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opefully by the time you read this, spring will be well and truly on its way. Of course with spring comes Easter and Mother’s Day - and we have a scrumptious recipe for a special cake that will make a fabulous centrepiece for any family occasion, or even the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations in early June. And talking of treating Mums - enter our competition to see the fabulous Footloose musical at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. We’re also looking ahead to summer, with our scentsational garden feature - start planning and planting soon for a garden filled with wonderful colour later in the year. You can also get out and about on our special Graham Greene-themed walk - don’t forget to download the audio guide to get the most out of your hike! Maybe it will give you the chance to take the dog on a long walk - so many of us discovered the joy of pet ownership over the past couple of
years, and our parenting and kids feature looks at the benefits that looking after a pet can have for children. If walking isn’t your thing, we look at the best workouts for each age range. We also have some new games and puzzles for kids and adults. As always, the magazine also includes local news and events. Please email Naomi at editorial@livingmags.info with your news prior to our summer issue. We wish you a Happy Easter and hope we all get to enjoy some sunshine soon. Happy reading!
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News and views from Berkhamsted and surrounding villages Find something special at our local shops Bake a Limoncello Drizzle Cake for your Mum!
20 800 years of St Peter’s Church and pageants galore!
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28 Children’s puzzle page 32 The comeback of the
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36 Plan a colourful garden for summer
40 A Graham Greene themed walk
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44 Win tickets to see Footloose!
44 Test your knowledge with our quiz
45 What’s on locally 48 Local classified services 50 Essential local information
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800th birthday celebrations
a series of talks in May on the past and future of Berkhamsted, celebrations during the St Pete r's, Gre last week of June, a at Ber kham sted photography competition CELE BRAT ING 8 00 YE 1222 and lots more. 2022 ARS St Peter’s will be raising funds throughout the year to preserve the church building for future generations to enjoy and to support local charities. All donations will be gratefully received. Find out more at www. t Peter’s church on the High Street in stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk/800 or by Berkhamsted celebrates its 800th birthday following @StPetersBerkhamsted on social this year with a programme of activities to media. Local organisations and businesses which all the community is invited. interested in getting involved should contact The church has witnessed the Crusades; Royalist rector Stuart Owen on fr.stuart@gmail.com soldiers being imprisoned inside during the Turn to page 20 for more about the church, its Civil War; a cannon being hoisted onto the history, and past celebrations. roof and fired to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of King George III; two World Wars - including Anniversary events soldiers arriving at Kitchener’s field to train at Post Easter - 800th display with Berkhamsted the trenches; the growth of a bustling market Local History and Museum Society in the church town; being instrumental in the creation of Sun 1 May – May Madrigals sung from the top The Hospice of St Francis; welcoming HM The of the Tower at 6am Queen Elizabeth II in 2016 to unveil a plaque and so many life events – baptisms, marriages and 800th Talk Series funerals – for past and current residents of our 3 May: History of Berkhamsted – Julian Hunt growing town. 10 May: History of St Peter’s – Christopher Green The plans for this year’s 800th celebrations 17 May: Berkhamsted in 100 years’ time – are well under way and a full programme should Peter Matthews and Suzie Imber be published shortly with events starting in Sat 25 June - Bridgewater Sinfonia Concert 800 April. Highlights will include an exhibition in years of Music church by the Berkhamsted Local History society, Sun 26 June - Patronal Festival Day Celebr at Explor e with us! e Learn your parish about church its hist ! ory! ou
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New kids on the Berkhamsted block Lussmanns Sustainable Kitchen
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t’s great to see so many new businesses coming into the town - and you certainly won’t ever go hungry! Berkhamsted seems to be a magnet for new eateries. There’s The Lounge, on Berkhamsted High Street opposite the Kings Arms, a tapas and wine bar that offers tempting-looking brunch and tapas Grazing Boards. There’s also a lot of excitement about a new restaurant called Dojo Asian Fusion, which as we went to press was due to open in Lower Kings Road. It claims to be Berkhamsted’s first 100% plant-based eatery. Lussmanns Sustainable Kitchen Berkhamsted also opened since our last issue. Also in the High Street, the head chef of Lussmans is Mateusz Zielinski, who is originally from Poland. The young chef says his favourite dish is traditional Schnitzel with mashed potato; ‘sometimes the simple, fresh ingredients create the best tasty dishes’. Meanwhile, Starbucks has taken over the old Clinton Cards site. It may not be new, but Berkhamsted Sports has come up with a fresh new look for the outside
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of its shop. Gone is the familiar green striped awning and in its place is a smart dark grey sign and awning. Looking good there! A little further up the road, the old M & Co store - which has stood empty since the summer - could also be getting a makeover. A recent planning application by Make Believe Ideas might see it converted into a restaurant and offices. We’re always keen to hear about new developments in the town and surrounding villages. Let us know about your new business or venture at editorial@livingmags.info.
Katy highlights carers crisis
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erkhamsted-based PA Pool founder, Katy Etherington, has been highlighting the lack of carers available for work, post Brexit. Katy set up www.papool. co.uk, a website that enables disabled and elderly people to find personal assistants (carers) for at-home care, in 2007. Katy told the Guardian: ‘More British people had signed up [to PA Pool] but that hasn’t really made up for the deficit of Europeans that aren’t coming to the site any more. ‘Post-Brexit immigration restrictions have caused the drop-off and, unless they’ve already worked here, they can’t actually get a visa to work here as a PA (personal assistant) any more.’ Katy also talked about the care crisis on the BBC Breakfast show.
