The independent, intelligent guide to everything that matters locally Your leading high quality local news magazine since 2003 September 2022 INSIDE YOUR BEST GUIDE TO LOCAL LIFE IN THE NEWS... We round up the major local stories for you NEW BEGINNINGS Find out about the new shops on our High Streets TOUCHING THE PAST Discover the history around us on Heritage Open Days MEET THE ARTISTS Tour the county and enjoy Herts Open Studios BACK IN BUSINESS The Farmer’s Boy reopens under new management
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New longer, state of the art electric trains rolled out across rail network
The trustees of St Elizabeth’s, the Much Hadham-based charity that provides services to people with epilepsy and other complex needs, have withdrawn a decision to close its adult care home at the end of November so a consultation with residents and their families can take place. The decision to close, which was announced in July, would affect the home’s 83 residents, many of whom need one-to-one care and some of whom have lived there for their whole adult life. It would leave them and their families just four months to try to secure alter native specialist care.
The trustees made what they called a ‘heart-breaking’ decision after a long-term struggle to recruit and retain sufficient numbers of trained Thestaff.60-acre site at Perry Green, which is also the base for the charity’s adult supported living facility as well as a residential and day school and further education college for children and young people, is in a semi-rural location not served by public transport. According to a spokesperson for the charity, the staffing situation has deteriorated since Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic and as the price of petrol has continued to rise. KNOWING
Rail company Greater Anglia announced in August that it had reached a milestone in replacing all its old trains with new ones on routes in USBseats,TheelectricrunandAirport,KingsStreetServicesHertfordshireCambridgeshire,andWestEssex.intoLondonLiverpoolfromCambridge,Ely,Lynn,AudleyEnd,StanstedHarlow,HertfordEastBroxbourneareallnowbeingusingthenewstateofthearttrains.trainsarelongerwithmoreairconditioning,plugandpoints,fastfreewi-fi,and
Families worry as future of St Elizabeth’s care home uncertain
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The CQC made a return visit in June but its latest report – which was published in August after the trustees’ decision was announced – concluded that in each of the five categories used to rate services (whether it is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led) the home is inadequate.
It has served notice that it intends to cancel St Elizabeth’s registrations as a provider in respect of both the care home and its supported living service.
The St Elizabeth’s site, where some services are under threat.
Other services including the school and college are unaffected. The trustees of St Elizabeth’s say they plan to appeal the decisions with the specific aim of enabling a consultation with service users and family representatives to continue, and to enable all options for the home to be fully explored.
Below, MP Julie Marson is fighting to save it
In her letter to the minister Mrs Marson said: “I met with the Family Association who feel the level of care required by their loved ones at St Elizabeth’s is simply unavailable to them elsewhere in the UK. Their lives are being turned upside down as a result.
improved accessibility features including an accessible toilet on every train. There are also dedicated cycle spaces on each train and better passenger information including screens which show which parts of the train have more seats available.
After Government regulator the Care Quality Commission inspect ed the home in November 2021, publishing its report in March this year and rating it inadequate, the centre invested £2million in staff wages and continued its recruit ment drive.
A major project to make plat forms at Hertford East, Ware and Broxbourne long enough for the new ten-carriage trains was due to be completed by the end of August bringing a significant increase in seating capacity on the busy Hertford East line.
Hertford and Stortford MP Julie Marson has written to the Care Minister Gillian Keegan asking for a meeting to discuss the home’s plight and possible support that might be available.
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“The home has every potential to be the centre of excellence it once was, providing the quality care people deserve whilst also deliver ing the kind of employment and training opportunities healthcare staff need to keep our wider health and social care sector going.” One of Greater Anglia’s new trains
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Existing tennis courts at the park closed on 22nd August with new courts due to open in early 2023. Areas may be cordoned off during construction phases but visitors will be re-directed onto alternative footpaths and park users made aware of temporary routes.
Investigations were underway in August to find out why contractors building the new skate park at Sworder’s Field in Bishop’s Stort ford appear not to be on site. Progress on the new facility, which forms part of the wider Castle Park project, is already running behind Afterschedule.work started on site in May it had to be temporarily suspend ed after exploratory excavations identified issues with drainage as well as with the foundations.
Planned landscape works will make features of the castle mound and the war memorial and there will be improved access to the remains of Waytemore Castle on which conservation works are also to be carried out.
Work on the Castle Park project that will unite and improve Castle Gardens and Sworder’s Field in Bishop’s Stortford has begun, with archaeological assessments taking place at the end of August and construction works now ongoing.
Work underway on scheme to create new Castle Park
The council has applied for around £835,000 to carry out the first phase of works which it says will be paid back over the coming years via income generated at the lido.
The aim is to create one, more cohesive, park through the join ing of the two areas, with new footpaths and bridge links over the river to achieve this as well as a raft of other improvements to make the most of the park’s historical features and to provide new community facilities.
Concern over lack of work at skate park
These were rectified and work re-started at the end of June with a new anticipated completion date set for September. But in recent weeks Bishop’s Stortford Town Council and East Herts Council who, along with the Heritage Lottery Fund, are financ ing the works, say little or no work has been carried out. They say that the contractor, The Freestyle Collective Limited, is not responding to any of their commu nications.
After this, when the pool closes at the end of the 2023 season, further improvements to the overall site will be made, taking on board feedback from a recent consultation with users.
The nature of the works needed mean that the pool will be around a metre smaller both in length and width and shallower than previously to facilitate a better main drain. The town council says that swimmers will still be able to use the pool in the same way as before though and the popular programme of activities including family sessions, laned swimming and swimming lessons will be back.
The popular Ware Priory Lido has had to remain closed during this summer
The new Castle Park community room, converted from the closed toilet block
Work could begin on repairing Ware Priory Lido next month if an application by Ware Town Council to the Government’s Public Works Loans Board is successful. It would mean that the lido, which remained closed throughout 2022 after defects were identified at both the 30-metre main pool and separate teaching pool at the end of the 2021 season, could re-open next Spring. The investigations were prompted by water loss at the pools and re vealed failures in the underground pipe network to both, along with structural defects to the teaching pool that mean it will need to be Warerebuilt.Town Council first proposes carrying out the necessary repairs. These works in themselves will introduce some new features in cluding air source heat pumps, a new cover and UV disinfection.
Wildlife habitats along the River Stort, which flows through the park, will be improved. There will be a major refurbish ment of Markwell Pavilion to modernise its facilities with new community rooms for hire, public toilets and a Changing Places toilet for people with limited mobility.
Café culture Among other planned improve ments are a new community garden with café and terrace, and space for use by older children which will include a skate park.
could begin next month as lido aims to reopen
You can also find out more about the project at eastherts.gov.uk/ castle-park.
Anyone with any concerns or questions can call 01279 655261.
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The works will mean some disrup tion for park users and East Herts Council’s executive member for wellbeing, Cllr Eric Buckmaster, said he would like “to thank residents in advance for their patience and understanding while these works are carried out.”
The project is being funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, along with East Herts district and Bishop’s Stortford town councils.
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Developer Wrenbridge intends to start construction work on its planned employment park at St James’ Park to the south of Bishop’s Stortford by the end of the year after East Herts Council approved plans for the design and layout of the Thesite.park will be situated on the south-eastern edge of the wider St James’ Park development between St James Way and Whit tington Way, for which developer Countryside obtained outline planning consent in 2019. The development, which is already under construction, will include homes, education and community facilities and a care home. Countryside sold the employment land, with outline planning consent in situ, to Fiera Real Estate, a share holder of Wrenbridge, leaving the new owners to submit the necessary reserved matters application detail ing site layout, scale, appearance and landscaping, to the planning
Attempts to stop rat-running through the residential streets of Bengeo could see a 12-month trial road closure Hertfordshireintroduced.CountyCouncil has just completed a consultation with local residents seeking their views on the potential closure of Byde Street at its junction with Fan shawe Street and Farquhar Street. Subject to the outcome of the consultation, the initiative from the Bengeo Quieter Streets project would see a bollard and planters placed at the junction along with double yellow lines preventing parking near the location. This would make room for vehicles needing to turn around and for emergency vehicle access. Towards the end of the trial period the community would be asked if they would like the measures to remain in place permanently. This area of Bengeo has long been used as a cut through between the B158 Bengeo Street and the A119 near Hertford North Station. Previous attempts to reduce the number of vehicles driving through the area have included the intro duction of a no right turn traffic order from Bengeo Street into Cross Street during the morning rush hour and making Tower Street Journeysone-way.onfoot and by bicycle will not be affected.
