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A chance for residents to enjoy top local attractions and hospitality FREE or at a discount

Residents First Weekend 2015 Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 January

Welcome to St Albans City and District Residents First Weekend 2015 Sample some of the delights on offer in our beautiful area. We have great exclusive offers from local attractions, hotels and restaurants.

Tourism is vital for the local economy. This initiative encourages residents to try something new to recommend to friends and relatives who may come to visit during the year.

Please help to spread the good word!

How to participate Simply present your card at participating venues to take advantage of our offers (see back page).

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Residents First Weekend 2015

Saturday 24 & Su nday

25 January S NT E D D SI AR E C R Residents First Weekend 2015

CONTENTS ACTIVITIES, ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS 4-13 Marvellous Mummies at the Museum of St Albans

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Tower Tours

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Mosaics and Wall Paintings at Verulamium Museum

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Story of Alban Exhibition

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Death and Burial at Verulamium Museum

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Fun Family Trail

St Albans Signal Box and Railway Museum

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Textiles Exhibitions

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Radio Verulam

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Tours of St Albans Cathedral

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Redbournbury Watermill

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St Albans Cathedral Services

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Redbourn Village Museum

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BeauSandVer Writers in conjunction with Oxfam Bookshop – Winter’s Tales

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St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural & Archaeological Society – The Development of St Albans 1600-1914

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Marlborough Road Methodist Church

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St Helen’s Church

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St Albans and District Talking Newspaper

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St Albans Cathedral

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Wheathampstead’s recently restored railway platform

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City and District of St Albans Tour Guides

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Willow’s Activity Farm Butterfly World

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OFFERS AT LEISURE CENTRES 14-17 Breathing Space

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Harpenden Common Golf Club

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Batchwood Golf Course and Sports Centre

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Harpenden Sports Centre

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Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre

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Harpenden Swimming Pool

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OFFERS AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS 18-22 Freddie’s

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Mumtaj

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Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

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That Little Place

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Jay’s Deli

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The Boot

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The Holly Bush

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The Beer Shop

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Hare & Hounds

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FUTURE OFFERS 22 The Royal National Rose Society

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www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Activities, Attractions and Events During Residents First Weekend, all the following activities, attractions and events are FREE for residents unless otherwise stated. Remember to show your Residents First Weekend Card on your way in!

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Residents First Weekend 2015

Marvellous Mummies at the Museum of St Albans Venue:

Day: Telephone:

Museum of St Albans, Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RR Saturday 2pm – 5pm 01727 819340

A special family event for Residents First Weekend. Meet an Egyptian priest and find out about his work, including how he mummifies bodies! Free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The first 10 residents at the event will receive a free Verulamium Museum mug. Residents must show their Residents First Weekend Card to claim their free mug.

Mosaics and Wall Paintings at Verulamium Museum Venue:

Day: Telephone:

Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW Saturday 3pm – 3.30pm 01727 751810

A gallery talk provided by St Albans Tour Guides. Free for all residents (Museum entry charge applies for non residents). All children must be accompanied by an adult. The first 10 residents at the event will receive a free Verulamium Museum mug. Residents must show the Residents First Weekend Card to claim free entry and free mug.

Death and Burial at Verulamium Museum Venue: Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW Day: Sunday 3pm – 3.30pm Telephone: 01727 751810 A gallery talk provided by St Albans Tour Guides. Free for all residents (Museum entry charge applies for non residents). All children must be accompanied by an adult. The first 10 residents at the event will receive a free Verulamium Museum mug. Residents must show the Residents First Weekend Card to claim free entry and free mug. www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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St Albans Signal Box and Railway Museum Venue: Ridgmont Road, St Albans, AL1 3AJ day: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm Come and discover the life of a Victorian signalman in this Grade 2 listed Signal Box. Pull the levers to operate the signals and ring the bells to send the trains from Harpenden to Napsbury. Lots of things to amuse children and the young at heart, in the signalman’s garden, in the museum and on the operating deck. Tea and coffee available.

A chance to see part of St Albans’ history in action. Admission is free.

Terms and conditions apply. No disabled access to operating deck.