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‘Homeless’ fundraiser says thank you
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orthchurch resident Ben Morton contacted Berkhamsted Living because he wanted to say thank you to the townsfolk for their generosity. Ben is a former captain in the British Army and a Gulf War veteran. He now runs Ben Morton Leadership, as a leadership mentor and performance coach. At the end of last year, Ben spent a day sitting in Berkhamsted High Street pretending to be homeless in a bid to raise awareness and money for the 6,000 or so armed forces veterans who sleep rough in the UK. Ben said: ‘I want to say a huge thank you to all of the residents of Berkhamsted for their generosity and donations, and equally to all those people who stopped to have a chat with me. It was pretty lonely at times - even though I
was only pretending to be homeless for one day, I felt really self-conscious, so every time someone stopped to engage with me it meant so much. ‘There was a little boy of six or seven who came up to me and said “my name’s Archie, do you want to be my friend?’’ It was such a lovely moment.’ Ben has handed over £6,000 to Walking with the Wounded, via CEO Sleepout, having matched donations penny for penny from his own business.
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them that financially it was a good move - but had a car that they didn’t want to get rid of. ‘Because the electric car has to be on the drive to charge, they no longer had room for a car they might drive every so often. So we decided to offer storage - it’s secure, dry, undercover, and we offer packages that include regular maintenance - such as running the engine up to temp, taking the car for an MOT or regular service. We can even offer to drive it to or from your home.’ They already have three cars stored longer term, along with some shorterterm customers, and Kieran says they believe they ‘are undercutting others offering storage solutions’. Find out more by calling 01442 863851.
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ocal people have been invited to come together and create an artwork using smart lights, sound and choreography, in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Outdoor arts company Walk the Plank will be working with local people, organisations and community groups to bring the gathering to life. The artwork will be created at dusk by participants - referred to as Lumenators.
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The event is part of a programme called Green Space, Dark Skies, which will see 20,000 people, from the Cairngorms to the Chilterns, and the Gower to the North York Moors taking part. Exact locations will only be revealed to the people who have registered to take part: the Chilterns gathering will be accessible and easy to reach. The date of the Chilterns event has not yet been confirmed. To take part, register at www.greenspacedarkskies.uk/get-involved
Raising a glass to hospice
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ring Brewery is celebrating its 30th anniversary of brewing with the launch of 12 unique beers, each raising funds and awareness for Rennie Grove Hospice Care. Rennie Grove’s logo will feature across each of the monthly special designs, with one-off events and competitions held throughout the year to raise funds.
Did Cinderella get to the ball?
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fter the turmoil of the past few months of would we, wouldn’t we get the pantomime back up and running at The Court © Adam Hollier Theatre in Tring, we caught up with Ian Gower, artistic director, to find out more. So, Ian, how did it go? ‘After months of rehearsal and working in a tight support bubble, the Panto team finally got to their final dress rehearsal on 27 December: the whole team had to test and prove they were negative in the morning before arrival at the theatre. All went well and the show was on! Or was it? A new announcement was due that afternoon, the cast and crew, ready to perform, were on tenterhooks awaiting Mr Johnson’s announcement, which finally came - no new Covid restrictions in England before new year.’ You must have been on the edge of your seats - literally! So how did the shows go? ‘Fabulously well - the whole team pulled it out of the hat. We were down a few tickets on previous years and there were a few no-shows due to Covid-related incidents, but we are so grateful for the support of our faithful audiences who came out in their thousands over a week of performances.’ So what for the future? ‘Well, we’re not out of the woods yet, but this has certainly bought us some time to rebuild through 2022 and 2023 and hopefully get back to where we were pre-pandemic, where
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between the theatre charity and the landlord we had just spent well over £100,000 on refurbishments, including our lovely new seats, which have remained little-used for pretty much two years!’
Save the Plough fight continues
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he battle over the future of Potten End’s The Plough pub continues, with an appeal against the refusal to allow change of use to a dwelling now in the pipeline. While that rumbles on, The Plough Pub Potten End Community Interest Company are trying to raise the funds to buy the pub, while applying for a grant under the Government’s Community Ownership Fund. If you would like to be involved in any way, email communityplough@ hotmail.com.
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Berkhamsted in the Media December 2021, Strictly Come Dancing, BBC 1: Berhamsted’s Rex cinema was used on a couple of occasions as a venue for the stars and their professional partners to watch videos. In the cinema’s last appearance, the final four couples - Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, AJ Adudu and Kai Widdrington, John Whaite and Johannes Radebe,and Rhys Stephenson and Nancy Xu, all paid a visit to the local cinema. January 2022, www.dailymail.co.uk: Berkhamsted School was presented with the 2021 SOCS Daily Mail Schools Trophy. Rugby captain Oliver Webb received the trophy from the Daily Mail’s Hamish Webb.
Radio show gets people talking
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ring Radio has launched a flagship local talk show called Tring Today. It’s described as a ‘Loose Women-type magazine show but on your local radio station’. The show is presented by Kate (former Broadway actress who has been based in Tring for the past 30 years) along with Vanessa and August, who complete the team. The show goes out weekdays at noon, live from Tring Radio’s state-of-the-art local studios, and features amazing local folk, local business people with amazing stories, and celebs - expect everything from a Magic Circle magician through to local artisan food producers, as well as the local Mayor, zoo keepers, and unsung heroes... Tring Radio is also planning some special events for 2022 and 2023. Details to be revealed soon - so watch this space!
Art Society plan for busy year ahead
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erkhamsted Art Society members are busy preparing for the Spring Exhibition at the Berkhamsted Civic Centre in May, and then will start looking forward to their Summer Sketching Evenings. The society has a busy programme of events already this year members have enjoyed a Zoom Demo from Bucks artist Peter Keegan. In February, the Monday Night winter life drawing evenings resumed at the Court House in Berkhamsted and March sees Hashim Akib doing a demo on Trees in acrylics. The society welcomes visitors and members of all ages and abilities who enjoy drawing, painting, ceramics and creating art. See www. berkhamstedartsociety. co.uk
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Gwen grows with a new generation
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Northchurch pensioner has been helping to get a whole new generation interested in gardening, using a spare patch of ground in the neighbourhood. Gwen Rolls, 86, has encouraged the local children in Friars Field to get closer to nature with the little communal garden. Neighbour Pippa Richmond, who alerted us to Gwen’s endeavour, said: ‘It’s lovely. She has had them all out there planting spring bulbs, and at
Christmas she gave every child a twig tree. They took them away, decorated them, and then they were all put in the little garden surrounded by lights. ‘There’s a water feature, rockery, plants they’ve planted roses. And it is decorated for events such as Easter and Halloween too. ‘Gwen’s a great neighbour. She also has the most spectacular garden - it should be in a competition!’ Gwen, a retired caterer and shopkeeper, took up flower arranging and gardening as a hobby. She says she created the garden to ‘get youngsters interested in growing things’.
