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Summer 2015 Contents A warm welcome to our Summer Edition!

Hopefully the sun is shining and we are in for a long, warm and dry summer!

If you are staying local this summer, and looking for things to do, check out our What’s on Guide on pages 66 to 81.

As usual, there are a host of events happening over the coming months – there are those we look forward to annually and those which are new to the Guide…there is definitely something for everyone.

So put the dates in your diary and get ready for Summer 2015!

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ST ALBANS PRESENTED WITH STATUE OF FORTUNA BY ITALIAN TWIN TOWN A statue of the Roman goddess Fortuna was presented to St Albans by the Mayor of the City’s Italian twin town of Fano.

The artwork is a modern artistic interpretation of the statue of Fortuna that stands in a fountain in Fano’s main square. The Roman town of Fano was originally named Fanum Fortunae, or ‘the shrine of Fortuna’, the Roman goddess of Fate.

Fano is the most recent of the City and District’s twin towns, with the link established in 1998. It is a resort town on the east coast of Italy, close to the airports of Rimini and Ancona and has a similar population size to St Albans District.

Left to right: Pictured with the statue of Fortuna, Cllr Geoff Harrison, the Mayor of St Albans City and District, and Sig Massimo Seri, Mayor of Fano.

Cllr Geoff Harrison, Mayor of St Albans City and District, unveiled the statue of the goddess of luck, fate and fortune in the Alban Arena.

The presentation was made by Fano’s Mayor, Sig Massimo Seri, accompanied by Italian consular official, Sig Luciano Rappa.

Cllr Geoff Harrison, Mayor of St Albans City and District, said, “I am very grateful to Fano, its Mayor and other representatives for their generosity in giving St Albans this statue to remember them by. The gift marks the strong links between the twin towns, both of which have Roman heritage.”

Sig Massimo Seri, Mayor of Fano, said: “On behalf of Fano, I am delighted to present this statue of Fortuna to the people of St Albans as a symbol of our twinning relationship. Fortuna has a very special place in our hearts and we trust that she will bring good fortune to everyone in St Albans City and District.”

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THE 2015 ARTS FAIR TAKES PLACE ON THE 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH JULY In 2003 the Childwickbury estate first opened its gates to a new art event for St Albans.

It has since grown into a hugely popular and well respected event for both visitors and participants.

Childwickbury Arts Fair now consists of marquees housing over 60 artists, live music, fresh and healthy food, a licensed bar, education and activities for everyone, all in a special and unique atmosphere.

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FLAMSTEAD SCARECROW F E S T I VA L The very popular and highly successful annual Scarecrow Festival will be held between Friday 21st (Mid-day onwards) Sunday 23rd August 2015.

Since starting in 2002, as a means of raising money for the upkeep of the Village Church and the Herts Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, the festival has gone from strength to strength. Every year there have been over 90 scarecrows on display and over 5000 people have visited the village to take a peek.

Visitors can walk around the village (free parking, and a free mini bus, is available) and marvel at the scarecrows on display. Voting forms are available around the village, so don’t forget to vote (voting closes on Sunday at 5pm.)

In addition to the scarecrows, there will be lots of other things to see and do. The village pubs and shop, as well as the Pavilion on the Recreational Ground, will be open over the weekend selling a range of food and drinks.

The village hall will be selling teas and cakes and there will be a range of craft stalls in the hall. There will also be live music available – this really is a typically British Summer event!

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HERTFORDSHIRE SUPERFAST BROADBAND ROLLOUT RECEIVES £13.9 MILLION BOOST Hertfordshire received a broadband boost today as plans were announced to increase high-speed fibreoptic broadband coverage in the county to more than 98 per cent of premises. This improvement is thanks to additional funding of £13.9 million for the Connected Counties programme.

Connected Counties – the partnership made up of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire county councils and BT – is already well on the way to ensuring over 90 per cent of both counties have access to fibre broadband by the end of March 2016 as part of the current £18.06 million rollout. With the additional £13.9m now in place, in total over 44,000 homes and businesses in Herts will be able to access fibre broadband through the Connected Counties programme.

Fibre broadband gives businesses a fast and reliable tool that also opens up new opportunities for working with technology, such as shared online workspaces, video communications and online data storage.”

Bill Murphy, BT’s Managing Director for Next Generation Access, said, “Hard work and commitment to this project has secured further investment which will make fibre broadband available to thousands more home and businesses in Hertfordshire. “The most important aim is to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from fibre broadband and in as quick a timeframe as possible so this is great news for both businesses and households across the county.” For more information about Connected Counties, and to find out whether your premise is part of the programme, please visit www.connectedcounties.org

It builds on BT’s commercial fibre broadband programme which has already made the highspeed technology available to more than 400,000 households and businesses in the county.

The additional funding has been sourced from contributions of £3.57m from Hertfordshire County Council, £0.5m from Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership and a match contribution of £4.07m from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. BT will be contributing £5.8 million over the term of the contract.

Cllr Chris Hayward, Hertfordshire’s Cabinet Member for Enterprise, said, “This investment in superfast broadband is good news for everybody in the county. It’s important infrastructure that will show everyday benefits for thousands of homes and businesses. For homes, it will provide a fast and reliable connection for studying online, playing games and downloading music or films.

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Help us beat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Alex and Emily receiving a cheque from Harpenden Rugby Club on behalf of Joining Jack

Andy Farrell was a guest at Harpenden Rugby Club’s U18’s Awards dinner, where they had an auction for the charity for which he is an ambassador of.The Joining Jack charity is part of the Duchene Muscular Dystrophy Charity, one of the most common fatal genetic conditions in the world. The Harpenden Rugby Club dinner raised £2,575 on the night.

Andy also organised a Duchenne Charity Dinner with celebrity guests such as Jeffrey Archer, Martin Bashir, John Snow,Adrian Charles and Rugby legends such as Owen Farrell, Stuart Lancaster, Sean Edwards, Jason Robinson along withVernon Kaye who presented the evening.The two ladies Alex and Emily pictured above are driving the charity “Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” and “Joining Jack”. Their sons have the disease where the symptoms start at seven years and usually die a cruel death in their 20’s. It’s a race against time to help these two boys who are desperate to be the first children to be treated with a cure.The evening raised a total of £250,000 but there is obviously a long way to go.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is one of the most common fatal genetic disorders to affect children around the world.Approximately one in every 3,500 boys worldwide is afflicted with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with 20,000 new cases reported each year in the developed world.

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE £300K OF COUNCIL GRANTS Projects supporting vulnerable families

and women suffering domestic abuse are among those to receive grants totalling £300k, over three years, from St Albans City and District Council.

Community Partnerships Funding has been awarded, over the three years 2015-18, to: • Hightown Praetorian & Churches Housing Association’s Mother and Baby Service, providing support to young women who are pregnant or have a child aged under 2 years; • Homestart for recruiting and training volunteers to support parents with young children at home; • St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge for providing support and safety to women and women with children who are suffering domestic abuse.

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You can read this but many 11 year olds can’t and for them it’s a slippery slope, falling further behind in secondary school. Many leave school unable to apply for jobs or courses or to complete the paperwork we take for granted in running our lives. So many young people give up and become trapped in a life of poverty or crime.

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One of our existing reading helpers commented: ‘The children give me immense joy and pride, seeing children develop during the course of the school year is amazing. I enjoy their smiles, the fun, the stories and their humour’.

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CLASSICS ON THE COMMON 2015 THIS YEAR’S EVENT WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY Since 1994, for one day a year, Harpenden Common hosts what has become the biggest mid-week classic car show in Britain. Whatever the weather, nothing stops most of the pre-registered owners of more than 1200 classic vehicles, motorcycles and scooters from driving to Harpenden from all over the UK to display their cherished vehicles.

Up to 10,000 spectators spend hours admiring the mouth-watering collection.

A classic vehicle should be at least 20 years old but visitors can usually spot one or two from around a century ago, such as a 1900 Daimler Type A and a 1913 model T Ford. Every decade following is well represented, too, from Rolls Royces and Maseratis to Austin A40s and Morris Minors.

Classics on the Common was the brain-child of classic car enthusiast Peter Madden, a Harpenden resident and Metropolitan Police officer. The first year’s show attracted 125 cars.

When Peter decided to make the 2008 Classics his last he asked HarpendenVillage Rotary Club to take over responsibility for organising and running the show.

At heart, Classics on the Common remains a community event. Its charity fundraising is significant, too; over the show’s 21-year span more than £110,000 has been distributed to local, children’s, national and international charities.

Classic vehicle owners make a donation to enter and, although there is no entry charge to the public, spectators have always responded generously when approached with collecting buckets. Local businesses support, too, by taking banner advertising.

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COMMEMORATIVE PAVING STONE TO BE LAID FOR ST ALBANS VC HERO A Victoria Cross commemorative paving stone was laid at St Albans war memorial on Friday 1st May. It honours First World War hero Private Edward Warner who was born in the City.

Private Warner’s family laid the stone in front of the war memorial in St Peter’s Street at a special ceremony.

