Hello Hertford, and happy June! 👋

Can you believe we’ve officially made it to summer? Yaass please! 🙏 

There is something so brilliant about June: the evenings are beautifully long, the Pick Your Own (PYO) fruit seasons are just around the corner, and the local calendar is absolutely dazzling.

If you only do one thing this weekend, make it Cars at the Castle on Sunday. It’s one of Hertfordshire’s biggest free car shows, right on the Hertford Castle grounds, complete with live music and food stalls. It’s the perfect way to soak up those Sunday vibes without spending a bucket!

Before you get stuck in - Let me know what your go-to coffee spot is in town!!? The first one to reply gets 2 free coffees on us :) 📣

👇 Here’s this week’s lineup:

• What’s On

• Community Highlights

• Kiddies Scoop

• Eye Catching Deal: Cocktail date?

• Property Of The Week: A Wadesmill wonder

• Weather: Pack an umbrella (But don't lose hope!)

• Mind, Health & Fitness

• Extra Sprinkles: PYO farms

WHAT’S ON

🎭 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Garden-Inspired Arrangements Workshop
📅 Sat. 6th Jun | 13:00-14:30 📍 Workshop Venue, Tewinbury Farm & Hotel
Create a relaxed, garden-inspired floral arrangement using seasonal flowers and foliage while learning the secrets to achieving a natural, English country garden style.
🎟 £65 pp - info here

The Chicago Blues Brothers
📅 Sat. 6 Jun | 19:30 📍 BEAM, Hertford
Celebrating 45 years of the Blues Brothers legacy, this high-energy live show combines iconic movie hits, country classics and plenty of crowd-pleasing surprises.
🎟 £33 pp - Book here

🏰 COMMUNITY + FAMILY

Swipe Vintage
📅 Sat. 6 Jun | 10:00-16:00 📍 Corn Exchange, Hertford
Hunt for vintage treasures, branded sportswear and one-of-a-kind fashion finds at this popular second-hand clothing sale. Shop thousands of quality pieces from the 1960s through to the 2000s at wallet-friendly prices.
🎟 Details here

Coffee Morning
📅 Sat. 6 Jun | 10:30-12:30 📍 St Andrew's Church, Hertford
A friendly community coffee morning featuring a plant sale, homemade cakes, live music and a marmalade stall, all raising funds for local causes.
🎟 Free entry

Makers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market
📅 Sun. 7 Jun | 10:00-15:00 📍 BEAM, Hertford
Browse artisan crafts, handmade gifts and delicious baked treats while supporting local makers and producers.
🎟 Free entry

Cars at the Castle
📅 Sun. 7 Jun | 12:00-16:00 📍 Hertford Castle
One of Hertfordshire's biggest free car shows returns with more than 60 classic, vintage and modern vehicles, plus live music, food stalls and castle access.
🎟 Free entry (donations welcome)

National Emergency Briefing - Film & Discussion
📅 Mon. 8 Jun | 18:30 📍 Methodist Church, Ware Road, Hertford
A thought-provoking screening exploring the impact of the climate and nature crisis on everyday life in Britain, followed by discussion. The 50-minute film presents the topic in an accessible, Gogglebox-style format.
🎟 Free entry

🌱 HEALTH + WELLBEING

Nervous System Reset
📅 Thu. 11 Jun | 17:30-18:30 📍 The Secret Space, Hertford
Slow down and unwind with a calming, trauma-informed session combining mindfulness, breathwork, self-havening and restorative yoga. Designed to help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and encourage deeper rest and better sleep.
🎟 Book here

🍴 FOODIE

Wine Tasting
📅 Sat. 6 Jun | 12:00-15:00 or 16:00-19:00 📍 Hertford URC Church Hall
Sample more than 70 wines from around the world, from sparkling and rosé to elegant reds and dessert wines, with expert guidance from the Wine2Taste team.
🎟 £20 pp - book here

Homemade Curry Night
📅 Time: 18:30-20:30 📍 Cookery School, Tewinbury Farm & Hotel
Learn the secrets behind authentic Indian cooking, from blending spices and creating masalas to mastering classic dishes. You'll cook, taste and take home your creations at the end of the evening.
🎟 £65 pp - book here

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Reformer Pilates Studio Launching at Carter & George

Local health and wellness clinic Carter & George has announced the launch of its new Reformer Pilates studio, opening in Hertford on 29 June. A limited number of founding memberships are now available ahead of the launch, with sessions designed to help build strength, improve movement and support long-term wellbeing.

County Hall Set for Housing Redevelopment

The former County Hall site in Hertford could be transformed into a major residential development after Hertfordshire County Council recommended its sale to developer City & Country. The largely vacant site, which has struggled to attract commercial interest, would see its historic 1930s buildings converted into apartments, with new homes also planned on parts of the wider site.

