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ISSUE 73 AUTUMN 2025

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Autumn issue!

TRING

AUTUMN 2025

The summer holidays may be over, but

even if your schooldays are behind you,

autumn always feels like a good time to

make a fresh start.

Of course for four- and five-year-olds, it

really is a new beginning as they head into

reception class for the first time – see our

parents’ guide to what to expect. And for

older teens embarking on their university

adventure, we have some timely hints on how

to manage your money wisely.

The autumn offers the perfect weather for

getting out and about – whether it’s taking

crisp morning walks, or exploring arts events

and markets. Our What’s On pages are full of

ideas. Don’t forget that if you have an event

that you would like to publicise, you can upload

it free of charge on our website at www.

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usually find its way into the magazine as well.

CONTENTS

4 News and views from Tring

and surrounding villages

16 Shop local – before you

head online

19 Win a place on a sushimaking

masterclass

20 How to choose a holiday resort

21 Perfect places for a child-free

getaway

22 The fascinating history

behind Champneys

25 General Knowledge

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There’s plenty more to read in this issue,

including local news (email editorial@

livingmags.info if you have a news story),

and features on everything from a Tring

woman’s mission to beat single-use plastic,

to healing your vagus nerve – often referred

to as the body’s superhighway. If you fancy

taking up a new hobby, look at our guide to

using air-dry clay.

Finally, our local history feature takes a look

at the history of Champneys in Tring, which

is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Enjoy your autumn reading

26 Beating plastic: one

Tring woman’s mission

to go green

29 Garden to support your

local ecosystem

30 Rustle up this creamy fish

and leek pie

32 Books by local authors

34 Kids’ puzzles

36 Liquid gold – a guide to

culinary oils

37 How herbs liven up dishes

38 Choose the best pets to

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39 Weird and wonderful pets

40 Codeword

42 Using air-dry clay

44 How to heal your body’s

superhighway

45 Catwalk trends for

autumn/winter

46 Managing a student budget

47 What to expect from

reception class

48 Quick crossword and

puzzle solutions

49 What’s on

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Dancer cartwheels her way to Paris

A

young dancer has been

going head over heels

to raise funds in a bid to

perform at Disneyland Paris.

Isabella King, seven, has been

training at HW Dance based at

Victoria Hall in Tring for two

years. The dance school has been

invited by its sister school APPAS

(Adele Peters Performing Arts

School) to join them in performing

at Disneyland Paris next year.

Her place on the trip will cost

£649, and in a bid to fundraise,

Isabella, who has just left Goldfield

School and will start at Bishop Wood School

this September, came up with the idea of being

sponsored to do continuous cartwheels.

Her Mum, Emma King, told Tring Living:

‘Izzy did 445 cartwheels in 30 minutes starting

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Street, around the Memorial Gardens and back

up to the library.’

After her initial success, Isabella has plans to

complete 600 cartwheels in 30 minutes. Other

fundraising plans include a sweet cone stall and

car washing. Super-fit Izzy also wants to see how

many burpies (a squat, plank, and jump in one

fluid movement) she can do in 10 mins.

Emma is very proud of her daughter. She

told us: ‘I asked Izzy what she wanted to do to

fundraise for Disney and she said cartwheels as

she is always doing them, or dancing or is just

generally upside down! We decided 30 minutes

was a long enough time, thinking she would

only get 100. You can imagine my surprise when

we got to 200 then 300 and finished at 445. I was

so proud of her.

‘She is a very determined little girl. She

loves dance and cheer, and since joining

HW Dance two years ago has grown in

confidence. She is inspired by some of the older

girls that do dance and cheer as well as the girls

from APPAS. Her words – I want to dance like

them one day.’

Her GoFundMe page is at www.gofundme.

com/f/help-izzy-perform-onstage-at-disney

Local plan hearing

The first stage Hearings of the

Examination of the Dacorum Local Plan

will be held in the Council Offices, The

Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1DN,

starting at 10am on Tuesday 16 September.

Keep updated at https://letstalk.dacorum.

gov.uk/examination-hearing-sessions

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Ideas Fest discount tickets on offer

Dacorum Borough Council

has partnered with the

organisers of Ideas Fest

to secure a limited allocation of

60% discounted tickets to the

event for anyone who lives or

works in Dacorum.

Ideas Fest returns for its second year on

the meadows of Pendley Manor, Tring, on

Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 September.

Ideas Fest is an event that blends the

excitement of a music festival with the insights

of a business conference – a ‘Glastonbury for

Business’. It welcomes ‘first-time entrepreneurs,

seasoned leaders from the corporate world and

everyone else in the business ecosystem’.

The event features speakers including the

founders of YO! Sushi, Calm, and Childs Farm,

networking, hands-on workshops, and a

festival atmosphere.

To claim your discount, visit ideasfest.uk,

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checkout. Available exclusively to people living

or working in Dacorum.

Celebrating author Graham Greene

Berkhamsted will once

again honour its most

famous literary son this

September with the return of the

Graham Greene International

Festival, now in its 26th year.

Running from 25-28 September,

the festival promises a warm

and welcoming celebration of

one of Britain’s greatest 20thcentury

novelists.

Armando Iannucci

The son of the headmaster of Berkhamsted

School, Greene’s early life in the town shaped

much of his writing, and in later years he would

come back for unpublicised visits. His novel The

Human Factor, the subject of one of this year’s

presentations, is set mainly in Berkhamsted,

with important scenes on the Common – a place

the young Greene once ran away to, with the

intention never to return.

This year the festival welcomes as a very

special guest, Armando Iannucci, the worldrenowned

comedian, writer, and broadcaster, who

will be sharing his thoughts on an author who

has fascinated him for many years.

Festival-goers can also look forward to

engaging presentations on Greene’s long love

affair with Catherine Walston, the making of his

film The Third Man, and the troubles in Mexico

that led to him writing The Power and the Glory.

According to festival director Richard Greene,

all presentations are designed to be accessible,

informative, and entertaining.

For film lovers, there will be screenings of

two films based on Greene’s novels, Ministry of

Fear and Brighton Rock, both introduced by the

engaging and knowledgeable Mike Hill.

The sentimental highlight of the festival will

be a birthday toast to Graham Greene by his

grandson Jonathan Bourget.

Events will take place at The Civic Centre, The

Town Hall, and Berkhamsted School.

Tickets and further information are available

at: https://grahamgreenebt.org


Fireworks set to sparkle in Tring

Following another sell-out year in 2024,

Tring’s annual firework fest will return to

Tring Park Cricket Club on Saturday

8 November.

This popular fixture in the Tring social

calendar will feature an array of food and drink

stalls, light background music and children’s

rides. The centrepiece of the evening will be a

stunning fireworks display set to popular music.

Approximate running times are:

6pm – Doors open: Food stalls and beer tent,

carousels, sparkler area

6.30pm – Lighting of the bonfire with

mini display

7.15pm – Main fireworks display commences

to music

7.45pm – Rides, music, food and drink continue

8.30pm – Close

Cricket club chairman Andy

Grout is looking forward

to another great evening of

fundraising for sport in the

local community: ‘The event

seems to get better every year

and I’m so grateful to the team of volunteers that

makes it all possible. As usual, all the proceeds

will go towards sustaining our great facility for

the benefit of the local community.’

Tickets are only available at:

www.tringfireworks.co.uk and the advice is to

buy early. For the past four years the show has

sold out before the doors have opened.

All funds raised from this event go

towards maintaining the cricket club

pavilion and grounds for the benefit of

the whole community.

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Arts Society Tring Park celebrates 30th birthday

A

celebratory lunch marking 30 years of

The Arts Society Tring Park included a

talk by John Bly, antiques dealer, author

and broadcaster (possibly best known from the

BBC’s Antiques Roadshow TV programme).

Stephen Hearn, director and owner of Tring

Market Auctions and trustee of the Tring and

District Local History and Museum Society, also

gave a talk.

John, who is president of the Tring Branch of

The Arts Society, recalled: ‘The first meeting of

what was to become NADFAS (National

Association of Decorative and Fine Arts

Societies) was held in Ashwell Court in

Prestwood near Great Missenden.

‘It was the home of Anthony Hales-Tooke, who

hosted a reception for the newly formed Chiltern

Antiques Group headed by Patricia Fay O.B.E. It

was her aspiration to create a group of

like-minded young women to enjoy and

encourage a greater understanding of fine and

decorative arts.

‘For this launch she sought the opinion of a

local jeweller, porcelain specialist, Arthur

Negus [who became a TV personality and

regular on Antiques Roadshow], whose father

had a business in Beaconsfield, and my father,

Frank, and me from Tring.’

The society, founded as NADFAS Tring Park

in 1995, changed to its present name in 2017. It

embraces authentication, conservation and

preservation in a programme of lectures by

museum curators, renowned collectors,

auctioneers and dealers.

Soon after its creation, it proved of great

benefit to Home Counties communities, with

the cataloguing of local church silver, so much

of which then was inadequately described or

valued, John explained.

He concluded: ‘It is an honour and source of

great pride to have been and currently remain

president of the Tring Branch of The Arts

Society and I look forward to attending

selected lectures when possible in the

coming season.’

The society meets at Berkhamsted Civic

Centre on the second Wednesday of the

month at 10:30am.

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Nora Grace Hall to get facelift

Following public consultation, Tring

Council has decided on a schedule

of works for the proposed £550,000

refurbishment of Nora Grace Hall.

Key elements include refurbishment of

the external building; installation of new

toilet facilities and minor internal

decorative improvements.

There will be no major changes to the hall’s

layout or use.

The council is also reviewing the landscaping

around the hall, particularly the surrounding trees.

Options include retaining all existing trees or the

selective removal and replanting of some trees.

The project is set to be funded by Community

Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds, which are

collected from new housing developments

in Tring and must be used for community

infrastructure improvements.

The total budget for the refurbishment is

approximately £550,000.

The works will not start before the end of the

year and neighbours and users will be notified

in advance.

The council says that it welcomes feedback on

the proposed refurbishment and landscaping.

You can see all the details at www.tring.gov.uk/

nora-grace-hall-refurbishment-project and

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Harrow Estates re-submits Marshcroft plans

Hrrow Estates has re-submitted plans for

a new garden village suburb in Tring,

known as Marshcroft.

