1. Keep the Home Fires Burning Concert
Join the Ware Brass Band and Ware Operatic Society for a concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. Honouring the hero's and fallen of the World Wars. Music includes military brass band and big band swing, to evoke that of a bygone age.
Date: Saturday 2nd August 2014
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm
Where: Ware Drill Hall
Tickets: £16.50 for adults and £12.50 for concessions. Available from Cannon Travel, 49 High Street, Ware and www.opusonebigband.com
For more information: http://www.wareonline.co.uk/leisure/default.asp?Cur_month=8&CUR_YEAR=2014&subGO=GO
2. Rock at the Castle
Rock at the Castle is back and celebrating its 10th anniversary. With local acts including Stolen Horse, Schrödinger’s Strings, Exit Black and Hertford Allstars. There are a total of eight main stage acts and seven acoustic acts plus the grand finale performance meaning that there should be something to suit everyone.
All donations go to this year's charity Mudlarks.
Date: Sunday 3rd August 2014
Times: 12:30 – 7:30
Where: Hertford Castle Grounds
Tickets: £2 donation suggested
For more information: www.hertfordmusicfestival.co.uk
3. Bullenbush Band
Bullenbush Band bring together folk rock and barn dance music in way that is bound to get your feet tapping.
Date: Sunday 3rd August 2014
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Ware Priory
Tickets: Free
For more information: http://www.wareonline.co.uk/leisure/default.asp?Cur_month=8&CUR_YEAR=2014&subGO=GO
4. World War I Commemoration Service
An ecumenical service to mark the start of World War I will take place at the War Memorial. Hertford museum will be open throughout the evening with exhibits including Regimental and WWI artifacts.
Date: Monday 4th August 2014
Time: Hertford museum will be open between 5:00 – 8:00pm with the service at 8:00pm.
Where: Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford and War Memorial, Parliament Square.
Tickets: Free
For more information: http://www.hertfordmuseum.org/news.php
5. Music and Motors
For the sixth year Music and Motors celebrates travel, with displays including classic cars and motorcycles at Tudor Square in Ware. There will also be live acoustic music from local artists playing throughout the afternoon.
Date: Saturday 16th August 2014
Time: 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Tudor Square, Ware
Tickets: Free
For more information: http://www.wareonline.co.uk/news/article.php?id=1386
6. Concert at the Castle Open Day
Enjoy the sound of a traditional brass band in the grounds of Hertford Castle. If you feel the need to stretch your legs then take a wonder inside the Castle and discover some of the history of the town.
Date: Sunday 17th August 2014
Time: 12:00 – 16:00
Where: Hertford Castle Grounds
Tickets: Free
For more information: http://www.hertford.gov.uk/events/concert-at-the-castle-open-day-20/
7. Ware Town Tour
Learn some of the history of Ware with a historic walk through the town, with cream teas served afterwards.
Date: Sunday 17th August
Time: 2:30
Where: Outside Ware Library
Tickets: £3 donation suggested per adult
For more information: http://www.wareonline.co.uk/leisure/default.asp?Cur_month=8&CUR_YEAR=2014&subGO=GO
8. Musical Mystery Tour
Venues around Hertford will be playing host to a total of 16 artists from a wide range of genres. Drop into your favourite venues and listen to live music.
Date: Sunday 24th August 2014
Time: 1:00pm – 1:00am
Where: In and around Hertford
Tickets: free to minimal charge depending on venue.
For more information: http://www.hertfordmusicfestival.co.uk/musical-mystery-tour.php
9. Stevenage Male Voice Choir
Stevenage Male Voice Choir will be returning with their annual concert.
Date: Monday 25th August 2014
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Fletcher’s Lea Hall
Tickets: Free
For more information: http://www.wareonline.co.uk/leisure/default.asp?Cur_month=8&CUR_YEAR=2014&subGO=GO
10. Open Air Screening of The Italian Job
“You were only meant to blow the bloody doors off”, one of the most popular phrases of film. The Original Italian Job is coming with Hertford Castle playing host to an open air cinema. So grab a picnic blanket and enjoy this British classic. Pimms and popcorn available.
Date: Saturday 30th August 2014
Time: gates open at 7:00 with the film starting at 8:00
Where: Hertford Castle Grounds
Tickets: £5.50 available from the Tourist Information Centre or call 01992 584322
For more information: http://www.hertford.gov.uk/events/open-air-cinema-screening-at-hertford-11/
