Hertfordshire Focus 2023/24

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SERVICES & RETAILERS BASED IN THE HERTFORDSHIRE AREA - THE ONE STOP HERTFORDSHIRE REFERENCE DIRECTORYWWW.HERTFORDSHIRE-FOCUS.CO.UK ISSUE: 2023/24 See Inside For: • LOCAL THEATRE SHOWS • FAMILY DAYS OUT • LOCAL MARKETS & FESTIVALS
Useful and effective advice to help you manage your finances. Jones Hunt & Keelings is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants whose directors have elected to remain independent. This enables us to concentrate our efforts where they are most valued by our clients by offering close personal attention and responsive solutions. Since Keelings establishment in 1902, we have strived to maintain our modern, progressive outlook. • annual and management accounts • business and personal tax services and planning • statutory audits and reports, including AIM listed companies and LLPs • bookkeeping, VAT and PAYE support and advice • company secretarial services and valuations • business start-up planning and forecasting • financial and commercial advice • realising the value of your business • accounting systems advice • commercial development and growth Our range of services includes the following: www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk - 01462 459 090 Email: info@jhk.uk.com Jones Hunt & Keelings, 71 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG4 0TY

ISSUE: 2023/24

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of The Hertfordshire Focus Directory, and its sister website www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk. Response has once again been phenomenal and we would like to welcome all our customers and contributors.

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DIRECTORY

• Useful Information

See Pages: 10-11

• Family Days Out In Herts

See Pages: 12-16

• Book Clubs

See Pages: 18-19

• Running Clubs

See Pages: 20-21

• Herts Theatre Guide

See Pages: 22-29

• Local Events & Food Markets

See Pages: 30-32

PREMIER POSITION SECTION •
PAGES: 5-9
‘Family Days Out in Herts’ Pages: 12-16
Clubs’ Pages: 20-21
‘Running
Contents

Here is what you will find in this year’s

• Mobility / Access Equipment / Mobility Access..................................54

• Perfumes / Cosmetics........................55

• Tattooists.................................................55

Home & Garden...................................58

• Aerials / Satellite / TV.........................58

• Bathroom Design / Installation......58

• Blast Cleaning........................................58

• Blinds & Awnings.................................58

• Builders....................................................59

• Building Renovations.........................59

• Building Services..................................59

• Cleaning Services.................................60

• Conservatories.....................................60

• Double Glazing & Lock Repairs.......................................60

• Double Glazing Installation & Repair...........................60

• Drainage / Drains & Pipe Cleaning.....................................61

• Driveways & Landscaping.................61

• Dry Cleaners..........................................61

• Electricians.............................................62

• Fencing Contractors...........................62

• Flooring Services..................................62

• French Polishers...................................63

• Garage Doors.........................................63

• Garden Services...................................63

• Gate Automation.................................63

• Handcrafted Kitchens........................64

• Handyman Services............................64

• Home Care Services............................64

• Home Staging / Home Styling.........65

• House Clearance..................................65

• Interior Designers...............................66

• Interiors, Upholstery, Fabrics.........67

• Kitchen Design......................................67

• Kitchen Design & Installation.........68

• Landscape Design & Build................68

• Landscape Gardening.........................68

• Laundrette..............................................69

• Laundry & Ironing Services..............69

• Locksmiths..............................................69

• Painters & Decorators.......................69

• Pest Control...........................................70

• Picture - Framers / Makers / Cleaners / Gilders / Restorers........71

• Plastering................................................71

• Plumbing & Heating............................71

• Plumbing Supplies...............................72

• Pond Design, Installation & Coldwater Fish..................................72

• Pools & Hot Tubs..................................72

• Property Maintenance.......................73

• Removals.................................................73

• Removals & Storage............................73

• Roofing / Roofing Services

/ Roofing Contractors........................73

• Security Services..................................74

• Skip Hire..................................................75

• Tilers.........................................................75

• Tree Surgeons........................................76

• Upholsterers..........................................76

• Waste Clearance..................................76

Motoring, Classics, Cars & Bikes....92

• Breakdown Recovery.........................92

• Breakers / Dismantlers......................92

• Garage Services....................................93

• Mobile Valeter.......................................93

• MOT Service Centre...........................93

• Storage.....................................................94

• Tinting......................................................94

• Tyres..........................................................94

Music, Dance & Theatre....................97

• Dancing Schools...................................97

• Drama.......................................................98

• Music Composer...................................99

• Theatre Arts & Schools......................99

Outdoor Leisure & Tourism...........105

• Surveyors & Examiners...................105

Parenting & Childhood...................106

• Childrens’ Entertainers...................106

• Childrens Parties...............................106

• Childrens Playscheme & School Activities............................106

• Day Nursery School..........................106

• Face Painting.......................................107

Pets & Animals..................................111

• Boarding Kennels..............................111

• Home Boarding / Daycare / Dog Walking.....................................111

• Pet Products........................................112

Sport, Leisure, Entertainment & Tourism..............113

• Art & Craft Shops..............................113

• Bouncy Castles...................................114

• Electric Bikes.......................................114

• Mobile Discos.....................................114

Weddings & Special Occasions....116

• Balloon Décor.....................................116

• Florists...................................................116

• Hats, Fascinators & Headdresses...................................117

IN YOUR AREA •
PAGES: 119-127
Antiques, Collectables & Memorabilia.....................................33 • Antique Furniture................................33 • Antique Furniture Restoration.......34 • Antique Lighting...................................34 • Antiques..................................................34 • Antiques & Memorabilia...................34 Business Services...............................35 • Accountants...........................................35 • Accounting / Tax Returns / Auditing & Book Keeping Services......................36 • Air Conditioning...................................36 • Airport Transfers & Transportation Services................37 • Book Keeping........................................38 • Building Surveyors..............................38 • Cleaning Services.................................38 • Exhibition Services..............................39 • Funeral Services...................................39 • Human Resource Consultants........40 • Lifts & Escalators..................................40 • Office Interiors / Refurbishment....................................40 • Photographers......................................41 • Printed Circuit Board Manufacturers.........................41 • Promotional Items...............................41 • Security Services..................................41 • Signmakers / MFRS & Allied Services...................................42 • Solicitors..................................................42 • Structural Consultants / Engineers..............................................42 • Tax Specialist..........................................42 • Telecommunications Services.........43 • Wills & Probate.....................................43 Food & Drink........................................52 • Butchers..................................................52
Farm Shops.............................................52 Health, Fashion & Beauty.................54
Alternative Therapies........................54
Directory:

PREMIER POSITION SECTION

Braddon & Snow Solicitors are a High Street firm with experienced staff working across the disciplines of property, family & matrimonial, corporate & commercial, civil litigation, wills, probate and trusts. We provide expert legal advice to businesses & individuals throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

With over 8,500 pieces of English and Continental Antique Furniture & Accessories from many periods - we are one of the largest Antique Dealers in the country.

01582 794700 or 07802 631352

1954

40 dealers based over 3 floors, Swan Antiques Boxmoor offers something for everyone, at all price points. Large car park.

M: 07999 234535

www.swanantiquesboxmoor.com London Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead. HP1 2RA

Office cleaning / communal area cleaning specialists. From window cleaning to carpet cleaning our cleaning service is all encompassing, ensuring a sparkling finish. www.epcleaningcontractors.co.uk 07944 757 101 • epclay@btconnect.com

Don’t suffer through another heatwave this summer - there’s never been a better time to have air conditioning installed in your home!

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& MEMORABILIA
www.bushwood.co.uk SPECIALISING IN ANTIQUE CHANDELIERS SINCE
• Repairs & Restoration • Chandelier Cleaning • Electrification • Sales T: 0207 278 3749 - www.antique-chandeliers.co.uk
BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Watford: 01923 607851
www.braddonsnow.co.uk - 01992 464 552 YOUR OUTSOURCED HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT www.consensushr.com • 01438 576 750
Chartered
Accountants &
Tax Advisors Useful & effective advice to help you manage your finances www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk • 01462 459 090 • info@jhk.uk.com All of this years advertisers & more can be found online at: www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk
Certified
Chartered
6 PREMIER POSITION SECTION A HIGHLY MOTIVATED FIRM OF CHARTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS OFFERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY INDUSTRIES. www.mevans1.co.uk Phone: 01442 261163 Email: info@mevans1.co.uk T: 01462 622 795 info@mjaccountingservices.co.uk www.mjaccountingservices.co.uk Accounting Services M J Accounting Services are here to help you and your business We have been designing and constructing award winning custom built exhibition stands for clients across the world. www.newdimension.co.uk 01462 769 812 • 07833 231 745 Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll, Accounts, Self Assessment Returns, Corporate Tax Returns, Business Consulting and Tax Investigations. www.redwoodsaccountancyservices.com Call us today on: 020 3002 7700 • 07767 822345 engineers www.structa.co.uk structural civil geo-environmental e: enquiries@structa.co.uk t: 01442 419 850 UK Approved Quality, Reliable Personal Alarms & Attack Deterrents 01920 438763 • www.wealarms.co.uk FOOD & DRINK Brookmans Family Butchers Purveyors of Quality Meat & Poultry www.brookmansfamilybutchers.co.uk - Tel. 01707 654413 ROBINSONS BUTCHERS Providing a professional, friendly service & highest quality of meats. 01992 461 889 36 Chaucer Way, Hoddesdon, EN11 9QP • Independent family run farm • Well stocked Farm Shop • Outstanding butchers counter • Cafe with home cooked food 01767 650200 | www.woodviewfarm.co.uk | Gamlingay, SG19 3LW HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY A renowned Tattoo Studio in Essex, custom designs from cover ups / micro work / realism to full body art in various styles www.flyink.co.uk 07828 922358 • dunmowink@gmail.com Fly Ink, Gyourys Glow, Little Barns, Parsonage Rd, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6PF Passionate about perfume? Need great value for money in these uncertain times? Explore our 2023 fragrances, mineral cosmetics, nutritional supplements and much more. www.perfumeflair.com Business Partner Please mention the Hertfordshire Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers
7 PREMIER POSITION SECTION HOME & GARDEN 321 offer a diverse range of landscaping & garden maintenance services including general maintenance, lawn cutting, pressure washing, patios, drives, etc 07906 425 351 www.321homeservices.co.uk Azure Pools & Hot Tubs are proud suppliers of Award Winning Artesian Spas to customers in Beds, Herts, Bucks & surrounding areas. Get in touch for a no obligation quote! • www.azurepools.co.uk Leighton Buzzard: 01525 854000 • London: 020 756 63977 Azure Pools & Hot Tubs are swimming pool builders & suppliers of Artesian Spas to customers in Beds, Bucks, Herts & surrounding areas. touch for a no obligation quote! • www.azurepools.co.uk Leighton Buzzard: 01525 854000 London: 020 756 63977 • EMERGENCY LOCKSMITH • 24 HOUR CALL OUTS • KEY CUTTING • MASTER KEY SYSTEMS • INTRUDER ALARMS www.barnetlock.co.uk Call us on 0800 433 7749 For more choice, high quality and best value bathroom suites, contact Beautiful Bathrooms, your independent bathroom supplier! Call us today on: 01462 484 477 • www.beautifulbathroom.net BLINDS & CURTAINS SUPPLIED & FITTED BY EXPERTS IN HERTFORDSHIRE & THE SURROUNDING AREAS www.blindvisionltd.co.uk • Call for a free quote: 020 8905 3105 Buntingford Dry Cleaners Specialising in dry cleaning, linen rental, laundry & high quality textile cleaning including carpets, curtains and upholstery, to both commercial & domestic customers. www.buntingforddrycleaners.co.uk 01763 274952 • Buntingford, Herts www.carlospillerdecorating.co.uk | Call: 07957 972 188 Interior, Exterior, Domestic & Commercial Work Throughout Herts • Dulux Select Decorator • Trust Mark Registered • Check-a-Trade Member • Hand Painted Kitchens & Furniture • Spraying • Wallpaper Hanging CAROLINE CAMPBELL - INTERIOR DESIGNCreative interior design services for residential refurbishments, new builds, period and listed buildings WWW.CAROLINECAMPBELLDESIGN.CO.UK 07786484384 • enquiries@carolinecampbelldesign.com 01442 253341 - www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk Established across Her ts & the Home Counties We’re fully qualified installer s of all types of automated wooden and metal gates and entry systems. www.blast-clean.co.uk • sales@blast-clean.co.uk • 01442 832262 Garden Furniture Restoration Services: • Shot / Sand Blasting • Powder Coating • Protective Coatings • Paint Spraying www.conservatech.co.uk 01438 728485 • 07796 394 883 • 0800 0751 779 Extensive variety of aquariums, dry goods, foods, marine, tropical and cold-water fish. Tel: 01442 244072 info@deepblueaquatic.co.uk www.deepblueaquatic.co.uk 550098 Our team of professional plumbers and heating engineers that can give you the perfect domestic project you were dreaming of. 07872 330526 • www.elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk
8 PREMIER POSITION SECTION www.escottsupholsterers.com - 020 7435 6975 escotts@live.co.uk - Watford, Herts, WD24 7ND Reputable Upholstery Services and Furniture Restoration in Watford, Hertfordshire, NW London and surrounding areas All flooring work - Domestic & commercial www.excelflooring.co.uk Tel: 01923 689 233 Email: excelflooring@hotmail.co.uk www.fashion-n-fabrics.com 24 Beech Road, St. Albans, AL3 5AS - Phone: 01727 865 038 HAVERS We offer Service washes, Self service, Duvets & pillow cleaning & Ironing services. Open 7 days a week. Free Parking. Always here to help! 01279 755 750 • 4 Dean House, Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford, Herts, CM23 3GB LAUNDRY & IRONING SERVICE Skip Hire, Roll on Roll off, Grab Hire, Tippers, Demolition, Fly Tip Removal and Heavy Haulage www.holywellskiphire.co.uk - 01442 233 022 With over 26 years’ experience, let us transform your outdoor space! 01920 469 267 07958 704 261 www.jardinialandscapes.co.uk My business, protecting yours... Whether you’re locked out, need a lock repair, require urgent access or you’d like us to upgrade/change your locks we can help 07831 120301 - www.ozlocks.co.uk bruce.rpb.carter@btinternet.com - www.rpbbuilding.com Serving Letchworth & The Surrounding Areas Scaffolding • More Call for a FREE quotation today: 01462 678 722 FENCING, GROUND WORKS & TREE WORK CONTRACTORS • COMMERCIAL FENCING • DOMESTIC FENCING • GROUND WORKS • PLANT HIRE • TREE CARE Phone Robert on: 07735 406 268 racutlercontracting@gmail.com www.racutlercontracting.com MAKERS OF FINE FURNITURE & KITCHENS Call today on: 0800 051 1928 • www.redbarnfinefurniture.com www.spoonskitchens.co.uk - 01992 472 133 Spoons Kitchens specialise in the design and installation of kitchen, bedroom and living space furniture. We offer the personal service you require when buying new furniture for your kitchen, bedroom or study • Lead Work • New Roofs • All Repairs • Felt Roofs • Chimney Stacks Repointing • Brickwork • Fascias, Soffits & Guttering Call today on either: 01582 853 580 • 07818 806 444 Based in Harpenden • www.stanleysroofingandbuilding.co.uk Stanleys Roofing & Building Ltd • AERIAL & SATELLITE • CCTV • DATA & NETWORKS • DISCREET INSTALLATIONS • HOME CINEMA • SKY Q SPECIALIST • TV WALL HANGING • WHOLE HOME WIFI • WIRELESS ALARMS www.tindallsecurity.co.uk Tel: 0800 433 7748 COMMERCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS - Intruder Alarms - CCTV Systems - Locksmiths - Gates & Alarms - Security Lighting - Fire Alarms
9 MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES PREMIER POSITION SECTION T. 01923 230444 | M. 07968593523 info@waterfordplumbingsupplies.co.uk Waterfords are a small family independent second line merchant established in 1999. We are offering a complete car breaking, scrapping & disposal service across Herts plus spare parts sales. 01279 721919 • www.carmaggeddonsalvage.org We are a Japanese and Korean specialist repair garage offering good quality service at an affordable price. www.hmccars.co.uk - Tel: 01462 441122 KMC Automotive Ltd Call us today on : 01908 648 812 NEW & USED VAUXHALL PARTS DISMANTLERS & BREAKERS Call: 01462 730 222 • www.saunders-garage.co.uk 28, Astwick Road, Stotfold, Herts. SG5 4AT We are Vehicle Recovery Operators with over 40 yrs experience. We also have garage facilities where we carry out repairs & MOTs etc. SAUNDERS RECOVERY We offer a range of professional window tinting solutions for any vehicle, building, office or home. Contact us for a FREE quote today! Call: 07808 313 904 • Email: tigtints@hotmail.com MUSIC , DANCE & THEATRE
Social Nights 8pm till 11pm – all ages are welcome - £18 per couple Classes for adults during the week and Private Lessons available Childrens classes on Saturdays – Please call for more info 07985 130607 - 74a High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0AJ Penny Waterman School Of Dance Penny Waterman School Of Dance FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS We provide classes in Ballet, Tap, Street Dance & Musical Theatre for anyone between the ages of 2 and 92! 01727 858632 • www.pennywaterman.com ESTABLISHED 1979 PARENTING & CHILDHOOD PETS & ANIMALS Diamond Dogs of Dacorum CARING FOR YOUR PETS NEEDS Licenced 4 Star Home Boarding & Day Care (Licence Number: M055126) First Aid Canine Responder Fully Insured - DBS Checked Call: 07477 635904 www.diamonddogswalking.com WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS Ladies Hats, Headpieces, Fascinators, & Accessories For Sale & Hire 07790 006350 • Find us on Facebook! • Based in Saint Albans
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Here are some useful numbers you may need: 10 Hertfordshire County Council 0300 123 0404 Hertfordshire Police HQ 0845 3300 222 or 999 in an emergency RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999 Hertfordshire 01923 776905 Registration Offices –Births and Deaths 0300 123 4045 Traveline 0871 200 22 33 National Rail 08457 48 49 50

