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hh, Spring has arrived, and we’re looking forward to Mother’s Day on 22 March and Easter in April, as well as, hopefully, the warmer weather And that’s not all. Because this year is the Hertfordshire Year of Culture, which means that there are many, many events and activities taking place across the county all year long. We’ve covered some of them in our centre pages, so take a look, and get involved. We also have a brand new page about the history of the town, advice on how to get a healthy lawn, a running guide and we speak to an expert on how to get your kids reading – as well as all of your favourite regulars!

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Letter from the Mayor: our new regular feature

News and views from Tring and surrounding villages

13 A slice of local history 16 Shop local 18 Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe from Rumbles

Give your lawn some TLC to get it looking its best all year round

26 Hertfordshire Year of

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Culture

28 A guide to running for

35 Our review of Afternoon

32 A guided walk round

36 Inspire your children to

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Tring and Drayton Beauchamp

20 Update your kitchen with 34 Book reviews and our tips for a Spring makeover

Alison and Clare

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40 What’s On 48 Essential local services

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Letter from the Mayor Dear Tring Residents

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working to improve disabled access at the station. I am pleased to say that the Town Council and local Parishes have been working with LNR on a local station plan, which we hope will bring a range of improvements to the train experience. I was thrilled to re-open Tring Swimming Pool after almost a year of closure, and we’ve

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I was thrilled to become Mayor in May last year following the election of the new Town Council. Tring Living is a great way to let you know what the Council is involved with and what I have been doing in my civic role as Mayor. The role of Mayor is a non-political position and is elected by fellow councillors at the Annual Meeting of the Council in May each year. During the mayoral year, in addition to chairing the Council meetings, the Mayor attends many functions throughout the town. These include representing the council at civic functions, receiving dignitaries, attending formal dinners and church services, opening events, talking to clubs and societies and visiting schools. We have several new members on the Council and we were all excited to explore what can be done going forward. The most significant thing was deciding that tackling climate change was our priority. Following discussions with Tring in Transition the Council agreed to sign the Mayor’s covenant, an international agreement that we will work fast to meet 13 deadlines such as reducing the council’s carbon emissions and helping others to do the same. A Climate Change working party has been established with many other groups in the town, and together we held a Climate Change Event in October. It was a huge success, with talks from groups such as The Carbon Trust, displays from local schools, and businesses showing what they were doing to be more ‘green’. We are looking at other initiatives for the coming year. The Council has a large area of allotments and would encourage people to take on an allotment – there isn’t a waiting list! London Northwestern Rail is currently

The most significant thing was deciding that tackling climate change was our priority had a great year of events, including the Tring Carnival and the Tring Christmas festival, both of which I was delighted to attend. Looking forward, we have lots of things going on. On 8th May are the VE Day 75th anniversary celebrations, which are being organised by Tring Together (see more on page 9). Finally, Community Action Dacorum are desperately trying to find somewhere to set up a Repair Shed – somewhere big enough to work in, with vehicle access, power and storage. If you know of anywhere suitable please do let us know! And please get in touch to let us know of anything going on in the town, or if you’d like the Mayor to attend an event (admin@tring. gov.uk). I love to hear from you! Best wishes Councillor Roxanne Ransley, Mayor of Tring.

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f you’ve ever walked through the area of woodland to the east of the allotments on Duckmore Lane, you’ll appreciate how lovely Tring’s Millennium Woods are. But they’re in need of some maintenance – which is where the Friends of Millennium Woods come in. The woodland was planted in 2000 to mark the new Millennium, and many of the trees and shrubs were donated and planted by local residents. Now a five year plan to develop the area has been approved by the Town Council. The Friends of Millennium Woods is a small band of volunteers run by ex Dacorum Borough Trees and Woodlands Officer Colin Chambers. So far the group have planted 80m of hedge between Millennium Wood and the allotments, with more planned for Spring. To get involved, contact the information office at Tring Town Council. info@tring.gov.uk or 01442 823347.

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e’re very lucky to have two wonderful book festivals returning to both Tring and Berkhamsted this year. First is the Berkofest Book Festival on Sunday 10 May 2020, featuring amazing writers including Alexei Sayle, Jenny Éclair, Mike Brearley, Lisa Jewell and Adele Parks. www.berkofest.co.uk. Meanwhile, following the success of last year’s Tring Book Festival, a date has already been set for this year’s event. Taking place from the 6th until 15th November, this year will follow a similar format, with debates, interviews, presentations and workshops from writers, actors, politicians, poets and leading opinion formers. www.tringbookfestival.co.uk.

NEWS IN BRIEF Residents who regularly create too much garden waste for their green bin can now sign up for Dacorum Borough Council’s 2020 Additional Garden Waste Subscription Service. Go to www.dacorum.gov.uk/extragreenbin Tring-based HR Inspire have chosen Reverse Rett as their charity of the year and hope to help it achieve its £25k fundraising target. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ hr-inspire-reverse-rett

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e love supporting local businesses – which is why we’re looking at those that are celebrating important milestones this Spring. KM Designs First up is graphic designer Kate Marston, celebrating 15 years. Kate set up KM Designs after being made redundant. A visit to Wenta, the enterprise agency in Watford, provided business advice and since then Kate has built a strong client base. Specialising in graphic design including logos, brand guidelines, brochures and websites Kate also uses applied colour psychology to determine an organisation’s personality. Kate is also founder, with husband Ben, of Puddingstone Distillery, and has applied her design skills to everything that visually communicates. Fancy That Fancy That also has cause for celebration as it turns an impressive 25! Owners Jon and Sam bought what was then a dilapidated chemist’s shop. Fancy That opened its doors in April 1995, selling lovely gifts. It was the end of a recession and for the first year the pair wondered whether they’d done the right thing. At first Sam ran the shop, but for the last 10 years they’ve run it together, with help from their grown up daughters.

