The annual Christmas fair comes back to the city centre to enthral all ages of the St. Albans community.  

Where: St Peter's Street and Marketplace, St Albans city centre, Hertfordshire. 
When: Sunday 17th November, 12:00-18:00 
About: A free event for the whole family with food and arts and crafts stalls, live music, and plenty of festive light installations. 

2024 dates

Sunday March 17th
Sunday May 19th
Sunday July 21st
Saturday Sept 14th
Sunday November 17th

A range of eco providers and sustainable food stalls, interiors, fashion, repair and reuse and more! Come along to talk to vendors, traders and community organisations for a range of products, food and pantry staples, ideas and activities to inspire you.

Current location on the tree lined area of Harpenden Common opposite the Town Council building.

Further Information see Harpenden Sustainability Market
To book a stall see Stallholder Booking Information

The Harpenden Sustainability Markets are a partnership between Harpenden Town Council and Sustainable St Albans.

We Are Mums: November Pastries and Play

You’re Invited!

We are very excited to share with you that our next ‘We Are Mums: Pastries and Play’ morning is on Friday 15th November 2024 and you are invited!

We are joined by some wonderful local businesses at Hoo House in Harpenden from 10am - 12pm. This event is suitable for children from birth to preschool ages.

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“A simple way for mums to find mum friends locally.
Connecting our community, one meet up at a time”.
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Your ticket includes: 

• A hot drink (tea/coffee/herbal)

• A selection of freshly baked pastries & treats

• Juice

• The Little Gym will keep little ones engaged with a safe play area and a taster session designed to develop core strength, coordination, and gross motor skills.

• Little ones will also enjoy Pop Luxe’s activity table featuring colouring, games, and a play zone filled with toys for imaginative play!

• Local paediatrician, Dr. Felicity Taylor, from The Children’s Clinic will be hosting a pop-up clinic available to answer pediatric healthcare questions.

• Evie Grace Photography will offer a stunning photo shoot setup,

• Black Bear Ceramic will be offering a chance to create beautiful keepsakes—perfect for gifting!

For any queries, or if you’d like to facilitate at one of our upcoming events, please email us at mums@thewearecommunity.co.uk.

We look forward to seeing you soon!
We Are Mums x

2024 dates:

7th January 2024
7th April 2024
7th July 2024
1st September 2024
3rd November 2024

The market located on St. Peter’s Street features up to 60 stalls selling a variety of vegan fast food, healthy eats, artisan savouries, sweet bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing, locally made arts and crafts and charity stalls. For further information please visit www.veganmarkets.co.uk

An evening of South American Luxury with Joe Fattorini and Don Melchor.

Indulge in the most exciting fine wine region of the world. Join Joe Fattorini, presenter of The Wine Show (ITV/Channel 5), and the St Albans Cellar Door Wines team in tasting Chile and South America’s finest wines, matched to a menu of South American specialities by Francesc Condal, Catalan Chef.

Joe will take you behind the scenes of filming in Chile and into the vineyards that produce Chile’s original and iconic fine wine, Don Melchor. You will also enjoy Latin America’s finest white, Amelia Chardonnay, and Terrunyo Camenere, the wine that put Chile’s signature grape variety on the map. Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening of epicurean wine and food.

Tickets £120

The menu and line up:
Jamon Iberico with Catalan Bread
Brazilian Traditional Method Sparkling
First course: Ceviche
Amelia Chardonnay 2022
Interim wines:
Terrunyo Carmenere 2019
Amelia Pinot Noir 2022
Second course: Steak with Chimichurri
Don Melchor 2021
Third course: 3 Leches Cake
South American Dessert Wine

Please contact Penny or Geraldine at the shop directly with any allergies or dietary requirements. sales@cellardoorwines.co.uk

Raise your glasses… Gin & Jazz returns this October!

On the evening of Friday 4th October, businesses on the historic George Street will once again open their doors for late night shopping and line the street with fabulous gin bars.

With live Jazz music and fantastic food, this free event is a brilliant buzz for all!

Shop, sip & enjoy!

Businesses will be setting up exclusive outside bars providing a variety of delicious gin blends and flavours alongside other popular tipples and non-alcoholic drinks and some will extend their special drinks and offerings inside for customers to enjoy whilst they shop.

Organised by St Albans BID and George Street Retail Association.

More details to be announced in September 2024….

Love Club Yoga and Creative Wellbeing Retreat

Align your mind and body with this wonderful wellness retreat in Hertfordshire, taking place at the end of September from 10am until 3pm.

