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The history of Berkhamsted

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Welcome to the

Spring issue!

Over the past few days as we’ve been

getting this issue ready to go to press,

there have been faint glimmers of the

spring to come - lighter evenings, a few sunny

intervals and the welcome sound of birdsong,

along with the first green shoots appearing in

the garden. What a relief! It really has felt like

a very long, wet winter.

By the time this issue drops on your doorstep,

spring should be well and truly with us, and

we’ll be looking forward to celebrating Mother’s

Day and Easter. We’ve had some cracking

books sent in for our local authors feature,

which has helped us pass a few gloomy nights

and rainy weekends, and we hope you’ll enjoy

them too. It never ceases to amaze us how

much talent there is right on our doorstep.

You can treat Mum – or any loved one –

to breakfast in bed with Delia Smith's Eggs

Benedict recipe. Plus, if you’re planning a new

look in your home this spring, take a look

CONTENTS

4 News and views from

Berkhamsted and

surrounding villages

16 Shop local – before you head

online

19 Join in Berkhamsted Cricket

Club’s 150th anniversary

celebrations

22 The benefits of mindful play

26 A closer look at recycling

28 New season events from

Berkhamsted Arts Trust

at our feature on the trend for indoor exposed

brickwork and how to make it work.

As always we are supporting local business in our

‘shop local’ feature. It’s free to be included, so do

contact us if you would like to appear. Our dedicated

support for businesses and events across

Berkhamsted has also, we’re thrilled to announce,

gained us recognition as Best Community

Magazine Publisher 2024 – Hertfordshire at this

year’s Southern Enterprise Awards.

As always, the magazine includes plenty of local

news, and pages of events in the What’s On section.

You’ll see we’ve introduced a number of QR codes

throughout the magazine. This will make it easier

for you to engage with the website.

If you want to be involved in the next issue, please

email Naomi at editorial@livingmags.info with

your news prior to our summer issue.

Happy reading!

31 Quick Crossword

32 The history behind

Berkhamsted Town Hall

34 Our ultimate guide to

climbing plants

36 Pawsitive vibes from

local pets

38 Cracking reads from

local authors

40 Embrace the latest

exposed brick trend

in your home

Alison and

Naomi

Owner & Editor

42 Codeword

43 Kids’ puzzle

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45 Treat Mum to breakfast in

bed with Delia Smith’s Eggs

Benedict recipe

46 Small steps to improving

your health

49 Win tickets to Chilfest!

50 What’s on

54 Local Directory

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Berkhamsted Cricket Club hits 150 this year

Berkhamsted’s

Cricket Club

will be 150 years

old this year and it

plans to celebrate

its anniversary

in style, with the

whole town invited to join in the fun.

Founded in 1875, the Club started playing on

Berkhamsted Common before moving into

the town between the canal and the railway

Berkhamsted Living Magazine

wins prestigious regional award

Berkhamsted Living Magazine is proud to

announce its recognition as Best Community

Magazine Publisher 2024 – Hertfordshire at this

year’s Southern Enterprise Awards, hosted by

SME News. This accolade celebrates our

dedication to fostering a strong sense of

community, delivering engaging local content,

and supporting businesses and events across

Berkhamsted and the surrounding villages.

The Southern Enterprise Awards shine a

spotlight on organisations that excel in their

fields, championing innovation, resilience, and

connection. For Berkhamsted Living Magazine,

which was created in 2001, this award reflects

all the years of hard work and passion poured

into every issue. From championing local causes

to showcasing the stories that matter most to

residents, the magazine has cemented its role as

a trusted voice in the community.

line (where the Football Club now plays),

then moving again to its present ground on

Kitchener’s Field in 1984.

In the Club’s long history there have been some

notable highlights, such as playing against the

West Indies four times as well as New Zealand

and All India. In the 1970s it won Hertfordshire’s

league competition several times, and in 1975

won the local knock-out cup with its First XI

beating the Second XI.

Find details of the celebrations on page 19.

BOOKS

Cuddle up on a cosy

winter evening with our

selection of reads for

adults and children

NEW YEAR,

NEW GARDEN

The history of the town’s cinemas

‘We are absolutely thrilled to receive this

award,’ said Alison Page, owner and publishing

director. ‘It’s a testament to the incredible team

behind Berkhamsted Living Magazine and the

vibrant community we are privileged to serve.

Thank you to our readers and advertisers who

make what we do possible.’

As Berkhamsted Living Magazine, and sister

Tring Living Magazine, continues its journey,

this award serves as a reminder of its mission: to

celebrate Hertfordshire’s people, businesses, and

culture with integrity, authenticity and passion.

Both magazines continue to offer unparalleled

opportunities to reach the local communities

as we are the only publication delivering to

every postcode within the towns of Tring and

Berkhamsted. Furthermore, we use Royal Mail to

make our deliveries - the total distribution now

exceeds 22,600 homes and businesses.

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Dying Matters meeting

public meeting has been set up by local

A hospices, doctors and patient groups for

people who wish to talk about health and care

needs for anyone becoming frail or caring for

someone who is frail.

The meeting will help attendees find out more

about ReSPECT?, a document to aide discussions

with healthcare professionals and local palliative

care services.

The meeting is being held at Berkhamsted

Civic Centre on Thursday 20 March 2-4 pm.

There will be information stalls and a break

with refreshments.

To help assess numbers you can register at

www.stfrancis.org.uk/dying-matters. This is

not compulsory.

Rotary stall invites

donated goods

The public is invited

to donate unwanted

garden tools and

musical instruments at

Berkhamsted Rotary’s

regular market stall.

Tools and implements

will be reconditioned at

Work Aid and Tools for

Self Reliance before being shipped to end

users in Africa.

Donations of pre-loved musical instruments

are also welcomed to be loaned to aspiring

musicians through the club’s Musical

Instrument Library.

The stall will be on the High Street on 29

March and 5 April.

Landlord quashes

‘leaving’ rumours

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The George Inn

landlord Simon Jukes

contacted Berkhamsted

Living after rumours

spread that he was leaving

the pub.

He told us: ‘I took over

The George in 2014. It had

been shut down by the

brewery and was closed

1

for six months. After

signing the lease in March

2014 I took three months

to renovate it and change

the overall dynamics of the

pub. We have just finished

2

a big project in the garden

at The George, which will be open in March this

year. I love this pub so much. It’s part of me now

and I would struggle to part with it.

‘In 2023 I also took over the lease on The George

and Dragon with my partner Charlotte Summers,

and again we’ve changed the dynamics. We’ve

removed the pool table, fruit machines and jukebox,

instead installing a log burner, adding sofas,

renovating the barn for private hire events,

introducing a more substantial and quality wine list

and renovating the exterior and interior of the pub.

‘Both leases on the pubs will see us through

to 2029.’

Simon was born and raised in Berkhamsted,

and now lives in Cheddington with Charlotte and

their two children.

1. Simon Jukes, right, with Daniel Freeman, BDM

Stonegate, which owns The George Inn

2. Charlotte Summers behind the bar



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Haresfoot Farm plans approved

61-home development at Haresfoot Farm

A near Berkhamsted, has been approved on

its third try.

The original application, which initally

proposed 86 homes, was rejected last spring, and

then a decision delayed in the autumn, over fears

that the proposed community hub would not be

commercially viable.

The hub was removed from the third

application, and replaced with two affordable

Share your own history…

Berkhamsted Local History and Museum

Society celebrates its 75th anniversary this

year, and its members are hoping to use the

occasion to obtain people’s memories, pictures

and artifacts of living, working or going to

school in the town over the past three-quarters

of a century.

