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Not, Now Bernard and Isabel's Noisy Tummy inspires concert

The programme includes music composed by Bernard Hughes to accompany the stories of Not, Now Bernard and Isabel's Noisy Tummy.

The new books that are sure to fire young people's imaginations

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School librarian Lizzie Hall's recommended titles for Read A New Book Month

The former Tory MP in Stortford who's plotted Boris's demise

Ex-Enfield North MP Nick de Bois's debut political thriller Fatal Ambition is set in the chaos of Westminster after the departure of Boris Johnson.

The droll dozen children's books short-listed for the Lollies

The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2022 (the Lollies) celebrates the best and funniest children’s books in the UK and Ireland, voted for by children.

Stories that inspire young readers to offer hand of friendship to refugees

Bishop's Stortford College Prep School librarian Lizzie Hall's top picture books to inspire children to welcome refugees into their own communities

Herts wildlife trust launches photo challenge for nature lovers

Deadline for entries for the Wild Snaps competition, organised by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, is September 16.

Get children ready for starting school with Colour Monster and co

Get your child ready for their first day at school with these fabulous books recommended by Bishop's Stortford College librarian Lizzie Hall

COMEDY

Back in funny business: Paddy's comedy clubs return

Founder and compere Paddy Lennox previews his Stortford and Dunmow clubs' return in September, featuring Fiona Allen from TV's Smack the Pony.

TV stars top the bill of comedy festival at Little Hadham

Bill Bailey, Reginald D Hunter, Ed Byrne, Shappi Khorsandi and Milton Jones among acts lined up for Just the Tonic's Comedy Shindig.

Artist presents portrait of 'kindred spirit' Omid Djalili to the comedian in Stortford

Mario Mendoza, who lives in Stortford, has been following the comedian and actor's career since he emerged in the early 1990s.

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MUSIC

Not, Now Bernard and Isabel's Noisy Tummy inspires concert

The programme includes music composed by Bernard Hughes to accompany the stories of Not, Now Bernard and Isabel's Noisy Tummy.

Rock school students to play October gigs at South Mill Arts and pubs

Pub gigs for Livewire adult students in Saffron Walden and Cock Inn in Stortford while younger musicians will play on stage at South Mill Arts.

Elliot's NHS benefit lockdown single comes to life at music awards

Stortford's Elliot Porter and Isolation Artists gathered on stage to perform Frank Turner's Be More Kind that they recorded separately online in 2020.

Anna Wells to headline Bishop's Stortford Acoustic Club

"Anna is a fine young singer-songwriter and musician – an excellent, versatile live performer with a very wide repertoire."

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PLACES TO GO

Nature Notes: Prayers for good weather answered on peaceful village stroll

Jono Forgham goes on a wildlife wander from St Andrew's Church in Much Hadham to the dragonfly pond at the Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green

Enchanted: Magical winter wonderland returns to Audley End

The historic house and gardens will be transformed with a fairy-tale display of light, colours and sound for all the family.

Take a walk on the wild side with Stort Valley RSPB group

Stort Valley RSPB group to resume programme of weekend and midweek walks and indoor meetings in Bishop's Stortford.

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Theatre

Dunmow Players issue call for auditions for Big the Musical

Great Dunmow’s musical theatre company is looking for new adult and child members for its 2022 spring show.

Famous performing arts school coming to Bishop's Stortford

Italia Conti Associates to hold free open day at Birchwood for youngsters aged 6-18 interested in acting, singing, ballet and musical theatre.

Opera superstar kicks off world-class programme at Saffron Hall

Grammy Award-winning US mezzo Joyce DiDonato heads feast of top artists encompassing classical, jazz and folk at award-winning Saffron Walden venue.

Playhouse celebrates 50th year with Robin Hood – the Greatest Pantomime Adventure

Robin Hood – the Greatest Pantomime Adventure – on stage at Harlow Playhouse this Christmas.

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TV AND FILM

Saffron Screen's new season focuses on brave young women

Season of four films – Wildfire, Our Ladies, Herself and Sweetheart – showcases female talent on both sides of the camera.

Teen Stortford film-maker mixing it with 1917 actor for latest movie

Matthew Goodeve has added another thought-provoking short film to his burgeoning portfolio with A Pile of Red.

Quiz time: The 48 questions The Chase star Eden was asked to win £75,000

Test yourself with the questions former Birchwood High School student Eden Nash faced in the history-making edition of the hit ITV quiz show.

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