Hemel Hempstead BID

02/10/2026

Art has hit the streets of Hemel Hempstead!

The Street Stories Interactive Street Art Trail is LIVE, transforming our high street and Old Town into a free, interactive outdoor gallery!

Brought to life by Arch Creative, Hemel Hempstead BID, and Dacorum Borough Council, this brand-new trail features 8 incredible artworks by local artists, scattered across familiar spots in town, including the Leisure Centre, Nationwide, The Roundhouse, The Forum, and West Herts College.

The fun bit: Scan the QR codes on each installation using your phone to watch the artwork come to life with dynamic animations on your screen!
Featured Local Artists:
• Eloise Pilbeam
• Hélène Engrand
• James Lark (OhMyArt)
• Wonky Hobo (Gareth)
• Mary Casserley
• Amy Huitson
• Sam D’Cruze (Child Of)
• Katharine Harper

Grab your family or friends, take a stroll through town, and experience our local heritage, community, and future through art!

To plan your walk: Find the full trail map and artist details at streetstories.co.uk
Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

18/09/2026

Summer leaves, but the beauty stays! ☀️
The gardens are still clinging to that summer feel, making it the perfect spot to catch some wildlife before autumn fully sets in.
Which photo is your favourite? 🤩 🦆

18/09/2026

Volunteer and make a difference ❤️

Volunteer with EHAAT and make a difference in your community. We have flexible roles that fit all schedules. Apply today!

15/09/2026

As summer winds down, we’re getting ready to cozy up for autumn! 🍂…What are you most looking forward to this season?
Whether you’re hunting for seasonal home decor or stocking up on everyday essentials, The Works and B&M in Hemel town center are already fully stocked with all the autumn goodies you need. Pop in today to grab your seasonal favorites! 🎃🍁

04/09/2026

👕 LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

We had a great chat with the team at Gaffer!

The 5-second summary: They’ve been bringing iconic football casual and modern style to Hemel for 35 years! ⚽️🧥

A lot of people think their clothes are just retro fashion from the past, but it’s all current, top-tier style.

They’ve been based in Hemel for over three decades with the last 20 years right in the town centre, and they’ve built a massive, loyal community.

Here is the lowdown from our chat:

* Dedicated Fans: People travel from all over for this place! They ship to Australia, the USA, Germany, and Ireland. Someone even hopped on a plane from Glasgow just to visit the shop for the day after seeing them online!

* The "Gafferites": People don't just shop here for clothes, they come for the music, the culture, the laughs, and the community. Their loyal regulars are affectionately known as the Gafferites!

* Their Proudest Moment: Simply surviving and thriving in retail for 35 years right here in their hometown!

* Famous Faces & Fun Moments: A customer once pointed to their Quadrophenia poster and casually mentioned she was actually in the film! Plus, a few famous faces have popped in over the years (their lips are sealed to keep it private, though! 🤫).

* Their Superpower: A giant customer magnet to attract more young locals through the door to pass the torch to the next generation. 🧲

* Where they unwind: Unwinding means supporting local…relaxing with a cold drink either in the garden or down at the pub. 🍺
If you love great style, great music, and proper local culture, go check them out and join the Gafferites! 👇

01/09/2026

🎺 Shepherd Brass Band is coming to Hemel Hempstead!

Join us at the Rainbow Stage in Hemel Hempstead Town Centre on Saturday 5 September for a fantastic afternoon of live music.

Catch the band performing from 1.00pm–1.45pm and 2.15pm–3.00pm on their way to Hyde Park, London.

Come along, enjoy the music, sing to your favourites and even have a little dance! 💃🎶
It’s free and everyone is welcome—we’d love to see you there!

31/08/2026

Happy Anniversary to Spud Boss!

On 5th September (this Saturday) they’ll be celebrating being Cancer free by raising money for MacMillan Cancer Support!

The event will have live singers, giveaways and a raffle!

Time: 11am-4pm
Date: 5th September

The Marlowes.

19/08/2026

We are celebrating International Photography Day!

Who just dropped? THRYVE Brand Awareness
A local professional yet affordable photography, videography, drone footage, graphic design and logo design company ready to get your company’s sales boosting!

Thank you to THRYVE Brand Awareness’s team for taking these beautiful professional pieces of the town centre for us,
Which is a reminder of how beautiful our town is 😊

If you like what you see don’t hesitate to check out their profile, where you will be able to find a variety of different beautiful shoots to browse through!

Their creative marketing skills have no limits and I seriously recommend you test that out!

Find out more information or contact details below👇
https://linktr.ee/Thryve.BrandAwareness

12/08/2026

Time is flying! Have you explored our Summer Book Trail yet?

Don't miss out on this FREE family activity running right here in Hemel town centre until 23rd August!

Local school kids have done an amazing job creating 3D book character models entirely out of recycled materials. They are hidden in shop windows all around town, waiting for you to discover them!

How to join the fun:

Pick up a free map: Grab your trail sheet from Riverside Shopping Centre (car park entrance next to Starbucks).

Find the models: Spot all 9 recycled characters hidden in participating shop windows.

Win a prize: Drop your finished sheet into the Riverside post box to enter our draw for family tickets to Continue? Arcade! 🎮

Head into town this week, support our local shops, and check out these brilliant creations before the trail ends! 🥳👇

09/08/2026

Happy !! Show your love for reading this week by picking up a book in town!

GIVEAWAY TIME:
Vote for your favourite genre in the comments below, and you could win a £5 Waterstones voucher! One random commenter will be chosen to win.

What’s your go-to?
👇 Fiction: Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, or Science Fiction?
👇 Non-Fiction: Biography or History?

Local Author Spotlight:
We'd love to introduce local Hertfordshire author Helen Glynn Jones! Helen writes fantastic fantasy, romantasy, and spicy contemporary romance (under the pen name Isadora Love) for HarperCollins’ imprint One More Chapter and Harper 360 US.

Her vampire series, The Ravens, debuted in 2024 to rave reviews, and her spicy surf romance, Catching Feelings, was recently selected as one of The Works’ £5 summer reads!

About Catching Feelings:
" When Zara Woodman goes on a last-minute business trip to Morocco with her billionaire boss, Myles Brandon, her willpower is put to the test. Between ancient medinas and Atlantic waves, the chemistry is undeniable—but Myles has a strict rule against dating employees. Will they keep their distance, or risk it all and catch forbidden feelings? "

Pick up your next great read in town this week, drop your favourite genre in the comments below to enter our giveaway, and support local authors! 📖❤️