The Society is in the process of digitising

documents in its collection. Too often pictures,

documents and other items are disposed of

when someone moves or a family member dies.

The Society would love to be able to see these,

scan them and return them, if that is your wish.

‘Don’t assume that an item has no significance,’

they say, ‘it could well be of more importance

than you think.’

Recently the Society was given some

programmes for a repertory theatre company

putting on plays in the town in the months

leading up to the Second World War. These give

a wonderful insight into that time and could

homes, and the development approved subject to

certain conditions.

The plans include a ‘pantry’ with vending

machines for essentials such as bread and milk,

in a bid to cut down on car trips.

A total of 26 of the homes will be classed as

‘affordable’, with half available for affordable

rent and half for shared ownership.

Work on the site is expected to start later

in the year.

so easily have been lost forever, but are now

preserved for generations to come.

Email memories@blhms.onmicrosoft.com,

with a phone number, and someone from the

Society will contact you.

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LOCAL FOCUS

Upgrades at Ashridge

© Paye Stonework and Restoration

As we reported in our autumn issue last

year, the National Trust is planning on

introducing new visitor hubs across the estate to

take pressure off Monument Drive.

In the meantime, improvements are being

made to the existing visitor centre, including

upgrades to the kitchen and to the staff and

volunteer welfare facilities.

Come and sing!

Berkhamsted

Choral Society

would love to

find some new

members for its

informal ‘Come and

Sing’ workshop of

Mozart’s Requiem

on Saturday 15

March (9.30am for a 10am start) followed by a

free concert at 3.30pm.

The event at St Peter’s Church aims to introduce

choral singing to new members and audiences.

The Choral Society, which counts almost 100

men and women among its members, meets

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New kitchen equipment will enable a switch

to reusable cutlery and crockery, reducing

waste from disposable packaging. Plus essential

kitchen and office upgrades will create a more

comfortable and efficient working environment

for staff and volunteers.

As we went to press, these works were planned

to continue into March, with the National Trust

alerting the public to the likelihood of some

changes to service, including menu adjustments

and reduced seating.

Conservation work has also been completed

on The Bridgewater Monument. The external

granite has been cleaned for the first time in its

200-year history, mortar has been removed and

repointed, and the limestone stairs repaired, so

visitors can continue to take in the spectacular

views from the top of the 32m platform.

The Monument is due to re-open in April.

every Tuesday evening at 8pm at Swing Gate

Infant & Nursery School, Berkhamsted.

All are welcome – there’s no audition. Some

choir members do not read music but others are

more experienced. Experience is not necessary –

just a love of music and singing!

The choir performs three concerts a year plus

the occasional choral workshop singing a wide

range of modern and traditional choral music

with professional soloists and musicians, usually

in St Peter’s Church but also further afield in

Europe and the UK on its annual summer tour.

Its last concert in December raised £500 for the

roof repair at St Peter’s Church.

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Seeking castle

stewards

Berkhamsted Castle

Trust is looking for

volunteers to undertake

stewarding activities

at the Castle during

weekends between

Easter and the end of

September. Stewards

welcome visitors to the

castle and provide a

brief overview of the history and the layout

to anyone enquiring, and answer questions

if possible.

Training will be given, so new stewards are not

expected to have knowledge about Berkhamsted

Castle initially, but the ability to relate to others

and an interest in history are required. Stewards

cover two-hour slots, alone, or as a pair, on dates

convenient to them, possibly once a month, or

more often if available.

If you are interested in learning more,

or wishing to volunteer, email your name

and contact number to

volunteer@berkhamstedcastle.org.uk

Planning updates

Following our story on its proposed

development of 168-192 High Street, Sorbon

Estates has now also purchased the former site

of Costa Coffee in Berkhamsted High Street, at

162-166.

Public consultation on the proposed up

to 90 homes off Shooters Way has finished,

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The Berkhamsted

Walk started in

1968, and since then

has raised in excess

of £300,000 for The

Children’s Society –

a charity dedicated

to supporting

children in need throughout the UK. It’s always

been a community affair – set up and run by

members of the Berkhamsted Committee

with help from friendly volunteers. The start

and finish point are on a site owned by

Berkhamsted School and is well supported

with finish-line cakes by Gail’s Bakery on the

High Street!

With more than 300 participants in the past

couple of years, the Walk has become a firm

fixture on the local calendar. A cornerstone of

the Walk is supporting other local causes – most

recently, it welcomed the mobile coffee shop, The

Blue Tangerine Café. Run by young people with

special educational needs, the Café was set up

by local schools where young people requiring

additional support can thrive.

With three routes to choose from – six, 12

and 18 miles – and all welcome (including

dogs on leads), this wonderful day out on 11 May

in the beautiful local countryside raises money

for a fantastic cause.

and developers Crest Nicholson are

considering the outcomes before applying

for planning permission.

Taylor Wimpey's outline proposal for

homes on land at Chesham Road is still

with Dacorum Borough Council for

statutory consultation.

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MP’s warning over Luton

Airport expansion

As we went to press, the Chancellor,

Rachel Reeves, confirmed that the

Transport Secretary would soon be making an

announcement on the Luton Airport expansion.

A decision had been expected in April, but

Rachel Reeves announced her full support for

expansion at Heathrow, at the end of January,

and for major infrastructure projects at other

airports. The media said it expected a decision on

Luton in days, not months.

The expansion plans would see Luton Airport

cater for 32m passengers annually.

Victoria Collins, MP for Harpenden & Berkhamsted,

said: ‘The Chancellor’s support for expanding

Heathrow airport shows an endorsement for

airport expansion that’ll be deeply worrying for

our local communities fighting tooth and nail

against the expansion of Luton Airport.

‘I’ve repeatedly made clear to the government

that expanding Luton airport would be highly

damaging for the quality of life of local residents

– it’ll worsen noise pollution and strain on

infrastructure. I’ll therefore keep urging the

government to oppose the expansion of Luton

airport, or at the very least to heed the advice

of experts.’

Last chance to claim

£3,500 prizes

Berkhamsted Football Club

Nominations are about to close in the

Berkhamsted Sporting Excellence Awards.

The awards are open to all clubs in the

Berkhamsted area and its surrounding villages.

The deadline is 2 April 2025 and awards will be

presented at a ceremony at Berkhamsted Golf

Club in June.

There are six categories for nominations:

Club of the Year - £1,000; Youth Sports Person of

the Year [Boys and Girls] - £250 voucher; Adult

Sports Person of the Year [Men and Women]

- £250 voucher; Rising Star of the Year - £1,000

for elite coaching; Volunteer of the Year - £250

voucher ; Volunteer Coach of the Year - £250

voucher. All categories include a trophy and

vouchers are for use in Berkhamsted Sports.

See details at www.bsgca.org

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Danielle shares Alzheimer’s journey…

Berkhamsted

poet Danielle

Tomkins was asked

to write and perform

a poem at Age UK

Hertfordshire's

Community Concert

at St Peter’s Church.

She wrote a very

moving poem about her incredibly long and

painful Alzheimer’s journey with her beloved

mother. B&M Care Homes and the Alzheimer’s

Society were touched by the poem and are

looking to promote her words to a

wider audience.

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Danielle, an award-winning TV marketeer,

and head of marketing at ITN Business, said:

‘My life was turned upside down eight years ago

when my beautiful Mum was diagnosed with

Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s incredibly hard to put

into words how painful the journey has since

been. One of the hardest things to do is to grieve

for someone who is still alive and introducing

myself to the person I love most on this planet

week after week because they no longer

recognise you. If my words can help at least one

person find comfort on their own journey, my

heart will be happy.’

