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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

design scheme in your home this spring,

CONTENTS

4 News and views from Tring

and surrounding villages

16 Shop local – before you

head online

22 The benefits of mindful

play for children

26 A closer look at recycling

28 Made in Tring - racing

legend Sir Stirling Moss

30 Embrace the latest exposed

brick trend in your home

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take a look 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 Tring and

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!

32 Treat Mum to breakfast

in bed with Delia Smith’s

Eggs Benedict recipe

33 Quick crossword

35 Social climbers –

our guide to climbing

plants

36 Pawsitive vibes from

local pets

38 Cracking reads from

local authors

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Naomi

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43 Codeword

44 Small steps to improving

your health

46 Improve your reading skills

– whatever your age!

49 Win tickets to Chilfest!

50 What’s on

54 Local Directory

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Tring Living Magazine wins

prestigious regional award

Tring 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 Tring and the

surrounding villages.

The Southern Enterprise Awards shine a

spotlight on organisations that excel in their

fields, championing innovation, resilience,

and connection. For Tring 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.

‘We are absolutely thrilled to receive this

award,’ said Alison Page, owner and

publishing director. ‘It’s a

ISSUE 71 SPRING 2025

TRING

LIVE | LIFE | LOCAL

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES SINCE 2001

STIRLING MOSS

Racing legend - made in Tring

WIN

CHILFEST MINDFUL

TICKETS PLAY

Your chance to

go to summer's

ho test festival

Bes toys to

benefit children

Stirling Moss, winner of the British

Grand Prix, Aintree, 1955. © Unknown/Alamy

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2024 – HERTFORDSHIRE

testament to

the incredible

team behind

Tring 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 Tring Living Magazine, and sister

Berkhamsted 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.

Fun of the Fayre

As we went to press we were still

awaiting final plans for the Tring

Together Spring Fayre, which will

run from 26 April to 11 May.

The Friends of Tring Church Heritage

Family Fun Day, however, will be

held on 10 May in the Churchyard,

including the Teddy Tower of Terror,

plant stall, cake stall, Beat the

Goalie, barbecue and fun activities

for the whole family.

Look out for more information

nearer the time!

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Rennie Grove Peace Hospice

Care healthcare assistant is

calling on local people to join her

in a charity walk to raise funds

for hospice care.

Maria Twomey works at the

Inpatient Unit at Peace Hospice,

and it was when she was on the

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other side of the care her team

and mum Pat

provides, as the daughter of a

patient, that she really understood the difference

their work makes to patients and families.

She said: ‘Before Mum came here, I knew how

amazing the Inpatient Unit is, but sitting on the

other side of the bed, it changes how you look

at it. I now truly understand how valuable the

services are that we provide and I feel honoured

to do my job because people are coming here

when they are at their most vulnerable. They

are scared and we provide a safe place and look

after them.’

The Rennie Grove Peace London Bridges Walk

takes place on 9 March and offers participants

the choice of a 5-mile or 10-mile route, which

both take in a whole host of famous London

bridges. rgphospice.org/LBW25

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Join hospice walk

Book CAN ticket

Dacorum Borough Council’s fourth Dacorum

Climate Action Network (Dacorum CAN)

event, themed ‘Nature on the Brink’, is being

held on Monday 10 March at The Forum,

Hemel Hempstead.

Anyone who lives or works in Dacorum is

welcome to register for a free ticket to the event.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayors-officedacorum-borough-council/t-moxnmmz

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Have your say on

active travel

Dacorum Council is calling for your views

on plans to enhance infrastructure across

the borough, creating a better environment for

walking, wheeling, and cycling.

A public consultation on the Local Cycling

and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) runs

until 11:59 pm on Sunday 23 March.

The plan proposes improvements to key

walking, wheeling, and cycling routes over the

next decade, aiming to make it easier, safer, and

more enjoyable for people to walk, wheel or

cycle, and ease road congestion.