Award-winning wildlife photography on show
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isitors can explore the natural world at the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year Highlights Exhibition at Tring Natural History Museum. The free exhibition showcases a selection of 34 images recording the beauty and fragility of wildlife, from tiny insects to massive mammals. On show are the winning photos from each
category, awarded by an international panel of judges for their creativity, originality and technical excellence. This year’s competition received a record-breaking number of entries from professional and amateur photographers from 95 countries around the world. You can also discover the fascinating stories behind the images at www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy. The exhibition runs at the museum in Akeman Street, Tring until 19 June. Although some walk-up entry tickets are available, to guarantee entry, book your free entry tickets online at www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/tring. • Did you know that the museum runs occasional mornings for children with neurodiverse conditions including autism and other sensory processing difficulties? They enable them to enjoy the Museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. See above website for details.
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eople in Berkhamsted are being supported every day by a group of keen volunteers who help out with Community Transport. Community Transport volunteers get to know their passengers, providing important social contact. The volunteer team take their passengers to appointments, and deliver shopping and medical equipment for those who are housebound or isolating. The team also provides minibus drivers who take groups out to the shops, social events, or day centres. Demand is rising in Berkhamsted, so new volunteer drivers are needed. To find out more call Deborah on 01442 617630 or email volunteering@communityactiondacorum. org.uk.
Berko goes Medieval
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he August bank holiday weekend will see Men at Arms demonstrations, such as battles and archery, along with falconry and an introduction to life in medieval times. There will be lots of other entertainment including a tug-of-war, axe throwing magician, historical plays, beer tent and pig roast. Organised by the Berkhamsted & District Chamber of Commerce and taking place at Berkhamsted Cricket Club and Kitchener’s Fields, the event will run 28-29 August. Make sure you save the dates and watch this space for more details!
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Have your say on Luton Airport expansion
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uton Airport is continuing its consultations with local residents over its plans to expand, which would see up to 32 million passengers travelling through the airport - compared with the current 19 million. Airport owners Luton Rising, a subsidiary owned by Luton Borough Council, will run the latest consultation online and in person. The expansion, which has prompted concerns among Berkhamsted residents over the environmental and noise impact it will have on the area, will include the construction of a new terminal. The move follows the investment of £225
million in the Luton DART (Direct Air-Rail Transit), which is set to open in the first half of the year. The DART will bring passengers to the airport from Luton Airport Parkway station in just four minutes. Councillor Javeria Hussain, Chair of Luton Rising, said that the proposed expansion will ‘generate thousands more jobs and more than a £1 billion increase in economic activity in Luton and the neighbouring counties.’ The virtual consultation room, along with details of the plans, went live in February at www.lutonrising.org. Members of the public will also be able to ask questions at 13 in-person consultations, including one at Victoria Hall, Akeman Street, Tring on 16 March 12:30-8pm.
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Berkhamsted Osteopaths celebrates 25 years
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t was March 1997 when Tim and Juliet Hanwell opened the doors to their new Osteopath practice in Berkhamsted for the first time. Since then, the practice has grown to six osteopaths with Charlotte Mead, Clare Adams, Bobby Difiore and Jason Gibbs-Jones joining to meet growing demand. The team treats people suffering from a wide variety of musculoskeletal symptoms from tension headaches to foot problems and sports injuries, as well as common back and neck problems.. The practice also has therapists offering sports massage, reflexology and nutritional advice. Before opening in Berkhamsted, Tim and Juliet had worked together in clinics in the UK and New Zealand and then at the BBC. ‘Opening our own practice was a big step and our first day was exciting,’ says Tim. Their first patient was from the BBC who made a special trip for treatment. She was so impressed with Berkhamsted, she moved here. ‘Over 25 years we have watched families grow and now treat the children of our early patients – it’s wonderful to be part of the local community,’ says Juliet. Five years ago, the practice moved into larger High Street premises with space for a state-ofthe-art IDD spinal decompression machine. Having successfully received IDD treatment himself, Tim was determined to offer it to their
patients to treat herniated discs, often offering an alternative to an injection or surgery. It is the only machine of its kind in West Hertfordshire. Risks of home working During the pandemic the practice has been kept busy with people working from home, often at the kitchen or dining room table. ‘Spending so much time working at a screen, it is vital that chairs, desks and computers are positioned correctly and that regular breaks are taken,’ says Tim, who also provides workstation assessments via home visits or videocall. The busy clinic always offers patients a welcoming and reassuring experience and the Hanwells firmly believe that the secret of their success is their professional staff and fabulous patients. For more information regarding treatment, IDD Therapy or a workstation assessment, please contact the practice on 01442 878900, reception@berkhamstedosteopaths.co.uk or visit www.berkhamstedosteopaths.co.uk for our online booking system.
