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Community

Finance Meeting

Found this on Wheathampstead Memorial Hall's radar. Finance Meeting — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Thu 23 JulWheathampstead Memorial Hall(1.4mi)

via Wheathampstead Memorial HallLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Chatterbox Coffee Morning

From 10.30am until midday, every Thursday in the church welcome is our friendly Chatterbox Coffee Morning. Serving freshly brewed FairTrade tea and coffee and biscuits, you are always assured of a warm welcome. Feel free to drop in and join us.

Thu 23 JulMarlborough Road Methodist Church(4.8mi)

via Marlborough Road Methodist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Community Activities

Tea, coffee, and cold drinks are available, but more importantly, there is always a listening ear. You are welcome to come just as you are. Welcome to Little Fishes! Little Fishes is a warm and welcoming group for babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups! St Albans Foodbank at Crabtree Church The Foodbank is run by the St Albans & District Foodbank in association with the Trussell Trust.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Crabtree Church(0.8mi)

via Crabtree ChurchLocal gem

Community

St Helen's Fellowship

Mead Hall is hosting and we're spreading the word. St Helen's Fellowship — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Thu 23 Jul14:45Mead Hall(1.3mi)

via Mead Hall

Community

Summer Holidays

Summer Holidays at Verulamium Museum. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 JulVerulamium Museum(4.9mi)

via Verulamium MuseumLocal gem

History & Heritage

Tots Tales at Verulamium Museum

We keep tabs on Verulamium Museum so you don't have to. Tots Tales at Verulamium Museum caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Fri 24 JulVerulamium Museum(4.9mi)

via Verulamium MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Accessories exhibition - Photography Session

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Fri 24 JulVerulamium Museum(4.9mi)

via Verulamium MuseumLocal gem

Community

Giles Coffee Shop

Our Giles Coffee Shop is open every Friday morning in the Peace Memorial Hall, High St, Codicote. Run by volunteers from the Church, it runs from 9 am - 12 pm, selling coffee, tea, homemade cakes, and toasted teacakes, as well as a variety of snacks and fruit juice for children. The hall is wheelchair accessible, and has a disabled toilet.

Fri 24 Jul09:00St Giles(4.4mi)

via St GilesCurated

Community

Church Cleaning and Flowers

St Helen's Church is putting on Church Cleaning and Flowers and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Fri 24 Jul09:30St Helen's Church(1.2mi)

via St Helen's Church

Community

Friday Night Youth

This is your space... come and hang out with your mates, with opportunities to play games and sport, release your inner artist or have a slushy from our sweet shop. On several dates (as detailed via the link below) we have some special events and activities going on which you can join in too. It is totally free to come along, open to all in school years 6-13. Info at: [versoyouth.com/friday](https://versoyouth.com/friday)

Fri 24 Jul19:30The Vineyard(5mi)

via The Vineyard

Community

Coffee in the Chancel

We've tracked down Coffee in the Chancel at St Helen's Church. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Helen's Church(1.2mi)

via St Helen's Church

Likely freeChildren & FamilyFestivals & Events

Magic Meadows Family Festival 2026

Get ready for a magical family adventure as Magic Meadows Family Festival 2026 returns to Home Farm Glamping on Saturday 25th July in Elstree.

Sat 25 Jul11:00We Are St. Albans(1.6mi)

via We Are St. Albans

Festivals & EventsSports & Fitness

The Yoga Festival by Bay Yoga Studio

10% of all sales go to The Hospice of St Francis

Sun 26 JulHospice of St. Francis(3.9mi)

via Hospice of St. FrancisLocal gem

Community

Sunday 19 July 2026- Trinity 7

SUNDAY 19 JULY This Week's Audio Service. NEW CLICK BELOW Fr Rob Marshall leads this week’s audio service from St John’s Digswell. Heather Yuill reads the lesson. The hymns are O Lord of every shining constellation, Fill Your hearts with joy, Sent by the Lord, Lord you give the great commandment, To God be the glory. Tomorrow in Church. 9:30am All Age Eucharist at St John's followed by refreshments Led by Fr Rob

Sun 26 Jul09:00Digswell Parish(4.9mi)

via Digswell ParishLocal gem

Community

All Age Communion Service

St Helen's Church is being delightfully mysterious about All Age Communion Service. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 26 Jul10:00St Helen's Church(1.2mi)

via St Helen's Church

Markets & Fairs

Harpenden Farmers Market

Hosted and managed by Harpenden Town Council, Harpenden’s Farmers' Market takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm (except December which is the third). The Market accommodates approximately 70 stalls offering a wide range of produce including: meats, pies, fish, preserves, pickles, jams, honey, cheeses, fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, fresh bread, cakes and pastries, eggs, beer, wine and liqueurs. 2026 dates 25/01/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 22/02/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 22/03/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 26/04/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 24/05/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 28/06/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 26/07/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 23/08/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 27/09/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 25/10/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 22/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 27/12/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Prospective traders for the Farmers' Market should email one of our Events Officers for further information and an application form

Sun 26 Jul10:00We Are St. Albans(1.6mi)

via We Are St. Albans

Markets & Fairs

Harpenden Farmers Market

HARPENDEN FARMERS MARKET Hosted and managed by Harpenden Town Council, Harpenden’s Farmers' Market takes place on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm (except December which is the third). The Market accommodates approximately 70 stalls offering a wide range of produce including: meats, pies, fish, preserves, pickles, jams, honey, cheeses, fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, fresh bread, cakes and pastries, eggs, beer, wine and liqueurs. 2026 dates 25/01/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 22/02/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 22/03/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 26/04/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 24/05/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 28/06/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 26/07/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 23/08/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 27/09/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 25/10/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 22/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 27/12/2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Prospective traders for the Farmers' Market should email one of our Events Officers for further information and an application form

Sun 26 Jul10:00We Are Harpenden(1.6mi)

via We Are Harpenden

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Venues with events near Lea Valley

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Helen's Church1.2 miles away We Are St. Albans1.6 miles away Crabtree Church0.8 miles away

More about Lea Valley

Hertfordshire, England

Lea Valley has nearby local names including Ovation Performing Arts, Crinkle Crankle Community Garden and Wheathampstead Memorial Hall. We gather the dates around them together, because local plans can be creative, green or a good way to join in nearby. Near Here brings event details around Lea Valley together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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