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ensure the benefits are felt across all communities.”
The final choice – and perhaps the least likely option according to local experts - would be for four authorities, grouping the largest settlement of St Albans with Harpenden, Hemel, Berkhamsted and Tring
A new unitary authority of North West Hertfordshire would bring together the places currently served by Dacorum and SADC into a single council for the west of the county “Home to around 312,432 residents, it has the scale to plan transport, housing and regeneration coherently while keeping decision-making close to communities ”
SADC will be debating the various options at its Full Council meeting this week, and leader Cllr Paul de Kort said he was personally in favour of the two unitary option, but would be listening to what other councillors thought ahead of a formal decision at the strategy and resources committee on November 20.
“I am happy to state, that at this stage, and based on all that I have heard and read as the draft was being prepared, that I believe that the two unitary model would serve residents, businesses and other key organisations best overall in the future in terms of quality and depth of service provision, financial stability and value for money
“It will be (mildly) interesting to learn what the two Labour councillors have to say, as it seems like the Labour group across Hertfordshire is being expected to follow the line of support for the four unitary model. However, as they seem to distance themselves from Labour policy on most other matters, there is a potential for a surprise there ”
But Cllr Matt Cowley, leader of SADC Conservatives group, said they are actually in favour of four authorities
"The abolition of our district and county councils and their replacement with a new type of council will be the biggest change to local democracy in decades and it will have a real impact on everything from how we fix our roads to our bin collections, parking charges, and more
“There are broadly two ways to approach this You can have a big council that is able to do those things at scale which might save taxpayer money; or you can retain a smaller council that gives local people more of a say in the future of their area.
“The Liberal Democrats have ruled out the option that delivers value for money for taxpayers - which would have been to effectively take the county council we have and merge the district councils into it I am unconvinced that there is a significant difference in the savings that can be made between the remaining options
will be taken by people who are truly accountable to their communities.
“Whatever our next council looks like, it is clear that this process driven by the Labour Government nationally and the Liberal Democrats locally will cause significant disruption in the short term for limited benefits in the long term ”
St Albans Greens and Independents group leader, Cllr Simon Grover, feels three authorities offer the best option in terms of accountability
“It’s right that local government in Hertfordshire needs reform. The current two-tier system is confusing and inefficient
“But the question isn’t only how to draw the lines on a map It’s how to bring power closer to people, not move it further away.
“Of the three options, I favour creating three new councils It strikes the best balance between scale and local identity
“Two would feel too remote Four would be too fragmented
Three could work – grouping areas that already share services, while keeping decisions close to communities.
“The Green Party wants councils that are democratic, transparent, and focused on tackling the climate crisis That means fair funding, real powers for local councils, and a greener approach to everything we do Reorganisation can’t be an excuse for more cuts – it must build resilient, fair, and sustainable local government for Hertfordshire’s future ”
Finally, Cllr Emma Turnbull, leader of the Labour group of councillors, offered her thoughts on the issue: "Labour councillors in St Albans warmly support the move to unitary councils
“This will bring an end to confusion and buck-passing between district and county councils and will mean that local residents get a better quality local service The change will also tackle the remoteness of the current county council which is very poor at communicating with local people
“This is the right approach for Hertfordshire - we do not need 11 councils, 11 council chief executives and over 500 councillors
“Labour councillors want to see the benefits of a unitary approach, coupled with the local connection that a truly local council brings
“This means that we support the four-council option, twinning St Albans with our Hemel Hempstead neighbours in Dacorum. Councils larger than this will find it harder to be responsive to local residents
“In particular we oppose the three council option This would leave St Albans as part of a unitary authority crossing two health Integrated Care Boards which would make collaboration between health and social care more challenging "
A joint submission by HCC and the district/borough councils will be made to the Government on November 28 and will include evidence to support the three different unitary model options
The proposal document can be viewed at Www hertfordshirelgr co uk
Aircraft museum restoration wins national transport award
New planning application submitted for former site of Butterfly World
paperwork to confirm that the previous appeal decision has been quashed due to lack of public consultation has not even been issued yet by the courts, and the applicants have already put in a new planning application! The Planning Inspectorate is due to be rescheduling the appeal for redetermination, but it looks like St Albans council may decide the new planning application before the Planning Inspectorate can get their job done first That would be an interesting situation - if one says yes, and the other says no!