You can find the poem on her Instagram

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Berko trio make splash at County Champs

Three best

friends

who swim for

Berkhamsted

Swimming Club

won an incredible

25 medals

(including 15

Golds) at the recent

Hertfordshire

County Swimming

Championships.

Rafe Lawson, Dewi Fordyce

Twelve-year-olds

and Sam Childs

Sam Childs and

Dewi Fordyce joined 13-year-old Rafe Lawson to

win the haul over four days of swimming, Dewi

broke five longstanding Counties records.

Tesco donates for inclusive school space

Pupils and teachers at Bridgewater School are

celebrating after receiving £1,000 towards

creating a modern new learning space.

The money came from Tesco Northchurch

Express in Berkhamsted and will be used to

transform the unused caretaker’s bungalow

into a dedicated building to help address the

academic, physical, social, and emotional needs

of the children.

The boys were so successful, other competitors

continually asked them about their training

schedule, and even what they eat for breakfast!

The boys train up to six times a week at

Knox Johnston Sports Centre and Berkhamsted

Leisure Centre. Both Dewi and Rafe are now

hoping to make it to the Nationals this year.

Head coach Doug Hose says their success is

testament to their hard work in the pool. ‘The

boys all work hard and enjoy themselves at

training. They all show great potential. The club

welcomes all keen swimmers from age eight,

and is always looking for new swimmers.’

Rafe’s ambition is to compete as an Olympian -

following in the footsteps of Adam Peaty. Dewi is

also a keen rugby player, and has to split his time

between the rugby field and the pool.

The space, which will be called the Haven, is

set to open by Easter and will include one large

classroom-sized space, two smaller meeting

rooms for one-on-one sessions, accessible

toilets, and two small kitchenettes for afterschool

activities.

It will also increase the school’s before- and

after-school care provisions, enabling more

parents and carers to return to work.

Andrea Bettridge, headteacher at

Bridgewater School, said: ‘This facility will

allow us to better support some of our most

vulnerable children. We aim to create a rich

and joyful learning environment, in which

every member of our school feels safe, happy,

valued and inspired to reach their

full potential.’

Correction: In our Winter 2024 magazine

we referred to The Rex celebrating its 25th

anniversary. In fact it was its 20th anniversary

in 2024.

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1997 to support our local community.

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partner charities providing life-changing care

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Ed is awarded prestigious title

The Chartered Insurance

Institute (CII) has

awarded the prestigious

Chartered Financial

Planner title to Ed Evans of

Berkhamsted’s Stringer Mann

Chartered Financial Planners.

Chartered status is an

exclusive title only awarded

to individuals that meet

rigorous criteria relating to

professionalism and capability. Furthermore,

all Chartered Financial Planners commit to the

CII’s Code of Ethics, reinforcing the highest

standards of professional practice in their

business dealings.

Open day success

Ed focuses solely on providing face-to-face

advice and offers a dedicated, personal wealth

management service to build long-term, trusted

relationships. He offers specialist advice in

a wide range of areas, including Investment

Planning, Retirement Planning and Inheritance

Tax Planning.

He said: 'I am very pleased to have achieved

this professional milestone. I have thoroughly

enjoyed the study and practical experience

that it has required, and I look forward to

continuing to serve my clients to the highest

professional standard.'

Ed is also one of the recent recruits to

Berkhamsted Rotary Club who are young, highly

qualified professionals wishing to contribute to

their local community. He is a member of the

Youth Committee of the Club and in November

organised a highly successful Youth Speaks

competition. Six teams from local secondary

schools debated topics as varied as 'Assisted

Dying should be legalised in the UK' and 'We are

very close to gender equality': the competition

encourages a very high standard of research

and presentation.

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Around 75 people interested in self-care

attended the open day launch at Regents

Park Aesthetics in Berkhamsted at the end of

last year.

Owner Kay Greveson (pictured second from

left) said she had support from The Mums

Club and other local businesses, and added:

‘It is very important to me to work with the

local community and have things such as

catering, flowers and decorations from local

small businesses.’

Kay recently won Best Aesthetic Nurse

Practitioner at the prestigious Safety in Beauty

Diamond Awards.


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BCC v West Indies

As we mentioned on page 4, Berkhamsted’s

Cricket Club wants the whole town to join

in its 150th anniversary celebrations this year.

Chairman Tim Buckley said: ‘The Club

wants everyone in Berkhamsted to join us in

celebrating our special birthday and we want

them to feel that our pavilion and beautiful

grounds are there for them all to enjoy.’

This summer there will be lots of special

events, including a 6-a-side tournament on

the May bank holiday, a year 5 and 6 girls’

tournament, a Grand Reunion for all current and

past members, and a Members’ Fun day in June.

In July there will be a double header against the

MCC (Men’s and Women’s XIs), which is open

for all to come and watch.

Many local businesses are joining in, with

special anniversary sausages from Eastwoods, a

unique 150 coffee roast at Epicure, delicious 150

buns from Darvells, a special ice cream by Max,

the ice cream man on a bicycle, and a 150 Ale

from Mad Squirrel!

Throughout the summer, the pavilion will be

mounting #FamilyFriday events at the Cricket

Club from 6pm each Friday with food and drinks

to buy, All Stars coaching sessions for children

in years 4-6, and a T20 match to watch. There is

plenty of safe space for younger children to run

around and for families to set up picnics and

enjoy the beautiful setting.

BCC both pitches in action

Jess Potts, the Women’s Captain, said: ‘We

want everyone to know that they can come

along and watch cricket matches being played

at the ground for free and you don’t have to be a

member. You are very welcome to come into the

pavilion to order drinks and food or access the

facilities. We look forward to seeing you there!’

Berkhamsted Cricket Club is going from

strength to strength in its 150th year, with many

of its teams gaining promotion last summer.

Its junior teams, girls and boys, won a host of

junior county trophies, reflecting the benefits of

its professional coaching structure, yet its ethos

is focused on enjoying sport and developing

skills at every level. It has the largest Women’s

and Girls’ squads of any club in Hertfordshire,

with dedicated coaches. The Club fields four

Men’s XIs on a Saturday, a Sunday XI, a Women’s

XI, a T20 side and, with more than 420 juniors

including 100 girls, puts out 23 junior teams

across the age groups. It also runs disabilities

cricket coaching and welcomes applications

from any local family.

For full details of everything going on at the

Cricket Club this summer, look out for the free

40-page Anniversary Souvenir Programme,

which will be handed out at the Saturday market

on 26 March and 3 April. Copies will also be

available in many local shops, the library, civic

centre and the sports centre.


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Bringing attention to the present moment,

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By using mindfulness toys, kids can learn

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2025 SEASON March 2025 - April 2025 page 1

MARCH 2025 - APRIL 2025

Venues are in

Berkhamsted

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Local code 01442 applies to landlines.

Tickets are available on the door

unless sold out. DC = Dacorum

Card accepted.

Sat 8

Mar 2025

Jazz

B’sted Jazz

Art Themen Trio - Classic Jazz with Sax &

Hammond Organ

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sparkling set of classic and modern pieces, backed

by Hammond organ and bass. Art Themen s, Pete

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Civic Centre

20:00 - 22:30

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Member £14, Non-Member £20,

Student £9 DC

Mon 10

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Mar 2025

Film

B’sted Film

Soc

Film Nights at the Civic Centre

For details of this week’s film please visit the

Programme page of the Film Society’s website

Civic Centre

22:00

www.berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk

7795148491

Annual sub. £50.

