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Contents 4-5 • Useful Information 6-10 • Family Days Out In Herts 12-13 • Running Clubs 14-15 • Book Clubs 16-21 • Herts Theatre Guide ‘Family Days Out in Herts’ Pages: 6-10

22-24 • Local Events & Food Markets 86-89 • Visit London 92-95 • Not Ready For A Dog Or Cat? 102-105 • Operation: Big Day, Get Gorgeous! ‘Operation: Wedding Day, Get Gorgeous!’ Pages: 102-105

‘Not Ready For A Dog Or Cat?’ Pages: 92-95

WEB DIRECTORY SECTION • PAGES: 25-30 2

ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & MEMORABILIA..................................................31 ANTIQUES.......................................................................31 CLOCK / WATCH / BAROMETER - SALES, REPAIR & RESTORATION.........................................31 BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS.................32 ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES..........32 AIR CONDITIONING..................................................33 AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES..............................34 ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYOR......................34 BOOK KEEPING............................................................35 BUILDING MAINTENANCE.....................................35 CAR HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN.......................35 COURIERS / DELIVERY SERVICES.......................36 FINANCIAL SERVICES...............................................36 HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS.................36 INTERPRETERS / TRANSLATORS / LANGUAGE TRAINING..............................................36 LIFTS & ESCALATORS.................................................36 LOCKSMITHS.................................................................37 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS........................................37 MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS......................................................37 PARTY WALL SURVEYORS......................................37 PHOTOGRAPHERS.....................................................38 PLUMBING & HEATING............................................38 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS....................................39 SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS.....................................39 SECURITY SERVICES..................................................39 SIGNMAKERS / MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES....................................................40 SOLICITORS...................................................................40 STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS / ENGINEERS..................................................................40 TAXIS / CARS / LIMOUSINES / (PRIVATE HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN)...........40 TRAINING & EDUCATION CONSULTANTS / PROVIDERS / SERVICES.......41 WASTE DISPOSAL / RECYCLING..........................41 WEBSITE DESIGNERS................................................42 WINDOW FILMS..........................................................42 HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY...........................46 BEAUTY THERAPIST...................................................46 CHIROPODISTS & PODIATRISTS.........................46 CHIROPRACTORS.......................................................47 COUNSELLING & ADVICE / THERAPY...............47 HAIR & BEAUTY............................................................47 HAIRDRESSERS............................................................47 HATS..................................................................................47 HEALTH & BEAUTY......................................................48 HOLISTIC MASSAGE..................................................48 MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS......................................................48 PERFUMES / COSMETICS........................................49 PSYCHICS & CLAIRVOYANTS................................49 HOME & GARDEN.................................................51 AERIALS / SATELLITE / TV........................................51 ARTISTS............................................................................51 BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION............51 BESPOKE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS & DESIGNERS.......................52

BLINDS & AWNINGS..................................................52 BUILDERS........................................................................53 CARPENTERS / JOINERS..........................................53 CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS.................54 CCTV & BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS.................54 CHIMNEY SWEEPS.....................................................55 CLEANING SERVICES................................................55 CONSERVATORIES.....................................................55 DOUBLE GLAZING INSTALLATION & REPAIR.........................................55 DRAINAGE / DRAINS & PIPE CLEANING........................................................55 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIRS.....................55 ELECTRICIANS..............................................................55 FENCING SERVICES...................................................56 FLOORING SERVICES................................................57 GARDEN MACHINERY..............................................58 GARDEN SERVICES....................................................58 GATE AUTOMATION..................................................59 GATES & RAILINGS......................................................59 GUTTER & FASCIA.......................................................59 HANDYMAN SERVICES............................................59 HOME GLASS SOLUTIONS......................................60 HOUSE CLEARANCE..................................................60 KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING.......................60 KITCHEN DESIGN........................................................60 KITCHEN DESIGN & INSTALLATION..................60 LANDSCAPE GARDENING......................................60 LOCKSMITHS.................................................................61 OVEN CLEANERS.........................................................62 PAINTERS & DECORATORS....................................62 PAVING / DRIVEWAYS / PATIOS...........................62 PEST CONTROL............................................................63 PLASTERING..................................................................63 PLUMBERS......................................................................64 PLUMBING & HEATING............................................64 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE...................................65 REMOVALS.....................................................................65 ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS.....................................65 SKIP HIRE.........................................................................67 TILERS...............................................................................68 TREE SURGEONS.........................................................68 TV & HI-FI REPAIRS.....................................................69 UPHOLSTERERS...........................................................69 WINDOW CLEANERS................................................70 WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES.................................................70 WORKTOPS....................................................................70 MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES...........77 BREAKDOWN RECOVERY......................................77 BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS...................................77 BUYS MOTORBIKES...................................................78 CAR VALETING.............................................................78 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS..............................................................78 GARAGE SERVICES.....................................................78 MOBILE MECHANIC..................................................79 MOBILE VALETER........................................................79 MOT SERVICE CENTRE.............................................79 SERVICING / REPAIRS................................................79 TINTING...........................................................................80 TYRES................................................................................80 MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE................................83 DANCING SCHOOLS..................................................83 MUSIC COMPOSER....................................................84

OUTDOOR LEISURE & TOURISM......................85 CARAVAN / CAMPING / TOURING / HOLIDAY PARKS..........................................................85 PARENTING & CHILDHOOD..............................90 CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINERS.................................90 CHILDRENS PARTIES.................................................90 CHILDRENS PLAYSCHEME & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.............................................90 NURSERY SCHOOLS / PRE-SCHOOLS / PLAY GROUPS............................91 PETS & ANIMALS...................................................96 BOARDING KENNELS................................................96 DOG KENNELS..............................................................96 PET GROOMING..........................................................96 PET SHOPS / SUPPLIES.............................................97 PET TRANSPORT SERVICES...................................97 SPORT, TOURISM, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT..............................................98 ART & CRAFT SHOPS.................................................98 BOUNCY CASTLES......................................................98 CASINOS..........................................................................98 COACH / MINI BUS HIRE..........................................99 CYCLE TRAINING.........................................................99 ENTERTAINMENT / BANDS / DISCOS / MUSICIANS................................................99 EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES.........99 FUN CASINOS................................................................99 MARTIAL ARTS / TUITION....................................100 MOBILE DISCOS........................................................100 SPORTS CLUBS & ASSOCIATES..........................100 WEDDINGS...........................................................106 BALLOON DECOR....................................................106 BRIDAL SHOPS...........................................................106 CARS / LIMOUSINES (HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN)............................107 MARQUEE HIRE.........................................................107 RECEPTION ROOMS / VENUES.........................107

THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE.........................................109 BUTCHERS...................................................................109 CAKES / CAKE MAKERS.........................................110 CATERERS....................................................................110 CATERERS / CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT HIRE............................111 CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING.......................................111 DOG FRIENDLY PUBS.............................................112 FARM SHOPS...............................................................113 FOOD & DRINK..........................................................114 HOTELS..........................................................................114 IMPORTER/WHOLESALER ORIENTAL / ASIAN FOOD.....................................114 OUTSIDE CATERING...............................................114 PUBLIC HOUSES........................................................114 RECEPTION ROOMS / VENUES.........................115 RESTAURANTS - INDIAN.......................................115 RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS............................115 RESTAURANTS / PUBLIC HOUSES....................116

IN YOUR AREA • PAGES: 120-128 3

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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! 5

Family Days Out In Hertfordshire

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

Theme Parks, Play & Activity Centres

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

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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Caravan, Camping and Motorhome www.outdoorholiday.co.uk facebook.com/CaravanCampingWeb twitter.com/caravan_camping

The Pets and Animals

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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.

Clubs in Herts:

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.

• Broxbourne Runners

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. 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.

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 • Rickmansworth Running Sisters

www.rickyrunningsisters.org.uk • Royston Runners

www.roystonrunners.org.uk • St Albans Striders

www.stalbansstriders.com • Tring Running Club

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

The Book Club 14

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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;chick litâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. 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. 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 talk 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

Book clubs are often attached to library associations, and most libraries should be able to provide you with a list of relevant local groups

• 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

Herts

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:

The Abbey Theatre www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

12 – 14th Jul • Oh! What a Lovely War 19 – 21st Jul • Faith & Daring

The Gordon Craig Theatre www.gordon-craig.co.uk

1st Jun • BeBopALula 7th Jun • And Finally…Phil Collins 8 – 9th Jun • That’ll Be the Day 12th Jun • Dan Snow : An Evening with the ‘History Guy’ 13th Jun • Morning has Broken: SA Tribute to Cat Stevens 14th Jun • The Original Hitman: Pete Waterman OBE Live in Conversation 15th Jun • Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook 21st Jun • Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Story 22nd Jun • /SDA Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 30th Jun – 1st Jul • Emil Dale Showcase 4th Jul • Ballet Cymru: Cinderella 5th Jul • Ballet Cymru: A Child’s Christmas in Wales 6th Jul • Get Ready 6th Jul • Abba Forever 7 – 8th Jul • Helen O’Grady Drama 7th Jul • The Best of Wham! 11th Jul • Jason Manford: Muddle Class 17th Jul • Rhythm of the Dance 19th Jul • The Choir That Rocks LIVE: Conducted by Pippa Gearing 21st Jul • Griff Rhys Jones: Where Was I?? 22nd Jul • The London Choir Show 28th Aug – 8th Sep • Oklahoma 12th Sep • Disco Divas 14th Sep • Shaolin Warriors 14th Sep • The Beatles Vs The Stones 15th Sep • Nathan Carter and His Band 16th Sep • Bringing Back the 60’s 19th Sep • Let’s Hang on 20th Sep • Puppetry of the Penis: 20th Anniversary

26th Sep • A Vision of Elvis 27th Sep • The Syd Lawrence Orchestra: Big Band Spectacular 29th Sep • Joan Armatrading:46 the 2018 Tour 30th Sep • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Marlowe Theatre

www.marlowetheatre.com

1st Jun • Dinosaur World Live 2018 2nd Jun • The Owl and the Pussycat 17th Jun • Ballet Theatre UK: The Little Mermaid 23rd Jun • Xpressions Dance: A Night With The Stars 28th - 30th Jun • The Gruffalo’s Child 30th Jun • Eddie Farmer presents The Magic Show 20th Jul • The UK Pink Floyd Experience 9th Aug • Alistair McGowan : Introductions to Classical Piano 11th Aug • Cassana Performance Academy: The Little Mermaid Jr. 21st Aug • Thank You for The Music - The ultimate tribute to ABBA 28th -30th Sep • The Snail and The Whale 3rd Oct • Russian National Ballet: The Nutcracker 1st Dec - 1st Jan • The Astonishing Adventures of Pinocchio

