Local charity, Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, is once again offering people the chance to remember the lives of loved ones with its annual Light up a Life campaign. The charity will be hosting a Light up a Life service at St Albans Cathedral on Saturday 23 November at 2.30pm. Local people are invited to […]
Homelessness doesn’t always look the way we think it does. It can happen to anyone. A rent increase, job loss or a relationship falling apart can be enough to turn someone’s world upside down, and so often the reasons are beyond their control. This Christmas, please consider giving a gift to DENS so that they […]
Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, met with farming constituents at the National Farmers Union protest in Parliament Square, London to listen to farmers’ concerns about the blow the Budget has dealt to family farms. Farmers from Harpenden and Berkhamsted visited Parliament to meet with Victoria, to discuss their concerns about the really damaging […]
Hertfordshire County Council and partners across the county are coming together to promote an online directory of ‘warm spaces’, buildings which people can use as warm, welcoming spaces as temperatures drop this winter. This online directory allows residents to find libraries, family centres and community spaces near them where they can stay safe and warm. Lots […]
Passengers travelling over the festive period are strongly urged to plan their journeys in advance as major rail upgrades mean Euston station is expected to be much busier than usual from Christmas Eve, into the New Year. Christmas rail works affecting journeys into London Paddington and London St Pancras stations, mean more passengers are expected […]
Catherine Archer’s popular card depicting a robin is raising money for the hospital where she had surgery to remove a spinal tumour. Retired teacher Catherine Archer, 71, from Berkhamsted, was delighted to win The National Brain Appeal’s 2024 Christmas card competition. Her card, that features a robin set against a vibrant backdrop of flowers, is […]
Staff, volunteers and supporters of a local hospice charity were among the models taking to the catwalk for a charity fashion show that raised over £3,000. The preloved fashion show, at Pendley Manor Hotel, was a collaboration between Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care and Luxe Leopard Lifestyle. Over 40 individual outfits showcased on the evening […]
At this time of year many people are starting their Christmas shopping, unfortunately fraudsters are also looking for opportunities to steal your money. In the run-up to last Christmas, Hertfordshire residents were being targeted by scammers posing as police officers, asking them to hand over cash and banking details. Rogue traders were also knocking on […]
Berkhamsted Strathspey & Reel Club is a club for Scottish country dancing, who meet on a Tuesday evening in Potten End for a couple of hours dancing – it’s always a fun evening with uplifting music and some gentle exercise. Scottish Country Dancing is not as high impact as Highland Dancing, so no Highland Flings! […]
A report published this week reveals the striking results of a National Lottery Heritage Fund £5 million Nextdoor Nature programme which was rolled out nationwide, and which has enabled Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust to work more closely with their local communities for two years. At a time when a recent UK Government evaluation of […]
Just in time for the festive season, The Marlowes Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the arrival of Christmas World, a brand-new holiday shop located in the North Mall. Christmas World offers a wonderland of holiday essentials. Shoppers can explore everything unique ornaments, twinkling lights, and cosy winter décor to thoughtful gift options for every […]
Hertfordshire County Council has published its latest Annual Report, providing an insight for residents and businesses into the range of services that the county council delivers. The report provides an overview of some of the key services and projects over the 2023/24 financial year from social care and schools to highways, fire and rescue, libraries […]