Don’t forget there is a special event on Saturday 29th June at Stanstead Bury Farm…
St Albans Cathedral Music Trust is delighted to invite you to join one or more of the following sessions as we celebrate music in one of Hertfordshire’s hidden gems!
3.30–4.30pm: Organ Recital by Richard Pinel and performances by the Abbey Singers in St James’ Church, followed by refreshments.
4.45–6pm: A visit to the old manor house of Stanstead Bury and its Walled Garden.
6.30–8.15pm: A concert of Jazz and more performed by students from The Purcell School in the listed 17th century rustic hay barn, with drinks and canapes.
Tickets 3.30pm Organ recital £25* 4.45pm House Tour Free – limited tickets, please book tickets in advance. 6.30pm Jazz concert £35* Carers/Companions free
The June 2024 issue of The Three Villages Magazine is here and available to purchase for £1 across the three villages. Be sure to pick up your copy!
You can find it at a number of locations including: The Village Pharmacy, Stanstead Abbotts St John the Baptist Church, Great Amwell St Mary’s Church, St Margarets St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbotts The Bridge Shop, Stanstead Abbotts
In this issue, along with all our regular features, you will find the latest in our Local Historic Faces & Places series; a charity focus on Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and we are thrilled to welcome a new Quizmaster, Terry Collins.
Since the last issue, we have also been working hard to expand our reach and find new ways to support local businesses. We have teamed up with Paul King, Managing Director of French & Jupps, who has kindly agreed to write a regular feature exploring the amazing businesses that call The Maltings home. In this issue, you will find a special double-page feature taking a look inside The Maltings!
We are also continuing our PRIZE DRAW offering the chance to win a FREE full-page, full-colour advert in a prime slot within the next print issue!
If you are struggling to get a hold of a copy, please do get in touch. Thank you for your continued support, The Three Villages Team
The Bishop of St Albans will be opening his garden (at Abbey Gate House, Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans AL3 4HS) every Sunday between Sunday 9 June and Sunday 11 August for people to come and look at the beautiful gardens and the summer display. Those who saw the snowdrops will have seen the potential that the garden had for the summer and will be delighted at the change a different season brings.
The two acres of garden is an oasis in central St Albans and visitors frequently comment on the fact that they did not know the garden was here or how extensive it is.
Entrance is £5 per person (children free) and dogs on leads are welcome. There will also be plants for sale on some weekends.
Please wear footwear suitable for the time of year.
All money raised is donated to the Beds and Herts Historic Churches Trust.
Celebrating and supporting charities and volunteers atThe Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair and Big Help Out Event
The Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair and Big Help Out Event organised by GoVolHerts returns to Hitchin Market Place, SG5 1DY, on Friday 7 June, from 10am until 4pm. Come along and show your support for local charities and not-for-profit organisations. Discover how YOU can make a difference to your community.
Each year, The Big Help Out runs a national campaign that champions volunteers and highlights their positive impact. This event on 7 June, which occurs in the same week Volunteers’ Week celebrates its’ 40th Anniversary, is set to continue the buzz about volunteering and support local charities to find more volunteers. Around 30 stalls are set to take over the Square in Hitchin Market Place, SG5 1DY – and everyone is invited to come along!
Many people help out a neighbour or do the odd errand, some offer their skills and time to a local school PTA or scout group, but they may not think they are “volunteering”. Volunteering comes in many forms, and many of us do it, perhaps without realising it. Volunteers dedicate their time to supporting charities for different reasons, maybe because it makes them feel good, or they get to meet new friends and have a sense of purpose, others may volunteer to gain experience which may lead to career prospects. Whatever form it takes, volunteering makes a huge difference to volunteers, charities, and those who rely on these organisations.
Tatiana Campos, Volunteering Development Lead at GoVolHerts said: “We’re excited to host this event in the historic centre of Hitchin; it is a great opportunity for people to meet the extraordinary teams behind our local charities and understand why volunteers are so vital to the work they do. We’re expecting a visit from The Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, the Hertfordshire Director of Libraries, and Herts Fire and Rescue Service, along with representatives from Hertfordshire County Council. We hope this event will encourage more people to try something new, discover the benefits of volunteering, and learn how they can make a huge difference to their community. We’d encourage anyone curious about volunteering to come along and show your support, there are some fantastic charities keen to talk to people. Lastly, we would like to thank Visit Hitchin for their support in facilitating this event.”
