Ten budding entrepreneurs were awarded up to £2,000 to support their business growth after they pitched their ideas to a team of Dacorum’s Den judges on Friday 6 October, 2023. The panel of judges, led by The Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning MP awarded a total of £13,500 to grant fund a range of business […]
Nine-year-old Orson Grimer has been High Commended in The Children and Young People Now Children’s Achievement Award in recognition of his campaigning work to enable more deaf children, like him, to have access to early and effective support. Presented in a prestigious ceremony in London on Thursday November 23, Orson’s commendation recognises his efforts calling […]
Organisations across Hertfordshire are supporting White Ribbon Day and 16 days of activism against gender-based violence – known as ‘violence against women and girls’ (VAWG), which starts on Saturday 25 November. This year’s local partnership theme is Violence against women and girls harms us all. #ChangeTheStoryinHerts. The Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and […]
Dacorum Borough Council is holding its first Housing Open Day on Wednesday 29 November. The informal exhibition style event at The Forum, Hemel Hempstead from 3-7pm is open to all who would like to come and find out more about the Housing Service. Residents can find out about their housing options in the borough, mutual […]
National builders’ merchant Jewson is the first major national company to sign-up to Hedgehog Street’s ‘Hedgehog Friendly Fencing’ campaign, which was launched in July. Jewson has pledged to help native hedgehogs by offering customers a number of innovative solutions including gravel boards with pre-installed ‘Hedgehog Highways’. These 13cm square gaps (usually in or under garden […]
With Black Friday and Christmas fast approaching, police are once again urging people to familiarise themselves with the law around e-scooters. The vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years however it is currently still illegal to ride them on public land anywhere in Hertfordshire. E-scooters can only be used on private land with the […]
Naomi MacKay saw The Full Monty at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. It runs until Saturday 25 November. It’s 26 years since the movie of the same name was released, and while it is set against the backdrop of the 90s, when Sheffield’s steel industry was crumbling, many of the themes of unemployment and uncertainty ring true […]
Hertfordshire County Council is funding free winter activity camps for children and young people in Hertfordshire. Fully funded holiday activity camps return for the Christmas break, giving eligible children and young people a chance to meet friends, learn new skills and enjoy nutritious food. The HAPpy programme, funded by Hertfordshire County Council via the Department […]
Berkhamsted Art Society’s Winter Exhibition (23-25 November) is set to be one of the biggest yet. 52 local artists are taking part, and there’ll be 370 pieces of art on display and available to buy, as well as ceramics, cards and gifts. Pupils from Bridgwater Primary School and Swing Gate School will get the chance […]
Open Door is excited to be looking ahead to the festive season by launching its very first Community Christmas pop-up shop on Monday 27 November, which will be open until the New Year. Their café space will host a marketplace of locally sourced goods so that visitors can support local this Christmas whilst giving back […]
Chilfest music festival will certainly not need a hard sell next year as they’ve secured a Soft Cell icon in Marc Almond as headliner. The 80s legend will no doubt attract a sea of pink flamingos in the crowd in honour of his classic hit Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, among many others like Tainted Love […]
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts is has announced Claire Sweeney as its new patron. The much-loved actor, singer and television personality is joining the community of long-standing patrons, including choreographer Matthew Bourne, and the school is honoured and excited to have her on board. Currently appearing in Coronation Street as Cassie Plummer, Claire […]