Organisations across Hertfordshire are backing a new, hard-hitting campaign after a recent survey revealed 27% of Hertfordshire residents would leave their homes to go shopping – even if asked to self-isolate. Self-isolation is not the same as lockdown and means staying at home because you are at risk of infecting others. It is a vital […]
Many people develop a decreased appetite as they grow older. This can lead to a variety of health concerns if not managed correctly, with malnutrition being a common concern in the elderly. During lockdown, and jumping on the ‘grow your own’ bandwagon, many of the residents at local care and nursing homes showed an interest […]
Living has teamed up with Skates.co.uk to give away the Tony Hawk 180 Series Complete Skateboard – Hawk Roar 7.75’’ to our lucky competition winner. Hopefully the skateboard will arrive just in time to go under the Christmas tree for one lucky boy or girl. Because all of us here at Living are a bit […]
Local GPs are urging people across West Hertfordshire to take steps to avoid developing type 2 diabetes. The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NHS DPP) makes it easier for people at risk from the disease to make simple lifestyle changes and reduce their risk. Doctors in West Hertfordshire are keen that as many people as possible […]
In February 2020, Oliver Myles Events were approached by the Suffolk based charity Gee Wizz to support a forthcoming Legacy Auction due to be launched by a big name celebrity. They were under embargo until the live date which was due in March 2020, but behind the scenes Oliver Myles set about curating some high […]
As we’re sure you are aware, the Prime Minister has announced a second national lockdown for England. This lockdown comes into effect at 00.01 Thursday for 4 weeks (following a Commons vote on Wednesday and regulations published on Tuesday), so until 2 December 2020. After the four weeks, the Government will seek to ease restrictions, […]
St Mary’s Primary School in Northchurch is hoping for new neighbours next spring. Special swift nest boxes have been installed on the school building after a long delay since last March. The boxes will provide new homes for these wonderful birds, which travel all the way from Africa each year to raise their families in […]
As the nights draw in and the weather turns wetter and colder, Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging motorists to make sure their vehicles are winter ready. Winter readiness checks include ensuring tyres, lights and windscreen wipers are working and making sure oil and anti-freeze levels are correct. Tyres are a vehicle’s only point of contact with […]
Dacorum Borough Council and the Hemel Hempstead branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) have confirmed that the traditional Remembrance Sunday event will not go ahead this year, due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Remembrance is hugely important in honouring the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans and their families. In light of […]
State of the art robots have increasingly become a feature in bustling urban locations in recent years. However, the futuristic ‘Gas-Bots’ have not been deployed in rural locations, until this autumn when Britain’s largest gas distribution network Cadent deployed the innovative CISBOT (Cast Iron Sealing Bot) technology to remediate ageing gas mains in Shendish Manor, […]
This year, many of us have endured the heartbreak of separation, or the loss of a loved one, without the opportunity to share our feelings properly. The Hospice of St Francis are inviting you, your family and friends to join their Light up a Life online event (Sunday 6 December at 4.30pm), where our whole […]
Dacorum Borough Council is working in partnership with Pursued By A Bear Theatre Company on a creative writing and film project, celebrating inspiring women in Hertfordshire. The project is part of Herts Year of Culture 2020 and they want to hear stories from our older residents in Dacorum. The film and theatre project for older […]