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We’re rolling into March with pottery on the wheel, punchy stand-up at BEAM, vinyl spinning at Mad Squirrel, ceilidh dancing, craft fairs, ghost walks and a whole lot of “shall we just go out?” energy.

Mother’s Day is nearly here (don’t panic - we’ve got you), International Women’s Day is bringing the feel-good vibes, and if you’d rather reset than rave, there’s dance meditation and meaningful conversations waiting too.

Big laughs. Local love. Proper community energy. Let’s make some plans 💥

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

• Things To Do & Events

• Community Highlights

• Kiddies Scoop 

• Eye Catching Deals:

• Property Of The Week: New!

• Weather: Wednesday for the Win!

• Mind, Health & Fitness: Pick Your Micro Habits

• Extra Sprinkles: A Viral M&S Goodie

THINGS TO DO & EVENTS

Mother’s Day is just around the corner 💐 (Sunday 15th March). If you’re planning something special, don’t forget to flick back to last week’s issue where we rounded up some gorgeous local spots perfect for treating Mum.

🎭 ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

Pottery Freestyle Workshop
📅 Sat. 28th Feb. 1-3pm 📍 Tewinbury Farm Hotel
Learn three essential pottery techniques - slab building, pinch pots and coil building - in this hands-on creative session. You’ll craft two unique statement pieces, professionally glazed in your chosen colour after the class. Perfect for exploring your creativity and developing your skills.
🎟 £55pp - Details here

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars
📅 Sat. 28th Feb. 7:30pm 📍 BEAM, Hertford
Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it. After his nationwide sell-out tour, Andy Parsons returns with a brand-new show packed with sharp, hilarious takes on modern life. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and more.
🎟 More here (age 14+)

Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle
📅 Tue. 3rd Mar. 8pm 📍 BEAM, Hertford
It’s hard to be good at everything… good mum, good partner, good friend, good human. In her brand-new show, Suzi Ruffell dives into the pressure of “having it all” - and looking like it’s easy. Sharp, relatable and brilliantly funny, this is stand-up meets support group. 🎤
🎟 £19 pp - Info here

One Deck Wednesday
📅 Wed. 4th Mar. 7-10pm 📍 Mad Squirrel, Railway Street, Hertford
A monthly deep-dive into vinyl culture, with guest selectors spinning everything from soul, funk and rare groove to disco, reggae, house and more.
🎟 Free entry - First Wednesday of every month.

Southern Maltings Comedy Night
📅 Fri. 6th Mar. 8–10:30pm (Doors 7:30pm) 📍 Southern Maltings, Ware
Comedy Night returns with a seriously strong line-up - from musical satire and international headliners to spy-turned-stand-up and surreal rising stars. Bar open.
🎟 Book here

Mayor’s Spring Ceilidh
📅 Fri. 13th Mar. 7pm 📍 Sele School, Hertford
Grab your dancing shoes for the Mayor of Hertford’s Spring Ceilidh, with live music from Ian Robertson Music. No experience needed - a caller will guide you through the steps! Licensed bar available on the night.
🎟 £12 pp - Details here

🏰 COMMUNITY + FAMILY

Makers & Bakers Farmers & Craft Market
📅 Sun. 1st Mar. 10am-3pm 📍 BEAM, Hertford
A bustling hall packed with talented creators, skilled makers and brilliant bakers showcasing handcrafted goods and delicious homemade treats. The perfect spot to shop local, find something unique and soak up the community vibe. 🎟 Free entry

Haunted Hertford - Guided Walk
📅 Fri. 6th Mar. 7:30pm 📍 Hertford Town Centre
An atmospheric evening walking tour exploring Hertford’s most ghostly and haunted sites. Expect spine-tingling stories and eerie local history as you wander the town after dark. 🎟 £9. More info & tickets here

Spring Craft Fair
📅 Sun. 8th Mar. 11am–4pm 📍 Mudlarks Café, Hertford
Celebrate local creativity at Mudlarks’ Spring Craft Fair, showcasing a beautiful mix of handmade ceramics, jewellery, prints, gifts and more. The café will be open all day for drinks and cake - perfect for a relaxed browse and a slice of something sweet.
🎟 Free entry

🌱 HEALTH + WELLBEING

Coffee Morning
📅 Sat. 7th Mar. 10:30am–12:30pm 📍 St Andrew’s Church, Hertford
Spring is in the air at this monthly coffee morning, hosted by the Flower Team. Expect an Easter Egg tombola, second-hand books, local crafts and live music from Theo, plus a joyful informal performance by Take Note Choir at 12:30pm.
🎟 Free entry

Gong Bath - An Evening with Stillness
📅 Wed. 4th Mar. 7:30-9pm 📍 Southern Maltings, Ware
Unwind with an immersive evening of meditation and gongs, designed to help you fully relax and reset. Let the soothing vibrations wash over you in this deeply calming Gong Bath experience.
🎟 £14 pp - Details here

Cafe Clinic Workshops | Menopause
📅 Thurs. 5th Mar. 7pm 📍 Soul Seed Wellness, Hertford
The conversation you’ve been craving. Join a small group of just 20 women for an honest, supportive evening exploring what’s really happening in your body - and what you can actually do about it.
🎟 £30pp - Details here

Friday Night Dance Meditation
📅 Fri. 6th Mar. 7-8pm 📍 Cucumber Fields, AL9 6JB
“Dance Meditations are medicine for the soul.” Move beyond the busy mind with a carefully curated soundtrack designed to inspire freedom, flow and full-body release. An uplifting hour to shake off the week and reconnect with yourself.
🎟 Book here