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Wigginton Brewery Expansion

igginton micro brewery Summershed Brewery is expanding to meet demand for its premium bottle conditioned ales. ‘It’s been an exciting year,’ said owner Simon Crichton. ‘I’ve expanded our premises and brewing facilities, and I hold tastings which are proving to be popular too!’ Simon plans to add two new beers to his range this year as well as casks and personalised labels. Summershed Brewery ales are available at Wigginton Village Shop & Café.

Tring in the Media ‘Ben Moorhouse, who opened Our Bookshop in Tring, Hertfordshire in September, is also celebrating, describing business as “like making hot cakes”. Moorhouse, who runs a comedy preview festival in Tring, decided to open the bookshop after he started to plan a book festival for the town.’ The Guardian, 10 January 2020 ‘Since her [Nafisah Baba’s] Young Dancer win, the 23-year-old Tring Park graduate has performed the Afrocontemporary stylings of Alesandra Seutin, in Phoenix Dance Theatre’s Windrush: Movement of the People, and alongside the Soweto Gospel Choir in Inala.’ The Guardian, 20 January 2020

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VE Day celebrations Y ou’ve probably noticed the early May bank holiday has moved to a Friday this year – Friday 8 May. This is because the government wanted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe day on the exact day it took place. And Tring is swinging into action with plans to celebrate too. On Friday 8th May the Memorial Garden hosts an open day from 11am-3pm, including boats on the pond, the Halton RAF Voluntary Band, ukuleles, ice creams and a coffee van. At precisely 2.55pm there will be a two-minute silence at the War Memorial on Church Square, followed by a family-friendly commemoration service in St Peter and St Paul. There will be buglers, bagpipes and wreath laying. After the service there will be Tring Brewery beer, a BBQ and music in the churchyard. Then at 6.55pm there will be a ‘Cry for Peace around the World’ led by the Town Crier, after which the church bells will ring out for peace at 7pm. On Saturday 9th May, FOTCH (The Friends of Tring Church Heritage) are holding their annual Family Fun Day from 11am to 3pm in and around the church. There will be lots of free family entertainment, including a special VE Teddy Flight attraction, organised by RAF Halton especially for FOTCH.

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Crockers opens ‘secret’ bar

rockers Tring is expanding – and its new dining room and Cellar Bar opened earlier this year. Hidden behind a ‘secret’ door, the new Cellar Bar will have comfortable leather chairs, exposed brick and soft lighting, and there will be an extensive selection of premium wines, spirits and cocktails. The dining room is also being expanded. ‘The expansion was always part of the plan,’ explains CEO of Crockers Luke Garnsworthy. ‘We wanted to create a special environment in the cellar for cocktails and fantastic wines. ‘We also decided to open a second dining experience, and were lucky enough to secure head chef Jane Collins who creates beautiful small plates of food packed with flavour.’ www.crockerstring.co.uk

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Local choir to celebrate in Tring

acorum Community Choir turns 10 this year – and they’re celebrating in style! A Spring concert will be held on 14 March at the St Peter and St Paul Church in Tring at 6.30pm, and will include a work written specially for them by the choir’s musical director Rufus Frowde called ‘Were I Not To Sing.’ Tickets are £10 and there will be a collection in aid of the Hospice of St. Francis. To join the choir, call Sally on 07890 288859. www.dacorumcommunitychoir.org

New homes for Tring

he more eagle-eyed among you will have spotted work beginning on the site between Icknield Way and Aylesbury Road last month. This comes after housebuilder CALA Homes secured planning permission from Dacorum Borough Council to build the development of 226 new homes on the former greenbelt site. ‘We’re delighted to have received planning permission to deliver a high quality development of brand new homes and community space in Tring,’ said Andrew Aldridge, Land Director at CALA Homes Chiltern. ‘Our vision is to create a modern and inclusive community which is in keeping with its superb location that will benefit future residents and the wider community in Tring.’ The development launch is expected in summer 2020. www.cala.co.uk. 10 / Tring Living

20mph zone enforced at last!

igh Street closures last year meant the 20mph zone was delayed. But the five speed tables were finally installed on Christchurch Road in November, and the signs put up at the end of January. Tring Councillor Nick Hollinghurst said: ‘We’ve had terrible delays but I’m thrilled it’s up and running at last. The next stage is to canvas opinion to see whether the residents of east Tring would like something similar. ‘The idea is not to force people to slow down, but to remind them to drive more carefully – and it’s proven to work. We want to make Tring a safe, family-friendly place to be.’