“Parts of the Butterfly World site are clearly previously developed land (brownfield land) but there is no presumption in favour of development for industrial uses. Let's see if SADC stick to their enforcement action for the unlawful operations on the site to be removed, or approve them when they apply properly through the system
“Either way, the most important aspect - whether it's for the Planning Inspectorate or SADC - is the butterflies and their rare habitats that were created on site that must be protected at all costs ”
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“She is clearly exaggerating claims or making it up to satisfy her own ends of continuing to use Harpenden as an ATM to fill the coffers caused by bad financial management within the council, as she is unable to confirm who has said it is a good idea and that they are happy amongst the independent businesses “SADC whilst refusing to meet with local businesses are at the same time looking at increasing the charges from £2 50 to £2 75 despite clear opposition to the parking charges from both Harpenden businesses and residents. The level of arrogance here from SADC is breathtaking ”
Town councillor Richard Scott said: “Councillor Helen Campbell’s recent statement regarding the supposed benefits and acceptance of her parking regime, imposed upon Harpenden against the express wishes of its residents and businesses, and without a democratic councillor vote, is fooling no-one
“I directly and publicly invite Cllr Campbell to publish evidence to support her claims that Harpenden has fully accepted and supports her regime of parking charges Local residents will draw their own conclusions if convincing evidence is not forthcoming
“If Cllr Campbell, and indeed council leader Paul de Kort, who made a similar evidence-free claim in a statement to St Albans district council earlier this year, were so confident in these beliefs, why did they refuse to meet the 50 Harpenden businesses who wrote to them earlier this year asking for a meeting to discuss the negative impacts of the SADC parking charges?
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decided without them: “We are inheriting the consequences of decisions made long before we could vote, from the housing crisis to the climate emergency With votes at 16 on the horizon, there is finally a chance for our generation to have a real say.
“Getting involved is not about playing the game, it is about showing that there is a better way of doing politics, one that is less combative and more collaborative, constructive and compassionate It is about refusing the idea that nothing can change.”
Aimee says in her experience many young people feel alienated from politics, either put off by complicated language, biased media, or a sense that they don’t know – or in some cases care – enough to take part
“Engaging in politics isn't about having all the answers; it's about exercising your right to fairness and to live safely and with dignity
“In the 2019 General Election, an estimated 47 per cent of 18to 24-year-olds voted, compared with 75 per cent of those over 65 [Source: Economic Observatory] That means decisions are being made about young people, not with them.
“So, I think the question isn't just why young people should be involved, but how can we make it easier for them to do so?
That's something we ' re working on locally with the launch of the Young Greens in St Albans, creating spaces where young people can learn, get active, and feel their voice matters ” Osama said although he cannot speak for younger people, he is among the oldest of the millennial generation, and something needs to change for all age brackets.
“We've been building lives in a tremendously challenging context to build personal wealth and it seems that things are only going to get harder for the next generations if we don't get together and do something about it
“I think it is really going to take everyone though, not just younger people, to make sure that we don't leave anyone behind Our older people are facing limited public services at the time of their lives when they need them most and we can't leave them high and dry either
“In the local Green Party events I've gone to so far what's most noticeable is that it is cross-generational and that everyone is working together to make use of the experience and skills we have as a group ”
Arguably, the UK is in a state of flux at the moment, with the future evolution of the country still very uncertain as voters seek alternatives to the mainstream parties who have dominated politics for so long
simply not productive People across the country are angry, and rightly so. Costs are rising, housing is unstable, public services are not being funded correctly, and the climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, but the question is, where is that anger directed?
“For me, we ' re not in a cost-of-living crisis so much as a costof-greed crisis According to the Trussel Trust, UK food banks distributed nearly 2 9 million emergency food parcels between 2024 and 2025, a 51 per cent increase over the past five years. Whereas the combined wealth of UK billionaires has climbed to £182 billion, growing by roughly £35 million per day in 2024 [Source: Oxfam]
“Divisive hate gives people a false target; whereas hope gives us a path forward If more people can see their struggles come from inequality and broken systems, not from immigration or diversity, then hope will hopefully become change ”
Osama thinks we have a unique opportunity to restore the country to a compassionate state by making the most of this moment: I'm actually quite hopeful about the long term because of how many kind, thoughtful and practical people I've met since being in the Green Party. But, I think we are facing a moment where we need to be the thing that gives people hope, even politicians in other parties
“We need to inspire them into believing that the UK public want fairness, justice and our planet protected so that they change course We do face a risk that we will have yet another Government that thinks that we are a selfish population and will vote to increase our personal wealth no matter the consequences.
