Writer, lecturer and broadcaster Daniel Snowman will be helping mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War and the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo in Stevenage.

The Stevenage and Knebworth Arts Group event on Saturday, March 7, at the Community Arts Centre on Stevenage’s Roaring Meg retail park costs £20 including lunch. Daniel will be examining the links between art and war across Europe over two centuries – you can find out more and book tickets from Rosemary Conybeare on 01438 813713.