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TRING
ISSUE 48 SUMMER 2019
Living
YOUR QUALITY LOCAL MAGAZINE
YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO NEWS, WHAT’S ON, SHOPPING, EATING OUT, AND MUCH MORE!
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Welcome to the
Summer issue!
Summer has arrived at last, and we’re
determined to make the most of it. To help you
do the same we’ve got a special feature on how to
turn your garden into a whole extra room – with
furniture, heating, lighting and even kitchens on
the menu!
We also look indoors at the latest interior trends,
talk about how to cope when grown-up kids come
back to live at home, and help men muddle their
way through the menopause!
On top of all that we have a huge favour to ask.
We want to keep Living Magazines looking fresh
and we also want to make sure we’re giving you
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everything you need from your favourite local
magazine. So if you get a moment we’d love it
if you could find your way to the centre of the
magazine and complete our quick survey. There
might even be a bottle of bubbly in it for you!
Have a lovely summer and remember, our
website brings you more of what you love, so take
a look for more news and updates throughout the
summer months!
Alison and Clare
Owner & Editor
CONTENTS
4 News and views
from Tring and the
surrounding villages
12 Local Profile:
Clare Swatman in
conversation with
local businessman and
Tringe organiser Ben
Moorhouse
14 New gift and food ideas
from your high street
17 Make a delicious
Lemon and Raspberry
Swiss Roll with our
new recipe from
Beechwood Fine Foods
18 Boomerang kids: how
to cope when your
adult children come
back to live at home
22 The Raw Food Debate:
is feeding your pet
raw food safe?
24 The latest interior trends
to update your home
26 Living Magazine
Survey: we need YOU!
28 A man’s guide to the
menopause
29 Plasma pen treatment
put to the test
32 Walk round Berkhamsted
34 Outdoor Living: have a
staycation in your own
back garden
37 Books by local authors.
Competition: win a copy of
our featured book!
39 K2 Restaurant review
40 What’s On Guide
48 Local Services
50 Local Essentials
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We want to hear
from you!
In the centre of this issue you’ll notice there’s
a survey – and we’d be ever so grateful if you
could fill it in.
It’s now been more than a year since local
businesswoman Alison Page took over the
magazines from Sandra Boothroyd-Todd, who
started and ran them successfully for many
years. Since then we’ve made some changes -
and now we’d like to hear what you think!
It’s helpful for us to know what people like
about the magazine, and just as helpful to know
if there’s anything we don’t cover that you’d like
to see – or anything we currently include that
Wigginton Shop and Café up for awards
It’s only been open a few months but the
Wigginton Community Shop and Café has
already been shortlisted in two prestigious
awards, including regional finalist for the
Countryside Alliance’s Rural Oscars, and
finalist in the Herts Business Awards.
Vice Chair of the Management Committee
Deborah Simcock, is thrilled. ‘The last time
Wigginton had a village shop was 19 years ago,’
she says. ‘It’s been a huge success.’
The committee asked residents what they
wanted from a shop. ‘There were three main
aims: convenience, somewhere to buy local
produce, and somewhere to meet for a coffee
and a chat.’
Run almost entirely by volunteers, the whole
thing has brought the community together.
‘The volunteers were amazing,’ says Deborah.
‘We had architects, planners, lawyers and
you don’t
like at all.
We’d also
like you to
think about
the Living
brand. Do
you ever
use the
website, or see anything about the magazines
on social media? What would make you go
to the website? News stories? Competitions?
Something else?
We know many of you already love the
mags because you regularly let us know – but
we want to continue to make them the very
best they can be for both our readers and our
advertisers. So please help us out – there could
be a bottle of bubbly in it for you!
interior designers all from the village who were
happy to offer their time.’
The project was funded in a variety of ways,
including stakes for shareholders, council
grants and lottery funding. Any profits are
ploughed back into the community.
‘The café has been an enormous success,’ says
Deborah. ‘It really has brought the whole village
together.’
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Dinosaurs come
to Tring!
We’re so lucky to have the Natural History
Museum on our doorstep – and this
summer it has an outstanding dinosaur
exhibition that the kids will LOVE!
British Dinosaurs: from fossils to feather
is a brand new family exhibition which will
help children discover the ancient reptiles that
once roamed on our doorstep and display the
diversity of the dinosaurs that called Britain
their home.
The exhibition includes 15 specimens
representing eight species of dinosaur; there’s
a giant map where kids can cross the British
Support your local team!
Forget Arsenal, Chelsea or even Watford
– your local football team needs your
support!
Tring Corinthians have been playing in
the town since 1957 – but now a brand new
management team wants to bring them into
the heart of the community.
The new team, consisting of co-managers
Rob Russell and Chrissy Howells, alongside
the club’s chairman of more than 25 years,
Gary Mendham, are keen to move the club
forward – and they need your help!
‘The club would love to drum up some local
sponsorship to help develop the team and the
grounds,’ says Rob. ‘We’re also looking for
volunteers to join the committee and help out
at games.’
Although they’ve been in the town for more
than 60 years, Rob admits that not many
people know about them.
Isles to see whether they had a prehistoric
neighbour; measure themselves against one
of the first dinosaurs, the Iguanodon, by
comparing their height to a femur and tibia;
compare their teeth to the real teeth of a
Megalosaurus bucklandii found in Oxfordshire,
and see the cast of a Baryonyx walkeri skull.
‘We’re a semi-professional side that currently
plays in division two of the Spartan South
Midlands Football League,’ he explains. ‘This
is at level six of the national league system in
England.
‘We currently have two adult sides; a first team
and a reserve team, who both play at the ground
on Icknield Way in Tring. We’d love to get more
supporters along to the matches!’
For more information contact Robert Russell
on 01442 828883 or email tringcorinthiansfc@
hotmail.com. www.tringcorinthiansfc.co.uk.
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Carnival Time!
It’s summer – so it must be time for the annual
Tring Summer Carnival!
Spread over several days, it all kicks off
with ‘The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long
on Thursday 27 June at the Tring Brewery
Marquee. (Tickets £12 from Beechwood Fine
Foods or www.tringcinema.com). Then on
28 June you can meet Rennie Grove Staff and
volunteers, and then the Rennie Grove Tring
Carnival Band will put on a night of music,
dancing and beer.
Saturday 29 June is the high street parade,
from 11.30am until 5pm. Including local dance
and theatre groups, it will make its way to
Pound Meadow where there will be stalls, food
and drink plus the Tring Brewery Marquee.
Enjoy the ‘Comedy Danger Show’, live music,
dog shows, dancing and fairground rides for
just £2 per person, with under fives free. You
can also pop along to the Tring Tornadoes
Family Day, while later that evening is the
Pepper Show Band and the Dung Beetles in
Pound Meadow. (www.pepper.org).
LOCAL
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IN BRIEF
Recycling Made Clear
Never get confused with your
recycling again! Over the next few
months all blue-lidded bins
across Dacorum will have stickers
to explain what materials can be
recycled.
Skydive to raise funds!
Our owner Alison Page is jumping out
of a plane for The Hospice of St
Francis – can you spare a few
pence to sponsor her?! Go to
www.justgiving.com, and search
for Alison Page.
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Club night brings Tring alive!
regular club night is bringing a bit of
A excitement to Tring – and is proving to be
a big success!
HouseMouse, run by Housemousemusic, a
local electronic dance music collective, turned
up the heat at The Court Theatre last month –
and will be doing it all again later this year.
The group’s main aims are to: have fun;
provide a safe environment for house music
lovers; offer a platform for local electronic
dance music DJs; and, most importantly, raise
money for charity.
Dance the night away with an amazing mix
of house dance music, melodic techno and
fabulous pyrotechnics, as well as pole dancing
sets from spectacular dancers.
The last event raised £250 for Hector’s House,
and the same for international young people’s
charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life – two
worthy causes close to the hearts of the
organisers.
The next event will be at the Big Top on
Pitstone Green on Saturday 15 June, and once
again at The Court Theatre on Saturday 14
September.
Visit www.housemousemusic.club for more
information and to book tickets.
Saddle up for Horse Combat
Sometimes
you hear
about a local
business
that’s so
fascinating
you wonder
how you’ve
never heard
about it
before.
The Centre of Horseback Combat is based in
Gaddesden, in the grounds of a stunning and
historical 2000 acre estate.
‘We have several strings to our bow,’ explains
co-owner Zana Cousins-Greenwood. ‘We provide
stunt horses for TV shows and films, we appear
at many festivals and events, and we run
training courses in skills such as Traditional
Horseback Archery, stunt riding as well as Rider
Confidence courses.’
Zana and her husband Karl Greenwood set
up the Centre six years ago, and since then it’s
grown enormously.