International Women’s Day at Tewinbury Farm
📅 Sun. 8th Mar. 11am–2pm 📍 Tewinbury Farm Hotel
Move. Make. Gather. Celebrate International Women’s Day with Studio 281 founder Georgia Testa - starting with movement on the lawn, followed by a seasonal kitchen session and long-table conversation in The Tewinbury Workshop.
🎟 £69 pp - Details here

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Mayor’s Community Awards Now Open For Nominations

Nominations are now open for the Hertford Mayor’s Community Awards, celebrating local heroes and organisations making a difference. Categories include the Mayor’s Community Award, Nature & Environment Award, and Arts, Culture & Heritage Award.

Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Head to Go Hertford News to find out more and submit your nomination.

Community Grants Awarded In Hertford

Two local county councillors have backed community projects with funding from their locality budgets.

Cllr Ben Crystall (Hertford All Saints) has awarded £1,000 to Kingsmead Residents’ Association to support a new DriveSafe Community Scheme on Ware Road, near Wheatcroft Primary School. Early data shows over a quarter of drivers are exceeding the speed limit, and the initiative aims to improve road safety and gather evidence for potential highway improvements.

Cllr Rachel Carter (Hertford St Andrew’s) has granted £375 to the Hertfordshire Festival of Music, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with the theme ‘Made in Herts!’. The county’s annual classical music festival runs from 30 May - 13 June, with events taking place in and around Hertford.

Work Underway On New Homes In Marshgate Drive

Construction has started on 29 new three- and four-bedroom homes in Marshgate Drive, being built by Berkeley Homes on former commercial land.

The site forms part of a wider regeneration project delivering over 450 homes on land previously occupied by the old gas works south of the River Lee. Plans were initially refused by East Herts Council over concerns around density and traffic but were later approved on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate.

The development will include 58 parking spaces, a communal courtyard area, and a large commercial unit at the corner of Marshgate Drive and Mead Lane.

KIDDIES SCOOP

Toddler Tuesday: Fishes
📅 Tue. 3rd Mar. 10:30–11:45am 📍 Hertford Museum
A fun-filled morning for under 4’s with crafts, singing, stories and plenty of hands-on play. 🎨🎶
🎟 £4.50 p child (incl drink & snack). Book here.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
📅 Thu. 19th Mar. 1pm & 4pm | Fri. 20th Mar. 11am 📍 South Mill Arts, CM23 3JG
Eric Carle’s timeless classic comes to life in this dazzling stage production, featuring over 75 magical, larger-than-life puppets - including everyone’s favourite hungry caterpillar. A joyful theatre treat for little ones aged 3-6. 🐛✨
🎟 £17 | £15 conc. - Details here.

Little Rangers Toddler Group
📅 Mondays (term time) 9:30–10:30am 📍 Heath Mount School, Hertford
Free forest fun for little explorers aged 1-4. Parents, grandparents and carers are warmly invited to join these magical woodland sessions packed with outdoor play and adventure.
🎟 Free - Details here

🔥 EYE CATCHING DEALS

Mother’s Day Treat At Cucumber Fields - Bring One Guest FREE 💕
📅 Sun. 15th Mar. 8am 📍 Mind & Body Yoga with Erin

A little something special this Mother’s Day… Bring your mum or your child (16+) along for free to the 8am Mind & Body Yoga class.

A beautiful way to move, connect and share a meaningful morning together. 🎟 One free guest per booking - Enquire here

🏡 PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

A bit of fun this week, as we feature a Hertford home that’s turning heads. Here’s a little window into what makes living in Hertford so special.

Swallow Island, North Road, Hertford

Your own little island… in the heart of Hertford.

This substantial detached family home sits on a private gated plot (over 0.25 acres), surrounded by mature trees and backing onto a peaceful stretch of the River Beane. It feels wonderfully secluded - yet you’re just moments from town.

Inside offers generous family living with three reception rooms, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, five bedrooms and a principal suite with en-suite. Outside, there are landscaped gardens, a double garage and parking for 8+ cars.

And the standout feature? A private brick bridge over the River Beane, giving gated shortcut access towards Millmead School, Sainsbury’s and Hartham Park.

👉🏼 Take a peak here

🌦 HERTFORD WEATHER: 24 Feb - 2 Mar 2026

Hertford’s serving up a mixed week:

Tuesday brightens up after a cloudy start, but Wednesday is the winner - mostly sunny and a warm 17°C. That’s your go-outside day.

Showers creep in from Thursday, with Friday and Sunday looking the wettest. Saturday offers a brighter break.

Best days: Wednesday (by far), with Tuesday arvie and Saturday as solid backups. 🌞

✨ MIND, HEALTH + FITNESS

💪🏼 Here’s your reminder: it’s the smallest habits that create the biggest shifts.

Stop overcomplicating it. Pick 3-5 simple non-negotiables (think steps, protein, strength sessions, sleep), and be relentlessly consistent. Do that for 30 days and you’ll feel stronger, leaner and clearer than chasing any complicated, expensive routine that was never designed for your real life.

Simple. Repeatable. Powerful. 🤍

🧁 EXTRA SPRINKLES

Can’t be bothered to cook but still fancy something dangerously good? 🔥 The viral M&S Chicken Kiev Ciabatta is calling your name…

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