“But I just don't think that's who we are in the UK, not really when you spend time with people And I think the Green Party has the opportunity to remind everyone what cooperation can do to lift up everyone rather than just the few ” His optimism is refreshing in the face of so many negative sentiments, even locally, with angry posts on social media becoming more prevalent as people’s frustrations with the status quo fester into a state of toxicity.
“The world has changed before because of a hateful vision, but it led to war across most of the world and, incredibly, we can see the patterns that mean it could happen again.
“A vision of hope, and co-operation, created our education systems, extended the quality and length of our lifespan, took humans into space, repaired the ozone layer, and connected almost everybody to the largest information resource ever assembled. Which future do you want from those two options? And why would you want to listen to anyone who sells you a
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DAVID THOROLD
We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: David Thorold, the curator of the new exhibition at St Albans Museum + Gallery, Inns & Alehouses in Victorian St Albans which invites people to step back in time to the late 19th century when the city was home to nearly one hundred commercial drinking establishments.
Where do you most like to have a picnic in St Albans?
Verulamium Park. You can eat where once stood roman temples, townhouses and markets. Always interesting to sit and think about the people who were here so long ago. Handy modern parking too (and you can pop to the museum).
CD, vinyl, download or streaming?
As an archaeologist I have to go for old school vinyl. Frankly, I’m disappointed that the wax cylinder went out of fashion.
How often do you check your phone?
I usually have to check if I’ve even got my phone – never quite got into the habit of carrying one. Seems to save me a lot of time from social media.
What was your first job?
Tour guide and excavator at Flag Fen bronze age site. I hit my career path early on!
Odyssey or Netflix?
The Odyssey is on the site of St Albans’ first cinema, the Alpha, which opened back in 1908, ran by the early film pioneer Arthur Melbourne-Cooper, so I’d go for that. It has a more interesting selection of films than Netflix too, plus they provide table service!
If you could have a conversation with someone who had died who would it be?
There’s a tombstone at South Shields of a roman woman called Regina. She was a member of the local Hertfordshire tribe the Catuvellauni and it seems she was a slave who was bought by a merchant who freed her then married her and the two went into business on Hadrian’s Wall. That amount of social change from slave to successful merchant would be a story to hear, as well as what she thought of life around Hadrian’s Wall. The merchant who married her was from Palmyra, which is part of modern Syria, so I expect his thoughts on living in rainy Britain would also be interesting!
What’s your favourite St Albans pub?
The Lower Red Lion seems to have started as a common alehouse but if you look at the driveway entrance from the back yard and beer garden you can see that it’s been punched through the wall of what used to be the neighbouring house, so it looks like they added a coach entrance so they could attract some of the passing trade. Of course, my interest is purely professional...
What is your most-missed St Albans shop, pub, café or restaurant?
I’ve been working on an exhibition about Victorian pubs in St Albans. There used to be a grand courtyard inn on the corner of George Street and Vine Street called the Antelope, which began as a pilgrim house for visitors to the Abbey back in 1235. The gradual decline of the coaching trade through St Albans seems to have killed off its business and it was demolished in the 1840s but that would have been a building to see (there’s a drawing that showed it looked rather like the George in Southwark).
How long would you survive a zombie apocalypse?
The plan is in place, that’s all I’m saying.
Most inspirational St Albans person - living or dead?
Stanley Kubrick moved to Childwickbury in the 1960s. His run of films from Spartacus until Eyes Wide Shut are remarkable. He’d spend years preparing a project, researching and rewriting scripts and made a definitive version of pretty much every genre before moving on to another. Barry Lyndon, his 1975 historical drama is probably his least well known, but I doubt there will ever be a film that feels more historically authentic.
As an archaeologist I have to go for old school vinyl. Frankly, I’m disappointed that the wax cylinder went out of fashion.