The plans include 1,400 new homes –

including a significant proportion of affordable

housing – as well as a new primary school,

provision for a secondary school, sports hub and

substantial open green spaces.

Half the homes – 700 – will be classed as

affordable as part of the proposals, and provision

has been made for private market, rented

affordable, first homes, shared ownership, and

self-build plots.

The proposal includes a neighbourhood centre

including a parade of shops, cafés, flexible

community spaces, a health facility, and a sports

hub with managed sports pitches.

Marshcroft is included in Dacorum’s new local

plan to 2041 (Tr03), which is being examined in

September. The new local plan aims for housing

delivery here from 2029/2030.

Developers claim that biodiversity net gain

would be achieved through retention of existing

trees and hedgerow habitats; planting of 2,800

new trees, and the creation of new and improved

habitats within the canalside park.

The plans are now available on Dacorum

Borough Council’s planning portal –

www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/planningdevelopment/planning-applications

–

search for 25/01880/MOA. Residents can also

learn more about the Marshcroft plans and

provide feedback at

www.marshcroft-tring.co.uk

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Join the Garden Party

If you’re looking for some family fun on Sunday

14 September, Ashridge House is the place to be.

Ashridge Garden Party, which raises funds for

The Hospice of St Francis, will see the return of circus

skills, craft activities and dog show. And if that wasn’t

enough, there’s face painting, and sand art – not

forgetting the Pimm’s

tent, the ‘Shop Local

Village’, and an array of

food stalls, including

cream teas.

Open from noon until

5pm, tickets are £10/£5

on the door or £8/£4 in

advance from www.

stfrancis.org.uk/

events/fundraising/

the-garden-party

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15 th October

2025

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19 th November

2025

The Elgin

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Tring Park Cricket Club. Saturday November 8th.

Doors open from 6pm

Fireworks to music, bonfire,

fabulous food & drink, rides for the kids.

A great night out for all the family

Tickets only available in advance at

www.tringfireworks.co.uk

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Campaign secures better bus services

Three local

MPs have

worked

together to

improve bus

services in Tring,

Berkhamsted

and surrounding

villages,

following the

cancellation of

the popular X5

bus route in May.

Working with local campaign groups, Victoria

Collins (pictured), MP for Harpenden and

Berkhamsted, David Taylor, MP for Hemel

Hempstead, and Laura Kyrke-Smith, MP for

Aylesbury, secured enhanced bus services.

The 500 bus service will increase in frequency

to every 30 minutes from September, with some

additional X500 journeys to support reliability.

With the backing of local campaigners,

Victoria wrote to Hertfordshire County Council

to request an update on its proposed actions

to address the service gap, and worked with

neighbouring MPs who were also impacted.

She also contacted Red Eagle bus company to

request it expand its 500 service during ongoing

discussions with the county council.

Victoria said: ‘Good bus services are crucial

for our local communities. I’m delighted that

our campaigning has delivered real results for

our residents.

‘This outcome is, first and foremost, thanks

to the efforts of local residents, who raised

concerns and pushed for change. It shows what

can be achieved when we work together to find

practical, community-focused solutions.

‘Although there’s much more to be done to

improve transport, this enhanced 500 bus

service will make a genuine difference to

people’s daily lives, whether they’re commuting

to work, accessing essential services, or simply

staying connected with their communities.’

Call to protect Herts countryside

Countryside charity CPRE Hertfordshire

is calling for the public’s help as it

campaigns for an urgent change in

the revised National Planning Policy

Framework (NPPF).

The charity’s petition, which has attracted

more than 8,000 signatures so far, calls on the

government to restore Green Belt protections in

the NPPF ensuring that ‘grey belt’ proposals are

judged against all five Green Belt purposes.

If the petition gets 10,000 signatures, the

Government must respond to the petition.

You can find out more at

www.cpreherts.org.uk/news/save-our-greenbelt-our-campaign-for-amendment-of-greybelt-definition

The first CPRE Countryside Day will be

held at Knebworth House on Saturday

11 October. The event will feature a talk from

Nic Wilson (Guardian Countryside Diarist).

There will be stalls to browse, and a guided

walking tour of the Knebworth House Estate

Gardens. To book a free ticket,

email office@cpreherts.org.uk


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05 Giant toasting marshmallows £4.95

06 Halloween shaped biscuits from £3.35

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07 Jim and Jules chutney £3.75

Debbie Shrimpton Illustrates -

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08 Framed pet portraits drawn from a photo

from £150

09 Loved Local Landmark framed prints £55

10 Framed house portraits drawn from a

photo from £160

Fancy That - Tring

11 Bananagrams £15.99

12 Cute crochet critters £6 (£7 in pots)

13 Personalised children’s name signs, made

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14 Tuscan mugs £9, bowls £6

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15 Twig bar necklaces hazel, ivy, hawthorn

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16 Lichen silver rings plain £92 with

sapphires £340

Puddingstone Distillery - Tring

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Where did you learn to make sushi?

I was inspired to cook by my mother, but I

learned how to make sushi after moving to

the UK because I missed it so much. I’ve also

studied under Japanese chefs in Japan to

ensure the authenticity of my techniques.

You combine Japanese and local British

ingredients. How does that work?

I use Japanese methods but enjoy mixing

with British ingredients. For example, I use

smoked salmon, fresh local vegetables and

lots of other interesting combinations. I like

to keep it fun and, most importantly, fresh

and flavourful.

Sushi looks tricky. Can anyone learn how

to make it?

Sushi looks difficult, but anyone can learn.

In my class, I teach step by step. We use

simple techniques and focus on fun. Children,

beginners – everyone can make something

beautiful. It’s not about perfection, it’s about

enjoying together.

Can I still enjoy some form of sushi if I

don’t eat fish?

If you don’t eat fish, you can still enjoy sushi!

Vegetarian and vegan options are really

popular these days. It’s easy to make it gluten

free with gluten free soy sauce, too.

Terms & Conditions apply. Entrants must be over 18.

Refer to website for details.

Is it easy to find ingredients/equipment in

the UK?

Now it’s easier to find ingredients in the

UK. Supermarkets have sushi rice, nori, and

vinegar. For more variety and higher quality,

I recommend Japanese or Asian shops. I also

share tips and where I shop in class.

Please give details of your classes.

We offer a variety of experiences designed to

suit your needs whether you’re planning a

private party or organising a corporate sushimaking

event. We also run public classes in

High Wycombe, Henley, Marlow, Hurley and

Berkhamsted, with all details on my website

at www.tomono-sushi.co.uk

To be in with a chance of winning

two places on the first Berkhamsted

workshop, answer the question below

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for a family ticket to Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

HOTEL IN THE

KNOW

The dos and don’ts

of choosing hotels

and resorts

DO your homework

The first step in choosing accommodation is

setting a realistic budget. Once you’ve done

that, you just need to work out how to get the

most bang for your buck.

Compare prices across booking platforms to

find the best deals, plus look for amenities

included in the price, such as breakfast, Wi-Fi

or airport transfers.

DON’T be vague about your needs

Just because something is cheap, it doesn’t

mean that its right. So be specific about your

wants and expectations.

DO read reviews

Websites like TripAdvisor and Google

Reviews are an invaluable resource. Look for

feedback that mentions specific aspects of the

hotel that matter to you, like cleanliness or

customer service, prioritising recent reviews.

DON’T

scrimp on

location

The location of

your hotel or

resort can

make or break

your trip. Ensure it is conveniently situated to

align with your itinerary, choosing places

near public transport hubs, or with parking

facilities if you’re driving.

DO check cancellation policies

Travel plans can change unexpectedly, so

understanding the cancellation policies of

your chosen accommodation is important.

Select hotels or resorts with free or low-cost

cancellations, and ensure you know the

refund process in case you need to remove

your reservation.

DON’T discount the deals

If you’re a snob about package holidays,

you may be missing out. Many hotels and

resorts offer convenient packages that

include dining, excursions or spa treatments,

with other discounts

off-season.

Websites like TripAdvisor and Google

Reviews are an invaluable resource.

Look for feedback that mentions specific

“aspects of the hotel that matter to you…

20 / Tring Living

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FOR YOUR EYES

ONLY

The best places to

plan a getaway…

without kids!

Amalfi Coast, Italy

The Amalfi Coast is famed for its picturesque

cliffs, charming villages and azure waters,

where you can enjoy romantic boat rides,

explore hidden beaches, and indulge in

exquisite Italian cuisine.

So, whether you’re rekindling the flame, or it’s

just sparking up, the towns of Positano,

Sorrento, Ravello and Amalfi itself provide

stunning views and a super romantic

atmosphere. And if you’re feeling flush,

consider a boat daytrip to Capri!

Santorini, Greece

Greece may be famed for its party spots and

plethora of all-inclusive resorts, but Santorini

is made for those seeking relaxation, solitude

and snuggles.

Brac Island,

Croatia

The island is

famous for its

stunning

Zlatni Rat

(Golden Horn)

beach, which resembles a tongue lapping at

the edge of the Adriatic Sea, leading in to the

charming villages of Bol and Supetar, which

offer intimate settings with cobblestone

streets and waterfront cafes.

Beyond that, local wine tastings, incredible

food and panoramic views are a gift from this

part of the Adriatic.

Côte d’Azur, France

Finally, for a little old-school glamour, the

French Riviera is where to go. St. Tropez,

Cannes, and Nice offer untouched beaches,

upscale resorts, and vibrant nightlife,

combining charming old towns with Gallic

flair, and some of the best seafood available!

Amalfi Coast, Italy

With breathtaking sunsets, crystal-clear

waters and luxurious hotels, it’s not the

cheapest option; yet with private beaches,

cliff-side infinity pools, and intimate dining

experiences overlooking the caldera, it’s a

worthy investment for your relationship.


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Champneys –

100 years of wellness

Now a go-to destination for celebrity clientele, Champneys’

story began with a determined boy from Latvia…

In the tranquil heart of the countryside,

near Wigginton, surrounded by 170 acres

of rolling parkland, sits a luxury health

resort that has quietly shaped the nation’s

wellness landscape for a century.

This year, Champneys Tring marks its 100th

anniversary, celebrating its journey from

radical health retreat to celebrity-endorsed

spa and holistic haven.

