It’s been a wet week and the forecast isn’t improving, but that’s no reason to stay in. From Waltham Cross to St Albans, there’s plenty happening across Hertfordshire, and we’ve done the hard work of finding it all for you. Scroll down and pick what catches your eye.

We’ve also spotted a standout property for sale in Rickmansworth that’s well worth a look.

We’re giving the news a breather today, even though there’s a lot unfolding. We’ll be back with a fresh update on Monday.

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📅 Fri 16 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 10:30am–3:15pm
📍 The Parade, Watford
🎟 Free, drop-in
📝 Free NHS health and wellbeing support including blood pressure checks, stop-smoking help and quick wellbeing checks.

📅 Fri 16 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 2:00–3:30pm
📍 Waltham Cross Library
🎟 Free
📝 Relaxed drop-in board games session for adults.
📞 0300 123 4049

📅 Tue 20 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 7:15–9:00am
📍 Co-Space St Albans, Jubilee Square
🎟 Booking required
📝 Business update from Cllr Paul de Kort and Chief Executive Amanda Foley.
🔗 Book: https://www.stalbans-chamber.co.uk/.../business.../

📅 Tue 20 Jan 2026
📍 Waltham Cross Jobcentre
🎟 Free, booking required
📝 Open forum for Waltham Cross businesses to connect and shape priorities for 2026.
🔗 Book: https://ow.ly/aPBg50XMx7U

📅 Tue 20 Jan 2026
📍 South Mimms Ward, Hertsmere
🎟 Free to vote
📝 Parish election to fill a council seat.

📅 Thu 22 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 7:00–9:00pm
📍 Mayhem Function Hall, Hoddesdon EN11 8HF
🎟 £25
📝 Guided painting session with materials, drinks and snacks included. Ages 8+.
🔗 Book: https://www.splatterandnatter.art/

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📅 Fri 23 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 10:15am–3:30pm
📍 Caledon Community Centre, London Colney
🎟 Free, drop-in
📝 NHS Health Checks, blood pressure checks and stop-smoking support.

📅 Sat 24 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 1:00–3:00pm
📍 Mayhem Function Hall, Hoddesdon EN11 8HF
🎟 £25
📝 Same guided session as Thursday.
🔗 Book: https://www.splatterandnatter.art/

📅 Runs until Sun 25 Jan 2026
📍 St Albans Museum + Gallery
🎟 Free, timed entry
📝 Large-scale solar artwork with immersive soundscape.

📅 Tue 27 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 8:30am
📍 Venue TBC, countywide
🎟 Ticketed, limited places
📝 Launch of Hertfordshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
🔗 https://orlo.uk/7VKWc

📅 Tue 27 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 10:30am–3:30pm
📍 Queen Eleanor Square, Waltham Cross
🎟 Free, drop-in
📝 Free NHS health checks and wellbeing advice.

📅 Fri 30 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 10:15am–3:30pm
📍 Caledon Community Centre, London Colney
🎟 Free, drop-in

📅 Fri 30 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 2:00–3:30pm
📍 Waltham Cross Library

📅 Fri 30 Jan 2026
📍 Hoddesdon Library, Broxbourne
🎟 Free, no booking

📅 Fri 30 Jan 2026
🕖 Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm
📍 Hertfordshire Studios, Hoddesdon
🎟 £15
📝 £1 per ticket to Stars for Smiles Charity.

📅 Sat 7 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 5:00–8:00pm
📍 Hertford Castle
🎟 £2 / £4 with planetarium
🔗 https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/dark-skies-2026

📅 Thu 12 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 11:00am–12:00pm
📍 Online
🎟 Free, booking required
🔗 http://www.carersinherts.org.uk/.../online-recruitment...

📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 10:30am–3:00pm
🤫 Quiet hour 3:00–4:00pm by appointment
📍 Lowewood Museum, Hoddesdon
🎟 Free, donations welcome

📅 Thu 5 Mar 2026 | ⏰ 7:00pm
📍 St Albans Library
🎟 £7
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wrdaisybuchanan

📅 Launches March 2026
📍 Pump House Theatre Café, Watford

📅 Every Wednesday | ⏰ 6:30pm–7:30pm
📍 Chaffinch Lane, Watford, WD18 9QD
🎟 Free
📝 Inclusive football sessions for young people aged 13–17 with Special Educational Needs, designed to build confidence, friendship, and enjoyment of the game.
📞 07570 703907
📧 [email protected]

📅 Every Saturday
📍 Venue TBC (Hertfordshire-wide programme)
🎟 Free, booking required
📝 Girls Kicks programme led by GT United, running for the next 10 months. Open to all, focused on fun, skills, teamwork and confidence through football.
🔗 Ages 5–11: https://book.englandfootball.com/.../2f5f55c2-40c7-4263...
🔗 Ages 11–15: https://book.englandfootball.com/.../ba07c20c-a0f3-4d03...

📅 Every Wednesday until 11 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 12:00–2:00pm
📍 Rickmansworth Aquadrome (near the café)
🎟 Free, drop-in
📝 Weekly sessions with the council’s Community Engagement Officer to ask questions, share feedback, and hear updates on the Aquadrome restoration project.
🔗 More info: https://orlo.uk/l3eLb

📅 Various dates in Jan 2026 | ⏰ Various times
📍 Multiple venues across Hatfield & Welwyn Garden City
🎟 Free, drop-in
📝 Clinics offering mental health support, physical activity guidance, weight management, smoking cessation and health MOT advice.
🔗 More info: https://orlo.uk/n5RHZ

📅 Fri 16 Jan – Sat 31 Jan 2026
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 A suspenseful drama running for 131 minutes.

📅 Sat 17 Jan – Thu 22 Jan 2026
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Animated sequel with a 107-minute runtime, suitable for families.

📅 Sun 18 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 7:00pm
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Finals of the Ms/Mrs Earth England pageant celebrating community impact and sustainability.

📅 Wed 21 Jan 2026
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Baby-friendly screening designed for parents and carers. Runtime 150 minutes.

📅 Late January 2026 (within 12–31 Jan window)
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Part of BEAM’s late-January cinema programme.

📅 Sun 25 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 10:30am
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed, booking required
📝 Guided tour of the building with access to backstage and the main stage.

📅 Sun 25 Jan 2026
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Acclaimed comedian Omid Djalili presents his new live show.

📅 Tue 27 Jan 2026
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Anton Lesser and Lucia Bonbright bring Thomas Hardy’s world to life through words and music.

📅 Sat 31 Jan 2026
📍 BEAM Hertford
🎟 Ticketed
📝 Live musical tribute celebrating George Michael’s greatest hits.

£2,499,000 | 5 beds • 3 baths • 3 receptions | EPC: D

A striking brand-new detached home on a sought-after tree-lined road between Rickmansworth and Chorleywood. Set within 0.3 acres of landscaped gardens, this architect-designed property blends modern efficiency with elegant, timeless style.

Inside, a dramatic triple-height atrium fills the space with light, while the open-plan kitchen features a large island, quartz worktops, Siemens appliances, and bespoke cabinetry. Oak herringbone flooring with underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor.

Upstairs offers five spacious bedrooms with fitted storage, plus a fully equipped cinema room with tiered seating, 80-inch screen, Sonos sound system, and an integrated bar.

Outside, mature gardens with apple trees and a four-car driveway complete this private, luxurious home.

Located close to top schools, boutique shops, Waitrose and M&S in Rickmansworth, plus excellent transport links into London via Chorleywood Station and the M25.

FRIDAY

10°C 🌡️ 6°C | 🌧 Light rain and gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 08:01 Sunset 16:23

SATURDAY

14°C 🌡️ 9°C | 🌦 Light rain showers and a gentle breeze | ☀️ Sunrise 07:59 Sunset 16:25

SUNDAY

10°C 🌡️ 5°C | ☁ Light clouds and light wind | ☀️ Sunrise 07:58 Sunset 16:26

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