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ISSUE 46
TRING
Living
The quality quarterly magazine
WINTER 2018
DECK THE
HALLS
TURN YOUR HOME
INTO A WINTER
WONDERLAND
FREE WITH THIS ISSUE!
STAY SAFE AND
HEALTHY THIS
CHRISTMAS!
IT’S PANTO
TIME!
Eating Out . What’s On . News . Reviews . Food . Recipes . Health . Beauty . Pets . Kids . Leisure & more!
For exclusive offers & updates between issues go to:
WWW.LIVINGMAGS.INFO
Tring’s quality quarterly magazine.
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WELCOME TO THE WINTER ISSUE!
We love Christmas at Living Mags, so we’ve
gone all-out to show you where to find the
best Christmas shows, pantos and festivals,
as well as the best gifts from local shops.
We hope you enjoy reading it as much as
we enjoyed putting it together!
On the same theme, we’ve also got a guide
to buying and decorating Christmas trees,
as well as ideas for turning your home into a
Winter Wonderland.
We hope you have a wonderful Christmas
and New Year – and rest assured we’ll be
busy beavering away ready to bring you the
next issue in the Spring!
PHOTO CREDIT: ADAM HOLLIER
TURN TO P20 FOR
DETAILS OF YOUR
LOCAL PANTOS!
TRING
WINTER 2018
THE TEAM
Publisher:
Editorial:
Photographer:
Alison and Clare
Owner & Editor
Alison Page
Clare Swatman
Adam Hollier
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Contents
04 News The latest news around the town
16 Shopping Christmas ideas on your High Street
20 Kids It’s Panto Time!
24 Pets Pets for health
26 Walk Get out in the countryside
30 Book Reviews Featuring local authors
32 Health Stay safe and healthy this Christmas!
36 Beauty Party time!
38 Gardens Bringing the outside in
42 Property Deck the Halls
46 Vintage How to upcycle a bookcase
48 Eating Out Local venues to ring in the New Year
50 Eating Out Restaurant, café and pub listings
53 What’s On Dates for your diary
59 Recipe Triple Chocolate Terrine
60 Services Essential numbers and classified
to 10,313 homes in Tring & surrounding villages
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RECYCLING
TARGETS MET
We now recycle more
than we throw away,
according to Dacorum
Borough Council. But
we still have a long way
to go to reach their 60%
target, so keep going!
BEECHWOOD
WINS AGAIN!
Sarah Murray of
Beechwood Fine Foods
in Tring has collected
two further Great Taste
Awards, for her apricot
jam and cranberry &
redcurrant sauce. Well
done Sarah!
News in pictures
NEW MAGAZINE, NEW WEBSITE!
As you may or may not be aware, Living
Magazines were taken over earlier
this year by local businesswoman,
Alison Page.
So far very little has changed - other
than the introduction of a Business
classification to the What’s On section
and a change to FSC* ethically sourced
paper - and Alison is keen to make sure
your Living Magazine stays more or
less as it is. Editor Clare Swatman is
even more involved with the magazines
now, bringing more of what you love to
the publication.
However, one big change has
happened – and that’s the design and
development of a brand new website
for Living Magazines, which is now
live.
Take a look at www.LivingMags.info.
Alison says: ‘The magazines are a
brilliant local resource and I’ve always
loved them, but for me, with my
marketing background, I was aware
that our online presence needed to be
improved.’
With that in mind,
she set about getting
the website updated
and, now it’s finally
here, Alison couldn’t
be happier with it.
‘We’re a quarterly
magazine, which
means that it’s
difficult to be up-todate
with news and
local events in the
print version of the
magazine,’ Alison
adds. ‘With the new
website we’ve got the
ability to update news stories as we get
them, and also to include more events.
We’re also far more active on social
media, so check out our Facebook and
Twitter pages too. Plus there’s a new
page for competition entries and we’re
also able to offer online advertising
now, as well as print.
‘It’s a great addition to the magazines,
as it means that we can print something
in the magazine and, if people want
to find out more details about it, we
can direct them to the website where,
often, we will have more space for extra
information. We hope it’s going to be a
useful source for the local community.’
We’d also love it if you could send us
your news and help us keep our fingers
on the pulses of what’s going on in the
town!
If you’d like to do that, either go to the
website, or email editor@livingmags.
info. For information about advertising
contact advertising@livingmags.info.
* FSC was founded in 1993 in response to concerns
about deforestation.
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News in pictures
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
The Court Theatre has been part of the Tring
community for more than 40 years – but how much
do you know about the building and its previous
incarnations?
Built in 1878, for years it was a riding school.
Exactly 100 years later it was converted – and from
1978 Tring had a working theatre!
Over the years its name has changed from The
Pendley Arts Centre to the Dorian Williams Theatre,
and now it’s the David Evans Court Theatre, thanks to
local businessman David Evans, who continues to
support the theatre financially.
‘The theatre is run by the Court Theatre Charity,
and everyone is a volunteer,’ explains Ian Gower,
who has been involved since it opened.
‘It’s run by the community for the community, and
we have a completely non-exclusivity policy. If you
want to put on a play, you can book the theatre and
put your show on, no matter what it is.’
PHOTO CREDIT: ADAM HOLLIER
Several theatre groups regularly put on
productions, such as Get Stuffed Comedy Club,
Berkhamsted Theatre Company, Tring Theatre
Company and Frayed Knot.
The Youth Theatre also regularly put on shows, and
auditions are held every year for local children to get
involved.
For more details on upcoming shows, including
this year’s panto, Aladdin (more details can be found
on page 23), go to www.courttheatre.co.uk.
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NEWS
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LUTON AIRPORT EXPANSION
London Luton Airport is looking to expand – and they
want to hear from you.
Currently, 16 million passengers pass through the
airport every year, and this number is growing. London
Luton Airport Ltd’s (LLAL) ‘Vision for Sustainable
Growth 2020-2050’ includes increasing the use of the
runway and expanding terminal capacity to 36-38
million passengers – more than double its current
number.
The pre-consultation took place earlier this year, and
there will be a second consultation next year.
A spokesperson from LLAL said: ‘We are committed
to working with our partners, airlines, our local
communities, statutory body and the Government
when developing strategies and measures to
maximise the benefits, while mitigating potential
adverse environmental impacts that expansion might
bring, including but not limited to: accessibility, air
quality, noise, climate change, landscape and ecology,
archaeology and heritage.’
Despite assurances, many locals are not convinced.
Independent action group, Chiltern Countryside Group
have lodged objections and are urging locals to have
their say.
‘Put simply, these plans will mean more frequent
aircraft flying at low levels above our beautiful Area
of Outstanding Natural Beauty,’ says Sue Yeomans,
spokesperson for the Chiltern Countryside Group.
‘We have been invited by LLA to join its focus group
on airspace, and we’d like to invite readers to let us
know their concerns.’
Go to www.llal.org.uk/vision2050, and to
find out more about the opposition go to www.
chilterncountrysidegroup.org.
TOWN FARM ART SHOW
If you’re
looking to buy
some original
Christmas gifts,
look no further.
Every year local
artist Christine
Bass opens her
home and studio
in Cheddington
to the public,
in order to
showcase local artists and give people the chance to
buy their work.
This year, 10 artists and makers will be showing an
exciting mix of hand-crafted, high quality artwork
including paintings, illustration, printmaking,
ceramics, woodturning, embroidery and jewellery, plus
willow weaving and sculpture in the garden.
There will also be mulled wine and home baked treats
for sale in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care.
The show takes place from 23-25 November from 10am
until 4pm at 6, Town Farm, Cheddington, LU7 0TT.
Entry is free. For more information go to
www.townfarmartshow.blogspot.com
OLIVE LIMES SCOOP AWARD
Olive Limes in Tring won second place in the Most
Wanted Restaurant of the Year award at the eighth
English Curry Awards in September. Ala Uddin,
general manager, said: ‘Thank you to everyone who
nominated us.’
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‘For some companies it’s all about price cutting,’
says Grant Gutteridge who runs the Hemel
Hempstead-based business. ‘But for us it’s about
customer service – and this award proves we’re
getting it right.’
The award came from the Independent Warranty
Association (IWA) – the national body for customer
guarantee protection – and Insulating Windows got
an impressive 99% customer satisfaction rating!
The company has been installing windows for
more than 32 years and in that time has carried
out more than 22,000 installations. They’re part of
the Which? Trusted Traders scheme, as well as the
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‘We get a lot of positive feedback, so this award is
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Insulating Windows were also approached recently
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OUT OF THE DARK
Lights on residential roads
could be on for longer if a
new plan goes ahead.
Under the current ‘part
night lighting scheme’,
street lights are switched off at midnight. But
councillors have backed a new scheme, which would
see lights dimming gradually between 9pm and 1am,
when they would be switched off. They would come
on again at 5am, an hour earlier than currently.
Let’s hope it gets the go-ahead – we’ll keep you posted.
CUT ENERGY BILLS
The temperature drops and
the thermostat goes up –
but are you wasting money heating your home?
Tring in Transition are offering thermal image
surveys for properties in the HP23 postcode to help
you see where your home is leaking energy. First,
they take thermal images of your property, then
provide an electronic report, which includes steps to
reduce heat loss – and save a fortune.
The surveys are offered for homes that are rented
or owned. Although free of charge, they do ask for a
voluntary donation of £15 to Tring in Transition. For
more details contact Brian at briankazer@hotmail.com
or call 07549 105737. www.tringintransition.org.uk
THE HOME OFFICE
David Evans has just launched The Home Office in
Pennyroyal Court; the building adjacent to the Court
Theatre.
Aimed at freelancers, consultants, remote workers and
small businesses, The Home Office offers fully serviced
office space.
Daisy Evans, Director of The Home Office, said: ‘We’re
really proud of the renovations we have made. It’s a
beautiful, historic building, and we have complemented
this with a fresh and comfortable working environment.
We can’t wait to start showing people round!’
www.thehomeoffice.com.
FACELIFT CONTINUES
Work is
continuing
on the long
overdue
refurb of
Tring Leisure
Centre and
it should be
completed
by February
next year.
Work started in August and plans include the
refurbishment of the reception area, staff rooms,
two main changing rooms, disabled changing room,
viewing gallery and the first aid room. The swimming
pool and surrounding walkways will also be resurfaced
as part of the £1.8 million refurb.
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BULLSEYE!
If you fancy a new hobby, why not give darts a go?
The Tring & District Dart League is keen to bring the
sport up to date by encouraging people from all walks
of life to take part.
Treasurer Linda Powell said: ‘It’s a great way to get
out and meet new people – it was perfect for me as a
singleton when I returned to Tring 10 years ago, and
I’ve made so many friends since joining the darts team.
‘Last season we introduced a new competition,
mixed doubles, where players brought their mums,
sisters, brothers and cousins along to play – it was a
great social event!’
To find out more go to www.tringdarts.
leaguerepublic.com
HEAR US NOW!
We’re now part of the weekly Dacorum
Talking Newspaper (DTN), supplied to
visually impaired residents all across Dacorum.
The Talking Newspaper provides a free, hour-long
weekly news update for those unable to read the local
newspaper – and now you can find Tring Living on
there too.
Started in 1977, the DTN is a registered charity
staffed by volunteers and relies entirely on donations.
To donate, help, or for more information go to
www.dtnhemel.org.uk, or contact secretary
Audrey Mackie on 01442 217918.
SPRINGWELL VETS EXPANSION
Springwell Vets is on the move – and they can’t wait!
The veterinary practice, which has been located on
Western Road for 30 years, has finally found a new
home, at Dunsley Orchard by Tesco, to give its furry
friends more room and an even better service.
Director and vet Patrick Dale said: ‘I’ve been hoping to
find the perfect place to move for a long time, and finally
we’ve found it.
‘It’s not about expanding the business, it’s about
having more room to do the work we already do. People
come from miles away because we carry out unintrusive
keyhole surgery, which many other practices
don’t offer. With the new premises we can also offer
more space, parking and, hopefully, additional services
as we see fit.
