What's On Hertfordshire

Two floors of exhibits all accessible to those with limited mobility. Over a dozen layouts in a variety of gauges including our famous large club layout Havil Junction and Shabbey Road an Underground Ernie-drive it yourself layout for youngsters and the young at heart.

Two floors of exhibits all accessible to those with limited mobility. Over a dozen layouts and gauges from GN15 to G. Our famous club layout Havil Junction will be running together with Shabbey Road our infamous Underground Ernie layout for children and adults.

Go behind the scenes at Hertford Museum stores. Discover how we store and care for our vast and varied collection. Visit the Roman corn drying oven and learn more about the fascinating Foxholes Farm excavation.

Darkly funny, The Argument shows how a small disagreement over an unimportant subject can lead to big arguments. A young couple have different opinions on a film and, as the discussion becomes more heated, life-changing differences come to the fore. Before long, family and friends are also engulfed.

An evening of eclectic acoustic music from critically acclaimed trio Whalebone. The award winning instrumental trio, whose blend of Celtic folk music interwoven with strands of rock, Americana and Eastern European tradition has earned them a following both in the U.K.

A double bill of two beautifully written plays based on the lives and loves of two British legends, Sid James and Joan Sims JOAN SIMS takes a walk down memory lane in SIMply JOAN.

Artists and performers will come together to showcase a wide range of local talent. From live painting to live music, workshops to dance offs, Hertford will be alive with creativity.

St Albans Choral Society and Orchestra Nova perform Handel’s Messiah in St Albans Cathedral. Soloists are Helen-Jane Howells, soprano, William Purefoy, countertenor, Christopher Bowen, tenor, and Alexander Ashworth, baritone. Conductor George Vass.

CHEEKI MONKEYS BIG BABY SALE AND FUN FAMILY DAY OUT Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Markets are community events for the whole family, where Mum’s & Dads can buy or sell quality, gently used babies’ and children’s toys, clothes and equipment.

Fund Raising Jumble Sale lots of goodies, designer, bric a brac, etc. teas and coffee Bottle stall Adm. 50p 11.00am Satuday April 21st 2018 @Potten End Village Hall HP4 2QG

A care home in Ware is inviting local people to visit the home to join in its celebrations for Care Home Open Day. On Saturday 21st April, from 2pm-5pm, the team at Snowdrop House on Baldock Street will be opening the doors to the care home for a free family-friendly event.

Join HCC’s first Charity Sale and grab some amazing bargains whilst helping raise money for the amazing Mission Moldova project.

Melbourn Amateur Dramatics Society are proud to present a cruise ship variety shown in aid of MindEd Trust a local based charity working to provide mental health support to young people.

The Hertfordshire Concert Band ar perfoming a wonderful Charity concert of film music for the whole family Saturday 21th April 7.

At Trestle, we are passionate about supporting newly emerging local artists and giving them a platform for their creativity, so this Spring time we welcome Billie Richardson, a local artist into the Gallery Café for her first exhibition as a solo artist!

A comprehensive exhibition of photographs never before seen in the UK, providing a window into life on the homefront and showing Germans struggling with the everyday privations of war.

Home Instead Senior Care are seeking everyday superheroes to become CAREGivers. People who can make a difference in their community who are able to deliver the highest quality care and companionship tailored to individual needs Competitive rates of pay Flexible part-time Hours Great training & career...

The annual Hertford Arts Festival will run from 6th April – Sunday 6th May to showcase and promote the local arts. This event will coinside with the Hertford Arts Society Exhibition, Hertford Theatre week, and Courtyard Arts Society Exhibition.

Visit 25 pop-up art exhibition venues around Hertford. Artwork ranges from sculptures to textile, oil to watercolour. Trail maps available at the Town & Tourist Information Centre and most art is available for purchase.

Water Lane Theatre Company presents Hi-de-Hi Join the fun at Maplin’s Holiday Camp in Crimpton-on-Sea.

Silk painter Jane Harrison is holding her third solo exhibition of paintings, scarves and ties, which are all for sale. The paintings are all framed, the ties and scarves are sold individually and there are others available. They make beautiful and unique gifts for all occasions.

2½ acres of choice plants in a series of enclosed gardens. Tulips and Judas trees. Opened for the NGS for more than 40yrs. The garden is featured in great detail in a book published 2013 ’The Gardens of England’ edited by George Plumptre.

J.S. Bach: French Suite No 5 Brahms: Four Pieces Op 119 Brett Dean: Hommage à Brahms Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (arranged Borwick) Berg: Piano Sonata Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit

Informal garden of approx 2½ acres around C17 cottage. Large orchard of mature apples, plums and pear laid out with paths. Extensive lawns with borders, framed by tall yew hedges and old brick walls.

Tulips and Spring exuberance balanced by strong design throughout the garden. Meander through to the large mirror reflecting bulbs, acers, pots and topiary. Roses climbing 5 pillars, magnolias, wallflowers, clematis with a montana assailing an old pear tree.

Walk across the emerging wildflower meadows to visit the native bluebells in the 4 acres of ancient beech woodland and return for organic refreshments in the tearoom. New for 2018 - Farmer’s Market - locally sourced organic produce and hand crafts.

The Nikolsky Male Ensemble was formed in 2015 as a part of the Choir of the St Nikolas Monastery, in Saratov. The Russian city of Saratov also has a State Conservatoire which after Moscow and St Petersburg is the third largest in Russia.

As part of Earth Day 2018 this exhibition tackles the theme of ’Ending Plastic Pollution’. Aiming to raise awareness and celebrate our natural environment through art.

Sunday 22nd April 11am Why not take a leisurely stroll to work up an appetite on a Sunday morning? All walks begin at 11am prompt at the museum. Booking is essential. £2 per person payable in advance. Join local historian Philip Sheail to discover the hidden history of Hertford’s historic town centre.

Places available on our next upcoming half day course here in Baldock 1pm-5pm Ideal for those who have a responsibility for Safeguarding and protecting in environments such as the NHS, education, healthcare, social services and those who work in voluntary or unpaid positions.

6.15pm. A Fun Zumba Class for all ages and abilities, burn 1200 calories if you want to. Lots of Laughing and Smiling. Easy to follow routines, great for beginners, any age or ability welcome, lights are turned down, Music on, Disco lights on, great fun workout. Exercise without realising you are exercising.

WORLD AMATEUR PREMIERE An epic comedy… The greatest Roman epic comedy spoof since The Life of Brian! A sensational, awe-inspiring and unforgettable staging of General Lew Wallace’s timeless classic Ben Hur including sea battles, chariot racing and leprosy!

Audiences can’t resist the ‘joyously unpredictable’ (Guardian) programmes danced by Ballet Black. Led by Artistic Director Cassa Pancho, this company celebrates dancers of black and Asian descent, showcasing technique, precision and grace in specially commissioned pieces.

Do you have an interest in local history or are you part of a local history group looking to further your research? Join our County Archivist to explore how to organise a historical collection.

Stableford 4 Ball Competition. Teams of four, 18 hole golf play. Bacon rolls with coffee, two course lunch, team and individual prizes, raffle & auction. Shotgun start 10am. £60pp, £240 for teams of 4. Teams need to be pre-booked by contact fundraising@chilternsmscemtre.org

A range of 36 beers from breweries in and around the Chilterns. Plus 12 ciders, wine and soft drinks available and a range of street food including burgers, curry and vegetarian options. All accompanied by live music from the best of our local bands.

