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Summer 2019 Contents Hopefully a WARM welcome to the Summer Edition of What’s On Herts, brought to you by Your Local Media Ltd. The sun has been shining so far, so hopefully we are in for a hot summer, but you never know with our weather! Come rain or shine, we have plenty of ideas on what to do, over the next three months in our “Diary of Events” section, so check out pages 51 – 69 for some great ideas. Don’t to forget to reserve some key dates in your diary such as Highland Gathering, Classics on the Common, Harpenden Beer Festival and the Dambusters Ball at the Public Halls which is celebrating the buildings 80th birthday, to name a few of the great events happening locally. While you are hopefully enjoying the sun, don’t forget to support your local Shop’s , Businesses and Trades in the area, many of which are advertising with us and remember to shop locally where possible. Enjoy!

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Never leave your dog alone in a car on a warm day. If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, dial 999. Many people still believe that it’s ok to leave a dog in a car on a warm day if the windows are left open or they’re parked in the shade, but the truth is, it’s still a very dangerous situation for the dog. A car can become as hot as an oven very quickly, even when it doesn’t feel that warm.When it’s 22 degrees, in a car it can reach an unbearable 47 degrees within the hour. What to do if you see a dog in a car on a warm day: In an emergency, the RSPCA may not be able to attend quickly enough, and with no powers of entry, they’d need police assistance at such an incident. Don’t be afraid to dial 999, the police will inform the RSPCA if animal welfare assistance is required. Help a dog in a hot car: • Establish the animal’s health and condition. If they’re displaying any signs of heatstroke dial 999 immediately. • If the situation becomes critical for the dog and the police are too far away or unable to attend, many people’s instinct will be to break into the car to free the dog. If you decide to do this, please be aware that without proper justification, this could be classed as criminal damage and, potentially, you may need to defend your actions in court. • Make sure you tell the police what you intend to do and why. Take pictures or videos of the dog and the names and numbers of witnesses to the incident. The law states that you have a lawful excuse to commit damage if you believe that the owner of the property that you damage would consent to the damage if damage would consent 6

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Classics on the Common This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 24th July 2019 from 11.30am – 8pm

Since 1994, for one day a year, Harpenden Common hosts what has become one of the biggest mid-week classic car shows in Britain. Whatever the weather, nothing stops most of the pre-registered owners of more than 1000 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 25 years old but visitors can usually spot one or two from around a century ago, such as a 1910 Triumph, a 1913 model T Ford and a 1916 Stanley steam engine car. Every decade following is well represented, too, from Rolls Royces and Maseratis to Austin A40s and Morris Minors. At heart, Classics on the Common remains a community event. Its charity fundraising is significant, too; over the show’s 26 year span more than £250,000 plus 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 us too, by taking banner advertising. With reasonably good weather in 2018 and through the generosity of our exhibitors, advertisers, trade and industry support and our spectators, we had a fantastic result raising £37,000 for charity.

Our main charities for 2019 are: Luton, South Beds and Harpenden Samaritans, Alzheimer’s Society, Carers in Hertfordshire and Rotary Doctor Bank. The organisers, Rotary in Harpenden, thank all who supported the event last year and look forward to another record breaking show this year! For more details please visit: www.classicsonthecommon.com 10 10

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A teenage boxing champion, a community pub and the organisers of a talking newspaper were among the nine winners of the St Albans Mayor’s Pride Awards 2019.They were presented with their trophies at a ceremony at St Michael’s Manor, Fishpool Street, by the 2018/19 Mayor, Councillor Rosemary Farmer.The annual awards celebrate the achievements of inspiring individuals, hard-working community groups and public-spirited businesses. This year’s winners were: Community Champion of the Year – Stuart New, an active member of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and the Royal British Legion for over three decades. Cultural Innovation Award - Clare Suttie, organiser of the Polar Bear Plunge, a charity fund-raiser that sees people dive into a freezing pool on New Year’s Day. Young Person of Distinction - Anthony Agard. He changed his life for the better when he joined a boxing club at 13 and is now studying business at Oaklands College. Community Orientated Business of the Year – Hare & Hounds, St Albans. A pub that took a leading role in a number of charity projects. Environmental Champion of the Year – Incredible Edible Community Gardens. Foodsmiles have set up two gardens in central St Albans with the aim of teaching local people gardening skills and enhancing the City Centre. Voluntary Sector Award – Soroptimist International, St Albans and District.A local women’s group that has been serving the community since 1957. Inclusive Communities Award – Gordon Baisley, Victoria Playing Fields Football Club. He runs an inclusive youth football club. Community Project of the Year - ‘Box Cleva,’ St Albans ABC.They delivered socially inclusive boxing sessions for 7-15 year olds. Mayor’s Recognition Award – St Albans and District Talking Newspaper. A weekly audio programme sent out free of charge to those with limited sight. Nominations are now open for the Mayor’s Pride Awards 2020, held to celebrate extraordinary people and outstanding organisations that make a positive contribution to the local community. Ensure these inspiring individuals and worthy organisations get the recognition they deserve by putting them forward to receive an award. Categories include: Community Champion of the Year - Cultural Innovation Award - Young Person of Distinction Community Project of the Year - Community Oriented Business of the Year

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CITY CENTRE CHANGES

Work is well underway on a £60 million project to transform a rundown area of St Albans City Centre with new housing and business space. The City’s former Police Station in Victoria Street and an NHS Clinic to its rear are both being demolished.

In its place, the Council and its contractor Morgan Sindall Construction are building two new stylish developments around an attractive public space.These will provide around 100 new homes, commercial space on the ground and first floors and more than 100 parking spaces. Morgan Sindall, the contractor, is a member of the Considerate Constructors Scheme and is pledged to minimise disruption to residents and businesses. Councillor Julian Daly, Portfolio Holder for Commercial and Development, said: “This is a multi-million redevelopment, the most ambitious the Council has undertaken. It has been years in the planning and now the public will begin to see major changes with the dilapidated old police station and health clinic. This is a very exciting development.There is no doubt it will greatly improve an area in the very heart of the City that has become rather rundown” In another Council development, work has also started on the creation of new leisure and sport centres in Harpenden in a £18.8 million project that is due to be completed by early 2021. For more information please visit:

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WILD FEST IN LYDEKKER - Saturday 13th July Harpenden Town Council will be celebrating all local wildlife found in Harpenden and all the brilliant local organisations that look after wildlife nearby. The event will run on Saturday 13th July from 10am to 2pm and will be filled with activities for all the family and be a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn about what Harpenden’s green spaces have to offer. Activities on the day will include sweep netting, dead wood discovery, pond dipping, dragon fly watching, storytelling, bird watching, tree walks, scavenger hunts, animal Olympics, nature crafts and much more! This event is suited to all ages so why not bring the whole family and invite your neighbours and friends too!

