Having been at the heart of the local, vibrant community of Bengeo and Hertford for over 60 years, the Scout Hut building on Watermill Lane is falling into disrepair.

Many children nowadays come from broken homes, and many of those children lose all contact with the parent they don’t live with. This is a sad loss for both parent and child.

Presently the Nation is marking the 100th anniversaries of the battles during the First World War and the unimaginable loss of life during that period of our history. Names including The Somme and Ypres come readily to mind as the 100th anniversary of The Battle of The Somme was marked earlier this year.

Paradise Wildlife Park look forward to welcoming APOPO HeroRATs to the Wildlife Park on the 27th & 28th August.

On 11th July at Lance James we will be celebrating with other businesses around town, being an independent store in Hertford. Last year we celebrated with a high rollers Las Vegas themed evening and off the back of its success this year we are going for a family friendly Afternoon Tea. Each year we choose to support a charity and this year we are supporting Teens Unite, a local respite home for teens with incurable illnesses. Their work is outstanding, keeping the teens busy with days out and fundraising events and generally having fun with life.

Being a part of the community is one of Hertford Town's key values and with that they are heavily involved with Mudlarks Charity.

Lance James the Jewellers of Hertford celebrated Independent Retailers month in style with a Vegas inspired event which generated £1000 for charity.

Come and see the world famous Weasley Twins from Harry Potter as they join the (unofficial) fastest bowler in the world, Jeff Thomson at this charity cricket match just outside of Hertford in Widford.

It's a favourite for many of Hertfordshire's youngsters, the East Herts Miniature Railway at Van Hages Garden Centre. Run exclusively by volunteers, and with an outstanding record of giving to charity, make the East Herts Miniature Railway a place to visit this Summer!

Will you be coming to The Hertford Carnival this weekend?