The Alban Arena www.alban-arena.co.uk

6th Jun • Brian Conley 20th -24th Jun • Bing Live! 27th - 30th Jun • Wind In The Willows 5th - 7th Jul • Bugsy Malone 15th - 16th Jul • Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast 21st - 22nd Jul • Teletubbies Live! 11th - 12th Aug • Beauty & The Beast 20th Sep • Sinatra, Sequins & Swing: The Capitol Years Live! 3rd Oct • Brian Blessed 5th Oct • Magic Of Motown 6th Oct • 60s Gold 12th Oct • Madama Butterfly

13th Oct • An Evening With Eric & Ern 15th Oct • Jamie Raven 20th Oct • Milkshake Live! 25th Oct • Whitney Queen of the Night 26th Oct • Jackson Live In Concert 27th Oct • One Night of Queen 1st - 3rd Nov • Little Baby Bum 6th - 10th Nov • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 17th Nov • Maximum Rhythm & Blues 21st Nov • The Big Band at Christmas 24th Nov • The Nutcracker 6th Dec - 6th Jan • Cinderella

Rhodes Theatre

The Market Theatre www.markettheatre.co.uk

29th May - 2nd Jun • First Time - The Musical for Adults! 8th - 30th Jun • Three Cheers for Jennifer! (a Whodunnit) 2nd Jul • Gerald Dickens presents - A Dickens Double Bill (The Signalman & Doctor Marigold) 11th Jul • Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood Just You, Just Me 6th - 28th Jul • Smell of Lavender (A Hitchin History)

www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk

10th Jun • SuRie - Eurovision Unplugged 16th Jun • Donna Taggart - Spring Concert Tour 4th Jul • Live Midweek Music - Hockerill College Jazz 5th -6th Jul • Al’s Adventures in Wasteland 15th Jul • Ballet First present Sleeping Beauty plus Classical Ballet Variations 27th Aug • The Glastonbabies Festival Show 7th Sep • A Fistful of Magic 13th Oct • Whitney - Queen of the Night 26th Oct • The Thinking Drinkers: Pub Crawl 2nd Nov • Voice Of The Heart - Karen Carpenter 3rd Nov • Jim Davidson - On The Road Again 20th Nov • Robin Windsor - The Farewell Tour 22nd Nov • The Matt Monro Story 23rd - 24th Nov • The Best of WHAM! 8th Dec - 5th Jan • Beauty and the Beast

There are plenty of shows, musicals & attractions to see

The Radlett Centre www.radlettcentre.co.uk

8th - 9th Jun • The Snail & The Whale 9th Jun • Lee Nelson 22nd Jun • Let the Music Play 13th Jul • Rock for Heroes 19th - 21st Jul • Grease 22nd Jul • Bring the Heat 13th - 16th Aug • The Gruffalo’s Child 1st Sep • Strictly Nashville 8th Sep • Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise 22nd Sep • The Nick Ross Orchestra 26th Sep • The Dreamboys 28th Sep • Whitney

29th Sep • Tenors UnLimited 3rd Oct • Psychic Sally 5th Oct • How to Hide a Lion 6th Oct • Frankie’s Guys 15th Oct • Tottenham Legends 17th Oct • The Three Degrees 19th -20th Oct • Tabby McTat 26th Oct • The Little Mix Experience 27th Oct • Beyond the Barricade 1st Nov • The Devil’s Bride 2nd -3rd Nov • Peppa Pig 4th Nov • The Rat Pack 10th Nov • The Neil Diamond Story 17th Nov • You Win Again 17th Nov • The Nutcracker 8th Dec - 3rd Jan • Aladdin

Tina Turner Experience

Watersmeet Theatre www.watersmeet.co.uk

5th - 6th Jun • Nutcraker 10th Jun • Bhavni’s Bollywood n Beyond Spring of Talents 28th Jun • Tina Turner Experience

5-7th Jul • Little Shop of Horros 21st Sep • Frankly Sinatra 28th Sep • Money For Nothing 5th Oct • The Nutcracker 19th Oct • Rock & Roll Revolution 9th Nov • Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook 16th Nov • Walk Like A Man

The Watford Palace Theatre www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk

14th - 16th June • Oliver 21st Jul • All Rise 12th - 22nd Sep • Dishoom! 4th - 27th Oct • Much Ado About Nothing 2nd - 4th Nov • The Witches 5th Dec - 5th Jan • Jack & The Beanstalk

The Pumphouse Theatre and Arts Centre www.pumphouse.info

The Witches

11th - 16th Jun • By Way of Murder 3rd - 7th Jul • Honk Jr 21st - 22nd Jul • The Academy Watford Summer Show ! 30th Jul - 10th Aug • On With The Show Productions Summer 2018 4th Aug • Watford Short Film Festival 2018

Check Each Theatre’s Websites To See The Latest Updates on Shows From Music Concerts & Comedy Performances to Children’s & Popular Shows - There is something for everyone!!

Local Events & Food Markets

Farmers Markets 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

Events, Festivals & Food • 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 pick a bargain at a car boot sale. You will be surprised by what you find!!

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

There’s so much to do...

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London Visit

The EDF London Eye The EDF Energy London Eye opens daily except on Christmas Day. The attraction is the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel, at 135m (equivalent to 64 red telephone boxes piled on top of each other) which makes it the fourth tallest structure in London after the BT Tower, Tower 42 and One Canada Square in Canary Wharf. Check online for opening times and booking details >> www.londoneye.com

Madame Tussauds With 14 zones, over 300 wax figures, Spirit of London Ride and the amazing Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie experience, Madame Tussauds is one of London’s most famous attractions. Around 500 million people have visited Madame Tussauds London since it was first established in 1884– that’s more than the population of North America and Australia combined! Visit with royalty, celebrity icons of the past or take the kids to see their current heroes. Check online for opening times: www.madametussauds.com

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The London Dungeon

The Natural History Museum

The London Dungeon is the perfect day out for horror fans and history buffs alike. This attraction is an exhilarating combination of theatrical actors, stages, scenes and special effects which has been capturing imaginations for 40 years. See online for ticket prices and opening times: www.thedungeons.com

Another fantastic free resource is the Natural History Museum, although there are some charges for entry to some temporary exhibitions. A fascinating glimpse into the Earths natural history, with creepy crawlies, sea life, dinosaurs and more. The NHM is a must see for children and adults alike, offering a great day out. Open 10.00 – 17.50 www.nhm.ac.uk

Hamleys Based in London Regent Street, Hamleys is an absolute toy mecca, a fun filled store where adults and children will delight in browsing for hours. Packed with the latest gadgets, fairytale toys, more cuddly stuffed animals than you can shake a stick at and much, much more, Hamleys is well worth a visit, even for a spot of window shopping. Open 10.00 til 21.00 (Sundays 12.00 til 18.00) www.hamleys.com

The Science Museum The Science Museum is a fantastic resource for families, offering a fascinating, educational day out, for free! From the Atmosphere Gallery which explores climate science, and the exciting Space Gallery full of rockets to the IMAX Cinema, the exhibitions are exciting, interesting and educational. Check the website for details of current galleries and exhibitions. Open 10.00 til 18.00 (excludes 24 – 26th December) www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

ZSL London Zoo The ever popular London Zoo is more packed than ever. With several restaurants at various price points, an meerkats, lions, tigers, elephants and more, plus penguin beach, and plenty of indoor enclosures and displays including the aquarium and Butterfly Paradise, the zoo has plenty to see and do. Car park is outside the congestion zone, and it’s location in Regents Park makes it just as easy to get to via public transport. Open 10.00 – 17.30 / 18.00 (check website) www.zsl.org

The Rainforest Café A restaurant rather than a day out, but one you should experience at least once! The Café is located in Piccadilly Circus, and is a vibrant and unique restaurant and club set in a lush tropical rainforest setting. There is an amazing array of animatronics and waterfalls, simulating the sights and sounds of the jungle, and exciting healthy menu and a large shop for you to

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The London Sealife Aquarium You don’t have to be beside the seaside to visit one of the SEALIFE Centres fantastic aquariums. Located on the South Bank, the London SEALIFE Aquarium is home to an astonishing array of marine life, including sharks in the Shark Reef Encounter, Gentoo Penguins, rays, Catfish, Piranhas, Terrapins and more. A few minutes walk from the London Eye, the centre is perfectly located to plan the perfect day in town. Open: Monday - Thursday: 10.00-18.00 Friday - Sunday: 10.00-19.00 www.visitsealife.com

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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre Just a few minutes walk from Baker Street underground station in Regent’s Park, is the open air theatre. Productions are staged here between May and September each year, and the steeply raked amphitheatre setting is one of the largest in London. You can take a picnic or order a barbeque or hamper, and there is a beautiful open air bar for a summery jog of Pimms. Check the website for forthcoming productions and timings: www.openairtheatre.com

The Tate Modern Britain’s national gallery of modern art, based in the

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Kew Gardens Come to Kew and explore the world’s most famous botanic garden. Just 30 minutes from central London, Kew Gardens boasts breathtaking landscapes, iconic glasshouses, historic buildings and a vast range of rare and beautiful plants. www.kew.org

The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park An independent charity housing the world’s largest collection of functional historic computers. See the rebuilt Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, and the WITCH, the world’s oldest working digital computer. Visitors can follow the development of computing from the ultra-secret pioneering efforts of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and beyond. During the long school holidays, there are Bytes Festivals of digital fun and games for all the family. www.tnmoc.org

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Perhaps a smaller pet is something you are interested in due to space constraints, or perhaps not having the time or mobility to give an animal the exercise it requires. What sort of pet would best suit you and your family? The Blue Cross gives this advice:

Gerbils Fun to watch if they are living in the correct conditions. They are burrowing animals by nature and spend many hours digging for pleasure, making them much more fun to observe than to handle. Gerbils are quick and agile, and young children can find it quite difficult to hold them without squeezing too hard. If you have young children and wish them to be able to handle their pet, it may be better to choose a different species. As pets for adults, however, you will certainly find gerbils fascinating both to watch and to handle.

Hamsters There are many different types of hamster. Only one type needs to live as a solitary animal, while all others need companions. They are by nature nocturnal animals and can become quite alarmed if disturbed in the daytime. For this reason they may be a disappointing companion for a child and may bite if disturbed from sleep they are probably just waking up as your child is going to bed. With quite poor eyesight and easily startled by sudden movements, they make much better companions for adults than for children.