Visitors £7 at door (no concs)

Wed 12

Mar 2025

Sat 15

Mar 2025

Talk

B’sted Lcl Hist

& Mus Soc

Music

B’sted Music

A History and Celebration of Berkhamsted

Cricket Club

In 2025 Berkhamsted Cricket Club celebrates its

150th anniversary. This talk will give a history of

cricket in general but particularly focusing on the

local team. Julian Dent. Talk preceded by AGM

Symphonic Concert

Elgar’s well known cello concerto in E minor;

Tchaikovsky Symphony No 5

Town Hall

20:00 - 21:00

Deans’ Hall,

B’sted School

19:30

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Annual subscription Single £10,

Joint £15. Visitors £3 at the door

www.bridgewater-sinfonia.org.uk

The School Ticketing system, via the

orchestra website. Some tickets in

Ashtons High Street

£20 in advance, £22 on the door,

under 18 free. DC

Sat 15

Mar 2025

Music

B’sted Music

Fitzroy String Quartet

Haydn: Quartet No 62 in C Major Op 76 No

3 ‘Kaiser’, Elizabeth Maconchy: Quartet No 4,

Beethoven: Quartet No 9 in C Major Op 59 No 3

‘Rasumovsky’

Civic Centre

19:30 - 21:30

www.berkhamstedmusic.co.uk

tickets@berkhamstedmusic.co.uk

Season £75, Visitors £20, U18 free

Mon 24

& Tue 25

Mar 2025

Film

B’sted Film

Soc

Film Nights in the Civic Centre



Civic Centre

20:00


7795148491

Annual sub. £50.


Mon 7 &

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Film

B’sted Film

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Civic Centre

20:00


7795148491

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Sat 12

Apr 2025

Choral

Chiltern

Chamber

Choir

Chiltern Chamber Choir Spring Concert

Spring concert

St. Peter’s

Church

19:30

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Sat 12

Apr 2025

Jazz

B’sted Jazz

The Dime Notes - New Orleans Jazz

In the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven

1920’s New Orleans jazz we’ll hear gems from

Johnny Dodds, Jelly Roll Morton, Red Nichols &

more. BJazz Bar available throughout

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20:00 - 22:30

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Mon 14

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Apr 2025

Film

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Civic Centre

20:00


7795148491

Annual sub. £50.

Visitors £7 at door (no conc)

Fri 9 May

- Sun 11

May 2025

Art

B’sted Art

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Art Fair



Civic Centre

10:00 - 17.00

www.berkhamstedartsociety.co.uk

Free entry to exhibitions.

Annual subscription £25

Sat 17

May 2025

Jazz

B’sted Jazz

Chris Ingham Trio - Tribute to Dudley Moore

Jazz Pianist

Swing, humour and poignancy in this tribute by one

of the top British jazz pianists to Dudley Moore,

another great of his time. BJazz Bar available

throughout

Civic Centre

20:00 - 22:30

bjazz.org

824173

info@bjazz.org


Student £9 DC

Sat 7 Jun

2025

Jazz

B’sted Jazz

Karen Street - Virtuoso Accordian-led Jazz

Jazz inspired by French swing, Latin & Tango

alongside original compositions & jazz standards,

led by the UK’s leading virtuoso accordionist, plus

guitar, bass, drums. BJazz Bar available throughout

Civic Centre

20:00 - 22:30

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Student £9 DC

Sat 14 Jun

2025

Music

Bridgewater

Sinfonia

Symphonic Concert

Dvorak Symphony No 5 in F major; Mahler

Symphony No 1 in D major

St. Peter’s

Church

19:30

www.bridgewater-sinfonia.org.uk

ventbrite, via the orchestra website

(no admin fee); Ashtons, High Street

£20 in advance, £22 on the door,

under 18 free DC

Sat 28 Jun

2025

Choral

Chiltern

Chamber

Choir

Chiltern Chamber Choir Summer Concert

Summer concert

St. Peter’s

Church

19:30

www.chilternchamberchoir.com

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Sat 28 Jun

2025

Jazz

B’sted Jazz

Jivin Miss Daisy - Vintage Jazz

Simon Thorpe b leads a sextet specialising in

vintage music from the era of swing, jazz and jive.

Expect a rousing evening of classic music from

Gershwin, Cole Porter and Ellington through to

Nat KK

Civic Centre

20:00 - 22:30

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824173

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LOCAL

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The newly erected Town Hall, before the clock was added

Heart of the community

Berkhamsted Town Hall has offered a venue for educating Victorian

workers, feeding wartime evacuees and marrying the town’s citizens.

Once derelict, it is now a thriving community hub once more…

© All pictures Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society

Berkhamsted Town Hall is one of the

most recognisable buildings on the

High Street, but what is its history, and

how did such an outstanding building come

to be built in the town?

Before the Town Hall was built, the site

belonged to a firm of London carriers, with

stables and apartments above, and was also

home to a barn, washhouse and brewhouse.

When the Tudor market hall further east

along the High Street burned down, the

current building was commissioned to

replace it, along with the 16th century town

hall - the Court House - which still stands in

Church Lane.

Lady Marian Alford, the widow of Lord

Alford, who lived at Ashridge House, was

very involved in the plans to build the new

town hall. Funding for the plans came from

a substantial contribution made by her son,

John Egerton-Cust, 2nd Earl of Brownlow, as

well as public donations.

Edward Buckton Lamb was the architect for

this distinctive new building designed in the

Gothic Revival style. Lamb was no conformist,

and had been labelled a 'Rogue Gothic

Revivalist', whose designs were blasted for

breaking with convention.

His design included an octagonal turret and

a spire on the left, three two-light windows

with a gable above in the centre, and a threelight

serpentine-shaped oriel window. The

clock on the outside was added in memory of

Thomas Read, a former town surveyor, in 1897.

The building was completed in 1859,

minus Lamb’s suggested leaded glass in

the windows of the rooms overlooking the

High Street. At that time it was known as

the Market House and Town Hall. It was not

without controversy, though - a year later,

an anonymous author published a pamphlet

criticising the new building, because it was so

far away from the original site of the original

Tudor Market House.


1. The circus arriving in town with camels

outside the Town Hall 1900's

2. Original drawing of the inside of the main

hall by Edward Buckton Lamb

While the market hall occupied the ground

floor, the first floor included rooms for

the Mechanics' Institute as well as a large

assembly hall. Mechanics' institutes were

created to offer adult education to working

men, and often funded by local industrialists

who believed they would benefit from having

more knowledgeable and skilled employees,

and to provide a more wholesome pastime

than gambling and drinking in pubs!

Local leather-seller Henry Nash was largely

responsible for initiating the Berkhamsted

Mechanics Institute. Early meetings were held

in the living room above his shop in Castle Street

and moved to the Town Hall once it was built,

offering both a library and reading room. And

there it stayed for more than a century, until it

was outdated by public libraries, affordable (to

the masses) books, newspapers and eventually TV.

The old Institute rooms stayed empty until

they were converted into the Clock Room.

In 1886 the Clock Room was leased to the

Superintendent Registrar as an office and

used for the solemnisation of civil marriages.

The lease was renewed in 1997 and in 2000

permission was obtained to use the Clock

Room for civil marriages once more.

Berkhamsted Parish Council met in the

Town Hall until 1898, and it was also used

as a magistrates court until 1938 when

Berkhamsted Civic Centre was built.

