Hertfordshire Focus 2021/22 by Media Chameleon Ltd

OVER 300 - SERVICES & RETAILERS BASED IN THE HERTFORDSHIRE AREA

- THE ONE STOP HERTFORDSHIRE REFERENCE DIRECTORY -

See Inside For:

• LOCAL THEATRE SHOWS • FAMILY DAYS OUT • LOCAL MARKETS & FESTIVALS

ISSUE: 2021/22

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ISSUE: 2021/22

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Hertfordshire Focus Directory, and its sister website www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk. Response has once again been phenomenal and we would like to welcome all our customers and contributors. Why not consider all of the options now available to you through our website? We can offer you anything from a listing to a web page at very cost effective prices, with top rankings on Google, Yahoo and many more. Reaching every corner of the country, the web also offers access to a large potential market. To advertise in the next issue please telephone our sales team on 01582 488385 or email ads@mediachameleon.co.uk or visit www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk and follow the links to read our media pack.

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Contents ‘Family Days Out in Herts’ Pages: 14-18

• Useful Information See Pages: 12-13

• Family Days Out In Herts See Pages: 14-18 • Book Clubs See Pages: 20-21 ‘Running Clubs’ Pages: 22-23

• Running Clubs See Pages:22-23 • Herts Theatre Guide See Pages: 24-31 • Local Events & Food Markets See Pages: 32-34

PREMIER POSITION SECTION • PAGES: 4-11

Here is what you will find in this year’s Directory: ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & MEMORABILIA....................................36 ANTIQUE LIGHTING..................................36 ANTIQUES.......................................................36 STAMPS / STAMP DEALERS.....................37 BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS...........................................38 ACCOUNTANTS............................................38 ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES.....................39 AIR CONDITIONING..................................40 AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES..........40 BOOK KEEPING............................................41 BUILDING SURVEYORS............................41 CLOTHING.......................................................41 ELECTRICIANS..............................................41 ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTANTS........42 EXHIBITION SERVICES.............................42 HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS..............................................42 INTERIOR DESIGNERS..............................43 LIFTS & ESCALATORS................................43 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS........................43 MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS......................................43 PARTY WALL SURVEYORS......................43 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS....................43 SECURITY SERVICES..................................44 SOLICITORS....................................................44 TAXIS / CARS / LIMOUSINES / (PRIVATE HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN)...............................44 WEBSITE DESIGNERS................................45 WILLS & PROBATE.......................................45 FOOD & DRINK........................................56 BAKERS.............................................................56 BUTCHERS.......................................................56 FARM SHOPS..................................................57 HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY.............58 BESPOKE CHILDRENS CLOTHING......58

COUNSELLING & ADVICE / THERAPY.....................................58 HOME CARE SERVICES............................59 NUTRITIONISTS & DIETICIANS............59 PERFUMES / COSMETICS........................60 PSYCHICS & CLAIRVOYANTS................60 HOME & GARDEN...................................62 AERIALS / SATELLITE / TV........................62 BARN CONVERSIONS...............................62 BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION............................................63 BATHROOM REFURBISHMENT...........63 BLINDS & AWNINGS..................................63 BLINDS & SHUTTERS.................................63 BUILDERS.........................................................64 CHIMNEY SWEEPS.....................................64 CONSERVATORIES......................................64 DOMESTIC SECURITY...............................65 DRAIN UNBLOCKING & MAINTENANCE........................................65 DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING.............65 ELECTRICIANS..............................................65 FENCING SERVICES...................................66 FLOORING SERVICES................................66 GARDEN MACHINERY..............................66 GARDEN POND DESIGN..........................67 GARDEN SERVICES.....................................67 GATE AUTOMATION..................................67 HANDYMAN SERVICES............................68 HOUSE CLEARANCE..................................69 INTERIOR DESIGNERS..............................69 INTERIORS, UPHOLSTERY, FABRICS............................70 KITCHEN DESIGN........................................70 LANDSCAPE GARDENING......................70 LANDSCAPING / PAVING.........................71 PAINTERS & DECORATORS....................72 PEST CONTROL............................................72 PICTURE - FRAMERS / MAKERS / CLEANERS / GILDERS / RESTORERS..............................72 PLASTERING...................................................73 PLUMBING & HEATING............................73 PLUMBING SUPPLIES................................74 POND DESIGN, INSTALLATION & COLDWATER FISH..................................75 POOLS & HOT TUBS...................................75 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE...................75 REMOVALS......................................................76 REMOVALS & STORAGE...........................76 ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS.....................76 SECURITY SERVICES..................................78 SMART HOME SECURITY........................78 SKIP HIRE.........................................................78 TILERS................................................................79 TREE & GARDEN SERVICES....................79 TREE SURGEONS.........................................80 UPHOLSTERERS...........................................80

WASTE DISPOSAL / RECYCLING..........80 WINDOW CLEANERS................................80 BESPOKE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS & DESIGNERS.......81 MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES...........................................89 BREAKDOWN RECOVERY......................89 BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS...................89 CAR VALETING.............................................90 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS..............................................90 GARAGE SERVICES.....................................90 MOT SERVICE CENTRE.............................90 STORAGE..........................................................91 TINTING............................................................91 TYRES.................................................................91 MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE.................96 BALLET...............................................................96 CIRCUS SCHOOL.........................................96 DANCING SCHOOLS..................................96 MUSIC COMPOSER....................................97 THEATRE ARTS & SCHOOLS..................97 PARENTING & CHILDHOOD................99 CAREERS ADVICE........................................99 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES..........................99 CHILDRENS PLAYSCHEME & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.............................99 MASSAGE......................................................100 MINI SCIENCE CLASSES........................100 NURSERY SCHOOLS / PRE-SCHOOLS / PLAY GROUPS.........100 PARENT SUPPORT FOR SEND............100 PLAYZONE....................................................100 SPECIALIST NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER......................................100 TUTORING....................................................101 PETS & ANIMALS..................................106 BOARDING KENNELS.............................106 CEMETERY / CREMATORIUM / GREEN BURIALS PETS & EQUINE..........................................107 SPORT, LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT & TOURISM........108 BALLOONS, PARTY, PROMOTIONAL.........................................108 BOUNCY CASTLES...................................108 MARTIAL ARTS / KARATE.....................108 MOBILE DISCOS........................................108 REPAIRS & SERVICE.................................109 WEDDINGS.............................................113 MARQUEE HIRE........................................113 MENS WEDDING WEAR.......................114 PHOTOGRAPHERS...................................114

IN YOUR AREA • PAGES: 116-120

We provide Air Conditioning and Commercial Refridgeration. Fourways Ltd - Call: 01763 407900 www.fourwaysltd.co.uk

Email: info@gfgibbs.co.uk

PREMIER

POSITION SECTION BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

www.gfgibbs.co.uk

55 The Maltings, Roydon Rd, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts, SG12 8HG

All our taxis have contactless card machines installed

Call : 01727 833 333 - www.goldlinetaxis.co.uk Watford: 01923 607851 St Albans: 01727 221 021 Mobile: 07850 809079 www.wesleyairconditioning.co.uk Offices, Conservatories, Schools, Computer Rooms, etc Competitive Rates - Installation / Maintenance / Service / Design Commercial & Domestic - All Landing Manufacturers Refrigeration (Cellar Cooling) - Refrigeration Reclaiming Service

01462 417400 www.ablcircuits.co.uk We have offered a state of the art PCB Manufacturing Service for more than 30 years. We have refined our processes to ensure we can offer the highest quality PCB products in the shortest possible time.

Cost effective solutions

designed to take the strain out of your employment issues.

www.hrinitiatives.co.uk

Tel: 01438 742 056 - Email: info@hrinitiatives.co.uk

Supporting the community for 32 years. Expert legal advice and support for you and your business. T: 01923 234 400 - Emergency: 02039 355 999 www.jkclawyers.com - Email: info@jkclawyers.com

A&F Executive Chauffeur Service A&F Executive Chauffeur Service offers more than a chauffeur. We provide a personal service tailored to each client’s needs.

0144 287 8848 • 0797 349 9880 • www.afchauffeurs.co.uk Braddon & Snow Solicitors are a High Street firm with experienced staff working across the disciplines of property, family & matrimonial, corporate & commercial, civil litigation, wills, probate and trusts. SOLICITORS

We provide expert legal advice to businesses & individuals throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

www.braddonsnow.co.uk - 01992 464 552

Useful and effective advice to help you manage your finances

www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk - 01462 459 090

Kisa Accountants Ltd Get your accounting queries answered and find solutions. We can guide you through the relevant accounting practices and procedures with our team of accountants.

info@kisaaccountants.co.uk • kisaaccountantsltd.co.uk 125c Croxley View, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6PE

Tel: 07572 048 053

PREMIER POSITION SECTION www.mevans1.co.uk Phone: 01442 261163 Email: info@mevans1.co.uk A HIGHLY MOTIVATED FIRM OF CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS OFFERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY INDUSTRIES.

Specialists in vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities Call for friendly service and Free advice on: 01525 850588 - www.pbconversions.co.uk

Moore NHC Ltd CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISERS • Audit • Accounting • Tax • Outsourcing • Corporate Finance • Restructuring • Wealth Management.

0208 366 4331 - www.moore.co.uk

Morris & Co. Qualified Accountants Offering accounts preparation, taxation and advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals.

T: 01923 672984 • E: richard@morris-accountants.com

• Shutters • Curtains • Blinds • Upholstery • Paint • Wallpaper • Accessories T: 07713 401 097

www. stripeinteriors.co.uk

Email: ask@ stripeinteriors.co.uk

civil structural geo-environmental As an experienced team of chartered accountants in Ware, N Armes and Co provide personally targeted and professional services for clients in the local Hertfordshire area

www.narmesandco.co.uk - 01920 487 518

www.structa.co.uk e: enquiries@structa.co.uk t: 01442 419 850

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UK Approved Quality, Reliable Personal Alarms & Attack Deterrents

Development Agency In Hertfordshire From simple websites to complex ecommerce solutions.

www.netrixinternet.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0)1923 532 214 Email: info@netrixinternet.co.uk

01920 438763 • www.wealarms.co.uk Call us on: 01462 769812 www.newdimension.co.uk

For over 30 years, we have been designing & constructing award winning custom built exhibition stands for clients in the UK & abroad

Omega Citylifts Services Ltd Phone: 01707 324022 www.omegacityliftsservices.co.uk

An independent service company specialising in servicing, maintaining, repairing, modernising & refurbishing of lifts.

ADVERTISE HERE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385

PREMIER POSITION SECTION Connecting Two Worlds Together

FOOD & DRINK

Janet Warner

International & Trance Medium

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Brookmans Family Butchers

07989 103 971

janetwarner1@hotmail.com

Purveyors of Quality Meat & Poultry

www.brookmansfamilybutchers.co.uk - Tel. 01707 654413 Climb Higher with Therapy

Munns Farm Shop

www.munnseggsandpotatoes.co.uk - 01442 843266 17 Main Road South, Dagnall, Nr. Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1QX

A family business with over 30 years experience serving the local community. As well as selling all the usual products such as potatoes, eggs, fruit and veg we also sell coal & heating oil.

