Ideas Fest are thrilled to announce they will be back to Dacorum in 2025, returning to the stunning Pendley Manor Hotel. As part of their ongoing partnership with Dacorum Borough Council, they wanted to reach out to tell you about the exclusive Early Bird tickets, only available until 31 October! Why should you attend? This year’s Ideas […]
Back for its fifth year, BerkoFest Book Festival is returning on Sunday 3 November, at Berkhamsted Town Hall, with lots of exciting internationally acclaimed names ranging from Sunday Times top-selling fiction and non-fiction writers, musicians, comedians, scientists and sports players, many of whom have won prizes and awards in their areas of expertise. New for […]
Dacorum Borough Council has approved steps to build 15,332 homes between 2026 and 2041, covering areas including Berkhamsted and Tring. Approved on 15 October, the local plan will now undergo a Regulation 19 consultation. Controversy surrounds the addition of sites such as Marshcroft and the British Film Institute (BFI), with a great deal of concern […]
The Share Foundation, in partnership with Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and the Rothschild Foundation, is developing a first-of-its-kind, nationwide, online performing arts video course to provide young people in care aged 13-17 with an accessible introduction to the performing arts. This initiative aims to bridge the gap for some of the most disadvantaged […]
The Marlowes Shopping Centre is gearing up for a Halloween spooktacular, with free events for local families. The shopping centre, located in the heart of Hemel Hempstead, prides itself on its varied free event offerings throughout the year – and Halloween is no different! Families can ‘Meet the Halloween Animals’ on Tuesday 29 October in […]
Berkhamsted Enterprises are delighted to announce the relaunch of their Centenary Theatre as a professional venue for audiences to enjoy performances taking place throughout the year. Established in 1988 to coincide with the 100-year-celebration of Berkhamsted Girls School, the space has previously been used for school and charity events over the years but will now […]
100,000 pages of records from Coram’s Foundling Hospital Archive made available online to public for first time. Almost 100,000 pages of records from the Foundling Hospital, England’s first home for babies who were unable to be cared for by their parents, have been made available online for the first time. The digital archive, launched by […]
He He Hemel – a brand new comedy club at the Rose and Crown Inn, Hemel Hempstead – will be opening its doors for the very first time on Sunday 20 October. This monthly evening of laughter will be a chance for audiences to enjoy established comedians and discover rising stars. Tickets are free and […]
Last month the government announced that it was extending the Household Support Fund (HSF) for a further six months until the end of March next year. Since the launch of the grant in October 2021, Hertfordshire County Council have been using this funding to support residents to deal with the rising cost of living. On […]
Flood Action Week is taking place from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 October and with recent localised flooding seen across parts of Hertfordshire, the county council has repeated its call to residents who have a property that has been or is at risk of flooding. The county council is specifically interested in hearing from those […]
Naomi MacKay watched Lord of the Dance at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – where the show runs until Thursday 17 October, with two shows on the last day. Can you believe it’s 30 years since Riverdance first appeared at the Eurovision Song Contest, giving Irish dance a whole cool new persona – and turning lead dancer […]
Ten thousand (10,000) free bus tickets are now available to use across Hertfordshire, thanks to Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) funding. The offer allows residents and visitors to use the new Intalink Connect ticket, exploring Hertfordshire with its All Zone Daily Ticket which provides unlimited all day travel. Intalink Connect offers flexible ticketing using multi-operator […]