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Chiltern Open Air Museum Halloween Spectacular

Chiltern Open Air Museum Halloween Spectacular

Chiltern Open Air Museum’s Halloween Spectacular returns on Friday 1 November 5-9pm. For one night only, the heritage Museum opens its doors for a spooktacular family Halloween event that sees the Museum’s historic buildings decorated for Halloween, there will be a spooky woodland walk, fire performances, bonfire, spooky horse and lots of fun family activities. […]

Young people

Charities Supporting Young People Invited to Apply for £75k Funding

Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for three outstanding charities to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years. They will be looking to support charities that focus on helping children and young people to make positive lifestyle choices. This could include promoting safety, sports and exercise, […]

The Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Preloved Fashion Show St Albans at the Alban Arena. Picture: DANNY LOO

Pre-loved Fashion Show Comes to Tring

A brand-new event for fashion fans is coming to Tring next month when Rennie Grove Peace hosts a preloved fashion show in conjunction with personal stylist, Alex Standley, from Luxe Leopard Lifestyle. The event, on Wednesday 6 November, will take place at Pendley Manor from 7.30pm. A group of 15 models, both men and women, […]

IdeasFest

Ideas Fest 2025 Early Bird Discounted Tickets

Ideas Fest are thrilled to announce they will be back to Dacorum in 2025, returning to the stunning Pendley Manor Hotel. As part of their ongoing partnership with Dacorum Borough Council, they wanted to reach out to tell you about the exclusive Early Bird tickets, only available until 31 October! Why should you attend? This year’s Ideas […]

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BerkoFest Book Festival

Back for its fifth year, BerkoFest Book Festival is returning on Sunday 3 November, at Berkhamsted Town Hall, with lots of exciting internationally acclaimed names ranging from Sunday Times top-selling fiction and non-fiction writers, musicians, comedians, scientists and sports players, many of whom have won prizes and awards in their areas of expertise. New for […]

New homes

15,332 New Homes for Dacorum Including Berkhamsted and Tring

Dacorum Borough Council has approved steps to build 15,332 homes between 2026 and 2041, covering areas including Berkhamsted and Tring. Approved on 15 October, the local plan will now undergo a Regulation 19 consultation. Controversy surrounds the addition of sites such as Marshcroft and the British Film Institute (BFI), with a great deal of concern […]

Tring Park School Young Actors

Pioneering Performing Arts Course for Young People in Care

The Share Foundation, in partnership with Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and the Rothschild Foundation, is developing a first-of-its-kind, nationwide, online performing arts video course to provide young people in care aged 13-17 with an accessible introduction to the performing arts. This initiative aims to bridge the gap for some of the most disadvantaged […]

Halloween Events The Marlowes

Halloween Skele-brations are Coming to The Marlowes

The Marlowes Shopping Centre is gearing up for a Halloween spooktacular, with free events for local families. The shopping centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, prides itself on its varied free event offerings throughout the year – and Halloween is no different! Families can ‘Meet the Halloween Animals’ on Tuesday 29 October in […]

Berkhamsted Centenary Theatre

Berkhamsted Enterprises Relaunches Centenary Theatre

Berkhamsted Enterprises are delighted to announce the relaunch of their Centenary Theatre as a professional venue for audiences to enjoy performances taking place throughout the year. Established in 1988 to coincide with the 100-year-celebration of Berkhamsted Girls School, the space has previously been used for school and charity events over the years but will now […]

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Foundling Hospital Digital Archive

100,000 pages of records from Coram’s Foundling Hospital Archive made available online to public for first time. Almost 100,000 pages of records from the Foundling Hospital, England’s first home for babies who were unable to be cared for by their parents, have been made available online for the first time. The digital archive, launched by […]