WHATS ON GUIDE FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2008

Below is a list of events already scheduled for the coming months. Many more will be added nearer the time so please check again.

This list is updated monthly.

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 2008

Every Wednesday
St John Ambulance
Bishops Stortford College
First Aid, Care and Ambulance Training etc
Including some social events
Further details: 0700 5808132 or www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford

Every Monday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Stortford Drum Circle
From 7.30pm Entry £3
Further details on www.jazzexplorium.net

Alternate Mondays
Rhodes Art Centre, South Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Hummingbird Cancer Support Group
Free Drop in Centre Welcomes Cancer Patients and Carers
Meet in the informal atmosphere of the Bar.
Complimentary therapies available for Adults.
Supported by Macmillan Cancer Support
Further details from: 01279 651746

Every Wednesday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Rhythm and Blues – For all Ages
Musician or Not come and have some fun
Further details on www.bluesalive.co.uk

Every Thursday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Acoustic Club
From 8.30pm Entry £3
Further details on www.acousticclub.co.uk

Every Thursday
Markwell Pavilion – Solo Club
Widowed, Separated or Divorced come along and have a nice social evening starts 8.30pm

Every Saturday
Bishop’s Stortford Music School - Junior Music Group
Sixth Form Centre, St Mary’s Catholic School, Windhill. Musical Adventures for under 7s and their parents. 9am – 10am
Have lots of fun and learn about music
Further details from: Ann on 01992 623489

Wed 01 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex – Psychic Night
Clairvoyance with Stage Psychic Medium
Sean Dennis. Tickets £10
Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start
Further details from: 01279 651746

Thur 02 Oct
Focus on Carers – Bishop’s Stortford Carers Day
Are you looking after a friend or relative who could not manage without
your help? – Information Stands and short talks covering a range of
local and countrywide services that could help you.
Rhodes Centre 10.30am – 2.30pm
For more information contact: Carers in Hertfordshire Tel: 01992 586969
e-mail: contact@carersinherts.org.uk


Sat 04 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford Stamp Fair
St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Apton Road
10am until 4.30pm Free Admission and Parking
Further details from: 01279 305100

Sat 04 Oct
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Daleks – Invasion Earth 2150AD Cert U at 5pm
Further details from: 01279 651746


Sat 04 Oct
St Michael’s Church, Windhill – Carlo Curley
The Pavarotti of the Organ at 7.30pm
Tickets £12 Available from Saffron Building Society, Market Square,
Bishop’s Stortford or Tel: 01279 654416
www.carlo.com www.saintmichaelweb.org.uk


Sat 04 Oct
Salvation Army Household Troops Band
Music outside the Council Offices, Bridge Street at 3pm
Concert at 7pm in Methodist Church, Bishop’s Stortford
Everyone welcome

Sat 04 Oct
West Essex Branch of Essex Society for Family History
Skeletons in Our Cupboards – a series of talks by Members
St Johns Art & Recreation Centre, Market Street, Old Harlow
Doors open 2pm, meetings start 2.45pm

Sat 04 Oct
music@stansted - The Barbirolli String Quartet play music by
Haydn, Beethoven, Cutler and Debussy
St. John’s Church, Stansted
7.30pm Tickets £12 at the door or from: Nockolds Solicitors, Bishop’s
Stortford; Stansted Carpets, Chapel Hill; or telephone 01279 815282
www.musicatstansted.com

Sat 04 Oct
Kisses4Kids
Jumble Sale
Much Hadham Village Hall
12 – 3pm 20p entry

Sat 04 Oct & Sun 05 Oct
Furneux Festival
A weekend of fun and entertainment, including Art Exhibition
Football Tournament, Classic Cars, Dog Show, Produce & Craft Stalls
BBQ and lots more. Further details from: 01279 778909 or
www.furneuxfestival.com



Sun 05 Oct
Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill – Open 2pm – 6pm
Admission: Adults & children over 15 £1, Children aged 5 – 15yrs – 50p
Under 5s free. Further details from: 01279 813124