Crimestoppers 0800 555111

Relate Hemel Hempstead 01442 262 618

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

St Albans City Hospital 01727 866122

Watford General 01923 244366

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

Waltham Cross Library 01438 737333

Ware Library 01438 737333

Watford Central Library 01923 471333

Welwyn Garden City Library 01438 737333

Abbots Langley 0192326 7949

Barnet 0844 826 9336

Stevenage 0845 120 3789

Watford 0844 826 9726

Welwyn 01707262607

Useful service numbers you may need!

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CITIZENS ADVICE

DaysFamilyOut In Herts

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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

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 more. London Colney • 0870 129 9718 www.willowsfarmvillage.com

Zoos, Farms, Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Museums, Estates & Historical Buildings

Berkhamsted Castle

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

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

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

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The Henry Moore Foundation Image © www.henry-moore.org deHaviland Aircraft Heritage Centre Image © www.facebook.com/deHavMuseum

Leisure Centres, Swimming & Sports

Rollercity

Image © www.campuswest.co.uk/roller-city

Aquasplash

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

The Snow Centre

A huge, 160m slope with real snow for skiing, snowboarding and sledging.

Hemel Hempstead • 0845 258 9000, www.thesnowcentre.com

Rollercity

A large, indoor roller rink based at Campus West, WGC.

Welwyn Garden City • www.rollercity.co.uk

Hatfield Swim Centre

With many pools, fitness gym, luxury spa, aerobics studio and more!

Hatfield • 01707 276276

Hertfordshire Sports Village

Hatfield • 01707 284466

www.hertssportsvillage.co.uk

Hitchin Swimming Centre

Hitchin • 01462 441646

Lee Valley Boat Centre

Boats for hire, plus birdwatching, cycling and angling.

Broxbourne • 01992 462085

www.leevalleyboats.co.uk,

The Priory Lido

A beautiful, outdoor heated main pool and teaching pool.

Ware • 01920 460703

www.wareonline.co.uk/lido

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The Snow Centre Image © www.facebook.com/TheSnowCentre

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

Theme Parks, Play & Activity Centres

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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Harry Potter Studio Tour Image © www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

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THE BOOK CLUB

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

A reading group can, for many, offer an excellent route into an established local social network. Offering the opportunity to meet people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, book clubs often also give you the chance to meet people with fairly similar interests, making it an excellent way to get out and meet new people.

Many groups have a focus towards a certain genre or variety of fiction or non fiction, although some are broader than others. Being given a reading list can help you to extend your usual reading, as you will need to keep up with the set texts if you are going to participate in the group, and while many groups decide on titles as a joint decision, the chances are some of the choices will not be your usual favourites. Reading of course will help you to broaden your horizons and vocabulary; the discussion and insights from other readers give this aspect a whole new dimension.

Reading groups are also an excellent way to help improve your communication skills. Discussion will hopefully naturally improve your listening skills, as you navigate your way through others interpretations of the reading material. Speaking in a group is much less formal and structured than the classroom, but will help you build confidence in talking to new people, and to speak to a wider audience.

Finally, if you have any ambitions to write your own novel, reading groups can be a fantastic resource, giving you a window into others opinion’s, what for them makes a good or bad plot or characterization, and perhaps help you to mature the seed of your idea.

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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 Group0300 123 4049

• U3A Book Group 3 (Bishops Stortford)jmarychurch@tiscali.co.uk

• U3A Book Group 4 (Bishops Stortford)01279 814222

• Bushey Book Circle - 0300 123 4049

• Harpenden Library Reading Group, 0300 123 4049

• Hertford Reading Group (Monday)01992 422042, gillian.harman@ntlworld.com

• U3A Hertford Reading Group Wednesday Reading Group (Hertford) - 07768 210298 hertfordwednesdayreadinggroup@ yahoogroups.co.uk

• Hitchin Library Reading Group0300 123 4049

• Hoddesdon Library Reading Group0300 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 Group0300 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 Readers01442 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 Society01707 320983 michael.upstone@ntlworld.com

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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

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excellent motivational tool, allowing you to adopt a slightly different mindset and take the hobby slightly more seriously.

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

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.

Clubs in Herts:

• Broxbourne Runners

www.broxbournerunners.co.uk

• Gade Valley Harriers

www.gadevalleyharriers.co.uk

• Garden City Runners

www.gardencityrunners.org.uk

• Harlow Running Club

www.thehrc.org.uk

• North Herts Road Runners

www.nhrr.org.uk

• 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

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Joining a club is an excellent motivational tool to keep running

Presenting the

Of course, one of the perks of living in Hertfordshire is our proximity to London, with all sights and activities our capital has to offer, and with the West End in close reach of most of the county, there are plenty of shows, musicals and attractions to make the most of, as well as a vast array of professional tribute acts throughout the year.

If however you prefer to support the local community theatre, or simply prefer something a little closer to home, then here is our guide to the theatres in Hertfordshire and a taster of forthcoming productions and events:

Please check individual websites or call/email them to see if there are any COVID rules & regulations

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CIRQUETHE GREATEST SHOW

WED 30 & THU 31 AUG

We bring the world into colour as showstoppers from everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE!

FRI 1 SEP

Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs! Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience!

FRI 14 JUL

A vintage, radio-style comedy that takes you into a world of mischief, mayhem, live sound effects and 1940s derring-do that’ll have you leaving the theatre with a smile on your face. An upper-class half-wit and his his erstwhile housemaid try to solve the mystery of the missing gin magnate.

THE GIN CHRONICLES
THE
THEATRE
Albans • 01727 857861 • www.abbeytheatre.org.uk
ABBEY
St
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THE GORDON CRAIG THEATRE Stevenage

THE WONDER OF STEVIE

WED 20 SEP

Playing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to the beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and Overjoyed. The show will also feature compositions by Stevie that others artists have had massive hits with.

Visit

WYLLYOTTS THEATRE

Potters Bar • 01707 645005 • www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk

WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN –THE SHAKIN STEVENS STORY

THU 14 SEP

The Award Winning tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980’s. It is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll! Featuring unforgettable hits including ‘Green Door’, ‘Oh Julie’, ‘You Drive Me Crazy’ and ‘This Ole House’, and many other classic songs.

Visit

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

TUE 17 - SAT 21 OCT

Grab your brolly and come to 1920s Hollywood! The movie stars are struggling to adjust to the “Talkies” and none more than squeaky Lina Lamont. Don and Cosmo must find a way to rescue all their careers in this classic musical comedy. With all the showstoppers from the famous film including: Good Morning; Make ’em Laugh and the iconic title song, don’t miss this feel good show!

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www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available
“From music concerts & comedy performances to children’s & popular shows - there is something for everyone!!”
www.gordon-craig.co.uk to purchase tickets & see shows available

THE ALBAN ARENA

DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS

FRI 28 - SUN 30 JUL

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth.

AN AUDIENCE WITH MANCHESTER

UNITED LEGENDS

WED 6 SEP

The Ultimate evening of Manchester United legends with Brian McClair and Andrew Cole LIVE on stage. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter!

RADIO GA GA

TUE 21 NOV

Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen!

THE ALL NEW ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN

FRI 8 - SUN 31 DEC

Get ready to fly back to Neverland once again with the All New Adventures of Peter Pan! Join Elizabeth Darling, Wendy’s daughter, as she embarks on a thrilling journey with Peter, Tinkerbell, and the Lost Children of Neverland.

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Visit www.alban-arena.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available
Albans • 01727 844488 • www.alban-arena.co.uk
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THE RADLETT CENTRE

Radlett • 01923 859291

THE SNAIL & THE WHALE

MON 10 - TUE 11 JUL

Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged four and up.

ABBA FOREVER

FRI 29 JUL

The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by this a seven-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, bass, and drums. Two outstanding Abba girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show.

SEANN WALSH: BACK FROM THE BED

THU 14 SEP

Hello, Seann here. Did you know that comedians have to write their own blurb? I find that absolutely insane. What am I meant to say? “I’m fantastic, come and look at me talk”? I don’t know. It’s me. I do stand-up.

PAUL ZERDIN: PUPPETMAN

SAT 4 NOV

The America’s Got Talent winner is back! Join Paul and an array of ‘funny and sharp-tongued’ creations including Sam, Albert, Baby, Roger the bodyguard and an urban fox, as he takes to the road with a show which promises that ‘when you are not laughing, you will simply be left in awe’.

