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October 21, 2025

Issue 24

Good morning, Hertford! Welcome to the newsletter that knows more about what’s happening than your Whatsapp group chats 👀

This week’s line-up brings all the heart, heat, and hometown sparkle 💫

Expect soulful vibes from Hue & Cry, indulgent wine tastings, and fireworks lighting up the skies. Add in festive markets, spooky thrills at Woodland Ranch After Dark, and a big local win for BEAM 🏆 - and you’ve got one packed week ahead.

So, grab your scarf, pour something cosy, and dive in!

Here’s the lineup this week:

  • Things To Do - Events Listings

  • Kiddies Scoop

  • Local Business & Town News

  • This Week’s Top Deals

  • Weather

  • Mind, Health & Fitness

  • Extra Sprinkles

Let’s get to it!

🍦 The Hertford Scoop Team

Things To Do: Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

  • Hue & Cry - Music

    📅 Thursday, 23rd Oct. 8-11:30pm 📍 Corn Exchange, SG14 1AL

    Scottish soul-pop duo Hue & Cry bring their smooth vocals, sharp songwriting & jazz-tinged pop flair to the stage - expect heartfelt hits like Labour of Love alongside rich, soulful tunes that blend sophistication with feel-good nostalgia.

    🎟 £25 - tickets HERE

  • Tasting Sessions

    📅 Saturday, 25th Oct. 7:30pm 📍 BEAM

    An evening of flavour & discovery with local wine expert James Dowling from Wine2Trade and Wine2taste.co.uk. Enjoy six specially selected wines from around the world - paired with a delicious charcuterie platter. You’ll be guided through each pour in this relaxed, entertaining & informative tasting experience.

    🎟 £24 p.p - tickets HERE

  • Sip & Create: Light Up Hoop Wreaths | Wonder Den

    📅 Wednesday, 19th Nov. 7:30-9:30pm 📍 The Mill House, SG13 7JY

    Looking for an alternative everlasting wreath to light up your home? Then this is for you! Join for a fun evening making festive hoop wreaths!

    🎟 £22.50 (BYOB) / £26 (incl. glass prosecco) - Book HERE

Wonder Den | The Mill House

🏰 Family & Community Events

  • Woodland Ranch After Dark

    📅 Saturday, 1st Nov. 4-9pm 📍 Woodland Rach, Tewin AL6 0NQ

    Do you dare to enter Woodland Ranch After Dark - where the maze isn’t the only thing waiting for you. Join for a spine-chilling 18+ experience in the haunted corn maze 👀

    🎟 £15 p.p. - tickets HERE

  • Christmas Extravaganza | Makers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market

    📅 Sunday, 2nd Nov. 10-3pm 📍 BEAM

    Do not miss the Christmas Farmers & Craft Market where you can browse & support over 27 artisan stalls overflowing with local, handmade, unique gifts.

    🎟 Donation on entry (suggested £1), which goes to Prostate Cancer UK

  • Christmas Winterfest Market

    📅 1 & 2 Nov. 10-3pm 📍 Southern Maltings, SG12 7BS

    Southern Maltings will be packed to the rafters with two floors of curated, handpicked stalls with unique, handmade or boutique gifts & local produce, from makers, artists and small, local independent businesses.

    🎟 Free entry

🌱 Health & Wellbeing Events

  • Hertford Menopause Cafe

    📅 Tuesday, 21st Oct. 1:30-3:30pm 📍 Salisbury Arms Hotel

    Join the Hertford Menopause Café for candid conversations, support, and advice on navigating the menopausal journey with fellow women.

    🎟 Book your free ticket HERE

  • Free Kids Spinal Health Check

     📅 23 - 31 Oct. 📍 Health & Vitality Centre, Welwyn Garden City

    Offering FREE spinal screenings for children this Halloween season.
    👩‍⚕️ Expert Care: Our specialists ensure your child’s spine is in top shape.
    🏃‍♂️ Active Life: Keep your little ghouls and goblins moving pain-free.
    🌟 Peace of Mind: Know your child is growing up strong and healthy.

  • Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10K | RunThrough

    📅 Sunday, 2nd Nov. 9am 📍 Knebworth House, SG1 2AX

    This popular road closed half marathon starts and finishes in front of the iconic Knebworth House with the course taking participants around the beautiful surrounding rural roads.

    🎟 Enter HERE

Hertfordshire Half Marathon & 10K

Kiddies Scoop

  • Bengeo Toddler Group

    📅 Wed, 22nd Oct. 10-11:30am 📍 Bengeo Parish Hall, SG14 3DA

    Welcoming babies, toddlers & their grown ups to make friends over stories, singing & fun.

