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Follow the Bard to Stratford-upon-Avon

Lyn Drummond joins the growing surge of visitors heading to Stratford-upon-Avon, influenced by the success of the film Hamnet. The success of the BAFTA and Oscar-nominated film Hamnet with Jessie Buckley winning an Oscar for best actress for her portrayal of Shakespeare’s wife Anne (Agnes) Hathaway has notably boosted tourism to William Shakespeare’s historic locations […]

Chiltern Open Air Museum Britain at War by Kevan Rosendale

Let’s go out

Make the most of summer days by exploring gardens, museums and more, both in the local area and further afield. Living history Cannon blasts, gunfire and armed combat are all part of Chiltern Open Air Museum’s English Civil War event taking place on 13-14 June. This family-friendly event will see more than 60 re-enactors taking […]

Dominic Cole OBE

‘It’s all thanks to Mary and her influence’

Following our story about pioneering journalist Mary Grieve in the spring issue of Tring Living, Dominic Cole OBE, distinguished British landscape architect and lead designer of the Eden Project, got in touch to share his story about the positive effect that Mary had had on his life and career. Dominic Cole’s path into landscape architecture […]

James Moir Photo © 2021 David Levenson

‘I like to be involved in projects’

As a trustee of Berkhamsted Castle Trust, Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society and the Friends of St Peter’s, Dr James Moir is recognised as a driver of projects that boost and enhance community living. Berkhamsted Living finds out more… As testament to his dedication to community projects, James Moir spent five years delivering the […]

Corinna Chute

From Havana to Hertfordshire

Corinna Chute, manager of Berkhamsted’s Vyne Theatre, who has lived a life that revolved around dance, is bringing world-class performances to the community, inspiring new generations to devote their lives to the arts. The Vyne Theatre’s dynamic manager Corinna Chute admits her eagerness to ‘go it alone’ has got her into trouble since childhood, but […]

Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) foraging among gorse

Springing into life

Harry McGrath, Berkophile and director of environmental adventure company Hamba Africa, enjoys watching the signs of spring, whether here or abroad. Every year as the northern hemisphere blossoms into spring, we get to witness one of the most profound, powerful and optimistic natural displays exemplified by plants and animals alike. The display of urgency, of […]

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What is art therapy?

Berkhamsted art psychotherapist Debi Magonet explains art therapy. When words aren’t enough Not everything we feel begins with words. Anxiety might arrive as tightness in your chest. Grief as a heavy weight. Joy as colour and movement. Our experiences are often held in the body as a jumble of sensations, shapes, textures or sounds long […]

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Dream (days and nights)

Understanding your sleep style can be the first step to getting a good night’s rest. The restless worrier Takes a long time to fall asleep, wakes up often during the night, and usually feels tired in the daytime. These stressed-out snoozers are more likely than most to experience issues such as depression, anxiety, stress or […]

Books

An eclectic mix of books for readers this spring, with fascinating fiction, local history, and a guide to mental and emotional wellbeing. The Adventures of Annie Harrison: The Antiques Dealer Who Hears Dead People The Further Adventures of Annie Harrison by B G Lambourne Set in and around Tring, this delightful and highly readable pair […]

IVBoost Berkhamsted

IVBOOST Berko launches new treatment with reader offer

IVBOOST Berkhamsted has just introduced a new whole-body cryotherapy treatment and is offering an exclusive reader offer running until the end of March. IVBOOST is a doctor-led longevity clinic offering medical-grade treatments focused on recovery, energy, skin health and preventative wellbeing. The Berkhamsted clinic has recently expanded its offering to include whole-body cryotherapy, a treatment […]