‘We’re so excited about the move, and hopefully we
will be moving into our new home sometime in the
summer. Watch this space!’
We wish them all the luck in the world.
TRING NETBALL REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
A netball team formed
just four years ago is
going from strength
to strength – and
has just been named
Outstanding Netball
Club for England East
by England Netball.
Tring Tornadoes was set up by four mums keen to
start a competitive sports team for girls in the town and
surrounding villages.
They began with a few girls aged eight to 10 – and
now, just four years later, there are 150 members playing
from U8 to U16.
‘As a mum of three girls I realised there was no team
sport for girls to play in Tring,’ says Natasha Crace, who
helped set the club up. ‘We were given help by Tring
Tornadoes, which meant we had somewhere to play
and could buy bibs and balls, and since then it’s grown
enormously. Now there’s a football and rugby team for
girls, which is great for the town.’
There’s currently a waiting list so if you’d like to
volunteer to help you’d be very welcome!
For more information go to
www.tringtornadoes.co.uk.
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STAY SAFE THIS WINTER
With a 7% rise in thefts from
cars and vans over the last
year, Herts Constabulary are
handing out advice to help
keep our vehicles safe.
‘We are reminding drivers
not to leave valuables on view,
and ensure items such as
coats, bags or phones are removed from your vehicle,’
said Inspector Andrew Palfreyman of the Crime
Reduction Unit.
Other advice includes:
• Removing tools unless secured in an approved
toolsafe
• Fitting approved additional locks to van doors
• Engraving tools with your postcode
• Using an approved* steering lock or gear clamp and
setting immobiliser alarms
In the meantime, Neighbourhood Watch is keeping up
to date with ways to keep your neighbourhood secure.
‘Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) members receive
OWL messages (Online Watch Link), which keep
them informed of local incidents and events, and help
people be aware of current crime trends and safety
suggestions,’ explains Sandra Jackson, Dacorum
Community Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator.
‘Tring has seen a lot of development over recent years
and our local volunteer team is keen to sign up new
members.
‘Crime is lower in NHW areas and taking steps to
prevent yourself being a victim of crime is still relevant.’
Please email dac.nhw@gmail.com if you can offer an
hour of your time to the NHW. To join go to
www.owl.co.uk.
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NEW ROLE FOR DSN
Dacorum Sports Network (DSN), the body that has
been actively promoting sport in Dacorum for more
than 10 years, is changing its focus.
Thanks to budget constraints, the network is
focusing its role on providing a link between local
community sports clubs, as well as between clubs
and governmental organisations, to help provide a
thriving sporting borough.
Set up in 2007 by Sport England, the DSN’s main
roles will include developing sport in the community,
encouraging opportunities to participate in sport,
and acting as a conduit between bodies such as
Dacorum Borough Council (DBC), schools and Sport
England.
At the same time, Howard Wells OBE, who has been
CEO of Watford FC, Ipswich Town FC and the Irish
FA, has been appointed as DSN’s new Chairman.
He said: ‘I felt it time to try to put more back into
local sport. There is clear evidence of good practice
within clubs and sports in the Borough, and we must
build on that to encourage others and to take a more
strategic approach in moving forward.’
IT’S A SIGN, BABY
A new service has come to
Tring to help all parents of
babies and toddlers.
Baby signing can help babies
as young as five months to communicate with their
parents and carers. ‘It really does give babies who
are too young to speak a ‘voice’ and gives parents an
insight into what they are thinking, what they need,’
says Anna Foster.
‘At 12-15 months babies will only have around 10
spoken words, most of which will be unclear, leading
to frustrating periods for toddlers as they try to
communicate using their just-developing speech.
A baby who has been shown how to sign may have
upwards of 75 signs at the same age.
‘Studies have shown that the first 12 months is
the critical period for triggering the language areas,
so it’s amazing to be able to give little ones the best
start.’
The new baby signing classes take place on
Thursday mornings at Tring Community Centre.
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TRING LONELINESS INITIATIVE
No-one should feel alone – that’s what the Tring
Loneliness and Social Exclusion Initiative believes.
At a meeting earlier this year, opened by the Mayor
of Tring Councillor Penny Hearn, talks were given by
linkinglives.uk, High Street Baptist Church, Hector’s
House and Home-Start Herts.
These showed that loneliness applied across all age
groups, and that more under 65s are lonely than
over-65s. Since the meeting, a steering group has
been meeting regularly and hopes to be able to
announce plans for the initiative by January.
If you want to be kept informed, send an email to
johnsteeleallan@gmail.com
COMMUNITY GARDEN WINS AWARD
Tring Community Garden has been awarded the
Clean, Safe & Green Award in this year’s Community
Champion Awards.
The awards, run by Dacorum Borough Council, are
to recognise individuals and groups who go out of
their way to make Dacorum a cleaner, safer, greener
place to live.
The Community Garden was once a derelict site, but
following a partnership between Tring in Transition,
Tring Allotments Association, Tring Town Council
and Tring Together it has been transformed into a
safe, clean garden.
It provides an area for growing annual crops, and
part of the garden is being developed as a forest
garden, with fruit trees, bushes and smaller plants.
Christine Hopkins, one of the founding members,
said: ‘The garden is for everyone to enjoy. It’s a
peaceful place to relax, enjoy and share the produce
– and maybe do some gardening. We hope more
people will come and participate in its continuing
development.’
Volunteers meet on the second Sunday of every
month 10am-12pm. Find out more at
www.facebook.com/TringInTransition
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SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF!
If you want an evening with a
difference then head to Hemel
Old Town for a ghost walk – it’s the
perfect spooky location to find out
more about the past!
With a guide you’ll walk round
the Old Town, discovering the
history of some of the oldest
buildings in the area – some dating back as far as
the 16th century.
But it’s not just a normal walk. Along the way,
prepare to meet some of the characters from the
town’s colourful history and learn more about
their – sometimes bloody – past.
The walks also take place in Boxmoor, and
they’re guaranteed to scare your socks off!
The walks run at least once a month, and adult
tickets cost £15. For more details on dates and
times go to www.spiritoftheoldtown.co.uk.
TRING BOOK LAUNCHED!
The Akeman was packed for Adam Hollier’s book
launch – and we couldn’t be more proud of him!
Adam, whose brilliant photos often grace the pages
of Living Magazines, has been busy working on the
amazing Tring People: Portraits Of A Town over the
last six months, and the result was finally launched
at the end of October.
Featuring stunning portraits of hundreds of locals
taken over the summer, the book really showcases
Adam’s talent, as well as capturing a taste of the
people of Tring right here and right now.
Adam said: I wanted to record a moment in time,
which features faces in the town. There’s just
something magical about Tring that people who live
here will understand.’
The result is stunning, and if you haven’t got your
hands on a copy yet, you must. It will be one to
treasure for many years to come. Pick up a copy at
Beechwood Fine Foods or Fancy That for £39.50.
1HL
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BANKNOTES SET HOUSE RECORD
A book of specimen banknotes
has set a house record for Tring
Market Auctions, selling at a
hammer price of £205,000.
The notes, produced by
Waterlow & Sons during the 1930s,
had an impressive provenance and were in excellent
condition.
Stephen Hearne from Tring Market Auctions, said:
‘Our quarterly fine art sales attract interest from all
around the world, which this clearly shows.
‘Our general antique and household furnishings sales
also offer hundreds of collectable items every fortnight.’
If you’ve never been along to Tring Auctions before,
give it a go. It’s packed with treasures every two weeks –
and you never know, you might pick up a bargain!
For more information and to check future sale dates go
to www.tringmarketauctions.co.uk
LIGHT UP A LIFE THIS CHRISTMAS
If you’ve lost a loved one, the
festive season can be a
difficult time of year.
Come together with
friends and family to
remember them and
celebrate their memory at one of the Rennie Grove
Hospice Care’s Light up a Life services.
They will be held in four different locations
throughout November and December.
• Hemel Hempstead, Sunday 18 November, 4pm,
St Mary’s Church, Old Town
• St Albans, Sunday 2 December, 4pm, Grove House,
Waverley Road
• Tring, Sunday 9 December, 4pm, St Peter and
St Paul’s Church
• St Albans, Sunday 9 December, 4pm, Mayor’s Carol
Service, Clock Tower (outdoor service)
Come along and dedicate a light as a positive way of
remembering someone special. Your light will bring
comfort to others and will shine on Rennie Grove’s
Christmas tree.
Visit www.renniegrove.org/lual for full details,
along with information on how to dedicate a light and
make a donation.
CHRISTMAS
IS COMING!
NEWS
It might only be November but we love
Christmas – and the celebrations start now
right across town!
Here’s what you need to
know...
THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
The Tring Together Christmas
Festival is the largest free entry event in the Tring
calendar with more than 10,000 visitors every year.
It traditionally runs on the last Friday in November
and celebrates the arrival of the festive season in
Tring – and this year it’s taking place on Friday
30 November between 6.30pm and 9.30pm.
It’s perfect for family and friends to meet and
start Christmas shopping in Tring’s beautifully
historic High Street and The Victoria Hall. Many
local businesses will open their doors on the night,
plus a great variety of stalls will transform the High
Street and Victoria Hall into a sparkling Christmas
Market.
Further attractions include a central stage on
Church Square with live music and entertainment,
fairground rides, children’s craft activities in the
churches and Father Christmas will wait to see them
in the Victoria Hall to take their long wish list.
So make sure you get along and support the event,
and maybe even make a start on your Christmas
shopping?
SANTA’S COMING!
It’s also time for Santa and his
float to do their rounds in Tring
and surrounding villages – and
the fundraising team at Rennie
Grove Hospice Care are looking
for willing elves to walk alongside Santa’s float with
their collecting buckets.
This very well supported event couldn’t happen
without help from our amazing local community. If
you have time to spare one evening (or two) between
5 and 19 December (excluding Friday and Saturday)
5.45pm-8.30pm approx. (4pm-6.30pm Sundays) then
please email the Hospice at
community@renniegrove.org
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love Berkhamsted Living. I remember
feeling hugely excited when the
magazine dropped through our
letterbox just after we moved to ‘Berko’
fourteen years ago, it made me feel part
of the community, and I read it from
cover to cover. After all these years I still
love this magazine, not only because it
is hugely informative, but also because
it’s part of Berkhamsted’s backbone. It
represents the spirit of this town and its
residents.
The award winning Campfire Gin range
and winter seasonal PUD PUD Gins
made from distilled Christmas puddings.
VISIT THE DISTILLERY & SHOP
Open Fridays and Saturdays
9.30am – 5.00pm
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Tring, Herts HP23 4NT
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LOCALLY
LOCALLY
GREAT THINGS TO BUY
IN BERKHAMSTED,
TRING & THE VILLAGES
Shop local this Christmas!
We always encourage people to shop local, and we’re
lucky to have a great selection of independent shops
and businesses in Berkhamsted and Tring.
So, whether you’re buying for your partner, kids or
need a Secret Santa gift, here’s a guide to the best local
Christmas buys.