Take part at

hertfordshire.gov.uk/DacorumLCWIP

or find paper copies at Dacorum Borough

Council offices and libraries.

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.


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

Tring Brewery has

named The Repair

Shed as its ‘Charity of

Choice’ for 2025.

The Repair Shed is

a charity programme

that brings local,

older men together

to combat social isolation, offering them

welcoming sheds to make and mend, forming

bonds with like-minded ‘Shedders’.

Tring Brewery will produce monthly special

beers to raise awareness for The Repair Shed

and plans to host unique fundraising events

throughout the year.

Launched in 2015, The Repair Shed is just

one arm of Community Action Dacorum, a

local charity. Using the Repair Shed’s venues,

including Northchurch, ‘Shedders’ work on

personal projects alongside community builds

and refurbishments.

Alongside special beer releases, Tring Brewery

will raise funds through bi-annual members’

evenings, the annual ToadFest beer festival, an

online raffle and further ventures yet to

be revealed.

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.’

Tring Brewery fixes partnership with The Repair Shed

Jared Ward at Tring Brewery said: ‘As a proud

local brewer, we recognise value in social

community settings, whether that be the

warmth of a quaint village pub or the well-worn

workbench of a men’s shed.’

Twelve new beers are being brewed to raise

awareness for The Repair Shed, starting with

‘Chisel & Chip’ Golden Ale, which launched

in January.

New stall for market

New for March at Tring Farmers Market is

Tring Pickers, which sells collectables and

antiques. Tring Pickers is based at Dunsley Farm.

If you want to contact stallholders or find out more

about them, the market’s newly designed website

has made that a lot easier. Check it out at www.

tringfarmersmarket.co.uk/regular-stallholders

Tring Farmers Market is also welcoming

applications from new stallholders. Traders

should be making, growing or producing the

products they are offering, and ideally should

be local. Contact

enquiries@tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

for details.

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Work at Wilstone Reservoir

National waterways charity Canal &

River Trust is planning a 15-month

programme of statutory works to strengthen

the embankments at Wilstone Reservoir,

which will see footpaths and the car park

closed temporarily.

Stretching for 1,350 metres, the

embankments at Wilstone Reservoir are

one of the longest of the 71 major reservoirs

in the Trust’s care.

Preparation for the project, estimated to cost

£6 million, started in January. Work to install

2,000 11-metre-long steel sheet piles into the

reservoir’s two 200-year old embankments,

will begin in May.

Ros Daniels, the Canal & River Trust’s

London & South East director, said: ‘To

minimise disruption, the reservoir won’t be

drained during the works, but the water level

will be lowered by 0.5 metres below capacity.

The reservoir will continue to supply water to

the canal, and the water level in the reservoir

will slowly reduce throughout the summer, as

usual. Our engineering project team will use

land-based equipment to carry out the works

and, to minimise disruption, will include a silent

piling machine.

‘Unfortunately, the nature of the work will

mean that the reservoir’s footpaths and car park

will need to be temporarily closed, as well as

some local roads for short periods of time. It

won’t be possible to fish at the reservoir during

the main construction element of the works

from May 2025 to March 2026.

‘The reservoir is an important wildlife site

and we’ll be making a number of habitat

improvements to the reed beds, as well as

replacing nine small and medium-sized trees

which unfortunately will have to be removed in

order to carry out the works. We’ll also have to

coppice a section of hedgerow.”

www.canalrivertrust.org.uk/wilstonereservoir-works

Jo’s feeling oh so lucky…

Tring artist Jo Esson has

opened Oh Lucky, a gift

shop in the centre of Tring.

Jo, who runs Lucky Lobster

Art, creates quirky prints,

illustrations, gifts and cards.

Her inspiration comes from

the love of the coast, the

countryside, animals and humour.

The shop not only sells her own work,

but prints, homewares, gifts and cards, all

supporting UK-made producers.

Jo told Tring Living: ‘Opening night felt like a

dream come true; my very own shop, in my own

home town. How Lucky am I?’


