Issue 14

Good morning sunny Hertford! ☀️ 

Welcome to this week’s issue of the Hertford Scoop, your cheat sheet to staying effortlessly in the know, so you can keep your crown as the go-to source for what’s happening in town.

 ✅ Here’s today’s lineup:

• Cool Things This Week

• Events Listings

• Kiddies Scoop

• Local Business & Town News

• Top Deals

• Weather

• Mind, Health & Fitness

• Business Spotlight

• Extra Sprinkles (stuff we’re loving / inspiration)

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Let’s get to it…

- The Hertford Scoop Team 🍦

Cool Things This Week

1. Afternoon Tea Week is here! 11th - 17th August

 🍰 With plenty of offers throughout August on one of Britain’s most loved traditions, now is the time to treat that special someone to ridiculously good sweet and savoury treats.

Join the fun this year with one of many Afternoon Tea Week events - from pastry demos to tea tastings, Champagne tastings, cocktail masterclasses, and much more!

✨ Bonus: Hanbury Manor is running an Afternoon Tea competition on Instagram - entries close this week, so don’t miss your chance!

2. Premier League Kicks Off This Friday

The new season is here, and every club will be chasing those crucial early wins. Champions Liverpool launch the campaign at home against Bournemouth, before the rest of the action unfolds over the weekend.

Here are some can’t miss fixtures:

• Saturday, August 16

  • Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

  • Aston Villa vs Newcastle United

  • Wolves vs Manchester City

• Sunday, August 17

  • Manchester United vs Arsenal in a high-profile showdown at Old Trafford

  • Plus Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Brentford playing.

Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Four Rivers Folk Club

  📅 Wednesday, 13th August, 8pm📍The Hertford Club, SG14 1DT

  A midweek break, perfect to enjoy live music from Robin Gillan.

• Farm Yard in the Field - Kings of Leon, Elton John

  📅 Saturday, 16th August, 3:30-11pm📍Tewinbury Farm

  Their final summer night brings stadium-sized anthems, glittering piano classics, and feel-good festival energy to the heart of the countryside. Expect big tunes, open skies, fire pits, and epic food from their horsebox stalls.

  Fields. Firelight. Festival Finale.

🏰 Family & Community Events

• More Soft Play Meet Ups

  📅 18th Aug - 2nd Sept, 12-2pm📍Hartham Leisure Centre

  This fantastic local event continues throughout August - pop over to Hartham soft play, have some fun and make new friends with fellow school starters!

🌱 Health & Wellness Events

🏃‍♂️ Lace Up, Hertford! 

This weekend’s looking perfect for a park run - sunshine, fresh air, and that unbeatable feeling of moving your body. Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter, a gentle jogger, or out for a stroll with the kids, our local park runs are the perfect way to start your day. Young or old, fast or slow - it’s all about showing up, smiling, and enjoying the miles together!

• Saturday @ 9am📍Panshanger Park

• Sunday @ 9am📍Hartham Common (Kids run)

Kiddies Scoop

• Kids Disco At The Farm Yard

  📅 Wednesday, 13th August, 11am-1pm📍Tewinbury Farm

  A daytime disco designed for little movers and shakers! Enjoy kid-friendly tunes, endless dancing, and a sprinkle of joyful chaos. Glitter, neon, or just a love for boogying - this is a summer must-do.

  🎟 £8 p person - book here

• Wonderden - Surrealist Creatures

  📅 Wednesday, 13th August, 10:30-11:45am📍The Mill House, SG13 7JY

  Unleash your creativity by transforming recycled materials into quirky, magical creatures!

• Creative Crafts: Summer Celebrations

  📅 Friday, 15th August, 1:30pm📍Beam, Hertford

  Celebrate BEAM’s 1st birthday with a summer craft party! Make a wind chime, funky sunglasses, pretend cake, a birthday card, plus a crown and garland.

  🎟 £5 p child - book here

• Manic Ceramics, Hertford

  Availability for this week: Today: 10:30-12:30pm workshop; Wed 13th: 10:30-12:30pm, build a bear workshop [£17.50] / 2pm-4pm, drop off for ages 9+ [£20]; Thurs 14th: 10:30-12:30pm workshop; Fri 15th: 10:30-12:30pm workshop

  Details for workshops: 👧🏻 4 years+ / able to concentrate for 2 hours (mums welcome to stay with little ones if they are happier)

  🎟 £15 per workshop [unless stated otherwise] including all materials & refreshments

  01992 554124 / 07869124568

  [email protected]

Local Business & Town News

🏦 Council confirms County Hall sale

Hertfordshire County Council has reconfirmed its decision to market the County Hall site for alternative uses.