Join us for a half day yoga and creative wellbeing retreat immersed in the tranquil Hertfordshire countryside. Come and nurture your creative spark, while nourishing your body with mindfulness and movement, to cocoon, and to settle into autumn.

The day begins with grounding, yoga-based movement and meditation, followed by tea and a welcome circle. The afternoon will be spent immersing ourselves in the grounds of Home Farm (weather dependent), drawing in nature, creative writing and poetry, inspired by our magical surroundings. No skills are required for this wellness retreat at all, but come with an open heart and open to exploring your own creativity, and seeing what arises. A full day schedule will be sent around closer to the time.

10% of your ticket price will be donated to Compass Collective, a charity supporting unaccompanied minor refugees and young people to integrate into the UK with theatre, music, film and arts based projects. 

Tea and light vegetarian and vegan snacks will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch.

Campfire Sessions at Home Farm

New to 2024, At Home Farm are excited to introduce Campfire Sessions!

Lit by lanterns and festoons, get cosy around the campfire and join us for an off-grid intimate folk concert under the stars, set in the luscious meadow of Home Farm Glamping.

Hosted by Campervan Live Lounge, their solar-powered campervan stage will welcome artists with raw acoustics, taking you on a sound journey with fusion folk, surf, blues, country and more.

General Admission: Includes a meal

Woodfired Canteen with Christian Stevenson AKA DJ BBQ

DJ BBQ isn’t just a culinary name, he’s a culinary experience. With a background in broadcasting, Christian Stevenson, AKA DJ BBQ, has built a following through fiery YouTube videos, unique festival appearances and celebrity chef interviews.

Christian Stevenson coined the term ‘Catertainment’ – bringing food, fun and energy to his live cooking appearances (which include Camp Bestival and The Big Feastival).

Not only is he a trail blazing barbeque cook, DJ BBQ is also a published author, with three best-selling BBQ titles to his name. Truly a man on fire!

Tickets include:
- A welcome drink
- Pre-dinner nibble
- 3 course seated dinner served on sharing platters

This event will be held under our 3-hat tipi overlooking the meadow.

Woodfired Canteen with Josh Katz at Home Farm

Josh Katz is a critically acclaimed chef and owner of three renowned London-based restaurant concepts; Berber & Q, Shawarma Bar and Carmel, as well as a published author of two cookbooks.

Prior to launching Berber & Q, his first self-owned restaurant, in 2015, Josh worked in some of the best kitchens in the capital, including Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Ottolenghi.

​Best known for cooking over fire, Josh's culinary inspiration draws from across the Mediterranean basin, incorporating the bright colours and bold flavours that are so synonymous with the region.

As well as running his own restaurant group, Josh Katz also works as Culinary Consultant for Vida Plena Hospitality Group in Lisbon and remains available for restaurant consultancy and menu development.

Tickets include:
- A welcome drink
- Pre-dinner nibble
- 3 course seated dinner served on sharing platters
This event will be held under our 3-hat tipi overlooking the meadow.

Woodfired Canteen with Adriana Cavita at Home Farm

Mexican-born Adriana Cavita grew up between Mexico City in Azcapotzalco town and Tlaxcala State in a small village called San Felipe Ixtacuixtla. Her first role in cookery came at the age of 17 as an apprentice at Nicos in Mexico City. Here, she honed her skills on the bakery section before moving on to her first full-time paid job at Pujol - currently ranked at #9 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants - at just 19.

Adriana Cavita’s commitment and skill pushed her to apply for roles in the best restaurants in Mexico - alongside Ferran Adria as Chef de Partie at El Bulli in 2011 and later with Eduardo Garcia at Lalo! These restaurants are famed for their ongoing revolutionary approach to Mexican cooking.

Adriana moved to the UK to work as Head Chef at Peyotito in London and Ibiza. Adriana completed a residency on the rooftop of The Dorchester in June 2021, introducing her food to the capital. Adriana’s debut restaurant Cavita opened in May 2022 to a host of outstanding reviews including The Financial Times, The Evening Standard and The Independent. Her standout approach to Mexican food can be seen in her debut cookbook ‘Cocina Mexicana’, published September 2023. In February 2024, Adriana Cavita’s basement bar is relaunching as El Bar de Cavita, focussing on all Adriana’s favourite things – Margaritas, Mezcal and Mexican street food.

Tickets include:
- A welcome drink
- Pre-dinner nibble
- 3 course seated dinner served on sharing platters

** SOLD OUT

This event has now sold out. Please join out waiting list below for any cancellations and we will let you know asap!

