Tring Living Magazines Winter 2023

ISSUE 66

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WINTER 2023

LIVE | LIFE | LOCAL

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES SINCE 2001

STEPPING INTO THE NEW YEAR Walk your way to a healthier you with our easy ideas

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Welcome to the Winter issue!

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inter is definitely here, and we want you to make the most of it!

There’s a host of Christmas and new year events to enjoy in our What’s On section, plus our favourite pantos.

And, looking forward to next summer, there’s a chance to win tickets to local music event Chilfest.

We’re also taking this opportunity to encourage you to support local businesses and shop local in the runup to the festive season and beyond.

We have ideas to keep you healthy - with a guide to walking your way to fitness, plus there’s plenty of good books from local authors to peruse on a chilly winter evening, puzzles for the kids and a crossword for the grown-ups.

And if you never know what to do with all that leftover turkey - see our recipe page for a delicious idea.

As always, the magazine includes lots of local news, while our local history feature focuses on the Victorian tale of the Aldbury poachers.

If you want to be involved in the next issue, please email Naomi at editorial@livingmags. info with your news prior to our spring issue.

Merry Christmas!

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LIVINGMAFGOS@ .INFO 39 Kids’ puzzles 40 Turkey hash: a new idea 45 Win tickets to Chilfest, for Xmas leftovers!

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24 Make the most of your money 42 Books from local authors 45 Christmas posting dates 28 Support local business 44 Crossword 32 The Aldbury poachers 47 What’s on 44 Check out Living Magazine dates and deadlines for 2024 37 Step into the New Year 54 Classifieds The only local magazine offering shrink-wrapped guaranteed delivery to 11,119* addresses in the HP23 postcode area,

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Santa Claus is coming to towns and villages

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anta has already started his tour of Tring and surrounding villages, which ends on 17 December this year. Wave from a window or pop outside to say hello. All donations will help to fund local hospice care this Christmas, going to the Rennie Grove and Peace hospices.

As well as Tring, Santa will appear in Cheddington, Pitstone (village and Castlemead) and Marsworth - see our What’s On pages for dates.

Council welcomes Winter at Tring U-turn on ticket Farmers Market office closure

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ring Town Council has welcomed the government’s U-turn on plans to close Tring Station’s ticket office, along with up to 1,000 others across the country.

It stated: ‘The Town Council was very concerned that the ticket office at Tring Station was recommended for closure. We are therefore very pleased with the decision not to go ahead.’

Plans to close railway stations across England caused a public backlash. The cost-cutting proposals drew 750,000 responses during a public consultation over the summer, with the passenger watchdogs Transport Focus and London TravelWatch, stating that 99% of them were objections.

The objectors’ main concerns were how to buy tickets, how to get travel advice and information, and how disabled passengers would get assistance, if the ticket offices were to close.

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ring Farmers Market can be found at Church Square in the High Street every second and fourth Saturday of the month, offering local, seasonal fayre. Note that December dates are the 2nd and 16th.

Food businesses, retailers, farmers, consumers and policymakers need opportunities to express how we can all help transition the agri-food sector, which is critical to addressing climate and biodiversity crises. Farmers Markets help to do this by supporting a more local food economy, along with other outlets.

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Consultation on revised Draft Local Plan ends soon!

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omments on the long-awaited revised Draft Local Plan for Dacorum must be in by Monday 11 December.

The revised plan was released at the end of October, following the Draft Local Plan (the Emerging Strategy for Growth) in 2020.

The Local Plan lays out the strategy for delivering new homes, jobs and investment across the borough through to 2040, along with infrastructure such as schools, transport and health facilities. It also lays out the plans for protecting and providing parks and green spaces.

Following the consultation, Dacorum Borough Council said a summary Consultation Report will be produced in spring 2024 before a pre-submission version of the Local Plan is published in October 2024, in time for formal submission by mid-2025.

In a press release, the council said the revised plan had responded to public opinion, which believed the housing allocation should be lower.

The council stated: ‘We have consulted on a proposed reduction to the overall housing target, from the Government target of 1,017 to around 900 new homes a year.’

It also says that it is ‘proposing the removal of 12 sites previously shown for housing in the

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Green Belt’, following the public consultation.

And where the public pointed out that the proposed level of homes across the Borough was disproportionate for smaller towns and villages, the council answered, saying: ‘We have reduced the number of homes proposed at Tring and Berkhamsted, our villages, and focused on transforming Dacorum’s largest and most sustainable town, Hemel Hempstead, by delivering new growth and infrastructure via the Hemel Garden Communities programme.’

The public also wanted to see the council maximise housing on brownfield sites. It replied: ‘We have set out new opportunities to regenerate Hemel Hempstead’s town centre and other urban areas.’

Information is available online at letstalk. dacorum.gov.uk (where you can also submit comments) as well as in hard copy form from Victoria Hall, Tring and public libraries.

Christmas Eve carols

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oin Tring Lions for Carol Singing on Christmas Eve. The festive event takes place in the Forge Car Park, High Street, Tring from 6.30pm.

Father Christmas is expected to make a visit, and a collection will be made during the Carols for local charities.

• Tring Lions are also looking for new volunteers - contact them via www.tringlions.org.uk.

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ADHD no barrier to netball success Netball throughout her primary years greatly eased Ella’s transition to secondary school, by having a ready-made friendship group from day one.

Mighty Netball has been running netball sessions since 2017 in Tring. A non-competitive, inclusive and welcoming organisation championing and actively promoting grassroots sport, Mighty Netball welcomes all children.

Co-founder Corinne and assistant coach Lucy aim to make the session engaging and fun for all.

Find out more at: www.mightynetball.co.uk.

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lla Kingston began her netball journey with Mighty Netballers, which runs sessions in Tring, when she was six. Now, aged 13, she plays club netball at least five times a week, and is completely obsessed. She plays in a regional youth league and has recently got into the Saracen Mavericks Futures programme - a huge achievement in a very competitive environment.

Ella has ADHD, which can bring challenges to everyday life. Netball has had an extremely positive impact on Ella and her whole family. Mum Rebecca explained how playing team sport has given Ella so much confidence, resilience, and ambition; as well as learning key skills that help manage her ADHD such as patience, perseverance, and accountability.

