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Sports & Fitness

Fitness with Sandra – Stanstead Abbotts

Muscles Matter is a n hour of working muscles, from squats, to weights and fantastic stretching and balance practice. Perfect for the body as it gets older with no floorwork involved! For more information and to join, please get in or email . Please note, Community Alliance are not responsible for any cancellations of the session. Please confirm with the organiser.

Thu 23 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Knitting and Crochet – Waltham Cross

Looking for a sociable activity to get involved in or need some local advice surrounding health, wellbeing, the cost of living or job searching? You've come to the right place! Every Thursday, come to the 'Community Hub' in Waltham Cross between the hours of 10am to 12pm. Get all your questions answered and fulfil your … Continued

Thu 23 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(4.5mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Chair Yoga – Thursdays – Stanstead Abbotts

Chair Yoga is a gentle, mostly seated yoga class that practices breathing techniques and relaxation. The instructor moves through poses like a dance and provides a chance to practice some standing poses with the aid of a chair. A beautiful relaxation with tea and coffee provided afterward. For more information and to join, please get in or email . Please note, Community Alliance are not responsible for any cancellations of the session. Please confirm with the organiser.

Thu 23 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

2026-07-23 09:30 - Toddler Group

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 09:30Details: A chance for the toddlers to enjoy craft and play and for parents/carers to catch up. Contact Judy Sharman () for details.Location: St Andrew's CentrePostcode: SG14 1HZ

Thu 23 Jul10:30St Andrew's Church(4.4mi)

via St Andrew's Church

Arts & Culture

Knitting and Crochet – Waltham Cross

Thu 23 Jul11:00Community Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(4.5mi)

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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(4.9mi)

via Ware Arts Centre

Community

Hertford Flower Club

Large Half Hall

Thu 23 Jul13:00Sele Farm Community Centre(3.7mi)

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(4.5mi)

via Corn Exchange - Hertford

Community

Knitting and Crochet – Stanstead Abbotts

Fri 24 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(4.5mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Strength and Mobility – Stanstead Abbotts

Fri 24 JulCommunity Alliance Skills and Learning Centre(4.5mi)

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Community

Music24 Singing Cafe

Small Half Hall

Fri 24 Jul10:00Sele Farm Community Centre(3.7mi)

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(4.5mi)

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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(4.9mi)

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(4.9mi)

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(4.5mi)

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Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Around £5

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

Fri 24 Jul14:00Ware Arts Centre(4.9mi)

via Ware Arts Centre

Arts & CultureChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Sketching Sea Shells Workshop (Age 8+) – Summer Holiday Workshops

Sketching Sea Shells – Get into the holiday spirit with this shell themed technical drawing workshop designed for young artists aged 8+. We’ll begin with a few warm-up exercises to loosen up our hands and sharpen our focus before diving into the fascinating structure of shells. First, Lucy will guide you through drawing two different types of shells, modelling how to add texture and tone to bring your drawings to life. As always, Lucy will recap how to use the graphite pencils to render different effects appropriate to the subject. Next, we’ll move onto working from images created by Lucy, exploring how to reflect the subject matter using colourful chalk pastels. More confident artists can work from a selection of shell photos specially curated for the workshop.This workshop is a perfect mix of creativity and technical skill—ideal for anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills whilst exploring objects related to the summer season! 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. Later, at De Montfort University, I took this further with a degree in Arts Management, which gave me a deeper appreciation of how art connects people and communities. Since 2017, I’ve been teaching in primary schools across East Herts and Essex.

Fri 24 Jul14:00Ware Arts Centre(4.9mi)

via Ware Arts Centre

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