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC - Wednesday 1st August The annual Teddy Bears Picnic will once again take place in Lydekker Park (off Sun Lane) on Wednesday 1 August from 11am to 2pm. The event runs in line with National Play Day. The incredibly popular event is a Harpenden tradition and sees Lydekker Park come alive with teddy bears and their small owners. The fun-filled day offers a variety of FREE activities for children including crafts, wildlife activities, a bouncy castle, soft play, and a spectacular children’s entertainer! Come and join the Town Mayor for this family event with lots to keep you entertained in Harpenden’s secret garden. Don’t forget your picnic and your teddy bear.

MUSIC IN LYDEKKER - Saturday 31st August Back in 2019 for a second year, Music in Lydekker is a spirited event that showcases musical talent. The town council will once again be organising a Saturday afternoon band stand in Lydekker Park on Saturday 31st August between 11am and 2pm.This year, the Tennessee Boogie Boys will be entertaining the audience with their repertoire of 1950’s -style rockabilly, country and rock ‘n roll hits. Bring your deck chairs and blankets and enjoy an afternoon of music in the park. All three events are FREE and for further information please contact Harriet Tamke at Harpenden Town Council on

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We are a friendly club of mixed ages and abilities and we would love you to come along and "have a go” even if you have never bowled before. Apart from the bowling we have regular social events, coach outings and short holidays that can include bowling, so there are many activities to get involved in. We look forward to meeting you in September, just bring yourselves and some ﬂat soled shoes, if you have them. We will provide everything else.

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Wimbledon Fortnight 2018 runs from July 2nd - July 15th. Whether you like tennis or not you cannot deny the rich history which surrounds the tournament & the associated ritual and attention to detail. 1.

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.

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

Yellow balls were first used in 1986 and will this year be collected by a total of 200 ball boys and girls who have all undergone a rigorous training programme.

More than 27,000 kilos of English strawberries are likely to be eaten by spectators, topped by 7,000 litres of cream.

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The trophy for the menâ€™s singles at Wimbledon is one of the most recognisable

in sport and dates back to 1887. The magnificent gold cup stands 18 1/2 inches high & has a diameter of 7 1/2 inches, but the eagle-eyed might notice the pineapple design which adorns the top of the lid.

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.

The famous Wimbledon turf is a mixture of 70% perennial rye grass and 30% Barcrown creeping red fescue. It is cut to a height of exactly eight millimetres.

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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During World War II all tennis halted at Wimbledon, but the grounds of the All England club were pressed into action to aid the British war effort.

Parktennis is a not-for-profit tennis organisation that aims to break down traditional barriers to playing tennis by providing free access to tennis through social events run by dedicated volunteers. The weekly Parktennis Social event takes place every Saturday 10.00-11.00 at Rothamsted Park, Harpenden and Verulamium Park, St Albans. This event is FREE for anyone to attend The event is run by our committed and talented volunteers, who are on hand to help make your Parktennis experience a memorable one. Find out more visit

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Myddelton House and Gardens Enfield EN2 9HG. Edward Augustus Bowles lived at Myddelton House from 1865 to 1954.This passionate self-taught gardener transformed the 8 acres into a haven of architectural curiosities and exotic flora to ensure his senses would be stimulated during each season. Whilst exploring the grounds, you will find alpine specimens, a carp lake and impressive Victorian glass house. www.visitleevalley.org.uk

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

Henry Moore Studios and Gardens Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham SG10 6EE. The 70 acres of landscape gardens and countryside inspired much of the world famous artist’s iconic work.The sculpture grounds really showcase pieces against the landscape. Pop-in to the Bourne Maquette Studio and ﬁnd Henry Moore’s smaller works, see the window he used to tap to attract the attention of the sheep on the land he loved so much.You should also enjoy his wife Irina’s creation: a beautiful cottage garden. www.henry-moore.org Pembroke Farm Garden Slip End, Nr Ashwell, Hertfordshire, Ashwell, Baldock SG7 6SQ. If you are a rose enthusiast, you must take the time to visit the rose gardens where you will ﬁnd 150 specimens. But that’s not all this country house garden has to offer... Take in the wildlife walk, topiary garden, tea lawn and cottage garden beds. www.pembrokefarmgarden.co.uk 41

FLY-TIPPING PROSECUTIONS

Three people have already been prosecuted this year for flytipping offences by St Albans City and District Council. The City’s former Police Station in Victoria Street and an NHS Clinic to its rear are both being demolished.

One man was ordered to pay almost £700 in fines and costs for letting his hired van be used for the illegal dumping of rubbish in Hogg End Lane, a fly-tipping hotspot. Another man was ordered to pay more than £750 for fly-tipping in Waverley Road, St Albans, and the third offender was penalised £250 for dumping rubbish in the City Centre. In addition, a number of £400 Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued to offenders and warning letters sent to others. The Council is part of the Hertfordshire Fly-tipping Group that is seeking to combat the crime. For more information about their work and campaigns, see: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/flytipping If you witness fly-tipping actually taking place call the police on 999 and give as much detail as possible. If you discover fly-tipped waste after the event call our hotline number 01727 809019 or email us the details on : wastemanagementservices@stalbans.gov.uk REMEMBER – DON’T CONFRONT THE FLYTIPPERS OR OTHERWISE PUT YOURSELF AT RISK! If a fly-tip is blocking part or all of the road the this should be reported to Hertfordshire County Council online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk or by phone to 0300 1234047. For any fly-tips off the road then please report this to the District Council by calling 01727 819598

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The dynamic cinematography and use of slow motion also helps the film carry its relentless energy from start to finish. However, while the music helps drive the movie forward, the songs themselves could occasionally have been better selected. The humour is at times a little hit-or-miss, but thanks to its incredible pacing, it zips along and never gets dragged down by its less successful jokes. More importantly, it manages to prevent any of its cast feeling one-note or unnecessary, a trap so many coming of age films fall into. Almost all the characters were developed in a way that exceeded my expectations, which made the final act so satisfying.

A director’s first film is rarely as assured as Olivia Wilde’s stylish and smart new coming of age comedy, which manages to transcend the typical clichés of its genre while still being extremely entertaining on its own terms. Booksmart admittedly follows a conventional narrative arc; it’s about two high school students who realise they have focussed too much on academics, so try to pack the fun they missed into the night before their graduation. However, the writers put their own spin on this concept, making it stand out and, by setting the movie in a sort of ‘heightened reality’, give themselves much more room to manoeuvre when writing jokes and taking the story onto more original ground. It’s remarkable to consider that Booksmart is a directorial debut. Olivia Wilde clearly took inspiration from recent movies like Thoroughbreds and Ingrid Goes West in making this film, such as lighting the pool party scenes using underwater pool lights, which looked fantastic. 48

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St Swithuns The Musical ‘Matilda meets St Trinians’ St Swithuns will be a youth production & RARE Productions is a youth musical theatre group East End Gangsters commit the crime of the century and hide their loot in a disused stately home – Hensley Grange. Meanwhile the girls of Britain’s most notorious public school -‘St Swithun’s’ are given a final chance to reform by being sent to the selfsame – Hensley Grange. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