Adult Counselling & Coaching & Play Therapy

Call Karen 07891 209081 www.therapypottersbar.co.uk

HOME & GARDEN

HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY

Barbara at Tarot Insight

Call us today on 01727 22 3333 www.3flo.co.uk BATHROOMS • BOILERS AND HEATING • PLUMBING SERVICES • POWERFLUSHING • ELECTRICS • APPLIANCE INSTALLATION

Providing Tarot Readings & Spiritual Guidance Call: 07577 686744 •

Youtube: Barbara James Insight

Bernie Wooder Consultancy Your Don’t Have To Do It On Your Own... I use my 27 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind and heart.

www.albaninteriors.co.uk Email : info@albaninteriors.co.uk Telephone : 01727 826265

02083 864 846 • 07939 835565 • www.bw-consultancy.co.uk

GRAB & SKIP HIRE

Our aim is to inspire creativity and flexibility within our care services every day, so our clients receive tailored support that always puts their needs first. 0203 551 8750 • info@flexserve.co.uk www.flexserve.co.uk

• Skips • Grabs Lorries • Top Soil • MOT Type 1 • • Crushed Concrete • Planings • Hardcore • Mini Excavators •

Call: 01442 254 035 • www.allgograbhire.co.uk 24hr Live in Care Services

Passionate about perfume? Need great value for money in these uncertain times? Explore our new 2021 fragrances, mineral cosmetics, nutritional supplements and much more.

www.perfumeﬂair.com

t: 01442 211880 e: info@amgbuilding.co.uk www.amgbuilding.co.uk

• Extensions • Loft conversions • Refurbishments • Conservatories • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Patios • Driveways • New builds • Commercial Works • Damp Surveys & Remedial Works • Drawing and design services • Planning and approval services • Building control approvals + More

PREMIER POSITION SECTION Discreet, efficient and professional pest control services, call now on:

01442 255 081 07876 653 385

www.approvedpestservices.co.uk

DRAIN CATTs We Stop The Rats

Homecare Drain and Pest Control Services also Drain and Sink Blockages, Wasps & Other Pests 020 8440 6502 mob 07831 290164 Our team of professional plumbers and heating engineers that can give you the perfect domestic project you were dreaming of.

Azure Pools Hot Tubs are proud suppliers of Award Winning of Azure Pools && Hot Tubs are swimming pool builders & suppliers Artesian Artesian Spas Spas to to customers customers in in Beds, Beds, Herts, Herts, Bucks Bucks & & surrounding surrounding areas. areas. Get in touch for a no obligation quote! • www.azurepools.co.uk Leighton Buzzard: 01525 854000 • London: 020 756 63977

For good quality, more choice & good value bathroom suites, contact Beautiful Bathrooms, your independent bathroom supplier!

Call us today on: 01462 484 477 • www.beautifulbathroom.net

www.cardinalflatroofing.co.uk Utilising over 20 year’s roofing experience, we offer the finest in flat roofing supply, installation, maintenance and repairs. - T: 01992 304 225

Established across Herts & the Home Counties. We’re fully qualified installers of all types of automated wooden and metal gates and entry systems. 01442 253341 - www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

550098

07872 330526 • www.elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk

Let me help you turn your home into a practical, organised home with styling that reflects your personality, lifestyle and design preferences! Happy to cover a 10 mile radius of Bishops Stortford.

07977 119 771 • www.emmamaskellinteriors.com

Enviremoval is an environmentally friendly greener waste clearance and rubbish removal service specialising in the removal of domestic and trade waste.

www.enviremoval.co.uk - 01923 723 344 - 07557 789387

Reputable Upholstery Services and Furniture Restoration in Watford, Hertfordshire, NW London and surrounding areas

www.escottsupholsterers.com - 020 7435 6975 escotts@live.co.uk - Watford, Herts, WD24 7ND

All flooring work - Domestic & commercial We specialise in the supply installation & construction of conservatories, orangeries, & extensions across Herts & the surrounding areas.

01438 728485 • www.conservatech.uk Extensive variety of aquariums, dry goods, foods, marine, tropical and cold-water fish.

Tel: 01442 244072 info@deepblueaquatic.co.uk www.deepblueaquatic.co.uk

www.excelflooring.co.uk Tel: 01923 689 233 Email: excelflooring@hotmail.co.uk www.fmgardenmachineryltd.com Tel: 0208 362 1118

We’re experienced in the selling and servicing of all types of garden machinery.

PREMIER POSITION SECTION

Topsoil, Shingle, Sand & Ballast

www.fashion-n-fabrics.com

24 Beech Road, St. Albans, AL3 5AS - Phone: 01727 865 038

Tel: 01923 853874 or 01923 856081 Email: ivorys1@btconnect.com

TOP SOIL & AGGREGATE SUPPLIES

Harper Lodge Farm, Harper Ln, Radlett, WD7 7HU

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27B Baldock Street, Ware, SG12 9DH We undertake picture framing at all levels, & provide made to measure/readymade mirrors for the home & business in any size or style.

01494 778118 • www.framecraftuk.com Based in Chesham, Bucks, HP5 2AF

We provide fantastic frames for all your photos & memorabilia. You can choose from an extensive range of affordable high quality bespoke frames, provided to you professionally, with a quick turnaround time.

01920 486 522 • www.landseerpictureframes.co.uk

Serving Letchworth & The Surrounding Areas

Choose Glen Hyett Painter & Decorator in Waltham Cross for a wide range of painting and decorating services.

Building • Roofing • Scaffolding • More Call for a FREE quotation today: 01462 678 722

Tel : 01992 308 820 - Mob : 07958 733 205

bruce.rpb.carter@btinternet.com - www.rpbbuilding.com

www.glenhyettpainteranddecorator.co.uk

We are a local, small family-run business that can handle a wide range of roofing jobs, big or small. Call us on: 07762 456 947 www.high-viewroofing.co.uk

Over 25 years of experience in the house & garden clearance industry, undertaking both domestic and commercial work 07561 308142 • 01763 249325 • www.spireshouseclearance.co.uk

www.spoonskitchens.co.uk - 01992 472 133 Skip Hire, Roll on Roll off, Grab Hire, Tippers, Demolition, Fly Tip Removal and Heavy Haulage

www.holywellskiphire.co.uk - 01442 233 022

Spoons Kitchens specialise in the design and installation of kitchen, bedroom and living space furniture. We offer the personal service you require when buying new furniture for your kitchen, bedroom or study

Based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Services: • Landscaping • Renovations • Home Improvements • Kitchen Fitting • Bathroom Fitting • Extensions • Loft Conversions • Garage Conversions• Bricklaying • Plastering

Call: 07973 444 921 - www.jdbbuildingservices.co.uk

CATERING FOR DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL CLIENTS ACROSS BEDS, HERTS & BUCKS www.kaystfencing.co.uk Call us on: 01525 872 787 • 07803 116 060

Lead Work • New Roofs • All Repairs • Felt Roof Specialist • Chimney Stacks Repointing General Brickwork • Fascias, Soffits & Guttering CALL US TODAY: T: 01582 853 580 • M: 07818 806 444 E: info@stanleysroofingandbuilding.co.uk

www.strongbasedriveways.co.uk

T: 01920 830610

Leading landscape design and build experts in Hertfordshire.

PREMIER POSITION SECTION CREATIVE FENCING & TIMBERWORK • Featheredge / Picket / Horizontal Slatted Fening • Long Distance & Hoarding • Decking & Custom Woodwork to design • Turfing / Paving & Hedging

MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES

www.wildedgefencing.com- Tel: 01462 600401

PROVIDING DOMESTIC ROOFING SERVICES Our range of services cover domestic roofing including new roofing, flat roofs, repairs, lead flashing, slating & tiling.

- NEW & USED VAUXHALL PARTS Call us today on : 01582 696359 www.a5-vauxhall-spares.business.site

www.topjobroofing.co.uk - 01923 250 216

Call: 01442 412 323 • www.apsleytyres.com Unit 9, Kents Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9XH

Blinds • Curtains • Shutters • Lighting Flooring •Furniture •Interior Design

We stock a wide range of budget and high performance tyres, from some of the best brands on the market!

We are offering a complete car breaking, scrapping & disposal service across Herts plus spare parts sales.

01279 721919 • www.carmaggeddonsalvage.org

• Driveways • Patios & Pergolas • Play areas • Block paving • Landscaping • Turfing • Astro turf • Water features • Fencing www.uniquelandscapesuk.com - 01442 905 297 - 07759 306 019

Pure water window Cleaning

We pride ourselves on delivering a friendly but professsional service. Our aim is to clean and maintain your windows frames and sills, so that you home or businesss always looks at its best.

www.hmccars.co.uk - Tel: 01462 441122 We are a Japanese and Korean specialist repair garage offering good quality service at an affordable price.

visaowindowcleaning.co.uk - 07512 465508

A Family Run Garage For Over 45 Years

T. 01923 230444 | M. 07968593523 info@waterfordplumbingsupplies.co.uk

Waterfords are a small family independent second line merchant established in 1999.

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We stock a wide range of used cars & classic British Motorcycles, plus our own workshop to cater for all your motoring needs... Please call or pay us a visit J. JACKSON • Call us today on: 01438 812 928 E: sales@jacksons-garage.co.uk • 124 London Road, Knebworth

+44 1923 519 682

PREMIER POSITION SECTION LITTLE NIGHTINGALES

Children’s Day Nursery: 3 Months to 5 Years 01727 827533 • London Colney, AL2 1BG

We provide a warm & welcoming, home-from-home, caring environment where all our children feel happy & secure. WWW.LITTLENIGHTINGALES.COM

A unique, hands on, WW2 living history attraction located in Bushey, Hertfordshire at the site of the WW2 operational HQ of the USAAF 8th Fighter Command.

Potters Bar MOT and Service Centre provides quality car repairs, MOT servicing, brakes, 4 wheel alignment, tyres & car maintenance in Hertfordshire & North London.

Tel: 01707 643 388 - Email: pottersbarmot@gmail.com

SPORT, LEISURE, ENTERTAINMENT & TOURISM We offer a range of professional window tinting solutions for any vehicle, building, ofﬁce or home. Contact us for a FREE quote today!

Call: 07808 313 904 • Email: tigtints@hotmail.com

MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE Roll up! Roll Up! Come and learn aerial hoop and silks, acrobatics, juggling and much, much more!

01438 745 114 - 07900 004 324 www.hertsbouncycastles.com

showtimecircus.co.uk CALL US:

01582 383 191 TM

Covering the whole of Hertfordshire, London & the surrounding areas We have a range of Disco, Karaoke & DJ Hire services to meet your needs

07956 295 434 • www.acediscos.co.uk Knowing The Score...

Music Composition, Arranging & Orchestration. Celebration Music for Special Occasions , Corporate & Personal T: 0208 440 6583 M: 07956 212 165

E: info@sounddimensionsmusic.com www.sounddimensionsmusic.com

PARENTING & CHILDHOOD

Join in the creative fun at one of our award winning art classes for babies, toddlers and children...it’s the most colourful class in town!

