This summer, children can visit their local Hertfordshire Library, run and funded by Hertfordshire County Council, to join the Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge, firing up their imaginations through the power of reading and creative expression. In partnership with The Reading Agency and Create, a leading arts charity, this year’s Challenge celebrates children’s creativity and […]
The historic Ashridge House hosted a heartwarming and memorable garden party to reunite the ‘Ashridge babies’ – the individuals born in the temporary maternity ward at Ashridge House during World War II. This unique event brought together a generation of nearly 100 wartime babies to share stories and preserve their shared legacy. During WWII, Ashridge […]
Enjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures this summer with the National Trust’s Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. With different activities at each location, there’s something new to discover and enjoy at every National Trust place you visit throughout the school holidays. Try your hand at archery, athletics, croquet, tennis and cricket. […]
Berkhamsted FC has announced the formation of The Berkhamsted FC Supporters’ Association, a new group that will bring the club and its fans closer together and give a say on club matters to the people who matter most. Founded by four lifelong fans, and closely aligned to the club’s board and ownership, the Supporters Association […]
CPRE Hertfordshire has called for local planning authorities to use ‘pre-commencement’ planning conditions to prevent development from taking place until sufficient sewerage provision has been made as sewage pollution of our waterways reaches crisis point. According to the government’s sewage spill data for 2023, there were over 800 spills in Hertfordshire last year resulting in […]
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. […]