Luna Cinema Join us on the side-lawn of Knebworth House 4-7th July as The Luna Cinema returns with an incredible line up of films. 4th July Film is Batman, 5th July the film is A Star Is Born, 6th July the film is Mamma Mia: Here we go again and the 7th of July film is Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets must be pre-booked and printed. Optional: prepare a picnic, bring a low-backed chair, blankets and wear suitable clothing for all weather conditions. For more information and ticketing visit www.thelunacinema.com

Childwickbury Arts Fair Enjoy a unique gallery experience amidst the fabulous atmosphere of the Childwickbury Arts Fair, and buy original art directly from the artist. Fine art, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery, glass, hat making, paper making, sculpture, photography and more. The focus is on hand-made and high quality, with over sixty artists demonstrating their skills. Live music (sat & sun). Delicious food and a fully licensed bar. For more information please visit: www.childwickburyarts.com

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Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’. With Special Kinda Madness you get a Madness tribute band and a Specials tribute band on the same stage! Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

St Swithuns The Musical ‘Matilda meets St Trinians’ Two showings 2.30pm & 7.30pm - St Swithuns will be a youth production & RARE Productions is a youth musical theatre group. East End Gangsters commit the crime of the century and hide their loot in a disused stately home – Hensley Grange. Meanwhile the girls of Britain’s most notorious public school -‘St Swithun’s’ are given a final chance to reform by being sent to the selfsame – Hensley Grange. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

Murder in Hollywood – Murder Mystery Dining Experience 7pm – 11pm. Join Moonstone Theatre London and Hatfield House in the Riding School at 7pm for an evening of Hollywood glamour, packed with clues, plot-twists, suspicious suspects and surprises, complete with a 3 Course Dinner served from 8pm onwards. Dinner and drinks details to shortly follow. Venue: The Riding School, Hatfield House. For further details and all bookings please contact the Hatfield House Hospitality team on 01707 287003 email: hatfieldhospitality@compass-group.co.uk or visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

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Progressive Education Workshop This workshop with Educationalist, Fiona Carnie will explore new progressive approaches to education, such as flexi-schooling, Montessori, democratic learning etc. It will be an informative yet informal event where you can ask questions, share ideas and be inspired. The event runs from 1pm – 3.30pm at the Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans AL3 5BU. Ticket price £20. For more details please visit: https://progressive-education.eventbrite.com If it sounds interesting but you can’t make it, please join the Facebook group, Progressive Alternative Education.

Knebworth Park Pride Party (Day) Our Pride Family Fun Day will be held in our barns from 12pm till 5pm. With access to Knebworth Park, music, entertainment, food stands and so much more you are guaranteed to have a great day out! Competition for the best dressed rainbow teddy bear for children. Adult Ticket – £12 and Child Ticket – £10. SUPPORTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES. For more information, please call: 01438 813825 or visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

Knebworth Park Pride Party (Evening) Our Pride Evening will be held in our barns from 5.30pm – Midnight. With music, entertainment, food stands and so much more you are guaranteed to have a great night! Adult Ticket – £15. SUPPORTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES. For more information, please call: 01438 813825.

Harpenden Street Food Social

Emile will bring his menu to the gathering, along with a wide selection of other Chefs offering their cooking talents. The Harpenden Street Food Social is a monthly event from April to September. Street Food Social brings together a diverse collection of local street food vendors with foods from around the world. Visitors to the social can quench their thirst with a locally brewed beer and cider, or indulge in a chilled glass of Prosecco from the licensed bar - there’s something for everyone’s tastes. A DJ at the event will bring a relaxed atmosphere and assortment of music from all genres for visitors to the event. The exciting and fun event will be held on the Concourse in Harpenden which is located opposite Boots on the lower high street 4pm – 9pm. For more information visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event

Battle Proms at Hatfield House - Times: 4.30pm – 10.30pm A summer celebration with music, Spitfire, cannons, cavalry & fireworks! Pack up the hampers and champers and join thousands of loyal fans for an exceptional afternoon and evening of entertainment at the 19th annual Hatfield House Battle Proms Concert. In the beautiful and historic setting of the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field, this quintessentially British ‘party in the park’ features magnificent musical firework displays, culminating in a flag waving, sing-a-long spectacular including all the ‘last night of the proms’ finale favourites such as Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory. For further details visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk 55

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Two showings 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stella Mann College of Performing Arts presents their Summer Show – Elevation. A vibrant, dynamic, exciting production of diverse dance from contemporary to jazz, tap to commercial, musical theatre and much more. Choreographed by experienced tutors drawn from West End performers. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

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Duxford Air Show - Flying Legends Enjoy world class, unrivalled, choreographed displays featuring unique aircraft types rarely seen together in the UK skies or anywhere else. Flying Legends culminates in the finale Balbo formation when all the WWII fighters take to the skies to salute you in a mass flypast. Flying Legends is the Air show not to miss! Event address: IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR. For more details, ticket prices and parking please visit: www.iwm.org.uk

Folk By The Oak - Times 12pm – 10.30pm Folk by the Oak’s ‘line-up of headliners’ has gained a reputation as a unique opportunity to experience a collection of exceptional live folk and acoustic artists in one memorable day. From the intimacy of the Acorn Stage to the open-air festival buzz of the Main Stage, Folk by the Oak will bring you award-winning musicians alongside inspiring new talent. Venue: The Queen Elizabeth Oak Field, Hatfield Park. For further details visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk St Albans Comic-Con - 10am – 4.30pm A fresh new line-up of Guests from Film & TV will be on hand as well as a new set of artists in our Artists Alley from your favourite Comics. Other attractions & activities will include Memorabilia & Specialist Traders, a Gaming Zone, Movie PropsVehicles & our fantastic Cosplay Zone & competition as well as a few other surprises that we will hold onto for now. We are a Family Friendly event with no age restrictions and entry will begin at 10am. We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

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HIGHLAND GATHERING Harpenden Lions Highland Gathering is a great day out with a ‘Scottish flavour’ offering five pipe and drum bands, highland dancing competitions and displays as well as solo piping. Plus traditional highland games heavy events including ‘weight over the bar’, ‘tossing the caber’ and ‘putting the stone’. There are plenty of amusements for children including a funfair, climbing wall, rugby and golf challenges, the popular Kids’ Circle for younger children, opportunities to make sand art pictures and to use a potters’ wheel, face painting and electric Go-karts. And there were lots of food and drink too with beer and cider stalls run by local pubs. Adults and children enjoy the charity and commercial stalls and the Crafters’ Marquee selling traditional and handmade items. The ‘Scot’s Corner’ sells Scottish fine food, clothing and crafts. Kilt wearing and clan associations are also in the Scot’s Corner. A major raffle will take place throughout the day. That’s not all! Sideshows provide further entertainment and in addition there is a large classic cars and motorbikes display. For more information please visit: www.harpenden-lions.co.uk

Carole King Songbook The Carole King Songbook is a timeless classic revue show with music recognised by all ages. Featuring hits such as Beautiful, He’s Sure The Boy I love, You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman, Take Good Care Of My Baby, Up On The Roof, You’ve Got A Friend, One Fine Day, The Locomotion and many more hits, this show takes the audience on a 2 hour adventure into the world of Carole King. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

