Harpenden pre-schoolers and their cuddly chums are invited to join the annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Rothamsted Park on Wednesday August 5 from 11am-2pm. Sponsored by The Children’s Clinic and Nursery on the Green, the event features a wide variety of activities and entertainment, and parents and carers are encouraged to...
OVO’s award-winning production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It is coming to the Roman Theatre Festival, inviting audiences on a magical trip to the 1967 Summer of Love. Shakespeare’s glorious comedy is given a vibrant Swinging Sixties makeover, brought vividly to life through iconic vintage styling and live music. Pressured by the...
There’s still time to catch a showcase of work by the Harpenden Photographic Society as part of the ongoing Exhibition Series at the Eric Morecambe Centre. More than 30 images from HPS members are on show including: wildlife, landscapes, street shots, creative takes, mono and colour. Harpenden Photographic Society chair, Steve Collins...
Harpenden Classics on the Common 2026 saw around 1,000 classic cars, motorcycles, and scooters pack out the town's green space for an afternoon of vintage vehicles and community fundraising. Organised by Rotary in Harpenden, Wednesday's free public event supported a host of charities including the Harpenden Child Contact Centre, Essex &...
One of St Albans' most historic pubs is preparing for its biggest-ever live music festival after last year's event attracted record crowds. Ye Olde Fighting Cocks will welcome music lovers to its annual free festival next Saturday August 1, with eight live acts performing throughout the day alongside food, drinks and...
St Albans' planned Sound Bites festival has now been cancelled, but some customers could face a battle for ticket refunds. After Tom Kerridge’s popular Pub in the Park hosted its final event in Verulamium Park last September, organisers promised a new festival would be taking its place – Sound Bites, billed...
A multi-award-winning painter and printmaker from Harpenden will be exhibiting his series of work based on the trees of Rothamsted Park at the Eric Morecambe Centre throughout August. Andrew Keenleyside is best known for his expressive interpretations of the local landscape, and his work explores the ever-changing colours, atmosphere and moods...
More than 400 guests attended Oaklands College’s End of Year Art and Fashion Show, an annual event celebrating the outstanding work of students across the college’s Art, Fashion and Design courses. The annual showcase marked the culmination of months of dedication and hard work, with students presenting an impressive and diverse...
Roll up! Roll up! Marford Playing Fields were transformed into an entertainment extravaganza on Saturday, with Elevate Circus revealing the secrets of the Big Top as part of the annual Wheathampstead Village Day. The day kicked off with the ‘Toybox Treasures’ themed High Street parade, with participants dressing up as their...
Harpenden’s annual Scottish-themed charity fundraiser made a triumphant return to Rothamsted Park last Sunday - marking the 30th anniversary of its revival. Organised by the local Lions Club, the Highland Gathering featured pipe bands, Highland dancing, Highland games, stage performances from Upbeat Choir, Dance Studio, Sunny Side Up and John Knowles,...
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