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Known as the ‘deus ex machina’ – loosely translated as ‘God from the machine’ – Dante Giacosa was the renowned lead designer and engineer at Fiat from 1946 to 1970.
Born in Rome in 1905, Giacosa was responsible for a range of Italian automobile designs and most notably for crafting the frontwheel drive layout with the launch of the Fiat 128 in 1969. It became the layout adopted by virtually every other manufacturer in the world for frontwheel drive.
Possibly his most iconic design was the 850 Sport Coupe, a fastback that was described as making the driver ‘feel like a Ferrari owner on a Fiat income’. It is unlikely you will see one at Redbourn’s Classics Motor Show. Production ceased in the early 1970s and of the last third generation model only two are believed to be still on the road in the UK.
However, you will still be able to enjoy around 350 classic vehicles at this year’s show, including cars, tractors, vans, small trucks and motorbikes.
Now in its eighth year, Redbourn Classics Motor Show will be held on the Common on Saturday, August 30th, from noon to 5pm.
Live music will once again be provided by The BarnEttes and Missing The Ferry, and the funfilled day for all the family will include miniature train
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rides, village fete, children’s funfair, a licensed bar and street food. Since 2017 the show has raised more than £110,000 for Redbourn charities and village organisations.
Volunteers are always needed to help out on the day. If you can spare some time, visit https://redbourncg.org/volunteers/classics/ See you there.
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Continuing the motoring theme, discover fascinating stories of one of Britain’s most significant early motorsport events – the Aston Hill Climb 100 – in a special exhibition at the Discover Bucks Museum. From 1904 to 1925, Aston Hill near Aston Clinton hosted the nation’s most prestigious hill climb, attracting pioneering drivers and manufacturers who shaped the future of motor racing. The exhibition runs until 21st September. Visit www.discoverbucksmuseum.org/whats‐on/aston‐hill‐climb‐100/
‘Bomber Harris’, the hawk that terrorised the village of Flamstead, has been invited back to the popular Scarecrow Festival as an honoured guest.
For more than a month the hawk attacked villagers from behind, often drawing blood and flying off with their hats. More than 50 people fell victim to the bird of prey.
Numerous attempts were made to capture the hawk, which is a nonnative South American species, but the attacks continued, attracting International media coverage.
Eventually he was caught and rehomed by a local falconer, Wayne Housden (pictured right), who says he’s now calmed down and settled into his new home.
Spokesperson for the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, Billy Pither, says: “I was one of his victims but I'm very happy to have Bomber back. It will be great for villagers to be able to meet him up close rather than ducking to avoid being attacked!
“The residents of Flamstead are always very imaginative with their scarecrows and I expect to see a few hawkthemed creations this year.”
The annual Flamstead Scarecrow Festival takes place from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th August. Running since 2002, it regularly attracts thousands of people to the Hertfordshire village, raising money for a
variety of local charities. Each year, residents from the village create fabulous scarecrows and display them in their front gardens or around the village. There is a competition to see who can make the best scarecrow.
Scarecrow Festival information can be found at https://flamsteadscarecrowfestival.co.uk/
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Emma Goodwin lives in Markyate with her partner and two children, and runs Haelan Hands, which helps people find calm, reconnect with themselves, and support their wellbeing.
We have been in the village since 2019 as a 4 but prior to that my daughter and I lived here with my parents – Waltons Family Style – from 20142016. “Good night John Boy”.
What sparked your interest in starting Haelan Hands? I worked in dance for most of my adult life as a performer and teacher, but an old back injury flared up in 2020 and I lost feeling and mobility in my legs, finding myself with a zimmer frame at 43. I decided it was probably time to hang up my dancing shoes and work on my rehabilitation properly. It was a tricky time emotionally and physically and I leant into holistic therapies, which helped me enormously with my recovery and managing my health anxiety, which had gone off the charts. I decided to retrain so that I could offer support to others having experienced the benefits myself. I am pleased to say I am teaching again one night a week (rather than the 34 classes a week I led prelockdown); which is now balanced with my Reiki & Sound Healing work and my other business Arty Pants, which focuses on arts and crafts activities within the community for wellbeing and connection. Life is sometimes bonkers and always varied – but I like it that way!