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Walk this way

for charity

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 in the

beautiful local countryside raises money

for a fantastic cause.

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Get ahead in

Dacorum’s Den

Budding entrepreneurs have the chance to get

a head start in business by pitching for up to

£1,000, as applications open for Dacorum’s Den.

The Council initiative, based on the popular TV

series Dragons’ Den, is a grant-giving initiative to

help local small businesses develop and grow.

Now in its 11th year, Dacorum’s Den has granted

over £100,000 to more than 80 local businesses,

creating additional jobs in the area. Winners will

also receive free expert business coaching.

Dacorum’s Den is aimed at individuals and

businesses who: employ fewer than 10 employees

and have a turnover of less than £500,000; have

a great business idea; and are eager to grow their

business in Dacorum.

Applications are open until midday on

Wednesday 2 April.

Visit www.dacorum.gov.uk/dacorumsden or

email: business@dacorum.gov.uk

Big Green Week meet

Find out how you can

get involved in Tring’s

Great Big Green Week

(7-15 June) at an open

meeting on Wednesday

12 March at 7.30pm.

The event at High

Street Baptist Church, 89 High Street, will offer

information and ideas about how to get involved,

whether you are a member of a community

group, school, project or business - or just want

to know more!


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Nightingale

Hospice

Charity

Remember a loved

one this spring

Florence Nightingale

Hospice Charity has

partnered with Waddesdon

Manor to launch a special

Forever Flowers event to

celebrate and remember loved

ones this spring.

A stunning, temporary display of 1,200 bespoke

metal pink peonies will be installed in the Rose

Garden at Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury in

April. Each flower will represent the life, love and

memories of a loved one.

The charity is offering the public the

opportunity to be a part of this event by

dedicating one of these limited Precious Pink

Peonies, and an invitation to a private viewing

of the display on Monday 28 April while the

grounds are closed to the public. The

installation will then remain on display to

the public for three weeks. Once the installation

is removed, those who have dedicated a flower

will be able to take it home to display as

a keepsake.

To dedicate a Precious Pink Peony visit

www.fnhospice.org.uk/foreverflowers

Celebrating

10 years in Tring

Lucie Fountain

and the

Elementary Skin

& Body Team are

celebrating 10

years of business

in 2025. During

the past 10 years,

the salon has

moved from

Berkhamsted to

Akeman Street in

Tring and

brought in

new treatments including Reiki, Crystal

Healing and Reflexology. It has also launched

aesthetic treatments such as Microneedling

and Skin Peels to offer a wide variety of

treatments - all with a focus on natural and

holistic beauty.

The team is celebrating with an open day on

17 May, which will showcase all the salon has to

offer. Follow them on social media for full

details or visit their website at:

elementaryskinandbody.co.uk

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Council responds to

revised local plan

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Tring Town Council held a meeting at the

end of last year, inviting Dacorum Borough

Council officers and the Leader to speak on the

revised Local Plan.

More than 200 residents attended, and

the presentation can be seen at

https://tinyurl.com/yc4dajdz

Following the meeting, the council issued

this response:

‘Within the short period of consultation

allowed, Tring Town Council has worked

with experts to prepare a formal response to

DBC on its proposals. Tring Town Council

supports the concerns raised by Tring residents

and in summary believes that the proposed

development is disproportionally higher

than in other parts of the borough; that the

proposals will have an enormous impact on the

infrastructure of the town and that there is a

lack of any hard promises that the infrastructure

(schools, doctors, roads, water supply, foul

sewerage and waste treatment) will be delivered

before or during any housing build and that

the ‘Land East of Tring’ site, in particular, is

high quality Green Belt adjacent to a National

Landscape (AONB).’

Tring Town Council’s full response to that

consultation can be found on the Town

Council’s website under ‘News’

www.tring.gov.uk/news


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Rifle Club issues open invitation

Tring Rifle Club reaches its 125th

anniversary in April, and as part of the

celebrations will be holding an open day for

prospective new members.

