Good morning! Welcome to the Hertford Scoop - your weekly dose of what’s hot around town 🔥

The leaves are turning, the air’s crisp, and town’s packed with things to see, do, taste & try. Whether you’re planning pumpkins or pint nights, fireworks or fresh air, we’ve rounded up all the good stuff happening in & around town - no doomscrolling here.

This is what we’ve got for you this week:

• Things To Do - Events Listings

• Kiddies Scoop

• Local Business & Town News

• This Week’s Top Deals

• *Best Local Fireworks Displays To Attend

• Weather: Tue & Sat = best days

• Mind, Health & Fitness

• Extra Sprinkles

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Things To Do: Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Halloween Special HeartsArts Open Mic

  📅 Fri, 31st Oct. 8-11pm 📍 Mudlarks Cafe

  Pay what you like, bring your own booze & enjoy a night of music, poetry, comedy & spoken word.

• Dutty Moonshine Big Band

  📅 Fri, 31st Oct. 8-11pm 📍 The Corn Exchange

  The twelve-piece Electronic Dance band, featuring a 7-piece brass section, powerhouse vocals & live drums & synths, is taking the UK by storm. From festival main stages to charting albums, the Dirty Dozen deliver a high-energy mix of bass, jazz, grime & hip hop - promising one of the most unforgettable nights of the year.

  🎟 £24 p.p. - tickets HERE

• Annual Members’ Show

  📅 31st Oct. - 2nd Nov. 10-4pm📍 Cowbridge Halls, Hertford

  Annual show of Members' work. Over 200 original artworks in a variety of media, some of which are for sale along with prints and cards. Home made cake, tea & coffee available.

  🎟 Free entry

🏰 Family & Community Events

• Old Hatfield Market

  📅 Sat, 1st & Sun, 2nd Nov. 10-5pm 📍 Hatfield Park, AL9 5HX

  Get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Browse unique gifts from local makers & traders, enjoy delicious festive food & soak up the live music - all set against the charming backdrop of Stable Yard.

  🎟 Free event

• Meet The Author - Abiola Bello

  📅 Sat, 1st Nov. 2-3pm 📍 Hertford Library

  Bestselling, award-winning children’s author, Abiola Bello, will be visiting Hertford Library to tell all about her Wild Magic series & her journey from professional street dancer to author, with top tips on how to follow your dreams!

  Followed by a short Q&A so bring any burning questions.

  🎟 £5 - tickets HERE

• Hertford Remembrance Parade

  📅 Sun, 9 Nov. 10:30-11:30 📍 Hertford Town

  Organised by Hertford Town Council in partnership with the Hertford branch of the Royal British Legion - the Parade will commence from St Andrew Street Car Park with participation from Servicemen and local uniformed organisations.

  Members of the public are welcome to gather at the War Memorial from 10:30am onwards & to follow the Procession to All Saints for the Church Service at 11.30am. 

• Women In Business Network

  📅 Tue, 18th Nov. 9:30-11:30am 📍 The Feathers Inn, Wadesmill, SG12 0TN

  Join to experience what WIBN networking is all about - a friendly atmosphere and the chance to build meaningful connections. Connect with others in your group, learn about their businesses, and discover opportunities to collaborate and support one another.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

🌱 Health & Wellbeing Events

• Gong Bath

  📅 Wed, 29th Oct. 7:30-9pm 📍 Southern Maltings

  An evening with Stillness - Meditation & Gongs. When sound waves travel through the body, they promote circulation, energy flow, and rejuvenation.

  🎟 £14 p.p. - tickets HERE

• The Mum Club - Hertford Walking Club

   📅 Fri, 31st Oct. 10-11:30am 📍 Panshanger Park

  Join for an Autumnal Walk around Panshanger Park fuelled by a hot drink & a sweet treat from @plantedcoffee_co. A really lovely and relaxed way to meet other local mums, get your steps in & enjoy some time in the fresh air.
  Buggies, slings, bumps, toddlers, big kids or solo - everyone’s welcome!

  🎟 Book tickets HERE

• The Reset Ritual

  📅 Sat, 1st Nov. 5-8pm 📍 The Mill House, SG13 7JY

  It’s the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with yourself surrounded by a like-minded community of women.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• The Soul Session: Detox Done Right

  📅 Thurs, 13th Nov. 7pm 📍 Soul Seed Wellness, SG14 1EY

  Join this powerful session to discover the truth about toxins, parasites & heavy metals in your body & how to detox safely and effectively. Learn how your liver, lymph, and digestion work together, explore the best natural herbs and foods for real cleansing & get practical guidance with an interactive Q&A to help you reset your body and mind.