ARTventurers Harpenden & St Albans www.artventurers.co.uk/harpenden • 07402 740 640

Charmed Event Balloons have been transforming venues with our stunning balloon displays and providing gift balloons for nearly a decade.

www.charmedballoons.co.uk

Tel: 01582 671773

Our friendly team at Hitchin Leisure Servicing are experienced and fully qualified to service and repair all caravan and motorhome makes and models.

Call: 01462 421 443 www.hitchinleisure.co.uk

PREMIER POSITION SECTION

The home of disco entertainment since 1971

www.onstage-uk.com WEDDINGS

Event Specialists

• Marquee Hire • Lighting and Sound • Party Decorations for any event

07779 169 547 - www.newvisioneffects.co.uk Email: adam@newvisioneffects.co.uk

ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385

www.sophiewilsonphotography.co.uk - 01923 447 370

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Hertfordshire County Council 0300 123 0404 Hertfordshire Police HQ 0845 3300 222 or 999 in an emergency

Here are some useful numbers you may need:

RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999 Hertfordshire 01923 776905 Registration Offices – Births and Deaths 0300 123 4045 Traveline 0871 200 22 33 National Rail 08457 48 49 50

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

St Albans City Hospital 01727 866122

Waltham Cross Library 01438 737333

Relate Hemel Hempstead 01442 262 618

Watford General 01923 244366

Ware Library 01438 737333

Relate Central and Northern Hertfordshire 01727 858126 Relate Watford 01923 241 803

UTILITIES Veolia 0845 782 3333 EDF Energy 0800 783 8838 National Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Floodline 0845 988 1188

HOSPITALS Hemel Hempstead Hospital 01442 213141 Hertford County Hospital 01707 328111 Lister Hospital 01438 314333 QE2 Welwyn 01438 314333

LIBRARIES Bishop Stortford Library 01438 737333 Cheshunt Library 01438 737333 East Barnet Library 020 8359 3860 Goffs Oak Library 01438 737333 Hoddesdon Library 01438 737333 Harpenden Library 01438 737333 Hertford Library 01438 737333 London Colney Library, 01438 737333 Rickmansworth Library 01923 471333 St Albans Central Library 01438 737333 Stevenage Central Library 01438 737333 Stotfold Library 01462 730695

Watford Central Library 01923 471333 Welwyn Garden City Library 01438 737333

CITIZENS ADVICE Abbots Langley 0192326 7949 Barnet 0844 826 9336 Stevenage 0845 120 3789 Watford 0844 826 9726 Welwyn 01707262607

Useful service numbers you may need! 13

Family Days Out In H erts

COVID RESTRICTIONS Please check individual websites or call/email them for updated opening times, rules & regulations 14

Go Have An Adventure! Wherever in Hertfordshire you are, there are plenty of ways to spend the holidays and make the most of the British countryside, in fair weather or foul. Here is a selection:

Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted 5000 acres of beautiful ancient woodland and commons. 01442 851227 • www.nationaltrust.org/ashridge

Aldenham Country Park A great value day out,. Beautiful nature trails, an indoor play area, kiosk and café, plus a rare breeds farm with petting area, outdoor climbing frames and 100 acre walk, as well as sailing and fishing. Elstree • 020 8953 9602

Zoos, Farms, Parks, Nature & Wildlife

Gadebridge Park Hemel Hempstead • 01442 228788

Langleybury Children’s Farm Independent, charity run farm with petting area, children’s play area, bouncy castle, putting area and café. Kings Langley • 01923 270603 www.langleyburyfarm.org

Paradise Wildlife Park Fantastic ethical wildlife park, with hundreds of animals including some amazing big cats. Events, experiences, animal encounters, education and much, much more. Broxbourne • 01992 470490 • www.pwpark.com

Shepreth Wildlife Park Shepreth started as a private wildlife sanctuary, and is today a full wildlife park. Shepreth, Royston • 01763 262226 www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk

Willows Farm Village Willows Farm Village offers farmyard animals, plus soft play for the little ones, tractor rides, funfair rides and much, much more. London Colney • 0870 129 9718 www.willowsfarmvillage.com

Berkhamsted Castle

Museums, Estates & Historical Buildings

A ruined Norman castle with visitors room based in Berkhamsted. Free entry. 01223 582700 • www.english-heritage.org.uk

Celtic Harmony Camp An Iron Age village set in woodlands near to Hertford with a whole host of activities. 01438 718543 • www.celticharmony.org

The Henry Moore Foundation Acres of outdoor sculpture to explore, as well as galleries and studios, and his restored home. 01279 843333 • www.henry-moore.org

Shaw’s Corner Shaw’s beautifully preserved home in Ayot St Lawrence. 01438 829221 www.nationaltrust.org/shawscorner

Watford Museum A free entry museum focussed on local history and events. 01923 232297 • www.watfordmuseum.org.uk

deHaviland Aircraft Heritage Centre This is a working museum with 20 de Havilland aircraft and sections plus a large collection of memorabilia. www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

Knebworth House Celtic Harmony Camp Image © www.celticharmony.org

The Lytton family home since 1490, with stunning formal gardens designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1908, a dinosaur trail, kitchen garden and adventure playground. www.knebworthhouse.com

Hatfield House A beautiful historical property built by Robert Cecil in 1611, with some 42 acres of parkland, knot garden, children’s play area and the National collection of model soldiers. Park and Gardens • www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Verulamium Musum Museum showing one of the biggest and most important Roman sites in the country, including mosaic and underfloor heating, jewellery, pottery, and scheduled re-enactment. www.stalbansmuseum.org.uk

The Natural History Museum at Tring Hatfield House Image © www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Founded by Lionel Walter, 2nd Baron Rothschild, exhibiting a range of animals, with activities and events. • www.nhm.acd.uk/tring

Leisure Centres, Swimming & Sports

Aquasplash

Hertfordshire Sports Village

A combination of fun pool with six exhilarating rides plus a fun ice rink for an exciting, varied day out. Hemel Hempstead • 0845 872 5799 www.hemel-aquasplash.co.uk

Hatfield • 01707 284466 www.hertssportsvillage.co.uk

The Snow Centre

Lee Valley Boat Centre

A huge, 160m slope with real snow for skiing, snowboarding and sledging. Hemel Hempstead • 0845 258 9000, www.thesnowcentre.com

Boats for hire, plus birdwatching, cycling and angling. Broxbourne • 01992 462085 www.leevalleyboats.co.uk,

Rollercity,

The Priory Lido

A large, indoor roller rink based at Campus West, WGC. Welwyn Garden City • www.rollercity.co.uk

Hitchin Swimming Centre Hitchin • 01462 441646

A beautiful, outdoor heated main pool and teaching pool. Ware • 01920 460703 www.wareonline.co.uk/lido

Hatfield Swim Centre Hatfield • 01707 276276

The Playbarn Offering an exciting indoor play area, large garden, and bigger than usual under 3’s play area, plus free parking and café. 01279 600907 • www.playbarn.net

Adventure World indoor play from 6 months to 11 years at London Colney Recreation Centre. 01727 822447

Theme Parks, Play & Activity Centres

DJ’s Jungle Adventure Extensive indoor soft play. 01727 844991, www.djsjungleadventure.co.uk.

Gambado’s Play Centre A large centre offering soft play, dedicated babies area with sensory room, plus carousel, and dodgems. 01923 892 140 • www.gambado.com

Harry Potter Studio Tour The studio offers a behind the scenes peek at a variety of magical Harry Potter sets. 08450 840 9020 • www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

Little Rascals Indoor Play Party Centre, A family run play centre with lots of soft play facilities, quality food and drink. 01462 440248 • www.littlerascalsplay.co.uk

Quasar Elite Quasar Elite is a huge indoor, multi themed laser tag arena. Exhilarating and energetic, this is a great day out for older kids (of all ages!). 01442 213200 • www.quasarelitehemel.com

Space 2 Play 10000 square feet of indoor play with dedicated baby and toddler area, indoor zip wire, and go kart track set in a large, space themed environment. Perfect for budding astronauts! 01462 422354 • www.space2play.biz

Teamworks Karting Large indoor Go Karting centre, offering full packages for kids and adults including karting kit, helmets and tuition. 08456 436890 • www.teamworkskarting.com

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CLUB Thinking of joining a book club? There is to some, a stereotypical image of book clubs as talking arenas for bookworms, or gaggles of girls discussing the latest ‘chick lit’. Which, of course, to an extent they are, but there are many more reasons for joining a local reading group.

A reading group can, for many, offer an excellent route into an established local social network. Offering the opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, book clubs often also give you the chance to meet people with fairly similar interests, making it an excellent way to get out and meet new people. Many groups have a focus towards a certain genre or variety of fiction or non fiction, although some are broader than others. Being given a reading list can help you to extend your usual reading, as you will need to keep up with the set texts if you are going to participate in the group, and while many groups decide on titles as a joint decision, the chances are some of the choices will not be your usual favourites. Reading of course will help you to broaden your horizons and vocabulary; the discussion and insights from other readers give this aspect a whole new dimension.

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Reading groups are also an excellent way to help improve your communication skills. Discussion will hopefully naturally improve your listening skills, as you navigate your way through others interpretations of the reading material. Speaking in a group is much less formal and structured than the classroom, but will help you build confidence in talking to new people, and to speak to a wider audience. Finally, if you have any ambitions to write your own novel, reading groups can be a fantastic resource, giving you a window into others opinion’s, what for them makes a good or bad plot or characterization, and perhaps help you to mature the seed of your idea.

BOOK CLUBS IN HERTS: • Graham Greene Reading Circle (Berkhamsted) - 01442 873 604, briar9@btinternet.com • U3A Reading Group A (Berkhamsted) 01442 865853, brenda.baynes@btinternet.com • Bishops Stortford Library Reading Group 0300 123 4049 • U3A Book Group 3 (Bishops Stortford) jmarychurch@tiscali.co.uk • U3A Book Group 4 (Bishops Stortford) 01279 814222 • Bushey Book Circle - 0300 123 4049 • Harpenden Library Reading Group, 0300 123 4049 • Hertford Reading Group (Monday) 01992 422042, gillian.harman@ntlworld.com • U3A Hertford Reading Group Wednesday Reading Group (Hertford) - 07768 210298 hertfordwednesdayreadinggroup@ yahoogroups.co.uk • Hitchin Library Reading Group 0300 123 4049 • Hoddesdon Library Reading Group 0300 123 4049 • Readers Group (Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group) 01462 683074, megan_stacey@hotmail.com • Radlett Reading Group - 0300 123 4049, njcoplest@hotmail.com • Royston Reading Group - 01763 245410 • Stevenage Library Reading Group 0300 123 4049, jo.lindridge@hotmail.co.uk • Women’s Book Club (Stevenage) 01438 742742 stevenagewrc@btopenworld.com • Icknield Book Group - 01442 827702 • Tring Book Club and Robin Readers 01442 827426 • U3A Reading Group (Tring) - 01442 826440, sue@hexter.co.uk • Ware Library Reading Group, Rosemary Ravenscroft, 0300 123 4049, (Hertfordshire Library Service) • The Watford Book Club - 01923 243731, sianluciabowen@hotmail.com • Welwyn Garden City Literary Society 01707 320983 michael.upstone@ntlworld.com

Running clubs Running has become a more popular sport Are you thinking of joining a running club? Perhaps the lingering thoughts behind your New Years Resolution, or shedding some pounds pre holiday? Running clubs have become more common in recent years, and can be found

throughout the county should you be inclined. Running clubs are not just for the fitness fanatics in lycra among us, but also offer a diverse and friendly membership. Joining a club is an

excellent motivational tool, allowing you to adopt a slightly different mindset and take the hobby slightly more seriously. It also means company and security. Many runners enjoy pounding the streets alone, but company can spice up a run, providing the motivation of someone to pace yourself with. If you are in training for a specific event, say a marathon or Race for Life, then you may be able to team up with another runner who is also competing. If you are simply looking for a fitness activity, the motivation of not letting down a running partner should keep you going; but if you are competing, a group can add a little competition to help you push yourself! They also offer a good opportunity for socializing. Some groups do organize social events, group runs and other such friendly activities.