What does your work involve? My Haelan Hands work is a mixture of seeing clients121 from my home studio in the village mainly for Reiki, which is a Japanese energy healing modality, and going out into community
settings to run group Sound Meditations/ Sound Baths. I also run weekly sessions in collaboration with Mandy from Indigo Moon, called Nurture Harmonics. These classes are for new parents and their babies offering a mixture of Sound Meditation and Baby Massage – they are really relaxing and mindful sessions with the parents in mind as much as their little ones. It’s so important for parents to be able to carve out time for selfcare, but also a massive challenge, so we created these classes to help bridge the gap and bring people together for community and connection.
What gives you the most satisfaction from your work? I am really passionate about helping others and all of my work has this running through its core. Whether that is holding space for someone who is coming to me for a 121 treatment, a group event, retreat, craft class or teaching; nurturing others and helping them discover tools to prioritise their own wellbeing gives me enormous satisfaction.
What was your first job? My very first job was babysitting for my French teacher, who swore me to secrecy about her comings and goings – before the days of swiping left or swiping right shall we say!
Any hobbies or pastimes? I love music and I love to dance so going to gigs makes me happy.
Favourite book? Hmm… probably The Diving Bell and The Butterfly – It’s one of those rare books that quietly rearranges something inside you. It’s such a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit – how even when the body is trapped, the imagination and soul can still soar. It really impacted me because it speaks to the essence of presence, patience and perspective. Beauty, humour and hope can exist even in the most
impossible circumstances. It’s heartbreakingly honest, but also weirdly uplifting.
Film/TV show you most enjoyed? I do love the silliness of Seinfeld and the fact that the episodes are short and sweet; perfect for me as I have a tendency to nod off and miss key moments of anything too long. Also love glancing back at the 80s/90s era. Film wise, it has to be White Christmas and I watch it multiple times every year. In more recent years, I take my Mum to The Rex or The Odyssey and that marks the beginning of Xmas!
Favourite drink? If I am having a tipple it would have to be an Amaretto Sour – in the winter a hot Amaretto and ginger cordial… trust me it’s so good! Otherwise an elderflower cordial – preferably with fizzy water (although it does give me the hiccups).
Favourite meal? It has to be “bits and pieces” as we call it in our house. A bit of this and that, whatever we have in, for everyone to share.
Best holiday? I love travelling and have been on some great trips over the years. I think probably Goa in 1996 – young, carefree and a trip full of adventure. I took out a student loan for the occasion and worked every hour I could in the office at Uni and weekends and evenings waitressing to save up, and remember clearly booking it on Ceefax holidays! Oh the pain of having to wait for the page to come back round again!
If you could have any four people to a dinner party who would they be? Bob Mortimer for silliness and giggles, chaos comedy and probable confusion.
Dawn French – who, fun fact, I have met. I made her a bracelet a couple of years ago with her favourite swear word! She invited me backstage after her show to say hello, and yes she was lovely.
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. I would love to hear them talk about the days of the classic Hollywood Musicals… this era of movie was a huge part of my childhood, my inspiration and a massive reason my love of dance grew.
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Redbourn Village Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special open day on Saturday 6th September from 2pm to 5pm.
It will be officially opened by the Town Crier of St Albans and District, Stephen Potter.
Entertainment during the afternoon will come from The Common Mummers with a performance of George and the Dragon, with music from folk singers Miscellany.
Admission is free and refreshments will be available.
The museum was opened in 2020 after Unilever donated Silk Mill House to Redbourn Parish Council following the closure of the Brooke Bond Tea Factory in 1994. Silk Mill House is all that remains of a steamdriven silk mill, Woollams Mill, which occupied this site from 1857 to 1938. The museum is jointly managed by the Parish Council and Trustees of Redbourn Historical Society.
