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welcome to february

Lets hope February bring us some early spring sunshine, so we can enjoy countryside walks, bright yellow daffodils, newborn lambs and all that our great outdoors has to offer.

Romance and Pancakes are on the agenda for this month so whatever you’re up to have a flippin’ good Valentines Day! For those of you planning a wedding this year, why not go along to the ‘Luxury Wedding Show’ early next month, or gain some inspiration from Royal brides from days gone by at the talk at St Albans Museum.

Don’t forget you can see ‘the NOW magazines’ each month online at www.harpendennow.com Happy reading

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Folk of all Sorts

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morris, country & court

February Frolics

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come & see the newborn lambs

NOW at The Public Halls 12 music, kids & comedy

Filppin’ Facts! 16 toss, flip & run to win!

Luxury Wedding Show 24 for all your wedding needs

Films for You 26 romance, adventure & Freud

NOW at the Museums 28 storytelling, brides & the spelling bee

Calendar Girls x 2 30 a feel good true story

NOW at the Cathedral 32 music, tours & trails

NOW at the Hawthorne 38 music, a classic story & skating

What’s on in February 40 & March 42 for the March editions st albans NOW & harpenden NOW

local events for everyone

Index of Businesses 46 accountants to window cleaners

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folk of all sorts England has a rich tradition of folk dance and music, rooted deep in the past but still living in the present and changing into the future and English Miscellany want to share their enjoyment of this with others.

The group is different from most folk groups as they perform a wide range of dances. From couples dancing a lively country dance in Victorian costume or a stately court dance in early 18th century costume to a team clashing sticks and ringing bells in a Cotswold Morris dance or performing mumming plays. Their musicians lead and encourage them with a range of traditional and modern instruments.

come and join in ‘A Country Dance Workshop’ Saturday 16th February With leader, Chris Turner and music provided by English Miscellany 3pm - 5.30pm (supper 6pm - 7pm) West Common Road, Harpenden Barn Dance featuring The Bursledon Village Band 8pm - 11.30pm Harpenden Public Halls

Workshop: £6, Barn Dance: £10, under 16’s £6.50 Workshop and Barn Dance: £14, under 16’s £10.50 Tickets available from Brenda 01582 629732 Helen 020 8386 3779

an invitation from the Lea Singers Please join the Lea Singers and their conductor Benjamin Goodson to explore and perform the Haydn Nelson Mass at their Singing Day on Saturday 16th February from 10 - 5pm.

The Lea Singers are a friendly, hard-working Harpenden chamber choir with a thriving intern scheme for talented young local singers.

There will be two workshops on the day plus a performance of the Haydn Nelson Mass. The Singers will be joined by a soprano soloist and accompanied by their former conductor, talented pianist James Sherlock.

St George's School, Sun Lane, Harpenden Adult £15, student £10 includes music and afternoon tea, please bring your own lunch.

Tickets available from richard_darley@hotmail.com 01707 377029 or online at www.leasingers.co.uk

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The Lea Singers are always keen to hear from singers interested in auditioning, and currently have spaces for sopranos and tenors in particular. For further information please contact Karen Cardy on 01525 405846 or at kempcardy@btinternet.com

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hard to beat, especially in warm, damp years.

Generally, ‘earlies’ suffer less with blight and you can select varieties which show resistance to the infection such as Valor, Lady Balfour, Coleen and especially Sarpo Mira and Sarpo Axona.

Slugs are also a pest, tunneling into the tubers’ flesh and sometimes even hollowing them out.

The biological control nematode Nemaslug works under the soil surface, has a brilliant effect and poses no threat to wildlife.

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smashing spuds February is the time of year to think about perfect potatoes and smashing spuds. Home grown potatoes are an extremely ‘good value’ crop and the so-called humble spud is a very tasty and extremely versatile vegetable.

If you don’t have much space, use a 45cm (18in) diameter pot with a single tuber (seed potato).

Make sure the container has lots of drainage holes, fill it two thirds with compost, put a tuber in the centre and add a further couple of inches of compost on top. As foliage appears, cover with more compost and repeat until the container is full, then keep well watered.

