Berkhamsted Living Autumn 2020

BERKHAMSTED

ISSUE 76 AUTUMN 2020

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Welcome to the

Autumn issue!

As we are all getting used to our ‘new

normal’ we’re happy that what is still

normal, is this magazine dropping

through your letterbox.

We may be wearing masks and keeping

a social distance where appropriate, but at

least we can meet you through the pages of

the magazine.

We hope - as we go to press - that the children

will be back to school soon, many of them after

an absence of several months, and school may

be quite a different place. With that in mind, we

have gathered together some expert advice on

how to support children and teens this term.

Many of us have realised we need more space,

after weeks of being at home together, so we

hope we can inspire you with our feature on

garden rooms, and our ideas for making the

most of your garden as the nights draw in.

BERKHAMSTED

AUTUMN 2020

And finally, if pounding the streets is not your

idea of fun, we offer you more gentle ways to get

back into exercise after the summer holidays.

Things are ever-changing, so our what’s on

section is a mixture of real world and online

events. Do check with organisers before making

a journey.

Visit our website at www.livingmags.info for

local daily news and event updates. And sign-up

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We wish you happy reading.

Alison and

Naomi

Owner & Editor

CONTENTS

4 News and views from

Berkhamsted and

surrounding villages

14 Shop Local

19 Bakewell Tart recipe

from Rumbles

20 Local history: The story

of Peter the Wild Boy

22 Ease yourself into

exercise with more zen

and less pounding

24 Be a winner in this

issue’s competition

26 Stuck for space at home?

How to create an extra

room

28 Bring happiness and

calm using Feng Shui

29 Working from home –

the new ‘normal’

34 Enjoy your garden for

longer this autumn

38 Support your kids

as they go back to

school

44 The latest books from

our region’s authors

45 Walk over Pitstone

Hill and through the

Ashridge Estate

46 What’s On

48 Essential local services

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Local (shop) hero

During

lockdown,

Fiona

Rowland, the

owner of Cedar,

the newly

refurbished

village store

and now coffee

shop in Potten

End, helped keep

villagers supplied

with essentials.

And they have

now repaid her,

with more than 100 nominations for a Hero of

Hertfordshire awards, which was presented by

the Mayor of Dacorum.

What’s even more extraordinary is that the

shop has only been open for a year. But during

lockdown, Fiona went out of her way to get in

supplies that people couldn’t get elsewhere,

and a team of volunteers helped to deliver

essentials to the elderly and other people

who were shielding.

She began to stock fruit and veg, sourced

from Michael Smith & Son, who have a stall

on Berkhamsted market, meat from a local

butcher, and approached lots of suppliers

so she could stock essentials that her

customers needed.

The coffee shop became a storeroom for

all the extra produce, but has now reopened,

providing breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

‘The community of Potten End and the

surrounding areas has been absolutely

fantastic too, patient, understanding and

always smiling,’ she says.

The efforts of the Cedar team have not

gone unnoticed by their customers either.

One said: ‘You and your family have made

this village a better place. You help everyone

and also encourage others to be better

with your example. A tiny giant, that’s

what you are!’

NEWS IN BRIEF

Car park open?

We are hoping that by the time you read this

the multi-storey car park will be open.

As we went to press, Ben Hosier at

Dacorum Borough Council told Living:

‘There has been a slight delay on the

completion of the S278 Highway Works and

these are programmed in to be completed in

the first half of August.

‘The car park cannot become operational

until the works are completed and certified

by the Highways Authority, so the opening

plans are on hold for the time being, but I am

hopeful that this is only a short-term period.’

Happy 30th!

Congratulations to Berkhamsted’s

Stringer Mann Chartered Financial

Planners, celebrating its 30th year.

Robert Stringer and Richard Mann first

met 30 years ago, on Independence Day

– 4 July 1990 – when they were both

working at a regional independent

financial advice firm

Despite coronavirus blocking any plans

for a party, a donation will be made to the

St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation

to assist those struggling as a result of

the pandemic.

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LOCAL FOCUS


Businesses get ready to bounce back

How are our local businesses

managing post lockdown? Living

speaks to Peter Elsworth, Chairman,

Berkhamsted Chamber of Commerce.

‘They are feeling bruised in many cases,’

he says. ‘It’s difficult to gauge what will

happen because I’m waiting to see how many

reopen on the high street. Zen hairdressing

closed. Laura Ashley is going, but that’s

nationwide. Clintons reopened and then shut.

Carphone Warehouse is shut. If you walk

down Lower Kings Road there are several

empty premises.

‘What we have to do is increase the footfall

in the town and then we need to try to attack

costs for businesses. We will try to push for

landlords to offer a discount if the businesses

are pushed to the edge – some rent is better

than no rent while you try to find new tenants.’

He also wants to encourage businesses to

cross trade with each other.

By the time you read this, the multi-storey

car park should be open, and plans should

have moved on for the town centre to be

pedestrianised on Saturdays. ‘If this happens,

Lower Kings Road up to St Peter’s will be closed

to traffic, as it is for the Festival of Lights. The

market will move into the road, and there will

be space for businesses to expand on to the

pavement,’ explains Peter.

He adds that, with 320 spaces in the new car

park, people will be able to get out of the car and

walk up an esplanade of shops, which will be an

attractive proposition.

Advice for local businesses

Jonathan and Pippa at SR Consulting suggest

three ways in which businesses can weather

the Covid storm.

1. Gain a deep understanding of your

customers’ needs. Ensure you are offering

the right products and services at the right

time with an exceptional level of service

and experience.

2. Take a step back from your business

and review it warts and all. Start thinking

about what you were and are doing right. Can

you provide your services in a different way?

Can you improve delivery times, or prioritise

the customers most in need?

3. Pinpoint the core purpose of your

business. A lot of businesses are thriving

despite the major challenges presented.

The common thread is their authentic

commitment to a purpose that goes

beyond profitability.

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Ready for your

close-up?

The shoots for Northchurch photographer

Adam Hollier’s Berkhamsted People book

were put on hold over lockdown, but

he did take a series of doorstep photos, which

will appear in the book when it is published.

Photoshoots should resume in the autumn –

join the Facebook group Berkhamsted People

- Portraits of a Town, for updates.

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LOCAL FOCUS


Letter from

the Mayor

Dear Berkhamsted Residents

The current Covid-19 crisis has disrupted

all of our lives, in ways we would never

have thought a few months ago.

I hope you and your families are all well and

managing to stay safe.

The impact of this crisis continues to be

a concern, and the Town Council

continues to have funds

available to support local good

causes helping residents in

Berkhamsted deal with the

impact of the pandemic. The

grants have been used to

ensure vulnerable Berkhamsted

residents have received

essential supplies and health care

workers have received essential PPE. The

grant application form is available at www.

berkhamstedtowncouncil.gov.uk/uploads/

grant-application-form-covid19-support.docx

Access granted

Berkhamsted’s Rectory

Lane Cemetery, which

won a £1million lottery

grant for a restoration scheme, is

opening its gates for visitors to

see the results.

The cemetery will be hosting Heritage Open

Days for the sixth year on Sept 12, 13, 16, 19 and 20.

