Beer and food festival among Hertford events

from Axis magazine July 2023 issue

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The Hertford Castle Beer and World Food Festival takes place in the grounds of Hertford Castle on Sunday 9th July, from 12noon to 6pm.

It will feature a beer tent with a variety of local and national beers, ales and ciders, a gin and Prosecco area and a selection of world food stalls. Admission is free. The event is part of the wider Hertford Food and Drink Festival over the weekend which also includes a farmers’ market on the Saturday and a variety of events and promotions in local restaurants. Visit hertford.gov.uk for a full programme.

Flower Power at Parndon Mill

The Sixties are remembered at The Gallery at Parndon Mill in Harlow this month in a colourful new exhibition, Flower Power. The exhibition is a celebration of that swinging decade expressed creatively in textiles. Flower Power runs until Sunday 6th August at the gallery in Parndon Mill Lane, off Elizabeth Way, Harlow CM20 2HP. Call 01279 426042 or visit parndonmill.co.uk for more information.

Family-friendly events

Hertford Castle will host its annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday 23rd July from 12noon to 4pm. Bring your picnic and favourite teddies for an afternoon of family fun. A brass band will perform and Hertford Canoe Club will be running water-based activities on the River Lea too.

On Wednesday 2nd August, Hertford town centre will be filled with child-friendly activities and games between 11am and 4pm for Hertford Play Day. Most activities are free. Both events are organised by Hertford Town Council.

St Clare hosts its summer fayre

St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood near Harlow holds its annual summer fayre on Saturday 8th July from 11am to 4pm. There will be food and craft stalls, inflatables, shows throughout the day and games for the kids. Entry is £3 for adults, under-16s free. The hospice postcode is CM17 9JX. Visit stclarehospice.org.uk.