Good morning Hertford! 😊

We’ve got another packed issue of local goodness lined up for you! From magical performances and heritage walks to village fetes, fitness tasters, foodie fun, and even a few unmissable local deals - there’s plenty to keep you busy.

Whether you’re planning family days out, a date night, or just looking for something a little different - we’ve got you covered.

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Here’s what we have for you today:

• Things To Do: Events Listings

• Kiddies Scoop

• Local Business & Town News

• This Week’s Top Deals

• Last Week’s Most-Viewed Links

• Weather: Best Days = Today, Friday & Monday

• Mind, Health & Fitness: “Stay one step ahead of the seasonal sniffles”

• Extra Sprinkles

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Things To Do: Events Listings

🎭 Arts & Entertainment Events

• Crown Ballet® presents The Nutcracker 

  📅 Monday, 15th September, 7:30pm 📍 BEAM

  A true masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire, The Nutcracker is a charming fairy tale that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Enter a magical world where a humble nutcracker may transform into a handsome prince, and dreams come to life in a whirlwind of wonder.

  🎟 Tickets HERE

• WGC Male Voice Choir Gala Concert

  📅 Saturday, 13th September, 7-10pm 📍 St. Mary’s Church, Welwyn, AL6 9LX

  Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir are kicking off their 90th Anniversary Celebrations with a Gala Concert. This will be a spectacular event, telling the story of the choir since its founding. With speakers and special guests!

  🎟 Tickets HERE

• Art and Thrive - Majestic White Peacock

  📅 Thursday, 18th September, 7-10pm 📍 College Arms, Hertford Heath

  Get creative, be inspired, and let your mind unwind! Using acrylic paint step-by-step you will learn simple painting techniques to create this Majestic White Peacock.

  🎟 £38 p.p - Book your ticket HERE

🏰 Family & Community Events

• Heritage Open Days

  Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences - and it’s all FREE! (places should be booked in advance).

• Panshanger Park Heritage Walk & Talk, Meet the Iron Age Pigs, Tractor Tours

  📅 13th & 14th September, 10-4pm 📍 Panshanger Park

  Tractor rides, animal encounters, guided walks, classic garden games, ancient trees & hidden history - all waiting to be explored!

  ℹ️ More info HERE 

• Behind the Scenes at Hertford Museum

  📅 Saturday, 13th September, 10:15 📍 Entry through The Millbridge Rooms, The Wash

  Discover the vast scope of the Museum's reserve collections, the work they do to take care of them and how they are inspiring new research. Round off the tour with tea and cake with the Museum's Curator.

  🎟 £8 pp. tickets HERE - includes refreshments

• Waterford Summer Fete

  📅 Sunday, 14th September, 1-4pm 📍 2 High Road, Waterford, SG14 2PR

  Enjoy a classic village fete with something for everyone - live music, singing, a lively dog show, bouncy castle fun for the kids, tasty teas, BBQ and bar, plus bric-a-brac and plenty of stalls to browse. A perfect family day out!

🌱 Health & Wellbeing Events

• Move & Meditate

  📅 Wednesday, 10th September, 10:10-11am 📍 BEAM

  Bring your mat, your water bottle and your little side-kick and head on down to Beam for a fun and interactive yoga and relaxation class. Their classes blend yoga, music, and play into a joyful, mindful experience for ages 2–12.

  🎟 PAYG or block bookings HERE

• Reformer Taster Weekend - Everyone Active

  📅 13th & 14th September, various time slots 📍 Hartham Leisure Centre

  Curious about Reformer Pilates!? Try a 45-minute Reformer session for FREE (non-members only) and automatically be entered into a Prize Hamper Draw with amazing giveaways - from memberships and classes to family fun treats! 💪 ➡️ Spaces are limited - book now online or via the Everyone Active app.

