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Posted on site, Thursday, June 19


Re: Wheelie Bin 'woe'

From: Mrs Margaret Bull
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I had to send this letter to Dacorum council today .I cannot believe that as a country we cannot produce a wheelie bin or arrange for a replacement!Not only that we cannt make complaints to the council as the website is inferior .ALL THIS FOR AN EXTORTIONATE COUNCIL TAX. please read on.......
Dear Sir I am a council tax payer and wish you to take this as a formal complaint:
1.We recently had a letter from you stating you were taking us to court (or a balliff on our door) for council tax arrears.When my husband rang we were told this was an error on your part.Funny enough THREE other people in my office had the same problem! No formal written apology from you
2. This week we had our black bin emptied and the dustmen broke the lid off of the bin AND TOOK IT WITH THEM.Hence I have no lid, hot weather ,flies and foxes all around this area. We rang Cupid green today and were told that they had been waiting 8 weeks for a delivery from SPAIN !So now we cant even make our own bins in this country!!! They therefore said that we would not be getting a bin for this reason as they have none (Dare I say it but I have seen plenty in COSTCO) Not forgetting that this whole thing is not my error but that of your employees.
3.I tried to make a formal complaint on line and guess what ........... 'the page cannot be displayed' popped up! Nothing new there then Dacorum don't even have a decent website or customer care centre! What do we pay these incredible amounts of council tax for ? So now I am reporting MY BLACK BIN (which I hasten to add is extra large because of the amount of people in the house) as a HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD . I therefore would like this reported to the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH department immediately as I feel that this is a high risk to my neighbours and also to the THREE babies aged 16 months(twins) and 6 months that are in my house . I would expect a response to this email within 24 hours due to the nature of the complaint.
your sincerley Mrs M Bull RGN,BSc(hons)




Posted on site Wednesday, June 18


Re: Council slammed for scrapping dog poo bags:CLICK HERE to see report

From: Chris Driscoll
Alicante, Spain

Views:I would just like to comment on the article regarding Poo bags for dogs (18th June) If it was Mrs Reidy's decision to have 2 dogs, surely it is up to her to provide dog poo bags. It isn't up to the council. Do the council provide her with toilet paper for herself? I think the answer would be no, so why should they provide bags for the dogs. They do sell these bags in the shops and any responsible owner would buy them.


Re : Knives

From: Elizabeth Smyth
Hemel Hempstead Email:
Views: We are extremely concerned at the terrible rise in kknife crime across our capital, and no doubt across the whole country. This is not really suprising as in our high street alone, out of all those retailers who sell knives, only one has them locked in a cabinet. If by chance the powers that be, read this communication, please consider 'locking up your knives'. In A@E departments across the country half of all knife wounds are caused by kitchen knives. I find it irritating that Mothers are accused of being careless with knives - but tell me what is right about displaying knives (often out of sight of till staff) on open displays, untagged, unprotected. Stop and think about it - imagine the buzz these kids are getting stroling into a department store on a busy Saturday morning and tucking a knife under a hoody - and now we have another knife on our streets. There is no legislation in place that requires retailers put knives in cabinets. The legislation as it stands covers stop and search, rights to search, advertisement of combat knives etc, but there is no legal requirement to protect knives at the point of sale in every high street in the land. We have to do every small thing possible to prevent knives getting on to the high street.




Posted on site Tuesday, June 17


Re: Post Offices face axe:CLICK HERE to see report


From: C M
Potten End,
Views: My vilage Post office is on the area closure list. We have one shop, if the PO goes there is every chance the shop will close as well. Fine if you can drive, I can't. I won't even be able to get a newspaper unless I go into Berkhamsted or Hemel on a not very reliable bus service. As for the W H Smith@s in Hemel I think it must break every safety rule going.


Empty shops in Tring


From: Michael Buckley
Tring

Views: I moved to Tring last May and in the main have been very pleased with my decision. However, a slight concern is the closure of so many retail outlets in Tring High street. With the relocation of Specsavers, three shops on the busy junction of teh Hight Street and Frogmore Street are now empty as well as several others further along. Tring has a thriving population and I wondered if any plans for alternative shops is in place or is is just going ot become a stalleite of Berkhamsted?