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

SOUTH MILL ARTS

EMERALD STORM

FRI 22 SEP

Emerald Storm is a tale of love, rivalry, turmoil and the conflicts of human nature. Love is corrupted and soulmates torn apart. A sinister force must be stopped! Feel the immense power and thunderous rhythms as Irish Dance and Modern Tap Combine to soar into the 21st century!

THE ELVIS YEARS

FRI 10 NOV

Join Mario Kombou & our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades. This glittering two-hour production features classic hits.

THE MARKET THEATRE

ANNE &

MATILDA

THU 15 - SAT 29 JUL

Anne and Matilda Lucas, daughters of the painter Samuel, spent their spinster years wintering in Rome and returning to Hitchin in the Spring. The play is set at afternoon tea where we are enlightened by their Italian adventures.A delightful and compelling evening with these remarkable ladies, and number nine in the Series of Hitchin Histories.

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Bishop Stortford • 01279 710 200 • www.southmillarts.co.uk Visit www.southmillarts.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available
Hitchin • 01462 433553 • www.markettheatre.co.uk

JAZZ JAM

THU 20 JUL

Join H-Town’s finest musicians in a relaxed evening of jazz. The house band will give us their own take on standards from the repertoire, and expertly accompany anyone who’d like to join them. Whether you’re playing, singing or just chilling and listening, the Hitchin Jazz Jam is an event not to be missed.

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

WATERSMEET THEATRE

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

THE LITTLE MERMAID: AN UNDERWATER

MUSICAL ADVENTURE

SUN 27 AUG

Expect lots of fun, singing and dancing, all brought to you by a fantastic and energetic company of wonderful performers. Sparkling scenery, beautiful costumes - this is sure to be the family show of the year not to be missed!

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

FRI 8 SEP

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ’Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more. The show promises more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

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

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“There are plenty of shows, musicals & attractions to see across Hertfordshire, so book your seats today!!”

THE WATFORD PALACE THEATRE

QUEENZ –THE SHOW WITH BALLS

SAT 30 SEP

With the moves of Britney and voices like Whitney, these dragtastic divas are the real deal and will have you feeling fierce and fabulous before you know it! Serving up a set list of remixed and reimagined pop anthems.

LEE MEAD: THE BEST OF ME

THU 19 OCT

Lee Mead, star of Television and awardwinning West End leading man, embarks on his brand-new UK tour. Featuring Lee’s outstanding live band and stunning musical arrangements celebrating his musical influences from his career.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR

TUE 4 - SAT 8 JUL

Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, its a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences.

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Visit www.pumphouse.info to purchase tickets & see other shows available Visit www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk to purchase tickets & see other shows available
Watford • 01923 225671 • www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk THE PUMPHOUSE THEATRE & ARTS CENTRE Watford • 01923 241362 • www.pumphouse.info

Local Events & 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. Game, meats, cheeses, bakery goods, preserves, fruit & veg. 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. Held at Woolmer Green Village Hall, 4th Sunday of each month.

www.thecountrybumpkin.co.uk

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Food, Drink, Events, Music & More

HATFIELD HOUSE

www.hatfield-house.co.uk/events

• 15th Jul - Battle Proms

• 16th Jul - Folk By The Oak

• 23rd Jul / 27th Aug - Beekeeping Experience

• 19th Aug - Classic Ibiza

• 16th Sep - Firework Champions

• 27th Aug - Beekeeping Experience

HERTFORD CASTLE

www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings

• 9th Jul - Beer & World Food Festival

• 23rd Jul - Teddy Bears Picnic

• 6th Aug - Rock at the Castle

• 18th Aug - Open Air Cinema

• 10th Sep - Hertiage Day

• 29th Oct - Guided Tours of the Castle Rooms

• 24th - 26th Nov - Christmas Market

KNEBWORTH HOUSE

www.knebworthhouse.com/events

• 5th - 8th Jul - Open Air Cinema

• 15th - 16th Aug - The Great British Food Festival

• 27th - 28th Aug - Classic Motor Show

• 9th - 10th Sep - DogFest

• 16th - 17th Sep - Petrolheadonism

• 5th Nov - Herts Half Marathon and 10k

• 24th - 26th Nov - Christmas Fair

• 17th & 22nd Dec - Dine With Santa

HERTFORDSHIRE

• 15th Jul - Harpenden Live 2023, Harpenden

• 15th Jul - Lazy Sunday Old Skool & Jungle Festival, Letchworth Garden City

• 20th - 23rd Jul - Standon Calling, Standon

• 30th Jul - Big JiveSwing Festival, Watford

• 5th Aug - This is OUR House Festival, Hitchin

• 25th - 28th Aug - FarmFest, Rickmansworth

• 26th - 28th Aug - Benington Chilli Festival, Benington

• 8th Sep - Pub in the Park, St Albans

• 2nd Sep - Redbourn Classics Motor Show, St Albans

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Car Boot Sales

• Baldock Boot Sale, Buntingford Road, Baldock, Saturdays, Apr – Oct

• Berko Boot Sale, Hamberlins Farm, Hamberlins Lane, Berkhamsted, Sundays, Apr - September

• Bishops Stortford Car Boot Sale, Railway Station Car Park, Bishops Stortford, Sundays, Mar – Nov

• Bushey Giant Boot Sale, Little Bushey Lane (Hartspring Corner) Bushey, Sundays, May – Sep

• Chorleywood Car Boot, Meadows Farm, Amersham Road, Chorleywood, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, Apr – Oct

• Graveley Village Hall Boot Sale, Gravely, Sundays, Nov – Mar

• Harpenden Station Boot Sale, Harpenden Station, Station Road, Harpenden, Sundays, Oct – Mar

• Hatfield Car Boot Sale, Birchwood Sports Centre, Longmead, Hatfield, Sundays, Apr – Oct

• Hemel Hempstead Car Boot Sale, Link Road (A4147), Hemel Hempstead, Saturdays, Apr – Oct

• High Wych School Boot Sale, High Wych School, Sawbridgeworth, Sundays, Mar – Oct

• Hitchin Market Car Boot Sale, Hitchin Market, Churchgate, Hitchin, Sundays, Jan – Dec

• Jumbo’s, Hill View Farm, Northaw Road West, Cuffley, Sundays, Apr – Oct

• Kodak Car Boot, Stevenage, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, Sundays, Jan – Dec

• Letchworth Garden City Car Boot Sale, North Herts Irish Club, Letchworth, Sundays, Nov – Mar

• Nash Mills Car Boot Sale, Lower Road, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, Sundays, Apr – Oct

• Redbourn Car Boot Sale, Herts Show Ground, Redbourn, Sundays, Apr – Oct

• Ridgmont Road Car Park, Ridgmont Road, St Albans, Sundays, Apr - Aug

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www.newdimension.co.uk Tel: 01462 769812 E: exhibit@newdimension.co.uk Established for over 50 years we have been designing and constructing award winning custom built exhibition stands for clients based in the UK, Europe, USA and Middle East.  Exhibition stand design  Exhibition stand construction  Exhibition Stand delivery and installation  Exhibition Stands from £5,000 to £150,000.  All sizes and budgets.  Located North of London, close to the M25 & motorway network  Easy access to all the UK venues. Direct cremation (no service) £990* Direct cremation (with chapel service) £1950* Attended cremation at local crematorium from £3580* Personalised funeral plans with low-cost instalments Repatriation services, memorials and headstones *additional fees may apply for out of hours transfer, excess mileage, pacemaker removal, embalming, oversized coffin limousines 32-34 Station Close, Potters Bar, EN6 1TL 01707 642543 (24 hour) finestfunerals.co.uk F. UPSON
SON ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385
page
FUNERAL SERVICES
&

We are a multi award winning personal, unique HR & Employment Law service, helping employers who cannot support their own in-house Human Resources department. Our monthly packages are designed to be affordable and scales with your business as you grow.

McKelvie-Gibbs has a reputation for smart and efficient office partitioning systems. Creating innovative commercial office interiors, we are able to offer a complete service including office refurbishment & design, manufacture, and installation to create a tailored working environment to fit the individual needs of each client.

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LIFTS & ESCALATORS OMEGA CITYLIFTS SERVICES LTD
No
Web Site :
E-Mail : sales@omegacityliftsservices.co.uk See our main advert on
INTERIORS
REFURBISHMENT
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HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS
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ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Amanda Clarke Photography

Web : www.amandaclarkephotography.com

E-Mail : info@amandaclarkephotography.com

See our main advert on page 51

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS

SECURITY SERVICES

www.wealarms.co.uk

Telephone: 01920 438763

Quality printed circuit boards, manufactured perfectly, delivered on time, every time so you achieve your deadlines ... guaranteed!

Try ABL Circuits for the fastest complete printed circuit board service in the UK. From PCB design, Prototypes, Manufacture to Complete Product Assembly, ABL offer the fastest standard leadtime in the industry.

www.ablcircuits.co.uk - 01462 894 312

UK approved quality, reliable personal alarms and attack deterrents.

Choose from our range of Personal Alarms! Buy the right personal rape alarm for you or a loved one from the award winning UK manufacturer.

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

The Ultimate Promotion Company Ltd

Unicorn House, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. HP4 1EH

Tel No : 01442 264 288 / 0845 1999 778

Web Site : www.ultimatepromotions.co.uk

E-Mail : sales@ultimatepromotions.co.uk

See our main advert on page 44

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SIGNMAKERS / MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES

Signage, Graphics & Large Format Printing

At Fonteyne signs we like to think we can wear a lot of hats, but one thing always remains consistent; our customer service. We believe that the best work comes from the best working relationships, and we’re proud that a huge proportion of our business comes from our long term clients and via word of mouth. Across our site you can see a cross section of our work, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Visit us at our facebook page to see the bigger picture.

Tel: 01727 832146

www.fonteynesigns.co.uk

SOLICITORS

Braddon & Snow Solicitors are a High Street firm with experienced staff working across the disciplines of property, family & matrimonial, corporate & commercial, civil litigation, wills, probate and trusts. We provide expert legal advice to businesses & individuals throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. www.braddonsnow.co.uk - 01992 464 552

Please mention the Hertfordshire Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS / ENGINEERS

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

www.structa.co.uk

Email: enquiries@structa.co.uk

Tel: 01442 419 850

TAX SPECIALIST

www.redwoodsaccountancyservices.com

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We are a small dynamic firm of Accountants covering the whole of Hertfordshire. Our firm is large enough to provide the full range of Accountancy services but small enough to retain the personal touch and relationship with our clients. We cover Bookkeeping, VAT, Payroll, Accounts, Self Assessment Returns, Corporate Tax Returns, Business Consulting and our specialist area Tax Investigations. Call us today on: 020 3002 7700 • 07767 822345
43 BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WILLS & PROBATE Office Telephony Systems For Business We provide tools to help businesses connect, collaborate and integrate anywhere, with anyone, at any time. • Broadband • IT & Security • Mobile • Telephone Systems 0330 332 2640 | www.expresstelephony.co.uk 01727 220930 • www.sbishestateplanning.co.uk AWARD WINNING ESTATE PLANNING We offer a one-to-one, in-home service, where we will explain our Estate Planning services in plain English with no jargon. • Will Writing • Trusts • Lasting Power of Attorney Creative Promotional Videos To Advertise Your Business PHONE [+44] 1582 488385 EMAIL videos@mediachameleon.co.uk WEBSITE www.mediachameleonvideos.co.uk PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS FANCY BEING IN NEXT YEARS ISSUE? CALL US!

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It is possible to save money by being tax efficient with the help of a skilled accountant. Your tax advisor’s responsibilities include maximising your deductions, getting financial assistance if needed, and ensuring that you get the most out of your deductions.

Having a strong analytical background allows us to make accurate recommendations. We won’t promise you anything we can’t deliver. We also provide our services with a 100% risk-free guarantee, so you have nothing to worry about.

‘Start-up’ packages include free informal meetings and a 6-month payment delay.

You can rely on us for tax solutions that are efficient and effective.

START-UPS

Our firm offers accounting, tax, and legal solutions to start-ups.

We provide a comprehensive VAT service, so there are no worries on your part.

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CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS
T: 01727 223979 • E: nurul.alam@alamandalam.co.uk ST ALBANS | RADLETT | HATFIELD | LONDON
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LIMITED COMPANY ACCOUNTS
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Since Keelings’ establishment in 1902, we have strived to maintain our modern, progressive outlook. •

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and effective advice to help you manage your finances.
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Jones Hunt & Keelings is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants whose directors have elected to remain independent. This enables us to concentrate our efforts where they are most valued by our clients by offering close personal attention and responsive solutions.
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personal tax services
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financial and commercial advice
realising the value of your business
accounting systems advice
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range of services includes the following: www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk - 01707 258844 Email: info@jhk.uk.com Broad House, 1, The Broadway, Old Hatfield, Hertfordshire. AL9 5BG
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At AWG we are a family owned Hertfordshire based Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Specialist Company providing professional services to both corporate and domestic sectors throughout the UK.

We specialise in installations, repairs and maintenance of air conditioning systems along with providing a variety of Chiller service contracts and maintenance plans to meet your requirements.