Most potatoes produce a slightly earlier and somewhat heavier crop if the seed potatoes are allowed to produce small but sturdy sprouts before planting. Stand the tubers widest end uppermost in a seed tray or old egg carton and place in a cool but frost free spot with plenty of natural light. After a few weeks the sprouts will be home grown potatoes are ‘good about 1cm tall, perfect for planting.

value’ and the humble spud is a tasty and versatile vegetable

Potatoes are divided into ‘earlies’ (first to be harvested) and ‘main crop’, generally larger tubers, harvested later. Try ‘earlies’ if the soil hasn’t been cultivated for several years. They’re in the ground for less time than main crops and are less likely to suffer from wire-worm attack. ‘Earlies’ are also useful in smaller gardens as they takes less space giving you the opportunity to grow another fast-maturing crop after they have been lifted.

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No crop is without its share of problems and the fungus responsible for potato blight is sometimes

Steamed potatoes are delicious, especially if cooked on the day you lift them.

Some of the tastiest are Vanessa, Dunluce and Edzell Blue.

• New potatoes in chives and butter are wonderful, try Lady Christl, Charlotte or Juliette • If you adore mash try Dunluce, Valour, Maris Bard and King Edward.

• If you love jackets, try Cara, Lady Balfour, Picasso, Kestrel and King Edward.

• For great roasts try Kestrel, Maris Piper, Desiree, Lady Balfour, Vivaldi and Edzel Blue.

• For the best chips use Kestrel and King Edward, Maris Peer, Accord and Rooster.

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walk on the wild side Enjoy the crisp winter days and join in with one of the local Health Walks led by trained volunteers.

The walks take place whatever the weather, cater to all ages and abilities and are a fantastic way to get more active, have a good natter and improve general wellbeing. Best of all they are completely free!

join us: Highfield Park Mondays 9.30am and Tuesdays 1.30pm Meet in the car park for Charters Health Club, Hill End Lane, opposite Spar. If you are just starting out there is a first steps walk here on Tuesdays and also a 2-3 mile brisk walk.

Greenwood Park Fridays 2pm Meet outside Greenwood Park Community Centre, Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green

February Frolics at Willows Farm 16th - 24th February 10am - 5.30pm Come and see newborn lambs every day of this special lambing event with a fun-packed programme for half-term, including: farmyard animals, adventure play, Tristan the Runaway Tractor, under cover JCB Young Drivers Zone and Woolly Jumpers indoor play barn. Plus the Mad Scientists from Mad Science will be presenting their Farming Show daily and you can win a prize by helping Bo Peep find her lost sheep child £8.50 - £10.50 adult £6.50 - £8.50 Coursers Road London Colney St Albans 0870 1299718 www.willowsfarmvillage.com

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Heartwood Forest Saturday 2nd February 2pm Sunday 17th February 10.30am Saturday 2nd March 2pm Meet in the Heartwood Forest car park, St Albans Road, Sandridge for a 4-5 mile brisk walk.

Bricket Wood Sunday 17th March 10.30am Meet at Moor Mill Pub, off Smug Oak Lane for a 4-5 mile brisk walk.

Hatching Green Tuesdays 10.30am Meet at the White Horse pub, Redbourn Lane, Harpenden.

Two walks, a 1st steps walk for those just starting out and a longer 1-2 hour brisk walk.

Wheathampstead Thursdays 10.30am Meet at the public car park behind The Bull, East Lane, Wheathampstead.

A moderate 2-3 mile walk.

Most walks are followed by the option of stopping for refreshments.

There are other walks in surrounding areas.

For more information visit www.hertslink.org/cms/ healthwalks or call CMS on 01462 459395

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captain's curry night

28th February The Salvation Army are holding a men only Curry Night to raise more funds for the work of the Salvation Army in Harpenden.

Captain Ralph will be cooking a culinary curry for all men who would like to come. There is a minimum donation of £15 (which all goes towards the Salvation Army's work). Please bring your own soft drink (sorry NO alcohol allowed).

You will be treated to a sumptuous meal including popadoms, starters, main course, naans, bhajis and more.

BUT you will need to book your place, so please call Ralph on 01582 469399.

Mayors Charity Event Chicago Bridge Drives Friday 8th February Park Hall, Harpenden Afternoon Session - 1.30pm - £40 per table of 4 persons (includes sandwiches, cakes and tea) Evening Session - 7.30pm - £60 per table of 4 persons (includes light supper, glass of wine) Tickets Now Available!

