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Enjoy a mammoth hug with museum’s latest woolly attraction

Enjoy a mammoth hug with museum’s latest woolly attraction

Visitors to Saffron Walden Museum can hug the creature crafted by volunteers and staff as part of its latest prehistoric exhibition
‘Van Gogh exhibition at National Gallery is music to my eyes’

‘Van Gogh exhibition at National Gallery is music to my eyes’

Paul Burrell, whose academic CV includes music & composition and women’s contemporary art, reflects on the Van Gogh Poets and Lovers Exhibition.
Pieces from lithographer who worked with A-Z of British post-war artists up for auction

Pieces from lithographer who worked with A-Z of British post-war artists up for auction

Stanley Jones created limited edition works on paper with likes of Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Elizabeth Frink, David Hockney and Edward Bawden.
Get set for a dazzling display at Down Hall Hotel

Get set for a dazzling display at Down Hall Hotel

Tickets have gone on sale for the venue’s popular fireworks display on November 3.
Top theatre director to visit Much Hadham to share stories of his career

Top theatre director to visit Much Hadham to share stories of his career

Stephen Unwin will visit Much Hadham village hall on Saturday September 21 for an evening filled with “insights, stories and socialising”.
Nature Notes: Catching the bug for enjoying wildlife around revamped Castle Park

Nature Notes: Catching the bug for enjoying wildlife around revamped Castle Park

Columnist Jono Forgham goes on a wildlife wander after attending the official opening of the rejuvenated Castle Park in Bishop’s Stortford
All aboard! Join in the spooky fun at Audley End Miniature Railway

All aboard! Join in the spooky fun at Audley End Miniature Railway

Dress up and join in the half term fun as the railway hosts its annual Halloween spectacular with something for all the family
Straw draw: Thousands expected to flock to High Wych Scarecrow Festival

Straw draw: Thousands expected to flock to High Wych Scarecrow Festival

The popular annual event is taking place on Saturday (Sept 7) from 10am to 5pm and Sunday (Sept 8) from 11am to 5pm.
Fireworks display to return to Stansted with award-winning pyrotechnics team

Fireworks display to return to Stansted with award-winning pyrotechnics team

SelStar Fireworks, which lit up Buckingham Palace for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, set to dazzle villagers at Forest Hall School on November 9.
Kings Fest first music festival for Stansted pub

Kings Fest first music festival for Stansted pub

The King’s Arms in Stansted will host the afternoon and evening mini music festival on September 28
Artist opens studio to showcase her quirky creations

Artist opens studio to showcase her quirky creations

Papier mache dog sculptures, cards, pottery and gift ideas will be on show at Lin Watson’s studio between 11am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Discovering ‘new’ territory from Tesco to Southern Country Park

Discovering ‘new’ territory from Tesco to Southern Country Park

Nature Notes columnist Jono Forgham heads from Bishop’s Park to Southern Country Park and comes across a ‘rural green lane’ that has much to offer...
Church to host art group’s autumn exhibition and sale

Church to host art group’s autumn exhibition and sale

Divine works in a variety of styles will be on show when Dunmow Art Group holds a weekend exhibition in St Mary’s Church on October 5 and 6.
Get a bear’s-eye view of all the family fun at Stansted Windmill’s fete

Get a bear’s-eye view of all the family fun at Stansted Windmill’s fete

Parachuting teddies, Robbie the land train and inflatables fun are just some of the activities lined up for this year’s event on August 26.
Nature Notes: Back in the great outdoors after nine-day hospital stay

Nature Notes: Back in the great outdoors after nine-day hospital stay

Jono Forgham is pleased to get out and about for a wildlife stroll taking in Stansted Airport lagoons, the Flitch Way and Thremhall Park café
Home is where the art is for prize-winning Stansted painter

Home is where the art is for prize-winning Stansted painter

Aine Corr is turning her home into a gallery to take part in the Herts Open Studios event along with 161 other artists at 77 venues.
Hallingbury landscapers to compete at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair at Audley End

Hallingbury landscapers to compete at BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair at Audley End

Tisserand English Garden Landscapes will face Basildon’s Landscapes By Design in the Association of Professional Landscapers’ Skills Competition.
Art, music and bellringing in Stortford form part of cultural showcase

Art, music and bellringing in Stortford form part of cultural showcase

Painting, playing a brass instrument, watching an orchestra rehearsal and bell ringing will be part of the Arts in East Herts programme this autumn.
Free French concert as twin town band arrives in Stansted

Free French concert as twin town band arrives in Stansted

Stansted twin town band, Ensemble Harmonique de Rungis, will be staging a free concert in the Memorial Gardens on Saturday (Aug 17)
Concert in Sawbridgeworth to raise funds for victims of Ukrainian war

Concert in Sawbridgeworth to raise funds for victims of Ukrainian war

Kyiv accordion duo Igor Sayenko and Oleksii Kolomoiets will perform Ukrainian classics at Sawbridgeworth Evangelical Congregational Church.
Summer of drop-in events for all the family at Henry Moore Studios and Gardens

Summer of drop-in events for all the family at Henry Moore Studios and Gardens

The centre in Perry Green that was home to world-renowned sculptor Henry Moore is welcoming visitors with a series of workshops
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