Alex and his team here at AWG are dedicated to providing our customers with excellence customer service. We ensure that we get it right, providing you with the correct solution requirements.

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

SPECIALISTS IN AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

HEAT PUMP

Heat pumps can play a key role in energy transition and climate change mitigation. With 1 kWh of electricity, they can transfer 3 to 6 kWh of thermal energy into a building. When used to heat a building, the energy is transferred from the outside into the building. A heat pump can also work as an air conditioner by transferring heat from the building to the outside.

AIR CONDITIONING

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

REFRIGERATION & MAINTENANCE

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

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

Expert Domestic & Commercial Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Services Across North London

With over 25 years’ experience in providing domestic and commercial cleaning services across the North London area, including Edmonton, Camden & Southgate, The Right Clean are some of the best professional carpet cleaners in the industry. We work to provide amazing results, at a competitive price, and deliver incredible customer service with every cleaning service we provide.

✓ Carpet Cleaning ✓ Leather Cleaning ✓ Upholstery Cleaning

✓ Hardwood Cleaning ✓ Scotchgard Treatments ✓ Curtain Cleaning

✓ Pressure Washing & Patio Cleaning ✓ Anti-Viral Cleaning

49 BUSINESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS Phone: 0208 807 3722 Mobile: 07774 438 007 Email: nick@therightclean.uk www.therightclean.co.uk

Omega Citylifts Installations Ltd & Omega City Lift Services Ltd are proud of our reputation for supplying high quality lift installations compliant with the client’s individual requirements. We design and manufacture our own lifts and have carried out a varied range of projects throughout the UK with our own dedicated permanently employed installation crews.

Our Refurbishment and Modernisation team also offer a first class service with regard to the upgrading of existing lift installations. Not just complete overhauls but meeting client specific needs in line with their required specification. We are in constant communication with the factory and able to provide a diverse range of products thanks to the expertise of the highly skilled and experienced workforce both in the factory and on site.

Due to the flexibility of the factory and the experience of the engineering team in the UK, Omega Citylifts Installations Ltd and Omega Citylifts Services Ltd able to solve many lifting situations offering many types of lift technology, including hydraulic and traction (both traditional and motor room-less), Firefighting and Evacuation.

Each installation is carried out by our own installation engineers who are specifically trained and dedicated to working on each

manufacturer’s products.

Our Maintenance Centres in Manchester, Norwich, Cardiff and Welwyn Garden City oversee our nationwide network of maintenance engineers who provide a comprehensive service support with 24-hours & 365 day cover for emergency breakdowns.

Our 24-hour Service Centre coordinates our nationwide network of technicians and our extensively stocked stores ensure a minimum “down time” to your lift installation minimising inconvenience and saving costly disruption to your business.

With a portfolio of over 2,000 units encompassing many different types of applications from residential, hotels, offices, hospitals, sport stadiums and entertainment complexes.

We were both honoured and pleased to have been awarded 2 contracts for Hillingdon Borough Council one of which was for 7 lifts on 5 different sheltered Housing sites throughout the Borough for major refurbishment. The other contract was for the Hillingdon Borough Council Civic centre to modernise the main reception group of 3 lifts to work as a triplex system.

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Call: 01707 334962 • Email: sales@omegacityliftsservices.co.uk
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FOOD & DRINK

Brookmans Family Butchers

7 Bradmore Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. AL9 7QW

Tel No : 01707 654 413

Web : www.brookmansfamilybutchers.co.uk

E-Mail : lee.nigro87@gmail.com

Owned and managed by the Titmus family for more than 30 years, we offer a friendly service with high quality produce. Our well stocked shop and butchers are at the heart of what we do, supported by our café with delicious home cooked food. We offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a wealth of knowledge and experience about all of our produce. www.woodviewfarm.co.uk

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BUTCHERS
FARM SHOPS
ROBINSONS BUTCHERS
is a well established Butchers that has built up an enviable reputation
the
25 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional, friendly service and highest quality of meats.
461 889 36 Chaucer Way, Hoddesdon, EN11 9QP
Robinsons Butchers
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Woodview Farm, Mill Hill, Potton Road, Gamlingay. SG19 3LW Shop: 01767 650200 - Cafe: 01767 651667 WWW.HERTFORDSHIRE-FOCUS.CO.UK
Social Networking providing social media management for: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, & YouTube Creative
Networking To Enhance Your Business We at Media Chameleon Ltd are a successful and long lived media house, publishing high quality industry and lifestyle publications, specialised websites, promotional videos and now ‘Social Networking’. It is a personalised service where our talented creative team and editorial department work hard to give you a presence on social media; to update your target audience on your latest news, and to create interest in your services. PHONE [+44] 1582 488385 EMAIL info@mediachameleonsocialnetworks.co.uk WEBSITE www.mediachameleonsocialnetworks.co.uk
Social
54 HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY • Find out with a simple head to toe scan • Using electro-magnetic waves we aim to retune your body towards better health and wellbeing • Safe and non-invasive - for all the family • Portable devices available to help you help yourself whilst on the move • Family package options available Contact me for an informal chat and further info. Ask about our yellow, blue and red light therapies and clean air device and how they can help you Would you like to know what’s going on in your body? T: 07815 767 077 E: pam@body-reset.co.uk - Hoddesdon, Herts pam-charman @BodyResetHertfordshire Specialists in the sales & service of mobility products, with over 25 years’ experience. Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Stairlifts, Powerchairs, Riser Recliners & more 01442 865588 • www.meadowmobility.co.uk Unit 14 Woodcroft Farm, Water End Rd, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2SH Please mention the Hertfordshire Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers

HEALTH, FASHION & BEAUTY

Trekinetic

Web Site : www.trekinetic.com

See our main advert on page 57

PERFUMES / COSMETICS

FM WORLD

Business Partner

Passionate about perfume? Need great value for money in these uncertain times? Explore our fabulous 2023 fragrances

Mineral cosmetics, nutritional supplements & much more, at amazingly affordable prices, on our webshop: www.perfumeflair.com

Interested in joining FM? For flexible & fun business options, check out our website or please get in touch!

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T: 07815 767 077 • E: pam@perfumeflair.com

TATTOOISTS

Madhouse Tattoo

Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire.

Tel No : 01920 877 582

Web Site : www.madhousetattoo.co.uk

See our main advert on page 56

All of this years advertisers & more can be found online at: www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk

A renowned Tattoo Studio in Essex, custom designs from cover ups / micro work / realism to full body art in various styles 07828 922358

www.flyink.co.uk

dunmowink@gmail.com

Fly Ink, Gyourys Glow, Little Barns, Parsonage Rd, Bishop’s Stortford, CM22 6PF

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Great Artwork, No Egos! A private tattoo studio in Stanstead Abbotts of 12 years standing. Book in with Miki or Talen & we will make sure you get the tattoo you are looking for. All designs will be worked up with you on the day of your booking but obviously we will make sure we talk to you & get all your ideas in advance where possible. Call today: 01920 877582 • www.madhousetattoo.co.uk ADVERTISE ONLINE • WWW.HERTFORDSHIRE-FOCUS.CO.UK Call: 01582 488 385 or Email: ads@mediachameleon.co.uk Running Clubs See our guide for local running clubs on pages: 20-21

REVOLUTION. NOT EVOLUTION.

Trekinetic GTE

The Powerchair. Reinvented.

Tough enough to handle any terrain, comfortable enough to use every day. The multi-award winning, ultra-lightweight Trekinetic GTE.

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AERIALS / SATELLITE / TV

BLAST CLEANING

Thorogood Audio Visual Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.

Mob No : 07950 680 035

See our main advert on page 77

Chiltern Blast Cleaning Runways Farm, Upper Bourne End Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. HP1 2RR

Tel No : 01442 832 262

Web Site : www.blast-clean.co.uk

E-Mail : sales@blast-clean.co.uk

See our main advert on page 78

BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION

Beautiful Bathrooms of Letchworth

Letchworth Garden City, Herts. SG6 3EF

Tel No : 01462 484 477

Web Site : www.beautifulbathroom.net

See our main advert on the inside front cover

BLINDS & AWNINGS

Blind Vision Ltd

Tel No : 020 8905 3105

Web Site : www.blindvisionltd.co.uk

E-Mail : info@blindvision.biz

See our main advert on page 78

All of this years advertisers & more can be found online at: www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk

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GARDEN
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HOME & GARDEN

BUILDERS

Regency Property Maintenance Ltd

Tel No : 01279 833 475

Mob No : 07967 353 976

Web Site : www.regencypm.co.uk

See our main advert on page 82

BUILDING RENOVATIONS

Our professional family business can manage all types of building and maintenance work for your home & business. With over 45yrs experience, we take on small and large jobs, at competitive rates.

www.gameandson.com

07799 697 210 • 01462 458 737

We are a Watford-based construction company boasting 12 years experience

We specialise in loft conversions, extensions and refurbishment. We provide all of our services as one-off work protected by guarantee, the exact length of which depends on the job

Tel: 07841 109513

www.pbrownconstructionltd.co.uk

R.P.B. Building & Roofing Contractors

Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

Tel No : 01462 678 722

Web Site : www.rpbbuilding.com

E-Mail : bruce.rpb.carter@btinternet.com

See our main advert on page 79

CONSTRUCTION SITE REPORT TO SITE MANAGER

Start your home renovations project with Refresh

From full home renovations and large-scale extensions through to kitchen remodelling, bathroom refits and more, our specialist team will manage every stage of the process

“We used the Refresh Renovations team to design and build our extension and couldn’t fault them. The team are personable, very knowledgeable and we are delighted with the finished project.”

Michelle, Refresh Customer

0800 970 8931

www.refreshrenovations.co.uk

BUILDING SERVICES

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LONDON’S #1 BUILDING CONTRACTORS Get a Free Quote today! • Loft Conversions
House Extensions
House into Flats Conversions
Garage Conversions
New Builds • Interior Design
Kitchen Renovations 07785182753 • www.rockoconstruction.co.uk
From concept through to completion

CLEANING SERVICES CONSERVATORIES

Call

for help: 07575 505921

Conserv-A-Tech

Tel No : 01438 728 485 / 0800 0751 779

Mob No : 07379 125253

Web Site : www.conservatech.co.uk

See our main advert on the outside back cover

We are the chief cleaning & maintenance company in Hertfordshire, our services are exceptional because we are capable of handling any cleaning task you assign. Our integrity and work ethic speak for itself.

www.hertscleaningandmaintenance.com

DOUBLE GLAZING & LOCK REPAIRS

1st Choice Glass & Lock Repair

Tel No : 0203 962 9999

Web Site : www.fastrepairs.co.uk

See our main advert on page 83

DOUBLE GLAZING

INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Apex Windows Ltd

Tel No : 0800 9247 888

Web Site : www.apexwindows.info

See our main advert on page 80

Wizard Cleaning offers high quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services across Hertfordshire and the South East. Our highly skilled team are trained to use the latest, best-in-class carpet cleaning machines to deliver exactly what you need.

CALL US TODAY: 07961 394 376

www.wizardcleaning.co.uk

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House & Office Cleaning & Maintenance Services in Herts Area!
CARPET Cleaning UPHOLSTERY Cleaning MATRESS Cleaning FLOOR Cleaning ADVERTISE HERE
our sales team now on 01582 488 385
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61 HOME & GARDEN DRAINAGE / DRAINS & PIPE CLEANING DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING Strong-Base Driveways & Landscaping Tel No : 01920 830 610 Mob No : 07794 791 978 Web Site : www.strongbasedriveways.co.uk E-Mail : paul.reynolds110@ntlworld.com See our main advert on page 77 DRY CLEANERS Double Glazing, Repair & Replacement YOUR CLOUDY WINDOWS CLEARED We replace only the clouded up panes not the frames. We also fix faulty locks, handles, hinges, fit new letterboxes & cat flaps. Replace The Pane Not The Frame! www.cloud9glazing.com For a Free Quote Call Paul: Tel: 07941563424 or Email: Cloud9.watford@gmail.com F F D S D S FREEMAN DRAINAGE SERVICES • DRAIN UNBLOCKING • CCTV DRAIN SURVEYS • DRAIN LINING • DRAIN MAINTENANCE Get in contact today: 07920 826 484 yiltan@freemandrainage.com We are a family-run business operating in and around Hertfordshire, specialising in dry cleaning, linen rental, laundry and high quality textile cleaning including carpets, curtains and upholstery, to both commercial and domestic customers. www.buntingforddrycleaners.co.uk 01763 274952 - Buntingford, Herts THE CLOTHING SPA DRYCLEANERS 48 High Street, Markyate, AL3 8HZ | Tel: 01582 840085 Mon - Fri 10am - 3pm | Sat 10am - 2pm • Dry Cleaning & Alterations • Shirts cleaned and pressed • Suede and leather cleaning specialists • Duvet and linen service • Shoe repair service
62 HOME & GARDEN ELECTRICIANS JS Electrical Contractors Ltd Tel No : 01707 519 015 Web Site : www.js-electric.co.uk E-Mail : info@js-electric.co.uk See our main advert on page 84
CONTRACTORS FLOORING SERVICES Prestige Dry Cleaners is ECO- FRIENDLY All work is carried out on site with a quick turn around. All Dry Cleaning, including Wedding Dresses, Canada goose puffie coats, curtains, sofa covers and much more. We also offer a Laundry service. Duvets ironing alterations and repairs with over 30 years experience. Call: 01279 501 722 101 Dunmow Rd, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5HQ
NEVER BE WITHOUT POWER WITH US With highly skilled electricians at work, you can trust A10 Electrical for a wide range of domestic electrical services. From carrying out full rewires to carrying out necessary repairs, we’ll provide you with one stop solutions to all your electrical needs. We are up to date with the latest electrical codes and industry standards to help us ensure your safety is always a main priority. www.a10electrical.co.uk Call now: 01992 677 908 FENCING & GROUND WORKS CONTRACTORS Over 20 years’ experience in fencing, ground works & plant hire • COMMERCIAL FENCING • DOMESTIC FENCING • GROUND WORKS • PLANT HIRE • TREE CARE Telephone Robert on 07735 406 268 racutlercontracting@gmail.com www.racutlercontracting.com Domestic & commercial Over 25 years experience Excel Flooring Ltd, Flooring in Watford, Her ts Vi s i t o ur websi te: ww w. excel oo r i n g. co. u k Tel: 01923 689 233 - E m a i l: e xc e l oo r in g @ h o tma i l. c o. u k He r t fo rdsh i re
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HOME & GARDEN