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FOR THE HOME
1. Beechwood Fine Foods, Tring - Paxton and Whitfield Camembert
Baker £14.50
2. Fancy That, Tring - London Christmas Tree Decorations £3
3. G Grace & Son, Tring - Bottle Openers £3.59
4. Number Twenty, Berkhamsted - Musango Extra Large Mugs £17.50
5. Number Twenty, Berkhamsted - Sea Island and Apothecary Gift Set £30
6. Number Twenty, Berkhamsted - Set of 4 Coasters £17.95
7. Woods, Berkhamsted - Butterfly Lace Cushion £31.99
8. Woods, Berkhamsted - Butterly Lace Cushion Denim Blue £31.99
9. Woods, Berkhamsted - Ceramic Oil Burner with Soy tea light
(£14.99) 10ml Oil in Rose Manor fragrance (£19.99)
10. Woods, Berkhamsted - Indigo Rose Draught Stopper, from £19.99
11. Woods, Berkhamsted - Double Oven Glove in Estate Rose £18.50
12. Woods, Berkhamsted - Two-Pack of Tea towel in Estate Rose £14.50
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FOR HER
13. Beechwood Fine Foods,
Tring - Potters Crouch
Scented Products from
£8.50
14. Number Twenty,
Berkhamsted - Powder
Faux Fur Trimmed
Gloves £34.95
15. Number Twenty,
Berkhamsted -
Katie Loxton Velvet
Bags £27.99
16. Apothaka,
www.apothaka.com
- Rebalancing And
Rejuvenating Travel
Trio £42
FOR HIM
17. Beechwood Fine Foods,
Tring - Paxton and
Whitfield 10year old
Tawny Port £20
18. Number Twenty,
Berkhamsted - Credit
Card Protector £24.95
Band £9.95
19. Number Twenty,
Berkhamsted - Mini
wallet £54.95
20. Tring Brewery, Tring -
Growlers 1L 2L £15/£20
21. Tring Brewery, Tring -
Large Craft Glass £3
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SHOP&EAT
LOCALLY
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Under £10
22. Beechwood Fine Foods, Tring - Kiwichick Truffles
from £6.95
23. Fancy That, Tring - Tring High Street Mary Casserley
Christmas cards £3
24. Berkhamsted Imaging, Berkhamsted - Northchurch
High Street Mary Casserley Christmas cards £3
25. Fancy That, Tring - Wooden Pineapple Frame £10
26. G Grace & Son, Tring - Hip flasks £9.99 each
27. G Grace & Son, Tring - Metallic Cocktail Tumblers £6.99
28. Number Twenty, Berkhamsted -
Katie Loxton Scented Tea Lights in a Cracker £4.99
29. Tring Brewery, Tring - Small Craft Glass £3.50
30. Waterstones - Before You Go, Clare Swatman, £7.99
Paperback.
31. Waterstones - The Mothers Secret, Clare Swatman,
£7.99 Paperback.
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Under £25
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32. Beechwood Fine Foods, Tring -
Hampers to order from £15
33. Number Twenty, Berkhamsted -
Katie Loxton Scented Xmas
Candle £16.99
34. www.polu.eco -
POLU Frangi pani1 60z Reusable
Bamboo Cup £12, available only
online
32.
35. Tring Brewery, Tring -
Lilley’s Mango Cider 9 pint
Minikeg £24.50
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Under £50
36. Puddingstone
Distillery, Wilstone -
Domestique London
Dry Gin 2018 50cl
£45
37. Puddingstone
Distillery, Wilstone -
PUD PUD Cask Gin
50cl £26
38. Puddingstone
Distillery, Wilstone -
PUD PUD Gin 50cl
£36
36.
For Kids
39. Beechwood Fine Foods, Tring -
Baked in Gingerbread House Kit £9.75
40. Fancy That, Tring - Fox Journal £13
41. Fancy That, Tring - Ginger bread House from £3
42. Fancy That, Tring - Felt Mice £6
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The Spirit of
Christmas
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individual portraits at affordable prices
Gift vouchers available - order by 18th December
to receive them in time for Christmas
Call 07900 982389
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The studio is located at
College Road North Business
Park, just off the A41 near
Aston Clinton. Bookings
available 7 days a week
Hampers
Cheese & Wine Gift Boxes
Giftsets
TIME!
PANTO
IT’S
TIME!
It’s panto season soon, so we’ve rounded up the best
of the local shows (oh yes we have!)
It’s that time of the year again when some of our
favourite daytime TV stars, and some ex soap stars,
pile their faces full of make-up and leap around the
stage in glittery dresses and tiaras – and that’s just the men!
Yep, panto season is almost upon us, and there are
loads to choose from within a half hour drive of
Berkhamsted.
Here’s a round-up so you can take your pick.
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IT’S PANTO TIME!
Aladdin
David Evans Court Theatre, Tring
28 December 2018 – 6 January 2019
The most local of the lot, the David Evans Court Theatre always puts
on a great show. This year, come along to ‘boo and hiss’ the nasty
wizard Abanazar, as he seeks the power to rule the world. Cheer on
the heroes as Aladdin goes in search of true love and helps ensure
that good triumphs over evil.
Tickets £11 for adults, £9 for children | www.courttheatre.
co.uk | 07543 560478
* the cover photos feature the stars of the David Evans Court Theatre’s
Aladdin show – don’t they look amazing?!
Peter Pan
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury
7 December 2018 –
31 December 2018 Times vary
Meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and Tinkerbell, and get ready
for a family show full of fun, fairy dust and pirates galore.
Set sail for Neverland, take on Captain Hook and prepare
for out-of-this-world flying effects, galleons of laughter and
the hungriest of crocodiles! Starring Holby City and Corrie
favourite John Michie as the villainous baddie Captain Hook
and BBC Three Counties Breakfast Show presenter Andy
Collins.
Tickets from £11.75-£30 | www.atgtickets.com
Jack and the Beanstalk
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford: 5 December 2018 – 5 January 2019
A lavish spectacular with live musicians on stage, stunning sets and costumes, song, dance and slapstick. Join
Jack, Dame Trott and their traditional panto on the most giant adventure of all!
Tickets from £15.50-£25.50 per person | www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk | 01923 225671
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IT’S PANTO TIME!
Cinderella
The Alban Arena, St Albans
6 December 2018 – 6 January 2019
1.30pm and 5pm
A hilarious, fun-packed family panto starring ex-S Club 7 and Strictly star Rachel Stevens,
CBeebies’ Ben Faulks (the lovely Mr Bloom!) and local legend Bob Golding.
Tickets from £15.75-£20.75 | www.alban-arena.co.uk | 01727 844488
Santa Claus and the Magical
Christmas Journey
Watford Colosseum, Watford
1 December 2018 – 24 December 2018
Not a traditional pantomime, this is more of a
Christmas adventure with songs, stories and a ‘meet
and greet’ with Santa. Perfect for younger children
from 2-7 years.
Tickets from £12.40-£16.50
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Watersmead Theatre, Rickmansworth
7 December 2018 – 31 December 2018
Featuring Sam Attwater from Eastenders as Prince
Simon, join the magical adventure to meet a wicked
Queen with a jealous streak and a handsome
Prince who’s searching for the fairest of all damsels
in distress.
Tickets from £18 for children and £20 for adults,
family tickets are £72.
www.watersmeet.co.uk | 01923 711063
Aladdin
The Elgiva Theatre, Chesham
8 December 2018 – 31 December 2018 Times vary
Watch as Aladdin frees the genie from the lamp and finds his wishes granted.
However, he finds that evil Abanazar has other plans. Can Aladdin save Princess
So-Shi and live happily ever after?
Tickets £17.50 for adults, £13.50 for under 16s.
www.elgiva.com | 01494 582900
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Independent Day School
for girls 4 - 16 years
Day Nursery & Pre-School
for girls and boys from 6 months
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 10 November, 10am-12pm
Last tours begin at 11.30am. No booking is required.
Prep School Working Open Event
Thursday 22 November, 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
An outstanding Independent Prep School
for boys and girls aged 3-13 years
Happiness, Confidence, Success
Contact: 01442 256143
www.westbrookhay.co.uk
London Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RF
OPEN MORNING
Saturday 2nd March, 2019
9.30am – 12.30pm
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Pets’Corner
PETS FOR
HEALTH
Having a pet is more rewarding than you think –
your furry friends can help improve your health too
As a nation, we’re pet mad. Last year, a survey
showed that a whopping 45% of Brits owned a pet,
with 26% owning a dog and 18% owning a cat.
But it’s not just their cute, doe eyes and endless tail
wagging that makes them so popular. The truth is,
whether we realise it or not, owning a pet is actually
improving our health.
Exercise
If you have a dog, you’re already fitter than if you didn’t
have one – because no matter what the weather, or how
terrible you’re feeling, your dog doesn’t care and just
wants a nice long walk through a muddy field!
Fitness instructor Claire Turner, who runs Mind.Body.
Kind in Tring, has gone one step further and created
fitness classes with dogs.
‘I trained as an animal physiotherapist, and know that
dogs need just as much attention and exercise as humans
to stay happy and healthy,’ she says. ‘People tell me they
get home from work and have time to walk their dogs, but
no time for exercise as well. So I decided to do something
about it.’
Claire created Press-ups and Pooches, Whippets into
Shape and HIIT and Hounds – three fitness classes designed
with dogs in mind. She says: ‘We start with a warm-up
where people jog round the field with their dog and do
star jumps, which the dogs always love joining in with!’
‘People don’t realise they’re working so hard because
the dogs provide so much entertainment and distraction.’
As well as getting her clients fitter, the classes give the
dogs and their owners real time to form an even closer bond.
‘Spending this time with them where they can have fun
makes both you and the dog feel closer,’ she says.
Feel Good
There’s nothing better than the feeling when you walk
through the door and your faithful friend bounds up and
welcomes you. The same goes for cats who curl up on
your lap and give you a cuddle. The very act of stroking
and cuddling pets releases the feel-good hormone
oxytocin in our bodies – the same one triggered by
laughter – and make us feel happier and more relaxed.
Reduce stress
Having a pet can reduce levels of the stress hormone
cortisol in our bodies, which in turn helps reduce blood
pressure. It’s amazing to think that a little cuddle can do
so much for your health!
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Company
One in 20 people in the UK admit to feeling lonely,
according to a survey by the Office for National Statistics
(ONS) in 2016-17. Owning a pet can provide much-needed
love and affection, as well as someone to talk to, as many
people admit to talking to their pets. A dog in particular
can help you make new friends too – out on walks, at
training classes or even the pet shop – meeting other
like-minded people can stop you feeling so isolated.
Detect illness
A dog’s sense of smell is extremely powerful, and
increasingly they’re being used to help people with
life-threatening illnesses manage their conditions.
Dogs are trained to detect the smallest changes
in blood sugar levels of a diabetes patient and, if
the levels fall too much, they can alert them to the
danger of a hypo, as well as get help and fetch medical
supplies.
Dogs are also being trained to detect the very early
signs of other illnesses, including cancer and seizures.
Our pooches really are amazing!
Dogs and children
Dogs have proven to be an amazing help for adults
and children with special needs and disabilities.
As well as being a companion, they can give
practical help, aid with physio, and be a real
confidence booster.
‘With the explosion in autism diagnoses in recent
years, the focus has been on assistance dogs for
children with autism,’ says Maddy Phelps from
Dogs for Good, based in Oxfordshire. ‘Dogs can help
children with autism feel calmer, feel more able to
communicate – the changes can be astounding.’
The charity has found it impossible to keep up with
demand, so is now offering advice for people looking
to get a dog to help with an autistic child.
‘An assistance dog takes a long time to train and
costs £20,000 for the lifetime of the dog,’ explains
Maddy. ‘We’ve found it helpful to offer workshops to
teach people how to train their own dog, or to decide
whether they should get a dog.’
The workshops help families decide if a dog is
suitable for them, and if so, which breed. ‘Everyone
has different needs,’ Maddy explains. ‘We teach
about dog behaviours and training, and give advice
on ways dogs can help. For example, for an autistic
child, deep pressure is very calming, so we teach
them how to train their dog to rest its head in a
child’s lap, or even to give pressure to the whole
body.’
So far the charity has helped more than 1,000
families this way, and hopes to do more.
• Go to Dogs for Good www.dogsforgood.org for
more information and advice
Claire Turner runs Mind.Body.Kind.Canine classes
in Tring, and in parks near the Tring School.
claire@mindbodykind.uk. www.mindbodykind.uk
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Walkies
Meg, 2004-2018
This walk is
dedicated to Meg,
our loyal Collie
rescue dog, who gave
us so much pleasure
on our walks over
the years. George
Edwards.
START: National Trust car park (free) Ivinghoe
Beacon (Beacon Road), OS grid reference SP963 159
ENDS: National Trust car park Ivinghoe Beacon
DISTANCE: 4.2 miles (7km)
ASCENT: 3 miles (5km) Height ascended/
descended about 475feet (145 metres)
MAP: Ordnance Survey Explorer 181
Welcome to the third in our new series of dog-friendly local walks
with George Edwards. They’re perfect with or without dogs!
