Harpenden Christmas Guide 2017

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Harpenden Christmas Guide 2017

Customise your Christmas We would like to wish you all Winter Websites a Very Merry Christmas Homemade Crackers and a Happy New Year!

Cracker Jokes Christmas Pie Recipe Printed and Published by: Boxing Day Curry Recipe Meringue Snowmen Recipe Mulled Cider Kids Colouring Page Panto Guide 67 High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2SL ‘Twas the night before Christmas Advertising Contacts - Tel: 01582 469117 Harpenden Christmas Event www.your-local-media.co.uk Wheathampstead Christmas Event Tony Mcfarland - tony@harpendendirectory.co.uk Southdown Christmas Event Mike Hamilton - mike@harpendendirectory.co.uk Redbourn Christmas Event Artwork

by Pete Salo - psdesign@rocketmail.com Batford Christmas Event Diary of events listings Disclaimer Diary of events listings Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is true and correct at the time of going to press.

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Sonos One blends great sound with Amazon Alexa, the easy-to-use voice service, for hands-free control of your music and more. Use your voice to play songs while you cook. Tell Alexa to turn up the volume, or even request a lullaby when you’re tucking the kids into bed.Sonos One connects with the Amazon Alexa voice service easily over WiFi. Just set up the speaker, select the Sonos skill in the Amazon Alexa app, and you’re all set to play music, get news and answers, manage your smart devices, and enjoy everything else Alexa does using nothing but your Sonos One. Discover SONOS, and lots more, at Musical Images If you want to find out what’s on in Harpenden, in terms of the very latest entertainment, lighting and home automation, call in to Musical Images on the High Street.

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The new Sonos One with Amazon Alexa Sonos One blends great sound with Amazon Alexa, the easy-to-use voice service, for hands-free control of your music and more.

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CUSTOMISE YOUR CHRISTMAS Customised your Christmas Cards A personalised greeting makes a card come to life. Create cards for your clients, your friends or your family by uploading your own images, logo or a personal message for that special touch!

Customised Stamps Customise your stamps to include your own photo.

Visit the Post Office website, pick a SmilersÂŽ stamp and upload your photo onto either a first class stamp or even a Wordwide stamp for that unique touch. Perfect for events, celebrations and special occasions.

Visit www.royalmail.com/personal/stamps-and-collecting/smilers for more information and to order.

Customised Wrapping Paper and Gift Cards Create gift wrap and gift tags with your own photos to make every gift even more personal. Make the outside of your gift look as amazing as the present itself with Personalised Wrapping Paper.

Personalised Wine Boxes It’s traditional to give wine as a present at Christmas. But wine in a box personalised to the individual is certain to be even more-well received.

Custom Calendars Personalise your Photo calendars for unique easy to gifts! Add special dates into the Calendar so your friends and family have not excuses to forget your important dates

Personalised Storybooks You, your family and friends can star in your very own custom printed, story book. Bring the book to life and include your family and friends.

This personalised gift is ideal for the younger generation but is also good fun for all ages. Search online to find a huge amount of businesses offering a wide range of titles for you to personalise!

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WINTER WONDERLAND WEBSITES Track Santa www.noradsanta.org

On Dec. 24, 1955, a call was made to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Operations Centre in Colorado Springs, Colo. However, this call was not from the president or a general. It was from a girl in Colorado Springs who was following the directions in an advertisement printed in the local paper – she wanted to know the whereabouts of Santa Claus.The ad said “Hey, Kiddies! Call me direct and be sure and dial the correct number.” However, the number was printed incorrectly in the advertisement and rang into the CONAD operations centre. On duty that night was Colonel Harry Shoup, who has come to be known as the “Santa Colonel.” Colonel Shoup received numerous calls that night and rather than hanging up, he had his operators find the location of Santa Claus and reported it to every child who phoned in that night.Thus began a tradition carried on by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) when it was formed in 1958. Today, through satellite systems, high-powered radars and jet fighters, NORAD tracks Santa Claus as he makes his Yuletide journey around the world.