Yesterday Once More: pictures from the archives
"Ooooooh, René!” With panto season just around the corner, this week we flash back to 2000 when ‘Allo ‘Allo star Vicki Michelle starred as the evil queen in the Alban Arena’s production of Snow White, which also starred Rhodri Williams (the Prince) and Hayley Tamaddon (Snow White). Photos by Tony “Greg” Gregory.
THE ST ALBANS MYSTERY PLAYS
Flashback: 1957
WHAT MADE THE NEWS IN THE HERTS ADVERTISER DATED:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1957
Following our recent acquisition of a bound volume of the Herts Ad from 1957-1958, we present a unique 52part series looking at the stories, ads and photographs featured in the corresponding week 68 years ago, reflecting a period of 20th century history which saw major changes both in St Albans and across the wider district...
VETERANS RECALL DAYS OF 1914
The annual reunion of the 1914 B Company, Hertfordshire Regiment at the Red Lion Hotel in St Albans saw about 20 members present, under the chairmanship of the only surviving officer, Captain CM Down. November 4, 1914, was the date on which the company landed in France, and on Saturday, that day, and those which followed, were fresh in the minds of the old soldiers present. They gathered to exchange once again the old yarns, and to enquire abou ttheir comrades who for one reason or another were not present that evening. All too often, they heard the first news of the death of some of their number since they had last met, for this reunion was the 38 and has been held every year since 1919. th
There were two poignant reminders of the old days. One was an original Princess Mary gift box from 1914, which contained the original cigarettes and tobacco, and more than one guest braved the smoking of one of the cigarettes! The other was the singing of the old sing, ‘My Little Grey Home in the West’, about which there is a regimental history and tradition.
LEAD STORY: A ST ALBANS WOMAN PLEADED GUILTY TO OBTAINING MONEY BY FORGING A POST OFFICE SAVINGS BOOK BECAUSE SHE WAS “BITTER AND WILD” ABOUT BEING TURNED OUT OF HER LODGINGS WITHOUT NOTICE.
SPOTLIGHT STORY: PLANS TO CLOSE GARDEN CLUB THROWN OUT
There were stormy scenes at a meeting of St Albans Garden Club on Wednesday night during a debate on a motion that the club - one of the very few community centres in the city - should close The chairman of the board of management, Mr FJ Lavery, who presided, was frequently interrupted, and at one stage he had to call for order
The motion, which was thrown out, proposed “that in view of the most serious drop in membership of the Garden Club, and of its financial position, the board of management hereby resolved that the necessary steps to dissolve the club be taken forthwith”
Proposing the motion, Miss JB Campbell said she did so with real regret and considerable disappointment She only did it because she had come to realise over the past few years that no other course was open in the existing circumstances
The decline in membership which had caused concern for the past five or six years had in recent months become a landslide.
Pointing out that a minimum of 300 members was needed to run the club effectively, Miss Campbell said that the number had declined from 221 in January, 1954, to 75 last month, and for a good part of this time the canteen had been run at a loss
The officers who had borne the burden of he club could not go on indefinitely
In face of the facts it had become inevitable that some steps should be taken Outside bookings had dropped and no one person had taken the responsibility of opening and closing the premises each day
The meeting heard that since hearing of the threatened closure the members had realised what they might lose. It was said that the club should be kept open, if only for the sake of foreigners living in the district. It had moral and spiritual values, and its quality was first-class
An officer of the club told a Herts Advertiser meeting that there were now 104 paid-up members.
ST ALBANS REMEMBERS ITS HEROES
The nave of St Albans Abbey was filled on Sunday afternoon for the annual service of remembrance and dedication organised by St Albans branch of the British Legion. Several people stood throughout the service because all seats were full, and the service in which ministers of various denominations took part, was full of impressive dignity and sincerity.
Towards the end of the service, the solemn climax which included the sounding of the Last Post and Reveille by the bugles of the St Albans School Combined Cadet Force, was also the point for a one-minute silence, signalled at the start and finish by guns of the St Albans battery of Hertfordshire Yeomanry (RA). The service was preceded and followed by parades through the streets of St Albans, which ended outside the Town Hall, when one verse of the hymn tune “St Anne” was played by the Salvation Army band, followed by the national anthem.