During recent museum renovation work, the Trustees decided to hold an event offsite and invited local exemployees from the Brooke Bond Tea Factory to a tea party in the Methodist Church Hall in June. Sandwiches and
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cake were served and, naturally, PG tips, which was the bestselling brand of tea packed at the Redbourn factory.
The guests enjoyed sharing memories of their time at Brooke Bond with one another and Trustees of the Museum, before watching a film made jointly by Unilever and the Historical Society in 1994. This showed scenes of huge lorries navigating the village roads and tea packing inside the factory, ending with the museum’s former chairman, the late Podge Fox, interviewing some key staff members just before the closure. The factory, which occupied the site from the 1940s, employed up to 420 people working two shifts.
The museum is currently running a temporary exhibition, ‘Time for tea in Redbourn, which continues the Brooke Bond story.
Redbourn Village Museum is open on Saturday and Sunday, 2pm to 5pm, until November. Courtesy of Redbourn Village Museum. https://www.redbournmuseum.org/
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By Melanie Wooding Jones – Redbourn Auto Solutions – Caring for you, and your car
Exciting times! It’s summer and the children are out of school, and the daily grind feels easier with a bit of sunshine. A sense of freedom has hit us all. Whether travelling within the UK or abroad, the strong likelihood is that we will want to use our cars to get to the airport, seaside, camping or trekking. So, let’s help you get ready for a longawaited relaxing holiday, making sure your travel is trouble free.
There’s nothing worse than an untimely breakdown, which isn’t just financially draining but hugely inconvenient, so it is worth planning ahead. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help minimise your risk:
The higher summer temperature increases the risk of a blowout, so it is important to carry out some simple checks before you leave the drive. Check the tyre tread depth is legal (1.6mm) and look for any uneven wearing across the tyre and for any cracks in the side walls. Remembering that 1.6mm means the tyre is 80% worn. If you’re going away with a fully loaded car or even towing, it is recommended that these should be at least 3mm.
Make sure the tyres are correctly inflated according to the load you’ll be carrying, especially if you are carrying cases, cycles, camping equipment, etc. The correct inflation information will be in the car’s handbook.
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Accreditation Scheme. DVSA recommends that anyone who is either new to towing or those who tow regularly, should attend the accredited training to make sure they have the skills and knowledge to tow safely. Find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/ news/drivers‐urged‐to‐get‐training‐to‐tow‐trailers‐and‐caravans‐safely
Don’t forget to check the pressures of the trailer tyres too.
Liquids react to high temperatures, so it’s important they are checked to avoid overheating.
Coolant has the important job of preventing your engine from overheating, so it is wise to ensure it is topped to the right level before leaving on a long journey.
While you are under the bonnet, check your oil levels. If you don’t have sufficient in your sump or the quality is poor, parts can get damaged or at worst the engine can seize. suddenly. And ensure you use the correct oil.
Make sure you have plenty of fuel in the car for a long journey to prevent unnecessary anxiety in traffic.
Sunshine or rain, it’s important we can see clearly. It’s not just the bugs that hit our windscreen which impair our vision, but also the glare from the sunshine or the road.
Reduce the effect of a dazzling sun by keeping your windscreen clean inside and out. Make sure your windscreen wipers are effective by replacing worn or damaged ones.
Keep your washer fluid and screenwash to the correct level.
It’s also useful to make sure you travel with a pair of sunglasses.
Make sure any chips in your windscreen are repaired early.
And see and be seen. Ensure all your lights are working and visible to others.
Anything that slows down your reaction time, hampers your judgment or hinders your concentration, can be dangerous.
•Make sure you don’t drive if you are on medication that makes you feel drowsy.
•Ensure you are feeling well enough to drive. If your body is battling a bug, it may be that it is slowing you down. If you’re sneezing drop back as (according to the AA) at 70mph you lose vision for up to 100m.
•Hay fever can be an issue MarchSeptember, so it is worth keeping the windows and vents closed. Also cleaning the mats and carpets regularly will help.
