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Updated Tuesday 2nd July 2002
Events at Hertford Castle & Grounds
 A number of events appealling to music lovers, gardeners and those planning a wedding are to take place at Hertford Castle over the next few months. There is also a ghost walk timed to coincide with Halloween.
Band Concert & Cream Teas
Sunday 14th July 2002, 2pm-5pm
East London Brass originated in he early part of the last century and have passed through various changes. It has gone from strength to strength culminating in a modern incarnation yet retaining the traditions and culture of the Brass Band. This can be seen from the viverse locations performed .. as austere as Westminster Abbey yet as modern as Fabric Nightclub.
Free admission and plenty of parking in St.Andrew Street.
Rock Concert
Sunday 4th August 2002
Join Hertbeat FM's Russell Osbourne and Paul Hutchinson for a day of live music starting at noon, featuring:
- Donut Crew
- Itchy Pedals
- Juke Joint
- I.4.N.I
- Raw 74
- Alergy
- The Trash
Admission is free  more
Beating The Retreat & Scottish Dancing
Sunday Sunday 1st September 2002
Gardener's Festival
Sunday 15th September 2002
From the experienced gardener to budding beginner, there's something for everyone to enjoy including the 2002 Hertford In Bloom Awards.
- Horticultual Society's annual autumn show - flower & best produce competition
- Marquee with Growers, Nurseries & Garden Centres' exhibition
- Floral displays
- Garden tools, equipment & furniture
- Local flower clubs & Gardening Societies represented
- Gardener's talks and question time
- Live music, castle tours, Punch'n'Judy show & pony rides
- Free parking in St.Andrew Street
Wedding Show
Sunday 13th October 2002
For more information about all the above events contact the Hertford Town Council's Marketing and Promotions Manager, Maria Leone, on 01992 552885 or email maria@hertford.gov.uk.
Ghost Walks & 3-Course Meal
Saturday 26th October 2002 7:30pm
Thursday 31st Octobr 2002 7:30pm
£19 per head
The tour starts at 7:30pm at Marshalls, 32 Fore Street, Hertford, where a panicky punch will be served before setting off to find out about the hauntings at:-
- The Mercury
- Wiggingtons
- Sheffields
- Fred Rocke
- Red House
- The Castle Grounds
- Pearces
- The Three Tuns
- Albany Radio
- Caffe Uno
- The Salisbury Hotel
During the walk you will meet various ghosts and ghouls from Hertford's past before finishing your tour at Hertford's historic castle at approximately 9pm where a vampire vegetable soup will be served followed by a chillin chilli or quivering quiche with jittery jacket pottoes and scary salad, followed by a devilish desert.
For more information on the above event contact Keith Marshall on 01992 582039.
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