Having ADHD has meant that Ella often struggled when something wasn’t, in her eyes, as it should be such as an umpire’s decision in a match. Over time, learning and accepting that sporting decisions are objective and sometimes variable, has helped in so many other key areas of Ella’s life. Perhaps the biggest gain of all has been meeting the most incredible group of friends. Meeting netball friends at Mighty

New year new st-art!

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he Tring Park Arts Society which meets at the Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, on Wednesday mornings 10 times a year for lectures by experts in their field has introduced a green badge scheme to welcome new members and identify them at the lectures. They are also invited to meet others together with committee members for coffee at the nearby Waitrose café afterwards.

Details on our What’s On pages and at www.artssociety-tringpark.co.uk

RIP Peter Coneron

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eter Coneron, the first Chair of Trustees of community group Tring Together, died on 17 October.

Peter played an important part in community activities and Tring Together said: ‘He will be remembered for all the wonderful community projects he was involved in and especially by us at Tring Together.’

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News from Tring Town Council C ouncillors have been busy analysing the results from the Community Infrastructure Levy Expenditure consultation (find out more at www.tring.gov. uk), and planning where to invest in the town over the coming months. A new working party is considering projects ranging from High Street

improvements to a possible community garden at Bulbourne.

Climate Action is now on the Ordinary Council Meeting agenda every month and the council is continuing to investigate recycling bins for the town (not as straightforward as you might think) and is moving forward on developing Green Planning Criteria and a Climate Action Plan.

The planning department has requested a traffic survey in relation to plans for the Nora Grace Hall, and the council will be proceeding with that over the coming weeks.

Dancers leap into finals

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t’s been a great season so far for the Tringbased HW Dance competition team.

Laura Chappell and Rachel Wellbourne have both qualified for national finals next

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year in the So You Want to Dance competition, smashing their recent heat in Milton Keynes. Their lyrical duet placed second in their heat and Laura placed first with both her lyrical and contemporary solos, guaranteeing their spots in next summer’s grand finals. Rachel also qualified on points for her contemporary solo.

Their teacher, Harriet Wise, said: ‘I’m so proud of the girls and how hard they work every single time. They both bring everything they have to the stage for every performance. They’re a dream to work with.’

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Music to bring in the new year B erkhamsted Music’s concert series continues into the New Year on Saturday 27 January at Berkhamsted Civic Centre with a visit to a musical picture exhibition guided by pianist Victor Maslov. After a few Bagatelles by Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov, Victor moves on to Rachmaninoff’s ‘Study Pictures’ before ending in the gallery of Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures from an Exhibition’.

The Resol Quartet brings the season to a close on Saturday 24 February.

Between well-known string quartets

by Mozart and Mendelssohn you will find Puccini’s lyrical elegy Chrysanthemums and Dutch composer Henriëtte Bosmans’ only string quartet.

See our What’s On pages and find the full details at www.berkhamstedmusic.co.uk.

Tickets are available online or at the door.

Festival chance for budding filmmakers

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ertfordshire Film Festival is back on the big screen! The Festival returns in April 2025 to provide an unmissable opportunity for young filmmakers to create and showcase their work. Work will be selected by a selection panel of industry professionals and previous editions of the Festival have seen talks and masterclasses from leading film and TV industry figures alongside panel discussions and workshops.

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The Festival gives young people aged 11-25 who live, work or study in Hertfordshire, the chance to share their work with a wider audience.

Submitted work will be shortlisted to screen over the two days. The prize for the best film from the 11–17 age category will be an industry screening at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and a family ticket to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter. The 18–25 year old prize winners will also receive an industry screening at the studios plus lunch with Dan Dark, executive vice president Warner Bros.

Studio Operations, on his next UK visit.

The Festival will also run a skills development workshop in early January 2024 aimed at underrepresented filmmakers in the Hertfordshire area.

Submissions are free via the Festival website and FilmFreeway and will open early next year.

See www.hertsfilmfest.co.uk for details.

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Compassionate Dacorum gets Café opens plugged in

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ennie Grove Peace Hospice Care has launched a Compassionate Café.

The café will run on the first Wednesday of the month from 1.30-3pm, and provides a space for local people who have been affected by bereavement or any kind of loss to meet others by coming together for a cuppa and a chat.

Each session is run by volunteers who are on hand to welcome and speak to attendees. It will have an informal structure, guided by the needs of the people attending.

The hospice charity is working in partnership with Wigginton Community Shop & Café and their volunteers have been trained by the hospice to help provide a welcoming space.

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he first of a new batch of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) for Dacorum are up and running in Tring - with many more to follow across the borough.

A range of different EVCPs – from Fast to Ultra Rapid - are on the way at many other sites in Dacorum, with installation starting soon, and information will be released by the Council on when these will be available.

Tring’s points are at the Forge Car Park, with Frogmore Street (East) Car Park to follow.

Dacorum Borough Council was awarded £415,360 by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), with support of the Energy Saving Trust, for additional charging points to be fitted in public car parks.

See the full story at www.livingmags.info/ new-electric-vehicle-charging-points-go-live.

Tring Park car Join the Youth park update Council

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he new car park for Tring Park looks set to open in the near future. The Woodland Trust told us: ‘We’ve had a positive outcome with the Herts Highways, which has enabled us to move on with final planning condition discharge for the car park and we’re now waiting to hear from our consultant who has been managing our planning discharge of conditions.

Unfortunately, it is still not currently possible to put a date on the opening, but it feels much more like the end is in sight.’

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ring’s Youth Council has monthly meetings on Wednesdays with the date set at each meeting to fit around exams and other commitments of the young people.

It also supports the Youth Projects bi-weekly Youth Club at the Temperance Hall in Tring on Wednesdays 4.30-7pm and Fridays 6.30-9pm.

Sandra and Sean who run this are fabulous and provide a safe space for youngsters to meet up, relax and have fun. Find out more from Youthcouncil@tring.gov.uk.

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he plans to increase passenger capacity at London Luton Airport to 19 million a year have been approved.

While Luton Borough Council’s development management committee initially approved the plans to increase passenger capacity from 18 million to 19 million a year, as well as amend day and night noise contours, a local inquiry was held earlier this year, to review ‘relevant aspects’ of the plans.

The inspectorate decided to greenlight the proposal, subject to conditions. While they agreed that the increase in flights, along with travel by staff and passengers to and from the airport could increase greenhouse gas emissions, they stated that the airport’s owner was committed to a sustainability strategy across the airport.

