Understanding Black history and celebrating achievements, is the theme for Hertfordshire Constabulary this October, as it joins organisations across the country to celebrate Black History month. ‘October not only gives us an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of black, Asian and minority ethnic communities across the county, it also enables me to re-state the force’s […]
Berkhamsted-based entrepreneur and business owner, Haylee Benton, has been featured in a unique voluntary project celebrating female entrepreneurs. Haylee, owner of the Silver Fern Group, a portfolio of hair and beauty businesses, was selected from thousands of applicants to take part in the #SheCan365 initiative, which told the stories of 365 female entrepreneurs over 365 […]
Thanks to Ann Alphonse, Trustee at Bucks County Museum for this update Like all cultural organisations across the country we have had to adapt our planned events during the pandemic, and although the museum may currently be closed we have been able to recognise Black History Month this year by sharing some great stories from […]
Do you Dare to Dance? During October, Dacorum Community Dance (DCD) is challenging you to do one dance a day, every day, all for a good cause. You get to pick your music, your location and your moves. You can dance in your kitchen, your garden, the park or your bedroom. You can dance alone, […]
An update from Joe Roberts of the The Plough Pub Potten End Community Interest Company. Over the last month or so the Project Proposal for The Plough public house in Potten End has been with potential investors. We have been encouraged by the response we have received so far but we also aware that some […]
The UK’s largest bereavement charity, Cruse Bereavement Care, has received a much-needed financial boost from the Department of Health and Social Care to help it respond to an increase in demand for its services due to the pandemic. The charity, which has a local branch in Hertfordshire, was awarded funding by the Government in June […]
Dacorum Borough Council and Hemel Hempstead Library will be hosting a Fun Palace with a difference this year by going online. Each year on the first weekend of October, Fun Palaces are held all over the UK, celebrating culture in the community with people coming together to share their skills and knowledge and to enjoy […]
Christmas at Waddesdon is back for 2020 with magical lights and the gardens aglow, plus a 30-day long Christmas Fair to delight shoppers. Join the festive fun in an enchanting outdoor extravaganza to brighten the end of the year. The House is not open this Christmas due to social distancing protocols. Instead, the focus is […]
Even in the face of adversity this year, Alchemy & I hair salon in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire has not only weathered the storm but has been recognised as a finalist in no less than four categories in HJ’s British Hairdressing Business Awards 2020. Alchemy & I has secured a finalist place in the following categories: Customer […]
Pupils and staff at Lockers Park School swapped their usual uniform attire for their favourite jeans as they joined in a gene-ius nationwide initiative organised by the charity Genetic Disorders UK: Jeans for Genes Day. Did you know genetic disorders are the biggest cause of death of children aged 14 years and under? Jeans for […]
The Chilterns MS Centre, which empowers people affected by multiple sclerosis to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, celebrates its 35th birthday this weekend. A lack of local facilities to treat people with multiple sclerosis (MS) led to the charity being born. It started with an oxygen chamber and physiotherapy in 1985 in Princes […]
Christmas may be a little different this year, but the man in red will be taking up a very special residence at Bletchley Park’s Vintage Grotto to bring festive cheer for families of all ages. Father Christmas and his helpful elves will be taking centre stage in the Bletchley Park Mansion’s Ballroom, a beautiful, spacious […]