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Locations

Locations and Times

There are two locations for training, Barnet in North London and Hitchin in Hertfordshire. There are adult classes at both locations.  The junior and kids classes only run at our Arkley club in Barnet.

Arkley Hall

Thursdays
7 to 12-year-olds – 6.45pm-7.45pm
Teens & Adults – 7:45pm-8.45pm

Address

Arkley Village Hall
Brickfield Lane
Arkley
Herts EN5 3LD

Enter from Brick Lane, opposite The Gate Pub. The nearest tube is High Barnet Tube station.

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Hitchin (1)

Sundays
Teens & Adults – 11.00am – 12.30 pm
Kids 7 – 12 yrs – 10.00-11.00 am

Address

Pix Brook Academy
Stotfold Road,
Arlesey, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire
SG5 4HB

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Hitchin (2)

Tuedays
Juniors 7-12 yrs – 6.30-7.30 pm
Teens & Adults – 7.30-9.00 pm

Address

The Sun Hotel
Sun Street
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1AF

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