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Phil Evens, local representative for Christian Aid will be speaking about the work of this humanitarian charity and how his Christian faith has influenced the decisions that he makes in this area.

There will be locally-sourced refreshments and stalls celebrating products that do their best to reduce the impact of climate change.

Baldock Country Market where we make it ourselves, grow it ourselves or bake it ourselves will be back at the Victoria Public House in Sun Street on Fridays. We look forward to seeing you all at 9.00am. Don’t forget we also have free-range eggs and apple juice and lots of fresh vegetables as well as many crafted items. The coffee bar will be open serving teas and coffees including lattes and cappuccinos.

(see also Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May)

This year’s 13th Baldock Independent Beer Festival will bring live music on Friday evening from 5pm, all day Saturday and 12 noon until close at 10pm on Sunday.

Over 80 local and national real ales, 40 ciders and a large selection of continental draught beers and lagers.

There will be a separate prosecco, wine and Pinkster Gin bar and a wide range of hot, cold, vegetarian and barbecued food with plenty of sweets, soft drinks, ice cream and free activities, including fun games and challenges to entertain the children during Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, including band and beer lists, see the website www.baldockbeerfestival.org.

Any surplus made during this event is donated back to local causes, for more information, including band and beer lists, see the website baldockbeerfestival.org or Baldock Beer Festival Facebook page for more details. Contact info@baldockbeerfestival.org

Come and join us at The Hen and Chickens for the last Friday of the month Open Mic Night

on Friday 29th April and Friday 27th May.

For more details keep an eye on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/TalithaTallett

Now open until Saturday 14 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Members of this group are exhibiting contemporary textile work on the theme of ‘Home’ in the first floor Gallery of the Arts & Heritage Centre.
Tea/coffee is available.

(see also Friday 29th April and Sunday 1st May)

This year’s 13th Baldock Independent Beer Festival will bring live music on Friday evening from 4pm, all day Saturday and 12noon until close at 10pm on Sunday.

Over 80 local and national real ales, 40 ciders and a large selection of continental draught beers and lagers.

There will be a separate prosecco, wine and Pinkster Gin bar and a wide range of hot, cold, vegetarian and barbecued food with plenty of sweets, soft drinks, ice cream and free activities, including fun games and challenges to entertain the children during Saturday and Sunday.

Any surplus made during this event is donated back to local causes, for more information, including band and beer lists, see the website baldockbeerfestival.org or Baldock Beer Festival Facebook page for more details.

We’re the pride of Baldock and we like a party, so we always have plenty of events and live music planned for you to enjoy.

The band on will be Bad Rabbit, a four-piece Rock group, who will be playing your favourite tunes from Foo Fighters, Muse, The Police, Arctic Monkeys and many more.

(See also Monday 2nd May and Sunday 8th May)

Meet on Wallington Road by the Clothall Common sign, 10.45am for 11.00am start
Local historian Jane Havercroft will take you on a stroll around Clothall Common to discover 2000 years of its history – from the Romans and the leper hospital to Homes for Heroes and to the present day. This gentle walk, with frequent stops, will last about 1.5 hours.

Tickets must be purchased before the event and are limited to 20 for each walk.

Family-friendly event aimed at primary school-age children. Come and join us for lunch, crafts and activities and a short service on the theme of Meeting Jesus.

Lunch will be tuna pasta bake (with vegetarian option) followed by dessert.

If you can please e-mail messychurchbaldock@gmail.com so we can get an idea of numbers for catering purposes.

(see also Friday 29th and Saturday 30th April)

This year’s 13th Baldock Independent Beer Festival will bring live music on Friday evening from 4pm, all day Saturday and 12 noon until close at 10pm on Sunday.

Over 80 local and national real ales, 40 ciders and a large selection of continental draught beers and lagers.

There will be a separate prosecco, wine and Pinkster Gin bar and a wide range of hot, cold, vegetarian and barbecued food with plenty of sweets, soft drinks, ice cream and free activities, including fun games and challenges to entertain the children during Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, including band and beer lists, see the website www.baldockbeerfestival.org.

Any surplus made during this event is donated back to local causes, for more information, including band and beer lists, see the website baldockbeerfestival.org or Baldock Beer Festival Facebook page for more details. Contact info@baldockbeerfestival.org

Come and boogie the night away with the ever-popular Danny’s Disco playing all your favourite hits and tracks from across the ages!

The Hen and Chickens will be hosting all the best of the 80s

performed by the amazing duo of Duncan Maletka and Marcus Rex.

Come along and try out the fastest growing sport in the country. Netball!!!  All ages and abilities welcome, so come and see what it’s all about.

All you need are your trainers and a sense of fun!

(See also Sunday 1st May May and Sunday 8th May)

Meet on Wallington Road by the Clothall Common sign, 10.15am for 10.30am start
Local historian Jane Havercroft will take you on a stroll around Clothall Common to discover 2000 years of its history – from the Romans and the leper hospital to Homes for Heroes and to the present day. This gentle walk, with frequent stops, will last about 1.5 hours.

Tickets must be purchased before the event and are limited to 20 for each walk.

County Baldock’s 13th Irish Festival  – The Fleadh is back for 2022. The aim is to recreate a small Irish town fleadh (festival) with a great day of Irish Music and dancing across three venues.

