Good morning, Hertford! You look like you’ve got plans… let’s make ‘em better 👋

This week’s bursting with creativity, community, and a hint of hocus-pocus.

We’re talking upcycling workshops and jazz afternoons to family pottery sessions and haunted ghost walks. Add a few eerie castle tours and cosy autumn retreats, and you’ve got yourself a five-star lineup.

👉 Consider this your cheat sheet for a legendary week.

Here’s what we’ve got for you:

• Things To Do - Events Listings

• Kiddies Scoop

• Local Business & Town News

• This Week’s Top Deals: Hey Gabby!

• Weather: Moody & mild most week

• Mind, Health & Fitness

• Extra Sprinkles: Halloween inspired treats  

Let’s get to it!

🍦 The Hertford Scoop Team

Things To Do: Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Upcycling Workshop | The Fabric Folk

  📅 Saturday, 18th October, 2-4pm 📍 Quaker Meeting House

  Join in for a fun and creative upcycling workshop in Hertford. Experiment with customising your garments, personalisation and visible repair. Bring an item you'd like to upcycle - a tote bag, a pair of jeans, a t-shirt or a jacket.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do

  📅 Thursday, 23rd October, 8pm 📍 BEAM

  Dubbed ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, comedian George brings his new stand-up show to the stage after racking up millions of views for his hilarious takes on everyday life - from air fryers and David Beckham docs to parenting and Netflix binges.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• Hertford Music Club presents Dominic Alldis Trio

  📅 Sunday, 19th October, 3-5pm 📍 Quaker Meeting House

  The Dominic Alldis Trio offers jazz interpretations of classical & opera themes. Formed in 2013 with bass and drums the trio performs in jazz clubs, festivals, and concert venues to delight audiences with their own jazz arrangements of classical themes and folk songs.

  🎟 £15 - tickets HERE

• Christmas Light-Up House Workshop

  📅 Saturday, 25th October, 1-3pm 📍 Tewinbury Farm

  Create your own festive glow with two handmade ceramic Christmas houses. In this joyful workshop, you’ll learn slab-building techniques to craft charming winter homes with cut-out windows & snowy details. Once glazed and kiln-fired, they’ll be ready to shine with a tealight or LED - a magical addition to your holiday décor.

  🎟 Book tickets HERE

• Halloween Party @ the Saracen’s Head

  📅 Friday, 31st October, 8pm 📍 Saracen’s Head, SG13 7EB

  Funk Master Morley takes over the decks from 8pm till late, spinning monster hits all night long. The bar will be serving up frightfully good drinks & spooky specials to keep the spirits high.

  🎃 Prizes for the best costumes, ghoulish décor, killer vibes

  🎟 Free entry

🏰 Family & Community Events

• Bordeaux Showcase Tasting

  📅 Friday, 24th October, 5:30-7pm 📍 Majestic Hertford

  Pop over to Majestic for a free evening of wine tasting & expert insights, exploring the elegance & complexity that make Bordeaux a timeless classic.

  🎟 RSVP here

• Family Pottery Cactus Pot

  📅 Saturday, 25th October, 2-4:30pm 📍 Artshed Arts, Ware

  You and your child will learn new clay skills while creating a fun cactus pot, decorated with colourful underglazes. A relaxed, creative session perfect for trying something new together.

  £30 - More info & tickets HERE

• Haunted Hertford - Ghost Walks

  📅 26 - 31 October, various slots 📍 Starts at the White Hart Pub, Salisbury Sq

  Get in the spirit of Halloween with a guided Haunted Hertford Ghost Walk. Walks are 1.5 hours. No unaccompanied children.

  🎟 £8 p.p. more info & tickets HERE

• Halloween Afternoon Tea

  📅 Sunday, 26th October, 3-5pm 📍 Mudlark’s Cafe, SW14 1BY

  Indulge in a wickedly delicious Halloween-inspired afternoon tea - all served with a touch of seasonal magic. Perfect for a cosy autumn afternoon with friends or family!

  🎟 £39 p adult / £12 p child - tickets HERE

• Hertford Castle Open Day - Guided Tours

  📅 Sunday, 26h October, 12-4pm 📍 Hertford Castle

  Led by the Friends of Hertford Castle, an invaluable group of volunteers, who have a wealth of historical knowledge, this guided tour of Hertford Castle allows you to explore the Castle rooms and showcases the Castle's amazing history over the years from William the Conqueror to the present day. 

  🎟 Free event. Tours every 30 mins. Tours lasts 1.5 hours.

• Halloween at Pearce’s Farm

  📅 Thursday, 30th Oct - Sat 1st Nov, 10-4pm 📍 Pearce’s Farm Shop

  Drive mini electric Land Rovers (and get your driving certificate 🚗), enjoy a tasty BBQ by Bridget B, fun face painting for the kids!

