Berkhamsted Living Spring 2019
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
BERKHAMSTED
ISSUE 70 SPRING 2019
Living
YOUR QUALITY LOCAL MAGAZINE
YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO NEWS, WHAT’S ON, SHOPPING, EATING OUT, AND MUCH MORE!
FREE WITH THIS ISSUE!
THE
GOOD LIFE
IT CAN BE FUN TO GROW YOUR OWN
FRUIT AND VEG – WHATEVER OUTSIDE
SPACE YOU HAVE
BERKHAMSTED’S QUALITY QUARTERLY MAGAZINE. DELIVERED BY
TO 11,246 HOMES IN BERKHAMSTED & SURROUNDING VILLAGES
Welcome to the
Spring issue!
We love this time of year – the promise of
spring, sunshine and a fresh start. Which
is why we decided it was a good time to give
ourselves a fresh new look too!
You may notice that your favourite local
magazine has been given a bit of a facelift. We’ve
worked hard to get this right, while striving
to continue to deliver the best content and this
will continue to evolve over time. Most notably
we’ve changed the name of the news pages to
‘Local Focus’; this is to reflect the fact that, being
a quarterly mag, we can’t possibly hope to deliver
you the most up-to-date news in print form.
Instead we’re bringing you all the latest local
news on our website, and dedicating the precious
BERKHAMSTED
SPRING
2019
pages of our printed magazine to important local
issues, and anything else we think you might find
interesting and useful.
We hope you like it! Please do let us know your
thoughts either on our Facebook page or drop us
an email to: info@livingmags.info.
Have a wonderful Easter – see our feature about
making your own Easter Eggs, as well as seasonal
features on exercising outdoors, planting fruit
and veg in your garden and making Mother’s Day
cards.
Alison and Clare
Owner & Editor
CONTENTS
4 Local Focus
The latest news around the
town
12 Local Profile
Clare Swatman spoke to gold
medal-winning athlete
Zoe Doyle
14 Shop Local
Gift and food ideas from the
High Street
17 Recipe
Make your own cake for
Easter with this delicious
recipe from Beechwood Fine
Foods
18 Kids
Let’s get crafty for Mother’s Day
22 Pets
Home is where the pet is
23 Books
Featuring local authors
24 Property
Improve, don’t move
26 Easter
Chocs away!
28 Health and Beauty
Learn why exercising
outdoors is so good for you
32 Walks
Enjoy a ramble with our latest
local walk
34 Gardens
Featured on the front cover,
get the good life!
38 Eating Out
Local restaurant, café and
pub listings
41 What’s On
Seven pages of local events to
entertain you this quarter
50 Local Essentials
Your local numbers all in one place
The only local magazine offering guaranteed shrink-wrapped delivery to 11,246* addresses in the HP4 postcode area,
by Royal Mail every quarter. *Royal Mail postcode data . Published quarterly in March, June, Sept & Nov/Dec
The Team: Publisher: Alison Page / Editorial: Clare Swatman / Photographer: Adam Hollier / Design: Neil Randle
Registered Address: Jubilee Gardens Tring, Herts HP23 4JG. Living magazines are published by independent publisher Alison Page Marketing.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited without permission. The publisher will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions.
Opinions expressed by authors and advertisers in this publication are not specifically endorsed by Alison Page Marketing.
CONTACT US
01442 824300
INFO@LIVINGMAGS.INFO
For exclusive offers & updates between issues go to:
WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO
THE POLYWRAP
IS WIDELY
RECYCLABLE
AT LARGER
STORES
LOCAL FOCUS
SEND US YOUR NEWS / TELEPHONE: 01442 824300 / EMAIL: INFO@LIVINGMAGS.INFO / NEXT DEADLINE: 25-4-19
Car park update
You may have noticed that there doesn’t
appear to be a huge amount happening at
the site of the new multi-storey car park on
Lower Kings Road – but that doesn’t mean work
has ground to a halt.
Ben Hosier from Dacorum Borough Council
explains. ‘The contractor is in the process of
overseeing the utilities diversion works,’ he
says. ‘This means diverting existing electricity,
gas and telecom services from under the
existing surface car park.
‘Once the utilities have been diverted,
construction will begin. This is likely to be
during March, depending on the weather.’
The project is expected to last for 32 weeks,
which means it should be ready by October or
November this year. But what is it going to look
like?
Currently there are no projected images to
reveal, but the design hasn’t changed much
from the original application, the drawings for
which are shown here. The car park will provide
298 spaces and 15 blue badge spaces.
Although it’s been a controversial addition to
the town from the start, let’s hope it all goes to
plan and that, by Christmas, we have a car park
that’s open and a town centre free of building
works – at least for a while!
Berkofest BookFestival is coming to town!
Star authors will be appearing at a brand
new book festival this Spring, thanks to
the organisers behind the hugely popular
Berkofest.
Berkofest BookFestival will be held on
Sunday 12 May, mainly at the Town Hall, with
some events taking place at the Rectory Lane
Cemetery. A full line-up is still to be confirmed,
but includes bestselling authors Lisa Jewell,
Erin Kelly and Rowan Coleman, children’s
authors, as well as wellbeing writers, sports
writers and drama workshops.
There will also be a short story competition
open to children of all ages with fab prizes.
Keep an eye on our website for more
details.
NEWS
IN BRIEF
Digitally Yours launches
Berkhamsted’s Samantha Hollier
has launched Digitally Yours, a
non-profit organisation to build
empowered relationships with the
internet for children, parents and
professionals. Find out more at
www.digitally-yours.co.uk
Italian for all!
A brand new Italian restaurant,
Per Tutti, opened last month on the
site of the old Britannia building
society – and it’s been a big hit! See
our website for a review and more
details at www.livingmags.info or go
to www.pertuttirestaurant.co.uk
SPRING
HAS ARRIVED
So put Winter behind you...
Time to change your carpet?
12% OFF
*
Cavalier
Brockway Natural Elements
Penthouse
Cormar
SMG
RECOMMENDED
Crown
RETAIL
Ulster
PRICES OF
ALL CARPETS CONTAINING WOOL
Gaskell
Victoria
SHOWN AT OUR SHOWROOM
Hammer Vorwerk
*Offer Kersaint valid from Cobb 1st March until 31st Westex May (with this ad)
@LivingMagazines /LivingMagazines Winter 2018 | 5
LOCAL FOCUS
SEND US YOUR NEWS / TELEPHONE: 01442 824300 / EMAIL: INFO@LIVINGMAGS.INFO / NEXT DEADLINE: 25-4-19
A new bar for Berkhamsted
The more eagle-eyed among you may have
noticed something’s afoot at the Town Hall.
First, a planning notice was pinned to the door
for a change of use; now there are, at last, signs of
life in the old Carluccio’s building.
We can now reveal that a brand new bar will
shortly be opening – and we’re very excited!
Copper House, which is run by a group of local
business people, has had planning permission
approved to change the use of the former
restaurant to a bar. They’re planning an
upmarket cocktail bar, which will serve small hot
plates from the kitchen, and also serve as the
perfect place for meetings during the day.
We can’t reveal much more just yet, but details
will be available soon – and we’ll make sure we
let you know all about it!
Safer neighbourhoods
Want to feel safer? Join your local
Neighbourhood Watch (NHW).
Membership of NHW in Berkhamsted currently
stands at around 30%, compared to the borough
average of 40% – so we’re asking you to get
involved.
Higher NHW membership in an area means
that more people are aware of current incidents
and therefore more likely to spot if something
isn’t right.
And it’s not just on your street – statistics show
that, these days, online losses are around four
times more likely than being burgled, so you’ll
be sent emails (OWL messages) to help make
you aware of emerging web problems including
fake Inland Revenue texts, fake utility company
emails, and fake ‘Windows’ issues.
Your NHW account also has local crime maps,
local Trading Standards-approved tradespeople,
and how to log street light/pothole issues. You
might even be eligible for home insurance
premium reductions.
Go to www.owl.co.uk
6 / Berkhamsted Living FOR THE LASTEST NEWS UPDATES AND MORE GO TO WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO/NEWS
High Street survival strategy
All across the UK shops are closing and being
boarded up. We’re hearing tales of the high
street dying on its feet.
We’re lucky in Berkhamsted that, so far, most
of the high street has survived intact. But that
doesn’t mean we should be complacent.
It’s undeniable that shopping habits are
changing. Yes, we love our high street, but it’s so
easy to shop from the comfort of our sofa – and
so we do, in our droves.
In a recent report by The Town Centres
Expert Panel, Sir John Timpson, Chairman of
Timpsons, said that the UK has, ‘about twice the
number of shops we need.’ And even though the
Government has promised to spend £675 million
on a Future High Street Fund and Town Centre
Taskforce, it’s only likely to get worse.
The latest thinking is that we should try and
change the look and focus of the high street – to
have a rethink about what people really want as
the hub of their town these days.
With that in mind, a group from the
Berkhamsted District Chamber of Commerce
(BDCC) have started to consider the options for
Berkhamsted in the future.
‘We have spoken to Dacorum Borough Council
and are due to have a meeting to discuss the
options, going forward,’ says town councillor and
BDCC member Ian Reay. ‘The high street isn’t
doing too badly at the moment, but applications
for rent are down, and there are already some
sites which are simply sitting empty.’
There’s a long way to go and lots of
brainstorming to be done, but the current thinking
is that, if retail sites close – particularly on the
outskirts of the town – it should be easier for
them to change use, for example to residential.
But there are many more options to explore.
‘The main aim is to increase footfall,’ says Ian.
‘The twice-weekly market helps enormously, but
we need to look at other ways of getting people to
come into town and spend time and money there.’
You’re being asked for your opinion. For more
details on this, go to our website at
www.livingmags.info or go to www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk
to let them know what you think.
LOCAL
David Gauke backs campaign for better hospital provision
South West
Hertfordshire
MP, David Gauke,
is backing plans
to improve
hospital provision
in the West
Hertfordshire
area. It has been a
long-held concern that facilities in the area need
to be improved and there are various proposals
as to how this might be done.
A number of local residents have campaigned
for a new hospital in the Kings Langley area, but
this now looks unaffordable. The local Clinical
Commissioning Group and Hospital Trust are,
however, putting forward a bid for £350 million
to improve facilities at Watford, plus either
Hemel Hempstead or St Albans.
‘I can appreciate the strength of feeling of
those campaigning for a new hospital, especially
as Watford Hospital is not well placed for my
constituents in Berkhamsted and Tring,’ says
David. ‘However, at this stage it looks like the
only viable way to improve services is to back
this bid. It should result in a tangible
improvement – something which is long
overdue.’
FOR THE LASTEST NEWS UPDATES AND MORE GO TO WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO/NEWS
Spring 2019 / 7
LOCAL FOCUS
SEND US YOUR NEWS / TELEPHONE: 01442 824300 / EMAIL: INFO@LIVINGMAGS.INFO / NEXT DEADLINE: 25-4-19
School move controversy continues
You may not be aware of the proposal to
move Egerton Rothesay School from one
side of the valley to the other – but it will affect
us all.
Currently, Egerton Rothesay (ERS) – a private
specialist school – is near the top of Durrants
Lane, just a few minutes drive from the A41.
Most of their 180 pupils travel in by car.
Proposals by Hertfordshire County Council
(HCC) to move the school to a greenbelt site at
the top of Bridle Way, adjacent to Bridgewater
School, have been met with deep concern.
‘If ERS moves to this new site, the numbers
of cars and buses travelling through town will
increase dramatically,’ says Alex Haeri, one of
the founders of the campaign Save Bridle Way
Greenbelt. ‘It will also affect children walking
across town to school.’
But that’s only one issue. ‘Pollution levels
in Berkhamsted are already high,’ says Alex.
‘Although a few monitors have been placed
around the town, they’re only measuring
levels of Nitric Oxide in the air (NO2) and not
Berkhamsted in the Media
Particulate Matter (PM), which is easily inhaled
and can cause all kinds of health problems from
lung disease to cancer.’
