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New Banking Hub for Harpenden

Harpenden Town Council has announced that the new Harpenden Banking Hub will open on 11th December 2024, initially  as an Interim Banking Hub at the Town Hall, on Leyton Road, while its permanent premises on the High Street is finalised.

Residents, business, voluntary and community organisations are urged to use the interim Banking Hub in the same way as their own bank. Cash withdrawals, opening an account, paying in cheques, financial advice and all other services are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Further information regarding the permanent Banking Hub location will be announced when agreements are in place. 

A downloadable leaflet is available on the Harpenden Town Council website. Printed copies of the leaflet are also available from the Town Hall.

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Hertfordshire Libraries have launched Winter Reads, a series of exciting reading challenges and events for all ages, taking place across Hertfordshire libraries until the end of January.

There are separate challenge for adults and children and you can either work through the challenges set, or change them to suit yourself.

❄️ Pick up your challenge materials from your local library. Adults will get a Winter Reads bookmark and children receive a Winter Reads challenge card.
❄️ Complete and record your challenges on your bookmark or challenge card.
❄️ Return to your local library to get a stamp for each completed challenge.

Once you've finished 6 challenges you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad (plus other fantastic runners-up prizes).

As well as being a great way to explore new books, authors and genres, Winter Reads is a brilliant opportunity to read together as a family or with friends.

COMING UP IN TOWN


20th January 2025-01-20 2025-01-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 26th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Little Gym Harpenden, Harpenden


23rd January 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe George of Harpenden, Harpenden


23rd January 2025-01-23 2025-01-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 26th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


23rd January 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Library, Harpenden


26th January 2025-01-26 2025-01-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLower High Street, Harpenden


30th January 2025-01-30 2025-01-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHigh Street Methodist Church, Harpenden


8th February 2025-02-08 2025-02-08 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Scout Hut, Harpenden


8th February 2025-02-08 2025-02-08 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Library, Harpenden


15th February 2025-02-15 2025-02-15 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


23rd February 2025-02-23 2025-02-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLower High Street, Harpenden


26th February 2025-02-26 2025-02-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe George of Harpenden, Harpenden


16th March 2025-03-16 2025-03-16 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Common (opp Park Hall), Harpenden


19th March 2025-03-19 2025-03-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 22nd March
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK


20th January 2025-01-20 2025-01-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 26th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Little Gym Harpenden, Harpenden


23rd January 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe George of Harpenden, Harpenden


23rd January 2025-01-23 2025-01-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 26th January
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden


23rd January 2025-01-23 2025-01-23 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeHarpenden Library, Harpenden


25th January 2025-01-25 2025-01-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeDwayne Edwards Kitchen Showroom, St Albans


25th January 2025-01-25 2025-01-25 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeThe Alban Arena, St Albans


26th January 2025-01-26 2025-01-26 https://schema.org/EventScheduled
https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeLower High Street, Harpenden

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New Parents

Welcome to Parenthood in Harpenden!

If you are new to Harpenden, or a new or expectant parent, then here's our essential guide and top tips for living in Harpenden with children...

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