This week is a big and beautiful one: Father's Day is this Sunday the 21st and the clock is ticking. But before you panic-buy a novelty mug, read on - we've got proper local ideas, a packed weekend and enough going on to make you look like you planned this all along (🤫).

Pride celebrations take centre stage this weekend, with a full day of events running from morning through to evening. Start with a silent disco at Nourish, head to Family Pride Day at the Castle, then round things off with live music and beers at Mac's Festival. Hertford certainly knows how to make a Saturday memorable. 🎉

Ruby Wax is bringing the chaos to BEAM, and there's a brilliant guided history walk, a choral spectacular and, well, quite the lineup.

👇 Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

• What’s On

• Community Highlights

• Kiddies Scoop: Hertford Baby Pantry

• Eye Catching Deal: Greek Night

• Property Of The Week

• Weather: Top Weekend ☀️

• Mind, Health & Fitness

• Extra Sprinkles: Father’s Day + Glowing Skin

WHAT’S ON

🎭 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
📅 Tue. 23 Jun | 20:00📍 BEAM, Hertford
The comedy legend is live on stage at BEAM with her latest show. Sharp, self-aware and brilliantly funny - exactly the kind of evening that feels like a treat.
🎟 Info here

HCS Songs of Spirit
📅 Sat. 20 Jun | 17:00 📍 All Saints' Church, Hertford
Hertford Choral Society delivers a powerful evening of famous choral anthems. One of those events that genuinely gives you chills - and it's right in the middle of town.
🎟 Details here

Four Rivers Folk Club
📅 Tue. 24 Jun | Evening 📍 The Hertford Club
Folk music, a warm room and excellent company. The monthly folk club is back - a lovely midweek outing for music lovers of all ages.
🎟 Info

Acoustic Beatles
📅 Wed. 25 Jun | Evening 📍 The Hertford Club
A lovingly stripped-back evening of Beatles classics. There are few things in life that a bit of Hey Jude can't fix.
🎟 Details here

Crime on the Page, Screen and Stage
📅 Wed. 25 Jun | Evening 📍 Hertford Library
A panel discussion for anyone who loves a good mystery - on the page, on screen or in the theatre. Part of the Hertford Jazz Festival programme.
🎟 £7.70 pp - Book here

🏰 COMMUNITY + FAMILY

Within These Walls - Guided Castle Tour
📅 Wed. 17 Jun | Outdoor Tour 📍 Hertford Castle
Step back through centuries of history on this guided outdoor tour of Hertford Castle. Once a Royal Palace for more than 300 years, the castle also played an important role in the childhood of Queen Elizabeth I. Advance booking is recommended.
🎟 Details here

Pride Party @ Nourish - Morning Silent Disco
📅 Sat. 20 Jun | 09:00-12:00 📍 Marquee Garden, Nourish Café, Cowbridge, Hertford
Expect rainbows, coffee, silent disco headsets and plenty of good vibes as Nourish transforms its garden marquee into a joyful morning rave. Only 50 headsets available on a first-come, first-served basis, arriving early is a good idea. Donations welcomed for Future Living 43.
🎟 Free - just show up! Follow @nourish_hertford for updates.

Hertford Family Pride Day
📅 Sat. 20 Jun | 12:00-16:00 📍 Hertford Castle Grounds
One of the best free days out in Hertford's calendar returns for its third year. The Castle lawn transforms into a colourful, family-friendly celebration of community and inclusion, with face painting, circus skills, karaoke, live samba from Garden City Samba, food stalls, drinks and free access to Hertford Castle. A really lovely day for all ages.
🎟 Free - Details here

Mac's Beer & Music Festival
📅 Sat. 20 Jun | 17:00-22:00 📍 McMullen's Brewery, Old Cross
The annual McMullen's festival returns with live bands, street food and all pints priced at £5. Expect crowd-pleasing covers across rock, pop and punk, plus a welcoming atmosphere where even the dogs are invited. Funds raised support Hertford Men's Shed via the Mac's Hart Trust.
🎟 £11.55 pp - Book here

Hert of the Town Documentary Premiere
📅 Sat. 21 Jun | 17:45 📍 BEAM, Hertford
The premiere of the documentary following Hertford Town FC. If you're a local football fan (or simply proud of this town) this is one worth catching.
🎟 From £5 pp - Details here

Hertford Pride
📅 Sat. 27 Jun | 14:00 📍 Saracen's Head, Ware Road
Hertford Pride returns for an afternoon and evening of celebration, community and inclusivity. Come as you are and join the festivities.
🎟 Details here

Tales from the Riverbank - Guided Walks
📅 Sat. 28 Jun | 11:00 & 14:00 📍 Hertford Town Centre
Two guided walks exploring how the River Lea has shaped the geography and history of Hertford. A brilliant way to see the town with fresh eyes - whether you've lived here for two years or twenty.
🎟 Details here

🌱 HEALTH + WELLBEING

Summer Solstice Wellbeing Weekend @ Hartham Leisure Centre
📅 Fri. 19 Jun & Sun. 21 Jun 📍 Hartham Leisure Centre, Hertford
The longest day of the year deserves a proper celebration, and Hartham Leisure Centre is marking it with two special events designed to help you relax, reset and recharge.