Clubs in Herts: • Broxbourne Runners

www.broxbournerunners.co.uk • Gade Valley Harriers

www.gadevalleyharriers.co.uk • Garden City Runners

www.gardencityrunners.org.uk • Harlow Running Club

www.thehrc.org.uk • North Herts Road Runners

www.nhrr.org.uk

Finding a partner to run with is also ideal for those nervous of running alone. Both male and female runners can feel unsafe, especially when the evenings draw in again, and using a group can offer safety in numbers, and access to well thought out, properly lit routes.

• Rickmansworth Running Sisters

Another important aspect is access to health information. Running can be a very simple activity, but if you are serious, then coaching advice is crucial to ensure you work up to your goals and avoid injury. A club should also be able to give advice on finding a local physiotherapist, sports massage specialist or any other health professional you may need.

• Tring Running Club

www.rickyrunningsisters.org.uk • Royston Runners

www.roystonrunners.org.uk • St Albans Striders

www.stalbansstriders.com www.tringrunningclub.org.uk • Ware Joggers

www.ware-joggers.co.uk • Watford Harriers

www.watfordathletics.co.uk • Watford Joggers

www.watfordjoggers.org.uk • Watford Running Sisters

www.watfordrunningsisters.org.uk

Joining a club is an excellent motivational tool to keep running

HERTS Presenting the

THEATRE GUIDE

Of course, one of the perks of living in Hertfordshire is our proximity to London, with all sights and activities our capital has to offer, and with the West End in close reach of most of the county, there are plenty of shows, musicals and attractions to make the most of, as well as a vast array of professional tribute acts throughout the year. If however you prefer to support the local community theatre, or simply prefer something a little closer to home, then here is our guide to the theatres in Hertfordshire and a taster of forthcoming productions and events:

Please check individual websites or call/email them for updated COVID rules & regulations

THE ABBEY THEATRE

St Albans • 01727 857861 • www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

NATIONAL TRUST SAT 7 – SUN 8 AUG

Former lovers Peter Fraser and Eleanor Perry set course for power in politics and journalism. But ambition unshackled from morality leads to personal and professional disaster. And Fraser’s weakness in the face of a hard-line group in Cabinet pitches Britain into chaos…

Visit www.abbeytheatre.org.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available

THE GORDON CRAIG THEATRE Stevenage • 01438 363200 • www.gordon-craig.co.uk

THINK FLOYD: THROUGH THE WALL THU 9 SEP

This extraordinary band, dubbed the Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, are re-nowned for their stunning celebration of the music of one of the world’s greatest musical phenomenon. Featuring a complete performance of the iconic album as well as the whole range of classic Pink Floyd.

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN SUN 3 OCT

This show will get you in the mood for dancing as it’s jam packed with your favourite night-out anthems. Sex, diets, men, fashion, chocolate, wine & more wine all feature in a riotous script that promises to be the girl’s night out to remember.

THE BEST OF TAKE THAT WED 6 OCT

This spectacular tribute comes complete with a five-piece line up and supporting dancers, magnificent lighting, fast costume changes and exceptional live vocals. The result is an incredibly accurate portrayal of a Take That concert.

Visit www.gordon-craig.co.uk to purchase tickets & see shows available

THE HERTFORD THEATRE

Hertford • 01992 531500 • www.hertfordtheatre.com

PROP BOX TALES: EPISODE 6 THREE LITTLE PIGS THU 22 JUL

An video premiere on our Youtube channel. Meet the three little pigs! They’re very different and have very different ideas. Expect movement, singing and signing and songs to get your imaginations fired up, ready to explore the use of props, character voices and more.

UNDER THE FROZEN MOON SAT 18 DEC - MON 3 JAN 22’

Immerse yourself in the ice-cold, snowy world of Lunavik; where even the moon is frozen! A tender folk story of love, friendship, and giving. Beautiful songs are live looped, fun rhythmic poetry forms the tale, astonishing puppets, and breath-taking sets complete this stunning production.

Visit www.hertfordtheatre.com to purchase tickets & see other shows available

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THE ALBAN ARENA

St Albans • 01727 844488 • www.alban-arena.co.uk

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? THU 23 SEP

What’s Love Got To Do With It? is a joyous show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses.

STICK MAN

TUE 12 - WED 13 OCT

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!

BOYZLIFE THU 4 NOV

Two of the world’s biggest bands boyzone and westlife come together, for the very first-time featuring brian mcfadden and keith duffy. This specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits.

SH*T FACED SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO AND JULIET TUE 16 NOV

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is touring the UK with one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays: Romeo and Juliet. Sh!t-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely sh!t-faced cast member.

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THE RADLETT CENTRE

Radlett • 01923 859291 • www.radlettcentre.co.uk

POP DIVAS LIVE! FRI 27 AUG

Get ready to experience all your favourite pop divas as the greatest female stars of today appear on the same stage for the first time ever! The UK’s number one girl band, Little Mix kick off the show, then Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and Rihanna all join in the fun!

IAN ASHPITEL & JONTY STEPHENS AS ERIC & ERN TUE 5 OCT

For all the family from 8 to 108 Eric and Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy sketches, from Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Mr Memory… ’Arsenal’, to the paper bag trick!

JENNY ECLAIR: SIXTY! (FFS!)

SNOW QUEEN BALLET

Having hit 60, Jenny Eclair AKA ‘The Face of Vagisan’ confronts a new decade of decrepitude. Now that it takes 20 minutes of scrolling down to find her DOB when she’s filling in forms online, should she celebrate or crawl into a hole? What will her 60’s hold for this 1960’s babe and is it a legal requirement to buy Nordic walking poles?

This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Gerda’s fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she encounters a band of gypsy’s, enchanted reindeer, and a mysterious and reclusive Lapland woman.

SAT 9 OCT

SUN 6 FEB 22’

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RHODES THEATRE

Bishop Stortford • 01279 651746 • www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk

WONDERLAND THU 26 AUG

Taking you and your family on a magical journey from the second you leave the outside world to the moment you enter into the dream world that we call Wonderland! This show will be enhanced by our talented production cast of singers, dancers & actors.

IAN WAITE & VINCENT SIMONE ... ACT TWO FRI 12 NOV

The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety dance, comedy and song! With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines,

Visit www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available

THE MARKET THEATRE

Hitchin • 01462 433553 • www.markettheatre.co.uk

THE PRIORY – HISTORICAL DRAMA THU 1 – SAT 31 JUL

Coinciding with the annual Hitchin Festival, this year we take The Priory in Hitchin as the backdrop to our drama. Set at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, the play, set in 1539, centres on the forced transference of the Priory and convent buildings to Sir Edward Watson and then seven years later, becoming the family home of the Radcliffe’s.

LIVE MUSIC

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY

We are delighted to present Live Music at the Market Theatre every week featuring some of the best local talent. Each night will be a different solo, duo or band. See our website to see who’s playing on what day.

Visit www.markettheatre.co.uk to purchase tickets & see shows available

WATERSMEET THEATRE

Rickmansworth • 01923 711063 • www.watersmeet.co.uk

GET DOWN ON IT

CINDERELLA

Join us for the ultimate celebration of the biggest disco floor fillers ever! Get Down On It is the UK’s number one disco tribute show and is guaranteed to have you dancing All Night Long. two extraordinary vocalists present all your favourite disco hits with slick choreography and stunning vocals to deliver the greatest disco party ever!

It is that time of year again so have a Ball at the best-loved panto of them all! It is the fairy-tale we all know and love - left at home by her ugliest of sisters, Cinders cannot go to the ball. Will she ever get to meet her prince charming!

FRI 15 0CT

THU 9 - FRI 31 DEC

Visit www.watersmeet.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available

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THE WATFORD PALACE THEATRE Watford • 01923 225671 • www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk

STAGE IN THE PARK: WEST END IN THE PARK THU 5 AUG

Starring an incredible cast drawn from the most iconic West End and Broadway shows, West End in the Park is an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best musicals from across the globe.

STAGE IN THE PARK: THE SOOTY SHOW THU 5 AUG

Izzy Wizzy Lets get busy! Sooty heads to Watford in a fabulous show to delight the whole family. Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell - who will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief!

Visit www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available

THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE Watford • 01923 241362 • www.pumphouse.info

CHESHIRE CATS, A COMEDY BY GAIL YOUNG MON 15 - SAT 20 NOV

Hilary, Siobhan, Yvonne, Vicky and Maggie are attempting to walk 13 miles across the capital in record time in their decorated bras and posh new trainers, but the 6th member of the team doesn’t seem to meet the physical criteria!