It had another interesting use in World War

II, when the Assembly Hall became a British

Restaurant. These were communal kitchens

created in 1940 to help those in need, whether

they had run out of ration coupons, been

bombed out of their homes, or were otherwise

in need of help. The increase in the population

in Berkhamsted, many of whom had been

evacuated out of London, pushed the need for

the initiative in the town.

The Assembly Hall was renamed the

Wellcome Great Hall in 1992 in recognition

of a substantial donation from The Wellcome

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2

Foundation, and

is now used for

wedding receptions,

as well as dinners,

dances, parties,

concerts and more.

The Town Hall

eventually became

derelict in the 1970s. It had been closed due to

fire safety concerns and because it no longer

raised enough income to maintain it. There

was a plan to build a new hall behind it, but

that was thwarted by legal issues and a block

on local authority spending. Meanwhile the

building fell into disrepair and sadly became a

target for vandals. The council tried to sell the

building, but a group of objectors - the Rescue

and Action Group - came to its aid! The group

included three 16-year-old boys from Ashlyns

School, who gained support from Berkhamsted

personalities: such as author Graham Greene,

author and broadcaster Richard Mabey, and

composer Antony Hopkins. Their efforts saw a

new Trust formed in 1979, which restored the

Town Hall to full use from 1982-1999.

Today, Berkhamsted Town Hall offers three

versatile rooms, with capacities of up to 200

people, for wedding and civil ceremonies,

receptions, private parties and meetings.

Activities on offer include a Community

Market, Egyptian dance classes, Kumon Maths

and English lessons, T’ai Chi and playgroups.

www.berkhamstedtownhall.co.uk

For more local history articles scan

the QR Code and find them in our

online features section


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The ultimate guide to climbing plants

The space between the natural world

and the one we choose to construct in

bricks and mortar is, metaphorically

and physically, never closer than in the case of

climbing plants!

SOCIAL

CLIMBERS

However, deciding on which are right for you

may depend on the direction your walls face,

the maintenance you’re willing to give them,

and whether their appearance matches with

your property type. After all, what works on a

Patios Driveways Brickwork & Pointing Fencing Turfing Planting

thatched cottage in a village may well look

out of place on a modern urban estate.

Placement and maintenance

While outdoor climbing plants appear to have

a life of their own, the truth is they’ll need

help along the way if they are to flourish:

• Wall consideration: You’d assume outdoor

climbers need to face south or sit on southwest

walls to get the sunlight they need (as

well as heat from bricks for growth), yet in

much the same way as a few people prefer

a drizzly day to a sunny one, so too will

some plants want to be away from

direct sunlight.

The likes of the hydrangea, pileostegia,

decumaria and schizophragma all do well

on a north-facing or shady wall, so research

well before you delve in.

• Soil: Ensure your soil is well-drained,

with container plants requiring frequent

and focused watering to ensure climbers

survive and thrive.

• Planting: If not using planters, dig a hole

in the soil that's at least 30cm away from

the wall. Mix in compost or well-rotted

manure, lean the climber towards the wall,

and watch the magic commence!

• Support: While these plants are all

adept in reaching vertically to express

themselves, some will need horizontal

support, so don’t be

afraid to use a trellis

or wire to secure what

can be a weighty plant

to the wall.

Popularity

The most popular

climbing plants in

the UK are:

Wisteria sinensis

A south or west facing wall is a

particularly great place to grow sunloving

climbers, while the glorious Chinese

Wisterias are another step beyond. They’ll

grow to around 5m tall, with twisting,

woody vines and purple-blue flowers.

Hedera helix 'Goldchild'

For a rather shadier vista, the Hedera

helix 'Goldchild' is a good choice. This ivy

is quintessentially British - green in colour

with golden yellow edging, brightening up

the dullest of walls.

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Virginia creeper 'Henryana'

Far from sounding like a serial murderer

from a few centuries back who terrorised

the Eastern coast of the United States,

the Virginia Creeper is perfect for

covering an unsightly wall quickly,

growing thick and fast, up to 10m high

and 5m wide.

Honeysuckle 'Halliana'

The Honeysuckle 'Halliana' is an

evergreen that offers constancy and

contentment, not least to the wildlife it

attracts, especially during colder months.

Pawsitive

Vibes

Our beloved pets

take the spotlight

See the local friends who make our

lives brighter!

Send in a cute or funny pic of your

furry, or not-so furry, best friend,

together with their name, age

and location.

WhatsApp or email it over to us and

then watch this space to see if it

makes the cut for the next issue!

enjoying a stroll in the field

Loki, aged 1

ready for the wet

winter weather!

Darcy, aged 13

loving brother and sister

Milly & Max, aged 1½

the perfect birthday card for a

carrot-loving fiend

it’s a dog’s life ?

Luna, aged 4

Ernie, aged 3

CHILTERN OPEN AIR MUSEUM

Explore Our 45-Acre Outdoor Museum

Take a Journey Through Time

Visit www.coam.org.uk for Full Details

Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park,

Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles,

Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB

BOOKS

A spring selection of super reads from local authors

For more local book

reviews scan the QR Code

and find them in our


The Eights - Joanna Miller - Out 27 March

It’s Oxford in 1920. The first women to be admitted to the university are arriving, among

them four women from different walks of life who are set to become firm friends.

Among them is Otto, an extravagant socialite haunted by her experiences in the war, and

Marianne, a vicar’s daughter - but what secret is she hiding from her friends?

Joanna intertwines real historical events and figures into this compelling tale of female

friendship - and there’s a cameo for Berkhamsted and the Common’s trenches, too!

Joanna studied English at Exeter College, Oxford. She lives in Berkhamsted with her

husband and their three teenage children.

All That Lives Must Die - Ivor Eisenstadt

This gripping murder mystery is set on the Suffolk Coast. When retired GP Max

discovers his holiday park neighbour Gertrude has died after falling down a cliff, he

refuses to accept that it is an accident. His search for the truth reignites his own anxiety -

and ultimately puts him in danger.

This is a real page turner, and Ivor describes the local area and its flora and fauna

beautifully. Full of twists and turns, you won’t want to put it down!

Ivor, a retired healthcare publisher, is based in Berkhamsted.

A Foundling at the Wartime Bookshop - Lesley Eames

We’re back in Chilterns village Churchwood with Lesley Eames’ latest cracking

comfort read set during World War II. In this fifth book of the series, a newborn

baby is abandoned on a doorstep, and the three bookshop friends set out to

discover who the mother of little Rose is, in a bid to reunite the family before the

baby is taken away. Another cosy, uplifting read that shows how friendship and

kindness can make such a positive difference.

Lesley lives in St Albans and has won the Festival of Romance New Talent Award

and the romantic Novelists’ Association’s Elizabeth Goudge Cup.

The Projectionist - Bigfoot

A weird and wonderful adventure for ages eight-12, set in a world where stories -

including cinemas and books - are banned, and most citizens are hooked instead

on ‘the vine’, a mysterious, all-pervasive plant that brings gossip.

However, one girl, 12-year-old Ceres, is intent on keeping her stories alive, and

projects her films to a few friends in the woods, using her left eye! But when the

projections start to fade, she must try to save her stories - all with the help of her

loyal goldfish Hemingway!

Bigfoot is a children’s author who can be found roaming Berkhamsted.

Dream & Commit; Accountability Diary - Dee Fagg

This journal aims to help you achieve your goals. Sometimes ‘self-help’ type books

have so much introduction that you’ve already lost the will to get further than

the first couple of chapters. Dee has, however, kept it simple, so that the reader is

already starting to get involved with tasks a few pages in.

As you complete the diary, it takes you through, step by step, identifying what

you want and how to achieve it. The final part offers a daily space to let you record

your progress.

