MARCH 2026  Editor. Ron Taylor

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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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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

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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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.

PCC welcomes funding for more neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs in Hertfordshire. Learn more

Feb 18 2025. Shock News , SADC approves 550 Homes development in NW Harpenden, despite the Local Plan recommending  only 290 homes.

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Feb. A new home for Harpenden police officers in the Town Hall in Leyton rd From mid Feb.

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Dec 8. Judicial Review of Luton Airport expansion decision made in favour of the Government as airport expansion was NOT unlawful. Learn more

Nov The tastiest and healthiest cakes and pastries in Harpenden.

From  ARTICHOKE  BAKE & MORE in Leyton road.

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Nov. New Appointment  system for booking  a GP at Davenport House

Surgery. Learn more

Dec. NEW DROP OFF AND  PASSENGER COLLECTION PARKING arrangements at London Luton Airport. Learn more

March 14. Harpenden Library Event. Swordsmen of the Silver Screen with Sword-master Andy Wilkinson.

Sat. 14 March 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Ticket price: £7.70. Learn more

Dec.  SADC has voted for the option of two unitary authorities as its preferred model for the future of local government in Hertfordshire. Learn more 

Hertfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner strongly opposed to Government’s plans to scrap Jury trials

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JAN 15. NOW OPEN. The   NEW Location for Harpenden Building Society on corner of Church Green. Learn more

The Metabolic Way Announces 2026 Dates After Successful First Programme


Following the strong success of its debut programme, which concluded in mid-December, The Metabolic Way is returning to Harpenden with newly released dates for 2026.

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JAN 20. Shaping the future of local government in Hertfordshire. WHAT’S BEST FOR HARPENDEN.

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Harpenden History Society has issued its programme of exhibitions in the museum and monthly talks for 2026.

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Jan. Have you discovered Harpenden’s newest Coffee Shop?

UNMATCHED CLUB has been open for 3 months and is attracting a wide range of ages from people who really appreciate fully flavoured coffee. LEARN MORE

March 4. Victoria Collins MP will be at Redbourn Village Hall on Wed, 4 March at 6.30pm

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Feb. Tasty food (new offerings) and drinks at Thompson’s Close Cafe,

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Feb 7. GP Surgery Phone call Scam

ENSURE YOU DON”T BECOME A VICTIM.

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Feb 9. Hertfordshire Constabulary welcomes new cohort of police officers. Learn more

Feb 14, Did you know Tattoos are now available in Harpenden. At Clinic 103. Thanks to Joanne Baum.    Learn more

Feb 16. SADC response to Harpenden’s parking charges is beyond belief.


Read Cllr Helen Campbell’s proposal here.

March 7 -14. An exhibition of paintings by Rory Browne at Highfield Oval. Learn more

March 3.

PLAGUE of POTHOLES

in Harpenden

shows no sign of diminishing

says Cllr Matt Cowley.

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Saturday 14 March at 10:15 for 10:30 am, UNA Harpenden will be hosting a public lecture on Diverse Global Future . Learn more

SUNDAY 1ST MARCH EASTERN REGION WOMEN'S FOOTBALL LEAGUE. LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINAL.

ROYSTON TOWN WOMEN        2          HARPENDEN TOWN WOMEN         3

Match report and Photos

March 11th, Eye Opening Event at Skye Optometrists. Learn more

Sat. March 7, 10am - 4pm

Cotswold One Year Anniversary event.The first 50 customers spending over £50 will receive a goody bag

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Feb 27. Cross Keys Pub still trading whilst repairs to foundations are completed. Due March 2

Feb 27. Harpenden Trust’s 2025 Christmas Appeal Raises £59,400 Thanks to the Kindness of Our Community.

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Feb 27. District Councillors approve a budget in the face of a challenging financial climate and a 2.99% rise in the District’s Council Tax. Learn more

March 3. Still looking for your perfect Summer holiday. A fabulous Italian experience awaits you. Learn more.

Mother’s Day Gift ideas to make your Mum special.

All from the Harpenden High Street with Flowers from Perry Florist. Learn more

March 3. Update from Herts Constabularly on Harpenden district neighbourhood priorities like anti social behaviour

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March 3.  Awards 2025 are open to all Harpenden residents. Now is your opportunity to nominate worthy winners...just like The Oscars. Learn more