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Arts & CultureChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Face Painting for Beginners Workshop (Age 10+) – Summer Holiday Workshops

Face Painting for Beginners Workshop. Get ready for all those summer events by learning the skills to bring face painting to life! Whether it’s younger siblings, cousins or friends, you’ll have so much fun creating colourful designs on faces and arms throughout the season. In this fun and relaxed session, you’ll learn how to use water-based face paints to achieve bright, vibrant and popular designs with confidence. Morning Session: Beginners 10am – 12pm During the workshop you’ll cover: Which paints to use Essential hygiene practices Sponging techniques Using colour effectively in your designs Brushwork basics You’ll then put your new skills into practice by creating a tiger and butterfly design, with plenty of tips and ideas to help you develop many more designs at home. Afternoon Session: Floral Flourishes 1-3pm Florals are so much fun to paint, there are endless ways to add botanical elements to a face painting design and they appeal to children and adults alike. Discover quick and easy ways to paint them in this session. Double dip flowers Daisies Roses We will then put these techniques into practice to create a floral eye design, floral crown or arm design. All professional paints and materials are included, along with a helpful list of recommended supplies and where to source them. You can practice on boards/paper, yourself, or a friend. Suitable for older children aged 10+ and teens – no experience needed.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Ware Arts Centre(2.4mi)

via Ware Arts Centre

Community

Hertford Flower Club

Large Half Hall

Thu 23 Jul13:00Sele Farm Community Centre(1.2mi)

via Sele Farm Community Centre

Live Music

Amplify - Good Time Locomotive / Ultraviolet

Amplify new music nights are events dedicated to showcasing and supporting up-and-coming musicians. They provide a platform for artists to perform their original music and gain exposure to a wider audience. GOOD TIME LOCOMOTIVE Good Time Locomotive (GTL) are a London-based alt pop/rock band blending shimmering synths, funky bass, glistening guitar, driving drums and heartfelt vocals to create emotion-packed music about identity, hope and resilience. Influenced by The 1975 and Don Broco, GTL fuse the spirit of the 80s/90s with a modern edge, connecting across generations both live and on record. Working with Grammy-winning producer Adrian Bushby (Foo Fighters, Muse), they’ve refined their sound without losing their DIY roots. With new music monthly, strong social media engagement and high-energy shows, GTL is fast becoming a rising force in the UK and beyond. ULTRAVIOLET ULTRAVIOLET formed almost two years ago, in January 2024, at Monks Walk School in Welwyn Garden City. We’re an all female Indie/Rock band made up of four classmates who all share a love for music. Over the last two years we have performed at many of our schools’ music events and concerts, most recently winning our category at House Music.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Corn Exchange - Hertford(0.4mi)

via Corn Exchange - Hertford

Community

Knitting and Crochet – Stanstead Abbotts

Fri 24 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(0.4mi)

via Community Alliance Skills and Learning CentreCurated

Sports & Fitness

Strength and Mobility – Stanstead Abbotts

Fri 24 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(0.4mi)

via Community Alliance Skills and Learning CentreCurated

Community

Around £25.00

Celtic Warrior Experience

Unleash your inner warrior! Join us for an action-packed day of prehistoric skills, archery, and outdoor adventure.

Fri 24 JulCeltic Harmony Camp(2.9mi)

via Celtic Harmony CampLocal gem

Community

Music24 Singing Cafe

Small Half Hall

Fri 24 Jul10:00Sele Farm Community Centre(1.2mi)

via Sele Farm Community Centre

Likely freeArts & Culture

Knitting and Crochet – Stanstead Abbotts

Every Friday in Stanstead Abbotts, for free of charge, we welcome all members of the public for two hours of knitting and crochet at Nigel Copping Community Building, between the hours of 10 am to 12 pm. Can’t knit, don’t want to crochet? Our Friday morning groups are also open for people to gain some social interaction, have an open friendly chat or get some advice about the cost of living, well-being or job searching. We can help put you through to the right connections and places of support. All abilities and stages are welcome! Lunch and a warm drink is to follow from the session.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Community Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(0.4mi)

via Community Alliance Skills and Learning CentreCurated

Children’s Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) – Summer Holiday Workshops

Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Around £5

Children’s Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) – Summer Holiday Workshops