Small groups will have the opportunity to see

round the cemetery at the culmination of its

three-year transformation programme. Kate

Campbell, Community Engagement Officer,

says: ’We are looking forward to welcoming

visitors back into the Cemetery.’

Details at www.rectorylanecemetery.org.uk

The impact of the pandemic on the well-being

and mental health of some of our residents

has been noticeable, particularly for some of

our younger people. The Town Council would

actively welcome grant applications from

organisations assisting our young people in

Berkhamsted, with counselling and other

support.

We should expect the new Borough Plan

(Planning) to be consulted later this year.

Dacorum Borough Council’s planning team

has been tasked to draw up a robust plan that

can deliver more than 1,000 new houses each

year for the next few years. I will ensure that

the consultation process is fully engaging and

captures as much local input and involvement

as possible. Work on our Climate Change

initiatives is progressing. We would still like to

receive interest from local residents who would

like to get involved.

Finally, the Town Council continues to hold

Committee Meetings via Zoom. Local residents

can attend via Zoom upon request. Please

look at the calendar on our website and email

townclerk@berkhamstedtowncouncil.gov.uk if

you would like to attend.

Cllr Garrick Stevens, Town Mayor


Culture gets creative

Herts Year of Culture (HYOC2020) is

reminding everyone that while many

events have been cancelled so far this

year, creativity certainly hasn’t!

Many local organisations quickly and

imaginatively moved activities online.

For example, Open Door Community Hub

in Berkhamsted has been hosting online

exhibitions and creative workshops.

Many activities will continue online

through the year, but if you are planning to

attend any face-to-face HYOC2020 events,

please check with the organiser before

setting out.

If you are a local creative or cultural

organisation or artist and have an online

activity that you would like to be part

of HYOC2020, then email active@dacorum.

gov.uk.

The 2020 Fun Palace will be a virtual event

and programme of free online activities. The

event will take place on Saturday 3 October. Get

updates at www.dacorum.gov.uk/HYOC2020 .

Finally, get your running shoes on. Last year,

Active Dacorum held a 5k run, but for 2020

it is planning a virtual challenge. See website

for details.

Stepping out for MS Centre

Good luck to

Patrick Burke of

Berkhamsted,

who is aiming to raise

£5,000 for the Chilterns

Multiple Sclerosis Centre

with a sponsored walk.

But this is no ordinary

walk, because Patrick, 66,

who lives with Multiple

Sclerosis, is unable to lift

his foot off the ground. Instead, he uses a fourwheeled

walker, which he must hold onto with

both hands to maintain his balance. He uses a

clever electrical device to stimulate muscles so

he can take small steps.

Patrick aims to walk as far as he can in one

hour. He explains: ‘The walk will be a huge

challenge for me. Walking for an hour will

knock me out physically for a couple of days.’

Patrick’s walk will take place at the Wendover

centre on Sunday, 13 September.

To make a donation please visit www.

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When the Queen

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2020, she served as a

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of how much longer, as a society,

we are living. In her own family, four

generations are now all alive at the

same time, from the Queen herself

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An increasing number of families

now find themselves in the same

position, which has implications for

financial planning.

As a nonagenarian, Her Majesty

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people over 90 years old rose by 44%

between 2008 and 2018, according

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to 2018, published online by the

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in September 2019.

We are now witnessing a

phenomenon where the baby

boomers – those born in the

post-war era and in retirement –

represent the wealthiest generation

in society. However, whilst they

enjoy the fruits of their labour, they

are sandwiched between elderly

parents facing the challenges of old

age and children struggling with the

hangover of university debts and

rising house prices.

For those born after the Second

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economy of their working years

was benign and kind to them; but

it was less so for those born in the

1980s and 1990s – the so-called

‘millennials’ – who are finding it

harder to get jobs and to get onto

the property ladder.

Increasing life expectancy

and major social change mean

many need their wealth to work

harder for the whole family

While our children are struggling

with their finances, our parents

are living longer. This has led to an

increase in the need for long-term

care, which is likely to be financed

from accumulated savings, selling

the family home or with support

from younger generations.

A study into intergenerational

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financial burdens of everyday life.

St. James’s Place provides a

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LOCAL FOCUS


Hospice at Home figures

hit record high

Rennie Grove Hospice Care cared for more

patients than ever through its hospice

at home service, which has continued

to offer specialist care to a number of local

families throughout lockdown.

In the course of caring for a record 600 patients,

the hospice at home nurses working in West

Herts and Bucks made 2,586 visits to patients at

home, day and night, during the period from 23

March to 31 May. They also supported this with

15,609 hours of phone calls, providing advice to

patients and families and liaising with other

healthcare professionals and agencies.

If you want

to help this

amazing

service, please

consider

donating, or if

you fancy more

of a challenge

there are two

fundraising events to take part in this autumn:

The whole family can tackle the Chilterns 2

Peaks challenge on September 13. Choose from

two beautiful routes to walk, with scavenger

hunt and picnic spot recommendations for the

kids. And there’s medals at the end too.

Or put on your running shoes for the virtual

10k and Half Marathon on October 4.

All details at www.renniegrove.org

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LOCAL FOCUS

Wellness

Hub opens

A

concern for the declining mental health

and well-being of lonely friends,

clients and family during lockdown

opened Emma James’s eyes to the need for a

community-driven and based Wellness Hub in

the heart of the town.

Emma’s plan was to create a place where

people could have their wellness and well-being

needs met – and that place is now at 26 Lower-

Kings Road.

On offer are wellness treatments and state-ofthe-art

physiotherapy and massage facilities,

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Independent Living

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There’s a not-so ‘new kid on the block’ in

New Road, Princes Risborough.

Independent Living (ILC) has relocated

back into the town and the increase in customer

numbers confirms that it is the right move.

The folk at ILC are celebrating their return

with a new logo and some long-overdue

improvements to their website. Everything

else remains as it was: the fully-trained team

continues to be led by a retired health and social

care professional with more than 30 years of

experience working in local acute hospitals and

the surrounding community.

They carry a wide range of mobility and

personal care products; their friendly, trained

staff are available to assist customers in

making an informed choice when seeking a

solution to a temporary or long-term mobility

or personal care need. www.ilcmobility.co.uk

Back in the saddle

Regulars at the Gaddesden Place Riding

for the Disabled (RDA) have been keen

to get back in the saddle, after the centre

reopened after four long months.

With 80 per cent of riders saying that being

unable to access RDA had a negative impact on

their physical wellbeing, the charity was keen

to welcome them back to the centre.

Grace and Skye, Gaddesden Place RDA Riders,

said: ‘We’ve really missed it, we think and talk

about it every single day. We’ve missed the

ponies most of all but we’ve also missed being

busy on a Saturday morning.’

