A local campaign has raised more than £25,000 to fight for a new hospital for West Herts. The group, West Herts 21C Hospital Solution, are opposing plans by healthcare managers to ‘squander millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on the dilapidated buildings at Watford General’. The local hospitals trust, backed by Herts Valley Clinical Commissioning […]
The Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) is a non-native pest species which is harmful to people and animals and has now reached Dacorum. The hairs from the caterpillars and nests of the species can cause painful skin, eye and throat infections in both people and animals. The moth itself is not harmful. Trees and Woodlands Officers […]
We are delighted to introduce a special London Fashion Week (LFW) inspired fashion show and hosted dinner with Copper House, Berkhamsted and The Dressing Room, St Albans. The celebrated boutique will showcase ideas and themes showcased during London Fashion Week 2019 alongside a stunning 3-course menu designed by Head Chef Matt Wood on 18 September. […]
This October, Breast Cancer Now is encouraging everyone to Wear it Pink and help make life-saving breast cancer research and life-changing support happen. Breast Cancer Now’s Wear it Pink day takes place on Friday 18 October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, the event has had an enormous impact […]
Age UK Dacorum has started a new Memory Support Group in Berkhamsted for unpaid family/friend carers and their Cared For person with memory loss/dementia to attend together. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 2.30-4 pm at Lagley House, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted. HP4 3PE. £5.00 per couple to include activities, advice, […]
You know what it’s like, as we get older, we start holding the paper further away and squinting at it, time to get a sight test! Well the same sort of thing also happens with hearing, we find ourselves turning up the TV volume, and saying pardon a lot, and complain that people, especially young […]
Do you love where you live and want to give something back? Do you have some free time and are looking for something interesting to fill it? Are you looking to get out of the house more often and meet new people? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions then you could be […]
In a short but moving ceremony on Friday 19 July, former Bletchley Park Codebreaker Helene Aldwinckle was presented with the insignia of Knight of the Légion d’honneur, France’s highest civilian and military honour, by Colonel Armel Dirou, Military Attaché at the French Embassy. In 1942, the then Helene Taylor was recruited at the age of […]
This summer Aylesbury Waterside Theatre will be inviting theatre enthusiasts aged 5-12 years to take part in Open House Summer School from Mon 19 – Thu 22 Aug 10am-3pm. The theatre project will be delivered over four days and explore four keys areas of theatre. Open House Summer School will give participants an introduction to […]
Oysters are a passion at Copper House. They are hugely proud of native oysters as our very own gastronomic luxury, a truly British food treat. Since opening in April, they have shucked more oysters than they ever expected, estimating over 2000 in their first twelve weeks. During the ‘Get Shucked’ Oyster Festival Copper House will […]
The CCG Steering Group, on your behalf, continues to uphold its mission statement by keeping a close watch on developments with High Speed 2, Luton and Heathrow airports, all of which impact on the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Heathrow Airport Expansion Your only chance to have your say on the proposals to expand […]
Community Action Dacorum (CAD), the CVS Charity based in Hemel Hempstead, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The award has been received for their work in overcoming barriers and improving the quality of life and wellbeing for individuals and community […]