But behind the champagne receptions and

spa treatments lies a compelling origin story

– one that begins not with aristocracy or

affluence, but with a sickly teenage boy who

refused to accept his fate.

Stanley Lief was born in Latvia in the early

1890s, and by the time he was a young child,

his family had moved to Johannesburg in

search of better prospects – and, crucially, a

better climate for Stanley’s health.

Diagnosed with an incurable heart

condition and given just five years to live,

the outlook was bleak. But Lief, stubborn and

curious even as a child, began a quest that

would not only change his life but shape the

future of wellness in Britain.

“

Lief, stubborn and curious

even as a child, began a

quest that would not only

change his life but shape

the future of wellness

in Britain


3 4

Influenced by the early physical culture

movement and inspired by American health

pioneer Bernarr Macfadden’s writings on

exercise, nutrition, and ‘Nature Cure’, Lief

overhauled his lifestyle.

By 16, he considered himself completely

cured – thanks, he believed, to a combination

of diet, osteopathy, and natural therapies. His

experience sparked a lifelong mission: to help

others find healing outside the confines of

conventional medicine.

Determined to deepen his understanding,

Lief travelled to the US to study naturopathy

and osteopathy under Macfadden himself,

then moved to the UK to run an affiliated

wellness centre in Brighton, before opening

his own private practice in London.

It was in 1925 that he took a bold step:

purchasing the Champneys estate near Tring

Building on the past

The earliest known reference to the

Champneys estate dates to 1307. By 1514,

the estate appears in the Tring manor court

rolls, and throughout the medieval and early

modern periods, Champneys was held by a

succession of prominent landowning families

tied to the Wigginton area.

For a brief period around 1535, the estate

passed into the hands of Thomas Cranmer,

Archbishop of Canterbury and chief architect

of the English Reformation under King Henry

VIII. Though his ownership was shortlived,

it links the estate to one of the most

transformative figures in British religious and

political history.

1. Fitness classes 2. The house overlooks

manicured lawns 3. A Champneys facial

4. On the steps in the 1960s 5. Inside Champneys

from the Rothschild family. The house itself

dated back to 1874, built in French Second

Empire style on land once owned by Thomas

Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury. But

it wasn’t the architecture that drew Lief in – it

was the peace, the seclusion, and the potential

to build something revolutionary.

He transformed the stately home into the

UK’s first Nature Cure resort, a pioneering

and classical detailing. Completed in 1874,

the new house was set within meticulously

landscaped grounds that reflected the

Victorian era’s taste for formal gardens and

sweeping lawns.

The estate’s grandeur soon caught the

attention of one of the most influential families

in British society – the Rothschilds. In 1900,

Champneys was purchased by Emma Louisa

von Rothschild, the wife of Nathaniel Mayer

Rothschild, the 1st Baron Rothschild. She is

believed to have acquired the estate with the

intention of using it as a dower house –

where a widow would retire to a separate

residence following her husband’s death.

5

LOCAL

HISTORY

The estate was eventually inherited in

1871 by the Rev. Arthur Sutton Valpy, who

undertook a complete reconstruction of the

original house. In its place, he commissioned

a grand new residence in the fashionable

French Second Empire style, characterised by

its mansard roofs, ornate dormer windows,

The Rothschilds were already deeply

embedded in the fabric of the local

community. The family had owned Tring Park

since 1872. Dividing their time between their

country seat and their London residence at

148 Piccadilly, they played a prominent role

in both rural and metropolitan society.


sanctuary focused on rest, recovery, and

natural health. Guests came for the fresh air

and beautiful surroundings, but stayed for

the science-backed healing: hydrotherapy,

massage, diet, fasting, and exercise –

all administered with Lief’s unique,

compassionate approach.

Lief’s influence extended well beyond

Tring. In 1936, he founded the British College

of Naturopathy, later renamed BCOM, to

train future generations in the philosophy

and practice of natural healing.

He also launched Health for All, a magazine

that brought his ideas into homes across the

UK, spreading awareness of holistic health

long before it became fashionable.

Despite resistance from the medical

establishment, Lief’s reputation grew.

His clinics were well attended, his

methods respected, and his results

compelling. He served as Dean of BCOM

until 1963 and was three times President

of the British Naturopathic and Osteopathic

Association. When he died in 1962,

while on holiday in France, he left behind

not just a spa, but a legacy – a movement

toward preventative care, wellness, and

self-empowerment.

The Tring establishment remained a health

retreat after Lief’s death, adapting with the

times while maintaining its core ethos.

In the 1970s, it was managed

by Tanya Wheway and her

husband Allan. They took over

the management of the resort

in 1972 and gave it its current

Champneys moniker, as well

as a new holistic vision that

concentrated not only on the body

but on the mind and spirit too.

Today, Champneys boasts state-of-the-art

facilities, but back then there wasn’t even

a gym, and the drawing room was used for

exercise classes – once the furniture had been

pushed out of the way to make space!

In 2002, the estate was bought by Stephen

Purdew, whose family had made their name

in the wellness world through slimming clubs

and spa resorts. Under the Purdew family,

Champneys expanded, and modernised

– incorporating new technologies, global

spa treatments, and luxury touches, while

honouring the site’s naturopathic roots.

Today it offers everything from state-of-theart

skincare to nutrition consultations, yoga

retreats, and even glamping under the stars.

Its guest list reads like a red carpet roll call:

Naomi Campbell, Brad Pitt, Princess Diana,

Daniel Craig, and Kylie Minogue have all visited,

along with more recent fans such as Gemma

Collins, Stacey Solomon, and Dani Dyer.

As the resort celebrated its centenary, CEO

Alan Whiteley said: ‘We’re proud to carry

Stanley Lief’s vision forward. For a century,

Champneys has been at the forefront of

holistic health – blending time-honoured

traditions with cutting-edge innovation.’

Quite the journey from the vision of a

16-year-old boy who defied a diagnosis, to a

global brand for wellness.


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24 25 26 27 28 29

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Across Clues:

1. Hawaiian bark cloth made from mulberry (4)

5. To travel by boat using wind (4)

7. Wooden walkway (9)

9. To stare at with desire (4)

11. Japanese lunchbox with compartments (5)

12. Alcoholic drink made from honey (4)

14. Upper part of a woman’s dress (6)

17. Exclamation of joy (6)

19. Key in data (5)

20. Penalised with a monetary charge (5)

21. Play or move about cheerfully (6)

23. State of physical well-being (6)

24. To examine closely (4)

26. Treatment for recovery (5)

28. Digestive fluid (4)

30. Overly emotional theatrical performance (9)

31. Comfort (4)

32. Of great height (4)

Down Clues:

1. Low-carb, high-fat diet (4)

2. Capable (4)

3. To sing with trills (6)

4. Overhead covering (6)

5. To glance through (4)

6. To arrive on the ground (4)

8. Animal’s lair (3)

10. Relating to shapes or angles (9)

13. Based on personal stories, not facts (9)

15. Short for intelligence (5)

16. Art form using sound and rhythm (5)

18. Black-and-white bear native to China (5)

22. To separate into lumps (6)

23. Wheel cover on a car (6)

24. Secure or a lockbox (4)

25. Word used to identify a person or thing (4)

27. Past tense of “have” (3)

28. To defeat (4)

29. Morally bad (4)

SIMPLE

SWAPS

TO BEAT THE PLASTIC

Tring resident Marie Austen has created recipes

for homemade eco products without using plastic

Marie

Austen

Marie Austen is

on a mission.

‘I am running

a war against single-use

plastic,’ says Marie. ‘I

want to demonstrate

that you can make lots of

products yourself or do

simple swaps to limit the

use of plastic.’

At an event at High Street

Baptist Church during

Tring’s Great Big Green

Week in the summer, she presented her range

of eco recipes for products such as laundry

detergent, a multi-purpose cleaning spray and

face masks.

As a farmer’s daughter growing up in rural

France, she was always outdoors. ‘When I moved

to Dijon and then Paris, I needed a green fix to

survive at least once a month,’ she says. ‘Now

I am very fortunate to live in Tring where the

countryside is on my doorstep, with beautiful

reservoirs and the Chiltern Hills.

‘I’m always shocked and disappointed to see that

some people think it’s okay to leave litter in these

places. Plastic is terrible, because it just doesn’t

go away.’

Marie met her English husband in Paris, moving

to Tring from Newbury for his work in Hemel

Hempstead. Her interest in protecting the

environment has blossomed during her time in

Hertfordshire.

‘It all started with my questioning what was

happening to all the plastic after I was putting

it in my recycling bin that was filled up to the

brim, ready to be collected,‘ Marie explains.

During her talk, Marie quoted a report by the

Environmental Audit Committee to the House of

Commons in 2018/2019. Turning back the Plastic


ECO-FRIENDLY

Tide, which stated that only 75% of plastic is

recycled out of the 13 billion plastic bottles collected

every year. The remaining 5.5 billion are landfilled,

dumped or incinerated, producing approximately

233,000 tonnes of CO2 emission a year.

Clearing litter and enforcing the law cost local

authorities £778 million in 2015/16. Plastic bottles

make up a third of all plastic pollution in the sea,

according to the report.

Marie continues: ‘On average, each person in

the UK disposes of three plastic bottles per week

such as water, milk, and shampoo. The plastic

pollutes the soil, the rivers and seas, and the air

near landfills.

‘Then I went further,’ she

explains, ‘and started looking

online for do-it-yourself

eco products. I tested a few

of them, and was so happy

with the results, I started to

share them with my friends.

Laundry liquid, which is

brilliant for eczema and

sensitive skin, dishwasher

tablets, multi-surface cleaner,

scouring cream cleaner,

and shampoos. I’m still

experimenting with new

recipes; it’s very satisfying to reduce a lot of my

plastic consumption without using chemicals.’

‘It is absolutely everywhere; in fish and other

living creatures, the human body and brain, even

with plants it changes their abilities to crop.‘

Marie began her mission to eliminate plastic

with a few swaps. For example, she uses

refillable water bottles, soap bars rather than

shower gel, washing powder rather than liquid

or pods. Also, she uses eco-compostable sponges

in the kitchen sink and refillable bottles for

deodorant, shampoo and conditioner.

