Diary highlights
Hertfordshire Life|August 2020
Our pick of the best (socially distanced) cultural events across the county this month
Diary highlights

GLORIOUS GARDENS

With summer in full bloom and restrictions relaxed, the National Garden Scheme is opening up gardens by appointment. Whether you are a complete beginner or established gardener, there’s plenty of ideas.

If you can’t get to one of the open gardens, there are also virtual garden tours and talks on the charity’s website. Chelsea winner Tom Stuart-Smith gives a tour of his Serge Hill garden, The Barn, near St Albans, talking about his work and the exotic and interesting plants he has incorporated. And Julie Toll discusses her designs mixing country and contemporary at Manor House, Ayot St Lawrence.

For details of open gardens and booking, plus the virtual tours, go to ngs.org.uk

GET ME OUT OF HERE!

Royston

Who hasn’t felt like escaping over the last few months? With this in mind, Royston Museum has created a time-traveling puzzle online. Your time machine has crashed into Royston Museum. If you want to escape, you’ll need to find your crew, who have all landed in different eras in Royston’s history. Search social media and the internet for clues, solve the puzzles, and see if you can escape the museum.

A great family-friendly activity and free too.

roystonmuseum.org.uk

FORAGING FUN

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A Day In The Life Of... A Jewellery Designer

Laurie McGrath, senior designer at Harriet Kelsall bespoke jewellery in Halls Green, gives an insight into her working day

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Sniffig out clues in THE ASHES

Meet the fire investigation dogs securing convictions against arsonists and murderers who otherwise may go free

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The greatest traveller
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The greatest traveller

Exploring ancient civilisations and rising powers, Violet CressyMarcks became the most travelled woman of her age. Fifty years after her death we look at her incredible life

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Return of the Queen of Romance

Twenty years after the death of record-breaking novelist Dame Barbara Cartland, Gillian Thornton talks passions, plots and a new audience with her son at the family home in Essendon

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In bed with CELEBS
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In bed with CELEBS

Marking its 70th year, Welham Green soft furnishings company Ashley Wilde has grown from a pile-it-high, sell-it-cheap business into an industry leader with A-list partnerships

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Roam with a view
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Roam with a view

We may not have coastline or mountains, but Herts has beautiful views all the same, if you know where to look

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Saving Mrs Tiggy-Winkle
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Saving Mrs Tiggy-Winkle

The secret life of a much-loved British mammal and simple steps we can take at home to stop its extinction

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A walk down Surreal Street

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Carole Spiers, Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce member and founder of International Stress Awareness Week

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