Musicians will gather for vouchers in The Cock pub from 12, and across the other two venues of the White Lion and Café Luna on the High Street.  Music will switch between the three venues and then the Irish dancing from the Maria Grant school of dancing will start from 3pm across all three venues, through into the evening.

Any queries, requests to play or help please contact Brian Burke on 07768274037. Come and enjoy the music and Craic … Cheoil Agus Craic.

A nail-biting match will be played between Baldock Cricket Club and the Orange Tree All Stars (plus special guests), with coaching available at the nets if you want to give batting or bowling a try.

Just turn up from 12:30pm and play from 1pm!

For more details please phone Sean Smith on 07530532172

Come along and try your hand at bowls. There will be people from the club on hand to give you coaching. You are asked to wear flat shoes to protect the greens. Tea and biscuits will be available in the pavilion afterwards and the bar will be open.

For more information phone the Club on 01462 892059.

Bursting with character, the White Lion sits proudly in the middle of the High Street in Baldock and has been here since at least 1839 when the first publican, John Little was recorded. We have a huge, fully enclosed beer garden and plenty of room inside at the bar too. We serve a selection of real ales, ciders and lagers and a comprehensive selection of wines and spirits.

On Tuesday nights all burgers will be two for the price of one.

Bingo is back at The Hen and Chickens every Tuesday evening. Come early to ensure getting a table. Cash prizes up to £100!!

£10 for the first full round of 4 tickets + £2.50 each if you wish to have more.

For more details keep an eye on our Facebook Page: facebook.com/TalithaTallett

The usual Tuesday pub quiz at The Orange Tree with a festival theme. All profits from the Quiz to support the Baldock Festival. Contact The Orange Tree on 01462 892341 to book a table.

(Also open Saturday 7 May and Wednesday 11 May, 11am -3pm)

Baldock in 1881, a display based on newspaper articles, the trade directory and the census showing the life of the late-Victorian town in all its aspects: the breweries and maltings, pubs and shops, churches and schools, entertainments and events and much more.

Now open until Saturday 14 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Members of this group are exhibiting contemporary textile work on the theme of ‘Home’ in the first floor Gallery of the Arts & Heritage Centre.
Tea/coffee is available.

Come and join us at a new event and sit down for a two-course meal in the newly refurbished Maltings restaurant on the High Street.

You can eat your traditional cod and chips (veggie alternative available on request) with a soft drink and pudding, whilst you listen to a few sea shanties and a very fishy playlist.

The Baldock Festival committee is delighted and proud to host, once again, the curators from Bletchley Park Trust who will deliver an honest and entertaining talk covering the history of Bletchley Park’s Operations during World War II. A new talk for this year with the highlight of the evening remaining the opportunity to see, experience and touch a real, working, Enigma machine – as used by Benedict Cumberbatch from ‘The Imitation Game’. A truly memorable evening for all who attend.
Refreshments will be available.

More Info
Bletchley Park is a place of exceptional historical importance. It remains highly relevant to our lives today and for the future. It is the home of British codebreaking and a birthplace of modern information technology. It played a major role in World War Two, producing secret intelligence which had a direct and profound influence on the outcome of the conflict.

On the first Wednesday of each month we have quiz night, come with a team and pit your wits against the brains of Baldock –  with a bar tab to the winners!

Come and join us for our quiz night every Wednesday at 7.00pm. 1st prize £50 voucher

We are honoured to welcome Dr Nick Morgan for an evening tasting fine and rare whiskies.

Nick will also talk about his new book, ‘Everything You Need to Know About Whisky: (But are too afraid to ask)’ and you’ll be able to buy copies of the book for Nick to sign on the night.
Strictly for over 18s only. Attendees are advised to eat before attending and not to drive after the event.
Sponsored by The Whisky Exchange. Ticket Only Event.

Meeting by Peter’s Door at the foot of the tower to the left of the main door.
If you have ever fancied having a go at bell-ringing or wondered how it was done, this evening will give you the chance to find out. Access is fairly challenging—there are 44 worn steps in the spiral staircase, so appropriate footwear should be worn. No previous bell-ring experience is necessary. Tickets in advance only

Buy any bottle of wine and get a free cheeseboard

Hosted by Martin himself the evening will be full of tips and tricks to help with your own cooking and a few anecdotes thrown in for fun.

Menu

Baldock Country Market where we make it ourselves, grow it ourselves or bake it ourselves will be back at the Victoria Public House in Sun Street on Fridays. We look forward to seeing you all at 9.00am. Don’t forget we also have free-range eggs and apple juice and lots of fresh vegetables as well as many crafted items. The coffee bar will be serving teas and coffees including lattes and cappuccinos.

An introduction to drumming for primary age children, where participants will be taught how to perform a tune from a choice of two. They will be taught by Ed Stacey as a part of his gold DofE. Ed is in lower sixth of the Knights Templar School in Baldock. During the session students will have a short demonstration of the tune they have chosen, they will then be taught it with the final few minutes to be used to perform the tune. Parents or carers must be present at all times.

Each lesson is 20 minutes long and can be booked at Baldock Community Centre. All proceeds will go to support the KTS DofE programme.

Children aged 12 or under, no prior drumming experience required.

Come along and support the URC and have a fun evening at the same time.

Refreshments will be available.