The club will be holding its open day on

Saturday 5 April between 1pm and 4.30pm,

with scheduled slots at its governmentapproved

range in Wendover.

The afternoon is free of charge and the only

requirement will be for visitors to complete a

temporary membership form, and any juniors

under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a

parent/guardian.

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You will receive full instructions on how to

handle a target rifle safely and be supervised by

experienced members showing you how to shoot

a target rifle on the 25-yard range, even if you

have never held a gun before. The club shoots

under cover so wet weather will not be an issue.

Anyone who has their own rifle, (.22RF & air

rifle), is welcome to attend, but will need to

produce evidence/FAC with the rights to hold a

rifle if necessary.

Register your interest or call for further

information. Email paulgrosvenor11@outlook.

com or call 07860 166332.

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Pesticides to be banned

in council allotments

Starting 1 October 2026, the use of pesticides

(including herbicides and insecticides) will

no longer be allowed on Tring Town Council

allotments. This change is part of the council’s

commitment to protecting local biodiversity and

ensuring sustainable allotment sites for the

future. In exceptional cases, temporary

permission for approved herbicides may be

granted by the Town Warden.

Find our more at

www.tring.gov.uk/our-community/green-tring

Nora Grace Hall update

Tring Town Council is in the process of attempting

to appoint a project manager for the Nora

Grace Hall, with the intention of refurbishing

the existing building, rather than replacing it.

Electric Umbrella

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performance

Local charity

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Umbrella took over

Centre Court at

The Marlowes in

Hemel recently in

celebration of

International Day

of Acceptance.

The musical charity, which includes members

from Tring, dubbed the day as ‘No Such Thing

as Normal Day’ in a celebration of individuality

and inclusion. They held two performances

for visitors.

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in financial cases – particularly a

separation or divorce – is whether the

parties involved have 'mortgage capacity',

and if so what it is. But why?

In divorces, the Courts (and family law

specialists, such as Raydens) consider factors

under Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes

Act 1973. One of these is 'the financial

resources of the parties'. This doesn’t just

include the parties’ available assets but also

their ability to borrow money, particularly a

mortgage.

This affects most separating couples, so it is

paramount that parties know what their

options are. Here are the top five points for

those facing separation:

1. Despite what many think, if a mortgage is

in joint names, then both are jointly and

severally liable. That means that the

mortgage company considers anybody

named on the mortgage to be responsible

for the whole thing. If the mortgage falls

into arrears, both parties’ credit ratings will

be adversely impacted (even if they are

‘made up’ later), and the property could

even be repossessed.

Therefore arrangements for payment of

the mortgage must be carefully considered

following a separation and pending a final

financial resolution, and any arrangements

must be clearly agreed.

2. Some couples consider switching to an

interest-only mortgage, or taking a

‘mortgage holiday’, to relieve financial

pressure while they reach an agreement.

However, it is important before making any

decisions to take advice to understand the

implications of this because it may result in

mortgage arrears.

From the legal

perspective, it is

important that

agreement is

reached because

it may have

implications in the wider

context of the financial

discussions and negotiations.

3. When a lender looks at a mortgage

application, it is not simply multiplying a

person’s salary. They will also assess

affordability and sustainability, which may

vary depending upon what is agreed in a

financial settlement. It is therefore

important that as well as independent

financial advice, separating couples also take

legal advice from family solicitors so both

areas can be considered. For example, a

mortgage lender will look at income, but you

need to understand what maintenance may

be paid or received in order to understand

your income position fully.

4. A mortgage lender will look at received

maintenance – whether spousal or child

maintenance – but they will want to see

either a reliable history of payments made,

or a Court Order, and how long payments

will be made into the future. It is therefore

important that a formal agreement is drawn

up as a Consent Order and approved by the

Court, once financial arrangements are agreed.

5. There may be disconnect between what a

mortgage capacity report says a client can

afford to pay each month, and what they

themselves think they can afford given their

prior standard of living.