Rover’s Flooring

Unit 33. Jubilee Trading Centre, Jubilee Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire. SG6 1SP

Tel No : 01462 486 586

Web Site : www.roversflooring.co.uk

E-Mail : info@roversflooring.co.uk

See our main advert on page 85

FRENCH POLISHERS

Tel: 07930 241 992

Email: gallowaypolishing@hotmail.com

GARAGE DOORS

Garolla Limited

Tel No : 01992 830 238

Web Site : www.garolla.co.uk

See our main advert on page 86

GARDEN SERVICES

321 Home Services Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

Mob No : 07906 425 351

Web Site : www.321homeservices.co.uk

See our main advert on page 79

At Countryside Gardens we pride ourselves on professionalism and experience, from landscape projects to horticulture expertise. Covering Herts, Beds, Bucks and Northants, our team delivers a professional, punctual and knowledgeable service. Whatever your requirements, Countryside Gardens are qualified and fully equipped to meet them. Contact

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Metal & Wooden Gates
Automated Gates
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Hartwig Care Ltd

Weltech Business Centre Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AA

Tel No : 01707 954225

Web Site : www.hartwigcare.co.uk

E-Mail hertfordshire@hartwigcare.co.uk

See our main advert on page 87

Nursing Care Personnel Ltd

Tel No : 01707 693 995

Web Site : www.nursingcarepersonnel.co.uk

E-Mail : info@nursingcarepersonnel.co.uk

See our main advert on page 90

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HANDYMAN SERVICES
HANDCRAFTED KITCHENS
CARE SERVICES
01279 653288 • www.rockwoodkitchens.co.uk
aspire to design and build the finest English handcrafted kitchens and furniture. Our philosophy of expert design, high quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are embedded into every project. Contact us today to find out more. ROCKWOOD HANDCRAFTED KITCHENS Call: 07466 910293 www.eevcompany.co.uk A reliable team of Home Improvement experts who offer services such as Plumbing, Electrics, Carpentry, Flooring, Painting, & Decking for those in & around London. ALL TYPES OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR DONE Tom Lyons Handyman Services • Painting & Decorating • Building Work • Laminate Flooring • Fittings & Fixtures • Gardening • Hanging Doors • & More! FIND US ON FACEBOOK & YELL Call: 07534 479622 | Email: tom34team@yahoo.co.uk ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385
We

www.carebysarah.co.uk

Mob: 07437 856 836

Mob: 07799 049568

HOME STAGING / HOME STYLING

Staged homes sell for 8% more on average & up to three times faster than others

We believe that everyone is unique, with their own individual preferences and needs. That’s why we keep you in control and provide you with the home care and support that you want, where and when you want it.

It’s your life and your care, so it must be your way.

We can help prepare your property for sale

We are a Hertfordshire-based home styling company, providing a complete property presentation service, from decluttering to design choices. We offer friendly, expert and affordable advice to maximise the appeal and value of your home. With over 20 years experience in local property investment and renovation, we can help you sell or rent your property fast!

If you’d like to find out more, please call us for an informal chat on 0777 521 9717, email: charlotte@sundaymorningstyling.com or visit our website at: www.sundaymorningstyling.com

HOUSE CLEARANCE

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Fashion ‘n’ Fabrics in St. Albans is your go-to for a diverse & remarkable selection of fabric, yarn & haberdashery to inspire your creativity We have you covered no matter what you need, and we are passionate about supporting people like you who create hand-made, beautiful & unique items to treasure.

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Spoons Kitchens: Bedrooms & Living Space

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

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We can plan & design the perfect kitchen & bathrooms for your home, in the style you like with elegance, quality & the appliances you desire.

We work with discerning homeowners looking for a transformation of their outdoor space. With over 26 years’ experience, we will bring our creativity and vision to design and build a beautiful garden perfectly tailored to your lifestyle needs.

BEAUTIFULLY BRITISH LUXURY KITCHENS

For the ultimate investment in your home, a Kesseler kitchen fuses peerless quality, beautiful British craftsmanship and exquisite design to the space in which it sits, inviting you to explore your culinary horizons and socialise.

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LAUNDRETTE

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We offer Service washes, Self service, Duvets and pillow cleaning & Ironing services. Open 7 days a week

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PAINTERS & DECORATORS

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We are a family run laundrette that has served the local community for over 30 years. We are open 8-8 all week and have a large range of washing machines ranging from 16lb to 30lb, as well as 9 dryers.

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71 HOME & GARDEN PICTURE - FRAMERS / MAKERS / CLEANERS / GILDERS / RESTORERS PLASTERING PLUMBING & HEATING • Established for over 40 years • 100’s Of Frames to choose from • Helpful & Friendly Service Open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.30pm www.ibhydeplastering.co.uk Call: 07774 790400 or 01582 725266 Period & Grade listed refurbishment  Internal & external  Lath and plaster - timber frame repairs Lime mortar pebble dashing Lime Putty Plastering Lime Renders (original horse hair) NHL lime based products Hemp Plasters wood wool / wood fibre  Straw bale and eco builds Wattle and daub  FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING & HEATING IN HERTS 07517 666917 • www.fix-itpropertyservices.co.uk With over 12 years experience, we cover all aspects of plumbing & heating, from boiler repairs to underfloor heating & complete bathroom installations. TEL 07872 EMAIL info@elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk WEB www.elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk 550098 STEVE PATEMAN ELITE PLUMBING AN D HE AT IN G TEL 07872 330 526 EMAIL info@elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk WEB www.elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk 550098 STEVE PATEMAN ELITE PLUMBING AN D HE AT IN G TEL 07872 330 526 EMAIL info@elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk WEB www.elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk 550098 STEVE PATEMAN ELITE PLUMBING AN D HE AT IN G Please mention the Hertfordshire Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers

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PLUMBING SUPPLIES

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Hillier Garden Centre

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Deepblue Aquatic are located just outside Hemel Hempstead, with easy access from the M1 and the M25. Established in 2009, our helpful and knowledgeable staff have over 50 years experience between them, and are always on hand to help and give advice.

In store we have an extensive variety of aquariums, dry goods, foods, marine, tropical and cold-water fish, whilst our outdoor area includes ponds, goldfish, sturgeon and koi as well as a large variety of lilies and pond plants.

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ROOFING

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76 HOME & GARDEN TREE SURGEONS UPHOLSTERERS WASTE CLEARANCE ROBINSON TREE SERVICE LTD Robinson Tree Services Ltd are leading tree surgeons operating in Hertfordshire and St Albans offering a superior professional tree surgeon and tree work through a range of services including tree felling, tree work, tree pruning and stump grinding for domestic and commercial customers across St Albans, Watford, Barnet and Stevenage www.robinsonstreeservice.co.uk Tel: 01727 848111 - Mob: 07973 180002 Call us now: 07961 372 228 or email: stephenalberry@aim.com ALL UPHOLSTERY REPAIRS I can recover anything including: headboards, chairs, sofas, stools and pelmets. I can use all materials including velvet# and leather. Boasting over 42 years experience! www.escottsupholsterers.com - 020 7435 6975 escotts@live.co.uk - Watford, Herts, WD24 7ND Reputable Upholstery Services and Furniture Restoration in Watford, Hertfordshire, NW London and surrounding areas Call today 01727 530 255 07840 804 310 Waste Management Services • Waste Clearance • House Clearance • Garden Clearance • Commercial Waste • Residential Waste • Builders Waste • Demolition Services • Strip Out Services • Skip Hire www.thewastemonkeys.co.uk info@thewastemonkeys.co.uk @thewastemonkeysltd @thewastemonkeysltd Please mention the Hertfordshire Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers Family Days Out In Herts Pages: 12-16
Office: 01920 830 610 • Mobile: 07794 791 978 Email: paul.reynolds110@ntlworld.com www.strongbasedriveways.co.uk Strong-Base Driveways & Landscaping is one of Hertfordshire’s leading landscape design & build experts. Established, professional & highly skilled, we aim to make every project (large or small) a masterpiece. We specialise in: • Resin Bound Gravel • Patio Paving • Block Paving • Brick Work • Full Garden Make Overs with Design Service • Water Features • Fencing. Call Paul today for a free advice & price quote.
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Here at 1st Choice Glass and Lock Repair, we are specialists in the maintenance and repair of all types of windows and doors both residential and commercial. We carry an extensive range of spares on our vans, and with this in mind, combined with our knowledge and expertise , are able to fix 99% of Window and Door problems on the spot. All work undertaken carries a minimum 2 year Warranty, with glass having an unrivalled 20 year guarantee. We work on uPVC, Aluminium, Composite or Timber Windows & Doors.

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84 HOME & GARDEN 01707 519 015 YOUR LOCAL TRUSTWORTHY & RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR info@js-electric.co.uk OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Planned Maintenance • Reactive Maintenance • Occupied & Unoccupied Rewires • Electric Vehicle Charge Points • Consumer Unit Replacements • External Lighting • Landlord Safety Reports & Periodic Inspections www.js-electric.co.uk SOME OF OUR CLIENTS: Finance available on all EV charger installations

At Rovers flooring we are passionate about creating luxury, bespoke wood flooring to suit your home! We have a beautiful array of hand-finished wood flooring that can be produced in a multitude of styles and colours, each unique in its own way. From stylish planks, through carefully aged and distressed herringbones or chevrons, to feature floors such as Versailles or Mansion Weave, there is something to suit every taste.

Our expertise, gained through 25 years of trading, is in producing high quality, individual floors that stand out from the crowd. This results in a timeless beauty that adds to any home, office or commercial environment. Each piece, whatever size, is carefully selected and finished by hand for you.

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87 HOME & GARDEN LOOKING FOR CARE? CONTACT US Hartwig Care offers various services to support our clients live their lives how they want in the comfort of their own homes. From personal care to domestic duties, live-in care, night care, respite, companionship, convalescing and palliative care, we have the experience and flexibility to be able to tailor our services so that they’re exactly what our clients need We assist clients with their hygiene, cook meals, and assist with shopping, and we’re happy to go see the latest movies or have a coffee and croissant in town with them 01707 954225 hertfordshire@hartwigcare.co.uk www hartwigcare co uk @hartwigcare @hartwigcareltd @hartwigcareltd @hartwigcare Hartwig Care, Weltech Business Centre Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AA
88 HOME & GARDEN COMMERCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS The security of your premises is critical Securing your stock and property is a critical business security requirement. Tindall Security have a wealth of experience in commercial alarm systems and the security and protection of the differing requirements of commercial premises such as factories, offices, retail outlets, educational establishments, pubs and restaurants, public sector institutions and rail networks. P Intruder Alarms P CCTV Systems P Locksmiths P Access Control P Gates & Barriers P Security Lighting P Fire Alarms www.tindallsecurity.co.uk Tel: 0800 433 7748 Tindall Security, Unit 3 Mead Business Centre Mead Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire. SG13 7BJ BOOK A NO OBLIGATION FREE SURVEY 0800 433 7748

For over 30 years we have been providing domestic and commercial customers with professional locksmith services.

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Nursing Care Personnel Ltd provides for children, young people, adults and elderly people (Whole population) in Hertfordshire and surrounding cities.