The stone-laying ceremony was part of the Government’s campaign to honour Victoria Cross recipients from the First World War. The ceremony took place 100 years to the day from Private Warner’s act of bravery that led to the award of the Victoria Cross. Private Warner defended a trench from attack before dying shortly after from the effects of gas poisoning.

His name appears on the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing in Ypres, Belgium, for British soldiers who died on near-by battlefields during the First World War. Pupils from Aboyne Lodge School, the nearest school to Private Warner’s home in Cannon Street, read the citation detailing his act of bravery.

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ROMAN GOLD COIN HOARD PURCHASED FOR ST ALBANS DISTRICT St Albans City and District Council has purchased the Sandridge hoard of Roman gold coins with the aid of National Lottery grant funding and donations.

The coins will go on public display at Verulamium Museum, Saint Michael’s Street, St Albans from mid-September. The display will be accompanied by a programme of talks and activities for children and families.

Fifty-five coins were found by a metal detectorist on private land in the north of the district of St Albans, Hertfordshire, in 2012. On investigating the site, archaeologists then recovered a further 104 coins. Together they make up one of the largest hoards of Roman gold coins found in the UK and date from the late fourth to early fifth centuries.

The coins were purchased for £98,500 through the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities’ Scheme, a voluntary initiative to record archaeological objects found by members of the public.

This was made possible with the generous support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust, local donors and an overseas benefactor. The individual donors wish to remain anonymous.

Cllr Annie Brewster, Portfolio Holder for Sport, Leisure and Heritage at the Council, said: “What an incredible story.These beautiful solid gold coins are a rare and significant find as no similar hoards of this period or size have been found in the UK. I am delighted they are staying with us permanently as a result of many people’s passionate support and generous financial backing.

“The site of Verulamium was the third largest city in Roman Britain yet it is still unbelievable that this ‘pot of gold’ has been sitting nearby for so many centuries. I would like to thank everyone for making it possible for these coins to go on display at Verulamium Museum, alongside objects and mosaics from our Roman city so we can all enjoy them.”

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Almost £150,000 has been raised to acquire the coins and to display them appropriately with supporting activities.

The Heritage Lottery Fund made a grant of £105,000 towards the purchase price of the coins and to fund an accompanying programme of activities.

St Albans Museums and Galleries Trust also contributed over £ 11,000 (including £10,000 from two local residents), the overseas benefactor £24,000, and the Council a further £6,000.

David Thorold, Prehistory to Medieval Curator at Verulamium Museum in St Albans, said: “Gold coins, known as solidi, were extremely valuable and were not traded or exchanged on a regular basis in Roman Britain. They would have been used for large transactions such as buying land or goods by the shipload.

“Evidence suggests these coins formed part of a buried hoard that had been disturbed at some point during the last couple of hundred years by, for example, ploughing. During the Roman occupation of Britain, people buried coins for two reasons, either as a sacrifice to their Gods or as a form of secure storage. In the latter case, this would be a temporary measure to protect their wealth when faced with a threat of war or while undertaking a long journey.”

“The coins date to the closing years of the fourth century and start of the fifth. They were issued under five Roman emperors: Gratian, Valentinian II,Theodosius, Arcadius and Honorius.They would have been made in the western mints of the Empire, mostly in the Italian cities of Milan, Rome and Ravenna.”

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Since building the car park in 2011 the site has become increasingly popular with visitors from around the county, with the existing surface badly degrading as a result. The Trust plans to create a tarmac surface along the entrance road, covering approximately 700 metres.

Louise Neicho, Woodland Trust site manager, said: “We apologise for the short term inconvenience to visitors, but the long-term outlook for the car park will be much better once the resurfacing work is completed.

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Would you volunteer? If it offered flexibility, interest and made you feel good Should you volunteer? To play your part to keep Hertfordshire safe…

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Wimbledon Fortnight 2014 runs from June 23th until July 6th. Whether you like tennis or not you cannot deny the rich history which surrounds the tournament and the associated ritual and attention to detail.

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The Wimbledon Championships date back to 1877 but did not take up residence at Church Road until 1922, where the ground now has a capacity of 35,000.

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Up to 40,000 tennis balls will be used during the tournament, each one hand-tested for weight, bounce and compression and stored at exactly 68 degrees

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The trophy for the men’s singles at Wimbledon is one of the most recognisable

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The longest match lasted 112 games, between RA (Pancho) Gonzalez & Charlie Passarell, both from the US, in 1966. The first set alone was 46 games long.

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More than 6,000 people staff the championships, including a temporary staff of several hundred hired by the All England Club as well as others who are provided by firms, contractors, voluntary bodies and public services.

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Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering is a great day out with a ‘Scottish flavour’ offering four pipe and drum bands, highland dancing competitions and displays as well as solo piping. Plus the traditional highland games heavy events including ‘weight over the bar’,‘tossing the caber’ and ‘putting the stone’.

The arena events are a major part of the day. New for 2015 is a unique horse display ‘Mane Attraction’ which combines an artistic creation of equestrian performance and horsemanship.Two popular acts will be returning; the Dog and Duck display and Hawksdrift Falconry.

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STARTING SCHOOL continued School isn’t easy for everyone. During the first few weeks of school it’s essential to keep communicating with your child and take care to notice signs that things aren’t going well.

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WINNERS OF MAYOR’S PRIDE AWARDS 2015 CELEBRATED A local milkman, a community radio station, St Albans Special Olympics and a young carer are among the winners of the Mayor’s Pride Awards 2015.

The awards recognise and celebrate unsung local heroes that go the extra mile and outstanding groups working for the benefit of the community.

Eight awards were presented to people and groups nominated by members of the public. A panel of judges selected the winners from more than 50 nominations.Winners included milkman Mick Tutton, who was named Community Champion of the Year, and young carer Emma Cox, who won the Young Person of Distinction Award.

In addition, the Mayor presented his special Mayor’s Recognition Award to Terry Dean, who recently celebrated 50 years working in Clarence Park.

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The awards evening also included performances from this year’s mayoral charity Living the Dream and from the St Albans Gospel Choir.

St Albans City and District Council delivers the awards in association with the Herts Advertiser, Radio Verulam and St Albans District Centre for Voluntary Service (CVS).

All the winners are listed below: Community Champion of the Year – Mick Tutton Mick has been ‘more than’ a milkman for 38 years serving St Michaels, Kingsbury and Camlet Way in St Albans. He combines delivering the milk with chatting to older people, doing their shopping and taking the frail on walks round the neighbourhood.

Cultural Innovation of the Year – Andrew and Simon Salter for a Testicular Cancer awareness campaign The two brothers won the award for raising awareness of testicular cancer, particularly among young men, through their social media Check One Two campaign #feelingnuts. The campaign led to Channel 4’s The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night.

Community Oriented Business of the Year­- Computer Friendly This non-profit organisation delivers low-cost computer training to the community.The 30-strong team of Computer Friendly volunteers and trainers help more 500 people locally each year, including disadvantaged, unemployed, retired and disabled people from diverse groups.

Young Person of Distinction Award – Emma Cox Emma gives devoted loving care to her mother who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and who is wheelchair dependent. Emma rose to the challenge of caring for her mother after her father died when she was only a young girl.

Environmental Champion of the Year – Andrei Lussmann Andrei aims to make sustainable dining accessible and affordable to everyone through Lussmann’s Fish and Grill Restaurants group.Andrei visits suppliers to ensure they meet his standards for ethical procurement and adapts the menu to maximise the welfare, sustainability and seasonality of ingredients.

Voluntary Sector Award – Radio Verulam Volunteers at this local community radio station worked hard over a nine-month period to overhaul the studios, systems and transmitters which were in some state of neglect.The massive project would have cost more than £50,000 had the station had to pay for this work.

Inclusive Communities Award – Don Dell Don is former Chairman of the local branch of the British Legion. He is involved in organising various acts of remembrance, including wreath laying, for Armed Forces Day, Burma Star events and Remembrance Day in November. He also organises the poppy collection in St Albans which raised more than £71,000 in 2014.

Mayor’s Recognition Award – Terry Dean Terry has just celebrated 50 years working in Clarence Park specialising in maintaining the cricket pitch and bowling green. Terry first started working for the Council in the park back in 1964. He continues to work there three days a week for the Council’s grounds maintenance contractor John O’Conner.

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UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLLS OUT TO ST ALBANS DISTRICT

Universal Credit, the new single payment benefit for people out of work or on a low income, is coming to St Albans District from Monday 18 May. This first stage will apply to single people with no dependent children.

St Albans City and District Council has been selected by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help spearhead the introduction of Universal Credit in Hertfordshire.

Universal Credit replaces a range of benefits for working age people, including income-based Jobseekers’ Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and Working and Child Tax Credits.

Single people with no dependent children who become unemployed in the District will now be invited to apply for Universal Credit, rather than Jobseekers’ Allowance, where eligible. They can apply for the benefit even if they are already claiming Housing Benefit and tax credits.

Universal Credit is being introduced in different parts of the country in stages up until 2017 when it will be available to the majority of benefit claimants.

