A new five-year Plan is being developed for the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Conservation Board are asking for everyone’s help to get the Plan right and are giving the public a chance to have their say and ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the special qualities the Area of Outstanding […]
Highways England, CLA (Country, Land and Business Association) and The Deer Initiative is warning motorists about the heightened risk of deer-vehicle collisions at this time of year. Since the clocks went back, deer movements are more likely to coincide with peak commuting hours, increasing the likelihood of collisions. October to December is considered the highest-risk period […]
Based near Tring, Puddingstone Distillery has recently been crowned Best Rural Drink Business in the East region final of the prestigious Rural Business Awards (RBAs). Not only that but the Distillery was also awarded runner up for Best Rural Start-up. This is an incredible achievement for Ben and Kate Marston, founders of Hertfordshire’s first gin distillery […]
As Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is released, Waddesdon Manor is doing its own research into the provenance of many of Waddesdon’s ‘beasts’… Waddesdon Manor is a Renaissance-style château, renowned for its French 18th-century collections. It is home to an incredible art collection brought together by the Rothschild family who built it. But among […]
Have you taken the Movember challenge? At this time of year men all over the country abandon their razors in support of the annual event to raise awareness for men’s health issues. If you’re one of them, you should by now have more than a little facial fuzz! Looking for some inspiration on how to […]
Tring in Transition have won the 2018 Dacorum Community Champion Award for their Community Food Garden. The Community Champion Award recognises the spirit of individuals and community groups who work on a voluntary basis to make their community cleaner, safer and greener. Tring in Transition is a grass roots organisation whose aim is to build […]
Berkhamsted-based children’s craft specialist, Oglee Poglee has announced the launch of a new Creative Heroes Club, aimed at offering arts and crafts fun to all the family. The Club will run quarterly at the Berkhamsted Civic Centre, with the inaugural event taking place on Saturday 17th November. Targeted at families with children ages 4 and up, […]
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of Friday 9 November but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. M1 northbound junction 10, Pepperstock Interchange: technology maintenance Work to maintain technology assets on the hard shoulder of the M1 northbound […]
Tring-based not-for-profit organisation The Hospice Lottery Partnership has launched its annual Christmas Superdraw to raise much-needed funds to help support patients and families that are cared for by local hospices including: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity in Aylesbury Michael Sobell Hospice Charity in Northwood Rennie Grove Hospice Care covering Herts and Bucks South Bucks Hospice based […]
The Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Santa Dash and Christmas Market is being held in Wendover on Saturday 15th December. The fun starts at 11am when the Santas will start their 2.5km route, which will start and finish at a new traditional Christmas Market at Wendover Memorial Hall on Wharf Road. The Santa Dash will combine a […]
We’ve received some fascinating news from the British Red Cross this week. Many of our readers will know and love the charity’s shop on Berkhamsted High Street. This Sunday, 11 November, will commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. The British Red Cross has a near 150-year history of supporting people […]
Calling all wonderful women! Try out Tring Wellbeing Community’s first Menopause Café on Tuesday 13 November, 7.30-9.30pm, downstairs at Jack and Alice, 50 High Street in Tring and share stories, gain advice from wellbeing experts and support each other over a chat and glass of wine. There’ll be free talks on emotional issues, diet and […]