‘People visit us from all over the world, and the
Team GB Dzhigitova (Cossack trick riding) train
here too.’
Some of the courses look amazing and, if you’re
confident on horseback you’ll have great fun.
They’re also holding a summer open day on 22
June so you can go along and find out more. Go
to www.horsebackcombat.co.uk for more details.
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New officers at Tring Police Station
The Tring Safer Neighbourhood Team has www.owl.co.uk. The Tring Safer
held its first Safer Streets event of the year Neighbourhood Team will then send out
with two new officers for Tring; PC Clark & email alerts via the OWL system about crime
PCSO Smith.
and local issues happening in the area. It can
The officers provided advice on crime and help to prevent burglary, find missing people,
anti-social behaviour alongside Neighbourhood reduce the fear of crime and even help catch
Watch, Dacorum Borough Council staff and the suspects.
Fire Brigade, who gave free safety checks.
If you can help – even for an hour or so each
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Tring in the Media
‘One autumn morning in 1874 a slender youth sporting a wispy moustache and velvet jacket
alighted at High Wycombe railway station. Robert Louis Stevenson, then unknown as an author,
was setting off to hike across the Chilterns to Tring – a journey of 20 miles and three days.’
The Telegraph, 11 April 2019, A Chilterns walk in the footsteps of Robert Louis Stevenson.
‘Tring, a small market town sitting in a gap passing through the Chiltern Hills in Hertfordshire, has
everything families look for in a location. Its schools, the key driver out of the capital, are excellent
and this good-looking little gem is within the catchment area of the grammar schools
of Aylesbury.’
The Telegraph, 17 April 2019, Where to buy a Family Home in London
‘[Harley] Bird starred in the film How I Live Now alongside Mary Queen of Scot’s actress Saoirse
Ronan and Spider-Man’s Tom Holland in 2013. Her most recent project is Sammy in Disney
Channel’s web series, Sammy. Bird is originally from Rochdale, Greater Manchester
and lives in Tring, Hertfordshire.’
The Express, 31 March 2019. Harley Bird, the voice of Peppa Pig
‘Champneys Tring is the perfect place if you’re looking for a spa and pampering retreat.
Treat yourself to one of the indulgent facials or body wraps at the hotel’s state-of-the art spa or
take a dip in the swimming pool.’ The Sun, 17 April 2019
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Cooking up a storm!
Husband and wife team The Cook
Partnership in Tring are celebrating 20
years in the town – and are thrilled to still be
there!
Established by David Cook in August 1999,
the chartered accountancy firm has gone from
strength to strength since it opened the doors
of its very first office.
‘My wife Pam and I both worked in London
and when we moved to Ivinghoe in 1998 I
realised I couldn’t bear the commute any more,’
says David. So the following year he set up on
his own.
‘To begin with I just had a few clients and
worked from an office above my garage,’ he says.
Over the next few years the business grew
steadily and in 2005 David moved to the
Akeman Business Park, where the company
stayed for more than seven years.
‘During that time we had
three children and Pam
decided to stop working in
London and join the firm,’
David says.
In 2013, now with four
members of staff, they moved
to their current office on the
Icknield Industrial Estate in Tring.
‘We’re so happy to have been working in and
around Tring for 20 years,’ says David. ‘We love
the close-knit community and camaraderie of
the town.’
They also sponsor events such as the Tringe
comedy festival and the Tring Fun Run. ‘It’s a
lovely town and it’s important to give back.
‘And even though Pam and I have been living
and working together for more than 20 years,
we’re still friends!’
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LOCAL PROFILE
LOCAL
PROFILE
Clare Swatman spoke to local businessman
and comedy club owner Ben Moorhouse
They say if you want
something doing,
ask a busy person, which
is probably why Ben
Moorhouse has got so
many fingers in so many
pies.
He’s best known
locally as the organiser
of the Get Stuffed
comedy club, which puts
on comedy acts at the
Court Theatre, as well as the annual three-week
Tringe Festival in July.
But Ben does so much more than that.
Although originally from Yorkshire, Ben lived
in London for many years working in advertising.
In 1997 he and his wife decided to move
somewhere altogether more peaceful.
‘We used to come to Tring auctions and it was
while we were here one weekend that I saw our
ideal home,’ Ben says. ‘It was the obvious choice
for us.’
And so Tring became their home. With the
arrival of two children, life changed and Ben
continued to work in marketing, thankfully
outside London.
It was in 2006 that the seed of an idea for what
became Tringe Festival was planted.
‘I’d always loved comedy, the Edinburgh
Festival. It’s changed so much over the years, but
when a friend who was a stand-up suggested I
put on a comedy night of my own I thought, why
not?’
The very first comedy night Ben organised
took place at the cricket club and had Mark
Billingham, Paul Thorne and Dan Evans on the
bill. By the time he put on his third comedy night
he’d upgraded to the Court Theatre. Then one
day he bumped into Rob Brydon at an event,
who agreed to come to Tring. Shortly after that
Ben was hosting comedy legends such as Milton
Jones and Rhod Gilbert, and it contined to
snowball.
In 2009 Ben went back to the Edinburgh
Festival. ‘It occurred to me that I could put on a
week-long show in Tring and it would do really
well,’ he says.
And so the Tringe was born. The first one
was in 2010 and Ben admits he learned a lot of
lessons from that. ‘The second time we put it on
over three weeks instead of one and it’s been
that way ever since.’
That year Ben set up his own marketing
business, 4 Seconds; so called, he explains,
because that’s the time it takes for someone
to form an opinion about something. He also
continued to run the Get stuffed Comedy Club,
the Tringe Festival, which is now in its 10th year,
play in his covers band The Attention Seekers,
and spend time with his family. Then four years
ago, deciding he didn’t already have enough on
his plate, he bought the Vintage Mobile Cinema.
‘I saw it at Goodwood Revival and fell in love
with it,’ he says. Six months later, by coincidence,
Ben saw it was up for sale.
‘I had to have it,’ he says. And so, a few months
later, he bought the working cinema and huge
unrenovated trailer. Ben now spends much of his
time travelling to events and festivals and has
access to 85,000 Pathé films, which he shows
at different events nationwide. He’s also in the
middle of restoring the trailer into a cocktail bar.
Now, of course, Ben is organising a brand
new event – the very first Tring Book Festival
this November. The event will take place over
10 days and so far Ben has secured Carol Ann
Duffy, Max Hastings, Dr Alice Roberts and Chris
Packham. With a line-up like that it will be a huge
success.
When I ask how he finds the time to do so
much, Ben simply says, ‘I don’t like to think of
things as problems, I just like to find ways to
solve them – so that’s what I do.’
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• The Tringe Festival runs from 1-20 July.
www.tringefestival.co.uk
• Get Stuffed Comedy Club runs all year:
www.get-stuffed.biz
• The Tring Book Festival runs from 8-17
November. www.tringbookfestival.co.uk
• The Vintage Mobile Cinema
www.vintagemobilecinema.co.uk
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Great Things To Buy
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Tring & The Villages
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01 SOS Recovery Nail & Cuticle Oil £19.50
Beechwood Fine Foods - Tring
02 Homemade Preserves from £2.95
03 Seasonist Couscous Pots £3.60
04 Slabs Four Times Thicker Crisps £1.75
05 St Helier Real Fruit Sparkling Water £1.55
Fancy That - Tring
06 Dad Grandad Cushions £15.00
07 Emma Bridgewater set in Carry Case £22.00
08 Felt Bear with Arrows £11.00
09 Sara Miller Flamingo Tray £8.00
Number Twenty - Berkhamsted
10 Ceramic Scented Soy Wax Candles £27.00
11 Eco Friendly Bees Wax Food Wraps £16.50
12 Funky Powder Sunglasses £35.00
13 Ortigia Sicilia toiletries from £6.00
14 Silk City Map Scarves £19.50
15 Toasted Crumpet China Jugs from £15.00
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Puddingstone Distillery - Tring / Wilstone
16 Campfire Old Tom Gin £34.00
Rachels Vintage - Pitstone
17 1970s Sun Lounger Flower Power
Design £45.00
18 Vintage Curver Orange Cool Box £28.00
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Tring Brewery - Tring
19 Brewery Coffee Cup £10.30
20 Death or Glory Biltong £2.60
Woods - Berkhamsted
21 Faux Flowers from £2.50
22 Hang Chair £249.00
23 Spa Products from £6.50
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LEMON AND
RASPBERRY
SWISS ROLL
RECIPE
Ingredients:
• For the sponge
• 3 large eggs
• 125g caster sugar
• 125g plain flour
• finely grated zest
of lemon
For filling:
• 150ml double cream
• 125g mascarpone
• 5tsp caster sugar
• 6-8tbsp good quality
lemon curd
• 125g fresh raspberries
> Using the paper to help, roll up the sponge as tightly
as possible.
