Tring Living Autumn 2023
We’re staying stylish and eco-friendly with our sustainable fashion feature. Plus there’s some useful advice for parents with children just starting secondary school. There’s a chance to win a family trip to the pantomime at Aylesbury Waterwide Theatre, plus the best holiday locations for some winter sun. Local history focuses on Tring’s Poet, Gerald Massey. As always, we include our local news, shop local section, and a calendar of forthcoming events. Visit our website for more at www.livingmags.info. The only local magazine offering guaranteed delivery to 11,068* addresses in the HP23 Tring postcode area. *Royal Mail postcode data.
We’re staying stylish and eco-friendly with our sustainable fashion feature. Plus there’s some useful advice for parents with children just starting secondary school. There’s a chance to win a family trip to the pantomime at Aylesbury Waterwide Theatre, plus the best holiday locations for some winter sun. Local history focuses on Tring’s Poet, Gerald Massey. As always, we include our local news, shop local section, and a calendar of forthcoming events. Visit our website for more at www.livingmags.info. The only local magazine offering guaranteed delivery to 11,068* addresses in the HP23 Tring postcode area. *Royal Mail postcode data.
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ISSUE 65 AUTUMN <strong>2023</strong><br />
LIVE | LIFE | LOCAL<br />
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES SINCE 2001<br />
OUT OF TOWNERS<br />
Support your local<br />
rural businesses<br />
IN PURSUIT OF<br />
WINTER SUN<br />
There’s a sunny corner of the<br />
world waiting to warm you<br />
TRING’S POET<br />
From humble beginnings working<br />
in the town’s Silk Mill, we tell the<br />
story of Gerald Massey<br />
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Welcome to the<br />
<strong>Autumn</strong> issue!<br />
TRING<br />
AUTUMN <strong>2023</strong><br />
With the arrival of the autumn<br />
magazine, we imagine most of<br />
you are busy getting back into<br />
the swing of things after a summer hopefully<br />
filled with fun and sunshine.<br />
But as we all go back to school or work<br />
there’s plenty more to look forward to this<br />
autumn - see our local focus and round-up<br />
of local events and days out in our What’s<br />
On section for some ideas. <strong>Tring</strong> is certainly<br />
spoilt for choice with theatre events, the Book<br />
Festival and so much more.<br />
Plus there’s a chance to win a family trip to<br />
Aylesbury’s pantomime - oh yes there is!<br />
Sustainable fashion is the focus of this<br />
issue’s green feature, with ideas on how to<br />
stay in style while saving the planet. Read our<br />
tips on helping your 11 year-old transition to<br />
secondary school. For anyone who doesn’t<br />
want the summer to end, we have a guide to<br />
CONTENTS<br />
4 News and views from<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> and surrounding<br />
villages<br />
16 Win a family trip to<br />
the panto!<br />
20 Shop local: treat yourself<br />
to something special<br />
26 Out of towners: support<br />
our rural shops and cafes<br />
the best places to jet off to for some autumn<br />
or winter sun.<br />
Looking ahead to October and Halloween -<br />
if you want to make use of those pumpkins -<br />
see www.livingmags.info/type/recipes for<br />
a scrumptious pumpkin pie recipe! You’ll also<br />
find this issue’s walk online too.<br />
As always, the magazine includes lots of<br />
local news, while our local history feature<br />
focuses on the story of <strong>Tring</strong>’s own poet!<br />
If you want to be involved in the next<br />
issue, please email Naomi at editorial@<br />
livingmags.info with your news prior<br />
to our winter issue.<br />
Happy reading!<br />
Alison and<br />
Naomi<br />
Owner & Editor<br />
33 Be green, and stylish<br />
35 Tips for secondary<br />
school success<br />
36 Halloween-inspired<br />
puzzles for kids<br />
37 Take five with our<br />
quick crossword<br />
38 Winter sun inspiration<br />
CONTACT US<br />
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40 <strong>Tring</strong>’s own poet,<br />
Gerald Massey<br />
43 Books from local<br />
authors<br />
44 What’s On<br />
50 Local Classified<br />
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Authors take centre stage<br />
The <strong>Tring</strong> Book<br />
Festival, organised<br />
by the team at<br />
Our Bookshop on the<br />
High Street, will run<br />
from Friday 3 to Sunday<br />
12 November and will<br />
Shirley<br />
once again feature an<br />
Ballas<br />
extraordinary array of<br />
top writers.<br />
The Poet Laureate Simon Armitage leads the<br />
line-up representing ‘the spoken word’. Joining<br />
him is the BAFTA-nominated, award-winning<br />
Quarry earmarked<br />
for wild swimmers<br />
Clarke Contracting, which operates<br />
Pitstone Quarry, is in negotiations<br />
with the National Trust to transfer<br />
ownership of the quarry.<br />
Phase one will incorporate the existing<br />
lake and will allow wild swimming with car<br />
parking and changing facilities. Clarkes will<br />
continue to quarry chalk at the top (east) end<br />
of the quarry for another 15 years until the<br />
licence expires.<br />
Clarkes also intends to fill part of the quarry<br />
with inert waste, which will need planning<br />
consent as it will create additional lorry traffic.<br />
Clarkes has been given clearance to submit<br />
a planning application and environmental<br />
impact assessment.<br />
Full details at https://pitstone-quarry.co.uk<br />
writer and broadcaster, Lemn Sissay, as well as<br />
poet, performer and broadcaster, Roger McGough,<br />
who has been called ‘the patron saint of poetry’<br />
and ‘the godfather of modern poetry’.<br />
Non-fiction is well represented with scientist<br />
Adam Rutherford, sportsmen Martin Bayfield<br />
and Mike Brearley, as well as TV’s Repair Shop<br />
leather expert Suzie Fletcher.<br />
The line-up of fiction authors include John<br />
Boyne (Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, The Hearts<br />
Invisible Furies); Nina Stibbe (Love Nina,<br />
Reasons to be Cheerful), plus writer and star of<br />
The Fast Show, Charlie Higson, now known for<br />
his Young Bond series and most recently his<br />
first adult James Bond book, On His Majesty’s<br />
Secret Service. Also visiting <strong>Tring</strong> is Strictly judge<br />
and the ‘Queen of Latin’, Shirley Ballas with her<br />
gripping and sexy debut cosy crime novel.<br />
The final line-up will be announced at<br />
the start of September with tickets on<br />
general sale shortly afterwards. Pick up your<br />
event guide from Our Bookshop and visit<br />
www.tringbookfestival.co.uk for updates.<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Farmers Market has moved back to the High<br />
Street at Church Square, where the heart of <strong>Tring</strong><br />
offers a more accessible opportunity to support local<br />
producers and food retailers. Held on every second<br />
and fourth Saturday of the month, it offers seasonal<br />
fayre with opportunities to sample distinctive foods<br />
and other goods prepared by artisan producers.<br />
Look out for the special Apple Fayre market (back at<br />
Brook Street) on 14 October.<br />
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Concern over ticket office closure<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Station’s ticket office is among<br />
the 974 railway station ticket offices<br />
earmarked for closure - a plan announced<br />
by industry body Railway Delivery Group in July.<br />
The proposal would see <strong>Tring</strong> station unstaffed,<br />
with a Watford-based team of ‘roving’<br />
staff visiting to service the ticket vending<br />
machines and offer pre-booked passenger<br />
mobility assistance.<br />
Herts County Council says it has ‘raised serious<br />
concerns on behalf of residents around plans to<br />
close ticket offices at most stations in the county.’<br />
Along with questions over how services only<br />
available from ticket offices will be available<br />
in future - such as longer-than-weekly season<br />
The great wifi outage of <strong>2023</strong><br />
<strong>Tring</strong> and the<br />
surrounding villages hit<br />
the national headlines<br />
in the summer when nesting<br />
rodents chewed through<br />
Openreach cables and left<br />
thousands of homes without<br />
internet connection for more<br />
than three days.<br />
The first residents started to<br />
complain about lack of internet<br />
on Saturday 29 July - and most<br />
were not back online until the early hours of<br />
Wednesday 2 August.<br />
The outage hit businesses hard, with many<br />
shops unable to take card payments and cash<br />
machines in the town running out.<br />
Culture Bakery ended up giving away its bread<br />
and pastries as customers had no means to pay.<br />
tickets, split ticketing, season ticket photocards<br />
and railcard renewals - it has also raised<br />
concerns over the provision of assistance for<br />
those passengers that need it, and the safety<br />
of lone travellers, especially women.<br />
It has asked that ‘if train companies are<br />
determined to push ahead with closures, that<br />
no ticket offices be closed until measures<br />
to simplify ticket purchasing have been put<br />
in place, and that guarantees are given that<br />
staff numbers will be maintained to assist<br />
passengers’.<br />
The public consultation on the closures was<br />
due to end on 1 September. See our website and<br />
socials for updates.<br />
And dentists and doctors’ surgeries such as The<br />
Rothschild Group also had to cancel or rearrange<br />
appointments, and prescription requests were<br />
also delayed by the outage.<br />
Openreach, which oversees broadband on<br />
behalf of BT, is regulated by Ofcom, which<br />
operates an automatic compensation policy,<br />
so it is worth checking if you are eligible -<br />
although the refund may be as little as £9.33<br />
for each day affected.<br />
The jury is still out on whether rats or Glis Glis<br />
were responsible for the chaos. Openreach told<br />
<strong>Living</strong> that because of this its engineers diverted<br />
the network to ensure that, if the culprits<br />
were Glis Glis - which can only be removed by<br />
specially licensed pest controllers - they would<br />
not be harmed. At the time, Openreach told us it<br />
was working with local organisations to ‘remove<br />
the nest sensitively’.<br />
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AGES 8 - 17*<br />
*age range varies depending on course<br />
SU MER HOLIDAY COURSES<br />
Participants wi l be working with our highly experienced teachers and industry profe sionals.<br />
Boarding and day places are available on a our summer courses (day pupils arrive the morning<br />