A charity concert in aid of Dr Ruth Hulser and the Familia Moja Project in Tanzania, featuring the Buccinate Brass Ensemble and guests "Let’s Sing" from the Stevenage Music Centre.

Join us in welcoming Spring to Tring with our launch of our Spring Fayre fortnight. Community Stalls, mobile zoo (fee applies), Tring Farmers’ Market and FREE children’s treasure trail. Plus we are launching our Tring Spring photo competition

Charges will apply to Dockey Wood over two peak weekends. A chance to learn more about this special forestry plantation and the wonderful bluebells that bloom here. Entry to the wood outside the times given here remains free. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome with accompanying adults. Dogs on leads welcome.

28th April – 30th June 2018. Free Entry. Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Come and find out about the history of Hornsmill and the characters who lived there in this new exhibition at Hertford Museum.

The place where "Smart Parents" shop! SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods! Plenty to keep the little ones amused. Buy & sell babies’ & children’s toys, clothes & equipment. For some fantastic pre-loved buying & selling tips, visit our website.

Join local artist Liz Rogers and create your own watercolour painting of the Ashridge bluebells. Liz Rogers is a local artist specialising in watercolour and mixed media painting. Her love of colour, texture and strong composition is evident in all her work.

Now in our new venue and we are able to offer free parking in the Village Hall car park, shops nearby or opposite by the green. Lots of our regular and popular sellers with some new colleagues also. Always new items for you to view and purchase. We aim to have a mix of sellers and do not dateline for selling.

"This act is fun from start to finish!" The Stage The Bootleg Bee Gees celebrate the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Fever with a show featuring all the seventies disco classics, along with other famous Bee Gees hits from the sixties, like "Massachusetts" and "Words", plus eighties favourites made famous by...

The Watford Philharmonic Society will be performing both Dvorak’s Mass in D Major and Beethoven’s Symphony No 9 in D Minor.

Our 5th Music Medley fundraising concert brings a mix of music and dance with something for everyone: St George’s School Jazz Band Apex Dance Harpenden Musical Theatre Company perform Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo Abafando - classical music with a twist Elizabeth Bottone and David Crew - a musical

C14/15 Manor House within award-winning gardens. Throughout the garden permanent herbaceous plantings are complemented by two distinct seasonal plantings for spring and summer.

A country house garden with a wildlife walk and formal surprises. You are invited to meander through changing spaces creating a palimpsest of nature and structure.

PLEASE BE OUR GUESTS AT THE GRAND OPENING OF LONGCROFT LUXURY CAT HOTEL LETCHWORTH! Join Vicky and The Longcroft Team for Prosecco, cupcakes and a tour of the new luxury cat hotel on Sunday 29th April from 2-4pm.

RSPCA Hertfordshire East Branch are holding another of its popular second-hand book events at its charity shop in Hitchin. Thousands of quality books will be on offer representing all genres, fiction, non-fiction and lots of children’ s to suit all ages. We will also have plenty of DVDs and CDs.

9 acres incl wood; species roses, herbaceous border, water garden, conservatory, woodland walks. Lovely view over Lea Valley.

The Waterboys. Artists performing: Waterboys.: Tickets avaiable.

Chorleywood Choral Society will be performing Haydn’s ’Creation’, with Berkhamsted Choral Society, at St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted on Saturday, 8th September.

Let your daily life become a journey of self-discovery. The Practical Philosophy course brings together people from all walks of life to discuss ideas and principles from some of the world’s great philosophical teachings, eastern as well as western. But this is just the start.

Three renowned global adventurers will be coming to Welwyn Garden City to share their stories of extraordinary exploration on Tuesday 1st May. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to row across the Atlantic? Do you want to hear from a seasoned mountaineer and extreme triathlete?

Roll up roll up to Britains greatest Circus. beware of imitations wait for Britains Best as Voted Best circus in the UK on 2 separate polls.

Find out more about our Teletubbies live show

Join our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle stroll to see Ashridge’s famous bluebells. This two mile gentle walk will take you to some of Ashridge’s best bluebell areas. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome with accompanying adults. Dogs on leads welcome.

We are offering two bluebell walks this year - one in the daytime and one in the evening, to give everyone a chance to go with our knowledgeable staff and volunteers to the best areas.

Josh Kalms is the Hertfordshire & Middlsex Wildlife Trust’s People and Wildlife Officer for Affinity Water Sites. He will give an overview of the Affinity Biodiversity Project and the work involved in it.

A way to spend a few hours in the open air sharing the towpath space & meeting traders who live & work on the canals. Arts & crafts, food & "Not on the High Street" goods.

Join an Ashridge Ranger on this early morning walk to look for and listen to birds on the Ashridge Estate. Breakfast at The Brownlow Caf is included. At this time of year the birds are busy setting up territories ready for the breeding season and all the males are singing, especially first thing in the morning.

The ever popular Watford 10k returns once again in 2018. The race takes place along the beautiful Bluebell Route in Cassiobury Park. The long-established race, organised on behalf of Watford Mencap will, once again, be looking to attract runners of all abilities, from novices to experienced runners.

Working Model Railway Layouts ‘G’ Scale, ‘0’ Gauge, ‘00’ Gauge and ‘N’ Gauge. Radio Controlled Model Trucks & Boats. Train rides for children. Sales Stand, Tombola and Refreshments Free parking for disabled adjacent to club site. Free parking for other users off Nazeing New Road (B194), at EN10 6TD.

To mark the end of the Hertford Arts Festival, Hertford Castle will open its doors to the public for the first time this year. Visitors are welcome to explore the Castle Gatehouse and grounds free of charge.

Come to the Stapleford Flower Festival on the spring bank holiday Sunday 6th and 7th May from 12.00 noon until 4.30 p.m! This year we are celebrating as our flower festival has been running for 50 years!

TRING BOWLS CLUB OPEN DAYS. PENDLEY SPORTS CENTRE, COW LANE TRING, HP23 5NS We welcome all newcomers to our Open Days whether you’ve never bowled before, perhaps have played a few ends in a public park, or maybe you used to bowl and are thinking about taking it up again.

‘Songs for a Royal Wedding’ Come along to ’Singers at the Barn’ on Sunday 6th May to join in the celebrations for the forthcoming Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

¼-acre garden with lots of year-round colour, interest and perfume, particularly on opening days. Sloping site containing rockeries, 2 small ponds, herbaceous border, island beds with bulbs in Spring and dahlias in Summer, roses, fuchsias, patio pots and tubs galore - all set against a background of trees and shrubs...

The Opus 17 Swing Band with resident vocalist, Kimberley Devonshire, invite you to a free lunch time concert on May Day, Monday 7th May at 2.15pm Visiting The Royston May Fayre, why not check us out? Relax with a drink and listen to the eclectic mix of music on offer at this event.

The 2018 Lemsford Fete will be held at St John’s School and Church on Monday 7th May. As is traditional, this splendid event will provide a true English country fete experience with maypole dancing, coconut shy, tea-cup ride, live music and a Pimms and Hertfordshire Real Ale tent.

A grandmother, mother and a daughter have to set aside differences as they decide the fate of their family-run Guesthouse. Battling family demons and the crashing waves of a troubled past, tensions are high in Clacton-on-Sea.

