What's On Herts April 2019

Covering Harpenden, St Albans, Wheathampstead, Redbourn & surrounding villages.

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News, Reviews and Local Events April to June 2019

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Living Craft festival not to be missed See page 75 Buying a Bed or Mattress ...

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Hertfordshire County Show Put the date in your diary See page 34

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Spring 2019 Contents Welcome to our Spring edition!

Moving from Winter to Spring is my favourite seasonal transition. I love the way in which the mornings and evenings get gradually lighter and I take great pleasure in Savouring those extra minutes of the daylight each day.

As the days get longer and brighter we can take more advantage of what the great outdoors has to offer; if you check out our “Diary Of Events” section starting on page 62 where there is an abundance of activities which will get you outside over the coming months, especially with events like the Kimpton May Festival, Living Crafts show, the Hertfordshire County Show and the Harpenden Carnival, so there’s no excuse for not getting out.

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HARPENDEN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2019 Saturday 27th April 2019, High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, 10.00am – 4.30pm Visit one of Hertfordshire’s biggest photographic exhibitions!

Harpenden Photographic Society (HPS) is pleased to announce that its Annual Exhibition takes place this year on Saturday 27 April 2019 at High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden.

Always one of the cultural highlights of Hertfordshire’s events calendar, HPS warmly welcomes all to visit its exciting annual photographic exhibition, featuring the inspirational work of many local photographers. Whether you love landscape, portrait, macro, street, sport or natural world, you will find it all in this exhibition!

Harpenden Photographic Society chairman Peter Stevens comments: “The society’s annual exhibition is a wonderful showcase of the very best work of our local photographers, many of whom are award-winning, and they will be displaying the best images from their portfolios.

Following record attendance figures last year, this year’s exhibition promises to be even bigger, and we’re very excited to once again welcome everyone to come along and take a look”.

Harpenden Photographic Society is always looking for new recruits, so if you are interested in joining the society, friendly HPS members will be on hand throughout the day to answer any questions you might have about membership.

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The attraction of live steam has meant that our Open Days have become very popular in recent years for model railway enthusiasts of all ages.

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A series of adverts will spread the Got 5? message by suggesting it is as quick and easy to register as it is to run a bath, fill a washing machine or wait for nail polish to dry.

Everyone aged 18 and above is urged to take five minutes to secure their vote for important local elections.

Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 2 May to elect a Councillor in each of St Albans City and District Council’s 20 wards. There will also be elections for town and parish councils throughout the District.

To be able to have a say, people must be registered at their current address by midnight on Friday 12 April.

The Electoral Commission has launched a campaign – supported by the Council - called Got 5?.

There will be advertising on social media, TV, radio and outdoor locations including bus stops and train stations.

People who were eligible to vote in last year’s District Council elections and whose details have not changed will still be registered to vote. They can check by calling the Council’s registration office on 01727 819294.

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Residents who are unable to get to a polling station on 2 May can apply to vote by post or proxy.

The deadline for postal vote applications is 5pm on Monday 15 April and to vote by proxy, it is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

“If you have recently turned 18 or moved home, it’s particularly important that you act to ensure you are registered. It will only take five minutes and it can all be done online.

Forms to apply to vote by post or proxy are also available from the Council’s elections office or at the Electoral Commission’s website www. yourvotematters.co.uk.

“These elections are an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who represents you on issues that directly affect day-to-day life in St Albans.”

The Council has 58 Councillors who serve staggered four year terms with around a third of the seats coming up for election in three out of each four year cycle.

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The first of these surveys will focus on residents and the second will be focused on local businesses and their employees.

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STREET FOOD SOCIAL DATES

Emile of E&M Catering is excited to announce that the popular “Harpenden Street Food Social” will return in 2019. Emile will bring his menu to the gathering, along with a wide selection of other Chefs offering their cooking talents.

The Harpenden Street Food Social is a monthly event from April to September with the exception to June where Emile can be found at the Summer Carnival on Harpenden Common. Street Food Social brings together a diverse collection of local street food vendors with foods from around the world.Visitors to the social can quench their thirst with a locally brewed beer and cider, or indulge in a chilled glass of Prosecco from the licensed bar - there’s something for everyone’s tastes. A DJ at the event will bring a relaxed atmosphere and assortment of music from all genres for visitors to the event.The exciting and fun event will be held on the Concourse in Harpenden which is located opposite Boots on the Lower High Street from 4pm – 9pm.

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RETURNS FOR A 38th YEAR!

SUNDAY 9th JUNE 2019

With so many Half Marathon events available in the UK, it can be tough to work out which one is for you. St Albans Half Marathon has a race for everyone and after all these years is still focused on the local community, leading it to win silver at the 2017 Running Awards. Now in its 38th year, the St Albans Half Marathon, saw over 7000 runners take to the stunning streets of St Albans last year.

As well as the standard Half Marathon and Wheelchair Half Marathon, St Albans Half are one of the only events to offer a chip timed Walking Half Marathon, allowing budding athletes to take on the distance at their own pace. Not stopping there, St Albans Half squeeze in a 5k and 1.5 Mile Fun Run too, allowing children to enter both of these races.

We think the St Albans Half Marathon is a standard distance, but far from a standard race.

First of all, it is a not-for-profit event, meaning that every penny of profit is donated to local charities and voluntary organisations. This year, the main benefitting charity will be Peace Hospice Care, as voted by the local community. Donations will also be made to all charities and voluntary organisations who help with marshalling on the day, meaning that your registration fee won’t only help you to reach your new PB, but will help local charities too! Last year over £24,000 was raised!

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Oh, did we mention that you get a free ice lolly at the finish line?

So whether you’re looking for a new challenge, to beat your personal best, raise money for charity, or just get the whole family active, why not sign up to one of the St Albans Half Marathon races!

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Affordable Amazing Art - Two day event 8th & 9th June 2019 10.00am - 17.00 on Saturday and 11.00am – 17.00 on Sunday On Saturday it will also coincide with the Harpenden Summer Carnival.

Art on the Common just keeps getting better each year.

The range of styles and techniques shown by the artists will be even more fantastic this year. Complimented by the wonderful tree lined backdrop on Harpenden Common, the tented village, close to the town centre, will be showcasing 50 of the most talented local artists at this two day event.

This ‘’must see’’ art event will feature paintings, ceramics, fine art photography, sculptures, jewellery, wood and glass objects, giving you the chance to meet and talk to the artists.

So come along and take home a unique piece of artwork or jewellery.

15% of all artists’ sales will be donated to Cancer Research UK.

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MUSEUM + GALLERY HOSTS BIGGEST EXHIBITION YET! The new £7.75 million St Albans Museum + Gallery is hosting its biggest exhibition yet – featuring internationally renowned artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth.

Hepworth, who died aged 72 in 1975, is one of the few female artists of her time to achieve worldwide prominence.The exhibition is focused on the years 1948 to 1953 when Hepworth concentrated on capturing the human form across drawing and sculpture.

Meanwhile, the new St Albans Museum + Gallery staff are celebrating visitor numbers that were 63% above target during the first seven months. More than 195,000 people visited the attraction between its opening in early June last year to the end of December – almost reaching the 12-month target of 200,000. More details on what is happening at St Albans Museums are on Page 3. Picture: Barbara Hepworth, Group III (Evocation), 1952, photograph by David Lambert/Rod Tidnam, courtesy of the Pier Arts Centre Collection.

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HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY SHOW 25/26 MAY 19

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marquee, giving you even more opportunities to buy bespoke, beautifully crafted work, from some of the county’s finest craftsmen.

Headlining the Show will be Atkinson Action Horses, a stunt and liberty display team never before seen in Hertfordshire, although you might have seen them in ‘Poldark’ or ‘Victoria’.

Due to the popularity of the local food and drink available across the Showground last year, Show organisers have decided to push that even further and brought in Hertfordshire company Gusto to run the Farmers Bar and Kitchen, who intend to turn it into a ‘must visit’, rustic hub of food and drink - serving up from as soon as the Show opens at 8.30. If you’re a foodie visiting the Show, make sure to check out the new Food Hall. Its new location allows it to be bigger than ever before, creating yet more opportunities to sample some delicious treats.

The Show is a prime chance to ‘Shop Local’ and will once again have two ‘Made In Hertfordshire’ Marquees, but this year will also host a ‘Etsy Hertfordshire’

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The Hertfordshire Farmers will also be taking centre stage with their ‘Fantastic Forklifts’ display you won’t see anywhere else in the country!

New in the Countryside Area will be the ‘Dog and Duck Show’ joining the hilarious Sheep Show, bassets and beagles. While in the Village Green, there will be a BMX display with the opportunity to join in, as well as live music and theatre performances.

Make sure you stay down there to see the Strongest Man World Record Attempt Tractor

Pull on the Saturday, or see them in the Jubilee Arena on the Sunday.

Pig racing will be back in the Hertfordshire Farmyard!

This family favourite area of the Show will also be running a ‘make your own Hertfordshire lunch’, where children will be able to make their own pizzas using Hertfordshire produce.

Tractor Ted will also be back with his bouncy castle and games, while surrounded by real high tech and vintage machinery.

For the farmyard animal lovers, across the Show, you’ll be able to see Miniature Horses through to rare Heavy breeds, or see a huge variety livestock in the Sheep or Cattle marquees.

Hertfordshire County Show is the ultimate day out for all members of the family – from those who just want to sit back, relax and take in some music, to the extreme sports lovers, to the shopaholics.

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HOW TO HELP ROUGH SLEEPERS

An information leaflet about how to help rough sleepers has been produced

by St Albans City and District Council.

The guidance draws on the expertise and knowledge of Council officers and voluntary groups which are involved with the issue.

Headed, “Concerned about a rough sleeper?” it includes practical advice about what to do if you have seen a rough sleeper on the streets of St Albans.

In a concise question and answer format, the booklet also explains what is being done for rough sleepers by the Council and partner organisations.

These include the charities Open Door, Centre33 and Emmaus as well as Hightown Housing Association, the Cathedral and St Albans Community Mental Health Team.

Among other activities, the Council and Open Door fund outreach workers. They talk to rough sleepers to ensure they are aware of the help on offer and to encourage them to take it up.

The leaflet also highlights the extra beds that are made available in the City during severe weather.

However, for often complex reasons, some rough sleepers choose to remain on the streets.

Open Door also does not allow people to stay at its shelter if they are clearly under the influence of drink or illegal drugs.

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The Council carried out an annual count of rough sleepers in the District on one night in November last year and estimated 11 people were sleeping rough.

It is required to obtain this figure every year and submit it to the Government. Figures for previous years were: 2017 – 5; 2016 – 13; 2015 – 19; and 2014 – 11.

Councillor Brian Ellis, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Inclusion, said:“The leaflet offers practical advice to people who are troubled by the sight of a rough sleeper and want to do something.

“It tells them how they can refer someone for help and lists the contact details of a number of appropriate groups.

“I hope it will make people aware that the Council, together with other organisations, is working hard behind the scenes to help rough sleepers and put them on a new pathway.

“I would also urge people who want to help to consider volunteering to work with one of the charities that are active on this issue or make a regular donation.”

Useful web links:

www.stalbans.gov.uk/housing/homelessness www.opendoorstalbans.org www.centre33.org www.emmaus.org.uk/hertfordshire www.streetlink.org.uk

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JOIN THE ST ALBANS & HARPENDEN VOLUNTEER POLICE CADETS

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THEN JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER POLICE CADETS.

Hertfordshire Police Cadets are young members of the community, aged between 14 and 18, that are involved in a wide range of activities and events.As well as learning about police procedures and the law, cadets also play a vital role in community events, engaging with members of the public and educating them on crime prevention. Specialist departments such as the tri-force Armed Policing Unit and Dog Unit also give regular talks.

The role of a cadet is extremely varied and you will develop a wide range of skills while having fun and helping your local community. Groups also participate in many exciting outdoor activities such as; white-water rafting, weekend holidays and summer camps, court visits and foot patrol at local music festivals.

Cadet groups are led by Police Officers, PCSOs and volunteers who support young people in their development. Groups are open to all and you do not have to have ambitions to work within the police force.

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Are you sitting comfortably?

Now spring is here, HAD (Hertfordshire Action on Disability) has a huge range of mobility products to help older and disabled people get out and about. Customers can have a free scooter and seating assessment from an Occupational Therapist or one of their trusted assessors, ensuring they get the product that is right for them. One that's not can do more harm than good. Products include mobility scooters, like the Roma Sovereign 4 and Cadiz, wheelchairs, bathing equipment and rise & recline chairs.