The Mayor of St Albans, Mr CF Preece, laid a wreath at the War Memorial.
Sir - The news that the second Russian satellite contained an animal disturbed many people Perhaps it will awaken people to a realisation of what modern scientific research means when connected with animals I should imagine that should this dog get back safely, people’s consciences will have been lulled and the merciless work will go on One can become callous gradually, as wars have shown. This particular experiment has had world-wide publicity and people are rightly distressed, but millions of experiments involving terrible suffering take place each year, but behind closed doors and in less dramatic circumstances
What do with gain with extra knowledge if we lose our compassion? I hope all who are against these cruelties will unite with the animal welfare societies to try and get such experiements outlawed
Helen Blake, Hon Secretary, Friends Animal Welfare and Anti-Vivisection Society, St Albans
for Christmas, that will allow people to skip the queue and join straight away in the New Year.”
What was in my subscription box?
Firstly, let me call out the quality of presentation, a bespoke, sturdy branded box opens to present six wonderful wines, Wee Vee Magazine and very cool tasting cards
The magazine is down to earth and easy to digest with a focus on a country that’s sparked Duncan’s love of wine, ‘Your Questions Answered’ –like “What’s the best way to age wine at home?”, Sommelier confessions –Including why Duncan hates decanters and how to pair wine with food alongside some local recipes for you to make at home (as well as the ideal wine pairing) I love the innovative tasting cards – they include brief tasting notes, food pairing ideas, a little story and a tear off portion that fits around the neck of the bottle, great fun for when you have friends round.
Now for the wines, three reds and three whites - Duncan takes great pride in ensuring each box chains some of the shops favourites as well as wine club exclusives that you can’t pick up in the shop
Here are the wines and Duncan’s notes on each:
This Is Not Another Lovely Malbec (£19)
Notes of wild raspberry and ripe plum are layered with spice and graphite notes, full of flavour Pair with steak with chimichurri, pork belly and roasted sweet potato
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Why Remembrance actually matters more each year
REV PETER CRUMPLER, ASSOCIATE MINISTER AT ST PAUL’S CHURCH, FLEETVILLE, ST ALBANS, REFLECTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF REMEMBRANCE.
Remembering the fallen
The city of St Albans, and towns and villages further afield, fell silent at 11am on Sunday, as residents, dignitaries, faith leaders and representatives of the armed forces and community groups remembered those who had died in conflicts spanning more than a century.
Following a parade through the city centre, the Remembrance Sunday service in St Albans was led by the Revd Mark Dearnley, vicar of St Peter’s, who was joined by Rabbi Daniel Sturgess from St Albans United Synagogue, Rev Brendan Day from SS Alban and Stephen, and the President of The St Albans Islamic Cenre, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Akhtar Zaman.
Wreaths were laid by various people including St Albans MP Daisy Cooper, St Albans Mayor Cllr Teresa Heritage, and representatives from the likes of the Salvation Army, the Burma Star Association, Herts Constabulary, St Albans Chamber of Commerce and Scouts and Guides.
Members of the St Albans Women’s Interfaith Group, Syeda M Rahim, Jenny Taylor and Ann Scorer, read a poem by 13-year-old Areej Essam alongside readings from The Bible, the Hebrew Scriptures and the Quran. The poem said: “What if peace was a pandemic? Where everyone came close to everyone to spread love? What if peace was education itself? Where we learned to make everyone happy? We need peace, we have to spread peace, with peace we are happy, we are calm, we are smiling With peace, we can get through any conflict With peace, no bad dreams, no hatred Together, in one group, holding each other’s hands, let’s build peace, let’s make peace ”
After the National Anthem was sung, there was a procession to a stand where the Mayor took the salute
The Mayor said: “This was an occasion when our whole community, people of all ages and faiths, came together to pay their respects to our war dead
“I was deeply impressed by the large number of people who gathered around the War Memorial as well as the turnout from organisations ranging from the armed forces to our ambulance service and the guiding and scout movements
“We all recognise the huge debt we owe to the people who defend our country and the freedoms we enjoy We must always remember those who lost their lives in doing so
“I also urge people to give generously to this year’s Poppy Appeal to help the Royal British Legion carry out the welfare work it does for our Armed Forces families ”
There was a moment of unexpected drama when councillors past and present rushed to assist Mayoral Consert David Heritage after he became lightheaded and faint during the two minutes’ silence Paramedics took Cllr Heritage away from the scene, and he made a full recovery afterwards
Similar parades and services took place elsewhere in the district, including Harpenden and London Colney
St Albans photos: Matt Adams; Harpenden:
Steve Collins; London Colney: John Andrews
According to medical research, attempting brain exercises for short periods of time each day may well prevent memory loss and at the same time increase mental fitness and preserve and enhance your brain’s capabilities. Each week St Albans-based mathematician Gareth Rowlands, a campaigner for people living with memory loss, will be compiling a brain enhancement exercise aimed at keeping the grey matter active. Find out more about his work at www.battledementia.co.uk
