Community
A toast to teams who saved David!
The family and friends of a man who almost died when he fell down the stairs at home will be dressing up as doctors and nurses for a fundraising pub crawl.
Little Acorns have grown
A busy pre-school in Hemel Hempstead has been acclaimed as top of the class for the third year in a row.
Door To Store scheme ‘a blessing’ for infirm video
A new scheme launched by Community Action Dacorum to help elderly and disabled people living in rural areas do their weekly shop has been labelled ‘a blessing’ by one user.
Volunteers spruce up baby memorial garden
Volunteers turned out to get stuck in with the spring tidy up of a memorial garden dedicated to babies.
Announcements
Emma . : 21st birthday
Published in the HemelToday.co.uk on 23 May 2013
Joseph David George (Joe) Carter : Obituary
Published in the HemelToday.co.uk on 23 May 2013
Annie Parr (Nancy) : Obituary
Published in the HemelToday.co.uk on 23 May 2013
Francis Mumford : Memorial
Published in the HemelToday.co.uk on 23 May 2013
Gillian Mary Lunnis (Known As Gill) : Obituary
Published in the HemelToday.co.uk on 23 May 2013
Local Services
Kath collars pals to tread Midnight beat
A grateful mum who has survived breast cancer against the odds is stepping out next month to say thank you.
Video: Emma talks about conquering Kodak Tower video
When she signed up to be part of this year’s Biggest Loser challenge Emma Beattie had two aims – shedding some weight and raising funds for the Northchurch-based Hospice Of St Francis.
New mayor is aiming to inspire youngsters
New mayor for the borough Penny Hearn aims to get young ones more involved in the world of politics during her year in office.
I’m 86, I’ve had two new hips, but I can still tackle the Midnight Walk
Old age and two hip replacements aren’t going to stop retired GP Peter Tomson from doing his bit.
Sitting comfortably? Then let’s get active
A chair-based exercise programme aims to help improve the lifestyle and health of tenants in supported housing schemes.
Local Information
Church members lobby MP ahead of G8 summit
Church members and supporters of Christian Aid in Kings Langley have lobbied Hemel Hempstead MP Mike Penning to act on behalf of the world’s poor at the G8 summit to be held in Northern Ireland in June.
Planning bulletin: Dacorum Borough Council, published May 18, 2013
Recent details of applications made to Dacorum Borough Council for planning permission to carry out development include the following proposals.
Diamond date for New Life church
Members of Hemel Hempstead’s New Life Pentecostal Church will be celebrating 60 years of worship at their Lawn Lane base on Sunday.
Village airfield flights row has erupted again
A campaign has been mounted against a bid that could see hundreds of aircraft take to the sky over village homes.
Nostalgia
Educating the workers, even if the rector can’t see the point... video
In Victorian times, a desire for self-improvement led to the establishment of Mechanics’ Institutes throughout the country.
Twenty years ago...adverts with a story to tell video
Welcome to a nostalgic look back at some of the adverts which appeared in the Gazette in one particular week way back when – each a story to tell and sure to spark all sorts of memories from those who fondly remember businesses which may no longer be part of the scene.
A sculpture gallery for shoppers... video
British sculptor John William Mills, who is now 80 years old, was born in London and studied at Hammersmith School of Art (1947-1954) and the Royal College of Art (1956-1960).
May Day celebrations in years gone by video
“Ne-er cast a clout till May be out” is a familiar old saying – but it means wait until the May blossom comes into flower in the hedgerows, not until the end of the month of May.
Reviving the spirit of the Blitz
If you want a wartime show to really rekindle the spirit of the Blitz, you obviously don’t want punters to be going home in the blackout.
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Weather for Hemel Hempstead
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
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