‘…leaping and turning in zesty spurts with an insouciance that leaves nothing to chance’ Donald Hutera Mapdance, University of Chichester’s MA touring company performs diverse repertoire by renowned and upcoming contemporary choreographers.

Illustrated talk organised by Watford Local RSPB Group. Jeff Knott is Head of Nature Policy at the RSPB. He has been working on bird of prey conservation for the last 10 years. His talk will cover the continuing and illegal persecution of hen harriers on grouse moors.

Made in Dagenham - the true story that earned women equal pay is being performed by the Welwyn Thalians at the Campus West (Hawthorne Theatre) in Welwyn Garden City from Wednesday 9th May to Saturday 12th May.

Made in Dagenham is a modern musical show depicting the events that happened at Ford motor company in later 1960 that started the movement towards equal pay for women. This is a very fun show, comic in places and deadly serious in others. It’s a show that will leave you with great sense of well being.

The Pepper Foundation (reg. charity 1056823) is holding a fundraiser in support of Pepper Nurses on Thurs 10th May at The Gatsby in Berkhamsted and celebrating all things 1920s. There will be dancing, a live jazz band, hot two-course buffet, a raffle and more!

Join HAlS for this talk from retired detective and crime historian Paul Stickler on an astounding murder case from Hitchin in 1919. Get a glimpse of how serious cases were handled by the local police and why Scotland Yard had to be brought to Hitchin to continue the investigation. Was the culprit ever caught?

Display by members of Goodmayes society. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

Norman, an irascible eighty-year-old, and his wife Ethel have spent summers at their lake house for nearly fifty years. But when Ethel offers to look after the teenage son of their daughter’s fiancé, the elderly couple find their idyll both challenged and enriched.

The award winning pop-up market where parents can buy and sell quality second hand baby and children’s goods.

Fun for all the family at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church in Tring. Children- bring your teddy for a ride on the Teddy zip wire. Climb the spiral tower staircase and try some bell ringing. Stalls: plants, jewellery, toys, cake stalls. Raffles and tombolas.

Michael Woolridge - The popular organist from the South Coast returns to St Albans

The South West Herts Model Railway Society is pleased to announce its 38th Annual Model Railway exhibition which will be held in Watford on 12th May 2018. Over 20 quality layouts have been invited from across the country covering a range of timescales from the early 20th century to the present day.

Over the weekend of 12th and 13th May this private nature reserve will be open to the public. The reserve is one of Rickmansworth’s hidden secrets and is home to a rich variety of wildlife including waterfowl, woodland birds, bats and butterflies.

Ashwell at Home offers entertainment for all the family with open gardens, free children’s workshops, live music and a wide range of street and indoor entertainment, cow milking, music, walks and talks, funfair, lunches and teas and much, much more.

Harpenden Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival. Artists performing: Pretty Things, Aynsley Lister, Simon McBride.: Tickets avaiable.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Model Village! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Enjoy a musical Sunday Afternoon listening to this fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments. Includes tea and coffee in the interval. (Every 2nd Sunday of the month March to November)

The sea has long been a rich inspiration for composers living in the British Isles. The de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra present an evening of works inspired by our coastal waters during the last century.

As part of our new ’Sandpit Curated’ film programme, we are pleased to present an afternoon screening of the fabulous period drama ’Victoria & Adbul’. Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee.

Spectacular formal woodland garden, Grade 1 listed, laid out 1720. Long rides lined with clipped beech hedges lead to temples, statues, lake and a terraced theatre. Seasonal displays of snowdrops, daffodils, cowslips, irises, magnolias, rhododendrons, lilies. Wild flowers are encouraged.

Before we know it Spring will be upon us, and by popular demand, so will this festival...... Showcasing the quality of live music in the UK; with The Pretty Things headlining and five other very different, but striking bands, this will undoubtedly be another a great festival and an occasion not to miss!

A garden designed to complement the modern classical house. Formal areas near the house, with views down the valley, include lawns and a formal pool. The garden becomes more informal towards the woodland edge. A dry garden leads through new meadow planting to the vegetable garden.

Colin Tobitt displays. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

Discover more about the wealth of information in historic maps with our Senior Librarian. Find out about some of the beautiful maps held in the Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies collection.

Anne Swithinbank, well known gardener and broadcaster, is speaking on “My Devon Garden” at The Knights Templar School.

A quiz aiming to raise money for the charity and giving team members an enjoyable experience. A mixture of verbal and picture rounds, marathon round. "Heads or Tails" to finish.

Our fantastic new comedy musical Fat! So? - set in your local slimming club - for anyone who’s ever stepped on the scales this show’s for you - great story, great characters and great songs - call the box office now for tickets - don’t weight too long!

We’ll Meet Again: The Life and Music of Dame Vera Lynn Thurs 17 May 2018, 1pm A Lunchtime Talk with Tricia Thompson Tickets £15 Born on 20 March 1917 Vera Lynn began her performing career at the age of 7.

Potters Bar and Barnet RSPB Group evening meeting - non members welcome With more than 2500 miles north to south, the cold Pacific to the west and the High Andes dominating the east, Chile offers such a wide variety of climatic and floristic zones that there is so much to see.

Programme includes:- Wolf: Italian Serenade Respighi: String Quartet “Dorico" Bartók: String Quartet No 1 in A minor Admission price includes programme Free parking on site Licensed bar

Benjamin Harte and Simon Davies present an eclectic programme of beautiful music written for violin and classical guitar. Including music from the 19th Century virtuoso, Paganini via the Baroque splendour of Vivaldi to the Argentine Tango of Piazzolla. The concert takes place in the beautiful Hastoe Village Hall.

Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters, The Shallots, Flamingo & John and Umbrella, as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden.

Jumble sales are great fun so come along and bag yourself a bargain! Books, toys and games, clothes of all shapes and sizes (some of them nearly new) from baby to adult, shoes, bric-a-brac, sheets, curtains, cushions and other household items.

Oliver Dawsons Saxon + TBC: Tickets avaiable.

Be transported back to the sights and sounds of Shakespeare’s world through an enchanting afternoon of art and music.

Dacorum Symphony Orchestra Concert with James Beadle (Piano) playing Schumann’s Piano Concerto. Also Brahms Festival Overture and Kodaly Hary Janos Suite

The best family friendly fun run in Watford is back with new and exciting surprises for 2018! Get all the family together and join us for the friendliest family fun run in town, the Watford Colour Run! And new to 2018, introducing the Foam Zone!

Join us for our annual Plant Fair this spring. We will be hosting a Plant Fair on May 20. Browse through hundreds of different plant species grown by our volunteer growers and local nurseries. Stock up on an exceptional range of plants and pick up everything you need to make the garden beautiful this season.

We welcome back talented singer/guitarist Johnny Wheeler for his second visit this year. He’ll be entertaining the members and guests with an evening of live music from the days of swing through Rock ’n’ Roll to ballads and (a little) country.

A 6-acre garden set in mature landscape around Elizabethan Manor House (not open). 1-acre walled garden incl glasshouses, fruit and vegetables, double herbaceous borders, rose and herb beds. Herbaceous perennial island beds, topiary specimens. Parterre and temple pond garden surround the house.