Mice Small and quick and, for this reason, may not be suitable for young children. As with all small furry animals, there needs to be considerable parental interest as children can easily be distracted and forget the daily needs of their pets. Male mice have quite a strong smell of musk, but the females have far less smell. For this reason more attention needs to be given to the cleaning regime for males.

Guinea Pigs Can make good companions for adults and children. They are fun to watch and have a varied vocabulary. Once you get to know your animals it is possible to tell when they are happy, sad, excited or angry. They are not happy just to be left in a hutch at the bottom of the garden, but need shelter from all extremes of weather and a run to enable them to graze freely, safe from predators. It is vital that they are with another of their own kind. Gentle by nature, guinea pigs can be a good first-time companion for a child as long as there is considerable parental interest. Consideration needs to be given to their fairly long lifespan, which can be up to seven years. If you are buying them for your children, please consider whether they will still be interested in seven years time. Many animals end up in rehoming centres such as The Blue Cross because children often reach an age when their priorities change.

Chinchillas If housed and handled correctly, chinchillas make intelligent, happy and interesting companions. When you know them well and they are happy in their homes, they can be taught to do basic tricks in order to earn a treat! Consideration must be given to their long lifespan, which is approximately 15 years. It is vital to give extra thought if you are considering buying them as companions for your children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who may have grown up and left home by the time the chinchillas have reached later life. Chinchillas are nocturnal animals, and need a very large cage plus a dust bath (this is essential for their mental and physical well-being). They are enthusiastic dust bathers and do make quite a lot of mess! Chinchillas need to live with a companion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; either a female with a neutered male, or litter-mates of the same sex (they will usually live harmoniously as long as they have been together since birth). As well as having a large cage for their accommodation, they need to be given exercise time out of their cage, and are responsive and lively animals.

Rabbits Most people are of the opinion that rabbits are excellent pets for children. There are, however, many things to be considered before thinking of giving a home to these animals, especially

when you have young children. Rabbits are prey animals and need to be ready to run from danger at all times. Those rabbits kept only in hutches have nowhere to feel secure, and when a child tries to lift them from the hutch, the rabbit may try to scratch, kick or bite to get away from perceived danger. Children can therefore be disappointed when they find their rabbits are not keen to be picked up and cuddled. They do make good companions for children as long as their accommodation is correct and the handling is done with sensitivity and under adult supervision. The best kind of accommodation for rabbits when children are involved in their daily care, is a wooden Wendy house construction with an attached run area. This will give children the opportunity to sit quietly and wait for the rabbits to come to them. This way the animals will feel more confident as they will have all four feet on the ground and will be able to hop away should they wish to do so. It also means that the rabbits can still be given attention even during bad weather and the children will be able to groom them and watch them having fun. It is important that a rabbit has a companion of its own kind. Many people are of the opinion that rabbits and guinea pigs can live quite happily together, but this is NOT the case. They do not â&#x20AC;&#x153;speak the same languageâ&#x20AC;? and rabbits can sometimes inflict quite severe injuries on guinea pigs, especially in the spring. The approximate lifespan of a rabbit is between six and eight years, therefore careful thought needs to be given before taking on these animals. Please be sure that when buying any small animal for yourself or your children you always use a reputable breeder. Make sure the animals have been sexed properly, and are of sufficient age to leave their mothers. Never buy animals from pet shops unwilling to spend time with you making sure you understand the commitment being taken on. Supplied by the Blue Cross www.allaboutpets.org.uk

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Pets & Animals

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DOG KENNELS

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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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ART & CRAFT SHOPS

CASINOS We offer fun casino and magic selfie mirror photo booth hire for different events and special occasions. 07946 649944 Æ&#x20AC; www.magicaltimes.co.uk

BOUNCY CASTLES Amazing Occasions Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Tel No : 01438 745 114 Mob No : 07900 004 324 Web Site : www.hertsbouncycastles.com E-Mail : info@hertsbouncycastles.com

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Operation: Big Day

Get Gorgeous It is never too soon to begin preparing for the big day, so here is our count down of body beautiful prep to get you in tip top condition for the big day. 102

12 Months: If you are planning to lose weight, now is a good time to start. Start early but gently, and you are less likely to lose motivation; where as charging full steam ahead into a fitness regime is unlikely to last the year. This also gives you plenty of time to tone up and get the dress sizing just right. Get into the habit of drinking lots of water and upping your fruit and vegetable intake, both of which will help your figure and be good for skin, hair and nails. Look at your skin care regime – if you have any skin care issues that need to be sorted, see a cosmetologist and make sure your regime is optimised for your skin. If you plan on any laser treatments or similar, a course of these can take up to 6 months to complete, so start researching now so that your skin will have time to settle down.

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If you have started a fitness regime; take stock as to how well it is working, whether you want to up your game or you are nicely on track to be as fit and healthy as you require.

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3 Months: Hopefully any skin complaints will now have settled and treatments finished, so check your regime and make sure your skin is clear. Keep up with a fresh diet and plenty of water, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget sunscreen to protect your skin. Book your hair trial now, and think about some deep conditioning treatment to keep your locks looking luscious. If you will be tanning for your wedding, it is advisable to book a trial run 6 or 8 weeks in advance to make sure you are happy with the colour and final result.

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WEDDINGS

Weddings

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At Bouncy Fun Land we are focused on providing celebration services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction, we will do everything we can to meet your expectations.

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Dating back to 1859 and carefully restored and renovated to provide the best of both yesterday and the modern conveniences of today, Berkhamsted Town Hall offers three superb, versatile rooms of various sizes for wedding and civil ceremonies, receptions, private parties and meetings.

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EATING OUT IN HERTFORDSHIRE

THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE

Includes Recipes From: >> TWIST >> TRAINING FOODS

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The Many Tastes of Hertfordshire

BUTCHERS

HEDGES FARM SHOP A family run, award winning, farm shop in St Albans We offer a welcoming service! Here to answer any questions you have regarding our home produced & locally sourced meat

Brookmans Family Butchers

Phone: 01727 833803 www.hedgesfarmshop.co.uk

We pride ourselves on providing free range, additive free meat and poultry at fantastic value for money and unbeatable customer service.

M&S Butchers

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.

Tel: 01442 264 586

Purveyors of Quality Meat & Poultry

Large variety of quality meats. Unique sausages, BBQ packs, etc 17 Stoneycroft, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 2QE

Simon East 47 High Street, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. WD5 0AA Tel No : 01923 264 819

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THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE CAKES / CAKE MAKERS Heaven is a Cupcake 51 Pondfield Crescent, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL4 9PE Mob No : 07725 149 428 Web Site : www.heavenisacupcake.net E-Mail : mail@heavenisacupcake.net

CATERERS Buffet Business 3 Trumper Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. SG1 5JZ Tel No : 01438 238518 Catering By Alan Beere Unit 1. Millside Industrial Estate, Southmill Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 3DP Tel No : 01279 505 251 Mob No : 07890 850 583 Web Site : www.alanbeerecatering.co.uk E-Mail : alanbeerecater@aol.com Catering By Penny Beral Radlett, Hertfordshire. Tel No : 01923 855 367 Web Site : www.pennyberal.co.uk E-Mail : penny@pennyberal.co.uk Chefs Table Events 25 The Green Kingshill, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 0QW Tel No : 01920 468 333 Mob No : 07881 650 267 Web Site : www.ctshop.co.uk E-Mail : info@ctshop.co.uk Country Fare Catering 16 Drury Lane, Hunsdon, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 8NU Tel No : 01279 842 740 Mob No : 07970 843 473 / 07921 658383 Web Site : www.countryfarecatering.co.uk E-Mail : karenatcountryfare@outlook.com Dining-In Deliciously Old Hatfield, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Mob No : 07785 376 144 Web Site : www.dining-in.co.uk E-Mail : thekitchen@dining-in.co.uk

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At Clockhouse Catering our raison d’être is to ensure that your catering expectations are not only met but exceeded. Our delicious food is expertly and lovingly prepared using the very ﬁnest, freshest and tastiest ingredients available. Whether you are planning a corporate function or event, a wedding or family celebration, a dinner party or soirée at home, or whether you simply relish the idea of a freezer packed with scrumptious and nutritious chef-prepared meals – the personal service, dedication, commitment, attention to detail and professional edge that Clockhouse brings to the table is second to none.

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Fresh Eats 7 Broom Grove, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. SG3 6BZ Mob No : 07769 677 073 Web Site : www.fresheats.co.uk Harwoods Catering Ltd 62 Harwoods Road, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD18 7RE Tel No : 01923 817 233 Mob No : 07713 166 491 Web Site : www.harwoodscateringltd.co.uk E-Mail : leahcummins@hotmail.co.uk J. West Caterers 109 High Oak Road, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 7PA Tel No : 01992 465 261 Web Site : www.jwestcaterers.co.uk E-Mail : gina@jwestcaterers.co.uk Lemon Tree 14-16 Water Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 2JZ Tel No : 01279 215 231 Web Site : www.lemontree.co.uk E-Mail : mail@lemontree.co.uk

THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE The Flying Spit 43 Fishers Green Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. SG1 2PD Tel : 01438 215 997 • Mob : 07780 772 742 Web Site : www.flyingspit.co.uk E-Mail : info@flyingspit.co.uk

See our main advert on page 118 Home-style Caterers is an outside catering company who have been established in Welwyn Garden City for over 13 years. Whilst we do offer set menus we like to provide catering to your tastes, so are always ﬂexible on what you choose for your menu. We provide catering for all occasions, big or small, from cold buffets to full 3 course meals. So whether celebrating, or perhaps entertaining business clients, if you need catering in Welwyn Garden City, contact Home-style Caterers.

www.homestylecaterers.co.uk 01707 396 135 - 07850 164 748 Russells Outside Catering 45 Whitecroft Road, Meldreth, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 6LS Mob No : 07764 195 265 Silver Palate Delicatessen 6 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. AL5 4HU Tel No : 01582 713 722 Web Site : www.silverpalate-catering.co.uk E-Mail : silverpalate@hotmail.co.uk Taste Buds 106 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG5 1NB Tel No : 01462 455 733 Web Site : www.tastebuds-hitchin.com E-Mail : info@tastebuds-hitchin.com Taste Teasers Ltd 9 Anchor Close, Cheshunt,, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. EN8 0PJ Mob No : 07808 583 279 Web Site : www.tasteteasers.co.uk E-Mail : dave@tasteteasers.co.uk