As we go to press, Egerton Rothesay haven’t
submitted a planning application, but it’s
expected any time soon.
‘It’s baffling why HCC are pushing for this
move,’ says Alex. ‘The current school has
excellent facilities already and is surrounded by
lovely grounds. It seems that there is really no
need for the school to relocate.
‘Everyone is still working hard to protect this
greenbelt site for future generations, as well as
protecting the rest of the town from what will be
a huge increase in traffic.
‘We’re determined not to let this idea, being
driven by Herts County Council, become
anything more than a proposal.’
For more on this story go to our website at
www.livingmags.info.
Join the Facebook page at ‘Save Bridleway
Greenbelt’ or email
savebridlewaygreenbelt@hotmail.com.
‘We landed in Berkhamsted, in the northwestern corner of Hertfordshire, by chance. It was the right
side of the capital for being closer to our families and we took a shine to the canal and the hills.’
Will Gore, The Independent, 6 January 2019
‘On the afternoon of 11 November 1918, my father Claud Cockburn, then aged 14, covertly threw the
keys of the main gate of his school out of an upstairs window to a soldier waiting below. His purpose
was to allow the soldiers being trained locally to break into Berkhamsted School in Hertfordshire
and thrash it in retaliation for the refusal of the headmaster, Charles Greene, to call a school holiday
to celebrate the armistice, which had just been declared.’ The Independent, 11 November 2018
In 2008 she (Sarah Brightman) performed to a televised audience of at least 1bn at the opening
ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. She grew up in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, and is now based in
Los Angeles. The Times, 3 February 2019
8 / Berkhamsted Living
FOR THE LASTEST NEWS UPDATES AND MORE GO TO WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO/NEWS
THERE IS NO SHORTCUT
TO FINANCIAL
SECURITY FOR YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY.
Your annual ISA allowance is a valuable opportunity to grow your wealth and
protect it from the twin threats of taxation and inflation. But to make the most
of it you need to invest it wisely. Our clients have entrusted us with £19.9
billion of ISA investments. Through our distinctive approach to investment
management, quality advice and service, we can create the investment solutions
to help you reach a more secure financial future.
DON’T MISS A STEP
Make the most of your ISA allowance before the end of the tax year.
The value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the
performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back
less than the amount invested.
The favourable tax treatment given to ISAs may not be maintained in the future
as they are subject to changes in legislation.
01442 874888
stringermann@sjpp.co.uk
www.stringermann.com
The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial
Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s
websitewww.sjp.co.uk/products. The title ‘Partner Practice’ is the marketing term used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.
BACK IN TIME
A new vintage clothing emporium has opened in
Tring – and it’s already creating a buzz . .
Tucked away down a little alley in the
centre of Tring, if you didn’t know about
Loft68 Vintage Clothing, you may not be
lucky enough to stumble across it.
But for lovers of vintage clothes it’s a perfect
little gem, and well worth investigating.
In fact, if owners Jordan Grace and Georgina
Mortimer have anything to do with it, it will soon
be a destination in its own right.
‘We want people to come here because they
love what we have to offer,’ says Jordan. ‘We’re
not a thrift shop – we hand-pick every item and
put careful thought into everything we stock. It’s
definitely about the quality over quantity.’
Whether you want a vintage 1960s dress for
a party, an authentic rock T-shirt or a 1980s
American baseball jacket, you’ll almost certainly
find something that catches your eye here.
The shop has a lovely history too. The
Grace family opened their original business,
a blacksmith’s, in Tring in 1750, and have had
businesses in the town ever since. Today, G
Grace and Son’s is run by Gilbert Grace, Jordan’s
grandfather, and is a well-loved part of the high
street. It’s clear Jordan is proud of his heritage
and his Tring family history. And now he and his
partner Georgina, a fashion graduate, hope to
make their brand new venture just as successful.
In September last year, Jordan and Georgina
opened the doors of Loft68 for the first time and
haven’t looked back. ‘It’s been a steep learning
curve,’ says Jordan. ‘But we’ve loved every
minute of it.’
They are encouraged by how positively the
store has been received on social media as well
as locally, with many loyal customers returning
time and time again.
The pair are particularly proud of the
authenticity of the vintage clothes they stock.
With brands ranging from Burberry, Ralph
Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, to Dior, D&G and
Levi denim, everything is top quality, and fairly
priced.
In fact it’s a place that, even if you don’t
usually buy vintage clothing, it would be well
worth a visit; the loft’s décor is creative and
quirky, combining original signs with authentic
accessories and a warm, ambient feel. ‘We like to
think there is something for everyone here and
we update the stock every week so you’ll find
10 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
something new all the time,’ Georgina says.
The other thing the pair are keen to focus on is
sustainability.
‘Our commitment to sustainability is evident
throughout our business,’ Georgina explains. ‘It’s
part of our ethos, and our aim of being a more
responsible, modern and honest company. We’re
proud that we support conscious consumption.
‘Buying vintage clothes is a green way to
shop, and people are beginning to realise that.
Secondhand clothes have a minimal carbon
footprint, and by re-wearing them it means
they’re not being sent to landfill.
‘The shop uses very little energy, with lowenergy
lighting and heating, wooden hangers,
and paper and canvas tote bags to take your
shopping away in. It’s important for us and
increasingly important for our customers too.’
Loft68 is open Thursday and Friday from 3pm
until 8pm, Saturdays from 10am until 6pm and
Sundays 11 til 5pm. Find it at Loft 68, 68 High
Street, Tring, HP23 4AG
Facebook: @loft68vintage
Instagram: @loft68vintage
It can also be found on TripAdvisor.
And they have giftcards available too!
Main Dealer Quality
at Local Garage Prices
All makes all models
servicing and repairs
All makes and models
MOT from £40
We won’t be beaten on price
Visit our website for details of our
local price guarantee
We supply and fit a wide
range of tyre brands
Call us for a quote today!
*Excludes MOT and valeting **Excludes MOT and air conditioning re gas offer.
10% OFF *
Your first visit to us on
production of this advert
Complimentary wash & vac with
all service & repair work **
RoyChapman
Tel: 01442 871234
Email: info@roychapman.com
Visit: roychapman.com
22 Western Road, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 4BB
Find roychapman on:
11203-Generic-A6-Ad.indd 1 15/05/2018 17:59
Spring 2019 / 11
LOCAL PROFILE
RUN FOR
GOLD!
In the first of our new quarterly
feature on inspirational local people,
Clare Swatman spoke to gold
medal-winning athlete Zoe Doyle.
Zoe is the first to admit
she came to competitive
running much later than
most – but she hasn’t let that
hold her back. In fact, you
could say it’s spurred her on.
‘I always loved running for pleasure,’ she says.
‘But when I’d had my kids, I realised I needed
something more, so I decided to enter a triathlon.
I wasn’t much of a cyclist or swimmer so I trained
really hard. To my amazement, I won.’
That was the beginning of a new chapter for
Zoe. She started competing in local races – and
started winning them. That’s when London
running club Belgrave Harriers approached her
and asked if she wanted to join them.
‘At first I wasn’t sure,’ says Zoe. ‘But then one
day I was running in a competition and I got hit
by a car because it had been so badly marshalled.
Doctors said I was lucky not to be seriously
injured. I decided that, if I wanted to carry on
running seriously – which I did – I needed to do it
somewhere safe.’
And so Zoe started running with Belgrave
Harriers. She trained regularly and in 2014, she
found herself ranked number one in the 800m.
‘My coach suggested I should start doing track
running instead of cross country,’ Zoe says.
She did just that – and the following year, Zoe
entered her very first European Masters in Lyon.
‘I had no expectations,’ Zoe says. ‘I just wanted
to go along and see how I did. It was a very different
experience, racing in front of crowds and in the
GB kit. I got through all the heats and into the
final of the 800m – I was in silver medal position,
which I could hardly believe – and then I fell over.’
Zoe picked herself up and came fourth. No
medal, and crushing disappointment, but it only
gave Zoe the impetus to try again.
‘I got the bug,’ she admits.
After recovering from a stress fracture, she
entered the Indoor Championships in 2016
where she came fourth again. It was in 2017
that the hard work finally began to pay off – Zoe
won silver in the 800m and 1500m races, and
gold in the 200m relay! That summer she also
won the 1500m in Denmark at the European
Championships.
More injury followed, but Zoe works hard and
the medals keep on coming.
‘I train two to three hours a day with one rest
day per week,’ she says. ‘I swim, run and do
strength training.’
She’s already number one in the UK for the
800m in the over-40s age bracket. But she has
another goal for this year.
‘I want to set a new British record for the 800m
for the over-40s,’ says Zoe.
And do you know what? With her
determination I have no doubt she’ll do just that.
12 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
HJP-AD.indd 1 03/02/2019 18:59
1HL
Spring 2019 / 13
SHOP LOCAL
Great Things To Buy
In Berkhamsted,
Tring & The Villages
03
01
02
04
05
06
07 08
09
10
11
12
13
14 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
LOCAL
17
14
15 16
18
19
Beechwood Fine Foods - Tring
01 Belazu Balsamic Vinegar, £14.95
02 Beech’s Fine Chocolate Bunny Family, £3.50
03 Buttermilk Caramel Sea Salt Easter Egg, £8.50
04 Mother’s Day Gift Set, from £7.50
05 Potter’s Crouch Luxury Scented Candles,
£16.95
06 Wooden Spoon Fruits in Booze set, £14.95
20 21
Fancy That - Tring
07 Little Fox Board Book, £7.50
07 Little Fox Cordyroy, £13
08 Bandana Dribble Bibs, set of four, £15
09 Jellycat Crispin Crab, £22.50
10 Jellycat Dexter Dragon, £39
Number Twenty - Berkhamsted
11 Blank cards and envelopes, 10-pack, £14.50
12 Notepads from £11.25-£20
13 Faux plants in concrete pot, £25
14 Faux flowers from £3.65 per stem
Oglee Poglee
15 Crafty Party bags from £4
16 Crafty Emoji party bag, £4
Available from www.ogleepoglee.co.uk
Puddingstone Distillery - Tring / Wilstone
17 Campfire Cask-Aged Gin, 50cl, £36
18 Limited Edition Domestique Gin, 50cl, £45
Woods - Berkhamsted
19 Trio of Cactus from £7.99
20 All on one picture:
Esschart Design copper-plated gardening
fork, £10.99
Esschart Design copper-plated trowel, £10.99
21 All on one picture:
Candelabra, £84.99
Green/grey ceramic jug, £31.99
Stone cactus pot, £4.99
Cactus from £4.99
Wooden tray, £24.99
Spring 2019 / 15
CAMPFIRE CASK AGED GIN
F ROM PUDDINGSTONE DISTILLERY
Head over to our distillery shop on
Friday or Saturday to discover and sample
our full range of award winning gins.
PUDDINGSTONE DISTILLERY
Wilstone, Tring, Herts HP23 4NT
www.puddingstonedistillery.com
WILSTONE | TRING | HERTS | HP23 4NT
Produce available from
over 30 local suppliers!