7.00pm for 7.30pm start
Baldock Community Centre welcomes the ever-popular Festival Fun Quiz with a brand new Quizmistress, for the usual light-hearted quiz for all abilities.
Entry by form only – no entries accepted on the night as this is always a sell-out. Limited to 25 teams only, so get your entries in as soon as possible.
Licensed bar with table service.

Come and enjoy all your old favourites including ‘The Gnu’, ‘Transport of Delight’, ‘The Slow Train’ and of course ‘The Hippopotamus’. Join us for an evening of unashamed nostalgia and fun with plenty of chances to join in. Rosy glow guaranteed!

Pay bar and complimentary canapés included

Every year, thousands of pre-loved books are donated to this wonderful event.

Our annual Book Fair regularly raises about £800 for Garden House Hospice, so come and pick up some bargains and if you like, donate your own spare books at the Baldock Community Centre.

You are invited to take part in the Festival’s cake-making competition!

Sponsored by Days of Ashwell and judged by their own Paul Hollywood, Bakery Manager of Days Clive Draper.

There are two ages of entrants: adult and child up to the age of 13 and each age group have three categories for judging:

• Decorated Cakes – inspired by the Festival’s theme ‘eco’
• Undecorated Cakes
• Biscuits

Decorated cakes and biscuits should be inspired by the Festival’s theme ‘Eco’

You can either take your entry home after judging or leave them to be sold in aid of the Garden House Hospice.

Registration forms can be obtained from Baldock Community Centre up to 6 May or downloaded here: Baldock Bake Off Form 2022

Bring your cakes down to Baldock Community Centre at 10am, judging will take place at 12 noon.

Happy baking – look forward to seeing you on the day!

(Also open Saturday 7 May and Wednesday 11 May, 11am -3pm)

Baldock in 1881, a display based on newspaper articles, the trade directory and the census showing the life of the late-Victorian town in all its aspects: the breweries and maltings, pubs and shops, churches and schools, entertainments and events and much more.

Now open until Saturday 14 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Members of this group are exhibiting contemporary textile work on the theme of ‘Home’ in the first floor Gallery of the Arts & Heritage Centre.
Tea/coffee is available.

Local Archaeologist Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews will be on hand to identify any interesting objects, from any period, you might have found in your attic, garden or the countryside, and to answer questions about our ancient town. Metal detectorists welcome.

Join Baldock Beats Waste for this free event, on the High Street, which encourages us all to think about climate change, going green, and how we can all live more sustainably by providing an opportunity to meet and chat with various groups and organisations.

There will also be an assortment of shop stalls selling fantastic sustainable and green products plus food and drink.

Peter Freeman will demonstrate easy ways that you can improve the photographs you take from your mobile phone.
Tea/coffee/biscuits included in ticket price.

This year’s play, organised by The Town Twinning Association and again written by one of their members, is set on Eurostar in 2022 as it pulls into the Gare du Nord in Paris. The characters and scenarios are fictitious but will delve into the murky world of global internet dating. The ticket price covers your entry fee, a hot supper and dessert, a reasonably priced bar (no BYO, please) as well as the murder mystery entertainment and a raffle.

This event sells out quickly and numbers are limited this year to 80 tickets so that everyone has a comfortable and enjoyable evening.

Perfect for any gin-lover, you will be introduced to six unusual, fine gins for tasting this year!

Your hosts, Tara and Alistair, will guide you through the subtle aromas of the botanicals and the nuances they contribute to the overall taste and flavour.

Not only that, you’ll be shown the perfect serve for each drink to give maximum enjoyment.

There are only 80 tickets available so get them early before they go!

Strictly over-18s only. You are strongly advised not to drive or operate machinery after this event.

Join Friends of Baldock Green Spaces at Ivel Springs to help your local green space be a great place for wildlife and walks. You will be assisting with path clearance, litter picking and tree management!

Please wear suitable clothes and strong boots and bring food if staying all day. Tools, training, protective equipment and hot drinks will be provided. Children under 16 are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

For more information please contact the Friends Team on email fobgs1@gmail.com or facebook.com/fobgs

(See also Sunday 1st May May and Monday 2nd May)

Meet on Wallington Road by the Clothall Common sign, 2.15pm for 2.30pm start
Local historian Jane Havercroft will take you on a stroll around Clothall Common to discover 2000 years of its history – from the Romans and the leper hospital to Homes for Heroes and to the present day. This gentle walk, with frequent stops, will last about 1.5 hours.

Tickets must be purchased before the event and are limited to 20 for each walk.

The Gregynog Ensemble returns to play the wonderful Clarinet Quintet by Brahms, along with a new work by Frederick Naftel called Soliloquy, Nocture and Scherzo. The Quintet comprises Rob Hughes and Lesley Pearce on violins, Heather Birt on viola , Lucinda Wright on cello and Baldock clarinettist, Alison Eales.

Refreshments will be available at the interval.

As part of its regular Sunday Live Music sessions, The Hen and Chickens will be hosting Eminence Front. They got together towards the end of summer 2021, when the 5 Experienced members came together to form a new band.

Their music will cover a fine selection of classic rock covers, mainly 70s with a couple of 50s, 60s and a few surprise songs thrown in. Loud and lively!

Bring the kids down for a fun and educational lesson in the art of pizza making!! Learn from our professionally trained pizza chefs and enjoy eating something that you created!.