Children’s Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) – Summer Holiday Workshops Get your crafting in at Southern Maltings and pay a visit our newly opened café with delicious offerings for children AND their Grown-Ups! Younger children can choose from different craft stations set up with a selection of craft activities – going from one to the next like a carousel! The theme is Summer Sport! We will also have playdough and small world play. Get crafty and have lots of fun and leave the mess for us to clear up! The craft activities are suitable for ages 3-7; however older children are welcome to come along and enjoy the offerings. £5 per child. Children under 1 are free. We are running the Summer Holiday Craft Carousel on Friday 24th and Monday 27th July at 10am and 1pm. Please note this is a stay and play session for parents and carers to craft and play with their children and not a taught or drop off session. Sessions are limited to 18 children. We kindly request that the children do not run in the hall. Please enter via our new SMart Cafe in the East End of the building. Parents are welcome to stay and have a drink, snack or lunch in our new café, which includes sandwiches and a toddler platter. You will also be able to book your toddler platter in advance, meaning that it will be ready for your child as soon as the session finishes. Southern Maltings is the trading name of Ware Arts Centre Limited and is a registered charity (Registered charity no. 276998).

Fri 24 Jul11:00Ware Arts Centre(2.4mi)

via Ware Arts Centre

Arts & CultureChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Drawing Seahorses Workshop (Age 8+) – Summer Holiday Workshops

Drawing Seahorses – Get into the holiday spirit with our exciting workshop tailored for young artists aged 8 and up, with a focus on the gentle sea horse. We’ll start with some warm-up exercises to get our hands moving and our minds focused, before diving into the beautiful world of sea horses. Sea horses are tiny uniquely shaped marine fish named for their horse-lile heads and bend necks. They are renowned for their upright swimming posture, prehensile tails, and lack of scales, utilizing rigid bony plates for armour. First, Lucy will guide you as you complete a technical drawing of a seahorse, sharing her tips on how to add tone to make your art truly come alive. She’ll also provide a helpful recap on using graphite pencils to create amazing effects that enhance your drawings.Next, we’ll shift our focus to real-life images, where you’ll learn to capture the essence of your subjects using vibrant chalk pastels and colouring pencils. This workshop strikes the perfect balance between creativity and technical skill, making it a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to improve their drawing abilities while exploring summer-inspired themes. Join us for a fun and inspiring artistic experience! Lucy says “Art has always been one of my passions. I studied it at Hertford Regional College, where I discovered how much I loved the process of drawing — really looking at something and capturing its form on paper.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Ware Arts Centre(2.4mi)

via Ware Arts Centre

Sports & Fitness

Strength and Mobility – Stanstead Abbotts

Strength and Mobility is a one-hour class from 11am to 12pm, every Friday. This is an all in one class that includes yoga, strength training, light cardio, balance and mobility. Why go to multiple different classes when you just need one? Each 1 hour class is unique and tests you in new ways. All you need to bring is your yoga mat. For more information and to join, please get in contact with the organiser Matt via email . Please note, Community Alliance are not responsible for any cancellations of the session. Please confirm with the organiser.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Community Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(0.4mi)

via Community Alliance Skills and Learning CentreCurated

Live Music

Around £12

Organ Recital, Charles Francis

A 'Celebrating the Organ' event Organ Recital with concert organist Charles Francis Bar open from 6pm Recital 6:30pm Tickets £12* from , at services and events at St Mary's Church, or on the door (*buy tickets for this concert and that on 14th July together for £20)

Fri 24 Jul18:00St Mary the Virgin(3.7mi)

via St Mary the VirginCurated

Community

2026-07-24 19:00 - Choir Practice

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 19:00Details: Weekly rehearsalLocation: St Andrew's ChurchPostcode: SG14 1HZ

Fri 24 Jul20:00St Andrew's Church(0.3mi)

via St Andrew's Church

Community

Danny Janeway

Join us to see Danny Janeway as he comes to Mad Squirrel Hertford for the first time

Fri 24 Jul20:00Mad Squirrel Hertford(0.3mi)

via Mad Squirrel Hertford

Community

Around £10 Adv / £13 Door (subject to availability)

Trojan Horses

Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae featuring Trojan Horses

Fri 24 Jul20:00Corn Exchange - Hertford(0.4mi)

via Corn Exchange - Hertford

Community

Junior Academy Term 2 2026

Essendon Country Club is hosting and we're spreading the word. Junior Academy Term 2 2026 — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sat 25 JulEssendon Country Club(3.9mi)

via Essendon Country ClubLocal gem

Community

Around £17.50

Ultimate Coldplay

Ultimate Coldplay are a live tribute to Coldplay. Based in the UK and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look a like show.

Sat 25 Jul19:30Corn Exchange - Hertford(0.4mi)

via Corn Exchange - Hertford

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Venues with events near Port Hill

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

Community Alliance Skills and Learning Centre0.4 miles away Corn Exchange - Hertford0.4 miles away Ware Arts Centre2.4 miles away

More about Port Hill

Hertfordshire, England

Port Hill is in Hertfordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Port Hill events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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