> Place on a serving plate, dust with icing sugar and
decorate with extra raspberries.
Try other fruit and flavour combinations like lime and
blueberry, orange and strawberry or traditional vanilla
with a mix of your favourite seasonal berries.
- 35cm x 25cm Swiss roll tin
- Oven 200C/Gas 5/fan oven 180C
With many thanks to Sarah Murray from Beechwood Fine Foods for this recipe
> Preheat the oven and line cake tin with baking
parchment.
> Whisk the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until
the mixture leaves a good trail.
> Sieve the flour into the mixture and carefully fold in,
followed by the lemon zest.
> Pour into the prepared tin and spread into the corners.
> Bake for 10-12 mins.
> Dust a large piece of greaseproof paper with caster
sugar. Turn the cooked sponge out onto the sheet of
sugared paper and carefully peel off the lining paper.
Trim off the two long edges.
> Starting from one short end, fold over the
greaseproof paper and roll up the cake with the
paper inside the Swiss roll. Leave on a rack to cool.
> Make the filling by beating the mascarpone with
the caster sugar and in a separate bowl whip the
double cream to form soft peaks. Carefully fold the
sweetened mascarpone into the cream.
> When fully cooled unroll the Swiss roll and spread
with the lemon curd. Then spread with the cream mix
and scatter with the raspberries (gently squeeze each
raspberry between your finger and thumb to flatten
slightly, this will make it easier to roll up the sponge).
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BOOMERANG
KIDS
How do you cope if your grown-up children
come back home to live?
The kids have left home and you’re rattling around
the house wondering what to do with yourself.
But what if, after finishing university, or
returning from travelling around the world,
they’ve decided to move back in?
Over the last 20 years the number of ‘boomerang
children’ – those who fly the nest but return
several years later – has soared, so that now more
than a quarter of those aged 24-30 are still living
with their parents.
Round here, of course, property prices are so high
that it’s hardly surprising young people can’t afford
to buy or rent their own place, hence cases of
boomerang children are much higher in London
and the south-east than anywhere else in the country.
But is it a problem, and how do you cope when
your not-so-little ones come back to live in the
family home?
For Susan Dobinson, mother of two grown-up
children, a Humanist, Wedding, Funeral and
Naming Celebrant from Berkhamsted, having
her 28-year-old son living back at home meant
they all had to make some adjustments.
‘David had lived and worked away for some
years when he decided he didn’t enjoy the
corporate world and wanted to retrain to be a
primary school teacher,’ says Susan. ‘He was 25
and it meant a huge change for him, but we
supported him.’
David moved back home and they had a brief
conversation about how it would work. ‘It wasn’t
enough,’ admits Susan.
‘There’s a lot to get used to, having another
adult in the house.
‘There was the untidiness and the noisiness
for us, and the lack of privacy for all of us.
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KIDS
‘Finally, two months after he moved back in
we sat down and laid down some proper ground
rules. Now he helps around the house and
in the garden, and walks the dogs. It works
much better.
‘He’s dependent on us financially because he’s
training, but the plan is for him to move out as
soon as he can, once he’s finished. We’re very close
but it was important for us all that we knew there
was a time limit to it.’
The golden rules of living
with your grown-up children
If your adult children want to move back home,
you might be thrilled. But even if you’re looking
forward to having them around again, it’s
important to remember that they’re no longer
children but independent adults, and that your
relationship will be quite different this time
around.
Beth Parmar, a parent and child coach from
Berkhamsted, offers some advice on how to make
it work.
‘The most important thing is setting down the
ground rules before they even set foot inside the
house,’ she says. ‘If you don’t, no matter how close
you are, it will end up causing resentment and
tension, and nobody wants that.’
The key points are:
• Communication
It’s essential to communicate how you’re feeling
before resentment arises. If you’re fed up with
dirty dishes lying around, you expect them to pay
their fair share towards the household expenses,
or want them to cook a meal at least once a
week, tell them. Neither of you are mind readers
and it’s easier to talk about it than to seethe.
do certain jobs around the house, make it clear
from the start. You might not cover everything,
but if you keep the lines of communication open
then other things can be discussed later.
• Respect for each other
You’ve been used to having your own space and
so have they, so it’s important to respect each
other’s privacy and needs. If you have enough
space maybe you could create a room just for
them to use, especially if their friends come
round, or give them a TV in their bedroom so
they can have some time on their own. Make
sure you don’t let their habits and ways of doing
things get in the way of yours, but also ensure
you’re not just sniping about it behind their
back if they’re not doing as you’d expect.
• Work out a long term goal
You don’t necessarily have to say ‘when are you
leaving?’ the minute they walk through the
door, but it’s important to establish a goal for
them moving back out as soon as you can. If
their goal is to save a certain amount of money
for a deposit, then help them work out a way of
saving that money. If the end goal is a timescale
one – for example they’ve gone back to college
or want to move back for a year or so – make
sure you don’t leave it open-ended. If you make
it too comfortable for them to stay they’ll never
leave – and never learn to stand on their own
two feet. www.bethparmar.co.uk.
• Ground rules
Laying out ground rules before they move back
is essential to avoid problems later. Sort out
financial arrangements if need be – if you
expect them to pay a percentage of their wage
for their keep, then say so. If you want them to
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PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
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
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
low-energy 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,
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And they have giftcards available too!
Spring 2019 / 21
PETS
THE RAW FOOD DEBATE
Feeding cats and dogs raw food is on the rise –
but are you putting your family at risk?
Over the last few years the number of people
feeding their pets raw food has risen
significantly, with freezer sections full of raw
meat, bones and organs springing up in most
supermarkets.
Known as the BARF diet, which stands for
‘bones and raw food’, it’s claimed that it’s more
like the food animals would have eaten years
ago in the wild, and that it therefore has
significant health benefits over processed,
cooked food.
However, not everyone agrees. In 2018, Dutch
scientists discovered that a high percentage of
the raw meat they tested contained food
poisoning bugs, including E. coli, listeria and
salmonella. Many also contained parasites such
as Toxoplasma, which can cause significant
harm to babies.
Any raw meat you buy has a risk of containing
these, but most bugs are killed in the cooking
process. By feeding your pets raw food, there is
a risk that the bugs can be passed on to you and
your family.
Now, though, there is even more reason to be
worried, thanks to a recent discovery – because
more than 40 cats nationwide have been
diagnosed with TB, which has been traced back
to one source of raw food.
‘The truth is, our pets are very, very far from
being the wild animals they once were when
they would have eaten raw meat like this,’ says
Patrick Dale from Springwell Vets in Tring.
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‘They’re domesticated animals now, and their
needs are very different.
‘For a long time I’ve been wary about the risks
of feeding pets raw food. I rarely see any
difference in the health of a pet fed a raw food
diet and one that’s fed a conventional diet – and
at the same time there are risks of contracting
salmonella or E. coli. But with this new risk, it’s
all become a lot more serious.
‘TB is a serious infectious disease. One cat who
contracts it can pass it easily on to any other pets
in the house. But, more worryingly, it can also
be passed on to humans – particularly the elderly
and young children who are more vulnerable.’
In fact this is so serious, Patrick says, that
legal proceedings are likely to be carried out
against the pet food company involved.
And while those in favour continue to
maintain that raw food is perfectly safe if
handled properly, Patrick believes it’s too
dangerous to dismiss.
‘I would never feed raw, and the veterinary
profession as a whole does not justify raw
feeding,’ he says.
Danielle Gunn-Moore from the University
of Edinburgh agrees. ‘I’m not against the
concept of raw feeding per se – it could lead
to environmental enrichment for the pet. But
it would have to be proven to be nutritionally
sound and guaranteed to be free from
infectious diseases. While the first has been
achieved by some pet food manufacturers,
we don’t know how the latter can be
achieved, and that’s what concerns me as
now we are seeing cases of bovine TB
infection in Britain.’
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We take a look at the latest interior trends for 2019 to make
sure your home is looking at its best
Seasons change and so do fashions – and that
goes for your home, as well as your wardrobe.
Recently, people have gone crazy for retro
furniture, as well as Scandi style and dark,
sumptuous colours. But what’s going to be the next
big thing this autumn/winter?
If you’re looking to update your home this year,
here are a few ideas hot off the press that might
float your boat. If you don’t want to go the whole
hog, then there are ways to update your current
look with some exciting modern twists.
Retro fusion
Good news – you don’t need to chuck out your
beloved 1970s sideboard or the 1920s art deco mirror
you adore – because they can all work together.