This walk is a part circular along a less popular
route from the free National Trust car park at
Ivinghoe Beacon on Beacon Road, just off the B489
road from Tring to Dunstable, a Site of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSI). The walk has spectacular long distance
views over the Vale of Aylesbury and an opportunity to
see one of the many herds of Ashridge wild deer, as well
as various other wildlife, depending on the time of year.
There are no stiles, few gates and little livestock usually
(except occasionally sheep and deer), although sheep
and cattle widely graze on other parts of the Ivinghoe
Beacon hills. Paths are generally well-marked, apart
from the first section, but may be muddy and slippery
on chalk after rain. Refreshments can be obtained from
the Bridgewater Arms in Little Gaddesden - www.
greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/hertfordshire/bridgewaterarms-hotel/
or the Rose and Crown in Ivinghoe - https://
www.roseandcrownivinghoe.co.uk (but note very limited
on street parking).
The Walk
Parking in the free National Trust car park (1) near
Ivinghoe Beacon isn’t usually a problem except on
summer weekends and Bank Holidays (or if filming is
underway as it is a popular location, Star Wars was being
filmed on a recent visit!). If full or closed for any reason,
there is parking on grass further on Beacon Road towards
Ringshall on both sides of the road, but it can be rough
and muddy after rain.
With the car park and Dunstable behind you, walk
downhill towards the car park entrance nearest Ivinghoe
and at Beacon Road turn left by the National Trust
signpost, walking uphill on the grass verge beside the
road next to a small group of trees. At the end of these
trees look across the road and you should see a short,
steep and narrow chalk track up the bank heading
between low trees. Carefully cross the road and up the
track through the trees which quickly opens out into
a meandering uneven track, which then veers right,
joining a wider horse track, signed permit holders only,
with a horseshoe. Follow this horse track and shortly
take the left branch, coming out at a T junction (2) with
another well-used stony path, turn left. Follow this path
gradually downhill, noting a gate on the right offering
fine views towards Aylesbury across Incombe Hole. Carry
on downhill until you come to a five-barred gate (3) at the
top of a steep track leading down towards Pitstone Hill in
the distance. Turn left before this gate onto a woodland
path on the edge of the hill. After a short distance it
descends to cross another path, ignore this cross path
which offers fine views to the right of Pitstone windmill
and beyond. Carry on through the edge of the wood, until
you reach a wide stony track which leads to Clipperdown
Cottage and Ashridge monument eventually - watch out
for occasional vehicles on this track.
Turn right onto this track (4) and almost immediately
go through a gate to the left of a cattle grid. Follow
this wide track and the field fence on the right until
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it descends and the right-hand fence makes a right
turn downhill. Follow the narrow path (5) which goes
downhill parallel with this fence. Follow this narrow
path downhill through trees, ignoring a path crossing
left to right and looking out for deer, which I’ve often
seen in and around the trees. At the bottom the path
goes between farm buildings at Down Farm and dogs
should go on a lead. Follow the farm track through
these buildings towards the Aldbury Road and just
after the road to the farm house, turn left (6) onto the
clearly marked permissive path alongside the field
edge. Often deer can be seen on the hillside to your
left. Follow the path until just before a large house at
Barley End, where it turns left (7) into another field
popular with deer. Turn right along the boundary
with the house until the hedge at the end of the
field, where the path goes steeply left uphill, then
right through the hedge (8), by a bird box on a post
and turn left to a gate. Go through the gate and left
following the well-marked grass path rising gently
uphill and curving right. Often you can see deer
and red kites from this path. Eventually the path
reaches trees and a redundant gate, go through
into the next field where there may be sheep
grazing. There was a fallen tree across the path,
but it can be easily avoided and continue climbing
the field to a metal gate in loving memory of
Geraldine Spicer. Go through the gate uphill to
the wide track leading to Clipperdown Cottage
and Ashridge Monument and turn left (9),
watching for vehicles once again. Follow this
track, ignoring the left branch downhill until
you reach the cattle grid and gate once again
(10). Go through the gate and follow the track
to Beacon Road (11), where there is additional
car parking on the grass verges, carefully
crossing the road to the left and making for
a path parallel with the road under the trees.
On your right you’ll see Edlesborough chalk
lion in the distance (12). Follow the path back
towards the National Trust car park (13). n
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Walkies
History of Ivinghoe Beacon
Ivinghoe Beacon is one end of the ancient path The
Ridgeway, which stretches 85 miles (137km) from
Overton Hill near Avebury, Wiltshire. It has been used
for 5,000 years by many different groups of people;
travellers, farmers, and armies. It became a National Trail
along with 14 others in England and Wales, in 1973. It is
a public right of way.
Although Ivinghoe Beacon is not the highest point on
the Ashridge Estate, it is definitely the best place to enjoy
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spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. As
you walk across this windswept landscape look about
you for signs of the past. There has been human
activity on this site since the Bronze Age. Bronze Age
burial mounds can be seen throughout the area – all
are Scheduled Ancient Monuments. You can see many
deeply rutted ‘cattle drovers’ paths and cross-ridge
dykes throughout the Ivinghoe Hills. Our ancestors
farmed this landscape for centuries and the cattle
and sheep you see here today are a continuation of
that process. The animals create the right conditions
for wild flowers and
butterflies to thrive.
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Hole (between points
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you can see the work
of our ancestors
at the prehistoric
earthwork, Grim’s
Ditch. In spring and
summer and you
will see lots of
wildflowers and
butterflies that
thrive in the chalk
grassland. There
are rare orchids,
the delicate pasque
flower and even rarer
butterflies such as
the rapidly declining
Duke of Burgundy.
Ashridge wild deer
are visible on this
walk during most
times of the year,
but exercise special
caution during the
rutting season, in
October-
November. n
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BOOKREVIEWS
I’m A Joke And So
Are You
by Robin Ince
Published by £16.99,
hardback, Waterstones
Robin is a well-known and muchloved
stand-up comedian and
side-kick to Professor Brian Cox
on their Radio 4 show The Infinite
Monkey Cage.
He’s also local, and a lovely man
with a fascinating mind, so I was
looking forward to getting a sneakpeek
into that mind to see what was
actually going on in there.
In this book, Robin’s aim was
to take a look into the brains of
comedians and find out whether
there was anything inherent in
Kids book
Legend of the Lost
by Ian P Buckingham
£7.99, published by the
Book Guild, Waterstones
Years of living in and around
Berkhamsted and spending hours
on walks with his children inspired
the Hertfordshire setting for
them that made them want to
stand up in front of a room full
of people and bare their souls, or
whether it was more about things
that happened to them during their
childhood and later lives that made
them take the career path they did.
It’s a fascinating premise and one
that he has, of course, carried off
brilliantly. Robin has used his own
stories, as well as those of many
other well-known comedians,
to talk about the subject. He has
also spent much time speaking to
experts on the subject, including
neuro-scientists and psychologists,
about what makes people tick.
The result is an informative and
fascinating look at the human brain
and how it works. But it’s also, at times,
hilarious, and at others, touching.
Ian’s debut book,
Legend of the
Lost. The first in a
magical adventure
series, it follows
the adventures of
the Savage family
as they battle to
reunite after a
tragedy tore them
apart. It takes them
from the coast of Cornwall to the
mighty Ashridge Forest, where they
meet mythical creatures, as they
battle to fight the dark forces that
threaten to destroy their kingdom.
Children aged 7-11 will love this
epic adventure – and you can see
whether you recognise any of the
places as they make their way
through Ashridge!
If you have any interest in people,
or in Robin’s work, or, in fact, even
if you just have a brain of your own
that interests you, then this is a
great read. Buy it!
The Long
Journey
Home
by Jenny
Whitfield
£7.99. Available to buy
from Bailey & Sons
Jewellers in Berkhamsted
Local author Jenny’s debut
self-published novel is a story she’d
wanted to tell for many years, and
has finally written and got published.
It tells the story of Josie, an orphan
who runs away from the children’s
home where she lives and starts a new
life in Spain. But when things don’t
go exactly to plan, she starts on an
epic journey, taking her through
Spain, France and back home to the
UK over a period of many years. It’s
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The Long Journey Home, and Jenny’s
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The Little Big
Things
by Henry Fraser
Published by Seven
Dials, £8.99 paperback,
Waterstones
Berkhamsted’s Henry Fraser was
just 17 when a tragic accident on
holiday severely crushed his spinal
cord, leaving him paralysed from
the shoulders down. Since then
he has conquered unimaginable
difficulty to embrace life and a
new way of living, and found the
opportunity to inspire others.
This book combines his wisdom
and insight into finding the gifts in
life’s challenges, and will resonate
with anyone facing an obstacle,
no matter how big or small. It
includes Henry’s thoughts on
The Little
Christmas Teashop
of Second Chances
by Donna Ashcroft
Published by Boukouture,
£7.99 paperback,
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Snow is beginning to fall around
the cosy Castle Teashop, with its
toasty log fire, delicious mince pies
and delicious hot chocolates.
Romance is in the air and Lily King
is hoping some winter magic will
help to make her dreams come true…
This is an utterly scrumptious
festive romance about the
importance of being true to
yourself, following your dreams
and opening your heart to second
how to look at the right things
and avoid the wrong, finding
progress in whatever you do, and
acknowledging and accepting the
darkness when it comes. Right
at the heart of Henry’s inspiring
philosophy is his belief that every
day is a good day.
It’s a tough read, but well
worth it. Henry is an inspiring
young man. Plus, it’s been highly
praised by JK Rowling – what
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possibly need?
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Hold the press!
Our Editor Clare Swatman is
teaming up with fellow local author
Rowan Coleman to run a novel
writing course in the new year.
Clare has had two books published
with Pan Macmillan and is
working on her third, while Rowan
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Murders: The
Second Lord Kit
Aston Mystery
by Jack Murray
Kindle Unlimited
It’s 1920, a series of grisly murders
rock the country. The finger points
to Russia. Are Russian agents really
murdering British subjects on
British soil?
First a Trade Unionist,
followed by a Knight of the
realm and then a Bishop. As the
body count rises, Lord Kit Aston
plays a deadly game of chess with
a Russian grandmaster where
checkmate becomes a life and
death result.
The latest Kit Aston mystery by
local artist Jack Murray is a
gripping crime thriller…
is the author of 16 books, and has
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If you’re interested in finding out
more details about the courses
nearer the time then please feel
free to email Clare at
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STAY SAFE AND
HEALTHY THIS
CHRISTMAS!
Christmas is fun – but it can
also make you feel tired,
bloated and stressed. Here’s
how to stay healthy this festive
season
Christmas is a time for eating, drinking and
enjoying yourself. But that’s after all the stress
of preparing, buying presents, parties and late
nights. Add all that into the mix and it can leave you
feeling less than your best.
With that in mind we’ve got all the best advice to help
you stay on top of your game this festive season.
Alcohol
Teetotallers look away now!
For those of us who like a tipple or two, we know how
much more alcohol gets consumed at this time of
year; office parties, drinks with friends, Bucks Fizz for
breakfast, it all adds up – and your liver knows about it!
Your liver can only process one unit of alcohol every
hour – half a medium glass of wine. So the quicker and
more you drink, the more likely you are to overload your
liver and end up feeling awful.
Before you go out, take some milk thistle. This herbal
remedy helps your liver process the booze more quickly.
Also eat something to absorb some of the alcohol, such as
a plate of scrambled eggs or a glass of milk.
Pace yourself – start with a soft drink, and try to
alternate between soft and alcoholic drinks, or add
sparkling water to your wine. You’ll thank us for it in the
morning!
Before bed, drink a couple of large glasses of water and,
if you have some, pop a Berocca in one of them.
Try your hardest to have at least two, preferably three,
booze-free days in a row every week, to give your liver a
rest before you start all over again.
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STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY THIS CHRISTMAS!