Following the outcome of the inquiry, Hemel Hempstead MP Sir Mike Penning criticised the decision during a Parliamentary debate, saying: ‘The increased noise and pollution will affect the people of Hertfordshire and not the people of Luton who get all the financial benefits.

‘The decision to allow increased number of flights - the expansion will almost double Luton airport - was fundamentally opposed by me, other local MPs and residents, and it will be a very sad day when it goes ahead.’

Victoria Collins Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Harpenden & Berkhamsted, said: ‘The government’s decision to expand passenger numbers at Luton airport is an insult to our local communities concerned about climate change, plagued by aircraft noise and air pollution and the strain on our local infrastructure.

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‘Luton Airport, supported by Luton Council, made this application retrospectively because they had already breached legal noise and passenger limits in 2019, and wanted to press on.

‘Despite the admission that there will be more emissions from aircraft and ground transport, and that air quality will be adversely impacted as a result of this expansion the Secretaries of State have approved the expansion anyway.’

Plans for a second terminal, which could see passenger numbers up to 32 million a year, are still in the pipeline. This proposal is being considered by inspectors as part of National Infrastructure Planning - its examination stage is set to finish in February 2024.

NEWS IN BRIEF Three Rosettes for Scott Congratulations to Scott Barnard, head chef at restaurant Crockers Tring, which has been awarded Three Rosettes from the AA Restaurant Guide.

Harpenden Building Society is currently closed for refurbishment works and is set to reopen on Monday 18 December.

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The psychology of currency, and understanding our relationship with money

A class apart Indeed, a 2019 study conducted by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) found that 70% of people in the UK consider themselves part of the ‘middle class’. As a result, many may perceive that, in terms of money, they have more, or at times less, than they actually do.

The debit disconnect This intriguing disparity between perception and reality is dangerous when you factor in how credit and debit cards have transformed our spending habits, given that they provide a sense of ease, convenience, and sometimes a disconnect from the actual expenditure.

An experiment conducted at the University of Bristol suggested that using physical cash can significantly reduce impulsive buying compared to card payments. The tactile experience of handing over cash helps create a deeper connection to the transaction, making the loss more real and thereby curbing reckless spending.

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Consumerism and compulsive buying While we are in an era of relentless consumerism, which drives economic growth, the mechanics of this actually cause adverse effects such as over-indebtedness and a disconnect from financial realities.

A report by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute found that compulsive buying affects up to 5% of UK adults, indicating the need for better financial management strategies and awareness.

Making the link Financial distress and mental health are intimately entwined, with poor financial management often leading to increased anxiety and wellbeing concerns. In a comprehensive study by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, it was found that one in four people in the UK experiencing mental health problems are also in problem debt – three times the rate among the general population.

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hether we realise it or not, our perceptions of money and spending can significantly affect our financial reality and wellbeing; and yet if anything, we are ebbing further away from this.

Financial distress and mental health are intimately entwined, with poor financial management often leading to increased anxiety and wellbeing concerns

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Healthy habits As we navigate the intricate relationship with money, it’s crucial to consider ways we can foster a healthy financial mindset.

First, transparency with our personal finances can be a powerful tool. Regularly reviewing bank statements and budgets not only keeps us informed but can also help realign our spending habits with our financial reality.

Secondly, as discussed, using cash for smaller, day-to-day transactions can heighten our awareness of spending.

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CAN I CLAIM FOR A CHRISTMAS PARTY AS AN

EXPENSE? Christmas party season is soon upon us, and with everything going on in the world, and the colder and darker months, it’s most definitely the time to give in to the festive cheer!

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s a limited company, you might be fretting about finances, worried that you simply can’t afford it; however, a party or social function is in fact an expense that is exempt from tax and National Insurance (NI).

Now it looks like the celebrations are back on!

There are of course a few rules surrounding all of this; Claiming for a Christmas party First of all, it’s worth pointing out that while we’re specifically talking about Christmas, this type of expense actually covers any annual event; if you wanted to, you could always have a summer party instead, such as a barbecue for example.

So, to be exempt and not have to report and pay tax and NI to HMRC, the event/s must: • cost £150, or less, per person • be open to all of your employees • be annual

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Here’s a look at the finer details when it comes to the rules of social functions and parties: • If your company has different departments, it is possible for you to put on separate parties just as long as all of your employees are invited to one of them.

• The limit of £150pp applies to everyone attending the party, not just employees – meaning, if guests are allowed, the allowance is £300 per couple.

• The £150 is an exemption and not an allowance – money needs to be physically spent for you to be able to claim the tax relief.

• Expenses that are exempt from tax and NI will relate to the entire event, including transport, entertainment, accommodation and food and drink.

• If you only have one employee in the company and that person is you, then you can still benefit from the exemption. You

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could treat yourself to a festive meal for example, just as long as you don’t exceed the £150 limit (lobster anyone?).

• Unfortunately, when it comes to sole traders or other self-employed workers you hire, the cost of their attendance does not count as being exempt. It’s aimed at employees only.

with weekly or monthly payments using HMRC’s Budget Payment Plan.

• Receiving a refund sooner – If you are due a refund then you’ll be able to receive it sooner.

• Getting help sooner – It is possible to get help if you are unable to pay your bill in full by the deadline – you may be able to set up a Time to Pay plan for example.

What happens if my Christmas party isn’t exempt from tax and NI? If you end up exceeding the £150pp rule, or an event has not been open to everyone, then you’ll need to report it to HMRC and it will no longer be exempt from tax and NI. In this case, it will then count as a benefit in kind, so you’ll need to report on each employee’s P11D, plus pay Class 1A NI on the entire cost of the event.

Hiring an accountant Directors or the self-employed will choose to hire an accountant to file their tax returns for them, so, instead of spending the festive period doing self-assessment admin, you can spend that time concentrating on the more important tasks around Christmas, such as eating your own body weight in turkey and chocolate coins.

An accountant can also help in other areas – they can take care of certain tasks you’d otherwise have to spend time on (leaving you free to concentrate on the running of your business), help to keep you on top of financial liabilities and deadlines and can provide you with useful financial advice.

