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
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 Wednesday
Rhodes Arts Complex - Stortford Secular Discussion Group
Meets informally to discuss Current Affairs, Social, Political and Ethical Issues, Culture and the Arts, Science and the Environment
Everyone Welcome to go along and join in at 2.30pm
Every Thursday
Half Moon Pub in Bishop's Stortford
Acoustic Club - From 8.30pm
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
Every Sunday
until Car Boot Sale
25th October Bishop's Stortford Train Station Car Parks
Sellers 11.30 - Public 12 noon until 4pm
Further details from: 01992 468619
Every 2nd
Thurs Rhodes Arts Complex - Comedy Night
of each month Further details from: 01279 651746
BOOK NOW FOR:
Mon 10 Aug to Fri 14 Aug
The David Beckham Academy - ~~Soccer Camps
Bishop's Stortford High School, Jobbers Wood
For Boys and Girls aged 5 to 15 years
1 day camp on 10th - £30
3 day camp 11th to 13th - £75
1 day camp 14th - £30
Further details on 0208 2694620
Wed 01 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum FILM - Revolutionary Road Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets: £6, Concessions £5
Further details on: 01279 651746
Thurs 02 July
Stortford Music Club
Church Hall, All Saints Church, Stansted Road
Singers Night - An evening of unleashing the local talent
Further details from: 01279 656664
Thurs 02 July
Standon Morris Men
The Fish and Eels Public House, Dobbs Weir, Hoddesdon 8.15pm
The Sun Public House, Broadley Common, Harlow 9.15pm
Further details from: 07785 536939
Fri 03 Jul
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Manuden Church 7.15pm
Further Details from Brian Hayes on 01279 812574
Fri 03 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford museum FILM - Milk
Starring Sean Penn in his portrayal of Harvey Milk
Starts 8pm
Tickets: £6, Concessions £5
Further details on: 01279 651746
Fri 03 July
Bishop's Stortford Library
Gardening for Relaxation & Therapy 6.30pm
An interactive Talk focusing on designing a sensory garden
Tickets £2 including refreshments available from the library or
Telephone: 01438 737333
Fri 03 July
Acoustic Sessions at the Yew Tree, Manuden
Further details from: 07967 452805 or 01279 812888
Fri 03 Jul
Thaxted Festival - Pascal and Ami Roge' Piano Duet
This concert is supported by Marie Stott in memory of her husband Denys who so enjoyed the concerts. 8pm
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sat 04 July
Forbidden Love and Broken Hearts - A Talk by Georgina Green
Essex Society for Family History - West Essex Branch
St. John's Arts and Recreation Centre
Market Street, Old Harlow
Doors open 14.00 Meeting starts 14.45pm
Sat 04 July
Hatfield Forest - Forest Dog Training and Recall Workshop
Dogs require special training to cope with the wildlife in the Forest, which they are not allowed to disturb. You can attend one of the courses or workshops 10.15am until 12.45pm.
Regular weekly classes available throughout the year at £35.
Booking essential. Telephone Thea Barfoot on 01279 871194 to book.
Sat 04 July
Champagne Picnic
Little Easton Manor, Dunmow, Essex
The Animals, Herman's Hermits, Heatwave,
American Four Tops Motown Show and Mamma Mias it's the Abba Fever Show. Concert starts at 6.30pm doors open 4.30pm.
Ticket prices: £26.50 before 1st June, £28.50 from 1st June and £35 on the night subject to availability. One free ticket for a party over 15
Gazebo spaces available when booking at £20 each
Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre or phone Ticketline on 01279 815464. Service charge of £1 on credit and debit card payments
Sat 04 July
Great Hallingbury Village Hall Fun Day
Village Hall 11am to 3pm. Free Admission.
Further enquiries from 01279 659220
Sat 04 July
Thaxted Music Festival - Family Concert at 11am
Traveling by Tuba. A fascinating voyage through the weird and wonderful world of the tuba.. An unforgettable performance with something for everyone and Plenty of audience participation.