Santa’s Christmas video messages www.portablenorthpole.com Santa uses a device called the Portable North Pole console, called the PNP for short, to send personalized video messages to children and adults around the world. Since its launch in 2008, almost 100 million video messages from the PNP console have been viewed worldwide by children and the young-at-heart.

In a few easy steps, anyone can help Santa gather the information needed to prepare a unique, tailor-made video message that will enchant even the biggest doubters & delight his biggest fan.

Christmas letters to Santa www.royalmail.com/letters-to-santa Christmas is a very exciting but busy time for Santa: the elves are making toys, the reindeer are practising their sleigh runs, and Santa Claus is busy preparing his list of who’s been good this year. He needs to let the elves know what to make so to help him out and let him know what you would like by 6th December. Send your letter to him today by visiting the website above

Personalized eCards www.jibjab.com ‘Tis the season to send eCards. Fa, la, la, la, la!

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HOME MADE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

Christmas crackers are a British tradition dating back to Victorian times when in the early 1850s, London confectioner Tom Smith started adding a motto to his sugared almond bon-bons which he sold wrapped in a twisted paper package.

As many of his bon-bons were bought by men to give to women, many of the mottos were simple love poems.

He was inspired to add the “bang” when he heard the crackle of a log he had just put on the fire. He decided to make a log shaped package that would produce a surprise bang and inside would be an almond and a motto. Soon the sugared almond was replaced with a small gift.

Make your own Home made crackers in 6 easy steps 1: Gather your material you will need Toilet paper roll tubes Thin Wrapping Paper Ribbon, string or twine Small Gifts or Sweets Some other popular items to put in yours crackers are folded paper hats & jokes. See page 18 for a selection of jokes to use.

2 Fold the wrapping paper.

Fold a standard piece of wrapping paper in half with the folded end closest to you. Place a toilet paper roll tube at that same end in the bottom centre of the wrapping paper.

4 Roll up your cracker.

Starting with the folded end closest to you, roll wrapping paper around the tube and continue rolling tube until you reach the end of the wrapping paper.You can add a piece of tape to secure the wrapping paper if you’d like, but it’s not necessary since you’ll be tying up the ends anyway.

3 Stuff your cracker.

I think it’s easiest to stuff your cracker at this point. You can also stuff it after you have rolled up the wrapping paper roll tube and have tied one side. If you have small pieces (like coins or candy), you can also stuff a few pieces of tissue paper into the ends of the tube to keep everything from flying out when the crackers are opened.

5 Twist and tie.

Gently twist the tissue paper close to the tube and, using string or ribbon or whatever you’d like, tie off one end of the cracker. Repeat with the other side.Tying close to the toilet paper roll tube keeps the tension better for pulling the cracker apart.

4 Roll up your cracker.

Starting with the folded end closest to you, roll wrapping paper around the tube and continue rolling tube until you reach the end of the wrapping paper.You can add a piece of tape to secure the wrapping paper if you’d like, but it’s not necessary since you’ll be tying up the ends anyway.

6 Pull!

Enjoy your Christmas Homemade Crackers!!

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Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?

Q. What do you get if you cross an Apple iPad with a Christmas tree?

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Q. What do snowmen wear on their heads?

Q. What do you call a snowman party?

Q. Why wasn’t the turkey hungry at Christmas time?

Q. What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?

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A. A Snowball!

A. He was stuffed!

A. A snowball!

Q. What is the most special part of your body at Christmas?

Q. What’s the first thing elves learn in school?

Q. Why is it so cold at Christmas?

Q. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

A. MistleTOE!

A. The “elf”-abet!

Q. How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?

Q: Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?

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A: Because he had low ELF esteem!

A. Because it’s in Decembrrrrr!

Q. What does the Christmas tree say to the light bulb when it’s sad?

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Q. What does Mrs Claus say to Santa when she sees clouds?

A. Looks like rain, dear

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Christmas Pie I love a good pie…delicious, comforting and warming perfect for a cold winter’s evening.