Your support would be much appreciated.

Please call 01582 463662 for further details.

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Little Red Riding Hood & Friends Sunday 17th February 3pm Tradition is left far behind with Booster Cushion Theatre's well red heroine. The actor plays several characters and some members of the audience are asked to help. This is a show guaranteed to delight children and adults alike in a totally untraditional version of a much loved fairy tale. tickets £6 TJ Higgs Saturday 23rd February 7.30pm Tracy “TJ” Higgs has appeared on Psychic Detective as well as X Factor Xtra, Your Destiny TV and Living and has toured alongside Colin Fry. She has a unique style of mediumship leaving her audiences astounded at her accuracy; don’t miss this opportunity to spend the evening in the company of one of the UK’s top mediums. adult £17.50 concs £15.50

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Twelfth Night, or What You Will Sunday 17th February 3pm This new production by the Sovereign Arts Theatre Company is set in Imperial Russia and is part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC’s) Open Stages Project. It is being staged to celebrate the RSC’s 50th birthday.

Come and make a day of it as Sunday lunch will also be available in the Coach House Restaurant from 12 noon.

Money raised will go to the Comparative Clinical Science Foundation www.onemedicine.org.uk The Old Palace, Hatfield House adult £15, concs £12.50 www.twelfthnight2013.com

Star Wars: Invasion Redbourn

Come along to the gala screening of 'Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope'. Come dressed as your favourite Star Wars character and have your photo taken with one of the characters from the films and join in the afternoons activities.

Saturday 2nd February 2 - 6.30pm Parish Centre, The Park, Redbourn Film starts at 3.30pm.

Tickets £5 In support of www.eastcommonproject.co.uk exciting plans for the redevelopment of the Redbourn East Common Play Area.

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flippin’ facts!

Tuesday is a day where one confesses their sins and asks God for absolution.

Shrove Tuesday is celebrated in different ways around the world; the Brazilians Samba in Rio and people in New Orleans throw their most famous party of the year, Mardi Gras, which literally means ‘fat Tuesday’ in French. and here in England it’s also known as Pancake Day! Eggs and butter were among food forbidden during Lent, so they were often used up in pancakes.

Pancake races are held where people must successfully toss and flip their pancakes into the air before crossing the finish line. Points are awarded for time, number and height of flips, and number of times the pancake turns over.

It’s believed that the tradition of pancake races was born out of women rushing to church to confess their sins before the noon cut off time, clutching their half finished pancakes!

√ The tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday is nearly 1000 years old. √ The first recorded pancake race was in Olney, √ Buckinghamshire in 1445. √ The record for the largest number of pancakes tossed in the shortest amount of time in the UK is 349 in 2 minutes set on 14th January 1995. √ The longest race in the quickest time was held St Albans Pancake Race in Melbourne, Australia when 384m was Shrove Tuesday 12th February covered in 59.5 seconds on 19th February The annual St Albans Pancake Race 1985. traditionally takes place outside the Old Town √ The largest pancake ever made and flipped Hall at midday each Shrove Tuesday. Who measured 15.01m wide, 2.5cm deep and will claim the famous St Albans Frying Pan weighed 3 tonnes in Rochdale in August this year!

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For further information please √ It is customary in France to touch the handle contact the Tourist and of the frying pan and make a wish while the Information Centre on pancake is turned, holding a coin in one hand.

01727 864511 √ The word Shrove comes from the Old English or email tic@stalbans.gov.uk word, Shrive; to confess one’s sins. Shrove

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calling all artists for entries to be displayed in

The Luton Hoo Walled Garden Open Art Exhibition 22nd - 24th March The theme this year is

The Garden and Beyond closing date for entries 24th February download an application from www.lhwg.org.uk Luton Hoo Walled Garden plays host to its fourth Annual Art Exhibition, furthering its mission to promote this wonderful setting as an inspirational arts centre and creative haven.

The Luton Hoo Walled Garden project was set up in 2001 to restore the garden back to a place of beauty to be enjoyed by all. It is an ideal subject for visually creative people who may wish to record its many stages of transformation. It is hoped that this evolving setting will become a location to continually inspire and encourage artists/photographers and more.

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secrets and lies It’s February and the world is set for romance overload. But what about those relationships Hallmark doesn’t make a card for: the mistresses, the bits on the side and the forbidden loves? We’ve put together a selection of both classic and contemporary scandals so you can live vicariously through them…unless of course you have your own tale to tell?