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sat 04 July
Thaxted Music Festival
Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert of 1938 recreated by
Pete Long's All-Star Goodmen Orchestra 8pm
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sat 04 July
St John's Stansted - Summer Soiree
Seven award-winnng local young musicians with interval supper, licensed bar and jazz band. Tickets £12 (children £5) in advance only form: Nockolds Solicitors, Bishop's Stortford, Stansted Carpets,
Chapel Hill, or 01279 815282
Sat 04 July to Fri 17 July
Gibberd Gallery - Young Contemporaries
An exhibition by Harlow's Secondary Schools and Harlow College
Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm. Sat 9am to 12 noon. Closed Sundays and
Bank Holidays. Free Admission
Further details from: 01279 446438
Sat 04/05 July NGS Open Gardens - Church Lodge, Little Easton
2pm to 5pm. Further details from: www.ngs.org.uk
Sun 05 July
Half Moon Pub, North Street, Bishop's Stortford
Hot Club Night featuring Ron Wilson and the "Hot Club Deluxe" 8pm
Admission £3.00
Sun 05 July
Hertford Symphony Orchestra
Castle Hall, Hertford at 7pm
A Night At The Theatre
Adults £8, Children U18 £4, Family Ticket £20.
Further details from: the Box Office on 01992 531500
Sun 05 July
Cazfest Music Festival
Jobbers Wood, Much Hadham
Tickets available from: 07599 287443 or 07599 287444 or
The Observer in North Street
Also available on: www.cazfest.com
Sun 05 July
Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill is Open 1.30 to 5.30pm
Admission: Over 15's £1. 5-15years 50p and under 5's Free
Refreshments available. Further details from: 0279 813124
Sun 05 July
RSPCA Danaher Animal Home Fun Day, Blackmore
Further details from: 01371 851201
Sun 05 July
Thaxted Music Festival - Cantate
Senior Ytouth and Chamber Choirs
Brandenburh Sinfonia 7.30pm
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sun 05 July
Harlow Symphony Orchestra
Concert 7.30pm St John's Church, Epping
Tickets £8, ( Concessions £5)
Box Office: 01279 838598
Mon 06 July
Little Hallingbury Village History Society
The Essex Cloth Industry in the 15th & 16th Centuries - J Ward 8pm
Little Hallingbury Village Hall. £1.50 entrance fee
Further details from: 01279 723814
Tue 07 July
Thaxted Flower Club Meeting
Summertime - Jackie O'Hare
Thaxted Centre for the disabled at 7.30pm
Visitors Welcome (£4). Further details from: 01371 831495
Thurs 09 July
Stortford Music Club
Church Hall, All Saints Church, Stansted Road
Ron Truman Border - Singer/Songwriter
Further details from: 01279 656664
Thurs 09 July
Standon Morris Men
The Waggon and orsesHorHHHhHorses Public House, Steeple Morden 8.15pm
The Bushell and Strike Public House, Ashwell 9.15pm
Further details from: 07785 536939
Fri 10 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum FILM -Doubt
Starring Meryl Streep in a story about a compelling battle of wills
Starts 8pm. Tickets: £6, Concessions £5
Further details on: 01279 651746
Fri 10 July
Thaxted Music FestrivaL - Alberni Quartet
Tonight's concert is a microcosm of the ~Festival theme! 8pm
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sat 11 July
Rhodes Art Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum
Glitter Ball - 70's Themed Disco 8pm to 11.30pm
Auction and Live Music from Uncle Funk
Optional Fancy Dress.
Tickets £15 available from the Rhodes Art Complex
In aid of St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham to raise money for multi sensory equipment for people with Epilepsy and other complex needs.
Further details from 01279 651746
Sat 11 July
Standon Morris Men
Berden Fete nr The Pelhams 2pm and 4pmorsesHorHHHh
A cream tea in the grounds of Jacobean Berden Hall.
Further details from: 07785 536939
Sat 11 July
Dunmow Book Fair
Foakes Hall, Stortford Road, Dunmow. 10am to 4pm
Adults £1, accompanied children under 15 free
Refreshments available.
Further details from: 01`245 361609 or www.missingbookfares.co.uk
Sat 11 July
Fete, Craft Fair & Dog Show in Good Easter
Good Easter Sports Field 1pm to 6pm.
Adults £1, Children free.
