Local Events Diary

At Image, we will be keeping you up to date with what's on in Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding area using our local events diary.

Whether you're an ardent theatre-goer, love walks in the countryside, horticulture, music or fashion, there's something for everyone in the coming months. Even if you're struggling to find events that suit you in Hemel Hempstead and Hertfordshire, the proximity of London means you'll never be short of something to do.

With London Road train station just a short walk from Image, and London Euston approximately 26 minutes away by train, you'll be able to take advantage of the capital's eclectic nightlife whenever you feel like it.

Browse our list below for links to some of the fantastic local events in Hemel Hempstead, all set to take place over the coming months.

September 2011 Local Events in Hemel Hempstead

Date	Event Description
Thursday 1 September, 2011	Bucks County Show - show rings. trade stands, entertainment and lots more. Weedon Park, Near Aylesbury. Call 01296 684 400 Bucks County Show website
Sunday 4th September, 2011	Halton House Open Day - Royal Air Force Halton Officers Mess. The station's Tranchard Museum will also be open for visits RAF Halton, WENDOVER, HP22 SPG 10am-4pm. Further information visit www.raf.mod.uk/rafhalton
Friday 9th September 2011	Oxfam Children's Wear Event - Clothes, toys, books and games. Civic Centre, Berkhamsted. Admission Free
Saturday 10th September, 2011	Potten End Village Show - Flowers and produce. Prize giving, raffle and afternoon tea. Potten End Village Hall. Doors open at 2:30pm. For more information ring Mr & Mrs Mitchell 01442 879 708
Saturday 10th September, 2011	Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum Open Studios 2011 - Celebrating its 21st anniversary. Artists in all mediums welcome you to come and see them at work in their studios. Further details can be found at Hertforshire Open Studios
Friday 16th September and Sunday 18th September, 2011	Alternative Transport Weekend - Masterminded by Transition Town Berkhamstead. Think of ways to get around and leave the car at home. Includes the annual Berkhamsted BikeFest. For further details on what will be happening and how to get involved, contact Danny Bonnett 07795 236 402
Saturday 17th September, 2011	West Herts Dahlia and Chrysanthemum Show - For anyone interested in flowers or floral art this is a must! Little Gaddesden Village Hall, doors open at 2.30pm. Contact Alan Bunting on 01442 842 410 for further details.
Sunday 18th September, 2011	Chilterns Countryside Festival - Come along and experience the skills, crafts and produce of the countryside. Something for all the family. 11am - 4pm. National Trust, Ashridge Estate Visitors Centre 01442 851 227 or ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 18th June, 2011	Berkhamsted Kids Bike Fest - Cycle training for younger riders, on-road taster rides, stalls, bike fixing and second hand bike sale. Canal Fields car park (opposite Waitrose car park). 1pm-5pm. Organized by the Tring and Berkhamstead Cycle Campaign. For details contact judy.ewart@gmail.com
Sunday 25th September	Fun Sports Day Out for All the Family - Berkhamstead Lawn Tennis and Squash Rackets Club. Come and try out all our facilities for the day. Play tennis, squash, racketball and table tennis 11am-3pm Broadwater, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted 01442 863 393
Sunday 25th September	Absail Challenge - Take on the challenge of abseiling 100ft! In aid of the Hospice of St Francis. DSG International Head Office, Hemel Hempstead. £25 to register. To sign up call Emma on 01442 869 555 or email fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk
Thursday 29th September - Sunday 2nd October	14th Graham Greene International Festival - Festival of films, talks and discussions featuring the works of Graham Greene. See the website for details www.grahamgreenfestival.org