Home produced lamb & beef
Heygates animal feeds & pet foods
Relax in our tea room
and browse our produce
www.chilterncoldpressedrapeseedoil.co.uk
www.pemeadandsons.co.uk 01442 828478
AWARD WINNING BEERS BREWED IN HERTFORDSHIRE
For 2019 our Monthly Specials will be
raising funds and awareness for
Gaddesden Row Riding for the Disabled
COME AND
VISIT OUR
BREWERY
SHOP
• DRAUGHT & BOTTLED BEER TO TAKEAWAY
• LIMITED EDITION BREWS
• EXPERIMENTAL BREWS
• T-SHIRTS & GOODIES
• GIFT VOUCHERS
• GOLDEN TOAD MEMBERSHIP
• PICKLES & PRESERVES
• TOUR BOOKINGS
16 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
RECIPE
CHOCOLATE ORANGE
EASTER CAKE
For the chocolate cake:
• 125g plain flour
• 225g caster sugar
• 50g cocoa powder
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of
soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 125ml buttermilk
• 60g melted butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 125ml water
For the orange cake:
• 175g plain flour
• 225g caster sugar
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of
soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 125ml buttermilk
• 60g melted butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• Finely grated zest of
1 orange
• 125ml water
For the icing and filling:
• 260g white chocolate
• 300g very soft butter
• 600g icing sugar
• Finely grated zest of
1 orange
• 1 tsp orange extract
(optional)
• Good quality orange
curd
How to make it
The cakes
1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mark 4. 2. Butter
and line the base of a 20cm round springform cake tin
with baking parchment. 3. Combine the plain flour,
caster sugar, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and
salt in a large bowl. 4. Whisk the buttermilk into the
melted butter and egg, followed by the water. If you
can’t find buttermilk, pour 110ml milk into a jug and
add ½ tbsp lemon juice. Leave to stand for five minutes
until thickened. 5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry
ingredients, whisk or beat until you have a smooth
batter. Pour the batter into your prepared tin.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until risen and a skewer
inserted comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for
10 minutes before turning out on to a cooling rack. 7.
Repeat to make a second chocolate cake. 8. Repeat
the process again using the ingredients for the orange
cake, adding the zest to the wet ingredients. 9. The
cakes freeze well undecorated if you don’t have time or
enough cake tins to make them all in one go.
The decoration
10. Prepare the icing by melting the white chocolate in a
bowl over simmering water. 11.Beat the butter, zest
(and extract if using) and gradually add the icing sugar.
Add the melted chocolate and beat again until smooth.
12. Trim the tops of the cakes using a sharp knife to
level them. This mix produces a delightfully sticky
sponge so you will need to keep cleaning the blade.
13. Place one of the chocolate cakes on your serving
plate. Spread an even layer of icing to the edge of the
cake followed by a thin layer of orange curd leaving
about 1cm round the edge. 14. Place the orange cake on
a plate or board and spread with the icing and curd.
Place this layer on top of the first chocolate layer. 15.
Place the second chocolate cake on a plate or board and
spread with the icing. Place on top of the orange layer.
16. Use the remaining icing to coat the side of the cake.
Use a palette knife or small straight bladed knife to spread
around the side, being careful not to drag too many
chocolate cake crumbs into the white icing. You may
find you have a little icing left over. To create a smoother
finish, warm a palette knife in a jug of hot water, dry, and
smooth the icing more. 17. Decorate with your choice of
Easter eggs, bunnies and chocolates. 18. Enjoy!
Your Independent Deli Serving
Tring & Berkhamsted since 2010
• Mother’s Day is Sunday 31st March,
come and take a look at our
gift range
• We’ll also be stocking
Easter chocolate treats
for the whole family
• Remember to order
‘your’ homemade
Easter cake
from Sarah too!
Gift Vouchers Available
Spring 2019 / 17
LET’S GET
CRAFTY
We all know it’s the
thought that counts
and with Mother’s
Day just a few short
weeks away, these
crafty ideas are sure
to go down a treat!
Tulip in a heart card
What you need:
White card
Red, pink, green and
orange card or thick paper
Scissors
Gluestick
Pencil
• Draw a heart shape on a piece of white card and
cut it out.
• Draw a slightly larger heart shape on pink card,
cut that out and glue the white heart onto it.
• Cut out a stem and two leaf shapes on green
card. Stick them in position on the white heart.
• Fold the heart in half lengthways to make the
card shape.
• Cut out three small tulip shapes in red card and
three in orange card.
• Fold them all in half lengthways and glue them
one by one on to the card – make sure you only
glue one side down, leaving the rest loose.
• Close your card. When you reopen it, there
should be a 3D tulip!
• Write your message.
18 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
KIDS
Fingerprint heart card
What you need:
2 sheets of white paper
Red and pink paints or ink
pads
Black marker pen
Scissors
Independent Day School
for girls 4 - 16 years
Day Nursery & Pre-School
for girls and boys from 6 months
• Make a heart stencil by cutting a heart shape
out of the paper.
• Place your stencil on top of another piece of
white paper.
• Using a black marker, draw a tree shape within
the heart shape. Dab your fingers into the paint
or ink and stamp them all over the tree branches
within the heart shape, right up to the edges of
the heart. Keep going until you’ve got enough
leaves.
• Remove the stencil to reveal a lovely heartshaped
tree! Add more branches if you need,
using the marker pen.
Abbot’s Hill is a happy and thriving community in which pupils are
encouraged to aim high, to grasp opportunities, enjoy learning and to
make lasting friendships.
Whole School Open Day
Saturday 9 March, 10am-12pm
Last tours begin at 11.30am. No booking is required.
Prep School Working Open Event
Tuesday 26 March, 9.30am
See our Day Nursery, Pre-School and Prep School in action.
Please contact the Registrar on 01442 839169 or visit our website to
book your place.
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 8RP
E: registrar@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk
www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk
Spring 2019 / 19
EX
AC
EA
UG
EC
HOY
BO
Make New Friends
Have Fun!
SOLIEYU!
EMEMCO
Easter: 8 th - 18 th April
Summer: 22 nd July - 16 th August
Q
Try New Activities
Folso...
80+
AC
& always
a choice!
FU
AG4½-14
YE
Visrad.o.korl01480467567
Giving every child such an
AMG
134x96_extreme_parties.pdf 1 14/01/2019 10:55
EXE
they can’t wait to come back!
Rated 5 stars - Jan 2019
C
M
Y
M
Y
Y
MY
K
EXTREME PARTIES
Your party, your choice: Skatepark, Climbing, Caving
or High Ropes..... or why not combine activities!
NOW BOOKABLE ONLINE www.thexc.co.uk
01442 952333
JARMAN PARK, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4JS
AT XC!
20 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
An outstanding Independent Prep School for
boys and girls aged 3-13 years
Happiness, Confidence, Success
OPEN MORNINGS
Saturday 2nd March, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Friday 17th May, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Contact: 01442 256143
www.westbrookhay.co.uk
London Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF
LOCKERS PARK
‘The school has an energy for life and learning’ Independent Schools Inspectorate
OPEN MORNING
SATURDAY 16th MARCH
10.30am-12.30pm
Excellent academic record
and pastoral care
Scholarships to leading senior
schools won every year
Wraparound care - no extra cost
7.30am-7.30pm
Preparatory School, Day & Boarding For Boys (7-13 Years)
Pre-Preparatory School, Co-Educational (4-7 Years)
www.lockerspark.herts.sch.uk 01442 251712
Spring 2019 / 21
PETS
HOME IS WHERE
THE PET IS
Pets can get lonely if left alone.
Here are some ideas to keep them happy while you’re out of the house.
Just like us humans, pets like company. Dogs in
particular enjoy the company of other dogs and
people. Of course, it depends on the individual
animal, as well as their breed, age and experiences,
but as a rule of thumb, most pets benefit from
some stimulation when left alone – and if they
don’t get it, it can lead to all sorts of problems.
‘Some dogs display separation anxiety problems
when left alone,’ explains dog behavioural expert
Hanne Grice from Tring. This can include going to
the toilet in the house, excessive barking and
destruction of property.
‘Other pets may seek out their own
entertainment to relieve boredom and provide
emotional relief,’ adds Hanne. ‘This can mean
bar-biting for birds, cats might scratch the sofa or
spray, while dogs can destroy shoes and dig or
chew the furniture.’
Natasha Lovette, a veterinary nurse from
Springwell Vets in Tring, agrees.
‘Dogs in particular are very sociable animals and
can react badly to being left alone for long periods
of time,’ she says.
‘The recommended guidelines say you shouldn’t
leave your dogs for more than four to six hours.
Dogs left for longer can get lonely and depressed
and can start developing behavioural problems,
including soiling the house, or developing
separation anxiety.
‘If you are out more than this then you should
get a dog sitter or walker, or you could also
consider doggy day care.’
Another way of helping prevent undesirable
behaviour is through the use of ‘enrichment’ toys,
as Hanne explains.
‘Puzzle feeders, where the pet has to work to get
their food, are great as they reinforce licking,
chewing and biting, which reduces barking and
22 / Berkhamsted Living
destruction of the house. They also promote
serotonin release, which helps mood and promotes
restful behaviour.
‘Try to avoid leaving the same toys out every day
though, as they will get bored and look for other
things to do.’
Some other ideas to consider:
Leave the radio or TV on so they can hear voices.
Exercise them before you leave the house if you
can, so they’re tired and are more likely to sleep
while you’re out.
Install a camera where you can see your pet and
where they can hear and see you. This can be done
through your phone. Try www.petchatz.com or
www.petcube.com
Some toys to try:
CleverPet Hub – a game console for dogs www.
clever.pet. Fetch and iDig pet toys www.goifetch.
com. GoDogGo machine ball fetcher www.
godoggoinc.com. K9Connectables www.
k9connectables.com. KONG – toys to hide treats in
and keep pets entertained. Nina Ottosson puzzle
toys for cats and dogs www.nina-ottosson.com.
Thanks to:
www.doglistener.tv / www.springwellvets.com
TV and film names for pets!
This year’s most popular dramas, such as Killing Eve,
Doctor Who, Bodyguard and Luther, will have the biggest
influence on UK pet names in 2019, according to a list
released by My Nametags.
After Bodyguard became the most-watched British TV
drama of the last decade, ‘Bud’ – after the lead
character – is predicted to be top for male pets, while
‘Eve’ is predicted to be most popular for females after
the title character of Killing Eve.
Other popular names include ‘Jodie’ and ‘Idris’ after
Jodie Whittaker and Idris Elba, as well as ‘Newt’ from
Fantastic Beasts and ‘Freddie’ after Freddie Mercury.
BOOKS
The Little Café at the End of the Pier
Helen Rolfe, Orion, £7.99 paperback, £4.99 Amazon
Kindle
Searching for love? You’ll find it at The Little Café at the End of the Pier...
When Jo’s beloved grandparents ask her to help run their café at the end of the
pier in Salthaven-on-Sea, she jumps at the chance. Jo soon realises that each of her
customers is looking for love. She goes about setting each of them up on blind
dates, held in the café, with a special menu designed for the occasion. But Jo has
never found love herself. Could love be right under her nose...?
This is the collection of the Café at the End of the Pier novellas that Berkhamsted
author Helen brought out throughout 2018. It’s a lovely, feelgood read with warm,
likeable characters – perfect for reading on the beach.
Little Spirit
AJ Freer, £5.99
A refugee boy called Little Spirit finds himself lost and alone in Berkhamsted, and
must try to find his way back to his family. In the meantime though, he must fight
to survive – and try and win a reward for recovering the The Lost Sun. This is a
lovely little tale by AJ Freer set in Berkhamsted and, specifically, St Peter’s Church
and Rectory Lane Cemetery, which is perfect for reading with or to your children.
Available from www.whatdomykidsreadnext.com
A New Way for Mothers
Louise Webster, £12.99, Amazon
A New Way for Mothers is a brand new book from Louise Webster, founder of
www.beyondtheschoolrun.com. The book is a revolutionary approach for mothers
to use their skills and talents while their kids are at school, providing inspiration,
encouragement and a step-by-step approach for every mother wishing to engage
her talents during the hours her children are at school.
And the winners are…
In our last issue we ran a competition to win one of five copies of Donna Ashcroft’s
latest book, The Little Christmas Teashop of Second Chances – and we’re pleased to
announce our winners!
They are: Sue Redford, Marion Yardley-Jones, Kay Howard, Wendy Lawrey, Scarlett Jones.
Many thanks to all of you who entered, and commiserations to those that didn’t win
this time – but keep your eyes peeled for further competitions on our website at
www.livingmags.info or turn to page 33.
Spring 2019 / 23
IMPROVE,
DON’T MOVE
If you’re unsure whether to move house or improve
where you live, read this first…
Whether it’s uncertainty about the future,
rising house prices or the cost of stamp
duty, more and more of us are choosing to stay in
our current home rather than move. According to
the 2018 Barclays Home Improvement Report, 28%
of homeowners who were considering moving
have decided to stay put.