Many high street shops, such as M&S and Next,
have started to sell retro-inspired furniture with
soft curves and plush upholstery, which means the
look is likely to continue for some time.
‘This season, 70s retro glam meets jazz in a real
mix-up,’ explains Emma Holbrook, owner and curator
of Soden Style and Soden Social in Berkhamsted.
‘Go for shades of ochre and turmeric, fused with
deep green or cobalt blue, or mix terracotta and
honey shades with tan leather to create a rich glow
and a sweet and spicy palette.’
If you want some lovely retro furniture, try
‘Nineteen 49’ in Tring, or ‘Returned to Glory’,
‘Soden Style’ and ‘White Mint’ in Berkhamsted.
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Bejewelled riches
Forget minimalism – this season, more is more!
‘Deep, rich, plush gemstone colours and rare
materials, such as coloured marble and metallic,
will be big news,’ says Emma.
Another of this season’s key trends is fringing –
it will be everywhere! ‘Make sure it’s over-the-top
and team it with velvets, as well as glam gold
mirrors,’ advises Emma.
So think less about paring back and more about
embracing your inner rock god and letting it all go!
3: Emma Holbrook from Soden Style in Berkhamsted
Scandi style
For those who love the simplicity of the pared-back
Scandi style, you’ll be pleased to know it’s still hot
– but with a twist.
Add some texture with the addition of woven
materials, such as wicker, and layer wool and
sheepskin with a backdrop of neutral tones.
‘Spice it up with some tribal elegance, with
monochrome accessories, feather décor, and
beautiful handmade rugs such as those from
‘Beni Ourai’ to add an eclectic global feel,’
suggests Emma.
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PROPERTY
Glamour
It’s all about the glamour this year, with luxury
materials being mixed together to create a
top-quality feel.
Go for materials such as velvet, pewter and
marble, as well as brass and smoked glass for
that sultry feel.
5: Bejewelled mirror, £200, Velvet lampshade, £60, Soden Style.
Woodland retreat
For a real autumnal feel, embrace the woodland
retreat trend that you’ll find in all the shops this
season. Mix rich colours, including berries, bark
and bramble, with chunky wool knits, such as
rugs and throws, and woodland animal prints.
Dried flowers will complete the look.
To get the look without having to give your
room a complete overhaul, try these simple
ideas:
• gather some pine cones and put them in a
bowl or clear vase on your coffee table/
sideboard
• gather twigs and small branches and put
them in a vase instead of a flower display
• buy or find a log stump to use as a side table
• throw a faux fur throw over your chair
or sofa.
Hot colours
There are a couple of colours which are proving
extremely popular this year – and they’re very
different!
1) Mustard
It can be used on its own, or teamed with rich
jewel colours to create a statement. However
you choose to use it, mustard is one of the
hottest colours in interiors right now.
Go bold with something like the Dulux Honey
Mustard shade, or tone it down with their colour
of the season, Dulux Spiced Honey. It’s the
perfect shade to paint a whole wall or ceiling. If
you’re not feeling too brave, try a block of colour,
or go for a piece of furniture or soft furnishings,
such as cushions or a throw, in mustard.
2) Rusty Rosy Pink
This, says Emma, is another key colour this
season. ‘Mixed with brass and gold or cool silver
and geometric wallpaper, this is the perfect
colour to achieve an art deco/geometric feel and
add a warm glow to any room.’
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READER SURVEY
Wow, has it really been a whole year?
Back in Summer 2018 I put out my first issues as new
owner and Publishing Director of Living Magazines.
It was exciting – and admittedly a little bit scary
– to take over the reins from Sandra Boothroyd-Todd,
who’d done such a fantastic job for so many years,
building the mags into such well-loved and respected
local publications. We’d love to hear how you think
we’ve measured up to the task! To get a better feel for
who our audience is today, your likes and dislikes, and
what you’d like to see more or less of in the magazines,
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Summer 2019 / 27
HEALTH & BEAUTY
A MAN’S GUIDE TO THE
MENOPAUSE
Yes, you read that right – this is the
MAN’S guide to the menopause!
Every single woman goes through
it, yet it’s barely talked about.
Here we give a man’s guide to the
menopause to help you give her the
support she needs.
You’ve heard of it, but aside from mood
changes in your other half you’re not really
sure what it is, or why it’s happening, right?
Well worry no more, because we’re here to help.
Every woman on the planet will go through the
menopause at some point– usually around the age
of 45-55, but sometimes earlier and sometimes
later. And it can have an enormous effect.
Here are the main things you need to know to
help her navigate the change as smoothly and
happily as possible.
What is the menopause?
You probably know most of this, but just to be
clear, the menopause is a natural part of ageing
that means a woman’s hormone levels are
falling. Oestrogen levels drop as the ovaries stop
working, so the brain sends thermal surges
through the body in an attempt to get them to
work again. By the end, she will no longer get
any periods, but the road towards this point can
be rocky as falling hormone levels cause all
kinds of physical and emotional changes.
How long does it last?
This is a bit of a ‘how long is a piece of string?’
question. The truth is it can, and usually does,
last for several years. During this time
symptoms are likely to come and go, so you
need to be prepared for it not to go away
overnight. During this time she is referred to as
peri-menopausal.
What are the main symptoms?
One of the main symptoms is mood swings. Just
as you may have noticed an increase in
moodiness around the time of her period, the
changing hormone levels can often cause the same
issues during the menopause as well. So if she’s
started flying off the handle at small things, try
and be understanding. She won’t be enjoying
feeling this way any more than you’re enjoying
being on the receiving end; it can be very
disconcerting and frightening.
It can also cause her to be more emotional and
cry at the drop of a hat. It can even cause
depression. If it gets that bad then it may be time
to suggest she sees a doctor, but only you can be
the judge of that. Tread carefully!
Other symptoms include palpitations, hot
flushes and night sweats.
Sadly, a lower libido is also a common symptom.
Lowered hormone levels make the problem
two-fold: firstly, it means a lowered libido; but it
also means that the tissue around the vagina can
become thinner, which can cause pain.
Skin changes and sometimes weight gain can
also be symptoms, which only serve to make her
feel worse rather than better about herself.
Will things ever get better?
The short answer is YES! For most women,
hormones do settle and things return to normal
eventually.
What can I do to help?
You’re doing it! Just by reading this and trying to
understand what she’s going through, you’re
helping. For most women, the menopause can be
scary and worrying because the way she feels is so
out of her control. So although you might want to
scream back when she screams at you for no
apparent reason, if you can try and be kind, she
will appreciate it.
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and our publisher, Alison. Here’s how we got on.
.
Under-eye area and crow’s feet
I was the guinea pig and had the treatment first.
When Penny explained that there was a period
of a few days following the treatment when I’d
look less than my best, while a crust formed on
the treated area, I was a little nervous. I have to
do the school run every day and it was only
March – hardly sunglasses weather!
She explained the treatment in detail and then
we arranged for her to come round one evening.
She set up the couch in my living room and got
to work. First she numbed the area she was
going to treat and, while that kicked in, set up
her Plasma Pen. Then I was ready to go!
I wasn’t sure what to expect. In some places I
couldn’t feel the laser at all, while in others it
felt sore and Penny stopped to apply more
numbing cream. It took roughly 20 minutes per
eye, but I felt at ease because Penny was so
professional. She pre-warned me that it gave off
an odd burning smell so I was prepared – but
it’s a little disconcerting!
Immediately afterwards the area under my eyes
was covered in tiny dots, but it looked more taut
than it had done in years.
The next day it was a little swollen and I hid
behind my sunglasses. In fact, I had to hibernate
for about five days until I felt comfortable taking
my glasses off in public. You can’t apply creams or
make-up to it while it heals, but Penny does give
you Aloe Vera gel, which takes away much of the
tightness and swelling. The feeling is a little bit
like mild sunburn, but no worse.
By day six most of the crust had disappeared
completely and I was even able to apply a bit of
make-up to the area. It looked pretty good.
Tightening continues to improve over the next 12
weeks, as more collagen is produced. By week five I
could already see a reduction in the crow’s feet and
wrinkles under my eyes – there had been one line
that had been particularly deep that I only noticed
when I took a photo just before the treatment, and
that has already improved dramatically.
I’m very pleased with the result, although I do
think for optimum results I’d probably need a
second treatment after the 12 weeks are up. Who
knows, I might just go for it!
Interestingly, Alison chose to have her treatment on her
jawline and the recovery was much longer than under the
eyes. She also suffered some sort of allergic reaction,
although we’re not sure what to.
