Naomi MacKay made some new furry friends at West Leith Farm, and discovered that the best therapy comes on four legs. Read on to find out more – and how you could win an alpaca experience. West Leith Farm is a wonderful place – it’s just a couple of minutes drive from the center of […]
A domestic abuse helpline operating across Hertfordshire for twenty years has received a £1,000 donation from the team at Amazon in Hemel Hempstead. Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a free, confidential support and signposting service for anyone affected by domestic abuse. The donation from Amazon will continue to help raise awareness of this important service […]
Entry is now open for the race taking place on 9 October 2022 at 10 am. Hertfordshire’s legendary 10K race returns to Rothamsted Research in Harpenden after two years as a virtual event due to Covid-19 restrictions. Since its inception in 2006, over 18,000 people have taken part in this popular community run which has […]
Mikron Theatre Company to celebrate 50 years of touring with a revival of their hugely successful production. Mikron Theatre, one of the country’s most versatile touring theatre companies, is delighted to announce it will commence celebrations of 50 years of touring by canal, river and road, with an exciting remount of its hugely successful 2015 […]
Everybody knows about the prestigious golf club up on the Common, but how many also realise that Berkhamsted Golf Club has been deeply committed for decades to protecting the local environment? Although there has been a golf course on the Common since 1890, historically the land’s huge rabbit population would help to sustain the area’s […]
Hemel Garden Communities (HGC) has received almost £1 million of Government funding. The boost for HGC is part of a £15 million Government funding for Garden Communities which will create thousands of new homes and jobs in green neighbourhoods across England. Hemel Garden Communities is a collaboration of three authorities: Dacorum Borough Council, St Albans […]
DENS is calling for everyone in Dacorum to Go Yellow and come together for a special week of celebrations from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 June. This fun community campaign is for anyone, with many local businesses, schools, community groups and families already pledging to take part. Turn your school yellow with a special non-uniform day, […]
The rising cost of living is putting a real strain on small charities, especially those that have a need to travel. The Pepper Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign to help keep the children’s hospice at home service it funds on the road. The nurses working for the children’s hospice at home service that the […]
The Hospice of St Francis relies upon community fundraising to help fund the £5 million needed each year to provide free care. By supporting the Hospice, you are helping more people in the local community to feel safe and supported through a life-limiting illness and to live their precious life well. News and Events Hospice […]
Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays (CCBH), a family run boat hire company based in Hertfordshire, on the famous Grand Union Canal, have announced that ‘Mini Escape’, their first 2-berth narrowboat, is now open for bookings. Custom designed in a country style, for couples looking for a relaxing break, Mini Escape is a 27ft narrowboat with a […]
Hertfordshire’s Deputy Chief Constable Bill Jephson has been awarded the Queen’s Policing Medal in The Queen’s Birthday Honours, due to be announced during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Bill said: ‘I am delighted to receive this honour. Being part of the policing effort is an absolute privilege and one that continues to inspire me – Hertfordshire […]
Efforts to support bees inTring have led to the town becoming one of the first in the country to be officially named a ‘Bee Friendly Town’. The status has been granted by the Bee Friendly Trust with Tring one of six towns to receive the accolade nationally. The Bee Friendly Trust launched the scheme – […]