Tring, Hertfordshire

Donna has now moved to Tring, and lives there with Patrick and Lucy, with visits from Scott and Molly. 

 It is a very picturesque little town, with a friendly atmosphere, and great pubs and restaurants.    I am also surprised at how busy the town is, and it would appear that the residents fully support the local businesses. According to Wikipedia, Tring, is a small market town, situated in a low point in the Chiltern Hills in Hertfordshire.    In Roman times it was known as Tring Gap, on a major Roman road linking London with Cirencester.    The main street in Tring is called Akeman Street, which is also a Roman name.    There is a private zoological museum in Tring, which possibly houses the largest collection of stuffed animals in the world. Lucy loves the museum. Coffee time, in the Akeman Inn.    

 This is the rented house that Donna and Patrick live in, a comfortable house, with a large back garden.   The photograph was taken during the sunny weekend when Donna and Patrick were married.   Every visit that we have made since, it has rained, or threatened rain.   And always leaden skies.

Their new house, which they are quickly painting and cleaning, in order to move into during the next two weeks.   It will look fantastic when they finish the work, and I think they will be very comfortable living there.

There is a very pleasant outlook, and an extensive park with walking tracks, running beside the housing development.

A winter scene in the park.

The Akeman is a very pleasant pub, with excellent food, and a very comfortable area to relax in whilst enjoying a coffee or something a little bit stronger.   

After a long walk, a relaxing cup of coffee is perfect.  

The centre of Tring, under leaden skies of course.

Another view of the centre of Tring.   I am sure that the town will look even better in sunshine.

On Friday, the 30th November, there was a Christmas Street Market/Party in Tring.    It was a bitterly cold evening, with minus temperatures, but that did not deter people.   There were hundreds of people there, and it was difficult to move on the streets.   But what a great atmosphere.  All the local business and organisations had stalls set up outside, and there was an abundance of goods and food for sale.    There was also a very large fairground, and a stage for local bands, and both were well supported by the young people.     

We are looking forward to returning to the UK in April, and seeing the town in sunshine.