after the start date listed below). Evening activities and meals are provided including a theatre<br />
trip, a quiz night and a talent contest the on-site Markova Theatre!<br />
Acting Course 30th July 3rd August<br />
Dance Course 30th July 3rd Musical Theatre Course 6th 11th August<br />
Co mercial Music 6th 1th August<br />
Dance Course 13th - 17th August<br />
To find out more visit tringpark.com/holiday-courses<br />
many more, including<br />
Tom Stade, Rachel Pa ris,<br />
Ivo Graham, Geo f Norcott,<br />
Clive Anderson, Paul Sinha,<br />
Simon Brodkin, Marcus Brigstocke<br />
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AGES 8 - 17*<br />
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SUMMER HOLIDAY COURSES<br />
Participants wi l be working with our highly experienced teachers and industry profe sionals.<br />
Boarding an day places are available on all our su mer courses (day pupils a rive the morning<br />
after the start date listed below). Evening activities and meals are provided including a theatre<br />
trip, a quiz night and a talent contest the on-site Markova Theatre!<br />
Acting Course 30th July - 3rd Dance Course 30th July - 3rd Musical Theatre 6th - 1th August<br />
mercial Music 6th - 1th August<br />
Dance Course 13th - 17th August<br />
To find out more visit tringpark.com/holiday-courses<br />
And many more, including<br />
Tom Stade, Rachel Pa ris,<br />
Ivo Graham, Geo f Norco t,<br />
Clive Anderson, Paul Sinha,<br />
Simon Brodkin, Marcus Brigstocke<br />
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LOCAL<br />
Supporting our community<br />
“<br />
In a bid to support local businesses<br />
and organisations, Alison has<br />
held the price of advertising<br />
for a number of years<br />
<strong>2023</strong> marks five years since <strong>Tring</strong>-based<br />
marketing consultant Alison Page bought<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> (and Berkhamsted) <strong>Living</strong>, and she<br />
has made plenty of changes to the publication<br />
during that time - all to improve its appeal as a<br />
truly local magazine, supporting local business,<br />
organisations and charities.<br />
She says: ‘I’m really passionate about both<br />
<strong>Living</strong> Magazines. I’ve lived in <strong>Tring</strong> for 10 years<br />
(and before that Berkhamsted), and I know that<br />
our magazine is a key cog within our towns and<br />
neighbouring villages - places where people<br />
love where they live, and enjoy feeling part of a<br />
greater community and supporting a thriving<br />
local economy.’<br />
A recent comment from <strong>Tring</strong> resident John<br />
Bly (regular presenter of the BBC’s much-loved<br />
Antiques Roadshow) really sums up what we<br />
have tried to achieve with the magazine: ‘<strong>Tring</strong><br />
<strong>Living</strong> is really bringing <strong>Tring</strong> together – not<br />
easy - so well done and keep it going!’<br />
In a bid to support local businesses and<br />
organisations, Alison has held the price of<br />
advertising for a number of years - with prices<br />
starting from just £100 - and also offers a 30%<br />
discount for charities.<br />
Alison says: ‘I believe I’m making a tangible<br />
difference and I hope my readers and advertisers<br />
sense that from us. We care. I care. We are<br />
the original (established in 2001), and the only<br />
magazine delivering to every single house and<br />
business in <strong>Tring</strong> and Berkhamsted.’<br />
The magazines are delivered to each and<br />
every address in <strong>Tring</strong> and Berkhamsted - and<br />
surrounding villages - reaching a total of 22,532<br />
households (meaning each issue is read by as<br />
many as 67,500 people). The <strong>Tring</strong> edition alone<br />
goes to 11,068 homes and businesses, as well<br />
as being picked up from the library, cafes and<br />
tourist office.<br />
Alison adds: ‘If a publication is well-received<br />
and well-read - which we know <strong>Living</strong><br />
Magazines are because our readers tell us so -<br />
then equally the advertisers benefit.’<br />
Alison has also made a conscious effort to<br />
make <strong>Living</strong> magazines more eco-friendly - ‘It’s<br />
so important to me that <strong>Living</strong> Magazines are<br />
sustainable in every sense’ - and she has recently<br />
committed to offsetting its carbon footprint<br />
with the World Land Trust.<br />
Other eco-friendly changes include switching<br />
to FSC Certified paper and introducing a<br />
compostable, potato starch wrap when<br />
it’s needed to enclose leaflets.<br />
Alison has also ensured a regular news<br />
service for <strong>Tring</strong> and the surrounding<br />
villages by sharing news daily on the<br />
website at www.livingmags.info and on<br />
social media, along with a monthly email<br />
newsletter. If you’d like to subscribe to<br />
the newsletter visit: www.livingmags.<br />
info/sign-up-to-our-newsletter.<br />
If you would like to advertise, call<br />
Alison on 01442 824300 or email<br />
info@livingmags.info to find<br />
out how we can support your<br />
business or organisation.<br />
“<br />
FROM PILGRIMS<br />
TO PARTY-GOERS<br />
If the walls at Ashridge<br />
could talk, they’d have<br />
many tales to tell…<br />
THE HISTORY OF THE<br />
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP<br />
We char the rapid evolution<br />
of one of footba l’s most loved<br />
competitions<br />
SALAD DAYS<br />
Plant your own salad<br />
vegetables to enjoy<br />
over the warmer<br />
months<br />
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THE WOMEN’S<br />
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We char the rapid<br />
evolution of one of<br />
footba l’s most loved<br />
competitions<br />
this summer? We have<br />
some simple ideas for you<br />
THE WITCH<br />
THAT NEVER WAS<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>’s Ruth Osborne, the last<br />
woman to be condemned to<br />
death for witchcraft in the UK<br />
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Pub pours thousands<br />
into local charity…<br />
The Robin Hood pub has proved that while<br />
it doesn’t necessarily rob from the rich to<br />
give to the poor, it certainly knows how to<br />
raise funds for a good cause.<br />
So far, the pub, on the edge of the town centre,<br />
has raised more than £10,000 for local suicide<br />
awareness charity Hector’s House.<br />
Charity founder and trustee Robert Stringer said:<br />
‘Our connection to the Robin Hood is twofold<br />
– both personal and through the charity. It has<br />
consistently served as an incredible community<br />
resource, raising significant funds that enable us<br />
to support our local community. However, what<br />
truly touches me is the genuine sense of community<br />
at the Robin Hood. It’s a place where people<br />
come together, talk, have fun, and genuinely care<br />
for one another. Terry and Stewart’s support for a<br />
mental health charity sends a powerful message<br />
that it’s okay to talk about our feelings and seek<br />
help, knowing there is local support for the<br />
special community of <strong>Tring</strong>. I am truly humbled<br />
and inspired by their efforts.’<br />
EIC celebrates golden<br />
anniversary<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> business EIC Insurance Services Ltd<br />
celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.<br />
Started by Alan Dell in 1973, when beer<br />
was 18p a pint and Edward Heath was Prime<br />
Minister, EIC Investment Services opened as a<br />
one-man wealth management business in Hemel<br />
Hempstead. Over the years EIC has provided<br />
services ranging from life insurance and<br />
pensions to asset finance and home insurance.<br />
Ian’s memory walk<br />
raises hospice funds<br />
Ian Wainwright (30)<br />
from Cheddington, has<br />
completed a challenge<br />
to walk from Land’s End to<br />
John O’Groats in memory<br />
of his grandfather, and<br />
succeeded in raising £4,960<br />
for Rennie Grove Peace<br />
Hospice Care along the way.<br />
His decision to take on the epic walk came<br />
after the charity’s nurses visited and cared for<br />
his grandfather in his own home before he died<br />
last December. Ian walked for 77 days, racking<br />
up an impressive total distance of 1,260 miles<br />
and 3.5 million steps along the way.<br />
Ian said: ‘My grandad was active all his life,<br />
even doing press ups at the age of 90! The<br />
challenge of walking from Land’s End to John<br />
O’Groats was a fitting way to honour him while<br />
fundraising for the charity that cared for him<br />
towards the end of his life.’<br />
Along the way, Ian climbed Ben Nevis and<br />
completed the Cotswold Way; Pennine Way; West<br />
Highland Way; Great Glen Way, and the John<br />
O’Groats trail, getting through three pairs of boots.<br />
To donate to Ian’s challenge, visit www.<br />
justgiving.com/page/wainwrightwalksgb<br />
Now, 12 Prime Ministers<br />
later, and still independent,<br />
EIC specialises in commercial<br />
insurance providing bespoke<br />
advice on the right cover for its<br />
business clients, which range from professional<br />
consultants to dog groomers, plasterers and<br />
house builders. www.eicinsurance.co.uk<br />
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Fundraiser for new<br />
West Herts hospital<br />
A<br />
fundraising dinner will take place in<br />
Berkhamsted in a bid to raise funds<br />
for the campaign for the West Herts 21<br />
Century Hospital Solution.<br />
The campaign for a new centralised hospital<br />
for West Herts, is spearheaded by Gordon<br />
Yearwood, who was responsible for the planning,<br />
design and construction of the Hospice of<br />
St Francis.<br />
He told <strong>Living</strong> magazines that the plan is ‘still<br />
very much viable as the £1.27 billion tower block<br />
scheme currently proposed at Watford, has<br />
not had its business case approved. The West<br />
Herts 21 Century Hospital Solution will provide<br />
far more accessibility and will cost only half as<br />
much. It will also be a far better environment for<br />
patients and front line staff.<br />
‘The next steps are to raise money to promote<br />
more public knowledge and support and to<br />
produce further analysis reports to convince<br />
the Government.’<br />
The proposed hospital will, he added, be<br />
more accessible, centrally located, offer faster<br />
diagnosis and treatment and offer local town<br />
centre satellite support services.<br />
The event will be held at Berkhamsted Town<br />
Hall on Wednesday 27 September. Starting at<br />
7pm, the fundraising three-course dinner and<br />
presentation costs £35 per person.<br />
Book via suebeardshaw@gmail.com or<br />
gordonyearwood@aol.com.<br />
He added: ‘If you support our cause but are<br />