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN

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It is also paramount to have both financial and

legal advice, so clients understand how their

needs and monthly outgoings may be assessed

by the Court and how that impacts mortgage

capacity.

• This informative article is supplied

by Rayden Solicitors. Visit

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Mindfulness can be great for those of any age, and where

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into even the busiest of routines

As parents, we are increasingly

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Mindfulness toys are one tool that can help

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What is mindfulness?

Bringing attention to the present moment,

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feelings and surroundings. For adults,

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Research shows that mindfulness activities

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Creating a mindful routine

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Start with simple, calming

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White goods or bad?

The recyclability of white goods (large

household appliances such as fridges,

washing machines, and ovens) depends on the

materials they are made of, how they are

processed, and local recycling facilities. In

general, metals (60-70% of the appliance) are

highly recyclable, and so are plastics (10-20%),

but the latter require sorting and processing

to separate types.

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Car trouble

Modern cars are highly

recyclable, with

approximately 75-85% of a

car by weight being

reusable. However, this

relies on them being

carefully dismantled to

separate recyclable

materials from

hazardous components

such as airbags and

batteries.

Companies such as BMW

and Toyota have programmes

to recycle old vehicles and

recover valuable materials.

Companies such as BMW and Toyota

have programmes to recycle old vehicles

and recover valuable materials.

“

TVs and tech

Older CRT (cathode-ray tube) TVs contain

leaded glass, which is harder to recycle, and

newer LCD and LED screens have recyclable

glass panels, but contain complex

components such as mercury backlights,

making disassembly labour-intensive.

Smartphones and tablets contain precious

metals including gold, silver, platinum, copper

and rare earth elements (used in batteries,

circuit boards, and components), and are

recoverable, albeit lithium and ion batteries

require special handling. In general, around

80-90% of computers are recyclable.

Ways to improve

Ultimately, by choosing

brands that take

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Stirling Moss, winner of the British Grand Prix, Aintree, 1955. © Unknown/Alamy

Stirling Moss - racing legend

The internationally celebrated racing driver started his career in Tring,

driving an old car around his family home’s orchard

The orchard at White Cloud Farm

in Tring was the location for the

beginning of a vastly successful

career for the racing legend that was

Sir Stirling Moss.

Sir Stirling is considered one of the world's

greatest drivers, skilled at driving almost any

car, even though he never won the Formula

One world title.

He became synonymous with speed and

was a household name. Many a policeman

would stop motorists for speeding saying,

'Who do you think you are - Stirling Moss?'

He made headlines in 2000 when he was

knighted at Buckingham Palace and a palace

officer joked as he got into his Mercedes,

‘Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?’

Pointing to his newly-received honour, he

said: ‘Sir Stirling Moss, actually.’

Although Stirling Craufurd Moss was born

on 17 September 1929 in London, the family

later moved to White Cloud Farm (previously

called Home Farm) in Tring, and it was in the

orchard there that he first drove an old Austin

around, getting a taste for being behind

the wheel.

Upgrading from the Austin, his first racing

car was a Cooper 500, in which he started

winning races – not that his parents were too

keen! As drivers themselves, they knew the

potential risks. His mother Aileen had been

a successful rally driver and his father Alfred

raced at Brooklands and had competed in the

1924 Indianapolis 500-mile race. But despite

their misgivings, by the tender age of 19 he

was already making his mark on the racing

scene, with multiple wins in various cars.

His future as a professional was sealed

when he met his future manager and friend

Ken Gregory, who steered Stirling towards

the new Formula 3 Championship, the ideal

category for his Cooper. As Stirling started

to make waves abroad, he was offered the

chance to drive for Ferrari in 1951, but when

he arrived in Italy found his space taken by a

local driver instead.


So Stirling committed to British teams,

competing in 67 Grands Prix, and winning

a total of 16. He also entered into other

endurance events, including Mille Miglia and

the Targa Florio as well as attempting land

speed records at Bonneville with MG.

