SUNDAY 30th AUGUST 2009
Work Starts On Rectory Flats
Groundworks have started at the former rectory on the corner of North Road and Cross Lane.
The rectory building is to be converted into five flats, with a new building adjacent offering four new flats.
Planning permission was granted in October 2008 for the development including associated landscaping and car parking.
SUNDAY 30th AUGUST 2009
Mural For Waters
Work has started on a mural on the east face of the former Waters Garage showroom in St.Andrew Street.
The mural is the work of Hertford Art Society and is part of a scheme with The Town Council to improve the appearance of disused premises in the town.
It is expected to take from 4-8 weeks to complete.
SUNDAY 30th AUGUST 2009
Young's Brewery
Before Peter McMullen delivered his first pint, there were a wealth of breweries in Hertford. The first of these was on the corner of Fore Street and Sow Lane (now South Street).
Originally built in 1702, it was leased to a number of brewers before ending up in the hands of Robert Young.
The brewery supplied beer to a number of pubs in Hertford that they owned or leased, including The Barge, Bull Inn, Two Brewers and The Bluecoat Boy.
The brewery closed shortly after 1897 and was demolished. The cellar openings along South Street can still be seen today.
Benjamin Young built a large malt house in Priory Street in 1875, featuring four floors 110 feet by 40 feet. The building is now a home for the elderly.
THURSDAY 27th AUGUST 2009
O2 Closing Down
Mobile phone shop O2 in Bircherley Green is closing down at the end of September
The mobile phone company was unable to agree terms on a new lease for the retail unit, with owners Diego reportedly seeking a 10 year leasehold agreement.
O2 moved into Bircherley Green 6 years ago after Action Bikes gave up the premises.
A planning application for new signage at the address has been submitted by The Card Factory, suggesting the shop will not go empty once the current occupants have left.
WEDNESDAY 26th AUGUST 2009
Harts Relocation Sale
Harts of Hertford start a relocation sale tomorrow prior to moving into their new shop on the corner of Fore Street and South Street.
The Bull Plain haberdashery has occupied the site since 2001 when Gravesons closed their doors.
Owner Margaret Hart hopes to have the new shop up and running by the beginning of next week.
The South Street retail unit was most recently a temporary card shop over the Christmas period, before which it was an insurance brokers.
MONDAY 24th AUGUST 2009
Hertford In Bloom Winners
The winners of this year's Hertford In Bloom competition have been announced.
The Harts Horns won the McMullen Challenge Cup for the best pub with floral decoration. Runners-up were the Old Cross Tavern in St.Andrew Street.
The Riverside Shield for best kept front garden went to Joyce Woods of Cowper Crescent, with Ann Rowley of Port Hill runner-up.
Best kept back garden went to Mr. & Mrs James of Fordwich Rise whilst the best hanging basket was that of Mr & Mrs Jackson of Bengeo Street.
Duncombe School also won two awards for best school garden and floral container, whilst Abel Smith school had the tallest sunflower.
Finally, the F.C.Sparks Memorial Cup for best kept allotment went to Mr.D.Willis of Mandeville Road for his plot in West Street.
SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2009
Friends Window Display
The Friends of Evron and Wildeshausen have unveiled a window display in the premises formerly occupied by the Woolwich in Maidenhead Street.
The display describes the work of the town-twinning societies and the events and exchanges that take place between the three towns.
Last month the town council set up a scheme to improve the appearance of empty shops in the town, supported by Hertford Art Society.
www.friendsofevron.org.uk
TUESDAY 18th AUGUST 2009
New Bar Eateries Recruit
Two new bars and eateries are currently advertising for staff, including a new hotel in Fore Street.
The Masters House in Fore Street will be an upmarklet hotel, bar restaurant. The business is owned by local resident Michael Cattenach, who also owns Loftcat in Railway Street.
On the corner on South Street and Fore Street, the former Sportsman public house is currently undergoing extensive renovation prior to opening as a new bar restaurant. Recruitment company AGB Group are advertising for staff.
TUESDAY 18th AUGUST 2009
Free Kids Meals
Fish restaurant Loch Fyne in Fore Street are offering free kids meals throughout August.
Children up to 10 years old will be allowed a free meal with every adult meal ordered, from the restaurant's Little Tiddlers menu, which includes crunchy salmon or haddock goujons with chips and peas, fish of the day with vegetables or mussels and chips.
Jim Fields, Manager of Loch Fyne in Hertford, said: "Health experts advise us to eat at least two portions of fish a week. We are serving mini meals of grown up food – we have found that children love to get stuck into mussels for example and we have plenty of children who eat our oysters which might surprise those who think kids only like chicken nuggets.
"With more families staying at home this summer, our Little Tiddlers menu offers parents great value and a tasty opportunity to feed their school of little ones."
TUESDAY 18th AUGUST 2009
Deco Relaunch
Deco in Parliament Square are currently undergoing a refit prior to the opening of their new lounge bar.
The restaurant will also be launching a new menu when the establishment re-opens on Thursday 20th August.
Deco opened in November last year in premises that were formerly Zeros.
WEDNESDAY 12th AUGUST 2009
Arrest After Sex assault
A man has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault at Nuffield Fitness & Wellbeing in Ware Road.