Like many charities, the centre has lost a

lot of funding, so has launched a Buy a Bale

Campaign to help care for its five horses. You

can donate at www.virginmoneygiving.com/

fund/buy_a_bale


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Here’s our

selection of great

things to buy in

Berkhamsted,

Tring and the

villages

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07 Beatrix Potter Soft Toys £15 & £20

08 Chess sets £24 and £30

09 Shut the Box £7

10 Raindrops Kids Umbrellas £12.99

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Beechwood Fine Foods - Tring

01 Cheyney’s Chilli Sauces, sweet and subtle or

hot & spicy £4.95

02 Percy’s luxury biscuits, a modern twist on

classic flavours £3.95

03 BCP - Sarah’s homemade seasonal preserves

£2.95

Creative Collective - Berkhamsted

04 Mallow & White, award winning, all natural

hand sanitiser with 70% alcohol - In £5 & £12

bottles

Debbie Shrimpton Illustrates - Berkhamsted

05 Signed & framed illustrations of local

landmarks £45

06 Bespoke signed & framed home

illustrations £95

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Number Twenty - Berkhamsted

11 Ginko accordion lamp £47

12 Blue glass tea light holders £5.75

13 Yellow chair £325 and cushion £35 each

14 Powder bamboo trainer socks £7.50

Gems and Jules - Tring

15 Sterling silver fused wire heart bracelet £55

16 Sterling silver daisy toe ring £15

17 Sterling silver turquoise charm ankle

chain £18

Puddingstone Distillery - Wilstone

18 Campfire Gin glass £6 for one or £30

for a box of 6

19 Hertfordshire Cook Book by Meze Publishing

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Puddingstone

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20 Domestique

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Tring Brewery

21 Raven King

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22 Lunardi’s

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Delicious served warm with some

whipped cream, ice cream, or just

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Tart is a perfect teatime treat for the

whole family.

RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 200g shortcrust

pastry

• 2tbsp raspberry jam

• 125g caster sugar

• 125g soft margarine

• 2 medium eggs

• 80g ground almonds

• 60g plain flour

• 1tsp almond

essence

• 40g flaked

almonds

1. Preheat the oven to 160C, Gas

Mark 3.

2. Line an 8in shallow round tin with

shortcrust pastry.

3. Make fork holes in the base then

spoon in the jam and spread

evenly.

4. Beat margarine and sugar till well

combined then add in the eggs and

essence.

5. Fold in the flour and ground

almonds then put on top of the jam

base and level out.

6. Top with flaked almonds and bake

for 45-50mins or when the sponge

bounces back if you touch it.

7. Allow to cool then remove from tin

and dust with icing sugar.

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A wild tale

How did a mysterious wild boy

from Germany find his way to

Northchurch?

In the churchyard at St Mary’s,

Northchurch, is a gravestone with a rather

unusual engraving. It simply says PETER

the Wild Boy 1785.

So, who was Peter, and how did he come to be

buried in a small Hertfordshire village?

His tale begins back in 1785 in Northern

Germany, when a farmer discovered a boy

wearing just the remnants of a shirt and

foraging for fruit and acorns in a field near

Hamelin – best known for its legend of the

Pied Piper.

Here was another legend in the making as the

boy, thought to be around 12 years old, walked

on all fours, appeared unable to speak and

instead grunted like an animal.

To the Royal Court in England, Peter was an

intriguing mystery, and courtiers were under

the romantic notion that he had been reared by

wolves or bears in the wild.

Peter was brought to England by King George

I, apparently at the request of Caroline,

Princess of Wales, where he became a ‘human

pet’ at Kensington Palace. The plan was to

LOCAL

teach him how to talk, however poor HISTORY

Peter was unable to learn, although

he was apparently adept at stealing

kisses from the ladies and picking the

pockets of courtiers!

Fast forward a couple of hundred years and

the theory of a boy raised by wild animals was

finally put to rest. In 2011, an analysis of a

portrait of Peter, held at Kensington Palace, led

to a rather less romantic possible diagnosis of

Pitt-Hopkins, a chromosome abnormality that

leads to an inability to learn to speak.

Back then, however, Peter became quite the

celebrity for a time – there was a waxwork

statue of him in the Strand in London and he

was even invited to dine with the king.

However, his lack of table manners did not go

down well, and when his tutor, Dr Arbothnot, was

unable to teach him, the court tired of their pet.

As a result, the Queen’s bedchamber woman,

Mrs Tichbourne, arranged for Peter to be

looked after by James Fenn, a farmer at Haxters

End, with a fee of £35 a year for his trouble.

This was not the end of Peter’s celebrity –

people would come to Berkhamsted to find

him, and many writers including Daniel Defoe

were inspired by his story. He even appears in

two Charles Dickens’ novels.

Peter, who was prone to wandering, wore a

brass collar bearing this inscription: ‘Peter, the

Wild Man from Hanover. Whoever will bring him to

Mr Fenn at Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, shall be paid

for their trouble’. The collar, which is now held at

Berkhamsted School, was made after Peter

managed to wander all the way to Norwich,

where he was arrested as a Spanish spy!

When Mr Fenn died, Peter moved to

Broadway Farm at Bourne End. He died there

on 22 February 1785. It was estimated that he

was around 75 years old.

Flowers are still placed on Peter’s grave from

time to time – do you know who puts them there?

Do you have an interesting story about the history of

Berkhamsted and surrounding villages that you would

like to share? Email us at editorial@livingmags.info


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TAKE IT EASY ON

YOURSELF

You don’t have to pound the streets or whizz up and down country lanes on two

wheels to get fit. Here’s our guide to a more gentle way of exercising

There were two kinds of people over

lockdown – those who busily posted

up their latest 10km run route, and

those who busily took a walk to the fridge

and back!

If you have got out of the habit of exercising

there are plenty of ways for men and women

to get back into gentle exercise.

Want you back for good

Pilates is well known for being good for

backs, but is definitely a whole body exercise.

It promotes a balanced, toned, flexible and

strong body, by increasing muscle strength

and tone.

If you thought Pilates was just for girls,

think again, as Liz van Hullen at Tring Pilates

Studio, explains: ‘Joseph Pilates invented

Pilates when working with hospitalised

prisoners of war, on their rehabilitation. It

was designed by a man, for men. There are

even some Pilates movements that bear

specific considerations for men.’

Well loved by ballerinas, rugby players,

event riders, and golfers, Liz says: ‘Pilates is

recognised for its qualities in promoting

flexibility and managing back pain – neither

issues that are specific to women.’

It’s great for people who sit at a desk all day,

and you can start off with a really low level of

fitness. Breathing techniques also help to

improve aerobic health.

You don’t really get sweaty, so it’s perfect for a

lunchtime workout. And if you’re a stranger to

exercise? ‘It’s never too late,’ says Liz. ‘Pilates

generates a mind to muscle connection and goes

on to lengthen, stretch and strengthen.’

Go with the flow

‘Tai Chi is more than just a physical exercise, it

is beneficial for mental health and well-being,’

says Catherine Birkinhead, who teaches in

Berkhamsted, Tring and Cheddington.


HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Sometimes referred to as meditation in

movement and originally an ancient Chinese

Martial Art, many people turn to this gentle and

yet powerful form of exercise for its health benefits.

‘It is particularly complementary for recovery

programmes of illnesses including Covid-19 as it

can help to strengthen the lungs and chest cavity

as well as the immune system,’ explains Catherine.

Its relaxed, flowing movements are low impact

and can develop flexibility, strengthen joints,

tendons and muscles, develop coordination,

balance and core strength, and also ease stress.

Catherine adds: ‘It can easily be adapted to

your own ability level and slow mindful

movement means students are unlikely to

overdo exercises and hurt or injure themselves

during training.’