Marie says she was grateful for the help of

Polly Eaton who organised the Tring event and

layout of the recipes and Jackie MacLaughlin

from Grace and Son, Tring, for showing the

hardware store’s large range of eco products.

Disclaimer

Living Magazines has not tested any of the suggestions

in this article and accepts no responsibility for their use.

Always test cleaning products on a small,

non-visible area, and use caution when

applying products to skin and hair.

Marie’s eco recipes

to try at home

Shampoo for dry

or frizzy hair

1/3 cup of soft soap

¼ cup of coconut milk

1 tsp of jojoba oil

Hair mask

3 tbsp coconut milk

1 tbsp of honey

1 tsp of lemon juice

Leave on scalp for 20-30 mins

Face mask

2 tbsp of coconut milk

1tbsp honey

Leave on face for 15-20 mins

More recipes overleaf…


Marie’s eco recipes to try at home

(continued)

Descaler

Recipe 1

In a pan add a bit of 500 ml

of water and 10 tbsp of bicarb

of soda, mix well then add the

rest of water and heat gently.

Little by little add 400ml of

white vinegar and let it cool

down, then add 30 drops of

essential oils such as tea tree.

Put everything in a spray

bottle and shake well before

each use. If you want

the product to have a gel

consistency, add 5 tbsp of corn

flour when mixing the water

and bicarbonate of soda.

Recipe 2

Wear gloves. In a spray bottle

put 2tbsp of citric acid and

very slowly add 200 ml of

vinegar and, when the foam

settles, add 200ml of water.

Shake before each use, spray

and let it rest before scrubbing

with a sponge and rinse.

Laundry liquid

30 g Marseille soap flakes

1 litre of very hot water

In a glass mixing bowl, mix half the

litre of water with the soap until

well dissolved then add the rest of

the water and mix again.

Note that at this point your laundry

liquid is ready, it will separate when

cooling down, just shake before

using. Use about 100 ml per wash.

Very good for sensitive skin, baby

clothes. For extra cleaning when

the mix is cold, add a tablespoon of

bicarbonate of soda, a few drops

of lemon essential oil (15) and for

softness, a tablespoon of Epsom salt.

Add any essential oils you like

the smell of, such as lavender or

eucalyptus. Store in a glass bottle.

Multi-purpose

cleaning spray

Mix in a spray bottle:

A cup of white vinegar

2 cups of water

A drop of washing-up liquid

Cream cleaner

Mix together:

4 tbsp of bicarbonate of soda

2 tbsp of white or green

clay powder

Then add 4 tbsp of liquid

soap.

For extra de-greasing paste

add 1 tbsp of soda crystals.

Dishwasher tablets

Note: you can add a few

drops of essential oils (30)

of your preferred fragrances.

This is also a very good

window cleaner if you don’t

add the essential oils drops.

100g of each:

Bicarbonate of soda

Rock salt

Soda crystals

Citric acid

Mix all together and add

a tablespoon per cycle; you

could also mould it inside an

ice cube tray too.

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BEE

As summer fades and

autumn takes hold,

gardens undergo a

stunning transformation. However, it’s important

not to overlook the needs of local wildlife who

need to prepare for the colder months.

KIND

How to support your local ecosystem during autumn

By making thoughtful choices and

adjustments to your gardening practices,

you can create a sanctuary for birds, bees and

other creatures during this period of change.

Understanding seasonal changes and

wildlife needs

Autumn brings cooler temperatures, shorter

daylight hours and a shift in the resources

available to wildlife. For many species, this is a

critical time to gather food, prepare nests,

or find shelter for the winter.

Some birds move to sunnier climates, while

others stay year-round and rely on gardens to

find food and shelter.

Meanwhile, insects are seeking the last nectar

and pollen sources before winter dormancy, while

hedgehogs, squirrels and other creatures may

need safe spaces to hibernate or store food.

Planting to support wildlife

One of the simplest and most effective ways

to attract and support wildlife in autumn is

through strategic planting.

Choose plants that provide food and shelter

throughout the season. Late-blooming flowers

like asters, goldenrod and sedum provide

bees and butterflies with nectar during the

final weeks of their active season. Meanwhile,

shrubs such as holly, elderberry and viburnum

bear fruit in the autumn that can sustain birds

and small mammals.

Trees like crab apple and rowan also offer

berries that remain accessible even as winter

approaches. With that in mind, avoid cutting

back all flowering plants; leaving seed heads

intact provides a food source for birds.

Food and shelter

Place bird feeders stocked with high-energy

seeds, suet, or peanuts to sustain birds

during migration.

Consider adding squirrel-friendly feeders to

help them prepare for the colder temperatures

that are on the way. And instead of raking and

disposing of all fallen leaves, allow some to

remain in flower beds or under shrubs. These

create a natural mulch and provide habitat for

insects and small mammals.

You can also gather pruned branches and

twigs to form brush piles for hedgehogs, birds

and other creatures.

Finally, birdhouses and nesting boxes can be

placed strategically in trees or near shrubs to

give birds a safe place to roost.

What to avoid

Pesticides and herbicides that can harm

pollinators and other beneficial insects, so go

for organic gardening solutions to maintain

balance in your garden’s ecosystem.

Also, try to limit artificial lighting in your

garden, as it can disrupt nocturnal

wildlife like moths and bats. Use

motion-sensitive or low-intensity

lights where necessary.

Then, all that’s left to do is sit

back and watch the world’s

greatest show.


RECIPE

TOMMY BANKS’

CREAMY

FISH AND

LEEK PIE

Ingredients: (serves four)

For the mash topping:

• 1½ kg Rooster or Maris Piper potatoes,

unpeeled

• 200ml double cream

• 50ml milk

• 50g grated cheddar

• 50g grated parmesan

For the fish pie mix

• 100g butter

• 3 leeks, thinly sliced

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• 1½ tbsp wholegrain mustard

• 100ml dry white wine or dry vermouth

• 200ml double cream

• ½ small bunch chives, chopped

• ½ lemon, zested and juiced

• 125g skinless smoked haddock, cut

into large chunks

• 125g skinless salmon, cut into large

chunks

• 125g raw king prawns

Method:

Michelin starred chef

Tommy Banks understands

why proper British fare is

so important and this rich,

creamy and comforting fish pie

is testament to that expertise

Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas

mark 6. Prick each potato a few times

with a knife (to prevent them from

bursting) and bake on a baking tray

for between an hour to 90 minutes, or

until soft when pressed. Cut the

potatoes in half and scoop out the

flesh into a bowl and mash it with

a fork or ricer. Save the skins for

another day. While the potato is

still hot, mix in the cream and milk

to make a smooth mash, season and

set aside.

While the potatoes are baking, make

the fish pie mix. Put a large frying pan

on a medium heat. Melt the butter

and cook the leeks slowly for 10 mins

until they are sweet and tender, then

season and add the nutmeg.


Next, stir in the mustard, then

pour in the wine and reduce

until there is almost no wine

left. Pour in the cream and

simmer for about 10 mins

until reduced by half.

Remove from the heat,

and add the chives

along with the lemon

juice and zest. Taste for

seasoning.

Stir the haddock, salmon and

prawns into the creamed leeks

and transfer to a medium baking

dish, then top with the mashed

potato, smooth over to cover the

fish, and scatter over the

cheeses. Bake for 25-30

mins until the cheese

has turned

golden

brown.

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from

our autumn

selection of

books by local

BOOKSChoose

authors

Wedding Bells at the Wartime Bookshop

by Lesley Eames

Lesley Eames delivers another heartwarming instalment in her beloved

Wartime Bookshop series. Wedding Bells at the Wartime Bookshop

continues the stories of Alice, Naomi, and Kate as they navigate love,

loss, and friendship in wartime Britain. Set against the backdrop of

a Hertfordshire village during WWII, this uplifting novel blends

community spirit with personal triumphs and romantic twists. Naomi

is upset when a nasty, anonymous letter lands on her doorstep. Who

could have sent it? Meanwhile, Ruby is preparing for her wedding to

Kenny. But why she isn’t excited? A touching, feel-good read from start

to finish.

Lesley is originally from Manchester, but lives in Hertfordshire. She

won both the Festival of Romance New Talent Award and the Romantic

Novelists’ Association’s Elizabeth Goudge Cup. Along with novels, she

has also had more than 90 short stories published in magazines, and

also mentors other writers.

The Line to Freedom

by Mike Walsham

The Line to Freedom by Mike Walsham is a story of courage

and resistance during World War II. It follows Andrew, recruited

into the British Secret Intelligence Service while working in the

banking sector in the City of London. After undergoing

commando-style training in Scotland, lengthy Royal Navy

officer training, and instruction as a parachutist, Andrew was

dropped into northeast France in late May 1941 to collaborate

with the French Resistance. He was later sent to Sardinia in a

bid to thwart the Italian Air Force from bombing Allied convoys

heading to Malta. On his return to England, he assumed the

identity of a missing French Resistance operative and was

dropped back into France on a perilous mission. This compelling

story is rich with detail thanks to Mike’s meticulous research,

and provides a fascinating insight into the world of intelligence

during WWII.

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Outwitting the Enemy.


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mare. Lyn’s writing captures the charm of the countryside and the warmth

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and unexpected love. With vivid descriptions, likeable characters, and

just the right dose of emotion, this is a feel-good read. Uplifting and

heartwarming throughout, with a touch of the paranormal!

Award-winning author Hywela Lyn was born and raised in rural

West Wales, but moved to Pitstone when she married her late husband,

more than 30 years ago. She is a member of The Romantic Novelists’

Association (UK), and her local writing group, Chiltern Writers.

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Miranda’s life is steady, but rather too predictable – but when she’s

knocked off her bike and wakes up in hospital bruised but not broken,

she wonders if the universe is trying to tell her something. And when

she starts to be plagued by recurring dreams featuring the same

featureless man, she is convinced it’s a sign.

She embarks on a journey to the future she’s always longed for. But

when she finds the ideal life and love awaiting her, will she be brave

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A complete guide to plant oils

Sunflower oil

Derived from sunflower

seeds, sunflower oil is rich in

vitamin E and omega-6 fatty

acids. Its mild flavour and high

smoke point make it ideal for

cooking and frying, while the antioxidant

properties contained within are beneficial in

skincare products.