If you do want to hire an accountant, then make sure you do your research; look at reviews and speak to colleagues and friends for recommendations. Another tip is it look for one that provides fixed packages to avoid unexpected bills at the end of the year.

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Expenses, as well as other details, such as your income, any dividends or savings etc, all need to be included in a tax return, which will need to be filed with any owed tax paid to HMRC by the deadline date of the 31st of January.

The benefits of filing early include: • Allowing for more accurate planning – It’s best to find out how much you owe in tax as soon as possible, that way you’re more prepared and have the time to get funds together by the deadline date.

• Being able to budget – You’ll have more time to put money aside, and if you are unable to pay in one go you could look at spreading the cost of your tax bill

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their conflicts. Instead of a judge making decisions, mediation enables family members to attempt to find mutually acceptable solutions, giving a sense of control over the outcomes.

Quick resolutions through mediation enable families to move forward with their lives promptly.

Family mediation places a strong emphasis on finding common ground and maintaining relationships, particularly when children are involved. It helps prevent further damage to family dynamics, facilitating positive coparenting and family interactions.

In England, the legal framework actively promotes the use of family mediation, whether it’s a divorce, child custody, property disputes or any other family matter.

It is important to note that, in most circumstances, mediators are not legally trained; therefore you should always seek legal advice on the terms of any agreement reached in mediation. In relation to finances within a separation, for example, a memorandum of understanding will be prepared but this is not a legally binding document and the terms of any agreement reached will need to be drafted into the appropriate legal document to correctly reflect the terms reached, this is to ensure that it is legally binding. At Lennons we are able to provide you with support and advice in relation to this.

Denise Bullock is also a member of Resolution. Resolution members follow a code of practice that promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family, in particular the best interests of children. By choosing a Resolution member to act for you in your family dispute, you can be reassured that you will have the benefit of advice from a professional recognised by this gold standard of family law practitioners.

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n England, family mediation is increasingly recognised as an effective and compassionate approach to resolving conflicts within families. Family mediation provides a platform for family members to discuss and reach mutually agreeable solutions under the guidance of an impartial mediator. Denise Bullock, Head of Family Law at Lennons Solicitors, explores the concept of family mediation in England, along with its benefits and role in family law.

Family mediation is a voluntary process where an impartial mediator facilitates discussions between family members experiencing conflicts. The mediator’s role is to create a safe environment for open communication, helping participants find common ground and resolve their issues.

Family mediation covers a broad spectrum of topics, including divorce, child custody, financial matters, property disputes and inheritance conflicts.

Family mediation significantly reduces the level of conflict and emotional stress that often accompanies traditional legal proceedings. In comparison to protracted court battles, family mediation is a more cost-effective option. Sessions are typically shorter, making it a budget-friendly choice for families seeking resolution.

Mediation sessions are private and the information shared remains confidential. This ensures that sensitive family matters remain protected, preserving the family’s privacy.

The use of mediation empowers participants to actively engage in resolving

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LOCAL HISTORY

The Aldbury poachers The chocolate box village of Aldbury has a dark Victorian tale in its history, beyond its thatched cottage and picture postcard village pond…

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oday, Aldbury is the destination for tourists from near and far, who come armed with cameras to capture this pretty English village, complete with thatched cottages and ancient buildings. It’s favoured by walkers and cyclists who enjoy its location near the Ashridge Estate.

And despite the presence of the village stocks by the pond, which have stood there for several hundred years, it’s hard to imagine that at one time, the village and criminal activities of some of its residents, came under the hard glare of national publicity.

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Three poachers were taken to court over the deaths of two gamekeepers. The trial brought much attention, with angry exchanges in Parliament, petitions to the Home Office and much national debate

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Most crime in Aldbury in the 20th and 21st century has been of the fictional variety - with the likes of TV series Morse and Midsummer Murders filmed there, but in 1891, it was poaching that was attracting attention…

By the late 19th century, Victorian policing had helped to bring about a more lawful society on the whole, but when it came to game laws, poachers and gamekeepers often went into battle, and so it was in the case of the Aldbury poachers.

Three poachers were taken to court over the deaths of two gamekeepers. The trial brought much attention, with angry exchanges in Parliament, petitions to the Home Office and much national debate.

Both gamekeepers were employed by Joseph Grout Williams, owner of Pendley Manor at the time and a prominent Conservative and Justice of the Peace.

The area was renowned for fashionable weekend shooting parties, thanks to its location not far from London.

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The issue at the heart of the case seemed to be less about murder but rather centred on it not being possible to steal game birds and animals because they were, in fact, wild by nature. And there were also assertions that poaching was a ‘lost’ English liberty, thanks to the hunting monopoly introduced after the Norman Conquest.

Indeed, according to Stephen Ridgwell, writing for History Today: ‘In the month preceding events at Aldbury, Kier Hardie’s Labour Leader expressed admiration for the ‘honest and independent poacher’ and cast the ‘landlord and his bullying crew of gamekeepers’ as the real criminals.’

The event happened on the evening of 12 December 1891 in Aldbury Nowers woods.

The three poachers - two labourers and a chair-turner - set off for the wood on the hunt for pheasants. The men were all in their 30s, married with families, and were experienced poachers.

During the winter, work was no doubt scarce and while their defence might have said that their motivation was economic they did commit an office by going out armed.

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The incident even made it into the novel, Marcella, by social commentator and author Mary Augusta Ward, who included some details of the case in her book, published in 1894.

Mary had been living in Stocks, the Georgian manor in Aldbury, since the summer of 1892, close to the place where the gamekeepers were killed.

When the gamekeepers confronted them, however, the poachers decided to fight back rather than run away or be detained (facing up to 14 years in prison for a poaching offence). At the end of the trial in February 1892, the poacher who had fled the scene at the time, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter while the other two were given the death sentence.

Following sentencing, a jury member announced their doubts about the verdict and there followed calls for a reprieve and the national debate on game laws was rekindled, with the likes of Robert Buchanan, a humanitarian and writer, and the naturalist Alfred Wallace weighing in on the debate.

Despite the outcry, the sentences remained and the two men found guilty of murder were hanged at Oxford Gaol in March 1892.

Aldbury Nowers woods is now reputed to be haunted…

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NEW YEAR You don’t need to hit the reset button on your fitness New Year resolutions if you maintain a balance throughout the year. One refreshingly simple way to strike this equilibrium?