We would like to invite local businesses, creatives and members of the community to join us at our We Are Community Networking Social.

Come and connect with other local businesses, creatives and members of the community at Sopwell House on Monday 23rd September 7-9pm - a perfect place to network with local people.

The evening is open to all We Are Community Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend at a cost. Please make sure to check out accordingly.

We hope to see you there!

what people are saying…

“The ‘We Are’ Networking Socials are totally different to other conventional networking events because of the hardworking and sincere approach of these kind ladies. Thank you so much!." 
— Evrim, The Pharmacist Lab

"I have been to two We Are Community's networking events so far and I have had several referrals from people I met who have turned into brilliant clients. As well as having an absolutely lovely time at the networking events, they are really helping my business grow so I couldn’t be happier.”
— Emily Wardle, Verulam Tax

I'm not normally a fan of networking events, but this just felt like a lovely social where you can chat and meet others in a relaxed environment. I'm definitely looking toward to the next one! Thank you Katie & Sabine
— Henry, Countrifi

“I felt massively out of my comfort zone when arriving at the We Are Community's networking event in Harpenden, however, I was instantly welcomed by Katie and Sabine who made me feel very much at ease. Not only was the event really enjoyable, they have managed to create a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere so that by the end of the evening I felt very much a part of an exciting community. I'm throughly looking forward to the next event!" 
— Joel Van Blerk 

"Lovely meeting so many friendly local businesses last night. Looking forward to our next meet up next month!"
— Sandrine, Lush Nutrition 

"Katie and Sabine are amazing at building community and work really hard for their members. The membership is very good value and everyone is super friendly!”
— Anne, Caizergues Wines

"I had a great evening at We Are Community's networking event. I made some great connections and met some lovely people - really looking forward to catching up!"
— Chantelle, Sets & Reps

Keep the little ones active on a Sunday morning for 3 hours of outdoor activities, sports & silliness with the incredible childcare & entertainment team at @activelondon_10

👦 for 5-11 year olds
🕰️ 10am - 1pm.
📅 6 consecutive Sundays, from 22nd September.
💰 £28 p/session (£9.33 p/hr)

Itinerary:
9.45am drop off at The Hub on Verulam
10am ‘walking bus’ to Verulamium park for outdoor activities
11am refreshment break
12.15pm lunch at The Hub on Verulam
1.00pm pick up at The Hub on Verulam

Weekly Themes:
22.9 - Fitness Fiesta
29.9 - Wacky Races
6.10 - Cool Circuits
13.10 - Mini Mudder
20.10 - Outdoor Olympics
27.10 - Spooky Sports (Halloween special)

In bad weather, no fear! We have indoor activities covered.

HARPENDEN FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL

This exciting event brings vibrancy and energy to Harpenden, showcasing the very best of food and drink. This year’s Festival promises to be another fantastic day for all; thousands of people are expected to attend the event which will be situated across the Town Centre and Harpenden Common. More details announced later this year!

The Real Harpenden Beer Festival at Rothamstead

This year it’s The Real Harpenden Beer Festival’s 11th year! The event will coincide with the Harpenden Food and Drink Festival. Over 50 real ales, perries and ciders for you to try.

There will be over 50 real ales, perries and ciders for you to try and best of all it is free entry!

Cycling Event St.albans

** This event is now Fully booked **

Join Poggenpohl Red Bull Bora Hans Grohe cycling event in St. Albans push the pedals around Hertfordshire with a scenic 100ish kilometer ride.
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The ride will likely have 2 paces, and a shorter 60km gravel route, all with a guide from the team.
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Refuel with drinks and food at the studio post ride, prepared by the Redbull bora hansgrohe chef.
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Redbourn Classics is back. There will be more than 300 classic cars plus motorbikes, trucks and tractors on display at the show

The show also includes a Village Fete with stalls, live music, family entertainment, bars and a great range of street food stalls.

It is open to the public – there will be buckets at the entry gates to collect cash donations, the suggested minimum donation is £3 per adult, under 16s FREE.

The whole show is run by volunteers and raises funds for local charities .

 For further information please visit www.redbournclassics.co.uk

Harpenden's Teddy Bears' Picnic, organised to coincide with National Play Day, is an exciting event for children and their bears. The day is always lively and fun-filled with a variety of free, engaging entertainment and activities.

Exciting entertainment and activities will again be on offer - more information soon!

