This much-anticipated annual event – Madrigals at Amwell Pool – returns!
Images from previous years
WHEN: Friday 21st June, 9–10.30pm WHERE: Amwell Pool, Lower Road, Great Amwell
The Haileybury Chamber Choir and Choral Society will sing at this long-established event, by the banks of the river in the beautiful village of Great Amwell. The music and stunning setting makes the evening truly magical. This will be the 82nd Madrigals Concert!
All welcome. No tickets required.
There will be a collection in aid of Isabel Hospice.
Event: Heli-bration! Sky-High Family Fun Date: Sunday, 14 July 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: Hatfield House, AL9 5HX Entry: Register for free entry
Embark on Sky-High Family Fun! You’re invited to our epic Heli-bration event – where the thrill of flight meets unforgettable family moments.
Get ready to celebrate as we showcase the newest addition to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance fleet, the awe inspiring AW169 helicopter!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Hatfield House, join us for an afternoon packed full of excitement. Meet the crew and see the new helicopter up close… even taking a peek inside!
With activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, plus don’t miss the opportunity to learn life-saving CPR techniques!
To secure your place simply register for tickets to this thrilling, free event. To register scan the QR code below or click the link HERE.
The next Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show on 23rd June (11am to 1.30pm) will be held on Widford Playing Fields.
NOTE: There will be no event running in July!
Pitches £10 Horse boxes/trailer £15 PITCHES ON THE DAY £15 (bring your own table/blanket)
Entry £1 Dog Show Entry £2 per show per dog CASH ONLY
Dog Show Sponsored by Jimmy Riddles Toilet Hire, who is also kindly supplying us with a portaloo for the weekend.
All money we raise goes to Healthlands Animal Sanctuary who are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted domestic pets. Every year they find secure, loving new homes for 300–400 animals, most of whom would otherwise have been destroyed in council pounds when their 7 days are up. Find out more about this charity HERE.
Contact Gail on 07747300095 for more information or to book a pitch.
The Bishop of St Albans will be opening his garden (at Abbey Gate House, Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans AL3 4HS) every Sunday between Sunday 9 June and Sunday 11 August for people to come and look at the beautiful gardens and the summer display. Those who saw the snowdrops will have seen the potential that the garden had for the summer and will be delighted at the change a different season brings.
The two acres of garden is an oasis in central St Albans and visitors frequently comment on the fact that they did not know the garden was here or how extensive it is.
Entrance is £5 per person (children free) and dogs on leads are welcome. There will also be plants for sale on some weekends.
Please wear footwear suitable for the time of year.
All money raised is donated to the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust.
Celebrating and supporting charities and volunteers atThe Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair and Big Help Out Event
The Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair and Big Help Out Event organised by GoVolHerts returns to Hitchin Market Place, SG5 1DY, on Friday 7 June, from 10am until 4pm. Come along and show your support for local charities and not-for-profit organisations. Discover how YOU can make a difference to your community.
Each year, The Big Help Out runs a national campaign that champions volunteers and highlights their positive impact. This event on 7 June, which occurs in the same week Volunteers’ Week celebrates its’ 40th Anniversary, is set to continue the buzz about volunteering and support local charities to find more volunteers. Around 30 stalls are set to take over the Square in Hitchin Market Place, SG5 1DY – and everyone is invited to come along!
Many people help out a neighbour or do the odd errand, some offer their skills and time to a local school PTA or scout group, but they may not think they are “volunteering”. Volunteering comes in many forms, and many of us do it, perhaps without realising it. Volunteers dedicate their time to supporting charities for different reasons, maybe because it makes them feel good, or they get to meet new friends and have a sense of purpose, others may volunteer to gain experience which may lead to career prospects. Whatever form it takes, volunteering makes a huge difference to volunteers, charities, and those who rely on these organisations.
Tatiana Campos, Volunteering Development Lead at GoVolHerts said: “We’re excited to host this event in the historic centre of Hitchin; it is a great opportunity for people to meet the extraordinary teams behind our local charities and understand why volunteers are so vital to the work they do. We’re expecting a visit from The Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, the Hertfordshire Director of Libraries, and Herts Fire and Rescue Service, along with representatives from Hertfordshire County Council. We hope this event will encourage more people to try something new, discover the benefits of volunteering, and learn how they can make a huge difference to their community. We’d encourage anyone curious about volunteering to come along and show your support, there are some fantastic charities keen to talk to people. Lastly, we would like to thank Visit Hitchin for their support in facilitating this event.”
Some of the local charities which will be attending include: Hertfordshire Gardens Trust, Hertfordshire Mind Network, Hitchin Pantry, Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group, RNLI, Sue Ryder, The Red Shed, Garden House Hospice Care, Blind Veterans UK and many more! Go to www.govolherts.org.uk/the-big-help-out for more information or email the team info@govolherts.org.uk.
GoVolHerts is a free one-stop hub for volunteering in Hertfordshire which supports people in finding their ideal volunteering opportunity by connecting them with 580 volunteering opportunities with over 360 charities via their website www.govolherts.org.uk. It is a project funded by Hertfordshire County Council and operated by North Herts and Stevenage Community Voluntary Service. This event has been made possible by the support of Visit Hitchin.
The Next Equine Table Top Sale & Dog Show will be held on Sunday 28th April, 11am to 1.30pm at Albury Village Hall, Ware.
Entry £1
What to expect… – The Dog Show (entry £2 per class with rosettes for 1st to 5th place) – Refreshments, including homemade sausage rolls and cakes – A raffle with some great prizes – And lots more!
All monies raised will be going to Love UnderDogs.
Find out more about Love UnderDogs by visiting their website HERE.
If you would like a table, it is £10 (with table provided). Get in touch with Gail on 07747300095.
The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub is in need of donations, specifically:
Marmalade
Chocolate spread
Soap
Toilet rolls
Biscuits
Honey
Small jars of coffee
Rice pudding
Steamed puddings
Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.
If you love a good quiz and want to support a fantastic charity, why not try SpeedQuizzing for Marie Curie!
The event details are as follows… Date: April 18th Thursday Place: Stanstead Abbotts & St Margarets Village Club Time: 7pm to 10.30pm (doors open at 5pm) Price: £5 per person (over 18s only and teams of up to 6) All proceeds to charity: Marie Curie
This Easter, we’re celebrating an important first anniversary. It’s a year since we first started ‘Make Lunch’, a club for families who need extra help in the school holidays, whether in terms of finances and food, or space to be together and find support. The 3 Churches Benefice partnered with a national charity ‘Transforming Lives for Good’ or ‘TLG’, whose aim is to help churches to work in their communities to combat poverty and improve the lives of children and young people. We started in the Easter holidays last year, running lunch and activity sessions twice a week for anyone who wanted to come.
So why not come and join us over this Easter Holidays? Every session is different in terms of who comes and what kind of day it is, but we always have an activity and a theme, a two-course hot meal, time to sit together and eat, and to get to know each other and build relationships. We have 16 volunteers signed up and try to have at least 6 or 7 on each session, working in the kitchen, cooking and washing up, or out front coordinating activities or chatting to folk.
Join us at Make Lunch Club over the Easter Holidays for fun, friendship and some yummy food. See the poster below for all the details.
The Three Villages 