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Fitness to drive and adaptation assessments are also available. To book an assessment or for more information please call 01707 384263.

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CALLING ALL LADIES!!

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A new concept in ensemble singing for ladies, with an emphasis on socialising, relaxation and laughter.

The Clover Singing Club was started by musician Charlotte Vickerstaff for semi retired or retired ladies who are looking for a daytime activity where they can sing with others in a non-judgemental and relaxed environment. Charlotte says.

‘We try all sorts of songs and genres - from rounds, to folk and quiet meditative songs, to full-scale rock ballads, although nothing too classical or difficult to follow.’

Members don’t have to read music and there aren’t any auditions. The group is run as a not-for-profit cooperative and social events are organised each term.

New members are welcomed throughout the term and a free taster session is offered to let people try it out first.

Charlotte has a group meeting each Monday afternoon during term-time inWheathampstead and onWednesday mornings at the Harpenden Trust in Southdown.

For further information, please contact Charlotte Vickerstaff on 07791 741233 or visit:

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St Albans Film Festival Returns Back for its sixth year, the festival features an open-air cinema in the stunning location of the Abbey Orchard.

Showing films like: Mamma Mia 2 – Casablanca – Gladiator – Stand By Me – The Greatest Showman / Singalong - Raiders of the Lost Ark - Shawshank Redemption - The Silence of the Lambs, to name a few of the film line up.

It runs from Tuesday 25 June to Sunday 7 July with information about the programme and tickets available here:

www.stalbansfilmfestival.com Come and join in the fun inside and outside!

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After a combined three decades in recruitment, directors Ben Sweeting and Michelle Scott formed Asset Resourcing in 2005. Their goal was not to revolutionise the industry (at least not initially), but to – • • • •

Set their own standards Offer clients a service that adds real-time value to their businesses Make sure clients and candidates get more than they would anywhere else Understand the needs of employers quickly and exactly · Build & nurture long-term client and candidate relationships • Provide an efficient, reliable service backed by specialist sector expertise • Offer intelligent, timely responses to any and all issues or queries • Exceed expectations, every time From offices in Harpenden & Luton, Asset Resourcing’s team of consultants recruit for roles across the UK at all levels of seniority in IT & New Media, Accountancy & Finance, Sales & Marketing and Clerical & Administration. They do so with care, concern and a meticulous attention to detail with a long-term view of playing a key role in the success of clients and candidates alike.

Running a successful recruitment agency isn’t rocket science. It’s about having a desire and commitment to understand client and candidate needs and requirements; to engage with all those they come into contact with; to select candidates on the basis of knowing precisely what and who the client is looking for and ultimately, it’s about ensuring every potential employee and every business gets exactly what they came to us for.

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A Sco�sh themed family fun day Rothamsted Park, Harpenden Sunday , 14th July 2019 ‐ 10am to 5pm Adults: £7 on the gate (£4 in advance) Children under 16: Free For advance �cket sales the contacts are www.harplions.com | Lions helpline: 0845 833 7426 | info@harplions.com ALL PROCEEDS TO CHARITY The good causes that will benefit from this event are: Lions Clubs Interna�onal Fund Lions Life Skills programme for local schools Keech Hospice Care for young people

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HARPENDEN HIDDEN HISTORY AIR RAID SHELTERS

Following the results of structural surveys, Harpenden Town Council made the decision to infill the historic air raid shelters located around the Town Centre in September 2018. The surveys showed that the structures have deteriorated significantly from the previous structural survey, and had become a risk to public safety.

Council records indicate that Bowers Parade and Leyton Green shelters were granted permission at a similar time in July and the beginning of August 1939. Queens Road appears to have been earlier, having been planned in 1938, approved in March 1939 and completed in August of that year.

The constructions were similar to many trench shelters, with precast concrete panels being generally used for walls and roof linings. Ceilings are generally flat although the panels that house the emergency exits are tilted for an unknown reason. The floors were laid to falls towards the entrances and this coupled with the continuous edge channels and the floor gullies near entrances appears to be responsible for the dry conditions experienced.

In order to preserve the history of the shelters, they have developed interpretation boards which tell the story of the shelters from WWII, and have had interactive 3D scans of the shelters produced allowing all to see the layout and feature of the underground bunkers.

The scans were completed by Weston Media and can be viewed online at: www.harpenden.gov.uk/air-raid-shelters Click on the map to select which shelter to view and see our hidden past!

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LARKS IN THE PARKS - SUNDAY 30TH JUNE Larks in the Parks marches back to its roots on Sunday 30th June 2019 as we embrace our Roman heritage and link with the Alban Fest in St Albans during June.

With Roman archaeology on our doorstep, Larkus in the Parkus will be at five sites around the district including a new venue, the Marlborough Club, Old Oak, off Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, AL1 2EF, where the Cottonmill and Sopwell hub (CaSH) will be hosting.

The other four sites are:

Batford Springs, Marquis Lane, Harpenden,AL5 5AA Fleetville Recreation Ground, Royal Road, off Hatfield Rd, St Albans,AL1 4LQ Victoria Playing Field, Folly Lane, St Albans,AL3 5JH London Colney Community Centre, Caledon Road, London Colney,AL2 1PU Expect gladiators, juggling centurions, laurel leaf headdresses, archaeological digs and all things Latin!

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SOME OF HERTFORDSHIRE’S GREAT GARDENS Luton Walled Garden Luton Hoo Estate, Luton LU1 4LF. The Luton Hoo Walled Garden was designed

by Lancelot “Capability” Brown and established

by John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute in the late 1760s.

At the time, Lord Bute’s garden was second only to the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew. Successive owners of the Estate adapted the garden to match changing horticultural fashions, only for it to fall into decline from the 1980s.The Walled Garden and its structures are now being restored. www.lutonhooestate.co.uk Knebworth House and Gardens Old Knebworth Lane, Knebworth SG1 2AX. The gardens originate from the 17th century but are currently mostly from the Edwardian era.The numerous garden rooms each have a different feel depending on the planting; the walled kitchen garden’s colourful and unusual vegetables are perhaps not as striking as the 72 life-sized dinosaurs you will encounter amongst the woodland paths, rhododendrons and redwoods. www.knebworthhouse.co.uk

Myddelton House and Gardens Enfield EN2 9HG. Edward Augustus Bowles lived at Myddelton House from 1865 to 1954.This passionate self-taught gardener transformed the 8 acres into a haven of architectural curiosities and exotic flora to ensure his senses would be stimulated during each season.

Whilst exploring the grounds, you will find alpine specimens, a carp lake and impressive Victorian glass house. www.visitleevalley.org.uk

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Hatfield House and Gardens Estate Office House, Hatfield AL9 5NQ. Dating back from the 17th century, the gardens at Hatfield House combine classic elements and wilderness to keep visitors’ interest from early spring through to autumn. Bluebells and daffodils, a scented garden, fountains, parterre, topiary and even vegetables are found amongst the Elizabethan Old Palace’s grounds. www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Henry Moore Studios and Gardens Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham SG10 6EE. The 70 acres of landscape gardens and countryside inspired much of the world famous artist’s iconic work.The sculpture grounds really showcase pieces against the landscape. Pop-in to the Bourne Maquette Studio and find Henry Moore’s smaller works, see the window he used to tap to attract the attention of the sheep on the land he loved so much.You should also enjoy his wife Irina’s creation: a beautiful cottage garden. www.henry-moore.org Pembroke Farm Garden Slip End, Nr Ashwell, Hertfordshire, Ashwell, Baldock SG7 6SQ. If you are a rose enthusiast, you must take the time to visit the rose gardens where you will find 150 specimens. But that’s not all this country house garden has to offer...

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SAVE MONEY WITH A SENIOR CITIZEN CAR PARK PERMIT

Concessionary Senior Citizen Permits are available from NCP Ltd for residents of St Albans City & District Council who are over 65 years old.

Harpenden Town Centre Amenbury Lane Bowers Way East Bowers Way West (Sainsbury)

For a small annual fee of £30, these permits currently allow Senior Citizens to park in the following NCP and St Albans City & District Council car parks for up to 3 hours without a need to pay on each visit to the car park:

Important Information:

Valid in the following Car Parks: St Albans City Centre Bricket Road North Civic Centre Car Park Drovers Way and Russell Avenue (Multi Storey) Gombards London Road Keyfield Terrace Townsend Avenue Verulamium Westminster Lodge

• You will be required to provide personal Identification and evidence of residence and vehicle ownership on application of each permit • Failure to display the Senior Citizen Permit may result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice.

• Incorrect display of your Senior Citizen Permit may result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice • Lost Senior Citizens permits may be charged at £6.00 per replacement.

• Continued loss of your Senior Citizen Permit may result in the permit being withdrawn • More information and terms and conditions will be provided on application and/or with your permit For further details or to apply for a permit please contact NCP’s Customer Service Centre on: 0345 050 7080 and ask about ‘Senior Citizen Permits’.

Holy Week Palm Sunday 14th April 8am Parish Communion 9.30am - Commemoration of the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem with the blessing of palms, the Passion story from Luke’s Gospel and Parish Communion.

6.30pm - Special evening service of prayers and readings.

Holy Monday 15th April 8am Parish Communion

Maundy Thursday 18th April 11.00am Chrism Eucharist at St Albans Cathedral.

8pm - Foot washing sung eucharist. A watch follows the service.

Good Friday 19th April 10.30am - All age walking service - begin on the green in Southdown, opposite the co-op and end in St John’s. Free hot cross buns.

12 noon - 3pm - Three hours with Bishop Alan Smith.

Free standing short reflections and silence, feel free to drop in and out.

Holy Tuesday 16th April Easter Sunday 21st April 8pm - A shared evening service with Southdown Methodists. 5am - Sunrise Service. Being on the common opposite the church.

Follwed by breakfast.

Holy Wednesday 17th April 8am Parish Communion 9.30am Holy Communion - 8pm - Taizé style worship.

9.30am Parish Communion followed by Easter egg hunt.

6.30pm Evensong.

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Explore the town’s fascinating past with Harpenden & District Local History Society Town Trail No. 2 Starting at 2 Southdown Road behind the Harpenden Arms and returning to Yew Tree Farm (Prezzo restaurant)

Ever wondered about Harpenden in days of yore?

Harpenden is a thriving town, but to older residents it remains ‘the village’. Many of the buildings and other landmarks from that earlier era are still with us, though their history is sometimes not readily apparent. Other important features from the past are now only memories, but the Society seeks to keep these alive, by bringing Harpenden’s heritage to a wider audience.

In the Society’s archive collection are many thousands of historical pictures, books, maps and other fascinating documents and artefacts. The History Centre at Park Hall is open on Tuesday afternoons, and otherwise by arrangement, for academic study as well as for anyone wanting to browse and know more about the gradual evolution of the area and it’s community through past decades, and indeed centuries, to the present day. Supported by Harpenden Town Council, St Albans District Council and Hertfordshire County Council, and with the co-operation of the Harpenden Society, the Local History Society plays a vital role in giving Harpenden its unique identity within Hertfordshire.

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1. The George is first mentioned in 1507, but maybe not on this site. It was rebuilt in C19 and is seen here in the 1930s.

The site of the garage to the south (now Pizza Express) was a tea garden in Victorian times, when parties drove in by wagonette for ‘Beanfeasts’ and dancing on the lawn.

2. Kingston House, No. 6 High Street was built in 1912 as Edgar Salisbury’s hardware shop on the site of Dr Kingston’s house. Later occupants were Halford’s, C&A stores and M&Co. Note the shields above the windows marking Industry, Strength, Goodwill and Service; also the Harpenden and Hertfordshire coats of arms.

3. TheWhite Lion at No. 28 High Street was a small Victorian pub, with decorative moulded bricks. The Perfect Pizza sign hangs from a bracket which once supported a model of a white lion, see left.

4. The Old Cock Inn has traces of a C17 timber-framed building and is more than likely the site of still earlier hostelries.

2. 72 High St - Another much altered C17 timber-frame structure lies behind the brick façade. It is believed to have formed part of an even earlier & larger group of hostelry buildings.

It was the Old Red Lion in the early 1900s, and Rolts cycle & pram shop in the 1960s, until it was refurbished as shops in 1976.

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Illustrations from the Local History Society archives.

We have a large collection of photos of Harpenden and the surrounding area.

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6. 73-75 High Street, at the corner of Sun Lane. A late C17 timber-framed structure, the end of which was demolished to widen Sun Lane in 1931. The remaining section was converted into shops in July 1955. The Sun pub was here from about 1637 until 1800 (or maybe 1877). It was owned by the Hawkins family in the 1780s.