Further details from: 01245 231135
Sat 11 July
Thaxted Music Festival
Frieder Berthold on cello and Carlo Levi Minz on piano 12am
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sat 11 July
Thaxted Music Festival
Gwilym Simcock Trio 8pm
Further details from: 01371 831421
Sat 11 July
Berden Village Garden Fete - 2pm
Traditional Stalls, Refreshments, Grand Draw
Free Parking, Free Entertainment, Free Raffle
Sat 11 July
2nd Annual Midsummer Music Festival
Market Square, Harlow at 12 noon
Free Admission.
More information at www.harlowlive.com
Sat 11/12 July
Duxford Imperilal War Museum
The Flying Legends Air Show
Further details from: 01223 835000
Sun 12 July
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Great Hallingbury , Bedlars Green 10am
Further details from Heather Pinnock on 01279 659071
Sun 12 July
Thaxted Church - Verdi: Requim 7.30pm
Tickets: Reserved £26 & £20, Unreserved £16 (CONCESSIONS £13), Restricted View £6. Tickets available from Harlow Chorus Box Office: 01277 362440 or Thaxted Festival Box Office: 01371 831421
Sun 12 July
Hallingbury's Open Gardens
An afternoon of horticultural delight viewing gardens of varied size and design. Then home made tea. Start and finish at 'Homestead, Sabridgeworth 2pm to 5pm £2.50 per person, includes information and map. Tea £1.75. Further details from: 01279 724009
Sun 12 July
Manuden Open Gardens 2pm - 6pm
Adults £4, Children Free. Teas, Plants & Paintings
Sun 12 July
Great Notley Country Park - Wild About Bugs
Discover amazing creatures and find our what makes them so special
Suitable for families. Meet at the discovery centre, Great Notely Country Park. 10.30am. Cost: £3 per child. Car Parking £2.
Pre-booking essential: please phone 01376 347134
Mon 13 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum FILM - Gosford Park
Part comedy of errors and part mystery
Matinee at 1.30pm
Tickets: £6, Concessions £5 (includes FREE tea and cake)
Further details on: 01279 651746
Tues 14 July
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and Fine Arts Society
The Dead Sea Scrolls in context:
An Introduction to Palestine in the time of Christ
Rhodes Arts Complex 10.45 (coffee from 10am)
Donations invited from non-members
Further details from: Fran Panrucker on 01954 710858 or www.loadman.co.uk
Wed 15 July
Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Club
St Michael's Mead Community Centre
Featuring Mike Wooldridge
Further details from: 01279 832540 or 834306
Thurs 16 Jul to Sat 18 Jul
Water Lane Theatre Group will be performing
'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
in the Monastery Gardens on Windhill
Gates open 7pm. Performances start at 7.30pm.
Audiences are encouraged to bring a picnic, blankets and chairs and enjoy the summer evening's entertainment in a beautiful setting.
Tickets £9 (£7.50 concessions, £30 family)
Available from Rhodes Arts Complex 01279 651746.
Thurs 16 July
Stortford Music Club
Church Hall, All Saints Church, Stansted Road
Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner- Experienced and established harmony singers. Further details from: 01279 656664
Thurs 16 July
Southern Country Park - Health Walk
>From the Car Park in Thorley Lane 7pm the walks will be 2-3 miles long and 30-60 minutes duration. The walk will be led by a trained leader.
For more information call:
Countryside Management Service on 01462 459395
Thurs 16 July
Standon Morris Men
orsesHorHHHhThe John Barleycorn Public House, Threshers Bush 8.15pm
The Queen's Head Public House, Churchgate Street, Harlow 9.15pm Further details from: 07785 536939
Fri 17 July Music at Marigolds - The Black Porch Band
Harlow Cricket Club Doors and Licensed Bar Open at 7.30pm
Tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door.
Further details from: 01279 414174/421763 or www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk
Sat 18 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum Hot Summer Musical Extravaganza
A journey through the magical world of musical theatre.
Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £9, Concessions £7
Further details on: 01279 651746
Sat 18 July
Great and Little Hallingbury 71st Annual Flower Show
A traditional family event in a beautiful country garden
Gaston House 2pm - 5pm . Adults £1 Children Free
Further details from: 01279 725482
Sat 18 Jul to Sun 26 Jul
Hatfield Forest - Book Sale Car Park Charge Applies
Sun 19 Jul
Manuden Singers present the Ninth Village Glyndebourne
A picnic concert in the Gardens of Wilford House, 70 The Street, Manuden. (In the event of inclement weather the festivities will take place in St Mary's Church, Manuden)
Gates open from 6pm Music starts at 6.30pm
Tickets £10 available from Tel: 01279 812157
Tues 21 July
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Stansted Bentfield Green, 'Rose and Crown'
Further details from Phil Trip on 01279 652169
Tues 21 July
Dunmow Sugarcraft
Orchids - Ruby Buffong 8pm in Foakes Hall, Dunmow
Visitors Welcome at £3.50. Further details from: 01371 874473
Tues 21/22 July
Auctions at Sworders
Tues 21st - Summer Country House sale starts at 10am
Selected Furniture, pictures, clocks, works of art, ceramics,
silver and jewellery.
Wed 22nd July - Antique Sale starts 11am, Antique furniture, pictures, ceramics, silver, jewellery and collectables. At the new premises of Sworders Auctioneers, Cambridge Road, Stanted Mountfitchet.
Further details from: 01279 817778
Wed 22 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum FILM - Vicky Cristina Barcelona The stunning city of Barcelona is the setting for the romantic adventures of Vicky and Cristina. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets: £6, Concessions £5 Further details on: 01279 651746
Wed 22 July
Hatfield Forest - The Three Musketeers
Illyria bring swash-buckling action to the Forest 7pm to 9.30pm
Adult - £12, Chuld £7. Booking Advised
To book phone: 01279 870678 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Wed 22 July
Standon Morris Men
The Pheasant Public House, Great Chishill, Nr Royston 8.15pm
Joint evening with the Thaxted Morris Men orsesHorHHHh
Further details from: 07785 536939
Fri 24 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum FILM - Frost/Nixon
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk show host David Frost (Michael Sheen) and former president Richard Nixon (Frank Langella).
Starts 8pm. Tickets: £6, Concessions £5
Further details on: 01279 651746
Fri 24 July
Join Have a Heart and Teenage Cancer Trust
On a Magical Moonlight Walk
Seven Mile Charity Walk from 8pm to midnight
Ansty Hall, Trumpington, Cambridge
Further details from: Hayley Scriver on 01223 623824
Sat 25 July
Hatfield House - Battle Proms
A celebration of Classical Music with Spitfire, Cannons, Cavalry and Fireworks.
Gates open at 4.30pm to take in the sights and sounds and enjoy your picnic. 7.15pm Napoleonic Cavalry and Infantry Displays
8pm to 10.30pm The Musical Programme
Tickets: Up to 30th April cost £27. 1st May to 24th July cost £29. Concert Day cost £34.00 (subject to availability).
Children 5 to 15 years of age cost £14. Under 5's Free.
Further details from: 01432 355416 or www.battleproms.com
Sun 26 July
Hatfield House - Folk By The Oak
A one day festival of award winning contemporary folk artists
Tickets: Adult £29 (£35 on Concert Day)
Children under 16 years old £14. Under 5's Free
Family £78 (2 adults + 2 children booked in advance)
Arena opens 1pm Music commences 2pm and finishes at 10pm
Further details from: 01432 355416
Mon 27 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum FILM - The Ladykillers
Comedy Classic starring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers and Frankie Howard. Matinee at 1.30pm
Tickets: £6, Concessions £5 (includes FREE tea and cake)
Further details on: 01279 651746
Tue 28 July
Music at Marigolds - Blues Jam Session
Harlow Cricket Club
Monthly Blues Jam Sessions. Audience and Musicians Welcome.
Bring your own Guitars, Sticks, Harps or Whatever.
Further details from: 01279 414174/421763 or
Free Entry. Donations requested from audience and musicians
Phone Terry on 01279 417393 www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk
Wed 29July to Sun 02 Aug
Audley End House and Gardens
Come along to try your hand at all things archaeological at Audley End as part of the British Festival for Archaeology. Take part in a mini dig or rescue that relic from the tomb as you race through the ancient obstacle course! Can you follow the clues to work out who was buried where?
