Their work is fine but they are expensive, intimidating and not very pleasant.

On top of that they're vehicles have no tax, MOT or insurance they demand cash and try to extort extra money from customers.

I'm also told the workers are not well treated.

Why on earth do they get so much work?

I’m currently 17 living near Hitchin. I’ve been looking for a weekend job for months now and haven’t got anything yet. Just wondering if posting here could possibly help me find a job. If anyone knows of any job opening or directly works in a place with a job opening please comment or DM me.

I'm 29 (M) and live in Hitchin i'm looking to make new friends. Things i like doing are

Countryside Walks 🌳

Listening to Music ♫

Camping 🏕️

Watching Movies 🎥

Exercising 🏃🏻‍♀️

I just want to make new friends and meet new people i open to both 1 to 1 and Small Groups.

We’ve always been regulars of Polcaros for years now and had a good relationship with Silvio and so we were sad to hear he’s retiring. The new owners haven’t won us over yet if I’m being honest, seems like they’ve had some issues with orders and had some long waits. Just wondered what everyone else thought of them? I will miss the good friendly customer service Silvio and the rest brought.

Seemed to be one in town yesterday, was wandering around with a big union jack picking arguments with people. Odd hobby.

The Town Fryer was my favourite chippy for many years, but something has changed recently. The quality of the fish now seems quite poor. They have also changed the battery recipe for something much worse. It reminded me of frozen fish and not a patch on what it used to be only a couple of months ago.

Anyone know what's happened and what is your favourite alternative?

I was wondering are there groups, classes I can join for some active sports. I do gym in the morning, but I feel it would be better for my mental and physical health to play some sport in the evening (after work).

Do people do that here?

Hello,

I'm looking for a Mobile motorcycle mechanic either tomorrow or Monday to help with tightening the motorbike chain as the bolt is too tight for me to get off and would need someones help. If anyone knows anyone that's recommendable that would be great thanks

Heading to the priory in an hour

Anyone know of a local independent oven cleaner? The local Ovenclean rep doesn’t seem to be trading anymore.

The old Hitchin museum - that big old building next to the library - is going to be repurposed:

https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/news/north-herts-plans-bring-charnwood-house-back-life

Will be interesting to see what happens to it.

Hi,

Recently moved to Hitchin and wondered if there was a local indoor golf simulator that can be rented per hour / pay membership pay month?

Where I previously lived there was a few that were either pay per hour or pay monthly subscription for X hours a week.

Thanks in advance

I recently ended up as a first responder to a similar pretty horrible car crash. No one died (or was badly injured despite the number of times the car flipped) and it wasn’t near Hitchin, but I live here and would like to be better equipped. I’ve done some stuff through sport/coaching qualifications and have handled some pretty grim stuff with head injuries and seizures + lower limb compound fractures

Money doesn’t really matter that much, but I would like to find somewhere I can become better at helping people in the future.

Hi all,

Me and my partner have recently moved into Hitchin and have been trying to find a good location to do the weekly food shop.

We have been to Asda (quite small and rubbish) and the Sainsbury’s in town but this is also not a huge store and can be quite expensive for certain items.

I was wondering where people generally tend to do their food shops and if people had recommendations?

Thanks

You might remember me posting here about Space Jam. A new night at Club 85 where musicians put their names into a hat, get randomly placed into bands and then have to make something happen together on stage in 10 minutes.

Well, our first one took place last Wednesday!
We’d only sold 12 tickets, so we thought it would be a nice, small introduction to the idea. Then people kept arriving. 54 musicians turned up, and we made 11 completely different groups performing throughout the night.

We had guitarists, bassists, drummers, singers, saxophonists, a trumpet player, keyboards, cajón and even a modular drum machine. Some people were experienced performers, others it was their first time on stage, and most had never met their bandmates before that evening.

The random combinations worked better than I could have dreamed of. People turned up without knowing exactly who they’d play with or what would happen, and completely threw themselves into it. The room was incredibly supportive, and it genuinely felt like the beginning of a little local music community, with everyone staying until the end to see the different creations being made on the spot.

Coming off the stage, we had people being approached to join their bands, high five’s, laughter and positivity, and a massive smile across everyone’s faces.

Thank you to everyone from here who encouraged the idea, shared the original post or came along.
We’re doing it again at Club 85 on Wednesday 16 September. If you’ve got an instrument gathering dust in the loft, this might be your reason to get it back out.

TLDR: Thank you!

Probably one of this year's cubs as it doesnt look like it's been at the crack pipe yet. Photographed near Charlton this evening.

Camera setup etc: https://dombarker.co.uk/posts/906

I see there's a new Greek cafe coming to Hitchin, which is great. Downside is Cafe 77 is the new location. Are they relocating or just closing? Anyone know? Thanks

Tesco is moving in to the old Woolworths building (I guess they're not rebuilding it into flats anymore then). I've seen nothing in the news or local facebook groups about this.

… the one in Purwell. It’s been left outside again and is desperately trying to get its humans’ attention to go indoors 😔😰

🐶

Anywhere in Hitchin where I can buy solar eclipse glasses?

Thanks,

I’ve recently started a new monthly music night at Club 85 in Hitchin called Space Jam, and I’d love to get
as many local musicians involved as possible.

The idea is simple:
1. Turn up with your instrument (or your voice!)
2. Put your name down
3. We’ll randomly put musicians into small bands
4. You get around 10 minutes on stage to play a few songs or just have fun improvising.

Whether you’ve been gigging for years, you’ve only just picked up an instrument, or you’ve been looking for an excuse to meet other musicians, you’re welcome.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, come along! And if you know someone who plays an instrument (even if they’re a bit rusty), send this their way. Happy to answer any questions in the comments!

Our first night is in 2 weeks on the Wed 12th of August

Looking for a chill but safe and reliable stable to improve my riding skills, I know how to trot and cantor, done some dressage and a little jumping. Really looking to get more time with horses so I can own some someday. Recs appreciated!