Bushey Area Guide

Kate Rebecca Leach is an artist and illustrator based in Hertfordshire. Her original artwork and high quality Gicle prints feature creative watercolour techniques and embellished metallic details. Kate founded her business, Essoldo Design, in August 2020 and has sold pieces to over 30 countries across the globe and has successfully licensed her work in the UK, Europe and the USA. Her best-selling first book Creative Abstract Watercolor was published in Spring 2024 and her second Creative Abstract Mixed Media in October 2025. Why not join us for a workshop and create your own work of art for your home? A bit more detail Abstract Pebbles Collage Soak up the glorious colours of nature and learn to create your own striking abstract pebble collage. In this workshop you'll learn how to use organic watercolour shapes to form decorative abstract pebble design in a colour palette of your choice. You'll Learn various watercolour techniques and collage to help you create your very own, unique piece that combines watercolour, inks details, and accents of metallics. Youll use your own inspiration and Kates portfolio of abstract designs and patterns. All materials will be provided but please feel free to bring your own favourite materials or brushes if you wish. This class is suitable for total beginners through to experienced artists.

A complete performance of the suite of pieces by the French composer Camille Saint-Sans. Refreshments will be available in the Old House from 16:00 Drummond Room, Old House

Are you looking to find a local choir to join? The local Rickmansworth choir is run by Hertfordshire based musician Simon Reynolds. The choir is for all ages and all the local Hertfordshire branches of Rock Choir, like ours come together to do incredible gigs like the 9,500 seat Liverpool Arena and also our numerous Guinness World Record attempts (The Rock Choir members have got 3 world records and even had personal certificates arranged for them) and community events too like the local Hertfordshire music and food festivals. To book your FREE singing taster session go to https://www.rockchoir.com/join. Here is a quote about our choir - 'I joined Rock Choir after being made redundant and being out of work for a year, so was feeling fairly low. Immediately I was greeted like an old friend and made to feel welcome. Since then I have gone on to meet new friends, have a great time every week and culminating to doing a solo at a local festival. If you'd have said to me a year ago I'd have the confidence to not only sing in front of people, but do a solo, I'd have told you not to be so silly. Rock Choir has become a v important part of my life, for the better.' - Alex (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

FINAL EARLY BIRD TICKETS REMAINING! Bhajans are being reimagined across the world - moving from traditional settings into vibrant, live, community-led experiences known as Bhajan Jamming. Sunday 8th February 2026 2 - 4pm Byron Hall, Harrow, London Bhajan Jam London brings this global movement to the UK with what aims to be Londons largest Bhajan Jamming event.Join us for an immersive evening where devotion meets live music, collective singing, and shared energy. Rooted in tradition yet presented in a modern, welcoming format, this experience is open to all - whether youve grown up with bhajans or are discovering them for the first time.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS opens summer 2024 in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences will be immersed inside a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, MAKE UP MY HEART, LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL and the iconic STARLIGHT EXPRESS. As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘STARLIGHT EXPRESS’. Seen around the world by over 20 million people,STARLIGHT EXPRESS is an electrifying experience for all ages. With music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE, the creative team is helmed by acclaimed director LUKE SHEPPARD (& Juliet, The Little Big Things), set designer TIM HATLEY (Back to the Future), video designer ANDRZEJ GOULDING (Life of Pi), costume designer GABRIELLA SLADE (Six), lighting designer HOWARD HUDSON (& Juliet), sound designer GARETH OWEN (MJ the Musical) with new orchestrations and musical supervision by MATTHEW BRIND. Featuring thrilling new choreography by ASHLEY NOTTINGHAM (Pacific Overtures) and casting by PEARSON CASTING CDG, STARLIGHT EXPRESS also sees the return of ARLENE PHILLIPS as creative dramaturg. THE STARLIGHT AUDITORIUM at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is a state-of the-art cultural destination only 12 minutes from Baker Street and a short 5-minute walk from the tube. There are great parking options and the theatre is easily accessible via the M25 and M1 ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Signed, Audio Described and Captioned: Sun 6th October, 2024 - 1pm Wed 9th October, 2024 - 7.30pm

Winter Recital 2026 Snowflakes to Sweethearts Date: Sunday 25th January 2026 Venue: The Radlett Centre Join us for our Winter Recital, Snowflakes to Sweethearts; a charming production that marks the transition from the end of winter to the beginning of the Valentines season. Our students will take to the stage in themed costumes, performing under professional lighting to create a polished and memorable theatre experience. With carefully prepared staging, beautiful choreography and a fully costumed cast, this recital showcases the hard work, growth, and creativity of our young performers. It promises to be a wonderful way to begin 2026 and celebrate the dedication of our students. We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring and enjoyable performance.