Events list republished under kind permission of Aitchisons Estate Agents

Past events

Date	Event Description
Saturday 4th June, 2011	Ashley Green Village Fair - Traditional village fair on the green, 2pm onwards, Contact Rodger Macklin for more information, Call 01442 876 965 Visit the Ashely Green Village website
Saturday 5th June, 2011	Kitcheners Bowls Club Family Day - All welcome to try out their bowling skills . 1pm itcheners Field, Casstle Hill, Berkhamstead. Contact Mr Rumph 01442 239 022 for further information.
Sunday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th June, 2011	Outdoor Drawing Evening - Berkhamstead Art Society. 7:30pm. For details and venue call07913 604 828 or visit Visit the Berkhamsted Art Society website
Saturday 11th June, 2011	Walk with the Stars Midnight Walk - 11 and 5 mile midnight walk from Hemel Hempstead School to Berkhamsted and back again. In the aid of the Hospice of St Francis. For more information or to register call 01442 869 5555 or visit The Hospice of St Francis website
Saturday 11th June, 2011	Parish Summer Fête - Organised by the Anglican churcheds of St Peter's and All Saints' in Berkhamsted 10am-3pm. St Peter's Churchyard, Berkhamsted 01442 878227 www.stfrancis.org.uk
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June, 2011	DH Moth Club Charity Flying Weekend RAF Halton - Featuring an air display and charity flying in vintage aircraft by the de Havilland Moth Club. Contact Stuart McKay 01442 862077 or email dhmoth@dhmothclub.co.uk
Tuesday 14th June - Saturday 18th June, 2011	Royal Ascot
Saturday 18th June, 2011	Animal First Aid Workshop - Animal Aiders join forces with Walk the Dog for this course aimed at Pet Owners. The Westwick Room, Leverstock Green HP3 8QG 10am. Ticket price £25.00. Contact Walk the Dog for more details on 01442 878 628 or or visit the Dog Listener website
Sunday 19th June, 2011	Farther's Day
Monday 20th June - Sunday 3rd July	Wimbledon Chmpionships
Tuesday 21st June	Longest Day
Wednesday 22 June, 2011	Historic Parkland Walk - Discover the fascinating history of Ashbridge's parkland, where royalty hunted and gentry took their leisure 7pm. Tickets £5. National Trust, Ashridge Visitors Centre call 01442 851 227 or email ashridge@nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 25th June, 2011	Summer Fate - The Friends of Little Gaddesden Primary School, Church Road. 11am - 2pm. Come along for entertainment games stalls and food.
Saturday 25th June, 2011	Vaughan Williams Concert - A Sea Symphony with the Chiltern Chamber Choir. St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. 7:30pm. Tickets £13, conc £11. 01442 873 205. Visit the website to find out more www.bridgewater-sinfonia.org.uk