But never say never, right? Perhaps one day
you’ll want to move, so how do you make the most
of your current home, while ensuring you
future-proof it? We take a look at the best ways to
add value and the changes you should avoid.
Add a bedroom
Easier said than done if you have no more space to
expand, but think laterally; could you go into the
loft, basement, or add a bedroom in the garage or
on a large landing? If so, this is the single biggest
thing you can do to add value to your home.
According to property management website Move
With Us, it can add up to 8.8% – that’s a whopping
£61,600 on a £700K family home.
‘Be careful not to make your home too top heavy
though,’ warns David Milbourn, Mortgage Adviser
for Stringer Mann Financial Planners in
Berkhamsted. ‘Adding two bedrooms to a
three-bedroom semi without increasing the living
space downstairs is not ideal. While square
footage does have a bearing on value, buyers today
value light, airy open plan accommodation.’
Loft conversion
This can add 7.1% value, definitely worth
considering if you need more space. You don’t
usually need planning permission, but it’s worth
checking. A typical loft conversion costs around
£35-£45,000.
‘This is a good way to boost property value,
however care must be taken to avoid overdeveloping
your home for the ceiling price of the
area,’ adds David Milbourn.
Add/improve bathrooms
An extra bathroom can add 6.1% value. Maybe
you’ve got space to squeeze in a small en suite, or a
large cupboard which could hold a loo and shower?
Otherwise, simply upgrading can add 5% more
value – that’s more than £38,000 on a £700k home!
Replace old baths and basins, retile, replace taps,
add mirrors and replace carpets with vinyl or tiles.
New kitchen
A new kitchen can add a huge amount of appeal –
and almost 6% in value! You can buy a new kitchen
quite reasonably, but if you don’t want to replace
everything, go for new taps, worktops and new
cupboard doors.
Off-street parking
Parking is at a premium in both Berkhamsted and
Tring, so off-street parking can add an enormous
24 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
PROPERTY
amount of value – more than 5%. Check with
Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) about planning
regulations in your street.
Conservatory
Conservatories are a cost-effective way of creating
more room – and add 5% value. Consider a
half-brick conservatory and even a proper roof
rather than glass.
Windows
Most home buyers want double glazing and if you
don’t have it they will calculate the cost of adding
it. Double glazing can add around 4.2%, and if
you’re planning to stay put it can seriously cut
your energy bills.
Garden
A decent garden can potentially increase the value
of your home by 4%. ‘A well presented garden will
make your property more attractive and likely to
sell over neighbouring ones that lack imagination,’
says David Milbourn. ‘Many buyers don’t seek
large gardens but want a low maintenance garden
ready for entertaining all year round.’
Kerb appeal
If the exterior is scruffy it can reduce value of your
home by 5%. Repoint brickwork, replace or repaint
windows and old garage doors, repair cracked or
broken cladding, replace door knockers and house
numbers, and consider adding a porch.
Replace carpets
According to a survey by HSBC, decent carpets
can add almost £2,000 to the value of your
property. But if they just need a good clean,
get it done professionally – it will be money
well spent!
Restore or replace period features
If original features have been ripped out of an old
home, consider replacing things such as cornices
and fireplaces, as buyers look for these. It doesn’t
have to cost the earth but can make the world of
difference – check out salvage yards such as
Timber Reclamation in Studham near Little
Gaddesden. www.timberreclamation.co.uk.
Things to avoid
You might think that any improvement will add
value, but you’d be wrong. Here are the common
pitfalls to avoid:
Swimming pools
If you’re planning to stay in your home and will
get use out of it, go ahead and build a swimming
pool. But bear in mind that people see them as
costly, and they take up valuable space, so they
might actually put people off.
Solar panels
We’re all for saving the environment and if you
want to save money on your energy bills then go
for it. But bear in mind some people see solar
panels as an eyesore, as well as expensive to
upgrade. They rarely add value.
Easy improvements
Here are some more simple and affordable ways to
make your house more appealing...
Give it a lick of paint
It’s easy to underestimate the difference fresh paint
can make. Choose neutral colours, but this doesn’t
necessarily mean pale. You can go dark, but not too
bright, as this will put many people off.
Add wooden floors
Wooden floors are a surprising way to add value to
your home without too much effort – up to 2% value
in fact!
Add pots and plants
A few pot plants or potted trees in the front garden
can transform a property’s kerb appeal. Add gravel
to old paths, window boxes or hanging baskets.
Lighting
Think about the lighting in each room as it can really
make a difference; does it need to be bright for a
kitchen, and dimmer or more atmospheric for a
bathroom or bedroom? Consider lamps, uplighters
and spotlights.
Spring 2019 / 25
CHOCS AWAY!
Want to make something
special this Easter?
Why not make your
own chocolate?
26 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
FEATURE: EASTER CHOCOLATE
It’s Easter, which means – among many other
things – chocolate of course!
The shops are over-run with chocolate eggs
of all shapes and sizes, but if you really want to
give someone something special, why not give
them their very own personalised chocolate
made with your own fair hands?
We decided to test out a chocolate making
workshop. Here’s how our Editor Clare Swatman
got on...
I love a bit of chocolate – dark, milk, white, it
doesn’t really matter. My kids are even worse; I
can get them to do most things with the lure of a
Lindor ball.
So when I told them I was going to try out a
chocolate-making workshop, there were cries of
‘that‘s not fair!’ and ‘can we come?’
Well, the answer was no – because this was
work!
Kirsty Stickland runs The Choccie Drop,
which holds workshops for adults as well as
kids parties. As it was January and there wasn’t
much call for chocolate workshops so soon after
Christmas, I went along to a children’s party to
see what they got up to.
When I arrived Kirsty was tempering the milk
chocolate. She explained: ‘This means heating it
up to 45C and then cooling it under controlled
conditions to between 30C and 31C. This helps
to avoid the white bloom you sometimes get on
chocolate, and it snaps better.’
Once the chocolate was at the right
temperature it was set in the middle of the
table and we got to work. First, we made lollies
by piping a circle of chocolate on to an edible
transfer, and then decorating with chocolate
balls, chocolate flakes, honeycomb and sprinkles.
We made four each – I’m amazed how creative
some of the girls were. I’m not sure mine were
quite as exciting, but I knew my kids would be
impressed.
Next we made chocolate-covered honeycomb,
fudge and marshmallow chunks, which involved
dipping the chunks into the chocolate and
carefully removing them with a special fork.
It was pretty messy and mine didn’t look
particularly professional, but they tasted
delicious.
While these all set, Kirsty told everyone the
‘bean to bar’ story, about how the cocoa bean
became this gorgeous sweet treat that everyone
loves. It’s a great addition to the workshop.
Then it was time for me to head home with
my handmade chocolates. I was actually quite
impressed with how nice the lollies looked – the
transfer on the back was great!
The workshops for adults are similar, except
you get to make slightly more complicated treats,
such as salted caramel truffles, and at Easter
Kirsty helps you make your own Easter eggs. The
best bit is that everything you make you take
home with you in lovely gift wrapping.
If you fancy something different this Easter, I’d
recommend this. It’s great fun, gives you a real
sense of achievement, and you learn a new skill.
Kirsty runs regular workshops, and you can
also book private group sessions. For more
information go to www.thechocciedrop.co.uk.
Spring 2019 / 27
OUT AND
ABOUT
Get fit and stimulate your mind at the same time –
why exercising outdoors is so good for you
If you’ve ever been for a long country walk you’ll
know how satisfied you feel when you get home.
That’s because exercising outdoors can have huge
benefits both physically and mentally.
Sadly though, most Brits don’t get nearly as
much time outside as they’d like. A recent survey
by environmental group LEAF revealed we spend
142 hours every week indoors – that’s 53 years of
the average lifespan!
‘Getting outside to exercise has so many
benefits,’ explains Tring-based personal trainer
Adele Lambert.
‘It gives your body a much more thorough
workout. Different terrains and inclines challenge
your body and help work your core, while you’re
also more mentally stimulated as you have to be
more aware of your surroundings. You may also
have to work hard against wind resistance, rain, or
extreme cold or heat,’ says Adele.
Use a variety of equipment to vary your workout
even more. ‘Try tricep dips or step-ups on a bench,
push-ups against a lamppost, or pull-ups using a
strong tree branch,’ suggests Adele.
Being out in the fresh air among nature can also
have enormous benefits on our emotional
wellbeing, as it releases endorphins (the feel
good hormones), which can reduce anxiety and
stress.
We’re lucky to be surrounded by beautiful and
easily-accessible countryside, so here are some
ideas to help you make the most of it.
Walking/hiking
There are so many amazing walking routes round
here; we feature a new walking route every issue
so visit the website to find those, or buy a walking
map and plot out a route.
If you prefer to walk with others, you could join
one of these groups...
Dacorum Health Walks
Free, local-led walks run by volunteers with
different starting points each week; walks are
graded for difficulty. For more information go to
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk, email healthwalks.
cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk, or call 01992 588433
Nordic Walking
For something a bit more energetic, try Nordic
Walking. It burns 20-40% more calories than
normal walking and is a great overall workout.
Hilary Worrell runs www.
nordicwalkingandpilates.com and runs walks
every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while
Karen Lem runs www.ridgewaynordicwalking.
co.uk which offers similar walks.
Running
Take yourself off for a run through some of the
stunning countryside, or join a local running
group or weekly park run.
Park runs
Tring has a weekly Park Run around Tring Park
every Saturday at 9am. The 5k route is timed and
marshalled, but there’s no speed pressure.
Berkhamsted doesn’t currently have one, so it’s
Tring or Gadebridge Park. www.parkrun.org.uk.
Hospice Running Club
Meeting at various locations in and around
Berkhamsted, Tring and Ashridge every
Wednesday morning at 9.30am. £3 suggested
donation with proceeds to the Hospice of St
Francis. paul.owen@sumtab.co.uk.
Dacorum and Tring AC Road Runners
Suitable for all abilities, they meet at Jarman Park
Athletics track every Tuesday and Thursday at
28 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
6.30pm for trail, road and track running. Age 16+
with the chance to compete in Division 1 of the
Chiltern Cross Country League. £40 a year for
adults, £30 for children.
www.dacorumandtringac.org.uk
Berkhamsted Trail Running
Currently meeting every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday in Berkhamsted at 9.15am, this group is run
by GB Masters athlete Zoe Doyle, and is
pay-as-you-go. Each session costs £6 and is interval
training. For more information go to www.
facebook.com/berkhamstedtrailrunning
Jog On
Run by qualified coaches, Erica Carter and Heather
Harris, Jog On caters for all abilities. Courses
include: Couch to 5k every Tuesday at 9.30am
(proceeds go to the Hospice and the nine-week
course costs £50); Improvers on Tuesdays at
10.45am; 5k to 10k on Thursdays at 9.30am and
Half Marathon on Mondays at 9.30am. All sessions
include interval training and drills. www.
jogonrunning.com
Cycling
Cycling is a great way to get fit. If you don’t fancy
going out alone, join one of these organised
groups.
Berkhamsted Cycling Club (BCC)
Road cycling for all ages and abilities, BCC has a
weekly organised ride every Saturday morning,
meeting at 7.45am in Tesco car park. Rides are split
into ability groups so you’ll never be left behind.
Annual membership is £37.50 for one adult and £50
for two adults. Visit www.berkocc.com or email
secretaryberkocc@gmail.com
Bucks Mountain Biking
It’s called Bucks but it covers Herts too and rides
are in the Chilterns. They arrange regular group
mountain bike rides, and membership costs £10 for
adults and £5 for children annually. www.
bucksmtb.co.uk
Bootcamps
Bootcamps are becoming more popular and are a
great way to get active, work hard and enjoy the
fresh air. There are several in and around
Berkhamsted and Tring.