Dee lives in Tring with her husband Liam, and runs a successful business

specialising in Microsoft Office documents and producing books for self-publishers.

The Perimenopause Journal - Kate Codrington

This hardback book is a thoughtful and insightful guide for women navigating

the perimenopause. It blends practical advice and emotional insight, with

knowledge and support.

The journal stands out – apart from its beautiful cover and weight - because it

goes beyond the typical informational books on perimenopause, inviting readers

to engage in self-discovery through guided exercises and reflective prompts. The

format is accessible and non-intimidating, making it perfect for those who may be

feeling overwhelmed or unsure about what to expect.

Kate is a Herts-based mentor, author, speaker, facilitator, artist and podcaster.

Local authors! Let us know about your book releases. Email editorial@livingmags.info


Spring 2025 / 39

BRICKING

IT

Learn to create, treat and protect indoor exposed

brickwork, at the same time exploring its timeless appeal

Exposed brickwork is a hallmark

of contemporary interior design,

renowned for its rustic charm and

urban elegance. This aesthetic choice

enhances the atmosphere of any space,

creating an inviting environment that merges

modern and traditional styles seamlessly.

The appeal of exposed brick lies in its

versatility, and anywhere from industrial

lofts to cosy cottages, it can be adapted to suit

various design philosophies.

The trend for getting ‘back to brick’ surged

in the late 20th century, coinciding with

the rise of open-plan living. Ever since,

homeowners and designers alike have

embraced its raw, unrefined beauty, viewing

it as a canvas for creativity.

If you’re considering exposed brick for your

home, then the first step is to ensure the

bricks are structurally sound.

Removing plaster or drywall reveals the

underlying bricks, but this process can be messy,

so prepare accordingly. In some cases, you may

wish to consult with a professional to assess

the wall’s condition and to help with removal.

Once exposed,

brickwork

requires

treatment

to ensure

longevity

and maintain

aesthetic

appeal. Start

by cleaning the

surface with a

stiff brush to

remove dust

and debris.

For stubborn

stains or grime, a mixture of water and mild

detergent can be effective.

You may find you need to repoint some

areas if mortar joints are deteriorating

or damaged.

After cleaning and tending to brick

maintenance, you’re ready to wrap up the job.

Simply apply a breathable sealer to protect

from dampness and blemishes while allowing

the brickwork to breathe. This also prevents


trapped moisture

that can lead to

deterioration.

Beyond that,

the styling

possibilities are

endless. For a

contemporary

look, pair

with sleek

furnishings, bold

artwork and

warm lighting to

create a cosy yet

modern vibe.

Alternatively, for a more rustic feel,

incorporate vintage furniture, natural textiles

and earthy tones to enhance warmth.

Bricks come in various shades – classic

reds, browns, greys, yellows and more.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

“

The trend for getting ‘back to brick’

surged in the late 20th century,

coinciding with the rise of open-plan

living. Ever since, homeowners and

designers alike have embraced its raw,

unrefined beauty, viewing it as a canvas

for creativity

Whitewashing or painting can lighten a space

and create a more contemporary, airy feel

while still showcasing the texture. Mix and

match with your interior ambitions to create

a vibe that works.

And if the considerable job of stripping back

a wall to reveal original brickwork just feels

too much to bear, fake brick adhesives and

panels are getting better and better, meaning

you can savour having (almost) the real thing,

for less expense and much less time!


Spring 2025 / 41

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replaced by a number shown in the grid,

with the first few entered for you.

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1. To begin, place the egg yolks in a small

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vinegar in a small saucepan until the

mixture starts to bubble and simmer.

Now pour the hot lemon juice mixture in

to join the yolks and blend for 30 seconds

until thoroughly combined. Then, using

the same saucepan, melt the butter over

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it brown. (If your processor lid has a larger

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DELIA

SMITH’S EGG

BENEDICT

RECIPE

The ideal breakfast in bed for mum, let the queen

of cuisine, Delia Smith, be your sous chef this

Mother’s Day

4. Poach the eggs. Place the split muffins

on a baking tray and lightly toast the split

muffins on both sides. Now butter the

cut side of the muffins and top each half

with a couple of folded slices of ham. Pop

them under the grill to warm the ham

then put them onto warm serving plates.

5. Put a poached egg on top of each muffin

half, add a little seasoning and then

spoon over the foaming hollandaise,

covering the egg (there should be a little

over 1 tablespoon of sauce for each egg).

Serve straight away.

Ingredients

For the sauce

• 2 large eggs, separated

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp white wine vinegar

• 110g block butter, softened

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the eggs benedict

• 6 large, very fresh eggs

• 12 thin slices smoked ham (Austrian

Smoked Mountain Ham works well)

• 3 English muffins, split in half

horizontally

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SMALL

STEPS

FOR BIG GAINS

How making minor, consistent adjustments to your wellness routine

can result in major, long-term health benefits

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changes. Rather than trying to transform your

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creating a habit of regular movement that can

lead to significant fitness gains.

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boost your mood.

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more throughout the day, reaping the benefits

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Daily journaling can have a profound impact.

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The white-striped warrior will be bringing his Ant Music to fans at the Tring festival,

celebrating Adam and the Ants’ mega back catalogue including Goody Two Shoes, Prince

Charming and Ant Music.

You have a chance to win tickets to the event, on Saturday 5 July, by answering the

question below.

Another highlight of the 2025 bill is 80s female legend Kim Wilde, with hits such as Kids in

America, You Keep me Hanging on, and Chequered Love.

New Order and Joy Division legend Peter Hook, of Peter Hook & The Light, will be taking the

crowd on a nostalgic trip back to the club scene with pumping hits such as Blue Monday, and

continuing the 80s vibe will be Nick Heyward and his band of merry men, Haircut 100, who

reformed last year.

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tone and ska spectacular will get the crowd up on their feet and skanking.

Continuing the party anthems will be soul sensations The Real Thing, with hits such as Can

You Feel the Force, You to me are Everything and Can’t Get By Without You.

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The Hoosiers.

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club DJ, producer and re-mixer, Brandon Block.

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WHAT’S ON

MONDAY 3 MAR

Talks: Full Council

Meeting

Council Chamber,

Berkhamsted Civic Centre,

7.30pm. www.berkhamstedtc.gov.uk

TUESDAY 4 MAR

Talks: The History of

Hatfield House

Wigginton History Society,

Village Hall, Wigginton,

8pm. cliff.mills@outlook.

com

Talks: Alcoholics

Anonymous

Corpus Christi Church

Hall, Langdon Street, Tring,

8-9.15pm. Every Tuesday.

Help@aamail.org

WEDNESDAY 5 MAR

Talks: Hec-Talk Group

The XC Centre, Jarman Way,

Hemel Hempstead, 7.30-

8.30pm. Every first and third

Wednesday of the month.

tinyurl.com/5n8c6p3v

Talks: Alcoholics

Anonymous

The Swan Building, 137 High

Street, Berkhamsted, 8pm-

9.30pm. Every Wednesday.

Help@aamail.org

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THURSDAY 6 MAR

Music: The Gary Fletcher

Band

Blues Bar Tring, 8pm. www.

bluesbartring.co.uk

FRIDAY 7 MAR

Talks: Tring Outreach Event

High Street Baptist Church,

10am-12pm. Selected

Fridays every month. www.

communityactiondacorum.

org.uk

Theatre: The Roses of Eyam

Markova Theatre, Tring

Park School, 7.30pm. www.

tringpark.com

Talks: Grims Ditch and

Historic Routes through

The Chilterns

Cholesbury-cum-St

Leonards Local History

Group, St Leonards Village

Hall. 7.30 for 7.45pm

start. localhistorygroup@

cholesbury.com

SATURDAY 8 MAR

Markets & Sales: Tring

Farmers Market

High Street, Tring, 9am-

12.30pm. 2nd and 4th

Saturday of the month.

www.tringfarmersmarket.

co.uk

Music: Art Themen Trio

BJazz at the Civic Centre,

Berkhamsted, 8pm.

