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Last weekend (21st – 23rd March 2014), over 200 determined runners arrived at the Aquadrome to complete one, three or six mile courses. The event helped add to a record breaking Sport Relief donation total of £51.2 million.

The participants had to brave cold and wet weather conditions but that did not put a dampner on spirits as each runner knew that the money raised from the event would be used to help the deprived and less fortunate.

Three Rivers District Council chairman, Les Mead officially started each event and was also at the finish line to hand out well deserved medals for the runners.

Currently the amount Rickmansworth rose for Sport Relief is still being counted, nonetheless big congratulations to each runner that participated!

Everyone has their favourite crisp flavour, personally I like cheese and onion but I’m sure the people around me don’t appreciate the onion breath!

Nevertheless, crisps are a tasty treat and today in Rickmansworth and throughout the UK, they get the proper recognition that they deserve.

Yes that’s right, 14th March is national crisp day and the glorious sunshine makes me think that the only place I’d want to be eating a packet is in a pub garden.

A pint and a packet of crisps sounds like something to look forward to after work today.

I hear The Halfway House have a great selection to choose from…

 

 

Last night (Thursday 27, 2014) a very unusual sighting occurred, as the aurora was seen over the University of Hertfordshire. The aurora occurs when there is a reaction between the Earth’s atmosphere, magnetic poles and particles from the sun.

Usually the northern lights are seen at places such as the North Pole but we can now add Hemel Hempstead to that list! (This is a proud day to be a part of the Hertfordshire community)

There are videos floating around on YouTube of the sighting, so go and check out this rare occasion!

 

 

Local search marketing agency, Distinctly Digital, held its first local, networking event ‘Ricky Media Meet’ last night in Rickmansworth. It is a free, local event for people working in digital, marketing and creative industries.

It was held at Bar 92 in Rickmansworth High Street and was well attended by representatives of many local businesses including Currency Index, Salmon and Hallway Studios.

There was a presentation by Adam Gray – renowned social media author, consultant and speaker – on ‘Why social media is no longer an option…’ which was very well received.

The event will be held quarterly so if you missed this one look out for further information in due course regarding the next event.

For further info – http://distinctly.co/ricky-media-meet/