Sun 05 Oct
Duxford Imperial War Museum – Air Show
Further details from: 01223 835000 or
www.flyduxford.org


Sun 05 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association
Sawbridgeworth bell Street Car Park at 10am
Further details from: Martin Hayes on 01279 831084

Sun 05 Oct
Isabel Hospice – Great North Run
Run in aid of the Isabel Hospice in this event held every year in Newcastle. Ten guaranteed places allocated on a first come, first served basis. Further details from Pam Shepherd on 01707 376782
If you have a place in your own right please let Pam know

Sun 05 Oct
Bishop’s Park Community Centre ‘Nearly New Sale’
2.30pm – 4pm (2.20pm for members with cards)
Tea, coffee and cakes on sale
Entrance fee £1
Contact for further information: nns@bishopsstortfordnct.org.uk

Wed 08 Oct
Health Walk
2 pm Meet at the car park, Southern Country Park.
Join the Countryside Management Service and Herts Mind Network to
Celebrate World Mental Health Day and Mind’s Get Moving campaign.
For further information: telephone 01462 459395 or email
healthwalks.cms@hertscc.gov.uk or visit www.hertsdirect.org/healthwalks

Wed 08 Oct
Ferguson Lectures at the Bishop’s Stortford College
4pm at the Public Theatre
Christianity in 21st Century, by Dr Michael Moynagh
Contact for places: 01279 838575

Thurs 09 Oct
Essex Society for Family History – Georgian Dining Lower Hall Baptist Church (Audley Road entrance) Saffron Walden
Refreshments available. All Welcome
Further details from: 01799 527476

Thurs 09 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
“50 years on the G.N Line” – David Percival
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Thurs 09 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex – Barnstormers Comedy
Ava Vidal, Marc Lucero, Matt Welcome
Starts 8pm. Tickets £9 in advance or £11 on the door
Further details from: 01279 651746

Thurs 09 Oct
Standon Morris Men’s Unique Cardiovascular Fitness Session
8.15pm at the Village Hall, High Street, Standon, Herts or
Meet at The Star P.H, Standon at 8.00pm
Contact Robin Setchell for details on: 07785 536939
www.standonmorris.co.uk

Fri 10 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex
John Godber’s Bouncers
A vision of the 80’s urban nightlife
8 pm Tickets £15, Conc £10
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Fri 10 Oct
Age Concern – Bishop’s Stortford
An Evening with The Rt.Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst M.P.
Finger Buffet, Raffle and Free Admission. 7.30 for 8pm start
At the Apton Centre, 221 Apton Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Everyone Welcome.
Further details from Mrs H Walker at the above address.

Fri 10 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford & District Natural History Society
Funghi – An illustrated talk by Mary Smith
Meeting Room, Hatfield Forest Offices
(200 yds off old A120 in Takeley Street)
7.45pm for 8.00pm For details contact 01279 600726

Fri 10 Oct & Sat 11Oct
Italian Market – North Street Bishop’s Stortford
A little bit of Italy for everyone to try from 9am to 5pm

Sun 12 Oct
“Dressed to Kill” FREE Family Fun Day
Bishop’s Stortford Library 13.00-16.00 Dress up in Historical Costumes and design clothes for a doll Be a detective and discover who tried to burn down Bishop’s Stortford!

Sun 12 Oct
Hatfield Heath Village Hall – Sandhya
An evening of Traditional Indian Classical Music
Time: 6.30pm. Price £10
Further details from: 01279 507644 or 07900 654227

Sun 12 Oct
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Princess Mononoke Cert PG at 3pm
Moulin Rouge Cer 12 at 7.30pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Tues 14 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford Decorative and Fine arts Society
A History of Beds
Rhodes Art Complex 10.45 (coffee from 10am)
Donation invited from non members
Further details from: Pat Matthews on 01279 659476

Wed 15 Oct
Concert at St Michael’s Mead – Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Club
7.30 for 8pm start. Featuring Johannes Freitag
` Further details from: Ernie on 01279 832540 or
Ken on 01279 834306

