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...
A former professional rugby player will be visiting Harpenden this week as he attempts a world-record-breaking endurance challenge by completing 100 ultramarathons in 100 consecutive days. David 'Jacko' Jackson, who lives in north west Wales, hopes to raise £1 million for brain injury charities Headway UK and Head for Change with...
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,...
With the nation in the midst of a heatwave, an enterprising group of Harpenden youngsters saw an opportunity – to raise money for Children In Need. The fantastic five, Tia, Lucy, Stanley, Maisie and Amar, united to run their very own lemonade stand – even freshly making the lemonade themselves. It was...
Harpenden Common was buzzing with arty activity at the weekend as Art on the Common stagedanother successful event. The celebration of our local arts and culture scene raised a staggering £7,000 for Cancer Research UK. Harpenden MP Victoria Collins visited on Saturday and rolled up her sleeves to participate in helping children...
Harpenden Photographic Society (HPS) has revealed the winners of its annual awards, including the overall Photographer of the Year for the 2025/2026 season. The society, currently celebrating its 90th year, held five internal competitions throughout the season, where HPS members enter monochrome prints, colour prints, or digital projected images. The top scoring...
Police have promised they are taking reports of bogus charity collectors seriously after being accused of inaction on social media. A man with banners and signs for two different charities touting for donations outside Harpenden's Sainsbury's supermarket was approached by a member of the public and accused of running a scam,...
Harpenden Photographic Society (HPS) has revealed the winners of its annual awards, including the overall Photographer of the Year for the 2025/2026 season. The society, currently celebrating its 90th year, held five internal competitions throughout the season, where HPS members enter monochrome prints, colour prints, or digital projected images. The top scoring...
If you’ve never been to the Harpenden backstreet boozer that is the Red Cow, now is the time, as James Cameron found out… You are not likely to come across the Red Cow by accident. It sits on the outskirts of Harpenden, down a residential street near the river, so you’re...
Save the date! It’s time to get arty again when Harpenden’s Art on the Common returns to town on the weekend of July 4-5. This annual event is part of a growing local art and culture scene and features more than 70 artists exhibiting, alongside live music and other entertainment. Any artwork...
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