Following almost two years of Covid induced postponements, Jennifer Irons’ riotous one-woman show Yukon Ho!, detailing her upbringing, life and ultimate escape from Canada’s frozen north is finally set to tour the UK. It comes to Hemel Hempstead’s Old Town Hall on 25 February. Yukon Territory, Northern Canada is where North America’s coldest temperature ever […]
Neighbourhood Watch have informed us of a new and exciting volunteering opportunity which has arisen in the Dacorum area. They are looking for a number of volunteers to bring their energy and enthusiasm to join a newly created team of volunteers, that will support both the Fire & Police Service. This innovative new role volunteer […]
UK Communities Foundation (UKCF) has announced new funding from Arts Council England that voluntary groups and organisations can apply for, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in June 2022. The Let’s Create Jubilee Fund is a £5million programme that will support community and voluntary organisations in England to develop creative and cultural activities as part of the […]
As landlords nationally face the consequences and turmoil caused by the beleaguered Purple Bricks, local lettings agency Hunters are offering a Landlord First Aid Rescue Package including 3 months free management fees, professional advice and free legal cover for a year (subject to suitable referencing). This offer of support is in response to the systematic […]
On 8 December, Tring School was delighted to welcome the Bishop of Bedford to bless the new school building. The Rt Revd Richard Atkinson was accompanied by the Head Students, school governors, members of the school Leadership Team and the Reverend Jane Bannister. The Blessing was carried out by Bishop Richard on the middle floor […]
A charity which creates amazing, live interactive music experiences with learning disabled people, has reached its target to secure the donation of 1,000 instruments before Christmas. Electric Umbrella launched a national appeal in October to encourage people with unplayed or unloved instruments to donate them. And the general public did not disappoint, with instruments arriving […]
The local NHS needs your help to ensure that people get the vital health help they need over Christmas and New Year. Top doctors are appealing to the public to use services wisely as the local health system faces the triple challenge of traditional ‘winter pressures’, patients with COVID-19 and speeding up the delivery of […]
On Tuesday 18 January 2022, the SaveTheHighStreet.org team will be visiting Dacorum to offer more businesses the chance to join their free support programme, funded by Dacorum Borough Council. Over the past year, the programme has offered a truly unique and comprehensive package of personalised business support to a wide range of local businesses in […]
Neighbourhood Watch are urging you to check in on your neighbour this Christmas to make sure they are not feeling isolated without family and friends nearby as COVID-19 restrictions may prevent them from enjoying the festivities. Make time to pick up the telephone and call your neighbour to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 – […]
Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd is proposing to support a further boost in record officer numbers in Hertfordshire with an average £10-a-year Council Tax increase to make the Constabulary larger, smarter and more responsive. The additional money will see the already record officer numbers rise by another 90 plus another 20 Police Community Support […]
Our thanks to Wendover Active Resistance (W.A.R.) for this press release. On Saturday 6 November between 4pm and 8pm, a vigil was held in support of the incredibly brave tunnellers in Wendover. Local Photographer Michelle Storm of ‘Storm Fresh’ visited the vigil to record the event and has kindly shared her photos with us. 1. Land opposite […]
Conservation campaigners are continuing the fight against a recently proposed development of 1,400 houses on agricultural land in Green Belt. Our thanks to Tom Beeston, Chief Officer at the Chiltern Society, for summarising his response and helping us see through the sales pitch. The development is the brainchild of developers David Lock Associates, Redrow, Harrow […]