A retired project designer and manager, who was responsible for the planning, design and construction of the Hospice of St Francis, is heading a campaign for a new centralised hospital for West Herts. Gordon Yearwood founded the non-profit organisation, West Herts 21 Century Hospital Solution, which was formed to achieve a purpose built, 21st century, […]
Police in Hertfordshire are warning of the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt, in support of a National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) road safety campaign which begins this week (13-26 June). Failing to wear a seatbelt is one of the most common causes of serious injuries and deaths on the roads. One of the simplest […]
Social Housing applicants urged to update details ahead of changes to allocations points system. Dacorum Borough Council has undertaken a review of its social housing allocations policy to ensure properties are allocated to residents who are most in need. This means that the points awarded to applicants on the Housing Register, who then bid on […]
Mikron Theatre Company celebrate 50 years of touring with their new play. Mikron Theatre is celebrating its 50th year of their unique style of touring by canal, river and road this year and is producing a new show Red Sky at Night, Lindsay Rodden’s new play about the nation’s obsession with the wild and wonderful […]
Volunteers are being sought as a part of a new emergency services pilot initiative to provide additional support to local communities. The Emergency Services Volunteer (ESV) scheme is launching in North Herts and Dacorum and will provide an opportunity for people to support their local fire service and policing teams. This will help to free […]
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). Created in 2002 for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, QAVS awards have been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups for many […]
Berkhamsted Schools Group has a commitment to incorporating sustainability into its core activities. The School has established a Sustainability Committee in order to promote and coordinate the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across all areas of the School. The committee will provide leadership, coordination and guidance to the School for integration of sustainability principles and practices throughout the School’s core teaching, learning, […]
Naomi MacKay made some new furry friends at West Leith Farm, and discovered that the best therapy comes on four legs. Read on to find out more – and how you could win an alpaca experience. West Leith Farm is a wonderful place – it’s just a couple of minutes drive from the center of […]
A domestic abuse helpline operating across Hertfordshire for twenty years has received a £1,000 donation from the team at Amazon in Hemel Hempstead. Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a free, confidential support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse. The donation from Amazon will continue to help raise awareness of this important service […]
Entry is now open for the race taking place on 9 October 2022 at 10 am. Hertfordshire’s legendary 10K race returns to Rothamsted Research in Harpenden after two years as a virtual event due to Covid-19 restrictions. Since its inception in 2006, over 18,000 people have taken part in this popular community run which has […]
Mikron Theatre Company to celebrate 50 years of touring with a revival of their hugely successful production. Mikron Theatre, one of the country’s most versatile touring theatre companies, is delighted to announce it will commence celebrations of 50 years of touring by canal, river and road, with an exciting remount of its hugely successful 2015 […]
Everybody knows about the prestigious golf club up on the Common, but how many also realise that Berkhamsted Golf Club has been deeply committed for decades to protecting the local environment? Although there has been a golf course on the Common since 1890, historically the land’s huge rabbit population would help to sustain the area’s […]