National builders’ merchant Jewson is the first major national company to sign-up to Hedgehog Street’s ‘Hedgehog Friendly Fencing’ campaign, which was launched in July. Jewson has pledged to help native hedgehogs by offering customers a number of innovative solutions including gravel boards with pre-installed ‘Hedgehog Highways’. These 13cm square gaps (usually in or under garden […]
With Black Friday and Christmas fast approaching, police are once again urging people to familiarise themselves with the law around e-scooters. The vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years however it is currently still illegal to ride them on public land anywhere in Hertfordshire. E-scooters can only be used on private land with the […]
Naomi MacKay saw The Full Monty at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. It runs until Saturday 25 November. It’s 26 years since the movie of the same name was released, and while it is set against the backdrop of the 90s, when Sheffield’s steel industry was crumbling, many of the themes of unemployment and uncertainty ring true […]
Hertfordshire County Council is funding free winter activity camps for children and young people in Hertfordshire. Fully funded holiday activity camps return for the Christmas break, giving eligible children and young people a chance to meet friends, learn new skills and enjoy nutritious food. The HAPpy programme, funded by Hertfordshire County Council via the Department […]
Berkhamsted Art Society’s Winter Exhibition (23-25 November) is set to be one of the biggest yet. 52 local artists are taking part, and there’ll be 370 pieces of art on display and available to buy, as well as ceramics, cards and gifts. Pupils from Bridgwater Primary School and Swing Gate School will get the chance […]
Open Door is excited to be looking ahead to the festive season by launching its very first Community Christmas pop-up shop on Monday 27 November, which will be open until the New Year. Their café space will host a marketplace of locally sourced goods so that visitors can support local this Christmas whilst giving back […]
Chilfest music festival will certainly not need a hard sell next year as they’ve secured a Soft Cell icon in Marc Almond as headliner. The 80s legend will no doubt attract a sea of pink flamingos in the crowd in honour of his classic hit Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, among many others like Tainted Love […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is has announced Claire Sweeney as its new patron. The much-loved actor, singer and television personality is joining the community of long-standing patrons, including choreographer Matthew Bourne, and the school is honoured and excited to have her on board. Currently appearing in Coronation Street as Cassie Plummer, Claire […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, has announced the return of its free Grotto this Christmas. Santa’s Woodland Grotto will launch at the centre on Saturday 18 November in Centre Court, giving local families the chance to embrace the Christmas magic with a cosy walk-through experience. A visit will include […]
Naomi MacKay joined Alex the Lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo for a fun-filled family evening of entertainment at Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Madagascar the Musical – would it be a just-for-kids show, or something the whole family could enjoy? I’m happy to report […]
A local resident is sleeping outside on a freezing winter’s night for the third consecutive year to support a charity that helped turn his life around when he experienced homelessness. Samuel Steadman first took part in the DENS Sleepout in 2021 to thank the charity for the support he received when he found himself homeless […]
A landmark report published on 10 November 2023 by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) reveals that Britain’s native hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) population has declined by a staggering 70% since 2000 and have been lost from 20 English counties since the Victorian times. Hazel dormice are charismatic, small, native rodents with soft […]