unable to attend the fundraising dinner, a £5<br />
donation to ‘West Herts 21 Century Hospital<br />
Solution’ through the above, would help.’<br />
Come together<br />
for Christmas<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>’s<br />
Christmas<br />
Festival<br />
this year will be<br />
on 25 November<br />
from 3.30-8.30pm,<br />
brought to you by<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Together.<br />
Bring all your<br />
friends and family to start the festive season in<br />
style. <strong>Tring</strong> High Street will be alive with stalls,<br />
funfair and music plus there will be plenty to<br />
see with festive stalls in the Victoria Hall, special<br />
guests in the Memorial Garden and music stages<br />
around the town to showcase local performers.<br />
Entry is free.<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>’s Puddingstone Distillery<br />
picked up a special judges’<br />
award at the biz4Biz awards recently.<br />
Founders Kate and Ben joined five other<br />
businesses as finalists in the Made in Herts<br />
category for the dinner and presentation of<br />
all 18 awards at Tewinbury Farm Hotel.<br />
While they weren’t crowned winners of their<br />
category, they did pick up the biz4Biz Judges’<br />
Award, awarded for special recognition for their<br />
working ethos to produce gins of an exceptional<br />
and inspirational nature, created with mindfulness<br />
of community and environment.<br />
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The Barbican comes to Berkhamsted<br />
Named after the Barbican Centre for<br />
their first concert in 2015, the Barbican<br />
Quartet opens Berkhamsted Music’s<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-24 Season on Saturday 14 October at<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre. They will perform<br />
works by Joseph Haydn, Thomas Adès, Robert<br />
Schumann, and 21st<br />
century English<br />
cellist and composer<br />
Joy Lisney.<br />
The concert<br />
series continues<br />
in November with<br />
pianist Emma<br />
A<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> CEO strapped<br />
on his inline skates for<br />
a 500-mile journey from<br />
Edinburgh to London to raise<br />
funds for disadvantaged teens.<br />
Liam Chennells, CEO at Detected,<br />
a London-based fintech, was raising<br />
funds for charity Future Frontiers.<br />
He took six days to complete the<br />
journey, skating 502.56 miles at an average speed<br />
of 11.61mph - and in the process setting a<br />
world record.<br />
Future Frontiers provides disadvantaged<br />
young people with the guidance, networks, and<br />
opportunities they need to realise their potential<br />
at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that<br />
build towards secure and fulfilling employment.<br />
He said: ‘Too many young people don’t get the<br />
support they need. This is especially the case for<br />
those that are from disadvantaged backgrounds.<br />
I got lucky because I received a sporting<br />
scholarship, but without that, I would have very<br />
likely taken a different path.’<br />
Abbate joined by Evva Mizerska (cello) and<br />
Peter Cigleris (clarinet) as the Zemlinsky Trio.<br />
Their programme combines clarinet trios by<br />
Beethoven and Brahms with works by Fanny<br />
Mendelssohn and Cécile Hartog. December<br />
brings local cellist Clare O’Connell curating<br />
a Behind The Mirror concert celebrating<br />
festive music from across the world and<br />
through the centuries.<br />
There is more to look forward to in the New<br />
Year with pianist Victor Maslow and the Resol<br />
String Quartet who close the season.<br />
See our What’s On pages and see full details<br />
at www.berkhamstedmusic.co.uk.<br />
Skater raises funds for teen charity<br />
Liam, who recently moved back to <strong>Tring</strong> after<br />
20 years, is aiming to raise £100,000, which could<br />
help 500 teenagers.<br />
He said: ‘The challenge was harder than I could<br />
have imagined, but a great chance to get out of<br />
my comfort zone and most importantly raise a<br />
lot of money for a worthy cause.’<br />
You can donate at<br />
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/liamchennells.<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
The popular Heritage Open Days return this<br />
autumn between 8 and 17 September.<br />
There are free walks and talks around nearby<br />
areas including Berkhamsted.<br />
Find details of all these events in our What’s<br />
On section - and for further afield check out<br />
www.heritageopendays.org.uk.<br />
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New head joins<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Park School<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Park School for the Performing<br />
Arts has announced the retirement of<br />
its Principal Stefan Anderson, following<br />
a distinguished 21-year career at the school.<br />
The school has announced the appointment<br />
of his successor, Simon Larter-Evans, effective<br />
from 1 September.<br />
Stefan said: ‘<strong>Tring</strong> Park School is unique and<br />
will hold a special place in my heart. The buzz<br />
and energy that fills the school is unmatchable<br />
and I will continue to follow its progress and<br />
watch on with pride during my retirement.’<br />
Simon Larter-Evans began his career<br />
as a dancer following his training at the<br />
prestigious Rambert<br />
Academy. After<br />
re-training as a<br />
teacher, he worked<br />
at Yehudi Menuhin<br />
School and was<br />
Simon<br />
Larter-Evans<br />
Head of St Paul’s<br />
Cathedral School.<br />
Call to charity gala<br />
A<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> couple who tirelessly fundraise for<br />
a research charity for a disorder that<br />
affects their daughter, are inviting local<br />
people to the organisation’s gala event in London.<br />
KDW’s mortgage adviser Gavin Ross and his<br />
wife Rita Ross, a leadership coach, have lived in<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> since 2018 with their son Cameron, 21, and<br />
their daughter Francesca, 18.<br />
Francesca was<br />
diagnosed with<br />
Rett Syndrome,<br />
which is a<br />
post-natal<br />
neurological<br />
disorder, which<br />
most often affects little girls, around the age of<br />
12-18 months. Since then, Rita and Gavin have<br />
tirelessly fundraised for Reverse Rett, a patient<br />
advocacy and research organisation focused<br />
on delivering treatments and a cure for Rett<br />
Syndrome to everyone affected.<br />
The 14th Annual Reverse Rett London Gala<br />
takes place on 10 November at the Royal College<br />
of Physicians, Regent’s Park.<br />
For more information on Rett Syndrome,<br />
donations or attending the Gala, please visit<br />
reverserett.org.uk.<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> and District Model Railway Club will be<br />
holding its annual Beacon-Rail Exhibition on<br />
23 September at Pitstone Memorial Hall. There<br />
will be eight layouts in a range of scales from the<br />
small N gauge up to the larger O gauge. There<br />
will also be items for sale, light refreshments,<br />
and free parking on site. Open from 10.15am to<br />
4.30pm. www.tringmrc.co.uk
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Pepper Show pops back<br />
The longest-running live<br />
music theatre show in<br />
the Home Counties -<br />
the Pepper Show - returns in<br />
October for its 34th year.<br />
The Pepper Show is the flagship fundraising<br />
event of the Pepper Foundation charity - which<br />
raises funds for children’s hospice at home care.<br />
The show returns to The David Evans Pendley<br />
Court Theatre <strong>Tring</strong>, performing six shows from<br />
Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 October.<br />
<strong>2023</strong> will be the biggest Pepper Show<br />
production since its post-pandemic comeback in<br />
2021. The show features a cast of more than 30,<br />
performing an ambitious set list of pop and rock<br />
anthems from across the decades. Also returning<br />
in <strong>2023</strong> is the full Pepper youth choir. For 30<br />
years the show has played an important part in<br />
fostering musical talent within the community,<br />
providing the opportunity for children aged<br />
eight to 17 to learn about music performance.<br />
Tickets from thelittleboxoffice.com/pepper/<br />
event/view/180620<br />
New school included in<br />
airfield plans<br />
A<br />
developer has submitted new<br />
applications to install up to 320<br />
dwellings, a new primary school, a<br />
rural enterprise hub and local centre comprising<br />
community facilities at Marsworth Airfield.<br />
The site straddles Bucks and Herts so there<br />
are two applications 23/01594/AOP for Bucks<br />
and 23/01254/OUT for Dacorum. This is a major<br />
application adding 320 dwellings, which is likely<br />
to impact Marsworth, Long Marston, <strong>Tring</strong> and<br />
the other villages in the area.<br />
See more details on the appropriate council’s<br />
planning portal. A decision is expected by the<br />
time we go to press.<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> firm brings<br />
sustainability online<br />
Internet usage<br />
accounts for almost<br />
four per cent of<br />
global carbon emissions<br />
- thanks to the storage<br />
and electricity it uses.<br />
That’s what inspired<br />
Louise Towler, founder<br />
of <strong>Tring</strong>-based Indigo Tree Digital to launch the<br />
new WordPress extension, Kanoppi, to clients,<br />
associates, family and friends at the Sunnyside<br />
Rural Trust, the firm’s charity partner, recently.<br />
After an introduction from Emma Power, COO<br />
of Sunnyside, and an overview from Louise<br />
about how Kanoppi helps WordPress editors<br />
measure a website’s carbon footprint, identifying<br />
pages where the most impact can be gained,<br />
Indigo Tree’s engineering director Paul<br />
Wong-Gibbs treated guests to a short<br />
demonstration.<br />
The project has been supported by<br />
Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership,<br />
Innovate UK and the University of<br />
Hertfordshire. www.kanoppi.co<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Park car park update<br />
Construction of the new car park at <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Park, which the Woodland Trust says<br />
aims to improve access to visitors, is<br />
under way.<br />
Situated off Hastoe Lane, the car park will offer<br />
space for 50 cars, cycle racks and a new welcome<br />
hub with seating. There will also be ramped<br />
pedestrian access with a kissing gate off<br />
Hastoe Lane.<br />
As we went to press, the site team could not<br />
advise on an exact opening date, although initial<br />
reports said construction would be carried out<br />
into early autumn.