This is another great recipe for using up your Christmas leftovers. I have used turkey, stuffing, roasted parsnips and carrots, but you can use any leftover meat and veg that you have in the fridge.

Ingredients: Oil 1 onion (finely chopped) 500g leftovers – turkey, roasted parsnips/carrots and stuffing (chopped) 2 tbsp plain flour 400ml gravy/stock 1 sheet of ready roll puff pastry 1 egg (beaten)

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Boxing Day Curry This is a great way for using up your left over turkey (or any other cooked meat that you need to use up); it’s a mild curry that is perfect for the whole family.

Those who like a bit of spice can add some chopped chillies (fresh or dried.)

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Directions: 1. Heat the butter in a large pan and fry the onion over a medium heat for 5 minutes until soft 2. Add the spices, garlic, ginger, chopped coriander, coconut milk and passata; stir and allow to simmer for 5 minutes 3. Add the turkey meat and simmer for another 5 minutes 4. Season to taste @deliciousreal16 24

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The spicy wafting aroma of mulled cider on a chilly winter’s evening gives a festive air to even the gloomiest of weather. The warming spices of cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg and tangy zest of orange brighten up a plain cider and put you in the mood for celebrating Christmas.

Mulled Cider Ingredients: 2 litres good-quality traditional cider 6 cloves 3-4 star anise ¼ nutmeg , finely grated into the pan 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla pod , halved 1 orange , juice of 2 clementines , juice of 1 pomegranate , juice and seeds of 4–5 tablespoons caster sugar Method 1 Pour the cider into a large pan on a low heat and let it warm through for a few minutes. Add all the spices and juices and turn the heat up. Once boiling, turn down to a simmer and leave to tick away for 5–8 minutes.

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Friday 1st Dec - Sunday 28th Jan 2018 STEVENAGE Jack and the Beanstalk A traditional fun-filled family pantome. FEE - FI - FO - FUN! Join intrepid Jack on the Adventure of a lifetime as he bounds up the beanstalk to do battle with Giant Blunderbore. Does Dame Trott finally get her man? Can Simple Simon work out which end of the cow needs milking??

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Performed by students aged 4-17 from across all seven Hertfordshire branches, with each school having their own unique show for one night only. Please ensure you book for the correct performance. Performances for each group: Wednesday 6th 7pm – Harpenden, Thursday 8th 7pm - St. Albans PM, Friday 8th 7pm - Potters bar School, Saturday 9th 12.30pm - Welwyn Garden City, Saturday 9th 7pm - Stevenage PM, Sunday 10th 12.30pm – Hertford AND Sunday 10th 7pm - St Albans AM. The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St. Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. For more information please visit: www.sandpittheatre.co.uk Box office: 01727 799565 Thursday 7th Dec - Sunday 31st Dec 2017 RICKMANSWORTH Beauty and the Beast This Christmas, our fabulous Fairy Formidable and the rest of the cast will be sprinkling the panto magic in abundance as Watersmeet welcomes a new pantomime producer to the venue with a wealth of experience and a proven track record. Jordan Productions present this classic tale as old as time, and are delighted to announce that Only Fools and Horses Sue Holderness will be starring in the role of the Malevolent. Joining Sue are Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists Kieran Sutcliffe and Sarah Jameson. Various show times available, visit www.watersmeet.co.uk for more information. Event address:Watersmeet High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1EH Box Office: 01923 711063

