, UK  

www.sethlakeman.co.uk

The legendary ASHLEY HUTCHINGS, band- leader extraordinaire, is also a multi-talented writer, arranger, producer and broadcaster. His influence and innovation are celebrated throughout the music world. The founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, Ashley continues to be in the forefront of English music.

Described as anything from "the English Jeff Buckley" to "the acoustic Hendrix", all comparisons are justified because 'Harpic' (as he affectionately refers to himself) really is nothing short of a genius. When he's up on stage, there's no doubt that he's his father's son
The effect is at once intoxicating and awe-inspiring as the exasperated gasps of the audience develop into raptured wondrous applause.

pic by Julie Angel. Click to go to Nick's website

Located at The Sun Hotel, Sun Street, Hitchin, Herts., SG5 1AF, Hitchin Folk Club is one of the country's premier venues for wonderful roots and folk music. The club runs every Sunday throughout the year, with a summer break and short break at Christmas. Doors open at 7.30. The music starts at 8.15 promptly.

www.hitchinfolkclub.

The Sun Hotel, Sun Street, Hitchin, Herts., SG5 1AF

They’ve sold out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headlined at festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD, supported the likes of Peter Gabriel and Jools Holland and been voted the public’s “Best Live Act” in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Formidable operators on the acoustic circuit, they have built a mighty following which has seen them sell out shows across the world. There is simply no other band out there doing what they do. Unmissable!

See their website:www.showofhands.co.uk/