Meet our member Michelle from Little Vintage Teacup. Find out more about why she set up the business and what she offers. She also answers our Local Biz Quick Fire!
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You don’t need to go far for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, our creative local businesses have got just the right thing for you.
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MUVADO provides independent financial planning and specialises in helping new parents and young families. Based in Tring and with easy access to London, we help individuals and families have a pathway to financial security and freedom.
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This year we’re asking you to commit to making 2023 the year to shop local! Download our social media images to share your support.
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Did you follow along with our Local Biz Advent of 2022? We showcased 24 amazing local businesses from Herts, Beds and Bucks; all opening their doors for us!
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Are you looking for some extra ‘bits’ for your loved ones this Christmas? It’s not just kids who love a stocking filler!
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Susanna from Boom Event Planners shares with us her advice for styling your Christmas table, from the floral centrepiece to candles, napkins & accessories.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Buckinghamshire, ceilings, colour scheme, decor, Design, design studio, design work, designer, family home, fifth wall, floor plans, functional, Hertfordshire, herts, home, home style, house, interior, interior design, interior design studio, interior designer, interiors, lifestyle, paint choice, painted ceiling, service, style, styling, Tring
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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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bedfordshire, Beds, Buckinghamshire, bucks, canine nutrition, dog, dog behaviour, dog behaviour specialist, dog training, dog training specialists, featured, force free dog training, Hertfordshire, herts, puppy, puppy package, puppy training, separation anxiety, therapy dogs, Tring, wedding dog, wedding dog chaperone
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!
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bacanas, Buckinghamshire, bucks, Castaway Cottage, Community, fathers day, fathers day 2022, fathers day keepsake, food and wine, gift guide, gifting, gifts for dads, Hello Ruth, Hertfordshire, herts, independent, personalised gifts, peterley manor farm, photo gifts, Small Business, support local, Tring, Tring Winery
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 […]
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afternoon tea, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, celebrating at home, Community, Creative Collective, free printable, Hanako, Heart Felt Marie, Hello Ruth, Hertfordshire, herts, independent, jubilee, jubilee decorations, jubilee events, Little Kits, local events, Marsworth, peterley manor farm, platinum jubilee, queen, Small Business, street party, support local, Tring, Waters Edge
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!
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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!
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bar, boxes, brunch, Buckinghamshire, bucks, cakes, catering, childrens parties, crockery hire, cupcakes, entertaining at home, event, event catering, event supplier, feast, feast table, Food, graze, grazing, Hertfordshire, herts, home, local, management, seasonal cooking, seasonal produce, supplier, sweet feasts, table scaping, Tring, wedding
After 2 years with many events being scaled down, or cancelled completely, this summer festivals are definitely back! Check out our pick of the festivals that Herts, Beds & Bucks have to offer.
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Buckinghamshire, buzzstock, chilfest, claydon, claydon country estate, drink, family activities, family festival, festival, Food, Leighton Buzzard, Live Music, Music Festival, pennfest, pop music, pub in the park, rock music, st albans, summer festival, The Chilterns, towersey, towersey festival, tribute acts, Tring
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.
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aylesbury, balanced diet, bedfordshire, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, cholesterol levels, eat well, enjoy your food, gut health, happy mealtimes, healthy diet, healthy eating, Hertfordshire, independent, irritable bowel syndrome, menopause, midlife, Nutrition, nutrition and mental health, nutrition and tiredness ., nutrition coaching, nutritionist, sustainable diet, Tring, vegan, vegan diet, vegan diets, weight gain, weight loss, weight management, woman’s nutrition
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.
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aylesbury, bathroom products, bedfordshire, body care, Buckinghamshire, bucks, Community, conscious consumer, conscious consumerism, cruelty free, dry goods, earth day, eco conscious, eco friendly, environment, environmentally conscious, Ethical, gluten free, Hertfordshire, herts, household cleaning products, household liquids, independent, Leighton Buzzard, lifestyle products, local business, local refill stores, natural, Plastic free, prestwood, reduce plastic, reduce single use packaging, refill, refill store, rowsham, shop local, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable gifts, Tring, vegan, zero waste, zero waster
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.
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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.
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bedfordshire, Beds, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, Cheddington, customer service, Hertfordshire, herts, human connection, independent, independent businesses, local business, Love Local, shop local, Small Business, support independent business, support independents, support local, support small, supporting a dream, The Chilterns, Tring, Watford
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 […]
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#shoplocal, amersham, aylesbury, bedfordshire, Beds, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, businesses, Chesham, christmas, Christmas gift guide, christmas shopping, Decorations, Gifts, Harpenden, hemel hempstead, Hertfordshire, herts, independent, indie store, Leighton Buzzard, pamper, presents, shop local, shopping, shoppinh, st albans, support independents, support local, Tring, unique gifts, xmas
Hello, my name’s Emma and I’m an illustrator, embroiderer and maker! I’ve spent the past 24 years working in the design industry and my work has been stocked in many places including Liberty, Fenwick, JoJo Maman Bebe and John Lewis. Over the last few years, I’ve combined my two passions for illustrating and making into one with the embroidery technique called Punch Needle. […]
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art prints, Cards, embroiderer, embroidery, Gifts, greetings cards, handcrafted, handmade, Hertfordshire, herts, illustrated, illustrations, illustrator, local maker, maker, meet the maker, paintings, Papier Mâché, punch needle, quotes, shop local, support local, textiles, The Little Cloth Rabbit, Tring, wood, workshops
There’s a lot to love about Tring, it’s a town of just the right size to have life and colour, not to mention a flurry of wonderful independent businesses to support every need whilst retaining the feeling of intimacy. In recent years it’s developed its foodie credentials with more and more culinary businesses appearing, meaning you don’t have to travel out for great food. Of course, the real jewel in the crown of Tring is its location, right among the Chiltern Hills, so the countryside is quite literally on your doorstep. With the trainline to London a short distance from the town centre, it’s no wonder this is an increasingly popular commuter town.