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HOMECARE Visit our website: www.nursingcarepersonnel.co.uk Call: 01707 693 995 • Email: info@nursingcarepersonnel.co.uk

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• Nursing & Residential Homes. We can help fill those last minute shifts to make sure that residents get the high level care they require. Why not give us a call for excellent service! AGENCY FOR NURSES & CARERS

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92 MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES BREAKDOWN RECOVERY BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS
Call: 01462 730 222 • www.saunders-garage.co.uk 28, Astwick Road, Stotfold, Herts. SG5 4AT We are Vehicle Recovery Operators with over 40 yrs experience. We also have garage facilities where we carry out repairs & MOTs etc.
RECOVERY Across Hertfordshire and Essex, Carmaggeddon Salvage Ltd offers a range of domestic and commercial car or van services including: • Vehicle Dismantling • Safe and Responsible Vehicle Disposal • Sales of Spare Parts • Scrap Cars Wanted www.carmaggeddonsalvage.org Call: 01279 721919 Unit 5, Shingle Hall Farm, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 0LX KMC Automotive Ltd KMC Automotive Ltd is one of the UK’s largest independent specialist Vauxhall breakers, Vauxhall Motor Vehicle Dismantlers & Recyclers. We are also the area’s largest independent Vauxhall Specialist. Tel: 01908 648 812 www.mkvs.online
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MOTORING, CLASSICS, CARS & BIKES
SAUNDERS
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We are here to take care of all your motors needs from a bulb to an engine rebuild. We offer great value servicing and repairs to all cars and light commercials carried out to the highest standards using quality parts.

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Valeting
Pressure Washing West Valeting And Pressure Washing offers high-quality Vehicle Valeting & Pressure Washing Services throughout Hertfordshire, London & the surrounding areas. We have built up an enviable reputation over the years. Proudly associated with Luton Town Football Club! www.westvaletingandpressurewashing.co.uk • 07931 296723
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Whether you’re looking to store a motorcycle, classic car, track car, or specialist vehicle, you want to know that, whilst being stored, it’s being given the same care and attention as it would be at home. You also want to know that your pride and joywhether on two wheels, or four - is being kept secure and dry, whilst being easily accessible for when you do want to enjoy it. At Langley 4x4, our vehicle storage solution ticks all of these boxes and more!

Our fully insured facility, located just off junction 20 of the M25, is fully secured, and is monitored 24/7 by a modern CCTV and integrated alarm system. For your complete peace of mind, the storage facility and any of its contents are also fully insured.

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

TINTING

Tig Tints

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See our main advert on page 95

We stock a wide range of budget and high performance tyres, from some of the best brands on the market - and with our expert team on hand to provide professional fitting, you’re sure to get the perfect fit!

As a VOSA-approved test centre, our experienced and trained testers will inspect your vehicle to the very highest standards

Mobile Tyre King provide mobile tyre repair and replacement at your location whether it is at home, work or on a road where you may have unfortunately broken down!

Our services are available in Herts, Beds & Bucks! We specialise in tyre repair and replacement but can also provide many other services, visit our website for more details.

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CLASSICS, CARS
STORAGE
MOTORING,
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TYRES
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MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE

DANCING SCHOOLS

www.brewerdanceacademy.com

Brewer Dance Academy

Carter

School of Dance

For Comprehensive Professional Dance Training

All students regularly entered for professional examinations in the syllabi of the Royal Academy of Dance & Imperial Society of Dance ensuring planned progression and valid achievement. Ballet, Modern / Jazz, Acro, Musical Theatre, Street, Nursery to Adult. Call: 07754 159 127 • www.carterschoolofdance.org

Michele’s Dance Club

74A High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. EN8 0AJ

Mob No : 07985 130 607

Brewer Dance Academy offer Ballet and Contemporary classes from 3 to adults. Classes held in St Albans.The emphasis of the classes is on developing dance technique to a high standard in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Professional pianists play for most Ballet classes and students are given the opportunity to take RAD exams.

Contact Mrs Brewer for more details: T: 07818448400 E: principal@brewerdanceacademy.com

WWW.HERTFORDSHIRE-FOCUS.CO.UK

E-Mail : michele_maguire@hotmail.co.uk

See our main advert on page 100

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Cheshunt Dance & Performing Arts School provides classes in:

• Tap

• Ballet

• Acrobatic Arts

• Drama

• Jazz

• Modern

• Singing

• Street Dance

MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE

We provide classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street Dance & Musical Theatre

Tel: 01727 858632

www.pennywaterman.com

Our classes are stimulating and provide a healthy & fun environment in which children and adults can exercise and express themselves. we welcome anyone between the ages of 2 and 92!

For more information on our classes please contact us today.

07947 646 505

Email: cheshuntdancingschool@gmail.com

kids & adult dance classes in:

- hip-hop - house

- commercial jazz

- contemporary

St. Bernadette School

London Colney

AL2 1NL

NCD provides a happy, positive space for everyone to connect, grow, learn and share. “Naomi’s energy is infectious! Mykids absolutely love her class”

• FREE TRIAL SESSIONS

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Rodneys Dance School

Tel No : 01462 686 131

Mob No : 07773 688 314

Web Site : www.rodneysdanceschool.com

E-Mail : info@rodneysdanceschool.com

See our main advert on page 101

DRAMA

Limitless Academy Of Performing Arts

9 Melbourn Street, Royston, Hertfordshire. SG8 7BP

Tel No : 0330 124 6868

Web Site : www.limitlessacademyarts.com

E-Mail : admin@limitlessacademyarts.com

See our main advert on page 102/103

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In St Albans, Harpenden, Redbourn & Abbots Langley

MUSIC COMPOSER

THEATRE ARTS & SCHOOLS

Glow Performing Arts

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Web Site : www.glowperformingarts.co.uk

E-Mail : becky@glowperformingarts.co.uk

See our main advert on page 100

Theatretrain

Mob No : 07724 433 914

HITCHIN

Hitchin Girls School, Hitchin, SG4 9RS

Web Site : www.theatretrain.co.uk/hitchin

E-Mail : hitchin@theatretrain.co.uk

STEVENAGE

Marriotts School, Stevenage, SG2 0AN

Web Site : www.theatretrain.co.uk/stevenage

E-Mail : stevenage@theatretrain.co.uk

See our main advert on page 104

Stagecoach

HARPENDEN

Tel No : 07793 206846

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E-Mail: harpendon@stagecoach.co.uk

ST ALBANS

Tel No : 07725 162612

Web Site : stagecoach.co.uk/stalbans

E-Mail: stalbans@stagecoach.co.uk

See our main advert on page 101

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MUSIC Knowing The Score Musical Services that can be tailored to suit personal or company requirements Music Composition, Arranging & Orchestration. Celebration Music for Special Occasions, Corporate & Personal Special Occasions/Celebration music for Weddings, Anniversaries Birthdays, etc www.sounddimensionsmusic.com 0208 440 6583 - 07956 212 165 info@sounddimensionsmusic.com Read about some of the top shows in theatres this year on pages: 22-29 HERTS THEATRE GUIDE Presenting the All of this years advertisers & more can be found online at: www.hertfordshire-focus.co.uk
SOUND DIMENSIONS

Saturday Social Nights

Dancing to Ballroom & Latin Music (old and new) also a bit of sequence Its great fun & the best dance floor in a 10 mile radius (Sprung Floor)

Doors open at 8-11pm all ages are welcome £18 per couple (apologies only couples)

Parking at front of building – Licensed Bar – Tea & Coffee served

Classes are available during the week and Private Lessons (please contact for more details)

74a High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0AJ

Tea Dances

Every 2nd Thursday of the Month 1.30 – 3.30pm £12 per Couple

74a High Street, Cheshunt, EN8 0AJ

Tel: 07985 130607

Email: michele_maguire@hotmail.co.uk

Children’s Classes

TO ALL PARENTS

We teach Ballroom & Latin by an NATD Qualified Teacher (DBS checked)

£5 per child

Interested? Ring for More Info Tel: 07985 130607

74a High Street, Cheshunt, Herts, EN80AJ

Singing, Dancing & Drama Classes in Hemel

Our ethos at Glow Performing Arts is to provide high quality training whilst maintaining the joy of performing arts at the core of everything we do. Established by a local resident of Hemel Hempstead, we believe in supporting every student to reach their full potential.

Classes available for kids & adults!

email
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Hempstead To book a free trial
becky@glowperformingarts.co.uk
Creative Courage For Life® Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds Helping children believe they can do anything HARPENDEN (07793) 206846 stagecoach.co.uk/harpenden ST ALBANS (07725) 162612 stagecoach.co.uk/stalbans ASK ABOUT OUR TWO WEEK TRIAL Email: harpendon@stagecoach.co.uk Email: stalbans@stagecoach.co.uk 101 Rodney’s Dance School Dance classes for adults taught in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Founded in 1973 Initially as a Ballroom and Latin American Dance School, RDS quickly gained popularity for its fun and informative classes. Over the years the school has continued to grow and develop. >> Ballroom & Latin >> Wedding Dances >> Social Nights >> Private Lessons For class dates and times visit: www.rodneysdanceschool.com T: 07773 688 314 - E: info@rodneysdanceschool.com
Classes For Children! In Hitchin and Welwyn! Ballroom and Latin Classes for children from age 4 to 16, taught in a fun, modern and relaxed style. M: 07773 688314 T: 01462 686131 Rodneysdanceschool.com Or catch us on Facebook
Dance

LIMITLESS - THE UK’S NO.1 PART-TIME DRAMA SCHOOL!

We offer the following courses:

• Drama Lessons: Students will get to grips with a wide range of drama skills from improvisation to vocal coaching where they’ll grow to become the fullest and most accomplished performers.

• Screen Acting: Learn how to act on camera and understand what it takes when filming a scene on a busy set.

• Singing Lessons: Learn technical singing skills and performance knowledge from real West End professionals!

• Adult Drama Courses: Our highly experienced acting tutors can accommodate every level of expertise, from drama beginners through to professionals.

• Musical Theatre Dance: Students learn movement and key dance skills to enable them to excel in Musical Theatre productions.

• Audition Technique: Students are taught techniques to secure work in the industry by professionals with many years of audition experience.

Our students are offered places at recognised Drama schools throughout the country, from Stella Mann to East 15, Bristol Old Vic, Mountview and The Central School of Speech and Drama.

Find out more about our drama and theatre classes on our website: www.limitlessacademyarts.com

At Limitless Academy of Performing Arts, we offer performing arts courses for adults and children and when our studios are filled with people doing what they love their enjoyment and passion creates an inspired learning environment for all our students.

These moments remain with us, we learn so much from them and they become part of what we do and who we are. We want to share, enable, nurture, and teach our students how to have moments like these of their own.

Our Talent Agency, Limitless Associates, allows our students to have the opportunity to work professionally whilst training. Winning lead roles in film and television is the norm for some of our actors as young as 8 years old!

Find out more at:

www.limitlessassociates.co.uk

Limitless use more working professionals from the world of Television, Film, Theatre and West End than any other Drama School in Hertfordshire, giving our students the very best knowledge to continue their journey.

We would love to hear from you, if you’re interested in any of our courses or have any questions, please contact us on:

Office: 0330 124 6868 • Mobile: 0782 538 3859 • Email: admin@limitlessacademyarts.com
103 MUSIC, DANCE & THEATRE LIMITLESS ACADEMY - OF PERFORMING ARTSFREE TASTER SESSIONS EVERY Saturday & SUNDAY! DRAMA SCREEN ACTING SINGING DANCE LAMDA TUITION AUDITION TECHNIQUE LIMITLESS ACADEMY - OF PERFORMING ARTSFREE TASTER SESSIONS EVERY Saturday & SUNDAY! DRAMA SCREEN ACTING SINGING DANCE LAMDA TUITION AUDITION TECHNIQUE Telephone: 0330 124 6868 www.limitlessacademyarts.com 9 Melbourn Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7BP LIMITLESS ACADEMY - OF PERFORMING ARTSFREE TASTER SESSIONS EVERY Saturday & SUNDAY! DRAMA SCREEN ACTING SINGING DANCE LAMDA TUITION AUDITION TECHNIQUE
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105 OUTDOOR LEISURE & TOURISM SURVEYORS & EXAMINERS OUTDOOR LEISURE & TOURISM Call Today On: 07836 584 148 • Based in Enfield, EN3 6JJ Email Us: enquiries@broomfieldmarineservices.co.uk www.broomfieldmarineservices.co.uk MARINE SERVICES • SURVEYING • REPAIRS •SERVICING Our marine engineers are specialists in marine servicing, offering you a wide range of maintenance and repair services to get your vessel as safe as possible on the water. We can provide you with an expert marine surveying service in Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Tonage, Worldwide, that can work independently to provide you with professional advice and an unbiased opinion. See our guide for great family days out in Herts ON PAGES: 12-16 Zoos, Theme Parks & Play Centres Historical Attractions Sports & Leisure Centres ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385

PARENTING & CHILDHOOD

CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINERS

The Magical Story Elves

Tel No : 07931 277 900

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E-Mail : babette@magicalstoryelves.co.uk

See our main advert on page 110

CHILDRENS PARTIES

Call: 01442 503993

CHILDRENS PLAYSCHEME & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The Lincolnsfields Centre Ltd

Lincolnsfields Playzone

Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire. WD23 2ES

Tel No : 01923 211 412 / 01923 233 841

Web Site : www.lincolnsfieldplayzone.co.uk

See our main advert on page 110

DAY NURSERY SCHOOL

“My little boy has attended since he was 9 months old and loves Longwood. I have been very pleased with his development and the staff. Would highly recommend”

Offering excellent care and education for all children aged 9 months’ old to 11 years, anytime between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year. We strive to equip children with all the relevant skills and knowledge for secondry school and beyond.

www.longwoodschool.co.uk

01923 253 715 • Bushey, WD23 2QG WWW.HERTFORDSHIRE-FOCUS.CO.UK

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Bouncy Castles • Catered • Party Bags • Sweetie Cones • Music EazyPeazyParties offers fully catered exciting children’s parties using inflatables and softplay.
• www.eazypeazyparties.com
107 PARENTING & CHILDHOOD FACE PAINTING Freestyle Face Painting Artist covering Welwyn Garden City & surrounding areas. • Parties / Events / Charities • Affordable rates & packages • 2hr minimum booking • Public Liability Insured • DBS checked CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ON: 07944 326932 www.facebook.com/CutieMark.FacePainting JOIN A BOOK CLUB! Its a great way to socialise & share your passion for books with others Pages: 18-19 ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385
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The “1940s House”

Farm Visit

Militaria Collection

Dig For Victory Garden

NAAFI Cafe

Bushey Hall History Display

Village Schoolroom

London blitz Experience

Womens Land Army Display

and much more

Lincolnsfields Forties Experience

Home of Children @ War and Forties Experience

Children @ War Day Experience (book through office)

Forties Experience Public Opening

Last Sunday every Month (exc Dec) 10.30am - 4pm

Environmental Education

Orienteering

Team Building

Parachute Games

Children At War

Please check opening dates with our office. Softplay Now Open

www.lincolnsfieldsplayzone.co.uk

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Making Your Events Magical!

