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The Undertones and Harpenden Blues, Rhythm & Rock Music Festival

NOW for some Art Harpenden Highland Gathering

St Albans Literary Festival Do Something for Charity

Classics Galore Jolly July Events What’s on and lots more

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Welcome to July By the time you read this most of the school exams will be over for the summer, meaning lots of our teenagers will be out in the sunshine.

This month there's lots for everyone to enjoy from The Undertones, the Harpenden Blues, Rhythm & Rock Music Festival, the M Festival and Festival on the Field to Classic Car Events, Open Air Cinema and Theatre and the Big Sleepout or maybe you fancy a challenge and want to try one of the sporty charity events.

Don't forget, if you need something doing choose local first, and as always we’d love to hear from you with news of events and what's happening locally.

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Blues, Rhythm & Rock Music Festival & The Undertones

Harpenden Highland Gathering 12 bagpipes, dancers & cabers

St Albans Literary Festival 16 authors, books & more

NOW for some Music 18 classical, choirs & folk

Classics Galore 22 cars, cycles & scooters

Jolly July 24 summer fun for all

NOW at the Local Theatres 26 drama, opera & music

NOW for some Art 32 lots of local art

NOW at The Alban Arena 34 music, dance & more

Do Something For Charity 36 why not get involved

NOW for the Kids 40 fun, fun. fun

What’s on in July 42 & August 44 Index of Businesses 46

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WIN TICKETS for Harpenden Blues, Rhythm & Rock Music Festival and The Undertones

This month we’re delighted to give you the chance of winning tickets for two great events at Harpenden Public Halls. We have a pair of tickets for The Undertones and a pair for the Harpenden Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival

The Undertones 29th July 7.30pm To be in with a chance of winning just text ‘UNDERTONES’ and your name by 15th July to 07983 588313 * The band emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends learning how to play basic rock and roll in their bedrooms, which led to them recording ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978. The band signed with Sire Records, and other punk pop gems such as `Here Comes The Summer`, Jimmy Jimmy`, `My Perfect Cousin` and four LPs followed. 2016 is their 40th Anniversary so come and celebrate with them in this live show. Tickets £20 from Harpenden Public Halls

Harpenden Blues, Rhythm & Rock Music Festival 30th July 2pm - 10pm To be in with a chance of winning just text ‘BLUES’ and your name by 15th July to 07983 588291 * Showcasing the quality of live music in the UK, the festival comes to Harpenden for the first time!

Headlining act Climax Blues Band with huge selling albums FM/Live and Gold Plated, the 1976 hit single “Couldn’t Get It Right” and “I Love You” in 1981.

Kyla Brox whose voice remains a stunning example of the soul singer's art!

Laurence Jones who sings, plays and writes!

Husky Tones whose inventive, individual approach to the blues is aware of tradition without being a slave to it!

Southbound offering Blues and Southern Rock, and The Tom Seals Band - the mantle of UK Piano Man has been dominated by Elton John, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum and no one else has come close - until now!

With this calibre of artist this will definitely be a festival to remember!

Early Bird tickets at £21 from 01472 349 222 or www.harpendenbluesfestival.co.uk/tickets www.facebook.com/bluesfestivalsuk *Texts will be charged at your normal network rate

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Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 01582 767525

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Here’s just a taster of the many authors taking part in this years festival: 4th July Ken Livingstone: Being Red: A Politics for the Future The County Constitutional Club AL1 3AG 7.30pm - 9.30pm The former Mayor of London, one-time MP and exleader of the GLC will be promoting his new book.

Frank Gardner OBE: Discussing his debut thriller ‘Crisis’ St Albans Cathedral 7.30pm - 9pm The BBC security correspondent, who survived being shot by Islamist gunmen in 2004, talks about global security and discusses his debut thriller.

5th July Carol Hedges: A Journey Back to 1860’s London Oxfam Bookshop 7.30pm - 8.30pm Carol will take you on a journey back to the 1860’s to visit the sights, sounds and people of the past.

6th July Why Women Will Save The Planet Blacksmith’s Arms AL1 3HG 8pm - 9pm This book challenges us to look differently at world problems and where solutions might be found.

