30 Jun 2025
Shade was in short supply at a scorching Harpenden Carnival on Saturday.
But the relentless sunshine didn’t put off the thousands of people who swarmed to the Common for an afternoon of live music, food and fun.
Highlights included entertainment by award-winning Cha Char Chimps, world famous circus performer Richard Filby and live music on stage by Sam Lewis, Strike Free and The Carnegies. Funfair rides, a bubble performer, archery, a climbing wall and laser tag kept the children entertained which the wide variety of food and market stalls, and outdoor bars, with community seating.
Liam Stanbridge, director of mortgages at Turtle Mortgages, this year’s principal sponsors, said: “We were proud to support this year’s event in Harpenden and be part of such a brilliant local celebration. It was great to meet people from the community and explain how we help people feel confident and informed at every stage.
“Big thanks to the organisers for such a well-run and enjoyable day, we loved being involved.”
Harpenden Town Mayor Cllr Beth Fisher said: “Thank you to everyone who attended the Harpenden Carnival on Saturday. It was a fabulous day in the sunshine and it was lovely to see so many people enjoying the free entertainment on Harpenden Common.
“Harpenden’s community events are so important to the town and it was a real pleasure for me to be involved in such a great event, presenting the prize on behalf of our principal sponsor Turtle Mortgages and collecting donations with our dedicated volunteers.
“The charities supported this year include my chosen charities the Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline and the King’s Pantry Foodbank, plus other good causes selected by the Round Table who will all really benefit from the funds raised. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, stallholders, participants and visitors, money raised over the years has supported countless organisations.”
Photos by Steve Collins.