CATERERS / CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT HIRE Dining In Hertfordshire. Tel No : 01707 269 748 Mob No : 07785 376 144 Web Site : www.dining-in.co.uk E-Mail : thomasmercer@googlemail.com Hunsdon Catering Unit 1. Little Samuels Farm, Hunsdon, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 8NN Tel No : 01279 843 440 Web Site : www.hunsdoncatering.co.uk E-Mail : gilly@hunsdoncatering.co.uk R & J Catering Porters Park Golf Club, Shenley Hill, Radlett, Hertfordshire. WD7 7AZ Tel No : 01923 856 262 Web Site : www.rjcatering.co.uk E-Mail : chefs@rjcatering.co.uk

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Bridge The Gap Catering Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 3DH Tel No : 01279 653 111 Web Site : www.bridgethegapcatering.co.uk E-Mail : mail@bridgethegapcatering.co.uk Carmen’s Caribbean Kitchen 83 Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL1 5AQ Web Site : www.carmenscaribbeankitchen.co.uk E-Mail : carmenrichards@rocketmail.com

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THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE Cater-Hire 3 The Street, Kelshall, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 9SJ Mob No : 07527 054 257 Web Site : www.caterhirelimited.com E-Mail : caterhirelimited@gmail.com Hansons Unit 7, Colne Way Court, Colne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire. WD24 7NE Tel No : 01923 247047 Web Site : www.hansoncatering.co.uk E-Mail : info@hansoncatering.co.uk Isalie Fine Food Berkhamsted Tennis Club, Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. HP4 2AL Mob No : 07879 068 104 Web Site : www.isalie.co.uk E-Mail : claire@isalie.co.uk JSD Products (UK) Ltd 4 Little Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. AL7 1EW Tel No : 01707 323 000 Web Site : www.jsdproducts.co.uk E-Mail : info@jsdproducts.co.uk Longfoot Catering & Bar Hire Unit 3. Curlew Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. SG6 4TG Mob No : 07905 234 177 Web Site : www.longfootcatering.co.uk E-Mail : team@longfootcatering.co.uk Michael Fishpen Personal Chef Services 44 Appletree Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. AL7 2FE Mob No : 07500 836 694 Web Site : www.personalchef.me.uk E-Mail : mikefishpen@me.com Retromum Catering 29 Wick Avenue, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL4 8QD Mob No : 07949 700 969 Web Site : www.retromumcatering.com E-Mail : retromum.catering@gmail.com SG Gemmell Baldock, Hertfordshire. Tel No : 0800 043 1782 Mob No : 07960 020 917 Web Site : sales@sggemmell.com E-Mail : sales@sggemmell.com

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Taste Buds 106 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG5 1NB Tel No : 01462 455 733 Web Site : www.tastebuds-hitchin.com E-Mail : info@tastebuds-hitchin.com Valeside Catering Contracts Ltd 27 New Close, Knebworth, Hertfordshire. SG3 6NU Tel No : 01438 217 448 Web Site : www.valesidecatering.co.uk E-Mail : gary@valesidecatering.co.uk

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149 Arlesey Road, Stotfold, Beds, SG5 4HE

We offer a ﬁne dining restaurant with fresh, locally sourced produce and a wide selection of ﬁne wines, quality beers and real ale. In our separate comfortable coffee lounge, we serve freshly ground Illy Coffee and offer a wide choice of speciality tea and hot drinks. We would like to welcome you for great food and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. On Sundays enjoy choices of traditional roasts and dishes from our Al a Carte Menu. We are the perfect venue for business meetings, celebration parties and we can even hire a marquee for weddings etc.

Hermit Of Redcoats We aim to provide a traditional pub atmosphere with great ales, wines and a hearty menu. We pride ourselves on serving quintessentially British food; locally sourced recipes from our country’s culinary history.

www.thehermitofredcoats.com - T: 01438 747 333 Titmore Green, Little Wymondley, Hitchin, Herts. SG4 7JR

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The Red Lion Ever changing selection of Real Ales. We cater for all types of family parties, from christenings to funerals. Choice of venue depending on party size. Home cooked food served lunchtimes & evenings. Dog friendly. â&#x20AC;¢ West Street, Lilley, Beds, LU2 8LN 01462 4155488 â&#x20AC;¢ WWW.LILLEYARMS-LILLEY.CO.UK

The Crooked Billet 88 High Street, Colney Heath, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL4 0NP Tel No : 01727 822128 Web Site : www.thecrookedbilletpub.com E-Mail : thecrookedbilletpub@gmail.com

Whether you are just straying in for a quick pint, or have come along with the family to take advantage of the huge garden & enjoy lunch in the sunshine, you will always receive a really warm welcome from our friendly team!

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John Bunyan Pub Lovely country pub sitting on the edge of heartwood forest near Wheathampstead great place to eat and drink real log fire and large garden. T: 01582 832037 â&#x20AC;¢ @Johnbunyanpub.co.uk www.johnbunyanpub.co.uk Coleman Green, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. AL4 8ES

CAFE â&#x20AC;¢ GARDEN CENTRE â&#x20AC;¢ FARM SHOP â&#x20AC;¢ FISHMONGERS DELICATESSEN â&#x20AC;¢ GIFT SHOP â&#x20AC;¢ FUN BARN â&#x20AC;¢ BUTCHERY 01763 260418 â&#x20AC;¢ Royston, SG8 6DF â&#x20AC;¢ www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk

Dunsley Farm Shop & Tea Room Dunsley Farm, London Road, Tring, Hertfordshire. HP23 6HA Tel No : 01442 823 357 Foxholes Farm Shop London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire. SG13 7NT Tel No : 01992 552 900 Web Site : www.foxholesfarm.com E-Mail : shop@foxholesfarm.com Highbury Farm Wood End, Ardeley, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. SG2 7BD Tel No : 01438 869 666 Web Site : www.highburyfarm.co.uk E-Mail : yvonne@highburyfarm.com

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THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE Munns Farm Shop We are a small farm shop in Dagnall selling products such as potatoes, eggs, fruit and veg, heating oil and water softener salt. We also sell a range of different types of coal which is available by the bag or discounts available by the tonne. 07976 224781 â&#x20AC;¢ 01442 843266 www.munnseggsandpotatoes.co.uk 17 Main Road South, Dagnall, Nr. Berkhamsted, Herts, HP4 1QX

IMPORTER/WHOLESALER ORIENTAL / ASIAN FOOD

OUTSIDE CATERING FOOD & DRINK Jamies Fish & Chips 3 Dolphin Square, Tring, Hertfordshire. HP23 5BN Tel No : 01442 822 888 Web Site : www.jamiesfishandchips.com E-Mail : jspower15@hotmail.com Oakley Catering Ltd 36 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG12 8AG Tel No : 01920 877 294 Mob No : 07971 303 710 Web Site : www.theoakstansteadabbotts.co.uk E-Mail : info@theoakstansteadabbotts.co.uk

HOTELS The White Hart 2 Prospect Place, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. AL6 9EN Tel No : 01438 715 353 Web Site : www.thewhiteharthotel.net

Casino Caterers Bedford House, 19 Salisbury Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire. SG7 5BY Tel No : 01462 893 874 Mob No : 07967 887 796 Web Site : www.casinocaterers.co.uk E-Mail : casinocaterers@ntlworld.com

PUBLIC HOUSES The Anglers Retreat Startops End, Marsworth, Nr Tring, Hertfordshire. HP23 4LJ Tel No : 01442 822 250 Web Site : www.anglersretreatpub.co.uk E-Mail : enquiries@anglersretreatpub.co.uk The Bridge House North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire. SG14 1NA Tel No : 01992 583443 The Bright Star Peters Green, Kimpton Road, Kimpton, Hertfordshire. LU2 9PR Tel No : 01438 832 351 Web Site : www.thebrightstar.co.uk E-Mail : thebrightstar@hotmail.co.uk The Fox & Duck The Green, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 9PN Tel No : 01763 287 246 Web Site : www.thefoxandduck.co.uk E-Mail : brothergroove@yahoo.com CALL US TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY

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THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE The Green Man Great Wymondley Call us today on: 01438 357217 www.greenmanwymondley.co.uk Great Wymondley, Hitchin, Herts, SG4 7EU

The White Horse High Cross, Ware, Hertfordshire. SG11 1AA Web Site : www.thewhitehorse-highcross.co.uk E-Mail : info@thewhitehorse-highcross.co.uk Tom Tiddlers Tavern 1 Filey Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire. SG1 2JW Waggon & Horses Watling Street, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. WD6 3AA Tel No : 0208 953 1406 Web Site : www.waggonhorses.co.uk E-Mail : geoff_taylor2004@yahoo.co.uk

RECEPTION ROOMS / VENUES A traditional family run pub in Great Wymondley near Hitchin. Extensive menu with home cooked food. Over 55 meals Monday to Saturday lunchtimes. Grill and Fish Night Tuesday to Friday. Home style Sunday Roasts. Pub available to book for functions.

The County Club St Albans 29 Ridgmont Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL1 3AG Tel No : 01727 759 445 Web Site : www.thecountyclub.org E-Mail : info@thecountyclub.org

RESTAURANTS - INDIAN www.thehorseandchains.co.uk

Call: 0208 421 9907 • Email: info@thehorseandchains.co.uk 79 High Street, Bushey, Hertfordshire,WD23 1BL

Saffron

Indian Restaurant Specialising in both traditional and non traditional Indian dishes. 01992 461171 • www.saffrononline.co.uk 25 High Street, Hertfordshire, EN11 8SX

We are a vibrant busy pub relaxed in our approach to serving excellent carefully prepared wholesome food free from the formalities of fine dining.

The Orange Tree Inn Norton Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire. SG7 5AW Tel No : 01462 892 341 Web Site : www.theorangetreebaldock.com E-Mail : rob@theorangetreebaldock.com The Tilbury Watton Road, Datchworth, Hertfordshire. SG3 6TB Tel No : 01438 815 550 Web Site : www.thetilbury.co.uk E-Mail : info@thetilbury.co.uk

We are a contemporary Bangladeshi & Indian Restaurant serving delicous meals.