Earlier this year, the DWP selected the Council, along with Broxbourne Borough Council, to start the roll out of Universal Credit in Hertfordshire.

Minister of State for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud said:“We’ve been working closely with St Albans City and District Council to bring Universal Credit to the area, and I am pleased that people will soon see its benefits. Universal Credit will allow employers and workers greater flexibility and will ensure that work always pays.”

Cllr Brian Ellis, Portfolio for Housing at St Albans City and District Council, said: “The Council is working closely with the DWP and partner agencies to ensure advice is available for benefit claimants at the Civic Centre Local Services Hub.This include 50

completing the application for Universal Credit and budgeting advice to make it easier for claimants to manage their finances in the future.”

People can apply for Universal Credit online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit. People without internet access or who need support completing their application can access help at St Albans Job Centre or at the Civic Centre Local Services Hub. The standard monthly Universal Credit payment for a single claimant aged under 25 years is £251.77, and for single claimants aged 25 and over it is £317.82.

Claimants who pay rent will also get an amount towards their housing costs. For claimants in Council accommodation, this will be equal to their rent, minus any deduction for ineligible services such as heating and hot water charges. Deductions may also be made if claimants are considered to have more bedrooms than their household requires.

People are expected to receive virtually the same benefit value with Universal Credit as under the existing system. However, claimants who move into work may find themselves better off.With Universal Credit there are no limits to the number of hours claimants can work in a week. Payments will be reduced gradually as claimants earn more and the rate at which benefit is withdrawn is designed to be more generous than the existing system.

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REDUCTION IN FEES FOR COUNCIL’S MULTI-SITE NCP PARKING PERMIT HOLDERS

Many parking permit holders using the District Council’s NCP car parks are to benefit from a reduction in the fees they pay for their permits.A new pricing structure will be put in place this summer.

St Albans City and District Council has agreed a new deal proposed by NCP that brings down the annual cost of an NCP Parking Season Ticket for new customers. Over the next 6 months existing customers will be approached to discuss their individual requirements The new prices are set out below: Current NCP permit price

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£900 – The NCP managed Drovers Way and Russell Avenue multi-storey car parks, OR any of the Council’s NCP managed Pay and Display car parks £775 - If purchased for a single Council NCP managed car park (these will not be available for the Drovers Way or Russell Avenue multi-storey car parks)

There will be no increase in fees for other types of NCP Parking Permits this year.

Cllr Beric Read, the Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement and Localism, said, “I’m pleased that NCP will be offering residents and businesses a reduction in parking fees for permit holders. By encouraging the use of the lesser used car parks in the pricing structure, this will help free up space in our central car parks for visitors and shoppers. This is what our parking policy overall is aiming to achieve.”

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Under the Animal Welfare Act you have a legal responsibility to ensure their welfare and to provide for your pet’s needs as does any person whom you choose to leave them with.

Taking your pet on holiday - Things to consider • Many animals can find the change in routine and environment and the experience of travelling very stressful. Carefully consider if taking your pet on holiday with you is the best thing for them. It may be better to leave your pet in the care of a responsible person whilst you are away.

• Always make sure that your chosen holiday destination has all the facilities necessary for your pet’s requirements.

• Check with your vet that your pet is healthy and safe to travel. If your pet requires medication, but is safe to travel, make sure you take this with you. Always make sure that your pet is fully vaccinated, and has had up-to-date flea and worming treatments.

• Make sure that your pet wears a collar with an identity tag with your name and holiday address & contact details on, so if they get lost you can be reunited as quickly as possible.

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Your pet(s) could be exposed to diseases and health risks that we do not have in the UK. Therefore your pet will need to be vaccinated against other diseases, including rabies. Ask your vet for advice.

Information on exotic diseases in cats and dogs can be found on the Defra Dog and Cat Travel website www.defra.gov.uk . Further information on diseases your pet may encounter abroad can be found in the Animal Welfare Foundation website www.bva-awf.org.uk Transporting your pet For information on the different methods of transporting your pet and how you can help them to have a safe, stress-free journey, please visit www.rspca.org.uk Keeping pets safe while you’re away There are a number of options to ensure your pet is cared for when you are away. You can: • Ask friends and family to look after them • Have a pet-sitter • Take them to a boarding establishment.

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Explore the town’s fascinating past with Harpenden & District Local History Society Town Trail No. 1 Starting from The George and returning to the Harpenden Arms, a fascinating walk back in time along Harpenden High Street.

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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What’s On JULY Sir Ranulph Fiennes

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Starts 7.30pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. For more information either call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

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Children are well catered for with plenty of hands-on art activities. Fresh healthy food is available too. For more details visit www.childwickburyarts.com or call: 01727 859495

Museum of Argument: But is it Art? - in the courtroom of the Town Hall Times: 2pm – 3.30pm Join UH Galleries Artistic Director Matthew Shaul and Collection Manager Annabel Lucas for an informal opportunity to explore a selection of works from the UH collections. You will have the opportunity to critique work and to ask questions about contemporary art. Free!

For more information visit www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Crabtree Schools’ Summer Fayre - Times 11.30am-2.30pm Come along and join in the fun with Stalls, Bouncy Castles, Hog Roast, BBQ, Books, Toys, Cakes, Puddings there’s plenty of things to amuse the whole family. Entrance fee: £1 per adult.

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Harpenden Film Society’s screening of “Pride” (15).

All films start at 8pm and are at the Harpenden Public Halls. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk, or from WH Smith or from Harpenden Public Halls.

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A day of dog activities, competitions, fun & fetch. Have-a-go agility, Rosettes & prizes to be won, Treasure hunt, Live music, Products & accessories to buy & win, Food & refreshments, BIG tombola and more! Entertainment for all the family!

Times: 11am to 5pm at Oaklands College, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 0JA. www.stalbansdogsday.co.uk

M Festival - Music Festival St Albans - Times 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Our annual music festival returns for its 6th year and we are back bigger and better than ever! We have live bands with music from CC Smugglers, Waiting for Katherine, Billington & Quinn, Nathan Watson, Fallow Fields and lots more! The day is full of fun activities and entertainment such as Gladiator Jousting, Bouncy Castles, Bungee Run, Rodeo Bull, Caricaturist, Fun Photo Booth, Hair Braiding, Face Painting, Henna Tattoo and more! We also have a large variety of food and drink stalls with the evening topped off with a firework finale. Everyone is welcome to this event and it promises to be a fantastic day out for all the family! More information and tickets can be found online at www.themfestival.co.uk The Highland Gathering

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What’s On JULY Adventure 001 Helicopter Day

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With Adventure 001, you can now experience the majesty of Hatfield House, from inside, outside, and above! Take a VIP helicopter flight from the grounds, soaring to new heights, before you take a wander around the house itself.

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Soil Biodiversity: How to Explore and Utilise Life in Soils?

Times 7:30 pm - 9:30pm At Fowden Hall, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ Professor Richard Bardgett (University of Manchester) and Professor Penny Hirsch (Rothamsted Research) will explore challenges and advances in the study of soil microbes, the interactions between plants and soil, and how findings can be used to benefit humans and the environment.

Please reserve your free ticket: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Oval Summer Fete

Come and join in the fun with Live Music, BBQ, Face Painting, Stalls, Games, Fun Dog Show and much more! Free Entry from 2pm – 5pm.

Youth With A Mission. Highfield Oval, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 4BX

Indoor Summer Fayre Harpenden - Times 10:00 am - 3:00 pm A traditional craft and fayre stalls including tombola, raffle, art, home-made goods, jewellery, cakes, jams, hair braiding, face painting, silks, temporary glitzy tattoos, henna, plants and much more! Held at The Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Harpenden from 10am - 3pm as part of fundraising efforts made by Welwyn Harmony (a LABBS chorus).

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Battle Proms at Hatfield House The Battle Proms team is proud to have been staging these unique picnic concerts since 1997, bringing together sublime music with stunningly choreographed aerial displays, thunderous cannon fire, dramatic cavalry displays and fantastic fireworks. Join us in 2015 for an unforgettable, glorious evening of entertainment in the grounds of Hatfield House, when they will be marking 200 years since the Battle of Waterloo. Venue: Queen Elizabeth Oak Field, Hatfield House. Further info at either www.hatfield-house.co.uk or www.battleproms.co.uk

What’s On JULY Vintage, Antiques & Collectors’ Market

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

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

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Farmers’ Market at Stable Yard at Hatfield House - Times 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Local traders visit Stable Yard at Hatfield House every third Sunday of the month to sell their produce in the courtyard. Cakes, crafts, beers, breads, baskets and honey are often part of the market. Entry and parking is FREE!! For more information visit either www.facebook.com/ StableYardatHatfieldHouse or www.stableyardshops.co.uk Folk By the Oak - Gates open at 1pm A festival of folk’s finest acts gathered together in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music. Venue: Queen Elizabeth Oak Field, Hatfield House.