Hangover cure
According to ONS figures for 2010-11, Brits drink a
whopping 41% more in December than in the average
month. That’s a lot of booze! Help your body get rid
of toxins and get through the day with one of these ‘cures’:
• Drink plenty of water or juice. Most of the symptoms
of a hangover are caused by dehydration. Sugary
isotonic drinks will also help
• Avoid a greasy bacon sandwich or fry up. Eat light
foods such as soups and plain rice
• Avoid ‘hair of the dog’. It will only delay the
onset of symptoms
Avoid overeating
It’s not just the amount of food that’s eaten at this time
of year – it’s the fact that much of it is really rich. Mince
pies, chocolates, Christmas cake, Christmas pudding –
it’s all a bit much for your poor digestive system.
Short of steering clear of the buffet table, there are
things you can do to help your tummy cope.
• Peppermint tea has a powerful antispasmodic effect
and helps the body dispel gas
• Activated charcoal – taken an hour before eating,
helps the body eliminate toxins
• Probiotics are friendly bacteria to help the gut
• Take antacids to neutralise acids
• Ginger stimulates your digestive system and creates
enzymes to help break down your food. Ginger tea or
biscuits will help
Keep active
As tempting as it is, sitting around and not getting your
heart rate up will leave you feeling tired and lethargic –
not to mention it won’t burn any of those extra calories!
Try and get out in the fresh air – take a walk, or get
your bike out. It will get your blood pumping, increase
energy levels and reduce your stress.
SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD as it’s also known,
affects one in 15 of us according to the NHS. It’s due to a
lack of vitamin D. Your body tops up its levels of vitamin
D in the sunshine, so by the time December rolls around
you’re often lacking. Try and get out in daylight hours
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STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY THIS CHRISTMAS!
Stay hydrated
It’s easy to become dehydrated – alcohol leaches fluid
from your body, as does central heating, which can leave
you feeling tired and your hair and skin looking and
feeling terrible.
Avoid colds and flu
Keep your immune system healthy by eating plenty
of fresh fruit and vegetables: lemons and oranges are
packed with vitamin C, although red peppers are even
better; garlic helps fight infection, as does broccoli, live
yogurt and turmeric.
Find some ‘me’ time
It’s hard to carve time out for yourself, but it’s essential if
you don‘t want to burn out by Christmas Day. Even if it’s
just enjoying a hot bath in the evening, make time.
Christmas Tree
Syndrome
If you suffer from an itchy nose, watery
eyes, coughing and shortness of breath
every year, there’s a chance you’re
allergic to your Christmas tree!
It’s caused by mould that grows on
the tree, and the spores enter the
air. If you’re allergic to mould
spores then it can make you ill.
Try taking the tree outside and
hosing it down. Leave it to dry
and then avoid touching
it – get someone else
to hang the lights
on it. If you’re still
suffering, it might,
sadly, be time for an
artificial one (see our
guide on page 42!)
The dangers of Christmas!
Trips to A&E soar over the festive season, according
to the National Accident Helpline.
• 10% of people burn themselves with fat from
cooking turkeys and roast potatoes
• One in five manages to cut themselves
chopping veg
• 3% give themselves an electric shock from badly
wired lights
• Amazingly, one in 50 people fall from the loft
trying to get the decorations down
• Every year more than 1,000 people are injured by
their Christmas tree
Stay safe:
• Check fairy lights and cables before switching
them on
• Turn off all lights before you go out or to bed
• Unplug lights before watering the Christmas tree
• Avoid chairs and stools for high-up decorations,
and use a step-ladder
• Make sure lights used outside are suitable
for external use, and keep the plugs and
transformers indoors
• Don’t be tempted to overload electrical sockets
• Keep cards and decorations well away from fires
and heaters
• Check the turkey defrosting and cooking times
carefully to avoid food poisoning
• Holly and mistletoe are poisonous so keep them
well away from children. Just 20 holly berries
could be fatal n
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PARTY
TIME!
Get the latest make-up and
hair looks this season to really
dazzle!
You could just stick a piece of tinsel in your hair and
a pair of novelty Santa earrings in your lobes – or
you could choose to really shine this Christmas
with the latest party looks for hair and face.
We spoke to local experts to find out the top tips for this
year’s party season.
The face has it
Make-up artist Zoe Kennedy from Berkhamsted spoke
to us about the hottest make-up trends this winter. How
brave will you be?
‘The key to achieving the most flattering look this
season is to choose an area you want to focus on and
really go for it. So if you go bold on the lips, keep the eyes
subtle, and if you go all-out glittery on the eyes, go easy
on the lips.’
Eyes
Copper and bronze metallic colours are big news this
season and are a brilliant winter look. These colours
are particularly effective on blue and green eyes as they
make the colours pop.
‘If you want a bit of glitter, try layering the glitter
eye shadow on top of a pigment or a matt eyeshadow,
which is a similar shade to the glitter. I usually use
Karla Cosmetics Fix Potion as a base for any shimmers
or glitters and press this onto the area I want to apply
the product, either with my finger or a rounded flat brush.
Then I leave it to go slightly tacky and press the
pigment on top of it followed by the glitter. The best
placing for glitter or shimmer is either in the inner corner
of the eye or in the centre of the eye. Blend using a darker
shimmer at the edges.’
Lips
‘To bring out your lips, bold reds and deep purples or
browns are on trend, paired with a subtle eye.
For red or darker lips choose matte colours, as they tend
to stay on better than gloss, so you don’t have to top the
colour up every half an hour!
To apply darker or bright colours on the lips always
use a lip liner, as well as lipstick and a lip brush, to
get the edges precise. I prefer to use a hard angle
brush rather than the traditional lip brush because
its straight edges make it far easier to achieve a perfect
line along the lips. Darker colours tend to make the
lips appear smaller so remedy this by very slightly
going over the natural lip line – but not too much
so they look drawn on!’
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Statement hair
PARTY TIME!
Party hair
‘If you want to wear your hair up this year, try going for a
half-up half-down look. It’s a softer look that ties in with
what’s big this season.’
Stylist Elliot Rowley from Open Hairdressing in
Berkhamsted gives us the low down on the hottest hair
styles and trends this winter, as well as how to get the
best Christmas party looks.
Colour
‘During the winter months it’s all about rich, warm
colours rather than the brighter, ashen colours of summer
- so go for warm colours, such as reds and coppers. This
year, though, it’s all very soft and subtle with colours
contoured and soft round the face.
The balayage trend that has been so big will continue
to evolve too, with flashes of colour round the face. It
looks great with the beach waves feel, which is still
big news.
People also often like a splash of red for a really festive
feel. You can use dye, or you can also buy clip-in pieces to
attach to your hair, whichare easily removable.’
Styles and cuts
‘A simple way to change your look over the winter is to
have a loose, slightly shattered fringe either sitting just
below the eyebrow or from the bridge of the nose to the
cheek bones. This will draw attention to the eyes or any
new mascara you may be rocking.
This is a natural progression from the Holly
Willoughby-inspired mid-length hair styles that have
been so popular recently. A fringe with a woolly hat
always looks really cute too!
The beach wave look will continue into winter. It’s a
little more time consuming, but one of the best ways of
achieving this look is to use a medium-hold hairspray
before using tongs on each section. It’s worth the extra
effort as it will hold much longer.’
Hair care
‘The humidity in the air changes at this time of year, so
your hair needs more treatment to stop it going frizzy.
Make sure you use a good moisturing conditioner,
and have a treatment such as the 72 Hair Conditioning
Treatment, which will help strengthen hair, eliminate
frizz and keep your hair looking salon-shiny. Ideally, have
it done after a colour to really lock in the shine.
At home you could also use the Davines Your Hair
Assisitant Blowdry Primer. It’s £24.80 and gives your hair
volume as well as being anti-frizz.’ n
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BRINGING THE
OUTSIDE IN
Use your garden to decorate your house – and transform your
garden into a real Santa’s grotto!
When the weather’s cold and the sky is grey
we don’t tend to look at our gardens much;
they’ve more or less gone into hibernation
until the Spring.
But look a little closer and you’ll find some real
treasures that can help you decorate your house and
give it a really authentic Christmas feel.
And if you’re one of those people who gets a little
shiver of pleasure at seeing Christmas lights outside
people’s homes at this time of year – and let’s face it,
who doesn’t? – then we’ll show you the latest lights
out there to turn your garden into a real winter
wonderland.
Light it up
It used to be that the only glimmer of light you’d see as
you passed people’s homes at Christmas was the twinkle
of fairy lights from the Christmas tree peeking through
the curtains.
But these days, exterior decoration is big news – and
there’s such a dazzling choice out there it’s hard to know
where to start!
Most exterior fairy lights these days are LED, which
makes them very bright and means you can get a real
‘Santa’s grotto’ look if you drape them over hedges, wrap
them around fences, gates and tree trunks and pin them
around porches or front doors.
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For a really eye-catching look, treat yourself to a
projector light. You can choose from a wide range of
patterns including snowflakes, snowmen, Santa and
holly leaves, which project on to the front of your house.
Animal magic
Light-up animals and characters are everywhere
these days. John Lewis do an light-up LED Alistair
the Snowman from £100, while Woods garden centre
in Berkhamsted and Wyevale in Tring both have an
excellent selection of lights to choose from.
Keep it simpler with a willow reindeer. They look great
and can be left as they are, or wrap a string of fairy lights
around them to make them really stand out. These are for
sale in many places including the market in Berkhamsted
at the weekend.
Bring the outside in
Use your garden as inspiration to decorate your home.
Holly
With its glossy, spiky leaves and bright red berries, this
is a real Christmas plant. Snip a few branches that have
berries on and add them to wreaths or garlands, or place
sprigs around candles. It also looks great strung along
mantelpieces, or tie a few pieces together with ribbon
and hang on doors.
Ivy
Pull out some long tendrils and drape them along
a mantelpiece, adding baubles and ribbons to the
display.
Fir
Cut branches from fir trees in the garden such as yew,
pine and conifer. Use them in wreaths, or tie bunches
together with ribbon and hang them from walls or doors.
You can even use smaller pieces to make a mini Christmas
tree decoration by sticking them into mini vases.
Pine cones
Simply place loads of pine cones into a glass bowl or vase
with some baubles and, if you like, a string of fairy lights.
Spray them silver, gold or white if you fancy, and add to
wreaths as well.
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Twigs
This is one of the simplest ways to create decorations,
and the chances are most of us will have some twigs in
the garden. Snip some twigs and small branches from a
tree. Either place them in a vase or pot and simply hang
baubles and pine cones from them, or spray them white
or silver for a more glam effect.
Wreaths
The shops are full of wreaths to hang from your front
door – so how do you choose one?
Decide what you like the look of, and then make sure it
goes with the colour of your door. There are traditional
foliage wreaths made from holly, ivy and berries and
there are also ones made from mistletoe, light-up ones,
frosted ones, pink ones – the world is your oyster.
Make your own wreath
If you fancy getting practical and making your own
Christmas wreath – think how proud you’ll feel every
time you see it hanging on your front door – then go for
it. It’s more fun if you get together with friends and
make an evening of it – and it can also include mulled
wine, of course!
This is how you do it.
• Collect foliage from your garden and nearby. Go for
ferns, holly, ivy and anything that looks glossy and
green. Try and keep the pieces fairly long.
• Buy an oasis – foam ones are lighter and you can soak
them in water to keep the wreath as fresh as possible.
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• Decide on the look/colour scheme you want and buy
ribbons, and any decorations you like the look of
including berries, cinnamon sticks, mini baubles,
pine cones and dried fruit. You can buy much of this
already on wires, but also make sure you buy some
small pieces of florist wire to attach anything else.
CREATING BEAUTIFUL GARDENS FOR ALL BUDGETS
Soak the oasis in water and tie a ribbon securely round
one end. Starting with the green foliage, work your
way around the oasis, attaching the pieces as you go by
inserting the ends straight into the oasis. Space them
evenly and go for a mixture of colours and looks – so
ferns, glossy leaves, holly all mix well together.
Once you’ve filled it, start adding berries and other
decorations. You can go wild or choose to keep it simple.
