What's On and Things To Do Around Hoddesdon

From Beethoven to The Beatles, Ware Operatic presents An Evening With Legends. Whether you prefer Orff’s Carmina Burana, Bernstein’s West Side Story, or Adele’s Skyfall, our Summer Concert 2018 promises something for everyone.

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.

Thursday 28th June, 1.30pm - School ShowFriday 29th June, 10.30am and 1.30pm- School Shows with some seats available for the general publicSaturday 30th June,  11am and 2pm The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood. . .

Wednesday 20th June 2018. 2pm – 4 pm. £4 per person Come and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a slice of delicious cake, in the tranquillity of our beautiful garden. In aid of Hertford Museum Charity

Enjoy a relaxed, friendly evening of drawing with wine and nibbles at Hertford Museum. Professional instruction and ideal for beginners £15 per person, includes all refreshments and materials. Booking essential, either at the museum or www.ticketsource.co.uk

Illustrated photography talk and product launch Saturday 29th June 2018. 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm Presenting a new range of images generously donated by Martin Smith in support of Hertford Museum. Meet Martin, learn about the fascinating storied behind his photographs and enjoy a glass of wine.

Tuesday – Saturday 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Discover how we have sourced and consumed food in Hertford in this fascinating exhibition illustrated by a wealth of objects from the museum’s collection.

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

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

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.

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).

Little Berkhamsted Summer Fete & Fun Dog Show. Fun afternoon out for all the family including the dog. Live music from the Goldbacks, BBQ, stalls and lots more including a Fun Dog Show with lots of rosettes, prizes and doggie hamper raffle. Dog Show entries from 1pm and classes start at 1.30pm. All dogs welcome.

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.

There will be something for all the family so come and join us for our summer fete and fun dog show at the Village Hall, Bramfield, Herts. For our canine friends there will lots of chances to win a rosette in doggie categories like the waggiest tail and the prettiest dog.

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.

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 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.

Attention passengers! We are sorry to announce that all services out of Gigglesworth Station are delayed! Gather around Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis on platform one as they pass the time by sharing the classic tale of The Railway Children.

Now in its 6th year! This year there will be new surprises, great live music and the same much loved atmosphere at Forty Hall. There will be craft stalls and hot food stands including amazing pizza and Indian street food.

Find out about the creatures on Forty Hall Estate who need delicious bugs and insects for their food! Discover other ways that Forty Hall’s creatures get their nutrients and make a bird feeder to take home and attract wild birds to your garden.

Adoramus Choir and Ensemble invite you to their summer concert to be held on Saturday 30th June 2018 at 7.30p.m. in St Luke’s Church Browning Road Enfield EN2 0HG. This is the first concert the Choir has given there.

Hatfield House Battle Proms Concert: Tickets avaiable.

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

Sunday 15 July A day of fun and nostalgia. Gleaming classic cars, live music from Jeep Jump Jive and talented singer Lianna Haynes. Lindy Hop demonstrations by Jive Swing who invite you to learn a few moves too! Vintage style refreshments, Pimms tent and ice cream.

A concert celebrating the diversity of European choral music whilst illustrating the influence of Italian 16th and 17th century music, in particular the madrigal, and a shared love of the Partsong by British and other European composers.

Bring your golf team or join one of The Nightingales teams for our fun charity Golf Day at Enfield Golf Club. The day will include: Registration with bacon butties, tea and coffee plus a shotgun start Competitions include: Nearest the pin & nearest the Nightingale.

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.

Three distinct areas. Walled patio with raised beds of ferns, climbers, hostas and patio planters. Steps up to middle garden with a large koi pond, seating area, acers, shrubs, herbaceous plants, grasses and grapevine. Top garden reached via archway in a the bay hedge.

’Singers at the Barn’ is a monthly music variety show at the Barn Theatre, Club Room Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 6ST with up to 17 individual singing acts. Now in its 18th year, we still provide a unique show every month by a huge number of individual singing acts of all types and ages.

The flora and fauna that inhabit Epping Forest captured in watercolour, printmaking, pen and ink.

As well as being open for public play, Chingford Golf Course is home to the Royal Epping Forest Golf Club, Chingford Golf Club and Chingford Ladies Golf Club. This exhibition brings together archive material from 130 years of golf on this historic course.

Annual summer art show featuring local artists inspired by Epping Forest.

Melanie Lewiston, a talented milliner, will help you make a vintage inspired headband from millinery ribbon and veiling using traditional techniques. Create your own unique headband inspired by patterns and shapes found in Epping Forest and the natural world.

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!

The Chingford Singers and Gentlemen of the Parish Church Choir present a short concert of popular choral music by Brahms, Bruckner, Handel, Haydn & Stanford. Part of a weekend of musical celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Michael Emerson as Director of Music at Chingford Parish Church.

Choral concert in which the South West Essex Choir perform this popular, major choral work, directed by Andrew Sackett

An evening of Music & Songs with Hatfieldwelwyn Community Choir & Guest Performers. Featuring Medley Arrangements of songs from Musicals, Traditional, Pop & Classical music. Also, Guest Performances from Solo Musicians & Singers. A Buffet Supper with soft drinks to follow the Concert.

We would like to welcome you to a concert of classical orchestral and choral music, played and sung to a high standard in a beautiful and comfortable church with great concert acoustics.

Are you looking for leisure time with health benefits? Would you like to meet new people? Look no further – attend a local tea dance!

Sunday 24 June, 2-5pm As part of Welwyn Festival, there will be lots of fun with themed children’s activities, sand pit archaeology, storytelling, demonstration, dress up as a Roman, play Roman games and discover some Roman foods. Tony Rook will be giving fascinating talks and signing books.

Vintage Fridays present The Guest List Come down and experience finger lickin’ Jamaican soul food in a quality venue featuring a Rolls Royce DJ line up to none on weekly rotation: 5th avenue Fatman & Colonel Special Touch JB crew Back to Basics The System Brothers inc Roy Medallion Sir

SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE #SNL Join us for an exclusive Sunday Night Live experience. We are bringing you spectacular talent from across the UK, all to one stage!! Quality ooozes the atmosphere, with the best unsigned acts in town!

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!

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.

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.

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!

Live music festival with bands including Indi & the Vegas, Cardinal Kings, Swanvesta Social Club and Super Tuesday. BBQ and hog roast. Great day out for all the family. Tickets available from Costcutter, High Street Codicote, The Robin Hood and online www.aceofhertsuk.

When we bought this property 3 years ago, the garden was a sloping wilderness covered with brambles and tree stumps. While the builders were busy renovating the house we worked on transforming the garden. The only thing left from the original is the large Bramley Apple tree.