Further information at either www.hatfield-house.co.uk or at www.folkbytheoak.co.uk Hatfield House Farmers Market

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Our regular Farmers’ Market held in Stable Yard from 10am - 2pm selling fine ales, meat, savoury condiments, jams & chutneys, artisan cheese, rustic bread, homemade cakes and biscuits, local honey/honey products from Hatfield Park and seasonal vegetables. Venue: Stable Yard, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ. Visit www.hatfield-house.co.uk for more information.

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With a legacy stretching back nearly 50 years, the Honourable Jimmy Cliff is still standing as one of the prime movers and continuing shapers of modern music. Starts 8pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. For more information either call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

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Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX

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Kids Summer Crafting 2015 - Times 10:00am - 11:30am Where kids can learn through their creativity. At Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. 10.00a.m - 11.30a.m. Cost £10.00 per child. Tickets include all materials needed to complete a project to take home.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/pages/Projects-of-Mine Hoo’s Book Fest introduces Our Summer Day 11.00am to 3.00pm at Luton Hoo Walled Garden, LU1 4LF Two very special book events .... Pandas, doughnuts and the Queen’s Handbag!

Learn how to draw a panda who loves manners, have fun and read stories with the brilliant book illustrator Steve Antony. Boy. Wizard. Hero. Celebrating the Harry Potter books.

Join our ‘Professor of Potter’ and his assistant as they bring to live the characters, creatures, spells and adventures from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

A fun and interactive event for all the family. Plus art activities for all the family in the magical Walled Garden with food, refreshments, books and plants for sale!

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Teddy Bears Picnic This annual FREE event, held in Lydekker Park, Sun Lane and runs from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Attractions are likely to include a show by Smartie Artie the children’s entertainer, face painting, a bouncy castle and games. For further information, please contact 01582 463668.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea - LIVE ON STAGE! A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD, based on the book by JUDITH KERR. Direct from a SMASH-HIT WEST END season. Sat 1.30pm, 4.30pm & Sunday 2 August 10.30am, 1.30pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. For more information either call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

The Man Called MONKHOUSE

This brand new solo play is an hilarious and poignant delve into the life of one of this country’s best loved and possibly most misunderstood comedians. Not to be missed.

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Rock at Hertford Castle - Times 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Donation on Entry - Don’t miss out on the annual Rock Festival. Come along and listen to live bands, musicians and acoustic acts performing in the Castle grounds. Food stalls and McMullen’s pop up bar available for refreshments.

For more details visit www.hertford.gov.uk/events or call 01992 552885.

Hertford Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR. Kids Summer Crafting 2015 - Times 10:00am - 11:30am Where kids can learn through their creativity. At Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. 10.00a.m - 11.30a.m. Cost £10.00 per child. Tickets include all materials needed to complete a project to take home.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/pages/Projects-of-Mine Arts Sparks Parents & Child Summer Art Classes. From 1-7 year olds £7 per session. From 10am-10.45am Harpenden Trust Halls, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1PS. To book please email: sally@samiles.co.uk

Tower Tour Enjoy the best views in town! This spectacular tour takes you all the way to the top of the Norman Bell Tower at the St Albans Cathedral. Tours last approximately one hour and depart at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Tickets cost £8 per person and are available from the Box Office located in the Cathedral Gift Shop, by phone 01727 890290, or www.stalbanscathedral.org Minimum age 11, restrictions apply.

Living The Dream Students aged 5 – 18 from the Living the Dream School of Performing Arts perform in their annual Summer showcase with street dance, contemporary dance, acting, musical theatre and singing. Starts at 6.30pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. For more information either call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

Jousting at Knebworth House The turrets and towers of Knebworth House provide a spectacular backdrop to the action.

Costumed knights on majestic warhorses gallop at full tilt across the arena in a fantastic display of horsemanship. There are 2 scheduled jousting displays on both days at about 12.30pm & 2.30pm (depending on the weather). There is no additional charge to see the jousting which is included in the Park & Gardens admission ticket. It’s a fantastic value day out – for just £9.50 per person. Once again, the Green Dragon Bowmen will be offering visitors the chance to try some archery. There is a small charge of £2 for 6 arrows. For more info visit www. knebworthhouse.com. Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX

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Kids Summer Crafting 2015 - Times 10:00am - 11:30am Where kids can learn through their creativity. At Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. 10.00a.m - 11.30a.m. Cost £10.00 per child. Tickets include all materials needed to complete a project to take home.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/pages/Projects-of-Mine Arts Sparks Parents & Child Summer Art Classes - From 1 – 7 year olds £7 per session. From 10am 10.45am. Harpenden Trust Halls, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1PS To book please email: sally@samiles.co.uk

Tower Tour Enjoy the best views in town! This spectacular tour takes you all the way to the top of the Norman Bell Tower at the St Albans Cathedral. Tours last approximately one hour and depart at 11.00am and 12.30pm. Tickets cost £8 per person and are available from the Box Office located in the Cathedral Gift Shop, by phone 01727 890290, or www.stalbanscathedral.org Minimum age 11, restrictions apply.

Vintage, Antiques & Collectors’ Market You will find a range of stalls selling furniture, silverware, china, glass, books, prints, postcards and the unusual. For those that want to decorate their homes with individual panache, whilst respecting the environment and engaging in the thrill of bartering for a bargain then this antique market is for you. Starts from 10am – 5pm at the Stable Yard, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ. Visit www.hatfield-house.co.uk for more information or contact Dawn Frary on 07751 296625

Knebworth Country Show

Set in the beautiful Park at Knebworth House this Family Country Show is now in its 5th year. All day entertainment includes The Sheep Show, ferret racing, birds of prey, working dogs, children’s entertainment with Devilstick Peat plus Circus Skills Workshop, Knights of Honour medieval village & as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. Also on Sunday at this event, we’re pleased to host a Companion Dog Show. Bring along a canine friend and have a go!

For more information please visit www.knebworthhouse.com

Hatfield House Farmers Market

Our regular Farmers’ Market held in Stable Yard from 10am - 2pm selling fine ales, meat, savoury condiments, jams & chutneys, artisan cheese, rustic bread, homemade cakes and biscuits, local honey/honey products from Hatfield Park and seasonal vegetables. Venue: Stable Yard, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ. Visit www.hatfield-house.co.uk for more information.

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Discover Hertford Castle Tours & Brass Band Concert Times 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Free Entry Hertford Castle will be open to the public with guided tours of the historical Grade 1 Listed building. Learn about its history and royal connections. Visitors can also book onto a Castle Walls and Grounds tour. A traditional Brass Band concert will be performing live on the Castle lawn for visitors to sit back, relax and soak up the views. For more info visit www.hertford.gov.uk/events/ or call 01992 552885 Address – Hertford Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR

Arts Sparks Parents & Child Summer Art Classes. From 1 – 7 year olds £7 per session. From 10am - 10.45am Harpenden Trust Halls, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1PS To book please email: sally@samiles.co.uk

Kids Summer Crafting 2015 - Times 10:00am - 11:30am Where kids can learn through their creativity. At Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. 10.00a.m - 11.30a.m. Cost £10.00 per child.

Tickets include all materials needed to complete a project to take home. For more information visit www.facebook.com/pages/Projects-of-Mine Ghost Tour & Bat Walk A unique opportunity to tour the House at night and hear the tales of the incidents we cannot explain. Visit areas where our resident presences have been detected. A light supper at Knebworth Barns is included. Gates open at 6.30. Tour starts at 7.00 pm. Bat Walk in the Garden 8.45 – 10.00 pm. Pre-booking essential. Warm clothing and suitable footwear recommended. Part of the Museums at Night initiative. Tickets are £22.50 per person. For more details please visit www.knebworthhouse.com

Hertford Castle Open Air Cinema Showing “Back To The Future” - 30 year anniversary.

Times 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tickets cost £6 each.

Hertford Castle will host an Open Air Cinema with the Castle as its backdrop. Spectators can bring along picnic chairs, snacks and sit back to relax and enjoy the movie underneath the stars.

Refreshments available. This spectacular evening sold out last year so do purchase tickets in advance from Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre by calling 01992 584322. www.hertford.gov.uk/events/ Address – Hertford Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR

What’s On AUGUST Colour Blast - Times 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Rennie Grove Hospice Care has launched a brand new event for 2015 – Colour Blast! Take part in either a 1.5km or 5km sponsored fun run & be blasted with coloured powder paint along the route. The fundraising event will take place at Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, St Albans, & is open to all ages (under 18s must have parental consent to take part, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Registration for the event is £20 per adult, £10 per child & we are also offering a £50 family rate (2 adults, 2 children). Under 5’s are free. The 1.5km route will start at 10.30am, & the 5km route will start at 11.00am.

All participants will need to sign in on the day from 9.00am. For more information and to register, please visit: www.renniegrove.org/colourblast or call 01442 820740.

