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April 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.
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.
Our new MP Victoria Collins gives her views on Harpenden’s future. EXCLUSIVE
Jan. Two new operating theatres at St Albans hospital to open Spring 2025. Learn more
April 4. SHOCK NEWS...Government approves Luton Airport plan to allow potential 32m passengers a year.
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
April 2. Katherine Warington School's Production of "Legally Blonde" Triumphs with Sold-Out Shows
Jan 22. Victoria Collins MP responds to government’s decision to delay construction at Watford General Hospital. Learn more
APRIL. Ripples April Showers SALE.
Last few days
offers 15% discount on all showers and shower fittings. ON THE HARPENDEN HIGH STREET. LEARN MORE
April. A new way to attain fitness in 2025 here in Harpenden with fit20.
April & May Entertainments at the EMC
SPECIAL EXHIBITION – TO APRIL 2025.
At Harpenden’s History Museum
GROWTH OF HARPENDEN: FROM VILLAGE TO TOWN – 1860-1914
April 9, 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.
April 26. UNA Harpenden invites you to a public lecture on Black Swans, White Swans and the Purple Transition by Dr Simon Michaux, Geological Survey of Finland, on Saturday
May 9th. Mike Hodge sing-a-long night at Bennet’s Hall (behind the British Legion), Support the AT Society. Learn more
April. 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
April. Free Parking when dine at Silver Palate Restaurant and spaces when you shop at the Delicatessen. Learn more
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
May 6. Retail Crime Forum launched by Commissioner to bring retailers and police together to tackle shoplifting and retail crime.
May 1. Local Elections on May 1st. County Councillors and Harpenden Councillors. What seats are you voting for? Learn more
April 2. Looking for your perfect choice of Wedding rings in Harpenden? Learn more
CHARITY PLANT STALL
Saturday 10 May, 9 am - 12 noon
on The Concourse, Harpenden (opposite Boots) Selling perennials, veggie plants, seedlings, +++
All proceeds to The Children's Society Payment by cash, cheque or card reader. Learn more
Looking for a new good food destination near Harpenden? The WOODYARD Cafe & Brasserie on the Luton Hoo Estate. Learn more
April 7 . Why have local political decisions on the parking issues in Harpenden come to a halt during April?
Eastern Region Police Dog Trials hosted in Hertfordshire last week (1st – 3rd April). Learn more
April. Medieval Harpenden: The Plague and its Consequences - Amanda J Thomas, Learn more
May 7th. Are we Becoming an Irreligious/Unethical Society? You are invited to a discussion meeting by UN HARPENDEN where we will be discussing the above topic. Learn more
FREE COFFEE. Exclusive offer to Harpendia readers till end April.
April 24. NEW LOOK for Karina’s Barber Shop. The most luxury you will ever see in a Barber Shop.
Huge audience attends the Seniors Fair,
