We were delighted to receive the following article by John Bly, President of the Tring branch of The Arts Society as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. The first meeting of what was to become NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies) was held in Ashwell Court, a large timbered building in Prestwood near […]
The National Theatre has announced casting news for its highly anticipated national tour of Dear England. Leading the cast in ‘the decade’s biggest theatrical triumph’ (Daily Telegraph) will be David Sturzaker as England manager Gareth Southgate, with EastEnders and Mount Pleasant actress Samantha Womack playing the role of team psychologist Pippa Grange. Football and non-football […]
Seven budding entrepreneurs were awarded up to £2,000 to support their business growth after they pitched their ideas to a team of Dacorum’s Den judges. The panel of judges, led by Cllr Adrian England, Portfolio Holder for Place, awarded a total of £9,300 to fund a range of business ideas that included an illustrator, e-commerce, […]
Working with local campaign groups, Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead, and Laura Kyrke-Smith, MP for Aylesbury achieve a significant campaign victory by securing enhanced bus services for residents across Tring, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Aylesbury and surrounding villages, with the 500 bus service set to increase to every […]
The enchanting private gardens of Miss Alice de Rothschild (1847-1922) one of the pioneering champions of horticulture, will open its gates to the public for a very special Open Day on Saturday 16 August, as part of a season of celebrations surrounding the establishment of one of Buckinghamshire’s true hidden gems. The magnificent four-acre Walled […]
A unique one-off charity event is coming to Tring on Saturday 2 August. The Premium Pop-Up is a ticketed, exclusive shopping experience with a difference. From 2pm to 6pm, Emmaus Tring’s charity shop at 81 High Street will be transformed into a curated fashion destination, featuring handpicked premium preloved pieces, vintage gems, festival-inspired styles, and […]
Hertfordshire County Council has announced that the Speed Management Strategy will be reviewed and a raft of measures will be introduced to help make residents feel safer on the roads – a key promise made by the new administration in their 100 day plan. As a priority action the council will accelerate the implementation of […]
The doctors’ union the British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors across the country will be taking industrial action for five days, after national pay negotiations failed to reach agreement. Local NHS leaders are appealing for the public’s support as they prepare for this strike action, which may cause significant disruption to local services. […]
This July, gardeners, families and individuals are being urged to create wild patches as part of a new campaign to make more spaces with natural insect food and nesting materials for native hedgehogs. The new ‘Go WILD for Hedgehogs’ campaign from Hedgehog Street – run by wildlife charities People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and The […]
Dacorum Borough Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for six of their parks and green spaces. The Green Flag Award is an international quality mark, signifying exceptional standards of cleanliness, safety, and community engagement. This includes Gadebridge Park, which has proudly secured the award for its second consecutive year. In addition, Bunkers […]
The public are being encouraged to get involved with an exciting project to tackle knife crime in Hertfordshire. The Knife Angel, a national monument which raises awareness of the negative effects of knife crime and violence, is coming to Welwyn Garden City in October. Police and partners want to give the public a chance to […]
The University of Hertfordshire is celebrating a major win after taking home Gold in the Best Event Experience category at the 2025 Heist Awards, thanks to the outstanding success of its Festival of Ideas. Announced at an awards ceremony in Leeds on Thursday 10 July, the University of Hertfordshire triumphed over nine other shortlisted institutions to claim the […]