The Real Thing

Original vocalists, Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, perform these hits and many more live on stage with their own fantastic 5-piece band. Enjoy tracks like “You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing” “Whenever You Want My Love”. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Direct from its success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

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The Great British Food Festival

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Tommy The Album - Live

On the 50th anniversary of the release of The Who’s ground-breaking rock opera, “Tommy,” we bring you a brand new production, “The Goldhawks perform TOMMY – the album, LIVE!” Following continued public demand, after their smash hit tour of Quadrophenia, legendary world-class rock band, The Goldhawks, return to perform Tommy as a 9-piece outfit backed with amazing projection and effects and superb replication of The Who’s sound. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena. co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

producers, scrumptious street food and brilliant bars. Come along and top up your culinary skills in the captivating cookery demos or watch warriors take on the Men v Food challenges. Chill to soothing live music while the children try their hand at a cookery lesson before going off to make giant bubbles or learn circus skills! Your ticket includes on-site parking. The perfect recipe for a fun, foodie, family day out! Event address: Knebworth House, Stevenage SG3 6PY. For more information please visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

From The Jam All Mod Cons’ 40th Anniversary Tour with special guests: The Truth “From The Jam, best night out I have had in years all The Jam hits and more done to perfection. What’s not to love?” – Alan McGee. From The Jam is comprised of legendary former ‘The Jam’ bassist Bruce Foxton, vocalist & guitarist Russell Hastings, drummer Mike Randon, and Andy Fairclough on Hammond and piano. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

St Albans Race For Life 5K & 10K - This is a Race For Life for everyone! Whatever your ability, walk, jog or run 5k or 10k and help beat cancer sooner! The St Albans route is an amazing journey through a piece of history. Hilly in places and fairly challenging, we set off by Westminster Lodge before traversing the open fields, enjoying splendid views of the Abbey and then journeying around the picturesque lake. To join in the run or for details of how to support the runners, please visit: www.raceforlife.co.uk

The Sisters Brothers (15)

The Sisters Brothers is a western dark comedy directed by Jacques Audiard, based on the novel of the same name by Patrick deWitt. The film stars John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix as the two notorious assassin brothers. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD. Film starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

What’s On JULY WEDNESDAY

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

Tolkien (12A) Tolkien is a biographical drama film directed by Dome Karukoski and written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford. It is about the English professor, philologist and author J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion as well as notable academic works. The film stars Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins. Two film showing times 1.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

The Beach Boys Tribute Show Whether you are coming back to see Beach Boyz Tribute Band again or coming for the first time, the show is exhilarating as ever, filling the auditorium with glorious, rich vocal harmony, the five all singing, all playing boys that are Beach Boyz Tribute Band continue to amaze, astound and defy belief in their recreation of America’s biggest and longest selling pop rock band The Beach Boys. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

Roy Chubby Brown

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Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. His choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are all delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing. His trademark flying helmet and goggles, coupled with his coat of many patches, make him instantly recognisable as the man who put the “F” in Alice, with his popular version of “that” song. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

The Game Fair 2019 The only event at the heart of fieldsports, shooting and land management with a sprinkling of glamour, amazing food and shopping. Celebrating British field sports and country life, The Game Fair boasts a comprehensive itinerary for the whole family, including gundog handling, clay shooting, archery, fishing, falconry and ferreting.  Visitors can also enjoy a host of food, drink and shopping stalls, as well as outdoor activities including off-road driving. Ensuring there is something for everyone. For more information visit: www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

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UK’s Strongest Man 2019 UK’s Strongest Man competition, which is shown on Channel 5, is coming back to St Albans, taking place in Verulamium Park. In 2018, 10,000 people enjoyed this festival-style familyfriendly event to see 16 individuals battle through a range of challenges and activities to be crowned UK’s Strongest Man! Venue: Abbey View, Verulamium Park St Albans, AL1 2DJ. For more information visit: www.enjoystalbans.com

Emergency Services Open Day in Harpenden The event is being organised by the St Albans and Harpenden Volunteer Police Cadets and Harpenden Fire Station. A host of other organisations will be present on the day including ambulance services and emergency responders, Neighbourhood Watch and officers from the local police Safer Neighbourhood Team and Road Policing Unit. Throughout the day, visitors of all ages can watch safety demonstrations, get advice on a range of topics and look inside emergency service vehicles. A raffle will be held and a barbecue and refreshments will be on offer. The event takes place at Harpenden Fire Station, in Leyton Road, between 11am and 3pm. Entry is free but donations are welcome. All money raised will go The Fire Fighters Charity and the Volunteer Police Cadets.

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

Creedence Clearwater Review Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK’s premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America’s greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitarist, singer and songwriter John Fogerty. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

Luna Kids Cinema

Join us at Knebworth House from 31st July to 4th August as The Luna Kids Cinema show an incredible line up of films such as Spider- Man, The Incredibles 2, Mary Poppins Returns, Dumbo and The Incredibles 2 to name a few of them. Tickets must be pre-booked and printed. Optional: prepare a picnic, bring a ow-backed chair, blankets and wear suitable clothing for all weather conditions. For more information about film days & time please visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

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What’s On AUGUST SATURDAY

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Flamstead Scarecrow Festival

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Each year, residents from the village of Flamstead create fabulous scarecrows and display them in their front gardens and around the village for the public to view. Along with traditional scarecrows you will also see your favourite characters from TV and Film with other imaginative scarecrows. With a competition for the best scarecrow, the residents really go all out to win, so it well worth a visit. This year, entry will be £4 per adult and £2 per child (Age 4 and over), and will include Free Parking in the festival Car Parks and a Festival Programme and voting form per family. Cash and Card Payment options will be available. For more information please visit: www.flamsteadscarecrowfestival.co.uk

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic This incredibly popular event, a Harpenden tradition, sees Lydekker Park come alive with teddy bears and their small owners. The fun-filled day offers a variety of free activities for children, which in years past has included face painting, a bouncy castle, crafts, and just-for-kids live entertainment. The Town Council will be having its annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Lydekker Park (off Sun Lane) on Wednesday 7 August from 11am to 2pm. This event will run alongside National Play Day. The park will be alive with Teddy Bears and their small owners, as they will be making the most of the sun and the FREE entertainment on offer. Come and join the Town Mayor for this family event with lots to keep you entertained in Harpenden’s secret garden. Don’t forget your picnic and your teddy bear. For any further information please contact Harriet Tamke at Harpenden Town Council on Tel: 01582 463668 or harriet.tamke@harpenden.gov.uk

Killer at the Casino – Murder Mystery Dining Experience - 7pm – 11pm Join Moonstone Theatre London and Hatfield House in the Riding School at 7pm for an evening packed with clues, plot-twists, suspicious suspects and surprises, complete with a 3 Course Dinner served from 8pm onwards. Dinner and drinks details to shortly follow. Venue: The Riding School, Hatfield House. For further details and all bookings please contact the Hatfield House Hospitality team on 01707 287003 email: hatfieldhospitality@compass-group.co.uk or visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Grease - Two Show times per day 1pm & 7pm After the huge successes of Schools Will Rock You, The Wind in the Willows and Beauty and the Beast, Brilliant Theatre Arts and The Alban Arena are excited to present the ‘electrifying’ hit musical, Grease. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