Some of the local charities which will be attending include: Hertfordshire Gardens Trust, Hertfordshire Mind Network, Hitchin Pantry, Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group, RNLI, Sue Ryder, The Red Shed, Garden House Hospice Care, Blind Veterans UK and many more! Go to www.govolherts.org.uk/the-big-help-out for more information or email the team info@govolherts.org.uk.
GoVolHerts is a free one-stop hub for volunteering in Hertfordshire which supports people in finding their ideal volunteering opportunity by connecting them with 580 volunteering opportunities with over 360 charities via their website www.govolherts.org.uk. It is a project funded by Hertfordshire County Council and operated by North Herts and Stevenage Community Voluntary Service. This event has been made possible by the support of Visit Hitchin.
In case you didn’t know, we are offering the chance to win a FREE full-colour, full-page prime advertising spot within the next print issue to everyone who advertises with The Three Villages.
We are pleased to announce the winner that will appear in the June issue of The Three Villages Magazine is…
DJ Garage Services Ltd is a brilliant, family-run business with over 50 years experience in the car servicing industry, based in Stanstead Abbotts. Check out their website HERE.
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The weather is improving, which is great news, but remember to be mindful of ticks as you head out into the garden, to the park or into Hertfordshire’s beautiful countryside.
Tick bites can cause infections such as Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis.
Stay safe by walking on clearly defined paths, using insect repellent, wearing long trousers in high-risk areas and performing regular tick checks.
If you are bitten, remove ticks as quickly as possible with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool.
To remove a tick safely
Use fine-tipped tweezers or a tick-removal tool. You can buy these from some pharmacies, vets and pet shops.
Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.
Slowly pull upwards, taking care not to squeeze or crush the tick. Dispose of it when you have removed it.
Clean the bite with antiseptic or soap and water.
The chance of getting ill is low. You do not need to do anything else unless you notice a rash or become unwell.
If you begin to feel unwell with flu-like symptoms, persistent headache, confusion or you develop a spreading circular rash, contact your GP or NHS 111 promptly.
Source: Health advice from Hertfordshire County Council
This striking photograph was taken by Alison Cox and shows the fields on Rye Common behind the Pumping Station.
Alison moved from Ware to St Margarets in 1990, originally in Cresset Close and The Granary since 1999. She is a keen gardener and dog walker and loves the paths along the New River and River Lea. Her blue roan cocker spaniel, Alfie, loves the fields on Rye Common behind the pumping station, where the photo was taken. She encourages wildlife into her garden and currently feeds at least two hedgehogs a small flock of goldfinches and some resident pigeons.
Since the last issue, we have been working hard to expand our reach and find new ways to support local business. We have teamed up with Paul King, Managing Director of French & Jupps, who has kindly agreed to write a regular feature exploring the amazing businesses that call The Maltings home. We are also pleased to welcome a new Quizmaster: Terry Collins! Of course, we have our popular Business Spotlight, Charity Focus, Meet a Local and Sports features.
The June Issue of The Three Villages Magazine is very soon off to the printer, so we are on schedule for 1st June publication. If you haven’t picked up a copy of the March issue, make sure you do before they disappear!
We are really excited that Teddy Club has started up in its new home at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church.
The sessions run from 9–11am every Thursday during term time, with a suggested donation of £1. This is for children up to 3 years old accompanied by their parent/carer.
Fun activities, singing, stories and much more!
No need to book. Just come along and have some fun!
The Community Hub Drop-in is held at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets, every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30am.
It is a safe and welcoming space for anyone who needs it.
We can also provide:
* A private telephone for people to access various charities/organisations, including Citizen’s Advice Bureau, MIND, Age UK, National Domestic Abuse Hotline and Alcoholics Anonymous.
* A Chromebook to enable people to search online for additional support in our quiet, private space.
So, if a good cuppa and a chat sounds like it might be just what you need, then come along!
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