Thanks to Berkhamsted Citizens for providing this update. 2019 has been a busy year for the volunteers who are maintaining and restoring Berkhamsted’s historic Rectory Lane Cemetery under the experience and guidance of Project Manager, Dr. James Moir and Community Engagement Officer, Kate Campbell. The year started with the removal of some trees, mainly self-seeded sycamores […]
Hemel Hempstead’s popular Christmas event is back this year with free festive fun on Saturday 30 November. Dacorum Borough Council has organised The ‘All New Christmas Festival’ with Hemel Hempstead’s Business Improvement District (BID), Riverside Shopping Centre, Marlowes Shopping Centre and Saunders Markets. The revamped event takes place in the town centre from 11am-7pm. Shoppers […]
Rennie Grove Hospice Care is planning ahead so that it can give as many patients as possible a family Christmas at home together. The charity, whose nurses provide specialist 24/7 responsive hospice at home care to adults and children in Bucks and Herts, is asking its supporters if they would be willing to make a […]
Join in a free fun-filled night on Friday 29 November when Tring’s High Street comes alive with the sound and sights of Christmas. Many local businesses open their doors and the High Street and Victoria Hall transform into a sparkling Christmas Market. The main stage has a wide variety of live music and entertainment plus there […]
Age UK Dacorum are asking if you could donate gifts and/or raffle prizes for the lunches they hold for the elderly at Christmas. Ideal gifts are packets of biscuits, cakes, sweets, soap, shampoo, gloves and scarfs, or anything else that you think would be well received. For Berkhamsted please drop the gifts off at Open […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has announced details of their 2019 Tree of Light commemoration events. The Charity recognises Christmas can be a very emotional occasion and hosts two Tree of Light events which are open to all, regardless of religion or spirituality, and whether or not your loved one was cared for at the Hospice […]
The Marlowes shopping centre today joins a nationwide campaign focusing on changing the customer experience for disabled people and ensuring accessibility for all. Today, Tuesday 12 November 2019, The Marlowes is officially taking part in Purple Tuesday, with a pledge to train all guest-facing teams in Autism Awareness. Once trained, staff members will receive a […]
The national Charity for British Wheelchair Sport, WheelPower, is once again inviting the general public to its Seasonal Shopping Evening at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Thursday 28 November 2019 5.30-9pm. There’ll be unique gifts, a tombola, raffle, homemade cakes, mince pies, and of course, it wouldn’t be a Christmas event without mulled wine! The Stoke […]
The loss of a loved one can be particularly poignant in the days and weeks before Christmas and the New Year. So Rennie Grove Hospice Care’s Light Up a Life services during November and December are an uplifting way to come together with your friends and family to remember someone special. Lisa Makey, Head of […]
Pupils at Lockers Park Preparatory School have been getting into the festive spirit early, ready to perform at Berkhamsted’s ever-popular annual Festival of Light which will take place on Sunday 24 November (3.30pm-6.00pm on Berkhamsted High Street). The 20-strong Chapel Choir have been diligently practising ahead of the event to ensure their seasonal set hits all […]
Step into a world of festive, musical splendour, as Waddesdon – the Rothschild house and garden in Buckinghamshire – is transformed, inside and out. Waddesdon has many connections to the world of music, and this Christmas visitors will be welcomed by the smell of pine and the sound of classic carols, as they step into […]
Beechwoods is about to celebrate its 10th Christmas! The build-up to Christmas… Back this year by popular demand, Beechwoods will be open until 7pm every Thursday from 14 November for late night shopping, perusing and tasting as well as demonstrating some of the finest British cheeses to help you decide on that all-important Christmas cheeseboard […]