Arrive from 4.30pm, kids will be given pizza dough and a range of toppings. Create your own pizza, get it cooked in our wood-fired oven and then eat your delicious creation.  Also included is ice-cream and unlimited squash

Pam Rhodes will lead us in a selection of her favourite hymns from 6pm at St Mary’s Church.

The choir and audience, if they wish to sing along, will be accompanied by the organ before a variety of desserts are served.

The ticket price includes a choice of puddings.

A talk by Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews on a little-known aspect of local history.

The Euchre (yu’ker) comes to Baldock. Three keen Euchre players are hoping to enthuse others in Baldock about this great card game often played in the seaside towns of Devon and Cornwall. Two sets of pairs compete to win tricks – similar to Bridge/ Whist however there is a twist!!

Don’t worry all will be explained. You don’t need to be a couple, tables of four will be created on the night.

The numbers are limited to enable an ‘expert’ to supervise each table. No need to bring anything, except a willingness to join in.  Start time 7.30pm for 8pm.

Minimum time will be an hour, however you can play till closing time. Ticket price will also include a drink.

Bursting with character, the White Lion sits proudly in the middle of the High Street in Baldock and has been here since at least 1839 when the first publican, John Little was recorded. We have a huge, fully enclosed beer garden and plenty of room inside at the bar too. We serve a selection of real ales, ciders and lagers and a comprehensive selection of wines and spirits.

On Tuesday nights all burgers will be two for the price of one.

The Stotfold Salvation Army Band will play a medley of tunes and hymns to delight and entertain you.
Refreshments will be served in the interval.

Bingo is back at The Hen & Chickens every Tuesday evening. Come early to ensure getting a table. Cash prizes up to £100!!

£10 for the first full round of 4 tickets then we have flyers for those who want more at £2.50 each.

For more details keep an eye on our Facebook Page – facebook.com/TalithaTallett

Come to The Orange Tee and join with thousands of pubs quizzing this week to raise funds for Shelter.

Contact The Orange Tree on 01462 892341 to book a table.

(Also open Saturday 7 May and Wednesday 11 May, 11am -3pm)

Baldock in 1881, a display based on newspaper articles, the trade directory and the census showing the life of the late-Victorian town in all its aspects: the breweries and maltings, pubs and shops, churches and schools, entertainments and events and much more.

Now open until Saturday 14 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Members of this group are exhibiting contemporary textile work on the theme of ‘Home’ in the first floor Gallery of the Arts & Heritage Centre.
Tea/coffee is available.

This Teddy Bears’ Picnic, run by Weston Way Nursery School, is for children aged seven and under who must be accompanied by an adult.
There will also be a Teddy Bear raffle.
Premier Sports will be on site for an hour delivering a range of fun activities including football, music and more. There will be activity stations around the nursery grounds which the children will have access to for a taster of each activity.
Bring your own picnic and teddy, too. If wet, the event may be postponed until 18th May or cancelled; phone Weston Way Nursery to check: 01462 892172.

Come and join us at a new event and sit down for a two-course meal in the newly refurbished Maltings restaurant on the High Street.

You can eat your traditional cod and chips (veggie alternative available on request) with a soft drink and pudding, whilst you listen to a few sea shanties and a very fishy playlist.

Baldock Folk Club are delighted to host internationally acclaimed duet Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby to open their contribution to this years festival.
Cathryn has built a strong reputation as both singer and songwriter. She is no stranger to Tennessee’s Nashville recording studios, working with Chet Atkins, The Righteous Brothers and Garth Brooks amongst many others.
Brian is well known for his virtuoso performances on electric and acoustic guitar with progressive folk/rock band Strawbs. He has for many years been a session player/sideman in much demand, playing with the likes of Mary Hopkin, Monty Python, Joe Brown, Jim Diamond and Nanci Griffith.
With a superb selection of music, together with many humorous stories of their travels on the road of life, this will be a very special night for Baldock Folk Club.
30 tickets available.

Come and join us for our quiz night Every Wednesday at 7.00pm. 1st prize £50 voucher

Groundswell – The Regenerative Agriculture Show and Conference was founded by the Cherry family on their mixed farm in Weston, Hertfordshire. John and Paul Cherry have farmed for over thirty years, converting to a no-till system in 2010.

John Cherry will be coming to speaking about his farming and Groundswell and how his Christian faith has influenced his decisions in this area over the years.

There will be locally sourced refreshments and lots of stalls celebrating products that do their best to reduce the impact of climate change.

Doors open 7.15pm for 8.00pm start. (Ticket only event)

Join Jamie from Hedley Wright and the Orange Tree’s Rob Scahill as your hosts for an evening of tasting 10 wonderful wines. There will be a small amount of cheese and biscuits to reset the palate between tastings, but feel free to bring your own too! The bar will be open.

You are strongly advised to have eaten beforehand, and not to drive after this event.

Baldock Country Market where we make it ourselves, grow it ourselves or bake it ourselves will be back at the Victoria Public House in Sun Street on Fridays. We look forward to seeing you all at 9.00am. Don’t forget we also have free-range eggs and apple juice and lots of fresh vegetables as well as many crafted items. The coffee bar will be serving teas and coffees including lattes and cappuccinos.

