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 […]
Carol Anne Nutkins has deep roots in Tring, and that sense of belonging runs through everything she does. Installed as Mayor of Tring in May, she brings to the role not only years of public service, but also a lifelong connection to the town, its people and its traditions. Born in Meadow Close, Carol is […]
Jude Gray has lived a life at the very heart of British theatre. Now retired, and living in a town centre cottage with her husband, she reflects on a career that placed her alongside some of the industry’s most celebrated names. ‘I’ve been in Berkhamsted for 46 years now,’ she says. ‘But I didn’t grow […]
Looking for somewhere different nearby for a day out? Harpenden has a wealth of green spaces, walks and events, as well as independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Half an hour’s drive from Berkhamsted is the town of Harpenden. The parks and green spaces of Harpenden are hugely important to local wildlife and biodiversity. Wander to […]
The 12 years that Tring Living Magazine publisher Lyn Drummond spent in Hungary sparked her admiration for the country’s music, particularly that of Hungarian composers, Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály. Hence her attendance at the most recent concert, Seriously Hungarian, performed by Tring Chamber Music, where she learned about an unexpected musical connection with Bartók […]