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 […]
England’s once-rich grasslands have all but vanished, with 97% of semi-natural habitats lost since the 1930s, taking with them the vibrant tapestry of wildflowers and the pollinators that depend on them. Bees, butterflies and other vital species have seen their homes shrink dramatically, but efforts are now underway to turn the tide and bring these […]
The Celebrating George Michael show electrified a singing and dancing audience as the musical history of the singer who blended pop, soul and R & B evolved, Lyn Drummond reports. As Steve Mitchell started to sing at Berkhamsted’s Civic Centre on 19 April, there was an audible gasp at how much he sounded and looked […]
These beautiful cats are currently with Cats Protection Hemel Hempstead & Berkhamsted Branch – can you offer any of them a forever home? Spyro, Ember and Fawn These bundles of fun and energy with lots of love to give and who love playing with anyone and everything are now 10 months old and are looking […]
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s Creative Learning arm has had a refresh, and will now support the community under its new name: ATG Inspire. Continuing the venue’s commitment to excellence in cultural education and engagement, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s ATG Inspire programme offers inspiring activities and meaningful experiences that empower people to develop and thrive within the arts […]