The next Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show of 2025 will be held on Sunday 9th March!
WHERE: Albury Village Hall, The Bourne, Albury WHAT TIME: 11am to 1pm
EQUINE TABLE TOP SALE Entry £1 (cash only) Lots of different stalls offering some lovely items for sale, including some non-horsey things too, like T T Sweets. Refreshments including homemade sausage rolls and cakes on sale too!
Book your tables in advance at £10 – numbers are limited. To book a table get in touch with Gail on 07747300095.
DOG SHOW Entry £2 per show per dog (cash only) Ribbons awards up to 5th place for all classes.
All money raised will go to fantastic local charity, Animal Larder Food and Shelter (ALFS). ALFS is a free food bank providing food parcels and accessories for families with pets, and they will also help with fostering or rehoming. Please contact if you need support or can donate. Based in Hertfordshire. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/alfsherts.
We had some really lovely entries to choose from this issue and found it really hard to agree on a winner, but congratulations go to Paul Marriott.
The March 2025 Issue of The Three Villages Magazine’s cover will feature the work of Paul Marriott from High Flying Drone Shots. The stunning aerial shot was chosen because it shows the beauty of the area in such a unique way.
High Flying Drone Shots are a local authorised drone operator. To learn more and the variety of services on offer, check out their website: www.highflyingdroneshots.co.uk .
Thank you to Paul for letting us use this wonderful image on the front cover!
You will be able to pick up your copy of The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 13 at the start of March across the three villages and our magazine is now FREE!
If you can’t get out to get a copy, please text (07488 914972) or call us (01920 870115) and we will get one to you.
Thank you for your continued support. The Three Villages Team
This engaging four-week programme will be held at Community Alliance Skills and Learning Centre, 67 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AL.
Dates: 19th February, 26th February, 5th March and 12th March. Sessions: Morning (09:30am – 12:30pm) or Afternoon (1:00pm – 4:00pm)
What to Expect Throughout the course, you will receive a slow cooker and all the food needed to create delicious, healthy meals without breaking the bank!
Slow cooking is not only an energy-efficient way to prepare food, but it also enhances flavours while promoting healthier eating. This course will teach you how to minimise food waste and make the most of your ingredients.
How to Book To book email sarah@communityalliancebeh.org.uk.
Malmech & Mannion and Coffee and Coping Hertfordshire have a fantastic event running on Sunday 16th March from 10am till 1pm at Malmech & Mannion in Welwyn Garden City.
Learn basic car maintenance AND support a local charity!
For a donation to the charity you will be taught how to check your tyre pressure, sort out your fluid levels and all the basic things you need to maintain your car.
You will be given a certificate and a checklist, as well as a useful car maintenance goody bag.
Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society will be holding their next music event on Sunday 16th February.
Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter A welcome return for Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter, who have been writing, performing and bickering together for nearly 20 years. They have produced 4 studio albums of songs about shipyards, prostitutes, trips to the seaside, self-deprecating amusing songs and protest anthems.
They are supported by Perseus Morgan (mouth organ) and Rowan Scourfield (guitar), who represent A Sailor Among Tailors (finalists at New Roots 2024).
WHERE: The Parish Hall, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AB WHEN: Sunday 16th February (doors open at 7pm)
More about Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society The Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at The Parish Hall, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AB.
Doors open at 7.00pm, for a 7.30pm start and the evening ends at 10.00pm. Soft drinks are available but please bring your own alcohol. Tickets are £10 and are available from http://www.ticketsource.co.uk (see links above) or call 01920 870558.
Launched at the end of 2021, with the first print issue publishing in March 2022, 2025 marks the fourth year The Three Villages has been active!
So, what have we achieved?
In the last three years, we have published 12 issues (with Issue 13, March 2025 on its way very shortly!) filled with content focused on our three villages. We have had interviews with locals; featured local businesses in our Business Spotlights; focused on the vital work of local charities; heard some inspiring stories and updates from our parish councils, schools and community groups; discovered some fascinating local history; held writing and art competitions to engage with our resident creatives, especially within our schools; and our covers have showcased some stunning images from local photographers and artist of all ages/walks of life. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!