Train your mind and body

As well as the physical benefits, yoga can help

manage stress, improve sleep, reduce headaches,

help to ease back and neck pain and improve

immune function.

If you are new to yoga, or returning to exercise

after a break, Pauline Gibbons at Tring Yoga

Studio recommends beginner classes to

‘introduce you to basic postures and allow you

to move on to a more challenging class or stay

where you feel happy.’

Classes vary enormously in intensity. Some are

very meditative and gentle such as Yin or Kundalini.

Others are more challenging such as Flow,

Ashtanga or Strength Core and More (originally

designed for men but now open to all).

And the good news is it’s never too late to start

yoga. Pauline says: ‘We have members of all

ages, shapes and sizes. We believe in adapting

and modifying any practice to suit the

individual rather than trying to get the

individual to suit the practice.’

Get some help

If you don’t know where to begin with exercise,

getting an expert to help you is a great idea.

Personal trainer Adele Lambert, who has her

own private studio in Tring, explains:

‘For someone a bit older who wants to get back

into exercise, the key is doing something they

enjoy, listening to their bodies and bearing in

mind any health, mobility or joint issues.’

She suggests indoor cycling as it takes

pressure off the knees, and provides a

cardiovascular workout. Kettlebell workouts

offer all-round cardiovascular exercise while

targeting specific muscle groups

Adele says: ‘Personal Training sessions work

particularly well for people getting back into

exercise. People are engaged more as they know

they are doing exercises that are designed

specifically for them. They see results quicker

and are more likely to stick to their plan.

‘If someone hasn’t exercised for a while they

need to be careful of overdoing it and putting

themselves off or injuring themselves. Personal

training can help you exercise safely and

effectively if you have medical issues, have been

pregnant, and are post or peri menopausal.’

There are many other gentle forms of exercise

to consider. Enjoy a social game of golf, a

leisurely cycle ride or a swim. Great for cardio

fitness and kind on the joints.

Whatever exercise you choose to do, have fun

and as Adele Lambert says: ‘Reap the benefits of

the endorphin rush and feeling better, looking

better, being more agile and having less postural

issues or joint problems as you age.’

Autumn 2020 / 23

COMPETITION

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Published by Meze Publishing, the book features

a number of Hertfordshire restaurants and food

producers including Tring’s own Puddingstone

Distillery (of course!), Tring Brewery and P E Mead

Farm Shop (Chiltern Oils).

The book is the latest from the ‘Get Stuck In’

series of regional cookbooks from the publishers.

Celebrating the county’s best food and drink

producers with more than 35 recipes, it includes

bars, cafes and restaurants too, including

Lussmanns, which featured in The Sunday Times’

top 100 favourite eating spots in the UK, and

dessert specialists The Pudding Stop in St Albans.

Each venue or producer has submitted a recipe

for the book. If you’re not lucky enough to win a

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A ROOM OF ONE’S

OWN

Did lockdown make you realise your house isn’t big enough?

A garden building could be the answer. We show you how to create a

‘man cave’, a games or playroom, an office, gym or guest room

As so many of us have spent a lot of the spring

and summer at home, you may have

finally realised that you need more space!

You could move or extend, but these options

require a pretty hefty cash injection - despite the

stamp duty holiday. So, adding a garden room is

a good compromise. It isn’t as pricey as an

extension, nor does it involve much upheaval. In

fact, specially designed garden rooms or offices

can start from just under £10,000.

If you don’t want to stretch the budget that far,

you could consider using a large shed or

summerhouse, especially if you already have

one that could be converted.

With the addition of a sofa bed, some teamaking

facilities – and even a spare toilet if

funds and planning allow, your garden room

could make an extra space for guests to stay -

though do check our ‘planning points’ on the

next page.

Make a man cave

If you didn’t get a lot of say in the decoration of

the main house, take the opportunity to make

your man cave as masculine as you want. A

classic American ‘den’ features plaids and

stripes in deep greens, dark reds and browns.

A man cave should reflect your interests. It

may be where you keep your guitar and music

collection, it could be a creative area for a hobby,

where you can hide away your materials and

tools from the kids, or perhaps you’d rather have

your own bar, complete with bar stools, optics

and beer pumps.

Games or playroom

Extra space for the children to play can be

a lifesaver, especially if you only have one

reception room.

A playroom allows space for bigger toys such as

toy kitchens and workbenches. You can also set

up activities in the playroom, rather than having

them take over the kitchen or living room.

If your home has a neutral palette, take the

opportunity to be bright and bold in the

playroom. Get creative and paint a fun mural, or

order some fun giant decals of favourite cartoon

characters for the walls.


Set up a painting/creation station with lots of

drawers for craft materials, and make sure there

is space in front of the playroom for water and

messy play.

Office

Taking your office out of the house and into the

garden has so many benefits. You can work away

from everyone else’s noise and it allows you to

make noise away from everyone else – perfect if

you like to get up early or work into the wee

hours. It also has the benefit of allowing you to

‘close the door’ on work at the end of the day.

Make sure you have a decent Wi-Fi signal – if

you can’t get decent internet, you’ll be back at

the kitchen table in no time! A Wi-Fi extender is

an easy option but its reach will be limited. A

powerline network uses the electrical power

cable to link between the house and garden room.

If you are having electricity laid to your garden

room, get an ethernet cable laid at the same time

for a more reliable and secure connection.

Decorate your garden office in colours

that inspire you - yellow is supposed to be

stimulating, green energising, and soft

peaches and pinks are said to boost creativity

and focus.

Gym

Release your exercise bike from its duty as

clothes hanger and pop it into the garden room.

A garden room can give you room to lay out an

exercise mat, and if you enjoy exercise videos

and streamed classes, make sure you have a TV

and an internet connection in the room.

The best bit about a home gym is that you can

choose your equipment – if you just do cardio

work, you can include a bike, a rowing machine

and plenty of space to do aerobics, boxercise or

whatever your favourite exercise class is.

Remember to include a decent fan too, for

when you get a sweat on!

Planning points

Paul Smith, director at Milton Keynes-based

Apex Planning Consultants, explains that your

garden room may be covered by permitted

development, meaning you don’t need to apply

for planning permission. However, he says: ‘the

use of the outbuilding must be incidental to

your home – so if it is being used as an extra

bedroom, that is unlikely to be classed as

incidental. Experience shows that the

interpretation of what is ‘incidental’ can subtly

vary depending on your local planning

authority, so it might be prudent to seek its preplanning

advice. Alternatively, you can submit

an application for a Certificate of Lawful

Proposed Use or Development, which would

confirm that the building work is lawful –

useful if you ever sell up.’ Find out more at

www.apexplanning.co.uk.