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Kids Summer Crafting 2015 - Times 10:00am - 11:30am Where kids can learn through their creativity. At Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, Herts. AL4 9NX. 10.00a.m - 11.30a.m. Cost £10.00 per child. Tickets include all materials needed to complete a project to take home. For more info visit www.facebook.com/pages/Projects-of-Mine

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Arts Sparks Parents & Child Summer Art Classes.. From 1 – 7 year olds. £7 per session. From 10am - 10.45am Harpenden Trust Halls, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 1PS To book please email: sally@samiles.co.uk

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Roundwood Park School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden AL5 3EG at 8pm. £3.00 entry fee for non-members. Visit the website for all the latest news and membership details. www.harpendengardeningsociety.org

The Harpenden Floral Decoration Club

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Floral demonstration by “Christine Saunders” Westminster, Wellingtons & Women’”.

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Dutch Swing College Band Here’s a treat in store when the Dutch Swing College Band comes your way! Officially launched on D Day 5th May 1945 the DSC Band has recorded over 100 albums and appears at festivals, theatres & royal occasions in all continents. Tickets: £19, £17 (conc) The Radlett Centre Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 8HL Tel: 01923 857546 or visit www.radlettcentre.co.uk

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We Are Younique Younique are back! Taking the stage for the 3rd year, “we are younique” is set to be the biggest and best dance and musical theatre show of the year! With a vibrant mix of street dance, lyrical dance, musical performances and singing, there is something for everyone.

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Harpenden Beer Festival 2015 After the success of Harpenden’s 2014 Beer Festival the landlords and landladies from four local pubs are busy planning the next one. Niki and Steve (from The Old Cock Inn), Sid and Daren (from The Plough and Harrow), Pete from The Engineer and Tony and Maria (from The Carpenters Arms) are hosting Harpenden’s fifth independent Beer Festival on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September at The Old Cock Inn on Harpenden High Street. This year’s festival promises to be even better than 2014; with seventy real ales, perrys & ciders, food will be available all day & live music from Who’s Ya Daddy & the Alligators. Admission is £5 including branded festival glass. CAMRA Members free admission before 6pm on both days.

For more details call The Old Cock Inn on 01582 712649 or follow us on: facebook www.facebook.com/Beerfestivalfortheharpendonians

Open Air Cinema showing - Frozen Sing Along (U) Bring a picnic and something to sit on and enjoy your Favourite films under the stars.. Doors open at 6.00 pm, film starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets are available through The Luna Cinema www.thelunacinema.com For more information visit www.knebworthhouse.com Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX.

Family Show- Two Roman Citizens Brace Themselves!

(2pm, 3pm, and 4pm) at Verulamium Museum Step back in time to the late Roman period and meet a mosaicist and a wealthy landowner. Find out what life was like at this time and discover why the landowner is burying his money. Shows last approximately 20mins. Free (Entry charge to the museum for non-residents) All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more info visit www.thepast.co.uk Verulamium Museum, St Michaels Street, St Albans Herts AL3 4SW.

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Purple Zeppelin - The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show from 7.30pm As featured in the BBC TV documentary The Joy of the Guitar Riff, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. In a “full on” show with costume changes, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs, as Purple Zeppelin take you back to the magic, the excitement & the sheer raw energy generated by those incredible musicians.

Tickets: £19.50, £18.50 (concTickets: £11.50 The Radlett Centre Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 8HL. Tel: 01923 857546 or visit www.radlettcentre.co.uk

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Doors open at 6.00 pm, film starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets are available through The Luna Cinema www.thelunacinema.com For more information visit www.knebworthhouse.com. Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX.

20th Century Art Collectors Lecture by John Iddon. The core of great public art collections come from powerful, often larger-than-life private collectors. This lecture looks into some of these collectors and the art they acquired. Times: 7.30pm for 8pm start Tickets: ÂŁ7 (free to members) The Radlett Centre Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 8HL Tel: 01923 857546 or visit www.radlettcentre.co.uk

EDWARD WAITE Emerging Cityscape Artist Presents Solo Exhibition Landmarks Saturday 19th September 2015 Gallery Rouge Harpenden Artist in Attendance - 2pm till 5pm

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Adventure 001 Helicopter Day With Adventure 001, you can now experience the majesty of Hatfield House, from inside, outside, and above! Take a VIP helicopter flight from the grounds, soaring to new heights, before you take a wander around the house itself.

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

The St Albans and Harpenden Food & Drink Festival The St Albans & Harpenden Food & Drink Festival showcases the fantastic range of food, drink & produce available throughout St Albans District. With so many excellent eateries providing fabulous food & delightful drinking holes, the festival is a great time to try something new or different, culminating in an exciting street festival with Chef’s Theatre on Sunday 4th October. For more info visit: www.enjoystalbans.com or email Helen.Burridge@stalbans.gov.uk

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain 30 Plucking Years - Eight Ukuleles, Sixteen Hands, Thirty Two Strings, Sixteen Million Minutes, One Billion Seconds, Thirty Years. Starts 8pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. For more information either call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

Verdi’s Opera - La Traviata Music by Giuseppe Verdi. Sung in Italian with English Subtitles. Featuring an impressive cast & accompanied by a large live Orchestra with over 30 musicians.

Starts 7.30pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Herts. AL1 3LD. For more infoeither call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

Keith Barry - Brain Hacker Keith Barry is a world renowned hypnotist & has established himself as Ireland’s biggest touring entertainment star with a series of sell-out shows & smash-hit record breaking theatre runs. Starts 8pm at the Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Herts. AL1 3LD. For more info call the box office 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

Hertford Castle Autumn Wedding Exhibition - Times: 11:00am - 3:00pm - Free Entry The Castle will host photographers, bridal wear, florists, jewellers and other exhibitor stalls. Looking for a venue? Our dedicated wedding staff will be on hand to show couples around the Castle and answer questions on civil ceremonies, partnerships, receptions and any other special requests couples have.

For more information visit www.hertfordcastle.co.uk email - enquries@hertfordcastle.co.uk or call 01992 552885. Venue Address – Hertford Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR.

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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 Barbershop Harmony Tel: 07710 033363 Club (The Kings of Herts Chorus) Rehearse at Wood End School, Yeoman’s Avenue, St Albans Branch of the Locomotive Harpenden,AL5 3EF each Thursday evening from Club of Great Britain (LCGB) 7:30pm. Web: www.kingsofherts.co.uk A voluntary railway study group, interested in Chairman : Paul Nash 07931 548201 all aspects of the subject. We meet on the 2nd Membership Secretary : Peter Phillips 01582 622582 Thurs of each month from Sept to May each year. We meet at the United Reformed Church Hardynge Choir (Harpenden/ Watford Rd, St Albans, Herts AL2 3HG, located Wheathampstead based choral society) about 2 miles from the centre of St Albans.

Tel: 01582 760 854 Starting at 7pm & last for around 2.5 hrs. Cost is Web: www.hardynegchoir.org a £3.00 donation. The St Albans LCGB is one of 8 similar branches dotted around England, which Harpenden Light Operatic Society serve as the ‘grass roots’ of the central LCGB, Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, which has a head office in London. Further St John’s Hall. 8.00pm details of the LCGB can be found at www.lcgb.

Tel: 01582 622 420 or 768 574 org.uk or contact Murray on 01442 251540 or Web: www.harpenden-operatic.co.uk email: murray@mustang100.plus.com

Harpenden Country Market 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.

Monkey Music Harpenden Award winning classes for babies & young Children (from 3 months to 4 years). Email: harpenden.hitchin@monkeymusic.co.uk or Tel: 01582 620446 or visit our website: www.monkeymusic.co.uk

St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society The Philatelic Society offer monthly meetings between September and May. The meetings start at 8pm and are held at the School Room, St Mary’s Church, Childwick Green, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ (off the A19081 between St Albans and Harpenden).

Please call Peter Mellor Tel: 01582 7762284.

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Harpenden Winds Small Wind Orchestra www.stalbans.gov.uk/harpendenwinds

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

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

Doodley Bugs Art & Craft Classes for under 5’s.

Mon: 10-11 Harpenden Trust Hall.

Booking essential. Tel: 07710 889092 www.doodleybugs.co.uk or email monica@ doodleybugs.co.uk

Harpenden Health Walk Every Tuesday. Free led Health Walks, 10.30am. Meet for either: White Horse P.H. Car Park, Redbourn Lane, AL5 2JP. Tel: 01462 459395 See www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks

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Wheathampstead Health Walk

Every Thursday. Free led Health Walks, English Miscellany Folk Dance Display Group 10.30am. Meet: Public Car Park, behind The - East Hyde Village Hall, Lower Bull, East Lane. Wheathamsted, AL4 8BL. Harpenden Road, LU2 9QB. Tel: 01462 459395.

Email: publicity@englishmiscellany.com See www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks Web: www. englishmiscellany.com

Children’s Card Making Workshop Music Makers Choir of Harpenden 3nd Saturday every month at Artscape.

Meet on Wednesdays at Harpenden Booking Essential Tel: 01582 766385 High Street Methodists Church at 8pm.

For more information contact Rebecca. Harpenden Photographic Society Meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday night of each Rebecca.al.mitchell@hotmail.co.uk month at the Trust Hall, 90 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1PS from 8pm – 10pm.

