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👉 Planning Your Week in Hertford? Here’s What You Need to Know
Jazzy Summer dates, Brush Parties and a station lift update!
Issue 6
👋 Hello there!
Welcome to this week’s Hertford Scoop — your bite-sized guide to what’s happening in our town.
Get comfy and scroll down to see what’s hot (besides the weather) in Hertford this week! ☀️🎉
In Today’s Hertford Scoop:
3 Cool Things This Week
Events Listings
Kiddies Scoop
Local Business & Town News
Weather
Mind, Health & Fitness
Business Spotlight
Extra Sprinkles (stuff we’re loving/inspiration)
Let’s get to the good stuff!
3 Cool Things This Week
We’ve got our first Japanese Head Spa in town! We can all now indulge in the ultimate scalp therapy inspired by traditional Japanese wellness (*add to birthday list 😉)
The new ’flavour-packed’ ambient products are the latest edition to Waitrose’s flagship partnership with Yotam Ottolenghi: Calabrian Chilli & Tomato Pesto, Hawaii Paste, Black Garlic & Scotch Bonnet Marinade, Smokey Honey Marinade and a Preserved Lemon Marinade (A quick 12 minute drive to Welwyn’s Waitrose to stock up 👀)
UK’s iconic four-day festival at Seaclose Park, Newport will take place between the 19-22nd June. Headliners include Sting, Stereophonics, Justin Timberlake, plus acts like Clean Bandit, Busted, The Corrs, and more!
Hertford Events Listings
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
📅 12th June - 16th July, various locations across Hertford
Tue. 17 June – The Hammond Set: Russ Williams' classic Hammond organ trio at The Old Barge (free)
Thurs. 19 June – Charlie Pyne Quartet: Contemporary jazz with soulful vocals at The Hearts Jazz Club, Hertford House Hotel
Thurs. 19 June – Mammal Hands: A fusion of jazz, electronica & folk at Beam
Sun. 22 June – Hoofie & the Bad Habits + Jazzniks: Outdoor jazz session at The Old Barge (free)
Summer Solstice Garden Party
📅 Saturday, 21st June (3-9pm): Live singers, DJ’s in the evening, garden tapas and BBQ menu. Fundraising for @social_bite
📍The Cowper Arms, Cole Green
Brush Party - ‘Highland Fling’
📅 Wednesday, 18th June: Enjoy a glass of wine (or your favourite beverage) as you paint. It's the perfect opportunity to relax, socialise with friends, meet new people and have a great night out
📍 Quattro Lounge, Hertford
🎟 £33 p.p.
🏰 Family & Community Events
Hertingfordbury and The Greens Summer Fete
📅 Saturday, 21st June, 1:30pm: The dog show is back along with all of your favourite attractions
📍 Recreation Ground, St. Mary’s Lane
The Hertford Rotary Club Presents A Summer Musical Evening
📅 Sunday, 22nd June, 5-9pm: Enjoy an evening of live jazz and music. Bring your picnic blankets, chairs and drinks. BBQ and soft drinks available
📍Bramfield Village Community Hall
📅 Saturday, 21st June, 10-12pm (Free entry/drop in)
📍 BEAM, Hertford
Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair
📅 Saturday, 21st June, 10-3pm
📍 Ware Drill Hall, SG12 9HP
🎟 Free entry
🌱 Health & Wellness Events
📅 Tuesday, 17th June, 8pm-9pm: Come relax, reset and revive yourself at BEAM Hertford for a relaxing Gong Bath session - perfect for unwinding and de-stressing!
📍 BEAM, Hertford
🎟 £16.96 p.p.
📅 Sunday, 22nd June, 9:30am: Also a 2k junior fun run for the youngsters starting at 9:45 (£3 entry)
📍Panshanger Park
🎟 £20 p entry
Kiddies Scoop
Free Theatre Tickets for Kids in the West End, London from 21st July - end August!
Hertford Baptist Church Baby & Toddler Groups
10:00–11:30am, £2 per session, no booking required
Tuesdays (0–4 yrs): playdough, painting, climbing, story time
Wednesdays (0–3 yrs): sensory play, crafts, bubbles
Fridays (0–18 mo): ball pit, bubble machine, music
Little Trains for a Little Church - Model Railway Exhibition
📅 Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June (10:30-4:30pm): A display of working model railways and a collection of vintage trains, with a layout for children to operate and displays of railway memorabilia
📍 St Leonard’s Church, Bengeo
🎟 Free event. Donations welcome
Local Business & Town News
⭐️ Josh Dean MP campaigns for a lift at Hertford North
A positive update from Josh Dean MP was shared about his ongoing campaign to install a lift to Platform 1 at Hertford North station. He was pleased to announce that a contractor has been appointed and work is due to start later this year. Residents will be kept updated on the progress
⭐️ Planning Application for Padel Courts at Hartham
The application for possible Padel courts at Hartham have been submitted. It could be an exciting addition, however thinking about parking is already giving me a headache! Give your much valued opinions HERE and search for ‘Hartham’.
🌦️ Hertford Weather: June 17–23, 2025
Day | Forecast | High | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
Tue 17 June | 🌤️ Partly sunny & warm | 26°C | 13°C |
Wed 18 June | 🌤️ Mostly sunny | 26°C | 13°C |
Thu 19 June | 🌤️ Sun with patchy clouds | 26°C | 12°C |
Fri 20 June | ⛅ Warm with high cloud cover | 26°C | 12°C |
Sat 21 June | 🌤️ Glorious & warm | 27°C | 14°C |
Sun 22 June | ☀️ HOT! Pack the SPF! | 31°C | 15°C |
Mon 23 June | 🌤️ Sunny spells & still toasty | 29°C | 16°C |
Your Week at a Glance: Sun, sun, and more sun! Pack your water bottle and sunscreen
Mind, Health & Fitness
As we’re almost halfway through 2025, it’s only appropriate to revisit those promising new years resolutions when it comes to our health. No stress if some of the milestones haven’t been achieved, however maybe the LLHM will give you a little inspo to achieve something you’ve never dreamt of doing!
Here’s a quick workout to get the blood flowing and maybe even inspire you to an early morning run tomorrow…
Business Spotlight
This boutique lifestyle store offers luxury, handmade dog products from British artisans, including collars, apparel, beds, and grooming items.
7 Market St, Hertford, SG14 1BD
Mon - Sat 10-4pm (Sundays closed) / 01992 536367
Extra Sprinkles
If you are anything like us, this week’s meal prep is screaming BBQ for most evenings!
Once you’ve fired up the meat and sipping on some rosé…get those tomatoes out and whip together Ottolenghi’s Hot Charred Cherry Tomatoes With Cold Yoghurt - serve with a fresh olive bread.
Bon Appetit!
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