Explore our calendar of online and local events, including community events we’ve organised or supported.
We update this page regularly with events for SNG customers - offering opportunities to connect with others in your area and share ideas, learn a new skill, or discuss timely topics.
Online events
We’re excited to invite all SNG customers to our Scam Busters online workshop, delivered in partnership with Virgin Media O2. This friendly, interactive session will help customers protect themselves from online scams. No tech expertise needed – and they can join with their camera off if they prefer.
Date: Wednesday 6 May, 1pm-2.30pm
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: Microsoft Teams
Complete the registration form to sign up 
or email supportforyou@sng.org.uk.
Events in your local community
Available now
Big Community Conversation - 18 March 2026
More details coming soon.
Bereavement Café, Hertford – Monthly
The Bereavement Café is a free, informal monthly drop-in for adults to connect, share experiences, and find support after loss. Run by friendly local volunteers from Holy Trinity Church, Bengeo, it offers a safe space to talk openly or simply enjoy a tea or coffee. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one, no matter how long ago.
Bengeo Bereavement Café
The Bereavement Café runs twice-monthly at Bengeo in Hertford, every first Wednesday afternoon of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm and every third Thursday evening of the month from 6.30pm to 8pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, from across the district and wherever you live. You can find then at The Secret Garden Tea Room, 89 The Avenue, Hertford SG14 3DU.
Free Hertfordshire Health Walks – Ongoing
Live in Hertfordshire and want to walk more? Join Hertfordshire County Council’s free, friendly, and safe guided health walks. Walking improves fitness, mood, and strength, and with 75 weekly walks across the county, there’s plenty of choice!
No booking needed—just arrive 10 minutes early (15 minutes for first timers) or register online. Walks range from gentle First Steps (20–30 mins) to Grade 4 (90 mins).
Download the timetable for walks in East Hertfordshire
Download the timetable for walks in North Hertfordshire
Need more information?
Contact Hertfordshire Heath Walks for more information:
- Telephone - 01992 555888
- Email - Healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk
- Visit - www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks
Free Women’s Boxing Group, Hertford, Every Friday at 6pm
Future Living , a charity dedicated to supporting women, men and children affected by domestic abuse, run a free weekly boxing group for women in Hertford. This is a friendly and encouraging group where women can let off some steam and build confidence!
The group runs every Friday in Hertford from 6pm to 7pm and is led by a highly experienced coach.
You must register to attend. Please email info@futurelivinghertford.co.uk to register.
Local Social weekly coffee mornings
Local Social are a community organisation who seek to bring people and neighbourhoods living in Ware together. Their weekly coffee meetings take place at the following locations:
- Mondays 10.30am to 12pm at The Grange Hall, Presdales Drive, Ware
- Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm at The Crooked Billet Pub, 140 Musley Hill, Ware
- Wednesdays 10.30am to 12pm at The Crooked Billet Pub, 140 Musley Hill, Ware
- Fridays 10.30am to 12pm @ Leaside Church, High Street, Ware
Stockwell Park Community Trust events – Ongoing
Stockwell Park Estate Community Trust provides community programmes, events, and facilities while partnering on projects to support young people and vulnerable groups in Stockwell and North Brixton, South London.
Rectory Park Community Centre, Northolt – Ongoing
All of the activities listed below take place at Rectory Park community Centre, 245 Rectory Park Avenue, Northolt, UB5 6SD.
For the full list of events and activities, read the latest update from Rectory Park Community First Foundation.
Activities for young people, Harlesden, Mondays and Thursdays
The Harlesden-based youth charity United Borders are hosting free drop-in activity sessions every Monday and Thursday. Young people can visit their buses parked in various locations Harlesden and take part in lots of activities, ranging from music production and gaming sessions to mentoring sessions and employment support.
- Mondays – Harlesden High Street from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursdays – Church Road from 2pm to 5pm
Budget friendly cookery courses
Join Itchen College for a fun, hands‑on cookery course designed to help you learn how to prepare tasty, budget-friendly meals. These fully funded sessions are open to everyone - SNG and non‑SNG residents - and all ingredients are provided.
- What? FREE weekly 2‑hour sessions for 3 weeks, open to SNG and non‑SNG residents. All ingredients are provided, and you’ll take home a bag with ingredients and a recipe card at the end.
- When & where? Itchen College are running two courses, across Basingstoke.
Session 1 - Ridgeway Community Centre
Ridgeway Community Centre, Blackdowns Close, Basingstoke, RG22 5BW
Thursday 19 March
1-3pm
Ridgeway Community Centre cookery course event poster [pdf, 579KB]
Session 2 – Rucstall Community Centre
Rucstall Community Centre, Holbein Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3QN
Monday 16 & 23 March
12-2pm
- Who for? Residents of Basingstoke (SNG and non‑SNG)
- How do I sign up? Email courses@itchen.ac.uk with the course location you’d like to attend. They will confirm your space.
Rucstall Community Centre cookery workshop event poster [pdf, 1.6MB]