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Could you be a big help?<br />
The King’s Coronation this year saw the<br />
day of the Big Help Out, which was a<br />
great way to whet people’s appetite for<br />
local volunteering opportunities. Did you get<br />
involved then?<br />
Here’s a list of some of the things you could do<br />
right now in <strong>Tring</strong>. Even if you can only afford<br />
an hour a month it could really help local groups.<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Community Garden: Second Sunday<br />
of the month 10am-12noon, Duckmore Lane<br />
Allotments. No expert gardening knowledge<br />
required; just the ability to be part of a team to<br />
tackle a few light jobs and have a cuppa together.<br />
Repair Café <strong>Tring</strong>: Do you enjoy fixing things?<br />
Join the team of 20 volunteers at the Repair Café,<br />
High Street Baptist Church Hall, third Saturday<br />
of each month 10.30am-1pm.<br />
West Herts Scouts: These Scouts currently<br />
provide exciting outdoor activities for 653<br />
young people. They’d also like to start up a new<br />
squirrels group for ages four to six, but have no<br />
volunteers to do this. Why not enjoy being part<br />
of a big sociable team of adults who love the<br />
outdoors and enjoy watching young people grow<br />
through developing new personal skills that are<br />
just as important as their academic studies.<br />
For Community Garden and Repair Café contact<br />
Sustainable <strong>Tring</strong> at www.sustainabletring.org.uk<br />
For West Herts Scouts contact<br />
recruitment@whscouts.org.uk<br />
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Working for Herts<br />
Local charities can now share job vacancies<br />
and connect with job opportunities for<br />
free, thanks to a new initiative from<br />
Community Action Dacorum.<br />
WorkingHerts aims to support both local<br />
charities and community groups in the county.<br />
Its website at www.workingherts.org.uk<br />
serves as a centralised platform for posting and<br />
accessing job advertisements - both paid and<br />
voluntary - specifically tailored to the<br />
local community.<br />
Pop into restaurant<br />
Nora Grace Hall is the venue for <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Together’s Pop Up restaurant on Friday<br />
13 October at 7:30pm. Sit back and<br />
relax while you are served lovely food in a<br />
delightful setting.<br />
The price is £35 per person, with tables for<br />
four, six or eight. Bookings are essential and<br />
close on 6 October. Gluten free and vegetarian<br />
options are available.<br />
Email trish@tringtogether.org.uk to book<br />
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Ready or not, it’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year, and for most<br />
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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s annual offering has fast become a ‘must-do’<br />
in the Christmas calendar with panto lovers young and old(er!) enjoying two<br />
hours of pure escapism. This year’s production is set to be<br />
no exception when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs comes to town<br />
from Friday 1 December <strong>2023</strong> – Wednesday 3 January 2024.<br />
Starring EastEnders’ James Bye and panto favourite Andy Collins, the festive<br />
production promises a traditional fairy tale with a magical twist, plenty of<br />
audience participation and lots of energetic song and dance numbers.<br />
For your chance to win four tickets to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Aylesbury Waterside<br />
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Closing date: 31 October <strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Congratulations to the winners of our Spring<br />
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Experience, and Solomon Beere, who won dinner for<br />
four people at Lussmanns.<br />
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<strong>Tring</strong> Council news update<br />
A<br />
planning application for the Nora Grace<br />
Hall redevelopment has been submitted<br />
and the decision is awaited. Once the<br />
decision has been received the project will be<br />
reviewed as a whole by the new Council.<br />
An inventory of the High Street has been made<br />
with a view to potential improvement. This was<br />
as a result of looking at how to spend<br />
Community Infrastructure Levy monies (CIL)<br />
(see council’s website for details). Opinions on<br />
CIL expenditure were sought at the Meet Your<br />
Council stall at <strong>Tring</strong> Carnival.<br />
The land at Bulbourne has become available<br />
again, as Dacorum Borough Council withdrew<br />
its planning application to build on the site.<br />
Potential future uses could include allotments<br />
and other opportunities for the land that will<br />
benefit the community. A Green Space Audit of<br />
this land and other green spaces across the town<br />
has been carried out.<br />
Finally, the council is launching a new monthly<br />
e-newsletter. Keep an eye on its website and<br />
social media to sign up!<br />
NEWS IN BRIEF<br />
Dacorum Borough Council has told<br />
us that ‘There remains an intention to<br />
consult on a revised strategy for the Local<br />
Plan in <strong>2023</strong>. Timescales will be confirmed<br />
once they have been considered by the<br />
Council’s Cabinet later this year.’<br />
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4 White Gold Tourmaline & Diamond<br />
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12 Box Moor Gin £40. £2 from every bottle<br />
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We have all seen<br />
advertisements in<br />
the newspapers,<br />
on the radio and television for<br />
‘no win, no fee’ agreements that<br />
are offered by law firms to injured<br />
individuals. However, you may be<br />
wondering what a no win, no fee agreement<br />
actually entails.<br />
When it comes to personal injury claims,<br />
one significant concern for individuals<br />
seeking legal representation is the cost<br />
involved. Legal fees can be daunting,<br />
often deterring individuals from pursuing<br />
legitimate claims.<br />
To address this issue, the concept of a<br />
Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), also<br />
known as a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement, was<br />
introduced. In this article, we will explore<br />
what a Conditional Fee Agreement and how it<br />
works in personal injury claims.<br />
What is a Conditional Fee Agreement?<br />
A Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) is a<br />
legal arrangement between a client and<br />
their solicitor, designed to provide financial<br />
protection to the client pursuing a personal<br />
injury claim. The fundamental principle<br />
behind a CFA is that the client will only<br />
be required to pay their lawyer’s fees and<br />
expenses if their case is successful and they<br />
are awarded compensation.<br />
‘No Win, no Fee’ Basis<br />
The primary advantage of a CFA is that it<br />
allows access to legal representation and<br />
the potential for compensation without<br />
any upfront costs. This can be especially<br />
crucial for individuals who may not have<br />
the financial means to privately instruct a<br />
personal injury solicitor. Under a CFA, the<br />
solicitor assumes the risk of not being paid if<br />
the claim is unsuccessful, which provides an<br />
incentive for them to only take on cases that<br />
have a reasonable chance of success.<br />
CONDITIONAL FEE<br />
AGREEMENTS<br />
After-the-Event (ATE) Insurance<br />
To protect against the risk of having<br />
to pay the opposing party’s legal costs<br />
and disbursements in the event of an<br />
unsuccessful claim, we advise our clients to<br />
obtain After-the-Event (ATE) insurance. ATE<br />
insurance covers the potential liability for the<br />
defendant’s costs and protects the claimant<br />
from having to pay these expenses.<br />
Conclusion<br />
Conditional Fee Agreements have become<br />
an invaluable tool in enabling access to<br />
justice for individuals pursuing personal<br />
injury claims. By offering a ‘no win, no<br />
fee’ arrangement, CFAs provide financial<br />
protection to claimants whilst allowing them<br />
to seek compensation.<br />
However, it’s important for claimants to<br />
fully understand the terms and conditions<br />
of the CFA, including the success fee and<br />
the potential for recovering costs. Seeking<br />
advice from a reputable personal injury<br />
solicitor can help ensure that individuals<br />
make informed decisions regarding their legal<br />
representation and maximise their chances of<br />
a successful claim.<br />
This article has been kindly supplied by Lennon Solicitors, <strong>Tring</strong>.<br />
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OUT<br />
OF TOWNERS<br />
Independent businesses in rural areas like those surrounding <strong>Tring</strong> play<br />
an important role in the local economy and our community. These cafes,<br />
shops, nurseries and so on provide jobs, support other local businesses,<br />
and offer a real sense of community and identity. These are just some<br />
of the benefits of supporting independent shops in rural areas:<br />
● Economic benefits: Independent shops<br />
keep money circulating in the local<br />
economy. When you shop locally, your<br />
money is more likely to be spent again<br />
in the community, supporting other<br />
businesses and creating jobs.<br />
● Social benefits: Independent businesses<br />
provide a sense of community and<br />
identity. They are often a gathering place<br />
for locals - and groups such as cycle clubs<br />
and the WI - and they can help to foster a<br />
sense of belonging and connection.<br />
● Environmental benefits: Independent<br />
shops often have a smaller environmental<br />
footprint than large chains. They may<br />
source their products locally, use less<br />
packaging, and have a lower carbon<br />
footprint.<br />
● Personal benefits: Shopping at<br />
independent shops can be a more<br />
personal and rewarding experience. You<br />
can get to know the owners and staff, and<br />
you can be sure that you are supporting a<br />
local business.<br />
We encourage you to support your local<br />
independent shops and cafes, such as<br />
those displayed here, and throughout<br />
the magazine.<br />
How can you support your local rural<br />
businesses?<br />
● Shop local first. When you need to buy<br />
something, try to find a local shop that<br />
sells it.<br />
● Be a loyal customer. Make a point of<br />
shopping at the same independent shops<br />
whenever you can.<br />
● Get involved in the community. Attend<br />
events at your local independent shops,<br />
and get to know the owners and staff.<br />
● Spread the word. Tell your friends and<br />
family about the great independent shops<br />
in your area.<br />
By following these tips, you can help to<br />
support independent shops in our rural<br />
areas and make a real difference to<br />