Alec Frith runs a bookshop and lives in the flat above with his wife, Maggie. He is having an affair with his glamorous assistant, Liz, with whom he has arranged an illicit holiday while his wife is away with friends. With everything so carefully planned what could possibly go wrong?

Theme: Disseminating latest technologies in the field of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Vascular Surgery 2018 Conference highlights the theme “Disseminating latest technologies in the field of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery”.

An idyllic and atmospheric setting. A riverside retreat of over an acre in rural position adjacent to a ford. The River Lea widens and forms the boundary to this wildlife haven which could be a setting for ’Wind in the Willows’. Sally’s cottage garden reflects her unique eclectic style.

We are providing a Crafts Village at this event

This outdoor event will be held beside the stately Knebworth House. It’s the place to be for designers, props buyers, home renovators and anyone looking for a great selection of stock brought in from the UK and beyond.

New food, drink, music, big top, Village Green, entertainment, craftsmen, heavy horses, plus animal classes on show. Eat and Drink Hertfordshire and Street Food. Or bring your own picnic! A completely regenerated Village Green. Happy’s Big Top, with jugglers, acrobats, magic and much more.

Lea Valley Orchid Society Show. Traders will include Laurence Hobbs Orchids,Royden Orchids, and Orchid Alchemy. Orchid re-potting demonstration . There will also be Orchid displays from several Orchid Societies, Tombola, delicious home made cakes and garden plant stand.

Oliver Dawsons Saxon, The Handsome Beasts, The Deep + TBC NWOBHM: Tickets avaiable.

The Cherry Tree is a small, secluded garden on several levels containing shrubs, trees and climbers, many of them perfumed. Much of the planting, including exotics, is in containers that are cycled in various positions throughout the seasons. A heated greenhouse and summerhouse maintain tender plants in winter.

165ft x 30ft sloping rural garden. Patio, lawn, borders and pond. Paths lead through a woodland area emerging by wildlife pond and sunny border. A choice of seating offers views across the beautiful Gade valley or quiet shady contemplation with sounds of rustling bamboos and bubbling water.

7 acre garden incl historic buildings, kitchen garden, lakes. Spectacular herbaceous borders, unspoilt panoramic views.

Relive 2018’s biggest musical event on the big screen with The Greatest Showman, whether you missed it at the cinema or just need to see it again!

An unexpected garden created by plantaholics and packed with unusual plants and inspiring combinations. Foliage in a wide range of colours and textures forms the backdrop to ever-changing flowers. Several seating areas offer different perspectives on the design and planting composition.

An idyllic and atmospheric setting. A riverside retreat of over an acre in rural position adjacent to a ford. The River Lea widens and forms the boundary to this wildlife haven which could be a setting for ’Wind in the Willows’. Sally’s cottage garden reflects her unique eclectic style.

“Hello to one and all. I am Doctor John Dolittle a very famous Doctor. I’m a bit wacky actually but you will get used to that. Some of you may have heard of me (good for you) and some may have not - but you will now. I am not a normal run of the mill Doctor. I was once but I really did not like my patients.

Mon 2 April - Clay Play: Roman coins Create your own hoard of Roman coins out of clay. Mon 9 April - Roman Honey Cakes Have a taste of Roman food by making your own honey cakes*.

Tuesday 3 April - Foody Art & Craft Fun Colour cut and stick together some food inspired art & craft Wednesday 4 April - Bake a Bread Roll - NB, please note different times for this event 10am - 12pm 1pm - 3pm Join us for a baking day at Mill Green.

Excel Performing Arts bring you their Annual Showcase! Tickets go on sale MONDAY 16th APRIL 2018.

Another opportunity to join the LKQ in an evening of entertaining and moving Jewish traditional music-making. Admission price includes programme Free parking on site Licensed bar

Dory is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child. With help from her friends Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find them.

HUE is a group of twelve textile artists, formed in 2008. Members are all experienced, have exhibited widely and come together as HUE to share and exchange ideas and develop as artists. Techniques used include hand and machine embroidery, quilting and weaving.

Multi Activity sessions are weather dependant, this could be Land and Water based activities. This is for children aged 8 - 14 years old!

C16 (Grade 1 listed) Manor House (not open) set in 15 acres of formal gardens, parkland and woodland, front garden set in framework of formal yew hedges. Victorian walled garden with extensive box hedging and box maze, cutting garden, kitchen garden and lily pond. Courtyard garden with extensive yew and box borders.

Gently sloping from terrace at the top down to deck at the bottom the plethora of plants and trees provide an ever-changing burst of colour and interest throughout the year.

On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June 2018, Stamford Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

On Sunday 3rd June 2018, Welwyn and Hatfield Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

Arts and Crafts sale.

Set in the unique venue of St Albans Organ Theatre in Camp Road, next to Camp School, we will be holding a Craft Fair for handmade gifts and crafts and also vintage items. Come along to experience the wonderful hidden gem, indulge in some home made cakes and tea and wonder around the various craft stands.

The East Anglian Regional Handbell Team will be playing a selection of classical, popular and original handbell music. With 40 musicians and over 360 instruments this is a concert not to be missed.

The castle lawn will be home to an array of cars for the afternoon, from modern to classics. Visitors will be able to roam around the grounds looking at the vehicles whilst children indulge in fun activities. The Castle will also be open for visitors to explore free of charge.

The castle lawn will be home to an array of cars for the afternoon, from modern to classics. Visitors will be able to roam around the grounds looking at the vehicles whilst children indulge in fun activities. The Castle will also be open for visitors to explore free of charge. Free entry to the public

The Summer Wedding Fair at Hatfield House is quite simply the most unique Wedding Fair ever to take place at this beautiful historic wedding venue.

The Hospice of St Francis will be holding its ever popular annual Garden Party once again in the beautiful grounds of Ashridge House with this year’s event offering a wide range of activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

A very popular Vintage Afternoon Tea whilst enjoying the quieter instruments in the collection. Booking essential via stalbansorgantheatre@tjlmarketing.co.uk

Join Archivist Gary Moyle to uncover the wealth of information in health records and how to access them. Useful for anyone conducting family history research or just those with a passion for local history.

Sandringham School’s Drama Faculty present their take on the deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush.

Illustrated talk organised by Watford Local RSPB Group. (following short AGM)

This hilarious play about the ethics of tabloid journalism focuses on Barry, a TV comic, whose career and personal life are in steep and swift decline. Barry is escorted to a smart hotel room to meet Greg and Liz, two journalists pretending to be bankers.

Part of Bucks Art Weeks. Eight diverse and interesting artists will be demonstrating their skills in this exhibition. Admission free, refreshments and ample free parking. Cream teas each weekend from 3pm, and live jazz on Sunday 10th and 17th June from 3pm in aid of local charity.

Composer Professor Stephen Baysted and mezzo/pianist Susan Legg have collaborated with award-winning documentary film-maker Phil Grabsky to write four of the musical scores for his Exhibition on Screen films; Matisse; The Impressionists; Renoir: Revered and Reviled and I, Claude Monet.

The Festival will be held from Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June 2018 from 11am to 4pm. We are delighted that our favourite artists continue to support this prestigious event in the Borough of Dacorum. Hertfordshire. arts calendar and are also very happy to make new artists a welcome addition to the team.