•If you are a smoker, extinguish your cigarette responsibly without causing a danger to others or risking igniting roadside grass.
Newer technology means that our roads are often repaired or replaced with a surface that relies on people driving on it to bed down the loose chippings.
As frustrating as it can be, it is best to keep to the speed limit set (usually under 20mph) and keep your distance from the car in front. Loose chippings can damage your car’s paintwork, and can also crack headlights and damage windscreens.
A slowmoving vehicle can be frustrating at the best of times, but if you’re running late the situation is exacerbated further.
During the summer months we encounter many vehicles towing caravans or trailer tents and farm equipment, such as tractors and construction equipment, which all have a restricted speed.
Make sure you leave plenty of distance and remember if you are navigating around them, they may well be longer than they appear, so you’ll need plenty of room to get past.
Leave plenty of time for your journey so that you’re not tempted to rush and potentially make risky judgment calls.
Be aware of weather conditions and how that will affect the road. Heavy rain impairs vision and can make hot roads slippery. In the countryside dried mud becomes a skid pan.
Keep you and your belongings safe by placing all loose equipment in the boot, and make sure you have the contact details of your recovery service to hand should you ever need it.
It is always worth checking the latest travel information before you depart for your chosen destination. GB Signage, warning triangles, first aid kits, booster seats, etc, could be different from when you last travelled.
Don’t be the one who gets caught out with a flat tyre or a car that doesn’t start. It can ruin a good holiday. Make sure you are ready for your journey.
If you are unsure or want help to ensure you can travel safely, book in for a Safety Check before you depart. At Redbourn Auto Solutions we’ll be pleased to help and advise you.
Despite dire weather warnings, Kensworth held its annual Village Fair on Saturday 7th June, with most stalls moving inside the Village Hall. Rain came towards the end of the dog show but it did not dampen the mood. The KVH Management Team are very grateful for the small army of volunteers who helped with running several stalls plus set‐up and breakdown: “A great effort.”
John Hagen took these photos of the day.
The Studham May Fair raised an amazing £9,800, which is being distributed to village institutions, including St Mary’s Church; Scouts;
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Your local ‘Talking News’ helps to keep visually impaired residents in touch with what is happening in St Albans, Harpenden and the surrounding communities.
Founded in 1974 by St Albans couple Ray and Meg Bousfield in their own home and reaching at first one, then five and eventually more than 200 listeners, St Albans and District Talking News (SADTN) recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a tea party and entertainment at The Shenley Club for listeners, volunteers, family and friends. Each week, it sends an audio programme (or ‘Talking News’) to listeners in their own homes or in local care homes.
Weekly programmes include news stories and readers’ letters from St Albans Times, the Herts Advertiser and other local and national sources – by permission of the publishers – as well as interviews with local ‘celebrities’, poets and other writers, information relevant to the visually impaired, previews of local music and entertainment (amateur and professional), audio book discussions, what’s coming up on national radio, a selection of TV programmes which provide the ‘audio assist’ facility, the ‘London and New York Beyond Sight’ series, BBC Radio 4’s weekly ‘In Touch’ programme, a new series of the sounds of wildlife, and a range of content from other TNs across the UK.
SADTN depends on recommendation by current listeners, church and other community groups, wordofmouth, and referrals by care providers, GP practices, opticians, clinics, health visitors, chiropodists and others, as well as on its own efforts to publicise the freetouser service.
Delivered free by Royal Mail as ‘Articles for the Blind’, the programmes reach listeners on a USB stick, which they listen to through an easytouse player (provided free by SADTN) or through their own computer or other device. Volunteer readers record the news programmes and articles; others handle the recording, production, copying, distribution and management.
‘Eric and Ernie’ being interviewed by the founder of SADTN, Ray Bousfield, in the early days.
Weekly programmes – as well as archives of interviews, discussions, poems and more –can be heard on the ‘Listen Online’ page on the website www.sadtn.org.uk, on the ‘Talking Newspaper’ App and on Alexa.
