Issue 8

Good Morning Hertford locals! ☕️

This is the Hertford Scoop, your weekly local newsletter that goes down like an ice-cold lemonade in 30-degree heat.

Here’s what we got for you this week:

• 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 stuck in!

3 Cool Things This Week

1. British Grand Prix at Silverstone - Don’t Miss It!

One of the crown jewels of the F1 season, the British Grand Prix roars back to Silverstone this weekend with all eyes on the home hero. Can Lando finally clinch his first win on home turf? Or will Max bounce back after a tough outing in Austria?
📺 Tune in live on Channel 4 – coverage starts at 14:30 this Sunday. It’s set to be a thriller!

2. Wild x Paddington Bear Has Arrived!

Wild’s latest collab is as cute as it is clever — say hello to the brand-new Paddington Bear edition! Not only is the packaging completely adorable, but the scent? Orange marmalade, of course. 🍊 Naturally eco-friendly and totally irresistible. Grab yours before it disappears faster than a marmalade sandwich!

3. Wimbledon: Alcaraz Shines as Day One Delivers Drama

British stars Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter secured strong wins, while qualifier Oliver Tarvet stunned with a straight-sets victory. The perfect background telly for the rest of this week. Catch it on the BBC.

Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Rivertown Brewing Yard Party

  📅 Saturday, 5th July, 5-10pm: Join McMullens Brewery for their famous Rivertown Yard Party - Ticket Event Only (18+). Craft Beer - Street Food - Soul, Ibiza Classics & House Music

  📍 McMullens Brewery

  🎟 £12, tickets HERE

• Hertford Jazz Fest 

  📅 12th June - 16th July: Here’s the schedule

  📍Various locations across Hertford

• What Would You Do On Your Very Last Day? - Double Act

  📅 Thursday, 3rd - Saturday, 5th July: Mixing clowning with physical comedy, dark humour and classic drama. Double Act explores destructive self-talk and the redemptive power of listening

  📍 Beam, Hertford

  🎟 Book HERE (age 15+)

🏰 Family & Community Events

• Hertford Food & Drink Festival

  📅 Sunday, 6th July: Enjoy town centre discounts all weekend, then head to the Castle on Sunday for the Beer & World Food Festival (12–6pm) for food stalls, a big beer tent, live music, and free Castle entry until 4pm. Fun and flavours for everyone!

  📍Hertford town and Castle grounds

  🎟 Free

• Ware Carnival Day & Town Fair

  📅 Saturday, 5th July: River parades (boats at 12:45pm), raft races, entertainment, Town Fair at 2pm

  📍 Ware Town

🌱 Health & Wellness Events

• Ware Festival of Running (10k)

  📅 Sunday, 6th July, 9:30am: Race entries are unfortunately sold out, but the atmosphere will be buzzing! Soak up the community spirit, cheer on the runners, and enjoy a lively morning out in Ware. ☕️ Grab a coffee and join the fun from the sidelines!

• Generation Circus - Adult Aerial

  📅 Every Sunday, 12:30-1:45: A fun, social and creative way to stay active - everyone welcome!

  📍 Ware Drill Hall, SG12 9HP

  🎟 £12 p person (turn up and pay in class or pre-book)

Kiddies Scoop

• Toddler Tuesday: Festival!

  📅 Tuesday, 1st July, 10:30-11:45am

  📍 Hertford Museum

  🎟 £4.50 p child (under 4’s only)

Local Business & Town News

🍣 Kin Pla – Hidden Gem for Seafood Lovers

Tucked just behind Hertford’s original fishmongers on Railway Street, Kin Pla is a cosy, family-run favourite serving up ultra-fresh seafood with bold Thai and Japanese flavours. A must-try for sushi fans and seafood lovers alike!
👉 View the menu here

⭐️ Farewell, PEACH - Thanks for the Good Times!

Another local favourite is saying goodbye — and while we’re sad to see PEACH close its doors, we’re grateful for all the delicious memories. From dreamy brunches to fresh juices and pre-dinner cocktails, you brought serious flavour to Hertford.
Wishing the team all the best on their next adventure! 💛

✂️  Goodbye (for now) to No.5 ~ Eat & Drink

After nearly two years of tasty coffee, sweet bakes, and good vibes, No.5 is hanging up the apron — but not for long! They’re heading back to their roots as the brilliant barbers they were cut out to be. 😉
Thanks for keeping Hertford well-fed and well-groomed. We’ll see you in the chair soon!

☀️ Hertford Weather: 1 - 7 July 2025

✅ Tip: Stay cool early in the week, and keep an umbrella handy midweek and Saturday.

Mind, Health & Fitness

⏱️ Feeling Stuck in a Productivity Rut?
If your to-do list keeps growing and the day runs away from you, you’re not alone. Here’s a quick 9-minute watch that might just shift your mindset and help you get back on track.

📝 Don’t have time to watch? Here’s the quick takeaways:

• Ditch the never ending to-do list—schedule your work. Dr. Cal Newport’s method of “fixed schedule productivity” is all about assigning tasks to time blocks so your day has structure, not overwhelm.

• Productivity looks different in different seasons. Dr. Andrew Huberman reminds us that even with challenges like insomnia or raising kids, you can still be productive by leveraging short, focused windows of time.

• Deep work wins in the long run. Both experts agree: deep, uninterrupted work is non-negotiable. Whether it’s 60 minutes a day or thinking on the scale of decades, the key is consistency and clarity over chaos.

Hope there’s a nugget or two in here that helps :)

Business Spotlight

✈️ Travel Luxe For Less

Meet Bengeo local, Sue Wilson, founder of Travel Luxe, your go-to for holidays, hotels, cruises, events, and family days out. ABTA & ATOL protected, her expert service is free to use and packed with travel know-how.

Get in touch via Facebook

Extra Sprinkles

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