Dacorum Borough Council is the first borough council in the UK to achieve a Silver level ‘Carbon Literate Organisation’ accreditation. Dacorum Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and pledged to become net zero as an organisation by 2030. Further targets were also set including making their 10,250 Council homes net zero by 2050 […]
Mikron Theatre, in their 49th year of touring, are celebrating (wo)man’s best friend this season when they stage the premiere of Poppy Hollman’s new comedy caper A Dog’s Tale, which looks at canines past and present and the enduring love between people and their dogs. You’d be FURgiven for thinking that Mikron is just another […]
The Chiltern Society has been overwhelmed by the response to its Chilterns in Crisis appeal and would like to thank everyone who has already donated to support their work. They provided the following update. With such pressure on our countryside we need to work together to tackle the spiralling number of new developments, monitor the […]
Emergency food for Indian families during pandemic funded by Hertfordshire Freemasons and The Masonic Charitable Foundation. Families and children experiencing severe poverty in India during the COVID-19 pandemic will be receiving vital emergency support thanks to a grant of £50,000 from The Masonic Charitable Foundation and Hertfordshire Freemasons to Plan International UK. The £50,000 grant […]
A group of art students have created a striking new mural to welcome back thousands of returning passengers to London Euston station. The public artwork was officially unveiled on Friday 18 June after a team of 16 painters spent 392 hours brightening up Euston’s entrance. Local artists ‘Artmongers’ from the Lewisham School of Muralism were […]
Hertfordshire’s renowned chef, Matt Hay, is pleased to announce his latest venture for the people – Symply Bistro which launched earlier this month. Symply Bistro is a family-run home delivery business that was launched by Matt during the pandemic, to help improve the wellbeing and mental health of his close friends and family. The seasonal […]
As it launches its new galleries this September, Bucks County Museum is completely transforming what it offers its visitors, so they thought this is a great time for a new identity. They are still the same great people with a wonderful line-up of exhibitions and events – a space to explore, learn and wonder about […]
Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for Dacorum Borough Council and its residents to show gratitude and appreciation for the men and women who make up the armed forces community, from current serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. This year, the council are again unable to host a large event in Gadebridge Park, […]
Rural officers from Hertfordshire Constabulary joined forces with partner agency representatives for an engagement event on the Grand Union Canal. The operation on Saturday 5 June saw officers from the Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) work alongside local rural officers, the Environment Agency and voluntary bailiffs from the Angling Trust, to engage with anglers and […]
Mikron Theatre are aiming to score with their next theatrical offering for their 49th year of touring. Just like the great game itself this will be an action packed play of two halves full of live music fun and laughter with no plans for extra time! They will be premiering Amanda Whittington’s new play Atalanta […]
Empower London Foundation has formally announced plans for a vibrant new festival of arts, music and culture which will take place in the capital to raise money for a host of the city’s charities: The London Festival. The showcase promises to be an extravaganza of live music performances, city-wide cultural events, engaging new technology and feel-good entertainment. […]
As the largest ever NHS vaccination programme enters its last lap, Dr Jane Halpin, Chief Executive of the Hertfordshire and West Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups, has encouraged local residents to come forward for their first jab and remember to get their second dose, which she called ‘vital and lifesaving’. The plea comes as people aged […]