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Advertiser of the Month: Audidiology

Hearing care is about much more than simply being able to hear the television or follow a conversation. For Audidiology, it is about helping people reconnect with the sounds, conversations and everyday moments that matter to them.

Founded by audiologist Didi Lampert, Audidiology provides independent, personalised hearing care across Hertfordshire and London, including from its clinic at Dolphin Medical Centre in Ware. Didi’s approach combines clinical expertise with ongoing support, with patients seeing the same audiologist throughout their care.

Audidiology offers a range of services, including comprehensive hearing consultations, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation, ear wax removal, tinnitus management and custom hearing protection. The Complete Hearing Clarity Consultation goes beyond a standard hearing test, looking at hearing health as well as how hearing difficulties are affecting everyday life. Patients receive a personalised Clarity Report, with the results explained in straightforward terms.

The practice also offers a mobile concierge service, bringing hearing care into people’s homes across Hertfordshire and London. This includes hearing consultations, hearing aid care and ear wax removal, with the same clinical standards as its clinic-based appointments.

Didi has particular expertise in hearing and balance disorders and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a full member of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists. He has also carried out thousands of microsuction ear wax removal procedures and has experience working with both adults and children.

For local residents who are finding conversations harder to follow, wondering if their hearing has changed, or simply looking for professional advice, Audidiology offers a chance to talk things through without feeling rushed.

The Ware clinic is at 6–7 East Street, Ware, SG12 9HJ and appointments are also available at home. Same-day, evening and weekend appointments are offered, subject to availability.

To find out more or arrange an appointment, visit http://www.audidiology.com, email hello@audidiology.com or call 07342 976541.

Seen it at The Three Villages? Tell them!
Our advertisers help keep the magazine free for everyone across the three villages. If you use a business you’ve discovered through our magazine, let them know – it’s a small thing that helps us show local businesses that advertising with us works.

Interested in advertising with us? Get in touch – we’d love to tell you more.

Win a Signed Copy of Annette Hannah’s New Novel!

Have you got a favourite spot beside the water in our local area?

Perhaps you love watching the narrowboats on the Lee Navigation, have a favourite bench beside the River Lea, or enjoy a particular stretch of waterside path. Maybe it’s somewhere you walk regularly, somewhere you’ve been going for years, or simply a place that makes you stop and enjoy the view.

We want to hear about it!

Local author Annette Hannah, who lives in Stanstead Abbotts, has kindly donated a signed paperback copy of her latest novel, Dining at Davinci’s, and we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win it.

The novel is set across two timelines, following 17-year-old Dolly Davinci in 1975 and Gracie Hart in 2018, whose lives become connected through friendship, art and the discovery of a canal boat filled with memories.

The book’s canal boat setting inspired our competition, so we’re asking you to tell us about your favourite local waterside spot.

And don’t worry about writing an essay — 50 words or fewer is all you need!

How to enter

Send us your answer, along with your name and contact details, to
threevillagesmagazine@gmail.com
by 1 October 2026.

We’ll choose our favourite entry and the winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Dining at Davinci’s from Annette.

So, where’s your favourite waterside spot?

Get your entry in — we’d love to hear about it!

FREE Digital Skills Group in Stanstead Abbotts

Want to master your computer, tablet or phone?

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts hold monthly Digital Skills group sessions which are free, friendly and volunteer-led by Digital Champions. They can teach you to do simple things like navigate your devices with ease, online shop, access virtual appointments and stay connected with family and friends.

Upcoming sessions take place on 23rd September and 21st October from 2.30pm to 4pm at Nigel Copping Community Building, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8GA. See the poster below for further dates…

Call 0300 123 1034 to book a space.

Vanessa Lynch
Digital Skills Co-ordinator

The September issue of The Three Villages is here!

Our latest issue has landed – and, as always, it’s FREE to pick up across Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts.