Lady Chatterley’s Lover D H Lawrence Long before ‘Desperate Housewives’, people were having affairs with their gardeners. Constance Chatterley’s husband lies paralysed after a war injury and as she struggles with both the emotional and physical neglect, her head is turned by Oliver Mellors. And boy, must he be good. The novel tackles the relationship between the upper and working classes as well as the battle between the body and mind. For a book written in the 1920’s it’s pretty explicit, making it a favourite of students forced to read Lawrence the world over.

Getting Rid of Matthew Jane Fallon No-one ever leaves their wife for their mistress. Do they?

What happens when the excitement and thrill of a fling turns up on your doorstep and you are instantly plunged into domesticity? The answer is simple: start operation Getting Rid of Matthew. This involves making yourself as undesirable as possible. There are unexpected twists and turns for Helen who really needs to learn to be careful what she 22 wishes for.

Notes on a Scandal Zoë Heller Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. When Sheba the new comprehensive school art teacher embarks on an affair with an underage boy, she has only sixty-something fellow teacher Barbara to confide in.

Barbara relishes the close friendship that has been established between the two of them, but it takes a sinister turn when she discovers the truth about the boy.

Madame Bovary Gustave Flaubert Doctor’s wife, Emma Bovary leads an increasingly scandalous and yet, in her eyes, eternally boring life as she tries to escape the confines of her provincial existence. Trapped in a dull marriage and dreaming of passion, excitement and fulfilment, she finds that real life never fails to fall short of her great expectations. The book caused absolute outrage when it was first published, though there was no shortage of women claiming to be Madame Bovary.

Gustave always maintained he based the character on himself but there were obviously a lot of bored French housewives in the nineteenth century!

The Bride Stripped Bare Nikki Gemmell This is the story of an awakening of epic proportions. Why work in shades of grey when you can live your own life by your own rules in glorious technicolor?

A husband reveals a secret on his honeymoon, giving his wife the strength and the freedom to finally go after what she wants and desires...in the form of an inexperienced suitor.

The Post Birthday World Lionel Shriver Affairs are usually referred to as ill-fated and invariably it all ends in tears. Here’s a novel that starts with a kiss, or not, and then runs in two parallel stories.

It’s the thinking man/womans Sliding Doors. Irina McGovern could lean in and kiss the rough around the edges, snookerplaying Ramsay, or she could choose not to and to remain faithful to her straight-laced partner, Lawrence. If we could see the repercussions of our actions, would we take that chance and steal a moment with someone? The book is about human relationships and how we’re all flawed. So basically, it’s damned if you do and ...you get the picture.

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The Luxury Wedding Show Returns to Luton Hoo

discover that behind the imposing grandeur of Luton Hoo, the atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming, creating a unique ambience of gracious living which is without equal in the locality. Luton Hoo is a beautiful mansion house restored to its former glory, with over 1,000 acres This exclusive and upmarket event returns to of glorious parkland, meadows, woodlands, one of the UK’s most prestigious venues, Luton lakes, rivers and nature trails, there is simply so Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa for one-day-only on much to enjoy and experience, it is the pictureSunday 3rd March.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional wedding, perfect setting for a beautiful wedding day.

“We are delighted to be hosting the Luxury or a Bride and Groom seeking a unique and Wedding Show here again at Luton Hoo, both the contemporary affair, the Luxury Wedding Show has attracted the very best of the best, delivering show and the venue epitomize all that is required for a memorable and unique occasion.” a unique and glamorous experience, with an abundance of ideas to help you plan your Bridget York, Creative Director of the Luxury perfect day!