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Thursday 7th Dec - Sunday 7th Jan 2018 ST ALBANS Aladdin Whatever you do, don’t miss our fun-packed family pantomime,Aladdin.There’ll be comedy, singing, dancing, stunning sets, dazzling costumes, and a top-quality West End cast! Once again the show will be written by PAUL HENDY and brought to you by EVOLUTION, the producers of this year’s hilarious production of SNOW WHITE. Next year’s pantomime promises to be our BIGGEST, BEST and FUNNIEST PANTO EVER! Variety of event times available.Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue:Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. Friday 8th Dec – Tuesday 2nd Jan 2018 DUNSTABLE Sleeping Beauty STARRING: John Partridge (EastEnders), Sally Lindsay (Coronation Street) & Rebecca Keatley (CBeebies). Grove Theatre has teamed up with Evolution Productions to present a spell-binding and breathtaking adaptation of the pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Evolution Productions, led by television presenter Paul Hendy and his partner Emily Wood, is the most successful pantomime company in the country producing spectacular shows throughout the UK.With lots of audience participation, lavish sets and stunning special effects, Sleeping Beauty promises to be Grove Theatre’s funniest and most magical pantomime ever! Various show times available at Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP. For more information visit: www.grovetheatre.co.uk Saturday 9th Dec - Friday 22nd Dec 2017 HARPENDEN Dick Whittington Join your hero Dick Whittington and his faithful cat Tommy as they set out on a quest to find fame and fortune in this ultimate rags to riches tale.Will Dick find the streets paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice? Will he defeat the evil King Rat? The story takes us from Gloucester to London and then to Morocco, with twists and turns and plenty of laughs along the way.With fantastic singing and dancing, a brilliant live band, sumptuous costumes and scenery and bags of audience participation, book now for Dick Whittington, Harpenden’s pantomime for December 2017! Variety of show times available.

Event held at Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk Saturday 9th Dec - Tuesday 31st Dec 2017 WELWYN GARDEN CITY Beauty and the Beast Join us for a journey of enchantment and magic in one of the most loved fairy tales of all time.Who is the mysterious creature in the woods? Will Beauty overcome her fears?

And will love conquer all? Filled with music, mayhem, love and laughter this year’s pantomime is sure to warm your hearts and make your spirits soar.Various show times available. Our Box Office is open from 10am - 7.30pm every day.

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Twas the Night before Christmas before Christmas, when all through the house, Twas thenotnight a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

“Now Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, with the sleigh full of toys, and St Nicholas too.

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And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes - how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, and the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly, that shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk. and laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”

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Farmers’ Market 12 noon – 6.00pm Santa’s Grotto 12 noon – 5.30pm Charity stalls 12 noon – 6.00pm Young Enterprise stalls from 12 noon Stage Entertainment from 1.00pm Procession 3.00pm Lights Switch On 5.00pm Organised by

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Wheathampstead Lights Up Event Thursday 30th November 5pm - 8pm

This annual Event is held in Wheathampstead High Street.

Santa visits the village so come along and enjoy the fun with rides for the children, stalls selling food & drink and a choir singing carols.

The Parish Council works with the Wheathampstead Business Group (WEB) to organise an event to begin the Christmas season so come and see what’s going on!

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Southdown Lights Switch On! Update on Southdown Christmas Lights Switch On - Friday 1 December 2017

Following comments and concerns that we have seen on social media, we want to give an update on this very important community event.

The Southdown Christmas Light Switch on event will be held on Friday 1 December 2017 starting at 5.30pm. As ever it promises to be a brilliant family event with many great attractions including carol singing and folk dancing from the English miscellany, children’s fairground rides, shops opening late and a range of Christmas stalls.

The Christmas lights will be switched on by the Town Mayor at 6.00pm. Like last year, we will be lighting up various trees, lamp columns and of course the Christmas tree.

Compared to last year, the only difference is that there will be no lights along the shop fronts (for reasons set out below).

We are aware that the Methodist church have decided to not run a carol service inside of their venue partly due to safety but also due to a desire to support the community event going on outside.

The Town Council are working closely with the Methodist church and Southdown traders to put on a great event. We hope that you will join in the fun and attend the event to support those who have put in lots of effort to organise it for the community.

Reason for no lighting along shop frontages Each year we have to apply for a licence from Ringway (on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council) to allow us to put up festive lighting above pavements and the road. The licence process was changed last year bringing in much more stringent requirements. The Town Council worked hard to meet these requirements last year and were able to produce the fantastic displays across the Town Centre, Southdown and Batford.

As part of our approach to securing the licence we carry out annual checks on various aspects of health and safety. When carrying out these checks this year we identified a problem with the anchor bolts used for the lights above the Southdown shops and with the power supply feeding those lights.

