Managing 'Lasting Power'

Charles Fraser, senior solicitor at Longmores in Hertford, on the importance of taking advice when acting under a lasting power of attorney

Icing On The Cake

Seeking a creative outlet from her 9 to 5, Sherry Hostler turned her hand to cake decoration to discover she was a natural. Sandra Smith met the artisan at her Wilstone studio

Peugeot's MPV To SUV

Peugeot is set to become a key player in the seven-seater sector after reinventing its 5008. It’s stylish, roomy and pleasing to drive, says motoring editor Andy Russell

The Last Maltsters

Liz Hamilton visited the last maltsters in Herts, who are keeping the county’s long tradition of malt production alive.

Breathe Life Into Your Garden

A pleasure to watch and key for a healthy environment, wildlife in our gardens is as important as the plants. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust gives six easy ways to make yours more wildlife friendly this year.

It's The Big Show!

It draws in tens of thousands of visitors, has 350 exhibitors, around 1,500 animals, daredevil displays and bags of family fun – get ready for the Hertfordshire County Show.

5 Minutes With..

New Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Loudwater’s Robert Voss

Drawing On Emily

Rowan finds herself, at 47, still learning every day and shares a source of strength when the going gets tough

Sale Of The Centuries

One of the ‘finest house sales’ in an auctioneer’s 30 year history will see 650 lots go under the hammer this month with interest from around the world

Groundsman Who Won The Open

As St Albans’ Centurion Club prepares to welcome many of the best golfers in the world for the European Tour GolfSixes tournament in May, a club down the road can proudly claim its own place in the sport’s long history

First Brews In A Century

A pair of ambulance workers have poured their passion for ale into a new Hitchin venture

A Baking Artist

Ready to take on any bespoke cake design, Sharon is wowed by a Hoddesdon baker’s skills

Riot Of The Daffodils

Riot Of The Daffodils

Taking The Biscuit

Taking The Biscuit

5 Minutes With...

Newly-appointed vice president of the National Farmers’ Union, Stuart Roberts, talks about today’s farming challenges and being chief steward at next month’s Hertfordshire County Show.

Digital Driving Traditional

Traditional In a throw away, plastic-moulded age, Heather Harris still finds workshops across the county using traditional tools alongside very modern ones to meet a demand for lifetime quality.

Harps & The Rose

The Six Nations rugby tournament kicks offthis month with an England team in near-unbeatable form. At the core of the men’s team is a trio of former Harpenden players, while fly-half in the women’s national squad is also an ex-Harp. And there’s more in the wings. Neil Metcalfe looks at how this small club is producing world-beaters.

Valley of life

The remnants of an ancient riverside meadow in Hitchin are still providing key habitats for wildlife. Countryside Management Service projects officer Andrew Taylor outlines the four key sites and works to improve them.

British Heart Foundation

The life-saving charity is calling on Herts people to set up local action groups to be the community face of the BHF

Diary Highlights

Our pick of the best Herts events this month. For more, click the Out & About link on the hertfordshirelife.co.uk homepage where events can also be added for free

Heavenly Gabriel

Heavenly Gabriel

Sharing The Experience

This month’s Big Breastfeeding Café offers advice and a local support network – something many mums are in real need of, writes Julie Lucas,

Garden Town Or Green Belt?

The countryside around the villages of Eastwick, Gilston and Hunsdon could change forever if plans for a new ‘garden town’ are approved

Wear Your Green Heart

Valentine’s Day is a time for love of course, so Emma Norrington of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is encouraging us to join the Climate Coalition and show we care for Herts’ wildlife

Watercolours Of Wallington

Resident artist James Merriott continues his watercolour tour of Hertfordshire

A Cuppa For Your Chakras?

Mixing great taste with ancient beliefs in energy, a Kings Langley tea maker claims to offer ‘balance’ in a cup

Laura Ashley The Manor

GOAT’S CHEESE MOUSSE, BEETROOT & THYME SHORTBREAD

The 12 Days Of Christmas

Campaign to Protect Rural England’s Liz Hamilton looks at the origins and traditions of the 12 days of Christmas

Health & Habitats

Health and happiness is a walk in the park, says Charlotte Hussey, as Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust joins the Hertfordshire Year of Physical Activity

Alternative New Year Health Tips

Alternative New Year Health Tips