This Girl Can Week in Welwyn Hatfield returns!

With over 50 activities and sessions available, mostly free of charge, residents across the borough can try something new, rediscover a forgotten passion, or simply have fun while being active.

From skateboarding and Thai boxing to indoor volleyball, paddleboarding, yoga, golf and lacrosse – there’s something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or just looking to try something different.

You can find the full event calendar with details of each activity at one.welhat.gov.uk/thisgirlcan.

Now in its tenth year, Sport England’s This Girl Can Week continues to grow in scale and impact, creating welcoming, judgment-free opportunities for women and girls to boost their confidence, fitness and wellbeing.

Also making a comeback this year is the popular This Girl Can Art Competition, led by the Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council. Children, teenagers and schools are invited to submit original artwork – whether drawings, paintings, poetry or any creative format – celebrating strength, confidence and empowerment in girls and women.

Entries can be submitted either by dropping them off at Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council’s reception or by emailing a scanned copy to communitypartnerships@welhat.gov.uk. Include your name, age, and contact details on the back of your entry. The deadline for submissions is Monday 2 June.

Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Leisure and Community, Cllr Jane Quinton, said:

I am thrilled that we are working with sport organisations across the borough to provide over 50 fun, friendly sessions for women and girls of all sporting abilities. This Girl Can aims to inspire women and girls to get active, feel healthier and feel happier. I encourage you to look at the event calendar online and get involved!