  🎟 No need to book (£10 a car for 2 laps)

🌱 Health & Wellbeing Events

• Women’s Wellbeing Retreat Day

  📅 Sunday, 19th October, 11:30-5:30pm 📍 Cucumber Fields, AL9 6JB

  Join a nourishing day retreat at Cucumber Fields, featuring two Iyengar yoga sessions, pranayama, and a hands-on nutrition workshop focused on women’s wellbeing. Enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch, face yoga, and finish with a deeply relaxing sound bath of gongs and crystal bowls.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• Deep Time & Foraging Walk | Networking Through Nature

  📅 Sunday, 26th October, 10-2pm 📍 Hartham Common

  A Deep Time walk offers participants the opportunity to explore their relationship with the natural world through a transformative 4.6km walk mirroring the 4.6 billion years of Earth's history.

  🎟 £30 - tickets HERE

• Pilates, Movement, Gong & Lunch with Studio 281

  📅 Sunday, 26th October, 11-3pm 📍 Tewinbury Farm - Tythe Barn

  Spend a peaceful day in the candlelit 18th-century Tythe Barn, combining movement, music, and food. Begin with a gentle, inclusive Pilates session from Studio 281, followed by a grounding gong meditation. The day ends with a shared seasonal meal made from farm and local produce - a celebration of relaxation and connection.

  🎟 £59 p.p. - more info & tickets HERE

Kiddies Scoop

• Spooky Stay & Play at Lala’s Playtime

  📅 Sunday, 26th October, 1-3pm 📍 Bengeo Parish Hall, SG14 3DA

  Costume parade, Halloween crafts, games for all, halloween tattoos - all the spooky fun to be had! Food is not provided, so feel free to bring a snack for your little ones.

  🎟 £10 p child (ages 2-7) to book, email: [email protected] or call 07983369004

• Hertford Castle & Town Centre Sensory Trail

   📅 Sat, 25th Oct - Sun 2nd Nov, 9:30-5pm 📍 Hertford Castle & Town Centre

  Simply bring a pencil, collect an activity booklet & follow the trail around the Castle grounds & into the Town Centre to discover what you can hear, smell & touch outdoors & amongst nature.

  🎟 Free activity. Download booklet HERE

• POTS! @ Hertford Museum

  📅 Tuesday, 28th - Thursday, 30th October, 10-1pm 📍 Hertford Museum

  Drop in at the museum & join in some creative arts & crafts!

  🎟 £4 p child

Local Business & Town News

🏆 BEAM Theatre Shines on National Stage
Hertford’s cultural hub shortlisted for two top industry awards

Hertford’s BEAM theatre and cinema has earned national recognition, making the shortlist for two prestigious design and engineering awards.

The landmark building is a finalist in the Public Building category at the 2025 Brick Awards, celebrating outstanding use of brick in architecture. It’s also shortlisted in the Institution of Structural Engineers Awards, which honour projects demonstrating innovation, sustainability, and positive community impact.

Judges described BEAM as “a thoughtful reuse-first transformation that breathes new life into a dated theatre while reducing environmental impact.”

Designed by Bennetts Associates with Integral Engineering Design, BEAM reimagined the former Hertford Theatre into a vibrant multi-purpose venue featuring a 547-seat main theatre, three cinema screens, a studio space, community rooms, and an all-day café and bar.

Councillor Sarah Hopewell praised the recognition, calling it “a testament to the outstanding design and dedication of the entire project team.” Winners will be announced in London this November.

🚉 Hertford East train services nationalised

Greater Anglia’s train services, including Hertford East, have officially been taken into public ownership. Services are now run by the Department for Transport under GA Trains Limited, ahead of being integrated into Great British Railways. Timetables, fares and staff remain unchanged, and the company’s website will continue to operate as usual.

Greater Anglia, named Rail Operator of the Year 2025, has achieved 93.9% punctuality over the past year. Managing Director Martin Beable thanked staff and customers, saying the team is “committed to maintaining high standards under public ownership.”

Meanwhile, services from Hertford North (run by Govia Thameslink) will move to public control in May 2026, with talk of a possible future transfer to Transport for London.

💥 This Week’s Top Deals

✨ Kids eat free at Prezzo Italian! ✨

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie has inspired a brand-new kids’ menu - full of paws-itively delicious treats like cat-shaped pizzas and rainbow doughnuts with caramel drizzle.

Little ones can enjoy activity sheets, colour-in cat ears, and playful surprises at the table - making mealtime extra fun for the whole family.

Until 9th November, little ones can enjoy a cat-tastic 2 course meal free with every adult main purchased.
🎬 Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie – only in cinemas October 16

👉🏼 Book your table at Prezzo, Ware

🌦 Hertford Weather: 14 Oct - 20 Oct 2025

Hertford’s in for a mild, mostly cloudy week with gentle autumn vibes and highs around 15 °C. Expect a touch of rain on Sunday, then brighter skies to start the new week! ☁️🌤️

✨ Mind, Health & Fitness

Lost your mojo? Here’s 99 ways to bring it back 🔥

Extra Sprinkles

Get into the spooky spirit with these Halloween-inspired food ideas - fun, frightful, and delicious treats that are perfect for parties, trick-or-treat gatherings, or a cosy night in! 🎃👻

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