Issue 9

Hey there, Hertford locals! 🌟 

This is the Hertford Scoop - your week’s personal planner in a pint-sized email.
We’ve scouted the town, sifted the chatter, and brewed up your weekly fix of what’s hot, happening, and worth leaving the house for. Let’s dive into the goodness…

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)

First up…

3 Cool Things This Week

1. IKEA Harlow #wonderfuleveryday

Harlow Council took to social media this week to share the news: the iconic blue and yellow signs are now up at Harlow Retail Park. The council called it "a major boost for local jobs, skills and investment" - and a big win for the town’s economy.

2. Aldi’s Gas Pizza Oven 

Say hello to your new favourite garden gadget — the gas-powered pizza oven! Whip up crispy, mouth-watering pizzas in minutes and become the MVP of every BBQ. Perfect for easy entertaining and flavour-filled summer nights. Look familiar? 👀

3. Amazon Prime Day Is Back!

From today until the 11th July, Prime members can snag four days of epic deals on big-name brands. If it’s been sitting in your cart for weeks… now’s your moment.

Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Ware Festival

  📅 Saturday, 12th July 📍 Ware Town

  Riverside Real Ale Festival, Raft Race, Pavement Artist Competition

• Hertford Heath Summer Fayre

  📅 Sunday, 13th July, 12-5pm 📍 Hertford Heath Village Green

  There's something for everyone - young and old - so bring the whole family and join your neighbours for a day full of smiles, laughter, and community spirit

• Bloom & Sip Workshop - Flowered Up & Humble Grape Wines

  📅 Saturday, 12th July, 1pm 📍 Tewinbury Farm

  A summer afternoon of flowers and rosé! Learn to create a gorgeous hand-tied bouquet with seasonal blooms while enjoying a chilled glass of rosé from Humble Grape Wines. Relax, get creative, and savour the moment

  🎟 £60 p person

• Fanny Galore’s Big Bingo Party

  📅 Saturday, 12th July, 8pm 📍 Beam, Hertford

  Join in for a fun game of bingo with your hostess with the mostest Fanny Galore, our favourite drag queen. With a glass of bubbles or soft drink on arrival, get those dabbers ready as it could be lucky for some!

  🎟 £20 p person

• Ed Jones & Rebecca Nash Quartet

  📅 Sunday, 13th July, 7:30pm 📍 Beam, Hertford

  Renowned saxophonist Ed Jones teams up with rising pianist Rebecca Nash to form this exciting new group, blending experience with fresh creativity

• Hertford Castle ‘Within These Walls’ Tour

  📅 Wednesday, 9th July, 6:30-7:30pm 📍 Hertford Castle, The Wash Gate

  This 1 hour guided tour of the Hertford Castle grounds will provide insight into the amazing history that lies "Within these Walls”

  🎟 £5

• Children’s Art Day

  📅 Saturday, 12th July, 10:30-1:30pm 📍 St Leonards Church, Bengeo

• Summer Fun Day

  📅 Saturday, 12th July, 2-5pm 📍 St. Mary’s Church, Hertingfordbury

🌱 Health & Wellness Events

• Mudlarks Open Allotments

  Sunday, 13th July, 12-3pm 📍 Cromwell Road, Hertford, SG13 7DP

  At the Cromwell Road allotments, Mudlarks offers gardening therapy in a safe, caring space. Explore organic veg plots, perennials, and handmade woodwork. Enjoy family activities, a plant sale, and relax with a Ploughman’s lunch, tea, and cake.

  🎟 Free entry - everyone welcome!

Kiddies Scoop

With the Summer holidays just around the corner, here’s an inspiring roundup of local clubs and camps guaranteed to keep your little ones happy, active, and entertained!

