Buntingford’s late night shopping and Christmas market event makes a welcome return on Friday 28th November from 4-8pm. The annual event combines the Lights of Love ceremony in aid of the Isabel Hospice, with the lighting of the Lights of Love Tree, and traditional carols sung in this special ceremony. This year, the event will
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Hertfordshire County Council’s on-demand bus service HertsLynx has now carried out over 100,000 trips. It is a County wide operation with our own section covering just North and East Hertfordshire. Bounded by Royston, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Stevenage, Ware, Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford, the service provides journeys from fixed points in these towns to any of
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C-Logs is part of the Chaldean Estate in Much Hadham. Our trees are harvested solely to be processed into firewood logs for fuel. Renowned for their low moisture content and environmental production, the hardwood logs ensure efficient burning and a long-lasting fuel option. The logs are allowed to dry naturally so that once split the
Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to choose from – each
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By Ken McDonald, Secretary Since the launch of the Society in 2014, its website www.hundredparishes.org.uk has continued to evolve and expand as a resource for the local area. It is hoped that this article may help people make the most of www.hundredparishes.org.uk . You are encouraged to step through the menu to get a feel
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Heritage Open Days are England’s largest festival of history and culture. Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. The event runs from 12th-21st September, here are
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This year’s Open Eco Homes: Winter Special brings a special opportunity to experience the real-world impact of home energy improvement retrofit across Cambridgeshire.Between 18th October and 23rd November seven homeowners across Cambridge City, Trumpington and Milton will welcome visitors to take tours of their retrofitted homes, equipped with heat pumps and other low carbon technologies.
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Harvest, pick, prune and prepare your garden this September. September is a busy month in the garden as you harvest crops, prune and divide, and prepare for autumn and beyond. Harvest timeBecause the month of September is a transitional month for the weather and the seasons, it is a busy month for gardeners, especially as
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com In recent years British summers have seen long spells of hot dry weather which can be bad for our gardens, here are some ways to deal with it.Whilst summer is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden, it can also be a
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Air cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron were out and about at the Royston Town Fayre recently, to promote their organisation to prospective new members. Cadets were able to demonstrate skills such as first aid, fieldcraft and STEM. They were keen to talk about their recent activities such as air experience flying and Easter camp, and
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By Tricia Moxey, Trustee The topography, geology and fertile soils of the Hundred Parishes have combined to provide suitable conditions for farming.Currently, cereals cover about two-thirds of our arable fields with crops of winter or spring-sown barley, oats and wheat. 20% of fields have been planted with oil seed rape or vegetables. Grasslands make up
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Welcoming wildlife into our gardens can be rewarding for many reasons, need not cost the Earth and can help the planet.Starting your wildlife friendly garden plan begins by researching and monitoring what is currently visiting your garden and what you might expect with a few changes. Starting small can make a
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