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 […]
Spirit Youth Group is the inspiring result of how three Cheddington residents decided to fill a hole in an education system, which they believed had neglected the importance of drama for school children’s development. The three – Vi Malcolm, Jenny Booth (now Winfield) and Colin Bryer – all had children at primary and secondary schools, […]
Berkophile Harry McGrath explains how volunteers can get involved with wildlife projects in South Africa. Not so strange strangers – under that banner, each summer we at Hamba Africa are joined by and have the privilege of hosting many volunteers from around the world in aid of the Wildlife Conservation Projects we operate in South […]
Long-time Pilates user Beth Roberts’ answer is a definite yes. ‘Pilates is designed to be adapted for anyone, but choosing the right studio for you deserves a little thought,’ the Tring resident says. Joseph Pilates developed his groundbreaking method during WW1 to support the rehabilitation of injured soldiers. After the war he settled in New […]
Yoga teacher Carmen Karady explains why learning how to resist the urge to act on impulse or reflex can help us be the best version of ourselves. Being the best version of ourselves doesn’t imply being perfect, always kind, or invincible. Rather, it is that split moment of awareness when we resist the impulse to […]
Caroline Newell of Berkhamsted’s Mandala Yoga discusses the importance of maintaining flexibility, strength and balance as we get older. It is never too late to start practising yoga, and you will feel the benefits almost immediately. It can be fun, too. It’s wrong to assume yoga is just for the young, slim and fit; it’s […]
A winning formula by two women to help single people find romance and friendship in Berkhamsted and Tring has earned them prestigious awards. Earlier this year, Samantha Poole and Rachel Allen, owners of Solo Connects, won Best Newcomer in the Milton Keynes Mayor Awards and Best Micro Business in the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards. […]
A bumper selection from local authors, with plenty of reading options for the summer holidays. The Hotel by the Sea by Julie Caplin A charming, feel-good romance set against the sun-soaked Algarve coast. The story follows Rebecca, seeking a fresh start, and her complicated connection with the charismatic Felipe. Caplin’s vivid descriptions of Portugal create […]
Where the Rex Cinema stands on Berkhamsted High Street there once was an Elizabethan mansion with a fascinating connection to the tale of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Egerton House, with its oak panelling, mullioned windows and long garden, was home to five young boys – and for a brief moment in […]