More than 9,000 Herts parents, including a growing number in Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding villages, have agreed to wait until at least the end of Year 9 (age 14) to buy their child a smartphone – due to growing evidence linking early smartphone-use to an array of harms. Smartphone Free Childhood, a grassroots movement of […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre has announced the launch of its latest community-focused initiative, ‘Where Pre-Loved Gets Re-Loved’. Starting on 12 May, the centre will transform a vacant retail unit into a vibrant donation hub, inviting local residents to declutter their homes for two vital causes. Inspired by the circular economy, the campaign encourages shoppers to […]
Chief Constable Andy Prophet and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Jonathan Ash-Edwards met Jewish community leaders on the evening of Thursday 30 April to provide reassurance in light of recent events. The community meeting was organised to give the Jewish community a chance to share how they are feeling and for the police to understand […]
Be part of a world record attempt by picking up a paintbrush at Whipsnade Zoo this May half term, as the UK’s largest zoo attempts to achieve the Guinness World Records® title for the most contributions to a paint-by-numbers. The masterpiece, which will be assessed by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator, features 200 animals to celebrate […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is enhancing its response to retail crime through Auror, a crime intelligence platform accessible to retailers on desktop and mobile devices. Auror enables large retailers to report non-violent crime, such as shoplifting, to police in a structured and consistent way. This provides officers with access to high‑quality evidence and intelligence to support the […]
Gadebridge Park in Hemel Hempstead will be transformed into a sea of colourful bubbles for The Hospice of St Francis’s annual Bubble Rush on Sunday 14 June. Everyone from tots to teens and grown-ups to grandparents can enjoy the masses of multi-coloured pink, yellow, green and blue foamy bubble stations on the 5km bubble-filled fun […]
From punk to disco to pop magic, belted out with the swagger that Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry captures so well – tribute band Bootleg Blondie caught the music and the singer to perfection at Berkhamsted Civic Centre on 25 April, Lyn Drummond writes. Debbie Harris, (yes, that is her real name), lead vocalist of […]
Anyone interested in books and writing is in for a treat at the 13th BeaconLit Book Festival, taking place in Marsworth Millennium Hall on Saturday 11 July. The event, which raises funds for Beacon Villages Community Library, has made a name for itself as a high quality festival with an intimate villagey atmosphere, loved by […]
Since 1984, Gift Day has been an important date in the calendar of Sunnyside Church, Berkhamsted. Initially, its aim was to raise money to support the work of the Church overseas. By 1986, donations were also being made to inner-city areas in the UK. At the first Gift Day, £1,000 was given by the congregation […]
Looking for some gardening inspiration or just a nice Sunday afternoon outing with friends or family? Or perhaps you’d prefer a cream tea or coffee with a big slab of delicious cake, or a glass of wine? All of the above will be available in spades as 11 gardens around the town – of all […]
Step back in time this May Bank Holiday as the roar of the crowd returns to the arena at Chiltern Open Air Museum. On 3-4 May, visitors can experience the drama, danger and spectacle of Roman gladiatorial combat in a live re-enactment event. Audiences will witness the clash of steel as gladiators – drawn from […]
Local residents are being warmly invited to come together, have fun and support a vital local cause as Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity launches a vibrant programme of summer events. The events are a celebration of community spirit, with every pound raised helping to provide compassionate care for patients and their families at Florence Nightingale Hospice […]