About us
Berkhamsted Walks and Social welcomes all friends, new and established, to our group. We do ask members to provide a clear profile photo of themselves. The aim of our group is to provide our members with opportunities to meet people with similar interests and to make new friends who want to get out and about in the local area. We offer three walks per week (two midweek and one weekend) in the surrounding countryside. We also offer a range of other events and have a strong commitment to supporting our local community and local events. We organise film nights, theatre trips, concerts, book club, wine club, pub nights, meals out etc.
We are looking for new, committed hosts with fresh ideas, too, to help our local group grow and develop, offering a range of regular and new events to suit the different interests and tastes of our members.
Some events will have a small cost so that the organiser can cover any expenses but most events will remain free of charge. As walks are our most regular events, we ask members to donate £1 towards our costs.
We ask that all members keep their RSVPs up to date and respect the efforts made by all hosts in offering local and varied events for our enjoyment.
Look forward to you joining us at an event soon!
Upcoming events
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- £12.00
Berkocinegoers at The Rex: Just an Illusion
The Rex Cinema, High Street, Berkhamsted, GBTickets are only bought once payments have been made. Once you have RSVPed, please pay £12 immediately by bank transfer using these details:
Martin Jones
KROO BANK
04-07-09
#00779315Trailer
Illusion
Run time: 118 mins
Louis Garrel and Camille Cottin sizzle as an 80s couple in crisis.
The directing duo behind uplifting mega-hit Intouchables return with this warm-hearted coming-of-age drama, but it’s the parents who prove the most compelling part of the story. Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano bring their trademark charm to 1980s Paris, following 13-year-old Vincent as he navigates adolescence, a hopeless crush and a fractious atmosphere at home. His father, Yves (Garrel), has been out of work for months but still dresses for a job he doesn’t have, while his ambitious mother, Sandrine (Cottin), embraces the technological future by enrolling on an IT course.
Both actors are terrific, bringing an irresistible chemistry to a marriage struggling to keep pace with changing times. Vincent gets into a series of harmless scrapes, from an ill-advised video-shop rental to a bar mitzvah mishap, while the film lovingly recreates the era with chunky computers, recession-era anxieties and all the awkwardness of teenage life.
There’s plenty to enjoy, but the scenes between Garrel and Cottin have the real spark. As Sandrine finds herself doing it all while Yves struggles to adapt, their combustible pairing feels ripe for a relationship comedy of its own.Parking in Berkhamsted is very difficult but there is road parking along Three Close Lane. Please allow time to find somewhere to park. We meet between (or near to) the two doors in the bar.
3 attendees - £29.50
DEMBE Theatre: John Cooper Clarke
DEMBE Theatre, Station Rd, Tring HP23 5QY, Pennyroyal Court, Station Rd, Tring HP23 5QY, Tring, GBTickets are 29.50 and seats are not allocated. Tickets can be bought from the theatre website:
John Cooper ClarkeDr John Cooper Clarke, the original punk poet and one of Britain's most singular voices, brings his sharp wit, rapid-fire delivery and unshakeable charm back to the stage.
Fresh from becoming the first poet to headline a UK arena, he arrives with brand-new work from his forthcoming collection Have It, alongside the biting classics and crowd favourites that have made him a cultural icon.
From acerbic social commentary to laugh-out-loud storytelling, Clarke's live shows are electric, unpredictable and unmistakably him - a rare chance to see a true original at full force. Join the Bard of Salford for an evening of poetry, humour and unapologetic personality.Parking is available at the theatre but it's best to arrive early to secure a spot.
5 attendees 
Berko Album Club
The Highwayman, 262 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AQ, GBWelcome to Berko Album Club - like a book club but for music.
Each month we each nominate an album, from which three are chosen to each listen to before the next meeting where they will be discussed.
Any original album on Spotify can be nominated (no compilations / best of / greatest hits or playlists please) - any artist, band, genre or period, and for now, an artist not so far reviewed.
Numbers are limited so please RSVP and update your response if no longer attending.
Here is a link to all of the albums we've reviewed since we started in November 2024.
Albums for discussion in the Meeting are:-
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Live God (2025)
- Dan Owen - Stay Awake With Me (2018)
- Tripswitch - Circuit Breaker ( 2005)
PARKING : free parking is available on the High Street and on Cowper Road opposite The Highwayman. The nearest car park is in St Johns Well Lane, a short walk to the pub.
Tedious disclaimer - in attending you agree your safety is your own responsibility and that the Organiser, Co-Hosts, Event Hosts, or other participants of Berkhamsted Walks and Social are not responsible or liable for the safety of any attendee, or any attendee’s guests.
12 attendees
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