Unless there’s a last minute change of policy, we are now into the last few weeks of the furlough scheme. It was first introduced in March…

A yoga adventure where you choose what happens, written and illustrated by Maria Oliver, Boxmoor Yoga. Once upon a time, I was teaching a children’s yoga…

The Hospice held their first mass participation event, ‘Walk Your Ridgeway’ earlier this summer, following months of lockdown. There were 250 fantastic supporters on the day…

(‘Feel Good’, Trad. American folk song) On Saturday 17th July, we sang at the St John’s Summer Fete in Boxmoor. We finished with what might…

999 Cenotaph As a former firefighter and Police Minister, I am honoured to have been asked by the Emergency Services Cenotaph charity to co-chair a cross-party…

For families we have meadow sweeps and bug hunts where you can learn more about the fascinating world of insects, interactive pond-dipping sessions giving you the…

What is Dopplle? University students, Izzie and Sam, are sisters from Hemel Hempstead currently promoting sustainable fashion in the form of a clothes swapping app called…

We’ve got enough huskies to pull a sled! These stunning dogs tend to stay in rescue longer than other dogs because of their specific needs. People…

Dacorum Covid-19 Memorial Garden I am delighted with the support for the Dacorum Covid-19 Memorial Garden campaign. The campaign, which was set up by Margaret Sharp,…

‘Into each life some rain must fall….’ The Rainy Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 27.2.1807 – 24.3.1882 On 22nd June, at a cold and overcast outdoor…