Book now for a fun night of theatre for all the family. Have a splashing time Sleeping Beauty from 4 December 2026-3 January 2027 at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. The spellbinding Sleeping Beauty promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza, bursting with dazzling sets, top musical hits, stunning costumes and spectacular special effects. Call The Midwife’s Laura Main will […]
John Bly, well-known antiques expert, and proud member of one of Tring’s old families, writes his first column for Living Magazines. At my grandmother’s knee was where I learned how the things we use every day link us to the past as tangible history. It was the summer of 1943 at the back of our […]
In the first of a series of columns, Berkhamsted wildlife expert Ian Gamble looks at the reasons for the decline of British wildlife, and highlights the nature we can find on our doorstep. I was introduced to the natural world by my father. He was a good all-round naturalist, and during my childhood he taught […]
Overspill by Charlotte Paradise This powerful debut from Charlotte follows Sara, a young woman navigating the impact of past trauma on her relationship with her own body and her ability to connect with others. This incredibly honest portrayal of vulnerability and healing explores love, trauma, intimacy and the difficult journey towards self-acceptance. We follow Sara’s […]
Yoga therapist Carmen Karady explains how a technique called coherent breathing can support thyroid health. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone to support the body’s needs. Located at the front of the neck, the thyroid plays an essential role in regulating metabolism, energy production, and many other bodily functions. A […]
Peter Morgan, of Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society, asks was Edward of Woodstock the castle’s most illustrious former resident? On 8 June 1376 – 650 years ago this year – Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, died. He was son of the King, became a national hero when still a […]
Tucked away on the edge of Tring stands a rare survivor from one of Britain’s most ambitious post-war social experiments. Today known as Jeacocks Orchard, the modest smallholding at Dunsley Bungalow is a living reminder of the years after the First World War, when the nation attempted to rebuild lives as well as landscapes. In […]
We focus on small and easy ways to improve your health and wellbeing as we return from summer holidays and head into autumn. The long days of summer often encourage a more relaxed approach to life. Bedtimes drift later, exercise routines become less structured, and diets can become punctuated by barbecues, holidays and spontaneous treats. […]
Maggie Procopi uses her professional experience in organising arts events to support initiatives such as BerkoBeerFest and local environmental campaigns. Bringing people together for a great experience has always fascinated Maggie Procopi. ‘I think I first got the bug when I had a holiday job at Cornwall’s Trelissick Garden. We hosted a variety of outdoor […]
When cellist Clare O’Connell staged the first Behind the Mirror concert in Berkhamsted in 2011, she had little idea it would grow into one of the town’s most enduring cultural success stories. Here, we find out more about her and her music. Fifteen years since the first concerts, Clare O’Connell’s Behind the Mirror series has […]
Former Berkhamsted resident Joanne Franceschini describes how she made her home here, before moving to France and helping UK citizens enjoy the French way of life. Brexit has not diminished people’s desire to own a home in France or spend extended periods there, according to former Berkhamsted resident, Joanne Franceschini. Joanne’s work in the French […]
Martin Hicks is Tring’s very own Green Man, but his commitment to the natural environment and local rural tradition goes way beyond donning a costume for special events… Martin Hicks has spent nearly four decades immersed in the life, landscapes and traditions of Tring. Originally from Walthamstow in northeast London, on the edge of Epping […]