You can mix different coloured berries – orange, red,
purple – or stick to one colour scheme, whatever you
fancy. That’s the beauty of making your own – you can
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DECK THE
HALLS
Go all-out this Christmas and turn your home into a Winter
Wonderland
Did you know that people who put their Christmas
tree up early are happier than people who wait
until the last minute? That’s according to the
latest research at least, which says that putting up
your Christmas decorations can reduce stress
and anxiety.
If that’s not a good enough reason to get those
decorations up as soon as December comes (if not before!)
then we don’t know what is!
But forget limp strands of tinsel and a measly plastic
tree in the corner. This year, go all-out and make your
home the envy of the street.
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The two main types of tree in the UK are:
• Nordmann Fir: These have been grown in the UK for
30 years and are by far the most popular as they’re
non-drop. The needles are soft and dark green,
although the underside has a bluish tinge. They’re the
easiest to look after.
• Norway Spruce: With its lovely dense branches, this
used to be the UK’s most popular. Choose this for the
traditional Christmas tree smell. They’re also quite
a bit cheaper, if you don’t mind dropping a few more
needles.
Real versus fake
Which is better, a real tree or a fake one? It depends on
circumstances, but no-one can deny the smell of a real
tree can’t be beaten.
If you decide to go for a real tree, it’s important to
choose the right one for you. John Matthews from the
Christmas Tree Place in Berkhamsted explains the
difference.
Before you buy one, decide where you want it to go.
Make sure you measure the area properly – it’s hard to
judge the size by eye. Remember that a stand will add
around 15cm – you don‘t want to get it home and have to
lop off a couple of feet!
‘The standard ceiling is around 7ft 6ins, so a 6-7ft tree
should be perfect for most homes,’ says John. ‘We shape
them as they grow so they don’t grow as wide as they are
tall, as people don’t have the space these days.
‘Always buy a freshly cut tree, and never buy a tree
without looking at it out of its net. Don’t be afraid to look
at quite a number.’
Once you’ve got your tree home it’s important to follow
care instructions to keep it looking its best.
‘The two most important rules are to buy it when it’s
freshly cut, and then make sure it has enough water,’
explains John.
• Before you put it up, saw an inch or so off the bottom
to open the pores in the bark and allow it to take
in more water. ‘We do this for our customers,’
says John.
• Buy fresh. ‘A Christmas tree farm is by far the best
place to buy. We start cutting them at the end of
November and cut more throughout the month,
so the one you choose will only have been cut a
day or two at most.’
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Decorating the tree
So, your tree is up. Are you going to throw the usual mishmash
of old baubles and angels made by the kids at it?
If you want something a bit more stylish this year, or
fancy a change of colour scheme from the usual red and
gold, try these.
• Make sure your stand holds at least four pints of water,
as well as the tree trunk. Any less and it will dry out.
‘This is so important,’ says John. ‘Too many people buy
a stand that only holds a little bit of water and then
wonder why their tree dries out. Give it four pints
every day and it will look as good on 4th January as it
did on 1st December.’
• Don’t be afraid to cut bits off. ‘Cutting branches from
your tree won’t damage it,’ says John. ‘If you need to
cut branches off the back to fit it in, then do it.’
• Keep it away from heat. ‘An open fire will be a hazard,
but also you’ll dry the tree out and it will drop needles
and go brown much quicker if you put it too close to a
radiator or on underfloor heating,’ says John.
Fake it
There are some cracking fake trees around these days
– although remember, the plastic will take decades to
decay. If you’re going fake, at least try to choose the best
you can afford so it will last as many years as possible!
For something a bit different, try one of these:
• A pre-lit tree saves getting in a tangle with the lights
every year
• A black tree gives a twist on the original
• A slim tree is ideal for small spaces
• A half tree has one flat edge for small rooms
• A snowy tree gives a pretty, alternative look
Rainbow Tree
This year, John Lewis announced that one of the most
popular – and more importantly, Instagram-friendly –
colour schemes would be the rainbow tree. This basically
involves buying lots of different colour baubles and
graduating them from the top to the bottom. It’ll take a lot
of baubles and a bit of planning, but it looks pretty effective!
Autumn colours
In a break from tradition, why not combine the warmth
and cosiness of autumn with the magic of Christmas? Try
bronze and golden colours, pine cones, oranges, tawny,
muted colours, foiled leaves and woodland animals.
Simple but effective.
Tree facts
A Christmas tree takes 10 years to grow from seed. For
the first three years it hardly grows at all. It’s planted
in April and the growing period is from May until the
middle of July; during this time it grows around 1cm
per day. And then it stops until the following year.
So the tree you buy this Christmas was planted in
2008 – make sure you love it as much as it deserves!
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Burn Right Campaign
Chiltern Chimneys of Tring has signed up to the
Burn Right campaign, a national campaign to help
reduce pollution and keep flues safe.
If not properly operated, appliances can not only
pollute the atmosphere, but also pose a risk to life
and property.
Steve Jackson, of Chiltern Chimneys, said: ‘The
problem is that wood is often not burned at a high
enough temperature which means unburned fuel
vapours travel up and out of the chimney causing
unnecessary pollution. Plus people often burn the
wrong type of fuel.’
These are his top tips for making sure you’re
burning right:
• Burn kiln-dried wood with a moisture content
under 20%; anything else will clog up the chimney
or flue and risk fires and increase pollution
• Get your chimney swept regularly. HEATAS, the
regulatory body, recommends twice a year if
you’re burning wood
• Make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors in
the room where the fire is
For a full guide, go to the BurnRight website -
complete with video demonstrations which explain
everything. ‘Get it Right’ at: www.BurnRight.co.uk
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VINTAGE UPCYCLE
from this - to this!
HOW TO UPCYCLE A BOOKCASE
PART TWO IN OUR VINTAGE UPCYCLING FEATURE
We promised we’d bring you some more
upcycling ideas, so here we are! Our Editor
Clare is not very handy when it comes to
craft and DIY projects, but she gave it a go and here’s
her guide to how to get the look that even a complete
beginner can follow...
What I bought:
Bookcase: £10, Aston Clinton Recycling Centre
Wallpaper: £14.99, Homebase
Spray paint in heirloom white: £9.99, Homebase
Beeswax: £7.14, Metcalfe’s, Tring
Total: £42.12
What else you need:
Masking tape, PVA glue, Paintbrush, Knife/scissors,
Tape measure, Sandpaper
Step one:
Choose a bookcase. Chances are you have one hiding
away in the loft or garage, but if not then head to Tring
Auctions to see if they have anything that takes your
fancy, or try Aston Clinton Recycling Centre on the A41.
That’s where I bought this little beauty. It doesn’t look
like much, but I loved the glass panels at the front and
thought it had potential.
Step two:
Decide on your look. I chose to keep the outside wood
as it was a nice colour and in not too bad condition. The
shelves inside were badly marked, so I wanted to paint
those, and decided to line the back with wallpaper.
Step three:
First, lightly sand the whole
case. Then wipe down
to remove any dust and
carefully apply masking
tape around the edges of the
bookcase. I chose a spray
paint for the shelves, as it
was much quicker, but it
doesn’t go very far so be
careful! Ordinary paint will
work just as well but will
take longer to dry in between
coats. If you choose to spray
it, wear a mask.
Holding the can a few
inches away, spray the paint
evenly over the shelves and
sides of the case. Leave to dry
for a few minutes, then repeat. It may need three or four
light coats for even coverage.
Step four:
Once dry, measure the back
of the shelves. Carefully
mark the size on your roll
of wallpaper, then cut out
with a knife or scissors. Paint
the back with PVA glue (you
may need to slightly water it
down for ease of coverage),
then stick the wallpaper to
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the back of the case, making sure to smooth out any
bubbles or creases. Repeat on the rest of the shelves
then leave to dry.
Step five:
Remove the masking tape
then, with a clean cloth,
gently rub the beeswax
over the wood to give it
a shine.
And that’s it! Hopefully,
if you’ve chosen
the right
colours and
patterns,
you’ll have
a bookshelf
you can be
proud of – and
for a fraction of the cost
of buying it new! n
TRING IN THE
MEDIA
‘The actress, a graduate of the renowned Tring School
for Performing Arts and the Liverpool Institute of
Performing Arts, remains a relative unknown despite
a handful of roles in high profile musicals including
Wicked, Kinky Boots and American Idiot.’
Interview with Jeanna de Waal, Daily Mail, 3 October 2018
With her [singing coach] help, at 16 I got into
Tring Park, a prestigious performing arts college in
Hertfordshire. I was in a class with actress
Lily James.’
Interview with singer Carly Paoli,
Daily Mail, 23 September 2018
‘A shy and artistic youngster, she was sent to the Arts
Educational school (now Tring Park school for the
Performing Arts) in Hertfordshire after it was decided
that this would benefit her more than a traditional
boarding school.’
Obituary of Zienia Merton, Actor who found TV fame in the
1970s science fiction series Space: 1999,
The Guardian, 18 September 2018
‘The trip will mark the show’s 20th anniversary next
September, and the women expect it to get messy
– just like previous trips together to Ibiza and to the
Champneys spa in Tring, Herts.
Jane said of the spa weekend: “We were supposed to be
on a health retreat but ended up getting hold of booze.’
Interview with the Loose Women,
The Sun, 30 September 2018
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Tasty
Here’s our pick
of the best places
to eat out this
New Year’s Eve
Sometimes there’s nothing nicer than sitting down for a meal with your loved
ones to see in the New Year. If you fancy something special to welcome in 2019,
then these are places to be in Berkhamsted and Tring this NYE
BERKHAMSTED
The Gatsby
Head to The Gatsby for a stylish
evening including a six course
meal and a glass of Champagne
for all diners.
It costs £95 per head.
To book to go: www.thegatsby.net, 01442 870493
The Highwayman
Enjoy a lovely four course meal
before seeing in the New Year at
The Highwayman this NYE. It
costs £40.50 per person which
includes a glass of prosecco.
For more details and to book go to
www.highwaymanberkhamsted.com, 01442 285480
The Marchmont Arms
At the Marchmont Arms in
Piccotts End you can enjoy four
courses for £65 including a glass
of bubbles.
www.themarchmontarms.co.uk,
01442 254320
I Love Food
I Love Food are offering a
delicious set menu of a four
course meal of traditional Sicilian
cuisine, as well as a suggested
wine menu
to accompany it.
The menu includes a glass of prosecco and, because they
have a licence to remain open until 2am there will be no
rishing home – rather dancing the night away to the live
music on offer.
www.ilovefood.com. 01442 877311
The Old Mill
Kick off the celebrations at 7pm
with a glass of fizz before sitting
down for a delicious three course
meal. After dinner it’s party time
with a DJ playing party classics
in the bar to bring in 2019 in style.
Carriages home must be booked for 1am, and they’ll be
rustling up a few bacon sarnies to scoff on the way.
The night costs £60pp. Call 01442 879590 to book.
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TRING
The Kings Arms
The Kings Arms are offering
their usual menu along with
a free glass of bubbly, and the
chance to see in the New Year in
style from 10pm with a pop-up
bar and dancing in The Green Room. Tickets cost £20 are
are limited so get in there early!
www.thekingsarmsberkhamsted.co.uk, 01442 866595
Pendley
Pendley are doing NYE in style with
their New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner.
The meal costs £135 pp for non
residential and £215pp residential,
and includes a canape reception and
a half bottle of Champagne to see in the new year.
www.pendley-manor.co.uk, 01442 891891
The Red Lion, Water End
As well as their usual menu,
there will be a live singer and a
free glass of fizz at midnight to
see in the New Year. Entry is
free but deposits are required
for dinner reservations.
www.redlionwaterend.co.uk, 01442 213594
The Akeman
They will be serving their usual
menu - a la carte and specials.
Reservations are recommended.
There will be a balloon drop at
midnight.