Musicale Adult Band Visit www.Harpendenphotographicsociety.co.uk Tuesday evenings, all standards Magic Voices Mixed Contemporary Choir welcome. Tel: 01582 713 333 A contemporary choir, based in Email: info@musicale.co.uk Harpenden. Monday eve - 8-10pm at Web: www.musicale.co.uk The British Legion Club, Harpenden.

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Weekly Wheathampstead Health Walks Every Tuesday. Free led Health Walks, 10.30am, 1½ hr. walk (3-4mls), OR 1st steps walk (20-30 min’s gentle pace). Meet for either at the public car park behind the Bull pub, East Lane, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BL. See website for more details: www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks

or call 01992 588433.

Harpenden Health Walks Every Thursday. Free led Health Walks, 10.30am, 1 hr. walk (2-3mls).

Meet: Hatching Green, Harpenden, AL5 2JP. See: www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks

or call 01992 588433.

De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre The De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre, formerly the Mosquito Aircraft Museum, is a volunteer-run aviation museum in London Colney, Herts.

Opening Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays: 12:00 - 17:00 Sundays: 10:30 - 17:00 Address: Salisbury Hall, St Albans, Herts AL2 1BU. Tel: 01727 822051 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. Re-start 5 September 2013.

Visit www.parkstreetcameraclub.com or Tel: 01923 677111 for details.

Harpenden Health Walks Every Tuesday. Free led Health Walks, 10.30am, 1½ hr. walk (3-4mls), OR 1st steps walk (20-30 mins gentle pace) Meet for either : public car park behind the Bull pub, East Lane, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BL. Or every Thursday. Free led Health Walks, 10.30am, 1 hr. walk (2-3mls). Meet: Hatching Green, Harpenden, AL5 2JP. See www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks or Call: 01992 588433.

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Redbourn Watermill and Bakery

Museum of St Albans

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

Founded as the Hertfordshire County Museum in 1898, the Museum of St Albans tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day. In the medieval gallery you can find out about Alban, Britain’s first Christian martyr, and the Abbey that grew up around the site of his martyrdom. See objects used by people in medieval St Albans & learn how they lived.

Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Knebworth House Sunday 2.00 - 5.00pm One of England’s most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous Admission: Free - For further details, visit: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk worldwide for its rock concerts.

Knebworth House, Knebworth, Herts SG3 Sopwell Nunnery 6PY Tel: 01438 812661. Visit website for This romantic ruin is all that remains of the more information & opening times: Tudor mansion built around 1560 by Sir www.knebworthhouse.com Richard Lee, a soldier and royal engineer, Butterfly World granted the land by Henry VIII in 1540. Lee’s “Best Days Out For The Family” listed in The first house was built on top of the medieval Times, The Observer, Independent and The nunnery, which itself dated back to 1140. guardian “The brightly coloured carpet of the Open: During daylight hours/at any largest international wildflower meadow in reasonable time. Admission: Free the UK is a sight to behold.” The Times.

DISABLED ACCESS: Sopwell Nunnery is Address: Miriam Lane, Off Noke Lane, situated in a mainly level grassed area, but Chiswell Green, Herts, AL2 3NY there is no path. For further details, visit: Tel: 01727 869 203. www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk For more details visit: www.butterflyworldproject.com

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: Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays 10.30am to 5pm from 3rd April to 27th September 2015 Admission: Adults £1, Children Free

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 and further information: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

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History in Hertfordshire - YOUR LOCAL MUSEUMS -

Ashwell Village Museum

You will find all manner of wondrous curiosities relating to the village of Ashwell, Hertfordshire. Here the untold history of the village, from goddesses to genealogy, from birds to breweries the whole of human life is here. www.ashwellmuseum.org.uk

Bishop Stortford Museum

The museum houses two main collections: the unique Cecil Rhodes collection - a large collection of artefacts, documents and archives relating to the life and times of Cecil Rhodes - and the local history collections which provide a fascinating insight into the history of Bishop’s Stortford. www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk

British Schools Museum, Hitchin

There is literally no other museum like the British Schools Museum in Hitchin. The 1837 Monitorial Schoolroom is the only one of its kind left in the world! Then there are our 3 other historic classrooms, the Headmaster’s House and our wonderful displays and exhibitions based upon the extraordinary collection of 47,000 objects! www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk/

Bushey Museum

The Museum tells the story of Bushey and its unique artistic history. It has a large collection of works and articles relating to Sir Hubert von Herkomer RA and his world-renowned Art School. Also on show is the Lucy Kemp-Welch Memorial Trust Collection, including many of Lucy’s superb paintings of horses. www.busheymuseum.org

Cromer Windmill

Hertfordshire’s sole surviving windmill and a grade II* listed building dates from 1681. It stands on an artificial mound just outside Cromer, near Ardeley, in which parish a windmill has stood for nearly 800 years. www.hertfordshirebpt.org

De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre Located at Salisbury Hall, where the Mosquito prototype was originally designed,the museum boasts a huge collection of de Havilland aircraft and sections ranging from DH Moths to modern Military Jets . www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

Elstree and Borehamwood Museum The Museum has a collection of 1500 objects and 10,000 photographs. The collection began in 1999 with a few items and photographs preserved for the local community by a handful of volunteers. www.elstree-museum.org.uk

The Forge Museum Much Hadham The Forge Museum is set in an attractive Grade II* listed building situated in the picturesque village of Much Hadham.

Once a farmhouse of the Moor Place Estate, the earlier parts of the building date from the 15th century. The forge and bellows room are part of a 17th century barn conversion, and in 1811 the shoeing room and blacksmith’s shop were added. www.hadhammuseum.org.uk

Hatfield House The house is the home of the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury and their family. The Estate has been in the Cecil family for 400 years. Superb examples of Jacobean craftsmanship can be seen throughout the House such as the Grand Staircase with its fine carving and the rare stained glass window in the private chapel. Displayed throughout the House are many historic mementos collected over the centuries by the Cecils, one of England’s foremost political families. www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Dacorum Heritage Trust

The Museum houses in excess of 110,000 artefacts relating to the history of the Borough.The collection is varied and includes paintings, photographs, documents, archaeology and textiles as well as many local and social history artefacts.

It covers a period from Neolithic times (around 6,000 years ago), to the present day and gives a wonderful insight into the long history and culture of the Dacorum area.

Datchworth Museum

Comprising one ground floor room with the original forge, the museum on Datchworth Green boasts more than 900 artefacts, the majority of which have been donated by residents of the village and can be viewed in glass cabinets. www.hertfordshire.com

Hertford Museum This is a much loved local museum, with fascinating objects that tell the story of the county town. It is an accessible, fun and fascinating museum where everyone can enjoy, engage with and be inspired by their heritage. www.hertfordmuseum.org

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Health & Beauty

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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BUNIONS:

A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION For some of us, putting on open shoes is an uncomfortable experience. As well as looking unsightly, bunions can also be very painful. Bunions will get worse with time and gradually the second toe can become deformed and painful. For this reason, you may consider surgical treatment to correct the bunion, which realigns the big toe and relieves the pain of the bump on the side of the foot.

Surgery can be carried out under a local or general anaesthetic and is a day case procedure. Mr David Gordon, Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon, performs bunion surgery using a new minimally invasive technique where several very small incisions are used rather than one large cut. This has the advantages of smaller scars, less swelling and less chance of permanent stiffness in the big toe.

Mr Gordon’s tips for those suffering with bunions: • Make sure your shoes are comfortable & fit well, especially by increasing the width.

Although they may look great, tight pointy high heels are the worst offenders and should be avoided for long term wear.

• Use a bunion pad to reduce pressure on your toe.

Susan, who was treated by Mr Gordon is delighted with the results “Two months later I have minimal swelling, a lovely straight toe and I am walking and exercising normally.” Gill, who had her surgery with Mr Gordon in November, was back on the tennis court by the end of December. “I am delighted. I have no pain, no swelling and am able to wear all types of shoes including high heels!”

• Take pain killers to reduce the discomfort you feel.

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Stresses and strains may result due to a difficult pregnancy, labour (and or the need for intervention), leading to unsettled behaviour in your newborn alongside difficulties with feeding, winding, bowel movements and sleeping. Treatment to relieve physical strains using gentle osteopathic and cranial techniques can be very helpful and relaxing, allowing you to enjoy the very best of times with your newborn.

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THE BENEFITS OF YOGA

BY APRIL NUNES TUCKER (PHD)

I am writing this short article in hopes that you, dear reader, will try yoga (if you haven’t already). In reading this you will have your own idea of what yoga is –however vague or clear that may be. What I think is important to state here is that, yoga is notonlya series of physical exercises (but please still come to class if getting fit is your aim!) As you attend more and more classes perhaps the yoga will start to draw you in, perhaps it will start to bring you a sense of calm, perhaps you will notice that you feel better after class than you did before class and perhaps you will become interested in cultivating a peaceful mind. My teacher Baba HariDass, the silent monk who first introduced me to yoga in the early 1990s says, “The aim of life is to attain peace. No one can give us peace.We can’t buy or borrow it.We have to cultivate it by practising yoga.”

