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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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HARPENDEN PEOPLE LOVE READING THE NEWS ON HARPENDIA.

23,617 views in June, July, Aug. Sept & Oct

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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Shock NHS medicines wastage revealed. See the evidence here in Harpenden.

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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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A Planning application is now at SADC for a hundred homes as part of the East car park at Harpenden Station

Oct. Volunteer drivers needed to help transport members of our community. Contact Helping Hand

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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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Darlish - Award from the Harpenden Society. Learn more

OCT. Outstanding service in Harpenden recognised by the Town Council for Helen Loveland.

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

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Oct.5th, Crowds flock  to the Applefest. Fun for all the family with games and events plus apples galore at Highfield Oval

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Oct . Prestigious Harpenden Society Plaque presented for the development of Station House in Station Approach, Harpenden.

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Sept 8. Two new operating theatres at St Albans hospital to open Spring 2025. Learn more

Thompson’s Close Cafe.

Christmas is coming soon so come in and start off your day with a hot bowl of porridge with fruit and honey or our full breakfast-served all day. Learn more

Sept 13. The decision on Luton Airport expansion proposals has been delayed until Jan 3rd 2025.

Dec 11. BANKING HUB to open Dec 11 in Harpenden Town Hall.

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Oct. Harpenden’s emergency medical services get welcome boost thanks to Rotary in Harpenden. Learn more

Oct. Katherine Warington School. New Sixth Form Opening Ceremony -

Friday 4th October 

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

Nov. A totally new concept to Wellness is now available in Harpenden.

It’s all thanks to Harpenden resident Helen Hindley,the founder of Regency Health Ltd. Learn more.

The AT Society Christmas Concert on Thursday December 5th will be held at the beautiful St John’s Church. Learn more

Dec 3. Getting in the mood for Christmas. High Street shopping & hair care


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Oct 17. Dr Alison Cowan, GP Clinical Lead for  Hertfordshire Children and Young Persons Mental Health Services,  gave an excellent talk on Adolescent Mental Health at the Harpenden Soc meeting, Learn more

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

Dec 7. FAMILY TEDDY CONCERT

Saturday, 7 Dec 2:00 – 3:00PM +

AFTERNOON & EVENING CONCERTS

4:30 PM & 7:30 PM. The Kings Chamber Orchestra at The Oval Chapel. Learn more

Nov. Harpenden based Redway HR Achieves B Corp Certification, Joining a Global Movement for Positive Impact. Learn more.

Nov 10. Harpenden remembers the fallen with an audience of all ages paying their respects at a United Service of Remembrance at Harpenden’s Memorial Cross.


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Nov 14. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR OFFICE  SPACE?

Then look no further than STANTA, Learn more

NOV. Win Family Tickets to see Sleeping Beauty at the EMC . Click here to enter free.

Nov 21. Harpenden Public Halls bought by ChristChurch Harpenden for use as a permanent building for their church. Learn more.

DEC. All you need to make your Christmas better than ever in the Christmas Magazine  READ HERE

DEC 19. BRAYLEY KIA Grand Opening Event Spectacular.

All welcome 3.00pm - 7pm

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Dec 2 - 23. The Round Table have sorted SANTA”S routes around Harpenden to raise funds for 3 local Charities, SEE THE DATES in the Christmas Magazine

Nov 29. Calling all Nature and Art lovers. See the works of world famous artist Tim Flach at Molasses House. Learn more

Huge support for the Southdown Lights On event Friday evening Nov 29. Town Mayor Pip Liver did the Countdown at 6pm. Music and fun events for all.

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Dec 1. Have you ordered your Christmas Tree yet? Bridge Valley Nursery is the place to go.

More on our facebook page. Learn more

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