As we reported last year, the National Trust is planning on introducing new visitor hubs across the estate to take pressure off Monument Drive. In the meantime, improvements are being made to the existing visitor centre, including upgrades to the kitchen and to the staff and volunteer welfare facilities. New kitchen equipment will enable a […]
After seven successful years at the helm of Berkhamsted and Tring Living Magazines, Alison Page of Alison Page Marketing has announced the sale of the much-loved community lifestyle publications to new owner Lyn Drummond, effective 28 February 2025. Alison took ownership of the magazines in 2018 continuing the legacy established in 2001 and taking the […]
Three best friends who swim for Berkhamsted Swimming Club won an incredible 25 medals (including 15 Golds) at the recent Hertfordshire County Swimming Championships. Twelve-year-olds Sam Childs and Dewi Fordyce joined 13-year-old Rafe Lawson to win the haul over four days of swimming, Dewi broke five longstanding Counties records. The boys were so successful, other […]
The National Theatre has announced a highly-anticipated tour of its smash-hit production, Dear England. The Olivier Award-winning ‘Best New Play’ will visit Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 20-Sat 24 Jan 2026, in a co-production with Josh Andrews and Stuart Galbraith of JAS Theatricals. Written by the multi-award-winning stage and screen writer, James Graham (Sherwood, BBC […]
Chiltern Open Air Museum, in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, is re-opening for the 2025 season on Saturday 8 March. After a winter break, the museum will once again invite visitors to explore its quirky collection of historic buildings, immersive exhibits, and beautiful natural surroundings. The museum provides an opportunity to take a journey through time […]
Will a dog from your region be named Best in Show at Crufts this month? The world’s greatest dog show returns from 6-9 March 2025, where over 24,000 canine competitors will head to the NEC in Birmingham for a long weekend of celebrating our four-legged friends of all shapes and sizes. Pedigree dogs from all […]
A group of 24 senior students from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, which boasts alumni such as Joe Griffiths Brown, Drew McConie, Ella Henderson, Jordan Shaw, Bart Edwards and Hollywood stars Lily James and Daisy Ridley, travelled to St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean during half term to perform two plays and hold […]
Berkhamsted FC is thrilled to announce that football legend Ray Parlour and renowned broadcaster Alan Brazil are among the first to sponsor seats in the club’s forthcoming 100-seater stand at Glencar Community Stadium. This exciting development is part of the club’s ‘Sponsor a Seat’ campaign, which invites fans and businesses to be part of the […]
Victoria Collins, Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, has launched a competition for World Book Day open to students in Year 5 and 6 across the constituency. Victoria is asking pupils to write a short story about the environment, with hopes that the competition will encourage young people to tap into their creativity, highlight […]
A unique arts exhibition is coming to Berkhamsted on 29-30 March 2025. The inaugural Artists & Makers event is proudly presented by Herts Visual Arts, the only county-wide artistic community. The exhibition promises to be a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, with both two dimensional and 3D art on display. It features an exciting range […]
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are encouraging families, schools and clubs to take on their Hedgehog Walk, a 3km walking challenge to fundraise for wildlife. The challenge, in partnership with Timmy Time of the multi-award-winning studio Aardman, will see families walking, wheeling or rolling the same distance a Hedgehog wanders in a single night. Sign-up […]
A property in Tring is now off limits after police secured a closure order, following numerous reports of drug and anti-social behaviour issues linked to the address. The order prevents anyone from entering the property in Eight Acres for a period of three months. Anyone who does so is committing a criminal offence and faces […]