Happy Friday, Broxbourne! ☀️ ☀️ 

With the heat soaring and temperatures topping 33°C, staying hydrated 🚰 is more important than ever. Even if you’re managing well, it’s a good time to check in on neighbours, family, or friends, especially seniors, to ensure they’re keeping cool and comfortable.

This weekend is packed with events for everyone, and with weather this hot, it’s the perfect chance to soak up some Caribbean vibes right here at home. Whether you’re heading to The Spotlight’s fantastic lineup or catching a classic car show, don’t forget your water bottle and seek out some shade when you need it. There’s something for every interest, so get out, enjoy the sunshine, and make the most of the weekend!

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🌟 Community & Family Events

🥳 Windrush Weekender 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇧🇧 

📅 Dates & Locations:

• Saturday, 21 June 2025 — Waltham Cross

• Sunday, 22 June 2025 — Hoddesdon
  🎶 Celebrate the vibrant culture, food, and music of the Windrush generation all weekend throughout the Borough! Expect music, great food, and community spirit.

🌍 Refugee Week 2025: Celebrating Community

📅 Dates: 16–22 June 2025
📍 Venue: Waltham Cross Library
🌟 Theme: Community as a Superpower
📚 Special Feature:
Join us at Waltham Cross Library as we celebrate Refugee Week—shining a light on everyday acts of kindness, community, and welcome. This year’s theme, community as a superpower, reminds us how even small gestures can make a big difference.

To help families and children connect with these stories, we’ve put together a beautiful booklist of picture books about refugee experiences, friendship, and the power of welcoming others.

👉 Click Button to explore the booklist;

🚗 Custom and Classic Show: Summer Breakout

📅 Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Location: Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JY
💷 Tickets:
• Adults: £10.00
• Children: £5.00
• Children under 10: Free
• Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children): £25.00
🌟Rev up your summer at the Custom and Classic Show! Enjoy a spectacular display of classic and custom cars, bikes, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Featuring stunts, show cars, food, and entertainment for all ages. This event supports Make-A-Wish UK.
🌐 More info: www.customandclassicshow.co.uk

😎 HAPpy Camps – Free Summer Holiday Activities

📅 Dates: Summer school holidays 2025
📍 Location: Various venues across Hertfordshire
💡 Who’s Eligible: Children and teens living in Hertfordshire who receive benefits-related free school meals
💷 Cost: FREE (fully funded holiday activities)
📝 Bookings: Open at midday, Thursday 26 June 2025
HAPpy Camps are back for the summer! Children and teens eligible for benefits-related free school meals can enjoy an exciting range of activities completely free of charge across Hertfordshire. Don’t miss out—spaces fill up quickly!

😂 Mad Ron: The Third Hardest Man in Uxbridge (Comedy Night)

📅 Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
🕡 Time: Doors open 6:30pm | Show starts 7:30pm
📍 Location: Hertfordshire Studios, Hoddesdon
💷 Tickets: £15
🍹 Bar: Fully stocked—don’t worry, Mad Ron promises not to “borrow” your drinks!
🎭 Comedy that should be illegal! The notorious Mad Ron brings his stone-faced, razor-sharp comedy to Hertfordshire for one night only. Expect hilarious tales of “modern life and law-abiding nonsense” in a show that’s been called “like Jack Dee… if Jack Dee had done time!”
❤️ Charity: £1 from every ticket supports Stars For Smiles charity—laugh and do good at the same time!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The James Foundation Family Fun Day

📅 Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Location: (Venue details available from organizer)
💌 Contact: [email protected]
🎈 A heartfelt family fun day supporting The James Foundation, a local baby loss charity. Enjoy face painting, mini golf, Caribbean food, bubble tea, and activities for all ages—while raising vital funds for bereaved families.

🎸 Imperial Club Rock’n’Roll Sunday Session by The Chicken Shack

📅 Date: Sunday, 29 June 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: The Imperial Club, 33-35 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7LA
💷 Tickets: £10 (includes taster dance classes)
🎶A NEW Sunday afternoon of live Rock’n’Roll with Rockhouse and DJ Malc from The Chicken Shack. Join in for dancing, strolling (3pm), jiving (3:30pm), and a lively community atmosphere. Free parking available opposite the club.

💌 Contact: [email protected]

🍻 Annual Beer & Gin Festival – Halsey Hall

📅 Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025
🕧 Time: From 12:30pm until late
📍 Location: Halsey Hall, Cheshunt
💷 Entry: £5 (pay on the door, at the bar, or online)
🎉 Description:
Cheshunt’s favourite summer party is back! Enjoy over 30 craft beers and ciders, 20+ gins with all the trimmings, a sizzling BBQ, and live music from top local acts. Family-friendly fun for everyone, bring your friends, bring the kids, and soak up the festival vibes.

🎟️ June 2025 Events at The Spotlight

🎤 Totally Tina

📅 Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Location: Main Auditorium (Reserved seating)
💷 Tickets: £29.50
🎵 Description: Experience the magic of Tina Turner with this high-energy, award-winning tribute show starring Justine Riddoch. Dance along to all the classics—from Proud Mary to Simply the Best—with live band and dancers.

🎬 A Real Pain (15)

📅 Dates: Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 June 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Location: Main Auditorium (Reserved seating)
💷 Tickets: £7.00, Concessions £6.00
🎭 Description: Dive into a powerful drama (rated 15) that promises an emotional and thought-provoking experience.

🎶 Soul Kinda Wonderful

📅 Date: Thursday, 27 June 2025
🕒 Time: 7:30pm
📍 Location: Main Auditorium (Reserved seating)
💷 Tickets: £25.00
🎤 Description: Get ready for a night of soul and Motown classics with Richie Sampson (formerly of The Drifters). Sing along to hits like My Girl, Love Train, and more.

🌟 Iconic Goes To Wonderland… Again!

📅 Date: Saturday, 28 June 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30pm
📍 Location: Main Auditorium (Reserved seating)
💷 Tickets: Adults £18, Under-12s £12
🎭 Description: Celebrate Iconic Performing Arts School’s 10th summer show with a vibrant mix of pop, musical theatre, dance, and a unique Wonderland twist!

MEME of The Day

Weekend Weather ☀️ 

Friday

27°C 🌡️ 15°C | ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 04:41 Sunset 21:22

Saturday

32°C 🌡️ 17°C | ☀️ Sunny and a gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 04:41 Sunset 21:22

Sunday

26°C 🌡️ 15°C | ☀️ Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 04:41 Sunset 21:22

WORD OF THE DAY

EMANCIPATION

Today’s Word of the Day is EMANCIPATION - means the act of setting someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions. It’s most commonly used when talking about liberation from slavery, oppression, or any situation where people’s rights are limited.

• Historical context:
  “Emancipation” is often linked to history, especially the abolition of slavery. For example:

  • “The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to free enslaved people in the United States.”

• General context:
  It can also be used for other forms of freedom:

  • “Women’s emancipation in the early 20th century led to the right to vote.”

  • “He fought for the emancipation of his people from colonial rule.”

• Legal context (modern):
  Sometimes used for legal freedom, like when a teenager becomes legally independent from their parents:

  • “At age 16, she sought emancipation from her parents.”

Example Sentences

• “The emancipation of slaves was a turning point in history.”

• “Many activists dedicated their lives to the emancipation of oppressed groups.”

• “After years of struggle, the country finally achieved emancipation from foreign control.”

Let me know if you want more examples or how to use it in a sentence!

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Editor-in-chief | Emeka Ogbonnaya

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