All blue-lidded bins in Dacorum will have a permanent information sticker placed on their lids to explain exactly what materials can be correctly recycled in them. The roll-out of these stickers has already begun and will take several months to complete. The items which are accepted in the blue-lidded bin is not changing – the […]
The stunning grounds of Ashridge House will provide the backdrop for The Hospice of St Francis’ ever popular annual Garden Party on Sunday 23 June, with a special party atmosphere in store as the charity celebrates its milestone 40th birthday. In 40 years the Hospice has grown from supporting 20 people a year to over […]
It’s the time of year when Beechwoods goes on the road! Easter weekend brings the traditional start to the season of fairs, fetes and shows; here is a reminder of the first few in the calendar: Easter weekend: Redbourn Easter Craft Fair 4 May: Longwick (Nr Princes Risborough) Village May fair 6 May: Aldbury May Fair […]
From 7th-29th September 2019, Herts Open Studios again brings artists, artisans, and art-lovers together for 3 weeks of inspiration, discovery and rich opportunity with art into the heart of our communities across Hertfordshire. Established almost 30 years ago, it’s a popular and well-established part of the Hertfordshire annual art calendar. All professional and amateur visual […]
A Hemel Hempstead based company has raised more than £1,500 after hosting a cake and raffle day for charity. The team from EUSA Pharma baked a large array of cakes and offered them for sale to all employees where their office is based at Breakspear Park. The prizes in the raffle were sourced by donation […]
A local volunteer is sharing his experience at homelessness charity Emmaus Hertfordshire to encourage others to get involved to support the local cause. Emmaus Hertfordshire provides a supportive environment for as long as needed and meaningful work in its six second-hand shops across the county for 39 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead is planning a whole array of exciting activities for the entire family to enjoy in the build-up to and during Easter. Shoppers are invited to come along and take part in craft events and competitions, with a variety of prizes being won on a daily basis. So put […]
Have you wondered what goes on in the building close to Amersham Station? Your local Samaritans branch is manned by trained volunteer listeners 7 days/week. Those in need of support can ring 116 123 or call in personally. The Samaritans listen, whatever is going on in your life. Relationship/family issues, loss/bereavement, financial worries, job-related stress, […]
Local theatre company Drama Impact will be following up last year’s well-received tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with an open-air production of Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing. The tour will take in some ten venues including ‘Keats house’, Hampstead; St Paul’s Walden Bury; Charlton House, Greenwich; The Orchard Tea Rooms, Cambridge and the RSC at Stratford […]
The Tring Spring Fayre is coming soon and this year it’s bigger and better! There are now 3 weeks of activities to encourage Tring residents to get active after the winter months. There will be walks, yoga, and exercise taster sessions, Quiz night, Fashion show, FOTCH Family Fun Day, Aldbury May Fair and more! Plus […]
Hertfordshire residents are being alerted to an emergency call service – Make Yourself Heard – which enables callers in danger to silently raise the alarm. The Silent Solution system prompts 999 callers to press 55 on their mobile phones to signify to the operator that they are unable to talk for fear of being overheard […]
In a talk hosted by Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the University of Hertfordshire, environmentalist and campaigner Tony Juniper argued that the UK can become a world leader in environmental legislation but has to act now. He pointed out that a major issue alongside climate change is the decimation of wildlife – almost singularly […]