One of Hertford’s most interesting small buildings, The Little Theatre in Balfour Street, will be extended if a new planning application is approved by East Herts Council. Amateur dramatics group The Company of Players owns the theatre and uses it for its productions – which currently number five a year, each of which authority for approval.
A first such application submitted in June 2021 revealed plans for seven warehouse-style units with a likely logistics use for the site and was withdrawn following wide spread objections. The new application, which was determined by East Herts Coun cil’s development management committee on 10th August, also faced opposition, mainly related to highways matters. Objectors say the site was originally envisaged as a business park and a more industrial-style use would mean an increase in heavy goods vehicle movements in the area. However, the committee heard that the planning consent granted in 2019 allowed for a variety of business uses including storage and distribution and the county council’s Highways Authority did not object to the reserved matters
Hertford’s Little Theatre may be about to get a bit bigger Road closure proposed to tackle rat-running in streets of Bengeo
Aapplication.condition of the consent means unit occupiers will be told of a requirement for HGVs to use a preferred route via St James Way to access the A120 and M11 rather than through Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth town centres. Officers said details of the reserved matters did accord with the masterplan for the site and the developer had come up with building designs that were modern, functional and had a good quality finish. They recommended Theapproval.future tenants of the units are as yet unknown but the park will feature 12 units located within five buildings, each having dedicated servicing areas, car and cycle parking and access off a central spine road. Loading bays will accommodate a variety of vehicles from 7.5m box vans to 16.5m long articulated lorries. usually runs for eight days. The building itself was originally a Victorian primary school – the Infants School of Christ Church –and was built in 1868. After the church next to it was demolished in the late 1960s, the land and adjoining schoolhouse were put out to tender by the Church Commissioners. An anonymous donation from a well-wisher enabled The Company of Players to buy the land in 1972 and they converted the school house into a theatre after selling some of the land for housing. As well as its 63-seat auditorium, the theatre includes a dressing room, technical control room, in-house communications, CCTV and storage facilities. In 1998 an extension was built, providing a foyer and extra storage space. The group has now applied for permission to build a single storey extension to provide a bigger foyer, enhanced cloakroom facilities, three new audience toilets and an increased backstage area and workshop that would enable the venue to hold more events.
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Briggens quarry plan Also, over the summer 1,800 resi dents in Stanstead Abbotts received a letter from me about plans for a new quarry at the Briggens Estate. I am pleased Hertfordshire County Council is consulting on its new Minerals and Waste Local Plan which the quarry could be part of. However, I am against this quarry and I am very conscious of the lev el of construction in our local area. Whether this is 10,000 new homes in the Gilston area, hundreds of new homes in the North and East of Ware or this proposed new quarry. I urge residents to comment on the council’s draft plan at hertfordshire.gov.uk/mwlp by 11.50pm on Friday 30th Sep tember. I shall certainly do so.
Cost of living crisis Over the summer I held a cost of living surgery at the Hertford and District Foodbank to support local people who are experiencing financial hardship. I met with four people by ap pointment at the bank at Hertford United Reformed Church who are struggling for a variety of reasons with the rise in energy, food and fuel bills. The global rise in prices due to the war in Ukraine and post-pandemic supply problems is affecting everyone and will last for some time yet. I will carry on my work in this area. It is important I support people who are finding it difficult at the moment. Jobs fair One area that can make a big dif ference is having good, well-paid employment and I am holding a free Jobs, Apprenticeships and Opportunities Fair at Ware Priory on Friday 9th September from 10am to 2pm. Those confirmed to attend so far include Jobcentre Plus, MCP Group in Hertford, Stansted Airport, Bridget’s Tea Room in Ware, The Silver Spoon Company/Allinson’s and UK
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There are so many matters to campaign on at the moment I visited MCP Group who will be exhibiting at my forthcoming Jobs Fair Hospitality. There will be lots of information and major jobs players there to help, advise and hopefully set some local people off on a new career.
Rail ticket offices
There have been some rumours that local railway station ticket of fices across the constituency could be closed. They are a vital resource for vulnerable passengers who struggle to use machines or do not have mobile phones. I wrote to the Department for Transport to make my feelings clear this should not happen. I received a response from the Rail Minister who assured me that all those people who need to use cash to buy a ticket or do not have a mobile phone will be catered for. She also said that station staff will not be disappearing. St Elizabeth’s Finally, I have been keeping up to date with the latest developments at St Elizabeth’s care home. At the time of writing, the latest news is that the home’s trustees have stopped the closure to enable a 30-day consultation period to commence. This offers families the opportunity to propose suggestions and solutions to avoid closure. I hope a solution can be reached that benefits residents, families and hardworking staff alike. I have been in contact with the home and residents’ families have already been in touch for help and support.
HERTFORD & STORTFORD MP JULIE MARSON’S MONTHLY CONSTITUENCY UPDATE
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I hope that Axis readers had a great summer. I had some time off but I was also active across Hertford and Stortford and in my new role as Employment Minister, including a visit to the Common wealth Games in Birmingham to highlight the jobs the event generated.
l If you need my help on any subject do not hesitate to get in contact via email julie.marson.mp@parliament.uk.at
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Owner Jae Israel and manager Sarita Bansal at Blend Organics in Ware
The Hop Box is owned by four co-founders, one of whom, Tom Thacker, is the public face of the business as the licence holder and manager. And as the business is it self 100 per cent independent, Tom can select any craft beer he likes to add to his roster.
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Tom Thacker and The Hop Box, a new craft beer bar and bottle shop
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The Hop Box 14 Amwell End, Ware SG12 9SW 01920 thehopbox.co.uk481632
The reaction to The Hop Box locally has been brilliant so far, with a wide range of customers discovering it, including families (kids are allowed up to 8pm), peo ple coming in with their laptops to work, mums with prams during the day and couples on dates. It is open seven days a week from 12noon until either 10 or 11pm, depending on how busy it is later. Early evenings have tended to be the busiest times so far, Tom says.
Craft beer bar and bottle shop
The Hop Box is a craft beer bar and bottle shop that has just opened in Ware’s new Amwell End Thisdevelopment.stylishnew addition to the town centre builds on the popular inner-city concept of the tap room, which traditionally has been an extension of a small brewery, and is a fusion of that and a bar, factoring in the industrial feel often associated with such venues.
The front of the unit is a café where people can come in and enjoy organic fruit and vegetable smoothies, which have a higher density of nutrients without the toxins of conventional produce. Coffee is also served as is a range of nutritious salads with other healthy food options coming soon. A long-term customer of Riverford Organics, Jae is delighted to have secured them as a supplier. With public knowledge of allergies and intolerances now higher than ever, Jae believes that many people will wish to incorporate some vegan food into their diet, even if they are not following a strict vegan regime themselves.
At any one time, The Hop Box will have 10 tap lines on with up to 100 other craft beers available in the fridge in bottles or cans that people can either drink in or take Theaway.beers on tap are on rotation, so the moment one is gone it is replaced by another of The Hop Box’s nice mix of independents. Big names available include Clearwater and Cornwall-based Verdant, as well as local beers such as Baron from Buntingford.
Blend Organics combines a vegan café with an all-day yoga studio
The Hop Box opens in Ware Blend Organics, which has also just opened in Ware’s Amwell End, is a unique combination of yoga studio and vegan café. Owner Jae Israel, who has a back ground in high profile hospitality in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and London’s Mayfair, has brought her dream business to Ware alongside her manager Sarita Bansal. Jae’s vision is for a boutique café and yoga studio open seven days a week with an upbeat community focus. She believes many people want to live a healthy lifestyle but find this is at odds with our busy, fast-paced culture, so she wants Blend Organics to bring healthy, delicious and nutritious food and drink into customers’ schedules. “We maintain a ‘food as medicine’ mentality,” she says.
At the back of the unit is an airconditioned yoga studio which, from this month, will be running a full timetable of classes from 6.30am to 9pm to fit around busy customers’ work and family commitments, led by a range of instructors chosen for their manner and style of teaching as well as their Thequalifications.BlendOrganics website is currently being developed to include the ability to take preorders for food and drinks to help locals, commuters and school-run parents pick up what they want at a time to suit them too.
