Janes Ltd has been established for over 130 years! Read on to find out the full story from 1888 to 2022.

We are a narrowboat hire company based in Stoke Hammond, Bucks with one brand new luxury canal boat called Kings Landing. Whether you’ve been canal boating before, or are a complete novice, a holiday on the Grand Union Canal is a unique experience for all. 

It’s time to get the hamper packed and enjoy a picnic with friends & family – where better than in Herts, Beds & Bucks! Here’s a pick of 5 of our favourite local picnic spots.

We are kind, ethical and force-free dog & puppy training and dog behaviour specialists based in Tring – covering all of Beds, Herts and Bucks. Fully qualified through the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), we only use scientifically-proven dog training methods, which enables the dog to learn at their own pace and avoid stress.

Family run (for over 130 years!) business based in Edlesborough supplying and fitting high quality carpets & flooring, electrical appliances, sound & vision equipment & bikes. Appliance, mower & servicing. We offer great old fashioned service.

I love to tell stories through photographs, whether for business owners, families or all lovers of life. My brand photography will help you stand out online to attract your dream clients.

Are you a busy parent of busy kids? At Resolve to Play you can find quick and easy play ideas that support your child’s development, emotional wellbeing and learning! These fun activities are suitable from babies to KS2.

With the Easter holidays upon some of us (and just around the corner for others), we’ve rounded up some activities to help keep you entertained.

Read our guest blog from Rebecca, from Chiltern’s Recipe Book, with a pick of the best spring walks in Herts, Beds and Bucks plus where to refuel afterwards. 

Time for an introduction and to tell you about why I felt passionately about carrying on The Buzz Hub Co and supporting the many local businesses involved. 

Mother’s Day is fast approaching on 27th March 2022! Here’s a pick of gifts from some of our local independents that are sure to please mum this year!

I am a freelance Social Media Consultant and I want you to have fun creating & sharing content that builds connections and grows your business.

For all of you who love local, independent, and unique for Xmas, here’s a pick of our favourite member items. Check out the #SHOPLOCAL Directory for more great makers, producers, and great gifting. Hello Ruth Handmade paper angel Xmas tree decoration Puddingstone Distillery Pud Pud Gin Apothaka skincare SOS recovery skincare duo Vida Eco Recycled […]

Here’s a selection of the Halloween Activities we’ve seen happening across the Three Counties. We hope you enjoy them – if you do, tag us on Instagram and we’ll share your fun Halloween pics to our Stories! Ashridge House Halloween trail Ashridge House is depraved to present The Gruesome Gardens, a spooky Halloween adventure this […]

Having known Lucy Williamson as a Buzz Hub Co member and for her passion for gut health, high quality British food, and building optimum nutrition through real food, I was excited to hear about her latest offering – the Gut Project. Of course, I was even more thrilled to join for the first run of the course and find out what it’s all about and report back!

It will be five years in October since I started The Buzz Hub Co. – originally a blog based in Tring about local businesses. If you’ve been with me for a while (I’m so grateful every day for the familiar faces I see and connect with on Instagram), you will know that the blog started as part of my social media training that I undertook as a way to leave my commute and corporate life behind. In the end it took 4 years and a pandemic to finally say goodbye to my corporate life and move away from running businesses as side hustles and, in the place of PAYE, I’ve seen some rather radical personal and business change.

Here at Equipp, as well as creating inspiring gifts for teens, we’re passionate about celebrating today’s teens and love to highlight their achievements. We’ve worked with teenagers and young adults in various ways since launching our very first collection based on illustrations commissioned from Lilly, a young artist living and working near us in Hemel Hempstead. We now have our own teen research and design team, run competitions for young designers, and feature their writing on our blog.

If you’re looking for something special to buy for the men in your life, we’ve put together a selection of great gifts from some of our members for you to choose from.

Over the last year, many of us have come to embrace living in a more virtual world, sometimes that’s opened doors or connection that would of otherwise been shut and other times it’s the source of a wealth of frustration in awkward family quizes or difficult work meetings at the kitchen table. When it comes to Jackson & Seddon and their idea for creating a virtual wine bar

Let me start by saying that I am not here to preach. Often I see eco-living articles and ultimately end up feeling guilty that I’m not doing enough. Now more than ever, life is busy and stressful and full of anxiety, so worrying about the environment and the future of the planet can feel more than a little overwhelming.

Read our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Here is a small selection of some of our favourite items from our local businesses that might inspire you when sourcing gifts for the ladies in your life this Mother’s Day.

Little Kits supplies complete children’s party theme kits for hire in Herts, Beds & Bucks. Lovingly handcrafted and curated to remove the stress of party planning for busy parents. Everything is reusable and nothing is wasted, so it’s kind to the environment too. Create a beautiful party to be proud of in no time.  

We love a local Xmas, so we thought we’d make it super easy for you all, by sharing a few highlights from our #SHOPLOCAL Directory. From fab food and drink, beautiful candles and thoughtful vouchers, we have a bit of everything to make your gift choices easier. Of course this is just the tip of the iceberg, so if you like what see here, don’t forget to visit our Directory for more local fabulousness.

We understand how much sourcing food safely can cause anxiety during lockdown but also how having meals delivered can be a great source of joy. We’ve therefore put together a list of businesses offering grocery & food supply, takeaway, delivery, or in-home dining.

I create bespoke words and maps from your photos. Uniquely different gifts for family, new baby, birthdays, travel and sport. See my website for inspiration. And if there’s something special you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Handmade gifts and garlands, mobiles, tooth fairy pillows, hair clip holders, cake toppers and decorations to make you smile. Handcrafted and hand stitched using quality felt.

We make stylish gifts that your teens will love. They’re all about happiness and positivity, because boosting self-belief is integral to everything we do. And we’re raising money for a fantastic teenage mental health charity along the way.

We handmake and sustainably produce bath bombs, bath crumble soaps and wax melts, with a growing vegan range. Our products are perfect for a little treat or special occasion. Gift boxes with hand tied bow available. UK and local delivery.

We love to work with independent businesses at any stage of their journey to build meaningful and engaging visual content, social media, and one-of-a-kind websites that help elevate your brand story and build the premium business you deserve.

Argentine food, sauces and treats! Empanadas, CHIMICHURRI sauce or traditional argentine sweets delivered to your door. Locally produced and sourced. Born in Argentina!, made in UK.