  🎟 £30 p.p. (includes food & drink) - tickets HERE

• CrossFit for Kids | The Academy

  📅 Fri, 7th Nov. 4-4:50pm 📍 CrossFit Huntsman, Hertford Heath, SG13 7NX

  Once a week for 6 weeks - children aged between 8-11 yrs.

  🎟 For more info & bookings, email: [email protected]

Kiddies Scoop

• The Haunted Hangout

  📅 Mon, 27th Oct - Sun, 2nd Nov. 11-4pm 📍 The Galleria, Hatfield, AL10 0XR

  Step into the Haunted Hangout for a week of spooktacular family fun! Fearsome face painting, creative Halloween-themed workshops like pumpkin decorating & slime making, plus a creepy Lego Lab with @masterbuildersparties (Thurs-Sun).

  🎟 £3 p. workshop, more info HERE (pre-booking advised for lego)

• The Littlest Yak

  📅 Sun, 2nd Nov. 11:30 / 2pm 📍 BEAM

  This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young & old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes & an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

  🎟 Tickets HERE

• Toddler Tuesday - The Night Sky

  📅 Tues, 4th Nov. 10:30-11:45am 📍 Hertford Museum

  Join the Museum for crafts, singing, stories & fun for the Under 4s.

  🎟 £4.50 p child (incl. a drink & snack) - tickets HERE

Local Business & Town News

🐄 Live Music & A Fresh Menu At The Cow & Stout Pub

The Cow & Stout pub at Hertford House is taking a short break this week for a quick refresh ahead of its new menu launch. The restaurant will be closed from 27-30 October and will reopen for breakfast on Friday 31st, just in time for the weekend. Regulars can look forward to live music every Saturday, a feature that’s fast becoming part of the venue’s charm. The updated menu is expected to bring a fresh twist to the popular local spot - perfect for a relaxed meal or evening out in town.

🚌 Hertfordshire awarded £360,000 to boost rural bus services

Hertfordshire County Council has been granted £360k from the Department for Transport (DfT) as part of a nationwide initiative to improve rural bus networks. The county is one of just five areas selected for this funding, which will support a comprehensive review of current bus operations and the development of new models aimed at strengthening public transport across Hertfordshire.

💆🏽‍♀️ New Opening: Ware Thai Massage

Coming this November! Ware Thai Massage - your new destination for authentic Thai Massage, including deep tissue, aromatherapy, and relaxation massages.

Follow them for 50% off all treatments during the opening weekend - date to be announced soon! 👀

And another not to be missed Thai find, is the Elephant Yummy street food truck, every Saturday, in Maidenhead Street - you’re welcome 😉 

💥 This Week’s Top Deals

Pearce’s Farm - Children’s Menu Lunch Offer

(*starred main, drink & ice cream @ £10)

🏁 Don’t forget the mini electric Land Rovers, face painting & games from 30th Oct - 1st Nov. at Pearce’s Farm 🙌 

👉🏼 Loop back to Hertford Scoop Issue 24 to see the best local fireworks displays to attend - In last week’s issue HERE 🎇 

🌦 Hertford Weather: 28 Oct - 2 Nov 2025

The week brings a mix of autumn sunshine and blustery showers.

Tue & Sat = best days to be out & about, with bright spells & mild temperatures. Midweek turns cooler & cloudier with a few passing showers, while Fri & Sun may bring some rain - perfect for cosy indoor plans.

✨ Mind, Health & Fitness

Constantly overthinking or doubting yourself? Do THIS 5 min reset to break your negative spiral! 🎧 28 min Podcast by Jay Shetty

Extra Sprinkles

With the clocks now turned back, the evenings arrive a little earlier in that familiar autumn dusk. The darker days bring a slower pace & a perfect excuse to lean into comfort, warmth & wholesome winter meals!

It’s giving ‘hearty’, it’s giving ‘quick’ & it probably already lives in your fridge…. Yorkies filled with mash, pigs in blankets & gravy…😋

That’s it! You’re up to date. No more FOMO ✅ 

And just like that, your Hertford week is officially rolling 🎶

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