Manager Elena Dragan is looking forward to offering fresh bakery products to the people of Hertford
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Mado Bakery has just opened in the centre of Hertford, selling a combination of traditional British and Turkish bread, pastries, cakes and Basedcoffee.inMaidenhead Street, in the shop that was previously home to Paul Martin Perfumery, the bakery is an offshoot from the next-door Turkish Kitchen restaurant and is the brainchild of the former restaurant manager Elena Dragan, who is now managing it. Each morning, Mado takes deliv ery of fresh products from its two main suppliers, one London-based British bakery in London and an other traditional Turkish bakery.
Brad & Dills 14 Market Place, Hertford SG14 1DQ bradanddills.com
The shop sells fresh loaves, rolls and pastries as well as cakes (which can be made to order for parties, weddings etc), sandwich es, salads, soft drinks, coffee and Turkish food products including yoghurt, halloumi and hummous. It also stocks a wide range of gluten-free breads. Opening in perfect time for commuters on their way to work, Mado Bakery is open from 7.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Mado Bakery 13 Maidenhead Street, Hertford SG14 019921DW245275 Bakery proves there is a taste for fresh indies in Hertford
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Hertford has a new coffee and bagel bar – the independent Brad & Dills, which opened last month in Market Place. This is the third opening for the growing business, which already has premises in Harpenden’s High Street and Christopher Place in St Albans, and has now taken over the shop that most Hertford people will remember as the previous home of school uniform shop Kids Connection, which also expanded and moved to Hartham Lane. You can eat in or order to take away at Brad & Dills, which is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm.
The New York-style bagels menu includes classic salmon; egg n cheese; Reuben’s Delicatessen (pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, dill pickles and se cret sauce); The Englishman (Wiltshire smoked ham, smoked cheddar, mustard mayo and pickles); vegano picante (cau liflower hash, vegan nduja, nooch and crispy onions); and pollo picante (fried chicken, nduja mayo, mozzarella and crispy onions) as well as soft drinks and Brad & Dills own house brand coffee.
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Axis publisher’s new novel, Outside, is available now Axis co-publisher Aaron Gransby’s new thriller is available now. Outside has been published in hardback by Gerard Books and is also available in paperback and as an ebook on Amazon. The book is set in a near future society where the economic powerhouse of The City, administered by an unelected government called The Board, dominates the nation. When journalist Rory Kennet begins to investigate the disappearance of a blameless civil servant on behalf of a friend he finds himself Removed from The City. He has to adjust to a new life on the Outside, away from the riches of the 24/7 metropolis, where he vows to uncover the truth behind The Board’s Removals policy. It is an investigation which in turn sheds a new light on his whole existence.
WHERE TO BUY YOUR COPY A limited edition hardback of Outside can be ordered direct from Aaron via his website (aarongransby.com) at £14.99. It is also available to buy now from stock at The Book Nook, 65 High Street, Ware and it can be ordered through other bookshops including Waterstones. A paperback (£7.99) and ebook (£3.99) are available on Amazon.
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Autumn is one of our favourite seasons in fashion here at The Women’s Society Boutique. It’s a perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with layering pieces, workplace classics, trendy coats and some stylish printed tops! Follow our style this fall for the hottest fashion picks that I have selected from London’s most exciting showrooms. It’s official: this year skinny jeans are making their comeback and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Designed to offer a slimming, supportive fit Farrow skinny jean (DL1961, £203) is an investment piece that will work in your wardrobe for many years! Pair it with the crispy white cropped blouse by Yaya (£79.95) and the caramel Coccinelle shoulder bag (£275) and you will have yourself Victoria trainers, £95 Boho Betty stacked bracelet, £55
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Wrap yourself in warm colours and step effortlessly into Autumn the ultimate Parisian chic outfit done! For an effortless day to evening transition, layer the classic Soaked in Luxury Shirley blazer (£74.99) and add a pop of sparkly detail with a gold-colour ed Boho Betty stacked bracelet Wrap(£55). yourself in warm orange tones with the stylish coat by Paul Smith (£465) and pair with Victoria trainers (£95) for a creative, smart casual look with bold clashing colours. Add some positive feminine energy to your everyday look by mixing and matching vintage-inspired prints with the Essentiel Antwerp Constellation shirt (£207), Pais ley print Johanna top (Fabienne Chapot, (£79.99) or a Scandi floral dress by Moliin (£180). our ing with on and
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If you are keen to get to the root causes of any ongoing health issues you may have, engaging the help of a nutritional therapist could make a huge difference to your quality of life, tackling underlying issues rather than just focusing on the symptoms. Charlotte Levy is a qualified and registered nutritional therapist based in Hertford who works with her clients on a one-to-one basis to identify imbalances within the body to understand how these may contribute to an individual’s symptoms and health
Nutritional therapist Charlotte Levy can help you make small changes and transform your health
Charlotte’s work is informed by her own experiences. She freely admits that in her younger years she was counting calories, skipping meals, labelling foods as good or bad and being influenced by food trends. She said: “I was misguided and influenced by the next big diet, I just could not fight my way through the waffle to find a way of eating that was right for me and my family.” Her curiosity to unpick the misinformation and understand the nutritional value of food, and the importance it has on our overall health, lead Charlotte to study for a three-year diploma at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and become a qualified nutritional therapist.
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She explained: “I gradually started to implement small changes in the way I approached food; nothing is demonised but certain foods take priority in my everyday eating habits. I no longer have good or bad days –just “Mydays!weight is stable without trying too hard, I have bundles of energy, sleep well, am free from aches and pains and my outlook is always positive.”
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With a little help from Charlotte, you too can learn how to implement subtle changes to your diet and lifestyle. Her philosophy is all about mak ing small, sensible and achievable changes to your diet, starting with focusing less on the foods you know you should eat less of and more on the foods you need to eat more of. As she says: “Once you begin to add goodness you have less space for the bad.” Your gut health is key to your overall wellbeing, but it is remarkable how few people actively tackle this as an issue. Research shows that the more variety of plants you add to your diet the healthier your gut – and while this may sound daunting, don’t forget that nuts, seeds, herbs and spices are also plants. But it’s not just what you eat that counts – it’s also how you eat it, and Charlotte offers great advice on the best way to eat, helping you into good habits. She will ask clients who they live with, who cooks, who shops and what their favourite family meals are, to enhance the way you eat, making healthy eating easier not Charlotte’sharder. website has many testimonials from happy clients she has worked with. One, Rachael, said: “I can’t tell you how happy I am I found you. I have totally changed how I feel about food and am in such a better place mentally and physically. You really listened, have supported me every step of the way and been patient with me through my ups and downs. Thanks for being amazing!”
“Our town centre is a special place for so many people and by respecting our heritage whilst growing our offering, we are responding to the needs of our communities and encouraging more visitors to enjoy everything that is special about Stevenage”.
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A CGI overview of Stevenage, the new Stevenage Bus Interchange and the revitalised Town Square Bus Interchange opened at the end of June, offering improved facilities for bus users, including a climate-controlled waiting area with seating and live passenger information boards. Across Lytton Way, construction continues on a new multi-storey car park with 622 spaces, includ ing electrical vehicle charging points and secure cycle storage at the Railway North car park, expected to open in Spring 2023.
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A major £1bn regeneration programme led by Stevenage Borough Council is delivering a reinvigorated town centre that will continue to serve its resi dents, businesses and visitors. It will deliver a refreshed envi ronment offering something for everyone, with a thriving town centre comprising of a mix of retail, leisure activities and town centre living. This regeneration is for everyone. Transformation will maximise business and educational facilities providing more training, appren ticeships and job opportunities for local people. It will increase the number of people living and working in the town, boost ing demand for local services, supporting the economy and generating further investment. Stevenage’s evening economy will flourish with new leisure facilities increasing visitors and the intro duction of new green spaces and nature in the town will create an environment to be enjoyed by all. The council is moving ahead with the creation of a sustainable trav el hub. With excellent transport links to London and to other locations across the country, this hub includes all major transport facilities with easy access for everyone. The new Stevenage
Stevenage is proud to call itself home to a number of sector-lead ing businesses, including Airbus and GSK. It is a hub for the life sciences industry, with the largest cell and gene therapy cluster outside of the USA. Leading companies are expanding to Stevenage, as demonstrated by the £65m European headquarters for Autolus, currently under con struction. Confidence has been further strengthened with the recent announcement of £900m investment for a world-leading life sciences campus.