Summer Solstice Yoga Event
📅 Fri. 19 Jun | 18:30 (90 mins)
A flowing, feel-good yoga session with Rachael, designed to welcome the new season, reconnect with yourself and leave you feeling refreshed.
🎟 Free for YOU+ members | £10 MOVE+ members | £20 pay as you go

Sound Bath with Ashley
📅 Sun. 21 Jun | 15:00 (60 mins)
Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls, designed to calm the mind, reduce stress and restore balance. A beautiful way to wind down Father's Day. Bring a pillow and blanket.
🎟 Free for YOU+ members | £10 MOVE+ members | £20 pay as you go

Welwyn 10K - Help Keep Mudlarks' Forest School Open
📅 Sun. 21 Jun | 09:30 Start 📍 Panshanger Park, Welwyn
Mudlarks is urgently raising funds to keep its Forest School open, providing a supportive outdoor space for people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges to build confidence, independence and practical skills. Whether you run, jog, walk or even skip, every step helps make a difference.
🎟 Info here

👉🏼 Hertfordshire Health Walks are a great way to get out, get active or just meet up with a friend to catch up over a lovely stroll. Free , all welcome - more here.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Courtyard Arts Classes Showcase - 'All About Colour' 📅 Running until 27 Jun 📍 Courtyard Arts, Hertford Two exhibitions happening at Courtyard Arts right now - a showcase of work from the classes, plus a beautiful new solo show from Annie Lyon. Free entry. Worth a wander. 🎟 Free - Details here

New Beginner Ramp Opens at Hartham Skatepark - Good news for aspiring skateboarders: a new beginner-friendly ramp has been installed at Hartham Common's skatepark following feedback from local young people. The £18,000 addition is designed to help new skaters build confidence, learn basic skills and practise tricks in a more accessible environment ahead of the summer holidays.

Hertford Castle - 'Beer & World Food Festival' is Coming 📅 Sat. 4 July 📍 Hertford Castle One to put straight in the diary - the annual Beer and World Food Festival at the Castle is back on the 4th of July. Free to attend, open bar area, world food stalls and Hertford Castle open to explore. One of the best days in the Hertford summer calendar. 🎟 Free - Info here

KIDDIES SCOOP

👶 Hertford Baby Pantry Launches This Week
📅 Fri. 19 Jun | 10:00-12:00 📍 Community Alliance Hub, 67 Fore Street, Hertford
A wonderful new community initiative is launching in Hertford to support parents and carers with babies aged 0-6 months. The Hertford Baby Pantry will provide essential baby items, practical support, kindness and a welcoming space for families during those important early months. Following its launch, the pantry will run every Friday from 10:00-12:00, helping local families access support and connect with others in the community.
🎟 Free to attend - all parents and carers welcome.

💡 And if you’re as organised as I aspire to be (life hack warning >): the School uniform sales is your nudge to get school-ready for September.

🔥 EYE CATCHING DEAL

Grab your mates and enjoy the taste of the Greek Islands over at The White Horse, Hertingfordbury. Book your table here.

👉🏼 Mad Squirrel Hertford Burger & Pint @ £15 on Sunday, 21st June.

🏡 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

A Detached Family Home With Its Own Garden Bar - Yes, Really

This well-presented three-bedroom detached home in a quiet Ware cul-de-sac has a lot going for it - a spacious living room, separate snug, modern kitchen/diner, a large home office for the WFH crowd, and an en-suite principal bedroom. All the practical boxes ticked. But the thing that makes this one stand out? There's a detached garden bar with power sitting in the private rear garden. Whether that becomes the Dad Cave, the summer entertaining spot, or both - we'll leave that to you.

Location-wise it's a strong card too. Ware town centre is walkable, Presdales School is five minutes away, and Ware station is within easy reach for the London Liverpool Street commute. Oh, and there's an EV charging point on the driveway, because this house has clearly thought of everything.

Whether or not you're buying, the photos are worth a look. 👀

View the full listing →

🌦 HERTFORD WEATHER: 16 - 22 JUNE 2026

Good news if you've got weekend plans: the forecast delivers right when it counts.

Tue starts cloudy but brightens up by afternoon (25°C), Wednesday brings a light shower in the morning (24°C) so maybe save the outdoor plans for later in the day. Then it's a steady climb from there: Thurs + Fri both clear nicely into the afternoon with temps nudging 27-28°C.

The weekend is the star of the show. Sat hits 26°C - ideal for a day at the Castle and the beer festival. And Father's Day Sunday? A lovely 29°C, partly cloudy, virtually zero chance of rain. About as good as British June gets. ☀️

Best days: Sat. 20th + Sun. 21st - both looking cracking. 🙌

✨ MIND, HEALTH + FITNESS

Father's Day is a good excuse to check in - not just on Dad, but on the dads, brothers, mates and men in your life who might be quietly carrying more than they're letting on. Men are still significantly less likely to seek help for their mental health than women. Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is just ask twice. Once gets a "I'm fine." Twice sometimes gets the truth. 💙

🧁 EXTRA SPRINKLES

1. Loop back to last week’s issue for your last minute Father’s Day ideas.

2. Keep an eye out for the book and bottle’s Book Club coming soon. 📚

3. Anything for glowing skin… 👇🙏

You’re now fully up to date, Hertford.

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