For more than 40 years, the Tring annual pantomime has entertained the town – and this year it’s bigger and better than ever! Without a soap star in sight, the Tring panto has traditionally showcased all the local talent, and this year’s production of Peter Pan is no different. Written by Ian Gower and director […]
Could a band of local boys from Tring be about to hit the big time? They certainly hope so! The Very Lazy Sundays have just released their debut single, Sometimes a Broken Heart, with producer Adrian Hall (Black Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder) and are hoping to release an album next year. ‘In the last few […]
That’s the challenge that local charity, WheelPower, is setting for schoolchildren aged 6-16 years old. Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in August next year, WheelPower will be offering children the opportunity to take part in the Wheelchair Relay Challenge, based on the former Paralympic Sport, Wheelchair Slalom. The fun, sporty challenge offers non-disabled […]
Family-run Bailey and Sons jewellers on Lower Kings Road celebrates its 100th anniversary this year – and it’s doing it in style. ‘We want to thank our customers and welcome new ones in with our special shopping night on 7 December,’ says owner Charlotte Hewitt. ‘Which is why we’re giving away a bottle of Campfire […]
Save the date – 14 December We’re doing our bit to support local retailers with our six-page super special gift guide in our Winter issue. And you can give your local retailers even more support at Tring’s very own Shop Local day on Saturday 14 December. From 9am until 12pm, Church Square will be filled […]
Thanks to Berkhamsted Citizens for providing this update. 2019 has been a busy year for the volunteers who are maintaining and restoring Berkhamsted’s historic Rectory Lane Cemetery under the experience and guidance of Project Manager, Dr. James Moir and Community Engagement Officer, Kate Campbell. The year started with the removal of some trees, mainly self-seeded sycamores […]
Hemel Hempstead’s popular Christmas event is back this year with free festive fun on Saturday 30 November. Dacorum Borough Council has organised The ‘All New Christmas Festival’ with Hemel Hempstead’s Business Improvement District (BID), Riverside Shopping Centre, Marlowes Shopping Centre and Saunders Markets. The revamped event takes place in the town centre from 11am-7pm. Shoppers […]
Rennie Grove Hospice Care is planning ahead so that it can give as many patients as possible a family Christmas at home together. The charity, whose nurses provide specialist 24/7 responsive hospice at home care to adults and children in Bucks and Herts, is asking its supporters if they would be willing to make a […]
Join in a free fun-filled night on Friday 29 November when Tring’s High Street comes alive with the sound and sights of Christmas. Many local businesses open their doors and the High Street and Victoria Hall transform into a sparkling Christmas Market. The main stage has a wide variety of live music and entertainment plus there […]
Age UK Dacorum are asking if you could donate gifts and/or raffle prizes for the lunches they hold for the elderly at Christmas. Ideal gifts are packets of biscuits, cakes, sweets, soap, shampoo, gloves and scarfs, or anything else that you think would be well received. For Berkhamsted please drop the gifts off at Open […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has announced details of their 2019 Tree of Light commemoration events. The Charity recognises Christmas can be a very emotional occasion and hosts two Tree of Light events which are open to all, regardless of religion or spirituality, and whether or not your loved one was cared for at the Hospice […]
The Marlowes shopping centre today joins a nationwide campaign focusing on changing the customer experience for disabled people and ensuring accessibility for all. Today, Tuesday 12 November 2019, The Marlowes is officially taking part in Purple Tuesday, with a pledge to train all guest-facing teams in Autism Awareness. Once trained, staff members will receive a […]