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Stevenage’s time is now Change has already been deliv ered on the ground. The Town Square – home of the iconic Clock Tower – has new paving, bespoke lighting and the restora tion of heritage building frontag es based upon original features. Co-Space, a flexible working fa cility, is open in the town centre. The space is the first of its kind in Stevenage offering flexible terms, 24/7 access and two roof terrace areas, all created by award-win ning interior designers. A sense of community and places for people to enjoy is a critical component of Stevenage, respect ing its heritage as the first New Town. In the heart of the town, work continues to transform a central space into a community area with performance areas, places for events and a pop-up park. A varied events programme will provide something for everyone to enjoy at all times of the Stevenage’sday. time is now. Thriv ing businesses and high-quality homes with culture, heritage and experience continue to be at the heart of the town and the council is responding to the changing needs of its town centre with a bold programme to make Stevenage Even Better.
By voting Yes, businesses are agreeing to pay an annual levy of 1.5% of their business rateable value to fund the positive work Love Hoddesdon does to promote the town and to support local businesses. Broxbourne Council formally lodged the Notice of Election with the Secretary of State last month and will now independently run the election process with ballot papers being issued in early September. The final day for voting will be Thursday 6th October, with the result announced the following day.
Love Hoddesdon is looking to work with Broxbourne Council to revive and enhance the weekly street market on Wednesdays and Fridays, which has been declining in recent years. In view of the level of interest shown in the Food and Drink Fest, all businesses attending will be asked to consider whether they wish to trade on a regular basis on Hoddesdon market. In addition, Love Hoddesdon will also be talking to the council’s officers about running a publicity campaign to recruit new market traders this autumn. In October Love Hoddesdon will host the unveiling of a com memorative plaque marking the granting of a Royal Charter in 1253 for the holding of a weekly market and annual street fair in the town. An invited audience comprising local councillors, business representatives and local school children will attend the ceremony.Localbusinesses are regularly kept updated about town issues through weekly email updates and monthly networking break fasts. These are free to both BID levy payers and voluntary members. The next networking breakfast is on Thursday 15th September from 8am to 9.30am. If your business is interested in attending or becoming a voluntary member please lovehoddesdon@outlook.com.email
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Around 5,000 people packed the town centre on Sunday 21st August when Hoddesdon hosted the return of Rock Around the Clock Tower, with local bands and artists playing a live music event in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital and other local Meanwhile,causes.plans are progressing well for the Love Hoddesdon Food and Drink Fest on Saturday 17th September. So far, more than 30 food and drink operators are intending to take part, offering everything from international cuisines to speciality gins, vodkas and other drinks. Local pubs, restaurants and cafés are also supporting the event. It will be complemented by DJs, street entertainers and children’s rides –something for all the family – so why not pop along!
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The formal re-election process for Love Hoddesdon BID Ltd, the not-for-profit company responsible for managing the business improvement district (BID) covering Hoddesdon town centre, is now underway. All businesses in the BID area, both large and small, have now been issued with its detailed Business Plan for the next five years, which can be viewed at bringsbusinessthemItlovehoddesdon.co.uk.ishopedthiswillconvinceofthebenefitsbeingaimprovementdistricttothetown.
Hoddesdon’s newest estate agent has opened its doors. Christopher Stokes, which al ready has a branch in Cheshunt, was founded in 2006 by directors Chris Stokes and Mario Panay iotou who are both members of the National Association of Estate Agents and still own and run the business on a day-to-day Thebasis.agency deals with both prop erty sales and lettings and the smart new Hoddesdon branch, which can be found at 78 High Street, is managed by Tony Ryan. Tony and his team aim to offer an unparalleled dedication to cus tomer service and are currently making an opening offer of just 0.5% + Vat commission on new instructions to mark the branch’s Toopening.speak to the Hoddesdon team about marketing your property call them on 01992 917111.
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FROM FIRST HOMES TO FOREVER HOMES chasenewhomes.co.uk SCHOLARS, BROXBOURNE A development of 3, 4 & 5-bedroom houses and stylish 2-bedroom apartments located adjacent to The Broxbourne School. Houses from £604,995 Apartments from £465,000 Contact Hamptons for more information or to book an appointment to view our Showhome. 07496scholars@hamptons.co.uk885586 CGI – indicative only Actual photography of the Austen Showhome
LEA WHARF, HERTFORD A collection of wharf-style 1 & 2-bedroom apartments situated on the banks of the River Lea in the heart of Hertford. Apartments from £304,995 Contact Lanes Exclusive Homes to register your interest. 01992leawharf@lanesexclusivehomes.co.uk940955 All images are CGI – indicative only ONE ONE SIX, COCKFOSTERS Coming Soon – A collection of 1 & 2-bedroom apartments set around a landscaped courtyard and with a wealth of facilities for residents including concierge, business lounge, rooftop sky terraces with views towards the City, a fitness suite and large-screen cinema. Contact Lanes Exclusive Homes to register your interest. 0208oneonesix@lanesexclusivehomes.co.uk0590311 CGI – indicative only
Above: From the showhomes at Scholars. Below: Lea Wharf in Hertford
Lea Wharf, Hertford The much-anticipated Lea Wharf development in the historic centre of Hertford includes a stunning collection of one and two-bedroom apartments. The development fea tures a uniformed concierge service and private residents’ roof garden and is centred around a central pi azza which will features a range of coffee shops, restaurants and fitness studio space. Each property will have a modern, open plan layout maximising light and space with large arching black-framed windows throughout, spacious kitchens with high quality integrated appliances and stylish bathrooms and en-suites. Prices start from £304,995 for a one-bedroom apartment. Contact Lanes Exclusive Homes in Hertford on 01992 940955 to view a model of the development and to request further information.
Scholars, Broxbourne Scholars offers a characterful col lection of two-bedroom apartments and three, four and five-bedroom houses, with both unspoilt country side walks and Broxbourne’s High Road on the doorstep. Commuting is easy from Scholars,
Developer Stonebond is now offering an exclusive collection of one, two and three-bedroom bungalows, as well as two, three and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses at Stableford Green in Bishop’s Stortford. The development is next to Bish op’s Stortford golf course and a selection of the homes enjoy views across the green. With seven different designs and layouts available, the bungalows (some of which benefit from a mezzanine) are ideal for downsiz ers looking for low maintenance, generously sized accommodation with their own private garden. Each home has been built with ma terials which blend with the local area and are timeless in style and design. The overall development has been beautifully landscaped and has two access points to the wider area, keeping the site exclusive and private.
Local developer Chase New Homes currently have a premium collection of innovative homes across Hert fordshire and London.
Stableford Green homes are beautifully appointed Scholars in Broxbourne with regular rail services running from Broxbourne into Stratford and London Liverpool Street. Prices start from £465,000 for a two-bedroom apartment and from £604,995 for houses. Contact selling agents Hamptons on 07496 885586 to arrange to visit the Austen showhome.
The homes also have a host of eco-additions including underfloor heating to the ground floor and full cavity wall insulation. Prices start from £450,000 for a one-bedroom home and £660,000 for a two-bedroom home. For more information stonebondproperties.comvisitor call 01245 377299 to book a viewing.
New bungalows for sale at Bishop’s Stortford’s Stableford Green
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One One Six, Cockfosters Over the M25, One One Six Cockfosters is just 100m from Cockfosters Tube station at the end of the Piccadilly Line. It is a gated development of 226 one and two-bedroom apartments with ex cellent residents’ facilities including a concierge, We Work residents’ business lounge, two rooftop sky terraces, residents’ fitness suite and large screen Cockfosters’cinema.vibrant local shops are nearby, along with the Tube station. One One Six is coming soon –contact Lanes Exclusive Homes on 0208 059 0311 to register your interest.
Each home has soft grey internal woodwork with white walls, with the latest Bosch integrated appliances in the kitchen, Amtico flooring, soft close cabinets and under-unit LED strip lights.
Seasonal tips for the home and garden
As we begin to leave behind the incredibly hot summer that we have just come through, our thoughts will turn to autumn, and the inescapable fact that the days will begin to get shorter.
It is easy to ignore or forget about your gutters, but it is important to make sure they are not blocked or clogged up before autumn hits.
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Home security Sadly, the autumn months can lead to an increase in break-ins as the days get darker and the nights draw in, so taking your home secu rity seriously is a good thing to do. Make sure your garden is secure, replacing broken fence panels for example, and that any padlocks on gates or outbuildings are in good shape. Then consider security light ing for the front of your home as this is a great deterrent, along with a front door security camera or smart doorbell, which both allow you to keep an eye on the front of your home from anywhere via a smartphone. Clear out your gutters
Boiler and radiators
Planting bulbs
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Deep clean your home Everyone knows the phrase “Spring clean”, but deep cleaning your home in the autumn is also a good thing to do, ensuring your home can be a cosy haven during the colder months. Don’t forget that grime and dirt builds up on your windows too, reducing the amount of light you will get into your home, so don’t neglect the windows either!
