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SEPTEMBER 2025 Editor. Ron Taylor
Genetic modification of plants will be essential to avert future food shortages.
The team, from Rothamsted Research and from Syngenta Crop Science and Symmetry Bioanalytics in the US are working to develop new strategies.
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Zuckermaus Artisan Bakery gaining more fans. New BABKA bread a must for lovers of chocolate.
How can we in Harpenden help Save the Planet?
Reduce Your carbon footprint? Be more sustainable.?
Feeling “frazzled” and need to talk and share your stories. Frazzled Cafe is NEW in Harpenden. At the EMC every Monday.
Harpenden Helping Hand are looking to recruit more drivers to help meet the needs of local people? LEARN MORE or go to
Watford Hospital expansion gets Government funding to proceed.Learn more
Volunteering at the Memory Lane Cafe brings me a lot of joy. Find out how it helps those with Dementia.
Please be aware of a car park scam involving car parks using the PayByPhone Service.
It arises when people search for the PayByPhone app or website.
Jan. Two new operating theatres at St Albans hospital to open Spring 2025. Learn more
August. Harpenden Residents can apply for grants of up to £30,000 for energy efficiency improvements to privately-owned homes.
Oct. E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Harpenden Public Halls bought by ChristChurch Harpenden for use as a permanent building for their church. Learn more.
Spring 2026 Coming to Southdown. A new Care Home on the old Pan Autos site. Learn more
April. A new way to attain fitness in 2025 here in Harpenden with fit20.
Sept Entertainments at the EMC
April, PCC welcomes funding for more neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Feb 18. Shock News , SADC approves 550 Homes development in NW Harpenden, despite the Local Plan recommending only 290 homes.
May 6. Retail Crime Forum launched by Commissioner to bring retailers and police together to tackle shoplifting and retail crime.
Sept. New Parking Signs in place on the High St. ONLY one phone number to book FREE & Added time. Learn more
Sept 23. Harpenden Business Forum generates active support for local businesses following meeting at Red Gables Sept 15 Learn more
PANTO TIME coming soon to the EMC.
Sept 19. Award for Katherine Warington School from the Harpenden Society. Learn more
Aug. Support the National Spitfire Project by owning a Supermarine Spitfire sculpture from Molasses House in Station Rd. Learn more
Sept. UPDATE. Changes to the structure of Herts County Council and all Councils within the region in 2026 announced by Government. THAT MEANS HARPENDEN.
HAVE YOUR SAY NOW---LEARN MORE
AUG. Crowdfunding Judicial Review of Luton Airport expansion.
LADACAN has been granted a Judicial Review of the decision by Secretary of State Heidi Alexander. LEARN MORE
Aug 9. A Stadium experience to last a lifetime! At Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson stadium in Liverpool.
Oct 16. Harpenden MP in Question Time at Public Meeting at KWS School.
Aug. Scam Alert - Lifeline Service . Herts Constabularly have issued a warning. Learn more
Sept 17 or 27. Join Herts Young Homeless for a sponsored half marathon walk Learn more
A new fun experience for all the family now at ARTSCAPE. Learn more
Sept. Do your kids love LEGO? Why not enjoy more at the LEGO Club inHarpenden Library. Learn more
SEPT 30. From Chance Meeting to Community Health Movement – Harpenden Duo Launch The Metabolic Way. Learn more
Sept 26. OPEN STUDIOS now open all week at the POP UP SHOP opp Waitrose,
Sept. Town Council launches Sports Clubs Survey. Learn more
Nov 21. Free charity event offers one-of-a-kind experience to help the homeless. Learn more
Sept. Spooky times at Threads with the approach of Halloween.
Sept 26. The tastiest and healthiest cakes and pastries in Harpenden.
From ARTICHOKE BAKE & MORE in Leyton road.
Sept 20. Fonehouse Harpenden offer EE Business contracts for the latest devices.
Sept 26, Steak Night at The WoodYard Cafe & Brasserie Learn more
Saturday Sept 27. FREE Tasting Event at the Silver Palate Deli 1pm - 5pm. Saturday Sept 27.
SUNDAY SEPT 22 WOMEN'S F.A. CUP 2ND QUALIFYING ROUND.
HARPENDEN TOWN WOMEN 8 WOODLEY UNITED LADIES Match report and photos
Sept 18, The freshest and healthiest sourdough bread in Harpenden from ARTICHOKE BAKE & MORE. Learn more
