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EcoBerko litter pickers

EcoBerko Update

For those not already aware, EcoBerko is a local group, both a Friends of the Earth Climate Action Group and a Transition Town, focusing on bringing the community together to help you do more than you can as an individual, without waiting on the government. The group’s aim is to see Berkhamsted, Northchurch and the surrounding area become […]

AWT Charities 2025

Panto Charity Partnerships Announced

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre are proud to announce they will be supporting 9 local charities this Christmas during the run of Jack and the Beanstalk from Fri 5 Dec 2025-Sun 4 Jan 2026. The venue received a record-breaking number of applications, over 60 in total, from local charities keen to partner for this year’s pantomime, and the venue’s Charity […]

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Whipsnade Zoo Free for Teachers on World Teachers’ Day

The UK’s largest zoo is offering the nation’s educators a big day out this autumn, to celebrate World Teachers Day, with free entry for all teachers. Whipsnade Zoo, run by the global conservation charity ZSL, is offering free entry for teachers on Sunday 5 October, where they can enjoy a day out exploring the Zoo’s […]

Chiltern Open Air Museum Halloween Spectacular

Halloween Spectacular Returns to Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chiltern Open Air Museum’s much-loved Halloween Spectacular returns for one night only on Friday 31 October, 5-9pm. Visitors can step into a spooky world as the Museum’s historic buildings and grounds transform with eerie decorations, creepy characters, live fire performances, spooky horses, and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun. COAM has a collection of historic buildings that were the […]

Living Magazines Deer rut

Caution – Deer Crossing

With the number of fallow deer in the UK at some of the highest levels recorded, Hertfordshire County Council is reminding all road users to take extra care this autumn. At this time of year the male fallow deer is unpredictable and can travel several miles a day in search of a mate, crossing roads […]

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Waitress Coming to Milton Keynes in 2026

Producers Barry & Fran Weissler and David Ian for Crossroads Live are delighted to announce that the smash hit romantic musical comedy Waitress will return to tour the UK and Ireland, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 22-Sat 26 Sep 2026. Casting is to be announced soon. Waitress is based on the 2007 […]

Hemel Old Town Halloween Party 2025

Hemel Old Town All Set for Halloween Party

Get ready for some spooky, family fun as the Hemel Hempstead Old Town Halloween Party returns this year. The event is taking place on Sunday 26 October 2025 and is being hosted by Dacorum Borough Council, in partnership with Hemel Old Town Market and Community Action Dacorum. The event will run from 3-7pm, followed by […]

Diwali at Chiltern Open Air Museum 2024 Storytelling

Diwali Celebration at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chiltern Open Air Museum is delighted to announce the return of its joyful Diwali Celebration on Saturday 25 October, offering a colourful and inclusive experience for all generations and communities across the region. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by millions of people around the world from a variety of faiths, […]

Northchurch Social Centre Open Day 2025

Northchurch Social Centre Community Open Day

Northchurch Social Centre is delighted to invite everyone to its next Community Open Day, taking place on Saturday 11 October from 10am-3pm at the Centre on Bell Lane, Northchurch. This year’s event shines a spotlight on the Centre’s valued hirers and supporters, many of whom will be showcasing the wide variety of activities and groups […]

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Last Chance to Ride Behind Baldwin Icon Before Withdrawal

Baldwin 10-12-D 4-6-0T WDLR No. 778 will make its final appearance in steam before withdrawal during a special 26 October 2025 event at the Leighton Buzzard Railway. Leighton Buzzard Railway’s end of season Halloween jamboree will also feature De Winton 0-4-0VBTs Taffy (visiting from Alan Keef Ltd) and LBR-based Chaloner, together with Kerr Stuart ‘Wren’ […]

Ms Great Britain

Berkhamsted’s Emma Jade Garbutt to Compete for Ms Great Britain 2025

Emma Jade Garbutt, 31, is preparing to compete for the prestigious title of Ms Great Britain 2025, with the glittering 80th anniversary national final taking place on 17 October at The Athena, Leicester. Emma – originally from South Yorkshire – moved to Berkhamsted in 2024. Emma, who recently handed over her crown as UK’s National […]