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Ingredients • 250g salted butter • 350g golden caster sugar • 4 eggs • 200g self-raising flour • 100ml best quality Limoncello • 6 tbsp lemon juice from a jar of Opies Sliced Lemons • 50g soured cream • 250g tub full-fat mascarpone cheese • 300g icing sugar • 150ml double cream To decorate • Opies Sliced Lemons • Shop-bought meringue kisses, optional • Freshly peeled cucumber ribbons, dried on kitchen paper
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his Mother’s Day, share the love by getting in the kitchen and whipping up a handmade bake to share with mums, grandmas, aunties and godmothers. The traditional lemon drizzle cake gets a 21st century makeover thanks to Opies, with the addition of Italian liqueur. It would also make a delicious centrepiece for an Easter afternoon tea. Method 1. Preheat oven to 200°C/ 180°C/Gas 4, then grease and line two 20cm cake tins. 2. In a bowl or stand mixer, beat together the butter and 200g of the sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, beating after each addition, then carefully fold in the flour. 3. In a separate bowl mix 75ml of the limoncello, 2 tbsp of the lemon juice and soured cream together, then add to the cake mixture. Divide between the cake tins then place in the oven for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove and leave to cool completely.
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4. Meanwhile, add the rest of the sugar, another 2 tbsp of the lemon juice and limoncello into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer until you achieve a syrup-like consistency. Set aside to cool completely. 5. In another separate bowl or using a stand mixer, add the mascarpone, remaining lemon juice, icing sugar and double cream and mix for 1-2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. 6. Once cakes are cooled remove them from the tin and place one cake on a stand. Using a spatula spread the top with mascarpone cream then position the second cake on top. Spread the remaining mascarpone thinly all over the sponge until all areas are covered and smooth. 7. Decorate the top of the cake with Opies Lemon Slices then pour over the limoncello syrup. Top with the ribbons of fresh cucumber and meringue kisses just before serving. www.livingmags.info
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800 years of worship St Peter’s Church has been on its Berkhamsted High Street site since 1222. As it gets ready to celebrate its 800th anniversary we take a look at its long history
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t Peter’s Church was built in 1222 just a few years after the Magna Carta was signed and has been present for the people of Berkhamsted throughout the centuries. Before St Peter’s was built, it’s almost certain that the parish church was what is now St Mary’s, Northchurch. St Peter’s was built during the reign of Henry III, and St Mary’s became known as the ‘North Church’ hence the name.
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The part of St Peter’s that dates back to 1222 is the old chancel at the eastern end of the church, which is now used as the vestry. The first rector of the church was Robert de Tuardo, who was installed by the Bishop of Lincoln, Hugh of Wells. Look for the Victorian stained-glass window that depicts Bishop Hugh (Saint Hugo of Lincoln) with his companion – a white swan. Until relatively recently, Berkhamsted came under the diocese of Lincoln. In 1837, when diocese boundaries were redrawn, it became part of the Diocese of Rochester. Then in 1877, a new Bishopric of St Albans was created with St Albans Abbey as its cathedral church, and Berkhamsted became part of the Diocese of St Albans. While we start to see light at the end of the Covid pandemic, we can look back to another pandemic that lasted for hundreds of years. Everyone knows about the Great Plague of London in the 1600s. However, this was part
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The cast of the 1922 Berkhamsted Pageant commemorating the 700th anniversary of St Peter’s
of a pandemic that began in 1331, and is evidenced in the church history from 1369 to 1386. During that time, St Peter’s saw a succession of eight rectors, thanks to the Black Death. Poor rector Thomas Payne only lasted nine days in office! As part of the 800th celebrations, the church is launching a special 800th heritage fund to help to maintain the upkeep of the church - it costs £700 a day to run! Ancient buildings can’t last without upkeep. As long ago as 1628, St Peter’s was described as ‘a large and goodly church for the publique service of Almighty God, which by reason of antiquity and former neglect is very much and dangerously decayed’. And this was proven during the next century when the ceiling of the Chantry fell in, narrowly missing the boys and teachers of Berkhamsted School! It was clear that the building would need some major renovations - and in 1820, Jeffry Wyattville, the architect of Ashridge House, was appointed to carry out the task. It is likely that many historic fixtures were removed during this time. The church’s outer walls were covered in stucco or plaster, and a musician’s gallery was removed from the east end of the church. The church went through more renovations in 1870, under Gothic Revival architect William Butterfield, who raised the roof of the south transept, installed new oak benches, replaced the west end gallery, and replaced Wyattville’s
exterior plaster with flint. Unfortunately he also removed any trace of the mediaeval painting on the pillars.
Pageant celebrations
Alan and Barbara Conway
In 1922 the 700th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter’s Church was celebrated with a pageant that took place for four days during July, in the ruins of Berkhamsted Castle. Unfortunately, it was a wet July and rehearsals were called off due to the weather and it rained during every performance except one! Another pageant occurred 50 years later to mark the church’s 750th anniversary. Alan and Barbara Conway have lived in Berkhamsted since 1965 and worshipped at St Peter’s for more than 55 years, the oldest attending couple in the congregation. They remember the highlight of the celebrations - a Pageant of Living Tableaux, a visual history of Berkhamsted’s 750th years - which was performed every night for a fortnight in June in the church. The play was written by Dorian Williams who owned Pendley Manor at the time and researched by Percy Birtchnell, a historian who used to own Birtchnells men’s outfitters on the high street. The Conway’s two young daughters were tasked with opening and closing the curtains during the production. Other events included a festival of flowers, a Grand Ball – at £4 a ticket - a Pram Grand Prix, 740 years of Choral Music Concert, Grand Angling competition, festival cricket match, tennis festival and more! Read more about Berkhamsted’s pageants on p39.
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enerally speaking, the older we get, the less we feel like the lean, mean, dynamic machines we once were. That creaking sound when we rise up from our beds in the morning is not a loose headboard, it’s an ageing set of limbs! The reality though is staying fit as we get older is as achievable and realistic as it ever was. The secret to reaching and preserving good health simply comes through careful exercise selection. This is the reason footballers tend to hang up their boots in their late thirties, and gymnasts quit even earlier – the body just can’t cope with the hard, crunching or relentless demands of some activities; yet switching up lower impact pursuits, such as cycling, swimming, even walking, can and will preserve and extend health well beyond the years many of us believe possible. Here’s our guide to appropriate exercise types for your age – see if you can get inspired.
