Arts, Dance and Music

Promotes live orchestral music in the Hitchin area by providing audiences with symphonic concerts performed to a high standard and to serve as a concert platform for local musicians, whether orchestral players or soloists. 

Minimum standard: grade 6 
Fees: £66.50 per 12-week term, £16.50 for students, payable autumn & spring terms. 

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

Part of the Hitchin Town Football Club community & affiliated to the Hertfordshire FA. Teams compete in the Royston Crow League. 
Teams for Under 7's to Under 18's 
Fees: £110 per annum 

Scout & Guide Groups

Rainbows - girls aged 5-7 
3rd Hitchin - Christchurch - Wednesday 
10th Hitchin - Christchurch - Tuesday 
15th Hitchin - St Marks 

Brownies - girls aged 7-10 
7th Hitchin - Our Lady - Thursday 
10th Hitchin - Christchurch - Tuesday 
19th Hitchin - Christchurch - Friday 
15th Hitchin - St Marks - Tuesday 
Ickleford - Village Hall - Wednesday 

Guides - girls aged 10+ 
10th Hitchin - Christchurch - Monday 
19th Hitchin - Christchurch - Friday 
Rangers - girls aged 14+ 
Christchurch - Friday 
Charges: £20-£30 per term + uniform 

Arts, Dance and Music

Brass band offering young players the opportunity to develop their ensemble skills. We perform regularly in public & welcome brass players of all abilities, including beginners. 

Rehearsals: Mondays 6.30 -7.30pm; £1 per week. 

Youth Organisations & Activities

A registered charity whose aim is to encourage activities for young people up to the age of 26. Financial help for clubs, associations, educational groups and individuals. Rooms are available rent-free for qualifying clubs and organisations.

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

Friendly club of approximately 30 mixed-ability members, playing each Wednesday night from 7.30pm to 10pm at Hitchin Boys School. 
Ages:11-19 

Arts, Dance and Music

Combine a fun approach to theatre with high expectations of commitment & self-discipline for children aged 8-13. We develop performance skills & encourage free & confident expression within a secure working environment. 

Rehearsals: Saturday mornings during term time. 
Annual membership: £140 

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

To participate in this activity you need to be over 8 and able to swim 25m. 
Age 8+ years; Thursdays 6 - 8pm 
£6.20 per session; booking is essential. 

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

Increase your self confidence with energetic karate. Beginners by appointment only. 
Wednesdays 6 - 6.45pm; age 6+ 

Arts, Dance and Music

For girls 12-18 years, Tuesdays during term time 7.30-9.30pm 
Junior division girls 7-11 years, Wednesdays. 
Fees: £65 per term. 

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

A not-for-profit community club which welcomes beginners & experienced fencers aged 13 to adult. Beginner classes start every half term & equipment is provided. 

Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm (9pm for beginners) 
Charges: £30 per 6-week term (equipment provided for beginners course). 

Community Centres

Umbrella organisation for the Black and Minority ethnic communities. Provides extra-curricular activities to improve confidence & self-esteem, & services such as language courses to improve educational achievement for vulnerable children & young people. 

Arts, Dance and Music

All performing groups rehearse a wide variety of music and give regular concerts at the Centre. Groups from the North Herts Music School may also have the opportunity to perform at outside venues such as the Gordon Craig Theatre. 

Youth Organisations & Activities

Phase exists to support the development of well-being in young people. We aim to enable young people to develop resilience, the ability to cope with the stresses of life, and to live and thrive in today’s world.
No charges.

Church Groups

Children's meeting held 2nd Sunday of each month. Young children learn about their own values and Quaker values through play. Events for older children planned as needed. 

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

Sprung Loaded works with children and young people with special needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. 
Sport for beginners up to elite competitive training. 
Charges vary; please contact us for more information. 

Sports, Life Skills, Fitness and Leisure

Learn life saving, make friends, have fun. 
Age: 10-18 

Church Groups

Crèche and Sunday School facilities available during the 10am Sunday service. For young people with more searching questions we have a Pathfinders and Travellers group [Year 4+]. The third Sunday of each month is our Family Service where we come together to worship as we do with seasonal celebrations such as Easter, Harvest and Christmas etc. 

Group with No Name - years 4,5 & 6, alternate Thursdays 6.30-7.45pm 
2 Confused - secondary school age, alternate Thursdays 7.45-9pm 

Church Groups

Bell Ringing 
Practice night Mondays 7.30pm. 
From age 12. 
A great opportunity for physical, mental & social activity.

Arts, Dance and Music

St Mary's Training Choir 
For children aged 4-7 years. 
Term time rehearsals: Tuesdays 4.30-5.15pm 

St Mary's Choir 
Junior Choristers aged 7-11 years. 
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5.15-6pm; 
Fridays 6.45-8.15pm 
Senior Choristers aged 11-18 years. 
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 6-7pm; 
Fridays 6.45-8.15pm