Or simply enjoy finding out a bit more about archaeology.
Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Plus a further £1 per child over 5 both members and non members.
Family ticket: £26.80. Further details from: 01799 522842
Wed 29 July to Sun 02 Aug
Time Travelers Go: Archaeology At Audley End
As part of the British Festival for archaeology take part in the activities on offer at Audley End. Take part in a mini dig and follow the clues to work out who was buried where.
Further details from: 01799 522842
Thurs 30 July
Southern Country Park - Health Walk
>From the Car Park in Thorley Lane 7pm the walks will be 2-3 miles long and 30-60 minutes duration. The walk will be led by a trained leader.
For more information call:
Countryside Management Service on 01462 459395
Thurs 30 July
Standon Morris Men
The Jolly Brewers Public House, Bishop's Stortford 8.15pm
The Castle Poublic House, Bishop's Stortford 9.15pm orsesHorHHHh
Further details from: 07785 536939
Fri 31 July
Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum Music Mix Talent Competition Grand Final
Starts 8pm. Tickets: £9, Concessions £7
Further details on: 01279 651746
Fri 31 July
Music at Marigolds - The Nicolas Meier Group
Harlow Cricket Club Doors and Licensed Bar Open at 7.30pm
Tickets £6 in advance or £7 on the door.
Further details from: 01279 414174/421763 or www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk
WHAT'S ON AUGUST 2009
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
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
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
Every 2nd Thurs
Rhodes Arts Complex - Comedy Night
of each month Further details from: 01279 651746
Sat 01 Aug & Sun 02 Aug
Hatfield Forest - Living History Village
The re-enactment group, the Company of St Joseph's re-create medieval life in the Forest. Wander through the tented village and see what life was like. 10am - 5pm Demonstrations throughout the day. Free Event. Car Park Charge Applies. Further details from: 01279 870678
Sat 01 Aug
Men of Bad Character - A Talk by Jeffrey Page
Essex Society for Family History - West Essex Branch
St. John's Arts and Recreation Centre
Market Street, Old Harlow
Doors open 14.00 Meeting starts 14.45
Sun 02 Aug
The Duxford Classic Car Show
Imperial War Museum
Further details from: 0123 835000
Sun 02 Aug
Stansted Mountfitchet Windmill -OPEN 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Admission: Over 15 £1, 5 - 15 years 50p under 5s free
Refreshments available. Further details from: 01279 813124
Mon 03 Aug
Summer Camp - Mad Science Challenge Day
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days.
10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Tues 04 Aug
Summer Camp - Robot Camp Day
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Tue 04 Aug
Hatfield House - Forest Survival Skills
Learn how to survive in the wild with only the bare necessities. Discover how nature can save your life. Shelter building, what to do in an emergency and much more. Take a packed lunch and suitable footwear. Suitable for accompanied children 10am -3pm
Group of 2- £18, Group of 3- £26, Group of 4- £34. additional people £10 per person. Booking essential. Further details from: 01279 870678
Wed 05 Aug
Summer Camp - Space the Final Frontier
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Wed 05 Aug to Sun 09 Aug
Audley End House and Gardens
Time Travellers Go Archaeology
Come along to try your hand at all things archaeological as part of the British Festival for Archaeology. Take part in a mini dig or rescue that relic from the tomb as you race through the ancient obstacle course. Can you follow the clues to work out who was buried there.
Thurs 06 Aug
Summer Camp - Bugs/Worms & Dinosaur Discovery
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm.
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Fri 07 Aug
Summer Camp - Chemistry & States of Matter Day
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm.
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Fri 07/14 & 28 Aug Hatfield Forest - Friday Forest Fun
Fun drop-in activities happening in the lake area
Child £2. Car Park Charges Apply.
Further details from: 01279 870678
Sun 09 Aug
Audley End House & Gardens
Take a look at life during World War II. Find out all about secret codes and signaling systems.
See inside an air raid shelter and make your own tank to take home.
Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Family ticket: £26.80. Plus a further £1 per child over 5 both members and non members.
