Emotional and mental support can be just as important as medical help at these unpleasant times. People worrying about their loved ones, their jobs, their financial situation now and into the future is putting many under immense mental strain. Many people are needing help now and once this pandemic is over (and it will be) […]
Stalking offences are unlikely to stop because of the current lockdown and social distancing measures. This is the message from the charity, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, for National Stalking Awareness Week which started on Monday 20 April. The message is one that Hertfordshire Constabulary supports. Stalking is a serious criminal offence involving a pattern of […]
Vanarama, the UK’s leading independent commercial and personal vehicle leasing company has launched a Covid-19 Small Business Support Team to provide information and guidance to sole traders, the self-employed and small limited companies on how to access the funding available from the UK Government during the Covid-19 pandemic. ‘There are more than 5 million self-employed […]
As you’ll see below, the volunteers and class tutors at Open Door in Berkhamsted is busy making sure it is still doing what it does best – providing nourishment, exercise and creative inspiration. We hope you find lots of things here to keep you busy and entertained over the coming weeks! Free meal delivery service […]
Our thanks to the Tring & Pitstone Patient Participation Group for the following update. In this rapidly changing world, anything we write may be out of date by the time you read it, but we hope you find the information here helpful and please email rhsppg@gmail.com if you would like to receive these newsletters directly. […]
London Transport Museum’s Covent Garden doors may be closed, but the Museum is finding new ways to bring its exhibitions and events to life online to be enjoyed by the public from home. The Museum’s latest virtual offering is a brand-new online video series called ‘Hidden London Hangouts’. Hosted by self-confessed ‘Tube geek’ and broadcaster […]
Following careful consideration and Government guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19), Herts County Council have taken the difficult decision to close all Hertfordshire HWRCs until further notice. Further information concerning closure of the HWRCs is available on the council’s website. In essence, journeys to your local household waste recycling centre are not currently classed as an essential […]
Hertfordshire Constabulary is offering crime prevention advice to businesses that have ceased operating, leaving their premises empty, as the country battles the Covid-19 virus. At present there has been no increase in empty premises being targeted but it makes practical sense to ensure any property or valuable equipment or stock remains secure. Inspector Nicola Dean […]
‘A Creation from Isolation’, reminding our NHS and Key Workers that we appreciate their hard work – and even more during these uncertain times! Whilst in isolation British Sculptor Charles Elliott wanted to create a sculpture that could go on show outside the Elliott of London studio. He wanted to help raise awareness for the […]
Hiding under a wooden dairy cart in the DHT Large Object Store is a fairly plain lump of cast iron. For a long time not paid much attention was paid to it, until one of our volunteers (Robin) drew our attention to it last year. It turned out to be very interesting. In the 1920s […]
Dacorum Borough Council’s Clean, Safe and Green team have completed a fantastic clear up of the A41. The crew of 17 operatives have done a brilliant job and collected four tonnes of rubbish in seven days. Despite challenging conditions for staff logistics due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the clean-up crew cleared litter from over 20km […]
The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) warns dog owners that their pets are at risk of showing separation-related problems at the end of the coronavirus lockdown when they return to work. Periods of time when dogs have company 24/7 followed by a change in routine that means dogs have to be left at home […]