Good morning, Hertford! 👋

Autumn’s rolled in, and the town’s buzzing with everything from live music and laugh-out-loud comedy to theatre, candlelit concerts, and crisp autumn walks. Whether you’re after jazzy vibes, belly laughs, or something a little magical, there’s plenty to brighten the shorter days.

We’ve rounded up our top picks for the week ahead (with a few extra autumn treats 🍂).

Our goal? Keep you in the loop, drop a little inspo, and maybe even surprise you with something you didn’t know you needed.

Here’s what we’ve got this week:

• Things To Do - Events Listings

• Kiddies Scoop

• Local Business & Town News

• This Week’s Top Deal

• Last Week’s Most-Viewed Links

• Weather: Best Days = Today, Wed & Thurs

• Mind, Health & Fitness: A list of local outdoor activities to get you going

• Extra Sprinkles: Pumpkin fritters & scented candles

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Let’s get to it!

🍦 The Hertford Scoop Team

Things To Do: Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Southern Maltings Comedy Night

  📅 Friday, 3rd October, 8-10:30pm 📍 Southern Maltings, SG12 7BS

  An evening of quick wit, cheeky banter, and loud laughs - the perfect night out with mates.

  🎟 Tickets HERE

• Annabel Croft: From Tennis Balls To Glitter Balls

  📅 Tomorrow, 1st October, 7:30pm 📍 BEAM

  From winning Wimbledon and Australian Girls’ titles to becoming British No. 1 and representing Great Britain in the Fed Cup, Annabel Croft has long been a national favourite. Since retiring, she’s built a stellar career as a broadcaster for major networks and recently wowed audiences reaching the final four on Strictly Come Dancing with Johannes Radebe.

• Hidden Jazz Club

  📅 Friday, 3rd October, 8pm 📍 BEAM

  Created by musicians, Hidden Jazz Club brings the energy of London’s world-class jazz scene to Hertford - no velvet ropes, just incredible live music. With sold-out shows from Paris to Tokyo and a line-up spanning Grammy winners to rising stars, it’s a night not to miss.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• Weekly Life Drawing at the Southern Maltings

  📅 Monday, 6th October, 7-9pm 📍 Southern Maltings, SG12 7BS

  Join a relaxed life drawing class- open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned artists. With plenty of humour, conversation, and encouragement, it’s all about enjoying the art form together.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• A John Williams Candlelight Experience

  📅 Saturday, 18th October, 5-6pm / 7-8pm 📍 All Saint’s Church, Hertford

  A magical candlelight experience performed by a string trio in one of Hertford’s most beautiful churches.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

🏰 Family & Community Events

• Exclusive Christmas Preview Evening @ Van Hage Garden Centre

  📅 Thursday, 9th October 📍 Van Hage Harden Centre

  An exclusive Christmas Preview Shopping Evening to explore the new 2025 Christmas themes. Enjoy fizz, mince pies, live music, and 10% off all Christmas items. Spend £50+ and your ticket price is refunded - perfect for festive treats or early shopping!

  🎟 £10 - Book your slot HERE

• Artisan Market - St. Edmund’s College & Prep School

  📅 Saturday, 11th October, 10:30-1:30pm 📍 St. Edmund’d College, SG11 1DS

  Lovely handmade arts, crafts, pottery and jewellery, plus tasty treats from the food van and hot drinks - a great community day out!

🌱 Health & Wellbeing Events

• Yin Yoga & Hands-on Reiki Healing with Abbie

  📅 Sunday, 5th October, 7-8:30pm 📍 The Secret Space, Fore Street, SG14 1AS

  Discover the profound blend of Yin Yoga combined with Reiki hands on healing.

  🎟 £20 - Book tickets HERE

• Mindful Movement

  📅 Tuesday, 7th October, 6:30-7:30pm 📍 Fletcher’s Lea, Ware Priory

  Mindful Movement blends yoga, dance, and somatic practice for a full-body workout that boosts cardio, strength, and mobility - while using breath, sound, and flow to calm the mind and build resilience.

  🎟 Book tickets HERE

Kiddies Scoop

• Pirates Loves Underpants

  📅 Saturday, 4th & Sunday, 5th October, 11am/2pm 📍 BEAM

  Packed with music, puppetry, and plenty of glittering gold pants, this swashbuckling show is perfect for a family day out! Based on the much-loved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1 and up.

  🎟 Book tickets HERE

• World Space Week Planetarium Dome

  📅 Sunday, 5th October, 10-4pm 📍 Ware Priory, SG12 9AL

  Join in for a fun session where you'll explore the wonders of the solar system and experience a day in the life of an astronaut. Space-themed art and science activities for all ages.

  🎟 Book your free ticket HERE

• Toddler Tuesday - All About The Weather

  📅 Tuesday, 7th October, 10:30-11:45 📍 Hertford Museum

  Under 4’s fun filled with crafts, stories, a little snack & drink too!

  🎟 £4.50 book tickets HERE

Local Business & Town News

🍺 Our Beloved Bengeo Pub, The Greyhound, Announces Closure

Sadly, The Greyhound in Bengeo, will be closing it’s doors on Friday 3rd October. Despite many discussions with McMullens, rising costs and higher rents meant they couldn’t reach a new agreement.