Further details from: 01799 522842
Sat 8 Aug
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Hatfield Forest , Main entrance 10am
Further details from Linda Kettridge on 01279 813424
Mon 10 Aug to Fri 14 Aug
The David Beckham Academy - ~~Soccer Camps
Bishop's Stortford High School, Jobbers Wood
For Boys and Girls aged 5 to 15 years
1 day camp on 10th - £30
3 day camp 11th to 13th - £75
1 day camp 14th - £30
Further details on 0208 2694620
Tue 11 Aug to Sun 15 Nov
Bishop's Stortford Museum - Thorleybourne Gallery
An exhibition held as part of the museums 'Remembering Slavery' project. The exhibition will include photographs, paintings, sketches and moving image, 3-D stereo view photographs, newspaper articles, artifacts and audio material.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
Saturday and during Rhodes Arts Complex Events 10am to 4pm
Free admission. Further details from: 01279 651746
Wed 12 Aug to Sun 16 Aug
Audley End House and Gardens
Find out about the most gruesome sorts of punishment from days gone by, experience for yourself how comfortable it would have been to spend the night in the stocks or take your picture behind bars. Budding detectives can meet a Victorian policeman and try to crack the clues to solve the crime..
Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Family ticket: £26.80. Plus a further £1 per child over 5 both members and non members.
Further details from: 01799 522842
Thurs 13 Aug
Southern Country Park - Health Walk
>From the Car Park in Thorley Lane 7pm the walks will be 2-3 miles long and 30-60 minutes duration. The walk will be led by a trained leader.
For more information call:
Countryside Management Service on 01462 459395
Fri 14 Aug to Sun 06 Sept
Edinburgh International Festival 2009
Theatre, Music, Dance and Visual Arts
Sat 15 Aug
Bishop's Stortford Stamp Fair
Water Lane United Reformed Church Hall. 10am to 4pm
Stamps, Postcards, Cigarette Cards, Coins
Collections Purchased.
Free Admission and Ample Parking
Further details from: 01279 305100
Sat 15 Aug
St Elizabeth's Centre at The Henry Moore Foundation 12 midday - 5pm
By kind permission of The Henry Moore Foundation
A wonderful opportunity to support St Elisabeth's and visit the 70 acre estate located at Perry Green. Home made refreshments available all day. Sorry No Dogs. Entrance Fee Adults £5 Under 16's Free
Sat 15 Aug
The Henry Moore Foundation - Open Air Theatre 5pm - 11pm
'Midsummers Night's Dream in aid of St Elizabeth's Centre
Adults £~15, Seniors, Students & Children £10,
Families (2 Adults & 2 Children) £40. Grounds open for picnics from 5pm please take your own rugs or low backed seating.
Light Refreshments will be available.
Tickets available from: St Elizabeth's Centre 01279 844226/227
Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre 01279 655831 or
See Tickets 0871 2200260
Mon 17 Aug
Summer Camp - Mad Science Challenge Day
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Tues 18 Aug
Summer Camp - Robot Camp Day
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Wed 19 Aug
Hatfield House -Wild Child Wednesday
The task is to complete the Wild Child challenges including puzzsles, scavenger hunts, crafts, games and more. 12.30 4pm
Child £3. Car Park Charge Applies
Further details from: 01279 870678
Wed 19 Aug
Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Club
St Michael's Mead Community Centre
Featuring Chris Powell
Further details from: 01279 832540 or 834306
Wed 19 Aug
Summer Camp - Space The Final Frontier
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Wed 19 Aug to Sun 23 Aug
Audley End House and Gardens
Meet a Victorian gardener as he shows off his most hideous traps to rid the garden of those pesky pests. See magnificent hawks and falcons in flight and hear how they would have brought food to the table. Plant some seeds to take home or take a look in the newly restored kitchens. Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Family ticket: £26.80. Plus a further £1 per child over 5 both members and non members. Further details from: 01799 522842
Thurs 20 Aug
Summer Camp - Bugs/Worms & Dinosaur Discovery
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm.
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Fri 21 Aug
Summer Camp - Chemistry & States of Matter Day
Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic fun filled & unique introduction into Science
Bishop's Park Community Centre - 10am to 3pm.