Unfortunately, there was not an appropriate quick and cost-effective solution to the problem that could be implemented in time for this year’s Southdown switch on so we had to take the decision not to include them in the scheme. Their inclusion in the scheme would have meant we would not have got a licence and would have jeopardised being able to have the wider Christmas tree and lamp column displays.

The Town Council will review the scheme next year as always and will include considerations to the lights on shop frontages.

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Redbourn Christmas Market & Lights Up event Sunday 3rd December 2017 - 11am until 5pm

Redbourn Christmas Market is the perfect place to pick up some local produce, gifts and decorations for Christmas. You will have lots of choice with over 80 stalls!

There will be dancing, singing, storytelling and of course Father Christmas and his elves, will be in residence too, so come and meet him in his grotto!

Come and join us in Redbourn for a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie and to see the magical lights switch on.

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Christmas Wonderland at Batford Springs Sunday 10th December 2017

Christmas Wonderland at Batford Springs is a Brand New Event for 2017 that will bring a great deal of festive fun for the families of Batford and surrounding area.

Traditionally, ‘The Batford Lights Up’ held at Batford Corner featured a few stalls and local entertainment but due to the volume of people attending each year the decision has been taken to move this event to a bigger site meaning more stalls, more activities and simply more fun and what’s more it’s over a longer time period. The main man himself will be at the event in his sleigh along with a full afternoon’s entertainment that has been scheduled. The switching on of the lights, is still at the forefront of the event and following the closing of the Christmas Wonderland 2017 Santa’s Chief Elf will lead families on a walk through ‘Elf Woods’ which will lead us all back to Batford Corner ready for the 5pm switch on by the Mayor.

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The event starts at 5.30pm until 7:30pm with the Christmas lights being switched on by the Town Mayor at 6pm. As per normal there will be plenty for the children to do on the night, with Father Christmas in his Grotto in the Methodist Church Hall, a fairground roundabout ride, face painting, Christmas Fayre and Craft market. Harpenden Fire Engine will be sounding its bells and giving the children the chance to have a look around too which is always popular! You will also have the opportunity to do some late-night shopping with a lot of the local shops opening late including Harpenden Cycles who have got their Christmas stock in, so if you want to see what bike “light’s up” your child’ s imagination, pop in and say hello!

If you get a bit peckish there is plenty of food on offer at the event, grab a takeaway. If you fancy getting out of the cold, The Plough and Harrow, The Engineer, The Carpenters Arms and The Skew Bridge are the perfect places to go to for a refreshing drink, so take advantage of them on the night. The Event takes place on Southdown Road, Harpenden and for more information please visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk

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Soulfish are a 10-piece band who for the past 15 years have bossed the North London soul scene. They’ve opened Proms in the Park and The Queen’s Silver Jubilee party, been the house band on Channel 5s’ Night Fever backing Suggs and Kim Mazell, twice played the Everyman Testicular Cancer balls and even funked Greg Dyke at the BBC Radio Awards. Event time 7.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

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Our five star family pantomime is back! Aladdin dreams of fame. Will he fall into the clutches of the evil Norwegian pop mogul Sven Gali? Or will he find true love? And will Widow Twankey ever get those socks washed? Your festive family treat, featuring talented talented actors, live music and dazzling sets and costumes made right here in Watford, and a Panda! Starring Palace pantomime favourites Dame Terence Frisch and Jill McAusland and welcoming Rifco regular Vedi Roy. Various show times, visit website for more details at www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk Watford Palace Theatre 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts WD17 1JZ. Box Office: 01923 225671

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Redbourn Christmas Market and light switch on Experience the best of Redbourn at their annual winter festival. Visit the pretty historic village of Redbourn to celebrate authentic and quality local crafts, food and music. 70+ stalls overflowing with delicious food, beautiful crafts and gift ideas; seasonal music showcasing the best local talent; Yule raffle with lots of amazing prizes from local businesses, plus Santa Claus! The big lights switch on will be at 4.15pm in the Cumberland Gardens. For more information please visit: www.redbournchristmasmarket.com

