Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society will be holding their next music event on Sunday 16th March.
James Delarre and Saul Rose Fine musicians and long-time friends, James Delarre and Saul Rose are masters of their craft and well known for their outstanding musicianship and crystal clear talent. Audiences are promised a warm, joyful and very personal evening of exquisitely delivered traditional tunes and songs.
WHERE: The Parish Hall, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AB WHEN: Sunday 16th March (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.
The Hertfordshire County Council has issued several public notices detailing upcoming temporary road closures and restrictions across the county, effective from March 2025. These measures are being implemented under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to facilitate essential works, including utility service installations and maintenance.
Specific to our three villages is the following… B180 Hunsdon Road, Stanstead Abbotts Closure: Starting 17th March, this closure facilitates necessary works over a 90m stretch with a designated detour in place.
(Temporary Closing Of B180 Hunsdon Road, Stanstead Abbotts) Order 2025 NOTICE is given that Hertfordshire County Council intends to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, to prohibit all vehicular traffic from using that length of B180 Hunsdon Road, Stanstead Abbotts from its junction with B181 Roydon Road north eastwards and a distance of approximately 90m (“the Road”), except for access.
An alternative route will be via B181 (Roydon Road/High Street/Station Road), A1170 (Pepper Hill/Amwell Hill/London Road/Viaduct Road), B1004 (Bridge Foot/Star Street/Widbury Hill/Ware Road) and B180 (Hunsdon Road/ Widford Road/High Street/Stanstead Road/Hunsdon Road).
The Order is needed because works are proposed to be executed on or near the Road.
If the Order is made, it shall come into force on 17 March 2025 for a period of up to 18 months.
However, the restrictions specified shall only take effect at the times indicated by signs on or near the Road.
If you have any queries about the proposed Order, please contact Rajesh Goutam tel. 0300 123 4047 at Ringway.
Residents are encouraged to review these changes as they may impact daily commutes and travel plans. For information regarding other road closures in Hertfordshire, see HERE.
The first issue of 2025, but also the first FREE issue.
Hopefully you will have seen the news that as part of our plans for 2025, our print magazine is now FREE. We have made this decision in order to help facilitate the magazine reaching more of our residents in the three villages.
Not everyone carries cash these days, so now you can just grab a copy when you see one. We have also increased our print run by 100% and you will be able to find the magazine across more locations in the villages.
You can get The Three Villages Magazine from, but not limited to, the following locations: The Village Pharmacy St John the Baptist Church St Mary’s Church St Andrew’s Church The Bridge Shop The Red Lion George IV The Jolly Fisherman The Oak The Maltings Café St Margarets Train Station
Furthermore, if you can’t get out to get a copy, you can 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
If you love walking and would like to help others experience the health and wellbeing benefits of walking, join a team of over 300 Health Walk volunteers. You don’t have to be super fit or know how to read a map. You can lead walks or provide support from the back.
Volunteer once a week or once a month – it’s up to you. The next free training is on the 11th April in Stevenage, which will be followed by other training events across the county during the year.
What you’ll be doing Typically, a walk requires a leader and backmarker, but there are other roles that are equally important. Your role during a walk depends on what you feel most able and comfortable to do. The roles and responsibilities include:
Walk leader
Backmarker
Walk support
Greeter/buddy
Adminstrative
Skills and experience Previous experience isn’t necessary as volunteers get training before starting their role. All new walk leaders will be paired up with those who are more experienced and given time to learn the existing routes.
How much time you need to give There is no expectation of time commitment – you can volunteer as little as an hour per month, or more frequently, up to several hours per week. There are many different walks throughout the week including weekends and summer evening walks.
Where you’ll be located Hertfordshire Health Walks are in many areas across the county. The district council areas with walks include Dacorum, Watford, Three Rivers, St Albans, Hertsmere, North Herts, Welwyn Hatfield and East Herts. Administration volunteers can be supported to work from home or at the CMS office.
What you’ll gain from the role Volunteering with Health Walks will give you the opportunity to keep fit, meet new people and get out in the fresh air. You’ll also be helping us to get more people out enjoying the countryside and keeping active. Area groups also arrange ad hoc social events, ranging from barbecues to pub lunches and special guided walks.
Training and support All Health Walks volunteers start by attending a free one-day course, certified by Ramblers UK. Once this is completed, you’ll be given a Progress Card to note when you have completed your practical training. This training includes shadowing an existing walk leader/backmarker and then co-leading a walk.
There is no obligation to become a walk leader. Some of our volunteers find that they prefer to serve as a backmarker and encourage/motivate participants who are walking for the social aspect more than the fitness.
Support is available during this time from fellow volunteers and your Countryside Management Service (CMS) Health Walks co-ordinator. There is also the opportunity to obtain basic First Aid training.
Equipment will be provided to ensure the delivery of safe and enjoyable walks including a Health Walks backpack, clipboard, high-vis vest, whistle and a Health Walks polo shirt.
Remaining Training dates 2025* When Where Friday 11 April 2025 Farnham/Robertson House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, SG1 2ST Tuesday 8 July 2025 To be confirmed *Dates and availability are subject to change and additional dates may be added.
If you’d like to know more, you can speak to a member of the team on 01992 555888 or visit the Health Walks website.
Every issue we pick one of the local businesses that advertise with us to win our Prize Draw. They win a FREE full-page, full-colour advert in a prime spot within the print magazine.
For our March issue, the winner is Little Blue Van Nursery!
Little Blue Van Nursery is based in a beautiful location in Great Amwell, with access to a large open field, secure playground and with a large indoor and weather proof outdoor classroom. Little Blue Van is the perfect location for active, inquisitive children.
The staff at Little Blue Van are all qualified to the higher level of childcare, learning & development qualifications and are all trained practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The EYFS is regulated by OFSTED and ensures that each child’s individual learning needs and styles are catered for in a stimulating and educational environment. They promote ‘learning through play’ by using an interactive, engaging and fun curriculum. All staff are qualified to level 3 or above in Childcare, Learning and Development.
Little Blue Van Nursery accepts children from 2.5 years old until they start Reception at their chosen school.
The annual fee for the rest of the year is now only £90 and includes a slot within every remaining 2025 issue of the print magazine, and inclusion in our advertisements directory and scrolling adverts panel (that appears on every page) on the website.
Sign up now to advertise with us for the rest of the year and be entered automatically into our prize draw!
Email us for more information: threevillagesmagazine@gmail.com.
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.