Radio Verulam Venue: day:

Above the Courtyard Café, 11 Hatfield Road, AL1 3RR Saturday 10am – 3pm

A chance to see how radio is made. Visit the studios of our local radio station and meet the presenters and volunteers. Learn how radio is made and see the home of 92.6FM Radio Verulam. Admission is free. Unfortunately, due to steep stairs, the venue is not disability accessible.

Redbournbury Watermill Venue:

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Redbournbury Lane, St Albans, AL3 6RS Saturday 9am – 1pm Sunday 12pm – 4.30pm

Redbournbury Mill are opening their mill to the public on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January.

There will be milling demonstrations and the mill’s Crossley HD11 engine will be running. Admission is free.

For more details see www.redbournburymill.co.uk

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Residents First Weekend 2015

Redbourn Village Museum Venue:

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Silk Mill House, The Common, Redbourn, AL3 7NB (Next to the Cricketers of Redbourn Pub) Saturday and Sunday 2pm – 5pm

Redbourn Village Museum is sited in the former Silk Mill manager’s house. There are 3 rooms for you to explore, each packed full of items of local interest. In the Occupations Room you can find out about the many industries that used to thrive in Redbourn including straw plaiting, jam making, the silk mill and Brooke Bond tea factory. Upstairs in the Ann Skillman Gallery is the Millennium wall hanging, and film and photos of Redbourn’s past. There’s also a family record centre and a new activity area for children in the temporary exhibition room. If you have a smart phone, why not try our free HUNTZ smart phone app which will take you on a tour of the village?

BeauSandVer Writers in conjunction with Oxfam Bookshop – Winter’s Tales Venue: day:

Oxfam Bookshop, Catherine Street, St Albans, AL3 5BX Saturday 6pm

Cosy up for a relaxed hour of readings from our short stories, from the thrilling to the humorous. Entry to this event is free, no need to book just turn up. Mulled wine will be available.

Willow’s Activity Farm Venue: Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, AL4 0PF Day: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January Telephone: 01727 855565 One free child admission when any adult pays full price.

Offer valid during Residents First Weekend and on production of Residents First Weekend Card. Only one free child per paying adult. Members with a valid membership card can bring in a free child with the Residents First Card. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or voucher, birthday party, group booking or online purchased ticket.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Butterfly World Venue:

day:

Telephone:

Miriam Lane (Off Noke Lane), Chiswell Green, AL2 3NY Saturday and Sunday 11am – 3pm 01727 869203

Butterfly World is currently closed for winter until 23rd March 2015. However, we will be opening our gates especially to welcome local residents during Residents First weekend. Wrap up warm to wander around our designer gardens and meadow paths; take a look at all the work being done in preparation for the new season and how work is progressing on our brand new British Butterfly Garden. Our butterflies have gone away to keep warm over winter, but the Leafcutter Ant exhibition is a must see!

Watch as they cut leaves and take them back to the nest along overhead ropes.

Plenty of free parking is available and The Nectar House Cafe will be buzzing all day, so why not come along for hot drinks and fresh cakes! For further information please visit www.butterflyworldproject.com.

St Albans and District Talking Newspaper Venue:

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11 Hatfield Road (above The Courtyard Café), St Albans, AL1 3RR Saturday 10am – 4pm

Visit the recording/editing studio where SADTN produces its free weekly audio programme for over 120 visually impaired local residents, keeping them in touch with what’s going on in their community through news, interviews, features, audio book reviews and much more. Enter through café.

Free entry. For more information please visit www.sadtn.org.uk.

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Residents First Weekend 2015

St Albans Cathedral Venue: Sumpter Yard, St Albans,

AL1 1BY Telephone: 01727 860780

St Albans Cathedral will be offering an exciting range of events for Residents First Weekend.

From Tower Tours to Fun Family Trails, these FREE events and exhibitions will suit the whole family. See below for specific information.