Sunday Lunch with Santa Give your family an early Christmas treat with a fantastic lunch at Knebworth Barns, complete with a visit from Santa and a gift for every child. Arrival is from 12.00 midday and the Bar will be open for cash purchase drinks. Your two-course lunch will be served at 12.30 pm. Santa will arrive following dessert with a gift for every child. Adults: £25.00 per person. Children aged up to 13 years of age £12.00. Pre-booking essential. Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more info visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

Batford Christmas Lights Up Start Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm.This annual event which is held on Batford Green, in the heart of Batford with the lights being switched on at 5.30pm.

For more information please visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk

Harpenden Gardening Society Talk: ‘A blaze of glory-making your garden colourful in autumn’ Timothy Walker Lecturer Somerville College Oxford. 8.00pm Roundwood Park School.

Non members £3 entry. Free refreshments. www.harpendengardeningsociety.org

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Aladdin – PANTO

Whatever you do, don’t miss our fun-packed family pantomime, Aladdin. There’ll be comedy, singing, dancing, stunning sets, dazzling costumes, and a top-quality West End cast! Once again the show will JAN be written by PAUL HENDY and brought to you by EVOLUTION, the producers of this year’s hilarious production of SNOW WHITE. Next year’s pantomime promises to be our BIGGEST, BEST and FUNNIEST PANTO EVER! Variety of event times available. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Herts AL1 3LD.

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STARRING: John Partridge (EastEnders), Sally Lindsay (Coronation Street) & Rebecca Keatley (CBeebies). Grove Theatre has teamed up with Evolution Productions to present a spell-binding and breathtaking adaptation JAN of the pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Evolution Productions, led by television presenter Paul Hendy and his partner Emily Wood, is the most successful pantomime company in the country producing spectacular shows throughout the UK. With lots of audience participation, lavish sets and stunning special effects, Sleeping Beauty promises to be Grove Theatre’s funniest and most magical pantomime ever! Various show times available at Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4GP. For more info visit: www.grovetheatre.co.uk

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Beauty and the beast – PANTO - Rickmansworth This Christmas, our fabulous Fairy Formidable and the rest of the cast will be sprinkling the panto magic in abundance as Watersmeet welcomes a new pantomime producer to the venue with a wealth of experience and a proven track record. Jordan Productions present this classic tale as old as time, and are delighted to announce that Only Fools and Horses Sue Holderness will be starring in the role of the Malevolent. Joining Sue are Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists Kieran Sutcliffe and Sarah Jameson.

Various show times available, visit www.watersmeet.co.uk for more information. Event address: Watersmeet High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1EH. Box Office: 01923 711063.

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Sleeping Beauty - PANTO Top Hat Stage School presents a fun filled original pantomime for the family to enjoy, with their production of Sleeping Beauty, a reimagining of the classic tale set in a 60’s diner. Performed by students aged 4-17 from across all seven Hertfordshire branches, with each school having their own unique show for one night only. Performances for each group: Wednesday 6th 7pm – Harpenden, Thursday 8th 7pm - St. Albans PM, Friday 8th 7pm - Potters bar School, Saturday 9th 12.30pm - Welwyn Garden City, Saturday 9th 7pm - Stevenage PM, Sunday 10th 12.30pm – Hertford AND Sunday 10th 7pm - St Albans AM. The SandPit Theatre, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St. Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. Visit: www.sandpittheatre.co.uk Box office: 01727 799565

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Dick Whittington - PANTO Join your hero Dick Whittington and his faithful cat Tommy as they set out on a quest to find fame and fortune in this ultimate rags to riches tale. Will Dick find the streets paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice?