Call us today on: 01442 822 333

75 High Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4AB

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS Bangkok Lounge 80 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire. AL5 2SP Tel No : 01582 461 282 Mob No : 07956 302 139 Web Site : www.bangkoklounge.com E-Mail : info@bangkoklounge.com

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THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE Mill Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire SG7 5LY (Opposite St Mary’s church) Call: 01462-742394 www.bushelandstrike.co.uk

L’Olivo Ristorante Italiano 135 Marford Road, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. AL4 8NH Tel No : 01582 834 145 Web Site : www.lolivo-restaurant.com Oak Tree Cafe 33 St John’s Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP1 1QQ Mob No : 07881 652 266 Web Site : www.theoaktreecafe.co.uk E-Mail : info@theoaktreecafe.co.uk Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant Harlow Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. CM21 0AJ Tel No : 01279 722 434

www.terranovarestaurants.com Tel No : 01707 333 223

Overlooking the water at Stanborough Park, you’ll enjoy freshly-cooked Italian food and ﬁne wines. It’s the ideal spot for your next lunch, celebration or just winding down at the end of the day... Whatever the occasion we look forward to welcoming you on.

OPENING HOURS:

The County Club St Albans 29 Ridgmont Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL1 3AG Tel No : 01727 759 445 Web Site : www.thecountyclub.org E-Mail : info@thecountyclub.org The Orange Tree Inn Norton Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire. SG7 5AW Tel No : 01462 892 341 Web Site : www.theorangetreebaldock.com E-Mail : rob@theorangetreebaldock.com The Waggoners Brickwall Close, Ayot Green, Welwyn, Hertfordshire. AL6 9AA Tel No : 01707 324 241 Web Site : www.thewaggoners.co.uk E-Mail : laurent@thewaggoners.co.uk

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Mon: Closed (Open Bank Holidays - Sunday hours) Tue-Sat: 11am -11pm • Food: 12 noon - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm Sun: 12 noon -10pm • Food: 12 noon - 4pm Serving cask beers, lagers and stouts & a comprehensive wine list, spirits, soft drinks & coffee’s. Our head chef Darren has a passion for everything BBQ, taking the oldest form of cooking & bringing it in to the new age... with a twist. The menu is completely cooked over coal! Experience our relaxed back yard BBQ approach, no frills just fun, food & laughter... & of course the beer!

RESTAURANTS / PUBLIC HOUSES Deja Vu Chilterns Food & Drink Guide 19 High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. EN8 0BX Tel No : 01992 636 325 / 01992 626 229 Web Site : www.thedejavu.co.uk E-Mail : info@thedejavu.co.uk Lex Enterprises Ltd 37 High Street, Pirton, Nr. Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG5 3PS Tel No : 01462 712 691 Mob No : 07745 592 303 Web Site : www.pirton-org.uk E-Mail : alexiscorrigan55@gmail.com Lower Red Lion 36 Fishpool Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL3 4RX Tel No : 01727 855 669 Web Site : www.lowerredlion.co.uk E-Mail : contact@lowerredlion.co.uk

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THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE Seattle Steakhouse 10 St John’s Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP1 1JR Tel No : 01442 264 846 Web Site : www.seattlesteakhouse.co.uk E-Mail : info@seattlesteakhouse.co.uk The Bricklayers Arms Hogpits Bottom, Flaunden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP3 0PH Tel No : 01442 833 322 Web Site : www.bricklayersarms.com E-Mail : goodfood@bricklayersarms.com The Cock Inn Church End, Church Lane, Saratt, Hertfordshire. WD3 6HH Tel No : 01923 282 908 Web Site : www.cockinn.net E-Mail : enquiries@cockinn.net The Duke’s Head High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak, Nr. Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM22 7HH Web Site : www.thedukeshead.co.uk E-Mail : info@thedukeshead.co.uk The Eight Bells 2 Park Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. AL9 5AX Web Site : www.theeightbellspub.com E-Mail : theeightbellspub@gmail.com The Goat Inn 25 Vicarage Causeway, Hertford Heath, Hertford, Hertfordshire. SG13 7RT Tel No : 01992 535 788 Web Site : www.thegoathertfordheath.co.uk E-Mail : info@thegoathertfordheath.co.uk The Spotted Dog 8 High Street, Flamstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL3 8BS Tel No : 01582 841 004 Web Site : www.thespotteddog.co.uk E-Mail : sniff-out@thespotteddog.co.uk The White Horse High Cross Ltd Ware, Hertfordshire. SG11 1AA Tel No : 01920 462 996 Web Site : www.thewhitehorse-highcross.co.uk E-Mail : info@thewhitehorse-highcross.co.uk

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www.ﬂyingspit.co.uk

Phone: 01438 215 997 - Mobile: 07780 772 742

The Flying Spit is a family run business that specialises in marquee hire at affordable prices for all outdoor events and outside catering. Our services range from small intimate garden parties to extravagant birthday parties, from unique wedding marquees to themed charity balls, and from large corporate events and exhibitions to product launches. We understand the importance of reliability, quality equipment, efﬁciency and good value for money. We have proved that the delivery of these factors guarantees the success of our events, and ensures our reputation stands out in the marquee hire industry. We offer a complete range of services from marquee hire to catering and equipment hire, to ensure you have everything for your perfect event

TEL: 01727 822128 thecrookedbilletpub.com The Crooked Billet, 88, High Street, Colney Heath. AL4 0NP

Wally prides himself on offering well kept local beers; ‘Side Pocket fo a Toad’ from Tring Brewery as well as more familiar national ales such as Sharp’s Doom Bar and Youngs Special. We also purchase from many smaller local breweries. Our butcher Richard Morris ensures that we only serve the best, acredited Aberdeen Angus beef as well gammon ham and traditionally reared pork from Great Garnetts farm in Dunmow,

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IN YOUR AREA

In Your Area - HERTFORDSHIRE FOCUS DIRECTORY BARTON-LE-CLAY

KITCHEN DESIGN & INSTALLATION Luton Kitchens, Bedrooms And Bathrooms 01582 415 811 www.lutonkitchens.com LETCHWORTH

SERVICING / REPAIRS Prestige Motor Group 01462 672458 www.prestigemotorgroup.co.uk LONDON

HOME GLASS SOLUTIONS O’Shea Glass & Glazing 0208 905 8244 / 07958 909 067 www.osheagg.com

BEDFORDSHIRE AMPTHILL

BUYS MOTORBIKES Chris Cataldo Motorcycles 07710 324 170 www.allmotorbikeswanted .co.uk DUNSTABLE

FENCING SERVICES Kayst Fencing Contractors 01525 872 787 / 07803 116 060 www.kaystfencing.co.uk

MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS PB Conversions 01525 850 588 www.pbconversions.co.uk LUTON

DANCING SCHOOLS

Atlas Cars 01296 339 999 www.atlastransport247.co.uk MILTON KEYNES

Brewer Dance Academy 07818 448 400 www.brewerdanceacademy.com

DOUBLE GLAZING INSTALLATION & REPAIR

OVEN CLEANERS Ovengers 07742 251 052 www.ovengers.co.uk

REMOVALS Boxell Removals 07594 442 301

TREE SURGEONS Neil Shadbolt Tree Surgery Ltd 01582 665 506 / 07979 498 554 www.neilshadbolt.co.uk NR. BIGGLESWADE

CBW Home Improvers 01908 609 114 / 07787 136 708 www.sealedunitsreplaced.co.uk

DORSET CREWKERNE

CARAVAN/CAMPING/TOURING/ HOLIDAY PARKS

PET SHOPS / SUPPLIES

Oathill Touring & Camping Site 01460 30234 / 07403 415 986 www.oathillfarmleisure.co.uk

G&M Growers Ltd 01767 312 082 / 01767 316 415 SLIP END

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CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINERS Kool Kidz 01582 723 449 / 0796 648 3508 www.koolkidzgroup.co.uk

SECURITY SERVICES Comprehensive Security 01582 667 611 www.comprehensivesecurity.co.uk

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

UPHOLSTERERS

AYLESBURY

Alpha Upholstery Ltd 01582 511 725 / 07957 548 001 www.alphaupholstery.co.uk LEIGHTON BUZZARD

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS

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

A.F Foster Roofing 01296 338 843 / 07746 464 037

NR. CHELMSFORD

BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS Stevens VW Dismantlers 01245 362 020 www.stevensvw.com / www. stevensvwspares.com WALTHAM ABBEY

ELECTRICIANS Complete Electrical 0800 468 1118 / 07961 056 524 www.completeelectrical.com

IN YOUR AREA HEREFORDSHIRE WARE

Tara’s Pet Taxis 07958 085 588 facebook.com/taraspettaxis BEDMOND

MOBILE VALETER

KITCHEN DESIGN

LCV Franchising Ltd 01920 466 044 www.lellers.co.uk

HERTFORDSHIRE BALDOCK

GARAGE SERVICES Brown & Gammons Ltd 01462 490 049 www.ukmgparts.com

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS A B L Circuits Ltd 01462 894 312 www.ablcircuits.co.uk

WORKTOPS Bluepearl Granite Company Ltd 01462 742 627 / 07887 753 109 www.bluepearl-granite.com BARNET

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS Silent Mites 07940 830 771 www.silentmites.co.uk

CLOCK / WATCH / BAROMETER SALES, REPAIR & RESTORATION Antique And Modern 0208 449 8067 www.clock-watches.co.uk

COUNSELLING & ADVICE / THERAPY Nadia Abisch 0208 440 2106 www.barnetcounsellingnorthlondon. co.uk

COURIERS / DELIVERY SERVICES Vanman North London 07958 282 124 www.cheapvanmanlondon.com

FENCING SERVICES A To Z Landscapes 07940 409 155 mybuilder.com/profile/view/ atozlandscapes

GARAGE SERVICES DF Motor Services 0208 449 8060 www.dfmotorservicesbarnet.co.uk

MUSIC COMPOSER Sound Dimensions Original Compositions, Arrangements & Orchestrations 0208 440 6583 / 07956 212 165 www.sounddimensionsmusic.com

PET TRANSPORT SERVICES

Alban Kitchens 01727 517 617 / 01923 268 816 / 07745 924 677 www.albancreations.co.uk

KITCHEN DESIGN & INSTALLATION Alban Kitchens 01727 517 617 / 01923 268 816 / 07745 924 677 www.albancreations.co.uk BERKHAMSTED

AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Willpower Property Maintenance 07521 139 471 www.facebook.com/WillpowerProperty-Maintenance1498485053760184/ BROXBOURNE

SPORTS CLUBS & ASSOCIATES Lee Valley Boat Centre 01992 462 085 www.leevalleyboats.co.uk

TRAINING & EDUCATION CONSULTANTS / PROVIDERS / SERVICES CK Assessment And Training Ltd 01992 444 029 www.ckatuk.com BUSHEY

CHILDRENS PARTIES

AF Executive Chauffeur Service 01442 878 848 / 07973 499 880 http://afchauffeurs.co.uk/