Posted on site Monday, June 16


Re: Astley Cooper School on threat list:CLICK HERE to see report

From: clare Smith

Grovehill Hemel hempstead
Views: After reading the report against Astley Cooper school, I was appalled to find out it may close due to low GCSE levels. I have a son who is in year eight who is very happy there. The school is a visual arts college and therefore, has a strong creative background.
Through my experince i have found that due to its reputation of past years people are quick to judge and i have heard nothing but slatings aimed at this school. It can't be helped that this school is placed in an under priviliged area therefore, it does not always compare to other schools in wealthy parts of Hemel.
This school is a happy school with happy children who's well being is high priority resulting in well rounded children. If a child does not want to learn they won't and with the pressure of how many GCSE's they can obtain this will give them no more oppourtunity to gain a job.
I feel that Astley Cooper is never going to get a good rating for its achievements and only the parents who's children attend there will be the ones who should decide whether it is a good school.


Re: Dacorum Twinning Celebrated:CLICK HERE to other sightings and details


From: Maureen Flint
Hemel Hempstead

Views: Dear Editor The Gazette is to be congratulated on keeping the flame of town twinning alight by supporting a group of children to take part in the recent international festival in Neu Isenburg and sending Gazette staff to cover the event. Whilst there could be a reluctance to send councillors on an all expenses paid trip to our twin town, the Dacorum Council should be more pro-active in encouraging schools and community groups to interact with Neu Isenburg, our twinning town who made a sizeable contribution to the Mayor's Buncefield Appeal. Is it lack of funds, even a minimal amount, that made Dacorum Council snub the recent invitation to Neu Isenburg, or is it for political reasons that that the Tory councillors want to distant themselves from Europe?
Posted on site Friday, June 13


Re Tributes to dead couple:CLICK HERE to see report

From: Cousin of Athos Gabriel
London

Views: As a relative of Athos Gabriel, I was touched to read the views of close friends of the couple and the people of Hemel Hempstead.I will make sure all your kind and thoughtful messages are passed on to their families and daughters. Thank you.


Re: Bins not emptied


From: sharon bacon
hemel hempstead
Views: We normally have our bins collected on a monday, This monday our bins were forgotten and after a 30 min phone call to the dbc we were told it would be collected tues, tues evening came and our bins were still full, after another 30min phone call to the dbc we were assured it would be emptied wednesday, wednesday evening came and to our horror and disbelief the bins were still not emptied after another phone call to the dbc we were promised they would be emptied on thursday and a message was left on our answerphone stating this, well its thusday evening 16.20 and we have just rang the dbc again and have been imformed that the bins will be emptied as soon as they have a crew free which may or may not be tomorrow!
I am in shock as to why i pay my council tax every month and cannot understand why it takes phone call after phone call just to be lied to about a simple thing like having my rubbish removed once a fortnight. also i as told that there is a rubbish tip up the road where i could take my rubbish, well im quite willing to take all my rubbish up the tip if the council are willing to deduct the money i pay them for emptying my bins.


Re: Tributes Red KiteTo go to our rRed Kites Sightings section, CLICK HERE


From: Evelyn
warners end

Views: Saw a red kite at lunchtime today soaring above the dip in warners end. it went up to quite a height. a fantastic sight



Posted on site Tuesday, June 10

Re: Tributes to dead coupleTo To see report, CLICK HERE


From: Ruth Plunkett
Bennetts End

Views: Chrystalla was the best friend anyone could wish to have. She was such a kind and warm lady who lived for her little girl. We used to laugh so much together. She will be missed so much Goodbye darling mon I will miss our trips to Gullivers Land and our breakfasts with santa. I know you are watching over your beautiful little girl. God bless you Ruth and Georgia


Posted on site Sunday, June 8

Re: Flashing ads (See comment June 1)

From: John
Hemel Hempstead

Views: Re: Ads on Hemeltoday news pages Yes, flashing ads are a pain that's why I mostly use the Safari browser which allows you to block pop-ups therefore eradicating the problem of flashing ads, etc. Although an AppleMac program it can also be used on PCs





Posted on site Saturday, June 7

Re: Tributes to dead coupleTo To see report, CLICK HERE

From: Claire-Louise Milne
Hemel Hempstead

Views: I am very sorry to hear about Alexandra's step mother and father...i was in the same year as Alex at primary school and was in her class...my thoughts are with her and her little sister at this time. Alex if you are reading this I am truely sorry and I am here if you need me i still live where I used to if you need me...Stay strong!! xxx


Re: Speed signs in Chaulden

From: rob


Views: New signs in long chaulden??? What a waste of money , they have been running 2-3 months every one knows about them. Now the racers see how many they can light up by speeding. When will the council stop wasting money on useless ideas?? Put in proper cameras or humps or road width reducers to save lives and injuries.