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Twenties You have time and energy, so this is when you want to get out there, explore different sports, try a variety of workouts and figure out what you really love. This decade is a time of freedom, with fewer people than ever in the 20-30 age group weighed down by childcare. What’s more, in the modern era, people can enjoy almost unrestricted access to the widest array of leisure pursuits. Think team games, rock climbing, surfing, plus anything that is challenging and also offers a social aspect. In career and relationships, your twenties are regarded as the decade of discovery, and that goes for fitness and health too.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY Thirties The body’s metabolism begins to slow down in your thirties, so start including interval training into your workouts to burn fat effectively. You also begin to lose muscle mass – around a third of a pound per year – so lifting heavy weights once a week is a good way to build back what you’ve lost. Also consider yoga and meditation for relaxion, as this decade is thought to be one of life’s most stressful, with job and family pressures beginning to build.
Fifties They say life begins at 50, so make the most of your free time by taking up a hobby that inspires and challenges you, like tennis, dancing or hiking. In this decade it’s also vital to maintain suppleness and flexibility, so consider attending a Pilates or yoga class to refine joint movement and build muscle memory.
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Forties Your forties represent a vital time for exercise, and they’ll really determine how your body ages over the second half of your life. Cardio is vital to keep fat from settling on your abdomen (a leading cause of heart of disease), and weightbearing activities like hiking and jogging are particularly good for building bone density. Strength training is also a worthy investment for later on. What you do in this decade is essential where building a platform for good health in later life is concerned.
Sixties and beyond You may not think you need to focus too much on strength training in your sixties, but the opposite is true. Movement and energy at any age is essential, and studies have shown that physical activity can prevent a decline in the brain’s white matter, warding off strokes, as well as conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Along with lifting moderate weights once a week, try to do 30 minutes of gentle aerobic activities like walking or gardening. Your body and brain will thank you.
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HAPPY FISH, HAPPY CHILD?
The benefits of fish, and While initial studies have always named other pets, for the development fish as the perfect pet for children who of our young ones suffer from autism, more rounded thinking
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now brings in a range of pets and a wider scope of children, so that any – whether or not they possess learning difficulties – can feel enriched by looking after pets. Here are our top five suggestions: ONE - Consider your type of pet For kids to bond with pets it makes sense for the relationship to be comfortable in both directions. While smaller dogs, for instance, are a much more practical choice than larger ones, so too must the pet have the temperament that it will withstand a child’s inquisitive, perhaps clumsy actions.
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PARENTING AND KIDS A chinchilla, for instance, has fragile ribs and it’s easy to squeeze it to a point where it may pass out or die; while reptiles carry salmonella which can be passed on when children touch them then put fingers in their mouths. The most popular pets for young children are older puppies, young dogs, older kittens, guinea pigs, older rabbits, hamsters and fish.
THREE - Let your child discover his or her own stimulation Fish have often been called out as the perfect pet for children because they require little maintenance, are incredibly relaxing to watch, and will respond to approaches without ever finding themselves in danger. Yet any pet can be a great stimulation for a child looking for entertainment and company, particularly when other members of the household are busy, which particularly might be the case with onlychild families. Allowing your child quiet time to really get to know their pet, and to create their own bond away from the interruptions of others, is a great idea that will really pay back as the relationship develops.
FOUR - Communication One of the main benefits of having a pet is in the way it promotes communication between itself and a young person. Scientists believe this action is then replicated by kids in everyday situations with other people, boosting social skills, adding new layers of confidence, selfawareness and belief.
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TWO - Create and stick to a schedule If introducing a pet into the home, it’s a good idea to bring in a set of rules at the same time. These would include a list of duties including feeding, cleaning, walks, and overall a delegation of chores that mean every member of the family takes shared responsibility for its welfare.
FIVE - Don’t rush a decision And finally, as is always the case, don’t rush the decision to bring a pet into the home for the benefit of your child. If you are looking to build their development, stimulation and interest, then learning the first lesson of pet-owning – that nothing comes straight away and must be earned – is a great way to start!
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a room for years to come; or perhaps just a few months, depending on your desire to keep reinventing what could quickly become a versatile and adaptable space. As the Noughties progressed though, our desire to stand out became less prevalent, and tastes merged rather more towards flat colours and drops of detail, rather than one big, brave, statement wall. And yet, here in 2021, the whispers are that the feature wall is about to make a triumphant return. In interior design, just as in fashion, it’s supposed that a period of repression and confinement – such as the one we’re still living through in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic – does unusual things to the human psyche, causing us to break free, experiment, and cast aside formality. With that in mind then, if you feel your route back to finding yourself might begin with a roll of wallpaper or a pot of paint, here are some golden rules to follow:
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Remember too, you don’t want a space that is going to be crowded in pictures and decoration, or blocked by furniture, sofas and the like. You’ll also want to think about where light enters the room – your preference should be for it to hit your feature wall, thus radiating all its statement gloriousness. THREE Space is the Place A feature wall works best in a room that has space, which is why on most occasions the front room is chosen. While it’s a nice idea that you can bring a study, small bedroom or boxroom to life with a spark of individuality, the reality is that using limited area for a feature wall will most likely only serve to make a small space even smaller. FOUR Living in a Material World It’s not just the colours you’re pursuing that are going to make an impression – let your materials do the work too. Although wallpaper and paint are the preferred methods for giving a wall a new lease of life, there’s nothing to stop you using wood, cork, bamboo, tiles or even stone, if it means your feature wall in design can scale the expanses of your imagination!
