Hertfordshire County Council is funding free winter activity camps for children and young people in Hertfordshire. Fully funded holiday activity camps return for the Christmas break, giving eligible children and young people a chance to meet friends, learn new skills and enjoy nutritious food. The HAPpy programme, funded by Hertfordshire County Council via the Department […]
Berkhamsted Art Society’s Winter Exhibition (23-25 November) is set to be one of the biggest yet. 52 local artists are taking part, and there’ll be 370 pieces of art on display and available to buy, as well as ceramics, cards and gifts. Pupils from Bridgwater Primary School and Swing Gate School will get the chance […]
Open Door is excited to be looking ahead to the festive season by launching its very first Community Christmas pop-up shop on Monday 27 November, which will be open until the New Year. Their café space will host a marketplace of locally sourced goods so that visitors can support local this Christmas whilst giving back […]
Chilfest music festival will certainly not need a hard sell next year as they’ve secured a Soft Cell icon in Marc Almond as headliner. The 80s legend will no doubt attract a sea of pink flamingos in the crowd in honour of his classic hit Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, among many others like Tainted Love […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is has announced Claire Sweeney as its new patron. The much-loved actor, singer and television personality is joining the community of long-standing patrons, including choreographer Matthew Bourne, and the school is honoured and excited to have her on board. Currently appearing in Coronation Street as Cassie Plummer, Claire […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, has announced the return of its free Grotto this Christmas. Santa’s Woodland Grotto will launch at the centre on Saturday 18 November in Centre Court, giving local families the chance to embrace the Christmas magic with a cosy walk-through experience. A visit will include […]
Naomi MacKay joined Alex the Lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo for a fun-filled family evening of entertainment at Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Madagascar the Musical – would it be a just-for-kids show, or something the whole family could enjoy? I’m happy to report […]
A local resident is sleeping outside on a freezing winter’s night for the third consecutive year to support a charity that helped turn his life around when he experienced homelessness. Samuel Steadman first took part in the DENS Sleepout in 2021 to thank the charity for the support he received when he found himself homeless […]
A landmark report published on 10 November 2023 by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) reveals that Britain’s native hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) population has declined by a staggering 70% since 2000 and have been lost from 20 English counties since the Victorian times. Hazel dormice are charismatic, small, native rodents with soft […]
It was an incredible morning at Ashridge House in Berkhamsted on Sunday 15 October. 550 fantastic Mud Packers raised over £60K at the eighth Mud Pack Challenge that the Hospice of St Francis has hosted. The obstacle course run boasted over 30 muddy obstacles covering 7km or 14km. There was also a first for the […]
Hertfordshire Film Festival is back on the big screen! The Festival returns in April 2025 to provide an unmissable opportunity for young filmmakers to create and showcase their work at Watford Palace Theatre. Work will be selected by a selection panel of industry professionals and previous editions of the Festival have seen talks and masterclasses […]
Dacorum Borough Council is proposing changes to the rules for its Local Council Tax Support (CTS) scheme. The CTS scheme reduces the amount of Council Tax to be paid by residents with low income. The proposed changes would increase the maximum help for all residents of working age to 100% of their Council Tax bill, […]