Tower Tours Venue:

Saturday 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm Sunday 1.30pm, 2.45pm and 4pm

This exciting tour takes you up 193 steps, winding through narrow, medieval staircases and passageways to the roof of the Norman Tower. Numbers are limited to 12 people per tour. Tickets are available from the Cathedral Box Office (located in the Gift Shop) on the day of the tour. Minimum age 11. Restrictions apply. The Cathedral reserves the right to refuse visitors admittance to the Tower and Roof spaces.

See www.stalbanscathedral.org for full guidelines.

Story of Alban Exhibition day:

Saturday 10am – 4pm

Visit the Cathedral Library and learn more about Alban, Britain’s first saint.

Fun Family Trail DAY:

Saturday 10am – 3.45pm Sunday 1pm – 4pm

Pick up a fascinating Family Trail from the Information Desk or Shops and follow a series of fun activities around the Cathedral. www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Textiles Exhibitions DAY:

Saturday and Sunday

See the exquisite work of the Cathedral’s Textile Guild and a wonderful selection of banners, by St Mary’s Church, North Mymms, that tell the Creation Story. Textile displays throughout the weekend.

Tours of St Albans Cathedral general tours: Saturday 11.30am and 2pm

Sunday 2.30pm highlight tours: Saturday and Sunday 1.05pm General Tours, showcasing the whole of the Cathedral, and Highlights Tours are available.

St Albans Cathedral Services Saturday 24th January 8.30am and 9am Morning Services 12pm

Holy Eucharist at the Shrine of St Alban 4pm

Choral Evensong SUNDAY 25th January 8am, 9.30am, 11.15am, 12.15pm Morning Services 6.30pm Evensong The Abbots Kitchen café will also be open, between 10am and 4.30pm on Saturday 24th January and between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday 25th January. The Cathedral Gift Shop will be open 10am to 5pm on Saturday 24th January and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday 25th January.

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Residents First Weekend 2015

St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural & Archaeological Society – The Development of St Albans 1600-1914 Venue: The North Transept, St Albans, Cathedral day: Saturday 10am – 3.45pm

Sunday 1pm – 5pm Come and see an exhibition describing the slow change of St Albans from what was little more than a small village in the early modern period to a bustling city on the cusp of the First World War. The story is told using a rolling slide show together with some of the many maps we have in our collection, most of which will be available for visitors to view.

St Albans New Museum and Art Gallery Project Support the renaissance: St Albans Campaign Come and see the exciting new designs and plans for the Town Hall at Residents First Weekend on 24th /25th January 2015. Details to follow on our website.

Join our other supporters and find out how you can help to make it happen!

www.renaissancestalbans.org.uk

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Marlborough Road Methodist Church Venue: Day: WEB:

The Methodist Church, Marlborough Road, St Albans, AL1 3XQ Saturday 10am – 4pm www.mrmc.org.uk

The church will be open, with history displays and discovery trail. Teas, coffees and home baking will be available. This family friendly event is free to enter. Drop in any time. Additional entertainment including organ music and displays by groups who use the church will be taking place.

St Helen’s Church Venue: High St, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8AA Day: Saturday 11am – 2.30pm Telephone: 01582 834031 The Friends of St Helen’s Church will be offering free guided tours of the church led

by Elizabeth Eastwood, St Albans tour guide. Refreshments will be on offer in the church (contributions in aid of the Friends invited). Free public car parking in the village car park down East Lane, beside the Bull Inn.

Wheathampstead’s recently restored railway platform Venue:

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Junction of Station Road and Cory Wright Way/Codicot Road, Wheathampstead Permanently open

The site of Wheathampstead’s disused railway station has been restored as a small outdoor museum. The site offers a history of the line and the people who used it along with a section of track, restored goods wagon and a shelter in the style of the original station buildings. Free maps for the Wheathampstead Heritage Trail will also be available. It is free to visit the site.

Unfortunately there is no disabled access.

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Residents First Weekend 2015

City and District of St Albans Tour Guides Venue:

Day: Telephone:

At the Court Room, Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ Saturday 11am – 2.30pm 01727 864511

Visit the 1831 Court Room where the City Tour Guides will be re-enacting trials from 19th Century St Albans that would have taken place there. Admission Free, no ticket required.