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London Luton Airport Expansion ‘This will give a huge boost to the local economy by providing 16,000 new jobs and investing £2 billion in the local community,’ adds Antony Aldridge. ‘Because we are council-owned, we invest 53 pence per passenger into the local community; as a comparison Heathrow only invests 2.4 pence per passenger and they’re second on the list. ‘Aviation travel is growing rapidly, and we need to accommodate that. We think this is the best solution.’

he consultation process for the proposals to the expansion of London Luton Airport came to an end in December last year. Now London Luton Airport Limited (LLAL), the Luton Council-owned company behind the development, are hoping to submit their proposal to the Planning Inspector this summer. If accepted, the examination period is expected to last a further six months, following which time the recommendation goes to the Secretary of State for Transport for a final decision. Essentially, they will be looking to ensure that the balance between the environmental impact and the benefits to the economy and the local community is good enough. More passengers But what IS the proposal, and why is it happening? ‘London Luton is the fifth busiest airport in the UK,’ explains LLAL Programme Director Antony Aldridge. ‘Currently we have passenger limits of 18 million per year, but numbers are rising rapidly, and we want to increase our capacity to 34 million passengers per year.’ The proposal is to make better use of the existing runway by building a second terminal building. There will also be new car parks, roads and a high speed train service. 12 / Tring Living

Objections But what are the objections to the proposed expansion? As you might imagine, most are about the environmental impact of increasing passenger numbers and flights. ‘If we are to have any chance of averting the climate catastrophe we are heading for, we need to reduce the number of flights we take, not increase them,’ said Molly Berry from Extinction Rebellion, who attended the Tring meeting. However, LLAL insists it is doing its best to counteract any negative impact from increased pollution and air traffic. ‘We’re looking at ways to decrease the environmental impact,’ explains Antony Aldridge. ‘While some of the adjacent Wigmore Valley Park will be used for the terminal expansion, we will replace it with a larger area of parkland to the east. ‘We are improving public transport to the airport by investing £225 million in the DART high speed train from London St Pancras.’ There is no doubt demand for flights is increasing, and a solution needs to be found. www.futureluton.llal.org.uk.

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In the first of our new series, we find out about Tring’s association with Nell Gwyn.

ell first came to the attention of Charles II around 1668 at the Drury Lane Theatre. By 1671 she had two sons by Charles. Just when, or even if, Nell stayed at Tring is not truly known. What is certain is that in 1669 Charles gave ‘The Manor of Great Tring’ to Henry Guy, a favourite courtier and trusted finance minister. One of Guy’s duties was to oversee regular payments to the royal mistresses, so it seems likely he could have placed her under Guy’s protection at Tring. Local legend persists that Nell lived in ‘Dunsley House’, on the edge of Tring Park in the area of the Memorial Gardens. This house was described as ‘Commonly called Elinors’ and the north walk from the Mansion to Dunsley House was called ‘The Nell Gwyn Avenue’.

Tring mothers told their children ‘Run round Nell Gwyn’s monument whilst holding your breath, and an orange will fall off the top’. This referred to the obelisk at the centre of the etoile in Tring Park. Another fragment of Tring folklore claimed Nell waited for Charles and gazed wistfully down London Road from the summer house on the side of the Oddy Hill. If she did, it could not have been the existing summer house, because it was erected 50 years later. But nothing underpins a true Tringite’s belief that she was indisputedly here. With huge thanks to Wendy Austin for this edited extract from her book ‘Tring Personalities’, available at Tring Library and Tring Local History Museum. www.tringlocalhistorymuseum.org.uk

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Paint it If you’re bored of your colour scheme, why not give your kitchen a splash of colour? Go for a strong paint colour or even make a feature wall with a striking patterned wallpaper on just one wall – just make sure you buy a wallpaper suitable for kitchens.

New doors If your kitchen doors are not just faded but are actually falling apart, a respray may not be enough. But you don’t need to replace the entire thing. Keep the carcasses and simply replace the doors. It’s also a great way to give your kitchen a brand new style. ‘For example if you had a Shaker style door and you wanted to go more modern, change it to a flat slab door,’ says Andrew Morton. It’s amazing what a difference it will make.

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Updates on a budget If you’re on a really tight budget, here are some simple ideas to give your kitchen an update. Paint tiles: If you can’t afford to replace the kitchen tiles but they’re making the room look dated, buy a decent tile paint and paint over them. Lighting: Adding lighting under cupboards and in work areas makes everything look better. If you can afford it, have recessed lights installed. Otherwise, buy a strip of LED lights and attach them yourself – they don’t last forever but they look great. Open shelving: Display quirky crockery, plants – anything you like – on open shelves to give the room a sense of space and style. Picture perfect: Add colourful wall art to give your kitchen a splash of colour. Go vintage: Seek out vintage chairs or accessories to give the room a personalised, funky feel. Handles: Changing handles on cabinets is one of the cheapest changes you can make.

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June: As it’s getting warmer the lawn may need watering – but remember to avoid the heat of the day to avoid scorching the grass. ‘Clover can also get out of control at this time of year, so raking before you mow can also help,’ says Matthew.

March: Warming temperatures mean your lawn is starting to grow and will need its first cut of the year. ‘Don’t cut too severely though,’ warns Matthew Rice from local lawn experts Greensleeves. ‘Taking the top off is enough. Rake the lawn first to ensure the grass blades sit upright and neaten the edges with blades or a strimmer.’ You should also scarify your lawn now (removing the surface thatch to allow nutrients and water to reach the roots). A lawn rake will do the job too, but is hard work!

July: Your grass is probably quite dry now. ‘Leave the grass slightly longer to help it retain moisture,’ says Matthew. ‘A lawn treatment is a good idea too, as it will replace any nutrients that are being rapidly used up during this period of fast growth, and will target troublesome weeds.’

April: Mow the lawn regularly to keep it tidy, healthy and under control. ‘If any areas need over-seeding, now is the perfect time to do it, and dig out any stubborn patches of weeds,’ adds Matthew. May: ‘A spiking and hydration treatment will prepare your lawn for the dryer, hotter months,’ says Matthew. This is also a good time to feed your lawn and help it grow.

