Good Morning, Hertford! ☀️

We’re officially back at it and ready to kick off the year properly.

January may be easing us in gently, but there’s already plenty happening around town - and we’ve rounded up the very best of it for you.

As always, The Hertford Scoop is here to keep things positive, inspiring and proudly local… so pop the kettle on, have a scroll, and let’s get into the week together 💛

✨ Here’s what we’ve got for you this week to kick start 2026 👇

• Things To Do - Events Listings

• Local Business & Town News

• Kiddies Scoop

• This Week’s Top Deals

• Weather

• Mind, Health & Fitness

• Extra Sprinkles

Planning your holidays and annual leave this month? In next week’s Issue we’ll show you the Best Annual Leave Plays for 2026! How to book 20 days of annual leave, and get nearly 7 full weeks away from work - aka: maximum time off, minimum days booked :)

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Things To Do: Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Sip & Paint | Snowdrop Spring

  📅 Thurs. 22nd Jan. 7-10pm 📍 Quattro Lounge

  Join Brush Party to create a fabulous theme 'Snowdrop Spring' & enjoy a great night out you'll be talking about for weeks!

  🎟 £33 pp - book tickets HERE

• Bowie Day 2026

  📅 Sat. 10th Jan. 2-10pm 📍 The Hertford Club, Lombard House

• Beethoven Play Day

  📅 Sun. 11th Jan. 9-5:30pm 📍 Simon Balle School

  A unique opportunity to play Beethoven’s Symphonies 1-8 under the batons of 3 amazing conductors

  🎟 £20 / Students Free 📧 [email protected]

🏰 Community & Family Events

• Quiz Night

  📅 Today, 6th Jan. 8pm 📍 The White Horse, Hertingfordbury

  Book your table & join in some fun & laughter!

  🎟 £2 pp- winner takes all! Book HERE

• Tewin Memory Day

  📅 Sat. 10th Jan. 10-12pm 📍 Tewin Memorial Hall

  Join the Museum team for tea & cake and share your memories & photos of the village to help with the forthcoming exhibition.

• Coffee Morning

  📅 Sat. 10th Jan. 10:30-12:30 📍 St Andrews Church

  Run by St Andrew's Choir, the New Year Coffee Morning features a sale of new & unwanted gifts along with live music. Funds raised will go to the St Andrew's Organ Fund & Choir.

• Meet Your Councillor at the Farmer’s Market

  📅 Sat. 10th Jan. 10:30-12:30 📍 Hertford Farmer’s Market

  Pop over to share what matters to you with our local Councillors.

🌱 Health & Wellbeing Events

• Annual Charity Fun Run

  📅 Sun. 25th Jan. 9am 📍 Essendon Country Club

  Run for a great cause 5k/10k, soak up the atmosphere & kick off 2026 feeling proud.

  🎟 Enter HERE

• Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise Class

  📅 Thurs. 10:30am 📍 Hartham Leisure Centre

💡 Reminder Event:

• Health & Wellbeing Festival

  📅 Sun. 11th Jan. 10-5pm 📍 Southern Maltings

  An unforgettable Health & Wellbeing day designed to refresh your body, mind & spirit & get you ready for 2026. Enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation, fitness & entertainment.

  🎟 More info HERE

Local Business & Town News

NEW Opening Incoming…

The Book And Bottle 📘

@thebook_and_bottle

“We are a new indie bookshop and destination for anyone who loves unforgettable stories, bold perspectives and discovering new authors. A place to wander, browse and read; a community retreat in the heart of Hertford to experience a little bit of bookshop magic.”

What an exciting addition to Hertford!

🙌🏼 We look forward to visit soon (located in the old Leaf Cafè).

Kiddies Scoop

• Toddler Tuesday | Animals in Winter

  📅 Today. 6th Jan. 10:30-11:45 📍 Hertford Museum

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

  🎟 £4.50 p child, incl. snack & drink

💥 Top Deals

50% OFF Main meals at The Cowper Arms, Cole Green

Mon - Fri this week, indulge in exceptional dining at their beautiful country pub for half the price.

This exclusive offer is available through the Premium Country Pub Collection app 

🌦 Hertford Weather: 6 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

A chilly start to the week with frosty mornings and the odd wintry wobble, before things slowly soften up. Milder temps towards the weekend, though the clouds (and a bit of drizzle) refuse to clock off.

Sunday looks the pick of the bunch before January reminds us who’s really in charge.

✨ Mind, Health & Fitness

👉🏼 The 12 work habits that will completely change how you work in 2026

Our favourite from the 12 habits above? “Protect your deep work hours like your career depends on it. Because it does”

Another not to be missed meet-up for female entrepreneurs looking to connect & collaborate:

• The Business Lounge Meet-Up

  📅 Mon. 12th Jan. 9:30-11:30pm 📍 BEAM

  A friendly & free drop-in group for female entrepreneurs at any stage, from start up to established.

  ℹ️ The Business Lounge

🧁 Extra Sprinkles

This week we’re sharing some wholesome, comforting and a quick meal inspo that’s ticking a lot of boxes right now 👇🏽

🧡 Protein Loaded Sweet Potato Boats

And just like that… you’re all caught up ✅ 

With ❤️ from your Hertford Insiders

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