Thur 16 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex
Comedy Night
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Thur 16 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
“The Holden F5 2-4-2T Loco Trust” – Stephen Cooper
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586


Fri 17 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex - Rhodes Rocks
Blonde Louis, Missing Andy, The Kaves
Tickets £5
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Fri 17 Oct
Harlow Cricket Club - Music at Marigolds
The Spikedivers An excellent nights entertainment. Tickets £6 in advance £7 on the door Doors and Licensed Bar Open at 7.30pm
Further details from: 01279 414174/421763 or
www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk

Sun 18 Oct
A Night of Middle Eastern Dance
Birchanger Church Hall 7.30 until 11.30pm
Performers, Middle Eastern Buffet. Sourk Free Dance
Tickets: £10 include Cold Buffet and First Drink
Further details from: debguard2001-stortfordbellydance@yahoo.co.uk
In aid of Cancer Research UK.

Sun 18 Oct
St Michael’s Church, Bishop’s Stortford
An Autumn Serenade with Cameo Opera 6.30 for 7pm
Tickets £12 which includes supper before the concert
Tickets from the Parish Office. Tel: 01279 654416 or at the Welcome Desk. Bar and Raffle will be available.
All proceeds to St Michael’s Church

Sat 18 Oct
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Walt Disney Hunchback of Notre Dame Cert U at 2.30pm
Midnight Express Cert 18 at 8pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Sun 19 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association
Sheering ‘Queens Head’ at 10am
Further details from: Brian Hayes on 01279 812574

Wed 22 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex – Bishop’s Stortford Means Business
Exhibition, Careers Fair, Talks and Speed Networking 10am to 5pm
Register at www.bsmb.co.uk
Further details from: 01279 651746

Thur 23 Oct
Isabel Hospice – Charity Brocket Hall Golf Day
With a shotgun start on the Melbourne Course reported to be one of the finest golf course in England. Enjoy a relaxing game of golf while raising funds for Isabel Hospice. Cost is £600 per team of four, which includes green fees and a superb lunch. There will also be an auction with some prestigious prizes.
Further details from: Lisa Seccombe on 01707 376782

Thur 23 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
Keith Welch In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Fri 24 Oct
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Billy Elliot Cert 15 at 7.30pm
Further details from: 01279 651746
Sat 25 Oct Rhodes Arts Complex - The Selfish Giant
An interactive musical for everyone over 4 years old
Starts 2.30pm Tickets Adults £9. Concessions £7
Further details and Box Office: 01279 651746

Sat 25 Oct
Isabel Hospice – Jumble Sale
Thundrige Village hall at 2.30pm
Further details from: 01920 462992

Sun 26 Oct
The Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey present
Halloween at Denny 12-4pm
For details go to www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.co.uk
Tel: 01223 860988
Situated on the A10 between Ely and Cambridge

Tues 28 Oct
Rhodes Arts Complex – Hey Diddle Diddle
A magical show of songs, laughter and audience participation
Ideal for Children of all ages.
Starts 2.30pm. tickets £9 full, concessions £7

Wed 29 Oct
Hatfield Forest – Trusty’s Autumn Watch
Come and be a wildlife spotter and see if Autumn as arrived.
10.30 – 12 noon and 1 – 2.30pm. Child £4. Booking advised.
Further details from: 01279 870678

Thurs 30 Oct
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Half Term Trilogy
The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring Cert PG-13 at 11am
The Two Towers Cert PG-13 at 3pm
The Return of the King Cert PG-13 at 7pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Thurs 30 Oct
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
“GER Station Buildings in Essex” – Peter Kay
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Thurs 30 Oct
Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford
Halloween Storytelling around the fire in the Chieftain Roundhouse
Adults and children 6 years plus
Tickets £5/person Family Ticket (4 people) £16
Hog Roast & Hot Broth on sale
Book tickets at www.celticharmony.org

