Advertising Feature by Aldwickbury School

Applications for Aldwickbury’s Nursery are now OPEN

Award-winning Aldwickbury School in Harpenden is opening a Nursery this September, offering a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 3 – 4.

Aldwickbury’s Nursery will follow an enhanced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), providing a play‑based, child‑led curriculum that supports all areas of development. Children will also enjoy a variety of activities to spark curiosity and develop key skills, including phonics, maths, music, drama, Forest School, swimming as well as sessions in their Sports Hall.

Nursery children will benefit from:

• Free-flow access between indoor and outdoor learning spaces
• Daily use of our expansive grounds and facilities
• A Forest School curriculum that sparks curiosity
• Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks
• Developing confidence and key skills, ready for a smooth transition to Reception
• Exceptional facilities, including a dedicated STEM Hub, AstroTurf pitches, drama theatre, swimming pool and a state-of-the-art Sports Hall
• Set within 20 acres of grounds

At Aldwickbury, children are free to find their greatness. Through a holistic education, pupils achieve academic success while becoming happy, confident, and future-ready learners.

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Whether you’re beginning a search for a nursery or ready to take the next step, Aldwickbury’s Admissions Team is here to help. Please submit an enquiry online or email [email protected] and they’ll be delighted to guide you through the process.

Brand New Harpenden Town Community Events Programme for 2026!

Harpenden Town Council have put together an exciting programme of community events for 2026, including some BRAND NEW events.  One major change is that there will be no Harpenden Carnival in June this year, but don't worry, it will be replaced by the Harpenden Festival, which will bring together the best of the carnival and Harpenden Food Festival in one new event in September. And regular favourites such as The Teddy Bear's Picnic, and Music in Lydekker still feature alongside a whole range of new events including a pop-up farm in Rothamsted Park and Friday Sounds on Harpenden Common.

We've added all the events to our website and we'll bring you more information on each nearer the time when we have it, but in the meantime, here's some dates for your diary:

🦋 Nature Day -  Saturday 6th June at Batford Springs Nature Reserve
🤝 Batford Community Festival - Sunday 5th July at Porters Hill Park,Batford
🎭 Summer Sessions - Children’s theatre - Friday 31st July at Rothamsted Park 
🧸 Teddy Bears’ Picnic - Wednesday 5th August in Rothamsted Park 
🎶 Summer Sessions - Friday Sounds - Friday 7th August on Harpenden Common
🎪 Summer Sessions - Street Performer Angie Mack - Saturday 15th August on Church Green 
🐑 Summer Sessions - Pop-up Farm - Tuesday 18th August at Rothamsted Park
🎶 Music in Lydekker - Saturday 22nd August in Lydekker Park
🤣 Ha Ha Harpenden Comedy Night - Thursday 27th August in Park Hall (Tickets on sale 1st June - over 18s only)
🎉 Harpenden Festival - Saturday 5th September in the Town Centre andHarpenden Common 
🌸 Remembrance Parade and Service - Sunday 8thNovember 26 
🎅 Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch On - Sunday 22nd November in the Town Centre and Harpenden Common
🎄Batford Lights Switch On - Thursday 26th November at Batford Corner
🎅 Southdown Lights Switch on - Friday 27th November 26 in Southdown

Harpenden Town Council said "The events plan follows the Town Council’s commitment to inclusivity, support for local businesses and offer of free activities and entertainment suitable for everyone. The refreshed programme will also allow use of more of Harpenden’s neighbourhoods and green spaces."

See you there!

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.