(Subject to capacity.)

City and District of St Albans Tour Guides Venue: Start outside Old Town Hall at Merchant Tea and Coffee Company, St Peters Street, St Albans, AL3 5DJ Day: Saturday and Sunday 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Telephone: 01727 864511 Walking tours – ‘A snapshot of St Albans.’ A short historic walk in central St Albans.

These walks last between 30 and 40 minutes. Free of charge, no ticket required.

St Albans Clock Tower Venue: St Albans Clock Tower, High Street, St Albans AL3 4EL DAY: Saturday 24 January 2-4pm. No booking required Climb the 93 steps for a magnificent view of St Albans. From the only surviving Medieval town belfry in the Country.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Offers at Leisure Centres Leisure and arts providers across the District are taking part in Residents First Weekend by offering you some fantastic deals at the local centres and venues.

Don’t forget to use your Residents First Weekend Card to take full advantage of what they have to offer this weekend.

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Residents First Weekend 2015

Breathing Space Venue: 2 Thompson Close, Harpenden, AL5 4ES Day: Saturday 24 and Saturday 31st January Telephone: 01582 462223 30% off any facial or massage.

Treatments must be for a minimum of one hour and paid for at time of booking. Offer is subject to availability and is not valid in conjunction with any other offers. Offer valid on Saturday 24th and Saturday 31st January, on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card.

Batchwood Golf Course and Sports Centre Venue:

Batchwood Drive, St Albans, AL3 5XA

All offers are available from January 19th to 25th. To redeem any offer please present your Resident First Weekend Card.

2-for-1 Golf – Book any round of golf after 11am on a weekday or after 1pm at the weekend, and receive a round free for a second person.

Squash/Tennis Court booking for £1 – Book a squash court or a tennis court for one session (60 minutes for tennis and 40 minutes for squash) for just £1. Only one £1 session per Residents Card.

Free Gym Session with free 15 minute 1-2-1 Personal Training Taster – Come along for a free gym session at Batchwood Golf Course and Sports Club.

As part of your free session you can claim a free 15 minute 1-2-1 personal training taster session. Gym sessions must be pre-booked by calling Batchwood Reception on (01727) 844250, and are subject to availability. Only one free session per Residents Card.

Sign up for a 1life Card during Residents First weekend (January 24th and January 25th 2015) and be automatically entered into our raffle to win a free fitness membership for 1 year at Batchwood Sports Centre.

Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre Venue: Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL Day: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January Telephone: 01727 736080 Half price Sports Hall activity booking, Youth Gym & Soft Play sessions. Offer valid on the production of a Residents First Card. All sessions subject to availability. One half price session per Resident Card. www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Residents First Weekend 2015

Harpenden Common Golf Club Venue: Day:

Telephone:

Cravells Road, Harpenden Common Saturday 24 January 9am – 5pm Sunday 25 January 9am – 12pm 01582 711328

Our Club, with its beautifully maintained course, is situated on one of England`s finest commons and has an excellent track record in producing some superb, competitive golfers. Our new, state of the art clubhouse has restaurants on two levels, two bars and a balcony overlooking the 18th green. New and provisional members are welcome.

We are currently offering special deals for trial memberships, and you could enjoy 3 months of golf for free (see left). For more information call us or come along for a chat or visit www.harpendencommongolfclub.co.uk.

Harpenden Sports Centre Venue: Day:

Telephone:

Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2HU Saturday 24 January 8am – 9pm Sunday 25 January 8am – 9pm 01582 767722

We will be offering the following for the Residents First weekend: 1) Free tennis court / badminton court hire.

2) 2 for 1 on gym entry for non members / bring a friend for free to current members.

Harpenden Swimming Pool Venue: Day:

Telephone:

Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2HU Saturday 24 January 8am – 6pm Sunday 25 January 8am – 6pm 01582 460683

Harpenden Swimming pool is located on Leyton Road, its facilities include a 25m main pool and a learner pool. Also a health suite with sauna, steam and spa facilities with a treatment room. There will be free under 16 swimming on the Saturday and free health suite usage all weekend. Children swim free anytime when signed onto swim school.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Restaurant and Food Offers Various restaurants and food venues across the District are offering exclusive deals during Residents First Weekend. Just show your Residents First Weekend Card to take advantage of their deals.