The owners announced: “After more than 20 years in the trade and 3½ years at the Greyhound, this has been a very hard decision. We’d like to thank our wonderful staff, family, friends, and of course all of you-our fantastic customers-for your support. We’re unsure what the future holds for the pub, but we’ll always cherish being part of this amazing community.”

Their Thai food will be sorely missed! 🙁

🚧 Council Pushes For Crackdown On Rogue Roadworks

Hertfordshire County Council has written to the Department for Transport urging tougher penalties for utility companies that mismanage roadworks.

While most works are carried out to a good standard, poor planning and overrunning projects are causing daily disruption for residents and businesses. With over 60,000 roadworks each year, the council says the current fines - £80 for breaching permit conditions and £300 for unauthorised works - are too low to deter multi-million-pound companies, many of whom treat them as routine costs.

Since April 2022, the council has issued more than 10,000 fines. It is now calling for higher penalties and greater powers over inspections to ensure utility firms take their responsibilities seriously.

🅿️ A New Car Park at Panshanger Park

Panshanger Park’s new visitor car park opens Saturday 11th October off Panshanger Lane (What3Words: cult.term.bake). To celebrate, enjoy tractor rides, children’s activities, and an info stand on opening day.

The eco-friendly site features waterless toilets, seating, bike racks, and Planted Coffee’s new home. Managed by Euro Carparks (ANPR), parking is free opening weekend, then from Monday 13 October charges apply: £1.50 (1hr), £2.50 (4hrs), £4.00 (24hrs).

🚜 🎨 Head over to Panshanger on Saturday, 11th October (10:30-3:30pm) for a free & fun afternoon of tractor tours, face painting & children’s activities!

💥 This Week’s Top Deal

🍜 Elle’s Kitchen Sorting Lunch

LUNCH EXPRESS MENU HERE

📈 Last Week’s Most-Viewed Links

Our Oktoberfest feature was a hit last week, with the Top 3 being:

1. 🍻 Tewinbury’s Oktoberfest at the Farm Yard!

2. 🎪 Happy’s Circus at Simon Balle

3. 🍝 The delicious Autumn Pasta came in 3rd.

⮑ You can catch last week’s Issue 20 here.

🌦 Hertford Weather: 30 Sept - 6 Oct 2025

Hertford has a lovely week ahead with mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine early on and highs of 18-20 °C. Things turn a little cloudier later, but it stays mostly dry with just a few light showers over the weekend.

The best days: Today, Weds & Thurs 🙌🏼

Mind, Health & Fitness

🚴🏼‍♀️ Make the Most of Autumn: Outdoor Exercise Ideas 

With the crisp air and golden leaves, autumn is one of the best & prettiest times to get outside and stay active. While the days are still bright, here are some local ideas to keep you moving and motivated before winter sets in:

1. Walk or Run the Hertford to Ware Path
   The riverside path linking Hertford and Ware is perfect for an early morning jog or a post-work power walk.

2. Tennis at Legends or Hertford Lawn Tennis Club
   Whether you fancy a casual knockabout or some structured coaching, both Legends Tennis Centre (Haileybury) and Hertford Lawn Tennis Club offer excellent courts. Cooler temperatures make for ideal playing conditions.

3. Padel at Broxbourne Sports Club
   Padel is fast becoming the go-to social sport. Broxbourne Sports Club has excellent courts and social sessions, perfect for both beginners and those looking for a new challenge.

4. Golf at Chadwell Springs Driving Range
   Hitting a bucket of balls at Chadwell Springs (Ware) is a great way to mix focus and fitness. With open views and fresh air, it’s an ideal low-intensity activity for a crisp autumn day.

5. Outdoor Swimming at the Ware Priory Lido 
   Cold-water dips are proven to boost mood and energy levels.

6. Cycling Local Routes
   Hertford is blessed with cycle-friendly countryside. Try the loop from Hertford through Ware and Stanstead Abbotts, or head out toward the Lea Valley for flatter, riverside cycling.

7. Outdoor Gyms and Calisthenics Parks
   Hartham Common has outdoor fitness equipment and plenty of space for circuits, stretching, or bodyweight exercises. Quick, free, and flexible, it’s easy to fit around a busy day.

8. Dry Ski Slopes at Gosling Sports Park

   Great for outdoor air, exercise & practising the skills you’ll need for your next ski trip.

Layer up, take a water bottle, and make the most of the daylight hours. Autumn is short but sweet - perfect for trying new activities and enjoying Hertford’s great outdoors while the weather holds.

Extra Sprinkles

It’s Pumpkin Season…🎃

and here’s a reason to come together and enjoy cosier evenings & good company…

- Pumpkin Fritters -

And if you’re anything like me (bloody loves an Autumn candle) here’s a list of the best rated Autumn candles for 2025 to keep those cosy scents lingering in your home…🍂 

That’s it! You’re up to date ✅ 

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Here’s to crisp days, cosy nights, and plenty of local magic! 🙌