More than 1,000 people took part in the 2024 Great British Spring Clean in Dacorum, with volunteers helping to clear almost 600 bags of litter throughout March and April, supported by Dacorum Borough Council. Back for its ninth year, the Great British Spring Clean is the nation’s biggest mass-action environmental campaign. This year, the event […]
Up-and-coming athletes in Dacorum are set to gain much-needed support as part of a sports talent development programme. Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, now in its eighth year, has helped more than 5,000 athletes to achieve their sporting potential by providing free access to Everyone Active’s 230-plus leisure facilities, including Berkhamsted Leisure Centre, Hemel Hempstead […]
New Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire Jonathan Ash-Edwards has been sworn in for his four-year term in office. The news was announced at Mr Ash-Edwards started his first official day in the role at his office based at Harpenden Police Station on Thursday 9 May. The Declaration of Acceptance of Office is an important […]
A care home provider in Tring is sharing helpful advice for carers of loved ones living with dementia ahead of Dementia Action Week (13-19 May). Keen to share its expertise and encourage more people to talk about dementia, Care UK, which is building a new care home on Icknield Way, is getting the nation talking […]
Looking for a low-cost day out for all the family? On Sunday 12 May from 11am to 3pm, the Mayor of Dacorum, Cllr William Allen will be hosting the Mayor’s Garden Party in the serene surroundings of Sunnyside Rural Trust’s Hemel Food Garden (Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead). There will be entertainment for all ages, […]
Whipsnade Zoo has released a series of incredible images revealing exactly what the animals get up to after dark. The images, taken during the conservation Zoo’s overnight Lookout Lodge experience, show never-before-seen views of the Zoo after dark. Eager to see the nocturnal goings-on at the UK’s largest Zoo, ZSL’s photographer used a specialist night […]
Tring’s artistic spirit has been reignited with the transformative and inspiring ‘Paint the Town’ project, an initiative aimed at refreshing and revitalising Tring’s otherwise ignored and vandalised underpass. Spearheaded by local woman, Meredith Hepner Chapman, this exciting project has captured the imagination of the community and garnered attention from well beyond Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties. […]
CPRE Hertfordshire, the countryside charity, is delighted to announce that submissions are now open for its Children’s Art Competition 2024 to all primary school children in Hertfordshire. The theme for the Children’s Art Competition this year is: Why I love the Hertfordshire Countryside. Children can create an artwork portraying anything related to what they love […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has brought back its Midnight Walk event as part of the Hospice’s 35th anniversary, which will be hosted at Roman Park Hall, Aylesbury on Saturday 22 June. The Midnight Walk will also be accompanied by its two sister events as the Walk is evolving to become a whole weekend occasion. Twilight […]
May is National Walking Month and hundreds of residents are expected to join a Mass Health Walk across 15 different locations around Hertfordshire. Last year the team had 250 participants and are hoping for 300 walkers this year. Residents can join on the Mass Health Walk no matter what their walking experience is. A timetable […]
In the centre of Tring, Stepping Stones Pre-School recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. The Pre-School began as a Mothers Union in 1963 and has continued to evolve to now provide children from 2-5 years old with a fun and engaging environment to build their confidence and imagination. Each week there is a different topic based […]
Berkhamsted Art Fair (10-12 May at the Civic Centre) will showcase the work of local artists, potters and glass makers. Visitors will also have the opportunity to watch a painting take shape and create one of their own. Entry is free and there’ll be a wide range of art and contemporary craft to enjoy and […]