Wedding Show said: “We are very proud to be returning to Luton Hoo Designed to be fun, inspiring and with that Hotel, on Sunday 3rd March with the Luxury special touch of luxury and glamour, the Luxury Wedding Show. This world-class venue will bring Wedding Show will feature beautiful bridal fashion shows and ‘live’ entertainment throughout together those that share a passion for style and luxury, and the most unique and desired the day, and is your chance to meet leading collection of everything that is required to plan a experts from the world of couture bridal fashion, bespoke and luxurious wedding.” floral design and photography, along with specialist cake companies who will tantalise your The Show is open from 11 - 4pm with Bridal taste buds, and the connoisseurs who specialise Catwalk shows at 12.30 and 2pm in sought after, desired accessories to ensure If you are interested in either exhibiting at or your wedding day is the ultimate dream day. visiting the Luxury Wedding Show please visit: Jayne Alison, Business Development Manager of www.luxuryweddingshow.co.uk the five-star luxury Luton Hoo Hotel Golf and Spa or call 020 8429 7520. said “This magnificent 5 star hotel on the border For complimentary tickets of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire is like no other register on the website using in the Home Counties. Our visitors quickly the code:HN2013

A visit to the Luxury Wedding Show is a must for all those planning the ‘Best Day of their Lives’, The Perfect Wedding!

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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Friday 1st February 8pm Special charity showing in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Breakfast at Tiffany's

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Wednesday 6th February 8pm The Audrey Hepburn classic romantic comedy - our Valentine's special

War Horse cert 12 Thursday 21st February 7.30pm Starring Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch.

Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on.

A Dangerous Method cert 15 Thursday 28th February 8pm Starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender. A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis. Based on the true story of Jung, Freud and the patient who came between them.

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NOW at the museums www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Presenting Myself Workshops 2nd & 6th February 12 noon 13th February 6pm Museum of St Albans

Lion Under the Stairs Competition Launch 3rd February 2pm Museum of St Albans There will be Africanthemed activities taking place and at 3pm you can hear storyteller Tricia George’s tales from Africa.

Collect a competition pack, create your own original story and record a video of you telling it.

Age categories: 8-12, 13-18 and over 18’s.

There will be a series of free storytelling workshops between now and April to help you prepare your story.

Deadline for submissions is 7th April.

For more information call 01727 819340 or visit the museum website.

9a Hatfield Road 01727 819340

Verulamium Museum St Michaels' Street 01727 751814

Tots Tales 13th February 11 - 12 noon 1.30 - 2.30pm Museum of St Albans 2 - 4 year olds

The Extraterrestrial Knickerbockers Holiday Club

Youth Group

18th - 22nd February 10.30am Museum of St Albans 8-13 year olds Egyptians / Romans Tudors / Victorians 23rd Century Children can get involved in different periods of history, and explore exciting and sometimes silly stories, learning historical words and their meanings, and handling some of the objects they name. It will be a fun and educational week and will also prepare children for the ‘Spelling Bee’ if they choose to take part. £5 per day, £20 for the week.

Spaces are limited so please book by calling 01727 751814, or register at the Museum of St Albans.

7th February 6.30pm Museum of St Albans

The Ragamuffin Spelling Bee

200 Years of Royal Brides 9th February 2pm Verulamium Museum In celebration of National Marriage Week, costume historian Gillian Stapleton will give a presentation following the courtships and marriages of seven royal ladies. From Princess Charlotte of Wales in 1816 to the late ‘Queen Mum’ (pictured) in 1923 and Catherine Middleton in 2011. You will hear all manner of intriguing, moving and surprisingly romantic stories along the way, and see a replica of Queen Victoria’s exquisite silk bridal gown of 1840, and wedding ephemera from the last 200 years. Tickets £10, available from Verulamium Museum or The Museum of St Albans.

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Museum of St Albans

23rd February 2pm Museum of St Albans 8-13 year olds Show your skills in spelling historic words.

To find out more and learn the words in advance visit www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk To enter call 01727 751814, register at Verulamium Museum or the Museum of St Albans.

Spaces are limited so be quick!

The entry fee is £5 per child.

24th February 3pm Sunday Story-time for under 7’s Museum of St Albans

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The Drama School That Fell Into the Large Hadron Collider performed by Theatrix 7th-9th February 7.30pm Matinee 9th February 3.30pm A cosmic soup of scenes, adaptations, original writing, music and sketches on the BIG QUESTIONS of time, space and The Universe. As Noel Coward nearly said, 'Learn your lines and don't collide with a Collider'.

Tickets £9, conc £7.50 available from 01727 860217.

Evening Standards - The Project 16th February Four vocalists accompanied by a live, three-piece band perform some of the best songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond. Each performance includes new four-part harmony arrangements, duets, plus solo numbers chosen by you, the audience.

