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May Half-term Adventures with the National Trust

This May half-term, the National Trust has plenty to entertain little explorers, whether they like to delve into history, discover nature or enjoy a mix of both. There is a whole host of activities, events, and trails available to get stuck into. Get closer to nature with pond dipping experiences, step back in time at […]

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A Picture of Greed and Deception in the Art World

Naomi MacKay got caught up in murder and mystery as she watched Picture You Dead at Milton Keynes Theatre – running until Saturday 10 May. When the Kiplings stumble upon a painting that could be a hugely valuable, long-lost masterpiece, they are thrown into a world of art forgery and, ultimately, murder! Anyone who frequents […]

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CBeebies Stars to Visit Whipsnade Zoo this May Half Term

Families visiting Whipsnade Zoo this May half term will have the chance to get creative with their favourite TV stars, when CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley visit the UK’s largest zoo.   From Saturday 24 May until Sunday 1 June, the children’s TV presenters will be encouraging visitors to make, create, and play at their […]

Northchurch Social Centre Giving Week 2025

Northchurch Social Centre Giving Week 2025

Northchurch Social Centre is a charity at the heart of our community, supporting residents near and far for over 50 years with a space to meet, learn, play, dance, grow, socialise and flourish together – it’s more than just a hall for hire! The Centre and its trustees have a desire to support the community […]

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Hertfordshire to Pioneer Use of Music to Transform Dementia Care

Hertfordshire has been selected as the second location for the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Music and Dementia. Funded by the National Academy for Social Prescribing’s ‘Power of Music Fund’ this pioneering initiative will use the power of music to transform dementia care across the county, improving the lives of thousands of people […]

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Kulpa App Helps to Empower Victims of Stalking and Harassment

Hertfordshire Constabulary is keen to make victims aware of the Kulpa app, which is helping police bring more stalking and harassment perpetrators to justice. Kulpa lets victims of crimes like domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, store evidence like photos, videos, WhatsApp messages, audio files and other documents in a secure cloud that officers can then […]

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Berkhamsted Team Breaks World Record at London Marathon

Machins Solicitors LLP is proud to announce that family law partner, Berkhamsted-based Paul Owen, alongside nine friends from his local running club Happy Feet, smashed a Guinness World Record during the London Marathon – all in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK. On Sunday 27 April 2025, Paul Owen took on the iconic 26.2-mile challenge with […]

May Day Families at Chiltern Open Air Museum

May Day Merriment Returns to Chiltern Open Air Museum

Get ready to step back in time and welcome spring at Chiltern Open Air Museum’s May Day Merriment, a celebration of seasonal traditions taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend, 4-5 May 2025, from 10am-5pm. Visitors to the museum in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire can immerse themselves in the spirit of May Day by helping […]

Matilda The Musical 2025 Tour

Matilda the Musical to Play Milton Keynes

It has been announced that the Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland. The show, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage, opens at the Curve, Leicester on 6 October 2025, […]

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Signed Performance at Dembe Theatre to Benefit Hearing Dog Charity

Inclusivity will take centre stage at Tring’s Dembe Theatre on Tuesday 6 May, with a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performance of the hit musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. The evening will also support a worthy cause as one of the show’s sponsors has offered to donate 10% of opening night ticket sales to Princes […]

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Pendley Manor Hotel Launches Consultation on Expansion Plans

Pendley Manor Hotel is seeking feedback on proposals to deliver a multi-million-pound investment in enhanced facilities and open space at the hotel in Tring. The proposals include a new and permanent flexible events space which would accommodate weddings, corporate events, and private functions, to meet growing demand. This building, connecting to the hotel’s Harcourt Wing, […]