Events list republished under kind permission of Aitchisons Estate Agents

December 2010 Events in Hemel Hempstead

Date	Event Description
Thursday, 2nd December - Monday 3rd January, 2010	Robin Hood - Traditional fun filled pantomime. The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, Chesham. Box Office: 01494 582 900 Web: http://www.elgiva.com/
Saturday, 4th December & Sunday 5th December, 2010	Scrooge - Jazzed up like Dickens - The Village School of Dance and Drama are presenting their annual production at Longdean School, Hemel Hempstead. Contact Caroline on 01442 404 123 for more info.
Sunday 5th December, 2010	Ashridge at Christmas - Fill yourself with festive cheer and you bags with festive goodies at the annual Christmas Fair. 10am-4pm, National Trust, Ashridge Estate Visitors Centre Call 01442 851 227 Charity Christmas Card Sale - In aid of national and local charities. Court House, Berkhamsted 9:15am - 3pm. Badger Tea and Talk - Learn about Badgers and to watch them, followed by a country tea at 2pm. Booking required. National Trust , Ashridge Estate Visitors Centre Call 01442 851 227 Berkhamsted Festival of Light - High Street, Berkhamsted. 3pm-6pm. To book a charity stall contact Louise Cecil on 01442 851 227 Festival of Light Christmas Carol Service - St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. 6pm Santa Dash - Take to the streets of Hemel Hempstead dressed as Santa to raise money for local people with life limiting illnesses. Hospice of St Francis. Web: www.stfrancis.org.uk
Thursday 9th December, 2010	Christmas Concert, 'Carols with the Stars' - Royal Albert Hall - In aid of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Research. Ticket price includes transport via coach from Berkhamsted and Potten End to the Royal Albert hall and back. For more information please ring Lesley Lee on 01442 862 062
Thursday 9th December - Saturday 11th December 2010	Humbug - Based on the Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Presented by the Berkhamsted Youth Theatre. Venue: Court Theatre, Pendly, Tring . 7:20pm each evening and 2.30pm on Saturday. Tickets £6 to £10 from Berkhamsted Imaging Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted and Castle Insurance Group, Church Yard Turing. Contact Fiona Clain 01442 872 348 or visit www.berkoyt.co.uk
Saturday 11th December, 2010	Christmas Collection and Market Stall - For all those last minute cards and gifts, in aid of Leukemia and Lymphoma Research, Berkhamstead High Street. For more information call Lesley Lee on 01442 8262 062
Saturday 11th December & Sunday 12th December, 2010	Santa Sails to Winkwell - Greet Santa as he arrives by barge at The Three Horseshoes pub and then visit him in his grotto. 5pm. Proceeds to be split between several charities including the hospice of St Francis. For information and tickets contact Chris Theobald 07860 439 580 or visit www.stfrancis.org.uk
Friday 17th December, 2010	Chroma - Two fundraising concerts in aid of the Berkhamsted School Pupil Henry Fraser - Concert for Children - "Faries, Fangs an Fantastical Folk' 4pm. Tickets £8 adults, £5 children, Candlelit concert of Piano Quartets by Mozart and Brahms. 8pm. Tickets £15. The Old Hall, Berkhamsted School, Castle Street. To Book email chroma.concerts.me.com or Call Clare O'Connell on 01442 862 953
Saturday 8th December, 2010	Christmas Concert - the Choral Societies of Berkhamsted & Chorleywood. 7.30pm. Tickets £12. St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. Telephone Julia Boyce on 01442 384 324
Tuesday 21st December, 2010	Winter Solstice - Shortest Day
Friday 24th December, 2010	Crib Service - St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. 4pm Midnight Mass of Christmas - St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. 11.30pm
Saturday 25th December, 2010	Christmas Day Christmas Day Sung Eucharist - St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. 9.30pm
Sunday 26th December, 2010	Boxing Day
Saturday 27th December, 2010	Christmas Walk - Enjoy a scenic post Christmas walk through the Ashridge Estate at this magical time of year. There will be mulled wine and mince pies at the Visitors Centre afterwards. 10am. Booking required. National Trust, Ashridge Estate Visitors Centre. 01442 851 227

November 2010 Events

Date	Event Description
Saturday, 6th November, 2010	Fireworks Display - Berkhamstead Cricket Club, Castle Hill Berkhamsted. Gates open at 5pm, all weather display from 6:15pm. Tickets £6 adults, £4 children
Thursday, 11th November, 2010	Berkhamsted Art Society Pastel demonstration - By wildlife artist Derek Oliver, 8pm. Berkhamstead. Visitors £3. Full details on www.berkhamstedartsociety.co.uk or phone 07813 604828
Saturday, 13th November, 2010	Little Gaddesden Art Club One Day Exhibition and Sale - All Welcome. 10:30am-4pm. Little Gaddesden Village Hall, Church Road. Refreshments available. For more information contact Lynn Allen 01442 267525 Charity Christmas Card Sale - In aid of national and local charities. Court House, Berkhamstead 9:15am - 3pm. Badger Tea and Talk - Learn about Badgers and to watch them, followed by a country tea at 2pm. Booking required. National Trust , Ashridge Estate Estate Visitors Centre 01442 851 227
Saturday, 20th November, 2010	Bridgewater Sinfonia Concert - Works by Bach, Eigar and Nielsen. 7:30pm. St Peter's Church, Berkhamstead. Tickets £13, cons £11. Call 01442 873205 for more info or visit www.bridgewater-sinfonia.org.uk/
Sunday, 21st November, 2010	Major Craft Fair - A huge variety of Christmas present ideas including jeweler, painted glass, jams, pottery, cushions, pictures and much more! Refreshments al day and free parking. Ashlyms School office 01442 871786
Saturday 27th November	The Edible Doormouse Tea and Talk - Learn all about our local rare animal followed by a country tea. 2pm Booking required. National Trust , Ashridge Estate Estate Visitors Centre 01442 851 227 Christmas Fair - In aid of Leukemia and Lymphoma Research. Live music, outstanding refreshments and fantastic stalls 9.30am - 1.30pm. Berkhamsted Civic Centre. Entrance free. For information please ring Lesley Lee on 01442 862052 Charity Christmas Card Sale - In aid of the national and local charities. Court House, Berkhamsted. 9.15am - 3pm
Sunday 28th November, 2010	Candlelit Advent Carol Service - St Peter's Church, Berkhamstead 6pm

