Woburn Safari Park welcomes a flurry of new arrivals There has been a baby boom at Woburn Safari Park, with a trio of alpaca crias, two otter pups and three Somali wild ass foals among the newest arrivals. At the Alpaca Outpost, three fluffy crias are already finding their feet after two more babies arrived just a week after the first. Meanwhile, keepers at the Foot Safari are celebrating the arrival of two otter pups, born to experienced parents Beatrix and Kovu. The park has also welcomed three Somali wild ass foals. The new arrivals provide an extra dose of wildlife excitement for visitors to the Bedfordshire attraction – and for couples planning a wedding at Woburn, they offer a reminder of the estate’s particularly distinctive setting. For couples looking to make their wedding day memorable, the combination of historic surroundings, countryside and wildlife creates plenty of opportunities to put a personal stamp on celebrations, while guests can explore the estate and safari park during their stay. There’s plenty more to discover at Woburn in the months ahead. www.woburnsafari.co.uk Nearlyweds with a sweet tooth have a delicious new reason to head to Harpenden High Street, as artisan bakery Bread Ahead will open its first site outside of London. Founded at Borough Market, Bread Ahead will open the doors to its new 2,500 sq ft bakery, all-day dining space and baking school at 92–94 High Street, Harpenden, on Monday 12th October. Visitors can expect the bakery’s signature sourdough and artisan breads, pastries and freshly made breakfast and brunch dishes, alongside its famous Crème Brûlée Doughnut and a tempting selection of classic, seasonal and new doughnut flavours. Designed as a welcoming place to eat, meet and linger, the new Harpenden bakery will also feature a dedicated upstairs baking classroom offering Bread Ahead’s renowned handson workshops – an ideal activity for couples looking for an alternative date or a fun pre-wedding get-together with friends and family. The space will also be available for private hire, with workshop bookings for January 2027 opening ahead of the new year. Families are well catered for too, with a children’s book corner and buggy space, while high-speed Wi-Fi makes it an easy spot for catching up over coffee – or perhaps tackling a little wedding planning over pastries. Bread Ahead founder Matthew Jones says: “We’re still an independent business and our people and our products are at the heart of everything we do.” The Harpenden opening will be the first Bread Ahead bakery to operate under the company’s new owner-operator model, which gives long-standing members of its team the opportunity to run their own bakery and share in its success. The team also hopes the bakery will become a community hub, with plans for family activities, community mornings and collaborations with local charities, food banks and grassroots organisations. So, whether you’re searching for a new brunch-date destination, fancy learning some impressive baking skills before the big day or simply need a doughnut-fuelled break from wedmin, this new High Street arrival is one to add to your little black book. Bread Ahead Harpenden 92–94 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2SP Provisional opening hours: 7am–6pm NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the counties Rise to the occasion 6
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