Of course everyone is different, but different areas also
take longer to heal than others, so you do need to be
prepared for a longer downtime if that does happen. To be
sure, I’d recommend having the patch test.
At the time of going to press, it’s only been three weeks
since Alison’s treatment was completed, so it’s a bit early to
tell results, but she is hopeful!
For more details go to www.penelopeplasma.com
or call Penny on 07940 570878
DISCLAIMER: As there are possible side effects depending on your skin,
we highly recommend a patch test before having the full treatment.
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WALKS
This the fifth in our series of dog-friendly local
walks and starts in the centre of Berkhamsted.
The walk climbs steeply towards Kingshill Way,
crosses underneath the A41, before crossing back
over at Swingate Lane. It then follows a track
which descends to the A4251 and returns along the
Grand Union Canal towpath. The route is mainly
on footpaths and enjoys several excellent views
over the countryside. There is the option of
extending the walk from 3.6 miles (5.8km) to 5.5
miles (8.9km) to Bourne End. There are several
seats and numerous refreshments stops in
Berkhamsted. A full description and annotated
map (including parking) is available at
www.livingmags.info.
Berkhamsted High Street is the start of the walk
and has been an important thoroughfare since
before the time of the Romans, and was known by
its Saxon name of Akeman St. Later it was known
as Sparrows Herne Turnpike Trust and was an
important toll road. Along the High St (173) is the
oldest known ‘jettied’ timber-framed building in
the country, built in the late 13th century.
(Sterling’s estate agent today) (see photo).
Berkhamsted Castle is one of its most famous
landmarks. The walk goes down Prince Edward
Street, which originally led from the Castle to the
town archery practice ground, Butts Meadow,
formerly known as the Buttericks or the Buttfield.
Berkhamsted was the favourite home of the 14th
century Prince Edward, the Black Prince and
coincided with the peak of the development of the
Longbow as a weapon of war. The walk goes
through Butts Meadow to Tompkins Meadow,
where the 19th century butcher of the same name
grazed his delivery horses.
Later the walk goes along The Grand Junction
Canal, which played an important part in
Berkhamsted’s industrial history. Evidence can be
seen along this walk. Francis Egerton, Duke of
Bridgewater (the Canal Duke), father of the inland
waterway system, lived in Ashridge. The Grand
Junction Canal from the Thames at Brentford to
Berkhamsted was completed in 1798 and continued
all the way to Birmingham in 1805.
Berkhamsted linked the estuaries, ports and
industrial centres of the country. Canals provided
a faster and cheaper method of transporting raw
materials and manufactured goods. However, with
the development of the railways in the 19th
century, the power of the canals declined.
Under its later name, The Grand Union Canal, it
continued to be used as a trade route until the early
1960s. There are various signs along the walk route
providing more details of this history and the
photograph shows one of the few buildings whose
industrial heritage is still evident.
The area known as Castle Wharf (The Port of
Berkhamsted) was the centre of the town’s canal
trade, navigation and boat building activities.
Main activities included the transport of coal,
grain, building materials and manure. Timber
yards, boating wharves, breweries, boat building
and chemical works and all the people that served
these industries, flourished as a result of the canal.
A genuine Canadian Kwakiutl totem pole is
situated next to the canal opposite the Crystal
Palace pub. It was erected in 1968 at Alsford’s
Wharf, a former timber yard. The carving is a
fertility symbol and legend has it that a woman
wishing to conceive should visit and make three
wishes for the child they dream of!
The walk finishes past Berkhamsted School
which was originally founded in 1544.
The longer route takes walkers past an iron post
commemorating the Foundling Hospital, formerly
at Ashlyn’s Hall. In 1935 the Foundling Hospital
moved from London to an impressive new building
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on the Ashlyns Hall Estate in Berkhamsted, where
it continued until 1955 and eventually became
Ashlyns School.
Useful sources of historical information
consulted in compiling this walk included:
Dacorum Borough Council -
www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/leisure-culture/
shopping-and-town-centres/berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Town Council -
www.berkhamstedtowncouncil.gov.uk/
town-guide.html
Berkhamsted Bowmen –
www.berkhamsted-bowmen.org.uk
Dacorum Heritage Trust –
www.dacorumheritage.org.uk/article/
bringing-back-memories-of-the-hospital
Photos © George Edwards 2019
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STAYCATION
– IN YOUR OWN
BACK GARDEN!
Forget luxury holidays – you can bring the glamour to your
own garden for a fraction of the price. Here’s how to enjoy
your garden all year round.
If this summer proves to be anything like the
summer of 2018, we’ll all be glad of the little
oases we call our back gardens.
But if you’re planning to spend a lot more time
in your garden this summer, how do you make
sure you get the most out of it?
It’s not just a matter of getting a few nice
seats and lights out there any more. These days,
there are so many amazing ways of bringing
your garden to life, that it almost becomes a
room in itself!
Glass rooms
A far cry from the traditional conservatory,
glass rooms are one of the latest trends, and a
great way to make more of your garden space.
‘Essentially these are glass cubes, which can
either be attached to your house or entirely
separate in another part of the garden, but
mean you can use that part of the garden all
year round no matter what the weather,’
explains Helen Reeley from Helen Reeley
Gardens in Berkhamsted.
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GARDENS
‘These are much more modern than a
conservatory. The glass is triple-glazed and
they retain heat in the winter and don’t
overheat so much in the summer. The huge
panels of glass also mean you get great views
all around.’
With the weather so unpredictable, this is a
great way to make the most of space in your
garden.
Outdoor kitchens
Forget barbecues – they’re so last century! The
latest thing for gardens is the outdoor kitchen.
‘These are so much more than just a source of
heat to cook on,’ explains Helen, who says that
more and more people are asking for kitchens to
be incorporated into their garden designs.
‘They usually have cupboards for storage, a
fridge for drinks, work surfaces, pizza ovens,
rotisserie ovens – everything you could need and
more – such as this one by garden designer Craig
McGibbon. The idea is that you don’t need to keep
going in and out all the time and can do everything
outside, making the most of the garden.’
Pods
Another option, if you don’t want to be entirely
glassed in, is what is known as a ‘louvred pod’.
Either as a stand-alone pod, or something
attached to the house, these are essentially
pergolas with louvred roof systems, where
tilting blades close electronically when the
heavens open.
‘With the weather in the UK, these are a great
solution,’ says Helen. ‘I love them, because it
means you can spend more time in the garden
even when it starts to rain.’
Fire pits
Traditional patio heaters are extremely bad for
the environment and, Helen says, have never
been a popular choice for home gardens
anyway. The latest trend is a fire pit or chiminea
– these are a great way of keeping your seating
area warm and toasty long into the evening.
Awnings
Awnings are a more cost-effective way of
making your garden weather-proof.
‘There are some really good quality, affordable
electronic awnings these days,’ says Helen. ‘And
because it’s just a roof without sides, it means
you can cook and have fire pits under them
quite safely.’
Seating
In terms of seating, it’s best to stay away from
plastic, as it not only doesn’t last long, but we’re
increasingly becoming more aware of the
damaging effect of plastic on the environment.
‘Wood can be left outside treated or untreated,
depending on how you want it to look,’ says
Helen. ‘Stainless steel is a good option too, as it
lasts well. But, just as you’d want comfort if you
were sitting in your dining room, you want to
be comfortable sitting outside too, so it’s
essential to put cushions and throws on chairs.’
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‘One of the nicest, most soothing water
features is a bronze resin pool, which has gentle
bubbles rippling the surface and means there
isn’t the constant sound of running water, but
is subtle and tasteful. They’re also relatively
easy to install.’
You can find some lovely examples at Lucy
Smith: www.lucysmith.org.uk/pools-bowls--
plinths
Comfort
As the temperature drops and the light goes
down, it’s essential to keep warm if you want to
stay outdoors. ‘Make sure you have a good stash
of blankets and cushions, so you don’t have to
decamp inside as soon as it cools down,’
says Helen.
www.reeleylandscapes.co.uk
Lighting
Lighting can be as pricey or as inexpensive as
you want and still be effective.
‘You don’t want to light up your seating area
too much,’ explains Helen. ‘It’s more about
lighting up the surrounding area, such as
uplighting a tree for example, and then using
softer lamps and lanterns for the seating area.
‘You can choose to have it all properly wired in
by an electrician, with lights that dim, change
colour, go on and off as you move round the
garden; or you can choose something simpler
such as fairy lights around a tree or solar lamps
along a path,’ says Helen. ‘Both look lovely and
make the garden at night feel more special.’
Water features
‘People are increasingly asking for water
features in their garden for a really relaxing feel
– but you do have to be careful about the noise
they make,
as some can be so loud they’re a distraction,’
says Helen.