On Sunday 10th June 2018, Watford Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

The 44th annual Ayot St Lawrence Art Show will take place from Saturday 9th to Monday 11th June, with an exclusive preview evening on Friday 8th, in the beautiful Ayot St Lawrence Grade I listed, Greek-style, Palladian Church.

Standon is a very pretty village situated on the A120 and very close to the junction with the A10. Approximately 15 gardens will be open ranging from the Standon Lordship to small cottage gardens. There will be lunches and teas available and music will be a feature during the afternoon as well.

Chris Stanbury - One of the UK’s most versatile young musicians makes his first visit to the Theatre

A range of traditional and modern craft and fayre stalls including tombola, art and craft, home-made goods, cakes, jams, plants and much more!

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Two very diverse gardens. At its entrance the Barn has an enclosed courtyard, with tanks of water, herbaceous perennials and shrubs tolerant of generally dry conditions.

Hertfordshire Festival of Music 2018 - The Music of  Fantasy, Fable and Folklore   Our 2018 Festival explores the special way in which music can take us away from the ordinary and often all too ‘real’ world into what Shakespeare called ‘something rich and strange’.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Willow Pattern! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Well-established garden of approx 2½ acres; good variety of plants, shrubs and roses, attractive hedges. Visitors often ask for the unusual yellow-only bed. Several delightful places to sit.

Designed for relaxation, this low maintenance garden makes the most of a 10m x 10m urban plot. Features include a spacious south-facing terrace, wisteria-clad gazebo, an ornamental water feature surrounded by wild flower turf, shed with sedum roof, borders in dappled shade, and zonal lighting.

Two gardens of similar size and the same aspect, developed in totally different ways. The plantswoman’s garden at Number 20 is ’a master class in making the most of a long and narrow plot’ (Amateur Gardening magazine). Varied habitats include cool and moist, dry gravel, and lush pondside displays.

The gardens cover 190 acres forming part of the Grade II Registered Landscape of Ashridge Park. Based on designs by Humphry Repton in 1813 modified by Jeffry Wyatville. Small secluded gardens, as well as a large lawn area leading to avenues of trees.

C16 (Grade 1 listed) Manor House (not open) set in 15 acres of formal gardens, parkland and woodland, front garden set in framework of formal yew hedges. Victorian walled garden with extensive box hedging and box maze, cutting garden, kitchen garden and lily pond. Courtyard garden with extensive yew and box borders.

Programme includes:- Haydn: String Quartet in D minor Op 9 No 4 Bartók: String Quartet No 6 Beethoven: String Quartet in F major Op 59 No 1 Admission price includes programme Free parking on site Licensed bar

A fabulous afternoon with inspirational speaker Caroline Jones talking about her love for fashion and her multi-award winning fundraising campaign Knickers Model’s Own. The talk will be followed by afternoon tea and then a Q&A session with Caroline giving styling tips. www.renniegrove.

A behind the scenes tour at Tring Brewery, including beer tasting and fish & chip supper. Raising money for the Chilterns MS Centre.

Essentially a romantic cottage garden with hundreds of roses that - like Topsy - just growed. Now over three acres the garden embraces many different themes from the woodland brook side walk and a formal wedding pavilion, through formal parterre and kitchen gardens, an architectural pool garden to the wide vistas of...

Chipperfield Choral Society Summer Concert - to include Requiem by John Rutter and some songs looking towards the commemoration of the ending of the First World War. Full programme details and ticket information to be announced soon.

The garden, of nearly 3 acres, has evolved over 47yrs, partly through our own efforts and partly through nature growing plants wherever it chooses.

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks.

Letchworth Open Gardens 2018 is a biannual event where 25 Gardens will be Open from 11-5pm and tickets are on sale at the tourist information or David’s Book shop in advance from Mid May at £6 per person children are free. Tickets can be bought on the day for £7.

A great day out for all the family. See historic steam engines, vintage tractors, classic cars, motorbikes and trucks at this fun day out – arena entertainment, stalls, sideshows and refreshments, live music, beer tent with local real ales and Pimms, tea and home-made cakes, ice creams, fish and chips, children’s...

The garden, of nearly 3 acres, has evolved over 47yrs, partly through our own efforts and partly through nature growing plants wherever it chooses.

A popular biennial event held for over 20yrs. More than a dozen gardens from large, long established formal layouts to pretty cottage gardens. 5 live bands incl jazz, steel and brass add a festive backdrop, while visitors can enjoy a variety of ploughmans lunches, cream teas and licensed bars.

Formal gardens with deep colourful mixed herbaceous borders. Bountiful Nepeta and white rose pergolas. Handsome beech trees and mature yew hedges with extensive lawns.

To commemorate 100 years of female suffrage join us for a talk by Knebworth House Archivist Clare Fleck; where we will explore the history of Hertfordshire’s most famous suffragette, Lady Constance Lytton.

Let’s Do It: The Life and Music of Cole Porter Thurs 21 June 2018, 1pm A Lunchtime Talk with Tricia Thompson Tickets £15 The music of Cole Porter reflects the decadent 30’s lifestyle that he lived to the full.

EuroSciCon invites all the participants from all over the world to attend conference on Cosmetology & Dermatology, 2018.

A delightful day out in a rural village in Hertfordshire. Admire the themed flower festival in St Peter’s church. Visit 10+ interesting village gardens. Enjoy wonderful tea and cakes in the village hall. (some of the gardens are also serving cream teas). Plants and produce for sale!

The gardens are a small jewel behind the High Street. The theme will be a commemoration of the ending of WW1. There will be cream teas, (and other refreshments), live music from the First World War era and a chance to walk around these lovely gardens.

A fantastic outdoor fundraising music event set in the grounds of Flamstead Village School with lovely views across the countryside.

Previously known as ’Carnival at the Castle’, this event is organised by Hertford Rotary Club in partnership with Hertford town Council.

The final concert of the de Havilland Philharmonic’s 2017-18 season takes Bohemian Beauties as its theme. It opens with Janacek’s Suite from the opera Cunning Little Vixen which is woven through with Moravian folk music and rhythms from the historical Czech lands.

Previously known as ’Carnival at the Castle’, this event is organised by Hertford Rotary Club in partnership with Hertford town Council.

Set on opposite sides of a tree lined road, these two ½ acre gardens have a similar mature backdrop, but differ in their aspects and design. No.

On Sunday, 24th June this private reserve will be open to the general public for a special Open Day that has been arranged to coincide with National Insect Week, which is organised by the Royal Entomological Society.

The Rhythm Kings. Artists performing: The Rhythm Kings.: Tickets avaiable.

Bernard is having an affair, and so is his wife. They’re spending the weekend at their country house where Bernard has also invited his mistress to celebrate her birthday. To throw his wife off the scent he invites his good friend Robert to pose as his mistress’s boyfriend.

The Cherry Tree is a small, secluded garden on several levels containing shrubs, trees and climbers, many of them perfumed. Much of the planting, including exotics, is in containers that are cycled in various positions throughout the seasons. A heated greenhouse and summerhouse maintain tender plants in winter.

Sculpted box and yew hedging and a C17 Tripe House feature strongly in this tranquil oasis set in the vicinity of St Albans Cathedral. Gravel paths lead to a lawn surrounded by late flowering sustainable herbaceous perennial borders and a relaxed woodland retreat.