This event has permanently moved to Rothamsted Park following its success there in 2023. The move allows for more activities, more space for the growing number of attendees and allows use of the play area.

Fam-Fest fun

Grab your littles and join The Hub for a Summer's day full of FUN! 

What's on?
'Mini Ravers' Disco
Crafting Tables
Kids Cinema 
Face painting 
*Drop-in Kids Workshops
Kids Cocktails
*BBQ
*Adults Bar

*pay on the day. 

All children attending require a ticket. Adults and Under 1s go free. Recommended age up to 10yo. 

Bringing a baby along? Please bring your carrier. Due to space restrictions, prams won't be allowed inside.

We would like to invite local businesses, creatives and members of the community to join us at our We Are Community Summer Social!

Come and connect with other locals at Punchin’ Palooka on Weds 24th July 7-9pm for nibbles and dribbles and a lot of fun!

The evening is open to all We Are Community Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend at a cost.

We hope to see you there!

We Are Harpenden x

To RSVP please click below! Please do make sure to RSVP if you are a member, so we know numbers!

what people are saying…

“The ‘We Are’ Networking Socials are totally different to other conventional networking events because of the hardworking and sincere approach of these kind ladies. Thank you so much!." 
— Evrim, The Pharmacist Lab

"I have been to two We Are Community's networking events so far and I have had several referrals from people I met who have turned into brilliant clients. As well as having an absolutely lovely time at the networking events, they are really helping my business grow so I couldn’t be happier.”
— Emily Wardle, Verulam Tax

I'm not normally a fan of networking events, but this just felt like a lovely social where you can chat and meet others in a relaxed environment. I'm definitely looking toward to the next one! Thank you Katie & Sabine
— Henry, Countrifi

“I felt massively out of my comfort zone when arriving at the We Are Community's networking event in Harpenden, however, I was instantly welcomed by Katie and Sabine who made me feel very much at ease. Not only was the event really enjoyable, they have managed to create a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere so that by the end of the evening I felt very much a part of an exciting community. I'm throughly looking forward to the next event!" 
— Joel Van Blerk 

"Lovely meeting so many friendly local businesses last night. Looking forward to our next meet up next month!"
— Sandrine, Lush Nutrition 

"Katie and Sabine are amazing at building community and work really hard for their members. The membership is very good value and everyone is super friendly!”
— Anne, Caizergues Wines

"I had a great evening at We Are Community's networking event. I made some great connections and met some lovely people - really looking forward to catching up!"
— Chantelle, Sets & Reps

While it might only be one day, the Hatfield House Battle Proms is a festival for those looking to royally honour the summertime. Taking place in the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field, the evening will be full of celebration - kicking off with a cavalry display, followed up by a gun salute and a spitfire fly past, there'll be a full musical programme for no less than three hours! Be sure to also pre-order your delicious picnic hamper!  

A family oriented Scottish themed event that combines the traditional Scottish elements such as Pipe Bands, Dancing and Piping competitions and Highland Games with arena displays, stage performances, children's races, craft, market and charity stalls, food and drink outlets, archery, climbing wall, a potters’ wheel, face painting and electric Go-karts - something for everyone!

Set in the lovely surroundings of Rothamsted Park, it offers one of the lowest cost days of family fun in Hertfordshire.

For further information please visit www.harpenden-lions.co.uk

Sparkling Wine Masterclass and Tasting at St Saviour's

We are very excited to be involved again this year with the St Saviour's Church Beer and Fizz Festival 2024! The festival is held over three days, offering fine ales, cider and a selection of fizz curated by the team at Save St Albans’ Pubs and Cellar Door Wines in the unique surroundings of St Saviour’s Church. There will be live music with local bands throughout the weekend and a fantastic choice of street food vendors.

The late afternoon sparkling wine tasting will be presented by Jen Connan of the Hertfordshire Wine School and supported by Cellar Door Wines. Proceeds from the tasting will go to the St Saviour's nominated charities for the weekend.

We will be tasting 6 sparkling wines in total including Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant and other traditional method wines from around the globe. We will cover rosé, blanc de blanc, blanc de noir, non- vintage and vintage styles. There will be cheese, cured meats and snacks provided to keep you going for the afternoon. You will learn to see and taste the difference between bottle fermented sparkling wine and tank method bubbles and have great fun in the process!

If you have any questions, please call Penny or Geraldine at Cellar Door Wines 01727 85 44 88

Please email us directly if you would like to be seated at a table with friends who have also bought tickets and let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.

Cheers!