What’s On AUGUST Country, Crafts & Steam Fair

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Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth House, Stevenage SG3 6PY. Times: 10am – 5pm This family Fair has something for everyone. All day entertainment will include steam engines – both full size and scale, fighting knights and medieval village, birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment, plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy, and much much more. Arts, crafts, food, drink, and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. On Sunday at this event, we are proud to host The Companion Dog Show (Companion-Dog-Show-2019) so bring along a canine friend and have a go (all proceeds from entries go to Marie Curie care). For more information visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

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The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Present - A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Event Time 4pm – 6pm The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer to celebrate their 15th year with Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Venue: The Elephant Dell, Hatfield House. For more information please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Theatre In The Park – Treasure Island - Event times 2pm – 4pm Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for this brand-new adaptation of everyone’s favourite swashbuckling pirate adventure: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Venue: The Elephant Dell, Hatfield House. For more information please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk Art In Clay - Event times: 10am – 5.30pm

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th Art in Clay showcases some of the finest ceramics currently being made by individual makers in

the UK and Europe. This outdoor summer event held in marquees in the beautiful parklands of Hatfield House hosts over 200 exhibitors, including a full programme of talks & demonstrations and a Clay Creation Zone to fire your imagination. Venue: Hatfield Park, Hatfield House. For more information please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Batford Springs Open Day

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Come along to Harpenden’s local nature reserve and investigate the wildlife found all over the reserve. Have a look in the river to see what you can find, sweep through the meadows and see if you can identify the butterflies and crickets you might find there, then delve into the world of minibeasts in the woodlands. Meet our wonderful Batford Springs Volunteers and find out more about the great work they do to manage the reserve. Bring a packed lunch and have a picnic in the meadows. No booking required. For more information please visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event

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Alice in Wonderland - Event Time: 2pm – 4pm Imagination runs wild and logic is abandoned in this fantastical, larger-than-life musical brimming with nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family. Venue: The Elephant Dell, Hatfield House. For more information please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk Luna Cinema

th Join us for an evening under the stars with a choice of 3 fantastic films including The Greatest Showman,

Dirty Dancing and the Oscar Award winning The Favourite which was filmed at Hatfield House itself! Thursday 22nd August - The Favourite, Friday 23rd August – The Greatest Showman and Saturday 24th August – Dirty Dancing. Entrance will be permitted from 6:45pm each evening, film showings will start when it is dark enough, this approximately being 8:15pm. Viewers are welcome to bring low back chairs, picnics and blankets as well as being advised to dress warmly. For more information please visit: www.hatfield-house.co.uk

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Summer Fun Fair on the Common Come along and join in the fun of the fair! For more information please visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event

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Meraki Festival

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– once you’re through the gates, you can enjoy all of our festival features for no extra cost, apart from food and drinks. We have evening, day tickets, as well as camping, glamping and family VIP Hotel Glamoing, so you can join us for one day or make it into a full three-night adventure! Our 2019 line-up includes incredible 80s with Paul Young on Friday, top pop classics Saturday and an amazing country and dance line-up Sunday and this is on top of all the incredible festival activities. For more information and tickets visit: www.merakifestival.com

GOATFEST 2019 Goatfest, is a three-day live music festival located in Codicote, Herts, UK. It festival started life at the grounds of the infamous Goat Inn, Public House (hence the event’s name was also born), however has since grown to be moved to local farmland in recent years, and the festival boasts stunning views across the Hertfordshire countryside. We pride ourselves on showcasing the best local, national and international live music from bands, solo artists and DJs. We also offer a ton of street food and drinks from local sustainable companies, which beat most large events offerings, as its all fresh and locally supplied. You can also enjoy the real festival feeling by staying over at our campsite where you can pitch your own tent or pull up to in your camper van. Tickets for this are available on our website. Whether you here for the day or staying with us overnight, don’t miss out on this awesome music event. To book your tickets or to find out more, visit www.goatfestuk.com

What’s On AUGUST SAT-MON

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The 54rd National Pub 7’s

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Join us for a rugby extravaganza with a BBQ, Hog Roast, Bar and more! Hosted by Harpenden Rugby Club Redbourn Lane, Harpenden Herts AL5 2BA. Spectator’s entry fee £5. For more information visit www.nationalpubsevens.com Come along & join in the fun for all the family!

Classic Motor Show at Knebworth House Venue: Knebworth House, Knebworth House, Stevenage SG3 6PY. Times: 10am – 5pm With up to 1,000 classic and collectable vehicles taking part each day, the Knebworth Classic Motor Show is not to be missed. There will be a number of static displays to see, as well as a show arena hosting stunning parades. Vehicles include saloons, sports, American, commercial, military and classic motorcycles. Motoring history will be brought to life for all the family to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.knebworthhouse.com

Family Conservation Day - Building Homes for Wildlife

Location to be confirmed Help us build some new homes for wildlife to be put up around Harpenden. Build a bat or bird box for Batford Springs, or a raptor box to give a home to an owl on Harpenden Common. All welcome – Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event

Cool Britannia Festival – Knebworth Park

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Benington Chilli Festival Started in 2006 the Chilli Festival is a hugely popular family event attracting thousands of visitors over three days, offering a chance to buy chilli plants, products and sample foods from around the world. Stalls are set up throughout the garden with a wide range of refreshments along with face painting and sand art for the children, Chilli Eating competition and much more! Come worship the pepper at Benington Chilli Festival on the August Bank Holiday weekend! For more information visit: www.beningtonlordship.co.uk

of Sound Stage with acts like The Farm, The Bluetones, Soul II Soul, Black Grape, James, Babybird, Basement Jaxx, Gabrielle and Starsailor to name just a few! The festival also tends to the needs of festival goers with camping, glamping, campervan & caravan parks, street food, street entertainers, The Barn Stage, funfairs, kid-zone, trade stands, karaoke and even a freak show in a Victorian palace of entertainment. Tickets for this electrifying festival are available now from the official festival website www.coolbritanniafest.com

Music in Lydekker

Back for a second year, Music in Lydekker is a spirited event that showcases musical talent. This year, the Tennessee Boogie Boys will be entertaining the audience with their repertoire of 1950s-style rockabilly, country and rock ‘n roll hits. Event runs from 11am – 2pm and is free. Families welcome. Bring your deck chairs and pack lunches for a music filled event. Walking is advised as parking will be limited. For more information visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event

What’s On SEPTEMBER TUESDAY

Southdown Festival

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With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the ’70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, and best known for their hits ‘Hocus Pocus’, ‘House of The King’ and ‘Sylvia’, as well as critically acclaimed albums Moving Waves, Focus 3 and Hamburger Concerto, the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their tenth album, which is guaranteed to please their legions of fans! Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