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SEEDED SENSE
What you should be planting now to ensure maximum spray for the summer
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of colour spilling out of long stalks and clinging to any nearby supports. Keep them well watered and use a high potash fertiliser when flower buds arrive; plus the more you pluck these delicately scented flowers, the quicker they’ll grow. Petunia A favourite as far as bedding plants go, petunias offer colour, detail and durability all wrapped together. They’ll be present until late autumn, and are just as good in hanging baskets for the way they elegantly roll over the sides of containers. From single and double blooms, to checked, veined, single-colour or striped, they have a fine essence that lifts and refreshes.
Lupins One of the fast-growing perennials, lupins should produce flowers in their first year, and placing them in a sheltered position in the garden will ward off most enemies. If you get the look right, these tall, conelike buildings of flower will amaze and enchant, as well as providing a wonderful base for ladybirds and bumble bees. California poppy This is a gorgeous cup-shaped flower that offers rich shades of red, orange and yellow. It won’t hang around for long but will be with you from May through to early July, and can be best preserved in full sun. By late summer, this tender flower will lose some of its resilience, but the story doesn’t end there. Simply pick your remaining poppies and add to food, either direct into a salad or as a garnish.
Lobelia Lobelias are the edging border’s plant of choice, and will grow in full sun or partial shade, with tall spikes give way to dark, bright red flowers. They’ll last well into the frosty parts of early winter, so if you’re looking for colour, variety – they come in upright and bushy varieties – plus longevity, the ‘cardinal flower’ should be on your list.
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erkhamsted used to love a pageant! Seven years before the pageant celebrating the Church’s 750th birthday, a pageant was held at Berkhamsted Castle. This event, held in 1966, was designed to commemorate the town’s connection with 1066, the Battle of Hastings, and William the Conqueror being offered the Crown of England. Berkhamsted’s part in this major slice of English history was that once William the Conqueror defeated King Harold and the Anglo-Saxons at the Battle of Hastings he moved North across the Thames Valley and into Hertfordshire. Historical records suggest that it was in Berkhamsted that the Archbishop of York surrendered to William, and that he ordered the ‘castel’ to be built, before he then headed south to London. This pageant also ran for some time (from 3-11 June), and attracted thousands of visitors to Berkhamsted. Organised by a Pageant
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Committee, and with the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Major General Sir George Burns and the Bishop of St Albans, the Rt Rev Michael Gresford Jones, in the audience, this was another production written by Dorian Williams. This time, he had 12 episodes of history (starting with William the Conqueror being offered the crown in 1066, and finishing with the Inns of court Regiment Marching away to Flanders Field in 1915 - and including the consecration of St Peter’s Church in 1222) all performed by local people in costume, along with a team of trained horses. The Post Office ran a special slogan postmark from 1 December 1965 to 11 June 1966 to advertise the Berkhamsted Pageant, and the local MP, James Allason, proposed in the House of Commons that commemorative stamps should be issued for the occasion. The idea was rejected by the Post Master General, Tony Benn.
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This year’s Graham Greene Festival will take place from 29 September to 2 October.
Graham Greene’s Common Discover author Graham Greene’s writings about Berkhamsted on this walk by Berkhamsted Town Council. Choose to walk 3 1/2 miles, or opt for the circular 2 ¼ mile route
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his walk starts and ends at Berkhamsted Station and takes in various parts of Berkhamsted and Northchurch Common, which feature significantly in the works of Graham Greene. The route includes Kitchener’s Field, the car park at the top of New Road (an alternative start and finish point), the Common, Frithsden Beeches and the WW1 practise trenches. A downloadable audio commentary, incorporating Greene’s own writings, describes what to look out for along the way. There is parking nearby at the Railway Station, town centre car parks or in the car park at the top of New Road. Public transport links are detailed on the route map. 1. Leave the railway station by way of the pedestrian subway at the Platform 4 exit. Walk along Brownlow Road with the Castle to your right. Where the road bends right, keep straight on and go
through the right-hand gate into the playing fields. (Those travelling by car may prefer to go direct to the car park by the junction at the top of New Road and Ashridge Road, opposite the Inns of Court memorial) 2. Leaving the kissing gate directly behind you, go uphill and you will find the abandoned rifle butt a few steps to the right off ‘the steep clay path between oaks and beeches above Kitchener’s Fields’, just before the open Common. 3. Retrace your steps to the path and continue uphill to the open common. As the ground levels out, follow a diagonal path, crossing two bridleways, and passing through Frithsden Beeches. The complete walk, approximately 1 kilometre from the rifle butt, takes you to a metalled track, the access road to Brick Kiln Cottage, at its junction with Ashridge Road.
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4. Follow the same path in the reverse direction until you reach the junction with the second bridleway, its marker post helpfully marked in indelible marker pen 55. Turn left, heading for the WW1 trenches, car park and home. 5. Leaving the trenches behind, continue walking along the bridleway in the same direction and the car park is 350 metres away, to your left. 6. For those returning on foot to the railway station, follow the route by which you came up, past Well Farm and through the fields to Brownlow Road and past the Castle, now to your left. The railway station is straight ahead of you.
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BOOKS
The latest books from our local and regional authors
Plan a few quiet nights in reading one of these books, all with a local interest By Clare Swatman Former Living Magazines editor Clare has just published her latest book, Before We Grow Old. This love story spans 20 years, as it examines how love can last a lifetime, even if events interrupt the course of true love. As always, Clare writes beautifully, bringing a whole host of emotions for the reader. Fran and Will were planning to marry, until Will’s mum died and he moved across the world. When they meet each other by chance 20 years later, their romance is rekindled, but will love be easier for them second time around? A lovely, gentle read, that also takes you for a ride on an emotional rollercoaster! Clare lives in Berkhamsted with her husband and two boys.
