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New journal brings Uttlesford past into focus

New journal brings Uttlesford past into focus

The journal, edited by Jacqueline Cooper, also includes a piece by her about an exciting archaeology project in her home village of Clavering.

Royal appointment: Sculptor to produce statues of Queen and Prince Philip for Royal Albert Hall

Royal appointment: Sculptor to produce statues of Queen and Prince Philip for Royal Albert Hall

Royal appointment: Sculptor to produce statues of Queen and Prince Philip for Royal Albert Hall

Poppy Field, who has a studio near Green Tye, chosen to produce life-size bronzes as part of Royal Albert Hall’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Heart-warming tale of library under threat one to take off the shelf

Heart-warming tale of library under threat one to take off the shelf

Heart-warming tale of library under threat one to take off the shelf

Indie book reviewer Janet Gordon gives her thoughts on the latest novels by Freya Sampson, Nell Pattison, Katerina Diamond and Jenny Colgan

Chance meeting with Holocaust survivor inspires Stortford novelist

Chance meeting with Holocaust survivor inspires Stortford novelist

Chance meeting with Holocaust survivor inspires Stortford novelist

Chrissy Smith, a married mother of three, spent two-and-a-half years researching and writing The Caretaker with an unlikely hero at its heart.

Add artistic touch to Christmas at Present Arts exhibition

Add artistic touch to Christmas at Present Arts exhibition

Add artistic touch to Christmas at Present Arts exhibition

An array of unique Christmas gifts created by skilled and distinguished artists can be bought in The Gallery at Parndon Mill's latest exhibition

Win a copy of Harry Sidebottom's "enthralling" new novel The Burning Road

Win a copy of Harry Sidebottom's "enthralling" new novel The Burning Road

Win a copy of Harry Sidebottom's "enthralling" new novel The Burning Road

Book reviewer Janet Gordon gives her verdict on the latest reads from Harry Sidebottom, Harriet Evans, Lynda La Plante and M.K. Hill

Picture gallery: Keep an eye out for art society's Winter Exhibition

Picture gallery: Keep an eye out for art society's Winter Exhibition

Picture gallery: Keep an eye out for art society's Winter Exhibition

Bishop's Stortford Art Society's second exhibition in the town centre this year runs in Jackson Square from November 16-20

COMEDY

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Singer Suggs and the band will become the event's first Thursday night main stage headliner.

Get a giggle on and book tickets for Dunmow and Stortford comedy nights

Get a giggle on and book tickets for Dunmow and Stortford comedy nights

Get a giggle on and book tickets for Dunmow and Stortford comedy nights

Simon Munnery is coming to The Great Dunmow Comedy Club and Laura Lexx is headlining at The Laughing Bishops Comedy Club this month

Clare's comedy show to raise cash for Harlow hospital

Clare's comedy show to raise cash for Harlow hospital

Clare's comedy show to raise cash for Harlow hospital

Clare Harrison McCartney will be joined by headliner Pam Ford plus CJ Hooper, Sara Louise Aston, The Anti-Duhring Battalion Show and Winter Foenander.
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MUSIC

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Singer Suggs and the band will become the event's first Thursday night main stage headliner.

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila Karim, 24, who performs as Shakila K, aims to be the first pop star of Bangladeshi origin to top the music charts.

Retune rounds off 2021 with Soul To Soul Acoustic in a leading role

Retune rounds off 2021 with Soul To Soul Acoustic in a leading role

Retune rounds off 2021 with Soul To Soul Acoustic in a leading role

The last Retune live show of the year will also feature sets from The Retuners and Phoebe Austin – plus home-made mince pies!

Rock school's adult students to play free gig at Stortford pub

Rock school's adult students to play free gig at Stortford pub

Rock school's adult students to play free gig at Stortford pub

Adult students of Livewire Rock Academy will be rocking the Rose and Crown in Station Road on Friday (Dec 3).
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PLACES TO GO

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Madness bring ska hits to Standon Calling

Singer Suggs and the band will become the event's first Thursday night main stage headliner.

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila K to sing at independence celebrations for Bangladesh

Shakila Karim, 24, who performs as Shakila K, aims to be the first pop star of Bangladeshi origin to top the music charts.

The Christmas market in Stortford that will float your boat

The Christmas market in Stortford that will float your boat

The Christmas market in Stortford that will float your boat

Artists' collective Island Art, a community of boat-dwellers moored around April Island on the River Stort, to showcase arts and crafts.
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Theatre

South Mill Arts serving up a festive family feast for the soul

South Mill Arts serving up a festive family feast for the soul

South Mill Arts serving up a festive family feast for the soul

Rapunzel, A Christmas Carol, Spencer, The Nutcracker, Midweek Music and Santa's grotto among the South Road venue's Christmas offerings

Water Lane's Going Postal is something to write home about

Water Lane's Going Postal is something to write home about

Water Lane's Going Postal is something to write home about

Cat Quigley reviews Water Lane Theatre Company's production of Terry Pratchett's fantasy comedy Going Postal at the Charis Centre.

Zazz, jazz and no 'z-z-z-z' as BSMTC return with showcase of musical numbers

Zazz, jazz and no 'z-z-z-z' as BSMTC return with showcase of musical numbers

Zazz, jazz and no 'z-z-z-z' as BSMTC return with showcase of musical numbers

Bishop's Stortford Musical Theatre Company were back at South Mill Arts with a cabaret-style show of 23 songs from the stage and screen.

We Will Rock You audience goes ga ga for kids

We Will Rock You audience goes ga ga for kids

We Will Rock You audience goes ga ga for kids

A 21-strong cast from Bishop's Stortford Academy of Performing Arts performed Ben Elton's Queen jukebox musical at South Mill Arts.
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TV AND FILM

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

What's on at South Mill Arts this October half term

A performance of Lear’s The Dong with a Luminous Nose, an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to Moulin Rouge, craft workshop tricks and cinema treats.

Eddie the Eagle movie mum in Q&A at Saffron Screen

Eddie the Eagle movie mum in Q&A at Saffron Screen

Eddie the Eagle movie mum in Q&A at Saffron Screen

Jo Hartley returns for question-and-answer session after screening of new coming-of-age drama Sweetheart on Sunday October 17.

Free film screening to kick-start community climate action in Stortford

Free film screening to kick-start community climate action in Stortford

Free film screening to kick-start community climate action in Stortford

Award-winning documentary at South Mill Arts on October 9 precursor to Community Climate Gathering at Thorley during UN's COP26 summit in Scotland.
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