Incorporate a daily walk into your routine Combatting the festive calories: As the festive season rolls on, the continual pull of decadent Christmas puddings and mince pies is undeniable. Yet, there’s good news for those with a sweet tooth: indulge in your favourite festive treats without guilt, knowing that a brisk stroll can effectively balance those extra holiday calories.

Heartfelt benefits: A regular walking routine greatly enhances heart health. By consistently engaging in this simple exercise, you can not only strengthen the cardiovascular system but also significantly reduce the risk of serious conditions, including heart disease and strokes.

Boosting immunity: As winter unfolds, the risk of colds and flu intensifies. Engaging in regular walking activities strengthens and invigorates your immune system,

transforming it into a formidable defence against these seasonal adversaries.

Brain and mood boosters: The cognitive and emotional rewards of walking are vast and undeniable. Regularly embracing this simple activity acts as a potent remedy: promoting brain health, uplifting mood and bolstering overall mental wellbeing.

Night-time bliss: During the season characterised by its shorter days, many find their sleep patterns disrupted. However, taking regular walks can also promote deeper, more restful slumbers.

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The Magic of Christmas!

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a magical trip to the pantomime. Here’s our festive local favourites…

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

The Court Theatre, Tring 28 December 2023 - 7 January 2024 www.courttheatre.co.uk With over 45 years of producing pantomimes, the Court team are delighted to present this traditional festive extravaganza packed with fun and laughter for the whole family, without a single TV celebrity in sight! Plus all that want to are able to join the cast on stage for the singalong song.

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Get ready for a star cast, barrels of laughter, stunning sets, dazzling costumes, spectacular song and dance, and maybe, just maybe, a bad apple or two! Don’t miss this much-loved Christmas tradition for all the family. Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to panto you go!

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• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and chopped • 2 red peppers, deseeded and chopped • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced • 250g shredded cold turkey • 75g pitted black olives • 2 tbsp soured cream • 2 tbsp leftover turkey stock • 1 egg • A few dashes of Tabasco sauce, or to taste • 75g grated Parmesan • 1–2 tbsp chopped flatleaf parsley to garnish (optional)

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4. Whisk together the soured cream, turkey stock and egg, then pour into the pan, give a quick stir to combine and shake in the Tabasco sauce.

5. Finally, add the grated Parmesan and stir until it begins to melt into the hash. On serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley, if wished.

Top tip Channel your inner Nigella and feel free to make whatever swaps necessary to suit your tastes and provisions at hand. No turkey? No problem, shredded gammon would work just as well.

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BOOKS

Cuddle up this winter with one of these books from local authors there’s something for all ages!

Finding Bear

By Hannah Gold Our young reviewer Zoe Clark-Monks writes: Finding Bear is the sequel to The Last Bear, and follows the story of April Wood who, having returned from Bear Island, finds out that a polar bear has been shot in Svalbard and fears that it could be her friend, Bear. After convincing her father to come with her to Svalbard to see if Bear is all right she encounters multiple obstacles on the way. This book really enlightens you about the effects of climate change on animals and is a great read. It grips you from the very start and takes you on an unforgettable and amazingly illustrated story of courage and faith.

Hannah Gold is a bestselling author who grew up in Tring.

Capital Vices

By Conor Montague If you’re looking for a very different read, this collection of stories from Conor Montague might fit the bill. Conor is well travelled and his stories take the reader around the world, from tough tales of Irish country life to the trials and tribulations of an Irish man paying a visit to the Taj Mahal. Why would a man find the latest robot disappointing - and what goes through a boxer’s mind while he’s being counted out? Find out this and much more.

While Conor’s writing has a dark and sometimes disturbing tone, the stories’ humour evokes some laughout-loud moments. The images he paints with his words will remain with you for a long time.

Conor is originally from Ireland but now lives in Tring. He runs a local weekly writing class.

Christmas at the Wartime Bookshop

By Lesley Eames Our favourite wartime trio are back again. Following hot on the heels of the second book in this Trilogy, Christmas at the Wartime Bookshop welcomes back Naomi, Alice and Kate.

This time, Naomi is trying to rid herself of the man who married her for her money, while Alice’s husband has returned to the war - but she has something to look forward to as she is now pregnant with their child.

Kate now has help from the land girls, but when her brother returns with terrible injuries what will this mean for her life? And why has her pilot beau Leo stopped writing?

As the festive season approaches, can their friendship and the spirit of community in the Hertfordshire village help them have a merry Christmas?

This is another cosy, comforting and heartwarming story from Lesley - perfect to read on a winter’s evening or discover in your Christmas stocking!

Award-winning author Lesley Eames lives in St Albans.

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Dance Me To The End of Time

By Tanya Wheway Tanya’s book is a moving tale of hard work, love and the importance of family. It is a fascinating account of Tanya’s life from her upbringing in Malta and Singapore, her spells in America and her all-encompassing love of one man, their resilience in the face of adversity and finally Tanya’s exotic travels with one of her granddaughters. It tells us how Tanya and Allan developed the concept of Champneys in Tring – familiar to many in the local area - and ran it not once but twice. It’s a very engaging read, part autobiography and part coach, delivering a multitude of ‘life lessons’ between the covers. It’s flamboyant and sparkling!

By Brenda Hurley A magnificent carved bed is key to this final part of the trilogy about Louis, and has led to reality and the netherworld existing side by side in a room at the Royal Oak. When Debs visits North Yorkshire and falls in love with its people and the countryside, she finds a number of strange coincidences that bring danger, romance, angels and demons to the inn.

This intriguing tale switches between the real world and the spirit world, where Louis is finally with his love - but what is threatening their happiness?

Will there be a happy ending in both worlds? You’ll want to keep reading to find out.

Tring author Brenda Hurley is a landscape artist, who only began writing in her late sixties. Ghostly Embrace and Ghostly Return are the first two parts of the trilogy.

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Sour Cherry Soup

By Sara Clifford Chilterns Stories is a collection of tales inspired by the diverse cultural and natural heritage of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to provide new ways for people living and working in the area to appreciate the value of the landscape all around.

The collection includes four original books (with two more to come), as well as two well-known titles.

Sour Cherry Soup is written by playwright Sara, who weaves stories of Romans, agricultural history, bodgers, weavers and cherry growers into this one-woman show, which toured the Chilterns this year.