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BOOKS
Our Life in a Day
by Jamie Fewery. Orion, £7.99
This is a debut from Berkhamsted author Jamie – and it’s a corker! It’s a love story with a
difference. On their 10th anniversary, Esme asks Tom to come up with significant moments
in their relationship for every hour of the day. Although these moments are not told in
chronological order, they are told in an order that drip-feeds information and helps build on
the story of their love. The characters are engaging and likeable, and by the end you’re really
rooting for them. This is a perfect summer read and I highly recommend it.
Stand Tall Like a Mountain: Mindfulness and
Self-Care for Children and Parents
by Suzy Reading. Aster, £12.99
This is local author Suzy’s second book, which aims to help parents empower their children
to: learn tools for dealing with everyday emotions; express how they’re feeling; and learn
about their bodies and minds, along with some easy yoga poses to promote positive feelings.
The Northern Lights Lodge
by Julie Caplin. Harper Impulse, £7.09 paperback
A brand new book from Tring author Julie Caplin.
With a shattered heart and her career in tatters, Lucy needs to get away from her life in the
UK. But when she takes a job as hotel manager of the Northern Lights Lodge in Iceland, she
doesn’t expect to find herself in a land of bubbling hot springs and snowflake-dusted
glaciers – and in the company of gorgeous Scottish barman, Alex. Lucy sets about making
the lodge the number one romantic destination in Iceland – even though romance is the last
thing she wants. However, as Alex and Lucy grow closer under the dancing lights of the
aurora, Lucy might just learn how to fall in love again.
The Buildings of England: Hertfordshire
by James Bentley, Nikolaus Pevsner and Bridget Cherry.
Pevsner Architectural Guides, £35.00
Despite being one of the smallest English counties, Hertfordshire possesses an enormous
range of fine buildings. In this beautiful coffee table book about the county, each city, town
and village is covered with interesting facts and some lovely photographs and maps. It
covers Berkhamsted Castle, the town’s churches and public buildings, Ashlyns School,
Berkhamsted School, the Sayers Almshouses and the Old Town Hall, among others. In Tring
it covers the churches, Grim’s Ditch, Market House, the Natural History Museum, Tring
Park, Tringford Pumping Station and Pendley Manor. For anyone interested in the place in
which we live, this is a fabulous addition to your bookshelf.
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closing date is 31 July 2019.
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MONDAY 3 JUN
Gardens:
National Garden Scheme
The NGS gives visitors access
to private gardens, and raises
money for charity through
admissions, teas and cake.
See website for local gardens.
www.ngs.org.uk
THURSDAY 6 JUN
Business:
DENS Business Breakfast
The Gatsby, Berkhamsted,
7.15-9.30am. £25 inc £10
donation to DENS.
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Fundraisers: Hospice
Awareness Day and Prayer
Vigil, St Peter’s Church,
Berkhamsted, 4-8pm.
www.stfrancis.org.uk/40
Music: East-West
Maxwell Street Band,
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
www.bluesbartring.co.uk
FRIDAY 7 JUN
Talks: Dog Training and
Behaviour Surgery
45 minute surgeries with
Hanne Grice. Nora Grace
Hall, Tring. 10am-2.45pm.
£37.99.
www.doglistener.tv/events/
surgery
Music: Nettleden Festival
To Sun 9 Jun. With
Mississippi Swamp Dogs,
Fri 7.30pm, £17; Just A Capella
Sat 3pm, £7; A Family Affair Sat
7.30pm, £17; The Forest Chamber
Orchestra Sun 3pm, £17.
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Dance: Hemel Hempstead
Folk Dance Club
Grovehill Community Centre,
Hemel Hempstead. 8.15pm
and most Fridays during term
time. £4 (1st night free).
Contact Neil Macdonald.
01442 259578
SATURDAY 8 JUN
Exhibitions:
Bucks Art Weeks
To 23 June. Opportunity to
see a wide variety of artistic
talent throughout Bucks and
the surrounding areas,
including the Tring Trio.
www.bucksartweeks.org.uk
Exhibitions:
5 Artists in Sarratt
Little Sarratt Hall Barn,
10am-5.30pm to 23 Jun. Local
artists exhibiting together for
the first time as part of Bucks
Art Weeks 2019. With
demonstrations.
www.bucksartweeks.org.uk
Exhibitions:
Tessa Cole Sculpture,
Painting, Drawing
The Duck Barn Studio, 65
Marsworth Road, Pitstone,
Leighton Buzzard. To 23 Jun.
Sculptures, jewellery and
photography.
www.bucksartweeks.org.
uk/open-studios/2019/
tessa-cole
Talks: Berkhamsted and
District Welsh Society Talk
Potten End Village Hall,
2pm. £4. With Edward
Thomas. welshsociety@
btintnernet.com
SUNDAY 9 JUN
Music: Chroma Chamber
Ensemble
St Peter’s Church 7.30pm.
Beautiful and vibrant piano
quartets by Mozart and
Brahms with some fabulous
Balkan dances inbetween.
www.chromaensemble.co.uk
TUESDAY 11 JUN
Business:
Business Biscotti
The Bell, London Road,
Aylesbury. 9.30-11.30am. £10.
Networking event. www.
businessbiscotti.co.uk/astonclinton/aston-clinton.html
WEDNESDAY 12 JUN
Business:
BDCC Annual Barbecue
Berkhamsted Cricket Club.
Networking event. www.
berkhamsted-chamber.co.uk
Theatre:
Suessical the Musical
Markova Theatre, Tring Park
School, 7.30pm. To 14 Jun.
Seussical is a fantastical,
magical, musical
extravaganza!
www.tringpark.com/
whats-on
Fundraisers
Berkhamsted Live 20
Kings Arms, Berkhamsted.
8pm. Supporting Pepper
Children’s Hospice at Home.
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THURSDAY 13 JUN
Talks: Good Trees, Bad Trees
Victoria Hall, Tring 10am.
Speaker: Kate Bretherton. www.
u3asites.org.uk/tring/home
Fairs / Festivals
Pitstone and Ivinghoe
Summer Festival
The Big Top, Pitstone Rec. Fri
14 Jun 7pm Mamma Mia
Party Night followed by 70’s
Disco Night from 10pm. Sat 15
Jun 7pm Housemouse Ibiza
Club Night (over 18s only). Sat
16 Jun 1pm Music on the
Lawn with the Beacon
Community Choir. www.
events-pi.com
SATURDAY 15 JUN
Music: Summer Concert
St. Peter’s Church,
Berkhamsted 7.30pm. £15,
Under 18s free. Chiltern
Chamber Choir perform. www.
chilternchamberchoir.com
SUNDAY 16 JUN
Walks:
Tring Boundary Trail
Starts Aldbury Memorial
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Hall. £10 adults, £5 children
includes cream tea at end.
Choice of 7/14/21-mile route in
aid of Aldbury School.
www.tringboundarytrail.
co.uk
Music:
Beacon Community Choir
Pitstone Green, 1-6pm. £5 on
the gate, children free. Mini
music festival with
something for all the family.
www.pitstone.co.uk/localinfo/
beacon-community-choir/
Dance: Romeo and Juliet
The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 2pm. £10-15. An
artsLIVE screening
of Kenneth Macmillan’s great
Shakespearean classic. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk
MONDAY 17 JUN
Arts & Crafts:
Craft Workshops
Berkhamsted Arts and Crafts
and Open Door, Berkhamsted.
People Not Borders invite
people of all ages to a series
of craft workshops to mark
Refugee Week.
www.peoplenotborders.org
WEDNESDAY 19 JUN
Arts & Crafts: Berkhamsted
and Tring Sewing Bee
Northchurch Social Centre,
Bell Lane, 9am-12 noon. £5
payable on the day. Please
book. fiona4mckenna@
hotmail.co.uk
Talks: SEND Friends
Support Group
New Mill Baptist Church,
Tring, 9.30-11am. With a
SENDIASS adviser to discuss
how they can help support
parents of children with
SEND. s.lindars@
hobbshillwood.herts.sch.uk
THURSDAY 20 JUN
Music:
John Verity with his Band
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
www.bluesbartring.co.uk
FRIDAY 21 JUN
Talks:
Talking About Yesteryear
Nora Grace Hall, Tring,
10.30-11.45am. Tring Local
History And Museum
Reminiscence Group.
gascoinesusan@virginmedia.com
SATURDAY 22 JUN
Walks:
Florence Nightingale
Midnight Walk
Starts/ends Aylesbury
College, 12 midnight with
entertainment along
the way.
www.fnhospice.org.uk/
midnightwalk
Walks: DENS Castle Walk
DENS sponsored walk. From
Berkhamsted Castle at
9.30am, there’s a choice of 2, 5
or 10 mile routes.
www.dens.org.uk/walk
Sport: Summer Open Day
Centre of Horseback Combat,
Gaddesden Place Stables, HP2
6EY. 7pm (doors 6pm).
