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OCTOBER 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.
A new way to attain fitness in 2025 here in Harpenden with fit20.
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.
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.
Win a spectacular prize for your family this Halloween.
Aug. Support the National Spitfire Project by owning a Supermarine Spitfire sculpture from Molasses House in Station Rd. 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
Scam Alert - Lifeline Service . Herts Constabularly have issued a warning. Learn more
SEPT .Katharine Tate commented, “It was such an honour to meet HRH The Princess Royal at Inside Out in London Learn more
Nov 21. Free charity event offers one-of-a-kind experience to help the homeless. Learn more
Oct. 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.
Oct. Fonehouse Harpenden offer EE Business contracts for the latest devices.
October & November Entertainment at the EMC + the Panto
OCT. New Appointment system for booking a GP at Davenport House
Surgery. Learn more
Oct. 23. Harpenden’s Cancer Research UK Charity shop has been voted the best in the East of England by customers. Learn more
Oct 19. Harps drop three points in 5 - 3 defeat against Atletico Town Women Match Report
OCT 1. NEW DROP OFF AND PASSENGER COLLECTION PARKING arrangements at London Luton Airport. Learn more
Oct. October. New Exhibition – Everyday Life in Edwardian Harpenden.Now open in Harpenden’s Museum at the EMC. Learn more
OCT. FREE TILES with your bathroom from Ripples. Pop in for details. Learn more
CLASSICS ON THE COMMON RAISES £30,000 FOR GOOD CAUSES from this Summer’s event.
Oct. Royal British Legion Annual Poppy Appeal 2025 – Volunteers Needed
The Mayor's Christmas Card Competition is now open and local children are invited to design the Mayor's official card. Learn more
Sept. Sustainable bike riding club?
Harpenden’s Christmas Carnival will take place this year on Sunday 23rd November from 12pm-6pm. Learn more
Oct 31 - Nov 2. Harpenden’s biggest Art Exhibition of the Year.
Organised by Harpenden Art Club.
Oct 28. PUBLIC LECTURE: Grain, Trade and Pilgrims, Dr Alexander Thomas. At High Street Methodist Church. Learn more
Oct. Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf course, restaurant and Spa NOW closed for major refurbishment. Learn more.
Nov 13. New. 4 week education programme to support people to optimise their health.
Called: 'Nourish, Balance & Sustain:
Oct 21. ART WEEK at the Harpenden Pop Up Shop.Three very talented artists with totally different styles are exhibiting their work all this week till Sunday Oct 26.
The Royal British Legion will be conducting a ceremony to mark the Opening of the Field of Remembrance and the launch of this year's Poppy Appeal at 11.00am at the War Memorial, Church Green. To see details of this year's Remembrance Day Parade and Service on 9 November, click here.