Find out more about the project and its other publications at www.chilternsaonb.org/chalkcherrieschairs.

The Ponies and Taren

By Pam Howard Pam’s books regularly feature on our pages, but usually involve dragons and Ashridge woods. This time, Pam has focused on another animal, with this tale of Taren, who wins a scholarship to a private school that has a wonderful stables. Taren may be pony mad, but she’s also football crazy, and when her chance to play on the school team is scuppered by an unfortunate incident, she has to clear her name. Tackling the school bully, she is supported by her friend Max, who is star of the boys’ football team. This very readable school story is aimed at children aged eight-plus, and proves how kindness and honesty can win through. A lovely read for anyone who likes football, ponies or both!

Pam lives in Little Gaddesden and has had a lifelong passion for horses and riding.

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The 80s legend tops another fantastic lineup for 2024 for the family-friendly festival in Tring on 5-6 July. Almost half of the acts this year are making their Chilfest debut. Go West will be bringing a dose of Californian sunshine. Nik Kershaw hopes to keep the sunshine going with his die-hard hit I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me. The crowd will be in heaven with a visit from Glenn Gregory

and Martyn Ware of Heaven 17 and their mega crowd-pleaser Temptation. Ska royalty The Selecter are guaranteed to get the revellers on their feet and other acts include 90s favourites The Farm, East 17 and Baby D. For the younger generation, Chilfest also welcomes Scouting for Girls.

Friday will see headliners Rule the World, an exceptional Take That tribute band, ‘Shine’.

They will be joined by acts paying homage to iconic 80s and 90s artistes, including I’m Every Whitney, Rogue Minogue, Badness, and The Smiths UTD. To enter, answer the question below at www.livingmags.info/competitions by 30 January 2024.

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Fundraisers: Santa Float To 17 Dec. The Rennie Grove Santa Float will be visiting houses in Tring and the surrounding villages. For dates and routes visit website. renniegrovepeace.org

Fundraisers: Charity Quiz The Robin Hood, 1 Brook Street, Tring. 8.30pm every Wed. In aid of Hector’s House. www. robinhoodtring.co.uk

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Fundraisers: Santa’s Sleigh To 18 Dec. Santa will be doing the rounds of Berkhamsted as well!

His routes and tracking information will be publicised on the website. berkorotary.org Fairs / Festivals: Christmas at Waddesdon To 1 Jan. With a new festive theme in the house and new light displays and trail in the gardens to enchant and delight. waddesdon.org.uk

Berkhamsted Rotary Santa Float

Fundraisers: Age UK Dacorum Community Christmas Concert St Peter’s Church, High Street, Berkhamsted, 7.30-9.30pm. Featuring traditional congregational carols, festive music performed and sung by the Castle Choir, well known Christmas chart toppers led by local musicians, extracts from the Bible together with modern yuletide messages. tickets.mp/ ageukcarols Business: Tring BusinessMart Join the friendly BusinessMart networking

Comedy: Rich Hall Shot from Cannons Court Theatre , 8pm. Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. www.getstuffed.biz

THURSDAY 7 DEC Talks: safeTALK XC Centre Hemel Hempstead, 10am. A half-day CPD-accredited course by Hector’s House that provides attendees with the tools to be Suicide Alert Helpers. www. eventbrite.co.uk/e/safetalksuicide-alertness-trainingfor-everyone-half-daytickets-728181389137

FRIDAY 8 DEC Fairs / Festivals: BerkoBeerFest Berkhamsted Civic Centre.

6pm. Comedy evening and pop up beer bar. berkobeerfest.co.uk

Music: That Joe Payne The Court Theatre, Tring.

8pm. Award-winning vocalist That Joe Payne & band return with their criticallyacclaimed Christmas concert, performing the 2022 self-released Christmas album’Ding Dong’ in full, plus seasonal symphonic pop and rock favourites. courttheatre.co.uk

SATURDAY 9 DEC Fairs / Festivals: Festive Street Food Fair Frogmore Paper Mill, 2-8pm. Free entry. The best street food, independent craft brewery, coffee, award-winning gins, local businesses, music and brass band. www. frogmorepapermill.org.uk Comedy: The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz: Fancy Another Round?

The Court Theatre, Tring, 7.30pm. After a 2022 sell-out run, the world’s funniest alcohol experts are back in quizness with a brand new show that serves up FIVE DISCERNING DRINKS for everyone. www.get-stuffed.biz Music: Perhaps Trio BJazz at the Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, 8pm. Full Bar facilities. An intriguing combination of instruments and vocals. Julian Costello on sax has his own distinctive sound accompanied by Patrick Naylor on guitar and Natalie Roasario on cello & vocals. www.bjazz.org

SUNDAY 10 DEC Music: Piano and More Tring parish church, 3-4pm.

Free entry; donations to expenses welcome. pianoand-more.org.uk Fairs / Festivals: The Hospice of St Francis Virtual Light up a Life Event 4pm. Celebrate your loved ones from the comfort of your own home. www.stfrancis.org.uk

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MONDAY 11 DEC Film: A Bunch of Amateurs Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

WEDNESDAY 13 DEC Talks: Champneys: Carrot Juice or Starvation Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society, Wellcome Great Hall, Town Hall, Berkhamsted, 8pm. A look at the many different treatments given over its 90 years, together with a brief look at the owners of Champneys before 1925.

Speaker: Richard Tregoning. berkhamsted-history.org.uk

THURSDAY 14 DEC Talks: Tring U3A Christmas Social Victoria Hall, Akeman St, 10am-12noon. For those no longer working full-time to find ways to spend time laughing, learning and living life to the full.

Musical entertainments and free refreshments. www. tringu3a.org.uk

SATURDAY 16 DEC Fundraisers: Repair Café High Street Baptist Church Hall, Tring. Third Saturday of each month, 10.30am-1pm. A place where people can gather and fix those objects from everyday life that would otherwise end up in landfill. www.sustainabletring.org. uk/repaircafe Music: Town Carol Service St Peters Church, Berkhamsted, 6pm.

