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…Village Day is back again as a one day event, this time themed around folklore and fairy tales! 

Join us for a full day of fun, activities, entertainment, shopping, food and drink! Full details can be found on our events website www.wpcevents.co.uk

The day kicks off with our parade at 12.30, which processions from the High Street and along Marford Road into the arena. We then have three hours of amazing arena acts including falconry displays, singing and dancing. Or take some time to relax at the marquee theatre and listen to BSV jazz band or our Tiny T’s fairies telling stories with their pet dragon.

There are over 40 stalls plus Village & Co’s artisan market to browse throughout the day and you will be spoilt for choice with our selection of food vendors and bars.

The main stage bands start at 3.45pm so make sure you grab a good spot with your picnic blanket down on the lower football pitch. There is a funfair next door to keep the kids (and big kids) amused!

Entry is free and car parking on site costs just £3 for the day. Entry to the car park will close at 6pm.

Following the successful launch of the hour-long surgery attended by your County Cllr Dr Allison Wren, District and Parish Cllr Owain Makenzie, Ann Chance-Read, a Parish Cllr, PC John Cooper and PCSO Adriano Russo, we want to continue these opportunities for local residents to bring their concerns to the attention of those who represent Wheathampstead. Each issue will be dealt with in confidence, no records are made of any of the conversations, unless specific details are required for future action. The next surgeries will be held at the Memorial Hall on

Saturday 19^th July 2025, 1000-1200 and Tuesday 16^th September 2025, 1500-1600

Wheathampstead Parish Council invite applications for community grants each year. Projects must be achievable within a year and grants are for a maximum of £500.

The Council support voluntary and charitable organisations that provide services of direct benefit to the residents of the village. The granting of funds will be considered in line with the aims of the Council are which to improve the quality of life for the residents of Wheathampstead by ensuring that it is a desirable, thriving and sustainable place in which to live.

We will consider all types of applications, however they will be particularity welcome from:

• Voluntary groups that provide services for other people.
• Voluntary groups that support disadvantaged people to access something they could not otherwise access.
• Applications to purchase items that will be shared by many.
• Different and innovative events or projects that benefit the community.

You can apply for a grant by completing the online form via this link https://forms.gle/v5XxZE7qfoE6MV267

Tickets are now available to purchase for this choral concert set in the beautiful Crinkle Crankle Community Garden in the heart of Wheathampstead. Tickets available online or from the Parish Council office at the Marford Memorial Hall.

https://www.wpcevents.co.uk/midsummer-concert