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Lonely This Christmas

It is promoted as a time of togetherness, but for many, Christmas can be an isolating and melancholy period. Beating those festive blues isn’t easy, but these techniques can help raise your spirits. Stay in touch If you’re forced to be physically alone this Christmas Day, you can still connect with others (even if it’s […]

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Merry Ex-mas

Co-parenting during the Christmas season can be a challenging experience, yet with good communication, planning and focusing on the children, it’s possible to make it work for everyone. Prioritise the children’s needs Christmas should be a magical time for children, regardless of their parents’ relationship status. Try to remove any personal conflicts from the equation […]

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Books

Cuddle up on a cosy winter evening with our selection of reads for adults and children. A Little Place in Prague by Julie Caplin The perfect book to cuddle up with on a winter’s night, this romance is set in snowy Prague, so gives all the Christmas feels! When Leo Knight reappears in Anna Love’s […]

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Berkhamsted’s Big Screens

As the Rex cinema celebrates its 25th anniversary, we look back over more than 100 years of its predecessors in the town. Berkhamsted has a long association with the world of the big screen, thanks to the location of the BFI (British Film Institute) National Archive, and with our own Rex cinema celebrating the 25th […]

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The Mystery of the Tring Tiles

The Tring Tiles come home The V&A has two examples of the Tring Tiles, plus two fragments, found by Tring people and given to  the museum in the 1920s and 30s. These examples are the real thing, and will be on display at Tring Local History Museum until the spring. ‘It’s a great honour for […]

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Living (and Holidaying) by Numbers

Love trips away but hate the packing? Why not simplify the task using mathematics? Packing for a little adventure can feel like an adventure in itself, but using efficient packing methods can help you fit everything you need while keeping your suitcase organised. The 5-4-3-2-1 method This method is a structured way to pack efficiently. […]

A Difficult Truth

Books

Local authors! Let us know about your book releases. Email editorial@livingmags.info. A Difficult Truth by M H Field Set in a village in the Chilterns, this crime-busting tale follows the fortunes of the Reverend Robin Ashford. When he arrives in his new parish, he feels as if he has been there before, and on his […]

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Golden Child

According to research from investment experts, it now costs over £220,000 for a lone parent, and £165,000 for couples, to nurture children up to the age of 18. These staggering figures highlight the growing financial burden on parents today; and while fertility rates are declining, our cultural desire to grow our families continues. Disparities The […]

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How to Help Local Wildlife Thrive this Autumn

As autumn begins across the UK, there’s plenty you can do to help our wildlife thrive during this vibrant  season. Here are some wildlife-friendly tips to make a difference: 1. Feeding: Leave any seedheads standing in your garden if possible; with natural food sources dwindling, set up  feeders with seeds, nuts, and suet to help […]

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Green Light

Keep your eco-credentials intact by using this comprehensive guide to methods of transport and their average carbon footprint, measured in grams of carbon dioxide per passenger-kilometre (g CO2/pkm). Premium travel Short-haul flights: Approximately 255g CO2/pkm Long-haul flights: Approx 150g CO2/pkm Ferries: Approx 19-135g CO2/pkm (varies depending on the type and size of the vessel) Cruise ships: […]

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Dance, Dance Wherever You May Be

Morris dancing has a long history in Tring and surrounding areas. Its story can be traced back to the 15th century, and it’s still popular today, with May Day dancing at dawn in Aldbury being a firm local tradition. This form of English folk dance features dancers in costume, often wearing bells on their shoes […]