A Social & Dance for celebrate Armed Forces Day. Entertainment provided by the ’Hertfordshire Big Band’. Raffle.

Lots of fun for all the family! Live music all afternoon into evening, craft tent for kids, dog show, laser clay shoot, tug of war, food stalls, cakes, beer and cider stalls and lots more! Come along and bring your friends!!!

Join us for KT’s Academy of Performing Arts first ever summer showcase! A variety of dance singing and acting performances showcased by our students. Tickets go on sale Monday 16th April!

Jumble sales are great fun so come along and bag yourself a bargain! Books, toys and games, clothes of all shapes and sizes (some of them nearly new) from baby to adult, shoes, bric-a-brac, sheets, curtains, cushions and other household items.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Sculpted box and yew hedging and a C17 Tripe House feature strongly in this tranquil oasis set in the vicinity of St Albans Cathedral. Gravel paths lead to a lawn surrounded by late flowering sustainable herbaceous perennial borders and a relaxed woodland retreat.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see the Tring Park senior students showcase their amazing talents through dance.

A four day festival of classical, folk and jazz music, based around the pretty Victorian church, St Lawrence. Thursday 12.30 Giocoso Piano Trio Thursday 6.30 - Bovingdon Primary Acadamy Choir Friday 12.30 Adrienne Walters and Gergely Kaposi song and piano recital Friday 7.

A beautiful thatched cottage in an idyllic setting on of an acre, the epitome of English country charm. Colourful abundant successional planting and classic cottage garden plants fill the overflowing herbaceous borders. A hardworking greenhouse is bordered by organic vegetables, herbs and rose garden.

A vibrant cottage garden created by Irina Moore, wife of modernist sculptor Henry Moore. Hoglands House was home to the Moore’s from 1940 until their deaths. Irina was a keen gardener and transformed the garden into a perfect backdrop to her husband’s work.

DogFest - the ultimate summer festival for dogs! This year DogFest Hertfordshire will take place in the stunning venue: Knebworth House on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th July!

Come and see this all time favourite, Sister Act, on our 24 ft outdoor screen. Bring your picnic, blankets and chairs as this is an outdoor screening. All proceeds to The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre (Reg. Charity No: 1094435). To book please see our website or call 0208 366 9674.

Come along to a traditional village summer show - attractions will include afternoon teas, Pimms, live jazz, face painting, giant inflatable slide, bouncy castle, plant stall, tombola, dog show and tug of war. Plus lots more surprises on the day!

After the success of our first NightLight Walk we invite you to join us for our second magical 5k lantern walk this summer, on Saturday 7th July. Everyone who takes part will be given a NightLight lantern which can be dedicate to a loved one and carried with you along the route to help light the way.

Performance of Carmina Burana with soloists, plus selections from Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes. Accompanied by 2 pianos and 5 percussion. East Bedfordshire Chamber Choir & Locrian Chamber Choir. With children of Sutton Lower School, Beds. Conductors David Beer & Justin Thomas.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Home Decorating! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

This small, town garden is decorated with over 450 plants which, together with the ever-present sound of water, create a welcoming oasis of calm for visitors to savour. Narrow paths divide, leading visitors on a voyage of discovery of the garden’s many features.

A beautiful thatched cottage in an idyllic setting on of an acre, the epitome of English country charm. Colourful abundant successional planting and classic cottage garden plants fill the overflowing herbaceous borders. A hardworking greenhouse is bordered by organic vegetables, herbs and rose garden.

On Sunday 8th July, Stevenage Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Jeremy Gaskell displays "Two Ladies and a Strnge Place - Nurse Edith Cavell, Queen Astrid of the Belgians and Fernando Po". Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

This epic musical is a joint production between two superb youth groups – the Company of Teens and the St Albans Youth Music Theatre.

Schubert Soireé: Rondo Brillant in B minor D895 Op 70, Violin Sonata in A major "Grand Duo" D574 and Violin Sonata in A minor D385 Op 137 No 2 Admission price includes programme Free parking on site Licensed bar

Newly-planted contemporary space sympathetically redesigned to keep as much of the existing plants, trees and shrubs in a 1930s semis garden. Modern take on the classic garden in two halves: ornamental and vegetable.

David Ivory - Popular East Anglian Organist. His concert this year will include a musical tour of the animal kingdom.

This is a great opportunity to meet hertfordshire artists! Following on from the success of last year’s Art Fair during the Hitchin Festival, where members of HVAF (Herts Visual Arts Forum) sold almost £7500 of fabulous art, we are delighted to be back in Hitchin, again during the Festival.

The Number Seven Music Academy performs a Summer Gig, bringing together their talented guitar players, drummers and singers to showcase what thy achieved within the term. Tickets are FREE but all tickets booked through the website incur booking fees.

Hatfield House Battle Proms Concert: Tickets avaiable.

Families and friends are invited to attend the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held in the Castle Grounds. Children are urged to bring along a teddy, join in a bear hunt, teddy bear parade and arena activities. A live brass band will perform for visitors and Hertford Castle will be open to the public.

Families and friends are invited to attend the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic held in the Castle Grounds. Children are urged to bring along a teddy, join in a bear hunt, teddy bear parade and arena activities. A live brass band will perform for visitors and Hertford Castle will be open to the public.

Folk by the Oak. Artists performing: Amy MacDonald, Billy Bragg, Eliza Carthy, The Young `Uns, Julie Fowlis, Sam Kelly, Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita, CC Smugglers, Stick In The Wheel.: Tickets avaiable.

Newly-planted contemporary space sympathetically redesigned to keep as much of the existing plants, trees and shrubs in a 1930s semis garden. Modern take on the classic garden in two halves: ornamental and vegetable.

½ acre garden surrounding early C17 cottages that were converted and extended in 1920s to form current house (not open). Garden of mature trees, mixed herbaceous borders with shrubs, pond and stream, wet bed, wilder garden and orchard/vegetable area. Many sculptures add interest to the garden.

The Pepper Show is 30.Pepper Events Limited Co. No.3410826 is the trading subsidiary of The Pepper Foundation Charity reg. no.105682.

Father, Son and Rival: music by Alfonso Ferrabosco senior, his son, and his friendly rival William Byrd, with In Nomines, dances and fantasias from the Elizabethan and Stuart courts. Admission price includes programme Free parking on site Licensed bar

With A Song in my Heart: The Life and Music of Ella Fitzgerald Thurs 19 July 2018, 1pm A Lunchtime Talk with Tricia Thompson Tickets £15 Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century.

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

On Sunday 22nd July, St Albans Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.

The remains of earthwork terraces from early C17 make this one of the best archaeological gardens of its date. A Georgian House alongside a formal garden with lovely views of surrounding countryside. Garden laid out with an avenue of pleached Hornbeam trees , mature yew hedges and herbaceous borders.

A compact garden for all seasons. Borders and island beds packed with perennials, climbers, shrubs and small trees. Small plant-filled formal pond. Colourful courtyard with unusual water feature. Shady gold and silver corner. Some areas re-planted every year for extra interest.

As Edie and her Daddy set off for their summer holiday at the seaside, little did they know what a magical adventure would await them!

An evening of stunning improvisations and jazz standards, set in an informal jazz-club atmosphere featuring the country’s finest jazz musicians. Admission price includes programme Free parking on site Licensed bar

In this classic Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling’s book, Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger Shere Khan (George Sanders).