    🎟 Free of charge, just drop in.

  • Spirit of the Wild Animal Show

    📅 Tues, 28th Oct. 1pm / 2:30pm 📍 Hartham Leisure Centre

    Get up close with some truly amazing creatures - from a barn owl & eagle to snakes & spiders! It’s an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

    🎟 £10 p child

  • Hallo-Eve | Hertford Cake Co.

    📅 Thurs, 30th Oct. 11-3pm 📍 91 Fore Street, Hertford

    Spooky treats, free samples & face painting by the amazing @paintpartybyrachel - Halloween costumes encouraged!

Local Business & Town News

Fantastic news for Hertford - making the community proud! 👏🏽

🥒 New Restaurant M’eat the Vegans opens on Old Cross Street.

Serving up a vast selection of flavoursome plant-based dishes, open Wed-Sun, 12-10pm.

🐟 Pearce’s Farm Shop Opens Farmshop Fishmongers! 

The best of British seafood waiting for you - turbot, skate, wild bass, Scottish salmon, plaice, lemon sole, red mullet & so much more - all sustainably sourced.

📚 Hertford Prep is Here!

St Joseph’s in the Park is becoming Hertford Prep! Starting Monday, 3rd November, you’ll see a fresh new logo and modernised uniform. This isn’t just a name change - it’s a confident step forward that celebrates their heritage while embracing the future. Their values & commitment to excellence remain the same, but now with a clearer identity and a look that blends tradition with innovation.

🅿️ Car Park Fees to Rise in 2026

Parking charges in Hertford are set to increase by 4% next year, alongside several changes to local car parks.

Under the new proposals, Gascoyne Way’s ground floor will be limited to a 3-hour maximum stay, and London Road will introduce short-stay parking. Blue Badge holders will also have a 3-hour free parking limit, with no same-day return allowed.

The changes form part of a district-wide parking consultation covering Hertford, Ware, Bishop’s Stortford, Buntingford and Sawbridgeworth.

💥 This Week’s Top Deals

New restaurant, M’eat the Vegans are offering 50% OFF ‘in dining’ meals! Available Mon-Fri, until 15 Nov! 🥑 

M’eat the Vegans, Hertford

⮑ You can catch last week’s issue 23 HERE

🌦 Hertford Weather: 21 Oct - 27 Oct 2025

Expect a mixed bag this week in Hertford - a few midweek showers (gusty winds on Thurs), breezy sunshine by Friday, and a chilly weekend ahead. Layer up, keep a brolly handy, and bring out the cosy jumpers!

Date

High

Low

Conditions

Tue 21 Oct

15 °C

 7°C

☁️ Light clouds with a moderate breeze

Wed 22 Oct

14 °C

10 °C

🌧 Cloudy with little sun in the am, rainy afternoon

Thu 23 Oct

11 °C

6 °C

💨 Gusty winds & rain - indoors day!

Fri 24 Oct

12 °C

5 °C

🌤 Sunny intervals & a fresh breeze

Sat 25 Oct

11 °C

3 °C

🌤 Sunny intervals & a slight breeze

Sun 26 Oct

9°C

2°C

🌤 A fresh morning, sunny & breezy

Mon 27 Oct

12 °C

6 °C

🌤 Sunny morning, cloudy later

✨ Mind, Health & Fitness

The Joy of “Micro Runs” (Why Less Really Can Be More)

Good news for busy locals - you don’t need to clock endless miles to give your heart a boost. New research shows that “micro runs” - just 5 to 10 minutes of gentle jogging a few times a week - can lower blood pressure, improve mood, and even increase longevity.

People who run as little as seven minutes a day see measurable heart benefits. These short, regular runs help build healthy habits, improve your body’s oxygen use (that all-important VO₂ max), and are kinder to your joints - especially helpful for women in midlife or anyone easing back into exercise.

💡 Top tips for your own “micro run” habit:

  • Start small: Aim for 3-5 short runs a week - even around the block counts!

  • Keep it conversational: A slow, steady pace where you can still chat is perfect to begin with.

  • Mix it up: Once you’re comfortable, try short bursts of faster running for variety.

  • Dress right: Layers for autumn chill, reflective gear for early evenings.

  • Don’t overthink it: Ten minutes of movement beats none at all - consistency is the real secret.

So next time you think you “don’t have time” for a run - remember, even a quick dash between the raindrops can do wonders for your heart and your head 💖

Extra Sprinkles

No more denying that scarf & soup season is truly upon us, so whip out the online shop app & ad ingredients to your basket 👇🏽

🍜 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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The Hertford Scoop Team

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