Complete Five Day Course £144 per Child or Single Day £32 per child. Half Day option available on some days. 10% sibling discount available
Further details from Plasma Penny on 01245 363670 or email: kidsscience@btconnect.com
Fri 21 Aug
Hatfield Forest - Dog Fun Day
Bring your Hound whatever its pedigree along to the popular second annual Dog Fun Day 11am to 3pm. £6 per pooch includes competition entry. Booking essential. Car Park Charges Apply.
Further details from: 01279 870678
Fri 21 Aug
Hatfield Forest - the Tale of the Town mouse and the Country Mouse
Open Wide theatre presents this delightful tale by Beatrix Potter.
Come in fancy dress and get free mouse face painting. Café open. 1 person - £7. 2 people £13. 3 people - £19. 4 people - £25
Booking advised. Car parking charge applies.
Further details and booking on: 01279 870678 or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Sun 23 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
Rhodes Arts complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum
BLAST! - The Week Long Summer Theatre for 11 to 18 year olds
Lots of fun with 7 days to stage a show.
Cost of course: £80 (£40 for families receiving benefits)
Further details from: 01279 651746
Mon 24 Aug
Hatfield Forest - Bat Walks
Discover the fascinating twilight world of the Forest's nine bat species on an easy guided walk around their favourite haunts.
Don't forget to take a torch. Meet at the main entrance gate.
Adult £7, child £5, family £20. Booking Essential
Further details from: 01279 870678
Wed 26 Aug to Fri 28 Aug
Audley End House and Gardens
Budding secret agents can learn how to crack the secret codes, dress up in disguises, experience espionage first hand and get some tips on how to become the ultimate spy in this training academy.. Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Family ticket: £26.80. Plus a further £1 per child over 5 both members and non members.
Further details from: 01799 522842
Thurs 27 Aug
Southern Country Park - Health Walk
>From the Car Park in Thorley Lane 7pm the walks will be 2-3 miles long and 30-60 minutes duration. The walk will be led by a trained leader.
For more information call:
Countryside Management Service on 01462 459395
Thurs 27 Aug & Fri 28 Aug
Clacton Air Show - 11am to 5pm
See Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster parading the skies over the Town
Full programme of flying both days, with various ground events on the West Greensward, Marine Parade West
Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug
Audley End House and Gardens
This weekend we travel back to the time of World War II, when the house was home to the Polish Branch of the Special Operations Executive. Meet some soldiers and see how they would have lived and worked. Try your hand at some fun code cracking activities and don't miss the spectacular parachute drop! Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Family ticket: £26.80. Further details from: 01799 522842
Sun 23 Aug
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Bishop's Stortford. Tesco's car park, far left corner 10am
Further details from Paul Elliot on 01279 501596
WHAT'S ON SEPTEMBER 2009
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
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
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
Every Sunday
until Car Boot Sale
25th October Bishop's Stortford Train Station Car Parks
Sellers 11.30 - Public 12 noon until 4pm
Further details from: 01992 468619
Every 2nd Thurs
Rhodes Arts Complex - Comedy Night
of each month Further details from: 01279 651746
Tue 01 Sept to Sun 15 Nov
Bishop's Stortford Museum - Thorleybourne Gallery
An exhibition held as part of the museums 'Remembering Slavery' project. The exhibition will include photographs, paintings, sketches and moving image, 3-D stereoview photographs, newspaper articles, artefacts and audio material.Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
Saturday and during Rhodes Arts Complex Events 10am to 4pm
Free admission. Further details from: 01279 651746
Sat 05 Sept
Essex Society for Family History - West Essex Branch
AGM followed by 10 Minutes to Noon a talk by Peter Dalton
St. John's Arts and Recreation Centre, Market Street, Old Harlow
Doors open 14.00 Meeting starts 14.45
Sat 05
Dept Hatfield Forest - Forest Dog Training Fireworks and Noise Phobia
Regular weekly classes available throughout the year at £35.
Booking essential. Telephone Thea Barfoot on 01279 871194 to book.
Sat 05 Sept & Sun 06 Sept
Audley End House and Gardens
A magical day long workshop that fuses ancient practice with modern science. A wonderful opportunity for nature lovers, amateur ornithologists and outdoor enthusiasts alike to explore the historic art of falconry within the grounds of a stunning English Heritage property.