There’s plenty to discover inside this month, including:

  • A chance to win a FREE signed copy of local author Annette Hannah’s new novel, Dining at Davinci’s
  • A look back at the history of St Andrew’s Primary School in our ‘Glimpses into our Past’ series
  • Meet local keen angler Chris Bite in our ‘Meet the Local’ feature
  • Find out more about Good Companions Veterinary Clinic in our Business Spotlight
  • Plus, our regular community news, events, local stories and plenty more!

You can pick up your FREE copy from around the villages, including:

📍 The Village Pharmacy
📍 St John the Baptist Church
📍 St Mary’s Church
📍 St Andrew’s Church
📍 Amwell View Charity Shop
📍 The Lounge at The Maltings Business Centre
📍 St Margarets Train Station

Can’t get out to collect one? No problem! Give us a call or text on 07488 914972 and we’ll get a copy to you.

Remember, The Three Villages is your community magazine, so we want to hear from you! Have you got a local story to share, an interesting person we should meet, a community group doing something great, or an event coming up? Get in touch and help us celebrate the people, places and organisations that make our villages such a great place to live.

Our approximate deadline for the December issue is 3 October, but we can also share your news and events through our News & Events blog throughout the year.

So grab a copy, have a read and let us know what’s happening in your corner of the Three Villages.

The Three Villages Team

Advertiser of the Month: Christopher the Locksmith

This month we’re pleased to shine the spotlight once again on Christopher the Locksmith, a local family business with almost 30 years of experience providing locksmith services to homes and businesses.

Founded by Chris’s father, the business has built its reputation on reliable service, expertise and a personal approach. Today, Chris is the familiar face behind the business, carrying on that family tradition and providing everything from lock repairs and replacements to security advice and emergency callouts.

Christopher the Locksmith specialises in UPVC and composite door locks, security upgrades, anti-snap locks, lost keys and emergency lockouts. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with Chris aiming to reach customers within 15–30 minutes.

As a Checkatrade Trader and Police Checked professional, Chris is committed to providing a trustworthy service, with upfront quotes, no call-out charges and no hidden fees. He also offers a 10% discount for senior citizens and 20% for students.

One of the benefits of using an independent local business is the personal service. When you call Christopher the Locksmith, you speak directly to Chris, who provides the quote and carries out the work himself.

So, if you need a lock repaired, want to improve your home security or find yourself locked out, Christopher the Locksmith is there to help.

📞 07772 111 222 or 0800 988 2424

Congratulations to Christopher the Locksmith on being our August Advertiser of the Month, and thank you for continuing to support The Three Villages and our local community.

The Three Villages Magazine: September issue cover image reveal!

The September issue is with the printer, so not long now before it is available for you all. In the meantime, we wanted to share the cover image with you!

This issue features a lovely autumnal photograph of Great Amwell by Eric Skilton. We asked him to tell us a little more about the image and himself…

© Eric Skilton

‘The photo was taken during last Autumn using an i-phone. It was a misty November morning walking from the Amwell Nature Reserve back to Amwell Lane.

My wife Janice and I have lived in Stanstead Abbotts (actually St Margarets) for over 15 years having moved from Cheshunt. We are both retired; I was a structural engineer and Janice a social worker. We love the village and everyone around us is so friendly; it’s a great place to live. I spend a great deal of my time walking and chasing balls of various sizes (golf, racquetball, padel etc).’

Thank you to Eric for letting us use this lovely image on our cover.

You will be able to pick up your FREE copy of The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 19 at the start of September across the three villages.

If you can’t get out to get a copy, please email (threevillagesmagazine@gmail.com), text or call us (07488 914972) and we will get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

Local Author Annette Hannah’s New Novel

Fans of local author Annette Hannah have something new to look forward to, as her latest novel, Dining at Davinci’s, is now available on Kindle, with the paperback edition due to follow soon.