our community.
Hill Farm<br />
Barn Café<br />
Chiltern<br />
Velo Café<br />
Country barns & garden offering simple menu of simple<br />
British foods. Enclosed garden with tractor, sandpit,<br />
ponies, pigs, goats & sheep. Dogs welcome inside & out.<br />
Friday to Monday 10am - 4pm inc Bank Holidays.<br />
Hill Farm, Northchurch, Berkhamsted HP4 1LS<br />
www.thehillfarmbarncafe.com<br />
Wigginton<br />
Community<br />
Shop & Café<br />
A Cycling Cafe in the Heart of The Chilterns. Walkers &<br />
dogs welcome. Great coffee & teas, fresh cake, soups &<br />
bacon rolls and bicycle repairs on site. Open Tuesday -<br />
Sunday 8am to 4pm.<br />
Cholesbury Lane, Hawridge Common, Hawridge HP5 2UQ<br />
www.chilternvelo.co.uk<br />
Poppies<br />
Café<br />
Run by our Community for the benefit of our Community.<br />
Open 7 days a week for essential groceries, brunch, light<br />
lunches, delicious cakes & coffee. Showcase for local<br />
produce & artisan gifts.<br />
The Sports Field, Chesham Road, Wigginton HP23 6HH<br />
www.wiggintonshop.org.uk<br />
Offers homemade cakes, soups, fresh sandwiches<br />
& savoury pastries. Bean to cup coffees, teas, cold<br />
drinks & specialist ice cream. Wet boots & muddy paws<br />
welcome. Friday to Monday 11am - 4pm.<br />
Aldbury Peace Memorial Institute, Toms Hill Road, Aldbury HP23 5SA<br />
www.poppiesaldbury.com<br />
Little Heath Nursery,<br />
Tea Room and<br />
Tea Garden<br />
by Dottie about Cake<br />
Peaceful perennial plant Nursery in a cottage garden.<br />
Homemade quiches with new potatoes, soups,<br />
homemade cakes & speciality afternoon teas. Open<br />
10.30am - 5pm (10.30-4 winter hours). Closed Mondays.<br />
Little Heath Farm Nursery, Little Heath Lane, Potten End HP4 2RY<br />
www.dottieaboutcake.co.uk<br />
SUPPORT<br />
LOCAL<br />
RURAL<br />
SHOPS AND<br />
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As 62% of households in the UK are now<br />
pet owners, it is no surprise that one<br />
of the questions arising in divorce is:<br />
‘what happens to the dog?!’<br />
Sadly, in the eyes of the law, our furry<br />
friends are treated in the same way as the<br />
kitchen table; as ‘chattels’.<br />
So who decides where Lulu the<br />
Labradoodle lives?<br />
Hopefully her owners. The first step is<br />
to try and reach an agreement – eg. an<br />
arrangement could be that the pet lives with<br />
a primary household and then visits the other<br />
household on agreed days. There is also the<br />
option of shared care.<br />
If an agreement cannot be reached then the<br />
Family Court has the power to decide what<br />
happens to the pet. However, this should be<br />
a last resort, as this could be a very costly<br />
process. If the Court does have to make the<br />
decision, they will look at factors including:<br />
• Who purchased the pet;<br />
• Who the pet is registered to;<br />
• Who takes primary care of the pet;<br />
• Who pays for the pet’s expenses, including<br />
insurance; and<br />
• Whose name is the pet registered under at<br />
the vets.<br />
Pet-Nups and other doggy dispute<br />
resolution<br />
As the common saying goes ‘dogs are not<br />
just for Christmas’ - so pet owners should<br />
consider what would happen if there is<br />
a relationship<br />
breakdown.<br />
DIVORCE AND<br />
DOGGY<br />
Separation and<br />
divorce are<br />
emotionally<br />
difficult<br />
enough without<br />
DISPUTE RESOLUTION adding the<br />
extra heartache<br />
of fighting over the<br />
family pet.<br />
One solution is to enter into a ‘Pet-Nup’ - an<br />
agreement setting out what would happen to<br />
the pet if parties separate. It<br />
can cover issues such as who bears<br />
financial responsibility and what to do<br />
if future disputes arise. A ‘Pet-Nup’ can<br />
be a stand-alone agreement or tied into<br />
a larger Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial or<br />
Cohabitation Agreement.<br />
If a dispute has already arisen and parties<br />
cannot reach an agreement, then mediation<br />
may be an option. An independent mediator<br />
helps parties have productive discussions<br />
about the pet and the practicalities of future<br />
arrangements. Any decisions made can later<br />
be turned into a formal agreement.<br />
The future of pet owning<br />
2022 was an important year for our animals<br />
as they are now classed as sentient beings<br />
under the Animal Welfare (Sentience)<br />
Act 2022. It is now recognised in law that<br />
animals experience feelings such as pain and<br />
joy. It is yet to be seen whether the family<br />
courts will adopt a similar approach when<br />
it comes to the recognition of pets and their<br />
status within a family home. A balance must<br />
be struck between classing pets as living<br />
beings and not opening the floodgates to<br />
unnecessary lengthy litigation.<br />
We all know how special pets are in our<br />
lives and homes. Focusing on reaching an<br />
agreement that works for all parties is the<br />
best way to ensure that both family members<br />
and our furry friends are kept happy.<br />
This article has been kindly supplied by Rayden Solicitors, Berkhamsted.<br />
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Make your wardrobe a little<br />
greener by recycling your old<br />
clothes, renting instead of buying,<br />
or opting for more sustainable<br />
fabrics going forward<br />
Fast fashion is falling spectacularly out of<br />
fashion. Of course, it’s still a thriving<br />
industry, but many of us are becoming<br />
wise to the fact that no one really benefits<br />
from outrageously cheap clothes made in<br />
far-flung factories, which fall apart within weeks.<br />
Fortunately, it is becoming easier than ever<br />
to be eco-conscious and supremely stylish.<br />
Better still, many of the options below will<br />
save you money in the long-run.<br />
Recycle<br />
Many of us already partake in clothes<br />
recycling by donating to clothing collection<br />
banks or charity shops. In addition, the<br />
process of selling clothes directly online has<br />
become second-nature, with many of the<br />
preconceptions over pre-worn now gone.<br />
There are also clothes swapping events, as<br />
well as several online platforms and apps that<br />
facilitate clothing and accessory exchange,<br />
and you’d be amazed at the quality on offer.<br />
Rent<br />
Renting clothes has become a popular and<br />
sustainable option in the fashion industry. It<br />
allows you to enjoy wearing stylish clothing<br />
without the long-term commitment of<br />
owning them.<br />
There are various platforms and businesses<br />
that offer this, from choosing one-off pieces<br />
SPINNING A NEW<br />
YARN<br />
for special events or occasions,<br />
to longer-term subscription<br />
packages. With the latter,<br />
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excellent way to maintain an<br />
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incurring huge costs, and is also ideal for<br />
those with limited storage space.<br />
Be fabric aware<br />
Finally, In a world where sustainability is<br />
becoming not just desirable, but necessary,<br />
alternative fabrics and leathers are fastbecoming<br />
viable options for global brands<br />
who want to do their bit for our planet. You<br />
may in fact already own items that contain<br />
these materials, and they are well worth<br />
keeping an eye out for in your future purchases.<br />
Tencel, for instance, produced by<br />
environmentally responsible processes from<br />
sustainably sourced wood, is already used by<br />
several major clothing brands and designers.<br />
Then there’s Econyl, a brand that specialises<br />
in re-generated nylon made from nylon<br />
waste; while Piñatex is a leather alternative<br />
made from the leaf waste of pineapples.<br />
Ultimately, and as with all things green, the<br />
best methods for us to start making change<br />
are gradual, and even small adjustments can<br />
provoke big improvements for the environment.<br />
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This article has been kindly supplied by<br />
Your Way Psychology, Buckingham.<br />
CHILD<br />
PSYCHOLOGY<br />
Recent data<br />
from the<br />
NHS has<br />
revealed that as of<br />
December 2022, the<br />
number of people<br />
waiting for an<br />
autism assessment<br />
has increased by<br />
40%. In Hertfordshire<br />
and surrounding counties,<br />
children may wait for one to three years for an<br />
autism assessment and even longer to receive<br />
the right support in school.<br />
To address the growing waiting lists and lack<br />
of support for children with special educational<br />
needs, Your Way Psychology and Education has<br />
recently started supporting children and<br />
families in <strong>Tring</strong>, Berkhamsted, and surrounding<br />
villages by providing private autism<br />
assessments and support services. Their<br />
approach mirrors that of NHS services but with<br />
a wait list of a few weeks and not years.<br />
Autism may present itself in a number of<br />
ways, including difficulties with friendships,<br />
communication, adjusting behaviour to suit<br />
various social contexts, and picking up on social<br />
cues; restricted or repetitive behaviours; an<br />
unusually deep fascination in a topic or object,<br />
and being under or over-sensitive to sounds,<br />
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Receiving an autism diagnosis is just the<br />
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Your Way Psychology and Education help<br />
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forward for their child to receive the<br />
necessary support.
PARENTING<br />
Plotting our children’s<br />
path from primary to<br />
secondary school<br />
As a new school year looms, many<br />
children across the UK will be<br />
preparing to begin their journey at<br />
secondary (or senior) school. Naturally, this is<br />
an incredibly exciting time for them, but<br />
there may also be anxiety and trepidation.<br />
Senior schools are invariably larger, more<br />
challenging and come with a higher<br />
expectation of (and from) pupils, so it is vital<br />
to prepare both your child and family for the<br />
challenges that many arise.<br />
Get them organised<br />
One of the greatest differences between<br />
primary and secondary school is the size<br />
of the site and the need to move around it.<br />
Instead of staying in one classroom as they<br />
did previously, children will be expected<br />
to navigate themselves from classroom<br />
to classroom.<br />
Secondary school also follows a more<br />
structured timetable with fixed periods for<br />
each subject. Naturally, this requires a certain<br />
level of organisation, so it’s worth investing in<br />
a schedule planner to keep on track<br />
throughout the day.<br />
Talk about social skills<br />
With students coming from different primary<br />
schools your child will have the opportunity<br />
to meet and interact with a wider range of<br />
STEPS TO<br />
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SUCCESS<br />
