Good morning and welcome to Broxtown!

It is November 18th! Today is Mickey Mouse’s 95th birthday and Apple Cider Day—a perfect reminder that the festive season is in full swing. To keep you in the loop, we’ve compiled a list of events happening around town, so you won’t miss a thing.

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News at Glance

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TOWN

Kick Off the Festive Season with Saturday Stories: Tales, Tunes, and Christmas Crafts!

Add some festive cheer to your weekend with Christmassy tales, a joyful singalong, and Christmas crafts at Saturday Stories! It’s the perfect way for little elves to start the holiday season with plenty of fun!

Join the community at the Hoddesdon Library.

Broxbourne Big Local Community Christmas Party 2024

Join us at Wormley Community Centre for the much-loved, FREE Community Christmas Party! This year, we’re thrilled to partner with Wormley Free Church, who will kick things off with carols and host arts & crafts for kids, and Precious One charity, providing delicious festive food.

Look forward to:

• Santa's Grotto 🎅

• Carol Singing 🎶

• Live DJ 🎧

• Festive Food 🍲

• Kids' Arts & Crafts 🎨

Thanks to Hertfordshire County Council’s Locality Budget for their generous support. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We can't wait to welcome you all to come together as a community and enjoy this festive, fun, family event!

Waltham Cross Town Centre Business Forum

Join the last Waltham Cross Town Centre Business Forum of the year

A great opportunity to network, get town centre updates and updates on the regeneration process.

Tuesday 26 November at 1pm

Shop Local and More Sustainably

Join us next Saturday, November 23rd, from 1-4 pm at Wormley Community Centre for a festive shopping event that supports local businesses, promotes sustainable choices, and gives back to our community during this challenging season.

Discover beautiful, locally made crafts and pre-loved toys perfect for thoughtful, eco-friendly Christmas gifts. While you’re here, treat yourself to a warm drink and a slice of cake!

Interested in selling? We have a spot left! For just £10, you can set up a stall, with all proceeds going towards our FREE Community Christmas Party on Friday, December 6th, from 6-9 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎅

Hoddesdon Loves Christmas

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Hoddesdon Loves Christmas – a festive celebration for the entire community!

This much-anticipated event will transform Hoddesdon Town Centre into a winter wonderland, filled with seasonal cheer and entertainment for all ages. The town will come alive with a bustling selection of festive market stalls, perfect for finding unique gifts and holiday treats.

📍 Location: Hoddesdon Town Centre
🗓 Date: Sunday, 24th November

Highlights:

• 🎅 Santa Parade – Catch Santa spreading holiday cheer!

• 🎁 Festive Market Stalls – Discover gifts, crafts, and treats.

• 🎠 Fairground Rides – Fun for the whole family!

Join us for a magical day filled with holiday spirit. Don’t miss it!

For those in a wheelchair wishing to see the parade during Hoddesdon Loves Christmas on Sunday 24th November, please head to the northern side of The Pavilion facing Morrisons car park where they will find a raised pathed area affording good views of the parade as it passes through the car park.

1st Cheshunt Santa Sleigh is Coming to Town!

Get ready to see Santa and his helpers as the 1st Cheshunt Scouts’ Santa Sleigh travels through local streets! Watch out for festive cheer right on your doorstep, starting from 2nd December to 12th December. Here’s the route schedule:

Week 1 Routes:

• Monday: Moon Ave - Russells Ride

• Tuesday: Roundmoor & Ashdown Crescent

• Wednesday: Perrysfield - Davidson Drive & Brookfield Gardens

• Thursday: Littlebrook Gardens & Blindman Lane

Week 2 Routes:

• Monday: Bury Green

• Tuesday: Whitfield’s & Dewhurst

• Wednesday: Rosedale

• Thursday: Dairyglen & Hillside Crescent

Gather with family and neighbours to catch Santa as he spreads holiday joy through Cheshunt!

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Festival of Carols – Waltham Cross

Join us at The Pavilion's Shopping Centre to enjoy the joyful sounds of local school carol singing.

