Looking for somewhere different nearby for a day out? Harpenden has a wealth of green spaces, walks and events, as well as independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Half an hour’s drive from Berkhamsted is the town of Harpenden. The parks and green spaces of Harpenden are hugely important to local wildlife and biodiversity. Wander to […]
The 12 years that Tring Living Magazine publisher Lyn Drummond spent in Hungary sparked her admiration for the country’s music, particularly that of Hungarian composers, Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály. Hence her attendance at the most recent concert, Seriously Hungarian, performed by Tring Chamber Music, where she learned about an unexpected musical connection with Bartók […]
Make the most of summer days by exploring gardens, museums and more, both in the local area and further afield. Living history Cannon blasts, gunfire and armed combat are all part of Chiltern Open Air Museum’s English Civil War event taking place on 13-14 June. This family-friendly event will see more than 60 re-enactors taking […]
Create the pottery of your dreams without the fuss of a kiln by using air-dry clay. The basics Unlike traditional clay that requires firing in a kiln, air-dry clay hardens naturally when exposed to air, making it ideal for home use. It’s also affordable, widely available in most craft shops, and you’ll most likely find […]
Are you looking to purchase a car in 2024? There is a decision process that you must go through to ensure that now is the right time to buy and to make sure that you choose the right car for your needs. You can take an online quiz as a fun way to determine whether […]
Christmas is upon us, and at long last! At least, after what has been a somewhat gruelling year for many. With the yuletide fast approaching, so too is the sheer opportunity it presents for quality holiday time with your loved one. Getting away for a little festive break is a fantastic idea, and can also […]
As we approach the ninth edition of the official Women’s World Cup, we chart the rapid evolution of one of football’s most loved competitions. Although the first official Women’s World Cup was held in 1991, it’s appropriate to trace back a further two decades to find the Calcio Femminile Coppa Del Mondo. The tournament, a […]
Take time over the festive season to start some new Christmas traditions Over the past few months we have all come to appreciate the time we can spend with friends and family. While Christmas may not be the big affair it usually is, we might have time to create family traditions, make memories and have […]
2020 is the Hertfordshire Year of Culture. Here’s what you need to know. The Hertfordshire Year of Culture – or HYOC2020 – is shining a spotlight on the county and all the amazing culture it has to offer, with events and activities throughout the year. And organisers want everyone to get involved. ‘HYOC2020 is taking […]
Want to make something special this Easter? Why not make your own chocolate? It’s Easter, which means – among many other things – chocolate of course! The shops are over-run with chocolate eggs of all shapes and sizes, but if you really want to give someone something special, why not give them their very own […]
Local pub chains have scored highly as employers in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies Awards 2017. Oakman Inns & Restaurants, operator of the King’s Arms in Berkhamsted and the Akeman in Tring, rises to eighth position in the Top 10 Best Companies To Work For in the UK and are the highest ranked in […]
We are indebted to Beth Scraggs, who responded to the nostalgic feature on food and drink in the 1980s in our summer issue with a few treasured memories of her own. We’d sung the praises of Sodastream among other great names of yesteryear, but we’d got the decade wrong by a quarter of a century. […]