Launched at the end of 2021, with the first print issue publishing in March 2022, 2025 marks the fourth year The Three Villages has been active!

So, what have we achieved?

In the last three years, we have published 12 issues (with Issue 13, March 2025 on its way very shortly!) filled with content focused on our three villages. We have had interviews with locals; featured local businesses in our Business Spotlights; focused on the vital work of local charities; heard some inspiring stories and updates from our parish councils, schools and community groups; discovered some fascinating local history; held writing and art competitions to engage with our resident creatives, especially within our schools; and our covers have showcased some stunning images from local photographers and artist of all ages/walks of life. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Our Facebook page, website and News & Events Blog have gone from strength-to-strength as our reach continues to increase every month. Our highest number of views in a month was 2818 (November 2023). We see people following our page from other parts of the world as they want to stay connected to home. Our average month sees 650 people checking out our website to see what we have going on in the three villages. It’s the place to go for all the latest news and up-to-date information, so if you haven’t done so already do check out our website, follow/like our Facebook page and subscribe to our News & Events Blog (see below for details).

What do we have planned moving forward?

Many of you were kind enough to complete our recent Future Plans Survey. It gave us a really good idea of what people liked about our offering and areas that we need to improve. We got some brilliant comments too, so thank you to those that took the time to complete it. You can see a summary from our results here in the image below…

At the end of 2024, we sat down and made some exciting plans for 2025. So what are they?

• From March 2025 onwards our print magazine will be FREE!
• We are increasing our print run by 100% to increase our distribution
• We are finding more ways to reach out to those that might not be able to get out and collect a copy of the print magazine: you can now call/text for a copy
• We have welcomed two new members to our team, bringing fresh ideas and experience

Across our print and online formats, we have worked hard to build community as we share local news and information, showcase local talent and support local businesses. We hope that you have enjoyed the journey as much as we have! Thank you for your continued support.

The Three Villages Team
Building Community in Print and Online
Share • Showcase • Support

Check out our WEBSITE: http://www.thethreevillages.com
Sign up to our NEWS & EVENTS BLOG: www. thethreevillages.com/news-events/
And follow/like our FACEBOOK PAGE: search @TheThreeVillagesMagazine

Once again we are looking for our next cover image for Issue 13 (March 2025) of The Three Villages Magazine.

Are you a local photographer, amateur or professional? Would you like your work to appear on the cover of our local magazine?

We are looking for a seasonal photograph that showcases our beautiful local landmarks within the three villages.

If you would like to enter and showcase your work, please email
threevillagesmagazine@gmail.com

The deadline for entries is 10th January!

We have some advertising slots for 2025 available! Why not join us? It is only £120 for the year.

The annual fee includes…

A slot within every 2024 issue of the PRINT MAGAZINE

AND

Inclusion in our advertisements directory and scrolling adverts panel (that appears on every page) on the WEBSITE

* BE RECOGNISED AS A TRUSTED LOCAL TRADER *
* SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE *
* REACH CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE LOCAL AREA *

PLUS!
We are offering the chance to win a FREE full-colour, full-page prime advertising spot within the next print issue!

Sign up now to advertise with us for the year and be entered automatically into our prize draw. Payment must be received by 1st January to secure your spot.

For more information, email threevillagesmagazine@gmail.com.

The December 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!

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 SPACE Hertfordshire, an updated on the Neighbourhood Plan and announce the winners of our Schools Christmas Art Competition.

If you are struggling to get a hold of a copy, please do get in touch and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

I you haven’t already done so, please do complete our ‘Future Plans’ Survey!

The December issue (that is now with the printer) marks the conclusion of three full years of The Three Villages in print and online! We are taking this opportunity to reassess how we can best share, showcase and support our three villages in future publications.

We want to hear from you! Completing the survey takes only 5 minutes.

Have your say and shape the future of our publication.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE

The survey will close on 14^th December.

Thanks in advance,
The Three Villages Team

The December issue (that we are busy working on now) marks the conclusion of three full years of The Three Villages in print and online! We are taking this opportunity to reassess how we can best share, showcase and support our three villages in future publications.

We want to hear from you!

If you could take 5 minutes to complete our online survey, we would really appreciate it. Have your say and shape the future of our publication.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE

The survey will be open online until 14th December.

Thanks in advance,
The Three Villages Team

The September 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!

In this issue, along with all our regular features, you will find the latest in our Local Historic Faces & Places series; a focus on new charity, Coffee and Coping; an interview with local Brownie Leader, Helen Payne and much more!

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. This issue’s winner is Farrelly Plumbing and you can check out their advert on the inside back cover.

If you are struggling to get a hold of a copy, please do get in touch and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team