Yoga is a practice which encompasses the whole human being and the benefits can be profound – beyond purely physical. I thought it may be best to acquire a series of first-hand accounts of the benefits of yoga from my students and contemporaries in order to reveal the benefits that people really do experience by practising yoga.Here are a few: “A regular yoga practice will deliver a stronger healthier body, give you a place to rest your mind, will develop confidence and magically you will find yourself connecting to a natural awareness; which is not brought to our attention through education, nor TV or found amongst friends and family…give yourself a gift and try it!” Martin Forsythe (yoga teacherat The Breathing Space and owner of Forsythe Fireplaces), Harpenden, UK “Yoga helps you to become a more positive person. Meditation has made me much more aware of my thoughts and I can see trends in my thinking. If I feel like I’m going round the houses, regurgitating the same thoughts all day, I have more awareness to try and put an end to it.” Clare Wener (yoga teacher and marketing professional – see shantayoga.co.uk), Wheathampsted, UK “Yoga keeps me calm and less anxious. It is a total mind-body experience.” Louise Douse (PhD student), Bedford, UK “The breathing calms me down and helps me focus on my body and clears my mind. It is the best form of therapy and keeps me positive and optimistic!” Nicola Hannibal (hospitality industry professional), Greece “Yoga puts everything in perspective and brings my life and body back into balance.” Heather Cash (teacher), USA Personally, I find yoga incredibly healing mentally and physically. So, why not come and try?

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food & Drink

Prawn Ratatouille Method:

Starter Ingredients:

Place large tomato in hot water for 10 seconds, transfer to cold water bowl & peel away skin. Cut away top and bottom of tomato and remove pips to make a ring of the tomato flesh. Cut all stuffing ingredients into small cubes, season & sautĂŠ til al dente, remove from heat & drizzle olive oil & lemon zest, place inside ring. SautĂŠ prawns in small amount of chilli oil, cool them and cut in half, and place on top of tomato.

Per Person: One Large Tomato & One Lemon

Decoration:

Stuffing: 1/4 red pepper 1/4 yellow pepper 1/2 courgette 1/4 aubergine 1 shallot Seasoning & Lemon Zest 3 Large Prawns

Slice thinly the Ciabatta, drizzle grapeseed oil & sea salt, bake in oven on a low temp (150) for 10 12 mins. Courgette ribbons: Cut thin slices of the baby courgette with a peeler & fan out under the tomato.

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Ciabatta Crisp:

Dressing: A nice light dressing works best with this: 1 tbsp water, 1 tbsp lemon/ lime juice, 1 tbsp grapeseed oil & seasoning, & drizzle over salad.

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PUT THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY AND DON’T FORGET TO VOTE DURING THE MONTH OF JULY! The St Albans and Harpenden Food & Drink Festival is now in its 8th year, showcasing the fantastic range of food, drink and produce available throughout St Albans District.

The festival starts on 22nd September with the famous CAMRA Beer Festival, and ends with the al fresco Festival Finale on St Peter’s Street on Sunday 4th October.

Throughout the 12 days, many of the pubs, restaurants and hotels in the District are offering meal deals or holding events including tastings, workshops and cookery demonstrations. There will be festival stalls giving you the chance to sample and buy local food from artisan producers who love their food as much as you do!

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As part of the Food and Drink Festival, the St Albans Food and Drink Awards celebrate the fantastic places and people working in food and drink industry throughout the St Albans District.

Voting for the St Albans Food and Drink Awards open on 17th July 2015, giving you the chance to vote your favourite restaurant, bar, pub, café, producer or shop for the recognition that they deserve. Nominations are accepted throughout the month and close at 5pm on 17th August.

If you would like more information about the Festival, sign up to the mailing list at www.enjoystalbans.com/ foodanddrink and keep up to date with the news.

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Main Course

food & Drink

Stuffed Chicken

wrapped in Pancetta Ingredients per person one whole chicken 5 slices of thin Pancetta or Prosciutto 10 Cranberries (or apricots) 2 tblspn Double Cream 100g New potatoes Sprig Rosemary Carrots (or veg of choice) VeloutĂŠ: Wholegrain Mustard Double Cream Seasoning Method: Butterfly the chicken, keep 1/5 for the stuffing. Put the stuffing chicken in a mixer with seasoning, cranberries double cream, stuff the butterfly chicken with mixture, wrap with thin Pancetta, cook in oven for 20 mins at 180. Remove & slice.

Potatoes: Cook in salted water with one sprig of Rosemary, once ready crust in a ring & drizzle with olive oil & Maldon salt.

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Method: mix all together by hand and roll out to 8mm thickness & place in fridge. Remove & place into tart moulds and prick, cover with beans to cook ‘blind’, in oven, 8-10 mins.

Rhubarb Filling & Crumble Topping: Cut rhubarb into tiny cubes, mix with icing sugar and splash of creme de cassis, place on baking tray & cover with aluminium foil & cook for 6-8 mins on 200. Put rhubarb mix in pastry cases & cover with the Crumble topping which can be granola & broken biscuits of your choice.

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OPEN YOUR DOOR TO COLOUR

It’s the first thing people see when they approach your property, so make an impression with colour!

Gone are the days of only being able to choose from a list of a few colours, now the world is your oyster with Blue. A blue front door signals that the homeowner views his or her home as a place of refuge -- calm, serene, and relaxing, the perfect retreat from an often harsh and demanding world.

Green Psychologically speaking, green signifies health, safety, tranquillity, and harmony, all highly desirable attributes for the home environment.

Black A black front door projects strength, sophistication, power, and authority, indicating to all who enter or even passers-by that the home is a serious place inhabited by a person of substance.

Red By painting the front door red, the homeowner is saying that the home within is a vibrant place, full of life, energy, and excitement.

Brown A brown front door looks natural and organic, but it can send mixed messages in terms of colour psychology. On the one hand, brown conveys warmth, stability, and reliability, positive attributes all, but certain darker shades of brown signal a desire for privacy, even isolation.

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INTERIOR DESIGN IDEAS FOR SUMMER If you, like me, would like to bring a touch of summer into your house this summer you could try the following colour palettes.

• Greens and Black – bring the outside in. Think nature; plants, butterflies, foliage, insects, fern, moss…

• Candy Pastel Colours -think Battenberg cake! Patterns need to be kept to a minimum; let the colours do the talking!

• Natural – it’s all about the textures; rough linen, natural wood, smooth marble and chunky knits. The colour palette is creams and browns.

• Modern pastels- dusky shades of mint green, soft lilac, eggshell blue and powder pink.This is a refined and elegant look (no fussy patterns!)

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How to reduce the risk of burglary Many burglaries are opportunistic and not planned, so they are easy to prevent. Residents can help prevent burglary by following these tips: • Join your local Neighbourhood Watch

Scheme. Together you can help

protect your homes by keeping a

look-out for suspicious behaviour in

your street.

• Keep front, patio and back doors

closed and locked when you are

elsewhere in the house or the garden.

• Ensure that all windows and external

doors are not only closed but locked

at night or when you are out of the house.

• Remember to close downstairs

windows when leaving a room, to

deter the opportunist thief.

• Fit good locks to doors and use them.

• Have window locks fitted to older

windows; a burglar is less likely to

break in if they have to smash a window.

• Fit and use a door chain.

• Change locks when you move into a

new home.

• Fit a good quality alarm from a

reputable supplier. A visible burglar

alarm can also act as a deterrent.

• Leave spare keys with someone you

trust, not close to external doors or windows.

• Install external lights. They will

welcome genuine visitors & deter the

criminal who wishes to work undetected.

• Set lights on a timer switch to give

the impression that someone is in.

A living room or a bedroom light will

give the impression of occupancy;

leaving only a hall or landing light on

may not have the same effect.

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• If light timers are not available, leave a

light on if going out at night and draw curtains/blinds.

• Don’t leave curtains closed during the day.

• Keep all keys away from windows and

external doors so they are not visible/

accessible to an opportunist thief.

• Leave a television or radio on to create

the impression that someone is in, if you

are out for a short period of time.

• If you see anyone acting suspiciously

in your street, call the police on the

non-emergency number 101.

• Look out for your neighbours’

property if they are away for a few days.

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ECO FRIENDLY Here is a list compiled by George Clarke, Channel Four presenter, of 20 ways to make your home more eco friendly; some are easy changes which you can make straight away.

1 Install underfloor heating 2 Insulate your loft – using natural or recycled materials where possible 3 Use locally sourced or supplied building materials and local tradesmen 4 Buy furniture made from recycled materials 5 Use water-based paints with natural pigments 6 If renovating or building, insist that your builder reduces waste and recycles rather than sending material to landfill 7 Fill cavity walls with insulation 8 Consider investing in solar panels 9 Replace single-glazed windows with double-glazed ones 10 Choose wood-framed windows rather than UPVC or metal

11 Keep your boiler serviced and upgrade it to a more efficient model when you can 12 Replace old-style bulbs with energy-saving ones 13 Add thick curtains at windows or doors 14 Monitor your electricity consumption 15 Investigate sources of second-hand furniture and fittings 16 Lower your thermostat and check the temperature of your hot water 17 When buying or renting a new house, check its Energy Performance Certificate 18 Block draughts around doors, chimneys and windows 19 Buy an eco-kettle 20 Fit a water-saving showerhead

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RADIATE A GOOD VIBE IN YOUR HOME Gone are the days when radiators were hidden away out of site or behind covers.

degrees or that spare room that only your guests have to endure, now can become enjoyable spaces.