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BARNET Alternate Saturdays from 8.30am to 3.30pm behind the Spires Shopping Centre. A FARMA accredited market. www.thespiresbarnet.co.uk BERKHAMSTED Offers a great selection from fish and groceries to baked good, snacks and cheeses. Third Sunday of the month. www.berkhamstedfarmersmarket.co.uk GREAT AMWELL Takes place on the first Thursday of the month at the Van Hage Garden Centre and has been running for around 8 years. Game, meats, cheeses, bakery goods, preserves, fruit and vegetables. www.vanhage.co.uk HATFIELD Takes place in White lion Square from 9.00am til 1.00pm, 1st Saturday of each month. Artisan beers, cheeses, honey, bakery goods and more. HERTFORD FARMA accredited. 8.30am – 1.30pm, 2nd Saturday of each month in The Market Place. www.hertford.net HATFIELD Hatfield House Stable Yard Farmers Market, every

third weekend of the month LETCHWORTH Takes place in the town centre 9.30am – 1.30pm, 3rd Saturday of each month. www.letchworthfoodfestival.com STEVENAGE Held behind the White Lion Hotel in Stevenage Old Town, 2nd Saturday of each month. www.stevenagefarmersmarket.com TRING Local lamb and mutton, preserves, cheeses, fruit, vegetables and preserves, plus bakery goods. Market Place, 9.00am – 12.15pm, alternate Saturdays. www.tringfarmersmarket.co.uk WHEATHAMPSTEAD Held in East Lane Car Park. Offers an array of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, bakery goods etc. www.wheathampstead.net WOOLMER GREEN Crafts and produce, including meat, cheeses, preserves, fruit and vegetables. Held at Woolmer Green Village Hall, 4th Sunday of each month. www.thecountrybumpkin.co.uk

Food, Drink, Music & More • 5 – 8th Jul, Farr Festival, Newnham • 14th July, Battle Proms, Hatfield House • 15 – 16th Jul, The St Albans Festival of Dogs, Highfield Park, St Albans • 15th Jul, Folk by the Oak, Hatfield House • 15th Jul, Teddy Bears Picnic, Hertford Castle • 25th Jul, Classics on the Common, Harpenden • 26 – 29th Jul, Standon Calling, Standon • 27 – 29th Jul, The Game Fair, Hatfield House • 5th Aug, Rock at the Castle, Hertford Castle • 10 – 12th Aug, Meraki Festival, St Albans • 11 – 12th Aug, Steam and Country Crafts Fair, Knebworth House • 17 – 19th Aug, Art in Clay, Hatfield House • 18th Aug, Dino Adventure! Knebworth House • 19th Aug, Classic Ibiza, Knebworth House • 19th Aug, Hertfordshire & Essex Country Fair, Brent Pelham Park • 20th Aug, Hertford Castle Tour and Brass Band Concert, Hertford Castle • 20th Aug, The Great British Prom, Knebworth House • 26 – 27th Aug, The Herts Festival of Dogs, Cassiobury Park Avenue, Watford • 26 – 27th Aug, Classic Motor Show, Knebworth House • 31st Aug – 2nd Sep, Coll Britannia Festival, Knebworth House • 31st Aug – 2nd Sep, Wilkestock, Hertford • 9th Sep, Hertford Heritage Day, Hertford Castle • 20 – 23rd Sep, Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival, Hatfield House • 26 – 29th Sep, CAMRA St Albans Beer and Cider Festival • 15 – 18th Nov, The Frost Fair, Hatfield House • 23rd Nov, Hertford Christmas Gala, Hertford Castle • 8th Dec, Carols at the Castle, Hertford Castle

You can always find a bargain at a Car boot sale!!

Car Boots • Baldock Boot Sale, Buntingford Road, Baldock, Saturdays, Apr – Oct • Berko Boot Sale, Hamberlins Farm, Hamberlins Lane, Berkhamsted, Sundays, Apr - September • Bishops Stortford Car Boot Sale, Railway Station Car Park, Bishops Stortford, Sundays, Mar – Nov • Bushey Giant Boot Sale, Little Bushey Lane (Hartspring Corner) Bushey, Sundays, May – Sep • Chorleywood Car Boot, Meadows Farm, Amersham Road, Chorleywood, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr – Oct • Graveley Village Hall Boot Sale, Gravely, Sundays, Nov – Mar • Harpenden Station Boot Sale, Harpenden Station, Station Road, Harpenden, Sundays, Oct – Mar • Hatfield Car Boot Sale, Birchwood Sports Centre, Longmead, Hatfield, Sundays, Apr – Oct • Hemel Hempstead Car Boot Sale, Link Road (A4147), Hemel Hempstead, Saturdays, Apr – Oct

• High Wych School Boot Sale, High Wych School, Sawbridgeworth, Sundays, Mar – Oct • Hitchin Market Car Boot Sale, Hitchin Market, Churchgate, Hitchin, Sundays, Jan – Dec • Jumbo’s, Hill View Farm, Northaw Road West, Cuffley, Sundays, Apr – Oct • Kodak Car Boot, Stevenage, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, Sundays, Jan – Dec • Letchworth Garden City Car Boot Sale, North Herts Irish Club, Letchworth, Sundays, Nov – Mar • Nash Mills Car Boot Sale, Lower Road, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, Sundays, Apr – Oct • Redbourn Car Boot Sale, Herts Show Ground, Redbourn, Sundays, Apr – Oct • Ridgmont Road Car Park, Ridgmont Road, St Albans, Sundays, Apr - Aug

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Whatever your needs, as an Accountant, I offer accounts preparation, taxation and advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. morris-accountants.com - 01923 672984 richard@morris-accountants.com

N ARMES & CO

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

www.narmesandco.co.uk Tel: 01920 487 518 Email: info@narmesandco.com

We at N.ARMES & CO. are a trusted team of chartered accountants based in Ware who cater for those in Ware, Harlow, Hertford, Hoddesdon and Stevenage. We provide a complete range of professional services from business start-up advice to bookkeeping services.

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Red Geranium Co. 19 Ashridge Close, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP3 0QG Tel No : 01442 927340 Mob No : 07805 917 820 Web Site : www.redgeraniumco.co.uk E-Mail : rachel@redgeraniumco.co.uk

AIR CONDITIONING Watford: 01923 607851 St Albans: 01727 221 021 Mobile: 07850 809079

Fourways Ltd • Refrigeration • Air Conditioning • Maintenance • Installation • Repair We provide different services including Bespoke Air Conditioning systems, Design, Build and Installation. We also offer competitive priced Maintenance contracts.

Call: 01763 407900 www.fourwaysltd.co.uk

www.wesleyairconditioning.co.uk Offices, Conservatories, Schools, Computer Rooms, etc Competitive Rates Installation / Maintenance / Service / Design Commercial & Domestic - All Landing Manufacturers Refrigeration (Cellar Cooling) Refrigeration Reclaiming Service Free Quotes On New Installations Over 20 Years Experience Covering All Areas

AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Sales & Hire

AWG Air Conditioning Hertfordshire. Tel No : 01462 860 045 Web Site : www.awg-aircon.co.uk E-Mail : info@awg-aircon.co.uk

See our main advert on page 50 TM Refrigeration Ltd Tel No : 01992 300 593 Mob No : 07590 686 157 Web Site : www.tmrefrigeration.co.uk E-Mail : office@tmrefrigeration.co.uk

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A&F Executive Chauffeur Service A&F Executive Chauffeur Service offers more than a chauffeur. We provide a personal service tailored to each client’s needs. We were established at the beginning of the 21st century with the simple aim of providing a truly exceptional transport service to all kinds of customers.

www.afchauffeurs.co.uk Providing Chauffeur driven cars in London and Scotland

Tel: +44 (0) 144 287 8848 | E: info@afchauffeurs.co.uk

BOOK KEEPING

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

Bookkeeping, accountancy & personal tax services for people in and around Potters Bar, Barnet and St Albans, Hertfordshire. www.nsalleesonaccountancy.co.uk 07950 375 714 • nigel.alleeson@ntlworld.com

BUILDING SURVEYORS

Evans & Co. Ltd. provides professional advice and practical solutions for all your property needs within the construction industry. Our positive approach and high level of client care will assist you in making the right decisions. Our client portfolio includes companies with diverse business interests such as commercial property owners, pension funds, developers and consultants, banks, restaurants and other retail outlets. We also offer surveys and advice to the residential property market.

CLOTHING

Workwear Essentials are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of uniform, workwear and corporate wear. With 38 years of experience within the textile industry, we operate from our embroidery and printing factory and warehouse headquarters in Hertfordshire.

T: 01582 462120 workwearessentials.com

ELECTRICIANS Chris Tinworth Tel No : 01707 251 302 Mob No : 07973 561 298 Web Site : www.ctpm.co.uk E-Mail : info@ctpm.co.uk

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Michael Evans and Co Suite 16b, 39 Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP2 7DN

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS ENVIROMENTAL CONSULTANTS

EXHIBITION SERVICES www.newdimension.co.uk

Tel: 01462 769812 E: exhibit@newdimension.co.uk

We provide engineering support & design services to the construction & building industry, including individual homeowners. The combined breadth of experience & expertise in our team allows us to offer services in structural, civil & geo-environmental engineering. Please get in touch if you have a project you’d like assistance with.

www.structa.co.uk Email: enquiries@structa.co.uk Tel: 01442 419 850

Established for over 30 years we have been designing and constructing award winning custom built exhibition stands for clients based in the UK, Europe, USA and Middle East. l Exhibition stand design l Exhibition stand construction l Exhibition Stand delivery and installation l Exhibition Stands from £5,000 to £150,000. l All sizes and budgets. l Located North of London, close to the M25 & motorway network l Easy access to all the UK venues.

HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS

Cost effective solutions

designed to take the strain out of your employment issues.

www.hrinitiatives.co.uk

Tel: 01438 742 056 - Email: info@hrinitiatives.co.uk

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Advertise your company online on: www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk • Shutters • Curtains • Blinds • Upholstery • Paint • Wallpaper • Accessories

From fabrics and wallpaper, we create beautiful soft furnishings and blinds for your home; we upholster and support with design and project management should you need it.

www. stripeinteriors.co.uk - T: 07713 401 097 ask@stripeinteriors.co.uk

PB Conversions Unit 1&2 Clipstone Brook Ind Est, Cherry Court Way, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. LU7 4GP Tel No : 01525 850 588 Web Site : www.pbconversions.co.uk E-Mail : pbconversions@aol.com

See our main advert on page 48 PARTY WALL SURVEYORS

56 The Enterprise Centre, Cranborne Rd, Potters Bar. EN6 3DQ

J. N YORK PARTY WALLS

LIFTS & ESCALATORS OMEGA CITYLIFTS SERVICES LTD Tel No : 01707 334 962 Web Site : www.omegacityliftsservices.co.uk E-Mail : sales@omegacityliftsservices.co.uk

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I am a Party Wall Surveyor with over 10 years of experience helping customers deal with Party Wall matters. Fast & personalised service.

www.jnyorkpartywalls.com Tel: 07725 201114

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Phillips Page Associates Ltd Tel No : 01582 766 877 / 0203 735 2550 Web Site : www.phillipspage.co.uk E-Mail : info@phillipspage.co.uk

See our main advert on page 53 MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS Classic Mobility 15 Church Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1EJ Tel No : 01992 552 224 Web Site : www.classicmobility.org.uk E-Mail : shop@classicmobility.co.uk

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Quality printed circuit boards, manufactured perfectly, delivered on time, every time so you achieve your deadlines ... guaranteed! Try ABL Circuits for the fastest complete printed circuit board service in the UK. From PCB design, Prototypes, Manufacture to Complete Product Assembly, ABL offer the fastest standard leadtime in the industry.

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS SECURITY SERVICES

www.wealarms.co.uk Telephone: 01920 438763

Helping & Supporting Families & Businesses for over 30 years Our friendly, specialist team provide no-nonsense pragmatic advice & representation on family, litigation & employment matters. We also assist with Probate Administration & preparation of Wills. We pride ourselves on communicating clearly, working flexibly, understanding what you’re going through & supporting you in the best way we can. T: 01923 234 400 - Emergency: 02039 355 999

www.jkclawyers.com

UK approved quality, reliable personal alarms and attack deterrents. Choose from our range of Personal Alarms! Buy the right personal rape alarm for you or a loved one from the award winning UK manufacturer.