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Redbourn Classics Motor Show & Village Fete - Event Time: Noon-5pm A great day out for all the family - 300+ classic cars, bikes, trucks and tractors on Redbourn Common and a display of modern supercars in the grounds of Redbourn Museum. Food stalls, Bar, BBQ and tea tent, live music and entertainment all afternoon, crafts, children’s fairground rides and go-karts. Everyone welcome; suggested entry donation £2 per person/£5 per family. All proceeds to local charities. Venue : Redbourn Common, Redbourn AL3 7BU www.redbournclassics.co.uk Hertfordshire Open Studios

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A lively weekend packed with a number of events taking place across various venues in Southdown such as Live Music, Food, Comedy, Quizzes and much much more! The events are run for the local community and by the local community including residents and local organisations. For more information visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event

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

Why not extend the summer holiday mood with a self-guided tour of some of Hertfordshire’s finest artists, craftmakers and artisans? Artists are opening their doors for the biggest event in Hertfordshire - Herts Open Studios. This annual autumn show, organised by Herts Visual Arts, runs for three weeks and entry to participating exhibitions is free. Artists open their homes or places of work to visitors at specified times over a three week period. The event introduces artists to the general public, galleries and other enterprises, bringing an awareness of the diversity of talent available throughout the county. For more information please visit: www.hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios

Harpenden Statty Fun Fair Come & join in the fun of the fair on Harpenden Common.

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This highly acclaimed concert-style production features the music of the world’s most popular Latin artists including Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Gipsy Kings, Santana, Enrique Iglesias and many more! Complete with a full live band and sizzling Cuban themed singers and dancers, La Vida Loca! reignites the passion of pop music’s biggest Latin American infused beats! Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

Tom Kerridge presents Pub in the Park

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You Win Again Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, How Deep is Your Love? Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

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It’s Only Just Begun Karen was the voice of the multi-hit making group The Carpenters who along with her brother Richard, scored an unprecedented 17 consecutive billboard US top ten hits. The timeless quality of the Carpenters’ music makes it as relevant today as when they scored their first UK hit with Close to you in 1970. Show starts at 7.30pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

With a stellar line-up of chefs, pubs and music, Pub in the Park will play host to Tom’s two Michelin-starred pub, The Hand & Flowers, plus a selection of other top UK pubs and restaurants who will serve signature tasting dishes. Combined with great live music, chef demos, top quality shopping and other festival fun, Pub in the Park has become the UK’s fastest growing food and music festival. Entry by pre-purchased ticket only. Venue: Front meadow, Verulamium Park, off Holywell Hill, St Albans AL1 2DL. For more information please visit: www.pubintheparkuk.com

Harpenden Street Food Social Emile will bring his menu to the gathering, along with a wide selection of other Chefs offering their cooking talents. The Harpenden Street Food Social is a monthly event from April to September. Street Food Social brings together a diverse collection of local street food vendors with foods from around the world. Visitors to the social can quench their thirst with a locally brewed beer and cider, or indulge in a chilled glass of Prosecco from the licensed bar - there’s something for everyone’s tastes. A DJ at the event will bring a relaxed atmosphere and assortment of music from all genres for visitors to the event. The exciting and fun event will be held on the Concourse in Harpenden which is located opposite Boots on the lower high street 4pm – 9pm. For more information visit: www.harpenden.gov.uk/event 67

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Gin & Prosecco Festival

First Session 13:30 to 17:30 and Second session 18:30 to 22:30 Over 30 different types of gin & proseccos from a wide range of suppliers. Plenty of distillers on hand to tell you about their gins and hand out samples. Also a live band, entertainment and food available. General admission – £15.50: Includes 1 drink token, 1 take home gin glass, gin & prosecco booklet. VIP tickets – £29.50: includes 4 drink tokens, 1 take home gin glass, gin & prosecco booklet and 1 VIP goody bag. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

An Evening with Dolly Parton: Rags to Rhinestone Story The Rags to Rhinestones Story is a smash hit tribute concert production that continues to sell out theatres across the UK. The show is widely accepted as the foremost tribute show to Dolly Parton, and is performed by the Award Winning Miss Julia Martin, the UK’s No1 Dolly Parton impersonator. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

Black Dyke Brass Band The Black Dyke Brass Band are the most recorded band in the world, with over 300 recordings and growing every year. It is also the most successful contesting band in the world having won the European Championships eleven times, most recently in 2005, the British Open no fewer than 29 times (most recently 2006) and the National Championships of Great Britain 22 times (most recently 2008 and 2009). Show starts at 3pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Ruby Wax

Based on her bestselling book, Ruby’s new show How To Be Human answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

Sound of the 60s with Tony Blackburn An evening hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

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TimeTurn: St Albans’ vintage/retro/heritage/classic car spectacular, turns the City back in time. Each street will be themed to a different era with a variety of activities for the public to enjoy. In partnership with Heritage Open Days. Come to Catherine Street from 11am for a trail sheet to answer questions about St Albans and win prizes! Historic vehicles, cars, motorbikes, scooters and commercial vehicles will line the streets and businesses of all types, shops, restaurants, banks and public houses will all be joining in the fun by creating their own retro feel. Music, food and fashion will all play their part in the festival. For more information visit: www.enjoystalbans.com

Harpenden History Talk Andy Chapman from Lemsford Local History Group will talk about the 18th Century Brocket Hall, a red-brick neoclassical house which replaced two earlier buildings occupied by the Brocker family since the mid 16th Century. Venue in Harpenden Public Hall (Small Hall) from 8pm. More information at www.harpenden-history.org.uk

St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2019 - Open 11-11 every day

th Hertfordshire’s largest beer, cider and perry Festival – the St Albans Beer & Cider Festival will be held

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

TimeTurn: St Albans Vintage Retro Festival

SUNDAY

Harpenden Record Fair - 10.00am-4.00pm

from 25th September to 28th September 2019. Up to 350 temperature controlled cooled draught real ales, 50 temperature controlled cooled ciders and perries, 50 bottle conditioned beers and 80 foreign beers from all over the world plus food and trade stands. Live music from Katie Plus Juan Thursday evening, Katie’s Jumping Fleas Saturday lunchtime and Kyla Brox Band Saturday evening. Tickets available on the door. Admission CAMRA members: FREE Wed and Thu, £1 Fri and Sat. Public: FREE on Wed until 3pm, £3 thereafter, £3 Thu, £5 Fri and Sat. For more details visit: www.stalbansbeerfestival.org.uk

Reformation, Fascination In Suburbia Three amazing bands all on the same night… Love Distraction A Tribute To The Human League, The Spandau Ballet Story and the Alternative Pet Shop Boys. Show starts at 8pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

Bad Manners Bad Manners quickly became the novelty favourites of the Ska movement through their bald, enormous-bodied frontman’s on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops TV exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze. Show starts at 8pm. Venue opens 1 hour before show and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before film. Venue: Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 1PD. For more information and tickets call 01582 767525 or visit www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Harpenden Concert Band The Harpenden Concert Band meets on Tuesday evenings at Crabtree Junior School, Harpenden and gives adults who play a wind or brass instrument or percussion a chance to come together and enjoy making music in a friendly, relaxed environment. For more information call or email Matt Harris on 07921 148397 matt.harrison259@gmail.com