peers. To facilitate that, they may need<br />
to refine social skills that allow them to<br />
make new friends, navigate different<br />
social groups, and deal with<br />
peer pressure.<br />
Develop good habits<br />
A healthy lifestyle<br />
contributes to overall<br />
wellbeing and academic<br />
success, so encourage your<br />
child to maintain a balanced<br />
diet, get regular exercise, and<br />
establish a consistent sleep schedule.<br />
These can positively impact concentration<br />
and energy levels, as well as the ability to<br />
cope with stress.<br />
Foster independence<br />
Secondary school brings more responsibility<br />
and independence. With that in mind,<br />
encourage your child to take ownership of<br />
their education by completing homework and<br />
assignments on their own, as well as showing<br />
the confidence to seek help from teachers<br />
when needed.<br />
They may also start making their own<br />
way to school, so discuss road safety and<br />
the need to establish bus or train time<br />
awareness if relevant.<br />
Plan for their future<br />
In many ways, beginning secondary school is<br />
the first day of the rest of your child’s life. The<br />
independence they will develop during this<br />
phase of education prepares them for the<br />
increasing responsibilities and challenges<br />
they will face in higher education, the<br />
workplace, and adulthood itself.<br />
Remember, this is a gradual process, and<br />
each child develops at their own pace.<br />
Be patient, supportive, and provide<br />
opportunities for your loved one to learn and<br />
grow as they transition to greater selfsufficiency,<br />
in school and beyond.<br />
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Colour<br />
Me In!<br />
UNSCRAMBLE<br />
THE LETTERS<br />
1. OHTGS<br />
2. TPSIIR<br />
3. EMDON<br />
4. ASNGF<br />
5. FFOICN<br />
6. DWRAIZ<br />
HALLOWEEN<br />
WORDSEARCH<br />
BAT<br />
CAULDRON<br />
GHOST<br />
LANTERN<br />
RAVEN<br />
SKELETON<br />
SKULL<br />
SPIDER<br />
TOMB<br />
VAMPIRE<br />
WITCH
QUICK CROSSWORD<br />
1 2 3 4 5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
Across Clues:<br />
3. Small sudden movement (6)<br />
6. Move into position to be seen (6)<br />
7. Alter body (9)<br />
8. Move silently (5)<br />
10. Performer (5)<br />
14. Coloured cosmetic (9)<br />
15. Likened too a large lizard (6)<br />
16. Great comfort (6)<br />
8 9 10 11 12<br />
13<br />
14<br />
15<br />
16<br />
Down Clues:<br />
1. Weather that is very hot (6)<br />
2. Manner (6)<br />
3. Add comments without permission (5)<br />
4. Recently created (6)<br />
5. Successor (4)<br />
9. Refrigerator (6)<br />
11. Sung by choir (6)<br />
12. Show regret (6)<br />
13. Useful (5)<br />
14. British Nobleman (4)<br />
Across 3. Flinch, 6. Appear, 7. Shapewear, 8. Glide, 10. Actor, 14. Eyeshadow, 15. Dragon, 16. Luxury.<br />
Down: 1. Baking, 2. Method, 3. Frape, 4. Newest, 5. Heir, 9. Icebox, 11. Choral, 12. Repent, 13. Handy, 14. Earl.<br />
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IN PURSUIT OF<br />
WINTER SUN<br />
Whether you prefer basking in the<br />
rich historical ambience of Egypt<br />
or Jordan, the vibrant cultures of<br />
Andalucia or Goa, or the beach vibes<br />
of Lanzarote, there’s a sunny corner of<br />
the world waiting to warm you<br />
Egypt<br />
Home to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and<br />
countless ancient temples, Egypt delivers<br />
culture and sunshine in spades.<br />
British tourists flock here for the dry, mild<br />
weather, addicted to the unique vibe that<br />
emanates from bustling markets like Khan<br />
el-Khalili in Cairo, offering an enticing blend<br />
of ancient and modern cultures.<br />
Avg temp (winter): 20°C<br />
Travel time: 5hrs (around £350 return)<br />
Avg hotel room price: £70-£120<br />
Avg price for evening meal: £10-£20<br />
Lanzarote<br />
Lanzarote offers a unique lunar-like<br />
landscape adorned with beaches, volcanic<br />
vistas, and a rich biosphere reserve.<br />
It’s a haven for British travellers seeking<br />
winter sun, thanks to its consistent yearround<br />
climate and the short flight from<br />
the UK.<br />
The island’s vibrant culture, colourful<br />
carnivals and relaxed vibe, combined with<br />
outdoor activities, make it an unbeatable<br />
winter destination.<br />
Avg temp (winter): 20°C<br />
Travel time: 4hrs (around £200 return)<br />
Avg hotel room price: £80-£150<br />
Avg price for evening meal: £10-£20<br />
Andalucia<br />
Andalucia in southern Spain, known<br />
for its sunshine, flamenco, and historic<br />
architecture.<br />
With famed attractions such as the<br />
Alhambra in Granada and Seville’s<br />
stunning cathedral, the region brims<br />
with cultural riches.<br />
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HOLIDAYS<br />
Andalucia’s vibrant local life, from tapas bars<br />
to traditional ferias, imbues it with a uniquely<br />
lively and welcoming winter atmosphere.<br />
Avg temp (winter): 16°C<br />
Travel time: 2hrs 50mins (around £150 return)<br />
Avg hotel room price: £80-£130<br />
Avg price for evening meal: £10-£25<br />
Jordan<br />
A winter holiday in Jordan means stepping<br />
into a world of awe-inspiring historical sites<br />
and warming desert sunshine.<br />
The Petra archaeological site, Wadi Rum’s<br />
desert landscapes, and the buoyant Dead Sea<br />
are highlights not to be missed, while Jordan’s<br />
warm hospitality, captivating Bedouin<br />
culture and exquisite Middle Eastern cuisine<br />
underpin its popularity.<br />
Avg temp (winter): 13°C<br />
Travel time: 5hrs (around £500 return)<br />
Avg hotel room price: £80-£150<br />
Avg price for evening meal: £10-£20<br />
Goa<br />
India’s beachfront jewel, Goa, is a paradise for<br />
sun-seeking Brits during winter.<br />
Its stunning coastline boasts beautiful<br />
beaches, Portuguese-influenced architecture,<br />
vibrant nightlife, and a unique blend of<br />
Indian and European cultures, with the local<br />
markets and spice farms offering unique<br />
shopping and culinary experiences.<br />
Avg temp (winter): 32°C<br />
Travel time: 9hrs, usually with one stop (around<br />
£600 return)<br />
Avg hotel room price: £60-£120<br />
Avg price for evening meal: £5-£15<br />
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<strong>Tring</strong>’s<br />
Poet<br />
From humble beginnings,<br />
working in the town’s Silk<br />
Mill as a boy, Gerald Massey<br />
became a respected poet<br />
and author<br />
With thanks to <strong>Tring</strong> & District Local History Society<br />
Massey House in Brook Street<br />
remembers one of the town’s sons<br />
who became a respected Victorian<br />
poet and author despite a poor start in life.<br />
The apartment building is named after<br />
Gerald Massey - known as <strong>Tring</strong>’s Poet - the<br />
son of an illiterate canal boatman, who<br />
became a respected poet and writer on<br />
spiritualism and Ancient Egypt, mixing with<br />
literary giants such as Lord Alfred Tennyson<br />
and Robert Browning.<br />
Born Thomas Gerald Massey in a flintstone<br />
hut in Gamnel Wharf in <strong>Tring</strong> in 1828,<br />
he worked at the Silk Mill from the age of<br />
seven, until the factory suffered a serious<br />
fire. He worked from six in the morning until<br />
half-past six in the evening for ninepence per<br />
week. In an interview with The Bookman in<br />
1897 he recalled that he was an ‘inveterate<br />
gambler’, and on the Saturday lost all his first<br />
week’s wages at pitch-and-toss!<br />
He wrote: ‘Having had to earn my own dear<br />
bread by the eternal cheap en ing of flesh and<br />
blood thus ear ly, I nev er knew what child hood<br />
meant. I had no child hood.’<br />
However, he credited his drive to his mother<br />
‘a fiery-spirited, great-hearted little woman’.<br />
Mas sey learned to read at a penny school.<br />
He would have access to books that had been<br />
left at his family home, such as the Bi ble and<br />
the writing of John Bunyan, moving on to<br />
Rob in son Cru soe and a few Wes ley an tracts.<br />
At 14 he was packed off to London, and his<br />
first writing appeared in the Aylesbury News<br />
in 1843. Not long after that he issued a shilling<br />
pamphlet of poems - Poems and Chansons, by<br />
a <strong>Tring</strong> Peasant Boy.<br />
He joined the Chartist agitation in 1848<br />
and a year later started the The Uxbridge<br />
Spirit of Freedom, which printed 11 issues<br />
and was writ ten by work ing men. It got<br />
him into trouble - he was fired from several<br />
publishing jobs for producing it, but remained<br />
com mit ted to the cause of the working man.<br />
In 1850 he published Voices of Freedom and<br />
Lyrics of Love.<br />
It was in 1854 that he published what he<br />
considered his first proper volume - The<br />
Ballad of Babe Christabel, and Other Poems.<br />
It received rave reviews in the press and five<br />
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“<br />
It was in 1854 that he published<br />
what he considered his first<br />
proper volume - The Ballad of<br />
Babe Christabel, and Other Poems.<br />
It received rave reviews in<br />
the press and five editions<br />
were sold in one year<br />
editions were sold in one year. Among those<br />
whose attention he attracted was the novelist<br />
George Eliot, who used him as her model for<br />
Felix Holt in her book, The Radical.<br />
The life of a writer did not bring him great<br />
wealth - and in 1865, Lord Brownlow settled<br />
Massey’s debts and the family were offered an<br />
estate cottage in Little Gaddesden. However,<br />
the villagers were suspicious of his wife<br />
Rosina, a well-known spiritualist medium,<br />
and her clairvoyant abilities, believing her<br />
to be a witch. The Brownlows then offered<br />
the family Ward’s Hurst, a large isolated<br />
farmhouse, where they lived rent-free until<br />
they moved to London in 1877.<br />
He later moved to Edinburgh where he<br />
edited the Edinburgh Evening News, and<br />
wrote for the North British Quarterly Review,<br />
and for the Witness. He reviewed poetry for<br />
the Athenæum, for the next 10 years,<br />
He left Scotland in 1858 and joined the<br />
1. <strong>Tring</strong>’s Silk Mill<br />
2. The dormitory buildings of the Silk Mill<br />
“<br />
lecture circuit, where<br />
he remained in great<br />
demand for the next<br />
10 years or so.<br />
In 1869 he<br />
published The<br />
Haunted Hurst, A<br />
Tale of Eternity,<br />
which he said<br />
was based on a<br />
personal experience<br />
in a house that was haunted. He said the<br />
publication ‘did for me in a literary way. A<br />
well-known editor spoke of me as having<br />
deserted Liberalism and gone over to “those<br />
spiritualists”.’<br />
In 1872 he published a little volume,<br />
Concerning Spiritualism, which prompted<br />
Lord Tennyson to write to him saying, ‘I<br />
have read your book more than once, and<br />
have bought copies of it to give to friends.’<br />
Massey also used to meet Robert Browning at<br />
Ashridge when he visited Lady Marian Alford.<br />
He wrote about him in the Quarterly and<br />