Fantastically exciting,

playful and inventive

saxophonist Art Themen

will lead a sparkling set of

classic and modern pieces,

backed by Hammond

organ and bass.

www.bjazz.org

Fundraisers: Steptoe &

Son Live

Dembe Theatre, Tring,

7.30pm. The rag 'n' boning

duo are back raising money

for the Pepper Foundation.

steptoeandsontour.co.uk

SUNDAY 9 MAR

Talks: Alcoholics

Anonymous

High Street Baptist Church

Hall, Tring, 7-8.15pm.

Every Sunday. Help@aamail.

org

MONDAY 10 MAR

Talks: Dacorum Climate

Action Network

The Forum, Hemel

Hempstead, 6.30-9.30pm.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/

mayors-office-dacorumborough-council/tmoxnmmz

Film: The Teachers'

Lounge


8pm. Also Tue 11. www.

berkhamstedfilmsociety.

co.uk

WEDNESDAY 12 MAR

Talks: The Great Big

Green Week

High Street Baptist Church,

Tring, 7.30pm. Information

and ideas on how to get

involved in Tring and

Berko's Great Big Green

Week in June. www.tring.

gov.uk/our-community/

green-tring

Talks: Joseph Duveen:

Charismatic Crook or

the World's Greatest Art

Dealer?

Arts Society Tring Park,


10.30am. artssocietytringpark.co.uk

THURSDAY 13 MAR

Music: Tring Jazz Jam

King's Arms, Tring, second

Thursday of the month,

7.30pm. zebrajazz@

hotmail.com

SATURDAY 15 MAR

Music: Berkhamsted

Choral Society 'Come

and Sing' Mozart's

Requiem

St Peter's Church

Berkhamsted, 9.30am-

4.15pm with informal free

concert at 3.30pm. tktp.as/

EEJXFS

Fundraisers: Repair Café


Hall, Tring, 10.30am-1pm.

www.sustainabletring.

org.uk

Dance: Strictly Cabaret

Victoria Hall, Tring,

8pm. www.tringtogether.

org.uk


15 MAR CONTINUED

Music: Fitzroy String

Quartet


7.30pm. Haydn: Quartet

No 62 in C Major Op 76

No 3 ‘Kaiser’, Elizabeth

Maconchy: Quartet No 4,

Beethoven: Quartet No

9 in C Major Op 59 No

3 ‘Rasumovsky’. www.

berkhamstedmusic.co.uk

SUNDAY 16 MAR

Markets & Sales:

Berkhamsted Farmers

Market

High Street, Berkhamsted,

10am-2pm. www.facebook.

com/berkofm

Talks: Tring Eco Library

Tarboush, Tring, 3pm.

www.facebook.com/

groups/tringecolibrary

TUESDAY 18 MAR

Business: Tring

BusinessMart Breakfast

8am. Business Networking.

www.tringtogether.org.uk

Talks: Berkhamsted

Outreach Event


10am-12pm. Selected

Tuesdays every month.

www.community

actiondacorum.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 19 MAR

Talks: The History of the

English Cookbook

Potten End Village

Hall, 10.30 am.

theartssocietygadev.org.uk

Business: Hospice of

St. Francis Corporate

Partner Network

Meeting

Machins Solicitors, Luton

LU1 1DY, 5.30-7pm. claire.

larkin@stfrancis.org.uk

THURSDAY 20 MAR

Talks: Dying Matters - A

Conversation for us All


2-4 pm. www.stfrancis.org.

uk/dying-matters

Fundraisers: Murder is

Addressed

The Dembe Theatre,

Tring, 7.30pm. To 22 Mar.

Raising money for Tring

Performing Arts Trust.

www.dembetheatre.org

MONDAY 24 MAR

Talks: Annual Town

Meeting

The Council Chamber,

Market House, 61 High

Street, Tring. 8pm. www.

tring.gov.uk

Film: Past Lives


8pm. Also Tue 25. For details

of film please visit the

website. www.berkhamsted

filmsociety.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 26 MAR

Fundraisers: Pepper

Golf Day

The Grove Golf Club,

Watford. Proceeds will help

to fund Children's Hospice

at Home care. knicolas@

pepper.org.uk

THURSDAY 27 MAR

Business: Berko

Interchange

Waite & Rose Café

Berkhamsted, 8-9am.

Informal and free business

networking over coffee.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/

berko-interchangetickets-547768158307

Kids: Board Games Night

The Wigginton Shop HP23

6HH. Last Thursday of the

month 6.30-9.30pm. manager

@wiggintonshop.org.uk

Talks: Berkhamsted

Citizens AGM

Great Hall, Berkhamsted

Town Hall, 8pm. Centenary

AGM and Environment

Awards.

www.berkhamstedcitizens.

org.uk

FRIDAY 28 MAR

Music: Dialogues of the

Carmelites


7.30pm. To 30 Mar.

dembetheatre.org

SATURDAY 29 MAR

Markets & Sales: Tools

for Self Reliance and

Musical Instrument

Collection

And Sat 5 April.

Berkhamsted High

Street 8.30am-12.30pm.

Berkhamsted Rotary's

annual collection of used

garden tools and other

implements which will be

reconditioned for charity.

Plus donations of pre-loved

musical instruments.

www.berkorotary.org

MONDAY 31 MAR

Dance: Senior Dance

Show 2025

Markova Theatre, Tring

Park School, 2pm / 7.30pm.

To 4 Apr. www.tringpark.com

TUESDAY 1 APR

Talks: Tring in 50

Buildings

Wigginton History Society,

Village Hall, Wigginton,

8pm. cliff.mills@outlook.

com

WEDNESDAY 2 APR

Talks: Hec-Talk Group

The XC Centre, Jarman

Way, Hemel Hempstead,

7.30-8.30pm. Every first

and third Wednesday

of the month. tinyurl.

com/5n8c6p3v

Theatre: Witches of

Eastwick:


7.30pm, Sat matinee

2.30pm. To 5 Apr.

dembetheatre.org

FRIDAY 4 APR

Talks: Country House

Servants

Cholesbury-cum-St

Leonards Local History

Group, St Leonards

Village Hall. 7.30pm.

localhistorygroup@

cholesbury.com

SATURDAY 5 APR

Fairs / Festivals: Herts Big

Weekend

Also 6 Apr. www.

hertsbigweekend.co.uk

Fundraisers: Open Door

Repair Café

Open Door Berkhamsted,

9.30am-12.30pm.

opendoorberkhamsted.

co.uk/repair-cafe

Markets & Sales: Pop Up

Bazaar

Berkhamsted Town Hall,

10am-4pm. Dogs welcome.

popupbazaarberko@

outlook.com


Arts & Crafts Market

Victoria Room, Victoria

Hall, Akeman Street,

10am-3pm. www.

facebook.com/profile.

php?id=61558152523480

Sport: Tring Rifle Club

125th Anniversary Open

Afternoon

Tring Small Bore Rifle Club,

1-4.30pm. paulgrosvenor11@

outlook.com

Music: Spring Concert

St Peter and St Paul, High

Street, Tring. 7.30pm. www.

