Oh the joys of laying out a blanket and getting back into nature with a basket of food and your favourite people (probably a few ants too). The act of picnicking has been around since medieval times and since then it has blossomed into one of Britain’s favourite ways to spice up any meal setting. […]
Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society (BLHMS) have brought us news of this year’s Heritage Open Days, which will take place from 13-22 September. 11 different local sites were registered before the 30 April deadline. Two sites, the Castle and tours of Dacorum Heritage Trust (DHT), which have always been registered by BLHMS have this […]
Local homelessness charity Emmaus Hertfordshire has launched an in-store upcycling display to showcase items that have been given a new lease of life by formerly homeless people. Customers of Emmaus can now purchase a range of beautifully restored bespoke items at the charity’s Hemel Hempstead shop, all of which have been upcycled by people who […]
The great Hertfordshire summer, where the sun is high in the sky and the burgers are ready to fry. Wafts of suntan lotion are strong and the birds are singing their summer time song. Taste buds are tingling, people are mingling and everyone is eager for some alfresco dining in this balmy weather. It’s that […]
Britain’s best pubs have been revealed in a brand new guide by the AA. Pubs that serve gourmet food, dog-friendly pubs, quirky pubs, cosy pubs and the AA Pub of the Year award-winners – they’re all in The Pub Guide 2020. The 21st edition of the guide features 2,000 establishments from around the UK, all […]
Recent changes in planning rules mean that changes of use from office, light industrial or warehouse use to houses or flats does not require planning permission. Such schemes already completed or approved since 2014 under these new rules are likely to result in the loss up to 3,000 office jobs in Dacorum. Most of these […]
Families across Hertfordshire have loved visiting Marley’s Stay & Play indoor play area at The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, following its launch in May half term. The new Stay & Play area was built as part of the centre’s wider project to improve its family area, and follows an extensive revamp of the guest facilities. The […]
Now in its second year, Jazz @ The Iron Room, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support is set to be another fantastic evening. It was born from an idea over a cup of coffee to create an event that would be a fun and unique way of raising money. Last year the event was a […]
Last Sunday crowds turned out to celebrate the borough’s formal links to RAF Halton. They came to see RAF Halton exercise its right to the Freedom of the Borough, which was granted to the military base in 2009. The Parade set off from Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead just before midday and were accompanied by the […]
Refill Hertfordshire is on a mission to make refilling your water bottle easy, convenient and totally free, by introducing Refill Stations in as many places as possible. The new scheme is being rolled out throughout Dacorum and all surrounding boroughs in Hertfordshire. It encourages cafes, bars, restaurants and any other public-facing business with a tap, to register […]
On Saturday the sun shone brightly over Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead as thousands turned out for Dacorum Borough Council’s special Armed Forces Day celebration, a fun-packed event for all. The day gave everyone the opportunity to show their support for the men and women of the Armed Forces past and present, including currently serving troops, […]
The following press release on behalf of Woods of Berkhamsted may be of interest to local residents: A popular independent garden centre faces being driven out of business because of the impact of competition from Waitrose supermarket. Woods of Berkhamsted says the development of a stand-alone garden centre by the entrance to the supermarket in […]