The council will now market the whole of County Hall for alternative uses, including possible residential or commercial development, subject to planning permission. This change means the front section, previously earmarked for council meetings, is also included - saving £9.7m in separation costs, reducing running expenses, and boosting the site’s potential sale value.

🤝 Grants awarded to local organisations

Three local councillors have allocated £2,500 to local organisations as part of the Locality Budget Scheme. 

Councillor Rachel Carter (Hertford St. Andrew’s) has given £500 to Home Start Hertfordshire to fund the delivery of a 1:1 home-visiting service.

And together, with Ware councillor Kirsty Taylor Moran (Ware North), Cllr Carter has also given a further £2,000 to Celtic Harmony to help provide bursaries for pre-history trips.

💥 Top Deals

🍕 It’s Pizza O’Clock

Anyone up for a pizza date in the sunshine!? 🙋🏼 Book your spot and enjoy unlimited pizza for 1.5 hours while catching up with friends and family! Book at Pizza Express, Fore Street HERE, or call 01992 509550.

☀️ Hertford Weather: 12 Aug - 18 Aug 2025

A scorching start to the week (yes please Vit D) with Tuesday and Friday being your best days! 

Make the most of the next two weeks and get out there - think evening strolls, picnics, pubs and splash parks! 💦

Mind, Health & Fitness

💼 Back-to-School Reset for Busy Mums

For mums, September is the real New Year. Forget January - this is when the calendars get reset, the uniforms get lined up, and if we’re lucky, a little sanity returns. 😅

If you’re balancing work deadlines, school runs, and the occasional teenage eye roll, here are some small but mighty ways to make the transition smoother:

1️⃣ Own Your Mornings: Wake up 20 minutes before the kids - just for you. Enjoy your coffee hot, do a quick stretch, or simply stare out the window in peace. Lay out tomorrow’s outfit (even if it’s comfy joggers) and gift your future self one less decision.

2️⃣ Drop One Mental Load: School schedules, forms, and packed lunches can feel endless. Choose one thing to delegate or automate - maybe your partner takes over lunch duty, or all events go into a shared Google Calendar. Simplify where you can.

3️⃣ Create a ‘Fake Commute’: Even if you work from home, start your day with a short walk, a coffee shop visit, or a few quiet minutes in the car with a podcast. It’s the perfect mental reset between home life and work mode.

4️⃣ Set Boundaries and Keep Them: September’s a great time to reintroduce work-life rules: log off in time for pickup, protect snack o’clock from Zoom calls, and block out the days you’re the family taxi.

5️⃣ Small Declutters = Big Wins: No need to overhaul the whole house. Clear one drawer, one school bag, or one email folder. The tiny victories add up.

6️⃣ Budget for You: School extras add up, but so should little treats for yourself - a face mask, a cleaner once a month, or a fun gadget.

7️⃣ Make Your Car a Sanctuary: If you’re spending hours on drop-offs and pick-ups, make it pleasant. Snacks in the boot, coffee in the cupholder, and your favourite playlist can turn errands into a mini escape.

Back-to-school season isn’t just about the kids - it’s your chance to reset too. Keep it simple, focus on what matters most, and always carry an extra granola bar… because someone will forget theirs!

Business Spotlight

💃 Step Into the Joy of Dance with KLDA

Since 2017, the Kristie Louise Dance Academy has been bringing the freedom and fun of dance to all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned dancer, it’s all about creativity, movement, and learning in a friendly, welcoming space.

Based in their own beautiful studios in Stoney Hills, KLDA offers more than just great classes - parents and students can enjoy a cosy waiting area, free Wi-Fi, and a large free car park while sessions are in full swing.

✨ Ready to explore? Book your spot via their website or Instagram bio!
📧 [email protected]
🌎 www.kristielouisedanceacademy.co.uk

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Extra Sprinkles

🦐 Prawn Laksa Curry Bowl

If you love super flavoursome, yet quick meals - THIS one is for you!

This is perfect for a last minute meal when your one glass of wine turned into 3 and everyone is hungry but no one wants to slave in a hot kitchen…seafood perfection! 👌🏽

Recipe here

Top tip: Serve with a glass of crisp Chardonnay.

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