Fri 31 Oct
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Halloween Cert 18 at 8.15pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Fri 31 Oct
Hatfield Forest – Hatfield’s Halloween Happenings
Make a lantern and follow the story trail to find Echo the Bat.
Lots of crafts and games to join in. Go in fancy dress!
Family (2 Adults,2Children) £20, 1 Adult and1Child £11, additional £6
Booking essential. Further details from: 01279 870678



WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER 2008

Every Wednesday
St John Ambulance
Bishops Stortford College
First Aid, Care and Ambulance Training etc
Including some social events
Further details: 0700 5808132 or www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford

Every Monday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Stortford Drum Circle
From 7.30pm Entry £3
Further details on www.jazzexplorium.net

Alternate Mondays
Rhodes Art Centre, South Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Hummingbird Cancer Support Group
Free Drop in Centre Welcomes Cancer Patients and Carers
Meet in the informal atmosphere of the Bar.
Complimentary therapies available for Adults.
Supported by Macmillan Cancer Support
Further details from: 01279 651746

Every Wednesday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Rhythm and Blues – For all Ages
Musician or Not come and have some fun
Further details on www.bluesalive.co.uk

Every Thursday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Acoustic Club
From 8.30pm Entry £3
Further details on www.acousticclub.co.uk

Every Thursday
Markwell Pavilion – Solo Club
Widowed, Separated or Divorced come along and have a nice social evening starts 8.30pm

Every Saturday
Bishop’s Stortford Music School - Junior Music Group
Sixth Form Centre, St Mary’s Catholic School, Windhill. Musical Adventures for under 7s and their parents. 9am – 10am
Have lots of fun and learn about music
Further details from: Ann on 01992 623489

Sat 1 Nov
Parsonage Lane Residents Association
Bonfire And Fireworks Display
“Best Guy” Competition 5.30pm, Bonfire 6.00pm, Fireworks 6.30pm
Refreshments and Snack Bar available.

Sat 1 Nov
St Joseph’s School Bonfire Night
Great Hadham Road
Gates open 5.30pm Bonfire lit 6.30pm followed by fireworks.
Refreshments available.
Tickets available on the door.

Sat 1 Nov
Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club - Fireworks Display
Silver Leys, Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Gates open 5.30pm, skies alight 7.30pm
Pyrotechnics, BBQ, Disco. Children’s Fun Fair, Children’s Halloween Fancy Dress Competition.
For Ticket Information Call 07831 177103

Sat 01 Nov
West Essex Branch of Essex Society for Family History
The Gunpowder Plot
St Johns Art & Recreation Centre, Market Street, Old Harlow
Doors open 2pm, meetings start 2.45pm

Sat 01 Nov Sun 02 Nov
Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford
Flintknapping Discovery Course 10am-Midday
Adult £30 per person Family (2 or more) £25 per person
In the afternoon enjoy the Samhain Festival for free
Book online at www.celticharmony.org

Mon 03 Nov Rhodes Arts Cinema
Singin’ in the Rain Cert U at 1.30pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Wed 05 Nov
Ferguson Lectures at the Bishop’s Stortford College
4pm at the Public Theatre
Islam in 21st Century, by Dr Maleiha Malik
Contact for places: 01279 838575

Thurs 06 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex - A Night with Bob Wilson
Salaries, Tragedies and Fascinating Stories along with a chance for you to ask questions. Starts 7.45pm. Tickets £17.50
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Fri 07 Nov
Northgate School Association Fantastic Fireworks
Northgate School, Cricketfield Lane, Bishop’s Stortford
Gates Open at 5.30 for Barbeque, Bar, Soft Drinks, Fairground Ride
Fireworks at 7.00pm
Details from 01279 652376 or 07780612534

Fri 07 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex
The Johnny Cash Story featuring the Lazy Boys
8pm Tickets £14.50 & £12.50
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Fri 07 Nov
Quiz Night in aid of Isabel Hospice
Cricket Club, Cricket Field Lane, Bishop’s Stortford
8 pm Tickets £8.50 from Helena Spencer on 01279 659551