Glaze Time

Pop-up pottery painting for everyone. Drop in and spend an hour creating something special for a loved one or just for fun... Capture your child’s hand/foot print for their grandparents to treasure. Catch up with friends whilst personalising ‘your’ mug. Let your little ones express themselves avoiding the mess at home! The options are endless with a paint brush, sponge, glaze and a piece of unglazed pottery. Find us weekly at the following venues (term time only) Search for us on facebook “Glaze Time”. Sopwell Nunnery

This romantic ruin is all that remains of the Tudor mansion built around 1560 by Sir Richard Lee, a soldier & royal engineer, granted the land by Henry VIII in 1540. Lee’s first house was built on top of the medieval nunnery, which itself dated back to 1140. Open: During daylight hours/at any reasonable time. Admission: Free DISABLED ACCESS: Sopwell Nunnery is situated in a mainly level grassed area, but there is no path. For further details, visit: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic We are the local club serving this area for those interested in stamps and postal history and offer monthly meetings between September and May normally featuring displays and talks on philatelic subjects. The meetings start at 8pm and are held at the School Room, St Mary’s Church, Childwick Green, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ (off the A1081 between St Albans and Harpenden). For more details please call Peter Mellor Tel: 01582 762284 or email: p.mellor@btinternet.com

Verulamium Museum The Museum of everyday life in Roman Britain. Verulamium Museum is on the site of one of the major cities in Roman Britain, now an attractive park. Inside you will find: recreated Roman rooms, hands-on Discovery Areas, video presentations, touch screen databases, some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean. Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.30pm, Sunday 2.00pm - 5.30pm Last admission 5.00pm Visit the website for admission charges & further info: www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

St Albans Clock Tower Built between 1403 & 1412, the Clock Tower is the only medieval town belfry in England. It was first & foremost a political statement; the townspeople used it to assert their freedom, power and wealth in the face of St Albans’ Abbey. The Tower’s bell, which has survived over 600 years of use, allowed the town to sound its own hours and, until 1863, the Curfew. It also gave the alarm in case of “fire or fray”. Its bell rang out the first Battle of St. Albans during the Wars of the Roses in 1455. Today you can climb to the top of the Tower & enjoy magnificent views of St Albans & the surrounding countryside. Disabled access is difficult as there is a restricted entrance and 93 narrow steps to the top. Open Saturday and Sunday only (and selected Bank Holidays), Easter to end of September 10:30am - 5pm.

Weekly English Traditional Folk Dance

St Johns Church Social Club

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

A social club for adults with physical disabilities that meet at St Johns Church, St Johns Rd, Southdown, Harpenden AL1 5DJ. We meet from 10am to 4pm every Wednesday and the members Hertfordshire Chorus get involved in a range of workshops, Rehearses Wednesday 7.30pm-10.00pm listen to guest speakers and go on trips. www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk or email: If you are interested please call Salpi on membership@hertfordshirechorus.org.uk 01727 819214 or 07762 595936 or pop in and say hello. Dance Summer School Monday Nights The Royal British Legion Harpenden Male Voice Tel: 07710 033363 Barbershop Harmony Club (The

St Albans Branch of the Locomotive Kings of Herts Chorus)Rehearse at Wood End School, Yeoman’s Avenue, Harpenden,AL5 3EF Club of Great Britain (LCGB) A voluntary railway study group, interested in all aspects of the subject. We meet on the 2nd Thurs of each month from Sept to May each year. We meet at the United Reformed Church Watford Rd, St Albans, Herts AL2 3HG, located about 2 miles from the centre of St Albans. Starting at 7pm & last for around 2.5 hrs. Cost is a £3.00 donation. The St Albans LCGB is one of 8 similar branches dotted around England, which serve as the ‘grass roots’ of the central LCGB, which has a head office in London. Further details of the LCGB can be found at www.lcgb. org.uk or contact Murray on 01442 251540 or email: murray@mustang100.plus.com

Harpenden Country Market

each Thursday evening from 7:30pm. Chairman: Peter Browell 01582 766318 Membership Secretary: Peter Phillips 01582 622582 Web: www.kingsofherts.co.uk

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

Caper Ceilidh Lourdes Hall, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PF. Tel: 07803 016526 Web: www.caperceilidh.com

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

Hardynge Choir (Harpenden/ Wheathampstead based choral society) Harpenden Scottish Country Dancing Club Tel: 01582 760 854 Web: www.hardynegchoir.org

Harpenden Musical Theatre Company

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

Rehearses Tuesdays & Thursdays, Pensioners’ Coffee Mornings St John’s Hall. Every Thursday in first floor room High Email: websitehmtc@outlook.com Street Methodist Church Harpenden Web: www.harpendenmusicaltheatre.com Tel: 01582 460457

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How to Improve YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

Meets on Tuesday evenings and gives adults who Inspiring, informative monthly presentations & social networkingplay a wind, brass or percussion instrument a Certified complementary health practitioners & public members chance to come together & enjoy making music meet monthly, every 2nd Tuesday from 7.30 pm to 9.30pm at in a friendly, relaxed environment. We are always The Plough & Harrow, 88 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PR. keen to welcome new members, so contact Matt Tel: 01582 461762.Email HCHealthorg@gmail.com via email on matt.harrison259@gmail.com for or visit www.hchealth.org.uk All Practitioner Members of the further information. Group have agreed to a strict Code of Ethics see English Miscellany Folk Dance Display Group hchealth.org.uk/member-practitioners Monkey Music Harpenden - East Hyde Village Hall, Lower Award winning classes for babies & young Children’s Card Making Workshop Harpenden Road, LU2 9QB. Children (from 3 months to 4 years). Email: Email: publicity@englishmiscellany.com 3nd Saturday every month at Artscape. harpenden.hitchin@monkeymusic.co.uk Booking Essential Tel: 01582 766385 Web: www. englishmiscellany.com or Tel: 01582 620446 or visit our website: Music Makers Choir of Harpenden Harpenden Photographic Society www.monkeymusic.co.uk Meet on Wednesdays at Harpenden Meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday night of each St Albans, Harpenden & District High Street Methodists Church at 8pm. month at the Trust Hall, 90 Southdown Road, Philatelic Society For more information contact Rebecca. Harpenden, Herts. AL5 1PS from 8pm – 10pm. The Philatelic Society offer monthly meetings Rebecca.al.mitchell@hotmail.co.uk Visit www.Harpendenphotographicsociety.co.uk between September and May. The meetings start Musicale Adult Band Magic Voices Mixed Contemporary Choir at 8pm and are held at the School Room, St Mary’s Tuesday evenings, all standards A contemporary choir, based in Harpenden. Church, Childwick Green, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ (off welcome. Tel: 01582 713 333 Monday eve - 8-10pm at Roundwood Park the A19081 between St Albans and Harpenden). Email: info@musicale.co.uk School, Harpenden. Visit www.magicvoices.co.uk Web: www.musicale.co.uk Please call Peter Mellor Tel: 01582 7762284. Friday mornings 9.00 - 11.30 Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Harpenden. Great range of fresh home baked, handcrafted foods inc: vegetarian Indian cuisine, breads, cakes, biscuits, savouries & preserves. Also, free range eggs, plants, hand-made cards, knitwear, quilts & crafts.