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Our professional DBS Checked, performers (our elves at HQ) can provide a range of children’s entertainment, guaranteed to transport your little ones on a spellbinding theatrical journey, whether it be during one of our sensational themed birthday parties, children’s events or shows. www.magicalstoryelves.co.uk Find us on Facebook! Call: 07931 277 900 E: babette@magicalstoryelves.co.uk BIRTHDAY PARTIES, EVENTS & SHOWS
111 PETS & ANIMALS BOARDING KENNELS HOME BOARDING / DAYCARE / DOG WALKING PETS
ANIMALS Boarding Kennel & Cattery Royston Road, Melbourn, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DG Tel 01763 260 624
Kennels -
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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. www.greenlow.co.uk Diamond Dogs of Dacorum CARING FOR YOUR PETS NEEDS Licenced 4 Star Home Boarding & Day Care Licence Number: M055126 First Aid Canine Responder - Fully Insured - DBS Checked Call: 07477 635904 www.diamonddogswalking.com Please mention the Hertfordshire Focus Directory when contacting our advertisers
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112 PETS & ANIMALS PET PRODUCTS We strive to select quality products from natural & sustainable sources for your best friend. • Pet Food • Natural Treats • Toys • Pet Memorials • Accessories • Collars & Leads • Tags • Supplements Call: 01923 229188 • www.twoleftpaws.co.uk ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY IN NEXT YEAR’S ISSUE Call our sales team now on 01582 488 385 PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS Online videos are becoming a popular choice for marketing companies!
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Provide in wide screen and square screen format. • Upload to YouTube.
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Chameleon
are a successful and long lived media house, publishing high quality industry and lifestyle publications, specialised websites and now ‘Promotional Videos’.
service where our talented creative team will use your own media to create a video that reflects your company to inspire your target audiences and create interest in your services.
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Making changes to UK companies! • regional and industry based magazines & websites •web & magazine advertising • website design • Promotional Videos • Social media marketing PHONE [+44] 1582 488385 EMAIL info@mediachameleon.co.uk WEBSITE www.mediachameleon.co.uk Making changes to UK companies! • regional and industry based magazines & websites •web & magazine advertising • website design • Promotional Videos • Social media marketing

IN YOUR AREA

BEDFORDSHIRE

DUNSTABLE

CLEANING SERVICES

D&B Contract Cleaning

07843 114 508

www.dbclean.co.uk

GARDEN SERVICES

Countryside Gardens Limited

07984 244 494

www.countrysidegardens.co.uk

LEIGHTON BUZZARD

POOLS & HOT TUBS

Azure Pools and Hot Tubs

01525 854 000

www.azurepools.co.uk

LUTON

DANCING SCHOOLS

Brewer Dance Academy

07818 448 400

www.brewerdanceacademy.com

DOUBLE GLAZING INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Apex Windows Ltd

01582 400 807 / 07710 602 059

www.apexwindows.info

DRAINAGE / DRAINS & PIPE CLEANING

FDS Drainage Services

07920 826 484

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Peacock Interior Design

07795 416 247

www.peacockinteriordesign.co.uk

PLASTERING

IB Hyde And Son

01582 725 266 / 07774 790 400

www.ibhydeplastering.co.uk

MILTON KEYNES

BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS

MKVS Vauxhall Specialist

01908 648 812

https://mkvs.online

SANDY

FARM SHOPS

Woodview Farm

01767 650 200 / 01767 651 509 - Office

01767 651 667 - Café

www.woodviewfarm.co.uk

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

CHESHAM

KITCHEN DESIGN & INSTALLATION

I-Dream Kitchens chesham Ltd

01494 793 593 / 07916 357 641

www.i-dreamkitchens.co.uk

DAGNALL

FENCING CONTRACTORS

RA Cutler Contracting

07735 406 268

www.racutlercontracting.com

ESSEX

EPPING

PEST CONTROL

UK Pest Control

08445 880 066

HARLOW

ANTIQUES

Marks Antiques, Collectables & Retros

07460 229 192

www.marks-antiques-collectables-and-retroes. veniweb.com

ELECTRICIANS

A10 Electrical Solutions Ltd

07961 818 601

www.a10electrical.co.uk

MOBILE DISCOS

On Stage Professional Discotheques

01279 248 242 / 07708 322 421

www.onstage-uk.com

UPHOLSTERERS

Alberry’s Upholstery

07961 372 228

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HERTFORDSHIRE

ABBOTS LANGLEY

FLOORING SERVICES

Excel Flooring Ltd

01923 689 233 / 07971 963 338

www.excelflooring.co.uk

BALDOCK

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURERS

ABL Circuits Ltd

01462 894 312

www.ablcircuits.co.uk

BARNET

MUSIC COMPOSER

Sound Dimensions Original Compositions, Arrangements & Orchestrations

0208 440 6583 / 07956 212 165

www.sounddimensionsmusic.com

BASSINGBOURN

CLEANING SERVICES

E&P Cleaning Contractors

07944 757 101

www.epcleaningcontractors.co.uk

BERKHAMSTED

AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

AF Executive Chauffeur Service

01442 878 848 / 07973 499 880

http://afchauffeurs.co.uk/

LANDSCAPE GARDENING

Dixons Landscapes

01442 870 870

www.dixonslandscapes.co.uk

PLUMBING & HEATING

PA Barham Ltd

07831 363 182

www.pabarham.com

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

The Ultimate Promotion Company Ltd

01442 264 288

www.ultimatepromotions.co.uk

BISHOP’S STORTFORD

ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

Halford Restorations

07443 943 699

www.halfordrestorations.co.uk

DRY CLEANERS

Prestige Dry Cleaners UK Ltd

01279 501 722

HANDCRAFTED KITCHENS

Rockwood Kitchens

01279 653 288

www.rockwoodkitchens.co.uk

KITCHEN DESIGN

Red Barn Fine Furniture And Kitchens 0800 051 1928 / 07581 082 146

www.redbarnfinefurniture.com

LAUNDRY & IRONING SERVICES

Havers Laundry And Ironing

01279 755 750

OFFICE INTERIORS / REFURBISHMENT

McKelvie Gibbs Ltd

01279 757 575

www.mkgoffice.co.uk

REMOVALS

D.M.R & Sons Removals

01279 494 425 / 07415 480 043

www.dmr-removals.co.uk

TATTOOISTS

Fly INK

07828 922 358

www.wetattoo.business.site

BROXBOURNE

AIR CONDITIONING

TM Refrigeration Ltd

01992 300 593

07590 686 157 / 07447 903 771

www.tmrefrigeration.co.uk

DANCING SCHOOLS

Fusion At Cheshunt Dance School

07947 646 505

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Amanda Clarke Photography

07463 788 970

www.amandaclarkephotography.com

BUNTINGFORD

DRY CLEANERS

Buntingford Dry Cleaners

01763 274 952

www.buntingforddrycleaners.co.uk

BUSHEY

CHILDRENS PLAYSCHEME & SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The Lincolnsfields Centre Ltd

01923 233 841

www.fortiesexperience.co.uk

www.lincolnsfieldplayzone.co.uk

DAY NURSERY SCHOOL

Longwood School & Nursery

01923 253 715

www.longwoodschool.co.uk

CHESHUNT

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HOUSE CLEARANCE

Pre-Loved to Re-Loved

07968 273 377

www.pre-lovedtore-loved.com

ENFIELD

CLEANING SERVICES

The Right Clean

0208 807 3722 / 07774 438 007

www.therightclean.co.uk

GOFFS OAK

PLUMBING & HEATING

Fix-It Property Services

07517 666 917

www.fix-itpropertyservices.co.uk

HAMPSTEAD

HOME CARE SERVICES

Hartwig Care Ltd

01707 954 225 / 02079 167 270

07805 063 999

www.hartwigcare.co.uk

HARPENDEN

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES

Hicks and Company Chartered Accountants

01582 766 677

www.hicks.co.uk

Miller & Co. Chartered Accountants

01582 763 447

www.miller-harpenden.co.uk

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Caroline Campbell Interior Design

07786 484 384

www.carolinecampbelldesign.co.uk

LANDSCAPING

Westmoor Landscaping

07850 775 847

www.westmoorlandscaping.com

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Stanley Roofing & Building

01582 853 580 / 07818 806 444

www.stanleysroofingandbuilding.co.uk

HATFIELD BUTCHERS

Brookmans Family Butchers

01707 654 413

www.brookmansfamilybutchers.co.uk

GARDEN SERVICES

321 Home Services 07906 425 351

www.321homeservices.co.uk

HOME CARE SERVICES

Nursing Care Personnel Ltd

01707 693 995 / 07946 618 367

www.nursingcarepersonnel.co.uk

MOBILE VALETER

West Valeting and Pressure Washing

07931 296 723

www.westvaletingandpressurewashing.co.uk

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Multijobs Vas Ltd

07378 240 511

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

ACCOUNTANTS

ACCOUNTS SOLUTIONS

01442 212 595 / 07572 593 447

www.taxaccountssolutions.co.uk

ANTIQUE FURNITURE

Bushwood Antiques 01582 794 700 / 07802 631 352

www.bushwood.co.uk

ANTIQUES & MEMORABILIA

Swan Antiques 01442 239 100 / 07999 234 535

www.swanantiquesboxmoor.com

BLAST CLEANING

Chiltern Blast Cleaning

01442 832 262 / 07860 279 699

www.blast-clean.co.uk

BUILDING SERVICES

Rocko Construction Ltd 07809 139 738

www.rockoconstruction.co.uk

BUILDING SURVEYORS

Michael Evans & Co. 01442 261 163 / 07867 802 818

www.mevans1.co.uk

CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINERS

The Magical Story Elves

07931 277 900

www.magicalstoryelves.co.uk

CHILDRENS PARTIES

Eazy Peazy Parties

01442 503 993

www.eazypeazyparties.com

GATE AUTOMATION

Castle Gates & Automation

01442 253 341

www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

HOME BOARDING / DAYCARE /

DOG WALKING

Diamond Dogs Of Dacorum 07305 975 734 / 07477 635 904

www.diamonddogswalking.com

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We at Media Chameleon Ltd are a successful and long lived media house, publishing high quality industry and lifestyle publications, specialised websites and now ‘Promotional Videos’.

It is a personalised service where our talented creative team will use your own media to create a video that reflects your company to inspire your target audiences and create interest in your services.

