90 brightly coloured and beautifully painted hare and tortoise sculptures are patiently awaiting their big unveiling on Saturday 6 July when Keech Hospice Care’s Short Tail Trail officially begins. The trail will be installed and on display for 10 weeks in Luton town centre, Wardown Park and Stockwood Park, offering Luton residents and visitors an […]
Over 400 people wore bright colours and flashing lights as they walked around the streets of Aylesbury last Saturday in aid of Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity’s popular event, Midnight Walk. It was either a 5- or 10-mile walk both starting and finishing at Roman Park Hall. There was a great party atmosphere beforehand and then participants […]
The whip crackin’ musical comedy classic, Calamity Jane, is opening at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Tue 14 Jan running until Sat 18 Jan 2025. Marking 10 years since the show last hit the road, Jamie Wilson Productions is delighted to announce the revival of The Watermill Theatre’s production, reuniting the previous creative team with Direction by […]
Near perfect weather conditions and a pristine green made for a great day of sportsmanship and friendly competition for golf enthusiasts at the Chilterns Neuro Centre’s Charity Golf Day at the exclusive Stocks Golf Club, held on 7 June, raising over £13,000 for the charity. The event brought together golfers, sponsors and volunteers to raise […]
Part of the M25 is due to close next month for a full weekend to allow for further works. The motorway between junctions 10 and 11 will be closed from 9pm Friday 12 July to 6am Monday 15 July 2024 for the construction and installation of a bridge on the western gyratory of the roundabout […]
Berkhamsted History Society will once again be hosting Heritage Open Days Walks and Tours this September. The event will take place from 6-15 September 2024 on the theme ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’. All events are FREE but spaces must be booked in advance. Booking opens 5 August 2024. As well as old favourites like Memories of […]
As part of the charity marking its centenary this month, it has launched a new look to its corporate identity, shortening the cumbersome BSGCA to BSG – Berkhamsted Sports Grounds. The objective of the charity is to enhance the well-being of the local community by providing facilities for their participation in sports and active leisure. […]
As hotter weather approaches, it’s important that Hertfordshire residents stay safe and protect themselves from the heat. A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued for the East of England between 24/06/2024 at 09:00 and 27/06/2024 at 18:00. Although at this time of year most people look forward to some warm, sunny weather and the chance […]
The post and shield, which stood outside the Civic Centre in Berkhamsted High Street for 70 years, has reappeared in its former place in its new form, to commemorate the centenary of the Berkhamsted Citizens Association (BCA). The former incarnation was donated by the BCA to the town in 1953 to mark the coronation of […]
Celebrate the unique heritage of the local area with The Chilterns Chairs Festival, taking place throughout July. With a varied programme of events, discover how the chairmaking industry grew from the local landscape into thriving furniture production which proudly continues today. Join in to celebrate the stories, the chairs and the surroundings which make up […]
The stage adaptation of The 13-Storey Treehouse, Andy Griffiths’ and Terry Denton’s bestselling book, is making its UK debut, opening at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Thu 25 July-Sun 28 July 2024. The 13-Storey Treehouse, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, has been brought to life on stage in an adaptation from award-winning playwright Richard Tulloch (The […]
Local charity Dacorum Heritage is looking to collect and record the memories of former employees of the Ovaltine Factory in Kings Langley. Since 2002, Dacorum Heritage has cared for over 10,000 objects that were rescued from the factory upon its closure by the Kings Langley Local History and Museum Society. These objects range from advertising […]