Email: info@jkclawyers.com 12 Station Road, Watford WD17 1EG

TAXIS / CARS / LIMOUSINES / (PRIVATE HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN)

SOLICITORS

Fast, friendly and most reliable taxi service in St Albans Airport Transfer - We provide airport transfer services to all major airports in the United Kingdom from St Albans and Hertfordshire. Braddon & Snow Solicitors are a High Street firm with experienced staff working across the disciplines of property, family & matrimonial, corporate & commercial, civil litigation, wills, probate and trusts. We provide expert legal advice to businesses & individuals throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

www.braddonsnow.co.uk - 01992 464 552

Competitive Pricing - For the most affordable range of private hire taxi options, including budget car options, be sure to contact A1 Taxis. No Hidden & Extra Costs

ww.a1taxis.net - 01727 866666 Gold Line Taxis Tel No : 01727 833 333 Web Site : www.goldlinetaxis.co.uk E-Mail : info@goldlinetaxis.co.uk

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BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS WEBSITE DESIGNERS

Award Winning Web Design & Development Agency In Hertfordshire From simple websites to complex ecommerce solutions, Netrix Ltd have 16 years of experience in delivering digital innovation to our clients.

www.netrixinternet.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0)1923 532 214 Email: info@netrixinternet.co.uk

WILLS & PROBATE

ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385

Ashcroft Cameron Book Keeping BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

>> Book keeping >> VAT returns >> Payroll >> Full office service >> Self assessments

E-mail: julie@ashcambooks.com Call us today on: 01992 500 700

LYALL YOUNGMAN Accountants, Tax Consultants & Small Business Advisors

• Accountancy • Bookkeeping • VAT • Payroll • Business & Personal Taxation • Start Ups & Company Formation Free Initial Consultation with Nicholas Hughesman

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Chris Tinworth

BUSINESS SERVICES SOLUTIONS Mobile: 07973&561298 • Phone: 01707 251302

www.ctpm.co.uk • Email: info@ctpm.co.uk Chris Tinworth specialises in Electrical and plumbing work. I provide a high quality service and complete reliability. I have been established for over 20 years.

Electrical Work

Plumbing Work

• Rewires • Fuse boards • Lights • Sockets • Fault finding • Electric vehicle charging

• From a leaking tap to a complete system • New cylinders • Tanks • Heating systems • Central heating system flushes • Fault finding

( OZEV approved installer)

• Electrical condition reports

I also specialise in bathroom and kitchen supply, design and full installation

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Useful and effective advice to help you manage your finances. Jones Hunt & Keelings is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants whose directors have elected to remain independent. This enables us to concentrate our efforts where they are most valued by our clients by offering close personal attention and responsive solutions. Since Keelings establishment in 1902, we have strived to maintain our modern, progressive outlook.

Our range of services includes the following: • annual and management accounts • business and personal tax services and planning • statutory audits and reports, including AIM listed companies and LLPs • bookkeeping, VAT and PAYE support and advice • company secretarial services and valuations

• business start-up planning and forecasting • financial and commercial advice • realising the value of your business • accounting systems advice • commercial development and growth

www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk - 01462 459 090 Email: info@jhk.uk.com Jones Hunt & Keelings, 71 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG4 0TY

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

www.awg-aircon.co.uk - Phone:01462 860045 - Email:info@awg-aircon.co.uk

At AWG we are a family owned Hertfordshire based Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Specialist Company providing professional services to both corporate and domestic sectors throughout the UK. We specialise in installations, repairs and maintenance of air conditioning systems along with providing a variety of Chiller service contracts and maintenance plans to meet your requirements. Alex and his team here at AWG are dedicated to providing our customers with excellence customer service. We ensure that we get it right, providing you with the correct solution requirements. 50

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

T: 01992 300 593 • M: 07590 686 157 E-mail: office@tmrefrigeration.co.uk www.tmrefrigeration.co.uk

SPECIALISTS IN AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION TM Refrigeration Ltd - Install, service and care for systems in commercial, industrial and individual residential premises. Our business has been build on foundations of true customer service, high standards and dedication of the most highly trained engineers.

AIR CONDITIONING We know that living and working in a clean, comfortable climate has many benefits. Modern air conditioning systems improve energy efficiency, ventilation, health, hygiene and productivity. Above all they will help you make considerable financial savings.

REFRIGERATION We provide building and installation service of cold rooms and walk in rooms. We have the skills to resolve a variety of refrigeration system problems. Our Refrigeration Technicians are fully trained to the new F Gas Regulations.

MAINTENANCE Any refrigeration system installed can only operate to a near 100% efficiency and to significantly reduce running costs if they are regularly maintained and looked after.

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

Omega Citylifts Installations Ltd & Omega City Lift Services Ltd are proud of our reputation for supplying high quality lift installations compliant with the client’s individual requirements. We design and manufacture our own lifts and have carried out a varied range of projects throughout the UK with our own dedicated permanently employed installation crews. Our Refurbishment and Modernisation team also offer a first class service with regard to the upgrading of existing lift installations. Not just complete overhauls but meeting client specific needs in line with their required specification. We are in constant communication with the factory and able to provide a diverse range of products thanks to the expertise of the highly skilled and experienced workforce both in the factory and on site. Due to the flexibility of the factory and the experience of the engineering team in the UK, Omega Citylifts Installations Ltd and Omega Citylifts Services Ltd able to solve many lifting situations offering many types of lift technology, including hydraulic and traction (both traditional and motor room-less), Firefighting and Evacuation. Each installation is carried out by our own installation engineers who are specifically trained and dedicated to working on each

manufacturer’s products. Our Maintenance Centres in Manchester, Norwich, Cardiff and Welwyn Garden City oversee our nationwide network of maintenance engineers who provide a comprehensive service support with 24-hours & 365 day cover for emergency breakdowns. Our 24-hour Service Centre coordinates our nationwide network of technicians and our extensively stocked stores ensure a minimum “down time” to your lift installation minimising inconvenience and saving costly disruption to your business. With a portfolio of over 2,000 units encompassing many different types of applications from residential, hotels, offices, hospitals, sport stadiums and entertainment complexes. We were both honoured and pleased to have been awarded 2 contracts for Hillingdon Borough Council one of which was for 7 lifts on 5 different sheltered Housing sites throughout the Borough for major refurbishment. The other contract was for the Hillingdon Borough Council Civic centre to modernise the main reception group of 3 lifts to work as a triplex system.

www.omegacityliftsservices.co.uk Call: 01707 334962 • Email: sales@omegacityliftsservices.co.uk

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

0203 7352550 www.phillipspage.co.uk

01582 766877 info@phillipspage.co.uk

London-Paris-Dublin-Frankfurt

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY PhillipsPage Associates Ltd (PPa) is a multidisciplinary practice of Consulting Engineers providing a full range of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design and offer specialist services such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation, electrical network analysis from HV to LV using the latest software and offer full REVIT BIM capabilities. Formed in 2008 and working in many sectors from the leisure industry to Mission Critical Datacentres.

BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS

All our taxis have contactless card machines installed

Call : 01727 833 333 email – info@goldlinetaxis.co.uk. www.goldlinetaxis.co.uk 54

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Useful and effective advice to help you manage your finances. Keelings is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants whose directors have elected to remain independent. This enables us to concentrate our efforts where they are most valued by our clients by offering close personal attention and responsive solutions. Since Keelings’ establishment in 1902, we have strived to maintain our modern, progressive outlook.

• business start-up planning and forecasting • financial and commercial advice • realising the value of your business • accounting systems advice • commercial development and growth

www.keelingsjoneshunt.co.uk - 01707 258844 Email: info@keelingsjoneshunt.co.uk 55

FOOD & DRINK

BAKERS

BUTCHERS

Brookmans Family Butchers Purveyors of Quality Meat & Poultry

www.doubleyum.co.uk - Phone ~ 07947 259803

Double Yum is an independent and innovative baker, and we deliver bespoke cake/dessert boxes locally, and cater for small events. We make delicious sweet and savoury creations, that will be a talking point at any party.

We pride ourselves on providing free range, additive free meat and poultry at fantastic value for money and unbeatable customer service. Being in the business for over 20 years, we sell only the finest products that come individually selected from the market each morning to ensure ultimate freshness and quality.

www.brookmansfamilybutchers.co.uk WWW.HERTFORDSHIRE-FOCUS.CO.UK Tel. 01707 654413

7 Bradmore Green, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7QW

FARM SHOPS

Local Events & Markets

FOOD & DRINK

Munns Farm Shop A family business with over 30 years experience serving the local community

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Munns Farm Shop in Dagnall has been a family run business for over 50 years and in the current ownership for 30 years. A friendly approach and customer service our speciality. We are a small farm shop in Dagnall selling all the usual products such as potatoes, eggs, fruit and veg, plus coal, heating oil and salt for dishwashers and water softeners. We supply all the surrounding villages and towns including Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Tring and Aylesbury. We also have a selection of homemade cakes, pickles, jams and honey.

07976 224781 - 01442 843266 www.munnseggsandpotatoes.co.uk We also supply a wide range of coals and heating oils.

www.woodviewfarm.co.uk

Telephone: 01767 650200

We’re an independent, local farm shop offering outstanding meat in our butchery, along with fresh produce, wine and specialist delicatessen products in our farm shop. Our new café is the perfect place to chat over a fresh coffee, slice of homemade cake or even a freshly made lunch before browsing in the shop.

HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY

BESPOKE CHILDRENS CLOTHING

COUNSELLING & ADVICE / THERAPY

Your Don’t Have To Do It On Your Own...

Crafty Mama

Offering a wide selection of beautiful hand crafted unique clothes and gifts.

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The way I work is that Compassion is my guiding principle. Spiritually Eckhart Tolle is my inspiration, My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to end your suffering. To do that I use my 27 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind and heart.

Get in contact with Bernie today:

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Telephone 020 8440 2106

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Climb Higher with Therapy

Therapy Centre High Street Potters Bar Telephone, online & in-person sessions available Covid precautions in place We offer Creative Therapeutic Counselling & Coaching for Adults & Young People & Play therapy for children 3+. Sessions are available at our comfortable, confidential therapy centre & we can work with children in schools too (see website for areas covered). We also offer The Rewind Technique for trauma & PTSD.

Call Karen 07891 209081 www.therapypottersbar.co.uk

As a nutritionist I look at what is causing the symptoms of ill health by assessing a health questionnaire on a person’s medical history, diet and body system health. I specialise in digestion problems, skin allergies and give support to people for weight management/detoxing. Food intolerance testing with results on the day. Herts Tel: 07904 335763 www.judywatsonnutritionist.co.uk

I am a member of the British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine (BANT).

Reiki incorporating Crystals & Essential Oils, & Aromatherapy Massage is available from 1st May 2021 in our tranquil therapy space at the centre.