Posted on site Friday, June 6


Re: Dacorum twinning celebrated at Euro party:CLICK HERE to see report

From: Martin Crowhurst
hemel hempstead
Views: I am once again ashamed to be living hemel hempstead to see the dacorum council could or maybe would not send a repesative to our twinned town this is a sad show of being twinned with a town abroad come on dacorum council lets get this town on track again ok maybe by 2012


Re School uniform shock for mumCLICK HERE to see report See also comments yesterday and Tuesday

From: Gill

Hemel hempstead


Views: Re: School Uniform I understand everyone has different views on this story. Yes everyone is struggling at the moment. But Lucy from Hemel does have two incomes coming into the house. I am a full time mum that works as I would not dream of milking the system. I am not on income support which I could be if I wanted to and I would probably get help but I wouldnt dream of it as I am capable of working as ALL full time mothers are. So Lucy if you have two incomes coming in imagine what its like if you only have one part time wage coming in. I have never ever been unemployed, I have paid my National Insurance and Tax for many years and have never claimed any benefits until my situation changed a few years ago, therefore I personally feel that I have paid enough money into the system over the years to get just that little bit back when I need help with my daughter's educational needs.


Posted on Site, Thursday, June 5



Re Tributes to dead couple:CLICK HERE to see report

From: Claire Boville
Apsley

Views: So so sorry to hear the terrible news of the death of Chrystalla Gabriel. She was such a sweet lady and on behalf of all of us at CAVENDISH COURT, Apsley we would like to thank her for all she's done for us over the past few years - she will be sorely missed xxx


Re School uniform shock for mumCLICK HERE to see report

From: Lucy
Hemel Hempstead

Views: I do understand that being a single parent means that you have a limited income; however there are also many other parents in the same boat. I dont know any one person or family that has enough money and doesnt require any financial help. Yet they just have to get by. I have a husband who works; however the cost of living is so high that we have little left over after bills; however we dont receive funding for uniforms. I can only work part time due to being a full time parent, yet we still have to pay full price for everything.
There are many genuine people out there who genuinely need financial assistance, but there are many more who milk the system for what they can get. I am not saying that you are one of these people. I dont blame the government for cutting back. There are too many people receiving funding, benefits and assistance 'just because they can'. If this is a start to clamp down, then im all for it.


Re Hemel Post Office closure and move to WH SmithCLICK HERE to earlier comments and original articles


From: Shirley Wilson
Hemel Hempstead

Views: First & Last visit. Last Monday morning at about 11.15am I visited our new Post Office in W H Smith's. After having climbed the stairs with a parcel I was confronted by a queue of about 40 people. I took one look and turned back down the stairs. If this is to be the norm (I have been told by other people of the queues when they have visited) then this will definitely be my last visit. I would rather get my car out and drive to one of the sub offices around the town.



Re: Thefts of fuel

From: Ray

Views: Diesel and petrol theft is on the up Country wide, due to high fuel prices, l think it would be very good if you would publish an alert for your readers of this crime. l cut and pasted this below.
Diesel fuel worth £400 was siphoned from a blue and red articulated DAF lorry, and £200 worth of damage was caused to the vehicle, which was parked to the rear of the Matalan store. It is believed that a man who was walking his dog in the area may have seen the theft and officers would like to speak to him as he may have information that will help the investigation.


Posted on site Wednesday, June 4



Re: Gazza released from hospitalCLICK HERE to see report


From: Kaylee Broux
Hemel Hempstead

Views: I'm a very big big big fan of Gazza and hope he gets well!


Re Overgrown path

From: A Mitchell
Hemel Hempstead

Views: Has anyone else been getting annoyed and frustrated at the overgrown path opposite the banks in Wood Lane End ? Contacted Dacorum a week ago who tell me its private land so Hertfordshire Highways will have to try and contact the owner !! How does that work if its clearly and massively all over THEIR property ???

Re: Comments on litter (see Monday)

From: Donna

Views: Hi I would just like to comment on Lee Harries allegations. I hate litter like most of us do but to just blame it on kid's is very small mined. kids get the blame for everything.But most of the adults in this town are alot worse.You said that there was dirty nappies in this area well unless the babies are taking them off there own butts i would say that it's an adult that left it there.no wonder kids these day's have got attitude with adults like that give them a break. i'm not saying there all angels but you can't tar all kids with the same brush there are some really good kids out there with a very caring and polite attitude.




