Bibliophiles will be pleased to hear that plans are under way for the BerkoFest Book Festival. You can look forward to both children’s and adult authors appearing, with author’s readings, panels and Q&A sessions, along with book signings. Hosted by Robin Ince and Nigel Barden, as we went to press the following authors had been […]
Climate Action Berkhamsted is organising a series of events between 18-26 September to highlight ‘the importance of COP26 which the UK is hosting in November this year, and how this links directly to what we do in Berkhamsted’. They champion sustainability and work to increase biodiversity in the local environment so Sunnyside are involved in […]
Would you like to help make Tring a more sustainable town? Tring in Transition is a community-led group of volunteers that exists to strengthen the local economy, and reduce the town’s environmental impact. The aim is to build resilience for a future with a changing climate and where we have moved away from dependence on […]
As the world opens back up ActionCOACH cannot wait to welcome you back to their first face-to-face event on 17 September 2021. Hosted at Tring Park Cricket Club, this unique seminar will see coaches Simon, James and Lorna walk you through the 6 steps to a successful business. Join them for their 6 steps seminar, Friday 17 September 2021 […]
The Graham Greene International Festival is emphatically back again this year, with a fascinating programme compiled by experienced festival director Mike Hill. The 2021 Festival offers a range of lovingly researched talks for the aficionado, along with many opportunities for those less familiar with his work to discover that haunting literary mindscape, Greeneland. Baroness Claire […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today urging young people to check if they have a hidden pot of gold – in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF). It is now one year since the first account holders started turning 18 and around 55,000 CTFs mature every month. This means their owners can […]
The plight of the performing arts industry and its venues has been well documented since the pandemic began, so Tring Living caught up with Ian Gower, Artistic Director of the community-run Court Theatre in Tring, to see how their plans were evolving now restrictions are starting to lift. He told us that although this had […]
It’s that time of year when many young people are preparing to go to university, and to begin living away from home for the first time. Although the risk of suffering from violence or aggression is thankfully very low, by taking some simple, basic precautions, new students can easily reduce the risks and take control […]
As a local provider of wood fuel, Berkhamsted Logs is making it easy for customers to find wood fuels that have been certified as Ready to Burn and that meet new legal requirements that came into force from 1 May 2021 in England. Under the new Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020 […]
Berkhamsted residents of all ages took part in the creation of a historic work of art last weekend in an event set up by community arts organisation Open Door and Berkhamsted’s Rectory Lane Cemetery. The event, Down Rectory Lane, was created to mark the beginning of the town’s emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic and saw local […]
This Autumn sees the launch of Herts based Puddingstone Distillery’s new bottle design for its multi award winning Campfire Gin range. The refreshed design retains the simplicity and strong identity of the original Campfire bottle, but the distillery has increased the volume from 50cl to 70cl. This latest development forms part of their growth strategy […]
Hertfordshire businesses which have rubbish illegally dumped on their land can apply to have it removed for free. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire runs the Fly Tipping on Private Land Fund which can pay the cost of having the waste removed. The scheme covers both rural and urban areas across all ten of […]