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 […]
The ever popular Off the Wall Art Fair is back at Discover Bucks Museum, Aylesbury, for the first time since 2021. Enjoy browsing the great selection of art to choose from, with work by both established artists and new talent from the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire area and beyond. If you are looking for a unique […]
As we know, there are so many benefits to children taking part in team sport that go far beyond just ‘running off a bit of steam’. However, team sport for a 5-year-old isn’t about being perfect or striving to be the best. It’s about instilling a positive relationship with sport and activity from an early […]
Bishop Wood Junior School, a Church of England School in Tring, is looking for 3 new Governors. Thank you to Liz Ayling for writing and supplying this information on behalf of the school. ‘I’m often asked why I chose to volunteer as a School Governor and my answer is probably not what you might expect. […]
Do you love where you live and want to help keep the Chilterns a special place? Join the Chiltern Society’s dedicated planning group and be part of preserving this beautiful area. As pressure on nature increases, the Society has fought proposals for over 3,000 new houses on Green Belt land – and its work continues. […]
The process for applying to primary, junior and middle schools in Hertfordshire opened on 1 November 2024. If your child is due to start primary school or move on to a junior or middle school next year, make sure you apply for a place in good time. The easiest way to apply for a school […]
Victoria Collins, Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, yesterday had the opportunity to ask her first question to the Prime Minister in Parliament during today’s weekly Prime Minister’s Questions. For this, she highlighted the incredible work of a local charitable organisation, the Swan Youth Project based in Berkhamsted, which works tirelessly to support teenagers […]
Dacorum Borough Council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to participate in a Regulation 19 consultation on its draft Local Plan. This crucial step allows the public to provide feedback on the plan’s legal compliance and alignment with national planning policies. The draft Local Plan outlines proposals for housing, employment, infrastructure, and environmental protection within […]
Hertfordshire County Council’s popular slipper swap events return this November, giving residents the chance to throw away old, tired slippers and pick up a brand new non-slip pair. The slipper swap events taking place this autumn and winter are the result of a collaboration between Hertfordshire County Council’s adult care service and library service. The […]
More artists than ever before are taking part in Berkhamsted Art Fair (8-10 November at the Civic Centre), including painters, potters and glass makers. Printmaking will be a special feature at the event, with Laurence Kiddle demonstrating linocut and relief printing on the Sunday. Laurence says: ‘Relief printing starts with a smooth surface and I […]
Highlights from the world’s most prestigious nature photography exhibition will open at the Natural History Museum at Tring on 16 November 2024. The annual exhibition returns to Tring and will run until 27 April 2025. The Tring exhibition is free to attend for all visitors. Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year features 15 of the winning images that showcase the […]
All Hertfordshire residents are invited to take part in a free winter reading challenge, as the nights get darker and the colder weather sets in, for a chance to win a brand-new iPad. Hertfordshire County Council’s Libraries Service are running their ‘Winter Reads’ challenge across the county from now to 31 January 2025. Following the […]