In November, over 170 residents from 87 households participated in the sixth annual Dacorum Love Food, Hate Waste challenge. The challenge coincided with the COP26 climate conference so was a perfect opportunity for residents to get motivated and play their part in tackling climate change by learning how to reduce their household food waste. UK […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary have recently welcomed 15 new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) but they’re still looking for more! The latest recruits, including a former lettings agent, a retail manager and a healthcare assistant, were formally designated into their roles at a special ceremony at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Friday 26 November. Hertfordshire […]
Get closer to your local wildlife this January by joining in with the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch 2022. Over one million people took part last year, so you’ll be in great company for the biggest birdwatching event of the year! How do you do it? It’s so easy to do! Simply watch the birds in […]
Officers are appealing for information, witnesses and dash cam footage following a fatal collision in Tring. The incident happened on the A4251 at around 10.30pm on Friday 24 December. One vehicle was involved – a white 1979 Volkswagen Polo, which collided with the central island and a lamppost. The front seat passenger – a woman […]
On Wednesday 15 December 2021 Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries held a fundraising day for the Pepper Foundation. It’s important to give back to our local community, especially at Christmas. Back in 2020, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries decided to permanently work in collaboration with The Pepper Foundation in Tring to support, fundraise and donate to the […]
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 […]