THE CALENDAR

14 & 15 JULY

Picnic At The Petite Prom Goes To The Movies

Bring a picnic and join us to sit under the stars and listen to west end singers perform songs from the movies including Bond themes, a Star is Born, Grease and Last of the Mohicans. In aid of Isabel Hospice. Redstocks,Malting Lane, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6AN

29 July

HARPENDEN RECORD FAIR

Whether you’re a collector or browser, there’s music for all tastes in all formats from a hall full of dealers selling music as well as memorabilia and books.

The Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park, Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2FR

19 July

MONTANA - OPEN GARDEN FOR NGS

A peaceful large garden surrounded by trees, and planted with rare and unusual flowering trees, shrubs, perennials underplanted with bulbs. Shade loving plants, kitchen garden and small meadow with apiary.

Montana, Cholesbury, Hertfordshire HP23 6NA

14-16 JULY

TODD IN THE HOLE FESTIVAL 2023

Headlining the main stage on Friday night, Ultimate Coldplay are widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. The fabulous Rick Parfitt Jnr & The RPJ Band are back by popular demand. Saturday continues the musical spectacle with The Rocket Man – a tribute to Sir Elton John and Sunday, headliners Supersonic Queen will take you on a trip back in time to experience the magic and excitement of a Queen concert. The musical extravaganza continues with Green Days, Badness, Spice – a tribute to the Spice Girls, Sound of Springsteen, Benidorm Tom, Abba Lush, Carpenters Songbook, Beach Boyz, The Jam’d, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Hometown Glory – Adele tribute starring Natalie Black and Billy Idol UK tribute. Taking to The Woods Stage – Definitely Could Be Oasis, Kazabian, Arctic Monkeyz, Chasing Mumford, Ska Britannia and more! Judge Jules & Pat Sharp headline the Woods Afterparties. All this, plus the return of the Buskers Stage, Vincent Stage, Kids Arena, Camping & Glamping and new for 2023, Wellness in The Woods!

Bury Wood, Todd’s Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2JE

23 JULY

HERTFORD CASTLE’S TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

Pack your picnic basket and bring along your teddy for a day of fun and adventure, including a bear hunt inside the castle, games, and activities around the grounds, plus the annual Teddy Bear’s parade.

Hertford Town Council, The Castle Hertfordshire SG14 1HR

16 July

Classic Car And Motorcycle Show

Join us for our Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, featuring an impressive range of vehicles, each lovingly cared for with their own personal history! A range of market stalls, licensed bar, refreshments and family activities will be available, with free onsite parking.

Exclusive Event Field in Dudswell, Tring Road, near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 3TA

Every Monday

HODDESDON LIBRARY CHESS CLUB

A Chess Club for adults that meets every Monday 10am to 12.am, £3, including refreshments. Players of all levels, including novices, are welcome. 98 High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8HD

15 JULY

ASHLYNS FESTIVAL

Live music across two stages all day, activities for the young and young at heart! Street food stalls and fully licensed bar (stocked with local beers too). Glow up Tent for festival sparkles and much more. On-site parking, fully accessible. All welcome, suitable for families.

Ashlyns School, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Herts, Hertfordshire HP4 3AH

6 AUGUST

ROCK AT THE CASTLE

Performances by local musicians will span across three stages featuring a wide range of genres including acoustic, folk, indie, rock, soul, and pop music influences. Plus, food and drink stalls and activities for all the family to enjoy. 12.30pm - 7pm.

Hertford Town Council, The Castle Hertfordshire SG14 1HR