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August: Water your lawn regularly. A sprinkler is ideal if there’s no hosepipe ban. Keep it regularly mowed. September: As the temperature starts to cool, raising the height of your mower will allow the grass to thicken and protect the roots from frost and snow. ‘You’ll mow less frequently now as grass growth slows,’ says Matthew. ‘If you didn’t scarify earlier in the year, do it now to prepare it for winter.’ October/November: Autumn is a good time to aerate your lawn. This is particularly important to relieve compaction and ensure adequate drainage once the winter rains arrive.

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February: Rake the lawn thoroughly if weather conditions permit. If the weather has been mild you can begin to think about aerating and scarifying. ‘Consider installing water butts – it will come in very handy come summer to keep a thirsty lawn hydrated,’ says Matthew.

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2020 is the Hertfordshire Year of Culture. Here’s what you need to know.

he Hertfordshire Year of Culture – or HYOC2020 – is shining a spotlight on the county and all the amazing culture it has to offer, with events and activities throughout the year. And organisers want everyone to get involved. ‘HYOC2020 is taking a broad definition of culture,’ explains Hilary Shade, Chair of the Hertfordshire Association of Cultural Officers, the group leading the campaign. ‘It’s basically anything you do that gets your creative juices flowing –gardening, cooking, dancing, singing, drawing, knitting, celebrating or visiting local heritage. Our aim is to focus on the stories, dance, music and arts that have the power to bring us together and improve our health and wellbeing.’ There will be a social media campaign to bring together new partnerships and skill-sharing opportunities. Activities, special events and experiences will take place during the 12 themed months that aim to celebrate art, share cultural experiences and explore our creative heritage. Although many events are still being planned, this is a taste of what you can expect in the first six months. We’ll bring you more later in the year.

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March Film Festival, Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead. 10th -14th March The Old Town Theatre and live arts venue celebrate International Women’s Day with an eclectic mix of film and theatre showcasing women’s stories. You can see the Feminista Film Festival, Wanted and Ladykiller. www.oldtownhall.co.uk Dance Re-Ignite Festival, Watford Colosseum. Sunday 8th March, 10am-5pm. A free event offering over-55s the chance to take part in taster dance workshops as well as live performances from local groups such as Dacorum Community Dance. www.beee-creative.co.uk/wp/ dance-reignite Anna’s Funky Art Workshops, Georgia O’Keefe Painting Workshop, Hemel Hempstead. 15th March 2020. 10:00 am Anna Schofield is running a relaxed morning of painting using Georgia O’Keefe’s floral designs as inspiration. www.annasfunkyart.co.uk/workshops

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April Visit Herts Big Weekend. 4th and 5th April This is the key event this month, when thousands of free tickets to venues will be up for grabs. But get your skates on as the ballot for tickets closes on 16th March! www.hertsbigweekend.co.uk Horticulture Spring Show, Bovingdon and District Horticultural Society. Saturday 4 April 2020, 2.30pm – 4pm The Horticultural Spring produce show includes flowers, plants, art and children’s exhibits. www.bovingdonhortsoc.org.uk

May Herts County Show, the Showground, Redbourn. 23rd and 24th May This is May’s key event, and is great fun for all the family – including the dog! www.hertsshow.com VE day event, Bovingdon Airfield Friday 8th May Join motorsport academy Drift Limits in celebrating Bovingdon Airfield and its role in WWI. There will be a craft market, local food and drink. www.driftlimits.co.uk/ve2020/ VE Day event, Memorial Gardens, Tring 8th and 9th May. 11am – 3pm Tring is hosting an Open Day including boats on the pond, the Halton RAF Voluntary Band, ukuleles and ice cream. At 2.55pm there will be a two-minute silence at the War Memorial and a family-friendly commemoration service in St Peter and St Paul church. At 6.55pm the Town Crier will lead a ‘Cry for Peace around the World’ and the bells will ring out for peace at 7pm. BerkoFest Book Festival, Town Hall and Rectory Lane Cemetery. Sunday 10th May Acclaimed authors including Alexei Sayle, Jenny Éclair and Lisa Jewell will participate in readings,

panels, Q&As, book signings, storytelling, interactive workshops and much more for all the family. See our news story on page 6. Go to www.berkofest.com

June Festival of Ideas, University of Hertfordshire. 27th and 28th June The University of Hertfordshire is hosting the Festival of Ideas, a two-day event bringing together key thinkers and innovators from the arts, politics, heritage, literature and science. Speakers include Alistair Spalding CBE, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Sadler’s Wells theatre, Theresa Lola, the current Young People’s Poet Laureate for London, and comedienne, writer and broadcaster Helen Lederer. Entry is free but registration is recommend www.herts.ac.uk/ideas • For more details about Dacorum events as they’re announced, go to www.dacorum.gov.uk/HYOC2020 • Find out what’s on in your area at www.creativehertfordshire.com or follow #HertsCreativeCalendar www.HYOC2020.org.uk / Twitter @HYOC2020 Facebook @HertsYOC2020 / Instagram @HYOC2020

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JOG ON! Fancy getting outside and getting fit? Here’s how to get running and stay injury-free

t’s the London Marathon next month and if you always find yourself watching the runners completing the gruelling course and thinking ‘I fancy doing that one day’, why not make this the year you do it? Whether you’re a complete beginner or a runner who needs to increase your distance, everyone can complete a marathon or half marathon with the right training and nutrition. We spoke to running expert Heather Harris, one half of Berkhamstedbased running group Jog On, to find out the best way to train, whatever your goal.