In 1955 he joined team Mercedes, winning

the Mille Miglia the same year, with his old

friend Denis Jenkinson as navigator.

According to the Watford Observer,

congratulations from Tring Council were sent

on the win: ‘A congratulatory letter was

suggested at Tuesday’s council meeting by

councillor Mrs M.G. Grace, who reminded the

meeting that it had been the first time that

this difficult race had been won by a

British driver.’

It was a memorable year for Stirling, as he

also won his first Formula One Grand Prix at

Aintree in the British Grand Prix.

His classic 1955 Mercedes, in which he

raced, was sold in February this year at

auction for a record £43m.

His 14-year career ended in 1962 after an

accident at the Easter Monday meeting at

Goodwood, which left him in a month-long

coma and facing a year of rehabilitation.

But he never lost his love of cars and racing.

He worked as a commentator, raced historic

cars, and also ran a racing team. He was also

the narrator of the children's TV series Roary

the Racing Car. He finally retired from racing

at the age of 81.

Mark Cole is a journalist and author who

covered his 40th Le Mans 24 Hours in 2021.

Following Stirling’s death, he recalled how the

great driver had sparked his own passion for

racing: ‘I was fortunate to grow up in Tring,

Hertfordshire, where Stirling lived with his

family at White Cloud Farm, and on Monday

mornings during school holidays, my 10-yearold

pals and I would hang on the gate waiting

for him to return from his latest race; he

would always stop and talk to us.'

LOCAL

HISTORY

Sir Sterling Moss Lime Rock Park, September 4, 2015

Mark met Stirling through a neighbour

Norman Ward, who raced Ford Zodiac saloon

cars. The two racers were joined by Mike

Keele and started the karting at Long Marston

airfield. It was still occupied by the United

States Army Air Force in the 1950s, and some

American airmen had introduced go-karts

from California. ‘The circuit had two corners I

remember well,’ wrote Mark, ‘Wardy’s Wiggle

and Stirling’s Bump’.

‘Later Norman took me to Silverstone regularly,

where we would meet Stirling (who always had

time to introduce me, still in short trousers, to

his friends including Mike Hawthorn).’

Stirling and his wife Susie were also

regulars at The Stag in Mentmore in the 80s.

He suffered another serious injury in 2010,

when he fell three storeys in his Mayfair

home. But against the doctors’ prognosis, he

went back to racing historic cars.

He died on Easter Sunday, 2020. Lady Moss

told the Daily Mail: 'He died as he lived,

looking wonderful.’

Sir Stirling Moss left a £22 million estate,

and surprise gifts in his will included £1,000

for a seafood dinner to his agent, £10,000 to

his niece for a new horse, and a silver rabbit's

foot to his psychotherapist.


Spring 2025 / 29

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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

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

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Bricks come in various shades – classic

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Whitewashing or painting can lighten a space

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RECIPE

Method

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

food processor, blender or bowl with

electric or balloon whisk, and add

some seasoning.

2. Heat the lemon juice and white wine

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

a gentle heat, being very careful not to let

it brown. (If your processor lid has a larger

feeding hole, cover it with a piece of cling

film to prevent the sauce splashing).

3. When the butter is foaming, switch the

processor or blender on once more and

pour in the butter in a thin, slow, steady

trickle; the slower you add it the better.

(If it helps you to use a jug and not pour

from the saucepan, warm a jug with

boiling water, discard the boiling water

and then pour the butter mixture into

that first.) When all the butter has been

incorporated, wipe around the sides of

the processor bowl or blender with a

spatula to incorporate all the sauce, you

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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

• A little butter


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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!

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

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.

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• Planting: If not using planters, dig a

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

from the wall. Mix in compost or wellrotted

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.

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

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enjoying a stroll in the field

Loki, aged 1

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BOOKS

A spring selection of super reads from local authors

For more local book

reviews scan the QR Code

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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

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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.

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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 nonintimidating,

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.

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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.

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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


Spring 2025 / 51

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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