Welcome to Harpenden Highlights: Finding Silver Linings! ✨

Hello Harpenden heroes! Another week of fifty shades of grey (the sky, not the book) and news of those shiny new parking meters coming to test our nerves AND our ability to download yet another app. But fear not, fellow townies - we're experts at making our own sunshine around here!

So grab your favorite hot beverage, settle into your comfiest chair, and let's explore what's happening in our corner of Hertfordshire this week. Because rain or shine, parking meters or not, Harpenden knows how to keep its spirits high!

Let's dive in, shall we? 🌟

What's On: From Dinosaurs to Country Music! 🎵🦖

Network & Nibbles Kick off your weekend early at The Harpenden Collective's After Work Drinks, Thursday 13th at The Silver Cup from 5pm. Because Thursday is basically Friday-Eve, right? Details at theharpendencollective.co.uk/events

Valentine's With a Swing! ❤️⛳ Ditch the traditional date night this Valentine's Day! Redbourn Golf Club's Family Valentine's Range Night offers unlimited balls for an hour plus family platters. £15 adults, £10 kids. Who said romance can't include a few golf balls? Book at redbourngolfclub.co.uk

Country Queens Take the Stage 🎸 Friday 14th brings UK country music royalty Ward Thomas to town! These talented twins will serve up stripped-back versions of their hits at 7:30pm at The EMC. Tickets from £28.50, ages 14+. Time to dust off those cowboy boots!

Prehistoric Party! 🦖 Teach Rex stomps into town on Saturday 15th with their incredible dinosaur show! Two chances to meet these magnificent beasts: 10am & 12:30pm at The EMC. From £11.25, ages 3+. Warning: may cause extreme excitement and spontaneous roaring!

Weekend Vibes 🎵

• Blonde Rebel rocks The Plough and Harrow from 9:30pm on Saturday 15th

• Vinyl hunters unite! Record & CD Fair at St George's School, Saturday 15th 10am-3pm (with free parking - now that's music to our ears!)

Community Corner ❤️

• Memory Lane Café: Mondays 2-3:30pm at The Salvation Army

• Inclusive Cricket: Monday evenings 6-7pm at the Leisure Centre, ages 12-25, all disabilities welcome. 

• Tiny Tales: Last storytime session at the Library, Tuesday 18th (2:15-2:45pm)

• Eyes Down! Bingo Night at The Red Cow, Wednesday 19th from 7:30pm

• Community Support: Coffee morning, Fri 14th Feb 11am - 1pm at Batford Methodist Church.  Grab a brew and get information and advice from Citizens Advice, St Albans Old People's Trust, Harpenden Money Advice Centre, Harpenden Library, Computer Friendly and Harpenden Trust.

Something for everyone this week – and don’t forget to send all your local event details to [email protected] and we'll help spread the word. 🌟

⚽ Weekend Double: Local Football Feast!

Catch all the action at Rothamsted Park this weekend as both our teams roar into action on home turf!

Saturday sees Harpenden Town FC take on London Lions (3pm KO). Come watch our lads attempt to tame the Lions!

Then on Sunday, our women's team hosts Whittlesey Athletic Ladies FC (2pm KO). Perfect timing for an afternoon of football following your Sunday roast!

Two home games, one weekend - it's a football bonanza in Harpenden! Get down to Rothamsted Park and show your support for our local heroes. ⚽🏆

🏉 Rugby Round-Up: Double Header at Redbourn Lane!

The rugby action is heating up at Harpenden Rugby Club this weekend!

Saturday sees our Men's 1st XV lock horns with Bedford Athletic (2pm KO). Come down and watch our boys attempt to add another win to their tally!

Then on Sunday, our Women's 1st XV welcome St Neot's Ladies to town.

Two huge home games, one weekend - get yourself down to Redbourn Lane and roar on both teams! The clubhouse will be open, the atmosphere will be electric, and the rugby promises to be fantastic! 🏉💪

🚂 Train Travel Alert: Changes This Weekend!

Before you head to the station this weekend, another heads up! This Saturday and Sunday, the dreaded rail replacement buses are on instead of some late-night train services across the Thameslink network. As always, check before you travel!