Featuring the International
Dzhigitovka Show plus more
demos and shows.
www.tickettailor.com/events
SUNDAY 23 JUN
Fundraisers: Hospice of St
Francis Garden Party
Ashridge House,
Berkhamsted, 1-5pm. Advance
tickets £5, £7 on the gate.
Under-16’s free. Wide range of
activities and attractions for
the whole family. www.
stfrancis.org.uk/gardenparty
Gardens:
Wilstone Open Gardens
2-5pm. One-off £4 entry to
all gardens. Stroll around
the village visiting the
gardens and enjoying the
many other
activities available.
www.opengardens.co.uk/
open_gardens.php?id=1653
Music:
Tring Chamber Music
Hastoe Village Hall, 7.30pm.
‘Fiddlers Four’. www.
tringchambermusic.co.uk
TUESDAY 25 JUN
Talks:
A Reminiscence Evening
Tring WI, High Street
Baptist Church Hall.
7.45pm. Speaker: Barbara
Smith. Call Mo Reeley.
01442 823768
THURSDAY 27 JUN
Fairs / Festivals:
Tring Together Summer
Carnival
Pound Meadow,
Tring. Carnival week runs
from Thursday to lunchtime
Sunday 30 Jun. Saturday
Carnival Day community
event for all the family.
www.tringtogether.org.uk
Film: The Greatest
Showman Sing-a-long
Tring Brewery Marquee,
Pound Meadow. Doors 7pm,
film 8.45pm. £12 advance,
£15 door. Hot food available.
Tickets online or from
Beechwood Fine Foods.
www.tringcinema.com
FRIDAY 28 JUN
Talks: Get Involved With
Rennie Grove
Tring Brewery Marquee,
Pound Meadow, 4pm. Come
along and meet the Rennie
Forthcoming
sale dates
s
General Sales
on Saturdays
1st 8 th December June ’19 2018
15th 22 nd December June ’19 2018
5th 6 th January July 2019 ’19
19th 20 th January July 2019 ’19
2nd 3 rd February Aug ’19 2019
16th
17 th February
Aug ’19
2019
31 st Aug ’19
2nd March 2019
14 th Sep ’19
16th March 2019
28 th Sep ’19
30th March 2019
Viewing Friday
prior to Sale
9.30am until 6.00pm
s
Fine Art, Antique
& 20th Century
Decorative Art Sales
Fri 14Friday
th June ’19
8th Fri March 6 th Sep 2019 ’19
Viewing Thursday
prior to Sale
9.00am until 8.00pm
s
Tring Market
Auctions
Brook Street
Tring
Herts
HP23 5ED
01442 826446
sales@tringmarketauctions.co.uk
www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk
s
s
s
Grove staff over
complimentary drinks,
courtesy of Tring Brewery.
www.tringtogether.org.uk/
tring_carnival.php
Music: Rennie Grove Tring
Carnival Band Night
Pound Meadow, 8pm. £10
advance, £12.50 door. A night
of local beer, bands and
dancing and all for a good
cause.
www.tringtogether.org.uk
SATURDAY 29 JUN
Walks: Memory Walk
Sign up and walk in memory
of a loved one with friends,
colleagues and those closest
to you so the Hospice can
continue to offer a hand in
the darkness for those in
need. www.stfrancis.org.
uk/40/birthday-events
Sport: Tring Tornadoes
Family Day
11am-6pm. Find out more
about this local football club
and sign up for the 2019/20
season.
www.tringtogether.org.uk
Fairs / Festivals: Tring
Summer Carnival Day
11.30am. £2, under-5s free.
The space-themed Carnival
Day will be blasting off with
a High Street parade
involving local schools, dance
groups and theatre groups.
www.tringtogether.org.uk
Music: The Pepper Show
Band and the Dung Beatles
An evening of energetic
music from these bands.
www.pepper.org.uk
Dance:
The Roads Less Travelled
Markova Theatre, Tring Park
School, 7.30pm. An exciting
and original dance
production. www.tringpark.
com/whats-on
SUNDAY 30 JUN
Comedy: The Tringe 2019
10th annual Tringe comedy
festival! Runs to 20 Jul. See
website for more details.
www.get-stuffed.biz/tringe
MONDAY 1 JUL
Exhibitions: Eliot Hodgkin
Rediscovered / Madame de
Pompadour in the Frame
Two exhibitions at
Waddesdon Manor,
Aylesbury. To 20 Oct. Free
with grounds admission.
www.waddesdon.org.uk
WEDNESDAY 3 JUL
Business:
BDCC Breakfast Meeting
Berkhamsted Cricket Club,
7am. www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk
THURSDAY 4 JUL
Music:
Robin Bibi and Tony Martin
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
www.bluesbartring.co.uk
FRIDAY 5 JUL
Sport: Stocks Golf Day
Take on the exclusive
18-hole championship
course in aid of the
Hospice of St Francis and
compete for the Challenge
Trophy!
www.stfrancis.org.uk/golf
Theatre: As You Like It
Tring Park School grounds,
7.30pm. Also 2pm and 7.30pm
Sat 6 Jul. Outdoor production
directed by Heather Loomes
and Louise Montes.
www.tringpark.com/whats-on
SATURDAY 6 JUL
Fairs / Festivals: Chilfest
Cow Lane, Tring. Retro 80s
festival with performances
from Hot Chocolate,
Bananarama and Thompson
Twins’ Tom Bailey.
www.chilfest.co.uk
SATURDAY 6 JUL
Music:
Tring Choral Society
St Peter and St Paul’s Church,
Tring High Street, 7.30pm.
£15. tickets@tringchoral.org.uk
SUNDAY 7 JUL
Fundraisers: Sky Dive 2019
Hinton Airfield, Brackley. £50
registration, non-refundable.
Raise funds for the Hospice
of St Francis in its 40th year.
www.stfrancis.org.uk/
support-us/events/detail/
skydive-july
Walks: Wendover Arm
Trust Restoration Open Day
Drayton Beauchamp Church
12.30-4pm. Free entry and
parking. Guided tours of
restoration site. Canoe and
paddleboard activity on
restored canal section.
www.wendoverarmtrust.co.uk
TUESDAY 9 JUL
Business: Business
Biscotti The Bell,
London Road, Aylesbury
9.30am business
networking.
www.businessbiscotti.co.
uk/aston-clinton/
aston-clinton.html
THURSDAY 11 JUL
Talks: Bacon and Bagels
Victoria Hall, Akeman St,
10am. A Jewish childhood in
the East End. Speaker: Jeff
Rozelaar. www.u3asites.org.
uk/tring/home
FRIDAY 12 JUL
Fundraisers:
Ashlyns Festival
Ashlyns School,
Berkhamsted. The festival
kicks off on Friday evening
with a comedy and curry night.
www.ashlynsfestival.co.uk
SATURDAY 13 JUL
Fundraisers:
Ashlyns Festival
Ashlyns School,
Berkhamsted. The festival
continues with live music
across two stages all day.
www.ashlynsfestival.co.uk
SUNDAY 14 JUL
Music:
Tring Chamber Music
Aldbury Church, 7.30pm.
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‘Beethoven - First and Last’.
www.tringchambermusic.
co.uk
WEDNESDAY 17 JUL
Arts & Crafts:
Berkhamsted and
Tring Sewing Bee
Northchurch Social Centre,
Bell Lane, 9am-12 noon.
Please book your place as
space is limited.
fiona4mckenna@
hotmail.co.uk
Talks:
Liberty: The Bucks Man,
the London Shop, the
Global Style
High Street Baptist Church,
Tring, 8pm. £4. Speaker:
Will Phillips, Keeper of
Social History at Bucks
County Museum.
www.tringlocalhistory
museum.org.uk
THURSDAY 18 JUL
Music:
Lewis Hamilton Band
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
www.bluesbartring.co.uk
FRIDAY 19 JUL
Talks: Talking About
Yesteryear
Nora Grace Hall, Tring,
10.30-11.45am. Tring Local
History And Museum
Reminiscence Group.
gascoinesusan@
virginmedia.com
SUNDAY 21 JUL
Kids: The Great Big Tree
Climb
Whiteleaf Hill, Peters Lane,
Princes Risborough. Hourly
slots from 9am-5pm.