Creative Promotional Videos To Advertise Your Business – 15 Second Videos –

Online videos are becoming

PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
a popular
companies! - OUR PACKAGES -
choice for marketing
• A 15 second video
or stock images/videos. • Provided as .WAV or .MP4
in wide
and
– 1 Minute Videos –PACKAGE INCLUDES: • A 1 minute video using customer’s imagery or stock images/videos. • Provided as .WAV or .MP4 file for upload onto your website etc. • Provide in wide screen and square screen format. • Creation of YouTube channel and upload to YouTube. • Will also provide 3 separate 15 second videos.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
using customer’s imagery
file
Provide
screen
square screen format.
PHONE [+44] 1582 488385 EMAIL videos@mediachameleon.co.uk WEBSITE www.mediachameleonvideos.co.uk

LOCKSMITHS

Ozlocks Locksmith

07831 120 301

www.ozlocks.co.uk

MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS

Trekinetic

01442 252 700

www.trekinetic.com

PLUMBING & HEATING

Elite Plumbing And Heating

07872 330 526

www.elite-plumbingandheating.co.uk

POND DESIGN, INSTALLATION & COLDWATER FISH

Deepblue Aquatic

01442 244 072 / 07977938596

www.deepblueaquatic.co.uk

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS

Woolner Roofing

07495 958 031

www.woolnerroofing.com

SKIP HIRE

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

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS / ENGINEERS

Structa LLP

01442 419 850

www.structa.co.uk

THEATRE ARTS & SCHOOLS

Glow Performing Arts

07859 277 363

www.glowperformingarts.co.uk

TYRES

Apsley Tyres

01442 412 323

www.apsleytyres.com

HERTFORD

DANCING SCHOOLS

Carter School Of Dance

01992 551 451 / 07754 159 127

www.carterschoolofdance.org

DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING

Strong-Base Driveways & Landscaping

07794 791 978

www.strongbasedriveways.co.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE

Eco Property Clearance Ltd

07935 194 605

www.ecopropertyclearance.uk

KITCHEN DESIGN

Spoons Kitchens, Bedroom & Living Space

01992 472 133

www.spoonskitchens.co.uk

SECURITY SERVICES

Barnet Locksmiths

01992 505 169 / 07733 008 100

www.tindallsecurity.co.uk

Tindall Security

01992 505 169 / 07733 008 100

www.tindallsecurity.co.uk

HITCHIN ACCOUNTANTS

Jones Hunt & Keelings

01462 459 090

www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk

MJ Accounting Services 01462 622 795

www.mjaccountingservices.co.uk

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES

Jones Hunt & Keelings

01462 459 090

www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk

AIR CONDITIONING

AWG Air Conditioning 01462 860 045

www.awg-aircon.co.uk

BUILDERS

Game & Son Ltd

01462 458 737 / 07799 697 210

www.gameandson.com

EXHIBITION SERVICES

New Dimension Exhibitions Ltd

01462 769 812

www.newdimension.co.uk

FLORISTS

Sarah Maylin Flowers

07780 858 288

sarahmaylinflowers.com

GARAGE SERVICES

Codicote Motors Ltd

01438 820 288

www.codicotemotors.co.uk

MOT SERVICE CENTRE

Hitchin Motorcare Ltd

01462 441 122

www.hmccars.co.uk

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PICTURE - FRAMERS / MAKERS / CLEANERS / GILDERS / RESTORERS

Sudbury Jones Frames

02084 463 164 / 02084469935

www.picture-factory.co.uk

THEATRE ARTS & SCHOOLS

Theatretrain

07724 433 914

www.theatretrain.co.uk/hitchin

www.theatretrain.co.uk/stevenage

TINTING

Tig Tints

07808 313 904

www.tigtints.co.uk

HODDESDON

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

Body Reset Hertfordshire

07815 767 077

ANTIQUE LIGHTING

G & P Cohn

020 7278 3749

www.antique-chandeliers.co.uk

BUTCHERS

Robinson Butchers

01992 461 889

PERFUMES / COSMETICS

FM World 01992 421 722 / 07815 767 077

www.perfumeflair.com

SOLICITORS

Braddon & Snow Solicitors 01992 464 552

www.braddonsnow.co.uk

KINGS LANGLEY

STORAGE

Langley Storage

01923 266 333

www.langley4x4.com

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

BATHROOM DESIGN / INSTALLATION

Beautiful Bathrooms of Letchworth

01462 484 477

www.beautifulbathroom.net

BUILDERS

R.P.B. Building And Roofing Contractors

01462 678 722 / 420 300

www.rpbbuilding.com

DANCING SCHOOLS

Rodneys Dance School

01462 686 131

www.rodneysdancestudio.com

FLOORING SERVICES

Rover’s Flooring 01462 486 586

www.roversflooring.co.uk

LILLEY

AIR CONDITIONING

A. Wesley Aircon Ltd. Air Conditioning Services

0207 377 0115 / 01462 768 644

07850 809 079

www.wesleyairconditioning.co.uk

MARDLEY HEATH

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Carlo Spiller Decorating

07957 972 188

www.carlospillerdecorating.co.uk

OLD HATFIELD

ACCOUNTING / TAX RETURNS / AUDITING & BOOK KEEPING SERVICES

Keelings & Jones Hunt Chartered

Certified Accountants & Tax Advisors

01707 258844 / 01462 459 090

www.joneshuntkeelings.co.uk

POTTEN END

MOBILITY / ACCESS EQUIPMENT / MOBILITY ACCESS

Meadow Mobility Ltd

01442 865 588

www.meadowmobility.co.uk

POTTERS BAR

AERIALS / SATELLITE / TV

Thorogood Audio Visual

07950 680 035

BOOK KEEPING

NS Alleeson Accountancy / Bookkeeping

07950 375 714

www.nsalleesonaccountancy.com

ELECTRICIANS

JS Electrical Contractors Ltd

01707 519 015 / 07729 104 417

www.js-electric.co.uk

FRENCH POLISHERS

Galloway Polishing Ltd

07930 241 992

FUNERAL SERVICES

F Upson and Son

01707 642 543

www.finsestfunerals.co.uk

TAX SPECIALIST

Redwoods Accountancy Services Ltd

0203 002 7700 / 07767 822 345

www.redwoodsaccountancyservices.com

RICKMANSWORTH

PET PRODUCTS

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Two Left Paws

01923 229 188

www.twoleftpaws.co.uk

ROYSTON

ACCOUNTANTS

Taylor & Co. Chartered Certified Accountants

01763 248 545

www.taylor-and-co.net

AIR CONDITIONING

Fourways Cooling Services Ltd

01763 407 900 / 07971 452 353

www.fourwayscoolingservices.co.uk

ANTIQUES

Wheeler Antiques

01763 256 722 / 07596 990 660

www.wheelerantiques.co.uk

ART & CRAFT SHOPS

Glazed Creations Ltd

01763 249 800 / 07786 158 560

www.glazed-creations.co.uk

BOARDING KENNELS

Greenlow Boarding Kennels & Cattery

01763 260 624

www.greenlow.co.uk

BUILDING RENOVATIONS

Refresh Renovations Limited

0800 970 8931 / 07766 296 585

www.refreshrenovations.co.uk

DRAMA

Limitless Academy Of Performing Arts

0330 124 6868

www.limitlessacademyarts.com

GARAGE DOORS

Garolla Limited

01763 430 045

www.garolla.co.uk

LANDSCAPE GARDENING

CW Landscapes

01763 662 654 / 07800 545 628

www.cwlandscapes.co.uk

TILERS

N.J Ceramics

07985 136 039

www.njceramics.co.uk

SAWBRIDGEWORTH BREAKERS / DISMANTLERS

Carmaggeddon Salvage Ltd

01279 721 919

www.carmaggeddonsalvage.org

BUILDERS

Regency Property Maintenance Ltd

01279 833 475 / 07967 353 976

www.regencypm.co.uk

SOUTH MIMMS

MOBILE VALETER

Mo-Clean

07973 206 376

www.mo-clean.com

ST ALBANS

ACCOUNTANTS

Alam & Alam Accountants

01727 223 979

www.alamandalam.co.uk

CLEANING SERVICES

Herts Cleaning and Maintenance

07575 505 921

www.hertscleaningandmaintenance.com

DANCING SCHOOLS

NCD - Naomi Czuba Dance

07773 202 164

www.naomiczubadance.com

Penny Waterman School Of Dance Ltd

01727 858 632 / 07890 872 814

www.pennywaterman.com

DRY CLEANERS

The Clothing Spa Dry Cleaners

01582 840 085

ELECTRIC BIKES

The Electric Bike Vault

07977 458 841

www.theelectricbikevault.co.uk

HATS, FASCINATORS & HEADDRESSES

The Hat Thing

01727 847 497 / 07790 006 350

www.the-hat-thing.co.uk

HOME STAGING / HOME STYLING

Sunday Morning Styling

01727 851 696 / 0777 521 9717

www.sundaymorningstyling.com

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Studio Noer Interior Design And Styling

07834 613 607

www.studionoer.com

INTERIORS, UPHOLSTERY, FABRICS

Fashion ‘N’ Fabrics

01727 865 038

www.fashion-n-fabrics.com

PEST CONTROL

Verminator UK

08081 972 730 / 07734 649 305

www.verminatoruk.com

REMOVALS

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AREA

St Albans Removals

07830 508 777

www.stalbans-removals.co.uk

SECURITY SERVICES

Amthal Security

01727 854 231

www.amthal.co.uk

SIGNMAKERS / MFRS & ALLIED SERVICES

Fonteyne Signs

01727 832 146

www.fonteynesigns.co.uk

THEATRE ARTS & SCHOOLS

Stagecoach

01525 630 183 / 07725 162 612

www.stagecoach.co.uk/stalbans

TREE SURGEONS

Robinsons Tree Service

01727 848 111 / 01707 331 916

07973 180 002

www.robinsonstreeservice.co.uk

WASTE CLEARANCE

The Waste Monkeys Ltd

07840 804 310

www.thewastemonkeys.co.uk

WILLS & PROBATE

S Bish Estate Planning

01727 220 930

www.sbishestateplanning.com

Wills & Probate Services

01582 344 551 / 07540 853 693

www.mjccl.co.uk

STANSTEAD ABBOTTS

TATTOOISTS

Madhouse Tattoo

01920 877 582

www.madhousetattoo.co.uk

STEVENAGE

BOUNCY CASTLES

Amazing Occasions

01438 745 114 / 07900 004 324

www.hertsbouncycastles.com

CONSERVATORIES

Conserv-A-Tech

01438 728 485 / 07788 725 674

www.conservatech.co.uk

HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANTS

Consensus HR

01438 576 750 / 07747 789 279

www.consensushr.com

PEST CONTROL

Forrest Environmental Services Ltd

0800 999 1502 / 07794 777 796

www.forrest-environmental-services.com

TYRES

Mobile Tyre King

07539 871 312

www.mobiletyreking.co.uk

STOTFOLD

BREAKDOWN RECOVERY

Stotfold Motor Centre

01462 730222

www.saunders-garage.co.uk

TRING

KITCHEN DESIGN & INSTALLATION

Kesseler Kitchens of Tring

01442 825 071 / 07873 268 945

www.kesseler.co.uk

WALTHAM CROSS

BALLOON DÉCOR

Bouncy Funland

07977 499 019

www.bouncyfunland.webs.com

DANCING SCHOOLS

Michele’s Dance Club

01992 624 228 / 07985 130 607

www.michelesdanceclub.co.uk

HANDYMAN SERVICES

EEV Company Ltd

07466 910 293

www.eevcompany.co.uk

PAINTERS & DECORATORS

Hertfordshire UPVC Spraying

01992 308 820 / 07958 733 205

www.hertfordshireupvcspraying.com

WARE

LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND BUILD

Jardinia Landscapes

01920 469 267 / 07958 704 261

www.jardinialandscapes.co.uk

SECURITY SERVICES

WE Alarms

01920 438 763

www.wealarms.co.uk

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Express Telephony Limited

0330 332 2640

www.expresstelephony.co.uk

WATFORD

BUILDERS

P. Brown Construction Ltd

07841 109 513

www.pbrownconstructionltd.co.uk

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AREA

DOUBLE GLAZING AND LOCK REPAIRS

1st Choice Glass And Lock Repair

020 3962 9999 / 0755 346 3714

www.fastrepairs.co.uk

DOUBLE GLAZING INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Cloud 9 Glazing

07941 563 424

www.cloud9glazing.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Tom Lyons Handyman Services

07534 479 622

HOME CARE SERVICES

Sarah’s Home Care

07437 856 836 / 07799 049 5680.

www.carebysarah.co.uk

LAUNDRETTE

Sno-White Laundrette

07968 754 730

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Waterford Plumbing Supplies

01923 230 444 / 07968 593 523

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Vanman Rentals UK Ltd

0208 243 8876 / 07521 951 616

www.vanmanrentals.com

UPHOLSTERERS

Escott’s Upholsterers

020 7435 6975

www.escottsupholsterers.com

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

5 Star Taxis

01707 333388

www.5startaxis.net

FACE PAINTING

Cutie Mark Face Painting

07944 326 932

LIFTS & ESCALATORS

OMEGA CITYLIFTS SERVICES LTD

01707 334 962

www.omegacityliftsservices.co.uk

ROOFING / ROOFING SERVICES / ROOFING CONTRACTORS

A Hart Roofing

01707 707 014 / 07778 159 571

LONDON

CLEANING SERVICES

Wizard Cleaning

01727 801 014 / 020 8653 4157

www.wizardcleaning.co.uk

MIDDLESEX

EDGWARE

BLINDS & AWNINGS

Blind Vision Ltd

020 7739 9339 / 020 8905 3105

07957 167 797

www.blindvisionltd.co.uk

ENFIELD

SURVEYORS & EXAMINERS

Broomfield Marine Services

07836 584 148

www.broomfieldmarineservices.co.uk

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A CYCLE SHOP FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

SALES, SPARES, REPAIRS

We feel very fortunate to be situated in this beautiful historic village. Its old worldly charm and character omit a feeling of substance and permanence. These are the very two elements that we wish to embrace and embed into our business.

While we are here to cater for all the usual needs of the traditional cyclist, we are very much looking forward and excited to be offering the latest technology that the cycling industry has to offer.

We also have a fully equipped workshop that offers servicing, repairs and spares to all cyclists of conventional bikes as well as the eBike rider.

www.theelectricbikevault.co.uk T: 07977 458841 • E: theelectricbikevolt@gmail.com • Located on Wheathamstead High Street
eBIKE SPECIALISTS.
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