Calendar Girls by Tim Firth 28th February - 9th March 8pm Matineé: 3rd March 2.30pm performed by the Company of Ten The funny, feel-good true story of how that famous WI calendar came to be published. The play has become the fastest selling in British theatrical history. Catch it while you can.

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NOW at the Cathedral Sunday 3rd February More To Explore Tour - Stained Glass 3pm Take a look at the beautiful glass throughout the Cathedral, including the West End and the stunning Rose Window. Meet at the West End of the building.

Wednesday 6th February Lunchtime Organ Recital 12.30pm free Laurence Lyndon-Jones, Assistant Director of Music, Coventry Cathedral.

Retiring collection in aid of Cathedral music funds.

Saturday 9th February Hertfordshire Chorus with London Orchestra da Camera 7.30pm Mozart: Mass in C Minor Mendelssohn: Die Erste Walpurgisnacht Conductor: David Temple Sophie Bevan (soprano); Emilie Renard (mezzo); Andrew Staples (tenor); Derek Welton (bass) Tickets: £25, £20, £15; £7.50 £5 Tickets available on 0870 4580445 or www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk

Thursday 14th February Abbey by Night Tour 8pm & 8.30pm See St Albans Cathedral in a whole new light!

This unique, atmospheric tour gives you the rare chance to explore this magnificent Cathedral by candlelight. As darkness descends, you are guided around the candlelit venue by monks and historical characters who bring to life the building's remarkable history and highlights.

There is a drinks reception in the Abbot's Kitchen 15 minutes before the tour.

Tickets are £12 and available from the Cathedral Book Shop or 01727 890213.

Thursday 21st February Family Discovery Morning 10 -12.30pm free This combines an exciting trail and a fun craft activity. The theme for half term is ‘Paws and Claws’ where children can enjoy an animal safari throughout the Cathedral!

Suitable for ages 3-11.

NB All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday 23rd February St Albans International Organ Festival Organ Recital 5.30pm free Stephen Cleobury, Kings College, Cambridge Retiring collection in aid of the IOFS.

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NOW at the Hawthorne Planet Abba Friday 1st February 7.30pm Since their formation in 2002, Planet Abba have succeeded in establishing themselves as the UK’s leading Abba tribute show.

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1st Abbots Hill School Open Afternoon Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, 01442 240333 2nd How to Catch a Star The Radlett Centre, 01923 859291, a blend of music, puppetry & story telling Star Wars: Invasion Redbourn see page 14 3rd The Lion Under the Stairs see page 28 6th Harpenden Music Makers see page 36 Jane Eyre see page 38 Film: Breakfast at Tiffany's see page 26 7th The Barron Knights see page 12 7th - 9th The Drama School that Fell into the Large Hadron Collider see page 30 8th Town Mayor’s Event: Chicago Bridge Afternoon & Evening see page 10 9th Visions in a Dream Carillon Choir, works for voices & harp, 7.30pm St Peter's Church, St Albans, £13 & £11 12th Talk: ‘Paradise on Earth - The Beautiful Flowers of Kashmir’ Roundwood Park School, Harpenden Horticultural Society Meeting, 8pm, £3, www.harpendenhorticulturalsociety.org St Albans Pancake Race see page 16 13th Elvis The Ultimate Performance Watford Colosseum, 8pm, £18 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 13th - 16th Calendar Girls see page 30 14th Boogie Nights Watford Colosseum, The 70’s Musical in Concert, 7.30pm, £32.50 / £35.50 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk Valentines Night Dinner Inn on the Park Cafe, Verulamium Park, St Albans, 01727 838246, 7-10pm 15th The New Four Poofs & A Piano: Bigger, Louder, Harder, Longer! see page 38 16th Harpenden Photographic Society Exhibition Annual Photographic Exhibition, Methodist Church Hall, High Street, opportunity to judge the photos, 10.30am - 4pm