Sat 08 Nov
Hertford Symphony Orchestra, 7.45pm, Castle Hall, Hertford
Adults £13, Children aged 18 and under £4, Concessions £10

Sat 08 Nov
Hatfield Forest – Family Survival Day
Visit Hatfield Forest and learn how to survive with only the bare necessities. Discover how nature can save your life. 10am – 3pm
Family £30 (2 Adults, 2 Children), 1 Adult & 1 Child £16, additional £9
Booking essential. Further details from: 01279 870678

Sat 08 and Sun 09 Nov
Hatfield Forest – Tracking Wildlife for Photography
Day 1 is 10am – 4pm. Day 2 is 6am – 12 noon.
Learn the necessary techniques to get up close and personal with the wildlife of Hatfield Forest and hone your photography skills to achieve outstanding results. Bring your camera and basic photography knowledge. Lunch is provided. £100 per person. Booking essential.
Further details from: 01279 870678

Sun 09 Dec
Rhodes Arts Cinema
The Battle of Britain Cert PG at 3pm
Regeneration Cert 15 at 7pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Mon 10 Dec
Rhodes Arts Cinema
Some Like it Hot Cert U at 1.30pm
Further details from: 01279 651746

Tues 11 Nov
Bishop’s Stortford Decorative and Fine arts Society
The Bardfield Artists and their Place in British Art
Rhodes Art Complex 11.00 (AGM 10am, Coffee from 10am)
Donation invited from non members
Further details from: Pat Matthews on 01279 659476

Thur 13 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex – Barnstormers Comedy
Ian Cognito, Mary Bourke, Sol Bernstein
Starts 8pm. Tickets £9 in advance or £11 on the door
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Thur 13 Nov
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
“Another Mixed Bag”
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Fri 14 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex - Rhodes Rocks
Bands yet to be confirmed
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Sat 15 Nov
Holistic Therapy Taster Day
Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow
11am – 5pm
Entrance £2 Adult, £1 Concession, Children Free
20 holistic therapies to try out from £10 each
Xmas gifts, Holistic gifts, refreshments
For further information contact Linda 01371 852165
Maysland Holistic Retreat www.mayslandholistic.co.uk

Sat 15 Nov
An Evening with the Overtures
A night to raise money for Isabel Hospice
Held in Three Lakes, Wesmill Farm, Ware
Tickets cost £15
Call: 01920 822683 for details and tickets

Wed 19 Nov
Concert at St Michael’s Mead – Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Club
7.30 for 8pm start. Featuring Brett Wales
` Further details from: Ernie on 01279 832540 or
Ken on 01279 834306

Thur 20 Nov
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
Mick Robinson
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Thur 20 Nov to Sat 22 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex
Water Lane Theatre Company presents
Agatha Christie’s Murder Mystery “ Cards on the Table”
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Sat 22 Nov
St Michael’s School, Apton Road
The Cain Quiz Returns at 7pm
Tickets for teams of 6 or 8 are only available in advance
From the Parish Office on 01279 654416 at £6 per person which includes supper. All proceeds to Friends of St Michael’s Church

Sat 22 Nov
Isabel Hospice Music Hall Evening – 7.30pm
Braughing drama group is performing in aid of the hospice
Hot fish and chip/chicken and chip supper provided
Tickets £12 each (over 16s only)
Contact Ann Styles for tickets on: 01920 822683

Sat 22 Nov to Sun 23 Nov
Audley End House – Festive Fun
For the very first time Audley End opens its doors and invites you to get into the Christmas spirit. With a 12 Days of Christmas trail, storytelling for children, mulled wine and mince pies, plus fantastic gift ideas and stocking fillers.
Adults £5.50, Child £2.80, Concessions £4.40, Family £13.80
Further details from: 01799 522842 or
www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

Sun 23 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex
Music Festival/Ola Onabule
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Thur 27Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex
I, Lear
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Thur 27 Nov
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
John Meekcoms
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586