Plans include protecting and enhancing the cricket pitch and woodland for recreation and nature, while retaining community and flexible-use spaces within the landmark building. The proposal is subject to council approval, planning permission and community consultation. More info here.

Residents Invited to Shape Social Housing Policy

East Herts Council is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to its social housing allocation system. With more than 2,600 households currently on the housing register and around 600 affordable homes allocated each year, the council says the updates aim to make the process fairer, clearer and more focused on local housing needs.

Proposals include introducing a residency requirement for new applicants, revising income thresholds and replacing the current points-based system with priority bands. Residents are encouraged to take part and share their views online until 6 July, with councillors set to review the final policy in October.

KIDDIES SCOOP

Open Farm Sunday
📅 Sun. 7 Jun | 10:00-15:00 📍 Foxholes Farm Shop & Butchery
Go behind the scenes of a working farm with animal petting, farm talks, machinery displays, a dog show, giant sandpit and plenty of family-friendly activities. Food, drinks and local produce will be available throughout the day.
🎟 Free entry | £5 parking fee (Indoor Play Barn £3 per child)

🔥 EYE CATCHING DEAL

If you haven’t yet popped in to the newly refurbed The Greyhound Pub in Bengeo - here’s your excuse! 🍹

🏡 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Welcome to Athena Lodge 🙌🏼

Nestled in the charming village of Wadesmill, this substantial 20th-century brick family home perfectly balances country bliss with commuter convenience. You're just two minutes from the A10 (with easy links to the M25 and mainline stations at Ware and Hertford), yet steps away from rolling countryside, local pubs, and scenic river walks.

Here’s a quick tour of what makes this place so special:

• The Living Spaces: A generous entrance hall leads to a spacious, L-shaped drawing room complete with a cozy inglenook fireplace and wood burner, plus a beautifully proportioned dining room made for entertaining.

• The Heart of the Home: The bright kitchen/breakfast room flows right out to the garden. It’s fully loaded with modern appliances, a gas Range, and a charming decorative period range, supported by a large, practical utility room.

• Upstairs: Four bedrooms, including a lovely en-suite, boasting gorgeous, far-reaching countryside views.

• The Great Outdoors: Easy-to-maintain wrap-around gardens featuring mature fruit trees and a sunny, south-facing curved terrace.

Bonus Feature: The south garden includes a versatile timber outbuilding - your future dream home office or private gym!

With a double garage, ample parking, and character charm at every turn, Athena Lodge is ready for its next chapter.

Would you like to come take a look inside?

🌦 HERTFORD WEATHER: 2 - 8 JUNE 2026

Keep your umbrellas handy for the first half of the week. We are looking at a bumpy start with thunderstorms predicted for Tuesday (19°C) and Thursday (18°C), sandwiching a rainy Wednesday (17°C).

The good news? The weekend looks much drier. Things settle down starting Friday with partly cloudy skies, leading into a mostly cloudy but dry weekend. Temps will steadily climb back up, peaking at a pleasant 21°C by next Monday. 😌

✨ MIND, HEALTH + FITNESS

Which of these truths cut the deepest?

Some realizations don't just hurt - they shake you awake. They force you to finally look at your habits, your relationships, and the excuses you've been leaning on for far too long. Facing that reality is uncomfortable, but it’s also the exact moment your life starts to change.

🧁 EXTRA SPRINKLES

There’s nothing quite like the old-school magic of a Pick Your Own day out. With the season almost kicking off, (most PYO starts mid-June, so get it in the diary) we’ve tracked down the ultimate fruit and flower-picking patches near Hertford for some wholesome memories. 🍓🌻🌸

Sweet Briar Flower Farm
📍 Foxholes Farm Park, Hertford
PYO flowers just 5 minutes from Hertford - lovely for a properly local flower-picking option. Check Instagram before going for current flower availability.

Pearce’s Farm Shop
📍 Buntingford
PYO strawberries and raspberries, usually running through summer. A good easy family option with the farm shop/café too.

Graveley Fruit Farm
📍 Graveley, near Hitchin
PYO strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants, with play areas and café. Fruit picking usually starts mid-June, so check before travelling.

Hawkswick Fruit Farm
📍 St Albans
A popular soft-fruit PYO spot,

Bury Lane Farm
📍 Melbourn, near Royston
PYO strawberries and seasonal flowers, including tulips, peonies, sunflowers and dahlias depending on timing.

Cammas Hall Farm
📍 Hatfield Broad Oak, near Bishop’s Stortford
A bigger PYO day out with seasonal fruit from June to October. Booking is required for PYO slots.

Hitchin Lavender
📍 Ickleford, near Hitchin
Lavender picking opens later in June, with bags available to buy for picking. More of a summer flower-field day out than a fruit farm.

Lathcoats Farm
📍 Galleywood, Chelmsford
Another further-afield option, currently showing PYO strawberries available for 2026, with other fruits/flowers becoming seasonal later.

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