Better by design

Emma Holbrook from Berkhamsted’s Soden Style

offers design tips:

• Keep it simple, less is more both inside and

outside and makes the space feel bigger

• Create a Pinterest board of your likes and get

inspired by a theme

• Think about crafty storage to keep the space

decluttered and welcoming

• Remember adequate electrical sockets and

lighting plus heating and plumbing

• Invest in great comfy seating that can be

turned into an extra sleeping space

• Get as much natural light as you can, then add

task/atmosphere lighting

• Ensure your ‘walls talk to you’, so any art you

love, photography, treasures from your travels,

loud wallpaper…

Get as much

natural light as

you can, then add

task/atmosphere

lighting, says

Emma Holbrook

Autumn 2020 / 27

BRING HAPPINESS AND

CALM USING FENG SHUI

Feng Shui Specialist

Denise O’Dwyer offers

five tips for a happier home

Now that we’re spending extra time at

home, having a calm and happy

environment has never been more

important. The ancient art and science of Feng

Shui can help you create an everyday living

space that supports you and all members of the

family. Using Feng Shui generates more peace

and harmony, while encouraging productivity

and helping you be more creative. Just a few

Feng Shui tweaks can produce effective changes.

Here are my top Feng Shui Tips for a calmer and

happier home.

1) Remove all clutter from around the front door.

The quality of Qi (pronounced chi), or energy,

that flows in though the entrance sets the tone

for the rest of the house. If your front door,

either inside and out, is blocked by shoes,

boots, coats, or worse still rubbish, the Qi will

be messy and disturbed. Clearing the entrance

and hallway way will encourage calm and free

flowing Qi. This creates more harmonious Qi

that can then flow around your house.

2) Are you or your family members sitting or

sleeping under a pointed lightshade or a light

fitting with sharp edges? This creates agitated

Qi where people don’t feel settled, or can even

become argumentative. Change to smoother,

rounded shapes and enjoy a less stressful

atmosphere.

3) Working from home? Move your desk so that

you have a solid wall behind you. This creates

good Feng Shui support so that you can be

more focused and productive, and less tired at

the end of the day. If you sit in line with a

door, either move to another place or make

sure you close the door when you work.

Sitting in line with an open door puts you in

the path of fast-moving Qi, which depletes

your personal energy. This also applies to

children studying at home.

4) Bedroom Feng Shui is important because

that’s where we spend around a third of our

lives. Make sure your bedroom door is closed

when you sleep. This slows down the Qi and

creates a restorative and healing environment

for sleeping. Never sleep in line with an open

door, and always keep any ensuite door closed

to stop the Qi draining away. If the quality of

your sleep is not as good as you would like it

to be, remove the TV or other electronic

devices from the bedroom. Cover the TV with

a cloth or scarf when you sleep if you must

have a TV in the bedroom.

5) Finally, take a look at your garden. If there are

any broken items or stagnant water, clear

them away. Garden Feng Shui also has an

effect on your life. So put on your Feng Shui

glasses and if anything looks or feels negative

remove it to make sure your Feng Shui is as

harmonious as possible.

Give Feng Shui a try. You could be surprised by

the results.

Denise O’Dwyer, Feng Shui Specialist

www.FengShuiElement.co.uk. 07905 9099037


WORKING FROM

HOME – THE NEW

‘NORMAL’

Ergonomics expert Laura Clark offers

tips on how to set up a home office for

comfort and health

A

lot of us have been faced with the new

challenge of working from home and not

everyone is well kitted out for this. Some

people are lucky enough to have some kind of

designated office area or building, but some are

having to make do with the sofa or dining table.

From an ergonomic viewpoint, this is far

from ideal.

Because working at home may continue for

some time, it is imperative to ensure that the

home set-up is good, or as good as it can be.

Over time, incorrect set ups can lead to areas of

discomfort developing and worsening, if not

addressed. Follow these simple tips for a home

working environment that is comfortable and

offers the correct support.

Breaks

Working in the comfort of your own home often

means you get up less frequently than at the

office. There is no one to go and speak to, and

communication is done via Zoom, phone or

email. Plus you are generally more relaxed. The

body is designed to move and, even with a good

set-up, it can start to go wrong if regular and

consistent breaks aren’t taken. Lunchtime needs

to be away from the working area.

Top tip: Leave your work area a minimum of

once an hour, even for a few minutes. This

gives the eyes a rest from the screen, keeps

the muscles active and blood flow stimulated.

Laptop or PC use

Laptops aren’t very ergonomic inventions. You

need to make sure the screen is at the right

height so your head and neck are looking

straight at it, not downwards, which can cause

headaches and upper back issues. A laptop stand,

or even some thick books can be used to raise it.

A separate keyboard and mouse should be used

because the built-in options cause a lot of

wrist, elbow and shoulder issues such as RSI.

Have the keyboard and mouse within easy reach

and a little gap in front of the keyboard to rest

your wrists when typing.

Top tip: Use the laptop essentially as a PC

with screen at the correct height, and

separate keyboard and mouse. The same rule

for screen height applies to a desktop

computer.

Chair

If you are lucky enough to have an office chair,

avoid perching and leaning forwards, and sit

nice and upright with your back fully against

the backrest. This provides optimal support.

Armrests should be positioned just under your

arms when they are at a 90-degree angle. This

relieves the strain on the shoulders.

Top tip: Avoid using the sofa if possible and

if you really have to use a dining chair, try to

use a cushion in the lumbar area, and make

sure you get up regularly.

Laura is a self-employed workstation assessor.

Normally she travels to workplaces to carry out

workstation assessments for employees who are

experiencing discomfort or who need more

specialist attention but at the moment she is

offering a ‘Workstation overview’ service for

companies that want to make sure their staff are

well set up at home. All that is needed is a photo

of each end user at their home set-up.

laura@lauraclarkergonomics.co.uk,

www.lauraclarkergonomics.co.uk

Autumn 2020 / 29

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THE LIFE OF YOUR GARDEN

Summer may be coming to a close, but you don’t have to head

indoors and hibernate. Clever use of autumn planting, lighting,

outdoor heating, garden buildings – even cosy blankets – can help

you enjoy your outdoor room throughout the autumn

During lockdown, lots of us got busy

making our outdoor space a lovely

place to spend time in, so it would be a

shame if we headed back inside, just because

‘summer’ is over.

A few alterations will help you enjoy your

garden right through the autumn and even into

the winter.

Let there be light

Jules Cant of Tierra Designs says: ‘Winter

lighting can be used to highlight parts of the

garden that are often overlooked, be it the gnarled

bark of a tree or the seedheads still standing late

into the year. The key is using subtle lighting to

illuminate the bits you want to highlight, rather

than blanket lighting the whole garden.’

Umbrella lights can be attached to your patio

parasol, so they can light up a table. Hang single

lights in the trees like baubles, and place

uplighters at the base of architectural plants.

For a modern look, try running LED strip

lights underneath a bench, or steps.

But do remember to turn off mains-powered

lights before you go to bed, both for safety and

so that they don’t disrupt wildlife.

The heat is on

Don’t let the party end because everyone

gets chilly.

If you tend to pop out in the garden for an

hour or so after work, a heater that you can just

switch on and off is ideal. If you are choosing

an electric heater look for an infrared one – it

will heat your body, rather than the air around

you, so is perfect for breezy weather.

Freestanding heaters are handy as they can be

moved where you want them – even inside

sometimes - although a wall-mounted one

might be better if you have younger children.

Gas heaters can be very effective, but remember

that the gas canister can make them heavy.