Getting started 1) Take it slow If you’re a complete beginner, the thought of running any distance might feel overwhelming. But that’s because most people try to do too much too soon. ‘The important thing is to take it really easy,’ says Heather. ‘People are surprised at how little running we actually do in our first sessions – just 90 seconds, three times in the first week.

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‘If you try and do too much too soon you’re likely to get injured. Start slow and get used to using new muscles.’ Try an app such as Couch to 5k to help you build up slowly. 2) Join a group Running with someone else makes it easier to keep going. ‘Around 70 per cent of running is about your mindset,’ says Heather. ‘If you’ve committed to meeting someone it’s much harder to find excuses not to go. The same goes if you’ve signed up for a course that runs for several weeks.’ 3) Get the right equipment You wouldn’t play tennis with a saucepan, so don’t try and run in flip flops. ‘You need a decent pair of trainers to support your foot properly, and the right clothes,’ says Heather. ‘In cold weather wear warm running gear, and maybe a head torch and reflective jacket if you’re out in the dark. In warmer weather you need cool clothes so you don’t overheat.’

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5) Staying motivated If you’ve decided to run a half marathon or marathon, tell everyone! It’s much harder to give up, plus it’s easier to find the time to get out for training runs if your boss or partner knows about it. ‘Raising money for a charity will spur you on too,’ says Heather. 6) Forget about distance It might seem counter-intuitive, but the most important thing if you’re training for such a long run is to improve your stamina, which

Eating right To get the most out of your training, make sure you eat the right things at the right time. Before a run Always eat before a run, but avoid a large meal for at least two hours beforehand. Experiment with what works for you – porridge, a bagel with peanut butter and banana – but only choose something you like and that gives you energy. During the run For long runs, practice with different types of fuel: sweets, gels and drinks. Get used to running with a water bottle. Afterwards Eat something high in protein within 30-60 minutes of a long run to help with recovery, and increase your fluid intake.

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means running for a certain length of time instead of worrying about how many miles you’ve covered in that time. 7) Getting better Whatever your goals, joining a running club is one of the best things you can do. And they don’t have to be intimidating! ‘We never leave anyone behind, and it’s never a competition,’ says Heather. For more information on Jog On’s courses go to www.jogonrunning.com

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This is one of the walks recommended by Tring Town Council, and takes in Drayton Beauchamp and the surrounding countryside This circular walk starts and finishes at the car park behind Dolphin Square.

1 Exit the car park and cross Frogmore Street to Friars Walk. Follow to Christchurch Road. Turn right and take the footpath on the left (signed Drayton Beauchamp). Continue past the school, then bear right and head across the playing field to Miswell Lane. Cross to a fenced path opposite, cross the next road and follow the fenced path to another road. Turn left, cross the road pass Anns Close then take another fenced path on the right. Follow to Okeley Lane.

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diagonally across the field to another gate. Cross Icknield Way to a footpath and continue through a small copse. Bear right around old sheds, through a gate, then cross the field to a stile. Cross the next field to the lefthand corner. Cross the stile and continue down to farm buildings. Cross the stile onto a farm track, and follow down to the road.

3 Turn right onto the road and continue to a

canal bridge. Cross the bridge and stile, and descend to the towpath. Turn right, and continue to a signed footpath on the right,

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which takes you to the graveyard and St Mary’s Church. Take the track to the right beyond the church.

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50m, before taking the left footpath diagonally across the field. Just past the pond, go through the gate and turn left onto the road into Drayton Beauchamp. Continue through the village then, just past the The Dower House, take the fenced footpath on the right. Cross the stile and follow the footpath to the right. Cross a little footbridge to a gate, then cross this field towards a telegraph pole in the bottom corner, and through the gate behind it.

5 Cross another little footbridge and continue along the left of the field, until you reach a hedgeline. Turn left, and continue around the edge of the next field. Keep on the main path, which eventually turns sharp left, to follow the bottom of the next field, then around to the right and up hill to the canal towpath.

6 Turn left, and follow the towpath to the

next bridge (wooden footbridge no. 4). Cross the canal, through the gate, and uphill to the next gate. Continue with the hedge to your left. At the junction of paths, continue up over the next hill. At the end of the field, take the footpath to the left, and follow this to Little Tring Road. Turn right and follow the road to the junction with Icknield Way.

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BOOKS Our review of books from local authors The Little Village Library Helen Rolfe. Orion, £7.99. Release date: 6 February 2020 When Jennifer opens the Library of Shared Things, she hopes it will bring her little town of Cloverdale closer together. When her younger sister Isla moves back home and single dad Adam agrees to run a mending workshop, friendships start to blossom. But it soon becomes clear that not everything is as it seems: Isla is keeping something back, and Adam is running away from his past – but what is he hiding, and will it threaten their friendship forever? This is a lovely story of friendships, family and communities at its heart. But it has a darker side, and local author Helen has dealt with the subject matter carefully. But essentially this is a feelgood tale, and it will leave you feeling uplifted. A perfect holiday read. COMPETITION TIME! To be in with a chance of winning a copy of Helen’s book, go to www.livingmags.info. Terms and conditions apply. See website for details.

The Way Back Orion, £8.99. Release date: 30 April 2020 This is Berkhamsted author Jamie’s second novel and this time the focus is on families. When Gerry Cadogan knows he’s dying he has a plan to bring his estranged children back together – and he knows just how to do it. But will his three grown up children rise to the challenge, or will it be a huge mistake? This lovely, warm story, follows Jessica, Patrick and Kirsty as they drive across the British Isles together to scatter their father’s ashes – but can they find their way back to each other, or have they already drifted too far apart? Jamie is excellent at creating strong, believable characters, and in this story they leap from the page so that you feel as though they’re people you really know. It’s a warm, funny and, at times, heartbreaking story of family love and forgiveness. I loved it. COMPETITION TIME!

