Explore our calendar of local events, featuring community events we’ve organised or supported, and events hosted by local organisations.
We update this page regularly with events open to all customers—offering opportunities to connect with other local customers and share ideas, learn a new skill, or discuss timely topics.
Events in your local community
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- Critical thinking and AI (Artificial Intelligence) awareness.
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Come along to our SNG and The Vale Family Hub support event!
- Thursday 30th Oct, 10am - 2pm
- The Vale Family Hub, 22B Butts Pond, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AZ
Sovereign Network Group and The Vale Family Hub are holding an event this half term for practical support and seasonal fun. Receive CV support, debt and income advice, help with community issues, and answers to your everyday questions – all under one roof. There will even be Halloween fun and a free lunch for the kids!
- Employment and CV support - Find out about SNG employment support services. Bring along your CV on the day for one-to-one CV support.
- Property support - Get practical advice about damp and mould concerns, learn how to report issues, and how SNG can support you.
- Locality and community support - Meet Locality and Anti-Social Behaviour Officers working in your neighbourhood. Ask questions, raise concerns, and learn about local initiatives and support available.
- Customer engagement - Help shape the services that matter to you. Speak to the Customer Engagement team to learn more about our digital engagement platform, Engage
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Free and open to all, no need to book!
Mix café, Sele Farm Community Hub, 11.30am to 1.30pm, every Thursday
This is a weekly mental health drop-in session led by one of our local customers in Sele Farm, Hertford. It's a chance to get talking and break the stigma around mental health by connecting with people in the local community.
Feel free to come in for a tea and coffee, and nibbles. You can also meet SNG Mental Health Liaison Officer.
- When? Every Thursday from 11.30am to 1.30pm
- Address: The Sele Farm Community Hub Fleming Crescent, Sele Farm, Hertford
- Free and open to all, no need to book!
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email mentalhealth@networkhomes.org.uk or call 0300 373 3000.
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
Hertford customer roadshow
Pinehurst, Hertfordshire
30 July 2025
Healthy Homes: tackling damp and mould together
Wednesday 15 October, 3pm to 6:30pm
Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, Queen's Park, W10 4JL
Sharing practical tips for preventing, managing and reporting damp and mould in your home.
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.
Free 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