During the festive period, the amount of waste we produce in the UK goes up by a third! These habits can be bad news for the environment, as food and packaging waste reaches its peak. Dacorum Borough Council’s top tips for having a green Christmas will help you to enjoy the festive season, and spoil […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s annual Midnight Walk is back for 2020 on Saturday 27 June. The Midnight Walk sees hundreds of men and women walk through the night around the streets of Aylesbury to raise money for the Hospice, which provides support to terminally ill patients and their families across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. ‘The […]
The Winter Solstice this year takes place in the Northern Hemisphere at 04:19 on Sunday 22 December. The date marks the day with the fewest hours of daylight during the year – that’s why its often referred to as the shortest day or sometimes the longest night of the year. It’s celebrated by a number […]
Twixmas – the period between Christmas and New Year, typically 27-30 December With a diverse range of wonderful Christmas activities on until 5 January 2020 (closed 24, 25 and 26 December) you won’t need to crack a code to get into the festive spirit at Bletchley Park this Twixmas. Free for the under-12s, the former […]
Breakspear Park in Hemel Hempstead has held a Christmas gift fair to help staff at this frantic time of year. The event was a great opportunity for local companies to showcase their crafts, and for staff to complete their Christmas shopping. From Christmas cards to cosmetics, and festive foods to crafty candles, the fair offered […]
The 2020 Herts Big Weekend will take place on 4 & 5 April and Visit Herts are once again inviting the county’s tourist attractions, venues and destinations to be part of this hugely successful campaign by offering free entry to attractions or experiences – such as an afternoon tea or a guided tour. The Big Weekend […]
On Tuesday 19 November Berkhamsted Raiders CFC was delighted to win the ‘Community Club of the Year’ award at the Hertfordshire Service to Sports Awards which took place at the University of Hertfordshire in front of a packed audience of community volunteers and local dignitaries. The award recognises the massive contribution of Berkhamsted Raiders in […]
The shop that has brought a community together The award winning Wigginton Village Shop & Café has just celebrated its first anniversary after a year that has exceeded all expectations. The shop and café, a Community Benefits Society, was established following a huge community effort that literally involved hundreds of people. The funds to build […]
No longer will you have to trek into London to experience a luxurious Champagne Afternoon Tea as the fabulous Copper House in Berkhamsted is bringing it right to our Hertfordshire doorstep! With the Copper Classic or Copper Vegetarian Afternoon Tea to choose from, both feature delicate finger sandwiches, fluffy scones and a devilishly delicious selection […]
In response to the Parish Council’s declaration of a climate emergency, and the September open meeting in the Village Hall, the Sustainable Wigginton group is preparing an action plan which will contain various initiatives for Wigginton. In the meantime they are providing you with some ideas that you may wish to consider, wherever you live! […]
What do you do with your Christmas tree after the festivities have finished? For those who choose a synthetic tree, it will be back in the box until next year. But for many others who have bought a farm-grown tree, it’s a tricky decision – a choice of leaving the tree outside or squeezing it […]
The Hemel Hempstead and Chilterns office of award-winning care company, Home Instead Senior Care, which provides in-home care for clients in the local area, is currently looking to expand their care team, creating 120 jobs over the next 12 months. As the UK’s population ages, the need for care services is also increasing. Recent figures […]