Win Tickets to The House & Garden Festival The House & Garden Festival returns to Olympia London this summer – and we have three pairs of tickets to give away! The Festival will incorporate the House & Garden Fair, Spirit of Summer and The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia to offer an unrivalled summer shopping experience. With more than 450 exhibitors, you’ll find a huge number of not-on-the-highstreet, boutique, artisan and leading luxury brands, carefully selected by the expert team at House & Garden. The House & Garden Festival is open from Wednesday 17th until Sunday 21st June from 10am until 5.30pm. Adult tickets are £16 in advance via www.houseandgardenfestival.com or £20 on the door. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to this fabulous event, go to www.livingmags.info. Terms and conditions apply.

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t’s almost a year since Copper House opened its doors in the Town Hall building in Berkhamsted, and it’s been a roaring success. And now, they’ve started offering Afternoon Tea – so when I was invited along to try it, how could I refuse? I’ve eaten at Copper House before and I know their food is delicious. I invited my Dad to join me so we could try the vegetarian and the regular version of the afternoon tea. The Afternoon Tea menu consisted of a selection of sandwiches including smoked salmon, avocado, cheese and chutney and egg mayonnaise, scones and a selection of cakes. You can choose tea to drink, or upgrade to a glass of Champagne. We opted for the Champagne – of course! When the food arrived it looked stunning – and it tasted as good as it looked. The sandwiches were so fresh, and the filling perfect, the scones were delicious, and the cakes were the perfect ending. The truth though? Neither of us managed to finish everything, despite taking our time. But we enjoyed every mouthful. This is the perfect way to indulge yourself. The Afternoon Tea costs £30 per person, and the Champagne version is £39. CS www.copperhousebar.co.uk

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eading can really fire children’s imaginations – and the younger you get them into storytelling the more likely they are to enjoy it for life. But why is reading so important? ‘The important role that books play in children’s lives has been acknowledged not only in developing and supporting literacy but also in opening up the world to them and helping them develop a sense of self, empathy and understanding of others,’ explains Jane Mellors from Hertfordshire Library Service. ‘Children need to see characters they can relate to, to help them form a sense of identity and feel recognised, valued and integrated.’

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Reading to babies You might think it’s pointless to read to very young babies, but it’s never too early to share rhymes and books. Here are some of the benefits: • It supports bonding between an adult and child and can be soothing as part of a night-time routine • It helps develop listening skills, language and imagination. • Rhymes expose children to rich language to help build up word banks, essential for early education. • Rhymes can calm or liven up situations. Use when nappy changing, at the doctors or in a queue.

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Use your library! We’re lucky to have a lovely, busy library – but to keep it you must use it! ‘Author Michael Rosen has pointed out the important role libraries play in allowing children to choose books for themselves, developing browsing skills as well as opening their minds to new ideas and experiences,’ says Jane Mellor. • There are hundreds of books to choose from for free. • They are great places to read aloud together. • Children can choose what they want to read even if it’s the same thing again and again! • There are books for the most active toddlers where you can encourage interaction, singing, making noises and acting out the story. • You will also find calmer more soothing stories, perfect for bedtime to help little ones feel secure and sleepy.

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MONDAY 9 MAR Film: The Old Man and the Gun Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also 10 Mar. Non-members £5 at door. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

WEDNESDAY 11 MAR Talks: Berkhamsted Citizens AGM With the Environment Award and a special speaker to be announced. berkhamstedcitizens.org.uk Business: BDCC Champagne Networking Breakfast Berkhamsted Cricket Club, 7.15-9.15am. berkhamstedchamber.co.uk Theatre: Dad’s Army The Boxmoor Playhouse, Hemel Hempstead. To 14 Mar. £14 Adults, £12 Concession/Group. hhtheatreco.com Music: Acoustic Night Tring Park School, 7.30pm. Acoustic Night from

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THURSDAY 12 MAR Talks: Tenerife - A botanical honeypot Victoria Hall, Akeman St, 10am. Speaker: Timothy Walker. u3asites.org.uk/ tring

FRIDAY 13 MAR Talks: Tring Wine Club Nora Grace Hall, 7.459.45pm. A community wine club for Tring, with tastings every second Wednesday of the month. facebook.com/ groups/693882891052885/ Music: Noasis The Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm. The definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five-piece super group Oasis. courttheatre.co.uk

SATURDAY 14 MAR Music: Dacorum Community Choir Spring Concert

8pm. An evening of classic rock: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. courttheatre.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 18 MAR Talks: The history and restoration of Wendover Arm Canal High Street Baptist Church, Tring, 8pm. £4. tringlocalhistorymuseum. org.uk Arts & Crafts: Berkhamsted Live 22 Kings Arms, 147 High Street, Berkhamsted. 8pm. £5. Supporting Pepper Children’s Hospice at Home. lstate@btinternet.com

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St Peter & St Paul Tring, 6.30pm. £10 on door. Were I not to Sing? dacorumcom munitychoircontact4 @virginmedia.com Dance: Gala of Stars Vyne Theatre, 7.30pm. A live on-stage performance featuring the rising stars of the English National Ballet. berkhamstedartscentre. co.uk Music: Hertswing Big Band Berkhamsted Civic Centre 8pm, Members £10, Visitors £13. A local 17-piece big band based in Kings Langley, led by John Davis. berkhamstedjazz.co.uk Music: Petty Criminals The Court Theatre, Tring,

