Leading theatre company Tamasha, celebrated for telling stories from the global majority, joins forces with acclaimed audio drama production company Holy Mountain to present The Waves. A series of five explosive 25-minute audio dramas, The Waves explores our age of so-called ‘culture war’ through the lens of the legacy of the British empire. The five […]
As a nation of animal lovers the RSPCA is calling on our readers to speak up for animals to make sure that animal sentience becomes enshrined in UK law. Animal sentience was the only issue which was not carried over after Brexit and so the RSPCA has been campaigning to ensure the needs of sentient […]
Excitement is building at The Hospice Lottery Partnership where the Rollover prize of its weekly lottery draw, which raises vital funds for local charities, has just reached its maximum amount of £10,000 and must be won this Friday 21 January. The Rollover prize started at £200 back in February 2021 and has not been won […]
Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity has partnered with Waddesdon Manor to launch a very special event to remember loved ones and raise funds for local hospice care this Spring. In March a stunning temporary display of 500 bespoke 3-headed metal snowdrops will be installed at the Aviary Gardens at Waddesdon Manor. Each Forever Snowdrop will represent […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tax agents and accountants to remind their clients that COVID-19 support grants or payments are taxable and should be declared on their company tax returns. The deadline for customers or agents filing company tax returns (CT600) is 12 months after the end of the accounting period it covers. […]
The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily life across the county. In response, Hertfordshire’s Community Reassurance Cell, on behalf of the Local Resilience Forum, has launched a new survey to better understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of all Hertfordshire communities. The online survey asks respondents a series of questions to collect views about the impact of coronavirus […]
Sunday 6 March sees the 39th running of the Berkhamsted Rotary Half Marathon and 5 Mile Fun Run. Postponed from last year owing to Covid, this promises to be a great opportunity to re-establish outdoor racing in a safe and well-organised event. A scenic run among the Chilterns, the Berkhamsted Half Marathon course, officially recognised […]
Hemel Garden Communities has appointed Phillipa Zieba to the role of Programme Director. Phillipa brings with her a wealth of experience, from her previous role as Head of Planning at Hammerson, with a strong track record of delivering masterplans and a range of high profile mixed-use projects. Hemel Garden Communities is an ambitious development programme […]
Initiated in 2017 Herts Visual Arts popular January Members Conference is back for its 6th consecutive year, and the second which is completely online. The year begins in the best possible way by focusing on ‘Your Art Journey’, with a programme specifically tailored to help Herts Visual Arts Members make 2022 a year in which […]
Berkhamsted Rotary Club is launching a ‘free to enter’, Dacorum wide, Young Photographer Competition for young people between the ages of 7 and 17. The theme is ‘Colours of Nature’. There are three entry categories based upon age. Prizes of £100 and an engraved plate will be awarded to each category winner of the event. […]
Jeremy Field, Managing Director of CPJ Field, the UK’s oldest funeral directors, has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List. The award is made in recognition of the support and advice that he has given to the funeral sector over the […]
The Government has released more information on the grants available to businesses within the tourism and hospitality sectors: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant This fund is available to leisure businesses that provide opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events and days and nights out. The full list of applicable businesses […]