One of England’s greatest stately homes Knebworth House provides the back drop for this annual fixture which is known as the best salvage fair in the country.

Enchanting magical unusual Victorian style space. Children so very welcome. Winter viewing for fairyland lighting, for all ages, bring a torch.

Big Day Out is a family friendly, multi-genre music festival that originated in Maidstone, Kent. The event has seen the likes of Louisa Johnson, Diversity, Reggie N Bollie and more perform live on our Main Stage whilst Peppa Pig, Mr Bloom, Paw Patrol and many more performed for the little ones around the festival...

Family focused free Festival! The 2018 Festival of Wildlife, in association with Herts Natural History Society will once again take place in Tarmac’s beautiful Panshanger Park, near Hertford.

With Jessica Courtney-Tickle and Eboracum Baroque Discover what it would be like to travel through the four seasons in one day, following a little girl called Isabelle and her dog, Pickle, as they take on the adventure of a lifetime.

A colourful contemporary garden completely redesigned by the owners in 2013 with a small woodland garden to the side. The garden is planted to provide year round interest and colour through careful planting of bulbs, perennials, shrubs, trees and unusual plants.

Town garden of around a third of an acre with naturalistic planting inspired by the Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf. The garden has perennial borders plus a small meadow packed with herbaceous plants and grasses.

Hoddesdon Methodist Church are holding their Annual Children’s holiday club during the week of 30th July -4th August 2018. This is for children from the age of rising 5 upwards. This meets every morning from 9.50am to 12 noon with laughter, cooking, bible stories on DVD, refreshments.

THE WALRUS & THE CARPENTER Directed by Samuel Dutton FREE WORKSHOP at 12:30pm (limited spaces available so please ring Box Office to book space) “The time has come” to join the WALRUS and CARPENTER, with some eager Oysters, on their hunt for a gourmet picnic spot!

Hertford will be joining in with the National Play Day by offering child friendly events in the town centre. Come on down for a spot of shopping, food and some entertainment to keep the kids busy this summer. Free entry although charges may apply for certain activities.

This well-established free music festival takes place in the grounds of Hertford Castle. Four music stages surround the Castle where live bands, musicians and acoustic acts play to the public. From Rock to Folk, Indie to Pop, this music festival has something for everyone.

Royston’s biggest outdoor event, featuring a day of exhibition kite flying on amazing Therfield Heath just outside the town. Bring the family and a picnic, and make a day of it! Kids will love our Kite Making Workshop, and stand to wn a prize for the best one! Bring your teddy bear and give him a parachute ride.

This well-established free music festival takes place in the grounds of Hertford Castle. Four music stages surround the Castle where live bands, musicians and acoustic acts play to the public. From Rock to Folk, Indie to Pop, this music festival has something for everyone.

Set in the beautiful grounds of Knebworth House this Family Country Steam & Crafts Fair now is now in its 8th year.

Elizabeth Harrison - This cheerful versatile organist will be making her first appearance at the Theatre.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Bright and Beautiful! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Enjoy a musical Sunday Afternoon listening to this fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments. Includes tea and coffee in the interval. (Every 2nd Sunday of the month March to November)

Started from scratch in 2014, rural crafts and bee-friendly plants have been chosen to blend the garden within its environs. Willow stock fencing, woven in situ, a shelter crafted in locally grown sweet chestnut, hedges of Hornbeam give structure to tall, wild, colourful borders.

On Sunday, 12th August this private reserve will once again be open to the general public when it holds its annual Discovery Day. The reserve is one of Rickmansworth’s hidden secrets and is home to a rich variety of wildlife including waterfowl, woodland birds, bats and butterflies.

This is a course for children aged 11 - 16 years old. Stage 1 - No previous experience required. You will gain a basic understanding of how a boat sails with some experience of steering and handling the boat.

This is a course for children aged 8 - 11 years old. Stage 1 - No previous experience required. You will gain a basic understanding of how a boat sails with some experience of steering and handling the boat.

Bring and Buy, and Members Entertain.. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

Owners of Daisy Roots nursery, garden acts as trial ground and show case for perennials and ornamental grasses grown there. Lawn replaced in 2010 by a wide gravel path, flanked by deep borders packed with perennials and grasses. Sunken area surrounded by plants chosen for scent.

¼-acre garden with lots of year-round colour, interest and perfume, particularly on opening days. Sloping site containing rockeries, 2 small ponds, herbaceous border, island beds with bulbs in Spring and dahlias in Summer, roses, fuchsias, patio pots and tubs galore - all set against a background of trees and shrubs...

Hertford Castle will open its doors once again to welcome the annual guided tours of both the castle and its walls. With a brass band concert on the lawn and refreshments available, this event will appeal to everyone wanting a nice relaxing afternoon on the lawn.

Owners of Daisy Roots nursery, garden acts as trial ground and show case for perennials and ornamental grasses grown there. Lawn replaced in 2010 by a wide gravel path, flanked by deep borders packed with perennials and grasses. Sunken area surrounded by plants chosen for scent.

Standing in the heart of the village surrounding a C17 cottage is an informal garden having no lawns or straight level pathways with a good selection of perennials, shrubs and alpines. The paths meander past ponds and waterfalls.

Hertford Castle will host an Open Air Cinema screening of Dirty Dancing with the Castle as its backdrop. Spectators can bring along picnic chairs, snacks and sit back to relax and enjoy the movie underneath the stars. Refreshments available.

Hertford Castle will host an Open Air Cinema screening of Ghostbusters (1984) with the Castle as its backdrop. Spectators can bring along picnic chairs, snacks and sit back to relax and enjoy the movie underneath the stars. Refreshments available.

Set in 2½ acres, the garden combines bold confident lines of contemporary planting with more traditional herbaceous borders. The house and outbuildings formed part of the historic Panshanger Estate with the new design incorporating reclaimed stone and red brick from the original buildings.

2½-acre garden surrounding a Victorian house bequeathed to Bushey Museum in 2003 and in process of re-planting and renovation. Featuring colourful annual, tender perennial and medicinal planting in beds surrounding a mulberry tree. Conservatory, lean-to greenhouse, vegetable garden and beehive.

Set in 2½ acres, the garden combines bold confident lines of contemporary planting with more traditional herbaceous borders. The house and outbuildings formed part of the historic Panshanger Estate with the new design incorporating reclaimed stone and red brick from the original buildings.

Beautiful mature town garden designed by garden writer and designer in a contemporary informal style, with small pond and pebbled beach area, gravel garden, a wide range of summer bulbs, herbaceous perennials and shrubs, mature trees, shady borders, greenhouse, and inspirational container displays.

Multi Activity sessions are weather dependant, this could be Land and Water based activities. This is for children aged 8 - 14 years old!

Beautiful mature town garden designed by garden writer and designer in a contemporary informal style, with small pond and pebbled beach area, gravel garden, a wide range of summer bulbs, herbaceous perennials and shrubs, mature trees, shady borders, greenhouse, and inspirational container displays.

Set in the stunning grounds of Hatfield House, Classic Ibiza starts with a chill-out set where people can enjoy their picnics and a drink, or dance along as the sun fades.

Rose garden, rhododendron border, arboretum, Koi pond, nature pond, shrub and herbaceous borders. Also has a ’cave’, and lots of places to sit.