Cool Parties 0844 4500045 / 07842 448 695 www.cool-parties.co.uk

FLOORING SERVICES

CHILDRENS PLAYSCHEME & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Criterion Flooring 01442 822 799 / 07850 752 219 www.criterionflooring.co.uk

HAIRDRESSERS Open Hairdressing 01442 862 227 / 01582 762 444 www.openhairdressing.co.uk

LANDSCAPE GARDENING Foundation Landscape & Groundworks 07885 038 655 www.foundationlandg.co.uk

RECEPTION ROOMS / VENUES Berkhamsted Town Hall 01442 862 288 www.berkhamstedtownhall.co.uk BISHOP’S STORTFORD

BUILDING MAINTENANCE Sustain Building Management Services Ltd 07810 644 035

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS Pro-Dec Roofing 01279 870 089 www.prodecroofing.co.uk BOREHAMWOOD

FENCING SERVICES Manning Bros Property Services 07885 519 737 facebook.com/ manningbrospropertyservices

WASTE DISPOSAL / RECYCLING CM Waste Clearance 07921 943 883 www.cmwastelondon.com

WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES J Lefort Installations 07957 315 716 www.lefortwindows.co.uk BOVINGDON

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

The Lincolnsfields Centre Ltd 01923 233 841 www.fortiesexperience.co.uk

FENCING SERVICES Russell James Fencing 07815 418 278 www.russelljamesfencing.com

NURSERY SCHOOLS / PRESCHOOLS / PLAY GROUPS Longwood School & Nursery 01923 253 715 www.longwoodschool.co.uk CENTENNIAL PARK, ELSTREE

WEBSITE DESIGNERS Netrix Ltd 0208 736 4088 www.netrixinternet.co.uk CHESHUNT

SPORTS CLUBS & ASSOCIATES Cheshunt Amateur Boxing Club 07956 121 847 www.cheshuntboxingclub.co.uk ENFIELD

COACH / MINI BUS HIRE GMT Mini Bus Hire 0203 232 2175 / 07985 927 798 www.gmtminibuses.co.uk

COURIERS / DELIVERY SERVICES Post and Packing UK 01732 758484 www.postandpackinguk.com HARPENDEN

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Andrew Wiggett 01582 712 836 Miller & Co. Chartered Accountants 01582 763 447 www.miller-harpenden.co.uk

CHIROPRACTORS

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IN YOUR AREA Harpenden Chiropractic Clinic 01582 766 477 www.chiropractorharpenden.co.uk

FINANCIAL SERVICES Lyndhurst Financial Management 0800 435 648 / 01582 715 777 www.lyndhurstfm.co.uk

HATS Harpenden Hats 07791 214 586 www.harpendenhats.co.uk

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Phillips Page Associates Ltd 01582 766 877 / 0203 735 2550 www.phillipspage.co.uk

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE MJG Property Maintenance Ltd 01582 761 815 / 07702 190 277

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS Stanley Roofing & Building 01582 464 046 / 07818 806 444 www.stanleysroofingandbuilding.co.uk

WINDOW CLEANERS K.E.K.S Exterior Kleaning Services 01582 622 695 / 07714 060 540 www.kekswindowcleaners.co.uk HATFIELD

CARPENTERS / JOINERS Joinery Specialists Ltd 07932 068 966 www.joinery-specialists.co.uk

ELECTRICIANS Data Mains Services 01707 274 590 / 07971 293 644 www.datamainservices.com

MOBILE DISCOS Platinum Disco 07946 836 836 www.platinumdisco.co.uk

MOBILE MECHANIC Magic Autos 07446 894 017 www.magicautos.co.uk

SECURITY SERVICES Hans Global 020 3280 3700 www.hansglobal.co.uk HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Accountants Solutions 01442 217 863 / 01442 212 595 www.accountantssolutions.co.uk Red Geranium Co. 01442 927340 / 07805 917 820 www.redgeraniumco.co.uk

AERIALS / SATELLITE / TV STC Digital TV Services 01442 252 051 www.stcltd.co.uk

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NURSERY SCHOOLS / PRE-SCHOOLS / PLAY GROUPS

Aardvark Plumbing and Drainage 01442 262 622 www.aardvarkplumbers.co.uk

Abbotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill School 01442 240 333 www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

BOOK KEEPING

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Oakmead Accounting Limited 01442 215 706 / 07725 702 753

MDS Painting & Decorating 07976 985 013 www.mds-paintingdecorating.co.uk

BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS P.J Brown & Sons 01442 262 258 www.hemelhempsteadcarbreakers.co.uk

BUILDERS AMG Building Services 01442 211 880 www.amgbuilding.co.uk

BUILDING MAINTENANCE Johnson Builders 01442 268 101 / 07887 755 734 www.johnsonbuilders.co.uk

CCTV & BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS UAS UK Ltd 0800 599 9864 www.uasukltd.com

PSYCHICS & CLAIRVOYANTS Sandra Mitchell Aetheris 07922 731 605 www. sandramitchellaetherispsychicmedium. com

REMOVALS In-Excess Removals 01442 501 332 www.in-excessremovals.co.uk

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS R&M Roofing & Property Maintenance 07922 374 958 www.rmroofingandproper.wixsite.com/ rmroofing

CHIROPODISTS AND PODIATRISTS

SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS

Beta Feet Podiatry 01442 822 990 www.betafeetpodiatry.co.uk

JT Scaffolding 07706 254 818

SKIP HIRE

DRAINAGE / DRAINS & PIPE CLEANING

All Go Grab And Skip Hire 01442 254 035 / 07850 205 925 www.allgograbhire.co.uk Holywell Haulage Ltd 01442 233 022 www.holywellhaulage.com

Drain-Spec 01442 236 664 / 01554 811925 www.drain-spec.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT/BANDS/ DISCOS/MUSICIANS Solid Vibes 0843 289 9934 / 07931 651 330 www.solid-vibes.co.uk

FLOORING SERVICES John Churchman Flooring Specialist 01442 215 064 / 07803 929 087

GARDEN SERVICES JMC Garden Services 07731 575 950 facebook.com/jmc-gardening-servicesof-hemel-hempstead

GATE AUTOMATION Castle Gates & Automation 01442 253 341 / 07486 394 858 www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

GATES & RAILINGS Jarman Metal Gates 01442 831 477 / 07710 702452

HAIR & BEAUTY Salon 15 01442 213 517

HANDYMAN SERVICES Handy Build 07932 222 945 www.handy-build.co.uk

TILERS Martin Brehme Tiling 07880 787 112 www.martinbrehmetiling.co.uk PJ Tiling 01442 257 337 / 07932 023 582

TYRES Apsley Tyres 01442 267 000 www.apsleytyres.com

WINDOW FILMS Albright Window Films 0800 0029 452 / 01442 531 231 www.awindowfilms.co.uk HERTFORD

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYOR Studio C Architects Ltd 01920 413 302 www.studio-c-architects.com

BUILDERS Ormes Building Services 07912 253 386

DANCING SCHOOLS Carter School Of Dance 01992 551 451 / 07754 159 127 www.carterschoolofdance.co.uk

IN YOUR AREA Georgina Pay School Of Dance 07852 675 313 www.georginapayschoolofdance.co.uk

S Rolfe Roofing Contractors 01992 465 680 / 07973 249 996 www.srolferoofingcontractor.co.uk

A Parker Scaffolding Ltd 0800 970 9396 LILLEY

MARQUEE HIRE

SOLICITORS

AIR CONDITIONING

Alternative Stretch Tents 01920 830 256 / 07814 156 393 www.alternative-stretch-tents.co.uk

Braddon & Snow Solicitors 01992 464 552 www.braddonsnow.co.uk KINGS LANGLEY

A. Wesley Aircon Ltd. Air Conditioning Services 0207 377 0115 / 01462 768 644 / 07850 809 079 www.wesleyairconditioning.co.uk NEW BARNET

PSYCHICS & CLAIRVOYANTS Warren Day Psychic Medium 01992 509 000 / 07722 049 889 www.warrenday.co.uk

TREE SURGEONS

CAR VALETING Max Protect Ltd 01923 519 682 www.max-protect.co.uk

Out On A Limb Tree Surgery 01992 679 209 www.outonalimbservices.com Woodland Tree Services 01992 877 210 HITCHIN

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS / ENGINEERS

BEAUTY THERAPIST

Enviremoval 01923 723 344 / 0203 771 0090 / 07557 789 387 www.enviremoval.co.uk KNEBWORTH

Beauty By Sarah 01462 422 873 / 07795 206 464 www.beautysarah.co.uk

MARTIAL ARTS / TUITION Qi Kwan Do Ltd 01462 453 672 / 07713 785 506 www.qikwando.com

MOT SERVICE CENTRE Hitchin Motorcare Ltd 01462 441 122 www.hmccars.co.uk

SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS Reunited Scaffolding 01462 338 172 www.reunitedscaffolding.co.uk

TINTING Tig Tints 07808 313 904 www.tigtints.co.uk

TYRES Total Mobile Tyres 01462 506 151 / 07494 151 151 www.totalmobiletyres.co.uk HITCHIN

WINDOWS, DOORS & CONSERVATORIES Solely Sashes 01462 790 932 www.solelywoodensashwindowrepair. com HODDESDON

PERFUMES / COSMETICS FM World 01992 421 722 / 07815 767 077 www.perfumeflair.com

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS Cardinal Flat Roofing Ltd 01992 304 225 / 07850 009 518 www.cardinalflatroofing.co.uk East Herts Roofing & Property Maintenance 07506 341 381

Terence Fidler Partnership Ltd 01923 291 554 www.tfpengineers.co.uk

WASTE DISPOSAL / RECYCLING

ART & CRAFT SHOPS Art Van Go 01438 814 946 www.artvango.co.uk LETCHWORTH

HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS HR Initiatives Ltd 01438 742 056 www.hrinitiatives.co.uk LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYOR Improve It Design Ltd 07850 243 045 www.improveitdesign.com

BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION Beautiful Bathrooms of Letchworth 01462 484 477 www.beautifulbathrooms.net

BLINDS & AWNINGS Carnival Blind Company Ltd 01462 685 588 www.carnivalblind.co.uk

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS Sterling Carpet Care Ltd 01462 676 421 www.sterlingcarpets.co.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE Past & Present 01462 485117 www.facebook.com/pastandpresent

PLUMBING & HEATING PLUMB IT UK 0800 008 6842 www.plumbituk.com

SCAFFOLDING / SCAFFOLDING ERECTORS

PEST CONTROL Ace Pest Control 0208 441 2232 www.acepestcontrol.co.uk NR. STEVENAGE

