Dacorum Borough Council commissioned ecological consultants, Footprint Ecology, to undertake ecological and visitor surveys for the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The ecological report, published today, reveals more action is needed to help protect Ashridge Estate on the Hertfordshire-Buckinghamshire border, and Tring Woodlands, which are under increasing visitor pressure from the borough and surrounding […]
The event took place on Saturday 6 March 2022, with its usual start at Berkhamsted Cricket Club, in fine weather. Over a thousand runners enjoyed the picturesque course. Fun Runners and Half Marathon runners set off at different times, through the town and up to Potten End and the Common. Fun Runners branched off to […]
Police in Hertfordshire are to host several events across the county this week as part of a rural engagement day. Officers from the Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) will join local neighbourhood officers and representatives from partner agencies at four different locations on Thursday 17 March. The events will be held as follows: 9am to […]
A new exhibition opens this week that aims to lift spirits and spread some happiness across Berkhamsted and the surrounding area. Laughter – it’s the best medicine! will showcase work by local artists and other members of the community designed to bring a smile and promote well-being. Works include paintings, cartoons and photographs, sculptures, poetry and […]
Thursday 3 March 2022 was an historic day at Ashridge House. To mark the extraordinary 70-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, they were joined by HM Lord-Lieutenant, Robert Voss CBE CStJ, for the planting of a Quercus robur – also known as an English oak tree – to commemorate the auspicious occasion. The planting ceremony also […]
Charity urges Hertfordshire residents to check for ‘silent’ conditions that can cause deadly strokes. Leading British doctor Dr Hilary Jones is backing the Stroke Association’s campaign to urge the public to get checked as new data suggests that more than 175,000 people Hertfordshire and West Essex in could be living with a ‘silent’ condition that […]
A Berkhamsted flower shop has been sparking joy at a local hospice by delivering bunches of flowers to their inpatient unit. Based at the heart of the Berkhamsted High Street, Hanako Flower Shop has been making flower donations to The Hospice of St Francis, using blooms that would have otherwise gone to waste as part […]
Tring Pilates Studio has recently moved to the tranquil setting of Church Farm at Aldbury. Pilates Instructor Liz van Hullen tells us about it. The Tring Pilates Studio opened in September 2000 and has since developed a strong reputation across the Home Counties for excellence in remedial and recreational Pilates. Many clients have been coming […]
The All About Children day nursery group has announced the acquisition of two nurseries, to bring the total number of nurseries to 38 within the group. They have completed the purchase of Playplus Nursery, located in Bourne End, near Berkhamsted, in Hertfordshire, and Progress House, based in Market Harborough in Leicestershire. Playplus Nursery is set […]
Tring Local History Museum has been awarded Full Accreditation by Arts Council England. The museum, run entirely by volunteers, now matches up to the best, and largest museums in the UK. The same process is involved whatever the size of the establishment. Tring’s history is narrated in an entertaining and interesting way in the historic […]
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport are delighted to announce that Aylesbury-based radio station Bucks Radio will become the new title sponsor for the Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride in 2022. Since 2003, the Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride has raised in excess of £850,000 for WheelPower, supporting disabled people of all […]
Could you be a local representative for a Charity in Tring? Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity is seeking a team to be its eyes and ears, and feet on the ground, in your community, letting them know of any new fundraising opportunities, collecting green tubs, putting up posters and just generally making as many people as […]