As we prepare for the joy of Christmas, the whole community is welcome to this service of congregational carol singing. www.stpetersberkhamsted. org.uk Music: Tring Choral Society Winter Concert St Peter and St Paul Church, Tring, 7.30pm. Charpentier

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‘Messe de Minuit’; Vivaldi ‘Dixit Dominus’; Bach, JS ‘Magnificat in D’. www. tringchoral.org.uk

St Peter’s Church, Berkhamsted, 7.30pm.

Handel’s Messiah. www. chilternchamberchoir.com

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SUNDAY 24 DEC

Music: Christmas Carol Services St. Mary’s, Puttenham, 3.30pm. St Peter & St Paul, Tring 4pm. St John the Baptist, Aldbury 6pm. www. tringteamparish.org.uk

Music: Simple Communion St Peter & St Paul, Tring 10.00am. www. tringteamparish.org.uk

MONDAY 18 DEC Talks: Ordinary Council Meeting The Council Chamber, Market House, 61 High Street, Tring HP23 4AB. 7.30pm. www.tring.gov.uk/ town-council/meetingcalendar

TUESDAY 19 DEC Kids: The Nutcracker Ashridge House. Various times to 24 Dec. An epic adventure through Ashridge House with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. www.ashridgehouse.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 20 DEC Music: Outdoor Carol Service St Peter & St Paul, Tring 7pm. www.tringteamparish.org.uk

THURSDAY 21 DEC Business: Berko Interchange Waite & Rose Café Berkhamsted, 8.30-9.30am.

Informal and free business networking over coffee. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ berko-interchangetickets-547761187457 Music: The Looters Blues Bar Tring, 8pm.

Playing live music from the 60s & 70s, blisterin’ rhythm ‘n’ blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul and classic pop. www. bluesbartring.co.uk

SATURDAY 23 DEC Music: Chiltern Chamber Choir Christmas Concert

Music: Children’s Crib Services St Peters Church, Berkhamsted, 3pm & 5pm. Hear the magic of the Christmas story at these special services with carols, stories and prayers specially aimed at young children. www. stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk Music: Crib Services St Peter & St Paul, Tring, 2pm & 4pm. Long Marston Church, 4pm. St John the Baptist, Aldbury 4pm. www. tringteamparish.org.uk Music: Christmas Carol Concert Forge car park, Tring, 6.30pm. Tring Lions Club Christmas carol concert featuring The Vale Symphonic Woodband. www.tringlions.org.uk Music: Lessons and Carol Service St Cross, Wilstone 7pm. www.tringteamparish. org.uk Music: Midnight Mass St. Mary’s, Puttenham, 9.30pm. St John the Baptist, Aldbury 11.30pm. St Peter & St Paul, Tring 11.30pm. www.tringteamparish. org.uk Music: Midnight Mass St Peters Church, Berkhamsted. Choir carols 11pm, full service 11.30pm.

Celebrating the holy night of Christ’s birth with readings, prayer choral music and carols. www. stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk

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MONDAY 25 DEC Music: Holy Communion All Saints, Long Marston 10am. St John the Baptist, Aldbury 10am. St Peter & St Paul, Tring 8am & 10am. www.tringteamparish.org.uk Music: Christmas Day Parish Mass St Peters Church, Berkhamsted, 9.30am.

Christmas morning Eucharist in joyful celebration of Jesus’s birth, with congregational carols.

All are welcome. www. stpetersberkhamsted.org.uk

THURSDAY 28 DEC Theatre: Jack and the Beanstalk Court Theatre. To 7 Jan. Packed with fun and laughter for the whole family, and all done without a single TV celebrity anywhere in sight! www. courttheatre.co.uk

FRIDAY 5 JAN Talks: Historic Graffiti Scratches on the Wall Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards Local History Group. By Zoom. 7.30 for 7.45pm start. Speaker James Wright, archaeological excavation project leader and academic historian. www.cholesbury.com

SATURDAY 6 JAN Fundraisers: Christmas Tree Collection Recycle your Christmas Tree and support your local Hospice! Also 7 Jan. www. stfrancis.org.uk Fundraisers: Open Door Repair Café Open Door Berkhamsted.

First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-12.30pm. Throw it away? No way! Bring along your broken items and let the experts take a look, in exchange for a donation. opendoorberkhamsted. co.uk/repair-cafe Like us on Facebook

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history of a subject everyone has an interest in, one way or another, Tring’s breweries and pubs, some of which were in existence in the 19th Century and are still opening their doors to Tring residents today. tringlocalhistorymuseum. org.uk

THURSDAY 18 JAN WEDNESDAY 10 JAN Talks: Surprising Painting Techniques Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 10.30am. Chantal Brotherton Ratcliffe gives an insight into some of the surprising materials used by artists in the 14th-16th centuries, before industrial processes changed the artists’ world. artssociety-tringpark.co.uk Talks: Duke Of Windsor and the Nazis Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society, Wellcome Great Hall, Town Hall, Berkhamsted, 8pm.

Dupe or traitor? A closely guarded secret of the Royal family? Speaker: Tony Eaton. berkhamsted-history.org.uk

THURSDAY 11 JAN Music: The Gary Fletcher Blues Band Blues Bar Tring, 8pm.

Gary plays his own songs on acoustic guitar. www. bluesbartring.co.uk

SATURDAY 13 JAN Markets & Sales: Tring Farmers Market High Street, Tring, 9am-12.30pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Fine produce from around the district. www. tringfarmersmarket.co.uk Music: Wassailing with New Moon Morris Meet at Church Square.

2-4pm. Join New Moon Morris and friends for their

annual Wassailing tour of the lower end of Tring. An ancient tradition of singing, dancing, making noise, and drinking cider to bless our local trees and wish good health to neighbours. newmoonmorris.co.uk Music: Tom Ridout Band BJazz at the Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, 8pm. Full Bar facilities. From the local Ridout family, multi-award winning saxophonist Tom leads a superb quartet along with brother Lester, playing standards and own compositions. www.bjazz. org

MONDAY 15 JAN Music: Open Rehearsal with Tring Choral Society Akeman St Baptist Church, Tring, 7.45pm. Thinking about joining a choir? Would you like to sing some of Mozart’s Requiem? Join this rehearsal to see if you’d like to be part of Tring Choral Society or would just like to experience choral singing. www.tringchoral.org.uk Film: The Quiet Girl Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. www. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

WEDNESDAY 17 JAN Talks: A History of Tring’s Local Breweries and Pubs High Street Baptist Church, Tring, 8pm. Tring’s History Society Chair, Tim Amsden will deliver the fascinating

