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NOVEMBER 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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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
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 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.
Aug. Support the National Spitfire Project by owning a Supermarine Spitfire sculpture from Molasses House in Station Rd. Learn more
Nov. Crowdfunding Judicial Review of Luton Airport expansion now over & Decison expected early 2026
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 The tastiest and healthiest cakes and pastries in Harpenden.
From ARTICHOKE BAKE & MORE in Leyton road.
Nov. 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
Nov 23. Harps Town Ladies picking up a point following a 2-2 draw at home to their closest rivals St Albans City Women. AND
Harpenden Women Colts go through 3-0 on spot kicks v AFC Welwyn Ladies
OCT 1. NEW DROP OFF AND PASSENGER COLLECTION PARKING arrangements at London Luton Airport. Learn more
Harpenden’s Christmas Carnival Parade cheered on by thousands Learn more
Oct. Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf course, restaurant and Spa NOW closed for major refurbishment. Learn more.
Nov. NEW CAFE NOW OPEN at ARTICHOKE BAKE & MORE in Leyton Road.
Oct. Are you fed up with Fly Tippers dumping rubbish in residential area? JUSTICE done,
Learn more
Christmas Feature here now. Competition to win Panto tickets. A message from our Mayor. Xmas recipe. How to shop Local + much more here
Harpenden Banking Hub will move permanently to the High Street in February at corner of Thompsons Close
Nov 27 It’s Black Friday Event time on the Harpenden High Street
Nov 20. SADC has voted for the option of two unitary authorities as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. Learn more
Harpenden’s Christmas Lights Switch on. Learn more
SHOP LOCAL for THE TRAITORS board game at Harpenden Books
Dec 6. This years Christmas concert titled "The Light Fantastic" will be a performance filled carols, stories and music by the Kings Chamber Orchestra. ALSO A TEDDY concert.
Dec 24. Carols on the Common . Same time - 6pm to 7pm on Christmas Eve. Same place - between the Snowman and Bull Road on Harpenden Common.