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Consider extra insulation Insulating your home has never been more important. In fact, the increasingly high profile of the is sue has even led to our motorways grinding to a halt as protesters from the Insulate Britain move ment make their point! Seriously, with the energy bill crisis we are now living through, anything that can reduce your ongoing bills just has to be a good idea. Longer-term solutions include adding insulating materials in the loft and walls but there are also quick wins to be had with new blinds and curtains.
Windows are a big source of heat loss so choosing the right kind of window covering can make a big difference. Consider installing ther mal blinds or thick, heavy curtains to keep your home warm and cosy – and it may be worth considering installing thick curtains over your front and back doors too.
This is the time of year when we begin to prepare our homes for the colder season ahead, making our houses comfortable and inviting and preparing our gardens so that they can once again bloom beauti fully next Spring and summer. Carrying out important home maintenance tasks now will pay off later on. And, with climate change beginning to affect us we need to be ready for extreme weather events such as heavy rain, strong winds and hard frosts too.
The long, hot summer may have been great for getting out and about, but it will have left your lawn dry and hard, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate –rain tends to run off in these condi tions. Aerating your lawn is a good way to help the autumn rains sink in. Hollow tine aeration or spiking will help water, nutrients and air to penetrate the soil and get to the grass root, immediately improving the look of your lawn. Autumn is also the time to overseed your lawn to ensure you get a thick, green carpet of grass next summer.
Sticking with the garden, this is the ideal time to plant bulbs for next Spring and summer, including tulips. These are among the many flowers and plants that benefit from the colder temperatures to help their germination period.
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The afore-mentioned energy crisis may lead many of us to have our central heating on less this autumn and winter but there will still be times when that extra jumper just isn’t enough and we have no choice but to turn on the heating. To make sure your heating system is as efficient as it can be, book an annual service before it gets much colder. A good plumber will make sure the system runs smoothly, including bleeding your radiators.
Prepare your home for the autumn to both interior and exterior water damage. If you’re checking the gutters yourself, remember to do it on a dry day and to use a safe and sturdy ladder. Also, wear protec tive gloves to do the actual clearing – you never know what you might find up there!
JOHN LADBURY DESIGN • BUILD • INSTALLATION 01707 262966 | WWW.JOHNLADBURY.CO.UK Showroom: UNIT 11 ALPHA BUSINESS PARK, TRAVELLERS CLOSE, WELHAM GREEN AL9 7NT Beautiful Handcrafted Kitchens 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
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When it comes to creating your dream kitchen, attention to detail is key – and that is what John Ladbury is all about. The company, which is based in Welham Green, specialises in designing, manufacturing and installing its unique range of bespoke, handmade kitchens from its Hertfordshire workshop and Itshowroom.offersabroad choice of both timeless classic and stunning contemporary styles to suit your individual home and lifestyle. John Ladbury’s reputation grew from small beginnings into the thriving and productive bespoke kitchen company it is today. Quality and attention to detail, combined with a passion for perfection, has ensured that this family business has continued to go from strength to strength, using only the best materials from reputable sources, including solid hardwoods, natural stone and other premium quality goods.
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The latest trends At John Ladbury, you can find out about and take advantage of the very latest trends in kitchens, including different coloured sinks and worktops in a variety of different surfaces including copper, stone, enamel and quartz, including the natural veined look. Strong colours are in again at the moment – think dark blues and deep greens – adding real character to the heart of your home. Pantries are also very trendy at present, helping to keep the kitchen organised! You can find inspiration for your new bespoke kitchen from the pictures on this page, but to find out more, give the family team at John Ladbury a call and see for yourself what the kitchen of your dreams can really look like.
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For inspiration and everything you need to create your dream bathroom head to Hoddesdon Tile and Bathroom Centre. Based on a business estate and so with ample free parking outside, this family-run company has been helping both retail and trade customers with their home improvement projects for more than 25 years. A tile showroom on the ground floor offers ceramic, porcelain and mosaic tiles along with all the fixing goods, sealants and cleaners you might need. Upstairs, in the refurbished bathroom showroom, a series of room sets showcase a wide range of baths, showers, basins, toilets, taps, towel rails and more, providing inspiration and everything you need to create your perfect bathroom. You can either buy whatever you need if you plan to install it yourself or speak to the friendly team about the expert planning and fitting service they offer. They can visit your home, measure up, plan your room and fit everything for you if required. A prompt delivery service is also available for larger items. Not being based on the high street with its resulting large overheads helps to make the prices at Hoddesdon Tile and Bathroom Centre really Andcompetitive.thefree parking right outside leaves you more time to browse without feeling timeThepressured.showroom’s opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Hoddesdon Tile and Bathroom Centre Units C2 & C3 Geddings Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0NT 01992
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A comfortable bed that really suits you is one of the most important investments you can make for your home. The Bed Gallery is an independ ent local family business with more than 30 years of expertise that can help find exactly the right bed for you. When you visit The Bed Gallery’s stunning showroom you will be able to choose from a wide selection of bespoke bedframes, headboards and mattresses, care fully selected bedroom furniture and renowned brands including Hypnos (which comes with a 10-year guarantee) as well as Silentnight and Rest Assured. The team at The Bed Gallery have one aim – to help you find the most comfortable bed you have ever owned; one that is just right for you and that will enable you to enjoy a rejuvenating great night’s sleep. Check out The Bed Gallery’s Trustpilot reviews to see just how they have helped many others to do precisely that. The Bed Gallery 51 High CheshuntStreet,EN8 0BS 01992 www.thebedgallery.net309751
Herts and Essex Windows and Doors Ltd are a true family-run local business with more than 40 years of experience in the home improvements sector. Based in Marsh Lane, Ware, they carry out work for both the home and commercial markets across Herts, Essex and London. They offer you a complete home improvement service from start to finish – catering for anything from designing your new front door to creating a fully bespoke extension to add space and value to your Allhome.their products are fully tailor-made to your requirements and no job is too big or small. Their work includes the following: l Windows and doors, in both aluminium and uPVC; l Conservatories; l Bi-fold doors; l Splashbacks; l Sealed units; l Glass and glazing – including anything from balustrades to mirrors and roof lanterns; l Service work; l Replacement roofs. The business itself was founded in 2017 by husband and wife team Clive and Jayne Travers after many years of working for other companies, and their daughters work in it too as part of the team. Jayne said: “We really do listen to our clients and bring their visions to life. Our team’s professionalism, expertise and experience makes us the perfect company to guide you through your home improvement Toproject.”findout what Herts and Essex Windows and Doors Ltd can do for you, call 01920 449229 or visit their website at he-wd.co.uk. Herts and Essex Windows and Doors Ltd 5 Peerglow Centre, Marsh Lane, Ware SG12 9QL 01920 he-wd.co.ukinfo@he-wd.co.uk449229
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Fashion Flooring & Interiors have celebrated the opening of their second store in Bishop’s Stortford, at the perfect time of year when people are turning their thoughts to improving their Ifhomes.youare unsure of where to start or need some help in pulling everything together, the experts at Fashion Flooring & Interiors are here for you. They can assist you with flooring, curtains and blinds, wallcover ings, lighting and all the finishing touches – and guide you through the whole process to ensure you achieve the look you desire. Fashion Flooring & Interiors offer everything you need to style your home. In their original store in High Street, the ground floor showroom has a huge range of carpets, from ultra-soft deep piles to classic Berbers and wool twists, along with funky patterns, zig-zags and stripes. If you are looking for a hard floor, they have real wood, engineered wood, laminates and luxury vinyl tiles. The lower ground floor is filled with rugs, which are a great way to add a colour or extra texture while cosying up a room. Up on the first floor you will find fabrics galore, with plains, textures, patterns, velvets, silks, cottons and so many more. You can also have curtains, blinds, cushions and throws made for you and even have your furniture upholstered. They have a large number of wallpapers, perfect for making a dramatic change to a room that is relatively quick to achieve, plus lighting and Inaccessories.thenewsecond shop round the corner in Potter Street, you will find the only dedicated lighting shop in Bishop’s Stortford, with a wide range on display and thousands of others available to Alsoorder.in the new shop is a great choice of accessories, providing those individual finishing touches that make your home your own. & Stortford CM23 2LS 01279
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This is Hertfordshire’s oldest countywide wedding fair and takes place inside St Albans’ city centre events and entertainment venue, The Alban Arena. Its unique boutique area features some of the county’s most creative small designers and is sure to pro vide you with creative inspiration. The fair has up to 70 exhibi tors including some of the best known and most well-established companies in the region. It also features two professional fashion shows, which are held at 12.30 and 2pm with both bridal gowns and menswear on the catwalk, as well as bridesmaid dresses and the latest collections for mothers of the bride and groom. Entry is free and it runs from 11am to 3pm.
