Tring-based Pendley Day Nursery highlights the importance of the early years as the formative stage where children grow into themselves and begin to shape who they will become. The early years of a child’s life are a time of remarkable growth and development. These first few years lay the foundation for everything that follows – […]
Designer, writer and television presenter Kevin McCloud is best known for the successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. Here, the architectural business owner talks about the potential of our homes as spring approaches. I’ve recently been visiting projects around the UK where designers are experimenting with natural light, renewable materials, and clever, modular solutions […]
Tucked within the village of Long Marston lies an extraordinary connection to one of the most influential voices in British women’s journalism. Mary Grieve (1906-1998), was the long-time editor of Woman magazine and an advocate whose work shaped how millions understood family life, work and womanhood in the mid-20th century. Although her career took her […]
The last person to live at Berkhamsted Castle, Cecily Neville (3 May 1415–31 May 1495) was the wife of Richard, Duke of York, mother of Edward IV and Richard III, and one of the most formidable political players of 15th-century England. Cecily Neville lived until the age of 80, when many at that time were […]
Meet Anna Swannell, the name behind numerous community music ventures, including the inclusive Keep Going Choir, and Long Marston’s open mic nights. Sitting at a bar in Watford at the age of 21, Anna Swannell felt completely lost. It was there that a friend offered some supportive words: ‘Keep going, kid’. It became a mantra […]
In the first of a new series of profiles on Tring folk, we find out more about Peter Ashman, who has recently taken on the role of chairman for Community Action Dacorum, and is also a trustee of Tring Arts Trust. Peter Ashman has become a familiar figure in Tring’s cultural and community life. A […]
In the first of our new profiles on Berkhamsted folk, we talk to Anna Foster, a founding trustee of Berkhamsted Together. Becoming a founding trustee of Berkhamsted Together was an obvious step for Anna Foster, as she describes herself as being fully embedded in community life. Berkhamsted Together is filling the gap left by the […]
When it comes to choosing a tutor for your child, there are a few essential points you must factor in to ensure the confidence, safety and education of your little student. Time to tutor? Making the decision to hire a private tutor can be tough on both parent and child, but reaching a point where […]
Festive and not-so-festive reads for Christmas and beyond. Christmas on Fifth Avenue by Julie Caplin Evie Green’s Christmas dream turns into a nightmare when a viral video makes her the laughing stock of the internet. But then a five-star hotel sees a PR opportunity and invites her to New York for Christmas. But when she’s […]
Living Magazines owner Lyn Drummond recalls how living away from ‘home’ during Christmas resulted in some very memorable experiences, while serving as a timely reminder to think about others during this festive season. Leading an expat life for more than 20 years, I treated the festive season as the ideal time to see friends in […]
A crostata is an Italian baked tart, often with a wonderfully rustic free-form pastry case. With its sweet pumpkin filling and tangy Stilton topping, this dramatic veggie centrepiece is the essence of Christmas. 1 pack of pre-rolled pastry A little plain flour, for dusting 1 pumpkin (about 750g), peeled, deseeded and cut into 2cm-thick wedges […]
Interior trends that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, even during the colder months. Outdoor indoor With all the stresses of modern life, the natural hues of the great outdoors are a perfect way to de-stress. So, bring the outside in with wood, lush plant life and a colour-scheme rooted in nature. This can […]