October 2010 Events

Date	Event Description
Friday, 1st October, 2010	Art Classes - Small friendly group, All levels welcome including beginners. Work in medium of your choice or try different materials Venue St John's Ambulance Hall. Email aineb@hotmail.co.uk to find out more.
Sunday, 3rd October, 2010	Sunrise Walk (women only) - Charity walk for The Pepper Foundation (improves the lives of terminally-ill children), 11 miles or 6.5 miles taking in the scenery around Potten End and Frithsden. Starts at Hemel Hempstead Rugby Club at 6am. Wear yellow. Prize for best dressed. Venue Meet at Hemel Hempstead Rugby Club Time 6am Admission Charges £15, includes t-shirt, snacks, medal, breakfast. Website http://www.peppersunrisewalk.org.uk
Thursday 7th October, 2010	Barnardo's Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - Description To hear about Barnardo's? Fascinating history and how we help children, young people and families in Hertfordshire and the UK today. Venue The Old Town Hall Theatre. High Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire Time12:00 to 14.30 email paul.beard@barnardos.org.uk
Saturday 9th October, 2010	Partners in Time - Partners in Time explores a range of music spanning two hundred years, from a sonata written by Bach in the early 18th century to a set of folk dances excitingly arranged by Bartok in the early 20th century. Admission Charges Adults: £15 Dacorum Card Holders: £10 Venue Centenary Hall, Berkhamsted School Kings Road Berkhamsted. For further details please call E-mail: kennedyn@btinternet.com or tel: 01442 8627981
Wednesday 13th October, 2010	Hertfordshire Sustainable Funding Fair - Funding fair for charities and community groups in Hertfordshire Venue Fielder Centre Fielder Centre Manor Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire www.hertscf.org.uk funding-fair@hertscf.org.uk tel: 01707 251351
Friday, October 22nd, 2010	Pamper and shopping event - Come along for a good night some lovely pampers and a range of products to buy, handmade jewellery handbags, partylite candles.and treatments Time 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Venue Bovingdon Memorial hall Bovingdon High street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Admission Charges £3. Tel 01923 350 848 or email nigel.turner63@ntlworld.com
Friday, October 29th, 2010	Make Your Mark Discover how Hemel has changed over the last 50 years and make your mark on the future by adding your vision of how Hemel will look in 50 years to our giant map of the town. Venue Hemel Hempstead Library Central Library Combe Street Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. Time 14:00 to 17:00