The 2024 High Sherriff of Hertfordshire Annie Brewster chats with volunteers, listeners and guests at the SADTN 50th Anniversary AGM and Tea Party at The London Shenley Club in August last year.
The Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE CStJ, presenting the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to a few of the long‐service volunteers in September 2019 at St Michael's Manor Hotel in the presence of around 100 listeners and volunteers.
As a charity active since 1974 and run entirely by volunteers, SADTN uses gifts, donations and bequests to fund its operation and enable new listeners to be added regularly. Its website explains how new listeners can sign up and how new volunteers can offer to help. SADTN was honoured to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and The St Albans City & District Mayor’s ‘Special Recognition’ Award in 2019 and the Lord Lieutenant’s ‘Heroes of Hertfordshire’ Award in 2020 (as recognition that it continued to provide an unbroken service throughout the Covid pandemic lockdowns).
MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, Victoria Collins, chatting with listeners and volunteers at 50th Anniversary AGM and Tea Party.
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Here at Slip End Garages in Luton, we believe that our traditional family values ar e crucial to the success of our organisation and to helping you find the automotive solution that best meets your needs. Since being ed in 1939 - and remaining under the ownership same family to this dayservice that is as friendly, welcoming, comprehensive as can be.
Beginning as an agricultural engineer supporting the needs of farming equipment, the business has evolved significantly over the years, having been a dealer of Ford vehicles until 1966 and then expanding to provide servicing, bodywork and breakdown services. In 1979, we would become a dealer for another world-renowned manufacturer: Citroën.
At our modern, wellbe able to continue to represent the Citroën marque as well as Isuzu, showcasing the virtues of every new model that is available, as well as providing some of the best pre-owned vehicles in the region. We even work tirelessly to ensure that buying a vehicle is as hasslefree and easy as possible, offering a new buy online function that enables you to purchase from the comfort
Inadditiontovehiclesales,ourstate-of-the-art workshops are staffed by some of the finest cians in the Bedfordshire area, and we continue low our traditions with a third generation of the involved in daily business activity.
How one summer of golf changed everything for me... and why it could for your child too
With the summer holidays just around the corner, I know a lot of parents are looking for something that will get the kids active, learning and off their screens. Golf became exactly that for me, and looking back, it changed everything.
When I was 12, football was my main focus. I played every weekend, like most lads at that age. But then I had a go on a local putting green and something about it just clicked. My best mate Will lived on a farm and we started hitting balls in one of his fields. No coaching, no plan, just whacking balls for hours and loving every second of it.
Not long after that, I sold my motocross bike to buy a secondhand set of clubs. I joined Redbourn Golf Club and started getting stuck
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into junior competitions. I was usually the youngest in the group, playing with adults and older juniors, and that helped me mature fast. I learnt how to carry myself, deal with pressure, and focus even when things were not going my way.
At 17, I was made Junior Captain. That was a turning point. It gave me leadership, purpose, and made me realise I wanted to help others through the game too. Golf has opened so
many doors for me. It has helped me build a business, meet brilliant people, and learn life skills that I use every single day, such as confidence, discipline, patience and communication. These are lessons that go way beyond golf.
Now I work fulltime as a PGA coach at Redbourn, helping both children and adults improve their game. Whether someone is picking up a club for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, I love being part of that journey.
Here is what we have for juniors this summer at Redbourn Golf Club:
• Junior Summer Camps – full and halfday sessions with coaching, games and time on the course;
• Weekly Group Coaching – fun and structured sessions for ages 5 to 16, starting again in September; and
• Private lessons with myself.
Whether your child is already into golf or just needs something new to try, it is a brilliant way to build confidence, meet new people and learn lessons that stick for life.
That first swing, even if it is just hitting balls in a field as I did, could be the start of something special.
If you have any questions about junior coaching or just want to chat about how to get started, feel free to get in touch.