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Wedding fairs are ideal opportu nities to find lots of ideas in one place to make your wedding the perfect occasion. Many of the major local wedding venues host fairs on a regular ba sis. These not only give brides and grooms-to-be the chance to check out every aspect of the venues themselves to see if they would like to hold their wedding there, but they also give individual – and often independent – suppliers of different wedding services the chance to showcase what they can offer to couples. So, it is well worth diarising the following fairs to visit: a few hours meeting prospective suppliers and discussing your ideas with them now will prove time well spent when the big day draws near. Of course, you can expect to meet some of the more obvious suppli ers you will need at the fairs, such as jewellers and cake-makers, but you may also discover a few unex pected indies who make you think of an idea you might not have considered before. Here are five of the best forthcom ing wedding fairs in and around the Axis area… Goody bags for all couples getting married are among the attractions at Hanbury Manor’s next wed ding fair on Sunday 18th September, which runs from 11am to 3pm. There will also be special offers on the day and information on the latest trends to help you keep your planning up to date. This Marriott hotel and country club is a spectacular wedding venue and is set in 200 acres of picturesque Thecountryside.HertfordshirehotelisinThundridge, Ware SG12 0SD.
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Organised by Main Weddings and Events (who also organise the Hanbury Manor show above), this event showcases the grand Italianate Down Hall Hotel near Hatfield Heath on the Herts-Essex Entryborder.is free, and again there are goody bags, information on the latest trends and special offers for couples on the day. The show runs from 11am to 3pm and Down Hall can be found in Matching Road, Hatfield Heath CM22 7AS.
Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, which is hidden away in the countryside between Hertford and Welwyn, hosts its next fair on 16th Octo Fromber. intimate occasions to grand, lavish receptions, the choice of venues here offers options for every couple, with barns and suites capable of catering for everything from 40 to 500 guests. Whatever the size of your wed ding, you will have access to a pri vate garden as well as ceremony and reception rooms, offering the feeling of exclusivity. The wedding fair itself features goody bags, free entry and special offers on the day and runs from 11am to 3pm. The hotel can be found in Hert ford Road, Welwyn AL6 0JB.
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A wedding at Ware Priory
Historic Ware Priory has played host to a huge number of happy events over generations and retains its reputation as a premier local venue in the heart of historic Ware. Its next East Herts Wedding Fair is held on Sunday 13th No vember and runs from 11.15am to 3pm, featuring leading companies from East Hertfordshire and beyond and with fashion shows at 12.30 and 2pm held in the pictur esque Priory Hall complete with beautiful stained glass windows. The knowledgeable staff from Ware Priory will also be on hand to answer any questions about the venue itself and to offer genuine advice. Admission and car parking are free of charge and the Priory is in High Street, Ware SG12 9AL.
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axis magazine 35 For That Special Occasion ~ CELEBRATING 47 YEARS IN ROYSTON ~ SPECIALIST IN OUTFITS FOR MOTHER OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM Condici • John Charles • Ispirato • Veni Infantino • Lewis Henry • Couture Club • Claudia C • Veromia • Dressed Up Sizes 6 - 28 • Free Alteration Service • Matching Hats, Fascinators • Shoes & Bags available Lingerie from Fantasie, Charnos, After Eden, Royce, Triumph & Bodywrap. Cup sizes AA - H Once you know your son or daughter is getting married a wedding is just the excuse you need for dressing up Bride aside all eyes will be on the Mums Cream has been trading in Royston for 47 years and is predominantly a special occasion store The extensive stock on two floors is colour co ordinated for ease of selection Everything is available from outfits (sizes 6 26) to shoes, bags, hats, hatinators, fascinators and lingerie Brands stocked include Condici, Ispirato, John Charles and Veni Infantino Dressed up, Lewis Henry and Ann Balon are perfect for plus sizes Less formalwear from Frank Lyman, Veromia, and Alison is ideal for a day at the races, wedding abroad or guests and cruising Mothers usually purchase their outfits four months before the event and customers are given the option to change it if they see something they prefer later, but they rarely do Once everything gels and you have the wow factor you have found the outfit. It is usual for the mothers to co ordinate with the wedding party It is very important to be comfortable Cream with what you are w with a jacket is alwa because the jacket the evening when th dress with a statem popular It is import the final look Whilst the outfit the occasion, having ~ CeLeBrAtInG 47 YeArS In rOYStOn ~ For That Special Occasion SpeCIALISt In OutfItS fOr MOtHer Of tHe BrIDe AnD GrOOM Condici • John Charles • Ispirato • Ann Balon • Veni Infantino • Lewis Henry • Couture Club • Claudia C • Veromia • Dressed up John Street, Royston, SG8 9BE Tel: 01763 244073 www.creamfashions.com info@creamfashions com Sizes 6 26 • Free Alteration Service • Matching Hats, Fascinators • Shoes & Bags available Lingerie from Fantasie, Charnos, After Eden, Royce, Triumph & Bodywrap Cup sizes AA H Once you know your son or daughter is getting married a wedding is just the excuse you need for dressing up Bride aside all eyes will be on the Mums Cream has been trading in Royston for 47 years and is predominantly a special occasion store The extensive stock on two floors is colour co ordinated for ease of selection Everything is available from outfits (sizes 6 26) to shoes, bags, hats, hatinators, fascinators and lingerie Brands stocked include Condici, Ispirato, John Charles and Veni Infantino Dressed up, Lewis Henry and Ann Balon are perfect for plus sizes Less formalwear from Frank Lyman, Veromia, and Alison is ideal for a day at the races, wedding abroad or guests and cruising Mothers usually purchase their outfits four months before the event and customers are given the option to change it they see something they prefer later, but they rarely do Once everything gels and you have the wow factor you have found the outfit. It is usual for the mothers to co ordinate with the wedding party It is very important to be comfortable Cream with what you are we with a jacket is always because the jacket ca the evening when thin dress with a statemen popular It is importan the final look Whilst the outfit m the occasion, having t ~ CeLeBrAtInG 47 YeArS In rOYStOn ~ For That Special Occasion SpeCIALISt In OutfItS fOr MOtHer Of tHe BrIDe AnD GrOOM Condici • John Charles • Ispirato • Ann Balon • Veni Infantino • Lewis Henry • Couture Club • Claudia C • Veromia • Dressed up John Street, Royston, SG8 9BE Tel: 01763 244073 www.creamfashions.com info@creamfashions com Sizes 6 26 • Free Alteration Service • Matching Hats, Fascinators • Shoes & Bags available Lingerie from Fantasie, Charnos, After Eden, Royce, Triumph & Bodywrap Cup sizes AA H O
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final look Whilst the outfit must b the occasion, having the c ~ CeLeBrAtInG 47 YeArS In rOYStOn ~ For That Special Occasion SpeCIALISt In OutfItS fOr MOtHer Of tHe BrIDe AnD GrOOM Condici • John Charles • Ispirato • Ann Balon • Veni Infantino • Lewis Henry • Couture Club • Claudia C • Veromia • Dressed up John Street, Royston, SG8 9BE Tel: 01763 244073 www.creamfashions.com info@creamfashions com Sizes 6 26 • Free Alteration Service • Matching Hats, Fascinators • Shoes & Bags available Lingerie from Fantasie, Charnos, After Eden, Royce, Triumph & Bodywrap Cup sizes AA H Tel: 01763 244073 info@creamfashions.comwww.creamfashions.com JohnSG8RoystonStreet,9BE
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10th will also see guided walks taking place around Hertford, including one about Hertford Castle (2pm) and another about the county town’s historic buildings (11am and 2pm). For information on these, pop into Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre in The Wash or call 01992 584322.
On Sunday 11th September, you can also see inside Hertford Museum’s stores at the Seed Warehouse in The Wash. You can find out how the museum’s curatorial team care for the vast and varied collection of items in the museum’s stores. The cost is £7 per person, including tea and cake. There will be tours running simultaneously at 11am and 11.30am and tickets must be booked in advance through ticketsource.co.uk.
