Wednesday, August 27
CLUB:
Gadebridge Lunch Club for over 50's runs each week from 11.45am to 1pm in Gadebridge Community Centre. Book by Tuesday 01442 251002.

Thursday, August 28
CLUB:
Learn Egyptian/Middle Eastern dance in a relaxed friendly environment from 9.30am to 11am in the Sessions Hall, Town Hall, Berkhamsted. Level of fitness immaterial. Beginners welcome. Wear comfortable clothing (preferably a skirt) and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. Call Anita on 07879 625850 for details.

Friday, August 29
EVENT:
Over 30s Disco Party, every Friday from 9.15pm to 2am, at Bushey Golf and Country Club. Dress code and other information from 01344 292370 or www.dance-parties.co.uk

Saturday, August 30
EVENT:
International pianist Angela Brownridge will give a piano recital which will include Beethoven's Tempest Sonata, Debussy's Pour le Piano, a selection from Liszt's Italian Journey and Chopin's Polonaises and Scherzo No 2 at St Martha's Church, Tring, at 7.30pm.
Admission £10, under 18s £2, on the door or in advance from 01442 822305.

Sunday, August 31
CLUB:
Every first Tuesday of the month Herts Hearing Advisory Service and Herts Society for the Blind invite you to drop in for a friendly and informal chat, 10am to noon, at The Alston Road Social Centre, in Hemel Hempstead. If you have hearing loss or low vision we can demonstrate equipment to assist with independent living; do simple hearing aid maintenance and give club/services information.

Monday, September 1
CLUB:
The Hemel Hempstead branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds presents Pharaohs and Pratincoles, where John Wyatt will look at the birds of ancient and modern Egypt. Admission £3, £2.50 for members. More information from group leader Paul Green on 01442 266637 or visit www.hemelrspb.org.uk

Tuesday, September 2
EXHIBITION:
The Natural History Museum at Tring presents The Blaschkas' Sculptures from the Sea, until September 30 at the museum on Akeman Street, Tring. From 10am to 5pm. Free entry. More information from 020 7942 6171 or at www.nhm.ac.uk/tring

Wednesday September 3
EVENT:
Clairvoyance Evening at 7.30pm in Adeyfield Community Centre. Entrance £3.50. Tea and coffee free. Different medium each week. Workshops available. Information 01442 390440.

Thursday September 4
EVENT
Harewood Downs Golf Club hosts the Chiltern Charity Golf Classic in aid of the Hospice. More information from Allan Childs at the Rotary Club of Amersham on 01494 772525.

Friday September 5
CLUB:
Jacqu'in the Box is a fun drop-in musical session for babies and toddlers 0 to 4 years in Bourne End Village Hall today from 1.45pm to 2.30pm and Monday mornings 10.10am to 10.55am. No need to pre book just come along. £4 over 12 months, £3 under 12 months. Call 01296 422660, 01296 589335 or 07799078108. email Jacquitomlin@aol.com or visit www.jacqinthebox.com

Saturday September 6
CLUB:
Streetwise hosts Ladies Only Self Defence, 9.30am to 10.30am, at Streetwise Training Hall, Rossgate, Hemel Hempstead. Every first Saturday of the month. Adults £5.50, children £4.50. More information from Lisa or Richard on 07977 109 233 or 07977 109 232.

Sunday September 7
CLUB:
Chilterns 20s-30s Walking Group is aimed at people aged 20 to 40. We walk every Saturday and Sunday in the Bucks/West Herts area. For further details email info@chilterns2030s.co.uk or go to website www.chilterns2030s.co.uk

Monday September 8
CLUB:
The newly formed Hemel Hempstead Allotment and Leisure Gardening Society will meet at Grove Hill Community Centre. Speaking will be a representative of the national society. All are welcome. Email vanessamanikin@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
EXHIBITION:
A contemporary art exhibition by Tracy Lowe at 12pm. Gallery Bar, The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead.
Admission free. 01442 228091.

Tuesday September 9
EXHIBITION:
The Natural History Museum at Tring presents The Blaschkas' Sculptures from the Sea. Until September 30. At the museum on Akeman Street, Tring. From 10am to 5pm. Free entry. More information from 020 7942 6171 or at www.nhm.ac.uk/tring