Advertising Feature by Classes with Rachel

Stuck in the past?

Grab your leg warmers and sweatbands for my Retro Aerobics group fitness class NEW for January!  Every Wednesday 0915-10 at the Trust Halls in Southdown Harpenden.

Bringing back the fun, classic aerobic moves from the 80s, 90s and 00s. Grapevine, v step, mambo, this class is cardio at its very best!

Combining fun, choreographed aerobic moves into a full routine, this class will improve your heart health, burn calories, build strength and boost coordination, making it an effective and enjoyable cardio workout.  Ultimately this class will remind you that working out can and should be fun.  Don’t miss it, book your space now.

www.bookwhen.com/classeswithrachel

I run 9 classes a week in Harpenden so if aerobics isn’t for you, how about one of my other classes?

• Body Tone - a fantastic strength class with weights for a total body workout
• Zumba - a fun upbeat Latin inspired dance fitness class
• Pure Stretch - a fantastic class to lengthen the entire body whilst building core strength

Build friendships, confidence and trust through shared routines and familiar faces.

Book your space now at www.bookwhen.com/classeswithrachel

If you would like some advice before you start your first class please email [email protected]

Short Film Competition for Young People

Harpenden Town Council and the Harpenden Arts & Culture Forum have launched a Short Film Competition for young people up to age 25.

Young film-makers are asked to create a short film of no more than 5 minutes, on the theme “What’s important to me?”.  It can be made as an individual, or in a group with winning films being premiered at a grand awards ceremony to a specially-invited audience, including dignitaries and industry supporters.  Awards will be made to different age groups in several categories: Best soundtrack, Best script, Best group entry, Best film.  And prizes of Amazon vouchers ranging from £50 - £500 (depending on age and award category) will be awarded.

So if your young person has a passion for writing, music or filmmaking and they have a story to tell about, let them know!  Closing date is Friday 13th March 2026.

Full details on how to enter are on Harpenden Town Council website.

Advertising Feature by Festival on the Field

🎉 Festival on the Field 2026 — Tickets Now LIVE! 🎉

After an amazing 2024 event, we’re thrilled to bring Harpenden’s favourite family festival back to the playing fields of Sir John Lawes School on Saturday 4th July 2026.

Expect a full day of live music, great food, family activities and festival fun for all ages.

We’re excited to welcome Massaoke back to headline — plus an incredible Oasis tribute experience from Definitely Could Be Oasis!

🎟 Grab your tickets here: www.festivalonthefield.co.uk