Jilly B Fitness
Personal trainer Jilly B offers bootcamps or ‘group
personal training’. Sessions are held Tuesdays at
9.15am, Wednesdays at 7.30pm and Saturdays at
9am, on Lagley Meadow by Berkhamsted sports
centre. £8 per session or £35 a month for two
sessions a week. www.jillybfitness.com
BodyBlitz Berko
A 30-minute high intensity HIIT class held at
Broadwater, by the skatepark, every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 9.15am-9.45am, and
Saturday at 8.45am-9.15am. www.bodyblitzberko.co.uk
Buggy Blitz Berko
A 30-minute low intensity HIIT workout for postnatal
mums, every Monday and Friday at 10am-10.30am
at Broadwater. www.buggyblitzberko.co.uk.
Award-winning supportive skincare for healthy skin
Aston Hill Bike Park
If you’re more of a mountain biker, Aston Hill Bike
Park is a great downhill mountain bike centre with
five graded downhill runs, a two-part cross
country loop and a pump track. Sessions cost £7.
http://astonhillbikepark.co.uk
Handcrafted in Berkhamsted
Unique formulations using
cold pressed organic oils
Cruelty free & vegan friendly
Shop online:
www.apothaka.com
hello@apothaka.com
@apothakaskincare
@apothaka
Free delivery in Berkhamsted: use code BERKHAMSTED
Chartered Physiotherapy
and Wellness Hub
Emma James Physiotherapy
based in Hemel Hempstead,
offers a wide range of
services for your
well being and relaxation
Services:
Physio
Personal Training
Spin classes
Massage
APOS Therapy ®
Gait Scanning
Home Visits
Available at:
Hemel Hempstead
Champneys, Tring
Blackfriars, London
Apos Therapy ® Physio Gait Scanning Personal Training Massage
#ejphysio
@emmajamesphysio
facebook.com/EmmaJamesPhysiotherapy
youtube.com/user/ejphysio
Clinics in London, Hertfordshire, Champneys (Tring)
CALL 01442 870686 TO BOOK A SESSION
reception@ejphysio.co.uk www.ejphysio.co.uk
3 The Old School House, George St, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 5HJ
GP Appointments
7 days a week
£59
Why wait to see a health expert?
Your Hertfordshire private medical clinic
• Consultants
• GP appointments • Dental
• Diagnostic imaging
• Physiotherapy
We are open 7 days a week
Weekdays 8am-8pm Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday 10am-2pm
One Medical House
Boundary Way,
Hemel Hempstead,
HP2 7YU
Your care starts here
01442 331037
onestopdoctors.co.uk
y wait to see a health expert Berkhamstead Living Magazines Spring Issue 09/01/2019 96mm h x 12:38:33 65mm w.indd 1
Spring 2019 / 31
WALKS
Photograph © George Edwards
This issue’s featured walk starts
either in Tring, for the more
energetic of us (6.7 miles/10.8km), or from
the highest point in Hertfordshire (800ft or 244m),
Pavis Woods in Hastoe, for the shorter, circular
route (3.2 miles/5.1km). The walk includes an area
with a regular carpet of bluebells during April/
May and passes along parts of the Ridgeway,
Chiltern Way and Grim’s Ditch. Those starting in
Tring will see excellent views over the town itself,
Tring Park and Aylesbury Vale during their ascent
to Pavis Woods. There is also a rather
extraordinary opportunity to see some dinosaurs
and perhaps a fairy garden! Refreshments are to be
found at various places in Tring – see our website
www.livingmags.info for full directions.
The hamlet of Hastoe dates back to the 13th
century when it was known as Halstowe or
Halstoe. Grim’s Ditch, an Iron Age structure built
around 300 BC, passes close by and is a series of
linear earthworks thought to be a set of local
boundaries once used to control the movement of
cattle and carts. The walk also uses part of the
Ridgeway, an 87 mile route used since prehistoric
times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers from
Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon.
In the 13th century the manor of Hastoe was
conveyed to Ralph le Clerk of Tring by Thomas de
Northwode. During the 14th century the land
came into the possession of the Verney family and
the manor was annexed to the manor of Bunstreux
and Richardyns.
During the 19th century Hastoe, like Tring,
became closely associated with the Rothschild
family. Nathan Rothschild had begun to rent land
and properties in the area as early as 1833,
including Hastoe House, a large property close to
the walk route (on the track from Gadmore Lane
towards Grove Wood). Later, Hastoe came into the
hands of Nathan’s son Lionel de Rothschild at
auction in 1872. Many of the buildings in Hastoe
were built by the Rothschilds and have the
familiar Rothschild style; some following the
demolition of earlier properties, such as the Hastoe
Brewery in 1882.
Also built by the Rothschilds was a corn mill,
which burned down in 1964, farm buildings and
workers’ cottages. Most were in Church Lane in
which the Rothschilds had built an imposing
village hall in 1898, the Hastoe Room and, next
door to it, a Chapel (hence ‘Church Lane’).
The village hall is endowed in trust by the
Rothschild family. It was the subject of a major
restoration in 2010 before being reopened by Lord
Rothschild in November 2012, and now hosts a
range of activities and events – see www.
hastoevillagehall.co.uk
Pavis Woods, the starting point of this issue’s
walk, is now managed by the Berkshire,
Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trusts
– www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/dancersendpavis-woods
It is 35 hectares of mature beech
woodland, scrub and, more recently, planted
woodland on the steep scarp facing Dancersend.
There are old boundary trees and patches of wych
elm and hornbeam. In spring chiffchaffs return to
nest and bluebells flourish. There are also many
marl pits, and saw pits, showing that humans were
constantly working this landscape, while the bank
and ditch boundaries of three parishes can be
traced through the woods.
See also – www.hertfordshire-genealogy.co.uk/
data/places/places-t/tring/tring-hastoe.htm
SEE OUR WEBSITE WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO FOR FULL DIRECTIONS
32 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
Win
tickets to
Dogfest!
Love dogs? Want a fun day out with your four-legged
friend? We’re offering the chance to win a pair of
tickets to Knebworth DogFest on 11-12 May 2019!
Currently in its sixth year, DogFest is now even bigger
and better.
TV and Crufts presenter Clare Balding will lead The
Great Dog Walk round the grounds, while Professor Noel
Fitzpatrick will offer an interactive feature for younger
visitors. There will be experts on hand, doggy yoga and
obedience training on the main stage, while there will
also be a dog display team, live music, fresh street food
and plenty of shopping.
To be in with a chance of winning two tickets simply
answer the following question: What famous dog show
does Clare Balding present every year?
Visit www.livingmags.info/competitions to enter the
competition, where you’ll also find terms and conditions.
Closing date is 30/4/19, and all tickets will be posted out in
43_SS_Living Magazine_final.pdf 1 30/01/2019 10:04
time for the event. www.livingmags.info.
C
M
Y
MY
CM
CY
CMY
K
£10 FOR 18 HOLES
WITH ONE FULL-PRICED ROUND *
*Terms and Conditions
One round for £10 with one full paying round. Rounds available
Monday to Friday after 10am. To book (up to 7 days in advance),
please call 01442 957444 and quote ‘Living Magazine’. The rounds
must be played at the same time and must be played before 30th
April 2019. Usual booking terms and conditions apply.
WWW.LITTLEHAYGOLF.CO.UK
01442 957444
Spring 2019 / 33
THE
GOOD
LIFE
It can be fun to grow your own fruit and veg –
whatever outside space you have
Whether it’s to have fun with the kids, to save
money, or just for the hell of it, a new
survey by Appliances Direct reveals that more
than half of us Brits have grown our own fruit and
veg at some point.
If you fancy giving it a go but are worried you
don’t have enough space, or don’t know where to
start, here’s our beginner’s guide to turning (some
of) your outside space into a food patch.
Windowsill
If you really are limited for space, don’t despair –
you can still have a go at growing something!
Choose a nice bright, sunny windowsill with at
least five hours of sun a day. Next, choose the biggest
pots you can fit on there – any container will do as
long as it’s big enough; try wooden boxes or metal tins.
For salad leaves, such as rocket or baby spinach,
your pot will need to be at least 20cm deep and
15cm across. Carrots and beans need at least 30cm
depth. Beans will also need a cane to grow up.
Pack the bottom of the pot with stones and
pebbles for drainage, then add compost. Plant your
seeds and then water at least every couple of days,
feed every couple of weeks, and wait!
and therefore choice. Follow the same instructions
as above.
Alternatively, you can buy some growing bags.
You can grow carrots, courgettes or green beans in
a bag in the same way as pots, and keep well watered.
Small garden
For small gardens, again either stick to pots and
bags or choose a section to plant in. Choose the
sunniest spot, then dig it over, removing weeds
and as many stones as you can. Make sure you dig
at least one spade-depth down, then add compost
and dig it through.
Plants need enough space to grow, so don’t be
tempted to overplant or nothing will grow. For
example, a row of salad leaves needs at least 20cm
around it and be spaced at least 10cm apart, carrots
need 35cm between rows, while courgettes will
need up to a metre around each plant – they’ll soon
fill the space!
If you fancy growing beans then plant near a
wall or fence, so you can train them up using canes
or a trellis which should be at least 2m high. Most
varieties don’t need feeding if you’ve used
compost.
Balcony
If you have a small outside area, such as a balcony
or a roof terrace, you’ll still need to grow your fruit
and veg in pots, but you’ll have a bit more space
What should I grow?
This is partly down to personal taste, of course, but
some vegetables and fruits are easier to grow than
others. Try these to start with:
34 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
GARDENS
Salad leaves
Salad leaves, such as spinach, grow easily. Sow
them in the summer and harvest them a few
weeks later. Loose leaf varieties grow quicker than
hearted lettuces.
Radishes
Radishes are really simple. Plant at least four weeks
after the last frost and harvest a month later.
Potatoes
Potatoes will grow anywhere – you can even grow
them in a bag or bucket. Simply half-fill the bag or
pot then plant the potatoes with eyes. When they
start to shoot, cover the shoots with more compost
and keep watering them. Repeat while the foliage
grows, and once the foliage dies back – usually
about a month after planting – they’re ready to eat.
Peas
Sow between March and April and harvest them
two to three months later. They’ll need to be
supported by canes, but they do grow easily and
taste delicious!
Spring onions
These are harvested eight weeks or so after sowing
and can be grown in the ground or in pots.
Broad beans
These need to be sown early, ideally between
December and March, and are picked from June
onwards. Sow them into pots until they turn to
seedlings which can take around two to three
weeks, or plant them straight out. When they’re
about 3” tall, pinch off the top leaves to encourage
more growth.
Runner beans
If you have enough space, runner beans will
give you a good crop. Sow them between April
and July, and pick two months later. They’ll need
to be trained up a cane or a wall, and make sure
you pick them when they’re ready as they’ll
keep coming!
Onions and garlic
Super-easy, even if you’re really short of space!
Plant these in the spring to harvest in late autumn.
They’re ready to pick when the foliage dies back
and will keep for months, dried out and stored in a
cupboard.
Tomatoes
These are great to grow with kids, as they love
picking the super-sweet tomatoes from the vine.
Plant between February and April, either in pots,
bags or even hanging baskets if you have a small
variety. Just keep them regularly watered for a
bumper crop.
Courgettes
Sow seeds indoors from the end of April, ideally
under glass or plastic. Plant seedlings outside from
late May in pots or the garden but leave them
plenty of space – around a metre all round or one
seedling per pot. Plant into holes filled with
compost and sprinkled with fertiliser. Water
regularly, feed every 10-14 days once the fruits
start to develop and pick regularly to ensure a
regular crop – when they’re around 10cm long.
You should get courgettes every week from July.
Strawberries
These can be planted in pots, the ground or
hanging baskets. Line a 35cm basket with
polythene and add some drainage holes, then add
compost. Plant in four strawberry plants and water
well. Hang in a warm, sunny spot, and feed once
the flowers start to appear. Strawberries should
begin to grow after around six weeks.
Top three rules
• Pick a sunny spot – at least five hours of
sun a day
• Make sure you give the plants enough
space to grow
• Water, water, water!