Members: Adult £60, Concession £60, Non Members: Adult £65
Further details from: 01799 522842
Sun 6 Sept
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Sawbridgeworth, Pishiobury Park 10am
Further details from Sarah Vickers on 01279 723829
Tues 08 Sept
Bishop's Stortford Decorative and fine Arts Society
King Edward VII and the Countess of Warwick:
A Victorian Love Affair
Rhodes Arts Complex 10.45 (coffee from 10am)
Donations invited from non-members
Further details from: Fran Panrucker on 01954 710858 or www.loadman.co.uk
Thur 10 Sept
Rhodes Art Complex & Bishop's Stortford Museum
Making Happy - Jude Simpson
Stand-up poet Jude Simpson presents her unique blend of observational comedy. Starts 8pm. Tickets: £12. Concessions £10
Further details from: 01279 651746
Sat 12 Sept & Sun 13 Sept
Hatfield Forest - Wood Fest
Small intimate weekend festival set in the heart of the Forest
Celebrating wood and traditional crafts. Childrens activities including wood modeling for a small charge. Live music on both days.
Free Event. Car park charge applies
Further details from: 01279 870678
Sun 13 Sept
St Mary's Motor Show - 'Wheel Meet Again'
St Mary's in Bishop's Stortford has hosted a motor show every September since 1999. The show includes a large exhibition of individually owned classic, vintage and veteran cars, motor cycles, military and commercial vehicles a well a abn increasing number of new car dealerships displaying their dazzling new models.
Starts 11sm until 5pm. For further details contact:
01279 654901 or www.stmarys.net/events.cmf?eventid=1
Sun 13 Sept
The Little Hadham Antiques Fair
Little Hadham Village Hall. 9.30 to 4pm
A wide range of quality antiques at reasonable prices
Admission £1. Refreshments available
Enquiries Monday - Friday on 01279 424067
Wed 16 Sept
Herts & Essex Electronic Organ Club
St Michael's Mead Community Centre
Featuring Andrew Nix
Further details from: 01279 832540 or 834306
Fri 19 Sept
Rhodes Art Complex & Bishop's Stortford Museum
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys
The Kings of Swing.
Starts 8pm. Tickets: £12.50, Concessions £10
Further details from: 01279 651746
Sun 20 Sept
Bishop's Stortford & District Footpath Association
Thorley Butler's Hall Barn 10am
Further details from Sylvia Mcdonald on 01279 654478
Wed 23 Sept
Rhodes Art Complex & Bishop's Stortford Museum
Pack Up Your Troubles. Starring Carolyn Allen
A fabulous show combining the songs of wartime forties with the delights of the Old Time Musical
Starts 2.30pm. Tickets: £10
Further details from: 01279 651746
Fri 25 Sept
Rhodes Art Complex & Bishop's Stortford Museum
Soul Traders
Will have you dancing in the aisle all night long.
Starts 8pm. Tickets: £15. Concessions £12
Further details from: 01279 651746
Sat 26 Sept
Hatfield Forest - Forest Survival Skills
Learn how to survive in the wild with only the bare necessities
Discover how nature can save your life. Shelter Building, what to do in an emergency and much more. Take a packed lunch and suitable footwear. Suitable for accompanied children. Group of 2 - £18. Group of 3 - £26. Group of 4 - £34. Addional to this £10. Booking essential.
Car park charge applies. Further details from: 01279 870678
Sat 26 Sept & Sun 27 Sept
Audley End House and Gardens
Come along to Audley End for a weekend of harvest themed food and activities. Enjoy fruit and vegetable stalls, games and competitions that all the family will enjoy. Non Members: Adult £10.70, Concession £9.10, Children £5.40
Family ticket: £26.80. Further details from: 01799 522842
Sun 27 September
Schools Challenge & Charity Fun Runs
Starting and Finishing at Grange Paddocks Swimming Pool
Rye Street, Bishop's Stortford
Further details and application form from Fun Run Organiser, Bishop's
Stortford Running Club. Email:Funrun@bsrc.org.uk
