Supported byWhittaker & CoHarpenden estate agentsSearch homes for saleBrad & DillsBagels and speciality coffeeFind your nearest
Adam the Marketing Buff, in a navy blazer with a 65 badge, holding a campaign storyboard and taking a selfie

Newsflash

Mr. Harpenden’s newsflash

What’s happening in Harpenden right now: local news, council updates, new openings and the events worth knowing about. Out every morning at 8am.

Tuesday 10 November, 8am

  1. News

    10 Herts heritage sites listed at risk

    At least ten of Hertfordshire's historic places, from country houses and medieval ruins to town centres, are on the latest heritage at risk list, including a priory in St Albans.

    Source: Herts Advertiser

  2. Today

    Compassionate Café this morning

    The Compassionate Café meets from 10.30am to midday today, a friendly drop-in listed on the Town Council's events calendar.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

  3. Coming up

    Salvation Army Christmas Fair on Saturday

    The Salvation Army at Leyton Green holds its Christmas Fair on Saturday 14 November, from 10am to 2pm.

    Source: Mumsguideto Harpenden

Monday 9 November, 8am

  1. News

    £7m for 88 new SEND school places

    Hertfordshire has given the go-ahead to a £7m plan creating 88 extra school places for children with special educational needs across the county.

    Source: Herts Advertiser

  2. Today

    Memory Lane Cafe and a planet talk

    Memory Lane Cafe meets at the Salvation Army, Leyton Green, from 2pm to 3.30pm. Tonight the Our Planet Our Future talk is in the Pullman Room at the Harpenden Arms at 7.30pm.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

  3. Tomorrow

    Baby pub quiz and Singing by Heart

    On Tuesday 10 November there's a Bring Your Baby Pub Quiz at The George from 12pm to 2.30pm, and Singing by Heart at 12.30pm.

    Source: Mum's Guide to Harpenden

  4. This week

    Warhammer Club at the library

    Young gamers can join the Warhammer Club at Harpenden Library on Thursday 12 November, 4pm to 5pm.

    Source: Mum's Guide to Harpenden

  5. Save the date

    Fire station open day on 22 Nov

    Harpenden Fire Station opens its doors for an Emergency Services Open Day on Sunday 22 November, 1pm to 5pm, on the same day as the Christmas Carnival.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

Sunday 8 November, 6am

  1. Today

    Harpenden remembers this morning

    The parade moves off from Rothamsted Park at 10.35am, and the service at the War Memorial starts at 10.50am. Everyone is welcome.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

  2. Tomorrow

    Memory Lane Cafe and a planet talk

    Memory Lane Cafe meets on Monday 9 November at 2pm, and the Our Planet Our Future talk is at 7.30pm that evening.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

  3. This week

    A monster at the Eric Morecambe

    Family show There's A Monster In Your Show plays the Eric Morecambe Centre on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November.

    Source: Mum's Guide to Harpenden

  4. Coming up

    Christmas market on the Common

    The Christmas Sustainability Market is on Harpenden Common on Sunday 15 November, 10am to 3pm. The Salvation Army Christmas Fair at Leyton Green is the day before, 10am to 2pm.

    Source: Mum's Guide to Harpenden

Saturday 7 November, 6am

  1. Tomorrow

    Harpenden remembers on Sunday

    The Remembrance parade forms up in Rothamsted Park at 10.15am and marches to the War Memorial for the service at 10.50am. All welcome.

    Source: Royal British Legion, Harpenden

  2. Tonight

    Fireworks across the area

    Crabtree School’s Fireworks Spectacular runs 5.30pm to 7.30pm and Redbourn’s display on The Avenue starts from 5pm. Back garden fireworks must stop by 11pm.

    Source: Mum’s Guide to Harpenden, GOV.UK

  3. Coming up

    Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

    Harpenden Choral Society performs Bach’s Christmas Oratorio on Saturday 14 November at 7.30pm.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council, Herts Advertiser

  4. Save the date

    Christmas Carnival on 22 November

    The Town Council’s free Christmas Carnival fills the town centre on Sunday 22 November, 12pm to 6pm. Around 20,000 people usually come.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

  5. Have your say

    Living with dementia survey

    The Town Council wants to hear what would make Harpenden easier for people living with dementia. The survey closes on 18 December.

    Source: Harpenden Town Council

Every item links to its source. Mr. Harpenden checks stories before they go out, but details can change, so follow the link for the latest.