Tring Park Musical Theatre students performed one of the great classic musicals as their flagship show for the year. Thoroughly Modern Millie (Lulu-Mae Pears pictured above with Henry Crabb-La Hei) is a focus for great dancing, great singing and a huge amount of energy – all of which Tring Park students displayed in a week […]
Senior pupils at Lockers Park Preparatory School in Boxmoor on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead impressed audiences recently with their adaptation of the traditional children’s tale ‘Babes in the Wood’. Wonderful acting, a fantastic set design and lighting combined with a brilliant storyline created a spectacular performance that held the audience spellbound throughout. Headmaster Christopher […]
During National Pet Month, a Hertfordshire business park is proud to announce its sponsorship of a Guide Dog puppy. Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead is backing the charity Guide Dogs by giving money to the cause, to help train a new puppy. As part of the sponsorship package, Breakspear Park can name the trainee canine, […]
Shout out from Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – these adorable felines are looking for their forever homes! Frosty and Robyn These two are loving friends – Frosty, all black, is 2.5 yrs of age. He is quite shy when he meets new people and goes under the safety of his blanket! But […]
Local dog trainer and behaviour specialist, Hanne Grice, has recently joined forces with animal charity Blue Cross as a Volunteer Educational Speaker. Blue Cross has been dedicated to helping poorly, injured and abandoned pets for over 100 years. To date, the Blue Cross has given talks to over 450,000 children. Education Speakers offer a range […]
Glee Club UK is a network of 13 community choirs that meet weekly during term time and sing, socialise and have fun. We are excited to announce the opening of a new Glee Club in Tring, with the very talented Gill. It launches on Monday 13 May at 7.30pm at Dundale Primary School. Open to […]
We recently brought you news of Gordon Short, in his 70s, who will be taking on the Hemel Hillbuster this year and we’ve now got news of two of his young fellow cyclists. On the 28th April, Charlie Fischer (right) and Jack Tame (above), both aged 23, will be taking on the Hemel Hillbuster 60K […]
The National Garden Gift Voucher (NGGV) scheme has launched a workplace gardening competition in a bid to green up the office and boost workers’ health and well-being. With the evidence mounting that gardening really is good for you, this competition aims to encourage workers to take a few minutes out of their day to connect […]
All blue-lidded bins in Dacorum will have a permanent information sticker placed on their lids to explain exactly what materials can be correctly recycled in them. The roll-out of these stickers has already begun and will take several months to complete. The items which are accepted in the blue-lidded bin is not changing – the […]
The stunning grounds of Ashridge House will provide the backdrop for The Hospice of St Francis’ ever popular annual Garden Party on Sunday 23 June, with a special party atmosphere in store as the charity celebrates its milestone 40th birthday. In 40 years the Hospice has grown from supporting 20 people a year to over […]
It’s the time of year when Beechwoods goes on the road! Easter weekend brings the traditional start to the season of fairs, fetes and shows; here is a reminder of the first few in the calendar: Easter weekend: Redbourn Easter Craft Fair 4 May: Longwick (Nr Princes Risborough) Village May fair 6 May: Aldbury May Fair […]
From 7th-29th September 2019, Herts Open Studios again brings artists, artisans, and art-lovers together for 3 weeks of inspiration, discovery and rich opportunity with art into the heart of our communities across Hertfordshire. Established almost 30 years ago, it’s a popular and well-established part of the Hertfordshire annual art calendar. All professional and amateur visual […]