Fri 28 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex – Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Fast Furious and Funny Rock’n’roll rollercoaster of a show guaranteed to
Get you singing along and dancing in the aisles.
Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £19.50, and £17.50

Fri 28 Nov & Sat 29 Nov
Pantomime – Red Riding Hood
Hatfield Broad Oak
Further details from: Carole Williams on 01279 321974

Sat 29 Nov
Hatfield ~Forest – Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow
To coincide with National Tree Week 2008, plant a seed of a species native to Hatfield Forest, take it home in its pot and nurture. In two years time you will be invited back to plant up one of the coppice compartments. No charge but booking is essential.
Further details from: 01279 870678

Sat 29 Nov
Rhodes Arts Complex
Petruska
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Sat 29 Nov to Sun 30 Nov
Audley End House – Festive Fun
For the very first time Audley End opens its doors and invites you to get into the Christmas spirit. With a 12 Days of Christmas trail, storytelling for children, mulled wine and mince pies, plus fantastic gift ideas and stocking fillers.
Adults £5.50, Child £2.80, Concessions £4.40, Family £13.80
Further details from: 01799 522842 or
www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

Sun 30 Nov Rhodes Arts Complex
Walking on Air
Further Details from: 01279 651746

Sun 30 Nov
music@stansted
Panoply – Music from three continents
St. John’s Church, Stansted
3 pm Tickets £12 available at the door or by ringing 01279 815282
www.musicatstansted.com

Sun 30 Nov
Isabel Hospice Christmas Fair
Castle Hall, Hertford (new venue)
10.30am – 4.30pm
Admission £3 Children free
For more details telephone 01279 755320




WHAT’S ON DECEMBER 2007

Every Wednesday
St John Ambulance
Bishops Stortford College
First Aid, Care and Ambulance Training etc
Including some social events
Further details: 0700 5808132 or www.sja.org.uk/bishops-stortford

Every Monday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Stortford Drum Circle
From 7.30pm Entry £3
Further details on www.jazzexplorium.net

Alternate Mondays
Rhodes Art Centre, South Road, Bishop’s Stortford
Hummingbird Cancer Support Group
Free Drop in Centre Welcomes Cancer Patients and Carers
Meet in the informal atmosphere of the Bar.
Complimentary therapies available for Adults.
Supported by Macmillan Cancer Support
Further details from: 01279 651746

Every Wednesday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Rhythm and Blues – For all Ages
Musician or Not come and have some fun
Further details on www.bluesalive.co.uk

Every Thursday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop’s Stortford
Acoustic Club
From 8.30pm Entry £3
Further details on www.acousticclub.co.uk

Every Thursday
Markwell Pavilion – Solo Club
Widowed, Separated or Divorced come along and have a nice social evening starts 8.30pm

Every Saturday
Bishop’s Stortford Music School - Junior Music Group
Sixth Form Centre, St Mary’s Catholic School, Windhill. Musical Adventures for under 7s and their parents. 9am – 10am
Have lots of fun and learn about music
Further details from: Ann on 01992 623489

Tue 02 Dec
The Magic of Christmas
Isabel Hospice invites you to a lunch and shopping event in the heated Meadow Marquee in Tewin Bury Farm, Tewin (nr WGC)
Tickets are £40 each and include a wonderful lunch as well as Christmas
Gift opportunities
Arrive at 10.30am for shortbread and coffee
Call Suzanne Coleman for tickets on: 01438 717406

Wed 03 Dec Ferguson Lectures at the Bishop’s Stortford College
4pm at the Public Theatre
Humanism in 21st Century, by Peter Cave
Contact for places: 01279 838575

Fri 05 Dec
Isabel Hospice Lights of Love Ceremony – 5pm
Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford
The ceremony lasts 1hour and will include readings and carols
Countdown before the lights on the tree is turned on
To dedicate a light on the tree call: 01707 376782

Fri 05, Sat 06 + Sun 07 Dec
Christmas Tree Festival
All Saints Church in Hertford – in aid of the Church and Isabel Hospice
100 4ft Christmas Trees will be decorated and wreaths and other
Decorations will be on sale
For more information call Denise Dilley on: 01992 587113

Sat 06 Dec
Holly Fair
St. Michael’s Church, Bishop’s Stortford

Sat 06 Dec
Free Parking Day in Bishop’s Stortford in all East Herts District Council operated Car Parks.