1 How many squares are there in this diagram?
2 Which is greater and by how much? half of a quarter or one fifth of a half?
3 Complete this proverb: A in time saves How many more consonants are there than vowels in the completed proverb?
4 Work out: 20 – 3 x 5 + 5 x 8 – 6
5 What letter comes next in this sequence?
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6. How can 1869 become 6981?
7. David ate a quarter of a cake and Jane ate a half of the remainder. What fraction of the cake was left?
8 Which is the odd one out in this list: Celsius Kelvin Fahrenheit Pascal
9 How many more noughts are there in one hundred billion than in ten million?
Last week’s answers
1 16
2 0 025
3 0 1 and 1
4 6 5 It should be 7 5 (the difference between the numbers is 1 5)
5 The river is frozen!
6 a decimal point ( 8 9 is greater than 8 and 8 9 is less than 9)
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“Thomas’ work is imbued with a visual language rooted in his deep passion for the Baroque. He employs drama, theatricality, and emotional intensity, discovering beauty and romance in the grotesque.
Harpenden art gallery owner reveals the ethos of his business
“His surgical imagery and Baroque-inspired paintings evoke powerful sensations of hope, the questioning of faith, and the idea of corporeal salvation
“Authenticity is central to his practice He often uses photographs or fragments of them as references for his paintings Many of the figures in his paintings carry marks of imperfection, fragility, and emotional truth They are not portraits of specific individuals, but rather actors expressing life as he has experienced, researched, and observed ”
He offered his standard advice to anyone considering purchasing art, either for personal pleasure or as an investment
“It will come as no surprise to learn that our mantra ‘buy what you like’ should always be the key driver when buying art, seasoned collector or not Buyers have a long relationship with their art, transferred from room to room or house to house, often passed through the family Often an affinity with a piece of art is driven by a memory, experience, or association, making the artwork more meaningful and personal to the buyer ”
St Albans City 2 Brentwood Town 3 (Isthmian League Premier Division).
Report from Jess Unwin at Clarence Park, photos by Jim Standen
good work by Banton
After the break, the early exchanges suggested this contest could go either way but while City began to labour in stringing together moves that really threatened the visitors’ goal, Brentwood increasingly looked like the team most likely to break the deadlock
Nonetheless, when the winner did come it was doubly disappointing for City fans with the Saints defence definitely culpable in allowing Vaivada the opportunity to get his second and make it 3-2
This time despite a flurry of substitutions and six minutes of extra time, Saints never really looked like they could come back a third time
This Saturday, Saints take on struggling Essex outfit, Canvey Island FC The Gulls are languishing in the division s bottom three and have won only two games so far, conceding 26 goals in the process New Canvey manager Garry Kimble was appointed at the end of October and replaced former England and Premier League manager Peter Taylor Kick-off at Canvey’s Park Lane ground is 3pm
St Albans City have yet another cup match on Tuesday next week when they return to Clarence Park to take on Potters Bar in the Velocity Cup Kickoff is 7 45pm
There was no Magnus Norman in the squad against Brentwood – the first time the goalkeeper has been absent this season Replacing him in the game was Mackenzie Chapman, who has joined St Albans City on loan from League Two outfit Salford City The 23year-old has experience at Oldham Athletic, where he made his Football League debut as well as at Oxford United, Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers, plus non-league loans at Southern League Central sides Banbury United and St Ives Town
Dulwich Hamlet 4-2 St Albans City - photos by Jim Standen