Business: Tring BusinessMart 6pm. Join the friendly BusinessMart networking group for an evening of enjoyable but productive networking and the chance to meet new business associates. www. tringtogether.org.uk

SATURDAY 20 JAN Fundraisers: Repair Café High Street Baptist Church Hall, Tring. Third Saturday of each month, 10.30am1pm. A place where people can gather and fix those objects from everyday life that would otherwise end up in landfill. www. sustainabletring.org.uk/ repaircafe Markets & Sales: Berkhamsted Farmers Market High Street, Berkhamsted, 10am-2pm. An opportunity for local customers to buy high quality produce direct from the producer. www. facebook.com/berkofm

SUNDAY 21 JAN Music: Tring Chamber Music Midwinter Concert The Anthony Hall, Aston Clinton, 11am and 3pm. Programme to include Mozart ‘s great Divertimento for string trio and music by Purcell, Britten. Paul Barritt, violin; Jonathan Barritt, viola; Joely Koos, cello. www. tringchambermusic.co.uk

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Talks: Ordinary Council Meeting The Council Chamber, Market House, 61 High Street, Tring HP23 4AB. 7.30pm. www.tring.gov.uk/ town-council/meetingcalendar

Talks: The British Civil Wars 1642-51 in Art Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards Local History Group, St Leonards Village Hall. 7.30 for 7.45pm start.

Speaker Stephen Baker, designer of museum exhibitions and lecturer on military history. www. cholesbury.com

THURSDAY 25 JAN Business: Berko Interchange Waite & Rose Café Berkhamsted, 8.30-9.30am.

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FRIDAY 26 JAN Film: Tring Cinema Nora Grace Hall. Doors 7.30pm, film 8pm. www. tringcinema.com

Comedy: Geoff Norcott Basic Bloke Court Theatre , 8pm. New national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and many more. www.get-stuffed.biz

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Music: Victor Maslov (Piano) Berkhamsted Civic Centre 7.30pm, £20.

Rachmaninoff - Selection from Etudes Tableaux Op 33 and 39, Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition. www.berkhamstedmusic. co.uk

Fundraisers: Open Door Repair Café Open Door Berkhamsted.

First Saturday of each month, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Throw it away? No way! Bring along your broken items and let the experts take a look, in exchange for a donation. opendoorberkhamsted. co.uk/repair-cafe

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Film: What’s Love Got to Do With it?

Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. www. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

THURSDAY 1 FEB Music: Mississippi MacDonald Blues Bar, Tring. 8pm.

Back by popular demand after his great show back in 2022, Mississippi MacDonald is a three times British Blues Awards nominee, from London. www. bluesbartring.co.uk

Theatre: Lord of the Flies Court Theatre, 7.30pm. To 10 Feb. Presented by Tring Youth Theatre Project. After a plane crash leaves a group of schoolchildren stranded on a remote island, they attempt to establish order and survival. However, their society unravels, leading to a descent into chaos and primal instincts. www. courttheatre.co.uk

SATURDAY 10 FEB Markets & Sales: Tring Farmers Market Church Square, High Street, Tring, 9am-12.30pm. 2nd

and 4th Saturday of each month. Fine produce from around the district. www. tringfarmersmarket.co.uk

THURSDAY 15 FEB

Music: John Maddock’s Jazzmen BJazz at the Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, 8pm. Full Bar facilities. Septet play clarinet-led trad jazz. www.bjazz.org

Music: Knight and Spiers Court Theatre, 8pm. The exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers compelling and beguiling. www. courttheatre.co.uk

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SATURDAY 17 FEB

Film: Les Choristes Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 8pm. Also Tues 13. www. berkhamstedfilmsociety. co.uk

WEDNESDAY 14 FEB 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. www. tringtogether.org.uk Talks: Vermeer and Music Berkhamsted Civic Centre, 10.30am. Lydia Bauman explores the role of music and musical instruments in both life and art of the Dutch Golden Age, with musical excerpts. artssociety-tringpark.co.uk Talks: The Red Lion at St Albans Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society, Wellcome Great Hall, Town Hall, Berkhamsted, 8pm.

A social history look at public houses. The provision of inns across the country expanded significantly over the 18th century in terms of numbers, scale and appointments. Was this the case in Herts? Speaker: Jon Mein. berkhamstedhistory.org.uk

Fundraisers: Repair Café High Street Baptist Church Hall, Tring. Third Saturday of each month, 10.30am1pm. A place where people can gather and fix those objects from everyday life that would otherwise end up in landfill. www. sustainabletring.org.uk/ repaircafe

SUNDAY 18 FEB Markets & Sales: Berkhamsted Farmers Market High Street, Berkhamsted, 10am-2pm. Third Sunday of every month. An opportunity for local customers to buy high quality produce direct from the producer. www. facebook.com/berkofm

MONDAY 19 FEB Talks: Meeting The Council Chamber, Market House, 61 High Street, Tring HP23 4AB. 7.30pm. www.tring.gov.uk/ town-council/meetingcalendar

TUESDAY 20 FEB Comedy: Omid Djalili WIP The Court Theatre, Tring, 8pm. Also 21 Feb. Legendary festival favourite, standup comedian, film and television star Omid Djalili guarantees you an evening of experimentation. courttheatre.co.uk

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THURSDAY 22 FEB Comedy: Andy Parsons Court Theatre, 8pm. Join Andy Parsons for his new show Bafflingly Optimistic. www.get-stuffed.biz

FRIDAY 23 FEB Film: Tring Cinema Nora Grace Hall. Doors 7.30pm, film 8pm. www. tringcinema.com

SATURDAY 24 FEB Music: Resol Quartet Berkhamsted Civic Centre 7.30pm. Mozart - Quartet No19 in C Major K 465 ‘Dissonance’, Puccini Crisantemi, Bosmans - Quartet, Mendelssohn - Quartet No 2 in A Minor Op 13. www.berkhamstedmusic. co.uk

MONDAY 26 FEB Film: First Cow Berkhamsted Civic

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My edition dropped on my doormat on Saturday afternoon and within a few hours we had already received enquiries from people who had read about it in Living and were interested in volunteering. Thank you for helping us to reach more potential volunteers, so we can support more local people who need it.

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