Spring 2019 / 35
Very informative, lots of relevant local news and articles.
We also advertise and it is great for local awareness.
The team work hard to get it right, local and worthwhile.
Robert Stringer, Stringer Mann Financial Planners Jan 2019
CREATING BEAUTIFUL GARDENS FOR ALL BUDGETS
CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY GARDEN COURTYARD WITH WATER WITH FIREPIT
BERKHAMSTED
SLOPING GARDEN WITH BREEZE HUT
0800 0800 298 298 8278 8278 | | www.tierradesigns.co.uk
Traditional gardeners
RRA QUARTER spr 18.indd 1 05/02/2018 12:49
Extensive plant knowledge
20+ yrs experience
Design, build & maintenance
Consultancy & coaching
Craft workshops in & around Berkhamsted
FREE initial garden chat
07708 643 313
helen@reeleylandscapes.co.uk
www.reeleylandscapes.co.uk
36 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Lucy Best - Financial Adviser
What’s your favourite local place to eat?
For dinner out it would have to be Thai Cottage, the
food is excellent and the staff are always so friendly.
For a pub lunch you can’t beat the Alford Arms in
Frithsden, it’s such a cosy atmosphere with a menu
full of comfort food!
The last book you read?
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, while I was on holiday
over the summer. It wasn’t an easy read but it was
such an interesting take on our history.
Lucy works at the highly established KDW
Financial Planning in St Albans and lives
in Berkhamsted. She has been a fully
qualified Financial Adviser since 2011,
having gone straight into Financial Services
from school and joining KDW in 2007 after
initially working for a high street bank.
Lucy is able to provide advice on everything
from Investments and Pensions to
Protection and Mortgages. She also holds a
specialist qualification which enables her to
provide advice on Equity Release schemes,
otherwise known as Lifetime Mortgages,
which are available to homeowners aged
55 and over.
Favourite thing about living in Berkhamsted?
Apart from the pubs it would have to be the scenery.
The walks through Ashridge and along the canal are
beautiful, especially in Spring and Autumn.
How do you relax?
I like to plan lots of weekend getaways throughout
the year to see as many new places as possible, both
in the UK and abroad. I went to Loch Lomond just
before Christmas and it was so peaceful you couldn’t
help but relax!
What do you love about your work?
I love meeting new people and building relationships
with them. When you look after people for years you
really get to know them and their families.
Mobile: 07850 674 132
Email: lucy@kdw.co.uk
www.kdw.co.uk
Pensions
Assurance
Investments
Mortgages
Tax Planning
Equity release
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY A GUIDE TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE. THE VALUE OF INVESTMENTS AND THE INCOME FROM THEM
CAN FALL AS WELL AS WELL AS RISE AND YOU MAY NOT GET BACK THE AMOUNT ORIGINALLY INVESTED. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF
YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
KDW is a trading style of K D Wright Financial Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registration No: 509886.
EATING
OUT
Resturants
French
Highwayman
262 High Street,
HP4 1AQ
01442 285480
Indian
Akash Finest Indian
Takeway
59a Gossoms End
HP4 1DF
01442 862287
Curry Garden
29 High Street,
HP4 2BX
01442 877867
Fat Buddha
378 High Street,
HP4 1HU
01442 879995
Verandah
333-337 High Street,
HP4 1AL
01442 878799
K2 Balti House
5 Two Waters Road,
Hemel Hempstead,
HP3 9BZ
01442 239993
www.k2baltihouse.
co.uk
Italian
Ask
249 High Street.
HP4 1AB
01442 878287
I Love Food
25 Lower Kings Road,
HP4 2AB
01442 877311
Pizza Express
350 High Street
HP4 1HT
01442 879966
Zaza
21-23 Lower Kings
Road, HP4 2AB
01442 767055
Modern British
Bill’s
163-165 High Street,
HP4 3HB
01442 862560
King’s Arms
147 High Street,
HP4 3HL
01442 866595
The Meating Room
307 High Street,
Berkhamsted
HP4 1AL
meating-room.co.uk
Modern European
The Gatsby
97 High Street,
HP4 2DG
01442 870403
Mediterranean
Olive Tree
270 High Street,
HP4 1AQ
01442 876726
Thai
Giggling Squid
296-298 High Street,
HP4 1AH
01442 866087
Thai Cottage
149 High Street,
HP4 3HH
01442 870808
www.thaicottage.com
Turkish
Tabure
157-159 High Street,
HP4 3HB
01442 769472
Takeaways
Chinese
Lots of Rice
1 Holliday Street
HP4 2EE
01442 865033
Orient Express
315 High Street
HP4 1AL
01442 879310
Unicorn
372 High Street
HP4 1HU
01442 862369
Fish & Chips
Berkhamsted
Fish Bar
Station, Lower Kings
Road HP4 2AJ
01442 873635
McCoys
376 High Street
HP4 1HU
01442 870387
McCoys
129 High Street,
Northchurch
HP4 3QR
01442 862460
Grill
Flamingo Grill
Gossoms End,
HP4 1DF
01442 875875
Indian
Akash Finest
Indian Takeway
59a Gossoms End
HP4 1DF
01442 862287
Punjab Brasserie
374 High Street
01442 863314
Kebabs
New Crystal
79 High Street
01442 862141
Pizza
Domino’s Pizza
346 High Street
01442 878712
Papa John’s Pizza
211b High Street
01442 862900
38 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
EATING OUT
LOCAL
Winebar
Berkeley
39-43 Lower Kings
Road, HP4 2AB
01442 878300
Cafés
Bel Caffè
146 High Street,
HP4 3AT
01442 877466
Berkhamsted Golf
Range
The Brickworks,
HP4 3GY
01442 862622
Black Goo
Home & Colonial,
134 High Street,
HP4 3AT
01442 878713
Bon Soirée
116 High Street,
Northchurch
HP4 3QN
01442 878311
Brownlow Café
Ashridge
HP4 1LX
01442 851670
Bueno
3 Prince Edward
Street, HP4 3EZ
01442 872500
Caféspace
Sports Centre,
HP4 3QQ
01442 507100
Costa Coffee
162 High Street,
HP4 3AP
01442 873546
Costa Coffee
300 High Street, HP4
1ZZ
01442 870920
Darvells
102 High Street,
HP4 2BL
01442 877688
Epicure
223 High Street,
HP4 1AD
01442 873539
Fred & Ginger
125 High Street,
HP4 2DJ
01442 874426
Greggs
Hall Park Garage,
HP4 2NB
HERE
28-30 Lower Kings
Road, HP4 2AB
01442 300870
Make Believe Ideas
Wilderness, HP4 2AZ
01442 863247
Mario’s
208 High Street,
HP4 1AG
01442 877170
Miss Darmon’s
Little Heath Nursery,
Potten End
HP4 2RY
Pottery Project
6b Northbridge Road,
HP4 1EH
01442 865544
Puccino’s
Railway Station,
HP4 2AJ
01442 870402
Shaken Cow
14 Lower Kings
Road,
HP4 2AE
Simmons
234 High Street,
HP4 1AG
01442 864970
Waterstone’s
168-176 High Street,
HP4 3AP
01442 878967
Sushi
Zero
8-12 Lower Kings
Road,
HP4 2AE
01442 237854
Pubs
Alford Arms
Frithsden,
HP4 1NW
01442 864480
Boat
Gravel Path,
HP4 2EF
01442 877152
Bridgewater Arms
Little Gaddesden,
HP4 1PD
01442 842408
Bull
10 High Street,
HP4 2BS
01442 870364
Crown
145 High Street,
HP4 3HH
01442 863993
Crystal Palace
Station Rd,
HP4 2EZ
01442 862998
George
261 High Street,
HP4 1AB
01442 863586
George & Dragon
87 High Street,
Northchurch,
HP4 3QL
01442 864533
Goat
83 High Street,
HP4 2DF
01442 877089
www.facebook.
com/The
GoatBerkhamsted
Lamb
277 High Street,
HP4 1AJ
01442 862615
Martin’s Pond
The Green,
Potten End,
HP4 2QQ
01442 864318
Old Mill
London Rd,
HP4 2NB
01442 879590
Plough
Plough Lane,
Potten End,
HP4 2EG
01442 877883
Rising Sun
George Street,
HP4 2EG
01442 864913
Spring 2019 / 39
Delicious Springtime Dining!
Whats on
K2
BALTI HOUSE
Dine Dine in in our Kashmir-style restaurant.
Mouth-watering menu, perfect for for all all the the
family, groups, parties & corporate events!
family, groups, parties corporate events!
To book now call us on
To book now call us on
01442 239 993
01442 or 239 visit 993
or visit
www.k2baltihouse.co.uk
www.k2baltihouse.co.uk
Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9BZ
Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9BZ
Mother’s Day - Sunday 31st March
Treat your Mum and bring her along to either our
Champagne Afternoon Tea or a Three Course Lunch
Golf Open Day - Saturday 20th April
Come and trial the course and speak to the team
Our Golf Course is open to members, societies, pay & play
Easter Sunday - Sunday 21st April
Bring the family along for a Three Course Lunch
An Easter Egg Hunt will be put on for the Children
Father’s Day - Sunday 16th June
Celebrate Father’s Day with us. Enjoy a Three Course Meal and each
Dad will receive a Voucher for 2 to play on our Golf Course
FOR MORE INFORMATION
01442 232 220
enquiries@shendish-manor.com
London Rd, Apsley, Hemel Hempstead HP3 0AA
www.shendish-manor.com
Business, private and commercial caterers
40 / Berkhamsted Living livingmags.info
WHAT’S ON
WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO FOR DAILY UPDATES
7.30pm. £5 In aid of the
Hospice of St Francis.
northchurch-social-centre.
co.uk SUNDAY 10 MAR
Dance: Sleeping Beauty
The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 2pm. £10-15. An
artsLIVE screening from the
Bolshoi ballet.
berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk
TUESDAY 12 MAR
MONDAY 4 MAR
Exhibitions: Roald
Dahl-inspired Prints
The Upstairs Gallery, 268 High
Street, Berkhamsted. To 16
Mar. New exhibition of prints
by artists from Bodenpress
printmaking studio, inspired
by Roald Dahl’s adult
stories. bodenpress.co.uk
Film: Beast
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 5 Mar. Nonmembers
£5 at door. Romance,
murder mystery, psychodrama.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk
TUESDAY 5 MAR
Sport: Chess Group
The Robin Hood, Tring. 8pm
Tue and Thu each week. Drop
in group, free to all and all
abilities. If you want a game
just drop by, friendly and
informal. No commitment
needed. moz@faymoz.co.uk
Sport: Tring and District
Darts League
“Matches every Tuesday from
8.30pm. Participating Pubs:
The Anchor, Angler’s Retreat,
Black Horse, The Castle,
Conservative Club, Cricket
Club, The Greyhound, King’s
Arms. Contact the pubs for
details. tringdarts.
leaguerepublic.com
WEDNESDAY 6 MAR
Business: BDCC Breakfast
Meeting
Berkhamsted Cricket Club,
7am. Speaker: Young
Enterprise Presentations
- Pupils from Berkhamsted
School. berkhamstedchamber.co.uk
Talks: The Making of a
Maverick
Wigginton History
Society, St Bartholomew’s
Church 8pm. Professor Lloyd
Clark on Bernard
Montgomery, 1919 to 1939.
rbtregoning@btopenworld.
com
THURSDAY 7 MAR
Business: Community
Action Dacorum
The Volunteer Centre, The
Roundhouse, Marlowes. Also
14 & 21 Mar. Free programme
available to people aged 50+
who want to engage with
their local community.
01442 247209
Music: East-West Maxwell
Street Band
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
bluesbartring.co.uk
SATURDAY 9 MAR
Markets & Sales:
Jumble Sale
Village Hall, Church Road.
HP4 1NX. 10am-12noon.
Organised by 1st Little
Gaddesden Scouts. All items
gratefully received Friday
evening or early Saturday.