The Leviathan By Rosie Andrews If you’re a fan of books such as The Familiars and The Binding by Stacey Halls, and Philippa Gregory’s Dark Tides, Rosie Andrews’ debut novel will be right up your street. Rosie cleverly combines a historical novel with a sinister, gothic atmosphere to create a compelling read that will keep you gripped until the very end. Thomas Treadwater comes home from the Civil War in 1643 when his sister informs him that a new servant has been accused of improper conduct with their widowed father. He arrives home to find his father has suffered a stroke and the servant has been imprisoned for witchcraft. As Thomas endeavours to unravel the mystery he encounters something dark and ancient… Our Bookshop in Tring recently hosted an evening with Rosie Andrews and signed copies of The Leviathan are available in store. Rosie lives in Hemel Hempstead with her husband and daughter.
The Women of Rothschild By Natalie Livingstone The Women of Rothschild tells the untold story of the women of this most famous banking dynasty. The Rothschild women had fascinating lives. They broke code at Bletchley Park, played a major role in the environmental movement, and even introduced the overarm serve in women’s tennis! They had many links with the surrounding area: Constance de Rothschild taught in the Jews’ Free Schools around the family estate of Aston Clinton, while Hannah de Rothschild eventually inherited Mentmore. Miriam Rothschild, meanwhile, inherited a love of nature from her father Charles, as well as her uncle Walter’s collection of moths and butterflies, and the editorship of the Tring Museum journal. 42 / Berkhamsted Living
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Give your mum the ultimate Mother’s Day treat – a trip to see a much-loved musical!
The critically-acclaimed production, at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, stars the incredible Jake Quickenden (Dancing on Ice Winner, Hollyoaks, Dreamboys) as loveable cowboy Willard, and the legendary Darren Day (TV personality and star of numerous West End and national tours including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Grease and Summer Holiday), and is based on the 1980s screen sensation. Sizzling with spirit, fun and with cutting-edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose!
How to enter: Answer the following question at www.livingmags.info/competitions Simply tell us which shoes are kicked off in the title song’s lyrics: 1. Monday Shoes 2 Thursday Shoes 3. Sunday Shoes Terms and conditions apply, visit website for details. Closing date: April 10.
Congratulations to the winners of our winter competition, who each won three Treasure Trails:Stephen Rawlinson; Gill Lumb; Helen Yendall; Debbie Mamo; Wendy Lawrey; Simon Oxley, and Suzanne Fitch.
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SUNDAY 6 MAR Comedy: The Tringe Aperitif To 30 Mar. A mini version of the main Tringe Festival that takes place in July. www.get-stuffed.biz MONDAY 7 MAR Exhibitions: NHM Wildlife Photographer of the Year Highlights To 19 Jun. The free exhibition showcases a selection of 34 images recording the beauty and fragility of wildlife, from tiny insects to massive mammals. www.nhm. ac.uk/visit/tring Film: Official Secrets Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also Tue 8. Berkhamsted filmsociety.co.uk FRIDAY 11 MAR Talks: Age UK Dacorum Annual Auction Tring Market Auction Rooms, 7-10pm. £10. With a presentation by Steven Hearne (Flog It), plus valuations restricted to one each. www.ageuk.org. uk/dacorum
SATURDAY 12 MAR Markets & Sales: Tring Farmers Market Church Square 9am12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. www.tringfarmersmarket. co.uk Music: Vasilis Xenopoulous Quartet Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, 8pm. Dexter Gordon Tribute. bjazz.org TUESDAY 15 MAR Comedy: John Cooper Clarke Court Theatre, 8pm. JCC goes into fascinating detail about his early life in Manchester leading up to punk superstardom, drug addiction and then the massive comeback as a major poet. www. courttheatre.co.uk WEDNESDAY 16 MAR Talks: The Golden Age of Posters in Britain High Street Baptist Church, Tring, 8pm. £4. Speaker: Graham Twemlow. www. tringlocalhistorymuseum. org.uk
SATURDAY 19 MAR Music: Matthew Minors A Celebration Court Theatre, 7.30pm. Concert to celebrate the life and contribution Matt made to two of his favourite charities. Standing gig, limited seating in the bar area only. www. courttheatre.co.uk SUNDAY 20 MAR Markets & Sales: Berkhamsted Farmers Market High Street, Berkhamsted, 10am2pm. www.facebook. com/berkofm MONDAY 21 MAR Fundraisers: Forever Flowers Aviary Gardens, Waddesdon Manor. Celebrate and remember a loved one with a beautiful 3-headed Forever Snowdrop. Installation will remain on display for two weeks. www. fnhospice.org.uk
Film: Five Broken Cameras Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also Tue 22. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk WEDNESDAY 23 MAR Business: BDCC Networking Breakfast Berkhamsted Cricket Club, 7.15-9.30am. www. berkhamsted- chamber. co.uk THURSDAY 24 MAR Fundraisers: Murder Around the Clock Court Theatre. To 26 Mar. Murder mystery by author Karen Banfield. Includes lunch/supper. www. courttheatre.co.uk Talks: Every Family has a Story Our Bookshop, Tring, 7.30pm. Join Julia Samuel as she discusses her new book Every Family Has A Story. www.tringbookfestival. co.uk
FRIDAY 25 MAR Arts & Crafts: Hospice Coffee Morning 10.30-12noon, last Friday of the month. Coffee mornings in the Hospice Bistro and a Craft Fayre in the Acorn Suite. www. stfrancis.org.uk Spring 2022 / 45
MONDAY 18 APR Exhibitions: Pitstone Green Museum Open Day Enjoy a fantastic day out at an old Victorian farm now run by volunteers as a museum, with over 40 exhibits to suit all ages and tastes. Open the second Sunday each month and Bank Holiday Mondays. www. pitstonemuseum.co.uk Sunday 1st May: Open Garden - PATCHWORK, Hall Park Gate, Berkhamsted SUNDAY 27 MAR Music: Forms in the Air St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted, 7pm. An evening of music inspired by the notion of music as abstract forms in the air. www.behindthemirror.org