Posted on site Tuesday, June 3


Re: School uniform costs

From: Gill Jones

Hemel Hempstead
Views: YET ANOTHER KICK IN THE TEETH FROM OUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
My daughter is off to Senior School in September and as a working lone parent I went on line to apply for a voucher to help towards the costs of the school uniform which is in the region of £150 back in March but it said the voucher had to be spent within 3 months, so I decided to wait till May to apply as knowing my 11 year old she will have grown in that time.
So I went on line and it quotes "that one members decision" have decided to withdraw any help towards school uniform from April 2008.
Oh whoopi do, so how do I find this money now - increase in rent, increase in fuel, increase in council tax, increase in petrol, etc (too many increases for me to mention. The school my daughter is to attend is a 5 minute walk from my house has a uniform that cant be bought from the local cheaper option shops it has to be bought from a specialist shop, 2nd hand uniform is limited. What are we supposed to do, we try and budget at the beginning of the year for known costs but it is impossible when this type of thing happens and the help has been taken away?

**A notice on the Herts County Council website says: 'Please note that as of 1 April 2008 the discretionary scheme of necessitous clothing (help towards the cost of school uniform for families on low incomes) has been withdrawn, following a Members' decision. '



Re: Search for the original DaleksCLICK HERE to see original story

From: Alison Clayton
Berkhamsted

From: Regarding your online article on the whereabouts of the Daleks, there is one where I work at the Chilton Business Park near Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire. This was purchased by the company in the neighbouring office from Doctor Barnados a couple of years ago, and I gather that it is the original 'Emperor Dalek'. It sits in the window and so I see it every day. Regards Alison


Re: Dacorum twinning celebrated at partyCLICK HERE to see original story(See also comments over past few days.)

From: Roy Pallett
Soham, Cambs.

Views: Although I have on the most tenuous of links with Dacorum (I work for Steria), I was at the Eurofest in Neu-Isenberg as a guest of our twin town of Andrezieux-Boutheon. What the article online doesn't quite indicate is the intensely happy atmosphere throughout the town throughout the course of the big day on Saturday. People were communicating in whatever way that they could. If the citizens of towns across Europe can be friendly like this, we can eventaully ensure an end to war in Europe because of the connections that countries have forged between themselves independantly of their governments. An example of this is that although we have no formal connection with Neu-Isenburg, we in Soham have been invited by our common partner, and the network of friends begins to widen. Town Twinning? I'm all for it!



Re:Investigation into couple's death continuesCLICK HERE to see original story(See also comments over past few days.)


From: Emma
hemel
Views: I was Athos close friend am numb to the bone about this all , i knew him very well will miss him very much , he is now at peace with his Dad x


From: Paul Steer
Hemel Hempstead

Views: How can you put into words the tragic loss of two lovely people.My wife and i worked with Athos for a number of years and are totally in shock over the awful news. Our hearts go out to the children and family.

From: Bennetts End Neighbour
Hemel Hempstead

Views: I was so sad to hear about the deaths of husband & wife in Winchdells.I would like to pass on my condolences to the family left behind.How tragic.


Posted on site, Monday, June 2


Re: What would you take to Hemel's twin town?:CLICK HERE to see original story

From: Lisa haggerty
Hemel

Views: I would definitely take somethin to the show case that encompasses and represents herfordshires history and beauty. Somethin that represents the parks and historic buildings that are through out the county.

Re:Investigation into couple's death continuesCLICK HERE to see original story(See also comments over past few days.)

From: Ann Maria Steer

Hemel Hempstead



Views: Sorry and sad to hear of the shocking news of Athos and his wife, please also remember how sad is for his children. He had an elder daughter from a previous marriage as well as a young daugher from this one.



Re: Dirty town:CLICK HERE to see original story

From: Lee Harries
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I was walking up Piccotts End Lane, and as I got level with Grove Hill was absolutely appalled by the amount of letter, rubbish and dog faeces scattered all along the pathway, its disgusting! Piles of what looked like garden waste mixed with old toys and dipers dumped in the woods as well! What's the matter with people today, don't they get
taught to dispose of litter and rubbish properly! When I was a child I wouldn't of dreamed of chucking rubbish on the ground!(I can guess its mostly kids) It completely spoils what could be such a nice picturesque area!


Re: Crumbling roads:CLICK HERE to see our Pothole Hotspot

From: Josie
Grovehill

Views: Can the council please explain why they have re-surfaced the whole road in Dodds Lane (leading down the the Leighton Buzzard Rd from Grovehill) and the roads we actually drive on are left to crumble!!!!?????