Business: Tring BusinessMart 7.30-9.30am. Meet other local business people to talk through ideas, plans or just to compare. tringtogether. org.uk Business: Chilterns MS Centre Networking Chilterns MS Centre. See website for details. chilternsmscentre.org Music: Martin Harley Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm. Advance seat booking required. bluesbartring.co.uk

FRIDAY 20 MAR Talks: Reminiscence Group Nora Grace Hall, Tring, 10.30-11.45am. Organised by Tring Local History And Museum. susangascoine1947 @gmail.com

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Film: 5 Broken Cameras Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also 24 Mar. Non-members £5 at door. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

Fundraisers: Sky Dive 2020 Hinton Airfield, Brackley. £50 registration, non-refundable. Minimum sponsorship £350. In support of The Hospice of St Francis. stfrancis.org.uk Dance: Romeo and Juliet Vyne Theatre, 3pm. Alexei Ratmansky’s stunning evocation of love at first sight in Bolshoi’s ballet production. berkhamstedartscentre. co.uk Music: Transfigured Night St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted. 7.30pm. The Le Page Trio. behindthemirror.org

Talks: The Hidden History of Kodak St Bartholomew’s Church, 8pm. £3, coffee and refreshments included. cluster3.website-staging. uk/wiggintonvillage. website/history-society

WEDNESDAY 25 MAR Talks: Armoured Cars and Tanks in Kensington 1915 Berkhamsted Town Hall, 8pm. berkhamstedhistory.org.uk

SATURDAY 28 MAR Exhibitions: Tring And District Model Railway Club Exhibition Pitstone Memorial Hall, Vicarage Road, Pitstone LU7 9EY. 10.15am-4.30pm. Adult £3, Child £1.50, Family (2+2) £7. Layouts in various scales from the small N gauge up to the large G scale suitable for use in gardens. tringandaylesburymrc. co.uk

MONDAY 30 MAR Dance: Young Dancers’ Show Tring Park School, 7.30pm. To 3 Apr. tringpark.com/ whats-on

THURSDAY 2 APR Music: Guy Tortora Band Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk

FRIDAY 3 APR Talks: Beer, Sausages And Marmalade St Leonards Parish Hall,

8pm. Food , drink, politics and tourism in nineteenthcentury Oxford. cholesbury. com

SATURDAY 4 APR Music: Tring Choral Society Spring Concert St Peter & St Paul’s church, Tring, 7.30pm. £15 from Beechwood Fine Foods or by email. J S Bach - St John Passion. tringchoral.org.uk Music: Benny, Peggy and Duke Berkhamsted Civic Centre 8pm, Members £10, Visitors £13. Georgina Jackson leads this group, singing & playing trumpet. berkhamstedjazz.co.uk

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SUNDAY 5 APR Music: Rachmaninov Vespers and music for Passiontide St. Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted 7.30pm. £15 online or from Brown & Merry, Berkhamsted. Under-18s free. Performed by Chiltern Chamber Choir. chilternchamberchoir.com

MONDAY 6 APR Film: The Little Stranger Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also 7 Apr. Nonmembers £5 at door. Mystery drama. berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk

THURSDAY 9 APR Talks: Funny Guys British Music Hall Society Victoria Hall, Akeman St, 10am. Speaker: Geoff Bowden. u3asites.org.uk/tring

TUESDAY 14 APR Business: Tring BusinessMart 7.30-9.30am. Meet other local business people to talk through ideas, plans or just to compare. tringtogether. org.uk

THURSDAY 16 APR Music: Cinelli Brothers Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk

FRIDAY 17 APR Talks: Reminiscence Group Nora Grace Hall, Tring, 10.30-11.45am. Organised by

Tring Local History And Museum. All welcome. susangascoine1947@gmail. com Film: Le Mans 66 Nora Grace Hall. Doors 8pm, film 8.30pm. Tickets online or from Beechwood Fine Foods. tringcinema. com

SUNDAY 19 APR Sport: The Hemel Hillbuster Gadebridge Park, Leighton Buzzard Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DN, 8.30am. Popular cycling event with a choice of either a 60km or 100km route. dens.org.uk Walks: Cowslip Walk and Tea Faith Works Trust, Spring Meadow Farm, Berkhamsted HP4 2SX. Walk across the Cowslip meadow and see the emerging wildflowers before returning for tea and refreshments. faithworkstrust.org.uk

MONDAY 20 APR Sport: Wheelpower Inter Spinal Unit Games Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

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To 24 Apr. The Inter Spinal Unit Games sponsored by Coloplast, form an essential part of many hospital patients’ rehabilitation. wheelpower.org.uk Film: Back to Burgundy Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also 21 Apr. Non-members £5 at door. Three siblings reunite to save the vineyard they’ve inherited. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

WEDNESDAY 22 APR Theatre: Bouncers and Shakers The Court Theatre, Tring, 7.30pm. To 25 Apr. Sat matinee 2.30pm. Two plays for the price of one! Adult themes. courttheatre.co.uk

FRIDAY 24 APR Fundraisers: Tring Together Golf Day Stocks Golf Course. Individuals £65, teams of 4 £260 includes breakfast, refreshments and BBQ

lunch. Help raise funds for Tring Together’s ongoing work within the community. tringtogether. org.uk

