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Snap to it: Camera club hosting free beginners' workshop in Hatfield Forest

Snap to it: Camera club hosting free beginners' workshop in Hatfield Forest

Is your camera gathering dust? Are you a beginner? Are you stuck on auto? Bishop's Stortford Camera Club can help

Blake's hot new novel puts her at the top of the bonkbuster league

Blake's hot new novel puts her at the top of the bonkbuster league

Blake's hot new novel puts her at the top of the bonkbuster league

Melanie Blake's Guilty Women is stuffed with revenge, sex, and all manner of back-stabbing shenanigans – and Indie book reviewer Janet Gordon loved it

Meet the artist who paints landscapes, abstracts and quirky sheep cartoons

Meet the artist who paints landscapes, abstracts and quirky sheep cartoons

Meet the artist who paints landscapes, abstracts and quirky sheep cartoons

Picture gallery showcasing the work of Bishop's Stortford Art Society member and Sawbridgeworth resident Jon Warren

Rosey Lea takes over running of Henry Moore Studios and Gardens café

Rosey Lea takes over running of Henry Moore Studios and Gardens café

Rosey Lea takes over running of Henry Moore Studios and Gardens café

The tea rooms, founded by owner Leanne Gregory in 2012, appointed by team at sculptor's former home in Perry Green to provide new all-day dining menu

TV doctor prescribes a captivating love story set in First World War

TV doctor prescribes a captivating love story set in First World War

TV doctor prescribes a captivating love story set in First World War

Indie book reviewer Janet Gordon, who lives in Takeley, gives her thoughts on Frontline by Dr Hilary Jones and four other new releases

Shining a light on colourful genre from the Land of the Rising Sun

Shining a light on colourful genre from the Land of the Rising Sun

Shining a light on colourful genre from the Land of the Rising Sun

The likes of Fluffy, Fluffy Cinnamoroll, Splatoon, The Legend of Zelda and Astro Boy on Lizzie Hall's must-read list for children getting into manga

Stars see local artist’s memorial to acting legend unveiled at Westminster Abbey

Stars see local artist’s memorial to acting legend unveiled at Westminster Abbey

Stars see local artist’s memorial to acting legend unveiled at Westminster Abbey

Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench among guests from world of theatre and film who gathered for unveiling of memorial to Sir John Gielgud.

Get on the trail of Stortford artist's collages at Hertford cafe pop-up

Get on the trail of Stortford artist's collages at Hertford cafe pop-up

Get on the trail of Stortford artist's collages at Hertford cafe pop-up

The pieces by Nick Dittrich, which were created using recycled advertising billboard posters, are part of the Hertford Arts Trail

Camera club fundraising for Ukrainian humanitarian appeal at free exhibition

Camera club fundraising for Ukrainian humanitarian appeal at free exhibition

Camera club fundraising for Ukrainian humanitarian appeal at free exhibition

The best images of the year taken by Bishop's Stortford Camera Club members will be on display at free photography exhibition on Saturday (April 23)

Wayne's Westminster Abbey memorial stone to legendary actor

Wayne's Westminster Abbey memorial stone to legendary actor

Wayne's Westminster Abbey memorial stone to legendary actor

Letter carver and sculptor Wayne Hart, who works at studios near Bishop’s Stortford, will be among guests at the Abbey for the dedication ceremony.

'A reminder to all of us how life can change in an instant'

'A reminder to all of us how life can change in an instant'

'A reminder to all of us how life can change in an instant'

Indie book reviewer Janet Gordon's latest recommendations include Stepping Up by Sarah Turner and Are We Having Fun Yet? by Lucy Mangan

Unearthed: New exhibition of paintings and ceramics at Parndon Mill

Unearthed: New exhibition of paintings and ceramics at Parndon Mill

Unearthed: New exhibition of paintings and ceramics at Parndon Mill

Paintings by Deirdre Shepherd, celebrating landscapes of Outer Hebrides and Ireland, are complemented by sculptural ceramics by Nigel Earle.

Larger-than-life characters make these books perfect Easter reads for youngsters

Larger-than-life characters make these books perfect Easter reads for youngsters

Larger-than-life characters make these books perfect Easter reads for youngsters

Bunny vs Monkey, Escape Room and Furthermoor on Bishop's Stortford College's Lizzie Hall's list of books to keep children occupied in Easter holidays

Animal photos earn merits for Maria in international competition

Animal photos earn merits for Maria in international competition

Animal photos earn merits for Maria in international competition

The Little Hallingbury founder of Detheo Photography had two merited images in The Societies of Photographers' competition for 20in x 16in prints.

Put society's art on your shopping list at Jackson Square exhibition

Put society's art on your shopping list at Jackson Square exhibition

Put society's art on your shopping list at Jackson Square exhibition

Bishop’s Stortford Art Society’s six-day Spring Exhibition is on in the shopping centre's Community Space next to Wilko and until Sunday (April 10)

'I've fallen head over heels in love with work of romance novelist Atkins'

'I've fallen head over heels in love with work of romance novelist Atkins'

'I've fallen head over heels in love with work of romance novelist Atkins'

Takeley's Janet Gordon, who reviews best-sellers and debut fiction for the Indie, chats to award-winning novelist Dani Atkins about her latest book

Sculpting Sixties: New exhibition focuses on decade in life and work of Henry Moore

Sculpting Sixties: New exhibition focuses on decade in life and work of Henry Moore

Sculpting Sixties: New exhibition focuses on decade in life and work of Henry Moore

'Henry Moore: The Sixties' will open on April 1 at the world-famous sculptor's former home, studio and gardens at Perry Green.

Escape to the chateau and get engrossed in a mesmerising family saga

Escape to the chateau and get engrossed in a mesmerising family saga

Escape to the chateau and get engrossed in a mesmerising family saga

New book reviews by Takeley's Janet Gordon, including The Secrets of Sainte Madeleine by Tilly Bagshaw and Would I Lie To You? by Aliya Ali-Afzal

Author with environmental passion signs copies of debut fantasy novel at Waterstones

Author with environmental passion signs copies of debut fantasy novel at Waterstones

Author with environmental passion signs copies of debut fantasy novel at Waterstones

Ray Star, from Harlow, also gave a talk and held a Q&A as she spread the word about Earthlings: The Beginning at the Bishop's Stortford bookshop

Art with a heart: Sale of Ukrainians' paintings to help aid effort

Art with a heart: Sale of Ukrainians' paintings to help aid effort

Art with a heart: Sale of Ukrainians' paintings to help aid effort

Stansted auction house Sworders is donating its profits from the sales of the works by seven Ukrainian artists to help refugees.

Arty handiwork of Sir Elton John's former housekeeper

Arty handiwork of Sir Elton John's former housekeeper

Arty handiwork of Sir Elton John's former housekeeper

Bishop's Stortford Art Society member Lin Watson on how mixing with flamboyant celebrities, artists and actors dramatically changed her taste for art

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