• Location: Pavilions Shopping Centre, Waltham Cross

• Cost: FREE

Dates and Times:

• 4th December 2024 | 09:30 - 15:30

• 6th December 2024 | 09:30 - 15:30

• 11th December 2024 | 09:30 - 15:30

Festival of Carols – Hoddesdon

Visit the Jubilee Shelter in Hoddesdon town centre for heartwarming carols sung by local schools.

• Location: Jubilee Shelter, Hoddesdon Town Centre

• Cost: FREE

Dates and Times:

• 6th December 2024 | 09:30 - 15:00

• 11th December 2024 | 09:30 - 15:00

Calling All Writers: Join the Broxtown Team and Share Your Stories!"

Hey, Broxtown! Are you passionate about our community? Do you have a knack for storytelling? We’re on the lookout for local voices to join our Broxtown writing team and help bring the stories of our vibrant community to life!

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just someone with a story to tell, we’d love to hear from you. Broxtown covers everything from local news, events, and lifestyle pieces to quirky stories that make Broxbourne unique. It’s all about capturing the spirit of our borough and connecting with neighbors in a fun, fresh way.

Got an idea for a story? Maybe you know a local business that deserves the spotlight, a community hero who deserves a shoutout, or a hidden gem that more people should know about. We want to help you share it! Writing for Broxtown is a great way to get involved, boost your portfolio, and become part of a growing community-led newsletter.

So, if you’re interested in writing for us, drop us a message! Let’s make Broxtown a place where everyone’s voice is heard. We can’t wait to see what stories you bring to the table.

Sports

Football

England 5 | 0 Republic of Ireland

Lee Carsley successfully completed his interim role as England's manager, capped off by a decisive 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Carsley, who now returns to his position as the England Under-21 coach, leaves behind an impressive record of five wins from six games. Incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel, set to start on January 1, will receive a comprehensive handover from Carsley, as confirmed by FA CEO Mark Bullingham.

Despite some setbacks, including a controversial "no striker" selection that led to a loss against Greece, Carsley is credited with developing young players and making bold choices. His final match showcased this approach, with four England players – Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis – scoring their first senior goals, a feat not achieved since 1930. Carsley’s tenure demonstrated his fearlessness in selection, ultimately giving Tuchel a solid foundation to build upon.

Meme of the Day

Motivational Quotes

"What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle, and giving 110% all the time." – Don Zimmer

Talent is just one part of the journey; with passion and relentless effort, you can overcome any limitations. Keep pushing forward with dedication, and remember that hard work often unlocks the doors that talent alone cannot.

Word of the Day

INDOLENCE

Today’s Word of the Day is INDOLENCE - means a habitual avoidance of activity or effort; it refers to laziness or an unwillingness to work. The term often implies a preference for comfort or ease over exertion, and it’s used to describe someone’s reluctance to take action or complete tasks, usually over an extended period.

How to use it:

• "Her indolence kept her from completing the project on time.

• The warm, sunny weather encouraged a sense of indolence, making it difficult to focus on work.

• Despite his talent, his indolence prevented him from reaching his full potential.

In these examples, indolence highlights a pattern of laziness or a relaxed, unmotivated approach to responsibilities or opportunities.

Submit the Word of the Day by clicking here. 👈️ 

Monday Weather

7°C 🌡️ 5°C | ☁️ Light rain and light winds | ☀️ Sunrise 07:25 Sunset 16:05

Broxtown referral program

While sharing Broxtown with your friends is a huge favour to us, we want to make sure your efforts don’t go unnoticed. To show our appreciation, we have some special rewards lined up for those who go above and beyond in helping us grow! 🏆🌟

• Get 3 friends or family to sign up and we will give you a birthday shout out.

• Get 5 folks to join and we will give you and your best mate a birthday shout out

• Get 15 and we’ll pay for your dinner with a friend at a secret restaurant in the Borough.

• Get 100 and I’ll give you a free Broxtown branded hoodie (£65 value).

• And if you somehow get 1,000 I will buy you a Spa Weekend for you and your best friend anywhere in Hertfordshire.

Thats all!

We'll see you again tomorrow bright and early!

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Broxtown Newsletter Team