Sitting around a fire pit or chimenea can

make you feel like you are camping – and of

course it’s what you need to toast

marshmallows! Some can double up as


GARDENS

barbecues with the addition of a suitable grill.

Or sit a Dutch oven on the fire to cook warming

stews and even bread.

Autumn stunners

Jules Cant of Tierra Designs recommends his

favourite autumn plants.

‘Grasses will often hold their seedheads well into

the autumn as well as offering some nice golden

tones in the low winter sun. Molinia caerulea

subsp.arundinacea ‘Skyracer’ is a tall grass that

turns a warm yellow and even looks great when

covered in frost.

‘Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ is another

late flowerer with arching bottlebrush flowers – it’s

also quite well behaved so ideal for the smaller

garden. Panicum grasses also come late to the

party and offer some good autumnal interest.

Rudbeckia

Give me shelter

Creating a little shelter from the wind and light

rain can open up many more hours of garden

time. A huge cantilever parasol can cover a big

table and give some shelter from a bit of drizzle.

If you want something more permanent, there

are plenty of custom-made and DIY wooden

gazebos to choose from. Or how about a covered

reading seat, ideal for just one to enjoy a book

before the sun goes down.

If you want to cover a larger area of patio,

a cheap way to do this is a with a waterproof

patio sail.

If your garden is particularly windy, use

existing features - the walls of the house, or a

hedge - to create a more secluded area. A very

sociable area can be created with a sunken

seating area surrounding a fire pit.

Cosy up

Keep a pile of suitably soft and snuggly blankets

in a pretty basket by the patio door so that you

can slip one around your shoulders, or over a

cold seat, as the sun goes down.

‘Later-flowering perennials include Schizostylis,

Asters, Heleniums, and Rudbeckia, which not only

flowers late but holds its seedheads right through

winter, offering great colour and texture for the

last quarter of the year.

‘The seedheads of Phlomis russelina stand right

through winter and offer an amazing spectacle on

a frosty morning.

‘For larger shrubs and trees, nothing quite beats

Rhus typhina or the sumach tree for vibrancy.

Abelia grandiflora, meanwhile, provides beautiful

scent well into November.’

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HAVE A

HAPPY

BACK TO SCHOOL

As children go back to school – many of them after a break

of almost six months - it will be important to support them

they have a big change,

children can have underlying

‘When

anxiety,’ says Gayle Hamill,

integrative psychotherapist and founder of

Tring-based Circle Therapy.

Gayle explains what parents can look out for

as children return to a school that may appear

different in many ways to the one they left: ‘For

primary school children, what you’ll see is some

regression in behaviour. They could be irritable,

and be oppositional at home, less willing to take

part in things and help out.

‘You also need to watch out for them withdrawing

from family activities that they would normally

have engaged in, and they may be more

emotional. For instance, challenges with

friendships may come across as being more

of a problem.

‘When children can’t express themselves, you’ll

see them acting out, snacking more (because

they are after a dopamine hit), and more

resistant to coming off screens.’

Older kids and teens

For secondary-age children, parents should keep

an eye out for them becoming more withdrawn.

‘They will be angrier and less tolerant – it could

be about what they eat or what they have to do

around the home.

‘They will want more screen time and be more

withdrawn from things they would normally enjoy.’

So, what can parents do to help?

Gayle says parents should ‘be more curious’

about how children are feeling, but give them

space, rather than interrogating them. She

suggests talking in the car, so it feels less

pressured, and giving them some positive

control. Perhaps letting them choose some treats

to go on the shopping list, being allowed to

choose the film for a movie night or deciding on

a destination for a day out.

Particularly for older children, avoid heated

exchanges, and encourage communication with

friends and other trusted family members.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness can be a good way to ease anxiety.

Mindfulness helps you to ‘be in the moment’

concentrating on what you are doing and letting

go of all the other things on your mind – school,

work, exams, friend problems and so on.

Colouring is a great mindfulness activity for

children who can sit still long enough, Baking is

also good. Gayle explains that it is ‘grounding’


and has many sensory properties as well. Older

children might like to try journaling, and

exercise is really important too. You could even

try lying down and looking up at the clouds,

watching them float by, and talking about what

you see in them, how they make you feel.

Teens might be happier listening to a podcast

such as Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place or the

Headspace app for guided meditation and

mindfulness.

More advice

Sarah O’Brien, from Hector’s House, the

Berkhamsted-based suicide prevention and mental

health awareness charity offers more advice:

Validate: Validate every emotion they present to

you. If they tell you that they are feeling

anxious, angry or upset - reassure them that the

emotion is normal, welcomed and accepted. Tell

them it’s okay to not feel okay right now,

because everything is different and that’s hard

to deal with. Tell them by allowing their

negative emotions space, the quicker they will

pass - because all feelings, good and bad, come

and go as long as we recognise them.

Physical feelings: If they are struggling to

communicate how they are feeling emotionally,

ask them how it feels physically. This is much

easier and ‘real’ for young people to explain. Are

they feeling a tightness in their chest? Feel like

they need to cry or shout? Is their heart racing?

Again, remind them these feelings are common

signs of stress or worry, and help them through

it using techniques mentioned by Gayle (such as

colouring, mindfulness, etc).

It’s not black and white: Remember that

children and young people have limited life

experience, and this means they are more prone

to catastrophising situations. This is very

common with exam-age young people, who may

be worried about the amount of time they’ve

had to prepare. Sit down with them and ask

what they are worried about, and write down

the absolute worst case scenario and the

absolute best. Help them to recognise these are

“

both pretty unlikely, and something in the

middle is much more probable - and easier

to handle.

Inform your child: Give them as much

information about the new school system

as you can before they go back so that they

are well prepared.

KIDS

When children can’t express

themselves, you’ll see them acting

out, snacking more (because they are

after a dopamine hit), and more

resistant to coming off screens

“

Create a safe space at home: Going back to

school will be exhausting, so they will need

downtime. Don’t nag about untidy bedrooms or

homework and allow them to rest. Create a

healthy bedtime routine too.

Active listening: If your child or teenager

begins to open up to you, if possible, drop

everything you are doing and listen. Non-direct

conversations are usually best, so if you can, go

for a walk or a drive to avoid the awkwardness

of eye contact and body language. When your

child opens up to you, remember your 4 P’s:

Praise, Praise, Praise and Patience.

Be honest: It’s oddly reassuring to a child to

know their parents don’t always know the

answers, so be truthful about that. It will remind

them you are human too and that it’s okay to not

know the answers!

You are not alone: If you are seriously

concerned about a young person’s well-being,

there are countless number of helplines out

there for you and your child.

• Call Young Minds Parent Helpline for advice:

0808-802-5544

• Remind your teenager of helplines such as

texting HECTOR to 85258 if they want

someone anonymous to talk to.

• Email hihector@hectorshouse.org.uk for

any tailored advice or help you may need. We

are here for you.

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RETURNING TO

THE CLASSROOM

WITH CALM AND

CONFIDENCE

Going back to school after the long

summer holiday is never easy, but

for many children the return this

year will be the hardest yet! Here’s

how you can help

Preparation is key

Leading up to the new term, begin

re-implementing routine. Aim to spend a regular

amount of time each day on educational

activities. Replace some video game or TV time

with reading, creative projects or puzzles. A set

bedtime routine will help to minimise sleep

disruption due to nerves or over-tiredness when

school starts.