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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. 72 72

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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Main Course

Baked Herbed Salmon Serves: 4 Prep: 5 minutes

Method:

Cook: 20 minutes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Ingredients:

Apply cooking spray on one side of a sheet of aluminium foil large enough to fold over the entire salmon.

2lb Salmon 1 (teaspoon) dry sage leaves

Arrange salmon on the prepared side of the foil. Sprinkle with sage, thyme, paprika, and pepper.

1 (tablespoon) dried thyme

Fold foil over salmon to enclose.

1/2 (teaspoon) ground paprika 1/2 (teaspoon) ground cayenne pepper

Bake salmon 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Cooking spray

Serve with runner beans to complement the dish

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

Preparation Preheat oven to 350F degrees . Break the eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat well and then beat in the sugar.Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture into the pastry case and bake for 10 minutes and then reduce the oven heat to 180C/350F/Gas 4 and bake for another 30 minutes or until the top of the pie is golden. Check if it s cooked through by inserting a skewer, it s done if it comes out clean. Turn out of the tin when slightly cooled and serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of crĂ¨me fraiche. 79

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IF YOU LIVE IN A FLAT, IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO CHECK YOUR DOORS MEET FIRE REGULATIONS. A fire door is a vital safety device engineered to save lives and property.

What do they actually do? Fire doors act as a barrier to a fire, cutting off and protecting parts of a building. • Reducing the damage caused by fire and smoke • Protecting route of evacuation • Providing the emergency services with a protected route to access the building • Protecting users of a building who may have difficulty evacuating quickly. Fire doors are a vital part of the building fabric, dividing the building into individual fire compartments, constructed and lined with suitable fire resisting materials to reduce the spread of fire. Besides their heavy duty nature, fire doors are self-closing. Sometimes people put in new doors, or modify fire doors so they don’t close automatically. By doing so, you could be putting yourself and your neighbours at risk if there is a fire. Also, you may not be complying with the terms of your insurance, which means insurers may not pay out if there is a fire! There is lots of helpful fire safety guidance on www. stalbans.gov.uk website. Just enter ‘fire safety’ in the search box.

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The Council is committed to bringing homes that have been empty for a long time back into use. Empty properties are a wasted resource both for the community and the owner; they reduce the supply of housing and represent a loss of income for the owner.They are often an eyesore that can blight an area, can attract antisocial behaviour, cause concern to neighbours and the local community and affect the value of surrounding properties. Bringing empty properties back into use is a priority for the Council as it helps to alleviate some of these issues as well as increasing the supply of housing. An empty property can be reported to them and an inquiry will then be carried out to establish how long it has been vacant and the reasons for this. Officers in our Private Sector Housing Team will try and contact the owner to discuss their plans and how the empty home can be brought back into use. As a last resort, enforcement action may be taken if it is unlikely the owner will restore the property voluntarily. If you wish to report a property that may be empty, please contact our team on: If you would like to report an empty property or have any questions in relation to an empty property please email

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No matter where you put one, mirrors are an easy way to reflect light, make a space look bigger, and open up a room.

Just like windows, mirrors add light and depth to the room interior, so feel free to use them as decorative windows that could be installed in any place you wish. It shouldn’t necessarily be a big wall mirror, even a small mirror in bold framing can become a centre of attention. Designers tend to use mirrors in small rooms since they are able to visually expand it. Just make sure it reflects nice views. Mirrors cannot only enlarge space, but also brighten it up and become an additional source of lighting. Large floor mirrors allow making a statement in a narrow room and bring a dramatic effect, which cannot be accomplished by other décor elements.

You will be surprised to find out that mirrors can serve as full-fledged art objects. Simply play with them and try to hang a group of mirrors on a certain wall. Ensure the mirrors are proportional to each other and to the wall: don’t try to hang a multitude of small mirrors on a big wall. Entryways, dining rooms and other areas that deprive of natural light are perfect for installing mirrors.When complemented with candles, art objects and original lighting, they allow creating a one-of-a-kind ambiance.

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Snapchat This is the way most teens communicate with each other. Sending messages and snaps that disappear within seconds and stories go away after 24 hours. Teens live for a â€œstreakâ€? of communication.

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Kik Messaging app. Kik has built in apps and web content that would be filtered on a home computer. Instagram Many kids are now creating fake accounts “finsta” to hide content from parents. Kids also like to text using Instagram because most kids know parents won’t check messages.

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SKIP HIRE DO’S & 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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With the nesting season over, autumn is the perfect time to clean out your bird boxes with an effective disinfectant, repair any damage and get them ready for next year’s bird families. Even boxes that haven’t supported a brood need a check over to ensure they are in good condition. Open them up, clear out any debris carefully and use a special cleaner/disinfectant for wildlife to clean into the cracks and crevices. This allows time for a range of garden birds to inspect their prospective home and can use it for roosting in the winter. After cleaning line the box with fresh, dry moss or dried, autumn leaves and put the boxes back up ready for spring. If you don’t have a box and would like to have some feathers friends as your neighbours, pop long to The Hertfordshire Garden Centre, to get your bird box today! The Hertfordshire Garden Centre, Redding Lane, Redbourn, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7PS.

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We are offering a new garden waste collection service to allow each household to have up to three extra green bins or bags. The new service is aimed at people with large gardens who struggle to contain all their waste in the one bin.

The cost is ÂŁ50 a year for each bin or for two reusable bags. They will be collected fortnightly along with the existing green bin which will still be emptied as normal. To subscribe, you must register through your MyStAlbans account or set one up:

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Motors Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road must keep it in a roadworthy condition; the MOT test checks that vehicles meet road safety and environmental standards. The first MOT test for a vehicle is required when it’s three years old (there are different rules if it’s used as a taxi.) The MOT looks at some important items on your car to see that they meet key legal requirements at the time of the test. Body or vehicle structure and general items Free from excessive corrosion or damage in specific areas. No sharp edges likely to cause injury. Towbars for security, condition, inappropriate repairs or modification. Correct operation of 13 pin electrical socket. Speedometer condition and operation. Engine mountings.

Brakes Condition including inappropriate repairs or modifications, operation and performance (efficiency test). Note the removal of the road wheels and trims are not part of the test. ABS or electronic stability control (ESC) where fitted. Check of the MIL for ABS, electronic stability control, electronic park brake and brake fluid warning.

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Tyres and wheels Condition, security, tyre size and type and tread depth. Spare tyres are not inspected. Note: vehicles first used on or after 1 January 2012 - check of the MIL for tyre pressure monitoring.

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