"Liberty Business in Stortford" has been planned to take place on Wednesday 12 June 2013 at Baroosh, Bishop's Stortford between 11am&3pm.  All the stands were booked within three days.

It is a non-profit event.  Donations will go towards Herts Air Ambulance and our local police.

The event is to showcase small local businesses whilst providing them with an opportunity to advertise and market as well as network.  A number of the stands will provide demonstrations throughout the day.

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Last week I saw another amazing local club in action.  BOXFIT has been open in Bishops Stortford for just over a decade and provides opportunities for both men and women (juniors and seniors).

BOXFIT  has invited me along to a session but unlike 'Back 2 Hockey' it appears I'll be watching not participating.  I am somewhat relieved as 90mins of hockey resulted in a 'beetroot face'.  I am however intrigued as to how well I'd box...

One of the amazing edges that BOXFIT has is that it cares...

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In September 2012 I spent 10hrs with the Bishop’s Stortford Police on their late shift.  I was able to observe how the Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford intervention Teams responded to a sample of incidents throughout that shift.

During that time I experienced some nonsense and nastiness the public displayed towards our police.  The police team were outstanding at dealing with what appears to be a regular aspect of the job.  Personally, I was exceptionally well looked after and felt part...

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"Youth nuisance" is a specific area currently identified by our police as an area to focus on.  They have decided to tackle underage drinking and anti social behaviour in Castle Gardens on Friday evenings. They also decided to proactively patrol the park and talk to the young people, confiscate alcohol and search people where appropriate.

 

PCSO Stephen Siggers and others approached me for help with fund-raising for bicycles to be used in the park and around the town.  My husband and...

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Through The Brazier Trust, a charity.

The project Children’s Play Counts has already enhanced the local community facilities that enable people to meet socially through pre-arrangements or by chance.  This is at the under 12s play area, Sworders Field, Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EJ.  The activity focuses on childrens’ play and is available all year round.  The Community benefits as children and adults can enjoy the Community facilit...

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Town Council Invites Comments on Paddling Pool

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The Town Council is inviting comments on the future of the popular Town Centre paddling pool.  A variety of options have been set out and responses are invited.  At this stage the Council has not made a decision to make any changes, but would nevertheless like comments from the public.

Please give us your views by responding to the Paddling Pool Consultation.

The consultation closes...

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