Latest News 22nd Apr 2008 The Merchant House The Merchant House restaurant opens its doors to the public on Tuesday 29th April. Located at 51 St.Andrew Street, this welcome addition to our street aims to offer superb food of the highest standard, using British organically sourced produce wherever possible. Full details can be found at www.themerchanthouse.co.uk, or by telephoning (01992) 504 504 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21st Apr 2008 Welcome to Boutini! St.Andrew Street is delighted to welcome a new children's boutique, Boutini, to the vacated premises of The Linen Basket. Boutini opens it's doors on 25th April 2008, and further details can be found at www.boutini.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19th Mar 2008 TEAR ALONG TO ST.ANDREW STREET! The 28th March edition of The Hertfordshire Mercury is featuring a full-page advertisement for fourteen of the street's trading partners. During the following week (Saturday 29th March - Saturday 5th April 2008) you can save money by using the coupons shown. 'TEAR ALONG TO ST.ANDREW STREET!' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21st Jan 2008 A new Jewel in our Crown! St.Andrew Street is delighted to welcome Barbara Martin Studios into Viva Viva's old shop at 31 St.Andrew Street. Barbara produces and sells handmade jewellery and will be showcasing her own work along with other selected works from local craftspeople. The shop opens on January 26th, and Barbara can be contacted at www.barbaramartin.biz, or on 0775 3399180. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd Jan 2008 Silver Celebrations on the Street! Following on the heals of Peter & Susan Brown Interiors' 25th anniversary celebrations last year, Hertfordshire Graphics, the Art Shop, celebrates 25 years in business today! An incredible feat, when both owners look so young... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7th Dec 2007 Women's Society Win Retailer of The Year Award! The Hertford Women's Society, based in St.Andrew Street, has scooped The Retailer of The Year Award at The Hertfordshire Business Awards 2007. Faith Kenny & Victoria Rex are both delighted with their win, and were presented with their award at a glittering ceremony on 29th November. This recognition comes after only 15 months of business, and close on the heals of their new shop opening in Cambridge. The Hertford Women's Society can be found at 2, St.Andrew Street, Hertford. Telephone (01992) 500 122 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Dec 2007 Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas in the Street! Christmas 2007 kicks off in St.Andrew Street on Saturday December 1st! We have a Piper from the T.A.;Carol Singers outside St.Andrew's Church, together with a cake stall and tombola; the Future Hope Bus (pm); and lots of special offers in the street! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9th Aug 2007 Heritage Open Day We are delighted that The Hertford Civic Society has chosen St.Andrew Street as the focus for this year's Heritage Ooen Days. Taking place on Sunday 9th Septrember 2007 between 2pm and 4.30pm, the hidden interiors and history of many of the street's businesses will be on show. Further details can be found by clicking the Societies' logo on the links page of www.hertfordshiregraphics.co.uk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st Aug 2007 Natural Health hosts Charity Event Natural Health Centre has invited world renowned author and broadcaster, Jan de Vries to speak at a special charity event in September. The talk will take place at The Corn Exchange, Fore Street, Hertford, at 7pm on September 18th. All proceeds from the £5 ticket charge will go to the Isobel Hospice. Further details and tickets are available from the centre, or by telephoning 01992 550101. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24th Jul 2007 LighterLife comes to St.Andrew Street! We are delighted that LighterLife, the weight-loss organisation have based their Hertford office in St.Andrew Street. For more details of this innovative programme, suitable for both men and women, contact Fiona Kelly on Hertford (01992) 535796, write to her at 50a St.Andrew Street, Hertford, or email fiona.kelly@lighterlifecounsellor.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13th Jun 2007 St.Andrew Street's Summer Meal The E (Essex & Herts) Company of the TA hosted a splendid supper on Tuesday 12th June. Nearly 50 members enjoyed a meal, ably cooked by Eileen Straker and friends in the TA Centre in St.Andrew Street. Captain Mark Braezier spoke about his and his companies experiences in Iraq. Pictures of the evening appear in the Gallery section of the website. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4th Jun 2007 Online Craft from Art Shop Hertfordshire Graphics website at www.hertfordshiregraphics.co.uk is now linked to an online Craft Shop. The curiously named Purple Nimbus website is accessable from the art shop page and enables the direct online purchase of a huge additional range of materials not available instore. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16th Apr 2007 Lawthers New Brands Arrive! Lawthers are delighted to announce that they are now stockists of the following brands: EMRECO VIZ A VIZ FRANSA BRANDTEX STANSTAR and DRANELLA Lawthers also have a large collection of handbags; alongside shoes, scarves and reading specs! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26th Mar 2007 He's Back in Vogue! Vogue Hairdressers are proud to welcome back Gary... This talented stylist worked with Nikki over six years ago, and has now agreed to return to work on Fridays and Saturdays. Bookings for Gary are being taken on Hertford 504039. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27th Feb 2007 Cross and Palmer still a driving force in Hertford Cross and Palmer, one of St.Andrew Street's oldest businesses is still motoring away at number 14! Contact Joy on Hertford (01992) 583538 for Car Servicing or MOT's. Friendly and Personal service - with years of experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th Dec 2006 St.Andrew Street Christmas Dinner 65 members of St.Andrew Street's Retailers Association gathered at The Salisbury Arms Hotel for their annual Christmas Dinner. The event demonstrated the continuing growth of community spirit in St.Andrew Street, with tremendous enthusiasm from all the Independent Retailers present. Nikki Parkin, from Vogue Hairdressers was presented with her Window Competition Cup. See the Gallery page for pictures! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4th Dec 2006 Vogue win Christmas Window Competition Vogue Hairdressers, based at 4 St.Andrew Street have won the first Window Competition organised by the Hertford Town Centre Management Board. The theme, 'Pantomine' was cleverly interpreted by Vogue, with a wonderful tableau of Hansel and Gretel. Vogue have been presented with a trophy, donated by the CoOperative Group. Congratulations to Nikky and her team! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23rd Oct 2006 The Hertford Women's Society Opens it's doors St.Andrew Street's latest business is now fully open. It's an exciting boutique with an enchanting atmosphere - a haven of luxury clothing, accessories and exquisite gifts. For more details telephone 01992 500122. Hertford Women's Society is to be found at 2 St.Andrew Street, on the corner at Old Cross. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd Aug 2006 Wiggintons Wiggintons gift shop has moved over the road to our new showroom... we are next to the Good food Shop.. we haven't gone far.. come and see our new "des res" !!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12th May 2006 **** Charity Day **** Thank you .....to everyone who made this such a successful day. See Gallery page for pictures! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26th Nov 2005 St.Andrew Street Charity Day Raised over £1400 for BBC Children In Need appeal in, at times, the most inclement weather. The sense of community and enthusiasm shown by all was very welcoming. 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