Sally Marshall, Chief Executive of Dacorum Borough Council, has announced that she will retire from her post after over 30 years of local government service. Sally originally joined DBC in 2008 to take up the role of Corporate Director (Finance & Governance). In November 2013 Sally became Chief Executive, where she has led the council […]
Local not-for-profit organisation The Hospice Lottery Partnership has launched its annual Summer Superdraw to raise much needed funds for our local hospices who have all experienced an unexpected loss of income in the last few months due to the impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19). The hospices that will receive funds raised from the Summer Superdraw include: […]
Our thanks to Tring Market Auctions for bringing us the news that as of Monday 15 June they are able to once again open their doors! Read their update below. With the Covid situation on-going we will have to run the auctions adhering to the social distancing and safety guidelines. Our first auction will be on […]
‘Test and Trace’ and antibody testing explained The national NHS ‘Test and Trace’ programme is fully operational across Hertfordshire. What does this mean for you? If you have suspected COVID-19 symptoms and then have a swab test which shows that you do have coronavirus, you will be contacted by someone from the NHS Test and […]
Working in collaboration with Wilderhood Watch & Friends of the Earth, St Albans BID have installed Pollinator Barrels in the moat of the historic Clock Tower. The aim of these is to make the city centre a far more friendly place for pollinators. Different species such as bees and hover flies collect nectar and pollen […]
I wanted to let you know that Summer 2020 will be my last issue as Editor of Living Magazines after nine years – where has the time gone?! In those nine years much has changed for me – including writing two novels and having them published. It’s now time for me to concentrate fully on […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is warning residents to be aware that scammers are posing as NHS Test and Trace contact workers. The new Test and Trace system is being rolled out across the country, meaning contact tracers are now getting in touch with those who have had recent close contact with people who have had a positive […]
You may remember that last year we ran an article in the magazines called: A Man’s Guide to the Menopause. You can view the article online to remind yourself but, as a result, we thought you might be interested in the below which we received into the office last week… Survey reveals it’s not just […]
Herts Year of Culture has been continuing online, with many organisations/artists adapting to offer some great activities, along with acquiring new digital skills. They have continued to promote local/Dacorum activities on their DBC HYOC2020 webpage, so please let Annie Smith, Community Partnerships and Wellbeing Officer (Projects) know if you have something you would like her […]
Lockdown has tested every one of us during the coronavirus pandemic but one thing that has become stronger is community spirit and being neighbourly. The Force is supporting national Neighbourhood Watch Week, which starts on Sunday (7 June), with the key messages of ‘be kind,’ ‘connect,’ ‘share’ and ‘support’ each other. Residents across the county […]
Berkhamsted-based mum of two Tanya Lambert has launched Tanya’s Just Real sauces in Waitrose & Partners stores across the UK from 27 May. Tanya Lambert produces fresh cold pressed sauces which have no added salt, refined sugar or preservatives and will keep in the fridge for 30 days (14 days once opened). They are naturally vegan […]
As the country slowly moves towards easing lockdown measures and more people return to work, the pressure on women who have been bearing the brunt of looking after relatives or elderly neighbours during this crisis, is set to increase. During the Coronavirus lockdown it has been widely publicised that women are taking on a large […]