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aldbury, bars, Black Goo, businesses, cafes, Campfire gin, Chef’s table, Cocktails, coffee, coffee shop, College Lake, craft beer, Craftyard, Crockers, deli, Dining, Expresso Lounge, Farm shop, Farmers market, food and drink, Gin, Grand Union Canal, Hertfordshire, herts, independent, indie, Marsworth, Marsworth reservoirs, Michelin guide, Musette Café, Natural History Museum, Nonna’s Supper Club, PE Meads, Puddingstone Distillery, restaurants, shop local, support local, Tring, Tring Winery, village, Watersedge café, wilstone, wine
Have you ever tried Temple Spa products? I’m always amazed by how beautiful they are – such potent and sensual aromas. Once you open the cap, you find yourself immediately transported to the feeling of being in an exclusive spa. They smell so incredibly good…and it’s that kind of smell that comes from essential oils and active ingredients that you know are going to do amazing things for your skin too.
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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.
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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.
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How you run your week affects your mindset & your productivity. It may sound obvious but it really does make a difference! As we’re nearing the halfway point of 2021 and with the world reopening I’m hearing lots of people say they are busy busy busy and starting to feel a little overwhelmed about what […]
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The sun has been shining brightly (well for the most part anyway), blue skies have reappeared (let’s ignore the temperature) and peonies and sweet peas have started to bloom. Bojo announced that we will be able to sit indoors in pubs and restaurants soon and travel and holidays are on the horizon- hooray! Which means one thing……YOU NEED TO LOOK GREAT!
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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.
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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.
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Self-care is not a one size fits all & one client’s idea of self-care may be a Leg Wax while another client’s may be a Hot Stone Massage, our team of highly experienced, professional and caring therapists reflect that in the variety of treatments that we offer.
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beauty, Body, caci treatments, electrolysis, eye lashes, facial treatments, facials, gift, Hertfordshire, herts, hot stone, laser hair removal, lashes, makeup, manicure, Massage, mens grooming, nail, online, pedicure, products, shop, Sienna X, skin, Spa, spray tan, store, therapists, treatments, Tring, vouchers, wax, waxing
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.
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accessories, aylesbury, bedfordshire, Beds, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, Chesham, Children, childrens, decor, Decorations, hemel, Hertfordshire, herts, hire, Kids, kits, modern, parties, party, party hire, Plastic free, rent, rental, styling, stylish, supplies, tableware, themed, themes, toddler, Tring, Wendover, zero waste
Taste Treats is a monthly food festival in a box that is delivered directly to the doorsteps of foodies nationwide. Each month we select an exciting, surprise assortment of crackers and snacks, soups and sauces, sweets and treats, wine, deli and dips – handpicked from independent makers, artisan creators and up and coming brands – just like you’d find at a food festival.
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artisan, box, chilterns, Crackers, deli, delicacies, delivery, dips, festival, Food, graze, Hertfordshire, herts, home, independent, makers, sauces, Snacks, soups, subscription, sweets, Taste Treats, Tring, uk, wine
Hector’s House is a suicide and crisis prevention and help resource charity . It is our mission to stop suicide by making sure everyone has access to the mental health support they need, and to encourage people to talk openly about how they feel.
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I teach yoga to women at all life stages, embracing how you feel, connecting with yourself & remembering how to love who you are today. We are all blessed with our own unique bodies & so everyone’s individual practice will be beautifully different.
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antenatal, baby, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, halton, Hertfordshire, herts, luna, mum, mums, postnatal, Pregnancy, prenatal, Tring, Wendover, women, Yoga, yogabellies
Need help or guidance? I’m an interior designer who loves creating beautiful rooms that reflect your style and needs. Flexible services from renovation projects, to room restyling, holiday rentals or styling to sell.
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aylesbury, berkhamsted, Buckinghamshire, bucks, Chesham, Design, design studio, design work, designer, family home, floor plans, functional, Hertfordshire, herts, home, home style, house, interior, interior design, interior design studio, interior designer, interiors, lifestyle, service, style, styling, Tring, Wendover
Castaway Cottage is a family-run business offering beautiful hand-crafted products for the bath and home. From colourful bath bombs and crumbles to a range of natural wax melts and soaps; all made with care for skin and the environment using essential oils or carefully selected fragrances. The packaging is compostable, recyclable or upcycled. We […]
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by Sarah Cooke Right now we are obviously going through some strange & uncertain times, but I don’t believe that means you have to compromise your business – it IS possible to have a business that you love and that works for you on your terms. Even if you’ve had to temporarily close your doors […]
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“You have two choices: You can make a living, or you can design a life” (Jim Rohn) I’d love to write about the mindset for success, without mentioning #COVID-19. However, I fear that if l ignored such a large elephant in the room, that has no doubt impacted most of our lives in some […]
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