Sarratt Village Blog
4 walks to try during lockdown
4 walks to try during lockdown If we learnt anything from the first lockdown, it was the importance of daily exercise for both our physical and mental wellbeing. This time around, the temperature has certainly dropped, so grab a cosy winter coat, pull on some wellies...
Sarratt Voted one of the best Villages in Hertfordshire by The Telegraph
Four villages named by The Telegraph as best places to live for new normal A life in the country might seem tempting with the doom and gloom, until you're trying to connect to Zoom calls, get public transport to meet friends or find the right school for your...
Recipe: Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto
Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto A second lockdown means more time to try new recipes. And with truffle season now upon us, what better ingredient to experiment with? Promising a rich, earthy flavour, this indulgent ingredient is incredibly versatile. Shave it onto...
New Book by David Butler
Cordite and Castrol R Introduction - It has taken me about four years to get to the point of publishing. Originally, I just wanted to record my life’s story primarily for my grandchildren. A visiting soldier, seriously injured in Afghanistan, convinced me I should...
Chalk streams
Chalk streams are a characteristic and attractive feature of the Chilterns landscape. They are also a globally rare habitat, confined to north west Europe and to the UK in particular. In fact more than 85% of all the chalk streams in the world, are found in England....
Sustainable Sarratt and the River Chess update from Alan
I have recently received an email from Sarah Bentley who is the new CEO at Thames Water. She has recently visited the River Chess at various places and appreciates why the health of the river is so important to everyone. She has accepted our request for a few local...
Sabre and Smiles …
Be the reason someone smiles today! When Sabre met “Winter” (The Sable Shepherd) it was love at first sight! Some things are just made for sharing and right now during the second lockdown a “Talk and Walk” with one other person and their dog, if safe to do so, is a...
Simple and stunning…
Thank you to Chris Smith for sharing this amazing photo with us. It could almost be a Sarratt rainbow bubble.
Armistice Day 2020, Remembering them …
Commemorating the heroes who lost their lives serving their country. Today on Sarratt Green at the war memorial, with the flag at half mast, Sarratt came together to remember the sacrifice of those who have died in war. The siren started the two minute silence and...
Super sewing …..
I started making masks during the first lockdown when I found a box of materials. I then found interlining as they need three layers and elastic. Friends donated both elastic and bits of material. The good news is they are washable. At first they were in Sarratt...
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