This History in the Afternoon Special is a journey through the life of the great Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi, with songs by Laura Valentine, and accompaniment by Margaret Johnson.

The third annual Beer Festival at The Cock pub in Baldock, from Friday to Sunday Live Music in the pub and beer garden with a selection of 20 cask ales from local and national breweries, real ciders from local and national producers, craft beers and street food.

An event for all of the family celebrating the 37th Baldock Festival.

Join local Salsa teacher Fabian Velez for a Salsa dance lesson from 7pm, and then dance the night away to the incredible 11-piece Orquesta Mambarito, who are simply the best salsa band in the country.

Orquesta Mambarito plays red-hot salsa and Latin jazz, with a repertoire based on classic tunes by giants such as Tito Puente, Fania All-Stars and Dizzy Gillespie. The 11-piece outfit has a classic salsa line-up of trumpets, trombones, baritone sax and a full Afro-Cuban rhythm section. It’s led by baritone player David Strahan and fronted by Colombian singer Fabian Velez.

(See also Saturday 14th May)

Herts Variety invites you to come along for an evening of music and comedy. Sections include Rock and Roll, Barry Manilow and Music Hall. Everyone is encouraged to sing along. All their proceeds go to local charities.

Baldock Street Fair is one of the must-attend days in the Calendar, with stalls and free shows down the High Street and around town.

Baldock High Street

• Craft and Charity Stalls – Local Charity and Craft stalls will line the High Street.
• Medieval Combat Society is back to educate us in Medieval warfare and to entertain us with their battles. Which knight will you support? Make sure you try the armour and weapons.
• ‘Tricky Micky’ is back again with five 30-minute performances including Punch and Judy. Shows starting at 10.30.
• Fairground rides – James Harris will again be bringing his fairground rides to delight the children.
• Morris Dancing Day of Dance will take place outside The White Lion and other venues around the town. These traditional Morris sides and other groups from all over the east of England will bring music, dance, fun and colour to add to the fantastic atmosphere of the Street Fair. Starting at The White Lion at 10.30.
• Local schools will be showcasing their choirs, dancing and music.
• Solar Viewing with Letchworth and District Astronomical Society (LDAS) (see below).

Don’t forget to visit the Community Centre for Country Market, weaving by Liliane Boutique and children’s craft activities in the main hall, a zoo from Exotic explorers https://exoticexplorers.co.uk/ in the youth wing and teas and coffees.

All are welcome to attend this Coffee Morning on Street Fair Day.

Youth Wing – A small licensed zoo Exotic Explorers will be attending with a wide variety of exotic animals, many of which are unwanted pets and rescue animals. https://exoticexplorers.co.uk/ The animal keepers will be on hand to answer your questions and offer you the opportunity to touch or hold many of their animals. Free entry

Large Hall – Country Market, weaving by Liliane Boutique and children’s craft activities 

Introduction to drumming for children activity with Edward Stacey

Refreshments – tea and coffee will be available in the coffee bar from 9am to 4pm

Display of eco gardens in a seed tray or shallow container. Prizes for the most eco-friendly features in one display. Come along and vote for your favourite garden! More information and entry forms from ecochurchbaldock@gmail.com

Tower trips will take place, weather permitting, throughout the day from 10am – 4pm. Come and see Baldock from a different perspective! Refreshments are available.
No entry for children under 8. Sensible footwear is required.

This Day of Dance will take place outside The White Lion and at other venues around the town. These traditional Morris sides and other groups from all over the east of England will bring music, dance, fun and colour to add to the fantastic atmosphere of the Street Fair. Starting at the White Lion at 10.30.

(Also open Wednesday 18 May & Saturday 21 May 11am-3pm and each Wednesday and Saturday thereafter)

Royal Jubilee, this new display to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee looks back at Baldock’s extensive celebrations to mark the Queen’s coronation in June 1953, amongst which, the Soap-Box Derby even attracted national interest. The display also shows how the town came together to celebrate earlier royal events, such as Victoria’s jubilees, in great style.

Now open until Saturday 14 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Members of this group are exhibiting contemporary textile work on the theme of ‘Home’ in the first floor Gallery of the Arts & Heritage Centre.
Tea/coffee is available.

An introduction to drumming for primary age children, where participants will be taught how to perform a tune from a choice of two. They will be taught by Ed Stacey as a part of his gold DofE. Ed is in lower sixth of the Knights Templar School in Baldock. During the session students will have a short demonstration of the tune they have chosen, they will then be taught it with the final few minutes to be used to perform the tune. Parents or carers must be present at all times.
Each lesson is 20 minutes long and can be booked at Baldock Community Centre. All proceeds will go to support the KTS DofE program
Children aged 12 or under, no prior drumming experience required

We have all looked up at the night sky and marvelled at the stars and the moon swirling above us. Some of us may have used binoculars or a telescope to look in more detail.

But how many of us have looked at the sun? Not very many………..why?

Well, it’s very bright, hurts your eyes, and if you put a lens in the way it will burn and start fires! It’s dangerous!

Letchworth and District Astronomical Society (LDAS) in conjunction with The Baldock Festival has organised a solar viewing day to change this!

Come along when there will be specialist equipment and members of LDAS available to let you look at the sun safely and join the small group of people who have observed the sun!

Pop into wool-n-things and join us for some fun pompom making. All materials will be provided.