September 2010 Events

Date	Event Description
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER	Choral Concert - Hadyn Mass in Fand other works by Dupre, Durufle, Tallis and Purcell. Choral Societies of Berkhamsted and Chorleywood. St Peters Church, Berkhamsted. 7.30pm. Tickets £12/£10 concs. For more information call 01442874182
FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER	Oxfam Children's Wear Event - Civic Centre, Berkhamsted. 9am - 11.30am. Admission free
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER	Summer Casino Ball - Join the 'Friends of Frankie'for an evening with casino tables, music, auction and raffle. Ticket £30 includes Pimms and a hog roast. Proceeds to the Hospice of St Francis, Kidney Cancer Care UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. Contact Georgie on 07866 509658 or email friendsoffrankie@hotmail.co.uk
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER	Hertfordshire Visual Arts Forum Open Studios 2010 - Professional and amateur artists, photographers and craftspeople liVing or working in Hertfordshire open their doors to the public. To be held at various studios across the county. Further details can be found at www.hvaforg.uk or from the OS coordinator on 07813 100651
SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER	Halton House Open Day - RAF Halton Officers Mess. The station's Trenchard Museum and St George's Church will also be open for visits. 10.30am-4pm. Further information will be available after 1st August on the Heritage Open Days website www.heritageopendays.org.uk
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER	Fashion Show and Meal -In aid of Every Chance Rescue (a dog rehoming and rescue organisation). The event will be held at The Gatsby and will feature Green House clothing. Tickets £33. Contact Hanne Grice at Walk the Dog. 01442878628/07976743031 or www.walk-the-dog.net
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER	The Piazza Party at Image Dandara will be hosting the official Piazza Party to celebrate the next phase of Image, starting at 12.30pm on Saturday 18th September 2010 and finishing with an exceptional fireworks display.Learn more West Herts Dahlia & Chrysanthemum Society Show - For anyone interested in 'Flowers' or 'Floral Art'this is a must! Little Gaddesden Village Hall, doors open at 2.30pm. Contact Alan Bunting on 01442 842410 for further details Nowell! Nowell! Singers Workshop -Informal concert open to all. Part of the BBC Choral Ambition Project and funded by BBC Performing Arts. Berkhamsted Choral Society. Churchill Hall, Berkhamsted Preparatory School. Free entrance but registration reqUired. Tel. 01442384324 Bridgewater Sinfonia Concert - Conductor Adrian Davis. Featuring works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Mozart. 7.30pm. St Peter's Church, Berkhamsted. Tickets £12. Available online www.bridgewater-sinfonia.org.uk 01442 873205 and from Aitchisons, Berkhamsted
SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER	CHROMA - Two concerts featuring Flute, Viola and Harp - Childrens concert - Dancing Around the World. 4pm. Tickets £3 children, £5 adults. Impressionist programme including music by Debussy and Bax. 7pm. Tickets £10/£7 concs. Friends Meeting House, High Street, Berkhamsted. To book email chroma.concerts@me.com or call Clare O'Connell on 01442 862953 Fun Sports Day Out For All the Family - Berkhamsted Lawn Tennis and Squash Rackets Club. Come and tryout all our facilities for the day. Play tennis, squash, racketball & table tennis. 11 am-3pm Broadwater, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted. 01442 863393
SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER	Lions'Autumn Charity Concert - The Pasadena Roof Orchestra will play at the Centenary Hall, Kings Road, Berkhamsted. 7.30pm. For tickets please call 01442 873951 Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Annual Quiz - Berkhamsted Civic Centre. Please ring Lesley Lee on 01442 862062 for further information and tickets. Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Annual Quiz - Berkhamsted Civic Centre. Please ring Lesley Lee on 01442 862062 for further information and tickets.
SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER	Chilterns Countryside Festival - Come along and experience the skills, crafts and produce of the countryside. Something for all the family. 11 am-4pm. National Trust, Ashridge Estate Visitors Centre 01442 851227
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER -	Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research Annual GolfDay - Ashridge Golf Club. Please ring Lesley Lee on 01442862062 if you would like further information or would like to enter a team. 22nd Berkhamsted Companion Dog Show - Held in conjunction with the Lions' Bank Holiday Fete. Four pedigree and six novelty classes. Judging starts at 1.45pm taking pedigree classes first. Contact Tony Bellamy on 01442 875417
THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER	13th Graham Greene International Festival - Festival of films, talks and discussions featuring the works of Graham Greene. See website for details www.grahamgreenefestival.org

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