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Twelve towering trolls, constructed entirely from recycled materials including wooden pallets, fallen branches and twigs, by Danish artist Dambo, have arrived at Whipsnade Zoo.
Visiting Bedfordshire for this exhibition world premiere, each troll, ranging in height from 1.5metres (5ft) to almost three metres (9ft), has a distinctive pose and facial expression to match their playful personality. Nestled among Whipsnade’s wildlife, the trolls are at Whipsnade to conduct a study on the conservation zoo’s human visitors, but every troll on the trail is ready to be prodded, sniffed and interacted with too.
Young visitors will be delighted by 8fttall Hasse pulling a cheeky pose, inviting them to view nature from a different angle, while they will have to evade Lilnut’s looming net as she searches for
subjects to study, and reminds them to slow down and take in the nature around them.
Sam Viner, Learning Manager at Whipsnade Zoo, said: “Whipsnade is a place where nature and wildlife come together, where kids and grownups alike can have fun, explore and learn together.
“These impressive trolls are not only an exciting new arrival at Whipsnade Zoo, but a thoughtprovoking prompt for us all to stop and reflect on humankind’s relationship with wildlife.
“We know that spending time outside in nature is proven to be great for mental wellbeing, as well as boosting your ability to learn and retain information – and we hope these trolls will help inspire our visitors to pay more attention to the wonders of wildlife all around them.”
The exhibition runs until Monday 22nd September.
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Kensworth Flower and Vegetable Show will be held on Saturday 6th September at Kensworth Village Hall. Judging of exhibits commences at 11.30am with admission to the Village Hall for public viewing from 2.30pm. Light refreshments will be available. The presentation of awards will take place at 3.30pm. This is a fun village show open to everyone in Kensworth and surrounding areas. If you would like to enter visit https://kensworthflowerandveg.org.uk/entryform/ Entries close on 3rd September.
Slip End Village School held a celebratory ‘pool party’ on Friday 6th June to mark the opening of its newly refurbished swimming pool. The ribbon was cut by EllaMae Rayner (Comet from Gladiators), MP Rachel Hopkins and Gill Morrow from Be Active Beds – pictured above. Children from Slip End and Caddington schools were then able to take part in swim sessions. The refurbishment of the heated and covered school pool has been a twoyear project involving the school, Swim Slip End, parents, community and sponsors, and it is with the support and hard work of all those dedicated to the project that this dream has been made possible. Be Active has been central in securing funding through the DfE Opening School Facilities Fund to ensure that much of the refurbishment costs were covered.
St Mary’s Church in Redbourn raised an amazing £9,840.54 (including Gift Aid) during a 36hour ‘Musical Marathon’ in June in aid of its chosen charity of the Year, SLOW (Surviving the Loss of Your World) – a charity dedicated to supporting families after the death of a child. The church gave a big ‘thank you’ to all the musicians who gave their time and everyone who came along to listen and cheer them on.
Redbourn in Bloom will be holding its Grand Autumn Show on Saturday 13th September from 10am to 4pm at Redbourn Village Hall. Adults and children are all invited to show their homegrown flowers, fruit and vegetables. There are also craft, and homebaking and preserves sections to enter, with trophies and certificates to be won. Novices and new entrants are particularly welcome. For further details contact Gill Hewis on 07884 264291 or email gillhewis@googlemail.com
Whipsnade Zoo will be celebrating International Lion Day on Saturday 9th August and Sunday 10th August from 11am to 5pm. There will be a host of different activities to take part in, including lion talks, a lion trail, arts and crafts, competitions and more. Whipsnade Zoo is home to a pride of North African lions; lionesses Winta and Waka, male lion Malik, and their seven cubs. “We need to help African lions as they are a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List,” says the zoo. “Their population is decreasing with threats including hunting and habitat destruction, leaving only around 23,000 lions left in the wild.” So go along and learn more about the new lions, the zoo’s conservation work and how the keepers are looking after a new pride. All activities are included in the cost of the zoo ticket or membership.