The third annual Beer Festival at The Cock pub in Baldock.

From Friday to Sunday Live Music in the pub and beer garden with a selection of 20 cask ales from local and national breweries, real ciders from local and national producers, craft beers and street food.

An event for all of the family celebrating the 37th Baldock Festival.

This year’s Jazz Spectacular, in association with The Baldock Festival, promises to be a fantastic evening featuring the All-Stars Big Band, the Little Big Band. This year the students have chosen a selection of their favourite pieces which will cover a wide range of styles and composers. The KTS Parents’ Association will run a cash bar at the event offering beer, wine and soft drinks.

See also Friday 13th May

Herts Variety invites you to come along for an evening of music and comedy. Sections include Rock and Roll, Barry Manilow and Music Hall. Everyone is encouraged to sing along. All their proceeds go to local charities.

Join North Herts Pride and Café Luna for their Traffic Light Social!

A chance to meet like-minded and friendly people in an LGBTQIA+ safe space, at your own pace!

You don’t need to be LGBTQIA+ to join in, all are welcome to come along for a good time!

Choose a sticker to pick your social mood, whether you’re a green chatterbox, a cautious amber, or a red who’s just looking to have a good time with their friends, there’s something for everyone.

Tickets can be purchased from Café Luna, and all ticket sales go directly to North Herts Pride to fund future events for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The ever-growing Baldock Classic Car Show will once again be part of the Baldock Festival and is open to any vehicle over the age of 20 years old and ‘interesting’ newer vehicles are also welcome. As usual, we will have prizes on offer awarded by our expert judges for best in class. We will have a BBQ with quality burgers and bacon sandwiches for the early birds run by the scouts, a Cider Bar run by Apple Cottage, a Coffee Truck will be available along with a cake stall run by the Brownies/Guides and live music from 12:00. All the proceeds from this event will be going to charity so please if you are just spectating please donate some money to the charity boxes as all the team are working for free.

• Classic Bikes and Commercials welcome
• Parking Starts from 10:00
• Prizes will be awarded at 14:30
• Brown and Gammons will be opening their doors for you to take a look around
• The entry price for displaying a vehicle will be a minimum of a £5.00 donation per vehicle and is payable upon your arrival

• It is possible to register in advance and make sure there is space for you in the pre-registered area. Just email us and let us know:

  • Your name
  • Car make/model
  • Year of manufacture
  • Registration number.

  and we will make sure there is space for you. Our email address is BaldockCCS@gmail.com

  You can book spaces for groups too. We will need a primary contact, club/group name and the number of vehicles (preferably details of each one if possible).

  We look forward to seeing you again this year.

• Forms will be available on the day to be completed
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This event, organised by Baldock Rotary Club, gives you another chance to look around some of Baldock’s hidden gardens large and small. Details of the gardens open to you and a map will be provided when you buy your ticket. A minibus will operate to and from Baldock Community Centre to gardens on a requested basis. Refreshments available in the youth wing of the Baldock Community Centre (between 2.00pm and 4.00pm) . All proceeds from this event will go to the charitable causes that Rotary is supporting throughout the year.

As part of its regular Sunday Live Music sessions, the Hen and Chickens will be hosting the Black Squirrel Band (formerly The Raw Dealers).

The Black Squirrel Band are a 5 Piece Rock Covers based in Baldock, fronted by the talented Tim Bruin who aim to rock the house with high octane rock and roll powered by guitars of Steve Wilson & John Kemp and driven by the rock-solid rhythm of Dave Sumner on Bass and pounded into submission by the relentless drumming of the legendary Mr Jim Hays.

Did we mention they are a rock band?? A Good Old 60s 70s inspired rock band???

The third annual Beer Festival at The Cock pub in Baldock.

From Friday to Sunday Live Music in the pub and beer garden with a selection of 20 cask ales from local and national breweries, real ciders from local and national producers, craft beers and street food.

An event for all of the family celebrating the 37th Baldock Festival.

The Euchre (yu’ker) comes to Baldock. Three keen Euchre players are hoping to enthuse others in Baldock about this great card game often played in the seaside towns of Devon and Cornwall. Two sets of pairs compete to win tricks – similar to Bridge/ Whist however there is a twist!!

Don’t worry all will be explained. You don’t need to be a couple, tables of four will be created on the night.

The numbers are limited to enable an ‘expert’ to supervise each table. No need to bring anything, except a willingness to join in.  Start time 7.30pm for 8pm.

Minimum time will be an hour, however you can play till closing time. Ticket price will also include a drink.

Bursting with character, the White Lion sits proudly in the middle of the High Street in Baldock and has been here since at least 1839 when the first publican, John Little was recorded. We have a huge, fully enclosed beer garden and plenty of room inside at the bar too. We serve a selection of real ales, ciders and lagers and a comprehensive selection of wines and spirits.

On Tuesday nights all burgers will be two for the price of one.

Bingo is back at the Hen & Chickens every Tuesday evening. Come early to ensure getting a table. Cash prizes up to £100!!
£10 for the first full round of 4 tickets then we have flyers for those who want more at £2.50 each.

For more details keep an eye on our Facebook Page – facebook.com/TalithaTallett

An evening of music questions with themed rounds that you can play your joker on. Entry fee split between the prize fund and supporting the Festival.

