The Vyne Theatre, Berkhamsted, will present its first summer dance and music festival – including international ballet stars – in July and August. Corinna Chute, director of The Vyne Theatre, describes the festival as an exploration of the profound synergy between dance and music. ‘The programme is designed to be inclusive, welcoming participants of all […]
The Hospice of St Francis has announced the return of its much-loved plant sale, taking place on Saturday 16 May 2026, from 10am to 2pm at Spring Garden Lane in Berkhamsted. This popular annual fundraiser has become a firm favourite for green-fingered enthusiasts and local families alike, attracting hundreds of keen gardeners each year. Visitors […]
A long-legged camel calf with a special name has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire, boosting the herd’s total to eight. The baby girl, who was born on 21 March to Bactrian camel mum Izzy and dad Oakley, has been named Sophia, a moniker with significant meaning for ZSL, the international conservation charity which runs Whipsnade Zoo, which will […]
The Berkhamsted community is invited to attend a special event with Olympic legend Sally Gunnell OBE at The Denton on 23 April. The event is especially suited to those aged 65 and over, offering practical insight and inspiration around staying active and building positive habits as you get older, in a relaxed and welcoming setting. […]
Despite the earlier threat from Storm David to spoil things, Easter activities at the Leighton Buzzard Railway on Sunday and Monday were a great success with over 600 people joining in the Easter activities at Page’s Park Station. The Children’s Egg Hunt at Stonehenge Works was well supported with the biggest Easter Bunny in Bedfordshire […]
All Saints Church, Berkhamsted, will present the second Sarah Garrett Organ Recital Series from May to July. Sarah (pictured) was a familiar face around Berkhamsted, in her latter years seen striding around the town on her daily constitutional walk. She moved to Berkhamsted in 1966 and quickly became involved in music in the area. She […]
The 2026 Chiltern Arts Festival invites you to take time to slow down, to find new ways to look and listen and to reconnect with the nature in your own life through music and literature. On Saturday 16 May, the festival comes to Tring, Aldbury and Berkhamsted with a day full of music, making and […]
Anti-social behaviour, speeding and drug crime are just some of the issues that Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Hertfordshire have been working to address over the past three months, as a direct result of public feedback. The teams are once again seeking views from residents as they set their next round of local policing priorities […]
Tring’s much-loved music festival Chilfest is set to go up another level this year with an epic retro line-up. Headlining the family festival will be jazz-funk sensations Level 42, who lit up the charts back in the 80s with classic hits such as The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up), Lessons In Love, Something About […]
Herts Visual Arts’ Artists & Makers exhibition will be held at Berkhamsted Civic Centre in April. The exhibition will feature a range of art and craft, including paintings, prints, ceramics, glass, textiles and jewellery. Visitors will have the chance to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and even purchase original pieces. A highlight […]
A new countywide plan to tackle anti‑social behaviour (ASB) has been launched by Hertfordshire Constabulary, demonstrating the force’s commitment to community safety. The new ASB Action Plan details how the force will tackle problem or nuisance behaviours and what the public can expect in response to reports and concerns raised. The aim is to reduce […]
Sunday and Monday 5 & 6 April will see better than ever Easter festivities at the Leighton Buzzard Railway. Two steam trains featuring sister engines Doll and Gertrude will be operating five trains along the full length of the line from Page’s Park Station to Stonehenge Works including the extension to Munday’s Hill, with the […]