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Is Tesco in Berkhamsted really that bad?

By lucynakim

I live in Berkhamsted, but will travel to Hemel or Watford to shop at Tesco. The staff at...

By LaraKing at 11:57 on 13/08/10

A Berkhamsted shopper has reviewed the town's Tesco Metro for a customer service website. The writer accuses the shop's staff of 'failing to understand the basics of customer service' and complains about product ranges being tailored towards single people rather than families and the bakery being poorly stocked. They write: 'It shouldn’t be rocket science to get bread on shelves so that we can buy it, contribute...
Scoops ice cream parlour opens in Berkhamsted

By TomTom32

It's great and I know the owner and everyones very nice there! 5star ice cream but not as much as I...

By LaraKing at 13:07 on 26/08/10

Scoops ice cream parlour opened in Berkhamsted last week - taking the place of cookie and coffee shop The Bloc on the corner of Lower Kings Road and the High Street. The cafe serves a selection of hand-churned ice creams, ranging in flavour from conventional vanilla to crunchy Oreo cookie, and including dairy-free sorbets. They can be dished up in portions of between one and three scoops and served in scones or glass bowls. It...
Berkhamsted pet lovers get the chance to learn animal first aid

By AliceYoung

What a great idea. My dog recently got a bone stuck in his mouth and I really panicked- would be...

By LaraKing at 12:21 on 18/08/10

As every pet owner knows, a much-loved dog or cat becomes as much a part of the family as any human. So to help you keep your pets safe, Berkhamsted company Walk The Dog is running an animal first aid workshop. The one-day course will teach you what to do in the event of your pet getting hurt or injured, and you will learn skills including bandaging and resuscitation. Other topics covered range from poisoning,...
Berkhamsted's Berkeley Gallery 'proves you don't have to trek into London for beautiful, unique art'

By lovecoffeeart

Thank you Amanda for re-tweeting my tweet and highlighting my blog!!

By AmandaCarter at 13:17 on 02/08/10

An art blogger has written a glowing review of Berkhamsted's Berkeley Gallery, which I think is an underrated gem. Over on her Love Coffee and Art blog, Lisa Baptiste writes: Artist Volker Kuhn is one of many featured artists that can currently be seen at The Berkeley Gallery. His clever mix of humour, surrealism and homage to famous works by other artists makes for an exciting and intriguing exhibit. And, perhaps...
Five ways to spend a summer's day in Berkhamsted

By AliceYoung

Was driving through Ashridge yesterday (after being stuck on the M25 for hours) was struck by just...

By LaraKing at 13:45 on 10/08/10

As Berkhamsted's summer rumbles on under typically British weather, here are five of the best ways to while away a summer's day in and around the town - come rain or shine. Berkhamsted Castle Take a trip through time at one of the oldest motte-and-bailey castles in Britain, dating back to 1066. Between 10am and 6pm during the summer, you can wander through the English Heritage grounds, explore the ruins or enjoy a picnic from scenic...

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Thank goodness it’s September!

By debbigg at 07:43 on 01/09/10

Thank goodness it’s September! Why? Because now it feels like it’s legitimate to put the heating on! I don’t know about you but I’m itching to crank it up. Gone is the summer duvet and back on the bed is the heavy comfort of a 10+ tog. Despite a last surge of sunny days, the end of summer is here it seems and we’ve had several bouts of heavy rain recently to wash it away. So hands up Berkhamsted, have...
Villages to hold by-election - after councillor doesn't turn up

By LaraKing at 17:17 on 18/08/10

The dust may have started to settle on the coalition government in most of the country - but just down the road from Berkhamsted, the villages of Aldbury and Wigginton have found themselves at the centre of a political storm. Mike Edwards, the former Conservative councillor for the two villages - which lie between Berkhamsted and Tring - was disqualified from his post last month due to 'non-attendance'. Mr Edwards had...
Language school launches adult classes in Berkhamsted

By LaraKing at 11:22 on 16/08/10

If your summer holiday has left you wishing your language skills were better, a local group may have the answer. Tring Languages is launching adult Spanish classes in Berkhamsted, beginning in September. The lessons are two hours long and cater to all levels, from absolute beginners to those wishing to fine-tune their skills. The closing date for registration is Tuesday, September 7. Photo: Flickr / DStucke
How's the bouquet? Berkhamsted pub hosts 'flower school'

By LaraKing at 10:56 on 05/08/10

Forget about the bouquet of your wine, and focus on the floral kind at The Old Mill. The pub is hosting its first Flower School this month, run by Suzy from Flowers2Impress. Find out if you've got a blossoming talent while creating a hand-tied bouquet to take home and picking up some arrangement tips. The workshop runs from 7pm on Tuesday, August 17, and seasonal tasters from the pub's menu will also be on...
Give a dog a second chance with a night of fine food and fashion in Berkhamsted

By LaraKing at 10:30 on 05/08/10

It may seem an unlikely way to help an animal in need - but by enjoying fine food and fashion, you could give a dog a second chance in life. Berkhamsted firm Walk The Dog is sponsoring 'An evening of glamour from Green House Fashion' on Thursday, September 16, at The Gatsby. The event is in aid of Every Chance Rescue, which is dedicated to the rehabilitation, fostering and rehoming of neglected and abandoned dogs. Hair and...