01442 842505
Comedy: Andrew Maxwell
The Court Theatre, Tring,
7.30pm. £15.
With “Showtime” Andrew
continued his long run of
domination of the
Edinburgh Fringe.
courttheatre.co.uk
Fundraisers: Quiz Night
Northchurch Social Centre,
Music: Berkhamsted Live 20
The Greene Room, The Kings
Arms, Berkhamsted. 8pm.
Supporting Alopecia UK.
lstate@btinternet.com
WEDNESDAY 13 MAR
Talks: Lord Austin and Lord
Nuffield: Giants of the
British Motor Industry
Berkhamsted Town Hall, 8pm.
Speaker: Julian Hunt.
berkamsted-history.org.uk
THURSDAY 14 MAR
Talks: History and
Development of Maritime
London Victoria Hall, Akeman
St, 10am. Speaker: Captain
William Wells.
u3asites.org.uk/tring/home
Talks: Puddingstone
Distillery Tour
Puddingstone Distillery,
Tring HP23 4NT. 8-10pm.
Also 21 Mar.
puddingstonedistillery.com
Spring 2019 / 41
FRIDAY 15 MAR
Film: First Man
Nora Grace Hall, Faversham
Close, HP23 5BA. Doors 8pm,
Film 8.30pm. tringcinema.
com
Talks: Talking About
Yesteryear
Nora Grace Hall, Tring,
10.30-11.45am. Tring Local
History And Museum
Reminiscence Group. All
welcome. Refreshments
available. gascoinesusan@
virginmedia.com
SATURDAY 16 MAR
Arts & Crafts: Ladies Who
Lunch Cheddington Flower
Club, Cheddington Village
Hall. First demonstration
starts 11am. £25 inc lunch and
wine. 01296 668781
SUNDAY 17 MAR
Fundraisers: Lets Talk
Fashion Pendley Manor,
Tring, 2-5pm. £30 includes
prosecco on arrival and
afternoon tea. In aid of
Rennie Grove Hospice.
renniegrove.org
MONDAY 18 MAR
Film: The Other Side of
Hope Berkhamsted Civic
Centre, 8pm. Also 19 Mar.
Non-members £5 at door. A
wry comedy and bittersweet
tale. berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
TUESDAY 19 MAR
Exhibitions: Captured
Light The Upstairs Gallery,
268 High Street, Berkhamsted.
To 30 Mar. Exhibition from
members of Tring & District
Camera Club.
tringcameraclub.co.uk
Walks: Day Trippers
Visit to Blue Bell Tea Rooms
Blue Bell Tea Rooms, Tring.
12.30pm arrival. £6 transport
only.
communityactiondacorum.
org
WEDNESDAY 20 MAR
Talks: Historic buildings
legislation and local case
studies High Street Baptist
Church, Tring, 8pm. £4.
Speaker: Rory Cullen,
Director of Cullen
Conservation.
tringlocalhistorymuseum.
org.uk
Arts & Crafts: Berkhamsted
and Tring Sewing Bee
Northchurch Social Centre,
Bell Lane, 9am-12 noon.
fiona4mckenna@hotmail.
co.uk
THURSDAY 21 MAR
Fundraisers: A Fusion of
Fun, Fizz and Fashion Tring
Park School, 7pm. £20 in aid
of Rennie Grove Hospice
Care, includes prosecco and
nibbles. Fashion show
featuring 4 local shops.
eventbrite.
co.uk/e/a-fusion-of-fun-fizzfashion-tickets-55401795261
Music: The Mighty Boss
Cats Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
bluesbartring.co.uk
SATURDAY 23 MAR
Arts & Crafts: Just Dahlias
Apple Tree Cottage, 3 Nursery
Terrace, Potten End HP4 2QU,
10am-1pm. Hands-on
workshop. Learn & plant up/
pot your own summer dahlia
display. reeleylandscapes.co.uk
SUNDAY 24 MAR
Walks: Berko Litter Pick
Meeting at 10am at Canal
Fields.
transitionberkhamsted.org.uk
MONDAY 25 MAR
Talks: A Cast of Thousands
The Music Room,
Berkhamsted School, Mill
Street. 7.45pm. Visitors
£5. ‘Cast Making & Facsimiles
In British Museum’ by
Michael Neilson.
berkhamstedarchaeology.
co.uk
TUESDAY 26 MAR
Talks: Highwaymen and
Highwaywomen Tring WI,
High Street Baptist Church
Hall. 7.45pm. Speaker: Paul
Heley. 01442 823768
WEDNESDAY 27
Talks: Berkhamsted
Citizens AGM Special
speaker to be announced.
berkhamstedcitizensevents@
gmail.com
Comedy: Seann Walsh:
After This One, I’m Going
Home The Court Theatre,
Tring, 8pm. £15.
get-stuffed.biz
THURSDAY 28 MAR
Fundraisers: Tring
Brewery Tour Tring Brewery
£25. Proceeds to Rennie
Grove Hospice. A guided tour
of the brewing process with
tasters from a wide range of
craft beers. 01442 890222
Music: Pictures at an
Exhibition Brookmead
School, 7pm. Performance
with the Beacon Community
Choir of this new choral work
by composer John Cameron.
Also 30 Mar.
lhewlett@btinternet.com
Music: Kathryn Roberts
and Sean Lakeman The
Court Theatre, Tring. 7.30pm.
£15. Twice won the coveted
Best Duo title at the BBC
Radio 2 Folk Awards.
courttheatre.co.uk
FRIDAY 29 MAR
Music: Space The Court
Theatre, Tring. 7.30pm. £17.50.
Britpop legends. Standing
event. courttheatre.co.uk
SATURDAY 30 MAR
Music: Andy Fairweather
Low and The Low Riders
The Court Theatre, Tring.
7.30pm. £27.50. Andy is back
with his full 7-piece band.
courttheatre.co.uk
42 / Berkhamsted Living livingmags.info
MONDAY 1 APR
Film: Faces Places
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 2 Apr. Agnès Varda
joins photographer JR on a
whimsical tour of rural
France.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
WEDNESDAY 3 APR
Talks: Berkhamsted and
District Welsh Society
Lunch The Plough,
Leverstock Green Road.
Hemel Hempstead HP3 8PR,
12pm. facebook.com /
BerkhamstedandDistrict
WelshSociety
Talks: The Jazz Baroness
Wigginton History Society, St
Bartholomew’s Church 8pm.
Richard Tregoning talks
about the life and times
of Nica de Koenigswarter,
born a Rothschild.
rbtregoning@btopenworld.
com
THURSDAY 4 APR
Music: Krissy Mathews
Band Blues Bar, Tring.
8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk
SATURDAY 6 APR
Markets & Sales: Book Fair
Court House, Berkhamsted,
10am-4pm. 01442 862011
Exhibitions: Beacon-Rail
2019 Memorial Hall,
Vicarage Rd, Pitstone,
10.30am-4.30pm. Tring &
District Model Railway Club
holds its spring exhibition.
tdmrc.co.uk
Music: Spring Concert St
Peter and St Paul, High Street,
Tring 7.30pm £15. Tring
Choral Society and Orchestra
perform Elgar’s ‘The Dream
of Gerontius’ with The
Chamber Choir of St Clement
Danes School.
tringchoralsociety@gmail.
com
WEDNESDAY 10 APR
Business: BDCC AGM
Berkhamsted Town Hall
6.30pm. Father Mike Eggleton
will run a wine tasting from
7-8pm. berkhamstedchamber.co.uk
THURSDAY 11 APR
Talks: Life in the 1960s
Music Business Victoria
Hall, Akeman St, 10am.
Speaker: John Wilford.
u3asites.org.uk/tring/home
FRIDAY 12 APR
Film: Bohemian Rhapsody
Nora Grace Hall, Faversham
Close, HP23 5BA. Doors 8pm,
Film 8.30pm. tringcinema.
com
Talks: Talking About
Yesteryear Nora Grace Hall,
Tring, 10.30-11.45am. Tring
Local History And Museum
Reminiscence Group.
gascoinesusan@virginmedia.
com
SUNDAY 14 APR
Music: J D Zelenka De
Profundis and Missa Divi
Xaverii St. Peter’s Church,
Berkhamsted 7pm. Performed
by Chiltern Chamber Choir.
chilternchamberchoir.com
WEDNESDAY 17
Arts & Crafts: Berkhamsted
and Tring Sewing Bee
Northchurch Social Centre,
Bell Lane, 9am-12 noon.
fiona4mckenna@hotmail.
co.uk
THURSDAY 18 APR
Music: Sam Kelly’s Station
House Blues Bar, Tring.
8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk
TUESDAY 23 APR
Talks: I’m Not Really Old
Tring WI, High Street Baptist
Church Hall. 7.45pm. Visitors
welcome. Speaker: Hugh
Grainger. 01442 823768
WEDNESDAY 24 APR
Film: Frantz Berkhamsted
Civic Centre, 8pm. Also 16
Apr. After WW1 a relationship
develops between a German
woman and a Frenchman.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
Forthcoming
sale dates
s
General Sales
on Saturdays
1st 2nd December March 2019 2018
15th 16th December March 2019 2018
30th 5th January March 2019
19th 13th January April 2019
2nd 27th February April 2019
16th 11th February May 2019 2019
2nd 25th March May 2019
16th 8th March June 2019
30th 22nd March June 2019
Viewing Friday
prior to Sale
9.30am until 6.00pm
s
Fine Art, Antique
& 20th Century
Decorative Art Sales
Friday
8th March 2019
Viewing Thursday
prior to Sale
9.00am until 8.00pm
s
Tring Market
Auctions
Brook Street
Tring
Herts
HP23 5ED
01442 826446
s
s
s
sales@tringmarketauctions.co.uk
www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk
25th April:
Chroma
Ensemble
THURSDAY 25 APR
Music: Chroma Ensemble
St Peters Church,
Berkhamsted, 7.30pm.
CHROMA Chamber
Ensemble presents
Awakening, Sacred Spaces
Tour. chromaensemble.co.uk
FRIDAY 26 APR
Comedy: Mark Watson: The
Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm.
Also Sat 27 Apr. £18. Mark
Watson performs ‘The
Infinite Show’. get-stuffed.biz
SUNDAY 28 APR
Fairs / Festivals: Tring
Spring Fayre To 12 May.
Two-week festival with
seasonal events and activities
to get you walking, exploring
and enjoying Tring.
tringtogether.org.uk
MONDAY 29 APR
Talks: Medieval Ceramics
in British Museum The
Music Room, Berkhamsted
School, Mill Street. 7.45pm.
AGM and talk by Dr
Beverley Nenk.
berkhamstedarchaeology.
co.uk
Film: Call Me By Your
Name
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 30 Apr.
Non-members £5 at door. A
powerful portrait of first
love.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
WEDNESDAY 1 MAY
Music: May Day
Madrigals St. Peter’s
Church, Berkhamsted
6.15am. Chiltern Chamber
Choir sing madrigals from
the church tower with
breakfast in the Court
House.
chilternchamberchoir.com
Sunday 3 to
Tuesday 26 March
Comedy
Tringe
Aperitif
Welcoming 42 acts over
14 nights previewing their
Edinburgh shows in the
intimate setting of the
Coach House next to the
Kings Arms in Tring. The
full line up is complete.
Visit www.get-stuffed.
biz/tringeaperitif to find
out more.
Talks: A Hole in The
Ground Wigginton
History Society, St
Bartholomew’s Church,
8pm. The story of College
Lake, its geology, history
and nature reserve with
Rodney Sims. rbtregoning@
btopenworld.com
THURSDAY 2 MAY
Music: Martin Harley
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
bluesbartring.co.uk
SUNDAY 5 MAY
Sport: Bowls Open Day
Potten End Bowls Club,
Hempstead Lane,
11am-4pm. The village’s
bowls club stages its
spring Open Day.
01442 862887
Music: Faust The Vyne
Theatre, Berkhamsted. 2pm.