Flaxseed oil

Flaxseed oil, also known as linseed oil, is

prized for its high omega-3 content. It is

commonly used as a dietary supplement

to support heart health and reduce

inflammation, and can add a nutritional boost

when drizzled over salad.

Sesame oil

Extracted from sesame seeds, sesame oil is

known for its nutty flavour and versatility.

It is widely used in Asian cooking, especially

for stir-frying and salad dressings. It also

contains antioxidants that provide antiinflammatory

and skin-conditioning benefits.

Pumpkin seed oil

With its dark green hue and a rich, nutty

taste, pumpkin seed oil is great for drizzling

over salads or soups. Packed with zinc and

magnesium, it is valued for promoting

prostate health and supporting

immune function.

Grapeseed oil

Raisins? Wine? Is there anything the

humble grape cannot do? Extracted from the

seeds of grapes, often as a by-product of wine

production, this oil is light and flavourless,

making it suitable for cooking and baking.

Rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, it is also

widely used in cosmetics and skincare.

Hemp seed oil

Hemp seed oil is derived from the seeds

of the hemp plant and is rich in omega-3

and omega-6 fatty acids. It is praised for its

moisturising properties in skincare and as

a dietary supplement promoting heart and

brain health.

Olive oil

Renowned as a cornerstone of Mediterranean

cuisine, olive oil is celebrated for its rich

flavour and numerous health benefits.

Packed with monounsaturated fats

and antioxidants like vitamin E and

polyphenols, it supports heart health, reduces

inflammation, and boasts anti-cancer


FOOD AND DRINK

properties. Be aware though, because while

delicious, olive oil is calorific!

Coconut oil

Celebrated for its distinct aroma and myriad

health benefits, coconut oil is a relatively new

staple in British households.

Extracted from mature coconuts, it is rich in

medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which

are known for their quick energy conversion

and metabolic benefits.

In cooking, coconut oil is favoured for its high

smoke point, making it ideal for frying and

baking, while its naturally sweet and nutty

essence enhances flavour.

Chia seed oil

Chia seed oil is relatively new to the market

and is celebrated for its high omega-3

content. It is used as a nutritional

supplement and in skincare

products for its hydrating and

anti-ageing benefits.

HEY

PESTO!

Bringing unbelievable

flavour to a multitude

of dishes, from subtle

right through to bold

- herbs truly do break

the mould

Brilliant basil

Basil is the star of pesto, and to make a classic

sauce, blend fresh leaves with pine nuts,

garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food

processor or blender. Then stir into pasta,

spread on sandwiches, toss through salads, or

place atop pizzas.

Thyme time

Thyme is a robust herb that works well with

roasted meats, stews, and vegetables.

Rub a mixture of the herb with garlic, lemon

zest and olive oil under the skin of a whole

chicken before roasting. The thyme will

infuse the meat with a wonderful aroma

and taste.

Soothing rosemary

Rosemary has a unique, soothing pine-like

fragrance which, weirdly, doesn’t overpower

when cooked.

Season lamb chops with fresh rosemary,

garlic and olive oil before grilling or roasting

and include it with your Sunday spuds

for roasties that have exceptional depth

and flavour.

Cor! Coriander

Coriander can be a bit hit and miss for some

people. Regardless, it adds an essential smack

to proper salsa and guacamole, and is often

sprinkled over curry to add a fresh contrast to

the rich sauce.

Pass the parsley

Those green flecks on garlic bread? Parsley.

That meunière sauce that oozes over your

pan-fried seabass, all browned butter,

capers, lemon and… parsley!

Not only has it a mild and

versatile flavour, it also cleanses

the breath after garlic!


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WISELY

How to pick a pet that won’t irritate allergies

Pets are part of the family, and that’s why

you want to think long and hard before

getting one. Things to consider often

include the extent of a pet’s needs (long walks

etc.), their long-term costs, and if you are the

sensitive type, whether or not they may make

you sneeze and itch.

The good news is that even sensitive types

can still get a dog or cat, they just have to have

a certain kind of coat. Some dogs have long

silky hair that sheds minimally, these include

Shih Tzus, Bichon Frise, Maltese, Scottish and

West Highland Terriers.

Similarly, the curly coat of Poodles and

Portuguese Water Dogs traps dander,

reducing allergens in the environment.

However, bear mind that all of these breeds

require regular trips to the dog groomers,

which can be costly.

The good news is, that even

sensitive types can still get a dog or

cat, they just have to have a certain

kind of coat. Some dogs have long

silky hair that sheds minimally,

these include Shih Tzus, Bichon

Frise, Maltese, Scottish and

West Highland Terriers

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Cats generally produce more allergens than

dogs, but some breeds are less likely to cause

reactions. These include Siberian and Balinese

cats which, despite their thick fur, produce

less of the allergenic protein ‘Fel d 1’; and

Bengal cats whose sleek coats require less

grooming and therefore release less dander.

If dogs and cats are too problematic,

smaller pets may be a better alternative.

Unsurprisingly, fish are completely

allergen-free (they also require very little

care). Reptiles such as lizards, turtles and

snakes do not produce fur or dander, making

them suitable for allergy sufferers. And if

you still want something furry, guinea

pigs and hamsters are of a small size and

have a manageable living space that can

minimise allergens.

Another option is birds, who also have an

absence of that sneeze-inducing fur (their

feathers, though sometimes airborne, are


far less of an irritant than hair). Parakeets,

canaries and finches are all sweet little birds

that will bring much music and joy to

your home.

Despite taking all precautions, you may still

find your pet causes the odd flare up, however

there are actions that can make this less

likely, such as brushing, bathing and keeping

living spaces clean by frequently hoovering

and dusting the parts of your home where

pets spend time. Use HEPA filters to remove

airborne allergens and keep pets

out of bedrooms and allergensensitive

areas, even if those

big puppy dog eyes are

longing to snuggle up with

you at night!

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CREEPY?

Alternative

pets for those

who want

something

a little weird and

wonderful in their life

Bearded dragons

Native to Australia, these lizards are known

for their mild temperament and distinctive

‘beard’ of spiky skin under their chin.

They require a carefully controlled habitat

with appropriate lighting and temperature,

but they can be very rewarding pets.

Omnivorous, bearded dragons require a diet

of fresh greens (dandelion, watercress etc.)

and live invertebrates (e.g. brown crickets).

Snakes

Corn snakes are a good starter snake as they

are non-venomous and can get used to be

being handled regularly. Like lizards, they

require a suitable vivarium to regulate their

natural day and night patterns, along with

natural substrate to hide in and branches

for playtime.

Giant African Land Snails

As you might expect, they’re big, slow and

they have a marvellous shell. Growing up to

18cm in length, this is a low maintenance pet

which is ideal for children, requiring a little

fruit and veg for nutrients and the odd cuttle

fish bone.

Remember though, they are hermaphrodites,

so if you have more than one there is always

potential for breeding.

Rats

Rats get a bad rap, but they are definitely

on the cute side. Smart, lively and highly

sociable, this is a furry

friend that you

can absolutely

grow to love.

Just bear in

mind that if you

get more than one,

ensure they are the

same sex to avoid

rat babies.

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Experiment with textures by

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Use water to act as an adhesive

when pressing pieces, with a damp

sponge or your fingers perfect

for smoothing the surface

to achieve a polished,

professional finish.

Create the pottery of your

dreams without the fuss of

a kiln by using air-dry clay

The basics

Unlike traditional clay that requires firing in a

kiln, air-dry clay hardens naturally when

exposed to air, making it ideal for home use.

It’s also affordable, widely available in most

craft shops, and you’ll most likely find the

process highly therapeutic too.

Drying and

decorating

Drying times vary

depending on the size and

thickness of the project, but

most pieces take 24-72 hours to

fully set. Once set, apply thin layers of paint

and let each coat dry before adding another.

Finally, apply a clear varnish or sealant

to protect your creation from moisture

and wear.

It’s affordable, widely

available in most craft

shops, and you’ll most likely

find the process highly

therapeutic too

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Supplies

It is recommended you begin with white clay

that can be painted once dry, along with a set

of basic clay tools such as a rolling pin, cutting

tools, sculpting tools, and a smoothing sponge

(household items like toothpicks, butter

knives, and cookie cutters can also be used).

When ready to decorate, acrylic paint is your

best bet, followed by a varnish or sealant.

Techniques

Knead the clay well to make it pliable and

remove any air bubbles, then cut or shape it


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Learning how to heal your vagus nerve can have a

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The vagus nerve, often referred to as the

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system, influencing heart rate, digestion, and

overall stress levels.

Healing and maintaining a healthy vagus

nerve can transform your life, and this isn’t

hippy nonsense, it is rooted firmly in

our biology.

What is it?

The vagus nerve is the longest cranial

nerve, extending from the brainstem

down through the neck and into the chest

and abdomen. It influences a wide

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heart rate, digestion and the

immune response.

A healthy vagus nerve is

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body systems regulate and

maintain themselves)

while promoting

relaxation and recovery.

What happens when it’s dysregulated?

When the vagus nerve is not functioning

properly, it can lead to a variety of symptoms

that may impact your physical and

emotional wellbeing. Issues with digestion,

fatigue, anxiety, depression, inflammation

and even an irregular heart rate can point to

a problematic vagus.

How to heal

Breathe

Deep, slow breathing is one of the most

effective ways to stimulate the vagus

nerve. Practising diaphragmatic breathing,

where you breathe deeply into your

abdomen rather than shallowly into your

chest, can activate the nerve and

promote relaxation.

Meditate

Regular meditation and mindfulness

practices can enhance vagal tone by

reducing stress and promoting a state of

calm. These practices encourage a mindful

awareness of the present moment, helping

to regulate emotional responses and

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Chill

Exposing your body to cold temperatures can

stimulate the vagus nerve. This can be done

through things such as cold showers, ice baths,

or simply splashing cold water on your face.

The cold stimulates vagal activity, which can

help reduce inflammation and improve mood.

Sing

Astonishingly, one of the simplest ways

to foster a happy vagus nerve is singing,

chanting or humming, as these stimulate the

nerve through the muscles in the throat.

Connect

Not surprisingly, spending time with people

we love is highly beneficial for the vagus

nerve, with laughter in particular making a

profound difference to its functioning.