Set across two timelines, the story begins in 1975 with seventeen-year-old art student Dolly Davinci, whose life takes an unexpected turn while working in a hotel in the picturesque market town of Bramblewood. More than forty years later, Gracie Hart receives a mysterious bunch of keys from her late friend and mentor, Dolly, setting her on a journey to uncover long-hidden secrets. As the story unfolds, art, friendship, love and loss intertwine, with a canal boat playing an important role in revealing Dolly’s past.

Annette, who lives in Stanstead Abbotts, is well known to many of our readers. After a successful career in marketing, she fulfilled a lifelong ambition of becoming a novelist and has since published several feel-good romantic novels inspired by the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside.

If you’re looking for your next summer read, Dining at Davinci’s promises an engaging story filled with memorable characters, mystery and romance.

Congratulations to Annette on the publication of her latest novel – we wish her every success with its launch. You can follow her on
Twitter @annettehannah
www.sincerelybookangels.blogspot.com
www.annettehannah.com

Government Confirms New Council Structure for Hertfordshire

The Government has announced its decision on the future of local government in Hertfordshire, confirming that the county will move to a four-unitary council model, subject to Parliamentary approval.

The decision follows the Government’s consultation earlier this year, during which residents, councils and organisations were invited to comment on three different proposals for reorganising local government across the county.

At present, local services are split between Hertfordshire County Council and the county’s district and borough councils. Under the new arrangements, these councils will be replaced by four new unitary authorities, each responsible for delivering all local government services within their area. The changes are expected to come into effect from 1 April 2028, subject to Parliamentary approval.

For residents in East Hertfordshire, this means the district is expected to form part of the new East Hertfordshire unitary authority, alongside Broxbourne Borough Council.

The announcement has prompted a wide range of reactions across Hertfordshire. While some believe the changes will simplify local government and improve the way services are delivered, others have expressed disappointment that the Government did not choose one of the alternative proposals considered during the consultation.

If you would like to find out more about the Government’s decision, including the consultation outcome, summary of responses and the proposed new council boundaries, further information is available on the Government’s website: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-reorganisation-in-hertfordshire

Or you can find out more here: https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/post/government-announces-four-unitary-authorities-in-hertfordshire

Advertiser of the Month: Tiled Perfection

This month we’re delighted to shine the spotlight on Tiled Perfection, specialists in traditional and period property tiling.

Based locally, Steve and the team have built a reputation for their high-quality craftsmanship, restoring and creating beautiful tiled entrances, pathways and interiors using traditional Victorian and Old English designs. From striking front paths and elegant hallways to bespoke tiled features, every project is completed with great attention to detail.

As well as supplying and laying Old English tiles, Tiled Perfection also undertakes work including stone steps and reinforced concrete bases, helping homeowners preserve and enhance the character of their properties.

If you’re planning a home improvement project or restoring a period home, why not take a look at their impressive portfolio?

Telephone: 0790 527 5530
Website: http://www.tiledperfection.com

Summer Reading Challenge is back!

Turn the Page and Turn Up the Volume with the Summer Reading Challenge

Looking for a fun way to keep children reading over the summer holidays? The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is back, and this year’s musical theme, Read to the Beat, promises plenty of fun for young readers.

The challenge launches at all Hertfordshire Libraries on Saturday 4 July and runs until Saturday 5 September. Children are invited to read books throughout the summer, complete reading challenges and collect themed rewards along the way.

Everyone who completes the challenge will also be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a place at an exclusive workshop with children’s author Gareth P. Jones.

The Summer Reading Challenge is completely free to take part in. Children simply need to be members of Hertfordshire Libraries, and if they’re not already members, joining is quick and free too.

Find out more on their website HERE.

Reading just a few books over the summer can help children maintain their reading confidence before returning to school in September and the Summer Reading Challenge is a fantastic way to make reading enjoyable throughout the holidays.

Whether your child is already an avid reader or just discovering a love of books, why not pop into your local library this summer and join in?

Happy reading!

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