Free entry but limited numbers, but guests can guarantee
entry plus a free glass of bubbly by asking for one of 50 free
tickets at the bar.
www.theakeman.co.uk, 01442 826027
The Robin Hood
As usual, the guys at The Robin
Hood will be holding a ticket-only
event. Call them for more details as
they didn’t have many as we went
to press!
www.therobinhoodtring.co.uk, 01442 824912
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Resident & Visitor Guide
Restaurants 50
Takeaways 51
Cafés 51
Pubs 52
Restaurants
Akeman
9 Akeman St, HP23 6AA
01442 826027
Crockers
74 High Street,
HP23 4AF
01442 767877
Crows Nest
Tring Hill, HP23 4LD
01442 824819
Da Vinci
43 Frogmore St, HP23 5AU
01442 891300
Francesco’s
53 High St, HP23 5AG
01442 827258
Haldi
80 Marsworth Rd
Pitstone, LU7 9AS
01296 662204 / 661223
Jubraj Tandoori
53a High St, HP23 5AG
01442 825368
King’s Head
Station Rd, Ivinghoe, Beds
LU7 9EB
01296 668388
Lussmanns
21 High St, HP23 5AR
01442 502250
Olive Limes
58-60 High St,
HP23 5AG
01442 828444
www.olivelimes.com
Pendley Manor
Cow Lane,
HP23 5QY
01442 891891
www.pendley-manor.co.uk
Prezzo
69 High St, HP23 4AB
01442 822610
Restaurant 23
23 High St, HP23 5AH
01442 890948
Tamarind
75 High St, HP23 4AB
01442 822333
Takeaways
Chinese
Canton City
60 Western Rd, HP23 4BB
01442 823870 / 823802
China Town
2 Akeman St
Tring HP23 6AA
01442 824831
Delicious Meal
17-19 Marsworth Rd,
Pitstone LU7 9AT
01296 661969 / 662180
Pa Co
5 Silk Mill Way
Tring HP23 5EP
01442 825069
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EATING OUT
Indian &
Bangladeshi
Bhujon
12 Miswell Lane
Tring HP23 4BX
01442 891062
Haldi
01296 662204 / 661223
Jubraj Tandoori
01442 825368
Mela
01296 630110
Olive Limes
01442 828444
Fish & Chips
Fried Fish Shop
12 Akeman St, HP23 6AA
01442 826296
Jamie’s
3 Dolphin Sq, HP23 5BN
01442 822888
Ocean’s
37 Frogmore St, HP23 5AU
01442 822524
Pizza
Mighty Bite
Pizzeria
97 Akeman St,
HP23 6AA
01442 823554
Cafés
Atkins
66 Western Rd, HP23 4BB
01442 823392
Beechwood
42 Frogmore St, HP23 5AU
01442 828812
Black Goo
98 High St, HP23 4AF
07886 434373
Bluebells
Startops End, HP23 4LJ
01442 891708
Café on the Lake
College Lake, HP23 5QG
01442 826774
Costa
George House, High St
HP23 4AF
01442 825778
CuriosiTea
Rooms
Old School Community
Hub, Ivinghoe LU7 9EX
01296 663853
Dunsley
Farmshop
London Rd,
HP23 6HA
01442 823357
Garden Café
Tring Garden Centre
Bulbourne Rd,
HP23 5HF
Pam’s Sandwich
Bar
64 High St, HP23 4AF
01442 824262
PE Mead
Farmshop Lower
Icknield Way,
Wilstone, HP23 4PA
01442 828478
Planet Coffee
Tring Railway Station
Sandwich Plus
2a Dolphin Sq,
HP23 5BN
01442 826489
The Cog
Parsonage Place,
HP23 5AT
01442 826146
The Espresso
Lounge
56 High St,
HP23 5AG
01442 828228
Waterside Café
Pitstone Wharf,
Cheddington Rd
LU7 9AD
Zebra Café
NHM@Tring, Akeman St
HP23 6AP
Wine bar
Jack and Alice
50 High St,
HP23 5AG
01442 823993
Pubs (Tring)
Anchor
73 Western Rd, HP23 4BH
01442 823280
Bell Inn
37 High St, HP23 5AA
01442 828760
Black Horse
Frogmore St,
HP23 5AZ
01442 890066
Castle Inn
Park Rd,
HP23 6BN
01442 823552
Kings Arms
King St, HP23 6BE
01442 823318
Robin Hood
1 Brook St,
HP23 5ED
01442 824912
Pubs
(Villages)
Anglers Retreat
Startops End, HP23 4LJ
01442 822250
Carpenters
Arms
Slapton, Beds
LU7 9DB
01525 220563
Grand Junction
Bulbourne, HP23 5QE
01442 891400
Greyhound
Aldbury, HP23 5RT
01442 851228
www.greyhoundtring.co.uk
Greyhound
Wigginton, HP23 6EH
01442 824631
Half Moon
Wilstone, HP23 4PD
01442 826410
Kings Head
Ivinghoe, LU7 9EB
01296 668388
Old Swan
58 High St, Cheddington
LU7 0RQ
01296 662171
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Queens Head
Long Marston, HP23 4QL
01296 668368
Red Lion
Marsworth, HP23 4LU
01296 668366
Red Lion
Water End, HP1 3BD
01442 213549
Rose & Crown
Ivinghoe, LU7 9EQ
01296 668472
Three
Horseshoes
Cheddington, LU7 0SD
01296 668367
Valiant Trooper
Aldbury, HP23 5RW
01442 851203
Village Swan
Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DP
01525 220544
White Horse
Eaton Bray, LU6 2DG
01525 220231
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l Arts & Crafts
l Business
l Comedy
l Dance
l Exhibitions
l Fairs
l Film
l Fundraisers
19 NOVEMBER
Film: A Man Called Ove
Comedy. Ove is the
quintessential grumpy
old man. Berkhamsted
Civic Centre, Also 20
Nov. 8pm. Non-members
£5 at door. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
20 NOVEMBER
Theatre: Vicar of Dibley
Christmas
Written by Ian Gower and
Paul Carpenter. The Court
Theatre, Tring. To 24 Nov.
7.30pm. £12/£10 Concs.
www.courttheatre.co.uk
Fundraisers: Wendover &
District Rotary Dinner
In aid of Parkinsons UK
and other Rotary-supported
charities. The Raj, 23-25
Aylesbury Road, Wendover
HP22 6JG, 7pm for 7.30pm.
£25. 07762 329276
21 NOVEMBER
Talks: Inscribed to be
honoured: Tring’s War
Memorial
Ian Petticrew, a local
historian and joint author
of several books and
l Gardens
l Kids
l Markets & Sales
l Music
l Sport
l Talks
l Theatre
l Walks
research papers. High Street
Baptist Church, Tring, 8pm.
£4. Speaker: www.tring
localhistorymuseum.org.uk
21 NOVEMBER
Arts & Crafts:
Berkhamsted and Tring
Sewing Bee
Meeting room at Sacred
Heart Church, Park St,
Berkhamsted (parking
outside) 9am-12 noon.
£5 payable on the day.
fiona4mckenna@hotmail.
co.uk
Exhibitions:
Under The Tree
Open submission exhibition
by 3-D Artists and Makers.
Upstairs Gallery 268 High
Street, Berkhamsted. To 5
Jan. www.upstairsgallery.co.uk
22 NOVEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
Outside the Zoological
Museum, Akeman Street,
Tring HP23 6AP 10am www.
hertfordshire.gov.uk
23 NOVEMBER
Arts & Crafts: Town Farm
Art Show
Perfectly timed for that
special Christmas gift!
6 Town Farm, Cheddington
LU7 0TT 10am-4pm. To Sun
25 Nov. Free entry. www.
townfarmartshow.blogspot.
com
24 NOVEMBER
Comedy: Ha Ha at the
Hockey Club
Featuring Chris Stokes,
Nicky Wilkinson, Christian
Reilly. Berkhamsted Hockey
Club, 8pm. £16. www.getstuffed.biz
25 NOVEMBER
Music: Candlelit
Stillness
Enjoy the beauty of the
church by candlelight. St
Peter’s Church, High Street,
Berkhamsted. 3-6.30pm.
www.stpetersberkhamsted.
org.uk
Fairs: Berkhamsted
Festival of Lights
Variety of charity and
commercial stalls,
children’s rides and
more. Berkhamsted High
Street, 3.30pm. louise@
communityactiondacorum.
org.uk
Theatre: The Madness of
George III
The multi-award-winning
drama will be broadcast
live. The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 6pm. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.co.uk
27 NOVEMBER
Talks: Cook of
Berkhamsted -
Food for Thought
Nora Grace Hall, Faversham
Close, Tring 7.45pm. Visitors
welcome. Call Mo Reeley for
further information. 01442
823768
29 NOVEMBER
Arts & Crafts: Christmas
Wreath Making
Workshop Lindengate,
Aylesbury Road, Wendover,
HP22 6BD. 7-9pm. £50
includes glass of prosecco,
nibbles, tea, coffee, cakes.
www.lindengate.org.uk
29 NOVEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
Public car park, Broadwater
off Lower Kings Road
HP4 2AL 10am and 11.15am.
Refreshments available
before. www.hertfordshire.
gov.uk
30 NOVEMBER
Fairs: Tring Together
Christmas Festival
Christmas stalls and
entertainment. Tring High
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Street, Church Square,
Victoria Hall & Dolphin
Square, 6:30-9:30pm. www.
tringtogether.org.uk
1 DECEMBER
Music: Joglaresa
Berkhamsted Civic Centre
7.30pm, £15. Heigh Ho the
Holly! Blow the dust off
medieval song and bring
seasonal cheer to Yuletide.
www.berkhamstedmusic.
co.uk
Exhibitions: Under The
Tree
Open submission exhibition
by 3-D Artists and Makers.
Upstairs Gallery 268 High
Street, Berkhamsted. To 5
Jan. www.upstairsgallery.
co.uk
Fairs: Santa’s Sleigh
Weekdays from 6pm,
weekends from 4pm to Dec
23. See Berkhamsted Rotary
Club Facebook page for
itinerary. www.facebook.
com/BerkhamstedRotary
Club
2 DECEMBER
Music: Chroma Chamber
Ensemble
Music for a While. A
celebration of winter with a
programme of early music.
Kings Arms, Berkhamsted
7pm. £16/£13 Concs. www.
chromaensemble.co.uk
Exhibitions:
Berkhamsted Art Society
Winter Exhibition
Framed and unframed
paintings, pottery,
sculpture, woodcraft,
cards. Civic Centre, 161-163
High St, Berkhamsted.
To 8 Dec. Free. www.
berkhamstedartsociety.
co.uk
Music: Christingle
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
10am and St Peter & St
Paul’s, Tring, 3pm. www.
tringteamparish.org.uk
Dance: Don Quixote
Live performance by the
Bolshoi Ballet broadcast to
your local theatre. The Vyne
Theatre, Berkhamsted. 2pm.
www.berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
3 DECEMBER
Arts & Crafts: Christmas
Wreath Making
Workshop
Lindengate, Aylesbury
Road, Wendover, HP22
6BD. 7-9pm. £50 includes
glass of prosecco, nibbles,
tea, coffee, cakes. www.
lindengate.org.uk
4 DECEMBER
Sport: Tring and District
Darts League
Matches from 8.30pm. Also
11 Dec. Contact the pubs
for details. www.tringdarts.
leaguerepublic.com
5 DECEMBER
Talks: From Pint Pot to
Coffee Pot
St Bartholomew’s Church,
Wigginton, 8pm. Jon Mein
talks about the Temperance
movement in 19th century
St Albans. rbtregoning@
btopenworld.com
Talks: Representation of
the People Act 1918
The Fourth Reform Act
and how it gave votes to
more men and many
women. St Bartholomew’s
Church, Wigginton, 8pm.
rbtregoning@btopenworld.
com
6 DECEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
Outside the Zoological
Museum, Akeman Street,
Tring HP23 6AP 10am
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Music: Musical
Memories
A fun, sing-along session
for those looking to keep
their brains active! Bourne
End Village Hall, London
Road, HP1 2RH. 10.30am-
12noon. www.
hertsmusicalmemories.
org.uk
Theatre: The Importance
of Being Earnest
Performed by the
Berkhamsted Youth
Theatre. The Court Theatre,
Tring. 7.30pm. To 8 Dec.