GARAGE SERVICES Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garage (Walkern) Ltd 01438 861 634 NR. WARE

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS Premier Vehicle Repairs 01279 843 334 www.premiervehicles.net ODSEY PARK, BALDOCK

BRIDAL SHOPS eSensual Lingerie 01462 743 433 www.esensuallingerie.co.uk POTTEN END

MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS Meadow Mobility 01442 504 424 www.meadowmobility.co.uk POTTERS BAR

CLEANING SERVICES Simply Clean 07842 858489 www.simplycleansc.co.uk RADLETT

GARDEN SERVICES KT Ivory Haulage & Storage Trading Ltd 01923 853 874 / 01923 856 081 www.ivorys.co.uk RICKMANSWORTH

BUILDERS PE Property Services 01923 903 080 http://pepropertyservices.co.uk

CARS/LIMOUSINES (HIRE/ CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN) Cameo Chauffeur Services 01923 238 397 www.cameoservices.co.uk

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT AGENCIES NLSNOEVENTS.COM 07880 565 086 / 01923 443 335 www.nlsnoevents.com

PARTY WALL SURVEYORS J.N York Party Walls 07725 201 114 www.jnyorkpartywalls.com

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AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Butlers (Royston) Ltd 01763 212 223 www.butlermeltax.co.uk

ANTIQUES Wheeler Antiques 01763 256 722 / 07596 990 660 www.wheelerantiques.co.uk

BOARDING KENNELS Greenlow Boarding Kennels & Cattery 01763 260 624 www.greenlow.co.uk

GARDEN SERVICES iGarden UK 07747 841 056 www.igardenuk.webs.com

LANDSCAPE GARDENING CW Landscapes 01763 662 654 / 07800 545 628 www.cwlandscapes.co.uk

MOT SERVICE CENTRE Barkway Service Station 01763 848 311 www.barkwayservicestation.com

PLASTERING Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plastering 01763 245 508 / 07966 383 092 www.ryansplastering.com

TILERS N.J Ceramics 07985 136 039 www.njceramics.co.uk SAWBRIDGEWORTH

DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS Connor Construction Ltd 01279 724 572 / 07711 949 740 www.connorconstruction-herts.co.uk ST ALBANS

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Lyall Youngman 01582 833 055

ARCHITECTS / ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES / BUILDING SURVEYOR Briffa Phillips Architects 01727 840 567 www.briffaphillips.com

BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION Pride Property Maintenance 07763 851 629 www.pridemaintenance.co.uk

BESPOKE FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS & DESIGNERS Alban Interiors 01727 826 265 www.albaninteriors.co.uk

BLINDS & AWNINGS St Albans Blinds 01727 752 633 / 07507 526 178 www.stalbansblinds.co.uk

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PLUMBING & HEATING

Gold Line Taxis 01727 833 333 www.goldlinetaxis.co.uk

GHPS Plumbing 080 043 0458 www.plumber-hertfordshire.co.uk Park St. Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd 01727 872 371 www.parkstreetplumbing.co.uk

CARPENTERS / JOINERS BRC Carpentry & Construction 07916 111 102 www.brccarpentryconstruction.com Dennis Bozier 07860 576 329 www.dennisbozierltd.co.uk

DOG KENNELS Hazel Corner Dog Hotel 01582 842 242 www.hazelcorner.co.uk

ELECTRICIANS R&D Electrical Services Domestic & Commercial 07966 483 440 www.r-delectricalservices.co.uk Redbourn Electrical Contractors 01582 792 403 / 07970 931 410

HANDYMAN SERVICES Pete Handyman 07903 446 417 www.petehandyman.co.uk

HEALTH & BEAUTY Vision Holistic Weight Consultancy 01727 844 912 www.vision-weight-consultancy-stalbans.co.uk

LOCKSMITHS Alban Locksmiths Ltd 01727 839 353 www.albanlocksmiths.com

MOBILE VALETER Ultra Definition Detailing & Valeting Ltd 07491 665 566 www.ultradd.co.uk

NURSERY SCHOOLS / PRESCHOOLS / PLAY GROUPS Little Nightingales 01727 827 533 www.littlenightingales.com

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Associated Decorators Ltd 01727 869 822 / 07974 187 022 www.associateddecorators.com

PAVING & DRIVEWAYS Absolute Patios 07799 476 241 RMB Groundworks Ltd 07864 692 868 www.rmbgroundworks.co.uk

PET GROOMING Dogtastic 01923 839 165 www.d-tastic.co.uk

PLASTERING Littlechild Plasterers 07767 262 319 www.littlechildplasterers.co.uk

PLUMBERS Pensioner Plumber 07932 806246

SIGNMAKERS / MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES Slam Signs 01727 855 750 www.slamsigns.com

TREE SURGEONS Robinsons Tree Service 01727 848 111 / 01707 331 916 / 07973 180 002 www.robinsonstreeservice.co.uk

TV & HI-FI REPAIRS Colebourn Electronics 01727 867 020 / 07848 039 818 www.colebournelectronics.co.uk

TYRES Mobile Tyre Services 07773 015 687 facebook.com/woodsmobiletyres STANSTEAD ABBOTTS

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES G.F. Gibbs & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants 01920 486510 www.gfgibbs.co.uk STEVENAGE

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Tony Orphanou & Associates 01438 313 111 www.toas.co.uk

ARTISTS djspaperArt.co.uk 07543 098 499 www.djspaperart.co.uk

BOUNCY CASTLES Amazing Occasions 01438 745 114 / 07900 004 324 www.hertsbouncycastles.com

CHIROPODISTS AND PODIATRISTS Stevenage Foot Health 01438 314 164 / 07427 448 753 www.stevenagemobilefootclinic.co.uk

CONSERVATORIES Conserv-A-Tech 01438 728 485 / 07788 725 674 www.conservatech.co.uk

CYCLE TRAINING cycleinstructor.co.uk 01438 235 881 / 07775 538 830 www.cycleinstructor.co.uk

DANCING SCHOOLS

IN YOUR AREA Footworks School of Dance - Stevenage 01707 328 441 www.footworksschoolofdance.co.uk

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIRS Stevenage Spares Centre 01438 729 052 www.stevenageindoormarket.co.uk

GARAGE SERVICES M.Hyland Motor Services 01438 726 770/ 221 022 www.mhylandmotorservices.co.uk

HOLISTIC MASSAGE Healing Hands 07904 259 765

WARE

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES N.ARMES & CO. 01920 487 518 www.narmesandco.co.uk

KITCHEN & BATHROOM FITTING Wolf & Brown Construction Ltd 0800 567 7655 / 07843 666 886 www.wolfandbrown.co.uk

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

CARPENTERS / JOINERS

Exclusive Maintenance UK 07405 549 191 facebook.com/exclusivemaintenance

NJ Carpentry 07854 962 371 www.njcarpentry.co.uk Steve’s Carpentry Services 07813 958 916

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS Top Job Roofing 01923 250 216 / 07831 498 428 www.topjobroofing.co.uk

CASINOS

TILERS

Magical Moments 07946 649 944 www.magicaltimes.co.uk

Walls & Floors 07949 922 476 www.wallsfloors.co.uk

CM Roofing 01438 517 166 / 07432 624 335 www.cm-roofing.co.uk Stuart Jones Roofing 01438 861 711 / 316 151 / 07810 573 609 www.stuartjonesroofing.co.uk STOTFOLD

FUN CASINOS

TREE SURGEONS

BREAKDOWN RECOVERY

LANDSCAPE GARDENING

TYRES

T.W Fencing & Landscapes 01920 870 937 / 07899 787 161 www.twfencingandlandscaping.co.uk

UPHOLSTERERS

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Stotfold Motor Centre 01462 730222 www.saunders-garage.co.uk TRING

BOARDING KENNELS The Old Pastures Boarding Kennels 01442 824 856 www.spoilyourdog.co.uk

BUILDERS LOLA 07760 485 217

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE B.Cox Property Maintenance 07766 448 463 WALTHAM ABBEY

LANDSCAPE GARDENING Long Life Gass Co. 0800 228 9392 / 07402 309 592 www.longlifegrassco.co.uk WALTHAM CROSS

BALLOON D COR Bouncy Funland 07977 499 019 www.bouncyfunland.co.uk

PAINTERS & DECORATORS Glen Hyett Painter & Decorator 01992 308 820 / 07958 733 205 www.glenhyettpainteranddecorator. co.uk

PAVING & DRIVEWAYS Nedburn Properties Ltd 01992 626 333

PLUMBING & HEATING Alpha Plumbing & Heating 01992 622 633 / 07784 762 787 www.alphaheatingandplumbing.com Fix-It Property Services 07886 133 194 www.fix-itpropertyservices.co.uk

Magical Moments 07946 649 944 www.magicaltimes.co.uk

INTERPRETERS / TRANSLATORS / LANGUAGE TRAINING Jana Howard 01920 463 538 / 07710 099 314

MOBILE DISCOS Vision Mobile DJ 07437 220 220 www.visionmobiledj.com

TILERS Mason Tiling Ltd 07850 026 429 www.mason-tiling.co.uk WATFORD

AIR CONDITIONING Active Air 0203 551 8936 www.activeair.uk.com

DRIVEWAYS & PATIOS W Ferris Building & Landscaping 07980 212 459

ELECTRICIANS Lee Francis Electrical & property Maintenance 07388 516 256 facebook.com/leefranciseandpm

ENTERTAINMENT/BANDS/ DISCOS/MUSICIANS Childrens Fun Fair 07970 650 775 www.childrensfunfair.com

FLOORING SERVICES Excel Flooring Ltd 01923 689 233 / 07971 963 338 www.excelflooring.co.uk

Phoenix UK Tree & Landscaping Specialists 07836 380 990 www.phoenixuktreesurgery.co.uk T’s Trees 07760 713 143 www.tstrees.co.uk Total Tyres Ltd 01923 240 599 Escott’s 020 7435 6975 www.escottsupholsterers.com WELWYN

TREE SURGEONS Longacre Tree & garden Services Ltd 07736 933 530 www.longacretreesurgery.co.uk WELWYN GARDEN CITY

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES Steve Vine Accountancy & Book-keeping Services 01438 717105

AIR CONDITIONING AMP Air Conditioning Ltd 01707 378 670 www.ampair.co.uk

AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 5 Star Taxis 01707 333388 www.5startaxis.net

CAR HIRE / CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN Herts Travel 01707 887 460 / 0781 3328 399 www.minibushirehertfordshire.net