tringchoral.org.uk


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Eco Hub - 13 April

MONDAY 7 APR

Talks: Full Council

Meeting

The Council Chamber,


7.30pm. www.berkhamstedtc.gov.uk

Film: Wild Tales



berkhamstedfilmsociety.

co.uk

TUESDAY 8 APR

Kids: Terrific Tuesday

Chiltern Open Air

Museum, 10am-5pm. Also

15 Apr. coam.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 9 APR

Talks: Charles I King and

Collector




SATURDAY 12 APR


Farmers Market



Saturday of the month.


co.uk

Music: Palm Sunday Mass

Corpus Christi Catholic

Church, Langdon Street,

Tring, 9am & 10.30am.

tring@rcdow.org.uk

Music: The Dime Notes


Berkhamsted, 8pm. www.

bjazz.org

SUNDAY 13 APR

Talks: Eco Hub

Open Door, 360-364 High

Street, Berkhamsted, 2.30-

4.30pm. Learn how you

can make more space for

nature from local experts,

gain gardening skills from

the Open Door team, enjoy

home bakes, kids' craft

activities from Parents for

the Future. www.theecohub.

org.uk

Music: Chiltern Chamber

Choir Spring Concert

St. Peter's Church,

Berkhamsted, 7.30pm. www.

chilternchamberchoir.com

MONDAY 14 APR

Talks: Ordinary Council

Meeting

The Council Chamber, Market

House, 61 High Street, Tring.

7.30pm. www.tring.gov.uk

Film: The Holdovers



berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 16 APR

Fairs / Festivals: Easter

Fair

Hill Farm Barn Cafe,

Northchurch, 10am-

4pm. To 21 Apr. www.

thehillfarmbarncafe.com

Talks: Faber and Faber - 90

Years Excellence in Cover

Design

Potten End Village

Hall, 10.30 am.


FRIDAY 18 APR

Music: Good Friday Services



Tring. 10am Family Stations

of The Cross, 3pm Passion

of The Lord. tring@rcdow.

org.uk

SATURDAY 19 APR

Fairs / Festivals: Medieval

Festival

Chiltern Open Air Museum,

10am-5pm. coam.org.uk

Fundraisers: Repair café


Hall, Tring, 10.30am-1pm.

www.sustainabletring.org.uk

SUNDAY 20 APR

Music: Easter Sunday Mass



Tring, 9am & 10.30am.

tring@rcdow.org.uk

Markets & Sales:

Berkhamsted Farmers

Market



com/berkofm

THURSDAY 24 APR

Business: Berko

Interchange

Waite & Rose Café

Berkhamsted, 8-9am.





Business: Tring

BusinessMart

Business Networking www.

tringtogether.org.uk

FRIDAY 25 APR

Music: Mim Grey

The Dembe Theatre, Tring,

8pm. www.dembetheatre.org

SATURDAY 26 APR

Fairs / Festivals: Tring

Spring Fayre

To 11 May. The festival

opens with a variety of free

events and activities to get

you walking, exploring and

enjoying Tring in spring.


May Day Merriment - 4 May

Comedy: The Thinking

Drinkers: The Booz-ical

Dembe Theatre, Tring, 8pm.

www.get-stuffed.biz

SATURDAY 3 MAY

Fundraisers: Open Door

Repair Café

Open Door Berkhamsted,

9.30am-12.30pm.

opendoorberkhamsted.

co.uk/repair-cafe

Markets & Sales: Pop Up

Bazaar

Berkhamsted Town Hall,

10am-4pm. Dogs welcome.

popupbazaarberko@outlook.

com


Arts & Crafts Market

Victoria Room, Victoria Hall,

Akeman Street, 10am-3pm.

www.facebook.com/profile.

php?id=61558152523480

Music: Very Santana


7.30pm. dembetheatre.org

SUNDAY 4 MAY

Kids: May Day Merriment

Chiltern Open Air Museum,

10am-5pm. Also 5 May.

coam.org.uk

Talks: Eco Hub

Quaker Meeting House,

Berkhamsted High Street,

2.30-5pm. www.theecohub.

org.uk

Music: Fairytale with

Behind the Mirror

St Peter's Church


behindthemirror.org


TUESDAY 6 MAY

Fundraisers: The

Drowsy Chaperone

The Dembe Theatre,

Tring, 7.30pm. To 10

May. www.dembetheatre.

org

Talks: The History of

the Womens Land Army

Wigginton History

Society, Village Hall,

Wigginton, 8pm. cliff.

mills@outlook.com

WEDNESDAY 7 MAY

Talks: Hec-Talk

Group

The XC Centre, Jarman

Way, Hemel Hempstead,

7.30-8.30pm. Every first

and third Wednesday

of the month. tinyurl.

com/5n8c6p3v

FRIDAY 9 MAY

Talks: AGM and Jimmy

Edwards DFC

Cholesbury Village Hall,

7.30pm. Cholesbury-

Cum-St Leonards

Local History Group

Social and AGM.

localhistorygroup@

cholesbury.com

SATURDAY 10 MAY


Farmers Market



Saturday of each month.


co.uk

Fairs / Festivals: Family

Fun Day

St Peter's and St Paul's,

Tring and Church Square,

11am-3pm. Teddy 'Wings'

zip wire, bouncy castle,

Tring Brewery bar,

musical entertainment,

barbecue. www.fotch.

co.uk

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY

Talks: Art Deco:

Celebrating the Centenary

of the 1925 Paris Expo




FRIDAY 16 MAY

Fundraisers: Golf Day

Save the date! www.

tringtogether.org.uk

SATURDAY 17 MAY

Gardens: Plant Sale and

Open Gardens

The Hospice of St Francis,

10am-3pm. www.stfrancis.

org.uk

Fundraisers: Repair Café

High Street Baptist

Church Hall, Tring, 10.30am-

1pm. www.sustainabletring.

org.uk

Music: Chris Ingham

Trio



bjazz.org

SUNDAY 18 MAY

Markets & Sales:

Berkhamsted Farmers

Market



com/berkofm

TUESDAY 20 MAY

Business: Tring

BusinessMart

Business Networking.


WEDNESDAY 21 MAY

Talks: Dame Laura

Knight - Art Pioneer and

Female Member of Royal

Academy of Art

Potten End Village

Hall, 10.30 am.


THURSDAY 22 MAY

Business: Hospice of St.

Francis Corporate Partner

Network Meeting

Old Courthouse,

Berkhamsted, 5.30-7pm.

claire.larkin@stfrancis.

org.uk

SATURDAY 24 MAY

Fairs / Festivals: Wendover

Arts Festival

Church Lane, Wendover,

HP22 6NL. To 26 May.

Mentmore Arts Festival

moves to a new location.

wendover-arts-festival.co.uk

THURSDAY 29 MAY

Business: Berko

Interchange

Waite & Rose Café

Berkhamsted, 8-9am.





Exhibitions: Family Day

Tring Memorial Gardens

and Local History Museum,

10am-3pm. Also 30 May.


SATURDAY 31 MAY

Exhibitions: Little

Gaddesden Summer

Exhibition

Little Gaddesden Village

Hall, Church Road. To 2 Jun.

Sat, Sun 10.30am-6pm, Mon

11am-6pm. https://lgartclub.

com/programme/

SUNDAY 1 JUN

Talks: Eco Hub

Quaker Meeting House,

Berkhamsted High Street,

2.30-5pm. www.theecohub.

org.uk

Music: A Night at The Opera

St. Mary the Virgin,

Ivinghoe, 5pm. www.

beaconcommunitychoir.co.uk

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