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

• Hertford Runners X Nirvana Brewery - 5K Run

  📅 Sunday, 14th September 11-3pm 📍 Foxholes Farm, SG13 7NT

  HR are throwing an End of Summer Social with a scenic 5k run at the beautiful Foxholes Farm, then kick back with mates over Nirvana beers, Two Twos burgers & good vibes! Miles, mates, beers & burgers - the perfect summer send-off! 🏃🏾🍻

Kiddies Scoop

• Ware Priory Lido

  📅 Every day until 29th Sept, 6am-7pm 📍 Ware Priory Lido

  Summer is not over YET, so make the most of the pool at the Ware Lido to splash about and have some fun!

👇 And a little bit further… 🚗

• The Little Children’s Market - Enfield

  📅 Saturday, 13th September, 10:30-12pm 📍 Enfield Grammar Upper School, EN2 6LN

  Shop thousands of preloved toys, clothing, books, equipment and more for your little ones - all under one roof, all at bargain prices!

  🎟 More info & tickets HERE

Local Business & Town News

📣 Shaping Hertfordshire Together

Hertfordshire’s 11 councils are inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views on how local services should be run. The Government plans to replace the current district/borough and county councils with new unitary councils delivering all services under one authority. This change aims to simplify the system, save money, and better meet local needs. Have your say in this once-in-a-generation consultation.

👉🏼 Meet your Councillor at Hertford Farmers Market this Saturday

🎥 Filming Notice in Hertford Town

Upcoming filming works to take place Monday 8th until Thursday 11th at the Salisbury Arms Hotel, Fore Street and Parliament Square. A Stop and Go Plan will be in place Road closures in Fore Street.

🍸 The Practitioner Opens It’s Doors Again

Revamped & ready for you all, the Practitioner is open from 4pm next Tuesday, 16th Sept. Perfect timing to get booking for the end of year celebrations.

🚫 The Woolpack Closes for Refurbishment on 28th Sept

Join them for a final toast before the big refresh! 🍻 They’ll be opening their doors mid-November, just in time for Christmas!

💥 This Week’s Top Deals

🍽 Steak Night @ The White Horse

Quality meat. Delicious wine. Great company. 👌🏽

Book to avoid disappointment.

📈 Last week’s most-viewed links

1. ☕️ The Business Lounge Hertford Meet-Ups for female business owners took top spot! 

2. 🥗 The Weeknight Escape Menu at The Cowper Arms took 2nd 👀

3. 🚶‍♀️ The Great Big Walk For Herts came in 3rd.

⮑ You can catch last week’s Issue 17 here.

🌦 Hertford Weather: 9 Sept - 15 Sept 2025

This week in Hertford brings a mix of sunshine, showers, and cooler breezes.

The brightest days to enjoy the outdoors are today, Friday, and Monday, with Monday looking especially sunny and fresh!

Mind, Health & Fitness

🤒 Why You Always Get Sick When Seasons Change (And How to Finally Stop It)

It seems to happen every year. Summer slips away, autumn arrives, and suddenly you’re battling a scratchy throat, runny nose, or that general “off” feeling. The good news? There’s science behind why this happens - and ways to stop it.

❓Why seasonal shifts affect your health:

• Temperature and humidity swings put stress on your body. Sudden drops in temperature force your system to adjust quickly, while cooler, drier air dries out your mucous membranes - your first defence against infection.

• More time indoors = more germs. Classrooms, offices, and busy cafés become prime spots for viruses to spread.

• Allergies add fuel to the fire. Autumn pollen and mould can mimic or worsen cold symptoms, making it tricky to tell the difference.

❗️Smart habits to stay healthy:

• Keep up good hand hygiene and resist touching your face.

• Drink plenty of water to keep your natural defences strong.

• Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep — it makes a big difference to your immunity.

• Eat a rainbow of fruit and veg, and consider boosters like vitamin C, zinc, or elderberry.

• Think about getting the annual flu jab.

• Prioritise downtime - stress is a real immunity killer.

• If allergies bother you, start treatment early with sprays or antihistamines.

Getting sick when the seasons change isn’t inevitable. With a few proactive habits, you can strengthen your immune system and stay ahead of the sniffles this year.

A must have in my home 👉🏼 Puressential Purifying Air Spray (spritz, open windows & enjoy the cleanliness filling the air!)

Extra Sprinkles

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