Will he defeat the evil King Rat? The story takes us from Gloucester to London and then to Morocco, with twists and turns and plenty of laughs along the way. With fantastic singing and dancing, a brilliant live band, sumptuous costumes and scenery and bags of audience participation, book now for Dick Whittington, Harpenden’s pantomime for December 2017! Variety of show times available. Event held at Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more info & tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

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Beauty and the Beast – PANTO Join us for a journey of enchantment and magic in one of the most loved fairy tales of all time. Who is the mysterious creature in the woods? Will Beauty overcome her fears? And will love conquer all? Filled with music, mayhem, love and laughter this year’s pantomime is sure to warm your hearts and make your spirits soar. Various show times available. Our Box Office is open from 10am - 7.30pm every day. Visit www.cwentertainment.co.uk for more information. Venue address: CW Entertainment, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX.

Music Makers Choir of Harpenden Christmas Charity Carol Concert featuring carols by the choir, carols to join in with and Christmas songs. Supported by St Dominic’s School Choir. All profits go to The Samaritans. Venue: 3pm, High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, AL5 2RU. Tickets: £10 and £5 (child) - contact Lucia on 07887 968 063 or Zoe at harpendenmusicmakers@gmail.com to book yours in advance.

Sunday Lunch with Santa Give your family an early Christmas treat with a fantastic lunch at Knebworth Barns, complete with a visit from Santa and a gift for every child. Arrival is from 12.00 midday and the Bar will be open for cash purchase drinks. Your two-course lunch will be served at 12.30 pm. Santa will arrive following dessert with a gift for every child. Adults: £25.00 per person. Children aged up to 13 years of age £12.00. Pre-booking essential. Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more info visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

Ladies’ Night Calling all ladies! Join us for an evening full of gorgeous male entertainment, a cheeky drag queen, a devilish cocktail on arrival and a scrumptious three-course meal - the night is set to tantalise all your senses! Over 18s only. Contains nudity. Visit www. watfordcolosseum.co.uk for more details. Event address: Watford Colosseum Rickmansworth Rd, Watford WD17 3JN.

Vintage, Antiques & Collectors’ Market You will find a range of stalls selling furniture, silverware, china, glass, books, prints, postcards and the unusual. For those that want to decorate their homes with individual panache, whilst respecting the environment and engaging in the thrill of bartering for a bargain then this antique market is for you.

Starts from 10am – 5pm at the Stable Yard, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ. Visit www. hatfield-house.co.uk for more information or contact Dawn Frary on 07751 296625

Farmers’ Market at Stable Yard at Hatfield House Times 10:00am - 4:00pm. Local traders visit Stable Yard at Hatfield House every third Sunday of the month to sell their produce in the courtyard. Cakes, crafts, beers, breads, baskets and honey are often part of the market. Entry and parking is FREE!! For more information visit either www.hatfield-house.co.uk/events

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Give your family an early Christmas treat with a fantastic lunch at Knebworth Barns, complete with a visit from Santa and a gift for every child. Arrival is from 12.00 midday and the Bar will be open for cash purchase drinks.

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Tea Dance Mr Wonderful returns to the Colosseum with a series of glittering dance events suited to beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Come with a partner or on your own, come for a dance or just a chat - we’d love to see you. Get your dancing shoes on and take to the floor for a graceful, elegant and nostalgic afternoon of dancing.

The Colosseum’s Tea Dance will evoke memories of a forgotten era and create memories of a new one. Tea, coffee and a selection of cakes will be available to purchase. Event time 1pm. Visit www. watfordcolosseum. co.uk for more details. Event address: Watford Colosseum Rickmansworth Rd, Watford WD17 3JN.

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One of Tchaikovsky’s most famous compositions and a popular Christmas ballet presentation, The Nutcracker, will be brought to life by Ballet Theatre UK, Christmas 2017. This well-loved traditional Christmas ballet will be performed in a unique setting with 24 international dancers, from companies around the world. The Nutcracker ballet recounts the adventures of a young girl Clara the night before Christmas. When Clara falls asleep with her Nutcracker, an army of mice attack her toys and the Nutcracker. Visit www. watfordcolosseum. co.uk for more details. Event address: Watford Colosseum Rickmansworth Rd, Watford WD17 3JN.

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