7. 65-69 High Street. The C17 timber-framed cottages at 67 (The Limes) and 65, had early C18 wallpaintings imitating panelling, which were destroyed when the building was refurbished in the 1970s. In the 1850s No. 65 was Harpenden’s first post office. No. 69 (Tollgate Cottage/Hotel) was added in the 1870s.‘Tollgate’ refers to the barrier controlling traffic from Luton, just south of Sun Lane, when the Turnpike Trust was formed in 1743.

8. The Foresters Arms, a pub which has given its name to the 2012 housing development behind, became an off-licence, before conversion into an estate agency. The Foresters were a self-help charity founded in the early C19.

9. Bowers Parade was built in 1936 in the gardens of Bowers House, which still stands behind.

Though a handsome parade, the fact that it concealed Bowers House was highly controversial at the time, which helped give birth to the Harpenden Society.

10. Cross Keys pub - formerly the White Hart.A much altered early C18 building.

The innkeeper in 1830 was Henry Oldaker who moved to The Bull (The Old House, Leyton Road) and helped start regular horse racing on the Common in 1848.

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11. Brewery House - built in 1871 as his home by James Mardall, who owned the Peacock Brewery (on the site of the Methodist Church), one of two breweries then in the High Street. In 1951 the house was sold and converted to shops (currently Harpenden Interiors and WH Smiths).

12. Vaughan Road was cut through in the 1890s, following the demolition of cottages in Lower High Street, with Pellants (clock makers/repairers) at the corner.

Willmott’s grocery was replaced by the County & Westminster Bank (now NatWest).

13. Home Farm and Chestnut Cottage were pulled down in 1894 to build Ridley’s ironmongers’ shop at the Corner of Station Road (formerly Staker’s Lane) - now HSBC. 14. Harpenden Arms Hotel built as the Railway Hotel in 1870

by James Mardall (owner of the Peacock Brewery), the landlord in 1890 was Richard Longland, a wine and spirit dealer, corn and hay merchant, and proprietor of the Livery Stables behind the hotel further up Station Road.

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If Moonlight was a stunning and radical breakout for Barry Jenkins, then If Beale Street Could Talk is more of a consolidation of his previous good work.

It’s a slightly more measured effort following a more obvious narrative arc, but this is a striking work, blending stunning and lyrical moments that seem to transcend the world of harsh reality in which the rest of this film exists. That’s the kind of feat which only the best directors can achieve.

Translated from the acclaimed novel by James Baldwin, this adaptation follows Tish Rivers, played quite outstandingly by Kiki Layne, whose husband and long-time lover Alonzo has been placed behind bars. It’s a difficult journey, emotionally hard-hitting from start to finish, but one absolutely worth taking for the pleasure of the performances alone. Regina King as Tish’s mother absolutely steals the show, a quiet but powerful performance that lingers well after the credits. Stephan James is perfect as Alonzo, whose breath-taking chemistry with Kiki Layne and beautiful performance creates much of the aforesaid emotional weight of the film, it’s genuinely marvellous to experience such a work.

Adapting from book to screen can always be a perilous journey for the original work, not that you’d know that from watching Beale. It’s that rare adaptation that keeps all of the novel’s lush beauty and deep meaning while still feeling highly cinematic.The human dialogue and subtle commentary transfer especially well making the film feel as beautifully rapturous as the book it’s based on. But this film doesn’t just owe its success to its screenplay. Its artful aesthetics, especially the instrumental score by Nicholas Britell and the cinematography by James Laxton, lend much of this film’s beauty, showing off the stunning and varied locations that Jenkins uses, while capturing the overwhelming emotion of every scene.

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However, Beale does rely a little too much on narration to advance its plot and some of the characters, particularly Alonzo’s mother, are sidelined making the film feel a little underdeveloped by its finale, although it is still a fittingly remarkable conclusion. “...Love brought you here. If you trusted love this far, don’t panic now” were the words of James Baldwin, and it’s fair to say that Beale captures that kind of deep-rooted feeling and meaning, a film that, if it not a masterpiece like Moonlight, is only a small step down. Great directors make great movies, and Jenkins is clearly well on his way to becoming one.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY! APRIL Pie Week Lunch Menu

w/c 1st We’ve got so much to keep you entertained here at Rothamsted – from Afternoon Tea at The Manor to Thrilling Film Nights in our state-of-the-art auditorium in the Conference Centre.

Pop these dates in your diary and be sure to book for our ticketed events marked with the ‘ticket’ logo. All other events are open, so no need to book.

Call 01582 938500 or email events@ rothamstedenterprises.com.

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Film Night: Wreck-It Ralph 2

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Veggie Week Lunch Menu

Sun 19th, 26th Afternoon Tea JUNE Sun 2nd

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Dining at Rothamsted

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Film Night: Mamma Mia 2

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Fish & Chip Day Lunch Menu

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Asian Curry Week Lunch Menu

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Film Night: Bohemian Rhapsody

Sun 14th, 21st Afternoon Tea Look out for competitions

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What’s On APRIL Harpenden Floral Decoration Club

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Floral demonstration by Christine Long “Loosely Around the Solar System” at 2pm, Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. Visitors very welcome. For more information call 01582 621757.

Lady Salisbury’s Annual Coffee Morning and West Garden Preview You are invited to join Lady Salisbury, Breaks Manor Youth & Community Centre and St Etheldreda’s Church in the Old Palace to the ever popular Annual Coffee Morning and Garden Preview on the 2nd April from 10am – 12pm. The Coffee Morning ticket entitles you free admission to the Garden allowing you to preview before Hatfield House Park and Gardens open for the season! There will be stalls including home produce, plants, second hand treasures and a raffle. Tickets and information in advance can be obtained from the Station entrance of the grounds or alternatively email Breaks Manor at info@breaksmanor.org For more information about the event please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

CALL THE MIDWIFE

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A talk about Jennifer Worth’s work (author of Call the Midwife) by her husband Philip Worth and daughter Suzannah Hart. Champagne Afternoon Tea at St Michael’s Manor, Fishpool Street, St Albans, AL3 4RY from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Tickets £30 in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice, St AlbansTo purchase tickets, please visit www.renniegrove/callthemidwife Or Call 01727 731028

The Counterfeit Stones

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Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones – described as Rolling Stones’ hooky masterpiece. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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The first major female star of the 80’s, award winning singer-songwriter Hazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980 starring in the film Breaking Glass. There were hits and eye-catching Top of The Pops appearances aplenty along the way. Hazel’s ageless songs include Eighth Day, Will You, Big Brother, Monsters in Disguise, Calls The Tune, If Only, Give Me An Inch, Blackman and Hanging Around – all of which seem even more relevant in our present times. Show starts at 8pm, Venue opens 7.00pm, auditorium opens 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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What’s On APRIL SATURDAY

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80’s Mania Currently taking the UK by storm, it’s Europe’s official Eighties Reunion concert show!

Featuring the music of 25 chart-topping pop stars including: Duran Duran, Human League, Culture Club, Wham!, Madness, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Cyndi Lauper, Adam Ant, Bananarama, Erasure, Nena, Soft Cell, Toni Basil, Dead or Alive, Kim Wilde plus many, many more live on stage. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Hatfield House Opening Weekend Join us to celebrate the start of the season with fun, Easter-themed entertainment and activities in the Stable Yard from 11am – 4pm.There will be live music performances throughout the day and everyone is welcome to join in a number of free activities within the Riding School. The Stable Yard is free to enter and parking is available free of charge. For more information about the event please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Singing Workshop with Bob Chilcott - 10.00am-5.00pm A rare chance to meet Bob Chilcott, and to sing under one of the most influential musicians of our time. Suitable for all singers, aged 10 to 80. No sight-singing experience required. Don’t miss your chance to join us for what is sure to be an extremely popular day, hosted by the Lea Singers. Tickets £25 (£15 under-18s and students). Special offer for families (2 adults and up to 2 children) £50.

Venue: St George’s School, Harpenden, AL5 4TD. More information and booking: www.leasingers.co.uk Rock & Roll Revolution Award-winning band The Bluejays (featuring stars of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dreamboats & Petticoats and Million Dollar Quartet) take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties.

Packed with over 40 classic hits! Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

An Evening With Aggers Since the home Ashes series in 2013, the Evenings with Aggers shows have been delighting audiences and selling out theatres all over England. Jonathan Agnew learnt his craft under the tutelage of Brian Johnston, emerging from the notoriety of the gloriously funny ‘leg over’ incident (yes, you will hear that tonight!) to become BBC Radio’s voice of cricket. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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100 Years of the WI With Gyles Brandreth Members of the public are invited to join Hertfordshire WI for an exclusive presentation by Gyles Brandreth at their Annual Meeting. They say all political careers end in tears – in Gyles Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the author and broadcaster, former MP and government whip, takes us on an hilarious roller-coaster ride around the world. Show starts at 2pm. 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.

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Harpenden Gardening Society Talk: Graham Austin Home Farm Plants ‘Success with Delphiniums’ . Time: 8.00pm Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden Herts AL5 3AE. Non members £3.00 entry. Free refreshments.

For more information visit www.harpendengardeningsociety.org

Mary Poppins Returns (PG) In Depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael’s three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins following a personal loss. Through her unique magical skills, and with the aid of her friend Jack, she helps the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Film starts at 2pm, Venue opens 1.00pm, auditorium opens 1.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society Display with commentary “ANOTHER BLOODY RAILWAY” (British mail from the Far East via the Trans-Siberian railway 1903 -1912)”. We are the local club serving this area for those interested in stamps and postal history and offer monthly meetings between September and May normally featuring displays and talks on philatelic subjects. Our meetings are held at 8pm in the School Room, St Mary’s Church, Childwick Green, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ (off the A1081 between St Albans and Harpenden). For more details please call Peter Mellor Tel: 01582 762284 or email p.mellor@btinternet.com Website: www.stalbharpstampclub.org.uk

The Solid Silver 60’s Show For over 30 years, the Solid Silver 60s Show has entertained the nation and celebrated the world’s most loved music. Known as an institution on the 60s circuit, SS60s is the original and premier sixties show, bringing you classic hits performed by the original hit makers. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Study Day at Luton Hoo

Study Day on “The Impact of WW1 on a Bedfordshire Estate: Luton Hoo” in the Lecture Room. The years leading up to the outbreak of the Great War saw national, social and economic changes which gradually began to impact upon our country estates. When war broke out in 1914 they were to play a vital role in providing manpower and skills for the armed forces and food for the nation, but this contribution came at a cost. Venue address: Luton Hoo Estate Office. LU1 4LF.Enquiries to info@lhwg.org.uk

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Wizard Of Oz

Starring Children’s TV Favourite Barney Harwood As Scarecrow & Emmerdale’s Sapphire Elia As Dorothy. Click your heels, clap your hands and journey over the rainbow.

Dorothy and her cute dog Toto enter the wonderful land of Oz. Two shows available 2.30pm and 6pm Venue opens 1 hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Tommy Tiernan ‘Paddy Crazy Horse’

Back on the road again Tommy Tiernan has a new show, Paddy Crazy Horse. He rants and raves, he dances and acts. He tries to be very silly and very serious at the same time.

He mixes a love of comic rebellion and a refusal to be conscripted into a rational view of the world with a deep love for talking and the poetry of everyday speech. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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Harpenden Record Fair 10.00am-4.00pm - FREE ADMISSION + REFRESHMENTS ALL DAY Whether you’re a collector or browser, there’s music for all tastes in all formats from a hall full of dealers, along with memorabilia, books and posters as well. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information call 01582 762880 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

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Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael tribute show. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the global superstar that is George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics. The show features all his hits including Father Figure, Freedom, Faith and many more. This is one show-stopping extravaganza you do not want to miss! Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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. 67

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Harpenden Street Food Social Emilio of E&M Catering is excited to announce that the popular ‘Harpenden Street Food Social’ will return in 2019. Emilio will bring his menu to the gathering, along with a wide selection of other Chefs offering their cooking talents. The Harpenden Street Food Social is a monthly event from April to September, with the exception of June where Emilio can be found at the summer Carnival on Harpenden Common. Visitors to the social can quench their thirst with a locally brewed beer and cider, or indulge in a chilled glass of Prosecco from the licensed bar - there’s something for everyone’s tastes. The exciting and fun event will be held on the concourse in Harpenden which is opposite Boots on the lower High Street from 4pm – 9pm.