Our Facebook page, website and News & Events Blog have gone from strength-to-strength as our reach continues to increase every month. Our highest number of views in a month was 2818 (November 2023). We see people following our page from other parts of the world as they want to stay connected to home. Our average month sees 650 people checking out our website to see what we have going on in the three villages. It’s the place to go for all the latest news and up-to-date information, so if you haven’t done so already do check out our website, follow/like our Facebook page and subscribe to our News & Events Blog (see below for details).
What do we have planned moving forward?
Many of you were kind enough to complete our recent Future Plans Survey. It gave us a really good idea of what people liked about our offering and areas that we need to improve. We got some brilliant comments too, so thank you to those that took the time to complete it. You can see a summary from our results here in the image below…
At the end of 2024, we sat down and made some exciting plans for 2025. So what are they?
From March 2025 onwards our print magazine will be FREE!
We are increasing our print run by 100% to increase our distribution
We are finding more ways to reach out to those that might not be able to get out and collect a copy of the print magazine: you can now call/text for a copy
We have welcomed two new members to our team, bringing fresh ideas and experience
Across our print and online formats, we have worked hard to build community as we share local news and information, showcase local talent and support local businesses. We hope that you have enjoyed the journey as much as we have! Thank you for your continued support.
The Three Villages Team Building Community in Print and Online Share • Showcase • Support
Check out our WEBSITE: http://www.thethreevillages.com Sign up to our NEWS & EVENTS BLOG: www. thethreevillages.com/news-events/ And follow/like our FACEBOOK PAGE: search @TheThreeVillagesMagazine
Stanstead Abbotts and St Margarets Neighbourhood Plan Public Consultation 30th January–14th March 2025
Your responses to this consultation will be submitted to a local planning inspector and following his review, and incorporation of any changes he requires, the Neighbourhood Plan will be voted on by the electorate in the Neighbourhood Plan area. If approved it will be adopted by East Herts District Council.
Paper copies can be viewed at Village Café, The Lounge Coffee Shop, Stanstead Abbotts Parish Council and East Herts Council. Representations made in writing must be received by 5pm on 14th March 2025.
Mission Fair 2025 is being held TOMORROW (29th January) at All Nations Christian College, from 2–4.30pm.
What to expect…
Connect with 27 mission organisations from the UK and around the world (see below for full list);
Discover opportunities to make a lasting impact;
Learn how to deepen your knowledge and improve your skills for effective intercultural mission and ministry.
Mission organisations in attendance: Africa Inland Mission (AIM) Christians Abroad European Christian Mission (ECM) Flame International Friends International Frontiers Greater European Mission International Nepal Fellowship (INF) Interserve KICK UK Latin Link New Tribes Mission OMF International One Hundred Fold One Mission Society Operation Mobilisation (OM) OSCAR People International Pioneers Reach Across Serving In Mission TENteam The Well UFM Worldwide WEC International World Outreach Wycliffe Bible Translator
The coffee shop will also be open.
Come along and discover your part in God’s global mission. We look forward to welcoming you!
Looking to explore your artistic side or reignite an old passion for art? Join Pencils at Dawn, an inspiring art class in Stanstead Abbotts led by experienced artist, Dawn Coulter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, these classes offer a relaxed and supportive environment where you can develop your drawing skills, learn how to use watercolour, and discover new mediums and techniques to help fulfil your creative potential.
Dawn’s classes cover a variety of techniques, with a focus on individualised guidance, so you’ll receive hands-on support while learning to experiment, to embrace making mistakes and to develop as an artist.
When and where Pencils at Dawn meets on a Thursday, 12–1.30pm in The Lounge at The Maltings, Stanstead Abbotts. A new monthly life drawing class also starts at The Lounge on the evening of Wednesday 19th February. These classes will look at clothing and movement as well as the human body. Places are limited, so book with Dawn in advance.
Dawn has taught in secondary schools and in a CAMHS unit, so is also available for home tutoring sessions for children and young people too.
Evening classes in The Red Lion will start again very soon and Dawn has plans to run more daytime classes once new local venues are found.
Don’t miss the chance to develop your artistic skills in a friendly and motivating environment. Contact Dawn to find out more and reserve your spot today.
Contact For more details or to book a class, email Dawn at dawncoulter@me.com.
Some examples of artwork produced at watercolour classes in The Red LionA few more examples of students’ work from classes in Stanstead Abbotts
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