The alleged incident took place on Saturday and the centre have provided police with CCTV footage to assist in their enquiries.
A spokesman for the centre told a local newspaper: "It goes without saying that we are very concerned about this and that our thoughts are with the lady concerned at this difficult time."
The arrested man is a 47 year-old from Ware, who has been released on bail until the 16th September.
MONDAY 10th AUGUST 2009
Refuse Roadshow
The District Council are introducing Alternate Refuse Collections from November and this weekend will be holding a roadshow in Hertford to explain how it all works.
The Roadshow will visit Sele Farm on Friday and on Saturday will be outside Castle Hall in The Wash from 10am until 4pm.
ARC is due to start in November. Once it has been introduced, householders will be able to put garden waste, food waste and cardboard in their brown bin. Because much less waste will be going in the black bin, it will be emptied on alternate weeks with the brown bin.
Householders will have a green box, as now, for paper and glass. They will also get a blue box for cans and plastic. We will be giving everyone a kitchen caddy which they can fill with food waste and empty in their brown bin when they wish.
People living in flats will continue to receive the usual weekly collections.
Councillor Terence Milner, Executive member for environment and conservation, said: "ARC will allow residents to recycle more materials easily and will benefit the environment. The road shows will provide a useful opportunity for anyone to ask questions directly from council staff."
FRIDAY 7th AUGUST 2009
Nail Bar Has To Close
Enforcement action is to be taken against an unauthorised Hertford Nail Bar, but not against a womenwear shop sporting unauthorised signage.
D&J Nails in Railway Street were refused a retrospective planning application for change of use but have continued to trade. The shop is designated retail space and use as a nail bar or salon is regarded as a service. The District Council's Development Control Committee agreed with a planning officer's recommendation that action be taken against the nail bar.
At the same meeting, councillors declined to support a recommendation that enforcement action be taken against Hertford Women's Society after they were twice refused Listed Building Consent for a new shop sign. The new sign was put up over the original Wigginton's sign, which form part of the fabric of the listed building in St.Andrew Street. The Committee suggested that the shop might like to resubmit their application for further consideration.
THURSDAY 6th AUGUST 2009
Burglary Warning
Police are advising residents to be vigilant following a spate of attempted break-ins on the Foxholes Estate.
On the night of 21st July there were four attempted burglaries in The Squirrels, whilst three days later on 24th July there were nine in The Copse. Most of the incidents involved trying to enter properties via uPVC doors.
Sergeant Andrew Palfreyman from Hertford Police Station said: “There have been a large number of attempted break-ins over the last few weeks and so we want to remind residents to keep their homes secure both during the day and overnight.
Andrew continued: “We need information on any suspicious activity in your local area, as it could help to identify and arrest burglars. Registration numbers and descriptions of any vehicles seen in the area that wouldn’t usually be there, or descriptions of people acting suspiciously can all help.
“If you have any information, please contact the non-emergency number on 0845 33 00 222.
THURSDAY 6th AUGUST 2009
Second Strike Starts
The second of four scheduled rail strikes started just after midnight.
The stoppage by members of the RMT and ASLEF unions will last for two days and all services out of Hertford East station have been suspended until Saturday. Next week, a third union - the TSSA, will join the strikes.
Talks to settle the dispute have so far failed to produce an agreement. Further discussion are to take place on Monday.
TUESDAY 4th AUGUST 2009
Sele Farm Seek New Talent
Sele Farm Football Club are looking for new players for the forthcoming season.
Sele Farm Football Club was set up by Hertford Neighbourhood Officers Mark Bullen and Andrew Palfreyman earlier this year as a diversionary scheme for young people in the area. They are now getting ready for 2009/10 Men’s East Herts Corinthian Sunday League which starts in September.
Andrew said: “We’d like all those who are interested in taking part to come along to our training sessions throughout August. It was a great success last year and we want to continue the success this season.”
The first session is at 6pm on Friday, August 7. All those that come along will be considered for the pre-season fixture on Friday, August 28 against Barnet FC youth team.
The season starts on Sunday, September 13 and all home games will be played at Sele School on the far pitch.
If you're interested in joining then contact either Mark Bullen or Andrew Palfreyman:
Mark Bullen
01992 533 673
mark.bullen2(at)herts.pnn.police.uk
Andrew Palfreyman
01992 533 667
andrew.palfreyman(at)herts.pnn.police.uk
SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2009
Rock At The Castle
Hertford's annual rock concert in the Castle Grounds opens at 12:30 this afternoon with The Bone Smooties.
Other acts appearing include Leon Colven, The Palm Tree Club, Tom Dibb, Puck, My Echo, Electralytes and Dregs Of Society.
The event is in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and runs until 7:50pm.
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST 2009
Licensed To Busk
The Town Council have launched their licensed busking scheme for the town centre.
Dubbed Hertford Live, the scheme allows musicians to buy licenses that entitle them to perform at allocated pitches within the town.
Licences are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Market place and cost £5, refundable once the performer returns the licence. The allocated pitches are in Bircherley Green, Maidenhead Street, The Wash and Parliament Square.
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