Wondering what to buy for your loved ones this Christmas? Look no further, our local, independent businesses have totally got you sorted! In this Christmas Gift Guide I’ve rounded up a few of our members’ offerings.

For many of us the best thing about Christmas is enjoying the delicious festive fare with family and friends. In this guest blog, Cathy Court gives us some tips on how to do this whilst sticking to a healthy diet.

Celebrating Christmas when you have young children is hard work but so very rewarding. All those magical moments with your little ones… So what happens when your children get older and hit the teenage years? In this guest blog Louise & Anna from Equipp share their tips for making Christmas as magical as ever during the teenage years.

Creative Collective are bringing independent makers & artists to the high street; find out more about where you can find them this Christmas.

Hanako Flowers is no ordinary florist and, having recently made a big move, and have many exciting things in store. Read on to find out more.

Does the thought of your annual tax return fill you with dread? In this guest blog, Rachel from Blue Leaf Accounting shares her top five tips for a stress-free self assessment!

Berko Lashes & Friends is a collection of small independent business that were looking for a home on the Berkhamsted High Street. Set up by Becky of Berko Lashes, who has been a lash technician doing eyelash extensions and other treatments for over 10 years.

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

Established family boutique featuring permanent ‘Pop Up Shop’ collaborating with creatives situated on Tring High Street. Jewellery | Gifts | Fashion | Homeware FIND OUT MORE > Address: 71 High St, Tring, HP23 4AB Tel: 01442 823073

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. 

In this guest blog, Rebecca from Weave Interiors talks about how to incorporate the ‘fifth wall’ into your colour scheme design and shares lots of advice on how you can do it yourself.

We provide Vintage China Hire for Weddings, Celebrations & Events, bringing charm & elegance to your special occasion. Based in Tring, serving Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire we offer a delivery & collection service & washing up is complimentary.

Meet our member Lee from Tring Design. Find out about what services he offers and why he enjoys working with small businesses. He also answers our Local Biz Quick Fire!

Halloween parties, pumpkin picking and decorations; our members have got your covered this Halloween. Read on for all the details.

With more than 50 recipes, the Chilterns Recipe Book showcases the best independent food and drink from across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire and the people who lovingly make it.

Tanya from Aldcroft Photography recently joined me live on Instagram to tell us about her business and share her tips for choosing a photographer & how to get your kids to smile.

Handmade with the utmost care all Vari Cosmetics products are created to love you and your skin. Our focus is on the little touches and creating natural Bath bombs, Soaps, Bubble Scoops, Shower Steamers & Bath Melts.

Autumn has arrived and it’s time to get the woolly jumpers out, watch the colours of nature change and embrace all it has to offer! Read one for a pick of just some of the exciting things our members have to offer this Autumn.

I met up with local businessman Jeremy Chapman for a coffee recently to chat to him about radio, podcasting and his current top 11 status in the global radio competition, RadioStar ‘22.

The Kindred is a non “networky” network for female founders & freelancers. We host Co-Working meet ups across Hertfordshire & have an active online community where we run workshops, events & quarterly accountability groups.

Comprehensive 2D and 3D pregnancy, gynaecology and fertility ultrasound scans and early pregnancy consultation for mums in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We offer the empowering and supportive Bump and Birth Journey Antenatal Course.

With over twenty years in the events industry, we’re an expertly skilled mobile bar company based in Ley Hill, Bucks. We supply cocktail bartenders, portable bars, drinks and glassware.

Beauty by Charlie is situated within the well established Trio Hairdressers on Berkhamsted High Street. A friendly and professional setting offering waxing, gel manicures & pedicures, spray tanning, million dollar facials and lash lifts.

Tanya is a family, wedding and branding photographer based in Aston Clinton, covering Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is passionate about capturing what is unique and joyful about her clients with her relaxed lifestyle photography.

I am an Independent Team Leader for Thermomix®, based in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, covering all of the UK. I run demonstrations and cookery classes showcasing the Thermomix® TM6 and Cookidoo, the online recipe & shopping platform built into every Thermomix®!

Our member Creative Collective is ready to help you to celebrate a summer of sustainable living & fashion in Berkhamsted and at Wild Raven Farm. Read on to find out more.

What comes to mind when you think of Summer? Is it sand, sea and sunshine? In this guest blog, our member Resolve To Play, is fully embracing the season and using it as a way to stimulate your child’s play! Read on for some fun play ideas.

Decluttering & Home Organising Service based in Hemel Hempstead, covering Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire. Helping people deal with the overwhelm of too much stuff so that they can love their home again.

Founded by Lee Kennedy-Washington, a designer and marketer with over ten years experience, Tring Design offers affordable website design, branding and marketing to local businesses.

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.

Meet our member Cathy Court, she tells us about her time at Netmums which earned her an OBE and how it’s never to late to follow your dreams & start a new career.

I complete Self assessment tax returns, limited company accounts and corporation tax, payroll, VAT returns and offer software.

We are a chocolate shop based in Potten End, near Berkhamsted. As Award winning chocolatiers we are passionate about unique flavours, using only the finest ingredients to handcraft our chocolates and brownies.

Up until about a year ago if you invited me to a networking event I would have tried to find an excuse not to go. But I’ve reframed what ‘networking’ is and now am loving it!

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.

Virtual Administrative Assistant Solutions is a flexible, alternative way to fulfilling your administrative and human resource demands, in a cost and time efficient way.

If you’re looking to treat the dad in your life this Father’s Day (19th June by the way!) then look no further than local business!

The country is buzzing with Platinum Jubilee fever; this is certainly an historic occasion and am sure many of you already have plans for how you will be celebrating. It feels particularly special after so many celebrations being restricted over the past 2 years; this is a true opportunity for the community to come together […]

Have you reached midlife and beginning to question where you should be & what you should be doing? In this guest blog, our member Angie Litvinoff shares her experience and how she embraced the gift of midlife.

Chiltern Groomers are a friendly , independent, City & Guilds Qualified Dog Groomers. Established for 12 years on the High Street right in the heart of Tring. We provide a full range of services whether your four-legged friend needs a bath and quick up or Full Groom. All dogs are welcome! 

Informal feasts, using local produce, prepared by us for you. Our team are here to make entertaining easy. We provide a flexible catering experience throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire, from designing the table, crockery hire to washing up!

I am a Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) working with one to one clients in the Berkhamsted, Tring and Aylesbury area. I help my clients develop a healthy, sustainable diet while still enjoying their meals and without cutting out any foods.

Guiding women to deepen their relationship to self. I work with women who think and feel deeply, to help them make sense of where they are, connect to self, and to build a bold, bright future. ACC Coach | Somatic Coach | Healing Guide VISIT WEBSITE > Email: katy@collabcreative.co.uk

To mark Earth Day, this guest blog features six sustainable swaps for families to consider to help toward building a sustainable future for our children.

In our local area we are blessed with many refill stores stocking wide varieties of products. Here is a pick of some of our favourite stores helping to make living sustainably easier, whilst also supporting the local economy.

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.

Helping women go from chaos to confidence in midlife and menopause, find their joy and birth their powerful new chapter.

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.

Do you know where your food and drink comes from? Do you know who makes and grows the products you buy? This guest blog tells you more about how you can shop locally and reduce your food miles at Tring Farmer’s Market.