A new business is set to transform the way Berkhamsted experiences flowers by introducing the world’s first ‘florist’s table’, a space to watch floristry in action while sipping champagne and enjoying a selection of nibbles. Set to open its doors on Wednesday 18 August, Hanako will be bringing flower-lovers the unique opportunity to soak up […]
Herts Visual Arts is bringing artists, artisans and art-lovers together for inspiration, discovery and a rich opportunity – art in the heart of our communities across Hertfordshire. Running now for more than 30 years, Herts Open Studios remains a popular and well-established part of the annual Hertfordshire art calendar. This year Herts Open Studios runs […]
A man was arrested after armed police were called to a street in Berkhamsted last night (Thursday 5 August). Police were called just before 10.40pm to reports that a man had been seen with a knife before going into a property in Gossoms End. Officers, including the firearms unit, attended and a man was subsequently […]
Whether it be a live or recorded performance, a classical, contemporary, musical theatre or spiritual song, British/Italian soprano Carly Paoli, certainly knows how to deliver and 24 September 2021 will see the release of her brand-new album, Carly Paoli & Friends. The singer/songwriter’s fourth album features a stunning mix of collaborations with some of the biggest names […]
All 25 of Dacorum Borough Council’s car parks, including those in Berkhamsted and Tring, have attained the prestigious British Parking Association’s Park Mark Safer Parking Award for the first time. Dacorum’s car parks have been reassessed by independent specialists from The British Parking Association and Hertfordshire Constabulary and found to meet the standards of the […]
Volunteers across England, Scotland and Wales are being asked to record any sightings of roadkill that they see on Britain’s roads via a free app, to help conservation. The Mammals on Roads app is part of wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species’ (PTES) annual survey, which starts this August. PTES hopes that as the […]
Rectory Lane Cemetery has proved itself to be a venue for many this past month: a cool and shaded space for visitors escaping the recent heat; a location for the Hospice of St Francis to host their volunteer thank you event; a performance space for local singing group, Glee Club, to showcase what they had […]
As part of Maylands Business Centre’s 10 year anniversary celebrations on Friday 23 July, a new flexible workspace called Flexidesx was unveiled. The facility, which was created in response to the dramatic shift to home working born out of the pandemic, provides 10 desks that can be booked by the hour, day or week to […]
Open Door’s latest exhibition is ‘Berkhamsted’s Got Talent’ which showcases fabulous textile creations from local artists and crafters. The event will run until Saturday 21 August and is available to see at Open Door from 10.30am-3.30pm Monday to Saturday and will run in loving memory of wonderful friend and crafter Barbara Thoma. The centrepiece of […]
Chilterns Conservation and Heritage focused project – Chalk, Cherries and Chairs – is excited to release ‘Get on Your Boots‘, a lively and vibrant new song written and performed by High Wycombe-based musician Jazz Dylan. Jazz, a singer-songwriter from High Wycombe who studied at Bucks New University, said: ‘Get on your Boots is all about […]
After falling victim to the pandemic last year, the Tring Summer Carnival is back for one fun-packed day on Saturday 14 August 2021. Go along to Pound Meadow between 11am and 4pm for Carnival Day! If you have attended in previous years, you will know that the Tring Carnival is traditionally opened by the grand High […]
Berkhamsted Cycling Club held the region’s first full-capacity cycling road race to take place since first lockdowns began, and Marine Guerin and Craig Condie beat more than 60 and 80 riders respectively to finish first in the women’s and men’s categories. The two races took place on Sunday 25 July, with both men and women […]