Good Morning, locals 👋

It’s a great all-rounder this week - from eco events and family-friendly days out to wedding inspo at Hanbury Manor, plus a few lovely local finds to make the most of the glorious sunshine. We’ve also got some feel-good local news (hello more EV chargers 👏) and a couple of easy, fresh ideas to keep you feeling your best.

As always, we’ve done the digging and cut through the noise - so you can skip the endless scrolling and get straight to the good stuff. Whether you’ve got a free afternoon or you’re plotting the weekend, we’ve got you.

👇 Here’s this week’s lineup:

• Things To Do & Events

• Community Highlights: Eco-Fest

• Kiddies Scoop

• Eye Catching Deal: Steak Night

• Property Of The Week

• Weather: Thurs & Fri Are Your Winners

• Mind, Health & Fitness: Gut-Loving Bowls

• Extra Sprinkles

THINGS TO DO & EVENTS

🎭 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Absolute Bowie
📅 Fri. 24 Apr | 19:30-23:00 📍 Corn Exchange, Hertford
Europe’s top David Bowie tribute act brings the magic of Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane and more to life in a high-energy, theatrical show. A must for Bowie fans.
🎟 £20 adv / £23 door - Book here

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
📅 Mon. 27 - Wed. 29 Apr 📍 Beam
All 37 plays. Three actors. One brilliantly chaotic and hilarious show. Expect fast-paced comedy, costume changes and a wildly inventive take on Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before.
🎟 £27.50 - Info here

Comedy Night
📅 Fri. 1 May | 20:00-22:30 📍 Southern Maltings, Ware
A feel-good night of stand-up with a handpicked lineup of comedians guaranteed to get you laughing.
🎟 Details here

🏰 COMMUNITY + FAMILY

Street Food Heroes
📅 Thu. 23 Apr | 16:00-21:00 📍 All Saints’ Church, Hertford
An easy-going evening of great food, drinks and music - the perfect post-work hangout. Expect everything from Greek gyros and Lebanese shawarmas to dumplings, waffles and loaded fries, plus a DJ and mobile bar to keep the vibes going.
🎟 Free entry - just turn up hungry

St George’s Day Parade
📅 Sun. 26 Apr | 13:20-14:30 📍 Hertford Town Centre & Castle Grounds
A much-loved annual tradition with a lively parade through town followed by celebrations in the Castle grounds - a great one for families and community spirit.
🎟 Free event

Hanbury Manor Wedding Show
📅 Sun. 26 Apr | 11am-3pm 📍 Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Planning your big day? Take a relaxed stroll through Hanbury Manor’s stunning spaces, meet top local suppliers and chat to the events team while picking up ideas, inspiration and a few exclusive offers along the way.
🎟 Free entry - Details here

Floral Sow Along Workshop
📅 Fri. 1 May | 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00 📍 Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware
A relaxed, hands-on floral workshop with Cara Thompson where you’ll plant your own mix of seasonal seeds including cosmos, zinnias and sweet peas. Perfect for beginners, with expert tips, all materials included and a cream tea to enjoy.
🎟 £20 pp - Info here

Flower Buds Floristry Workshop
📅 Sat. 2 May | 14:00-16:30 📍 Tewinbury Farm & Hotel
A beautiful, hands-on floristry workshop set on a working flower farm. Learn to cut, condition and arrange seasonal blooms - and take your creation home.
🎟 £75pp - Book here (Includes vase & refreshments)

Herts Garden Show
📅 Sat. 2 - Mon. 4 May | From 09:30 📍 Knebworth House, Gardens & Park
A great day out for garden lovers and families alike. Browse everything from plants and garden furniture to hot tubs and sculptures, with plenty of inspiration for the season ahead - plus access to the gardens, park, dinosaur trail and adventure playground included.
🎟 Details here

🌱 HEALTH + WELLBEING

Resilience in Midlife: Supporting Your Body to Bend, Not Break
📅 Sat. 25 Apr | 11:30-13:30 📍 Cucumber Fields, AL9 6JB
A focused session exploring how to support your body through midlife, with practical insights on strengthening nervous system and metabolic resilience during hormonal change. Hosted by Esther Amira-Opie with guest Katie from Hifas da Terra.
🎟 £45 pp - Info here

Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath
📅 Sat. 2 May | 18:00-20:00 📍 The Oak House, Hatfield
A calming two-hour session designed to help you fully unwind. Expect gentle movement, guided breathwork, meditation, cacao and a deeply restorative sound bath - the perfect reset for the bank holiday weekend.
🎟 £40 pp - Here

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

🌱 Eco Fest 2026
The Eco Fest Family Fun Day (Sun. 10th May) is just the start - there are plenty more eco-focused events popping up across Hertford if you fancy getting involved HERE.

⚡️ EV Chargers Coming to East Herts Car Parks
Big step towards greener travel locally - the council has approved a 15-year deal to roll out EV charging points across its car parks. Around 193 chargers will be installed over the next three years (with more planned as demand grows), making it easier for residents and visitors to switch to electric.

KIDDIES SCOOP

Tales from Acorn Wood
📅 Thu. 30 Apr - Fri. 1 May 📍 Beam
A magical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s beloved stories, packed with puppetry, songs and interactive fun. Perfect for little ones.
🎟 £17 pp

🎥 Sneak peak here

🔥 EYE CATCHING DEAL

The White Horse’s (Hertingfordbury) much loved Steak Night is back on the 1st & 29th May!

£25 pp | Any Steak | Any Wine | Unlimited Fries

🏡 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Tucked away on a private plot in Watermill Lane, Bengeo, this spacious detached home (just over 2,500 sq ft) offers flexible living with a beautifully finished self-contained annexe.

Inside, it’s all centred around a large open-plan living and dining space, a modern kitchen built for everyday living (hello Quooker tap and double dishwashers 💪🏼), plus four generous bedrooms - two with en suites. There’s also plenty of extra space to make your own, whether that’s a home office, gym or playroom.

The annexe is a real bonus - stylish, fully equipped and perfect for guests, family or even working from home.

Outside, you’ve got a private wraparound garden and plenty of parking, all within easy reach of countryside walks, Hertford North and the town centre.

👉🏼 Check out the property here

🌦 HERTFORD WEATHER: 21 - 27 Apr 2026

A really solid week ahead in Hertford - plenty of sunshine and those perfect crisp spring mornings.

Thurs and Fri are your standout days - clear, sunny and ideal for making the most of being outdoors.

The weekend stays pleasant too, just a touch more cloud drifting in, but still mild and very usable. Overall, a great week to get plans in the diary 👍

✨ MIND, HEALTH + FITNESS

If your body’s been craving something fresh, light and genuinely nourishing - this is it. These gut-loving bowls are packed with simple, whole ingredients that work with your body, not against it. Think cooling fruits, fibre-rich seeds, hydrating veg and feel-good flavours that leave you energised rather than sluggish.

🧁 EXTRA SPRINKLES

10 surprising reasons your iron might be low

Low iron is more common than you’d think - but the why behind it often gets missed (and it’s not always what you expect).

If you’ve ever been told your iron is low, this might give you a fresh perspective.

Worth saving - or sharing with someone who’s been feeling constantly tired.

Now you’re brilliantly up to date, Hertford.

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