Matinee Sat Dec 2.30pm.
www.courttheatre.co.uk
8 DECEMBER
Markets: I Love Tring
Shop Local Day
Tring’s independent
retailers welcome you all
day to indulge in endless
Christmas shopping. 9am
- 1pm. www.tringtogether.
org.uk
9 DECEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
The Forge public car park
off Tring High Street, HP23
5AG (parking fees may
be payable). 2pm. Free,
75-90 minute walk. www.
hertfordshire.gov.uk
Fundraisers:
Christmas Market
Christmas music, cards,
Christmas gifts, mulled
wine, mince pies and more.
Chilterns Dog Rescue
Centre, 12-3pm.
www.chilternsdogrescue.
org.uk
Fundraisers: Light up a
Life Service
Dedicate a light as a positive
way of remembering
someone special. St Peter
and St Paul’s Church, Tring.
4pm. www.renniegrove.org
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Theatre: Anthony and
Cleopatra
Broadcast live from the
National Theatre. The Vyne
Theatre, Berkhamsted. 6pm.
www.berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
Music: Carols by
Candlelight
6pm. With the Beacon
Community Choir in the
candlelit setting of St.
Mary’s Church, Ivinghoe.
Tickets £10, children free.
lhewlett@btinternet.com
10 DECEMBER
Film: Cycling with
Moliere
A warm, literate comedy.
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 11 Dec. Nonmembers
£5 at door. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
10 DECEMBER
Talks: Historic Gardens in
and around Berkhamsted
The talk about the historic
gardens round Berkhamsted
from Capability Brown
to the Arts and Crafts.
Berkhamsted Town Hall,
8pm. www.berkamstedhistory.org.uk
12 DECEMBER
Music: Iron Room Carol
Service
Tring Station, 7pm. www.
tringteamparish.org.uk
Comedy: Christmas
Comedy Night and Party
The Get Stuffed Christmas
Comedy Night returns. The
Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm.
Show only £20, Christmas
Party ticket £45. www.getstuffed.biz
13 DECEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
Public car park, Broadwater
off Lower Kings Road HP4
2AL (over canal footbridge
opposite Waitrose) 10am
and 11.15am.
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Business: Business
Networking
‘How to Protect Your
Inheritance’. Lindengate,
Aylesbury Road, Wendover,
HP22 6BD. 5.30-7.30pm.
£10. Guest Speaker: www.
lindengate.org.uk
14 DECEMBER
Music: Harriet
Harriet is back in a seasonal
extravaganza, featuring
songs from her Christmas
album. The Court Theatre,
Tring. 7.30pm. £21.
www.courttheatre.co.uk
15 DECEMBER
Film: Paddington 2
Nora Grace Hall, Faversham
Close. Doors 2pm, Film
2.30pm. £7. Cash bar. Tickets
from Beechwood Fine
Foods or website. www.
tringcinema.com
Music: Tring Choral
Society Christmas
Concert
St Peter & St Paul’s church,
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Tring, 7.30PM (Doors
6.45pm). £15 from
Beechwood Fine Foods or
by email. Under-18s free.
www.tringchoral.org.uk
Music: Del Bromham
and Friends
Del Bromham of the iconic
70’s band Stray performs
tonight with his band
Blues Devils. The Court
Theatre, Tring. 8pm. £12.
www.courttheatre.co.uk
16 DECEMBER
Music: Parish Carol
Service
St Peter’s Church, High
Street, Berkhamsted.
6pm. www.
stpetersberkhamsted.org.
uk
17 DECEMBER
Film: Loving Vincent
The world’s first
feature-length painted
animation. Berkhamsted
Civic Centre, 8pm. Nonmembers
£5 at door. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
19 DECEMBER
Arts & Crafts:
Berkhamsted and Tring
Sewing Bee
Meeting room at Sacred
Heart Church, Park St,
Berkhamsted (parking
outside) 9am-12 noon. £5
payable on the day.
fiona4mckenna@hotmail.
co.uk
20 DECEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
Outside the Zoological
Museum, Akeman Street,
Tring HP23 6AP 10am.
www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
23 DECEMBER
Dance: The Nutcracker
The holiday classic returns
to the majestic Bolshoi
stage for a live broadcast.
The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 3pm. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
Music: Christmas Carol
Services
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
6pm and St Peter & St Paul’s,
Tring 6.30pm.
www.tringteamparish.org.uk
24 DECEMBER
Music: Crib Services|
St Peter & St Paul’s, Tring
2pm and 4pm, All Saints,
Long Marston 4pm and St
John the Baptist, Aldbury
4pm. www.tringteamparish.
org.uk
Music: Christmas Eve
Service
St Cross, Wilstone 7pm.
www.tringteamparish.org.uk
Music: Midnight Mass
St Mary’s, Puttenham 9pm,
St John the Baptist, Aldbury
11.15pm and St Peter &
St Paul’s, Tring 11.30pm.
www.tringteamparish.org.uk
25 DECEMBER
Music: Christmas Day
Services
“St Peter & St Paul’s, Tring
8am and 10am, St John the
Baptist, Aldbury 10am, All
Saints, Long Marston 10am,
St Cross, Wilstone 10am.
www.tringteamparish.org.uk
27 DECEMBER
Walks: Hertfordshire
Health Walk
Public car park, Broadwater
off Lower Kings Road HP4
2AL (over canal footbridge
opposite Waitrose)
10am and 11.15am. www.
hertfordshire.gov.uk
28 DECEMBER
Theatre: Aladdin
The Court Theatre, Tring.
To 6 Jan. £11 Adult, £9 Child.
See website for performance
times and tickets for
this year’s panto. www.
courttheatre.co.uk
1 JANUARY
Exhibitions: Under The
Tree
Open submission exhibition
by 3-D Artists and Makers.
Upstairs Gallery 268 High
Street, Berkhamsted. To 5
Jan. www.upstairsgallery.
co.uk
Walks: New Year’s Day
Walk
Meet at front of
Berkhamsted Station,
10.30am for the traditional
Berkhamsted Citizens’
New Year’s Day walk,
led by Paul Crosland
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Theatre: Aladdin
The Court Theatre, Tring.
To 6 Jan. £11 Adult, £9
Child. See website for
performance times and
tickets for this year’s
panto. www.courttheatre.
co.uk
1 JANUARY
Film: Churchill
Bravura performances
from Brian Cox and
Miranda Richardson.
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 8 Jan. Nonmembers
£5 at door. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
8 JANUARY
Sport: Tring and District
Darts League
Matches every Tuesday
from 8.30pm. Contact the
pubs for details. www.
tringdarts.leaguerepublic.
com
9 JANUARY
Talks: Short Film of 40
minutes
St Bartholomew’s Church,
Wigginton, 8pm. £3.
Hertfordshire’s links with
the Slave Trade and its
abolition. rbtregoning@
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10 JANUARY
Talks: Hadrian’s Wall
Speaker: Paul Heslop.
Victoria Hall, Akeman St,
10am. u3asites.org.uk/tring/
home
13 JANUARY
Music: Chroma Chamber
Moominland Midwinter.
Candlelit evening of
storytelling, Finnish music,
folk and classical. Ensemble
Kings Arms, Berkhamsted
7pm. £16/£13 Concs. www.
chromaensemble.co.uk
15 JANUARY
Talks: Geography Beyond
Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted Geographical
Association, Centenary
Theatre, Berkhamsted
School (Kings Campus),
Kings Road HP4
3BG. 6.15pm. www.
berkhamstedschool.org
16 JANUARY
Talks: Art and Design in
the Chilterns
An Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, the
Chilterns has played host to
many artists and craftsmen.
Berkhamsted Town Hall,
8pm. www.berkamstedhistory.org.uk
17 JANUARY
Business: Tring
Meet and engage with
over 40 like-minded local
business people over
breakfast. BusinessMart
Nora Grace Hall, Faversham
Close, Tring. 7.30-9.30am.
www.tringtogether.org.uk
18 JANUARY
Film: The Guernsey
Literary and Potato Peel Pie
Society Nora Grace Hall,
Faversham Close, HP23 5BA.
£7. Doors 8pm, Film 8.30pm.
£7. Cash bar. Tickets from
Beechwood Fine Foods or
website. www.tringcinema.
com
20 JANUARY
Dance: La Bayadere
The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 3pm.
Broadcast live from
the Royal Ballet. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
21 JANUARY
Film: Harmonium
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 22 Jan. Nonmembers
£5 at door. An
explosive drama. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
22 JANUARY
Talks: Women I Have
Married
Visitors welcome. Nora
Grace Hall, Faversham
Close, Tring 7.45pm.
Speaker: Richard Selby.
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25 JANUARY
Theatre: The Queen of
Spades
The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 2pm.
Tchaikovsky’s most
ambitious opera, broadcast
live from The Royal
Opera House. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
1 FEBRUARY
Comedy: Pub Crawl with
The Thinking Drinkers
The Thinking Drinkers are
coming with a brand-new,
hilarious, intoxicating barhop
through history. The
Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm.
£15. www.get-stuffed.biz
2 FEBRUARY
Music: Coull Quartet
Berkhamsted Civic
Centre 7.30pm, £15. www.
berkhamstedmusic.co.uk
3 FEBRUARY
Theatre: La Traviata
Verdi’s opera based on
Alexandre Dumas fils
novel. Broadcast live
from the Royal Opera
House. The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 2pm. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
4 FEBRUARY
Film: The Death of Stalin
The one-liners fly as fast
as political fortunes fall.
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 5 Feb. Nonmembers
£5 at door. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk
5 FEBRUARY
Sport: Tring and District
Darts League
Matches every Tuesday
from 8.30pm. Contact the
pubs for details. www.
tringdarts.leaguerepublic.
com
6 FEBRUARY
Talks: Berkhamsted and
District Welsh Society
Lunch
The Bellcote, Chesham
Rd, Chesham HP5 3PF,
12pm. www.welshsociety@
btintnernet.com
Talks: The Story of the
Wicked Lady
Neill Sankey on the legend
of a Highwaywoman.
Wigginton History Society,
St Bartholomew’s Church,
Wigginton, 8pm.
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13 FEBRUARY
Talks: The Siege of
London in 1066
Berkhamsted Town Hall, 8pm.
With Kathleen Tyson.
www.berkamsted-history.
org.uk
14 FEBRUARY
Talks: Flying Concorde
Speaker: Gwyn Williams.
This is also Tring U3A’s
AGM Victoria Hall, Akeman
St, 10am. www.u3asites.org.
uk/tring/home
16 FEBRUARY
Comedy: Gary Delaney
One of Britain’s leading
one-liner comics returns
to the road! The Court
Theatre, Tring, 8pm.
£18.
www.courttheatre.co.uk
Music: Chroma
Chamber Ensemble
A Hum About Mine Ears.
The Old Town Hall,
Berkhamsted 7.30pm.
£20/£18 Concs. www.
chromaensemble.co.uk
18 FEBRUARY
Film: The 100-Year-Old
Man Who Climbed Out
of the Window and
Disappeared
An off-beat treat.
Berkhamsted Civic Centre,
8pm. Also 19 Feb. Nonmembers
£5 at door. www.
berkhamstedfilmsociety.
co.uk
20 FEBRUARY
Talks: Showbiz Secrets
One of the best ever BBC
directors - who lives in
Tring - talks about his
career and his work
with Bruce Forsyth and
the Pythons.
berkhamstedcitizensevents
@gmail.com
24 FEBRUARY
Dance: Don Quixote
Live performance by the
Bolshoi Ballet broadcast
to your local theatre.
The Vyne Theatre,
Berkhamsted. 2pm. www.
berkhamstedartscentre.
co.uk
26 FEBRUARY
Talks: Workaid Tools
for Life
Speaker: Rosa Welch.
Nora Grace Hall,
Faversham Close, Tring
7.45pm. Visitors welcome.
Call Mo Reeley for
further information.
01442 823768
2 MARCH
Music: Emmanuel Bach
(violin) and Jenny Stern
(piano) Berkhamsted
Civic Centre 7.30pm, £15.
Bach, Beethoven, Poulenc,
Kreisler and Ysaye. www.
berkhamstedmusic.co.uk
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