Care Group Helpline – 07972 152279
Care Bus – Sharon Stanley 07774862625 or email Sharon.stanley15@outlook.com
Markyate Singers meet every Wednesday 7.30‐9.30pm at the village hall.
If you enjoy singing and can hold a tune you are welcome to join our friendly group. We sing for fun but also enjoy a challenge!
Please call Lin on 07969 322726 if you require further details.
Tennis Club – We are a small, friendly club open to all ages. Membership enquiries: Chris Kelly (07828 174122) Coaching enquiries: Sally Parry (07979 433688)
Gardening Club: We are a small, friendly club which meets five times per year, 8pm Slip End Village Hall. Guest speakers on gardening topics are booked for meetings. Enquiries to Rosemary Wickens 01582 423622.
Computer Friendly Drop‐in – for free and friendly help for your computer, tablet or smartphone. First Wednesday of the month at the Spotted Dog, Flamstead 10.30‐12.30. Our contact details: Office 01727 617359, www.computerfriendlystalbans.org.uk
Caddington and Slip End Runners – Front Street, Slip End 8pm Call 07587 189260
CaddingtonCare Good Neighbour Scheme
CaddingtonCare continues to run its core service Monday‐Friday between 9am and 4.30pm. Please call 07548 264672. The Library in Caddington, held in the Allotment Hut off Folly Lane runs from 10am to 12 noon on alternate Thursdays. There is a large selection of books and jigsaws. Coffee, tea and biscuits are also available.
Caddington WI
Now meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm at the Caddington Sports and Social Club. Call Linda Edwards 01582 737036. We do a small amount of business followed by some entertainment or a speaker. Sometimes a quiz but always a cup of tea or coffee and cakes to enjoy. Do join us –we look forward to it.
Caddington Local History Group
We meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7.30 pm in the Heathfield Centre. Contact John 07763 832245
Tai Chi Mondays 1.30pm & Wednesdays 2pm Contact Christine 07850914438
12.30pm Chair Yoga Wednesdays 1.30pm Beginners Yoga Debbie 07948804031
CADS is an amateur dramatics group that meets every Tuesday from 8pm‐9.30pm at the Heathfield Centre, Caddington.
We are a friendly bunch and welcome new members both onstage and off.
Kensworth
Village Hall, off The Chilterns, Common Road, LU6 3RJ –Sylvia Inns 07831 538682
Kensworth Art Club – Tuesdays 1pm‐4pm at the Village Hall with Sonia Aldridge. 01582 872115
Dog Training at the Village Hall. 6pm‐10pm Wednesday
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evenings with Pat Gregory. Call 01582 873614 or email patgregory@2023@gmail.com
Baby and Toddler Group – Find us on Facebook. Meet Weds 9.30am‐11am, term time only in the Village Hall. £2 for the first child and £1 for each sibling.
Kensworth Drop‐In at the Village Hall. Thursdays from 9am to 11am. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat. Email joanmoran6@yahoo.co.uk
Friday morning snack and chat at the Village Hall. Home‐made soup, sausage rolls, chocolate biscuits and a good old natter.
Neighbourhood Watch – Caroline Streek 872410
Cricket Club – Duncan Wingfield 872743; Parish Council – Pat Mitchell 871178
Community Scheme – 07919 081473
Local History – Julia Holder 873465
Friends of Studham Common See website www.foscomm.org
Studham Village Hall – Main hall and a meeting room available for hire. Modern kitchen. Activities include Art Club, Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Scrabble, Seniors Table Tennis, Women’s Institute (WI) Yoga. Contact: Des Salmon, 01582 872082 desstudham@btconnect.com
Studham Tennis Club – Studham Tennis Club – We are a friendly family orientated club linked to the Studham Sports & Social Club. We welcome members of all platying standards and have coaching on Saturdays for kids and adults (members and non‐members welcome).
For more information visit https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/StudhamTennisClub
Neighbourhood Watch – Richard Hodge 01582 873630
Studham Mums and Tots Village Hall – Tuesdays 9.30‐11.30, friendly group.
