Dacorum Fun Palace is back with a mix of free creative and physical activities taking place both virtually and in-person on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October. Active Dacorum, a Dacorum Borough Council initiative, and Hemel Hempstead Library have organised this year’s Fun Palace with many local artists and organisations taking part to celebrate culture […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary’s handling of the Insulate Britain protesters has been defended by the Police and Crime Commissioner. David Lloyd has responded to criticism that officers were too slow to react and have been too lenient with those blocking the road. He called for more powers to deal with disruptive protests and for people to support […]
Slip into Slippers is Age UK Dacorum’s inaugural Autumn FUNdraising and Awareness Campaign where they are asking individuals, families, businesses, schools and clubs, to get involved by slipping into their slippers for a day, have some fun and possibly take some photos/videos and make a small donation to Age UK Dacorum. The chosen day for […]
A trio of Berkhamsted hair, beauty and aesthetic salons swept up a number of honours at the prestigious British Hair and Beauty Awards in their virtual ceremony held at the beginning of September. Alchemy & I, Cecily Spa, and Koha Skin Clinic all took home individual titles, as did owner and founder Haylee Benton, who […]
After having to cancel in 2020 due to the pandemic, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire charity, the Pepper Foundation, returns in October 2021 with its renowned rock concert, The Pepper Show! Now in its 32nd year (or what would have been its 33rd year), the Pepper Show is a Herts musical institution, with well over a thousand […]
Dacorum Borough Council is calling on local artists to get creative for the climate and take part in the Climate and Ecological Emergency Exhibition. The exhibition is being held throughout November to tie in with COP26 – the global climate change conference – which is being hosted by the UK. The selected pieces will be […]
A UK Armed Forces veteran who works at Amazon’s delivery station in Hemel Hempstead is encouraging fellow ex-services personnel to apply for the wide range of recruitment opportunities currently available through the Amazon Military Programme. The Amazon Military Programme, which launched in the UK in 2011, offers veterans the opportunity to pursue exciting post-military careers. The […]
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire has issued a statement regarding the protests on the M25 and other motorways last week. David Lloyd said: ‘The police have a difficult job to do and I support officers taking a firm hand in dealing with these protesters. I believe those obstructing a major highway should always […]
The Discover Bucks Museum (formerly Bucks County Museum) has been going through a few new exciting changes recently, from a brand new name and logo to the redevelopment of its Learning room and galleries. Something else that’s new, is the museum’s first ever Bucks Black History Museum Group (BBHMG) which was established in February this […]
Wear it Pink is one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events. Each year thousands of people across the UK wear pink and fundraise for Breast Cancer Now. 2021 is its 20th year, with over £36 million raised since 2002. However you Wear it Pink this October, you can help to make sure that life-saving research […]
This September marks a very special occasion for DENS as the charity’s Foodbank celebrates its 10th anniversary. Run in partnership with The Trussell Trust, DENS’ Foodbank offers a vital lifeline for local vulnerable individuals and families facing food poverty. Throughout the 10-year period since the Foodbank first opened its doors in Hemel Hempstead, DENS have […]
Dacorum Climate Action Network is a new initiative that will be bringing together individuals and organisations to ‘think global and act local’ to help tackle the Climate and Ecological Emergency. The network, which is being launched by Dacorum Borough Council, will help to facilitate meaningful change by educating, encouraging and enabling people to make positive […]