Sat 06 Dec

West Essex Branch of Essex Society for Family History
My Ancestor was the Brothel Keeper
St Johns Art & Recreation Centre, Market Street, Old Harlow
Doors open 2pm, meetings start 2.45pm

Sat 06 Dec
Italian Market – North Street Bishop’s Stortford
A little bit of Italy for everyone to try from 9am to 5pm

Sat 06 Dec
Isabel Hospice Lights of Love Ceremony – 4pm
Bakers Walk, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth
The ceremony lasts 1hour and will include readings and carols
Countdown before the lights on the tree is turned on
To dedicate a light on the tree call: 01707 376782

Sat 06 Dec to Sun 07 Dec
Audley End House – Festive Fun
For the very first time Audley End opens its doors and invites you to get into the Christmas spirit. With a 12 Days of Christmas trail, storytelling for children, mulled wine and mince pies, plus fantastic gift ideas and stocking fillers.
Adults £5.50, Child £2.80, Concessions £4.40, Family £13.80
Further details from: 01799 522842 or
www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

Sat 06 Dec & Sun 07 Dec
Knebworth House – Christmas Craft Fair
A chance to buy something a bit out of the ordinary for your Christmas presents. Further details from 0845 2305172 or
www.knebworthhouse.com

Sun 07 Dec
Jingle Bells and Bows Fun Run for Isabel Hospice
Run in fancy dress if you wish – spot prizes for best dressed
Free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie
Entry is £10 (free for under-16s)
For more information and start times contact Lisa Seccombe on:
Lisa.seccombe@isabelhospice.org.uk

Sat 06/07 Dec Sat 13/14 Dec
Hatfield Forest – Family Christmas Trail
A magical trail leads you to Santa’s Grotto.
Times: 10.30-11.30, 11.30-12.30pm and 1.30-2.30pm
Crafts, Drink, biscuit and gift for all children.
Child £6. Booking essential.
Further details from: 01279870678

Tues 09 Dec
Bishop’s Stortford Decorative and Fine arts Society
Cooking for Kings: Antonin Careme, the First Celebrity Chef
Rhodes Art Complex 10.45 (coffee from 10am)
Donation invited from non members
Further details from: Pat Matthews on 01279 659476

Thur 11 Dec
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
Peter Groom
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Sat 13 Dec
Bishop’s Stortford Stamp Fair
St Joseph’s Parish Centre, Apton Road
10am until 4.30pm Free Admission and Parking
Further details from: 01279 305100

Sat 13 Dec
Hertford Symphony Orchestra, 7.30pm, All Saints Church, Hertford
Call Mrs M Braybrook on 01992 583272

Sat 13 Dec to Sun 14 Dec
Audley End House – Festive Fun
For the very first time Audley End opens its doors and invites you to get into the Christmas spirit. With a 12 Days of Christmas trail, storytelling for children, mulled wine and mince pies, plus fantastic gift ideas and stocking fillers.
Adults £5.50, Child £2.80, Concessions £4.40, Family £13.80
Further details from: 01799 522842 or
www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

Wed 17 Dec
Concert at St Michael’s Mead – Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Club
7.30 for 8pm start. Featuring Alastair Kiernan
` Further details from: Ernie on 01279 832540 or
Ken on 01279 834306

Thur 18 Dec
Bishop’s Stortford Railway Society
Phil Wood
In the Clubroom at the Old Booking Office, London Rd, B/S at 8pm
Contact Secretary Barry Bridges for details on: 01920 438586

Sun 21 Dec
Hatfield Forest – Carol Concert at the Shell House
Join in the celebration of the festive season with carol singing at the Shell House, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies available from the café.
Further details from: 01279 870678