If your child is anxious about going back to

school, encourage them to reframe this feeling

as excitement – after all, both can feel like

butterflies in your tummy! Picking out pretty

stationery, a cool new school bag or uniform

shopping can morph nerves into looking

forward to a fresh start. Neuro-linguistic

programming (NLP) offers a range of tools that

can aid children in managing their feelings,

such as the Learning State and anchors.

Balance and pace

While it is true that children have missed

classroom time, trying to ‘make up for lost

time’ with intensive work will prove

overwhelming. The school day will be

draining, and your child will need plenty of

time to rest in the evenings and at weekends.

They may well be resistant to doing anything

additional to their homework, and if so then

avoid pushing them.

Once they are feeling settled, you may like to

introduce some practice at home. Reading

together, quick-fire mental maths in the car,

helping you to measure while cooking – all

are simple ways to consolidate key learning

without it feeling too much like a chore. Family

board games and entertaining puzzle books, such

as crosswords or Sudoku, are also fun options.

But what about the Eleven Plus exam?

The sensible decision to delay the Eleven Plus

(11+) exam means that children now have

around seven to eight weeks of preparation

time left. While it may seem counter-intuitive,

a gentle approach is even more important for

these pupils. Pushing too hard now may easily

lead to burnout or frustration with the whole

process, particularly when they are also

managing the return to school. Support,

understanding and plenty of rest will be crucial.

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BOOKS

The latest books

from our local and

regional authors

A Million Dreams

Dani Atkins. Published by: Head of Zeus. Out now

The story tracks Beth Brandon and Izzy Vaughan and their mutual families, through love and

friendship. Both must make heart-wrenching decisions that will affect the rest of their adult lives.

A superb read that will grip you from the first page!

Dani lives near Buntingford with her husband, Siamese cat and a Border Collie. She is the author of four

other bestselling novels, one of which – This Love - won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award in 2018.

Intact

Sue Hampton. Published by: TSL Out now in paperback and e-book

Unfulfilled 60-year old Maggie revisits her childhood passions and decides to take control of

her own destiny.

An entertaining and poignant story based around the arresting character of Maggie, which

explores the complexities of modern-day lives and loves. We’re looking forward to the sequel.

Sue Hampton lives with her husband and two children in Berkhamsted. This is her 37th novel and possibly

her last (which blows our hope for a sequel!) with a view to being a full-time climate, peace and justice activist.

The Hour of Separation

Katherine McMahon. Published by: W&N. Out now

Christa’s father returned from the First World War to the family home in Watford with a tale of

a brave Belgian woman called Fleur who helped to save his life. With the world on the brink of

another war, Christa makes contact with the Belgian family, forming a complex web of

relationships with Fleur’s family. A combination of romance and mystery that will keep you

guessing until the end.

Katherine McMahon is a former Watford resident and taught at local schools and the University of

Hertfordshire.

The Girl Who Sewed Parachutes

Christopher Baker. Available on Amazon. Out now

Another wartime tale – this time the subject is 19-year-old Daisy, who is a seamstress in a

parachute factory. But soon she is given a special job that she must keep quiet. Daisy is used to

keeping secrets, until she decides to act on something she has kept to herself for a long time…

A compelling tale of wartime morals, secrets and consequences that will keep you gripped

until the end.

Chris Baker lives in Dudswell, Berkhamsted. An astrophotographer, this is his first novel, but a book based on

his images of space, Photographing the Deep Sky - Images in Space and Time, is published by White Owl Books.

COMPETITION

We had a record number of entries to our summer reading bundle competition, so well done to

winners Moya Willis and Anne Chatterley – and happy reading!


PITSTONE HILL, ASHRIDGE AND ALDBURY WALK

WALKS AROUND TOWN

This walk follows the ancient Ridgeway with stunning views from the top of

Pitstone Hill before returning through the beautiful woodland of the National

Trust’s Ashridge Estate

Points of Interest

• Tring station was constructed by the railway engineer Robert Stephenson. • The Ridgeway

National Trail. • Aldbury Nowers Nature Reserve. • Pitstone Hill. • Ashridge Estate. • Albury

This six-mile walk is moderately stile-free.

Surfaces are good but slippery at times.

There’s a number of kissing gates and

one steady and one steeper climb.

This circular walk starts and finishes at Tring

Railway Station or National Trust Ashridge

Estate Visitor Centre car park.

Note: This route follows The Ridgeway path to

Waypoint 2. Leave the station, cross the road and

turn right along the pavement. Cross over Northfield

Road and stay in the same direction along the road

edge for 100m to the entrance to Westland Farm.

Turn left through the gate, walk up beside the

concrete driveway and stay in this direction for 130m

to a major path junction.

1. Waypoint 1 - Turn left along the wide track

for 550m and bear right uphill past the

entrance to Aldbury Nowers nature reserve.

Ignore the first path on the left, walk forward

a few metres and climb the steps to the left.

Follow the path through the woods for

almost 1km before passing through a gate on

to the grassy hillside of Pitstone Hill. Keep

straight ahead climbing round the side of the

hill to the top and along the ridge before

descending to the car park below. Cross the

road and through the gate opposite. Continue

straight ahead, keeping to the left of the fence

for 550m to a path junction.

2. Waypoint 2 - Turn right, follow the path

uphill, through a gate and on to a path

junction at the top.

3. Waypoint 3 - Turn right, go through a gate to

the right of the kennels and stay on the wide

track (Duncombe Terrace) for nearly 2km to

arrive at a tall tower, the Bridgewater

Monument, and the visitor centre.

4. Waypoint 4 - Continue in the same direction

past them and take the wide path downhill.

After about 200m fork right to continue to

drop down to a road (Toms Hill Road).

5. Waypoint 5 - Turn right and go over the road

junction into Station Road. Walk past the

pond, the Post Office and village hall. Just

after the church turn right on a path

signposted to Pitstone Hill. Go through two

gates and left through a third just before a

large barn. Follow the path through two more

gates to reach a T-junction. Turn left and stay

on this path to reach a road. Turn right to

return to the station and finish the walk.

SEE OUR WEBSITE WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO FOR FULL DIRECTIONS

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WHAT’S ON

WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO/EVENTS

As we go to print on the magazine, it is still uncertain on the rules

around mass gathering events. Please check with the organisers in

advance as to whether their event will be going ahead. If you would

like to include your event in future magazines complete the form

at: www.livingmags.info/submit-event

Check the enclosed leaflet from Berkhamsted Music for their

events on Saturday 10 October and Saturday 7 November,

both to be held at Berkhamsted Civic Centre.

TUESDAY 1 SEP

Charity: The Alternative Mix96

Tour de Vale Bike Ride 2020

In aid of WheelPower, runs from

1-30 September. Register for free.

www.tourdevale.com

Exhibitions: A New Dawn

Black Gallery, Unit 44 The Silk

Mill Business Park, Brook Street,

Tring. 10am-6pm to 5 Sep. The

Hastoe Artists, all members of

Bucks Art Weeks, exhibit their

latest work. www.instagram.

com/2020hastoeartists

WEDNESDAY 2 SEP

Exhibitions: Roses from my

Garden

Coach House Gallery, the Stables,

Waddesdon. 11am-5pm to 25 Oct.

