Classic Ibiza is delighted to announce that it has partnered with Heart Four Counties and its charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, to raise funds in support of disadvantanged children, young people and their families across the UK. Heart is the UK’s biggest commercial radio brand. Its charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, is dedicated to helping […]
Most of us would agree that completing a 26-mile marathon is a huge accomplishment. Well 26 miles is a drop in the ocean for Tim Mills who will be running the entire route of the Chiltern Way. All 134 miles of it. And what’s more is that he’ll be raising money for the Chiltern Society […]
Over 50 people went along to the Glee Club UK Tring launch on Monday 13 May to give it a try, making it a wonderful evening for all involved. Skyfall sounded amazing and Happy Together by the Turtles really summed up the atmosphere of the night, as did the cakes and laughter. If you would […]
Tring Loneliness Initiative is funded by Tring Town Council. You may remember we shared news of its introductory meeting in September. It has two arms – Tring Connections and a Befriending Service run by High Street Baptist Church. You can find details of both at www.tringconnections.org.uk. (the website is funded by Tring Lions). The details […]
The Prime Minister, Theresa May, a year ago today, said she wanted a ‘speedy resolution’ in the ongoing negotiations between NHS England, NICE and drug manufacturer Vertex so that cystic fibrosis patients could have access to Orkambi and Symkevi. Yet, since then, no resolution has been agreed. To mark the anniversary of this stalemate, the […]
Dacorum Heritage Trust are delighted to announce that they have just received a grant from SHARE Museums East for a project exploring Hidden Histories. The title of the project is ‘Underexposed: A Hidden History of Photography In Dacorum’. Despite the fact that Hemel Hempstead was once at the centre of Kodak’s operations, practically nothing is […]
A new customer seating area has been created at Euston after the entrance to the London Underground was moved this weekend as part of ongoing improvements for passengers. The Tube is now accessed at the front and centre of Euston station’s external piazza. The outdoor access will improve passenger flow and means the Underground and […]
WheelPower, the National Charity for Wheelchair Sport, is delighted to announce that BBC Art Editor, Will Gompertz (based in Buckinghamshire) will start the Tour de Vale Charity Bike Ride at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Sunday 9 June 2019. Will was previously director of Tate Media, and has written extensively for The Guardian and The Times […]
DENS ever-popular sponsored walk has been given a refresh for 2019. Setting off on 22 June from the historic Berkhamsted Castle, there’s a choice of 2, 5 or 10 mile routes. Whether you’re a serious stepper, a roving rambler or looking for family-fun, the Castle Walk has something for everyone; even four legged friends are […]
Passengers are benefiting from better, more reliable journeys on the West Coast main line between Euston and Carlisle, after May Day bank holiday engineering work was completed on time. Sections of track on Europe’s busiest mixed-use (freight and passenger) railway line were replaced. Overhead electric cables were upgraded, as well as vital improvements to bridges, […]
At the Berkhamsted and District Chamber of Commerce AGM, some retailers raised the issue of parking in Berkhamsted and that the closure of the Lower King’s Road car park has affected their business. Furthermore, the reduction of hours at the Water Lane car park from 4 to 2 has caused problems with both elderly residents […]
Tring Park School invites prospective pupils to an Open Afternoon on Friday 17 May from 4-6pm. Boarding spaces are now full to capacity but there are a few day places remaining for the academic year 2019/20. Tring Park School for the Performing Arts offers an exceptional opportunity to young people who show outstanding talent in […]