Ken France 01582 872375; Village Hall – Sam Burr 07921 761730
Redbourn u3a meets every month in the village hall and with more than 45 Interest Groups, there is something for everyone in their third age and no longer working full‐time. For more information visit our website at https://redbourn.u3asite.uk, email our membership secretary at redbournu3amembership@gmail.com or speak to the chair on 07956 400493
Tennis at Redbourn Club – Join our friendly club off North Common in the heart of the village. Annual membership fee entitles play all year round. New easy to use court booking system. More details on new website – clubspark.lta.org.uk/ RedbournTennisClub
Redbourn Community Group RCG volunteers offer transport to medical appointments, outings in the minibus, practical help such as shopping and prescription deliveries, friendly talks and walks, and welcome packs for new residents. Call 01582 794550 or email: info@redbourncg.org. More volunteers are always welcome. Redbourn Bowls Club always welcomes new members. If you would like more details, please contact Jacky Jenkins, Secretary, 07796 218537 Email: jackyjenkins1@gmail.com, or Jez Cronshaw, Coach, on 07525 867450.
Redbourn Community Library – open 6 days a week in our purpose‐built centre beside the Fire Station offering great reads for adults and children, public computers, photocopying and scanning facilities and free wi‐fi. If you would like to know more about joining our team of volunteers, pop in and see us, contact us via our Facebook page or email redbournlibraryvolunteers@gmail.com
Redbourn Players is an active amateur dramatic society performing two major productions every year in spring and autumn as well as other local drama events.
We are always looking for new members of all ages, whether you want to act, help backstage, build sets, make costumes, paint scenery or help with publicity.
If you are interested, or just want to find out more, please email redbourn.players@gmail.com for details.
Redbourn Village Museum Silk Mill House The Common Redbourn Herts. AL3 7NB
Patron: Sir Simon Bowes Lyon Museum open February to November Saturday & Sunday 2pm to 5pm Last admission 4.30pm Tel: 01582 793397 Email: redbournmuseum@gmail.com. Visit us on the web at www.redournmuseum.org
Redbourn in Bloom Horticultural Society
Gold Award winner and Best Small Town in Britain in Bloom 2023. Besides planting schemes to enhance the village, we have all‐year‐round activities, including talks, trips, local awards, Autumn Show and Craft Fair. New members and volunteers always welcome. Join via our website, www.redbourninbloom.org.uk or contact Hilary Brown on 01582 793764, email ribmembership@gmail.com To volunteer, please contact Ann Davis, 01582 792518,email ribhelpers@yahoo.com
Redbourn WI meets at 7.30pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Redbourn Village Hall. For further information call Beth Bradley on 07852 452303.
Young Miscellany Folk Dance Group
We meet two Sundays a month at Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2LX 10.30am‐12.30pm during term time. Girls and Boys age 6‐18 welcome, no experience required. We dance a range of Morris and Folk dance styles and display at many local events & folk festivals in the South East, & occasionally travel abroad. Come and join the fun! No need to pre‐book. (free parking behind the hall).
Website www.youngmiscellany.co.uk and email info@youngmiscellany.co.uk for more details.
Gaddesden Row
Baby and Toddler Group/Coffee Morning running from 9.30am‐11.30am every Wednesday.
Gaddesden Row Village Hall, Clements End Road
Parents/carers and toddlers/babies , plus anyone else that might just fancy a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. All welcome. Parent/carer plus one child £3 – additional children 50p each. Coffee/tea and biscuits included plus snacks for the children.
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Caddington Baptist Church Luton Road LU1 4AF Coffee mornings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 10.30am 12 noon
Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 7.15pm at Studham Village Hall
Caddington Community Shed
A place where people come together to make things. You get to learn/teach new skills as well as socialise in a friendly and welcoming environment. Come along to the Heathfield Centre on Wednesday afternoons – 2pm until 4.30pm. Just £3 per week, with tea, coffee and biscuits all included.
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