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

ZOG Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life in Mike Shepherd’s (founder and Artistic Director of Kneehigh) magical adaptation with Johnny Flynn’s (award-winning actor and singer-songwriter with The Sussex Wit) sumptuous folk score featuring live musicians. Katie Sykes’ design lifts the book from the page and creates a real and fantastical world. From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog promises to be roaring fun for all ages.Show starts at 4.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Spring Open Day Come and spot our fairy doors in our Woodland Walk and there is an opportunity to take part in our new Bluebell Walks from 1030-1300 with free activities for children - £5 entry for adults and £4 children (over 4) includes historic garden tour. How to find us - There is no entrance to the Walled Garden from the Luton Hoo Hotel. On the A1081, between Luton & Harpenden.

Take West Hyde Road/Newmill End turning. LU1 4LF www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

ZOG Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life in Mike Shepherd’s (founder and Artistic Director of Kneehigh) magical adaptation with Johnny Flynn’s (award-winning actor and singer-songwriter with The Sussex Wit) sumptuous folk score featuring live musicians. Katie Sykes’ design lifts the book from the page and creates a real and fantastical world. From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog promises to be roaring fun for all ages.Show starts at 4.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

The Arts Society Harpenden Evening Lecture Lecturer: Jo Banham - A HISTORY OF WALLPAPERS Lectures start promptly at 8.15pm. The bar will open from 7.30pm. Lectures are held in Fowden Hall, Rothamsted Conference Centre, Harpenden AL5 2JQ. Members may bring a guest at a charge of £5 per meeting. No guest may attend more than 3 times in the programme year. Before bringing a guest, please check with the Hon. Secretary that there is space available.

For more information please visit: www.tashe.org.uk

What’s On APRIL Guided Bluebell Walks through the Estate

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Enjoy visiting the carpets of scented bluebells (of course we can’t guarantee they will be in bloom!) around the ancient private woodland which is not otherwise open to the public.

Cost £5 for this three mile walk taking about two hours to complete interspersed with historic information. Times 1030 or 1400. Please book in advance 01582 721443 or office@ lutonhooestate.co.uk How to find us - There is no entrance to the Walled Garden from the Luton Hoo Hotel. On the A1081, between Luton & Harpenden.

Take West Hyde Road/Newmill End turning. LU1 4LF. www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

The Little Mix Show

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A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography. Suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike, The Little Mix Show brings the full pop concert experience to your local theatre. There are lots of added extras including Dance Competitions, Free Giveaways and even a Meet & Greet with the girls after the show! Show starts at 7pm, Venue opens 6.00pm, auditorium opens 6.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Easter Funfair on Harpenden Common

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

The Bohemians

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You’ve seen the movie, now see the internationally renowned Queen tribute band The Bohemians! Get ready to be taken on a high-energy rollercoaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time. Show starts at 7.30pm, Venue opens 6.30pm, auditorium opens 7pm at Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

ZOG

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One of the greatest mountaineers of our time, Conrad Anker, is perhaps best known for locating Mallory’s body on Everest, searching for climbing partner Alex Lowe for two days straight after an avalanche gashed his head and cracked his ribs and for being leader of the The North Face climbing team – in this brand new show, 20 years on from finding Mallory, Conrad will talk all things mountaineering, including the 1924 Mallory & Irvine Everest expedition. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show.

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.

Easter Trail Children can follow the Easter Trail symbols hidden around the Garden’s spring flowers, within the Edwardian maze and among the trail of 72-life sized dinosaurs. Complete the trail sheet to claim an Easter surprise! Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the showground and Park but not in the House, Gardens, Dinosaur Trail, or inside Fort Knebworth. It is a fantastic value day out – for just £10.00 per person, families can enjoy a day in the Park which is excellent for games & picnics, the 28 acres of Formal Gardens, the exciting Adventure Playground with Fort Knebworth, and the trail of 72 life-sized dinosaurs.

And remember, under 3’s go free! Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

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One of the most energetic, exciting and powerful live bands to emerge from the post-rave scene, Dreadzone have steadily been releasing albums and progressively bettering, refining and perfecting their own unique and inimitable take on dub since their inception in 1993. Still going strong after 25 years in the game they have also long been and still are, one of the best live bands around. Show starts at 8pm, Venue opens 7pm, auditorium opens 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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Heather Small - Live at the Alban Arena for one night!

As Part of M People, hits such as ‘Moving On Up’, ‘One Night In Heaven’ and ‘Search For The Hero’ achieving massive worldwide success, Heather became one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s.

Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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The crowds are encouraged to cheer and jeer the Knights of Arkley as they demonstrate their skills in hand-to-hand combat.There are two scheduled jousting displays on both days at 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm (dependent on the weather). Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

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Colette (12A) After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as “Willy” (Dominic West), SidonieGabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendour of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghost-write for him. Colette’s fight over creative ownership defies gender roles and drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. Film starts at 2pm and 8pm, Venue opens one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue : Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Guided Bluebell Walks through the Estate Enjoy visiting the carpets of scented bluebells (of course we can’t guarantee they will be in bloom!) around the ancient private woodland which is not otherwise open to the public.

Cost £5 for this three mile walk taking about two hours to complete interspersed with historic information. Times 1030 or 1400. Please book in advance 01582 721443 or office@ lutonhooestate.co.uk How to find us - There is no entrance to the Walled Garden from the Luton Hoo Hotel. On the A1081, between Luton & Harpenden. Take West Hyde Road/ Newmill End turning. LU1 4LF. www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Dear Zoo After a successful debut tour, Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage in 2019! Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982 and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide! This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Join us at your local theatre to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end! Two show times available 11am and 2pm, auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Harpenden Evening Floral Group – Floral Demonstration Floral Demonstration Grania Newton “Out of the woods” at All Saints Church Hall, Station Road, Harpenden at 7.30pm. Visitors Welcome. Entry £7 on the night.

Contact 01582 761277 for more information.

The Illegal Eagles The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute return in 2019 for more stunning vocals, tight harmonies and awesome guitar riffs! Described as ‘flawless’ by The Express, The Illegal Eagles are internationally renowned for their outstanding ability to recreate the Eagles’ distinctive sound with both flare and incredible authenticity. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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The Sensational 60’s Experience

Without doubt the most explosive 60’s show touring the UK, returns to St Albans for one night only. With a brand new production for 2019, The Sensational 60’s Experience brings you a three hour extravaganza of pure 1960’s nostalgia. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Ultimate Civic Disco

Saturday the 27th of April sees the return of the mega popular twice yearly fund raiser The Ultimate Civic Disco! Featuring the music and videos of the KING OF POP – Michael Jackson and other great music and videos and TV clips from the 70’s 80’s and 90’s, with our big screen videotheque! Watch all your favourite MJ videos again from the Jackson 5 to Bad, while dancing the night away to the very best music from the King of Pop and other great music and videos and TV clips from the 70’s 80’s and 90’s, with our big screen videotheque! Event starts at 7.00pm until 12.30am.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.

Photography Exhibition 2019

Harpenden Photographic Society Proudly Presents its Photography Exhibition 2019 at High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden from 10.00am – 4.30pm. One of the cultural highlights of Hertfordshire’s events calendar, Harpenden Photographic Society warmly welcomes all to visit its exciting photography exhibition, featuring the inspirational work of many local photographers. Whether you love landscape, portrait, macro, street, sport or natural world, you will find it all in this exhibition!

For more information please visit: www.harpendenphotographicsociety.co.uk

Harpenden Bowling Club Open Day

Harpenden Bowling Club welcomes beginners and existing players to come along and try their hand.

2018 was another successful season for the Club when teams won titles at District and County level. We ensure that players of all abilities and ages are welcomed by the club and ensure that everyone gets to compete at a level they are comfortable with. Come rain or shine, visit us and chat to club members over a cup of tea or coffee about playing the game of bowls. Please wear casual clothes and flat soled trainers on Sunday, 28 April from 2.30pm – 5.30pm. Our address is Spenser Road, Harpenden AL5 5NN (80 yards from Milton Road). Visit www.harpendenbowlingclub.co.uk for further information about the club.

Harpenden Bowling Club Open Evening Come rain or shine, visit us and chat to club members over a cup of tea or coffee about playing the game of bowls. Please wear casual clothes and flat soled trainers on Tuesday, 30 April from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Our address is Spenser Road, Harpenden AL5 5NN (80 yards from Milton Road).

Visit www.harpendenbowlingclub.co.uk for further information about the club.

Harpenden Local History Society Talk Dr Jane Hellyer Jones, former wife of Professor Stephen Hawking, will talk about her life during and after their marriage ‘From Fact to Film to Fiction’. Event held in Harpenden Public Halls (Small Hall) Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1TE at 7.30pm.

For more information visit www.harpenden-history.org.uk

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On the night of his 16th birthday, Joe Casey takes the girl of his dreams, Sarah, out on their first date. In an effort to impress her with bravado, Joe breaks into a building site overlooking his home on Casey Street.

MAY When the police turn up, a split-second decision forces him to choose between himself and his heart as the story splits in two. The show features Madness favourites. Show starts at 7.45pm with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.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.

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A hugely entertaining production, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black as well as a special selection of her most well known contemporaries. Starring the incomparable Victoria Jones as Cilla, the show takes audiences on a rollercoaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s including Cilla’s own chart toppers ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ and ‘You’re My World’. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: 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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Punk icon Toyah Willcox has just as much attitude now as she did when she burst on to the music scene in the 1980s with the hit singles ‘It’s A Mystery’, ‘I Wanna Be Free’, ‘IEYA’ and ‘Thunder In The Mountains’.She had previously appeared in the films Quadrophenia and Jubilee. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: 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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This will be the 55th May festival weekend with themed floats form every part of the Kimpton community, culminating in the crowning of the 2019 May Queen. Children’s activities include fairground rides, candy floss, football tournament, Maypole dancing & an array of entertaining Arena events on Saturday. It’s back to back entertainment across the long weekend with something for everyone. For more information visit: www. kimptonmayfestival.co.uk

Kimpton Art Show The show is an exhibition and sale of artwork which forms a major feature of the annual Kimpton May Festival. We will be holding the show for the 38th time in the beautiful surroundings of the Grade I listed parish church. Each year, the Kimpton Art Show brings together over 100 artists from across the region and locally with the twin aims of selling art and raising money for local charities and good causes. Exhibits typically include a range of media such as oil, watercolour, acrylic, photography and mixed media. We also welcomed artists in Other Media with their high quality displays of glassware, stained glass, clay, sculpture, original ceramics, turned wood and textiles.

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Hertfordshire Garden Show Over 100 exhibitors, including thirty nurseries, with a wide variety of goods on display and for sale including garden furniture, water features, hot tubs, tools, sculptures, and much more, which will provide plenty of inspiration for the spring months ahead. The nurseries in the floral marquee will be fighting for the top prize of £500 with their stunning floral displays including medal winners from Chelsea. There will be a craft pavilion, brass band and children’s rides.

Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

Live music charity gig at the Carpenters Arms The Carpenters Arms with the help of the Low Lamps, National Funk service and Elvis Bob are putting on a charity gig in aid of Cancer Research on Sunday. Come along and support this worthy cause whilst tapping your foot to some of the best local talent in the area. No ticket price, just donations on the day, so there no excuse not to pop down from 4pm at The Carpenters Arms 14 Cravells Rd, Harpenden AL5 1BD.

Harpenden Floral Decoration Club Floral demonstration by Susan Home “Step into Spring” at 2pm, Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. Visitors very welcome.

For more information call 01582 621757.

Rich Hall’s Hoedown Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever. His BBC Four documentaries, most recently Rich Hall’s Countrier Than You and Rich Hall’s Presidential Grudge Match and BBC Radio 4 series Rich Hall’s (US Election) Breakdown have built him a new legion of followers, as has appearances on Have I Got News For You and QI. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Harpenden Gardening Society COACH OUTING to NGS Coldharbour House and NGS Loseley Park. £32.50p per person. To book contact George French on 01582 763732. www.harpendengardeningsociety.org

The Favourite (15) In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Film starts at 2pm and 8pm, Venue opens one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: 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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Charlie Landsborough In 2019, UK Country Music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of Britain. Known as the UK’s premier country music singer, country music is only one part of his live shows.

Charlie’s gigs are a night of beautiful ballads, folk, blues, country, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, gospel and anthems.

Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show.