Nest Box Making see page 16 A Country Dance Workshop see page 4 Hertfordshire Philharmonia Concert St Saviour's Church, St Albans, 7.30pm, Beethoven: Leonora Overture no 1, Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto no 1, Brahms: Symphony no 1, £14 Lea Singers Singing Day see page 4 Evening Standards see page 30 16th - 24th February Frolics see page 8 17th Twelfth Night, or What You Will see page 14 Little Red Riding Hood & Friends page 12 Lanwarne Landscapes at Burston page 9 18th Lindt Easter Bunny Hunt Burston Garden Centre, North Orbital Road, St Albans, 01727 832444 18th - 22nd Play in the Parks see page 43 RollerCity: Holiday Skates see page 38 19th Have a Go Session - Screen Printing Stockwood Discovery Centre, 01582 548600, 2 - 4.30pm, adult £5, concs £3 19th - 21st Half Term Craft Activities Buckinghamshire County Museum, 01296 331441, 10 - 12 noon & 1 - 3pm, £2.50 per child 20th Meeting: ‘Something Beginning With A or B’ St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284, 8pm Burston Kids Event see page 9 Dancing for Fun Hitchin British Schools Museum, 01462 420144, dancing & singing games for children 6+, £3 includes refreshments, please book, 10am - 12 noon 21st Film: War Horse see page 26 23rd St Albans International Organ Festival Organ Recital see page 32 28th St Columba’s College Open Afternoon see back cover Captain’s Curry Night see page 10 Film: A Dangerous Method see page 26 28th Feb - 9th March Calendar Girls see page 30

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2nd Sacré Bleu! St Albans Cathedral, 07570 454744, St Albans Chamber Choir presents jazz-inspired sacred music, 7.30pm, £8 - £25 3rd Luxury Wedding Show see page 25 4th 20 Years Then & Now see page 14 8th - 10th The St Albans Film Festival www.stalbansfilmfestival.com Filmmakers both local and worldwide showcase their talent. Film-lovers can see some unique and fantastic films and to celebrate the superb filmmaking history of St Albans 9th Film: The Sheik St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road, St Albans, 03003 656565, silent film night presents Rudolph Valentino & Agnes Ayres in this 1921 classic film of love & drama accompanied by Donald MacKenzie on the Wurlitzer, 8pm, adult £10, child free 9th & 10th Book Sale Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence, AL6 9BX, all kinds of second hand books; vintage, paperbacks & hard backs; fiction & non fiction, tea & coffee available while you browse! 12 noon - 5pm, free 12th Talk: Jim Buttress on ‘The Central Royal Parks’ Roundwood Park School, Harpenden Horticultural Society Meeting, 8pm, £3, www.harpendenhorticulturalsociety.org 16th Gloria Baroque Masterpieces Hardynge Choir, High Street Methodist Church, 0845 475 1664, 7.30pm, adult £12, child £6

Heartwood Forest Tree Planting Sandridge, St Albans, 0800 026 9650, 10 - 3pm 16th - 26th St Albans MusicCity a celebration of traditional folk, blues, jazz, indie, metal & pop across all the key music pubs & venues in the district www.stalbans.gov.uk/musiccity 16th Mozart Coronation Mass St Albans Cathedral, 01727 753173, St Albans Bach Choir, 7.30pm 17th Lanwarne Landscapes at Burston page 9 18th - 22nd: 7.30pm 23rd: 3pm Carmen Abbey Theatre, St Albans, 01727 857861, presented by St Albans Chamber Opera, Carmen tells the story of a gipsy girl who lures a soldier away from his duty only to drop him for a handsome toreador, full of tunes everyone will recognise, adult £18, students £10 18th - 23rd Copacabana see page 36 21st Bach Matthew Passion see page 41 22nd & 23rd Luton Hoo Walled Garden Open Art Exhibition see page 20 23rd St Albans International Organ Festival Organ Recital St Saviour's Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, recital given by Matthew Martin, Organist, the London Oratory, includes works by Byrd & J S Bach, 5.30pm 27th Film: Women on the 6th Floor (15) Harpenden Film Society, Harpenden Public Halls, 8pm www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk

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Play in the Parks Half Term 18th - 22nd February

make a child smile today Why not get ready for spring and declutter your home and help a great cause at the same time!

Cheekymums (a local business whose aim is to empower mothers through self-expression) is asking families to pass on pre-loved items and unwanted gifts to children at Stevenage’s Lister Hospital. The children love to receive good condition plastic toys that can be wiped and sterilised regularly, portable DVD players, DVDs, play stations and games, music CDs and CD players. Perhaps club together with friends and take a job lot! Just bag them up (write ‘cheekymums’ on the bag) and drop them off at the Lister Children's A & E department or the Children's Mulberybush unit (Children's ward).

