Boxmoor Direct February 2026 | Seite 4

I heard a podcast recently where the host admitted they used to dread January- until they decided to claim it as their month of rest. They stopped chasing the to‐do list, picked up a book, and let themselves slow down, knowing that once February arrived, normal life would come rushing back. It felt like a lovely reminder that easing into the year is allowed. As we move into February, a little colour is returning to the garden, the days are growing lighter, and, fingers crossed, I’ ll finally shake off this cold.
Have a great month,
Emma

It’ s been a long, long month

CONTENTS:

Hospice St Francis News 6
Bovingdon Dance Academy
8
News from Box Moor Trust
10
Boxmoor Councillors Update 13
Dog of the Month
14
HHTC News
15
HR Update
18
Cat of the Month
19
What’ s On
20
Gardening
25
Two Minute Trial
27
Go Direct
28
Mini Cryptic Crossword
30
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