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HOME CARE SERVICES

Specialist in digestive health and perimenopause, offering personalised nutrition & lifestyle plans and health coaching. Helping you to have less pain and regain your mental and physical energy. www.victoriabellnutrition.co.uk 07873 121 616 • info@victoriabellnutrition.co.uk

Flexserve UK Limited Tel No : 0203 551 8750 Web Site : www.flexserve.co.uk E-Mail : info@flexserve.co.uk

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PSYCHICS & CLAIRVOYANTS

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HOME & GARDEN

AERIALS / SATELLITE / TV

BARN CONVERSIONS www.newdimension.co.uk Tel: 01462 769 812 Mob: 07833 231 745

A Family business, est 1968. Supply & install: TV-Aerial-Satellite-AV-Fibre Optic-HD Distribution-Wireless techCCTV. Your local TV expert. Call Us 01442 252051

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We merge the old and the new, combining the historic soul of the barn with a 21st century twist for today’s living or business use. Redundant barns are often in a poor structural state of repair, our experienced team will undertake and project manage requirements from start to finish. Our experience in the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire areas mean that we can advise from the start as to what style of barn conversion you can have.

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BLINDS & AWNINGS

Blinds Curtains Shutters Lighting Flooring Furniture Interior Design

Offering Roman, Roller, Venetian, & Vertical Blinds, Shutters & a fabulous range of Curtains, Furniture, Shutters, Awnings & Canopies, as well as in & outdoor lighting and bespoke commercial solutions.

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T: 01442 817170 E: info@handyblinds-shutters.co.uk W: www.handyblinds-shutters.co.uk We have been providing organizations and homes with quality blinds & shutters. We offer an assortment of items from a few makers empowering us to offer our clients the best item at the best costs. We are offering: • INTU Blinds • Roman Blinds • Roller Blinds • Vertical Blinds • Wood / Metal Venetian Blinds • Shutters

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R.P.B. Building And Roofing Contractors Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. Tel No : 01462 678 722 Web Site : www.rpbbuilding.com E-Mail : bruce.rpb.carter@btinternet.com

See our main advert on page 82 CHIMNEY SWEEPS

SweepSmart, your full-service chimney experts based in Hertfordshire. We don’t just sweep chimneys, we would love to help with any chimney enquiry you have. By using us, you can have the peace of mind you will receive an excellent standard of service.

Call: 01438 303 023 www.sweepsmartherts.co.uk We have a highly skilled team of tradespeople on hand. Working on both residential and commercial properties, we have the experience, expertise and knowledge to guarantee high quality work and are always on hand to help you every step of the way. From the small repair jobs around the home to the larger, more complex building projects. PROVIDING BUILDING AND REFURBISHMENT AND DISABLED ADAPTIONS. SUPPORTERS OF THE BLIND VETERANS

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CONSERVATORIES Conserv-A-Tech Tel No : 01438 728 485 / 0800 0751 779 Mob No : 07796 394 883 Web Site : www.conservatech.co.uk

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HOME & GARDEN Leighton Buzzard: 01525 854000 • London: 020 756 63977

www.azurepools.co.uk Where experience matters & quality counts.

Azure Pools and Hot Tubs are proud suppliers of Award Winning Artesian Spas to customers in Beds, Herts, Bucks and surrounding areas. With Hot Tubs available for every size or budget we are sure to have something to suit your needs. We are a family business with 30 + years of experience and we’ve been building and maintaining pools, installing spas and saunas, and advising our customers on water care in the local area since 1990. Get in touch for a no obligation quote or for more information about what we can do for you.

Furniture house removals company for Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Watford, Tring and Aylesbury

In-Excess Removals can offer you a full range of domestic and commercial house removals services together with professional, helpful, friendly and free advice. Take time to look at the attached pages and then give us a call or fill in our contact form to answer any queries you might have and to arrange for a free quotation.

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www.enviremoval.co.uk t: 020 3771 0090 m:07557 789387 e: info@enviremoval.co.uk

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Do you have unwanted junk that needs to be removed? Or in need of a quick easy and great value flat, house or office clearance? Are you looking for a cleaner, environmentally friendly way to clear garden waste, scrap metal or commercial waste? Enviremoval is an environmentally friendly greener waste clearance and rubbish removal service specialising in the removal of domestic and trade waste. With skip hire prices charged by the load, we only charge for what we take so we’re a great alternative to skip or skip bag hire. 87

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• Repairs & Re-Roof • Lead Specialists • Slating & Tiling • Guttering & Drainage • Gutter Clearing • Flat Roofing • Fascias & Soffits • UPVC Wall Cladding • Liquid Plastics • Single Ply / 3 Layer Felt System • Moss Removal • Chimney Re-Pointing / Lead Flashing • All Work Guaranteed We Will Beat Any Written Quotation Generous discounts for senior citizens

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BREAKDOWN RECOVERY

A5 VAUXHALL SPARES Call: 01582 696 359

Call: 01462 730 222 • www.saunders-garage.co.uk 28, Astwick Road, Hitchin, Herts. SG5 4AT We are Vehicle Recovery Operators with over 30 yrs experience. We also have garage facilities where we carry out repairs & MOTs etc.

BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS www.carmaggeddonsalvage.org Call: 01279 721919 Unit 5, Shingle Hall Farm, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 0LX

- NEW & USED VAUXHALL PARTS We have everything from braking system & engines to body panels & accessories for a range of models including Corsa, Meriva, Astra, Insignia, Zafira & more! Our team have over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry and therefore feel comfortable handling you orders.

www.a5-vauxhall-spares.business.site 152 High Street, North Dunstable, Beds, LU6 1LW

Across Hertfordshire and Essex, Carmaggeddon Salvage Ltd offers a range of domestic and commercial car or van services including: • Vehicle Dismantling • Safe and Responsible Vehicle Disposal • Sales of Spare Parts • Scrap Cars Wanted

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MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES CAR VALETING

MOT SERVICE CENTRE

Max Protect Ltd Unit 5, Kings Park Ind Estate, Primrose Hill, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. WD4 8ST Tel No : 01923 519 682 Web Site : www.max-protect.co.uk E-Mail : info@max-protect.co.uk

East Barnet MOT Tel No : 020 8447 5506 Web Site : www.eastbarnetmot.com

See our main advert on page 92 Hitchin Motorcare Ltd Wallace Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG4 0SE Tel No : 01462 441 122 Web Site : www.hmccars.co.uk

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS

See our main advert on page 95 Pallas Autos Unit 34-35 Raynham Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 5PE Tel No : 01279 248 437 Web Site : www.pallasautos.co.uk

Premier Vehicle Repairs Unit 1, Barwick Ford, Nr. Ware, Hertfordshire. SG11 1DA Tel No : 01279 843 334 Web Site : www.premiervehicles.net E-Mail : sales@premiervehicles.net

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Potters Bar

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MOT CENTRE

GARAGE SERVICES

A Family Run Garage For Over 45 Years Potters Bar MOT and Service Centre provides quality car repairs, MOT servicing, brakes, 4 wheel alignment, tyres & car maintenance in Hertfordshire & North London.

We stock a wide range of used cars and classic British Motorcycles, plus our own workshop to cater for all your motoring needs... Please call or pay us a visit

Tel: 01438 812928

Find us on Facebook

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Tel: 01707 643 388

Email: pottersbarmot@gmail.com

J. JACKSON

124 London Road, Knebworth Email: sales@jacksons-garage.co.uk PROPRIETORS: JEFF AND LINDA JACKSON

Our garage offers the same exceptional standard of car repairs, brake supply, fault finding and test checks.

MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES STORAGE

Whether you’re looking to store a motorcycle, classic car, track car, or specialist vehicle, you want to know that, whilst being stored, it’s being given the same care and attention as it would be at home. You also want to know that your pride and joy whether on two wheels, or four - is being kept secure and dry, whilst being easily accessible for when you do want to enjoy it. At Langley 4x4, our vehicle storage solution ticks all of these boxes and more! Our fully insured facility, located just off junction 20 of the M25, is fully secured, and is monitored 24/7 by a modern CCTV and integrated alarm system. For your complete peace of mind, the storage facility and any of its contents are also fully insured.

Want to know more? Get in touch with Natalie or Roy by calling 01923 266 333 or email storage@langley4x4.com and speak to us about our long or short term vehicle storage solutions.

TYRES

Apsley Tyres 01442 412 323

www.apsleytyres.com Unit 9, Kents Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9XH

We stock a wide range of budget and high performance tyres, from some of the best brands on the market - and with our expert team on hand to provide professional fitting, you’re sure to get the perfect fit! As a VOSA-approved test centre, our experienced and trained testers will inspect your vehicle to the very highest standards

TINTING Tig Tints Mob No : 07808 313 904 E-Mail : tigtints@hotmail.com

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MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES Premier Vehicles is a well established commercial body repair company based in Hertfordshire. We have vast experience in repairing and servicing commercial vehicles from our Hertfordshire servicing centre. - Service and Repair - Parts Sales - Refurbishment - Accident and Repair - Roadside Assistance - Tail - Lifts - Body Modiﬁcations - Curtains - Mobile Repairs - Shutters - Body Swaps

We offer repairs for a wide range of vehicles including:- Trucks/Trailers - Buses/Coaches - Horse Boxes - Vans - Plant/Machinery

Tel: 01279 843334

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Unit 1 | Barwick Ford | Nr. Ware | Hertfordshire | SG11 1DA

Established in 2016, Our specialist MOT testers will ensure your vehicle is fully inspected and meets the safety requirements, set out by the DVSA. We also offer a full range of servicing for all vehicles. Our technicians are fully qualified and are trained with the latest equipment, including dealer diagnostic systems for all manufacturers. BOOK YOUR MOT & SERVICE NOW Book your MOT and Service online through our online booking system. You will guaranteed a time slot for your vehicle, allowing you more time to get on with your day.

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MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES Convenient and Cost-effective

Local & Trusted Professional, Friendly, High Quality Service

Hassle-free Car Servicing

Located in Bishop’s Stortford, here at our pristine car garage at Pallas Autos we offer a wide range of garage services such as servicing, tyres, MOT testing, brakes and general repairs to meet all of your motoring needs. Established in 2016 by experienced technicians in Bishop’s Stortford, our garage was established with the latest technologies and industry standard equipment to make sure we could provide exceptional garage services.

www.pallasautos.co.uk - 01279 248 437 Unit 34-35 Raynham Road Bishops Stortford

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Bespoke Car Detailing Studio Paint Protection Films Ceramic Coatings Vinyl Wrapping Luxury Valet

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

+44 1923 519 682 | info@max-protect.co.uk Unit 5, Kings Park Ind Est, Kings Langley, Herts, WD4 8ST, UK 94

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MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE

BALLET

CIRCUS SCHOOL Ballet Body Fitness classes target and use muscles that are not used in other sports. The body shape, posture and movement that result from this workout are as unique as the workout itself. Suitable dance experience required.

Email: classes@breakingballet.com

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Roll up! Roll Up! Come and learn aerial hoop and silks, acrobatics, juggling and much, much more! We hold weekly classes in Milton Keynes, Hitchin and Harpenden as well as holiday camps and birthday parties.

www.showtimecircus.co.uk

EMAIL US: Rollup@showtimecircus.co.uk CALL US: 01582 383 191

DANCING SCHOOLS

All students regularly entered for professional examinations in the syllabi of the Royal Academy of Dance & Imperial Society of Dance ensuring planned progression and valid achievement. Ballet, Modern/ Jazz, Acro, Musical Theatre, Street, Nursery to Adult.