£16-25. Suitable for all ages.
www.chilternsociety.org.uk/
event/the-great-big-treeclimb-at-whiteleaf-hill
Music: Pitch Perfect
Berkhamsted Cricket Club
4pm. www.stfrancis.org.uk/
pitchperfect
TUESDAY 23 JUL
Talks: Chair Exercises Tring
WI, High Street Baptist
Church Hall. 7.45pm. Speaker:
Joan Cooper. 01442 823768
SATURDAY 27 JUL
Fairs / Festivals:
Dacorum Steam Fayre
Green Croft Farm, Potten End
10am-5pm. Also Sun 28 Jul. A
weekend packed full of
family fun with heavy horses,
steam engines and classic
cars. www.stfrancis.org.uk/
steamfayre
THURSDAY 1 AUG
Music:
Dawn Sandell’s Raiders
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
www.bluesbartring.co.uk
SATURDAY 3 AUG
Markets & Sales:
Book Fair
Court House, Berkhamsted,
10am-4pm. Free admittance.
01442 862011
SUNDAY 4 AUG
Theatre: Much Ado About
Nothing
Tring Memorial Gardens,
2-4.30pm. Drama Impact
WHAT’S ON
THURSDAY 15 AUG
Music: Nigel Bagge Band
Blues Bar, Tring. 8.30pm.
www.bluesbartring.co.uk
FRIDAY 16 AUG
I enjoyed your
last issue being a
Berko resident!
– Jonathan
November 2018
perform Shakespeare’s
much-loved comedy as the
climax of their open-air
summer tour.
www.dramaimpact.com/
much-ado-about-nothing-thetour
SUNDAY 11 AUG
Gardens: Sunnyside
Allotments Open Day
Ivy House Lane, Berkhamsted
11am-4pm. www.sunnyside
allotments.org.uk
Talks:
Talking About
Yesteryear
Nora Grace Hall, Tring,
10.30-11.45am. Tring Local
History And Museum
Reminiscence Group.
gascoinesusan@
virginmedia.com
5 Stars!
Simon April 2018
football tournament, plus
BBQ, bar, stalls, live
music, bouncy castle,
kids’ slides.
THURSDAY 8 AUG
Talks: The Mafia and
Frank Sinatra
Victoria Hall, Akeman St,
10am. Speaker: Brian
Greenan. www.u3asites.org.
uk/tring/home
TUESDAY 13 AUG
Business: Business Biscotti
The Bell, London Road,
Aylesbury 9.30-11.30am. £10.
www.businessbiscotti.co.
uk/aston-clinton/
aston-clinton.html
SUNDAY 25 AUG
Fundraisers:
Family Fun Day
Broadwater, Lower Kings
Road, Berkhamsted. From
1pm. Berkhamsted
Comrades FC host 6-a-side
TUESDAY 27 AUG
Talks: Life as an Actor
Tring WI, High Street
Baptist Church Hall.
7.45pm. Visitors welcome.
Speaker: Jeff Rozelaar.
01442 823768
celebrating 70 YEARS of the pendley shakespeare festival
MACBETH
31 JULY – 4 AUGUST 2019
THE MERRY WIVES
OF WINDSOR
7 – 11 AUGUST 2019
BOOK ONLINE NOW!
www.pendleyshakespearefestival.co.uk
CASTLE
WALK
FROM BERKHAMSTED CASTLE
SATURDAY 22ND JUNE
REGISTER NOW DENS.ORG.UK/WALK
NARROWBOAT DAY HIRE
Enjoy a leisurely cruise
to the Wendover Arm
or Marsworth & back,
or South to the Port of
Berkhamsted
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
CHARITY NUMBER: 1097185
NEW
SCHOOL
REPORT
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mini-format maxi-impact local school’s
directory, its a comprehensive source of
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Email: info@livingmags.info to find out
more or call: 01442 824300.
Great magazines - I’ve been receiving either
Tring or Berkhamsted Living in all my years in
the area and find them so useful! In my work
life I’ve placed advertisements, had leaflets
inserted and secured editorial coverage
for several different clients. The Living
Magazines team are a total pleasure to work
with - supporting local businesses and a key
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Thanks Alison and colleagues!
Charlotte
November 2018
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
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Holiday Courses 2019
summer term
Boys Day of Dance
and Paul Watson Bursary
(7-16 years)
Sunday 19 May
Summer Day of Dance
(7-16 years)
TueSday 28 May
Musical Theatre Day
(7-16 years)
WedneSday 29 May
Junior Acting for Camera Day
(7-13 years)
ThurSday 30 May
Junior Ballet Intensive Day
(7-13 years)
Friday 31 May
Summer Acting Course
(10-16 years)
Sunday 4 – ThurSday 8 auguST
Summer Dance Course 1
(8-16 years)
Sunday 4 – ThurSday 8 auguST
Summer Musical Theatre Course
(10-16 years)
Sunday 11 – Friday 16 auguST
Summer Dance Course 2
(8-16 years)
Sunday 18 – ThurSday 22 auguST
Tring Park holiday Courses are a great way to find out more about Tring Park associates and the main
school. Participants get to meet new, like-minded friends and experience different genres.
FOR FULL DETAILS AND TO BOOK ONLINE GO TO www.tringpark.com/associates
enquiries: holidaycourses@tringpark.com
CALOR GAS & FUEL
GARDENING SERVICES
LOCAL SERVICES
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
Coal & Smokeless Fuel
CALL 01442 824300
TO ADVERTISE
LOCKSMITH
l Tree Care l Fencing
Contact Robert on:
07585 007109
PAINTING & DECORATING
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
For all carpentry and landscaping!
michaelcasingena@hotmail.co.uk
HANDYMAN
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
T&S Treecare
All trees lopped,
pruned or felled.
All hedges shaped,
pruned or removed.
Turfing, grass cutting
and fencing.
All garden rubbish
removed.
Mini digger for hire.
Free advice and estimates
Tel: 01296 662167
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
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PLUMBING/HEATING
GAS SERVICES
& PLUMBING
• 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
PETS
PHOTOGRAPHY
STOVES & CHIMNEYS
CHILTERN
CHIMNEYS
01442 890041
07921 847317
■ 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
LOCAL SERVICES
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business items. Discreet, Secure,
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email: storage@brdac.com
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January 2019
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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/tring-essentialservices
Defibrillator machines in the town
centre can be found by The Baptist Church,
High Street, Tring HP23 4AB. For a full list of
defibrillators in the east of England. 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 1234050 or visit www.intalink.org.uk
50 to Aylesbury via Wendover (Sun only)
50 to Marsworth via Pitstone (Sun only) to
Aylesbury (not Sun)
61 to Dunstable (not Sun)
164 to Aylesbury via Aston Clinton, Weston
Turville (not Sun)
164 to Wilstone (not Sun)
194 to Chesham (Wed, one service only)
387 to New Mill (not Sun)
387 to Tring Station, Aldbury and Beech Park,
Wigginton (not Sun)
500/501 to Aylesbury via Aston Clinton
500/501 to Watford via Berkhamsted, Hemel
Hempstead
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.
Thursday morning every fortnight to Tesco’s,
Tring.
Train
London Northwestern Railway
0333 3110039 or visit
www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk to
download the operator’s app
To London Euston via Berkhamsted, 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
DMG Bevs 01442 824105
Herts Cabs 01442 828558
John’s 01442 828828
50 / Tring Living
Facial Aesthetics
Treatments to make you
look younger and feel great
Over the years nature
takes its toll and
facial expression lines
appear.
At Bow House Dental Practice we
offer a range of aesthetic treatments
that can stop this happening and
give you a fresher more youthful
look, which can have such a positive
impact on your outlook and life. You
will have a consultation with a highly
qualified practitioner before your
treatment is undertaken, when all
aspects of the procedures will be
fully explained, and you will have the
opportunity to ask questions.
Dr Edward Masheder
BDS (dund) MFDS RCS (edin)
PGcertImplants (warwick)
Principal Dentist
Bow House a Centre of Dental Excellence, 75 Western Road, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 4BH
T 01442 890 384 E info@bowhousedental.co.uk
www.bowhousedental.co.uk
We believe prevention is better than
cure - to ensure your long term oral
health care you need to visit us for
regular examinations and hygiene
treatments. We offer modern affordable
state of the art dentistry here at
Bow House including:
• General Dentistry
• Tooth Whitening
• Cosmetic Treatments
• Invisalign ®
• Crowns & Bridges
• Dentures
• Implants
• Hygiene/Treatment for Gum Disease
Dr Edward Masheder
BDS (dund) MFDS RCS (edin)
PGcertImplants (warwick)
Principal Dentist
Bow House a Centre of Dental Excellence, 75 Western Road, Tring, Hertfordshire HP23 4BH
T 01442 890 384 E info@bowhousedental.co.uk
www.bowhousedental.co.uk