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 […]
To mark the Centenary of Berkhamsted Sports Grounds Charitable Association, which was founded in 1924, the charity has launched Berkhamsted Sporting Excellence Awards available to all clubs in the Berkhamsted area who run competitive teams and whose sport is recognised by Sport England. The launch took place on 6 June at Berkhamsted Golf Club attended […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has invested in a new electric van for its retail operation. The Charity’s 13 shops provide much-needed income for the Hospice and the electric van will move donations from the public around their shops in Buckinghamshire. The van demonstrates the Charity’s commitment to operating responsibly, supporting sustainable shopping though zero emissions. […]
Hertfordshire’s popular ‘Your Tree Our Future’ scheme returns for a third year, with over 50,000 free trees available to residents. This follows on from successful previous years of the scheme from which residents claimed over 120,000 free trees to support Hertfordshire’s ambitious tree planting targets. It is estimated that the trees planted by thousands of […]
Findings from a new poll reveal that parents whose children have access to performing arts classes believe they will positively impact their child’s academic subjects such as Maths and English. The poll from Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, which boasts alumni such as Hollywood stars Lily James and Daisy Ridley, reveals that 80 per […]
The Roy Chapman garage, which began life in Berkhamsted, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company moved to Western Road, Tring, in 2017, where it has built up a large following of old and new customers with its All Makes servicing, MOT, and repair centre. Roy Chapman told Berkhamsted Living: ‘My wife Anne and I […]
Join Tring Together and Tring Brewery for 4 days of Carnival fun from 27 June through to 30 June at the Tring Brewery Marquee on Pound Meadow. Thursday 27 June Thursday night is Tring Together’s fun Quiz Night with the not to be missed Rock n Roll Bingo. Tickets sell fast for this fantastic event […]
Angie Ridgwell has been selected to be appointed as the new Chief Executive of Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). This recommendation was made by the council’s cross-party Employment Committee and will now be put forward to Full Council at its meeting on 25 June 2024 for approval. It follows an extensive recruitment and selection process to […]
With the UEFA Euro 2024™ football tournament starting on Friday 14 June in Germany, Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging supporters to enjoy the tournament safely and responsibly, whether that is at home with family and friends, in one of the many venues showing the games across the county or in Germany itself. England’s first match during […]
Buckinghamshire business, The 50plus, which specialises in a range of home and commercial repair and independence at-home services, announces the launch of its referral initiative. The 50plus invites local businesses in the Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire areas to join forces in a mutually beneficial partnership. By partnering with The 50plus, local organisations can tap into […]