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MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE THEATRE ARTS & SCHOOLS

Cheshunt Dance & Performing Arts School provides classes in:

• Tap • Ballet • Acrobatic Arts • Drama • Jazz • Modern • Singing • Street Dance

Run by Trestle Theatre Company, Trestle Arts Base is a beautifully converted chapel situated at the edge of Highfield Park. Offering a fantastic programme of innovative training, workshops, & a wide variety of classes, exhibitions & community events. Trestle Arts Base is also available to hire for meetings & classes, complete with free WIFI, parking & on-site café.

For more information on our classes please contact us today.

07947 646 505

Email: cheshuntdancingschool@gmail.com

MUSIC COMPOSER

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Musical Services that can be tailored to suit personal or company requirements

Music Composition, Arranging & Orchestration. Celebration Music for Special Occasions, Corporate & Personal Special Occasions/Celebration music for Weddings, Anniversaries Birthdays, etc

Presenting the

HERTS THEATRE GUIDE Read about some of the top shows in theatres this year on pages: 24-31

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Creative Social Networking To Enhance Your Business We at Media Chameleon Ltd are a successful and long lived media house, publishing high quality industry and lifestyle publications, specialised websites, promotional videos and now ‘Social Networking’. It is a personalised service where our talented creative team and editorial department work hard to give you a presence on social media; to update your target audience on your latest news, and to create interest in your services.

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CAREERS ADVICE

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Hi I’m Susan,

I move students from lost & lethargic to focussed & fired-up by giving them the tools to grant their work wishes & the careers to change their lives! I’m on a mission to empower parents and teens with the knowledge and resources they need to create career clarity, find focus, decide direction and apply action.

www.allthingscareers.co.uk Call : 07542 608131

Harpenden & St Albans Join in the creative fun at one of our award winning art classes for babies, toddlers and children... it’s the most colourful class in town! 07402 740 640 • www.artventurers.co.uk/harpenden

CHILDRENS PLAYSCHEME & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES The Lincolnsfields Centre Ltd Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES Tel No : 01923 233 841 Web Site : www.fortiesexperience.co.uk Web Site : www.lincolnsfieldplayzone.co.uk E-Mail : info@lincolnsfields.co.uk

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PARENT SUPPORT FOR SEND

Gentle Touch Baby Massage Courses Providing nurturing and relaxing baby massage courses to new parents. Covering Harpenden, St Albans and the surrounding areas. Suitable from newborn to crawling. (Part of the international association of infant massage).

A Hertfordshire-based community interest company, which provides training information & therapeutic & emotional support to SEND parents

www.familiesinfocus.co.uk T: 01442 219720 • E: bookings@familiesinfocus.co.uk

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Telephone: 07904 034 846 - E: Lisa@gentletouch.org.uk

MINI SCIENCE CLASSES

PLAYZONE Lincolnsfields Playzone Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2ES Tel No : 01923 211 412 / 01923 233 841 Web Site : www.lincolnsfieldsplayzone.co.uk

See our main advert on page 102 SPECIALIST NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER Peekaboo Studios St Albans, Hertfordshire. Mob No : 07597 118 522 Web Site : www.peekaboostudios.co.uk

See our main advert on page 102 NURSERY SCHOOLS / PRE-SCHOOLS / PLAY GROUPS

www.littlenightingales.com

CALL (01727) 827533 to book a visit Email: info@littlenightingales.com Little Nightingales is a small, friendly, home-from-home day nursery. We provide places for 60 children and are located in the lovely conservation area of London Colney with its traditional village sense of community.

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PARENTING & CHILDHOOD TUTORING Wheathampstead, St Albans, Herts.

The Dottie Crafter Studio offers 1 to 1 art and textiles tutoring from primary school up to a level and art foundation. I run day sessions for groups of homeschooled children and can cater for anxious and school refusers. We offer birthday parties, holiday courses, alternative parties and more.

www.thedottiecrafter.com

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Experts in one-to-one tuition, The Dynamic Tutoring all levels from KS1 up to University. Specialising in or online tuition to best suit your needs.

Tel: 01582 803103

Its a great way to socialise and share your passion for books with others

Email: hello@dynamictutors.net

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PLAYZONE PARTY

The best children parties around… Suitable for children aged 1 to 11 years • Minimum 10 children 2 hour party with approximately 1½ hours soft play Exclusive use of one of our party rooms • Children’s party host Party invitations and Party bags included • Freshly prepared party food Birthday Parties • Private Hire LincolnsFields Playzone, Bushey Hall Drive Bushey WD23 2ES Please check website www.lincolnsfieldsplayzone.co.uk or phone 01923 211412 / 01923233841

Let me tell your story… Peekaboo Studios specialises in Newborn and Maternity portraiture and is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Our service offers: • Professional Studio Portraiture • Multi Award Winning , fully trained & qualified Photographer • Bespoke Props • Tailored Shoots • Relaxed Homely Environment • Welcoming & Friendly Customer Service • A Full Covid Safety Protocol

Call today on: 07597 118522 - www.peekaboostudios.co.uk

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Awarded the title of Child & Family Photographer of the year 2021

St Albans Photographer pledges to plant 25 trees for every baby she photographs to offset carbon footprint

pressures of the modern parenting world. She does a fabulous job of introducing all her newborn clients to our Eco Friendly Bamboo based nappies and wipes right at the beginning of their parenting journey in a subtle way without pressing the agenda.”

Local businesswoman, Nevina Holland, has been working closely with Ecologi, the leading Climate Action organisation in the UK, to make her small business more sustainable. Her goal, moving forward, is to help tackle the huge issue of Climate Change and she urges many other local businesses to follow in her footsteps using similar ideas that work for them or by simply signing up to Ecologi themselves. As a starting point, she also took part in St Albans’ very own Sustainability Festival in May 2021.

Master Photographer, Nevina says “I feel so proud to be supporting Ecologi and Mama Bamboo to help save the planet and taking part in this years, Sustainability Festival 2021. I realise that currently, I will never be able to change every aspect of my life to become fully Climate Positive but if I can at least make a start, by taking baby steps like this, then I can feel a sense of achievement that I have started to take some sort of action. The world is not going to save itself so this is the right thing to do and I hope others will join me in this battle.”

Nevina who runs Peekaboo Studios in St Albans, specialises in high-end maternity and newborn photography. After running her business for 10 years and, just days ago, achieving title of Child & Family Portrait Photographer of The Year 2021, she has always had a vision for running a sustainable business but never knew where to start. Nevina admitted that not being able to work for the best part of a year as a ‘non essential’ business, during the pandemic, gave her the time she needed to research the changes that she could make in her business in something that has always been close to her heart. Through the funding from Peekaboo Studios, Ecologi will help the small business offset its carbon footprint by planting 25 new trees in Madagascar, Mozambique and Nicaragua every time she photographs a newborn. Nevina will name the mini forest of trees that she plants after the family of the baby that she shoots. That family will then be able to track the progress of their trees throughout their lives and even visit the trees if they wanted to!! Ecologi also funds other climate projects around the world. So far, Peekaboo Studios has already helped to turn waste into Dennis Hettema, Head of Sales at Ecologi Head Quarters says, “We are absolutely delighted to be working with Nevina and look forward to the impact we will be making together. The trees that Nevina will be planting will continue to counteract climate change for at least 25 years which we believe to be a hopeful message for the future.” As part of her sustainability drive, Nevina has also started to offer every newborn parent she works with, Mama Bamboo nappy samples to trial, which are more Eco Friendly and natural to use.

The Master Photographers Association, the UK’s leading instrumental in supporting Nevina’s ethical ambition. They have Process whereby photographers have to undergo a rigorous submission test to qualify their business as Climate Positive. they helped Nevina create. It involved scrutinizing her business from top to bottom to highlight the changes that she could make which would make a big difference in the long run. “Nevina has built upon her ten years and award winning success by embracing sustainability and building climate positive initiatives into the very core of her business. She will be one of

Some of the steps, Nevina will be taking: • Planting 25 trees for every newborn she photographs • Taking part in Hertfordshire’s Sustfest Campaign – 23 May 2021 • Offsetting her carbon footprint through the Ecologi subscription • Offering Eco Friendly nappies to clients • Converting one of her cars into a fully electric vehicle • Changing her Energy Supplier to be one that uses only renewable energy • Frequently urging her current suppliers to be more Climate Positive

Information & imagery supplied by Peekaboo Studios.

Laura, Founder of Mama Bamboo, based in St Albans, says, ““Being a professional newborn photographer for the last

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The “1940s House” Farm Visit Militaria Collection Dig For Victory Garden NAAFI Cafe

Bushey Hall History Display Village Schoolroom London blitz Experience Womens Land Army Display

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BOARDING KENNELS Boarding Kennel & Cattery Royston Road, Melbourn, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DG

Tel 01763 260 624

Greenlow Kennels - Located close to Royston on the borders of Hertfordshire & Cambridgeshire. Specialising in pets boarding by the day or for a holiday. We are close to Stanstead airport for those jetting off on holiday.. The kennels operate a full grooming service for boarders or by appointment.

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We are dedicated to making your dog’s stay at “The Old Pastures” comfortable and enjoyable. Capped off with impeccable surroundings and service. www.spoilyourdog.co.uk - info@spoilyourdog.co.uk 01442 824 856 - 07946 835 793

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They deserve nothing but the best in life!

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See our main advert on page 110 MOBILE DISCOS Ace Discos / Childrens Discos London Mob No : 07956 295 434 Web Site : www.acediscos.co.uk Web Site : www.childrensdiscoslondon.co.uk

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See our main advert on page 112 REPAIRS & SERVICE

Days Out In H erts See Pages: 14-18

There is so many places & attractions you can visit in Hertfordshire:

Theme Parks

Our friendly team at Hitchin Leisure Servicing are experienced and fully qualified to service and repair all caravan and motorhome makes and models. Call: 01462 421 443 • www.hitchinleisure.co.uk Rose Gardens, Cambridge Rd, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 0JX

Playgrounds

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Leisure Centres

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No 1 in high quality Bouncy Castle & Inflatable hire & party essentials! We have the finest selection of Children & Adult Bouncy Castles & Inflatables, as well as Assault Courses, Sumo Suits, Gladiator Duels, Inflatable Slides, Disco Domes, Disco Bouncy Castles, Bungee Runs, Obstacle Courses, Rodeo Bulls, Soft Play, Ball Ponds, Garden Games, Inflatable Games, Candy Floss & Popcorn Machines, Slush machines, Marquees, Giant Games, Lighting, generators, Children’s Tables & Chairs and a whole lot more! On their own or included in a package to suit your needs. We service Hertfordshire & the surrounding towns & villages. Including Stevenage, Hitchin, Hoddesdon, St Albans, WGC, Letchworth, Baldock, Hertford, Ware & Hertfordshire.

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THE FUN STARTS HERE All Ages From a Toddlers Party to a School Leavers Prom

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A gentle yet professional approach, that combines informal, natural and unobtrusive photography, with a touch of formality, capturing your special moments, and creating memories you will cherish forever. Tel: 01923 447 370 Mob: 07939 311 515 www.sophiewilsonphotography.co.uk info@sophiewilsonphotography.co.uk

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