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.

talents and skills of hundreds of acclaimed designer-makers. Celebrating contemporary, British craft of an exceptional standard, visitors to Living Crafts can buy unique designs or commission beautifully crafted work direct from the specially selected makers. Enjoy spectacular craft demonstrations, masterclasses and workshops and have an inspiring day out in the magnificent setting of Hatfield House. Event Time 10am – 5pm in Hatfield Park. For more information and to book tickets please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

An Audience With Paul Gascoigne Known by his nickname “Gazza”, the former English professional footballer and manager earned 57 caps during his career and described as “the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation”.

The night will include some comedy, an auction for signed memorabilia and Paul Gascoigne’s life story!

Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Harpenden Street Food Social Emilio of E&M Catering is excited to announce that the popular ‘Harpenden Street Food Social’ will return in 2019. Emilio will bring his menu to the gathering, along with a wide selection of other Chefs offering their cooking talents. The Harpenden Street Food Social is a monthly event from April to September, with the exception of June where Emilio can be found at the summer Carnival on Harpenden Common. Visitors to the social can quench their thirst with a locally brewed beer and cider, or indulge in a chilled glass of Prosecco from the licensed bar - there’s something for everyone’s tastes.

The exciting and fun event will be held on the concourse in Harpenden which is opposite Boots on the lower High Street from 4pm – 9pm. For more information please visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk

Spring Fair Come and join in the fun on Leyton Green, Harpenden from 10,30am – 3.30pm. Entertainment includes: The Salvation Army Brass Band, Pony Rides and much more! Hot & Cold food available, including the Ice Cream Van. Toys, Books, Crafts and Plants, Handmade Pictures and Cards for sale. Bring the whole family of this fun event! For more information or to book a stall, contact Mary Smith on 01582 469399 or Email mary.smith@salvationarmy.org.uk

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Dog fest Join special guests Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and Clare Balding to celebrate all things canine. Take part in have-a-go activities including: Dog Diving, Flyball, Hay Bale Racing and the Big Dog Dig, brand new for 2019. Get together for the Great Dog Walk, kick-started by either Professor Noel Fitzpatrick or Clare Balding, and enter the Fun Dog Show where your dog could be in with the chance of winning ‘Best in Show’! Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

The Music Makers Choir of Harpenden Musical Director Christopher Hann and the Music Makers Choir of Harpenden, invite you to join them for an evening of glorious choral music on the theme of ‘love’ and inspired by the Old Testament Book, ‘Song of Solomon’. Featuring among others, wonderfully engaging works by Eric Whitacre, Howard Skempton, Anthony Brummel, Thomas Tallis,, Paul Mealor and Jon Ireland. Venue: St John’s Church, Southdown, Harpenden, AL5 1DJ. Tickets: £15, £12 (concession), £6 (student) – available from Maria (07947800153), online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/musicmakers or on the door. Join us for refreshments afterwards!

The Great British Swing Dance Show A dazzling celebration of dance, music and song from the Roaring ‘20s and Fabulous ’30s including the Charleston, the Lindy-Hop, the Black Bottom and much more. The orchestra and dancers pay tribute to the incomparable Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in numbers such as the timeless ‘Cheek To Cheek’, ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’ and ‘Top Hat, White Tie and Tails’. Event starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

That’ll Be The Day Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with another BRAND NEW SHOW! Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining Rock & Roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy! Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Wheathampstead Fun Run The ever popular Wheathampstead 10K and 2k run will be starting and ending up on the Marford Playing Fields. This annual event has become a favourite amongst local runners and even sees competitors from much further afield coming to the village, encouraged by reports of a run with a local feel that takes in some beautiful countryside. It makes a really great morning out with the family, so come along and support all the runners. For more information please visit www.wheathampstead10k.co.uk

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Harpenden Gardening Society Talk: Timothy Walker, Botanist & Author ‘How to be a 21st Century Gardener’ Time: 8.00pm Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden Herts AL5 3AE. Non members £3.00 entry. Free refreshments.

For more information visit www.harpendengardeningsociety.org

Russell Kane: The Fast and the Curious He’s back. The keenly-awaited brand new tour show is here. Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell’ s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life – once again proving that the fast and the curious amongst us, see more stuff, and get more done. Winner of Best Show in 2010 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Russell went on to make history as the first comedian to win both the Edinburgh Award and Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Barry Award in one year. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

The Arts Society Harpenden Evening Lecture Lecturer: John Ericson - THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS REVISITED THROUGH ITS ILLUSTRATORS Lectures start promptly at 8.15pm. The bar will open from 7.30pm. Lectures are held in Fowden Hall, Rothamsted Conference Centre, Harpenden AL5 2JQ. Members may bring a guest at a charge of £5 per meeting. No guest may attend more than 3 times in the programme year. Before bringing a guest, please check with the Hon. Secretary that there is space available. For more info please visit: www.tashe.org.uk

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Although the going won’t get tough and anyone who tells you it is going to be tough is lying. Come join me to marvel at the majesty of our green and pleasant land. A land globally renowned for our culture, history and places, like the world-famous Salisbury Cathedral. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Ghost Walk and Bat Tour This is a unique opportunity to tour the Knebworth House at night and hear the tales of the incidents we cannot explain. Visit areas where our resident presences have been detected. Gates open at 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start.

The evening will include a house tour featuring ghost stories; volunteers from The Herts and Middlesex Bat Group will give a talk and will bring in specialist equipment to detect the bats’ high-pitched screech, which helps guests to locate them; and refreshments will be served at Knebworth Barns (soup, a sandwich and hot drinks). A proportion of the ticket sales will be donated to The Herts and Middlesex Bat Group. Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

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Litterpicking on Harpenden Common (SustFest 2019) Start 1pm – 3pm. No need to book - drop in session. Help keep Harpenden beautiful and assist with litterpicking on Harpenden Common. Running in conjunction with Sustfest, pop along and pick up a bag and a litter picker and pick up rubbish left behind.

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

Reginald D Hunter Facing the Beast Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations.

His appearances on television have included Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South and its equally successful follow up Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The Border, both of which documented the growth of American popular song. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Leo Sayer – Just a Boy At 70 British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK in celebration of his 70 birthday year. With this performance, Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Glenn Hughes Glenn Hughes, the former bassist & singer of Deep Purple, known to millions as the ‘Voice of Rock’ and the current front man for rock super group Black Country Communion, is pleased to announce that he will be performing Deep Purple only material with his “GLENN HUGHES PERFORMS CLASSIC DEEP PURPLE LIVE” nationwide UK tour in May 2019. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Stan and Ollie (PG) The true story of Hollywood’s greatest comedy double act, Laurel and Hardy, is brought to the big screen for the first time. Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the inimitable movie icons, Stan and Ollie is the heart-warming story of what would become the pair’s triumphant farewell tour. Film starts at 2pm and 8pm, Venue opens one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before film.

Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD.For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Harpenden Evening Floral Group – Floral Demonstration Floral Demonstration Linda Kingcott “Dancing with Flowers” at All Saints Church Hall, Station Road, Harpenden at 7.30pm. Visitors Welcome. Entry £7 on the night.

Contact 01582 761277 for more information.

What’s On MAY The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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Now seen by over a 1/4 million people across the world, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time. Using state of the art video projection, incredible lighting and a full live band ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ is a moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

St Albans Funk St Albans Funk is the fantastic, brand new show which showcases observations on life and world events told through new original moving and powerful Soul & Funk Songs with some musical surprises. With your host MEESH JAY – a vocal powerhouse with a soulful voice whose work has included playing the part of Aretha Franklin in The Blues Brothers UK Tour. Events times: Matinee Show Front Doors Open: 1pm, Soul Music Disco: 1.30pm – 2pm, Show Starts: 2pm. Evening Show - Front Doors Open: 7pm, Hello Sailor Soul Disco: 7.20pm – 8pm, Main Show: 8pm – 10pm, Soul & Funk, After Party: 10pm – 1am. 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.

Eleanor Conway SHEEEESSS BACKKKK Fresh from the success of a 100 date, 10 country tour, Conway’s back with a sequel which is quite literally on fire… In award winning WALK OF SHAME 2 Eleanor’s still sober and dealing with reality. Badly. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

BIG EVENT - Hertfordshire County Show – BIG EVENT The Hertfordshire County Show; a Showcase of Hertfordshire’s finest; farming, food, shopping and entertainment. 2019 will feature all local food and drink, including in the new Farmers Bar and Kitchen, serving up everything from breakfast to afternoon tea. Atkinson Action Horses, The Rock Choir and The Hertfordshire Farmers Display – the dancing forklifts are back! - will be in the Jubilee Arena, while across the Showground will be BMX participation areas, pig racing, a climbing wall, dog and duck Show, ‘Made In Hertfordshire’ and ‘Etsy Hertfordshire’ Shopping Marquees and so much more! All entertainment is included in the ticket price and free parking. Venue: Hertfordshire Show Ground, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, Herts.

AL3 7PT. For more information please visit www.hertsshow.com

Decorative Salvage & Vintage Fair The traders from the UK and beyond always provide a fantastic selection of quality stock, which includes reclaimed items, industrial furniture, textiles, ironwork, art, design pieces, bronzes, taxidermy, decorative mirrors, lighting, fireplaces, garden statuary, and quirky items that cannot be found on the high street. If you are an architect, designer or just looking for unique pieces for your home and garden, this event is not to be missed. Expect to find a veritable feast of treasure. Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com 70

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Slam Dunk Festival 2019 Since starting in 2006 the Slam Dunk all-day festival in Hatfield Park has grown into a rite of passage for lovers of pop-punk and rock music alike. With 8 stages and over 40 bands Slam Dunk Festival is now a key date in the summer festival calendar, be part of it! The Festival will be situated on the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field from 12pm – 11pm. While we do hope for good weather it is advisable to wear appropriate footwear for walking on grass fields. For more information please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Dino Adventure Come and experience the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs with Dino Adventure. Aspiring palaeontologists and brave explorers can conquer our special dinosaur trail, travelling back in time to face the 72 life-sized dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures! Amongst the trees, you might spot a triceratops having a snack, a longnecked giant reaching up for a leaf or maybe even the ultimate predator, the T-Rex. Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

Meet & Greet Liverpool Legends The Ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with John Aldridge, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McMahon on stage together hosted by Jed Stone. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy! This evening will give you a full insight into their careers, from previous clubs, to putting on the famous red jersey, to representing their national country. Events starts at 6pm.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.

Harpenden Local History Society Talk Peter Tomkins, enthusiastic apiarist and former researcher on everything to do with bees, will talk about ‘The Rise and Fall of Bees at Rothamsted’, addressing such arguably contentious issues as bees and neonicotinoids, pollinators and pesticides - sorting out the heroes from the villains. Event held in Harpenden Public Halls (Small Hall) Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1TE at 8pm. For more information visit www.harpenden-history.org.uk

Jools Holland After a short stint at the legendary Blue Note Café in New York, and a forthcoming short and intimate European club tour, Jools will be embarking on his Spring/Summer UK Tour with The Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Henning Wehn: Get On With It You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway? Well, his lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that practise makes perfect is what keeps him going. This show is a much needed call to arms. Listen, everyone: stop pondering and hand-wringing. Instead get on your bike and put your face to the grindstone! Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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ST.ALBANS STEAM AND COUNTRY SHOW Herts Steam Engine Preservation Society will be again holding their annual steam rally at Oaklands College (Smallford campus) on the edge of St. Albans. All events are subject to ground conditions. The annual rally is now a well established event in the summer calendar of outside events, and will follow on from the success of previous events on this site. Over 30 full size steam engines will be presented in all their glory, in addition to old farm tractors, classic cars and lorries plus other bygones from our rich industrial and agricultural heritage. This event makes an enjoyable but affordable day out for both the family and enthusiast.

For more information visit: www.hertssteam.co.uk or email enquiries@hertssteam.co.uk

Paul Young Everyone’s favourite 80’s crooner Paul Young is back on tour, performing his much loved album ‘No Parlez’ in celebration of 35 years since its release. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Harpenden Floral Decoration Club Floral demonstration by Lesley Sturdy “Celebrations” at 2pm, Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. Visitors very welcome. For more information call 01582 621757.

One Night In Dublin Come join us for “One night in Dublin” and be transported to “Murphys Pub”, where the house band, The Wild Murphys, will be performing great Irish songs by the likes of The Pogues, The Dubliners, The Fureys, The Saw Doctors and many more. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Can You Ever Forgive Me? (15) Melissa McCarthy stars as Lee Israel, the best-selling celebrity biographer (and cat lover) who made her living in the 1970’s and 80’s profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estée Lauder and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee found herself unable to get published because she had fallen out of step with the marketplace, she turned her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack (Richard E. Grant). Film starts at 2pm and 8pm, Venue opens one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before film.

Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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Join Bob and The Band on a nostalgic trip through and beyond 1960s America as hits including Like A Rolling Stone, Mr Tambourine Man, Blowin’ In The Wind, Knocking On Heaven’s Door, All Along The Watchtower, The Times They Are A-Changin’, Lay Lady Lay and many more are captured to perfection.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dylan’s famous 1969 comeback appearance at the Isle of Wight Festival and relive the moment as we feature classics performed on that heady late summer evening.

Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Faith: The George Michael Legacy

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Faith – The George Michael Legacy returns with a brand new production for 2018. A stunning celebration remembering one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. This energetic, vibrant musical journey brings to life 35 years of hits from George’s glittering career. Show starts at 7.30pm.

Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: 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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Inspired by the mostly alarming state of the world his children are growing up in, and a genuine, urgent desire to do something about it, this show is about empathy. 99 percent of the world’s population is made up of other people: why can’t we understand them? As scrawny and impassioned as ever, one of the UK’s most beloved and thinnest acts offers some suggestions, with his usual notoriously high joke-and-rantper-minute rate. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

BIG EVENT - The Harpenden Carnival – BIG EVENT The theme of this year’s event is “GET ACTIVE” and we are busy selecting some great acts for our arena and are reaching out to all local sports / activity groups to get them involved. Of course we’re not forgetting our favourites and 2019 Carnival will include the Savills sponsored Dog Show, craft stalls, bouncy inflatables, children’s activities along with food and drink.For 2019, the end time for both arenas will be 6pm and we have already booked some fantastic bands for the Stage.We’ve pre-ordered fine weather so put June 8th in your diary and bring your friends and family to a great day out. We’ve pre-ordered fine weather so put June 8th in your diary and bring your friends and family to a great day out. For more information please visit: www.harpendencarnival.com

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ART on the COMMON 2019 - BIG EVENT - Running alongside Harpenden Summer Carnival Art on the Common just keeps getting better each year. The range of styles and techniques shown by the artists will be even more fantastic this year. Complimented by the wonderful tree lined backdrop on Harpenden Common, the tented village, close to the town centre, will be showcasing 50 of the most talented local artists at this two day event.

This ‘’must see’’ art event will feature paintings, ceramics, fine art photography, sculptures, jewellery, wood and glass objects, giving you the chance to meet and talk to the artists. So come along and take home a unique piece of artwork or jewellery. 15% of all artists’ sales will be donated to Cancer Research UK. For more information about the event, or if you are considering exhibiting next year, please go to our website: www.artonthecommon.co.uk Malice in Wonderland – Murder Mystery Dining Experience Join us at the Riding School for a 3 Course Dinner, a drink on arrival and a Murder Mystery experience from 7pm – 11pm. It’s Saturday night and members of the Hatfield Amateur Drama Society are excited to be opening their production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at the Barn Theatre in Welwyn Garden City. In anticipation they have rushed over to the pre-show party at Hatfield, so much so they’ve forgotten to take off their costumes from the final dress rehearsal. Tonight, you are the detectives, and it’s your job to crack the case before it’s too late. Can you catch the killer? Join us for an evening packed with clues, plot-twists, suspicious suspects and surprises, complete with a 3 Course Dinner served from 8pm onwards.

For more information please visit www.hatfield-house.co.uk

St Albans Half Marathon St Albans Half Marathon has a race for everyone and after all these years is still focused on the local community, leading it to win silver at the 2017 Running Awards. Now in its 38th year, the St Albans Half Marathon, saw over 7000 runners take to the stunning streets of St Albans last year. As well as the standard Half Marathon and Wheelchair Half Marathon, St Albans Half are one of the only events to offer a chip timed Walking Half Marathon, allowing budding athletes to take on the distance at their own pace. Not stopping there, St Albans Half squeeze in a 5k and 1.5 Mile Fun Run too, allowing children to enter both of these races.

For more information, or to sign up, visit www.stalbanshalfmarathon.com

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2019 to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of mindblowing improvisation. The collective improvisational experience embodied in the Chums is enough to stun an elephant.

They flex their improvisational muscles to delight and entertain audiences in this country and abroad. Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation. In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock and roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X-Factor) supported by full ten piece live band. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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

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Fisherman’s Friends (12A) Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records & achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.The producers of hit film Finding Your Feet bought the bands life rights to be made into a feature film. Writers Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard and Piers Ashworth adapted their story for the screen. Two Film times 1.30pm 7.30pm. 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

Menopause The Musical An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance and make fun of their woeful lives experiencing “The Change”. They soon bond as they realise that the menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage”, but an unavoidable stage in every woman’s life. Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Katherine Lynch (RTÉ’s “Wagons Den”).

Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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

Hats Off to Led Zeppelin Hats Off to Led Zeppelin has received many accolades over the years, most recently winning BEST LED ZEPPELIN tribute for the third year running at the National Tribute Awards and BEST TRIBUTE BAND IN THE UK 2017 as voted for by the AGENTS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show.

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

From the Jam From The Jam have gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary live performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago. Audiences can expect to hear classic The Jam hits.

Show starts at 8pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Joe Longthorne TV & Recording star Joe Longthorne Returns comes to The Alban Arena in 2019 with his sensational show. Joe will be joined on stage with his sensational live band and special guest artist. Come and join Joe as he takes you on a rollercoaster of Songs and impressions including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and his incredible impression of Sammy Davis Jr, all delivered with 100% accuracy! Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

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The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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

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The turrets and towers of Knebworth House provide a spectacular backdrop to the costumed knights on majestic warhorses galloping at full tilt across the arena in a fantastic display of horsemanship. The crowds are encouraged to cheer and jeer the Knights of Arkley as they demonstrate their skills in hand-to-hand combat. There are two scheduled jousting displays on both days at 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm (dependent on the weather). Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX. For more information about the event visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

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ever UK theatre tour in 2019! 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

The Arts Society Harpenden Evening Lecture Lecturer: Paul Jagger - TREASURES OF THE LIVERY COMPANY HALLS Lectures start promptly at 8.15pm. The bar will open from 7.30pm. Lectures are held in Fowden Hall, Rothamsted Conference Centre, Harpenden AL5 2JQ. Members may bring a guest at a charge of £5 per meeting.

No guest may attend more than 3 times in the programme year. Before bringing a guest, please check with the Hon. Secretary that there is space available. For more information please visit: www.tashe.org.uk

The Zoots Experience THE Sixties tribute show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out venues from the Palladium to Blackpool Tower – with the spectacular sounds of THE ZOOTS! THE ZOOTS are here to make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: 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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The Kilkennys A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charismatic rapport with audiences across the globe. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film.

Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Eddi Reader From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings joyous life to all forms of song. Her taste in co-writers, writers, songs and players is impeccable and anything with her name on it is guaranteed musical treasure. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Harpenden Local History Society Talk Jane Kelsall, art historian, National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecturer, and author of the official guide to St Albans Abbey, will talk about ‘The Restoration of St Albans Abbey’. A major survey in 1974 revealed decay, leaks and other deterioration of the building, when a ten-year restoration plan was agreed. Event held in Harpenden Public Halls (Small Hall) Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1TE at 8pm.

For more information visit www.harpenden-history.org.uk

St Albans Film Festival Launch Party: The Rocky Horror Picture Show A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Come help us open the festival in cult classic style.

Don’t forget to dress up as your favourite character. Fancy dress and audience participation encouraged.

Show starts at 8pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show.

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

Rhythm of the Dance 20th Anniversary Tour This show has some of the finest Traditional musicians plus singers who are a big hit everywhere.

Perhaps it’s the combination of having the crème de la crème of live performers, intertwined with the latest technology, that takes the audiences on an exhilarating and exciting, energy packed 2 hour trip through the ages and makes it so successful. Show starts at 7.30pm, doors open one hour before show and auditorium opens 30 minutes before show. 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.

Lark In The Park 2019 Larks in the Parks will be happening at 5 green spaces in and around St Albans and Harpenden including Batford Springs, Marquis Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5AA. It runs from 12 midday to 5pm and is a free community event to encourage local residents to walk to their nearby park and enjoy an afternoon of music, entertainment, delicious food, craft workshops & stalls. It has been running for 15 years and is a great opportunity for families, friends and neighbours to gather.

EVENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN JULY 2019 Friday 5th - Sunday 7th July - Childwickbury Arts Fair Enjoy a unique gallery experience amidst the fabulous atmosphere of the Childwickbury Arts Fair, and buy original art directly from the artist. Fine art, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, glass, hat making, paper making, sculpture, photography and more. The focus is on hand-made and high quality, with over sixty artists demonstrating their skills. Live music (sat & sun). Delicious food and a fully licensed bar.

For more information please visit: www.childwickburyarts.com

Sunday 14th July 2019 – Highland Gathering Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering is a great day out with a ‘Scottish flavour’ offering five pipe and drum bands, highland dancing competitions and displays as well as solo piping. Plus traditional highland games heavy events including ‘weight over the bar’, ‘tossing the caber’ and ‘putting the stone’.There are plenty of amusements for children including a funfair, climbing wall, rugby and golf challenges, the popular Kids’ Circle for younger children, opportunities to make sand art pictures and to use a potters’ wheel, face painting and electric Go-karts. And there were lots of food and drink too with beer and cider stalls run by local pubs. Adults and children enjoy the charity and commercial stalls and the Crafters’ Marquee selling traditional and handmade items. The ‘Scot’s Corner’ sells Scottish fine food, clothing and crafts. Kilt wearing and clan associations are also in the Scot’s Corner. A major raffle will take place throughout the day.

That’s not all! Sideshows provide further entertainment and in addition there is a large classic cars and motorbikes display.

For more information please visit: www.harpenden-lions.co.uk

Wednesday 24th July - Classics on the Common 2019 Classics on the Common is on its way. We will celebrate 26 consecutive years, and again Rotary in Harpenden, the charity arm of Harpenden Village Rotary Club will be the organisers. Crowds again will turnout in their thousands on to Harpenden Common at the end of July to view the spectacular array of thousands of classic cars, scooters and motorbikes at Classics on the Common.Visit our website to find out more about this popular event. www.classicsonthecommon.com

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Weekly The Daylight Club We are a friendly social club for adults of working age with physical disabilities. Meet every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm at St Johns Church Hall, Harpenden and Friday from 11am to 3pm at Christchurch, High Oaks, St Albans. We are a member led club that provides a safe and supportive environment where members meet to participate in a variety of interactive workshops, guest speakers, day trips and community events. We welcome new members. www.stalbans.gov.uk/leisure-andculture/sports_physical_activity/ everyone/disability/daylight/ f: www.facebook.com/DaylightClub-223114177715673/

Phone: 01727 819214 or 07762 595936. Email salpi@1life.co.uk De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre Open from the first Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.30am until 5pm Tel: 01727 826400 www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

PARK STREET CAMERA CLUB Every Thursday 7.45 for 8.00 pm, St. Stephen Parish Centre, Station Road, Bricket Wood, AL2 3PJ. Visit www.parkstreetcameraclub.com or Tel: 01923 673323 for details.

Redbourn Watermill and Bakery Redbournbury Watermill is a working mill producing a range of stoneground organic flours principally from locally grown grains.

It is run by a team of dedicated volunteers & was extensively restored following a fire in 1987. 1000 years of milling history at the last working mill on the river Ver. Redbournbury Lane, Redbourn Road, St Albans AL3 6RS. Tel: 01582 792874 Visit website for more information & opening times: www.redbournburymill.co.uk

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Harpenden Concert Band The Harpenden Concert Band meets on Tuesday evenings at Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden and gives adults who play a wind or brass instrument or percussion a chance to come together and enjoy making music in a friendly, relaxed environment.

For more information call or email Matt Harris on 07921 148397 matt.harrison259@gmail.com

Glaze Time

Pop-up pottery painting for everyone.

Drop in and spend an hour creating something special for a loved one or just for fun...

Capture your child’s hand/foot print for their grandparents to treasure. Catch up with friends whilst personalising ‘your’ mug.

Let your little ones express themselves avoiding the mess at home! The options are endless with a paint brush, sponge, glaze and a piece of unglazed pottery.

Find us weekly at the following venues (term time only) Search for us on facebook “Glaze Time”.

Sopwell Nunnery

This romantic ruin is all that remains of the Tudor mansion built around 1560 by Sir Richard Lee, a soldier & royal engineer, granted the land by Henry VIII in 1540. Lee’s first house was built on top of the medieval nunnery, which itself dated back to 1140.