Eat well

Maintaining a healthy diet rich in fibre,

omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics can

support vagal health. These nutrients have

anti-inflammatory properties and can

promote a healthy gut microbiome, which is

closely linked to vagal activity.

Exercise

Engaging in regular physical activity can

improve vagal tone and enhance overall

health. Aerobic exercises, such as walking,

running, or cycling, are particularly effective,

as well as promoting cardiovascular health.

In other words, stimulating the vagus

nerve is easy as it involves activities that

promote joy and instantly soothe your nerves.

Just breathe!

WHAT YOU

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WEAR

Top catwalk trends that will

spice up your autumn/winter

wardrobe

Hyper stripe

Stripes. Do they ever go out of fashion? Will

polka dots ever succeed them as fashion’s

greatest pattern? According to the style

forecast, no.

Stripes, in fact, are bigger and bolder than

ever. Think Hamburglar, think human

bumblebee, think more stripes than on the

deckchairs at a Southend beach - all stripes

are right this autumn.

Wear your words

Some words are so good they’re worth

committing to paper, others deserve to be

worn with upmost pride. In other words, logo

and word-driven t-shirts are back with a bang.

Morning-after elegance

Long, lacy slip dresses with a strap falling

off the shoulder or slinky minis covered

with an enormous faux fur coat… It’s your

grandmother’s wardrobe, only much sexier.

Princess punk

The new punk is less punk, but also more

punk. It’s punk’s mum telling her unruly

offspring to tone it down a bit. It’s Vivienne

Westwood on her best behaviour meeting

the late Queen for tea at Sandringham…

from tailored leather to sleek silhouettes,

and everything in between.

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and it’s a bit weird. To start with,

you take the stuff the internet

says you ought to love, and

throw them in the bin in a

whirl of subverting archetypal

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EDUCATION

MONEY

MATTERS

How to manage your money properly during university

Bust out a budget

The first step in budgeting is to know how

much money you have coming in (this might

include student loans or grants, support from

parents or part-time job earnings).

Next, consider what’s going out in terms of

regular commitments such as rent, utilities,

internet, phone bill, travels costs etc. and use

whatever is left to work out how much you

can spend on groceries, outings and, that

all-important beer fund.

Apps are your friend

Budgeting apps are a brilliant way to keep

track of your cash, they can help you budget,

alert you about excessive spending and you

can even upload receipts.

Some bank accounts offer a service to help

create different cash pots, which breakdown

your average monthly habits, so you can keep

it all in one (virtual) space.

Second-hand everything

Textbooks, clothes, furniture you found on the

street - it’s all a part of that student aesthetic.

Remember, cheap is good, but if there is a

story behind it, even better.

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Some bank accounts offer a service to

help create different cash pots, whilst

breakdown your average monthly

habits, so you can keep it all in one

(virtual) space

Seek financial support

Don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance, and

while you’re there, check if you’re eligible for

extra funding based on academic

performance, extracurricular activities or

financial need. These can significantly ease

your financial burden.

Consider part-time work

if you’re really struggling

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PARENTING

A WARM

RECEPTION

What to expect from your

child’s first year at school

The reception year at school opens

the door to a world of learning,

socialisation and personal growth -

a vital foundation for their future, as they

work out what to expect in a structured

school environment.

During the initial weeks, teachers focus on

helping children settle into their new routine,

feel comfortable in the classroom, and build

relationships with their peers. At first your

child may find this incredibly exhausting,

but rest assured they will gradually adjust to

the longer hours, new surroundings, and the

expectations of school life.

This is also a key stage for social

development. Children learn to make friends,

cooperate with others, and follow rules. They

will engage in group activities, play games

and share resources, which helps them

strengthen their interpersonal skills, with

your child becoming more independent and

confident every day.

In terms of education material, it’s pretty

straightforward and the reception curriculum

is largely focused on play-based learning.

Activities such as building with blocks,

drawing, and imaginative play are designed to

foster creativity, problem-solving,

and critical thinking. They’ll also begin to

explore the alphabet, sounds, and simple

words, as well as basic counting, shapes

and patterns.

There is also a focus on physical activity,

from outdoor play to fine motor skill

exercises, developing coordination, strength

and dexterity.

Naturally, teachers understand the enormous

shift for both parent and child, meaning they

will often do their upmost to provide

support, helping your little one to excel

in education… and life!

Activities such as building with

blocks, drawing, and imaginative

play are designed to foster

creativity, problem-solving,

and critical thinking

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CROSSWORD

1. Eine kleine Nachtmusik

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Answers:

PIRATE WORDSEARCH

Across: QUICK 1. Kapa, 5. CROSSWORD

Sail, 7. Boardwalk, 9. Ogle,

6. 1812 Overture

11. Bento, 12. Mead, 14. Bodice, 17. Yippee,

Across: 19. Enter, 20. 2. Fined, ill, 21. 5. Frolic, Vulcan, 23. Health, 24. Scan,

26. Rehab, 28. Bile, 30. Melodrama, 31. Ease, 32. Tall.

Down: 1. Keto, 2. Able, 3. Warble, 4. Canopy, 5. Skim,

7. Hallelujah 7. Chorus

Opener, 9. Non-coherent,

6. Land, 8. Den, 10. Geometric, 13. Anecdotal,

15. Intel, 16. Music, 18. Panda, 22. Curdle, 23. Hubcap,

10. 24. Groove, Safe, 25. Name, 11. 27. Trusts, Had, 28. Beat, 29. Evil.

(from Messiah)

13.Govern, 16. Raised,

18. Accountancy, 19.Tussle,

8. Pomp and20. Errors, 21. Aid.

Circumstance Down: 1. Runner, 2. Income,

3. Lowest, 4. Septet,

9. Rhapsody

6. in

Condolences, Blue8. Executioner,

PIRATE CROSSWORD

10. Gig, 12. Sad, 14. Opaque,

10. Boléro

4 5

R U W S

E B L I P E M I T L

C O N I A A

T D E V I A N C E S U

12

A T E E R

13

K E G

N N O H

14

G A

15

S T W

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E A T

U C L I P B O A R D E

L A O V I R

A B A N G D E B T E

R A A D

Pirate Wordsearch:

1. Ship, 2. Parrot, 3. Treasure,

4. Pirate, 5. Map, 6. Island,

7. Chest,

5. Map

6. Island

7. Chest

4. Pirate

1. Ship

2. Parrot

3. Treasure

15. Nausea, 16. Rotted,

17. Elytra.

WHAT’S ON

MONDAY 1 SEP

Talks: Cameo Lunch Club

Tring Garden Centre, every

Monday 11.30am-1.30pm. No

need to book. A club for social

contact. www.facebook.com/

groups/773041230629254

Talks: Full Council Meeting

The Council Chamber,

Berkhamsted Civic Centre,

7.30pm. www.berkhamsted-tc.

gov.uk/the-council/meetingcalendar

TUESDAY 2 SEP

Dance: Scottish Country

Dancing

Potten End Village Hall,

8-10pm. Weekly. A fun,

social activity, no need

for a partner. Regular

classes run for beginners.

berkhamstedreelclub.org

Talks: Alcoholics

Anonymous

Corpus Christi Church

Hall, Langdon Street, Tring,

8-9.15pm. Every Tuesday.

The only requirement for AA

membership is a desire to stop

drinking. Help@aamail.org

WEDNESDAY 3 SEP

Dance: Care to Dance


1.30-2.30pm. Weekly dementiafriendly

dance classes. Suitable

for all those living with

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dementia and their caregivers,

dance seated or standing.

dacorumdance@gmail.com

Talks: Hec-Talk Group

The XC Centre, Jarman Way,

Hemel Hempstead, 7.30-

8.30pm. Every first and third

Wednesday of the month.

Open to all men to come

together and talk. Register via

link. tinyurl.com/5n8c6p3v

Theatre: A Streetcar Named

Desire

The Dembe Theatre, Tring,

7.30pm. To 6 Sep. Travel back

to New Orleans where family

can lead to a tragic clash of

illusion and reality.

www.dembetheatre.org

Talks: Alcoholics

Anonymous

The Swan Building, 137 High

Street, Berkhamsted, 8pm-

9.30pm. Every Wednesday.

The only requirement for AA

membership is a desire to stop

drinking. Help@aamail.org

THURSDAY 4 SEP

Fundraisers: Ashridge Golf

Day

Ashridge Golf Club. A fantastic

18 holes on this prestigious

course followed by a delicious

three-course meal, live auction

and on-course competitions

in support of the Hospice of St

Francis. www.stfrancis.org.uk

Music: James Oliver Band

Blues Bar Tring, 8pm.

www.bluesbartring.co.uk

FRIDAY 5 SEP

Talks: Tring Outreach Event

High Street Baptist Church,

10am-12pm. Selected Fridays

every month, see website

for details. Interested in

volunteering in Tring?

Come along and say hi

to the friendly team of

advisors who can discuss

volunteering opportunities for

organisations in Tring. www.

communityactiondacorum.

org.uk

Fundraisers: Wine Tasting

Dean’s Hall, Castle Campus,

Berkhamsted, 7pm. You will

be introduced to 6 wines from

different countries and learn

about the different regions,

grape varieties, tasting

techniques and what to look

out for when choosing your

wines. A selection of cheeses

and bread will be served to

accompany the wine tasting.

tickets.berkhamsted.com

SATURDAY 6 SEP

Fundraisers: Open Door

Repair Café

Open Door Berkhamsted,

9.30am-12.30pm. First

Saturday of every month.

Bring along your broken

items and let the experts

take a look, in exchange for

a donation. No need to book.

Refreshments available while

you wait from donations café.

opendoorberkhamsted.co.uk

Markets & Sales: Pop Up

Bazaar

Berkhamsted Town Hall,

10am-4pm. First Saturday of

the month. Dogs welcome.

Fab indoor market, home to

independent market stall

small businesses plus onsite

cafe. Email if you would like

a stall. popupbazaarberko@

outlook.com

Markets & Sales: Tring Arts

& Crafts Market

Victoria Room, Victoria Hall,

Akeman Street, 10am-3pm.

First Saturday of every month.