This February half term the Sports Development Team invites you to take part in ‘Play in the Parks’ at a park or indoor space near you!

It is completely FREE!!

No need to book... just turn up!

The sessions are aimed at children aged 5 -12 years.

For venues and times please visit www.stalbans.gov.uk/playintheparks www.activestalbans.com email: beth.tyler@leisureconnection.co.uk or call 01727 819531

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recipes from Abbots Kitchen at the Cathedral The 10th February sees the start of the Chinese New Year, which this year is the year of the Snake. For the Chinese it is the most important festival in their calendar.

It is centuries old, with many myths and traditions, celebrating the influence of the lunar calendar on their lives. It’s traditional to thoroughly clean the house to sweep away any ill fortune to make way for incoming good luck. Windows and doors are decorated with red paper lanterns displaying designs of good fortune, happiness, wealth and longevity.

The Chinese give gifts of money in red envelopes for the same reasons. The Snake is the symbol of intelligence, gracefulness and materialism; people born in the year of the Snake are said to be influential in business and enjoy luxury.

Why not join in the celebrations and treat your family to this easily prepared supper.

egg fried rice 1 egg per person bunch of spring onions, finely chopped 50g / 2oz cooked / cooled rice per person clove of garlic, chopped (basmati is great for this recipe) 100g / 4oz cooked shrimp or small prawns 100g / 4oz frozen peas (defrosted) Beat the eggs in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Heat half the oil in a large pan or wok, fry the egg mixture as you would a regular omelette, turn onto a plate to cool and cut into small strips. Heat the remaining oil in the wok, add the onions and garlic and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the peas and prawns and cook for a further two minutes then stir in the rice and egg and cook until heated through.

Serve immediately, with a savoury dish such as sweet and sour chicken.

sweet and sour chicken 4 skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes) 2 egg yolks 3 tblsp cornflour 200ml / 10floz vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red and 1 orange pepper, sliced

450g can of pineapple pieces in natural juice 2 tblsp tomato ketchup 2 tblsp light soy sauce 1 tblsp white wine vinegar 1 tblsp fresh chopped coriander salt and pepper to taste

Mix together the egg yolks, 2 tblsp of cornflour, 1 tblsp of water and salt and pepper; toss the chicken in this mixture. Heat the oil in a wok, deep fry the chicken in batches for 5 minutes or until golden brown and drain on kitchen paper. Empty all but 1 tblsp of oil from the wok, stir fry the onion and pepper over a high heat stirring continuously to prevent burning or sticking.

Drain the pineapple cubes (reserve the juice), add them to the wok and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Mix ½ of the reserved juice with the cornflour to make a paste, and add this to the wok. Stir then add the rest of the juice, tomato ketchup, soy sauce and vinegar. Increase the heat and stir until the mixture thickens. Return the cooked chicken to the wok and simmer for 5 minutes. Once cooked add the coriander, and taste to check if more seasoning is required.

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Electricians I & B Electrical MLC Electrical 26 Selmon Electrical Services 26 Financial Management AMR Financial Management 20

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Blinds Harpenden Blinds Business for Sale Extra-Help Cabinet Makers Sequoia Bespoke Car Body Repairs Prestige Paint Shop Ltd

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Charity Grove House Hospice

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Children’s Development Classes Gymboree Play & Music 43 Chiropodist Julia Reading Cleaning Big Yellow Cleaning Company Harpenden Power Wash Merrivac Mobile Maid Services Murray’s Cleaning Services

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Let florist Anita Lindeman teach you how to make stunning arrangements with beautiful flowers and foliages, in a calm relaxed atmosphere. Delicious refreshments included.

SPRING THREE WEEK COURSE AT CHILDWICKBURY Three relaxing Thursday evenings starting 28th Feb

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MAKE FLOWERS FOR MOTHERS DAY Make your Mum something truly special 8th March 10 - 12 noon New House Park 9th March 10.30 - 12.30pm Kingsbury Barn, St Albans Unique opportunity to experience this amazing 14th Century barn Other Workshops 7th Feb 7.30pm - 9.30pm Hand-tieds Made Easy Childwickbury 21st Feb 7.30pm - 9.30pm Vintage Flowers Childwickbury

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Valentines Day 14th February THE PERFECT GIFT! Bouquets or Vouchers

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