HAIRDRESSERS

GUTTER & FASCIA

Andres Hair Salon 01707 326 727 / 01707 328 113

Gutter & Fascia Services Ltd 01923 260 737 / 07747 035 731 / 07748 702 055 www.gutterandfasciaservices.co.uk

OMEGA CITYLIFTS SERVICES LTD 01707 334 962 www.omegacityliftsservices.co.uk

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IN YOUR AREA LOCKSMITHS Active Lock Centre 01707 242 874 www.activelockcentre.co.uk

MOBILE MECHANIC Matt Freeman Autos 07717 804 937 www.mattfreemanautos.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS Obscura Images 07738 282 423 https://collingsdanielle.myportfolio.com WOOLMER GREEN

BRIDAL SHOPS

Prom To Bride 01438 816 073 www.promtobride.co.uk

MIDDLESEX CRUSE HILL, ENFIELD

GARDEN MACHINERY

LONDON HOLLY HILL

BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION Aquasmith 07881 523 374 www.aquasmith.co.uk

F&M Garden Machinery Ltd 02083 621 118 www.fmgardenmachineryltd.com NORTHOLT

CHIMNEY SWEEPS Quebec Chimney Sweep Co. Ltd 01462 457 282 / 07802 858 531

- THE MANY TASTES OF HERTFORDSHIRE DIRECTORY BEDFORDSHIRE LUTON

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS Lilley Arms Freehouse 01462 768 371 www.lilleyarms-lilley.co.uk

HERTFORDSHIRE

ASHWELL

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES Bushell And Strike 01462 742 394 www.bushelandstrike.co.uk BALDOCK

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING SG Gemmell 0800 043 1782 / 07960 020 917 sales@sggemmell.com

OUTSIDE CATERING WALTHAM CROSS

CATERERS Taste Teasers Ltd 07808 583 279 www.tasteteasers.co.uk ABBOTS LANGLEY

BUTCHERS Simon East 01923 264 819

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Casino Caterers 01462 893 874 / 07967 887 796 www.casinocaterers.co.uk

PUBLIC HOUSES The Orange Tree Inn 01462 892 341 www.theorangetreebaldock.com

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS

The Orange Tree Inn 01462 892 341 www.theorangetreebaldock.com BERKHAMPSTED

FARM SHOPS Munns Farm Shop 01442 843266 www.munnseggsandpotatoes.co.uk BERKHAMSTED

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Isalie Fine Food 07879 068 104 www.isalie.co.uk BISHOPS STORTFORD

CATERERS Catering By Alan Beere 01279 505 251 / 07890 850 583 www.alanbeerecatering.co.uk BISHOPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STORTFORD

CATERERS

IN YOUR AREA Lemon Tree 01279 215 231 www.lemontree.co.uk

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING

07881 652 266 www.theoaktreecafe.co.uk

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES

PUBLIC HOUSES

Seattle Steakhouse 01442 264 846 www.seattlesteakhouse.co.uk The Bricklayers Arms 01442 833 322 www.bricklayersarms.com HERTFORD

Waggon & Horses 0208 953 1406 www.waggonhorses.co.uk BUSHEY

Foxholes Farm Shop 01992 552 900 www.foxholesfarm.com

Bridge The Gap Catering 01279 653 111 www.bridgethegapcatering.co.uk BOREHAMWOOD

PUBLIC HOUSES The Horse & Chains 020 8421 9907 www.thehorseandchains.co.uk CHESHUNT

FARM SHOPS

IMPORTER/WHOLESALER ORIENTAL/ASIAN FOOD SOP International 01992 584 466 www.sopinternational.com

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES

PUBLIC HOUSES

D‚j… Vu Chilterns Food & Drink Guide 01992 636 325 / 01992 626 229 www.thedejavu.co.uk DATCHWORTH

The Bridge House 01992 583443

PUBLIC HOUSES The Tilbury 01438 815 550 www.thetilbury.co.uk HARPENDEN

CATERERS Silver Palate Delicatessen 01582 713 722 www.silverpalate-catering.co.uk

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS Bangkok Lounge 01582 461 282 / 07956 302 139 www.bangkoklounge.com HATFIELD

BUTCHERS Brookmans Family Butchers 01707 654 413 www.brookmansfamilybutchers.co.uk

CATERERS Dining-In Deliciously 07785 376 144 www.dining-in.co.uk

CATERERS / CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT HIRE Dining In 01707 269 748 / 07785 376 144 www.dining-in.co.uk

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES The Eight Bells www.theeightbellspub.com HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

BUTCHERS M&S Butchers 01442 264 586

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS Ye Olde Red Lion 01923 262 538 www.redlionhemel.com

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS Oak Tree Cafe

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES The Goat Inn 01992 535 788 www.thegoathertfordheath.co.uk HITCHIN

CATERERS Clockhouse Catering 01462 436 444 www.clockhousecatering.co.uk Taste Buds 01462 455 733 www.tastebuds-hitchin.com

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Taste Buds 01462 455 733 www.tastebuds-hitchin.com

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Valeside Catering Contracts Ltd 01438 217 448 www.valesidecatering.co.uk LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Longfoot Catering & Bar Hire 07905 234 177 www.longfootcatering.co.uk NR ROYSTON

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS The Bushel And Strike 01462 742 394 www.bushelandstrike.co.uk NR SANDRIDGE

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS The John Bunyan 01582 832037 www.johnbunyanpub.co.uk NR TRING

PUBLIC HOUSES The Anglers Retreat 01442 822 250 www.anglersretreatpub.co.uk NR. BISHOP’S STORTFORD

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES The Duke’s Head www.thedukeshead.co.uk NR. HITCHIN

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES Lex Enterprises Ltd 01462 712 691 / 07745 592 303 www.pirton-org.uk RADLETT

CATERERS Catering By Penny Beral 01923 855 367 www.pennyberal.co.uk

Fox And Duck 01462 732 434 www.foxandduckstotfold.co.uk Hermit of Redcoats 01438 747333 www.thehermitofredcoats.com

CATERERS / CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT HIRE

PUBLIC HOUSES

BUTCHERS

The Green Man Wymondley 01438 357 217 www.greenmanwymondley.co.uk HODDESDON

RESTAURANTS - INDIAN Saffron Indian 01992 461 160 www.saffrononline.co.uk KIMPTON

PUBLIC HOUSES The Bright Star 01438 832 351 www.thebrightstar.co.uk KNEBWORTH

CATERERS Fresh Eats 07769 677 073 www.fresheats.co.uk

R & J Catering 01923 856 262 www.rjcatering.co.uk RICKMANSWORTH W. H. Higgins Ltd 01923 282184 www.higginsbutchers.co.uk ROYSTON

CATERERS Russells Outside Catering 07764 195 265

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Cater-Hire 07527 054 257 www.caterhirelimited.com

FARM SHOPS Bury Lane Farm Shop 01763 260 418 www.burylanefarmshop.co.uk

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IN YOUR AREA The Fox & Duck 01763 287 246 www.thefoxandduck.co.uk SARATT

The Flying Spit 01438 215 997 / 07780 772 742 www.flyingspit.co.uk

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES

Buffet Business 01438 238518

The Cock Inn 01923 282 908 www.cockinn.net SAWBRIDGEWORTH

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS

CATERING FARM SHOPS Highbury Farm 01438 869 666 www.highburyfarm.co.uk

Straw Hat Oriental Restaurant 01279 722 434 ST ALBANS

PUBLIC HOUSES

BUTCHERS

FARM SHOPS

Hedges Farm Shop 01727 833803 www.hedgesfarmshop.co.uk

CAKES / CAKE MAKERS Heaven is a Cupcake 07725 149 428 www.heavenisacupcake.net

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Carmen’s Caribbean Kitchen www.carmenscaribbeankitchen.co.uk Retromum Catering 07949 700 969 www.retromumcatering.com

DOG FRIENDLY PUBS The Crooked Billet 01727 822128 www.thecrookedbilletpub.com

RECEPTION ROOMS / VENUES The County Club St Albans 01727 759 445 www.thecountyclub.org

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS The County Club St Albans 01727 759 445 www.thecountyclub.org

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES

Tom Tiddlers Tavern TRING Dunsley Farm Shop & Tea Room 01442 823 357

FOOD & DRINK Jamies Fish & Chips 01442 822 888 www.jamiesfishandchips.com

RESTAURANTS - INDIAN Tamarind Indian 01442 822 333 facebook.com/tamarind WARE

CATERERS Chefs Table Events 01920 468 333 / 07881 650 267 www.ctshop.co.uk Country Fare Catering 01279 842 740 / 07970 843 473 / 07921 658383 www.countryfarecatering.co.uk J. West Caterers 01992 465 261 www.jwestcaterers.co.uk

CATERERS / CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT HIRE Hunsdon Catering 01279 843 440 www.hunsdoncatering.co.uk

Lower Red Lion 01727 855 669 www.lowerredlion.co.uk The Spotted Dog 01582 841 004 www.thespotteddog.co.uk STEVENAGE

FOOD & DRINK

CATERERS

RESTAURANTS/PUBLIC HOUSES

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Oakley Catering Ltd 01920 877 294 / 07971 303 710 www.theoakstansteadabbotts.co.uk

PUBLIC HOUSES The White Horse www.thewhitehorse-highcross.co.uk

The White Horse High Cross Ltd 01920 462 996 www.thewhitehorse-highcross.co.uk WATFORD

CATERERS Harwoods Catering Ltd 01923 817 233 / 07713 166 491 www.harwoodscateringltd.co.uk

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING Hansons 01923 247047 www.hansoncatering.co.uk WELWYN

HOTELS The White Hart 01438 715 353 www.thewhiteharthotel.net

HOTELS & LODGES The White Hart 01438 715 353 www.thewhiteharthotel.net

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS The Waggoners 01707 324 241 www.thewaggoners.co.uk WELWYN GARDEN CITY

CATERERS Home Style Caterers 01707 396 135 / 07850 164 748 www.homestylecaterers.co.uk Home-Style Caterers www.home-stylecaterers.com

CATERING / CATERING EQUIPMENT / VENDING JSD Products (UK) Ltd 01707 323 000 www.jsdproducts.co.uk Michael Fishpen Personal Chef Services 07500 836 694 www.personalchef.me.uk

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS Terranova Restaurant 01707 333 223 www.terranovarestaurants.com WHEATHAMPSTEAD

RESTAURANTS / TAKEAWAYS L’Olivo Ristorante Italiano 01582 834 145 www.lolivo-restaurant.com

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