Today we have started to celebrate the beauty of them and with number of beautiful designs you can see why!

When it comes to choosing the right radiator there are many advantages to having modern designs installed. Not only can you potentially save money long term but you can also make the fashion statement you want and it can become the talking point of your room.

With such a huge choice of designs, finishes and colours, you can have a radiator placed in pretty much any area or space in your home without any problems. That awkward space in your hallway, the small downstairs loo that nobody uses because it -15

There are many websites out there that can help you calculate the size of radiator you need for the size of room. Alternatively you could contact your local Plumber’s Merchant, Bathroom Showroom or Heating engineer and speak to them for advice.

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EAST & GRAY TRADITIONAL PLUMBERS East & Gray are a traditional plumbing, heating and bathroom installation company, established in Harpenden since 1953.

Retaining the best traditional methods and combining these with the latest technology enables us to bring you top quality, energy efficient solutions.

We are trusted by our customers to deliver excellent quality work at a fair price; we also have a very traditional view when it comes to customer service.

and one or two new people to compliment the old faces you will recognise.

Of particular note is Tony – our new bathroom designer. He has featured on Grand Designs Live and brings with him many years of experience in creative bathroom and wet-room design and construction.

There have also been some behind-the-scenes changes and we have expanded our workshop and stores to a new, bigger and more modern facility in Roundwood Lane, Harpenden.

Our aim is to delight our customers and we will strive to achieve this with every job, large or small.

This, along with the introduction of new backoffice systems, sets us up to continue to serve Harpenden and the surrounding area well into the 21st century.

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Rogue traders Hertfordshire Trading Standards is advising residents to always say NO to traders who turn up uninvited on the doorstep. Rogue builders and gardeners often trick people into paying high prices for unnecessary or shoddy work and give false names and addresses.

The following advice is given: • Only deal with callers by appointment • Always ask for ID and check it carefully • Keep front and back doors locked • Fit a door bar/chain and use it • Do not keep large sums of money in the home • Do not buy goods or services at the door • Don’t be a victim, say NO to doorstep callers.

For the majority of contracts made at your home (both invited and uninvited visits), you will be entitled to a seven-day cooling-off period.

The trader should give you a cancellation notice explaining your rights, and he must not start work within the seven days without you requesting him to do so in writing. If the trader fails to comply then he is breaking the law and the contract is unenforceable against you, you don’t have to pay.

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ENJOYING YOUR GARDEN THIS SUMMER

Don’t forget to sit down and enjoy all of your hard work- your garden should be looking its best at this time of year. Flower beds should be bedecked with an array of hues and waterfalls of colour should be cascaded from your hanging baskets.

But remember, the hard work isn’t all done – there are still some key jobs which need doing (in between reading the paper after your long al fresco breakfast!)

Early Summer • Begin to feed, water and deadhead bedding plants • Feed and deadhead roses after the first flush of flowers • Sow seeds of perennial plants, winter bedding and biennials outdoors

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Mid Summer • Plant autumn-flowering bulbs • Keep on top of the weeding, feeding, deadheading and watering • Keep your lawn looking tip top. In dry weather, raise the mower blades slightly as longer grass stays greener Late Summer • Deadhead and stake perennials to keep them flowering and looking neat • Sow hardy annual seeds in pots for autumn planting

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HOW TO KEEP THE FLIES OUT OF YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER! I love summer, but my one bug (no pun intended) bare is the flies; annoying and unhygienic, I cannot stand them buzzing through every open window and door.

This year I thought I’d try some natural remedies to keep them at bay; fingers crossed one of them will work….and if they don’t, at least my home will smell nice!

1. Basil Apparently flies do not like the strong smell. You can also plant mint, lavender or marigold in your garden to get rid of flies outside.

2. Essential Oils Essential oils, such as lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, and lemon grass, not only possess gentle aroma, but they also work effectively in keeping away the house flies. Spraying such oils around your home should keep you fly free.

3.Apple and Clove Apparently, flies cannot bear the smell of cloves; stud an apple with cloves and hang around the home.

4.Apple Cider Vinegar Put some apple cider vinegar in a bowl; to create some surface tension, add some washing up liquid. The flies will be attracted to the smell, but won’t be able to escape.

5. Cucumbers Placing cucumber slices on the top of your rubbish bin is an effective way that prevents flies from laying their eggs there – again, it’s the smell they don’t like.

If all else fails, you could always try a good old-fashioned fly swat. You can go traditional, or if you, like my husband, like a gadget you can get electric versions!

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GREEN AND BLACK SCAFFOLDING

Green and Black Scaffolding are a locally based, family run business.

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We provide a personal point of contact from the moment your call is answered to the day the scaffold is removed from site.

Our client list varies, from the private client needing scaffold to their home for re-decoration or repairs to major construction companies building multiple houses.

We specialise in temporary roofs and scaffolds for loft conversions, although no job is too small for us.

The majority of our work is repeat orders from existing clients who are more than happy to entrust us to provide the planning & erection of their scaffold.

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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:

The following waste materials must not be placed in skips and cannot be accepted for disposal Fridges,Televisions, Computer Towers, Computer Screens, Microwaves, Household Batteries, Plasterboard,Tyres, Liquids (Hydraulic Oil, Engine Oil, Cooking Oil), Clinical Waste (Medical Waste of any kind), Compressed Gas Cylinders/Bottles (Full or Empty), Vehicle Batteries, Solvents (Such as Paint & Glue), Other Chemicals (Processing Fluids, Bleach, Detergent) If you have any queries contact your skip company or local council, who will be able to answer any of your questions.

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 food and food packaging, Soil (not contaminated with asbestos or oil), Solidified paint.

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REDUCED OPENING HOURS FOR HARPENDEN AND ST.ALBANS TIPS Instead of opening seven days a week, both St Albans and Harpenden will open five days a week.

Public consultation was held during the summer after the county council’s decision to switch to contractor AmeyCespa & task them with delivering savings of £6 million over the next eight years.

Harpenden Household Waste Recycling Centre.

Dark Lane, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1QB .

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday All year 10am - 6pm Closed: Thursday and Friday Further information from: www.wasteaware.org.uk St Albans Household Waste Recycling Centre 14 Ronsons Way, Sandridge, off St Albans Road, St Albans. AL1 4AP Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Winter 8am - 4pm, Summer 10am - 6pm Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday Further information from: www.wasteaware.org.uk

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THE WATER VOLE

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s Water Vole Conservation Officer, Martin Ketcher explains;

An ambitious project to reintroduce water voles into the river Stort reaches a critical phase this week.

Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve at Thorley Wash will soon be home to over 100 endangered water voles, translocated from Essex Wildlife Trust’s Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve.

The much-loved water vole, brought so vividly to life by Kenneth Grahame’s ‘Ratty’ in The Wind in the Willows, is in danger of becoming more fiction than fact. Once abundant in our waterways, water voles have suffered a catastrophic population decline in recent decades, to the point where they are now the ‘UK’s fastest declining mammal’.

This steep decline owes partly to the loss of river bank habitat but is chiefly due to mass predation by invasive American mink.

“Without urgent action it is possible that water voles could become extinct within the county as they have already been lost entirely from several Hertfordshire rivers including the Stort. Once this has occurred problems with habitat loss become much more significant. Populations become isolated and the need for conservation on the whole of the river becomes important if the species is to re-colonise.

Although there is some recent evidence of water voles spreading gradually in some places across Hertfordshire and Middlesex this is very limited.The opportunity to re-introduce the species on such a large scale is a tremendous boost to their overall conservation.”

160 water voles will be released to the Hertfordshire reserve as part of a joint project with Essex Wildlife Trust, which is flooding a section of its Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve, near Colchester, as part of a separate inter-tidal habitat creation project.

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The water voles have now been carefully collected by experts and await introduction to their new Hertfordshire home, at Herts and Middlesex’s Thorley Wash nature reserve which provides an abundant and well-established water vole habitat.

Once established at Thorley Wash, it is hoped that the water voles will be able to spread along the corridor of wet flushes, ponds, channels and the main Stort Navigation.

“The water vole is in dire straits; this is a very important project,” Darren Tansley, Essex Wildlife Trust’s Water for Wildlife Officer, who is leading the translocation, said. “The Stort is ideal for water voles but there are none there. With mink control in place, the necessary removal of voles from a part of Fingringhoe Wick has presented a wonderful opportunity for ‘Ratty’ to thrive along the Stort again.

Thorley Wash is the perfect place to start and Essex Wildlife Trust is delighted to be working so closely with our sister Wildlife Trust in Herts & Middlesex.

I would especially like to thank the Environment Agency and Thames Water, for generously funding this truly collaborative project.”

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