reviewed his poetry in the Athenæum.<br />
Massey’s specialisms were varied - he<br />
published a series of study of Shakespeare’s<br />
sonnets, and in his later years he began a<br />
long research into religious origins, and the<br />
mythology of Egypt, producing The Book<br />
of the Beginnings, The Natural Genesis and<br />
1<br />
Ancient Egypt: The<br />
Light of the World,<br />
published between<br />
1881 and 1907.<br />
Massey died at<br />
his home in South<br />
Norwood Hill, London,<br />
in 1907, and was buried<br />
in the family tomb in<br />
Southgate Cemetery.<br />
LOCAL<br />
HISTORY<br />
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BOOKS<br />
As<br />
the nights draw in<br />
this autumn, pass the<br />
evening with a title<br />
chosen from our books<br />
by local authors<br />
Free Fall By Sherry Hostler<br />
If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers, this will be a real page turner for you. We reviewed<br />
Sherry’s first book Hypnotic a while ago and couldn’t put it down. Well she’s done it again. This<br />
time, she focuses on Ellie who is in an unhappy marriage and feels alone. So when a handsome<br />
stranger comes along and offers her the relationship she’s been missing, Ellie is bowled over. But<br />
as their flirtation becomes something more intense, Ellie decides to end things with Saul.<br />
But that’s not the end of it - soon a series of unexplained and threatening events lead Ellie to believe that<br />
Saul may still be around…<br />
Sherry, who lives in Quainton, Bucks, with her husband, and her big fluffy bear of a dog, is now working<br />
on her third novel. We’re looking forward to it already!<br />
Don’t Disturb the Dragon By Rhiannon Findlay - Illustrations by Sian<br />
Roberts<br />
Berkhamsted author Rhiannon Findlay (author of the best-selling Ten Minutes to Bed series)<br />
has written a brilliant new bedtime adventure. This time, the princess’s baby brother has<br />
learned to crawl and has escaped from his cot! It’s up to the princess to find him before he<br />
disturbs the fearsome dragon. A lovely, rhyming, interactive story with charming illustrations that is<br />
perfect for bedtime reading for ages two and above.<br />
Rhiannon has sold over a million picture books in 20 languages with her Ten Minutes to Bed series. When<br />
she’s not writing, she can be found exploring, playing and reading with her young daughter, who provides<br />
endless inspiration for her stories.<br />
The French Chateau Dream By Julie Caplin<br />
Lose yourself in this wonderfully summery romance as you follow Hattie, who is in need of a<br />
summer escape. She jumps at the chance to work in a beautiful chateau in the Champagne region<br />
of France, with romance the last thing on her mind… And then she meets Luc. Will picnics and<br />
trips to foodie markets with him just lead to a summer romance or something deeper?<br />
An ideal holiday read.<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>-based Julie Caplin also writes as Jules Wake - this is her 22nd novel. She has sold over 2m books<br />
worldwide.<br />
Land Girls at The Wartime Bookshop By Lesley Eames<br />
We first met Alice Kate and Naomi in The Wartime Bookshop, so we were delighted to find out<br />
more about the friends’ lives in the fictional Hertfordshire village of Churchwood during the<br />
Second World War in Lesley’s second book in the series.<br />
The three friends face a new set of challenges - can two Land Girls help Kate on Brimbles<br />
Farm or will they cause more problems? Naomi discovers evidence that her husband is being<br />
unfaithful, and Alice has money worries - will she have to leave the village to find work?.<br />
This heartwarming and nostalgic tale is a joy to read.<br />
Hertfordshire author Lesley Eames published 90 short stories and four historical sagas set around the<br />
time of WW1 and into the Roaring 20s.<br />
Local authors! Let us know about your book releases. Email editorial@livingmags.info<br />
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Fundraisers: Skydive <strong>2023</strong><br />
Why not push the boundaries<br />
and take to the skies to support<br />
The Hospice of St Francis!<br />
www.stfrancis.org.uk<br />
Exhibitions: Tactile<br />
Explorers: Under the sea<br />
Natural History Museum,<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>, 11am-12noon. For blind<br />
and partially sighted children<br />
aged 5+ and their families.<br />
Booking essential. www.nhm.<br />
ac.uk/visit/tring<br />
Comedy: Simon Evans Have<br />
We Met<br />
Court Theatre, 8pm. www.getstuffed.biz<br />
WEDNESDAY 6 SEP<br />
SATURDAY 9 SEP<br />
MONDAY 11 SEP<br />
SUNDAY 17 SEP<br />
Fundraisers: Ashridge<br />
Golf Day<br />
Ashridge Golf Club in support<br />
of the Hospice<br />
of St Francis. www.stfrancis.<br />
org.uk<br />
Fundraisers: Charity Quiz<br />
Robin Hood, <strong>Tring</strong>. 8.30pm<br />
every Wed. In aid of Hector’s<br />
House. www.robinhoodtring.<br />
co.uk<br />
Talks: Hec-Talk Group<br />
The XC Centre, Hemel<br />
7.30-8.30pm. First and third<br />
Wednesday of the month.<br />
Open to all men to come<br />
together and talk. tinyurl.<br />
com/5n8c6p3v<br />
THURSDAY 7 SEP<br />
Music: Brave Rival<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Rugby Club, 8.30pm.<br />
www.bluesbartring.co.uk<br />
FRIDAY 8 SEP<br />
Fairs / Festivals: Heritage<br />
Open Days<br />
Annual festival runs to 17<br />
Sep. Celebrating our local<br />
communities and stories with<br />
both digital and in-person<br />
events. Visit the website<br />
to learn more. Pre-booking<br />
required via eventbrite.<br />
berkhamsted-history.org.uk<br />
Talks: Cyber and Fraud<br />
Event<br />
Hemel Hempstead Library,<br />
10.30am-4pm. Run by<br />
Hertfordshire Constabulary.<br />
www.owl.co.uk/herts<br />
Markets & Sales: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Farmers Market<br />
High Street, <strong>Tring</strong>, 9am-<br />
12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday<br />
of each month. www.<br />
tringfarmersmarket.co.uk<br />
Fairs / Festivals: St<br />
Bartholomew’s Church<br />
Fete<br />
St Bartholomew Church,<br />
Wigginton 12-4pm. Stalls,<br />
dog show, entertainment,<br />
cream teas & BBQ. stbart<br />
holomewschurch.org/calendar/<br />
Music: Nick Tomalin’s<br />
Quintet: Shades of Shearing<br />
BJazz at the Civic Centre,<br />
Berkhamsted, 8pm. www.<br />
bjazz.org<br />
SUNDAY 10 SEP<br />
Exhibitions: Halton House<br />
Open Day<br />
10am-4pm. A rare opportunity<br />
to view the ground floor<br />
rooms of Halton House. www.<br />
heritageopendays.org.uk<br />
Gardens: Hospice of St<br />
Francis Garden Party<br />
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted<br />
12-5pm. With food,<br />
entertainment, dog show<br />
and ‘shop local’ village. www.<br />
stfrancis.org.uk<br />
Music: Piano & More<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Parish Church, 3-4pm.<br />
Bach, Finzi and Tchaikovsky.<br />
Soloists Arwen Newband &<br />
Anna Le Hair. Followed by<br />
tea. Free entry; donations to<br />
expenses welcome. piano-andmore.org.uk<br />
Arts & Crafts: <strong>Tring</strong> Yarn<br />
Bomb Knit & Natter<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Library, 1-2.30pm. Also<br />
9 & 23 Oct. www.instagram.<br />
com/tringyarnbomb<br />
WEDNESDAY 13 SEP<br />
Talks: The Spy Who<br />
Solved his Own Murder<br />
Berkhamsted Local History<br />
& Museum Society, Town<br />
Hall, Berkhamsted, 8pm.<br />
2006 assassination of ex-KGB<br />
spy Alexander Litvinenko.<br />
berkhamsted-history.org.uk<br />
FRIDAY 15 SEP<br />
Fairs / Festivals:<br />
BerkoBeerFest<br />
Berkhamsted Cricket Club.<br />
6-11pm. Also 16 Sep 12-11pm.<br />
Real ales & craft beers from<br />
breweries in & around the<br />
Chilterns. Friday Comedy<br />
Night with 4 top comedians<br />
from Edinburgh Fringe & TV.<br />
Plus 9 local bands performing<br />
Saturday. berkobeerfest.co.uk<br />
Film: <strong>Tring</strong> Cinema<br />
Nora Grace Hall. Doors<br />
7.30pm, film 8pm. www.<br />
tringcinema.com<br />
SATURDAY 16 SEP<br />
Fairs / Festivals: Chilterns<br />
Heritage and Culture<br />
Festival<br />
To 1 Oct. Walks, talks<br />
and exclusive tours.<br />
chilternsociety.org.uk/<br />
heritage-festival<br />
Markets & Sales:<br />
Berkhamsted Farmers<br />
Market<br />
High Street, Berkhamsted,<br />
10am-2pm. www.facebook.com/<br />
berkofm<br />
Fairs / Festivals: Mind Body<br />
Spirit Wellbeing Show<br />
Chesham<br />
Chiltern Hills Academy,<br />
Chartridge Lane, Chesham,<br />
11am-5pm. Treat yourself to a<br />
holisitc therapy or 1-1 reading.<br />
Gifts with a difference. Relax<br />
with friends and family.<br />
www.deerspirit.co.uk<br />
Kids: Storytelling for Kids<br />
Also Sun 24. Rectory Lane<br />
Cemetery, Berkhamsted, 2-3pm.<br />
Perfect for children from 4-8<br />
years old. chilternsociety.org.<br />
uk/heritage-festival<br />
Music: <strong>Tring</strong> Chamber<br />
Music Summer Season<br />
Hastoe Village Hall, 6pm.<br />
Please note early start time.<br />
Beethoven 130 Grosse Fuge.<br />
Tickets £20 | Under 18’s £10.<br />
Booking required. www.<br />
tringchambermusic.co.uk<br />
MONDAY 18 SEP<br />
Film: Empire of Light<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,<br />
8pm. Also Tues 19. www.<br />
berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk<br />
TUESDAY 19 SEP<br />
Business: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
BusinessMart Breakfast<br />
7.45-9am. Join the friendly<br />
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BusinessMart networking<br />
group. www.tringtogether.<br />
org.uk<br />
Talks: The Volunteer<br />
Centre<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,<br />
10.30am-12pm. Third Tuesday<br />
of each month to talk about<br />
volunteering and local<br />
volunteering roles. www.<br />
support4dacorum.org.uk<br />
Exhibitions: Tactile Tours<br />
Natural History Museum,<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>, 2.30-3.30pm. For blind<br />
and partially sighted adults<br />
and their families or friends.<br />
Booking essential. www.nhm.<br />
ac.uk/visit/tring<br />
WEDNESDAY 20 SEP<br />
Talks: The Story of Nica<br />
Rothschild<br />
High Street Baptist Church,<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>, 8pm. tringlocalhistory<br />
museum.org.uk<br />
FRIDAY 22 SEP<br />
Sport: Golf Day<br />
Buckingham Golf Club. In aid<br />
of PACE. thepacecentre.org/<br />
event/charity-golf-day<br />
SATURDAY 23 SEP<br />
Exhibitions: <strong>Tring</strong> And<br />
District Model Railway<br />
Club Exhibition<br />
Pitstone Memorial Hall,<br />
10.15am-4.30pm. 8 layouts in<br />
a range of scales plus items<br />
for sale, light refreshments<br />
and free parking on site. www.<br />
tringmrc.co.uk<br />
WEDNESDAY 27 SEP<br />
Fundraisers: West Herts<br />
21 Century Hospital<br />
Solution Fundraising<br />
Dinner<br />
Berkhamsted Town Hall, 7pm.<br />
£35. Are you satisfied with our<br />
hospital service? Pre-booking<br />
required. gordonyearwood@<br />
gmail.com<br />
THURSDAY 28 SEP<br />
Business: Berko Interchange<br />