Contact The Orange Tree on 01462 892341 to book a table.

(Also open Wednesday 18 May & Saturday 21 May 11am-3pm and each Wednesday and Saturday thereafter)

Royal Jubilee, this new display to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee looks back at Baldock’s extensive celebrations to mark the Queen’s coronation in June 1953, amongst which, the Soap-Box Derby even attracted national interest. The display also shows how the town came together to celebrate earlier royal events, such as Victoria’s jubilees, in great style.

From Wednesday 18 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Tilly and Nick Wonham are jointly exhibiting in this new exhibition which opens on Wednesday 18 May and can be seen until 27 August. Tilly’s work is abstract still life and landscapes with a strong sense of pattern and decoration, while Nick is a printmaker mainly producing linocuts in limited editions. This is a good opportunity to be among the first to view this exciting new exhibition.

Come and join us at a new event and sit down for a two-course meal in the newly refurbished Maltings restaurant on the High Street.

You can eat your traditional cod and chips (veggie alternative available on request) with a soft drink and pudding, whilst you listen to a few sea shanties and a very fishy playlist.

Chef at Home will be taking over The Arbury for one night only during the Baldock Festival. They are a local, family-run business with Kish behind the stove. He will be preparing a delicious five-course menu showcasing all that Chef at Home do with a focus on British produce which will include a British cheeseboard.
The Food Trailer
The newest addition to the family, one of the offerings from the newly converted horse trailer will be Indian Street Food so to start you’ll get to enjoy a selection of small bites from the street food menu.
Fish at Home Platter
Kish also runs Fish at Home with the help of his partner Kerry. He started Fish at Home to not only help support dayboat fishermen & their families during lockdown but to also make restaurant-quality fish more accessible to the local community. So to start you’ll be treated to a beautiful seafood platter filled with shellfish, cured fish & smoked fish. A seafood lover’s dream!
Private Catering
A growing part of Chef at Home is the private catering and by far the most requested menus are the bespoke 3-course menus Kish produces for dinner parties tailor-made for each customer. So for mains, you’ll be treated to a dish from his private catering menu using amazing South Devon beef that freely grazes less than 15 miles from Baldock, just north of Buntingford. It’ll be a main course to showcase not only the quality of the beef but also Kish’s skill set in the kitchen that he may not have showcased cooking his takeaway menus previously.
My favourite dessert
For dessert, Kish will prepare his favourite dessert, A warm chocolate fondant. It’s not only his favourite dessert to eat but also to prepare and to plate. It’s the perfect way to finish off a celebratory meal during the festival.
A British cheeseboard
When it comes to cheesemaking, we are a long way behind our European counterparts. Kish is passionate about supporting our ever-growing cheese industry by eating British cheeses where possible. The standard of British cheese has improved drastically over the last 15 years and needs our support more now than ever in order for it to continue to grow. The cheeseboard will be a fun way of discovering British cheeses as you’ll try 6 different cheeses from the mildest to the strongest. If there are any in particular you like, there’ll be an opportunity for you to purchase some to take home on the night.

Please note on this occasion we will not be able to cater for any alternative menu choices, allergies or intolerances.

The Folk Club is proud to present local legends Skimmington Ride for their second festival event. Reb, Paul, Joe and O’Clogger are Skimmington Ride, who embody elements of Irish folk music legends such as The Dubliners, The Pogues and others in-between. From Kelly to MacGowan via Bogle and McColl and more!

Come and join us for our third rumbustious night of Righteous Ruaille Buaille!  (Cheerful Mayhem ! )

• It’s rough music!
• It’s ‘a pirate’s pxxx-up!’
• It’s ‘different gravy!’
• It’s ‘folk music but shouty!’

The boys have played all over the area and draw enthusiastic support wherever they go!

Phone John at The Orange Tree on 01462 892341 to book places as we are limited to 40 or so and this night will be a right rip roarer!

Buy any bottle of wine and get a free cheeseboard

This year’s Spring Festival Concert will be a selection of popular and classical music with a touch of spring.
We’re a friendly group of local amateur musicians. Our musical abilities vary, but we all love playing in an orchestra together. We rehearse Thursday 8-9:30pm at Letchworth Free Church and we’d be delighted for you to join us at our next rehearsal! Recently we welcomed someone who had not played for 40 years. Please do not hesitate to contact us if are considering playing again.
All ages are welcome, for more info check out website: baldockorchestra.weebly.com or Facebook page:facebook.com/BaldockOrchestra1

Baldock Country Market where we make it ourselves, grow it ourselves or bake it ourselves will be back at the Victoria Public House in Sun Street on Fridays. We look forward to seeing you all at 9.00am. Don’t forget we also have free-range eggs and apple juice and lots of fresh vegetables as well as many crafted items. The coffee bar will be open serving teas and coffees including lattes and cappuccinos.

Doors open at 6.30 pm for a 7 pm start.

You are invited to a charity evening held at the home of Lord and Lady Lovelace, raising money for “the Lovelace Charity for Destitute Boys”.  The eccentric Lord has decided to hold a dinner but the evening takes a turn for the worse when a horrific murder is committed!  Through deduction and the discovery of evidence, dirty secrets and sordid lies are brought to the fore and we need your help to solve this most devious of murders.  Our professional actors will ensure you have an amazing evening!  All profits from ticket sales will go to Baldock 2nd Scouts who are looking to revamp their camping equipment ready for this summer’s outdoor activities.
Sponsored by Leysbrook – The Community Property Experts.