Hertford Castle’s annual Heritage Day is part of the Heritage Open Days festival. It takes place at the castle on Sunday 11th September from 12noon to 4pm and is free to Theattend.castle grounds will include a small settlement of interactive medieval encampments on the lawn while the main arena will feature entertainment including fire-breathing, falconry flying displays, storytelling and battle scene re-enactments.
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September means it is time once more for Heritage Open Days, a nationwide festival of history and culture that celebrates the historic buildings and venues that are often hiding in plain sight in our local Thousandsarea.ofvolunteers across the country are involved in opening up buildings that are sometimes closed to the public and in organising events so that we can all find out more about the culture that lies around us. The festival runs from Friday 9th to Sunday 18th September. Here, buildings you can visit include Hertford Castle, Lombard House (home of The Hertford Club), St Leonard’s Church in Bengeo,
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Lots to see at castle’s Heritage Day
Scott’s Grotto in Ware, Ware Museum, Leaside Church and Community Centre and Place House (both in Ware), Hoddes don’s Quaker Meeting House and Peace Cottage, Ayot St Peter Church, Codicote Village Mu seum, Smallford Station near St Albans, Harlowbury Chapel and The Gibberd Garden in Harlow and King George V Pumping Station in Enfield. Around Hertfordshire, there are also many buildings to visit in the city of St Albans and the towns of Berkhamsted and Watford in Forparticular.afulllist, or to search by postcode events near you, visit heritageopendays.org.uk.
There will also be some lowcharge activities to take part in, including archery and face Saturdaypainting.
Open Cambridge offers a fresh view of the famous city and its surrounds Heritage Open Days are an opportunity to discover the history hidden in plain sight
If you fancy a quick journey up the A10 or M11, you might also like to check out Open Cambridge, which is part of the Heritage Open Days festival but focuses on the remarkable history of the city of Cambridge and its surrounding county of FromCambridgeshire.hiddennature reserves to iconic buildings and the telling of enthralling stories from the past, Open Cambridge features over 30 drop-in events as well as a further 60 bookable events. You can see behind the scenes in the Parker Library with its mag nificent collection of illuminated manuscripts, or visit the famous Wren Library which will host an exhibition called Inventing Trinity highlighting 400 years of inventions at Trinity College. For a more modern take on library collections, visit the hidden gem in the heart of Cambridge that is the Ancient India and Iran Trust which is concerned with the study of early India, Iran and central Asia. For full information opencambridge.cam.ac.uk.visit
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RSPB group begins new season Willow’s annual 10K event is back for 2022, and with a new look. As well as the traditional 10K and 5K runs, the event now includes a family fun run, mak ing it a great event for beginners or experienced walkers and runners on a scenic course that takes you on a route through the picturesque grounds of Hatfield MoneyHouse. raised goes towards the work of local charity Willow, which organises special days for seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds. Entry for the 10K run is £22.50; The SE Herts RSPB group has a new programme of wildlife events lined up for its 22/23 season. September and early October highlights include: Wednesday 14th September: Car outing to RSPB Lakenheath IP27 9AD, 9.30am; Wednesday 21st September: Local walk at Cornhill Meadows EN9 2ES 9.30am; Tuesday 27th September: Indoor meeting with ecologist Graham White titled Have I Got Poos For You. United Reformed Church Hall, Broxbourne EN10 7BG, 7.30 for 8pm; Saturday 1st October: Local walk, Tewinbury and Mimram Valley AL6 0JB (Tewinbury Farm Hotel car park), 9.30am. To find out more southeasthertfordshire/group.rspb.org.uk/visit
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The Forgiven (18) Now showing Ralph Fiennes, Jessica Chastain and Matt Smith star in this thriller. Speeding through the Moroccan desert to attend an old friend’s lavish weekend party, wealthy Londoners David and Jo Henninger (Fiennes and Chastain) are involved in a tragic accident with a local teenage boy. Arriving late at the grand villa with the debauched party in full swing, the couple attempt to cover up the incident. But then the boy’s father arrives seeking justice and the couple must come to terms with the shattering con sequences of their fateful act.
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Ticket to Paradise (12A) Out on Friday 16th September Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake that they once made, in this romantic comedy about the sweet surprise of second chances.
Bring the family to see Santa on his special train with the fantastically festive Epping Ongar Railway Santa Specials! Further details on our website. Prices £110 - £265 for a compartment for either 6 or 8 people for the 5K £15 and for the family fun run £7.50. You can also take part virtually for £5. There is a minimum sponsorship pledge of The£50.event takes place on Sunday 9th October from 10am. Register now at willowfoundation.org.uk.
Moonage Daydream (15) Out on Friday 16th September Destined to be one of the defining cultural moments of the year, and with the rare full backing of the Bowie estate, Brett Morgen’s film is not a documentary but more a full blown immersive cinematic experience, featuring many of Bowie’s greatest tracks and previously unseen concert foot age. The Academy Awardnominated director explores Bowie’s musical and cultural journey in the most spectacular style. Don’t Worry Darling (TBC) Out on Friday 23rd September Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde star in this psychological thriller in which a 1950s housewife (Pugh) living with her husband (Styles) in a Utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets.
Three Thousand Years of Longing (15) Now showing Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton star in this fantasy drama in which a scholar, content with life, encounters a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Their conversation, in a hotel room in Istanbul, leads to consequences neither of them would have expected.
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Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 8BE Find out more about these events and what else is coming up by visiting www.thespotlightvenue.com From Thursday 1 September 2022, the Spotlight will be a completely cashless venue. BOXSEPTEMBERON:WHAT’S OFFICE – 01707 645005 WYLLYOTTS THEATRE, WYLLYOTTS PLACE, DARKES LANE, POTTERS BAR EN6 2HN www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE Saturday 17th September, 7.30pm Acclaimed vocals, replica costumes and iconic dance routines Tickets: £25 THE REAL THING Saturday 24th September, 7.30pm With original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, plus 5-piece band Tickets: £28 CHRIS MC SPEAKYCAUSLAND:BLINDER Thursday 29th September, 8pm Stand-up show about life, family and loads of other nonsense as well! Tickets: £21, concessions £19
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Starring Austin Butler & Tom Hanks. Critics say: ‘What happens when the director of Moulin Rouge! makes a film about Elvis? A lot of shake, rattle and razzmatazz.’ best live stand-up comedy Friday 9 September, 8pm. All tickets £15. This is in the bar lounge with unallocated seating Islands in the Stream –Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers Sunday 11 September, 7.30pm. All tickets £25, Spotlight Friends £22.50 Arrival – The Hits of Abba Friday 16 September, 7.30pm. All tickets £25.50 Psychic Sally Thursday 22 September, 7.30pm. All tickets £26 Lost in Music Saturday 24 September, 7.30pm All tickets £29, Spotlight Friends £26.10 Eban Brown Former lead singer of the Stylistics Friday 23 September, 7.30pm. All tickets £25 September To book online, visit: www.thespotlightvenue.com. Call the Box Office on: 01992 441946 (Monday-Friday 10am – 2pm) The Spotlight, High Street,
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UNCLE FUNK ARE BACK Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno will be performing at The Drill Hall in Ware on Saturday 24th Sep tember for a 70s disco night to raise money for East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity in an event organised by The Rotary Club of Hertford Shires. It runs from 7pm to 11.30pm and is for over-18s only. General admission is £24. To buy tickets visit hertfordshiresrotary.org.uk.
Opening times and dates vary from venue to venue so to see the whole picture, pick up a copy of the Open Studios brochure from local art venues or download a copy online from hvaf.org.uk.
Rapidly rising comedy star Chris McCausland is on the road with his great new show Speaky Blind er and reaches Wyllyotts Centre in Potters Bar on Thursday 29th September. It’s a show about life and family, with loads of other nonsense thrown in (his words, not mine). The show starts at 8pm and tickets are £21, with concessions priced at £19. Book at wyllyottstheatre.co.uk or call 01707 645005.
GLASSHAUS + The Gallery at Parndon Mill’s glass exhibition Glasshaus + runs at the Harlow gallery from Thursday 15th September through to the end of October and demonstrates how other materials can be incorporated with glass to form an artwork. Exhibitors include a combination of distinguished artists and new comers. Visit parndonmill.co.uk for more information.
You can visit exhibitions, create your own art trail of who to see when and join in workshops.
