With an ageing population, cases of dementia are increasing, which means that more and more people in the local area will be affected by the condition at some point in their lives.

Digswell Village Hall, 30 Harmer Green Lane, Welwyn

Today, Tue 5 Feb, Tue 19 Feb, Tue 5 Mar, Tue 19 Mar

Scottish Country Dancing for all in Hertford

Is your New Year resolution to Keep Fit? What better way than "Dance Scottish" Our dance group has been active in Hertford / Ware for over 60 years and our recent Ball had over 100 dancers. Scottish Dancing is a really great activity for all ages.

Hollybush School, Fordwich Rise, Hertford, Hertfordshire

Today

Coastal Nature Conservation Talk

Come and hear about the diverse range of conservation work that goes on in the stunning landscape surrounding Blakeney Point and Orford Ness, Suffolk. Presented by Dr Stuart Warrington - Nature Conservation and Wildlife Advisor for the National Trust.

Howlands Baptist Church, The Commons, Welwyn Garden City

Today

Colour Snap

“Colour is a physical phenomenon, not just a visual one”. – James Turrell Colour has a profound effect on us even though we may not be aware of it.

Art and Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Today to Fri 8 Feb

Let There Be Light!

13th November 2018 – 9th March 2019 Discover how we seek out and utilize sources of light and why we are afraid of the dark! This exhibition is illustrated by a wealth of collections from around the world – from Ancient Greek oil lamps to 1950s illuminated advertisements! Open Tues – Sat 10am-5pm

Hertford Museum 18 Bull Plain Hertford

Today to Sat 26 Jan, Tue 29 Jan to Sat 2 Feb, Tue 5 Feb to Sat 9 Feb, Tue 12 Feb to Sat 16 Feb

Curious About St Albans

Have fun discovering St Albans with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about St Albans? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?

St Albans City Centre, Starts: St Peter’s Church St Albans

Today to Tue 5 Feb

Shaw’s Corner - Book Cleaning Workshop

Ever wondered about the correct way to polish the family silver' Or perhaps your grandmother left you a beloved piece of furniture. Learn how to care for historic objects at the home of George Bernard Shaw, the world famous playwright.

Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn

Wed 23 Jan

Jo at Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club

Spellbinding singer-songwriter Jo Ash will be bringing her unique sound to the Acoustic Sessions, Half Moon in Bishops Stortford. Jo is a captivating live performer with the ability to take audiences on a journey into her world of song and stories.

Half Moon 31 North St Bishop’s Stortford

Wed 23 Jan 19

Ceilidh - Laurel Swift, Hazel Askew, Ben Moss

Whether you’re an experienced ceilidh dancer or a complete novice, come and enjoy a fun and entertaining evening for all ages with some of the UK’s leading folk musicians. Dances are easy to learn and addictive!

Benslow Music Trust Ibberson Way

Wed 23 Jan 19

The Operational Use and Development of Police Dogs

A talk by Len Little who is a retired Police dog handler who was in the Met. and Herts forces for 13 years.

8pm at Small Hall, Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar

Wed 23 Jan 19

Beauty the Pantomime

Wyllyotts Theatre Darkes Lane Potters Bar

Thu 24 Jan 19 to Sun 27 Jan

Burns Night in Reed Village

BURNS NIGHT in Reed Village Fri 25th January Friday January 25th 2019 7.30pm Haggis or sausages with seasonal vegetables and a selection of desserts on a scottish theme. Bar and raffle £12.

Reed Village Hall, Blacksmith’s Lane, Reed

Fri 25 Jan 19

Shaw’s Corner - Furniture Care Workshop

Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn

Fri 25 Jan

Race night

Race night to raise funds for the annual pantomime visit for under-privileged children organised by Letchworth Howard Rotary Club. Other Rotary charities will also benefit. Tickets are £10, which includes supper (though it’s bring your own drinks). The evening starts at 6.30 for 7.

Guide District Hall, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City.

Sat 26 Jan 19

Be a Chorister for the Afternoon

Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to come and find out what it’s like to ‘Be a Chorister for the Afternoon’.

St Peter’s church, High Street, Berkhamsted

Sat 26 Jan 19

Burns Night Dinner & Ceilidh

Celebrate Burns Night with a traditional evening of festivities in support of Garden House Hospice Care. Join us for a traditional Burns Night event and experience the customary Burns Night traditions, such as the "Address to the Haggis" and the "Immortal Memory", commemorating the great Robert Burns.

Priory Barn, Little Wymondley

Sat 26 Jan 19

WORKSHOP - “How to Use Self Hypnosis to Achieve Your Goals”

Tired of failing at your New Year’s resolutions? Want a simple and powerful way to change old habits and achieve your goals? Learn how to practise self hypnosis at this fun, safe and enlightening workshop, run by Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, Caroline Ferguson. ** What is self hypnosis?

St Mary’s Parish Room, Swan Street, Ashwell

Sat 26 Jan 19

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Shaw’s Corner - Metal Cleaning Workshop

Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn

Sat 26 Jan

Coach trip to Titchwell Marsh

Watford Local RSPB Group coach trip to one of the RSPB’s key reserves. There will be wintering geese, ducks, and waders including avocets. Often there are rafts of eiders and scoters offshore, and we might catch a barn owl hunting over the fields. Great views from 4 hides. Shop and tea room

Depart from outside Watford Central Library

Sun 27 Jan 19

The Cromwell Hotel Wedding Fair

The wedding fair offers the opportunity to meet over 30 leading exhibitors from the Stevenage area and beyond. There are two fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring the latest wedding dresses from multiple bridal shows together with menswear and some great live entertainment.

Cromwell Hotel, High Street, Stevenage

Sun 27 Jan 19

Textile Workshop with Colour Snap artist Anna Ray

As part of the Colour Snap exhibition, artist Anna Ray is hosting a workshop – exploring textiles and colour in creative ways. Using paint, cloth and layering, the group will work collaboratively to create an artwork that explores colour relationships.

Art and Design Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Thu 31 Jan 19

Circus of Horrors 2019

Imagine a fangtastic Rock Show with amazing lighting effects & set combined with an amalgamation of bizarre, dare devil & astounding Circus acts, accompanied by a rock n roll sound scape of mainly original songs & performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. Not advisable for under 16’s

Hertford Theatre The Wash

Thu 31 Jan 19

good dog

Following its acclaimed premiere in spring 2017, good dog by Arinzé Kene prepares to embark on its second national tour from January 2019. Directed by tiata fahodzi’s artistic director Natalie Ibu, good dog is a true epic spanning multiple characters, families and years.

Watford Palace Theatre, Watford

Thu 31 Jan 19 to Sat 2 Feb

BUSHEY 35s to 60s PARTY for Singles & Couples - Friday 1st February

35s to 60s party nights for singles and couples with top DJ playing your favourite club classics ‘80s to date. From 8.30pm till 1am at Bushey Sports Club (formerly known as Met Police Sports Club), Aldenham Road (B462), Bushey, Nr Watford WD23 2TR. Massive dance floor, plenty of car parking.

Bushey Sports Club, Aldenham Road (B462), Bushey, nr Watford

Fri 1 Feb 19

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Mimi and the Mountain Dragon

High up in the snowy mountains of Switzerland the villagers of Dorta bang their drums, blow their horns and make a noisy ruckus to keep the fearsome Mountain Dragon away. But this year is different. One cold winter morning Mimi discovers a baby dragon asleep in the woodshed!

The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead

Sat 2 Feb 19

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