JUNE 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.

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How can we in Harpenden help Save the Planet?

Reduce Your carbon footprint? Be more sustainable.?

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New Garden Town planned close to Harpenden.

Hemel Garden Communities.

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Feeling “frazzled” and  need to talk and share your stories. Frazzled Cafe is NEW in Harpenden. At the EMC every Monday.

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Harpenden Helping Hand are looking to recruit more drivers to help meet the needs of local people? LEARN MORE or go to

www.harpendenhelpinghand.org.uk

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.

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Nov. 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.

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Our new MP  Victoria Collins gives her views on Harpenden’s future. EXCLUSIVE

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Jan. Two new operating theatres at St Albans hospital to open Spring 2025. Learn more

May 21. Local resident writes to Transpoprt Sec re; SHOCK NEWS...Government approves Luton Airport  plan to allow potential 32m passengers a year.

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Oct. E-scooters being confiscated and destroyed by police in Hertfordshire. Learn more

Nov. Herts Police make concerted efforts to stop shoplifting with many arrests. Learn more

Jan. 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

Jan 22. Victoria Collins MP responds to government’s decision to delay construction at Watford General Hospital.  Learn more


April. A  new way to attain fitness in 2025 here in Harpenden with fit20.

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May  & June Entertainments at the EMC

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION – TO SEPT 2025. To mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of WW2. At Harpenden’s History Museum

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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.

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April. New store now open on the Harpenden High ST

COTSWOLD.

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May. Do you love our Library? Write your message of love in their BOOK to celebrate the Centenary of Herts Libraries. In the front area. See more

May. Free Parking when dine at Silver Palate Restaurant and spaces when you shop at the Delicatessen.

March 19. Parking on Harpenden High St. The new regime is settling in with more than 1,000 motorists a day booking sessions in these on-street bays in Harpenden, the majority for the free half-hour. Says Paul De Kort. SADC

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May 6. Retail Crime Forum launched by Commissioner to bring retailers and police together to tackle shoplifting and retail crime.

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April. Medieval Harpenden: The Plague and its Consequences - Amanda J Thomas, Learn more

Spring & Summertime offers on the High Street.

Threads-fonehouse-OUI

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Poetry competition at Harpenden Library

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April 24. NEW LOOK for Karina’s Barber Shop. The most luxury you will ever see in a Barber Shop.

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April 26. ‘PHOTO HARPENDEN’ Winners Presentation at the Harpenden Photographic Society Photography Exhibition. Learn more

May 8. Harpenden Town Council withdraws the threat of a Judicial Review on Harpenden on-street parking charges. Learn more

May 19. Cash payments available soon for on-street parking bays in Harpenden at Morrisons and Wines Spirits Beers, 28 Station Road.

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May 15. Harpenden has a new Mayor. Cllr Beth Fisher, elected on May 12. Learn more

June 21. Mega Rugby event at Harpenden Rugby Club . Learn more and how to book tickets

July 23. Classics on the Common.

Organised by Rotary in Harpenden.

May 12. Fly-tippers beware! Resident ordered to pay more than £2,600 for fly-tipping offence. Learn more

June 14. UNA Harpenden Public Lecture on Israel’s Treatment of the Palestinians at Salvation Army Hall. Learn more

Perfect for Father’s Day! Sunday Lunch like no other at THE WOODYARD CAFE & BRASSERIE in the Luton Hoo Estate. Learn more + more photos.

MAY. Down on the (environment friendly) farm. Local Farmer Stuart Roberts  explains how farming remains the vital fabric of the countryside. Learn more

MAY. Getting the diet to boost mental health. ‘Top tips’ for a healthy lifestyle, one best designed to combat cognitive impairment  from Katharine Tate. Learn more

June. Chill out this Summer at Thompsons Close Cafe with their Iced Coffees and Teas + Milk Shakes. Learn more

June. Summer promotions on the Harpenden High Street. Learn more

June 26

SUMMER CARNIVAL IS BACK ON>
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