Waite & Rose Café<br />
Berkhamsted, 8.30-9.30am.<br />
Business networking<br />
meeting. www.eventbrite.<br />
co.uk/e/berko-interchangetickets-547761187457<br />
Fairs / Festivals:<br />
Berkhamsted International<br />
Graham Greene Festival<br />
To 1 Oct. 24th Graham Greene<br />
International Festival. Visit<br />
website for more information.<br />
grahamgreenebt.org/festival<br />
Music: Toby Walker USA<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Rugby Club, 8.30pm.<br />
www.bluesbartring.co.uk<br />
MONDAY 2 OCT<br />
Film: Broker<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,<br />
8pm. Also Tues 3. www.<br />
berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk<br />
WEDNESDAY 4 OCT<br />
Fundraisers: Charity Quiz<br />
Robin Hood, <strong>Tring</strong>. 8.30pm<br />
every Wed. In aid of Hector’s<br />
House. www.robinhoodtring.<br />
co.uk<br />
Talks: Hec-Talk Group<br />
The XC Centre, Hemel<br />
7.30-8.30pm. First and third<br />
Wednesday of the month. Open<br />
to all men to come together and<br />
talk. tinyurl.com/5n8c6p3v<br />
THURSDAY 5 OCT<br />
Music: Sam Kelly’s Station<br />
House<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Rugby Club, <strong>Tring</strong>.<br />
8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk<br />
FRIDAY 6 OCT<br />
Talks: The Volunteer Centre<br />
High Street Baptist Church,<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>, 10-11am. Talk about<br />
volunteering and local<br />
volunteering roles. www.<br />
support4dacorum.org.uk<br />
Comedy: Stephen K Amos<br />
Oxymoron<br />
The Court Theatre, <strong>Tring</strong>, 8pm.<br />
£18. www.get-stuffed.biz<br />
SATURDAY 7 OCT<br />
Music: Bernardi Music Trio<br />
St Mary’s Church, Drayton<br />
Beauchamp, 6.30pm.<br />
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SATURDAY 7 OCT (CONT)<br />
Music: Classical Concert<br />
St Mary’s Church, Drayton<br />
Beauchamp, near <strong>Tring</strong>,<br />
7.15pm. All proceeds to help St<br />
Mary’s Church. benefice3@<br />
gmail.com<br />
Music: The Chiltern<br />
Sinfonietta<br />
Victoria Hall, Akeman<br />
Street, <strong>Tring</strong>, 7.30pm.<br />
Admission free with retiring<br />
collection. Orchestral Music<br />
by Richard Strauss, Faure<br />
and Mendelssohn. www.<br />
chilternsinfonietta.com<br />
Music: Alex Clarke Quartet<br />
BJazz at the Civic Centre,<br />
Berkhamsted, 8pm. Full Bar<br />
facilities. www.bjazz.org<br />
SUNDAY 8 OCT<br />
Music: Piano & More<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Parish Church, 3-4pm.<br />
Recital of French clarinet and<br />
piano music. Performers:<br />
Alison Eales and Anna Le Hair.<br />
Free entry; donations to<br />
expenses welcome.<br />
piano-and-more.org.uk<br />
Music: Folk Tales<br />
The Old Town Hall,<br />
Berkhamsted, 7pm. Behind the<br />
Mirror. www.behindthemirror.<br />
org<br />
TUESDAY 10 OCT<br />
Fundraisers: The Pepper<br />
Show <strong>2023</strong><br />
Court Theatre, <strong>Tring</strong>. To 14<br />
Oct. Live music performed by<br />
a wealth of local talent. www.<br />
pepper.org.uk<br />
WEDNESDAY 11 OCT<br />
Talks: Laura Ashley<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,<br />
10.30am. theartssociety.org/<br />
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Talks: Arts & Craft<br />
Gardens and Movement<br />
Berkhamsted Local History &<br />
Museum Society, Town Hall,<br />
Berkhamsted, 8pm.<br />
berkhamsted-history.org.uk<br />
THURSDAY 12 OCT<br />
Talks: Rothschild’s<br />
‘Fine Collection’ of<br />
Cassowaries<br />
Natural History Museum,<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>, 7-8pm. Booking<br />
required. www.nhm.ac.uk/<br />
visit/tring<br />
Business: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
BusinessMart<br />
Join the friendly<br />
BusinessMart networking<br />
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org.uk<br />
FRIDAY 13 OCT<br />
Fundraisers: Pop Up<br />
Restaurant<br />
Nora Grace Hall, <strong>Tring</strong>,<br />
7.30pm. Booking essential.<br />
www.tringtogether.org.uk<br />
SATURDAY 14 OCT<br />
Markets & Sales: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Farmers Market<br />
High Street, <strong>Tring</strong>, 9am-<br />
12.30pm. 2nd and 4th<br />
Saturday of each month.<br />
www.tringfarmersmarket.<br />
co.uk<br />
Exhibitions: Arts and<br />
Crafts Exhibition<br />
St Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe,<br />
10.30an-4.30pm. Also Sun<br />
15 Oct 10.30am-3.30pm.<br />
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Music: Walk in Beauty<br />
Ivinghoe Town Hall, 5pm.<br />
Concert presented by<br />
The Ridgeway Ensemble.<br />
mrwslapton@gmail.com<br />
Music: Barbican Quartet<br />
Berkhamsted Civic<br />
Centre 7.30pm. www.<br />
berkhamstedmusic.co.uk<br />
SUNDAY 15 OCT<br />
Fundraisers: Mud Pack<br />
Challenge<br />
Ashridge House,<br />
Berkhamsted. Get ready to<br />
get filthy for The Hospice of<br />
St Francis! www.stfrancis.<br />
org.uk/support-us/events/<br />
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Markets & Sales:<br />
Berkhamsted Farmers<br />
Market<br />
High Street, Berkhamsted,<br />
10am-2pm. 3rd Sunday<br />
of every month. www.<br />
facebook.com/berkofm<br />
MONDAY 16 OCT<br />
Film: The Drover’s Wife<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,<br />
8pm. Also Tues 17. www.<br />
berkhamstedfilmsociety.<br />
co.uk<br />
FRIDAY 20 OCT<br />
Music: Ma Bessie & Her<br />
‘Pigfoot’ Band After<br />
Hours Show<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Rugby Club.<br />
8.30pm. www.<br />
bluesbartring.co.uk<br />
THURSDAY 26 OCT<br />
Business: Berko<br />
Interchange<br />
Waite & Rose Café<br />
Berkhamsted, 8.30-9.30am.<br />
Business networking<br />
meeting. www.eventbrite.<br />
co.uk/e/berko-interchangetickets-547761187457<br />
Fundraisers: Alvin the<br />
Ultimate Elvis Tribute<br />
The Gatsby, Berkhamsted,<br />
7.30-11.45pm. tockify.com/<br />
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Comedy: Mark Steel<br />
Court Theatre, <strong>Tring</strong>, 8pm.<br />
www.get-stuffed.biz<br />
FRIDAY 27 OCT<br />
Film: <strong>Tring</strong> Cinema<br />
Nora Grace Hall. Doors<br />
7.30pm, film 8pm.<br />
www.tringcinema.com<br />
SATURDAY 28 OCT<br />
Music: Peter Rudeforth<br />
Jazz Band<br />
BJazz at the Civic Centre,<br />
Berkhamsted, 8pm. www.<br />
bjazz.org<br />
MONDAY 30 OCT<br />
Film: Hit the Road<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,<br />
8pm. Also Tues 31. www.<br />
berkhamstedfilmsociety.<br />
co.uk<br />
WEDNESDAY 1 NOV<br />
Fundraisers: Charity<br />
Quiz<br />
Robin Hood, <strong>Tring</strong>. 8.30pm<br />
every Wed. In aid of Hector’s<br />
House. www.robinhoodtring.<br />
co.uk<br />
Talks: Hec-Talk Group<br />
The XC Centre, Hemel<br />
7.30-8.30pm. First and third<br />
Wednesday of the month.<br />
Open to all men to come<br />
together and talk. tinyurl.<br />
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THURSDAY 2 NOV<br />
Music: Consummate<br />
Rogues<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Rugby Club. 8.30pm.<br />
www.bluesbartring.co.uk<br />
FRIDAY 3 NOV<br />
Fairs / Festivals: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Book Festival<br />
To 12 Nov. The programme<br />
will include debates,<br />
interviews, presentations<br />
and workshops from<br />
renowned authors across<br />
multiple venues. www.<br />
tringbookfestival.co.uk<br />
SATURDAY 4 NOV<br />
Fairs / Festivals: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Festival of Fire<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Park Cricket Club.<br />
To support sport in the<br />
local community. www.<br />
tringfireworks.co.uk<br />
Fairs / Festivals:<br />
Berkhamsted Town<br />
Fireworks<br />
Gates 6pm for 7pm start.<br />
A charitable event at<br />
Berkhamsted Cricket Club.<br />
www.berkobang.org<br />
SUNDAY 5 NOV<br />
Fairs / Festivals: BerkoFest<br />
Book Festival<br />
Berkhamsted Town Hall,<br />
10am-7pm. Acclaimed authors<br />
will participate in readings,<br />
panels, Q&As, book signings,<br />
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WEDNESDAY 8 NOV<br />
Talks: Propaganda Posters<br />
on WW1 & WW2<br />
Berkhamsted Local History &<br />
Museum Society, Town Hall,<br />
Berkhamsted, 8pm.<br />
berkhamsted-history.org.uk<br />
SATURDAY 11 NOV<br />
Markets & Sales: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
Farmers Market<br />
High Street, <strong>Tring</strong>, 9am-<br />
12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday<br />
of each month. www.<br />
tringfarmersmarket.co.uk<br />
Exhibitions: Little<br />
Gaddesden One Day Art<br />
Exhibition and Sale<br />
Little Gaddesden Village<br />
Hall, Church Road, HP4 1NX.<br />
10.30am-4pm. littlegaddesden.<br />
org.uk/clubs-and-institutions/<br />
art-club/<br />
Exhibitions: Tactile<br />
Explorers: Under the sea<br />
Natural History Museum,<br />
<strong>Tring</strong>, 11am-12noon. For blind<br />
and partially sighted children<br />
aged 5+ and<br />
their families. Booking<br />
essential. www.nhm.ac.uk/<br />
visit/tring<br />
Music: Zemlinksy Trio<br />
Berkhamsted Civic<br />
Centre 7.30pm. www.<br />
berkhamstedmusic.co.uk<br />
SUNDAY 12 NOV<br />
Music: Piano and More<br />
<strong>Tring</strong> Parish Church, 3-4pm.<br />
piano-and-more.org.uk<br />
Music: Untold Stories<br />
Berkhamsted Old Town Hall,<br />
7pm. Behind the Mirror. www.<br />
behindthemirror.org<br />
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Film: <strong>Living</strong><br />
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THURSDAY 16 NOV<br />
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<strong>Tring</strong> Rugby Club, 8pm. www.<br />
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FRIDAY 17 NOV<br />
Film: <strong>Tring</strong> Cinema<br />
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SUNDAY 19 NOV<br />
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Third Sun of every month.<br />
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SATURDAY 25 NOV<br />
Fairs / Festivals: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
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SUNDAY 26 NOV<br />
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Santa and the Elves Posting<br />
House in the Civic Centre,<br />
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Film: Lunana: A Yak in the<br />
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THURSDAY 30 NOV<br />
Business: Berko Interchange<br />
Waite & Rose Café<br />
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Markets & Sales: <strong>Tring</strong><br />
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Music: Behind the Mirror<br />
Berkhamsted Civic Centre<br />
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music from medieval carols to<br />
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Christmas songs. www.<br />
berkhamstedmusic.co.uk<br />
WEDNESDAY 6 DEC<br />
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The Robin Hood, <strong>Tring</strong>.<br />
8.30pm every Wed. In aid<br />
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