A welcome drink, dinner and dessert will be provided and is included in the price of your ticket.  Over 18s only!

Come and sample six beers from the new Brewpoint range accompanied by classic Italian nibbles.  We will introduce each drink to you. Grab a seat from 7.00pm for a 7:30pm start.

When you have found your favourite beer you are welcome to stay and buy a few more at the bar!

Doors and bar open at 7.00pm.
This award-winning film stars Anthony Hopkins playing a man struggling with dementia – with Olivia Colman as his daughter.
Watch the film in the relaxed atmosphere of the Baldock Arts & Heritage Centre, where the bar is open throughout and members of the audience are welcome to stay on afterwards to discuss the film or make suggestions for further showings.

Chez Burton brings an opportunity to learn how to make 3 of their fantastic cocktails with the top mixologist Richard!

During your session you will be provided with everything you need to recreate some of Chez Burton’s infamous cocktails, you will also be entertained with some fun and games along the way, and small plates and nibbles. All of this is included in the ticket price!

Sessions must be pre-booked with Chez Burton. Make sure to book yours early as spaces are very limited!

There will also be an opportunity to pre-order cocktail kits to take home with you!

A Big Breakfast in support of Christian Aid (Christian Aid week is 15-21 May 2022).

Choose from a traditional cooked breakfast or continental pastries, accompanied by tea, coffee or fruit juices. A Prosecco pay bar is available.

Last orders at 10.15am. Tickets available on the the door subject Subject to space and food.

A new event for the festival, bring your 4-7yr olds along to a Football Fun Morning: an introduction to football, in association with Baldock Town youth football club. All coaches are FA approved, DBS safeguard qualified. Come along and have some fun. Who knows maybe Baldock has a future Pele or Marcus Rashford! (P.S. apparently, you can’t compare Pele and Rashford but you know what we mean!) Trainers required. Refreshments will be available from the Buffs Club.

Baldock and Clothall WI will be holding a drop in Tea and Coffee Morning.  Pop in for some homemade cake or scones etc. and a nice cuppa.

Hope to see you there

(Also open Wednesday 18 May & Saturday 21 May 11am-3pm and each Wednesday and Saturday thereafter)

Royal Jubilee, this new display to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee looks back at Baldock’s extensive celebrations to mark the Queen’s coronation in June 1953, amongst which, the Soap-Box Derby even attracted national interest. The display also shows how the town came together to celebrate earlier royal events, such as Victoria’s jubilees, in great style.

A chance to get some exercise with a leisurely walk to Radwell and visit Apple Cottage Cider. Approximately two 2 miles from Baldock via the Letchworth Greenway.
Strictly walking only, no cars are allowed past the lake as there is no parking available.

You will be able to walk around and look at the equipment and buy a cider from the fully-licensed bar, sausages from the BBQ or an ice cream. Well-behaved dogs and children are welcome. Maps will be added to the website nearer the event.

Disabled facilities are limited on-site so please contact: Team@applecottagecider.co.uk in advance.

You will also be able to order boxes of Apple Juice and Cider at the event, for free delivery to Baldock at a later date to save you carrying home.
If you don’t fancy the walk home after or fancy making a weekend of it: camping, glamping and BnBs are available at Radwell Mill: https://www.radwellmill.com.
Ticket includes a free half pint of cider or apple juice on arrival.

Map to Apple Cottage: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1902955

Come and watch the local friendly derby game of football between the BCC v BTYFC coaches . Kick off  will be at 2pm. Refreshments available from the Buffs. If your child plays for BTYFC or BCC youth cricket please get them along to cheer and support their coaches.

From Wednesday 18 May from 11 am – 3 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays
Tilly and Nick Wonham are jointly exhibiting in this new exhibition which opens on Wednesday 18 May and can be seen until 27 August. Tilly’s work is abstract still life and landscapes with a strong sense of pattern and decoration, while Nick is a printmaker mainly producing linocuts in limited editions. This is a good opportunity to be among the first to view this exciting new exhibition.

Schubert’s Piano Quintet nicknamed the ‘Trout’, with its unusual instrumentation of piano, violin, viola, cello and bass, holds a special place in the repertoire for its sublime intensity and astonishing beauty. Named by many music lovers and professionals as a favourite piece of chamber music.

In aid of Revivel, trying to save the upper River Ivel, a rare chalk stream near Baldock. RevIvel would love to see brown trout in the river again! www.Revivel.org
Montagnana Ensemble including:

• Emma Crossley Violin
• Georgina Payne Viola
• Catherine Wilmers Cello
• Jill Morton Piano
• Melisande Lochak Bass

The ticket includes canapés and there will be a pay-bar

Time to dig out that old School Tie and head down to The Orange Tree for a night of classic songs to take you back to your school years.

Raffle with typically 80s prizes, so bring your tuck shop money – funds raised to go to the Herts & Essex Air Ambulance. Fancy Dress mandatory, otherwise detention will be given. Sixth-Formers and older only.

The management of The Orange Tree ask that you please don’t hang around in Big Park drinking 20/20 and White Lightning before you arrive, or they will tell your parents.