THURSDAY 7 APR Theatre: Vicar of Dibley Boxmoor Playhouse, 7.45pm and Sat matinee 2.30pm. To 9 Apr. Stage adaptation of the iconic television comedy. www.hhtheatreco.com
TUESDAY 29 MAR Theatre: Kinky Boots Court Theatre, 7.30pm. To 2 Apr. Sat matinee 2.30pm. Features a joyous, winning score by Cyndi Lauper. Originating from the book by Harvey Fierstein based on the Miramax motion picture. www.courttheatre. co.uk
SATURDAY 9 APR Markets & Sales: Tring Farmers Market Brook Street 9am12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. www. tringfarmersmarket.co.uk
SATURDAY 2 APR Markets & Sales: Berkhamsted Book Fair Court House, Berkhamsted, 10am-4pm. Free admittance. 01442 862011 MONDAY 4 APR Film: Jojo Rabbit Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also Tue 5. berkhamsted filmsociety.co.uk
Music: Bateman Brothers Jazz Quartet Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, 8pm. Louis Armstrong Tribute. bjazz. org SUNDAY 17 APR Markets & Sales: Berkhamsted Farmers Market 10am-2pm. Third Sun of every month. www.facebook.com/ berkofm
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WEDNESDAY 20 APR Business: BDCC Networking Breakfast Berkhamsted Cricket Club, 7.15-9.30am. www. berkhamsted-chamber. co.uk FRIDAY 22 APR Comedy: Rich Hall’s Hoedown Deluxe Court Theatre. Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’. www.get-stuffed. biz SATURDAY 23 APR Fairs / Festivals: Tring Spring Fayre Two-week festival with programme of seasonal events and activities to get you walking, exploring and enjoying Tring in spring! www.tringtogether.org. uk MONDAY 25 APR Film: Everybody Knows Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also Tue 26. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk
TUESDAY 26 APR Sport: Moor Park Golf Day 18 holes. 3 course evening meal. 1.30pm start. stfrancis.org.uk SUNDAY 1 MAY Gardens: Open Garden PATCHWORK, Hall Park Gate, Berkhamsted HP4 2NJ, opening for the National Garden Scheme, 2-5pm. Tulips and narcissi in profusion, azaleas and other flowering shrubs provide a feast of colour for the eyes. Adults £5, children free. Teas. Dogs welcome. Email: patchwork2 @btinternet.com Music: Spirit of Revolution St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted, 7pm. Behind the Mirror celebration of music for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. www. behindthemirror.org SATURDAY 7 MAY Fairs / Festivals: Family Fun Day St Peter and St Paul Church and Churchyard, Tring, 11am-3pm. Teddy ‘Wings’ zipwire, tower tours, bouncy slide, heritage talks, tombola, stalls… www. fotch.co.uk Music: Lenore Raphael Trio Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, 8pm. bjazz.org
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FRIDAY 13 MAY Talks: AGM followed by Marsworth Polish Hostel 1948-1961 Cholesbury Village Hall, 7.30pm. Speakers Sandra Costello and Tony Gabis. Sandra is archivist for the Parish of Marsworth. www. cholesbury.com SATURDAY 14 MAY Markets & Sales: Tring Farmers Market Brook Street, Tring, 9am12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. www.tringfarmersmarket. co.uk Kids: Open Morning Pendley Day Nursery, Cow Lane, Tring, 9am12noon. Please book your place by telephone 01442 967140. SUNDAY 15 MAY Markets & Sales: Berkhamsted Farmers Market High Street, Berkhamsted, 10am-2pm. www.facebook. com/berkofm WEDNESDAY 18 MAY Business: BDCC Networking Breakfast Berkhamsted Cricket Club, 7.15-9.30am. www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk Talks: The Art of the Auctioneer High Street Baptist Church, Tring, 8pm. £4. Also AGM www. tringlocalhistorymuseum. org.uk
FRIDAY 20 MAY Sport: Stocks Golf Day Stocks Golf Course, Aldbury, 9.30am. Teams of four. Tee up your best shot as you support Tring Together’s ongoing work with the community and local businesses. www. tringtogether.org.uk Comedy: Mark Steel Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm. Join Mark with his usual frank, dry and hilarious look at the world. www. get-stuffed.biz
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TUESDAY 31 MAY Comedy: Simon Amstell Court Theatre, 8pm. Simon Amstell brings ‘Spirit Hole’ to Tring. www. get-stuffed.biz THURSDAY 2 JUN Fairs & Festivals: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations will take place from 2 to 5 June. Look out for local events.
SATURDAY 4 JUN Music: Leon Greening Sextet Civic Centre, Berkhamsted. Art Blakey Tribute. bjazz.org
St Leonards fete 2022
31st May
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SATURDAY 4 JUN Fairs / Festivals: St Leonards Fete Parish Hall and Field, Jenkins Lane, St. Leonards. www.stleonardsparishhall. uk Comedy: Seann Walsh The Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm. £15. With his extended ‘Back from the Bed’ tour. www.get-stuffed.biz
SUNDAY 28 AUG Fairs/Festivals: Medieval EventC Berkhamsted Cricket Club M and Kitchener’s Fields. Also 29 Aug. IncludesY Men at Arms demonstrations, battles, archery,CMand introductions to medieval MY life, falconry, historical plays, axe throwing, CY magician, tug-of-war, CMYbeer tent stalls, pig roasts, and madrigals and lots K more! www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk
ST. LEONARDS VILLAGE FÊTE SAT JUNE 4TH 2022
A Traditional Country Village Fête Circus Juggling, Morris Men, Live Band, Bouncy Castle, Plant & Book Stall Raffle, Dog Show, Beer & Pimms Tent, BBQ & Ice W Teas... and much Cream much more!
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HEALTH Hemel Hempstead Hospital & Urgent Care Centre (Open 24/7) Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD. 01442 213141 Late Night Pharmacy Open until 10.30pm 7 days a week 172 Tring Road, Bedgrove, Aylesbury HP20 1JR. 01296 432 696
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