Free with grounds admission.

Pre-book time slots online. www.

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timeslots/waddesdon-grounds

TUESDAY 8 SEP

Talks: Ann Cleeves

Our Bookshop, Tring, 7pm.

Celebrating the award-winning

crime writer. See website for latest

information. www.

tringbookfestival.co.uk/bookshop

FRIDAY 11 SEP

Fairs / Festivals:

Heritage Open Days

Through to Thurs 17 Sep. BLHMS’s

HODs include about 10 different

events taking place in different

locations in Berkhamsted. Events

are FREE. Booking required by

email or phone.

www.

berkhamsted-history.org.uk/

heritage-open-days

SATURDAY 12 SEP

Markets & Sales: Tring Farmers

Market

Church Square, Tring,

9am-12.30pm. 2nd and 4th

Saturday of each month. Fine

produce from around the district.

www.tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 16 SEP

Business: BDCC Champagne

Networking Breakfast

Berkhamsted Cricket Club,

7.15-9.15am. Informal networking

over champagne/coffee. Elevator

Pitch for

your business, full English

breakfast, speaker.

www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk

SATURDAY 19 SEP

Fairs / Festivals: Chilterns

Heritage Festival

To 4 Oct. A series of exciting

events across the region, designed

to celebrate the diverse heritage of

the Chilterns. Booking essential.

www.chilternsociety.org.uk/

heritage-festival/

SATURDAY 3 OCT

Kids: Fun Palace

Virtual event and programme of

free online activities. The Fun

Palace campaign promotes culture

at the heart of community and

community at the heart of culture.

www.dacorum.gov.uk/HYOC2020

SATURDAY 10 OCT

Music: Reiko Fujisawa -

Carducci Quartet

A masterclass in unanimity of

musical purpose. Berkhamsted

Civic Centre 7.30pm

SUNDAY 18 OCT

Sport: SimplyHealth Great

South Run 2020

Join Team WheelPower at the

world’s leading 10-mile running

event as it returns to Portsmouth,

and help provide opportunities for

disabled people to lead active lives.

www.wheelpower.org.uk

FRIDAY 23 OCT

Kids: Family Camps

Wendover Arm Canal, Bucks to 25

Oct. £15pp. Work outdoors and

learn new skills, find out about

canal restoration and heritage.

Open to families with children

aged 6-14. www.wrg.org.uk

SATURDAY 7 NOV

Fairs / Festivals: Berkhamsted

Rotary Fireworks

Berkhamsted Cricket Club.

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and other attractions.

www.berkobang.org

Fairs / Festivals: Tring Festival

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Charity event to raise money to

support the local community

featuring The Tring School Swing

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www.tringfireworks.co.uk

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• fully insured

David Green

01442 876622

07884 058795

35 Greenway • Berkhamsted • HP4 3JE

www.berkhamstedovencleaning.co.uk

PETS

TV AERIALS

l Bird spikes

WINTER BOOKING

DEADLINE 7/10/20

PLUMBING/HEATING

192819

JB Services

Plumbing and Heating

Small, professional, local

business carrying out all

aspects of central heating,

gas & plumbing work

including bathrooms

and emergencies.

07790 515 605

jonbasson66@yahoo.co.uk

www.jbplumbandheat.co.uk

Ashley Green, Chesham, Bucks HP5 3PL

STORAGE

self access storage

DAGNALL - HP4 1QZ

Clean, dry and weatherproof

Storage Containers to 1000sqft

internal storage space, available

for rental. Ideal for home and

business items. Discreet, Secure,

Floodlit, 24/7 digital CCTV

Tel: 07855 264648

email: storage@brdac.com

CALL 01442 824300

TO ADVERTISE

WINTER BOOKING DEADLINE 7/10/20

EMAIL INFO@LIVINGMAGS.INFO TO ADVERTISE

LOCAL SERVICES

Autumn 2020 / 49

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

Need a number in a hurry?

Keep this page handy

Visit our website for more essential

services and telephone numbers

including opticians, dental surgeries and

vets for both Tring and Berkhamsted

www.livingmags.info/berkhamstedessential-services

Defibrillator machines in the town

centre can be found by The Civic Centre, 161

High Street, Berkhamsted HP4 3HD. For a full

list of defibrillators in the east of England, visit

our website using the above link.

HEALTH

Hemel Hempstead Hospital & Urgent Care

Centre (Open 24/7)

Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD.

01442 213141

Late Night Pharmacy

Open until 10.30pm 7 days a week

172 Tring Road, Bedgrove, Aylesbury HP20 1JR.

01296 432 696

ADDITIONAL USEFUL NUMBERS

Police Emergency 999

Police Non-Emergency 101

NHS Medical Advice Line 111

Samaritans Call free from any phone on 116 123

Child Line For free and confidential help for

young people: 0800 1111

TRANSPORT

Bus

0300 123 4050 or visit www.intalink.org.uk

30/31 to Hemel Hempstead via Ashridge, the

Gaddesdens and Potten End (not Sun)

354 to Northchurch (not Sun)

354 to Chesham (not Sun)

500/501 to Aylesbury via Tring

500/501 to Watford via Hemel Hempstead

502/532 to Northchurch via Sportspace (not Sun)

502/532 to Hemel Hempstead via Potten End

Community Action

This service provides older or disabled people

who have difficulties in using public transport

safe, reliable and accessible transport to a local

supermarket. 01442 253935 or visit www.

communityactiondacorum.org/door-to-store.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of each

month to Waitrose, Berkhamsted.

Train

London Northwestern Railway

0333 3110039 or visit

www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk to

download the operator’s app

To London Euston via Hemel Hempstead and

Watford Junction

To Northampton via Leighton Buzzard and

Milton Keynes

Southern Railway

0345 1272920 or 0208 1850778 from a mobile, or

visit www.southernrailway.com

To Milton Keynes via Leighton Buzzard

To South Croydon via Watford, Olympia and

Clapham Junction

50 / Berkhamsted Living

AARON

SCAFFOLDING

AARON SCAFFOLDING was established in 2008 with an aim to provide a

professional, efficient and reliable scaffolding service to all of our customers. Our

team of fully qualified CITB registered scaffolders hold over 20 years experience in

the industry and we pride ourselves on our first-class customer service.

We also have an outstanding Health and Safety record, are fully compliant with

current Health and Safety regulations and hold £10million public liability insurance.

Contact us for a free competitive quotation today.

01442 872670 / 07833 666861

www.aaronscaffolding.com

Offering the latest in digital technology,

Bow House Dental is a state-of-the-art practice providing:

Smile Makeovers Dental Implants Invisalign ® Clear Braces

Composite Bonding Cosmetic Dentistry Tooth Whitening

White Filings Facial Aesthetics Hygiene Services General Dentistry

BERKHAMSTED

128 High Street | Berkhamsted

Hertfordshire | HP4 3AT

01442 878 424

TRING

75 Western Road | Tring

Hertfordshire | HP23 4BH

01442 890 384

info@bowhousedental.co.uk | www.bowhousedental.co.uk

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