A place for locals to showcase

their talents. Handmade

crafts, accessories, homeware,

art, jewellery, candles,

sweet treats and more.

tringartsandcraftsmarket@

gmail.com www.

facebook.com/profile.

php?id=61558152523480

Fairs / Festivals: St

Bartholomew’s Church Fete

St Bartholomew Church,

Wigginton Village, 12-4pm.

Includes bubbleologist,

teas & cakes, beer tent,

BBQ, charity stalls, dog

show, raffle, tombola and

much, much more. www.

stbartholomewschurch.org

Fairs / Festivals:

Berkhamsted Festival

of Verse

The Old Mill, Berkhamsted,

2-10pm. Headline show: John

Hegley and Paul Cookson - An

Evening Without George

and Ringo. Enjoy poetry

workshops, recitals, acclaimed

poet and author readings

and performances from

award-winning spoken-word

artists and poets. Enter the


poetry slam. Food and drink

available. Followed on Sunday

evening by Open Mic at The

Squirrel Tap Room, 6.30-

9.30pm. Email Andrianne for

further details or to take part.

berkopoetssociety@gmail.com

www.berkhamsted-poetrysociety.com

Music: Berkhamsted

and Chorleywood Choral

Societies Concert

St Peter’s Church,

Berkhamsted, 7.30pm. Vivaldi’s

Gloria and other choral

classics by Brahms, Palestrina,

MacMillan, Stanford, Bainton,

Grieg, Mozart, Bruckner, Bach

and Mendelssohn. www.

berkhamstedchoral.com

SUNDAY 7 SEP

Talks: Alcoholics

Anonymous

High Street Baptist Church

Hall, Tring, 7-8.15pm. Every

Sunday. The only requirement

for AA membership is a desire

to stop drinking.

Help@aamail.org

WEDNESDAY 10 SEP

Business: Ideas Fest 2025

Pendley Manor Hotel, 9am.

Also 11 Sep.

https://ideasfest.uk

Talks: Antony Gormley: A

Body of Work

Arts Society Tring Park,


10.30am. Look at some

of Gormley’s earlier and

less well-known works to

give an overall view of the

development of his work

across his whole career up

to the present. Speaker:

Rosalind Whyte. https://

theartssocietytringpark.org.uk

Talks: 75th Anniversary of

BLHMS

Civic Centre, Berkhamsted,

7pm. Two local people sharing

their memories of growing

up in Berkhamsted. https://

berkhamsted-history.org.uk/

programme

THURSDAY 11 SEP

Business: BDCC Networking

Breakfast

Berkhamsted Golf Club, 7.30-

9.30am. www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk

Talks: Tring U3A Monthly

Meeting

Victoria Hall, Akeman St,

10am. This month’s talk is The

Story of Tring Brewery.

www.tringu3a.org.uk

FRIDAY 12 SEP

Fairs / Festivals: Heritage

Open Days

To 21 Sep. Various planned

walks and tours. Registration

and further information

via website. www.

heritageopendays.org.uk

SATURDAY 13 SEP

Markets & Sales: Tring

Farmers Market

High Street, Tring, 9am-

12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday

of the month. Fine produce

from around the district. www.

tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

Exhibitions: Open Store -

The Art of Ovaltine

Dacorum Heritage Museum

Store, Clarence Road,

Berkhamsted, HP4 3YL, 11am-

3pm. Also 20 Sep. Explore a

small display on the art of

Ovaltine from the factory

in Kings Langley and take

a behind-the-scenes tour of

the museum. Pre-booking

required. www.tickettailor.

com/events/dacorumheritage

Music: Clark Tracey’s Jazz

Champions

BJazz at the Civic Centre,

Berkhamsted, 8pm. Full bar

facilities. Award-winning

drummer, composer, arranger

and band leader, Clark Tracey,

formed this band with some

of the biggest names in British

jazz to celebrate the great Stan

Tracey’s work, interwoven

with jazz classics.

www.bjazz.org

SUNDAY 14 SEP

Fundraisers: Hospice

Garden Party

Ashridge House, HP4 1NS,

12-5pm. Raising funds for The

Hospice of St Francis. With

circus skills, craft activities,

dog show, face painting and

sand art - not forgetting the

Pimm’s tent, the ‘Shop Local

Village’, and an array of food

stalls, including cream teas.

www.stfrancis.org.uk

Talks: Eco Hub

Open Door, Berkhamsted,

2.30pm. 2nd Sunday of the

month. 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: The George Harrison

Project

Dembe Theatre, Tring, 7.30pm.

Enjoy the UK’s ultimate live

music tribute to George

Harrison, performing his

best-loved hits from The

Beatles, his solo career and

the Travelling Wilburys.

dembetheatre.org

MONDAY 15 SEP

Music: Tring Chamber

Music - Season’s End

Hastoe Village Hall, 3pm.

Mozart Piano Quartet No

2 in E flat K493; Martinu

3 Madrigals for violin and

viola (1947); Brahms Piano

Quartet No 1 in G minor

Op 25. Howard Shelley

piano, Paul Barritt violin,

Garfield Jackson viola,

William Schofield cello. www.

tringchambermusic.co.uk

TUESDAY 16 SEP

Talks: Berkhamsted

Outreach Event


10am-12pm. Selected Tuesdays

every month, see website for

details. Interested in

volunteering in

Berkhamsted? Come along

and say hi to the friendly

team of advisors who can

discuss volunteering

opportunities for

organisations in

Berkhamsted. www.

communityactiondacorum.

org.uk

WEDNESDAY 17 SEP

Business: Tring

BusinessMart Breakfast

8am. Join the friendly

BusinessMart networking

group for a morning of

enjoyable but productive

networking and the chance

to meet new business

associates. See website for

booking information.

info@tringtogether.org.uk

www.tringtogether.org.uk

Fundraisers: Pepper Golf

Day

Berkhamsted Golf Club,

8am-5pm. Proceeds will help

to fund Children’s Hospice

at Home care, providing

vital services for families

caring for children with lifelimiting

and life-threatening

conditions. pepper.org.uk

Talks: Ashcan Painters:

Founders of New York

Realism

Potten End Village

Hall, 10.30 am. Speaker:

Mary Alexander.



Talks: Sulgrave Manor

and the Washington

Family

High Street Baptist

Church, 8pm. Speaker:

Martin Sirot-Smith, former

Director of Sulgrave

Manor, the home of George

Washington’s ancestors.

His talk will be presented

in full Tudor costume as

Lawrence Washington.

tringlocalhistorymuseum.

org.uk


THURSDAY 18 SEP

Sport: Berko Chess Night

The Highwayman, 262

High Street, Berkhamsted,

7pm-closing. 3rd Thursday

of the month (except Nov &

Dec). Ditch your chess apps

for this free, fun, face-toface

event. From Rook-ies to

Grandmasters - everyone’s

welcome. No need to book,

just turn up for a Knight to

remember.

Comedy: Geoff Norcott

Basic Bloke 2

Dember Theatre, 8pm.

www.get-stuffed.biz

SATURDAY 20 SEP

Fundraisers: Repair Café

High Street Baptist Church

Hall, Tring, 10.30am-1pm.

Third Saturday of every

month. A place where

people can gather and fix

those objects from everyday

life that would otherwise

end up in landfill. www.

sustainabletring.org.uk/

repair-cafe

Music: The Dung Beatles

Dembe Theatre, Tring,

7.30pm. Beatles songs from

every member of the Fab

Four. dembetheatre.org

SUNDAY 21 SEP

Markets & Sales:

Berkhamsted Farmers

Market


10am-2pm. An opportunity

for local customers to buy

high quality produce direct

from the producer. www.

facebook.com/berkofm

Music: The Passing Show

Save the date Sunday

afternoon. Video on three

screens. Blues Bar Tring

presents the life and music of

Ronnie Lane. Raising funds for

The Chilterns Neuro Centre

in memory of MS sufferer

Ronnie Lane. Interview in

person with Rupert Williams,

Director, Charlie Hart, Slim

Chance and DJ Moz. Followed

by live music of Slim Chance.


MONDAY 22 SEP

Talks: Ordinary Council

Meeting

The Council Chamber, Market

House, 61 High Street, Tring

HP23 4AB. 7.30pm. www.tring.

gov.uk/town-council/meetingcalendar

Film: Conclave


8pm. Also Tue 23. For details

of film please visit the website.

www.berkhamstedfilmsociety.

co.uk

WEDNESDAY 24 SEP

Talks: The Top 20 Most

Popular Paintings in Britain

Today

Ashridge Decorative and

Fine Arts Society, Potten End

Village Hall, 10.30am. Ray

Warburton, an art historian,

unveils Britain’s most favourite

artworks and reveals the

ones that came close. He

will ask the audience to

submit their favourites and

show how popularity is not

necessarily matched by artistic

merit. info@ashridgedfas.org.uk

Business: Hospice of St.

Francis Corporate Partner

Network Meeting

DUX Advisory, Aylesbury

HP19 8DB, 5.30-7pm.

Refreshments provided.

New businesses welcomed.

claire.larkin@stfrancis.org.uk


THURSDAY 25 SEP

Business: Berko

Interchange

Waite & Rose Café

Berkhamsted, 8-9am.

Informal and free business

networking over coffee.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/

berko-interchangetickets-547768158307

SATURDAY 27 SEP

Music: Jill Crossland

St Martha’s Church, Tring,

3pm. The internationallyrenowned

pianist will

perform Bach Selections

from the Well-tempered

Clavier, Schubert

Klavierstuck D946/2,

Beethoven Piano Sonata

No 30 in E, Op 109.

Refreshments available.

01442 822305

berdinner@gmail.com

www.jillcrossland.org

Music: Sensation - ABBA

tribute


7.30pm. Immerse yourself

in the authentic ABBA

experience.

dembetheatre.org

THURSDAY 2 OCT

Music: ‘Hard Travellin’

Dave Kelly, Bob Hall,

Hillary Blythe



FRIDAY 3 OCT

Music: Big Love UK


7.30pm. The quintessential

Fleetwood Mac tribute

band. dembetheatre.org

SATURDAY 4 OCT

Music: Emily Masser

Quartet - Song in Her Heart


Berkhamsted, 8pm. Emily,

rising star vocalist, draws on

influences and inspirations

such as Annie Ross and Betty

Carter with pin-sharp singing,

scat, polished vocalese and

some original material.