Open: During daylight hours/at any reasonable time. Admission: Free DISABLED ACCESS: Sopwell Nunnery is situated in a mainly level grassed area, but there is no path. For further details, visit: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic We are the local club serving this area for those interested in stamps and postal history and offer monthly meetings between September and May normally featuring displays and talks on philatelic subjects. The meetings start at 8pm and are held at the School Room, St Mary’s Church, Childwick Green, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ (off the A1081 between St Albans and Harpenden).

For more details please call Peter Mellor Tel: 01582 762284 or email: p.mellor@btinternet.com

Verulamium Museum The Museum of everyday life in Roman Britain. Verulamium Museum is on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain, now an attractive park.

Inside you will find: recreated Roman rooms, hands-on Discovery Areas, video presentations, touch screen databases, some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean. Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm, Sunday 2.00pm - 5.30pm Last admission 5.00pm Visit the website for admission charges & further info: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

St Albans Clock Tower Built between 1403 & 1412, the Clock Tower is the only medieval town belfry in England. It was first & foremost a political statement; the townspeople used it to assert their freedom, power and wealth in the face of St Albans’ Abbey. The Tower’s bell, which has survived over 600 years of use, allowed the town to sound its own hours and, until 1863, the Curfew.

It also gave the alarm in case of “fire or fray”. Its bell rang out the first Battle of St. Albans during the Wars of the Roses in 1455. Today you can climb to the top of the Tower & enjoy magnificent views of St Albans & the surrounding countryside.

Disabled access is difficult as there is a restricted entrance and 93 narrow steps to the top. Open Saturday and Sunday only (and selected Bank Holidays), Easter to end of September 10:30am - 5pm.

Weekly English Traditional Folk Dance

St Johns Church Social Club

Park Hall, Leyton Rd, Harpenden Regular practice for English traditional folk dance for children 6 - 18 years. 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Email: lynda.swaine@btinternet.com

A social club for adults with physical disabilities that meet at St Johns Church, St Johns Rd, Southdown, Harpenden AL1 5DJ. We meet from 10am to 4pm every Wednesday and the members Hertfordshire Chorus get involved in a range of workshops, Rehearses Wednesday 7.30pm-10.00pm listen to guest speakers and go on trips. www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk or email: If you are interested please call Salpi on membership@hertfordshirechorus.org.uk 01727 819214 or 07762 595936 or pop in and say hello.

Dance Summer School Monday Nights The Royal British Legion Harpenden Male Voice Tel: 07710 033363 Barbershop Harmony Club (The

St Albans Branch of the Locomotive Club of Great Britain (LCGB)

Hiel’ and Toe Club Lourdes Hall, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PF. Tel: 01582 769 607 Web: www.hielandtoeclub.uk

Arts Club

Harpenden Public Hall, Southdown Rd. (7.30 – 9.30 most Thursday evenings) Web:www.harpendenartsclub.org.uk Kings of Herts Chorus)Rehearse at Wood End School, Yeoman’s Avenue, Harpenden,AL5 3EF Doodley Bugs each Thursday evening from 7:30pm.

Art & Craft Classes for under 5’s.

Chairman: Peter Browell 01582 766318 Mon: 10-11 Harpenden Trust Hall.

Membership Secretary: Peter Phillips 01582 622582 Booking essential. Tel: 07710 889092 Web: www.kingsofherts.co.uk www.doodleybugs.co.uk or email Hardynge Choir (Harpenden/ monica@ doodleybugs.co.uk

A voluntary railway study group, interested in all aspects of the subject. We meet on the 2nd Thurs of each month from Sept to May each year. We meet at the United Reformed Church Watford Rd, St Albans, Herts AL2 3HG, located about 2 miles from the centre of St Albans. Wheathampstead based choral society) Starting at 7pm & last for around 2.5 hrs. Cost is Tel: 01582 760 854 a £3.00 donation. The St Albans LCGB is one of 8 Web: www.hardynegchoir.org similar branches dotted around England, which Harpenden Musical Theatre Company serve as the ‘grass roots’ of the central LCGB, Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays, which has a head office in London. Further St John’s Hall. details of the LCGB can be found at www.lcgb.

Email: websitehmtc@outlook.com org.uk or contact Murray on 01442 251540 or Web: www.harpendenmusicaltheatre.com email: murray@mustang100.plus.com

Harpenden Country Market

The Lea Singers Harpenden (Rehearse at St George’s School, Weds 19.45 – 22.00) Tel: 01582 620 993 Email: leasingerspress@fsmail.net Web: www.leasingers.co.uk

Harpenden Concert Bands

Harpenden Scottish Country Dancing Club Tuesdays at Lourdes Hall, SouthdownRd, Harpenden, AL5 1PF Web: www.hscdc.org.uk

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Every Thursday in first floor room High Street Methodist Church Harpenden Tel: 01582 460457

Meets on Tuesday evenings and gives adults who How to Improve YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING play a wind, brass or percussion instrument a Inspiring, informative monthly presentations & social networkingchance to come together & enjoy making music Certified complementary health practitioners & public members in a friendly, relaxed environment. We are always meet monthly, every 2nd Tuesday from 7.30 pm to 9.30pm at keen to welcome new members, so contact Matt The Plough & Harrow, 88 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PR. Tel: 01582 461762.Email HCHealthorg@gmail.com via email on matt.harrison259@gmail.com for or visit www.hchealth.org.uk All Practitioner Members of the further information.

Group have agreed to a strict Code of Ethics see English Miscellany Folk Dance Display Group Monkey Music Harpenden hchealth.org.uk/member-practitioners - East Hyde Village Hall, Lower Award winning classes for babies & young Harpenden Road, LU2 9QB. Children’s Card Making Workshop Children (from 3 months to 4 years). Email: Email: publicity@englishmiscellany.com 3nd Saturday every month at Artscape. harpenden.hitchin@monkeymusic.co.uk Web: www. englishmiscellany.com Booking Essential Tel: 01582 766385 or Tel: 01582 620446 or visit our website: Music Makers Choir of Harpenden www.monkeymusic.co.uk Harpenden Photographic Society Meet on Wednesdays at Harpenden High St Albans, Harpenden & District Street Methodists Church at 7.45pm. Meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday night of each Philatelic Society For more information contact Maria on month at the Trust Hall, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1PS from 8pm – 10pm.

The Philatelic Society offer monthly meetings 07947 800153 Visit www.Harpendenphotographicsociety.co.uk between September and May. The meetings start Musicale Adult Band at 8pm and are held at the School Room, St Mary’s Magic Voices Mixed Contemporary Choir Tuesday evenings, all standards A contemporary choir, based in Harpenden.

Church, Childwick Green, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ (off welcome. Tel: 01582 713 333 Monday eve - 8-10pm at Roundwood Park the A19081 between St Albans and Harpenden).

Email: info@musicale.co.uk School, Harpenden. Visit www.magicvoices.co.uk Web: www.musicale.co.uk Please call Peter Mellor Tel: 01582 7762284.

Friday mornings 9.00 - 11.30 Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Harpenden. Great range of fresh home baked, handcrafted foods inc: vegetarian Indian cuisine, breads, cakes, biscuits, savouries & preserves. Also, free range eggs, plants, hand-made cards, knitwear, quilts & crafts.

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STAYING SAFE IN It is important to protect your and your children’s skin in the sun to avoid sunburn and heat exhaustion.

Here is some useful advice from the NHS to help us all stay safe in the sun this summer.

What sun protection factor (SPF) should I use?

Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. The higher the SPF, the better. Go for broad spectrum sunscreens, which protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Make sure the product is not past its expiry date; most sunscreens have a shelf life of two to three years. And don’t use little, it takes 9 teaspoons to cover an adult from head to toe… which is a lot more than most of us use.

What is broad spectrum and the star-rating?

Broad-spectrum products provide protection against the sun’s UVB and UVA rays. The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measurement of the amount of UVB protection; the higher the number, the greater the protection. In the UK, UVA protection is measured with a star ratings; snscreens has from 0 to 5 stars. The higher the number of stars, the greater the protection.

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How long can I stay in the sun?

Don’t spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen. Sunscreen should not be used as an excuse to stay out in the sun; instead, it offers protection when exposure is unavoidable.

The summer sun is most damaging to your skin in the middle of the day so spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm, under umbrellas, trees, canopies or indoors.

Should I reapply sunscreen if I swim?

Water washes off sunscreen and the cooling effect of the water can make you think you’re not getting burned. Water also reflects UV rays, increasing your exposure; even “waterproof” sunscreens should be reapplied after going in the water.

Are children more at risk of sunburn?

Young skin is delicate and very easily damaged by the sun. Use at least a factor 15 sunscreen and choose a broad-spectrum brand that has a four or five-star rating. Apply it to areas not protected by clothing, such as the face, ears, feet and backs of hands. Choose sunscreens that are formulated for children and babies’ skin, as these are less likely to irritate their skin.

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THE RACE FOR LIFE IN HERTFORDSHIRE Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.

She continued:“The Race for Life is a powerful,inspirational movement which unites participants in Hertfordshire with people locally and the whole of the UK.

PEOPLE in Hertfordshire are being encouraged to make a date to join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life.There are events for people of all ages and abilities taking place at the following locations: Saturday 1st June Welwyn & Hatfield Pretty Muddy at Stanborough Park Sunday 2nd June Welwyn & Hatfield Race for Life at Stanborough Park Saturday 7th June Watford Pretty Muddy at Cassiobury Park Sunday 8th June Watford Race for Life at Cassiobury Park Sunday 7th July Stevenage Race for Life at Fairlands Valley Park Sunday 21st July St. Albans Race for Life at Verulamium Park Annie Ashwell, Cancer Research UK’s Hertfordshire Event Manager, said: “Our Race for Life events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting.They help people with cancer by raising money for research, including clinical trials which give patients in Hertfordshire access to the latest treatments.

“You don’t have to be sporty to take part. You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else. All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.”

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“Taking part in our Race for Life events enables likeminded people to get together and remember loved ones lost to cancer or celebrate the lives of those who have survived. At the same time, they are helping to make a difference to people with cancer, right now.

She added:“Our Race for Life events have been womenonly since they started, over 25 years ago. But we now feel the time is right to open them up so that everyone women, men and children – has the chance to participate together.

“One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer, at some point during their lifetime. Sadly, this means nearly everyone is touched by the disease, either directly or through a loved one or friend.

“To make a significant difference in the fight against cancer we need to harness as much energy and commitment as possible – so what better way than involving everyone in the community in our events.”

Annie continued:“This year, we’re urging mums, dads, nans, grandpas, brothers, sisters, friends and workmates to show their support by joining the Race for Life. It’s a perfect example of everyday people doing an extraordinary thing – uniting in a common cause to beat cancer.”

Thanks to everyone who raises money, Cancer Research UK is able to fund research to fight 200 types of cancer.

The good news is more people are surviving the disease than ever before. Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

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food & Drink

Starter Warm Scallop Caesar Salad Serves 2

Method: Use a heavy pan which heats evenly. Pans that aren’t non stick will give the best browning, and be sure to choose a pan where scallops can be cooked in a single layer. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat about 30 seconds, then add scallops and cook quickly, probably not more than 2 minutes per side. Don’t have the heat too high or the scallops will release moisture and won’t brown properly. (Scallops are better slightly underdone than overdone, so don’t overcook.

Ingredients: • 8 large sea scallops • 4 cups of washed romaine lettuce While scallops cook, assemble lettuce on two serving or mixed leaves plates. Place four scallops on top of lettuce on each plate.

• 1-2 tsp. olive oil (depends on your Turn pan to high and put water in, then scrape the bottom pan) of the pan to get any browned bits, keeping heat high to let • 1-2 Table spoons of water some of the water evaporate. After about one minute turn (for larger pan use 2 Table spoons) off heat. Stir in salad dressing and lemon juice and let it get • 3 Table spoons Caesar Salad slightly warm in the hot pan, then pour over salad and serve.

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Open Food Gardens 2019 Come and see what fruit + vegetables grow in St Albans, Harpenden and Village gardens.

See more s u s t a i n a b l e s t a l b a n s . o rg

Get tips + advice on how to grow your own. Just turn up!

