If you’re a cat lover, no doubt you’ll be aware that International Cat Day was on Saturday 8 August. ‘While research shows that watching funny cat videos online can boost a person’s energy and create positive emotions, according to the experts owning a cat can also be good for your heart. Petting a cat is […]
Local partners get together to display artwork created by the community during lockdown, as part of Herts Year of Culture 2020 (HYOC2020). Dacorum Borough Council, The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Anna’s Funky Art and Three Rivers District Council are hosting a cross-district exhibition in Dacorum. The exhibition is a celebration of art created […]
Local not-for-profit, social enterprise for start-ups and small businesses, Wenta, had a new team member on board at their Watford business centre on Friday 7 August. Watford MP, Dean Russell, whose office is based at the centre, requested to work on the frontline of Wenta’s busy Reception together with team members, Donna Colbourne and Sylwia […]
Heroes don’t wear capes, they wear face coverings so please continue to play your part in Hertfordshire and wear one to prevent the spread of coronavirus and save lives. That’s the message from Hertfordshire’s county council, district and borough councils, emergency services and our local NHS. A face covering, which could be a disposable or […]
You’ll be pleased to hear that the Heritage Open Days for 2020 are not dead and will be running in a reduced form and format from 11-20 September. And remember, all tours are free. The following require pre-booking: THE LOST WHARVES OF BERKHAMSTED: A guided tour of yesterday’s canal. Wednesday 16 September 10am PETER’S CHURCH […]
Seven new Special Constables were welcomed into Hertfordshire Constabulary during their Attestation Ceremony at Police Headquarters on Thursday 6 August. Special Constables have full police powers, uniform and protective equipment and work alongside the regular force. During 13 weeks of training, the new recruits learnt about basic law around theft, public order, assaults, traffic, powers […]
Copper House Bar & Brasserie in Berkhamsted have kindly sent us a couple of Prosecco cocktail recipes for you to try out in celebration of National Prosecco Day… Copper House Bar & Brasserie re-opened with a bang on Wednesday 29 July. Their entrance features a full floral arch to celebrate re-opening and bring the gorgeous high […]
Police in Dacorum are cracking down on the illegal use of privately-owned electric or ‘e-scooters’ after a rise in reports across the borough. On Wednesday 5 August, officers from the Hemel Hempstead Central Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted a targeted operation in the town centre. They patrolled the Marlowes and the surrounding area, and spent time […]
Dacorum Borough Council’s Community Partnerships and Wellbeing Team – in partnership with Apex – will be holding a virtual wellness festival to celebrate Hertfordshire year of Culture and the opening of the Active Dacorum Hub. The virtual event on Sunday 23 August will showcase the new Active Dacorum Hub run by Apex, located at Cupid Green playing […]
More than 1,400 people have said they’re keen to become Hertfordshire Constabulary police officers in the space of just three weeks. The force launched a new recruitment drive earlier this month seeking individuals with passion and drive to join up as police officers and has been thrilled with the response. ‘It is clear that job […]
Dacorum Borough Council has announced the appointment of Claire Hamilton as its new Chief Executive. Claire will take up her role later this year. Current Chief Executive, Sally Marshall, will retire from her post at the end of October 2020, after 35 years of local government service. Sally originally joined Dacorum Borough Council in 2008 […]
Dacorum Borough Council has recognised the borough’s most inspirational community projects with its annual Community Grant awards. The annual awards evening could not take place this year due to social distancing, but the council has announced the winners and highly commended projects. Community grants are open to all not-for-profit organisations and are designed to support […]