From Tuesday 13th November until 27th November  The Rhodes Centre presents Bayt, a cross cultural, educational exhibition set up by it's curator, Suhad Jarrar-Browne. Suhad is a Palestinian anthropologist who was awarded the Millennium lifetime fellowship.  This exhibition explores the rich heritage of the Middle East through a personal collection which includes costumes , tribal jewellery, musical instruments and artefacts that represent different aspects of the Arab Muslim cultures.

Part of the collection will be "hands on" for visitors to explore and try for themselves such as costumes, books etc.  All visitors will be offered a free sampling of food and drinks which Suhad calls "Arabian Delights" 

Workshops will be available free of charge for school parties and other visitors as well as talks and demonstations. 

Monday -Sat 10am until 8pm Sundays time may vary.

Free admission.

Everyone Welcome!

On Friday 16th November 1pm -8pm. In the OSC Hall and Henham Village Hall for twice the shopping experience!  £1 admission get you entrance to both halls. A variety of stalls will be available. Proceeds to go to Isabel Hospice and Alzhemer's Society.

Where did you sleep last night?

Why not come along and find out more about the Bishop's Stortford Night Shelter on Saturday 17th November at Holy Trinity Church, South Street, Bishop's Stortfor, sessions are avialable morning and afternoon.

It's outr mission to to provide emergency shelter and supportive services to people who are homeless or at risk. And to advocate for collaborative  locally driven solutions to end homelessmenss.

Therefore we provide food and water to those going without. Provide a safe and warm place for them to spend a night in coming winter.

email ht.nightshelter@outlook.com

On Saturday 17th November 10am -3pm at All Saints' Church, Stansted Road, Bishop's Stortford.  A family fun Christmas Bazaar, with crafts gifts, cakes, jams, books and more!

Join us at 4pm at Bakers Walk, Bell Street, Sawbridgworth, Herts to remember a loved one this Christmas and make a dedication in their name. Call on 01707 382 500 to make a dedication or go to www.isabelhospice.org.uk/bookoflove

On Saturday 17th November from 7.30pm at The Drill Hall, Amwell End, Ware, Herts SG12 9HP  

Tickets Adults £12, concessions £10 Child £8 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £32 and are avilable online from: warebrass.eventbrite.co.uk

On Wednesday 21st November join us for lunch at the Manor of Groves Hotel, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. There will be a Christmas Fair followed by a two course lunch and coffee on arrival. Book a table with friends and enjoy shopping and lunch in the beautiful setting of this hotel and golf course.  This is a popular event and is perfect way to enjoy the build up to Christmas.  

Tickets £40 and includes coffee on arrival, plus two course lunch. 

For tickets contact Barbara Doherty on 01279 842 140 or barbara@thedohertys or Suzanne Coleman rdsjcoleman@gmail.com or 01438 798869

On Thursday 22nd November 7.30pm The Boscobel Quartet presents Sunshine and Shadows.  At St Pauls, Walden Bury, Hitchin, Herts SG4 8BP. (By kind permission of the Bowes Lyon family).  An evening showcasing the exhuberant warmth of one of Haydn's celebrated "sun" quartets moving via the restless turbulance of Mozart's quartet No 15 in D minor to the dark depths of Schubert's masterpiece Quartet No 14 in D Minor Death and the Maiden". 

Tickets £30 including wine and canapes. All proceeds to Benslow Music.  

To book contact 01462 459 446 or infor@benslowmusic.org 

Join the Mayor on Friday 23rd November from 7.00pm until 10.30pm at The Herts and Essex School, Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts CM23 5NJ. For his Almost Christmas Quiz. There will be a Greek Meze supper served as part of the evening.  Tickets are available from the Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre.  And can be brought individually or in tables of eight. (If you are buying less than eight tickets you will be allocated a table the night before as each table of eight is a team).   Tickets are £12 including supper.  There will be a cash bar.

On Saturday 25th November, at 3pm in St John's Church, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8JP. Music @ Stansted presents a recital by baritone Nicholas Mogg and pianist Jams Coleman.  

Tickets can be brought from Absolute Travel, Chapel Hill, Stansted. Nockholds Solicitors, Bishop's Stortford, Bishop's Stortford Independent, North Street, Bishop's Stortford.

Adults £15 or £12 for concessions (over 60's and students) under 18's are admitted free of charge.

If you enjoy our music why not think about becoming a member and saving money over four concerts.  Take a look at our membership page on our website. 

From Friday 30th November until Sun 6th January, Harlow Playhouse presents the magic of Aladdin.  

Come along for an evening of fun and comedy, big frocks, big carpets and big laughs ..oh no there won't?  Or yes there definately will be !  It's an evening for all the family to enjoy.

For more information please contact www.harlowplayhouse.co.uk or 01279 431945