Two gardens of similar size and the same aspect, developed in totally different ways. The plantswoman’s garden at Number 20 is ’a master class in making the most of a long and narrow plot’ (Amateur Gardening magazine). Varied habitats include cool and moist, dry gravel, and lush pondside displays.

Join Archivist Claire Ramsay to discover the information available in school records and how you can access them. The session also includes personal workshop time where you can conduct your own family history research with help from our Archive and Library staff.

C14/15 Manor House within award-winning gardens. Throughout the garden permanent herbaceous plantings are complemented by two distinct seasonal plantings for spring and summer.

Local groups will be putting on displays featuring local history, traditional arts such as weaving and spinning. Local historical buildings will open their doors to the public and the streets will be filled with historical re-enactment, folklore and dance from days gone by.

In conjunction with the National Heritage Weekend, Hertford will be putting on two days’ worth of entertainment and activities to take visitors back to times gone by. Free entry.

Keith Beckingham - Keith has been entertaining audiences in the UK and around the world for over 50 years.

Escape the ordinary and join us on a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the finest scenery of the Canadian Rockies conquering the most spectacular trek trails!

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Fabric Fun! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

As part of National Heritage Weekend, Hertford Castle will open its doors to the public free of charge. Visitors will be able to explore the basement, dungeons, Robing Room and Downshire Suite. The Castle lawn will host a medieval encampment, medieval battles, falconry and much more.

Don Davies displays "Great Britain Postal History with A Difference". Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

To celebrate Heritage Opening Days, we’re offering this special tour with a chance to see behind the scenes at the archives. The tour includes access to our basement stores and a chance to see some of our most treasured documents.

A 10 mile walk around the streets of St Albans under the light of the moon starting and finishing at Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL. Raising money for Rennie Grove Hospice Care, St Albans

Oxford’s much-toured band 4-piece band, Moonrakers (Celtic harp, fiddle, stringed instruments, whistles, female/male vocals), give a full concert of songs and tunes from the English, Irish and Scottish tradition as well as their own compositions.

Lindisfarne. Artists performing: Lindisfarne.: Tickets avaiable.

Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Bishop’s Stortford & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Dave Armitage (Acting Secretary).

Our obstacle run ’Push it for the Peace’ is back with more challenging obstacles, fun, mud, foam and water! We’ve had some fantastic feedback on the 2017 event and some of you told us you’d like more challenging obstacles, so that’s exactly what we’re going to deliver!

Arts and Crafts sale.

A very popular Vintage Afternoon Tea whilst enjoying the quieter instruments in the collection. Booking essential via stalbansorgantheatre@tjlmarketing.co.uk

Apple Day at Tewin Orchard is a celebration of all things apple! Join us between 12pm-4.30pm for an afternoon event for all the family and packed with children’s activities. There will be apples for sale along with apple juice, preserves, tea, coffee and cake.

Come Die With Me! Following our first sold-out event in January, join us for our next murder mystery event. Meet the suspects, witness the murder, be a detective and find the killer! Make sure you listen in to all that goes on over dinner for those vital clues. A dinner party to die for!

EuroScicon Ltd is glad to invite all the experts in the arena of Pathology to its premier 17thInternational Conference on Pathology(Pathology-2018), going to be held at Edinburgh, Scotland during October 08-09, 2018. The Theme of the conference is; Pathology: Recent advancements and future challenges.

Annual Competitions, Quiz and Members Entertain. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

Friday 12th October Head to Hertford to take part in a variety of cookery classes held in selective restaurants in Hertford town centre. Restaurants and cafes will be offering discounts and promotions and much more. Saturday 13th October 10:30 – 17:00 If you’re a ‘foodie’, then Hertford town is the place to be.

John Mann with Special Guest Sarah Bryant. More fun and duets with John and Sarah.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Creepy Creatures! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Enjoy a musical Sunday Afternoon listening to this fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments. Includes tea and coffee in the interval. (Every 2nd Sunday of the month March to November)

Picture the Hertford Castle grounds filled with a multitude of world food stalls from Italian to Chinese, Thai to Mexican. The Castle beer festival will be contained in a large marquee on the lawn offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and cider.

Picture the Hertford Castle grounds filled with a multitude of world food stalls from Italian to Chinese, Thai to Mexican. The Castle beer festival will be contained in a large marquee on the lawn offering a variety of local and national beers, ales and cider.

Join us in the beautiful Rothschild hall for a day of Bridge with Andrew Robson, Times bridge columnist & leading bridge player, teacher and writer. Tickets £45 includes coffee or tea on arrival and a buffet lunch with wine. All bridge materials will be provided.

Enchanting magical unusual Victorian style space. Children so very welcome. Winter viewing for fairyland lighting, for all ages, bring a torch.

Free Fireworks display on Monday 5th November 2018!!!! To avoid congestion you will be unable to turn right off of Six Hiils Way in either direction in to the park.

Our final Family Tree Detectives session of the year. Join our Senior Librarian to begin your journey in tracing your military ancestors. Explore the wealth of information available and how you can use it to build your family tree.

A TALK "Discovering lost worlds: John and Arthur Evans". by THE REV. ANDERS BERQUIST (former curate of St Lawrence) .

Robert Wolfe - Resident Organist at the Thursford Collection in Norfolk and one of the World’s leading Theatre Organists.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Fabric Fun! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Chris Drakes displays "Victoriana" (QV GB stamps, ephemera, revenues, fiscals, etc.). Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).

Sparkle your way into the beginning of the festive season at our black tie ball! Live music, dancing and dinner. £60/person Tables of 10 to include a three course dinner. Tickets need to be pre-booked by contacting fundraising@chilternsmscentre.org

The Parmiter’s School Christmas Gift Fair is a popular annual event for those looking for Christmas gifts with over 70 professional stalls.

The annual Christmas Gala event will take place on Friday with Christmas markets, street entertainment, performance stage, petting reindeer and stalls, Christmas grotto and Christmas tree light switch on.

Christmas gift stalls, toys, preserves, raffles, tombolas. Refreshments including bacon butties, sausage butties, cakes, tea and coffee

Christmas markets, craft workshops and seasonal offers. The Town Centre will be alive with music, performances, grottos and giveaways, making Hertford and its diverse array of shops, the place to be.

An all day session with the dance organs.

Nicholas Martin B.E.M. Our Christmas concert featuring this very popular favourite. There will be mince pies during the interval.

Musical Director Delia Meehan always finds a wonderful selection of carols and other songs for the choir to sing and it is quite magical to hear this beautiful music soar up into the atmosphere of St Paul’s Church. The concert will include some well known carols for the audience to enjoy singing with the choir.

Local artist leads a hands-on craft activity inspired by the artworks on display in the Broadway Gallery. This month’s fun theme is Fabric Fun! Family Arts Studio is a free drop-in activity from 10am-1pm on the second Sunday of each month.

A Christmas Concert by CARITAS HARMONY (Luton Ladies Choir), in St Lawrence Church Abbots Langley Herts. A lovely selection of beautiful Christmas music, both secular and religious, with some wonderful arrangements for a three and four part ladies choir. A chance to hear this excellent choir - don’t miss it!

The afternoon will include several visiting organs and other festive attractions

Members Entertain and Christmas refreshments. Organised by Cheshunt & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Cording (Secretary).