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Do you care about all that is special and unique in Wheathampstead and the surrounding areas and want to preserve all that is beautiful in our village?

09/11/2026

Wombles this is what we need.

26/10/2026

Don't what to join in the usual Bonfire activities on Thursday 5th.? Instead, why not come to an interesting evening in aid of the 'Friends of St Albans Cathedral'.
Drinks, demonstration valuing and fascinating talk by Antiques Roadshow's John Benjamin. Contact Hazel Ireson on [email protected] or 07860 352396 to secure your seat, now!

24/10/2026

Please help strengthen our voice by supporting WDPS
If you want to help strengthen the voice of WDPS to fight for Keeping Wheathampstead Wonderful, please show your support by joining us. Just £5 per household per year. www.membermojo.co.uk/wdps
🌳 Cherry Tree Lane development proposals – help WDPS give the village a voice
PleaseSeveral residents have contacted Wheathampstead & District Preservation Society (WDPS) with concerns about proposals for up to 140 homes on Green Belt land south of Lower Luton Road, near Cherry Tree Lane.
The developer, Warren Property Group, proposes 50% affordable housing alongside public open space. It argues that the site qualifies as “grey belt” under national planning policy. This is the developer’s assessment, rather than an established Council finding.
The developer’s website describes a pre-application consultation, which closed on 6 October. Any subsequent planning application would be subject to a separate Council consultation.
WDPS wants to bring together a campaign team to scrutinise the proposals and coordinate an evidence-based response to protect our village and countryside. We recognise the need for homes, including affordable homes, while believing that development must be appropriately located and supported by infrastructure.
Could you help? We would welcome people with experience in planning, highways, ecology, flooding, research or communications, as well as residents with local knowledge and anyone willing to lend a hand. You do not need specialist experience to get involved.
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Cherry Tree Lane campaign”, telling us briefly how you might help.
You can view the developer’s proposals at:
https://cherrytreelanewheathampstead.co.uk/
Please share this post with others who may wish to get involved.
Keeping Wheathampstead Wonderful.

20/10/2026

🌳 Cherry Tree Lane development proposals – help WDPS give the village a voice
Several residents have contacted Wheathampstead & District Preservation Society (WDPS) with concerns about proposals for up to 140 homes on Green Belt land south of Lower Luton Road, near Cherry Tree Lane.
The developer, Warren Property Group, proposes 50% affordable housing alongside public open space. It argues that the site qualifies as “grey belt” under national planning policy. This is the developer’s assessment, rather than an established Council finding.
The developer’s website describes a pre-application consultation, which closed on 6 October. Any subsequent planning application would be subject to a separate Council consultation.
WDPS wants to bring together a campaign team to scrutinise the proposals and coordinate an evidence-based response to protect our village and countryside. We recognise the need for homes, including affordable homes, while believing that development must be appropriately located and supported by infrastructure.
Could you help? We would welcome people with experience in planning, highways, ecology, flooding, research or communications, as well as residents with local knowledge and anyone willing to lend a hand. You do not need specialist experience to get involved.
Please email [email protected] with the subject “Cherry Tree Lane campaign”, telling us briefly how you might help.
You can view the developer’s proposals at:
https://cherrytreelanewheathampstead.co.uk/
Please share this post with others who may wish to get involved.
Keeping Wheathampstead Wonderful.

16/10/2026

We were pleased to work with Parish Council to officially open the new gate to the Crinkle Crankle Corner. It was designed by Andi Grant and fabricated by Green Forge. Lovely to see another part of this project reaching fruition.

16/10/2026

🌿 FROM SKETCH TO GATE! 🌿

Come and celebrate a little piece of Wheathampstead creativity!

Remember our competition to design a new entrance gate for Crinkle Crankle Corner?

We received 18 wonderful entries, selected a winning design, and now that design has been transformed into a beautiful metal gate!

We'd love you to join us for its official opening.

📍 Crinkle Crankle Corner, Wheathampstead

📅 Friday 16 October

🕑 12.30pm

Come along to meet the winning designer, see their original drawing and celebrate another lovely addition to our village.

Everyone is welcome, especially those who entered the competition.

Keeping Wheathampstead Wonderful! 💚

Wheathampstead & District Preservation Society

29/07/2026

Update on bus info for the centre of Wheathampstead from Wren at HCC Councillor,

BUS STOPS CLOSED BY ST HELEN'S CHURCH in both directions until 17 August.

Service 304 will not serve stop St Helen's Church. Board using The Hill St Helen's JMI School.

Service 357 will not serve stops from Marford Road Memorial Hall to St Helen's Church. Board using Conquerors Hill Offas Way or Lower Luton Road
Rose Lane.

Service 366 east bound will not serve stops from St Helen's Church to Marford Road Memorial Hall. Board using Lower Luton Road Rose Lane or Marford Road Conquerors Hill.
Service 366 west bound will not serve stop St Helen's Church Board using Lower Luton Road Rose Lane or Marford Road Memorial Hall. Service 610 will not serve stops from Marford Road Sheepcote Lane to St Helen's Church. Board using Lower Luton Road Rose Lane.

Service 610 Wheathampstead Due to road closure on Station Road, The closest stop to serve Wheathampstead will be Rose Lane. Affected Services: 610 27th July to 17th August ...

Big thank you to Wren for gtting HCC to provide this information - although we all wish it had been a bit sooner.

20/07/2026

Could You Be One of Wheathampstead's Wombles?

Could you help Bramble and Briar keep Wheathampstead wonderful?

You may already have met Bramble and Briar, the friendly new faces of the Wheathampstead Wombles. They have a simple message:
"Every little action helps our village bloom."

Behind the smiles, however, is a wonderful group of volunteers who quietly make a huge difference to our village.

Our Wombles don't just litter pick. They help keep Wheathampstead looking its best all year round by:
🌿 Litter picking, either on organised events or in their own time
🌼 Planting and caring for flower beds and planters
🌱 Weeding and tidying public spaces
🌳 Looking after the Diamond Jubilee Garden
🍃 Cutting back overgrown vegetation where appropriate
🛠 Helping with small practical jobs that make a big difference
😊 Working alongside other friendly volunteers to keep Wheathampstead looking welcoming, cared for and loved.
Some of our volunteers are Wombles with Green Fingers, helping flowers and plants flourish. Others are practical Wombles
who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and tackling whatever needs doing. Every contribution is valued.

The wonderful thing about being a Womble is that there is no minimum commitment. Some people help every week, while others join us just a few times a year. Whether you have an hour a month or can become a regular volunteer, we'd be delighted to welcome you.

As Bramble and Briar remind us:
"Many hands make light work — and every little action helps our village bloom."

If you would like to find out more, or simply have an informal chat about becoming one of our Wombles, please email:
[email protected]

One of our lovely Wombles will get in touch to tell you more.

Together, we can continue to Keep Wheathampstead Wonderful.

16/07/2026

Well, it’s fabulous to see the old fence has come down by the Crinkle Crankle Corner. The new estate railings are being erected. This will open up the view of this area and make it so much more attractive from the car parking spaces. We need to give a big thank you to Chance Read for driving this through with the support of Parish Council. Another great example of the village working together to Keep Wheathampstead Wonderful.
Please mind the railings when you park. We will be installing some rubber buffers to help guide cars to stop in good time!! Ann Chance-readWheathampstead Parish Council

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36 High Street
Wheathampstead
AL48AA

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http://www.wheathampsteadpreservation.org.uk/index.html

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