Re: River Gade clean-up:CLICK HERE to see original story

From: Ray
Hemel Hempstead

Views: l today walked down to Gadebridge Park with my daughter and grand daughter for her to have a go on swings etc and then walked down to view the river Gade, but the river was totally overgrown over with reeds and weeds and dumped rubbish it is an absolute eyesore,it is shameful that this is how we treat our valued waterway, whoever is responsible should be ashamed of themselves to let it get in this terrible state.
http://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/todays-picture/Is-Ashridge-fox-cunning.4071447.jp


Re: Is Ashridge fox cunning?:CLICK HERE to see original story

From: mrs smith
tring


Views: I HAVE SEEN THIS FOX ON A FEW OCCASIONS AND REGULARLY GIVE HER FOOD. I BELIEVE THAT SHE IS HUNGRY THAT IS WHY SHE IS SO TAME. I FAIL TO SEE WHY FEEDING HER WOULD ENCOURAGE HER TO EAT LAMBS SURELY IF SHE HAS BEEN FED THE LAMBS WOULD BE SAFER AS SHE WOULD MOT NEED TO KILL TO FEED. IF IT IS HER INSTINCT TO KILL TO FEED THIS WOULD NOT CHANGE BY FEEDING HER IF SHE IS HUNGRY INSTINCT WOULD KICK IN AND SHE WOULD KILL TO ENSURE THAT HER CUBS AND HERSELF ARE NOT HUNGRY. SO I WILL CARRY ON FEEDING HER SHE IS A LOVELY FOX MY ONLY CONCERN IS THAT SHE RUNS AND SITS IN THE ROAD SO DRIVERS BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRIVING THROUGH ASHRISGE.




Posted on site Sunday, June 1

Re: Loud music in cars

From: Naomi Payne

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Views: When it is a hot evening and you want to have your windows open and you want to relax.You get the noises to cars reving their engines and playing music so loud.i lve in the town center and i can not hear the tv properly with this racket going on.
How can they concertrate to drive the car whilst listerning to that awful din.
One of these days there is going to be an accident.if THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT NO ONE ASKS HOW LOUD THE MUSIC WAS PLAYING.



Re: Investigation into deaths continuesCLICK HERE to see original story (also see comments Friday & Saturday

From: Gemma Tuff
bennets end

Views: So sad to hear this tragic story,our thoughts are with their daughter.chrystella was a lovely lady and will be missed in our community.


From: MRS FARMER
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Views: HOW SAD IS THIS NEWS,THAT POOR CHILD LEFT BEHIND IM THINKING OF HER AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY.

Re: Ads on Hemeltoday news pages

From: Timothy Marks

Hemel Hempstead

Views: Just a thought. Have you ever tried reading your news articles with all the flashing adds or telephone numbers??? It is really a pain in the a.... I for one will stop reading them as you cannot concentrate. Also what about the people with a disability for flashing articles.
**PLEASE do tell us YOUR views on moving ads


Re: Red kite sightings:CLICK HERE to other sightings and details

From: Phil Parker

Views: Wow, what an amazing bird, today I got my first look at a Red Kite.
I was driving past the Red Lion just before Water End, it was circling over the tall trees. What a treat!!
Also saw what looked like a young Barn Owl perched on phone/electricity wires just after the one way bridge further up the A4146 (nearly crashed the car....oops).
Regular sitings include a Buzzard in Dagnall, and hovering Kestrels over the fields at various points on my way home from Hemel to Linslade.
*SEE also YOUR garden birds photos on Hemeltoday:CLICK HERE to see garden birds photos



Posted on site Saturday, May 31

Re: Investigation into deaths continuesCLICK HERE to see original story (also see comments Friday

From: moteba khan
hemel hempstead

Views: it was shocking to see it happen from moteba khan

Re: Dirty townCLICK HERE to see original story

From: Kerrie Hemel Hempstead
Views: i was walking home from macdonalds and i saw a bunch of teenages throwing there macdonalds rubbish on the floor about 10 steps away from a bin then spat on the floor i think it was descuting every where i go theres litter!!! do you people think about GOLOBAL WALMING !!!??? ITS SO ANOYING THAT YOU ALL CANT PICK UP YOUR LITTER... I WALK TO SCHOOL (LONGDEAN FROM NASHMILLS)AND I PICK UP ABOUT A BLACK BAG FULL OF RUBISH TO PUT IN THE BINS EVERY DAY !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN
P.S I HOPE YOU TAKE ME STATEMENT INTO CONCIDERATION AND TRY TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP LIKE... PUT MORE CAMERAS UP OR MORE SIGNS AND MORE BINS OR A LITTER PICK DAY IF YOU DO I WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP IN ANY WAY.THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME



Posted on site Friday, May 30

Re: Police reveal how couple diedCLICK HERE to see report

From: A neighbour
hemel hempstead

Views: i am very saddened to hear of the deaths in my street.the families of this couple must be in turmoil. i lost my daughter just nine months ago so hearing and seeing the events like this is very hard to come to terms with.i feel for the children left behind as my granchildren are now growing up without their mum.hopefully they will have a supporting family to help them through this very hard time.my heart goes out to them.


From: Cheryl Andrews


Views: I am best friends with kayleigh broux! me and kayleigh have not been the same since the incident. Me and kayleigh also went to collett school together! We used to walk past the house everyday for school and now i cannot even go near the street. This will stay in our memories and we send our blessings to the family. I just hope my friend kayleigh can complete her college course without to much disturbance.

From: Tim Haskell
Olney

Views: I knew Athos and Chrystalla personally, having worked with Athos for a number of years and would never have foreseen a tragedy like this. Athos was one of the kindest, gentlest people that I have known and always appeared to be a devoted husband and father. We are devastated at this news and our thoughts and prayers go out to the children and to Athos and Chrystalla's families



From: Kaylee Broux
Bennetts end Hemel hempstead
Views: I Think its horrible to hear something like that. I live a street up from them and i did happen to always say hello passing on my way to college. I knew theyre older daughter alexa she was really nice and i hope she and the rest of the family are ok.

From: Sophie
Hemel Hempstead

Views:I knew lexi there older daughter. I walk past there everyday to go to my school. i think its tragic.



Re: Hemel Hempstead Hospital

From: Jo Waller
hemel hempstead

Views: I walked with my brother to Watford on the recent march to save our hospital with many others, Watford dont want us either. In the 1970's i went on a march with my late mother to save our hospital, we were then relieved when the hospital was reprieved good sense prevailing.
We had in Hemel 3 hospitals Bennetts End, St. Pauls and of course West Herts, we had a cancer wing, cardiac all facilities, bit by bit these have been chipped away hoping that the people wouldnt notice whats happening, less staff, apts changed to other hospitals. Bennetts End and St. Pauls now housing estates, new builds are going on all over the town, how many more with the Kodak building.
The government have also stated that they want more housing and have designated some of the green belt areas, so i expect we will be one of those. Being the largest town in Hertfordshire it beggars belief that we should lose our hospital, i wonder who is making money out of this! It seems very suspect to me. I would like to know who will be buying this land and when will we know, is it being sold privately, for more housing. If the people of Hemel and the surrounding areas all paid so much a week to keep the hospital running, maybe we could stop the closure it might make the powers that be sit up and take notice. Unfortunately time is running out as the A&E is supposed to be closing in October. The people are being left high and dry with no real thought about what the consequences will be for us, i expect that they dont really care, it seems to be all about business.


Posted on site Thursday, May 29

Re: River Gade clean-up CLICK HERE to see report

From: Tony
Gadebridge Hemel Hempstead

Views: Well not before time has somebody decided to clean up the river gade ,what a mess it has been for years now thank you whoever thought about this and decided to go with it hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Re: What would you take to Hemel's twin-town? CLICK HERE to see report

From: JULIE
WARNERS END HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Views: A ONE WAY TICKET SO I WOULD NOT HAVE TO COME BACK


Posted on site Monday, May 26


Egg Mystery

From: Gina Bull
Hemel Hempstead
Being EGGED ON… Someone answer me please… I know this is a silly question, I am even not expecting an answer but I have to ask anyway. Is anyone else digging in their garden or replanting garden pots, and here we go finding chicken eggs in their garden? (I told you it was a silly question)!
I have been prompted to write to you as other people have been here & seen this happen. None of us can think where they are coming from or what animal must be putting them in my garden, it is a total mystery. To make it even worse guess what, this is even sillier they are DATE STAMPED obviously the dates are un readable but they are definitely there.
We are finding this hard to work out as nowadays people are putting out rubbish in bins not black sacks any longer so an animal can't be scavenging bins to find them. Over the past 2 summers I have probably found about 10 to a dozen eggs. They are all raw & usually buried quiet deeply. At first I thought it was a joke & someone was playing tricks on me, but my garden is completely enclosed so no one is able to get in.