Herts Open Studios is the largest countywide celebration of art around and runs this year from Saturday 10th September through to 2nd October. The event is run by HVAF (Herts Visual Arts) and showcases the skills of its members from all around the county. As the name suggests, local artists open up their studios for members of the public to visit, where they can meet the artists, talk to them about their work and both view and buy their art. Some exhibit in shared venues with pop-up galleries in unlikely places too.
SOUNDBITES CONCERTS All Saints Church Hertford launches its autumn season of free, lunchtime classical concerts, called Soundbites. Running from 28th September to 30th Novem ber, they take place during term time at 1pm each Wednesday, with light lunches served from 12noon. The opening concert on 28th September is by Open House Music, a new ensemble of critically acclaimed musicians Rachel Chaplin (oboe), Jane Gordon (violin), Robert de Bree (oboe/recorder) and Jan Za hourek (double bass). Further details, and future concerts, can be found at allsaintshertford.org.
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ARTS HIGHLIGHTS Giles Fearon at Parndon Mill East Hertfordshire artists Shveta Maini and Teresa West (works shown above) will take part in Open Studios
Legendary cricket commentator and broadcaster Henry Blofeld OBE is performing his new show, My Dear Old Things, at South Mill Arts in Bishop’s Stortford on Thursday 14th September at 7.30pm. Known as Blowers, and famous for his plummy tones and all-round good humour, Henry will share tales of treasured moments and people past and present. A must for all cricket fans. To book call 01279 710200 or visit southmillarts.co.uk.
Parndon Mill in Harlow is running its Open Studios event this month, on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September, for the first time in three years. More than 20 studios in this idyllic setting will be open for visitors to see the diversity of talent based at the mill. It will be possible to have a go at some of the crafts too, including glassblowing. The event will run from 10am to 5pm both days. For more information visit parndonmill.co.uk.
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The popular Japanese-inspired eatery Wagamama will be opening a new branch at Harlow’s Water Gardens shopping centre on Monday 3rd WagamamaOctober.first opened in London’s Bloomsbury in 1992 with a menu inspired by Japan’s fast-paced ramen bars and a desire to truly celebrate Asian Expansionfood. since then means the group now has more than 160 restaurants across the UK. They’re renowned for their iconic katsu curry as well as nourishing dishes that include rice bowls, noodles and curries with all meals created fresh every day in open Therekitchens.arealso desserts, fresh juices, hot drinks, wine, sake and Asian beers. Last year they achieved a commitment to make 50 per cent of their menu choices plant based and menus boast plenty of choices for both vegetarians and Thevegans.Harlow restaurant will open offering Wagamama’s new October menu with click and collect and Deliveroo services following later.
Country pub The Farmer’s Boy in Brickendon reopened in August under new management.
The Farmer’s Boy is at 1 Bricken don Lane, Brickendon, Hertford SG13 8NU. It is open from 11am to 11pm Sunday to Thursday and 11am until midnight on Friday and Saturday. To book a table call 01992 661309 or for more information visit farmers-boy-brickendon.classicinns.co.uk/
The restaurant will be at Unit 4, The Water Gardens, Harlow CM20 1AB. For more informa tion visit wagamama.com.
The new general manager of The Farmer’s Boy is Ben Harris, who said: “I am hugely excited about the refurbishment and reopening of The Farmer’s Boy. We have lots of exciting events and ideas in the pipeline for the pub and I cannot wait to get our local community involved. My aim is to keep The Farmer’s Boy as a hub for everyone to enjoy.”
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Japanese restaurant Wagamama is coming to The Water Gardens in Harlow
The Farmer’s Boy in Brickendon reopens after £490k refurb
Now owned by Stonegate group, the village pub has undergone a £490,000 refurbishment that has given it a new look inside and out, with new furniture, flooring and décor as well as a new back Exposedbar. wooden beams are among the traditional themes inside the pub while a covered outdoor garden space offers visitors the chance to enjoy some shade from the sun while still experiencing al fresco dining.
The Farmer’s Boy food menu in cludes traditional pub favourites, such as fish and chips and Sunday lunches, with an emphasis on fresh meat and fish. The pub has a range of offers to tempt visitors in, with lunch from just £8 and a set menu with either two courses for £13.99 or three for £15.99. There are also drinks from two local breweries, Tring Brewery and New River Brewery, for the first time, alongside a range of bottled beers and ciders plus gins, wines and cocktails. There will be live music nights every Saturday and locals and former regulars will be pleased to know that the pub’s traditional fireworks celebration is planned to take place again this year in November.
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One of Cavavin’s favourite wines is Chateau Haut Terrier (£13.50) which will feature in our forthcoming Bordeaux tasting event. If you’d like to find out more about coming along to join us at one of our events, visit cavavin.co.uk/hertford and go to our Events page.
Bordeaux, in the south-west of France, needs little introduction as one of the world’s most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. Its three trump cards are diversity, quality and Thequantity.majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 per cent of produc tion volume) are the dry, medium and full-bodied red Bordeaux blends that established its reputation. The finest (and most expensive) of these come from the great châteaux of the Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. These legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines, both dry styles and the sweet, botrytized nectars of BordeauxSauternes. is France’s most important weapon in the wine war. This large, south-western wine region, which was ruled by the English for 200 years in the Middle Ages, produces more AC wine than any other. About half of all the wine produced in the sprawling Bordeaux region qualifies for its most lowly appellation, simple AC Bordeaux, whose quality varies from vapid red wine to serious, oak-aged, château-bottled liquids made by quality-conscious individuals exasperated at how little money they can get for a wine made outside Bordeaux’s superior appellations. Total production is around 900 million bottles a year, dwarfing all other French wine regions except Languedoc-Roussillon. Red wines outnumber white by about 10 to one.
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village of Great Amwell, The George IV is the perfect spot for you to enjoy imaginative, freshly prepared dishes, including traditional pub classics, served in a friendly pub atmosphere or on the fully heated terrace area. The George IV can also be the perfect venue for your next event. From intimate weddings, birthday parties and anniversaries to baby showers and corporate events, they’ve got it covered with their beautiful function room and variety of dining options. Cautherly Lane, Great Amwell SG12 9SW / 01920 870039 www.georgeivpub.co.ukinfo@georgeivpub.co.uk
THE BEEHIVE Country Pub
This family-run country pub has reopened with a complete new look following a Lockdown renovation that included a major extension, creating new modern facilities which blend well with its historic character. The new look is already proving popular with regulars who enjoy a menu that is heavy on fresh fish and seafood but also includes grill dishes such as burgers and steaks as well as vegan and vegetarian options. It also offers a great Sunday lunch menu.The Beehive is open seven days a week – book now to experience its fresh new look! Epping Green, near Hertford SG13 8NB 01707 875959 www.beehiveeppingreen.co.uk
If you fancy trying Saffron’s great food at home, both delivery and collection are currently available with a 10% discount for collections.
BaanThai Thitiya, Bishop’s Stortford’s premier Thai restaurant, is the perfect place for relaxed summer dining. Close to Bishop’s Stortford town centre, it has a beautiful garden and its own parking while, inside, the restaurant is decorated in a contemporary Thai style. The extensive menu features high quality food prepared by Thai chefs with an emphasis on fresh, healthy ingredients and authentic, natural flavours. It also has an excellent wine list. Baan Thitiya is open seven days for lunch and dinner. A warm welcome and great service await you.
Yai is the new name for the Hoddesdonbased Thai restaurant formerly known as Omsin’s. Now under new ownership, Khao Yai offers a broad menu of your favourite Thai dishes alongside superb service. Now open seven days a week, Khao Yai also offers both takeaway (with a 10% discount for collection) and delivery through its own website as well as delivery apps. In addition to the welcoming ground floor there is a large first floor dining space with its own bar which can also be booked for events, parties and private dining. 18 Brocket Road, Hoddesdon EN11 019928NZ445988 www.khao-yai.co.uk
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This stylish restaurant is a contemporary venue in which both traditional and unique Indian dishes can be enjoyed alongside superb service. It can cater for both large gatherings and more intimate dinners and also offers an outside catering service.
TheIndianquality of the well-established and award-winning Indian restaurant Saffron in Hoddesdon has been widely recognised.
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The Golden Fleece is an old English pub with a contemporary twist, and one where the food is so good that it has earned an entry in the Michelin Guide for Hotels and Restaurants. Set at the heart of the village of Braughing, Jess and Peter Tatlow’s pub offers a menu of fresh, seasonal and delicious locally sourced food and also caters for diners who require gluten-free meals. As a free house at the heart of its community, the Fleece is also able to offer a wide range of real ales, beers, wines and spirits. A takeaway menu is also available.
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