The closure of community organisation Open Door on Berkhamsted High Street will have left a hole in many people’s lives, but a new organisation is hoping to fill the gap. Led by former Open Door volunteer Iain Manson, with what he calls, ‘a very willing and growing group of volunteers’ behind him, Berkhamsted Together has […]
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust have launched a ‘Protect Local Woodlands’ fundraising appeal with a target of £54,000 to ensure our woodlands remain safe, healthy and full of life. Local woodlands provide a peaceful place of refuge for people and wildlife. Yet, without proper care and conservation management our local woodlands could become dark, dense […]
This December, College Lake in Tring will transform into a winter wonderland, offering families, children, and adults the perfect chance to get creative, embrace the outdoors, celebrate the festive season naturally and connect with wildlife. Full of the festive magic, College Lake will hit the ground running, in the first week of December inviting children […]
A hard-working volunteer team has scooped an award for their work to protect and enhance their local green space in Berkhamsted. Rectory Lane Cemetery has won the Team of the Year in the annual Best of the Best Awards. This award celebrates the volunteers behind the success of the green space, which won a prestigious […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts’ talented students will once again take to the stage in this year’s festive family favourite, Nutcracker, presented by English National Ballet. Audiences in 2025 can look forward to seeing Tring Park School dancers take the stage in every performance, with the added magic of student singers lending their […]
A local health group has accused NHS bosses and Dacorum Council of reneging on a pledge by Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, that the public would be consulted over the closure of Hemel Hempstead Hospital. In June, the Prime Minister promised Hemel MP David Taylor in the House of Commons that there would be ‘public […]
Dacorum Borough Council’s Green Community Grant scheme will begin accepting applications on Monday 24 November, which supports local projects that focus on protecting the environment, tackling climate change, and encouraging local community engagement. Voluntary and community groups are welcomed to apply, including school groups and parish and town councils. To be eligible, projects must clearly demonstrate […]
This January, the Hospice of St Francis is once again making it easy to say goodbye to your Christmas tree while supporting local familes in need. On Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January 2026, teams of dedicated volunteers will be out across the community collecting real Christmas trees directly from doorsteps. In return, […]
With freezing, dangerous nights approaching, Hertfordshire-based charity, DENS, has launched its Winter Appeal to provide vital support for local people experiencing homelessness. DENS shared the story of Amy – who faced cold winter nights alone, frightened and without a safe place to turn. Amy had a steady job and home, but when the cost of […]
Hertfordshire County Council has exceeded its ambitious 100-day pledge to support the planting of at least 101,000 trees this winter, with plans now in place to deliver more than 113,000 trees across the county. The commitment, set out by the council earlier this year, aimed to accelerate Hertfordshire’s progress towards growing a more sustainable county. […]
Berkhamsted Rotary Club is helping Santa with his rounds of the streets of Berkhamsted again this year. We hear that his sleigh is having its annual MOT, ready for the teams of volunteers from local charities and PTAs to help Santa on his rounds. Door-to-door collections will be made to raise money for their causes. […]
The four unitary model has been backed by Dacorum Borough Council as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. All ten district councils, and the county council have worked closely together over the past year to review options, considering a range of factors including local democracy and identity, local services, and […]