Backed by swinging stars of

the UK scene. bjazz.org

SUNDAY 5 OCT

Comedy: Stephen K Amos

Dember Theatre, 8pm.

Stephen is back with his new

show, Now We’re Talking!

dembetheatre.org

MONDAY 6 OCT






Film: The Salt Path

Berkhamsted Civic

Centre, 8pm. Also Tue 7.

For details of film please

visit the website. www.

berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 8 OCT

Talks: The Brilliance of

British Architecture



10.30am. Showcasing famous

names like Lutyens, Gilbert

Scott, Foster, Hadid and Rogers

as well as several lesser known

but equally creative architects.

Speaker: Ian Swankie. https://

theartssocietytringpark.org.uk

Talks: Rev Henry Small of

St Albans and the Missing

£20,000


7pm. This talk explores

a surprising story that

attracted the then Prime

Minister, by Jon Mein. https://

berkhamsted-history.org.uk/

programme


Comedy: Jack Skipper -

Skint

Dembe Theatre, 8pm.

The carpet-fitter turned

comedian delivers his debut,

Edinburgh Comedy Award

nominated, stand-up show.

www.get-stuffed.biz

THURSDAY 9 OCT


Meeting


10am. This month’s talk is

Dacorum Heritage.

www.tringu3a.org.uk

FRIDAY 10 OCT

Music: The Unravelling

Wilburys


7.30pm. Tribute to the

Travelling Wilburys.

dembetheatre.org

SATURDAY 11 OCT


Farmers Market


12.30pm. 2nd and 4th

Saturday of the month.

Fine produce from

around the district. www.

tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

Fairs / Festivals: CPRE

Countryside Day

Knebworth House,

1.30pm. Featuring a talk

from Nic Wilson on

Hertfordshire’s countryside.

Plus countryside stalls to

browse, and a unique guided

walking tour of the estate

gardens. office@cpreherts.

org.uk

SUNDAY 12 OCT

Fundraisers: Mud Pack

Challenge

Ashridge House,

Berkhamsted. Choose a 7km

or a 14km course and with

every obstacle you overcome

you will be supporting The

Hospice of St Francis who

help those who need it most.


TUESDAY 14 OCT

Fundraisers: The Pepper

Show

Dembe Theatre, Tring. To 18

Oct. An unforgettable night

of live music performed by a

wealth of local talent, backed

by the incredible Pepper house

band. www.pepper.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 15 OCT

Talks: Creating an

Imaginary World: Theatre

Design from Temple to

Playhouse

Potten End Village Hall, 10.30

am. Speaker: Bertie Pierce.



SUNDAY 19 OCT

Markets & Sales:

Berkhamsted Farmers

Market

High St, Berkhamsted, 10am-

2pm. An opportunity for local

customers to buy high quality

produce direct from the

producer. www.facebook.com/

berkofm

MONDAY 20 OCT


Meeting





Film: My Favourite Cake


8pm. Also Tue 21. For details of

film please visit the website.


co.uk

TUESDAY 21 OCT

Theatre: Jesus Christ

Superstar

“Centenary Theatre,

Berkhamstead, 7.30pm. To 25

Oct. Tue/Sat matinee 2.30pm.

BSL Signed performance Tue

21. Featuring a hugely talented

cast, an electric rock band and

an onstage choir.

linktr.ee/BerkoTC

THURSDAY 23 OCT

Business: Tring

BusinessMart

6pm. Join the friendly


group for an evening of





booking information.

info@tringtogether.org.uk


Music: Elsie Franklin and

The Rockettes



FRIDAY 24 OCT

Fundraisers: Stocks Golf

Day

Stocks Golf Course, Aldbury,

9.30am. Combine your

friends, family or colleagues

with a stunning day of golf in

support of the Hospice of St

Francis. www.stfrancis.org.uk

SATURDAY 25 OCT

Music: John Horler Trio -

Digging Bill Evans


Berkhamsted, 8pm. John

Horler and his trio pay

respects to the genius of

Bill Evans - celebrating

the legendary pianist and

bandleader’s trailblazing

innovations, which

transformed modern jazz

forever. www.bjazz.org

WEDNESDAY 29 OCT

Talks: Musical Theatre -

An Audience Guide


Fine Arts Society, Potten

End Village Hall, 10.30am.

This lecture by John Snelson

will examine the ingredients

of different types of musicals;

allowing speech, song,

dance and story to co-exist

in an onstage world that can

feel so real, yet is defined by

artifice. info@ashridgedfas.

org.uk

THURSDAY 30 OCT

Business: Berko

Interchange

Waite & Rose Café

Berkhamsted, 8-9am.

Informal and free business

networking over coffee.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/

berko-interchangetickets-547761187457

SATURDAY 1 NOV

Theatre: Curtain Up!


7.30pm. A musical theatre

cabaret like no other, brought

to life in just a few hours.

dembetheatre.org

SUNDAY 2 NOV

Fairs / Festivals: BerkoFest

Book Festival

Berkhamsted Town Hall,

10am-7pm. With lots of

exciting internationallyacclaimed

names.

bookfestival.berkofest.com

MONDAY 3 NOV






Film: Mr Burton

Berkhamsted Civic

Centre, 8pm. Also Tue 4.

For details of film please

visit the website. www.

berkhamstedfilmsociety.co.uk

TUESDAY 4 NOV

Theatre: Much Ado About

Nothing


7.30pm. To 7 Nov.

Shakespeare’s witty and

romantic delight, reimagined

in typical modern setting.

dembetheatre.org

Theatre: Vote for Father

Christmas


7.30pm. Sat/Sun mats 2.30pm.

To 14 Dec. Brand-new


Christmas musical from

West End star Gary Wilmot,

brought to life by Vale Musical

Society. dembetheatre.org

THURSDAY 6 NOV

Music: Mississippi

MacDonald Band



SATURDAY 8 NOV


Farmers Market


12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday

of each month. Fine produce

from around the district.

www.tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

Arts & Crafts: Little

Gaddesden One Day Art Sale

Little Gaddesden Village

Hall, Church Road, HP4 1NX.

10.30am-4pm. Paintings by

local artists, folios, pottery,

wood turning, fused glass

and cards. Light lunch and

refreshments. lgartclub.com

Fairs / Festivals:

Berkhamsted Fireworks

Gates 5.30pm for 6pm start.

Berkhamsted Rotary brings

you its popular community

fireworks show.

www.berkobang.org

Music: The California

Dreaming Show

Dembe Theatre, Tring, 8pm.

Step into your Chevy, put the

top down, slip on those Ray

Bans and go on a musical

Berkhamsted Fireworks -

8 November

journey back in time to

the glory years of popular

American West Coast music.

dembetheatre.org

WEDNESDAY 12 NOV

Talks: The Art of Trickery



10.30am. How magicians have

appeared in art throughout

the centuries, whether in

paintings, satirical prints or

cartoons. Speaker: Ian Keable.

artssociety-tringpark.co.uk

Talks: White Mouse - Story

of Nancy Waite


7pm. A highly successful

secret agent of the SOE by Paul

Barwick. berkhamsted-history.

org.uk

THURSDAY 13 NOV

Business: Tring

BusinessMart Breakfast

8am. Join the friendly


group for a morning of





booking information. info@

tringtogether.org.uk



Meeting


10am. This month’s talk

is Polio in Music by Moz

Copestake.

www.tringu3a.org.uk

SATURDAY 15 NOV

Music: 80s Night with

Sledgehammer

Dembe Theatre, Tring, 7.30pm.

Get ready for 3 hours of non

stop classic 80s pop and rock.

dembetheatre.org

Music: Gareth Lockrane

Quartet


Berkhamsted, 8pm. ‘The

formidable Lockrane (flautist,

composer, bandleader and

educator) delivers a stunning

display of sharp-accented

runs, earthy whoops and

constantly refreshed melodic

ideas - John Fordham The

Guardian. www.bjazz.org

SUNDAY 16 NOV

Markets & Sales:

Berkhamsted Farmers Market


10am-2pm. An opportunity for

local customers to buy high

quality produce direct from

the producer. www.facebook.

com/berkofm

MONDAY 17 NOV


Meeting





Film: All We Imagine As Light


8pm. Also Tue 18. For details of

film please visit the website.


co.uk

WEDNESDAY 19 NOV

Talks: The Elgin Marbles: A

History of Meaning

Potten End Village Hall, 10.30

am. Speaker: Alan Read.



Talks: John Hampden, Rebel

or Patriot?

Baptist Church Tring,

8pm. What made a modest

gentleman from the Chilterns

into a national leader in

his own time and a beacon

of liberty for the American

Founding Fathers? Speaker:

Dr Beth Rogers, Chair of

the John Hampden Society.

tringlocalhistorymuseum.org.uk

THURSDAY 20 NOV

Business: BDCC Networking

Breakfast

Berkhamsted Golf Club, 7.30-

9.30am. www.berkhamstedchamber.co.uk

Music: Nigel Bagge Band

Blues Bar, Tring. 8pm.


SUNDAY 23 NOV

Fairs / Festivals:

Berkhamsted Festival of

Light

Berkhamsted High Street,

3pm. With entertainment

from local musicians, stalls,

Santa’s parade, the Elves

Posting House in the Civic

Centre, fairground rides,

St. Peter’s Church service,

best dressed shop window

competition and Christmas

light switch on. www.

berkhamstedtowncouncil.

gov.uk

WEDNESDAY 26 NOV

Talks: The Twelve Plants of

Christmas


Fine Arts Society, Potten End

Village Hall, 10.30am.

Timothy Walker, a

distinguished botanist and

former Director of the Oxford

Botanic Gardens, shows how

Christmas folklore ignores

plants and will use The Twelve

Days of Christmas to highlight

their true place in the festive

tradition. info@ashridgedfas.

org.uk

THURSDAY 27 NOV

Business: Berko Interchange

Waite & Rose Café

Berkhamsted, 8-9am. Informal

and free business networking

over coffee. www.eventbrite.

co.uk/e/berko-interchangetickets-547768158307

Business: Hospice of St.

Francis Corporate Partner

Network Meeting

Hospice of St. Francis,

5.30-7.30pm. Refreshments

provided. New businesses

welcomed. claire.larkin@

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