SATURDAY 25 APR Fairs / Festivals: Tring Spring Fayre Church Square, 10am-2pm. Three-week festival launches with return of mobile zoo, Tring Farmers Market, stalls, plus tombola. New for this year Spring Bake-Off competition. tringtogether. org.uk Markets & Sales: Mentmore Plant Sale Mentmore Village Green, 12-4pm. A great place to get plants and flowers for the Spring and Summer ahead. mentmore.org Fundraisers: Chilterns Dog Rescue Society Quiz Night St Leonards Hall, Jenkins Lane, St Leonards, HP23 6NW. 7.30pm. Teams of 6. £12.50 per person. Hot

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SUNDAY 26 APR Walks: Bluebell Walk and Tea Faith Works Trust, Spring Meadow Farm, Berkhamsted HP4 2SX. Walk across the emerging wildflower meadow to visit the native bluebells in the restored beech woodland. faithworkstrust.org.uk Gardens: National Garden Scheme Open Day Horatio’s Garden, Stoke Mandeville, 2-5pm. £5. A unique opportunity to immerse yourselves in the calm and comfort of the Garden, designed by the award-winning Joe Swift. horatiosgarden.org.uk

MONDAY 27 APR Film: All is True Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also 28 Apr. Non-members £5 at door. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

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Sport: Moor Park Golf Day Spring into the new season with a fantastic Golf Day in aid of the Hospice of St Francis. stfrancis.org.uk Talks: Express yourself through your wardrobe Tring WI, High Street Baptist Church Hall. 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. 01442 823768

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FRIDAY 1 MAY Fairs / Festivals: Tring Spring Fayre Three-week festival continues to 16 May with activities designed to get Tring into Spring and ‘dust off those trainers’. Plus revamped photo competition. tringtogether.org.uk Fundraisers: People Not Borders Quiz Night Northchurch Social Centre, Bell Lane, 8pm. Tickets from Café Epicure or website. Teams of 5-8 people. Cheap bar, bring your own snacks. peoplenotborders.org Talks: Lucy Wells Nora Grace Hall, 8pm. ‘Seven Worlds One Planet’ Director. Come listen to Lucy tell all about her amazing job as a wildlife television producer and director. tringtogether.org.uk

SUNDAY 3 MAY Fairs / Festivals: Great Tring Spring Clean Help give our streets a

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spruce up in preparation for Spring! Register your interest via email. Equipment provided. tringtogether.org.uk Sport: Tring Bowls Club Open Day Cow Lane, Tring, HP23 5NS. 10am-4pm. Also Sat 9. Try something new which is enjoyable, social, rewarding, healthy and satisfying. tringbowls.co.uk Walks: Bluebell Walk and Tea Faith Works Trust, Spring Meadow Farm, Berkhamsted HP4 2SX. Also Sun 10 and Sun 17. Walk across the emerging wildflower meadow to visit the native bluebells. faithworkstrust.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 6 MAY Business: Tring Together Netwalking 9.30am. For those who find breakfast meetings too early and evenings too

difficult to get to, join BusinessMart and walk around Tring Park whilst you network. tringtogether. org.uk Talks: A History of London’s Royal Parks St Bartholomew’s Church , 8pm. £3, coffee and refreshments included. cluster3.website-staging. uk/wiggintonvillage. website/history-society

THURSDAY 7 MAY Music: Crossfire Blues Band Blues Bar, Tring, 8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk

FRIDAY 8 MAY Fairs / Festivals: VE Day 75th Anniversary 2.55pm two-minute silence and wreath laying at war memorial followed by service in St Peter & St Paul’s church. 4.30pm beer, BBQ, cream teas and live music. tringtogether.org.uk

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Fairs / Festivals: Family Fun Day St Peter and St Paul Church and Churchyard, Tring, 11am-3pm. With Teddy ‘Wings’ zipwire, tower tours, bouncy slide, heritage talks, tombola and stalls. 01442 822770 Music: Chris Ingham Quartet - Stan Getz Tribute Berkhamsted Civic Centre 8pm, Members £10, Visitors £13. berkhamstedjazz.co.uk

SUNDAY 10 MAY Festival: BerkoFest Book Festival Town Hall and Rectory Lane Cemetery with acclaimed authors. berkofest.com Fundraisers: Bubble Rush Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead. A family friendly course. stfrancis.org.uk Walks: The Berkhamsted Walk Sponsored walk in aid of The Children’s Society through the beautiful Chiltern countryside Bluebell (12 miles) and Challenge (18 miles) walks or Ashridge College 6-mile fun walk. berkhamstedwalk.com Fundraisers: Chilterns Dog Rescue Society Dog Show St Leonard’s Hall and Field, Jenkins Lane, St Leonards, HP23 6NW. Registration

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THURSDAY 14 MAY Talks: Pagans and Puritans Book your place at www.stocksgolfclub.co.uk Victoria Hall, Akeman St, 10am. u3asites.org.uk/tring Or call 01442 852000 for more information Exhibitions: Passion for Stocks Golf Club, Aldbury, Nr. Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 5RX Fashion St Peter & St Paul Church, Tring. Local fashionistas walk the aisle with STOCKS TASTER GOLF .indd 1 05/02/2020 amazing clothes, jewellery and make- up. A night of Tues & canapes, bubbles and Thur catwalk fashion! tringtogether.org.uk

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7.30pm. Cholesbury-Cum-St Leonards Local History Group AGM followed by photographs from the archives. cholesbury.com

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY Talks: The Art of the Auctioneer High Street Baptist Church, Tring, 8pm. £4. tringlocalhistorymuseum. org.uk

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Music: Bateman Brothers Jazz Band Berkhamsted Civic Centre 8pm, Members £10, Visitors £13. berkhamstedjazz.co.uk

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