Pre-booking is strongly recommended. Why not try somewhere new during Residents First Weekend.

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Residents First Weekend 2015

Freddie’s Venue: 52-56 Adelaide Street, St Albans, AL3 5BG Day: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January Telephone: 01727 811889 A free glass of house wine when ordering from the à la carte menu.

Offer valid on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Venue: 6 Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HE Day: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January Telephone: 01727 869152 20p off every pint of Real Ale for current CAMRA members.

Jay’s Deli Venue: 122 Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1QQ Day: Every Monday Telephone: 01727 226226 Celebrate Happy Mondays at Jay’s Deli and receive a free drink when you purchase any focaccia or ciabatta panini’s.

Offer valid every Monday when dining in between 12 - 2.30pm.

The Holly Bush Venue: Potters Crouch, St Albans, AL2 3NN Day: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January Telephone: 01727 851792 20% off food bill during Residents First Weekend.

Offer valid on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card. Booking advised.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Hare & Hounds Venue: 104 Sopwell Lane, St Albans, AL1 1RL Day: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January Telephone: 01727 855565 FREE Sunday Roast for kids on Sunday 25th January.

Offer valid on production of a Residents First Weekend Card. Conditions apply.

Mumtaj Venue: Day: Telephone:

115 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1LR Saturday 24 – Thursday 29 January 01727 858 399

2-for-1 on Main courses.

Dine in only. Offer valid from January 25th to 29th on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card.

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That Little Place Venue:

Day: Telephone:

5 Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4SA Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January 01582 768925

That Little Place is a multi award-winning independent British restaurant and micro brewery in Harpenden. As an exclusive offer to residents over Residents First Weekend you can get 20% off your food bill when ordering 3 courses a La Carte. You must book in advance. Please mention that you have a Residents First Weekend Card when booking.

Offer valid on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card. No other offer applies.

The Boot Venue: Day:

4 Market Place, St Albans, AL3 5DG Sunday 25 January 12pm – 4pm

Free bottle of house red or white wine when you book a table (4 people or more) for Sunday Lunch.

Offer valid on Sunday 25th January between 12pm and 4pm, on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card.

Booking required.

The Beer Shop Venue: Day:

71 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1LN Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January

Enjoy a free pint of fresh cask ale from tap when you spend ÂŁ20 or more during Residents First Weekend.

Offer valid on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January, on production of a valid Residents First Weekend Card. Offer subject to availability and cannot be redeemed more than once.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

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Future Offers The section below outlines offers in and around St Albans over the next 6 months. For more information about any of these or to see what else there is to do in the District please visit www.enjoystalbans.com Pancake Race – Tuesday 17 February Mayor’s Pride Awards – Thursday 26 March St Albans Half Marathon – Sunday 14 June Alban Pilgrimage – Saturday 21 June Alban Street Festival – Sunday 22 June The Royal National Rose Society Venue: Chiswell Green Lane, St Albans, AL2 3NR DATE: Gardens open from 6 June – 2 August 2015 telephone: 0845 833 4344 During July, residents of St Albans District can claim free entry during weekdays and 2-for-1 on weekend entry.

Please provide proof of residence to redeem special residents entry offer.

For more information on these events please visit www.enjoystalbans.com.

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Residents First Weekend 2015

RESIDENTS CARD Use this card to take advantage of the activities, events and promotions available at participating venues of your choice.

Valid 24/01/2015 – 25/01/2015.

Some offers exceed this date so please check terms and conditions and keep this card.

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first

How to participate Simply present this card at participating venues to take advantage of our offers.

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Simply present this card at participating venues to take advantage of our offers.

Residents First Weekend 2015 Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 January

R ES C ID AR EN D TS

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 January

Residents First Weekend 2015

How to participate

For more information about Residents First Weekend please contact the Community Engagement Team on 01727 819518 or email events@stalbans.gov.uk

www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first