Sunday April 14th 2 - 4pm Incredible Edible Civic Centre, St Peters Street, St Albans AL1 3JE

Sunday May 12th 1 - 4pm Incredible Edible Civic Centre St Peters Street, St Albans AL1 3JE

Saturday May 11th 1.30- 4pm Foodsmiles Site Tour, tea & cakes Hammonds End Farm AL5 2AY

Sunday May 12th 2 - 4:30pm Open Day, Plot 31 Community Garden, Holcroft Rd Allotments, Tallents Crescent, Harpenden AL5 5BP

Saturday May 11th 2 - 4pm Sandridge Road Open Allotments next to 26 Marshall Avenue, St Albans AL3 5HS Sunday May 12th 11am - 2:30pm Allotment Tours & Refreshments, Cottonmill Allotments, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans AL1 1HL

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Grilled Steak with Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus

Serves: 4 Prep: 30 - 60 minutes Cook: 15 minute

Method: Preheat Oven to 425 degrees

Steak: Evenly distribute the steak rub, meat tenderizer, salt, pepper, yellow mustard and wine on the top of each cut of meat, 4 Rump, Rib Eye or Sirloin Steak keeping in mind you will flip the meat and do the other side.

2 tbs Steak Rub *Prior to pouring the wine over top of meat, poke holes in the meat with a fork so the wine goes into the holes. Leave to 2 tbs Meat Tenderiser marinade at room temperature for 20-60 minutes.

1 tbs Salt Place marinated meat on the grill and cook to desired doneness. (For a medium rare on a 2 inch cut is 4 minutes on 1 tbs Pepper one side on a high and 10 minutes on the other, lowering the ¼ cup Yellow Mustard heat to a medium on the 2nd side.) Remember to allow for ¼ cup Red Wine, Cabernet or Merlot the meat to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

1 Asparagus bunch Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus: ½ lb Prosciutto or Serrano Ham Wrap a slice of prosciutto around one asparagus spear ¼ cup Olive Oil and repeat the process until all spears are wrapped. Place asparagus on a baking tray lined with foil for easy clean-up.Top 2 tsp Salt all the spears with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

2 tsp Pepper Place in a preheated 425 degree oven for 10-12 minutes then 1 tsp Red Pepper Flake serve.

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Dessert Pecan Pie Total Time: 55 min Prep 10 min - Cook 45 min Serves 6 - 8 Ingredients: For the Pecan filling: 3 eggs 110g/4oz sugar 4 tablespoons golden syrup 2 tbsp rum 50g/2oz butter, melted a pinch of salt a few drops vanilla extract 175g/6oz pecan halves 1 un-baked deep-dish (9-inch) pastry case

Preparation Preheat oven to 350F degrees .

Break the eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat well and then beat in the sugar.Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Pour the mixture into the pastry case and bake for 10 minutes and then reduce the oven heat to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and bake for another 30 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden.

Check if it s cooked through by inserting a skewer, it s done if it comes out clean.

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Pick-your-own food and flowers, planted by the community for the community!

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Help us to maintain the gardens and grow free food for all at our monthly sessions. All welcome; no experience necessary!

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Homes SPRING CLEAN SPECIAL

Skip hire do’s and don’ts!

If your skip needs to be placed on the public highway (any road adopted or maintained by the council) you will need a valid permit from your local council. This is normally taken care of via the skip company, but it’s always worth checking.

For obvious reasons certain materials, such as asbestos, cannot be disposed of in a standard skip. You will be liable for any illegal materials placed in your skip so you must check with the council what is and what’s not allowed.

As a rough guide the following waste is normally acceptable: Bricks, Rubble, Wood, Metal, Hard Core,Plastics, vegetation / green waste, Furniture, Furnishings, Fittings (non-electrical), Cookers, Fittings (nonelectrical), Plastic, Packaging (including cardboard, plastics, polystyrene, Domestic waste such as district & modern page ad.pdf 1 food and food packaging, Soilhalf (not contaminated with asbestos or oil), Solidified paint.

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Fire doors are a vital part of the building fabric, dividing the building into individual fire compartments, constructed and lined with suitable fire resisting materials to reduce the spread of fire.

If you live in a flat, it’s a good idea to check your doors meet fire regulations.

A fire door is a vital safety device engineered to save lives and property.

What do they actually do?

Fire doors act as a barrier to a fire, cutting off and protecting parts of a building.

• Reducing the damage caused by fire and smoke • Protecting route of evacuation • Providing the emergency services with a protected route to access the building • Protecting users of a building who may have difficulty evacuating quickly.

Besides their heavy duty nature, fire doors are selfclosing. Sometimes people put in new doors, or modify fire doors so they don’t close automatically.

By doing so, you could be putting yourself and your neighbours at risk if there is a fire. Also, you may not be complying with the terms of your insurance, which means insurers may not pay out if there is a fire!

There is lots of helpful fire safety guidance on the www.stalbans.gov.uk website.

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Email Fraud Computer service fraud is one of the most common in the County. A fraudster phones you at home and claims to be from Microsoft, say, or your internet service provider.

They tell you there is a problem with your computer which they can fix for a fee. Remember legitimate companies will never cold call you and ask for remote access to your computer nor will they ask you for your financial details.

• Don’t open attachments from unexpected emails.

• If an email asks you to use a link to log in to your online account – do not do this. Fake websites often look just like the real thing.

• Never respond to emails which ask for your financial or personal details.

• Even if a cold caller knows some information about you, this doesn’t mean they are genuine.

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More than 5,000 residents have now signed up to MyStAlbans - an online personalised account which gives access to many Council services such as: • get customised information about their home and neighbourhood.

• go paperless, accessing bills, paying Council Tax, and checking balances online.

• tell us about waste and recycling issues.

• report fly-tipping, litter, anti-social behaviour and noise.

• apply for parking permits.

• sign up for Council updates.

• access housing services.

Cllr Alec Campbell, Portfolio Holder for Resources and Leader of St Albans City and District Council, said:“The MyStAlbans account is really easy to use. Residents can access customised information, pay bills securely and tell us about issues in one place online.

“The account is being launched as part of the Council’s digitisation programme. In today’s digital world, people expect to be able to access information and to report issues instantly using their digital devices. MyStAlbans helps them do that, simply and swiftly.

“MyStAlbans is also available to carers and non-residents who wish to sign up for Council updates and other relevant services.”

MyStAlbans uses https for internet security. Access to a MyStAlbans account is created via a resident’s personal e-mail address and a strong password that they create themselves.

Setting up a MyStAlbans account does not provide automatic access to any personal data held by the Council.

If residents wish to access information about their Council Tax Bill through MyStAlbans, they need to use their online key printed on their Council Tax Bill.

New services will be added to MyStAlbans in the future, including the ability for Council tenants to access personalised information relating to housing services.

For more information visit: www.stalbans.gov.uk/mystalbans

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ALMOST 50 FIRES IN HERTFORDSHIRE HOMES WERE CAUSED BY WHITE GOODS LAST YEAR! New figures from Hertfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service show that 49 home fires in 2018 were caused by faulty appliances.

The most common culprits were tumble dr yers, which caused 10 fires last year, and washing machines, which caused nine fires.

In response, the fire and rescue ser vice is urging residents to spend a few minutes registering appliances using the website www.registermyappliance.org.uk If there’s a problem with a model you own, you’ll receive an email alert telling you what you need to do, whether it’s a safety repair a complete recall of the product.

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ALMOST 50 FIRES IN HERTFORDSHIRE HOMES Hertfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Terry Hone, said, “White goods are one of the biggest causes of house fires, but fewer than half of us register for important safety warnings and we know that recalled models are still in use as a result. We’re asking residents to register their appliances with this government-backed scheme and take a few simple steps to reduce the risk of fire.

“It might be convenient to put the dishwasher on overnight or to put a load in the tumble dryer when you go out, but if you’re asleep or not in you won’t spot the signs that something’s going wrong and you could end up dealing with a serious fire as a result.”

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Top tips for avoiding white goods fires: • Don’t leave appliances running overnight or when you’re out of the house unless they’re designed to be left on all the time (such as fridges) • Register your appliance at www.registermyappliance.org.uk so that the manufacturer can notify you about any recalls or safety concerns • Look after your appliance – build ups of dust, fluff or grease increase the likelihood of fire.

• Don’t use damaged appliances – if they start to make odd noises or aren’t working properly stop using them & get them checked.

• Check if an appliance you’ve bought, or are intending to buy second hand, has been recalled at www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/ where you can get further advice • Always have a working smoke alarm on each level of your property and ensure you & your family have an escape plan in the event of a fire.

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Harpenden Waste Away and Recycling are a based, registered waste carrier that offers a friendly, affordable rubbish and waste removal service.

Our flexible approach ensures that we can meet your waste management needs in a quick, professional and friendly manner.

Often cheaper than a skip, we are the cost effective way to15/12/2015 get rid of your waste legally and ethically with waste 17:10 recycled where possible.

With the increase of fly-tipping, It’s very important to check that your waste carrier is fully licensed like Harpenden Waste Away which you can do easily, via this website:

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Whether you want to clear out the garage, get rid of that old furniture, have some bulky waste that you can’t fit in your dustbin or have a full house clearance, it’s always worth giving us a call.

Harpenden Waste Away will always provide a professional service at a reasonable price guaranteed. We are a company committed to recycling and take all rubbish to transfer stations that recycle all reusable materials.

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Gardens

Allotments not only provide you with fruit, vegetables and flowers at a very reasonable cost, but allotment gardening is also a very healthy relaxing outdoor exercise.

There are the advantages for all members of the family to get involved in some form of exercise in the fresh air. Individuals have an opportunity to make friends with others of a similar interest regardless of social/economic background and age!

There is a wealth of help, support and advice that new plot holders may seek from experienced plot holders if required.

There is an opportunity to make your own compost, thereby recycling garden waste and encouraging natural biodiversity.

Overall, the benefits of allotment gardening are excellent value — and much better than just watching gardening programmes!

Harpenden Town Council provides allotments at 15 sites throughout Harpenden.

Two allotment societies administer the allotments on the Town Council’s behalf, these are East Harpenden Gardening Club and South Harpenden Allotments and Gardens Society.

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SOUTH HARPENDEN ALLOTMENTS AND GARDENS SOCIETY The Society manages over 400 plots on 8 sites 1. BATFORD, Holcroft Road across the Town.

2. RIVERSIDE, off Station Road 1. ALDWICKBURY, off Dark Lane 3. PICKFORD HILL, off Pickford Hill beside Porters 2. HARPENDEN RISE, off Luton Road Hill Play Area 3. CROSS LANE, off Welbeck Rise 4. MARQUIS LANE, off Station Road 4. TOPSTREET WAY, off Topstreet Way 5. CRABTREE LANE, off Crabtree Lane 5. SIBLEY AVENUE, off Grove Road 6.WESTFIELD, off Willoughby Road 6. OAKLEY ROAD, off Grove Road The Club’s Headquarters and Shop are at Holcroft Road 7. CHURCHFIELD, entrance from Co-op Supermarket car park. (next to Batford Memorial Hall) and are well-stocked, with a wide variety of seeds, compost, fertiliser and more 8. PIGGOTTSHILL, off Grove Road at very competitive prices.The shop is open on Sundays The shop is located on the Piggottshill site in Dark Lane, between 10.00am and 12 noon from February through Harpenden, AL5 1QA. It stocks a wide range of seeds, compost, fertiliser and more. to the end of November.

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ACCESS FOR ALL The Town Council is keen to ensure that anyone who wants one can have an allotment. If you have a disability which requires the adaptation of an existing allotment plot, please contact the Town Council or the relevant allotment society to discuss what changes can be made.

If you would like more information or would like to rent an allotment, please contact one of the allotment societies or the Town Council.

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Running your engine when you’re not driving it (idling) truly gets you nowhere. It reduces your vehicle’s fuel economy, costs you money and creates pollution which is harmful to health.

The trouble is that stationary cars release up to 20 times more exhaust emissions than when the car is moving at 30 mph.

These pollutants have detrimental effects on human health and contribute to respiratory illness, cancer and premature deaths. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable.

It is estimated that poor air quality leads to 40,000 premature deaths each year in the UK. Compare this to the 1,713 deaths from road traffic accidents and we can see that this is a significant problem. People can be affected by poor air quality even if they never experience any noticeable pollution related-health effects such as breathing problems because some of the effects are chronic and long-term.

St Albans City and District Council are committed to reducing unnecessary engine idling as a means to improving local air quality, preventing health impacts and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the ‘Switch Off For Cleaner Air’ campaign we are asking drivers to switch off their engines if they are to be stationary for longer than a minute.

We are looking for volunteers to help raise awareness about this important matter locally.

Please visit www.stalbans.gov.uk/anti-idling for details.

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