‘Alexa, play Radio Dacorum on TuneIn’ – these words get you to a world of local music, chat and information brought to you by people from our community. But that is just the tip of the iceberg, sitting at the point where community radio reaches out into your speakers. Behind the scenes, community radio is […]
Hertfordshire has more than 50 newly-trained hate crime champions ready to support people who have been targeted just for being who they are. Representatives from district and borough councils, housing associations, charities and community groups joined two online training sessions run by Hertfordshire Constabulary last month. As hate crime champions in their organisation they can […]
Local not-for-profit organisation The Hospice Lottery Partnership has launched its annual Summer Superdraw to raise much-needed funds for local hospices who have all experienced an unexpected loss of income over the last year due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The hospices that will receive funds raised from the Summer Superdraw include: Florence Nightingale […]
Viewers’ heads are set to get itchy at 8 pm, 6 May on BBC One, as NitNOT, an eco head lice treatment faces the formidable Dragons, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani and Peter Jones on Dragons’ Den. Eileen Hutchinson, a head lice technician from Hemel Hempstead, hoped to secure investment for her approach […]
On 6 May, Dacorum residents are going to the polls to have their say in the elections for Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner. Some residents will also be voting in by-elections for two Dacorum Borough Council wards, Tring Central and Leverstock Green. You can view the notices of election, as well as […]
Dacorum Borough Council is giving away free compost to residents to mark International Compost Awareness Week 2021. Anyone who lives in Dacorum can attend the giveaway event at the Cupid Green Depot, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BA, on Sunday 16 May between 9am-12pm. This year International Compost Awareness Week (2-8 May 2021), has the […]
Over 60 of the UK’s leading artists have donated works to be auctioned online from Saturday 15–Sunday 30 May 2021 to raise vital funds for Horatio’s Garden, a charity that supports patients, their loved ones and NHS staff affected by spinal injury through creating and nurturing beautiful, accessible, therapeutic gardens in NHS spinal injury centres […]
On 10 May 2021, actor and TV personality Ryan Thomas will begin to walk the equivalent of 10 marathons; 262 miles, in 10 days. Timed to mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Ryan is doing the challenge to raise money and bring awareness for mental health and suicide prevention charity, CALM (Campaign Against […]
Soak up some culture post-lockdown as London Transport Museum in Covent Garden throws open its doors from 10am on Monday 17 May 2021 when restrictions lift. The Museum’s friendly Customer Service Team will be on hand with a warm welcome to help people enjoy their visit safely. One-way routes and social distancing will be in place, and unless […]
Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May 2021) is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of mental health problems and the services available to support people. This year’s theme set by The Mental Health Foundation will be focusing on nature. Hertfordshire, Mid Essex and West Essex IAPT Services will be providing local residents with […]
Two of the most experienced and reputable Hertfordshire estate agency brands join forces. Aitchisons Residential offices in St Albans and Berkhamsted have just been acquired by Hertfordshire-based estate agency Ashtons. The deal sees two of the most trusted and established Hertfordshire brands join forces. Both operating in commuter locations outside of the M25 within the […]
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd has been recognised as one of the 2021 UK’s Best WorkplacesTM from 29 April 2021. Their exceptional work life balance where they scored 100% is just one of the many reasons why employees love working for Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd – even during a global pandemic! Despite an incredibly challenging […]