The Dell Out of School Club – Morgans & Abel Smith Schools

• Ages: 3–11 (divided into Little Explorers and Challengers)

• Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm (8–6 pm extended care)

• Activities: Crafts, outdoor play, science, mud kitchen, occasional outings

SuperCamps – Duncombe School, Bengeo

• Ages: 4–12

• Hours: 9 am–5 pm (extended 8–6:30 pm)

• Activities: Multi‑activity: sports, arts, crafts, LEGO®, bushcraft

Barracudas Summer Camp - Presdales School

• Ages: 4-14

• Hours: 8-6pm

• Activities: Multi activities, sports

Busy Lizzies - Simon Balle School 

• Ages: 3-11

• Hours: 8:30-5pm

• Activities: Holiday Club activities, arts, crafts and Sports Club options

ComputerXplorers - Stapleford

• Ages: 5-11

• Hours: 8:30 - 4:30pm (half or full day)

• Activities: Minecraft, Lego Wedo, robotics & drones, Bloxels game designs, VR

Make Believe - Hertford & Ware 

• Ages: 3-11

• Hours: 9-12 or 9-4pm

• Activities: Disney & Marvel themed signing, dancing, drama, crafts

Club Excel Multi-Activity – Bengeo Primary School

• Ages: 3-13

• Hours: 8:30 - 5:30pm (half or full day)

• Activities: Multi-sport, crafts, games; Ofsted‑registered fun camps

Sports Ninja’s - Chauncy School

• Ages: 5-11

• Hours: 9-3pm

• Activities: Multi-sports camps

Fab Science - St. Josephs’s in the Park

• Ages: 5-11

• Hours: 10-3pm

• Activities: Science Detectives, Mighty Medics, Super Space, Awesome Engineering

Southern Maltings Summer Holiday Workshops - Ware

• Ages: 3 to 12+

• Hours: various sessions

• Activities: Craft Carousel, Junk Zine, Concertina Dolls House, Jungle Shoebox

Local Business & Town News

📩 Hertford Sele Ward by-election 

A by-election for Hertford Town Council - Sele Ward will take place on Thursday 10 July 2025. You can vote in person at a polling station, by post or by proxy. In order to vote you must be registered to vote

♻️ Bin collection changes coming 4 August

In August, a new bin collection service will start. This service will enable you to recycle more. As part of this new service, you will be provided with some additional bins, some of your existing bins will change use and we will also be introducing a weekly food waste collection

🤝 Meet Your Councillor

Come down to the Hertford Farmers Market on Saturday, 12th July and meet your town Councillor. Everyone welcome - no appointment necessary. Let’s talk about the issues that matter to us all

☀️ Hertford Weather: 8 - 14 July 2025

✅ Quick Hydration & Activity Tips

• Thu–Sun: Expect a heatwave vibe, so stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and enjoy outdoor activities early or late in the day.

• Cooler days (Tue, Wed & Mon): Ideal for walking, errands, or garden time.

• Keep that electrolyte filled water bottle by your side this week!

Mind, Health & Fitness

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and sprinkle a little more joy into your days.

To help you feel your best, here’s a curated Summer Bucket List for Mental Health -simple ideas to nourish your mind, move your body, and savour the season.

Pick a few and make this summer your most uplifting yet! 🌿✨

Business Spotlight

Barnes Practice

💪🏽 Meet Katie from Barnes Practice
Katie launched Barnes Practice back in 2011 after a decade at The Varney Practice. With deep roots in physiotherapy, she’s a pro at tackling everything from whiplash and complex spinal pain to joint mobilisation and IMS.

A keen sportswoman herself, Katie’s all about injury prevention and getting people back to doing what they love. Oh - and she’s also a fully qualified Pilates instructor (mat and reformer)… her classes come highly recommended! 🔥

Get in touch via the website or Instagram: @barnes_physiotherapy 

Extra Sprinkles

✨ Golden Glow Morning Tonic

This morning tonic drink is a combination of lemon, apple cider vinegar, Celtic sea salt, honey, ginger, and mineral water. So it’s legit packed with probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes!

It’s kind of like a probiotic, gut health, and energy drink combined in one.

RECIPE HERE

Don’t forget the Hertford Farmers’ Market this Saturday (13 July) in Market Place - local honey, artisan bread, organic veg, and more.

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