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What's on in Porter's End

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Porter's End.

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Community

Cafe Welcome community cafe

Come and join us every Wednesday 9am to 12pm for drinks, cakes and snacks, and to meet others in the community. Take-away also available.

Wed 22 Jul09:00St Paul's Luton(4.8mi)

via St Paul's LutonLocal gem

Community

Leavers' Service

Found this on St Helen's Church's radar. Leavers' Service — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul09:15St Helen's Church(2.2mi)

via St Helen's Church

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Worship

Common Worship Holy Eucharist or Morning Worship Please check this week's pew sheet which can be found by clicking on the notices tab

Wed 22 Jul10:30Church of St Anne(4.6mi)

via Church of St AnneLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Classics On The Common

Once a year, Harpenden Common comes alive with more than 1000 classics cars, motor cycles and scooters. Proudly admired by 10,000 spectators making this event one of the biggest one-day events in the classic car calendar. Date: Wednesday 22nd July Time: 11am – 9pm Location: Harpenden Common Ticket Price : Free Info: www.classicsonthecommon.com

Wed 22 Jul11:00We Are Harpenden(2.4mi)

via We Are Harpenden

Community

Finance Meeting

Finance Meeting at Wheathampstead Memorial Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Thu 23 JulWheathampstead Memorial Hall(2.3mi)

via Wheathampstead Memorial HallLocal gem

Community

Cake and Company

Homemade cakes, warm smiles and good company for all

Thu 23 Jul10:00Church of St Anne(4.6mi)

via Church of St AnneLocal 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(1.8mi)

via Crabtree ChurchLocal gem

Community

St Helen's Fellowship

Mead Hall is being delightfully mysterious about St Helen's Fellowship. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 23 Jul14:45Mead Hall(2.2mi)

via Mead Hall

Community

Karen Hilliard & Pat Thomas' Group

Right then — Karen Hilliard & Pat Thomas' Group at LCF Church. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Thu 23 Jul19:00LCF Church(4.9mi)

via LCF Church

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(3.7mi)

via St GilesCurated

Community

Church Cleaning and Flowers

Church Cleaning and Flowers at St Helen's Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 Jul09:30St Helen's Church(2.2mi)

via St Helen's Church

Community

Friendship Friday

We found this gem on LCF Church's website. Friendship Friday — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 24 Jul10:30LCF Church(4.9mi)

via LCF Church

Live Music

Around £16

Jack-austin Despy Blues Band

Part of our series showcasing some of the finest young artists on the UK’s blues scene, Jack-Austin Despy, from Billericay in Essex is already being recognised as one of the UK’s brightest new blues talents. Jack began his musical journey at the age of six when he learned to play harp and at the age of thirteen he played guitar and sang at the Rory Gallagher Festival UK in Nantwich where he amazed the audience with his skills. Jack-Austin blends the virtuosity of Stevie Ray Vaughan with the passion of Rory Gallagher and the soul of BB King, while carving out his own unique identity on stage. Doors 7pm/ Music 8.30pm

Fri 24 Jul19:00Jazz Jam - Luton(4.7mi)

via Jazz Jam - Luton

Community

Saturday Crafters

Enjoy a gently time in church crafting, chatting and relaxing

Sat 25 Jul09:30Church of St Anne(4.6mi)

via Church of St AnneLocal gem

Community

Coffee in the Chancel

St Helen's Church has got Coffee in the Chancel pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Helen's Church(2.2mi)

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(2.4mi)

via We Are St. Albans

Live Music

Around £16.50

David Kayode

Tomorrow’s Warriors presents…Saxophonist David Kayode’s commanding tenor sound blends Yoruba tradition, carnival energy and contemporary jazz into a distinctly London sound that moves bodies and evokes ancestral stories. Mentored by Gary Crosby OBE and Camilla George, David has already performed with the Gary Crosby Sextet in the acclaimed Mingus Moves series (coming up in August at The Bear), toured internationally with Moses Boyd, and collaborated with artists including Ni Maxine and Osibisa. Spring 2026 saw the release of his debut EP, Ade Kayode , that was instantly picked up by radio, including JazzFM, BBC3, and One Jazz. You need to be in the room for this one… Doors 7pm/ DJ set Niv Hammond / Music 8.30pm

Sat 25 Jul19:00Jazz Jam - Luton(4.7mi)

via Jazz Jam - Luton

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Venues with events near Porter's End

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

St Helen's Church2.2 miles away Crabtree Church1.8 miles away Mead Hall2.2 miles away

More about Porter's End

Hertfordshire, England

Porter's End 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 Porter's End 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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