£10-15. An artsLIVE
screening from the Royal
Opera.
berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk
SATURDAY 11 MAY
Business: Tring Job Fair
Nora Grace Hall, Faversham
Close, Tring. 10.30am-3pm.
Free. Local exhibitors,
workshops and CV
clinic. steffi@tringtogether.
org.uk
Fairs / Festivals: Family
Fun Day St Peter and St Paul
Church and Churchyard,
Tring, 11am-3pm.
fotch.co.uk
Music: Fara The Vyne
Theatre, Berkhamsted. 8pm.
£14. A welcome return to this
awesome foursome from
Orkney.
berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
SUNDAY 12 MAY
Walks: The Berkhamsted
Walk Court House, 10am.
The annual Berkhamsted
Walk offers three routes.
berkhamstedwalk.com
Save the date!
Talks: Berkofest BookFestival
Sunday 12 May. See P4 to learn more.
44 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
X
THE PRE-TRINGE TRINGE
IS BACK FOR ITS 7th YEAR
14 DAYS
42 ACTS
1000’s OF
LAUGHS
3-26 March
ANDREW
MAXWELL
Sat 9th March
MARK
WATSON
Fri 26th and
Sat 27th April
SHAPPI
KHORSANDI
Wed 22nd May
This ad is sponsored by
12th May:
Fun Dog
Show
Fundraisers: Bubble Rush
Gadebridge Park, Hemel
Hempstead. 5km charity
challenge for all the family.
stfrancis.org.uk/
bubble-rush
Fundraisers: Fun Dog Show
St Leonards Hall & Field,
Jenkins Lane, HP23 6NW, 2pm.
chilternsdogrescue.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 15 MAY
Talks: The Story of Halton
House High Street Baptist
Church, Tring, 8pm. £4.
Speaker: Trixie Brabner,
archivist and tour
co-ordinator at Halton
House.
tringlocalhistorymuseum.
org.uk
Business: BDCC Breakfast
Meeting Berkhamsted
Cricket Club, 7am. Speaker:
Susan Dobinson from
Beautiful Ceremonies: ‘How
to do Death’. berkhamstedchamber.co.uk
NARROWBOAT DAY HIRE
Enjoy a leisurely cruise
to the Wendover Arm
or Marsworth & back,
or South to the Port of
Berkhamsted
12th May:
Bubble
Rush
Call Paul 07725 184963
www.narrowboatdayhire.net
DEPARTS COW ROAST MARINA
TWO BOATS AVAILABLE
ALBERT & VICTORIA
Price includes diesel, 40 mins of
instruction if you choose to skipper.
Use of iPad, USB charger, electricity,
fully-equipped kitchen, 4 gas hobs,
fridge, hot & cold water, radiator,
flushing loo. Carries 10 people.
Hire time 9am-4.30pm
Arts & Crafts: Berkhamsted
and Tring Sewing Bee
Northchurch Social Centre,
Bell Lane, 9am-12 noon.
fiona4mckenna@hotmail.co.uk
THURSDAY 16 MAY
Music: George Shovlin and
the Radars Blues Bar, Tring.
8.30pm. bluesbartring.co.uk
FRIDAY 17 MAY
Talks: Talking About
Yesteryear Nora Grace Hall,
Tring, 10.30-11.45am. Tring
Local History And Museum
Reminiscence Group. All
welcome. gascoinesusan@
virginmedia.com
SATURDAY 18 MAY
Fairs / Festivals: Dunfest
2019 Dundale Field HP23 5DJ,
2-9pm. An afternoon with
live music, great food and
stalls. stallandcraftcollective.
co.uk/dunfest-2019-44418-event
SUNDAY 19 MAY
Dance: Bolshoi Ballet
Double Bill The Vyne
ST. LEONARDS
VILLAGE FÊTE
HP23 6NW
SAT JUNE 1ST
FROM 2PM
A Traditional Country
Village Fête
Tug-O-War, Punch & Judy
Welly Wanging, Morris Men
Beer and Pimms tent
Teas, Ice cream
...& much much more!
Horse Show
from 9.30am
07956 356945
Dog Show from 1pm
01494 758907
Of all the magazines
that come through
my door Tring Living
is the only one I open
and read.
Pauline
January 2019
(also owner of Tring
Yoga who advertise)
Theatre, Berkhamsted. 3pm.
£10-15. Carmen and
Petrushka.
berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk
FRIDAY 24 MAY
Film: The Wife Nora Grace
Hall, Faversham Close, HP23
5BA. Doors 8pm, Film
8.30pm. tringcinema.com
SATURDAY 25 MAY
Fairs / Festivals: Mentmore
Arts Festival St Mary’s
Church and Mentmore
Village Hall, 11am to 5pm, to
27 May. mentmore-artsfestival.co.uk
TUESDAY 28 MAY
Talks: Tring WI AGM High
Street Baptist Church Hall.
7.45pm. Resolutions and
games evening. 01442 823768
SUNDAY 2 JUN
Theatre: All My Sons The
Vyne Theatre, Berkhamsted.
6pm. £10-15. Sally Field and
Bill Pullman star in Arthur
Miller’s blistering drama.
berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk
46 / Berkhamsted Living livingmags.info
The Acting Course presents
Mnemonic
by Complicité
Monday 4 March
Come back to the Five and Dime,
Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean
by Ed Graczyk
Tuesday 5 March
Head Rot Holiday
by Sarah Daniels
Wednesday 6 March
All performances start at 7:30pm Unreserved tickets: £11
Markova Theatre, Tring Park School HP23 5LX
Book online: www.tringpark.com/boxoffice or Tel. 01442 821516
Discounts available when you book two or more plays. See online for details.
Design: Brian O’Carroll
Muswell Hill
by Torben Betts
Thursday 7 March
Let the Right One In
by Jack Thorne adapted from
the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist
Monday 11 March
Whose Life Is It Anyway
by Brian Clark
Tuesday 12 March
Berkhamsted
Carpet Cleaning Ltd
carpets
oriental rugs
upholstery
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
• residential
& commercial
• professional
• good value
• fully insured
David Green
01442 876622
07884 058795
35 Greenway • Berkhamsted • HP4 3JE
www.berkhamstedcarpetcleaning.co.uk
GARDENING SERVICES
CALOR GAS & FUEL
We stock a full range of
Logs, Coal,
Calor gas, &
Charcoal
P E Mead & Sons Farm Shop
Wilstone, Near Tring HP23 4NT
01442 828478
Opening Times
Mon-Sat: 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
www.pemeadandsons.co.uk
GARDENING SERVICES
LOCAL SERVICES
HANDYMAN
For all carpentry and landscaping!
A friendly, reliable service from a local
tradesman! Hourly rate for a small job /
daily rate for larger jobs!
Call Ash Sutherland now on:
01296 662138 or 07547 483495
e: info@ahtk.co.uk www.ahtk.co.uk
CALL 01442 824300
TO ADVERTISE
l Tree Care l Fencing
LANDSCAPING
48 / Berkhamsted Living www.livingmags.info
CALL 01442 824300
TO ADVERTISE
LOCKSMITH
OFFICE SPACE
OFFICE SPACE TO LET
IN BERKHAMSTED
• Office sizes to suit
• Excellent faclities • Ample parking
Contact: 07719 441200
PAINTING & DECORATING
OVEN CLEANING
Berkhamsted
Oven Cleaning Ltd
complete valet service for:
all ovens, hobs
& extractors
• professional
• good value
• fully insured
David Green
01442 876622
07884 058795
35 Greenway • Berkhamsted • HP4 3JE
www.berkhamstedovencleaning.co.uk
SUMMER BOOKING DEADLINE 25-4-19 / CALL 01442 824300 TO ADVERTISE
PETS
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
GAS jonbasson66@yahoo.co.uk
SERVICES
www.jbplumbandheat.co.uk
& Ashley PLUMBING
Green, Chesham, Bucks HP5 3PL
• Boiler service
repair & installation
• System upgrades
• Power flushing
• All types of plumbing
• Gas safety certification
PA BARHAM LTD
Call Pete
07831 363182
01442 843703
email: peter.barham1@btinternet.com
www.pabarham.com
GAS SAFE REG NO: 132452
Michael Casingena
Painter &
Decorator
All types of
decorative work
undertaken.
Excellent rates
and references.
25 yrs in the trade.
Call Mike on...
01442 822684
07534 109823
michaelcasingena@hotmail.co.uk
SCULPTING
STOVES & CHIMNEYS
CHILTERN
CHIMNEYS
01442 890041
07921 847317
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
■ Power Sweeping - using
the latest technology &
equipment
■ Wood-Burning & Multi-Fuel
Stoves - supplied & fitted
■ Chimney Flues re-lined
■ Cowls & Chimney Pots
fitted
■ Bird Nests removed
■ Safety Inspections
SUMMER BOOKING DEADLINE 25-4-19
LOCAL
SERVICES
TV AERIALS
Spring 2019 / 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
A&E
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
Taxis
Ace Taxi Hire 01442 874700 / 01442 872872
Choice Yellow Cabs 01442 875100
Berko Black Cab 07961 594435
50 / Berkhamsted Living
[In Alison’s hands]
these publications
can only go
from strength to
strength!
Sallie April 2018
This is a great
magazine and
resource that can
only get better
[with Alison Page
at the helm]
Sue August 2018
The Living magazine Great magazines - I’ve been receiving either
is a great way to find Tring or Berkhamsted Living in all my years in
out what’s going the area and find them so useful! In my work
on locally. I bought life I’ve placed advertisements, had leaflets
a necklace from
inserted and secured editorial coverage for
Maggie J Jewellers several different clients. The Living Magazines
after seeing it in an
team are a total pleasure to work with -
issue of Tring Living, supporting local businesses and a key part of
it’s packed with
our local community themselves.
great content.
Thanks Alison and colleagues!
Dee June 2018
Charlotte November 2018
The best local magazines for Tring and Berkhamsted. Packed with
local info. Really useful and always a joy to receive.
Sandra January 2019
It’s a great
magazine!
Emily January 2019
I love your
magazine!
Helen January 2019
Fab magazine for
someone who likes
to know what’s
going on locally!
Anna November 2018
I enjoyed your last
issue being a Berko
resident!
Jonathan November
2018
I’ve worked with Alison Page Marketing
frequently over the last ten years. This year
I’m delighted to be undertaking my first
ever printed adverts with Living Magazines.
With a new programme of gardening &
craft workshops coming up in 2019 Living
Magazines will connect me with a new local &
regional audience. Thanks Alison for your help
with putting the advert together.
Helen Reely of Helen Reeley Gardens Feb 2019
WHY OUR READERS LOVE
LIVING MAGAZINES
I read the magazine
while staying
with my sister
at Cowroast, Nr
Tring and was
looking through
the magazine for
local attractions
and places to visit.
Will definitely get
my sister to pass her
next copy on to me.
Wendy February
2019
A rare gem of a
local magazine that
is worth reading!
Great balance of
interesting articles
and useful local
information. There’s
always something
that catches my
eye to buy in the
shopping section or
a cafe or restaurant
that I have to try
after reading a
review. Long may
it continue to
pop through my
letterbox!
Abi September 2018
Great Christmas
issue of Tring Living!
John December
2018
SUMMER 2019 BOOKING DEADLINE 25 APRIL. TO ADVERTISE CALL 01442 824300
Are you one of
the 50% of the
population who
hates their smile?
Don’t allow bad teeth to blight
your life! The award-winning,
multi-disciplinary team at Bow
House is dedicated to making
you feel good from the
moment you step over
the threshold to the
aftercare you receive
post treatment.
Check out:
www.instagram.com/
bowhousedental
for our amazing
smile make-overs!
PLUS EXCEPTIONAL
SEASONAL OFFERS!
Smiles
for all seasons
WINNERS
T 01442 890 384
E info@bowhousedental.co.uk
Bow House a Centre of Dental Excellence
75 Western Road, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 4BH
WWW.BOWHOUSEDENTAL.CO.UK
Book your free consultation today!