7th July Dave Gibbons: A Retrospective look at his Career Waterstones 7.30pm - 9pm Looking at his time working for 2000AD, his art and scripts for Marvel, DC and Dark Horse, through to his recent collaboration on blockbuster Kingsman.

8th July Anthony Lester QC in conversation with Martine Croxall St Peters Church 7.30pm - 9pm The Liberal Democrat peer who was at the heart of the 30-year campaign which resulted in the Human Rights Act 1998, and the struggle to bring about the Equality Act 2010.

9th July Clangers - The Brilliant Surprise St Peters Church 10am Based on the first Clangers picture book children will hear a story before designing and making their very own Clanger finger puppet. Ages 3+ Katherine Woodfine - The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow/The Mystery of the Jewelled Moth St Peter's Church 11.30am - 12.30 pm Join Katherine on an Edwardian adventure through Sinclair’s, London’s most prestigious department store. Learn about how she writes and help solve a mystery or two. Ages 8+

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Lisa Heathfield: Young Adult Workshop Debenhams Ottaway AL1 3EW 11.30am - 12.30pm Stand By Me meets We Were Liars - a stunning breakout young adults novel from the author of Seed, with a heartbreaking and shocking twist.

The Wimpy Kid Show St Peters Church 12.30pm - 1.30pm A must for all Wimpy Kid fans, Alastair Watson brings the books to life with activities including The Wimpy Kid Draw-Along and The Wimp Wars Quiz.

Killer Women Crime Fiction Panel St Peters Church 3pm - 4pm This event promises to expose the tricks of the trade used by 3 of the nation’s top crime writers: Sarah Pinborough, Angela Clarke and SD Sykes.

How to Make (Awesome) Comics - Workshop with Neill Cameron St Peter's Church 3.30pm - 4.30pm, ages 6 -12 years with an adult Making The Detectives with Peter Robinson and David Mark St Peters Church 5pm - 7pm Creators of Det Sgt Aector McAvoy and DCI Alan Banks look at how writers come up with lead characters and develop their lives and personalities.

Alison Weir on Katherine of Aragon - The True Queen St Peters Church 7.30pm - 10pm In her new novel, Alison tells the story of Katherine of Aragon, drawing on new research while keeping closely to historical record.

Ben Aaronovitch The Rivers of London Waterstones 7.30pm - 10.30pm A cult supernatural crime series following the adventures of Police Constable and apprentice wizard Peter Grant.

10th July Tracey Borman: The Private Lives of the Tudors St Peters Church 3pm - 4pm Presenting a definitive look at Tudor life turning everything you think you know about the world’s most famous dynasty on its head and exploring the secrets of servants, attendants and those who surrounded the monarchy.

Literary Evensong St Peters Church 6.30pm - 7.30pm Service celebrating the life and works of writers with local connections from Francis Bacon to Charles Dickens. www.stalbansliteraryfestival.co.uk

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NOW for some Music Sacred Jazz 2nd July 7.30pm As part of its 50th year celebrations The Hardynge Choir will be accompanied by a seventeen-piece big band to sing Sacred Jazz, with pieces by Bill Holman, Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin and others and concluding with Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert.

High Street Methodist Church www.hardyngechoir.org

At the Court of Krakow 2nd July 7.30pm St Albans Chamber Choir play some of the best Polish choral music, both old and new, most setting sacred texts in Latin. Works from the early 17th century will include Giovanni Anerio’s Cantate Domino, and four pieces by Poland’s greatest early-era composer, Mikolaj Zielenski.

St Saviour’s Church, £14, concs £5 www.stalbanschamberchoir.org.uk

St Michael’s Folk Evening 6th July 8pm - 10pm Held annually when those involved in folk music and dance perform together in the historic St Michael's village in St Albans. Up to 11 groups perform English, Irish, Scottish and American dances in open-air shows, there’s live music in the two pubs, the churchyard and the grounds of Kingsbury Manor. The bells of St Michael's Church ring out to welcome everyone, before the street is closed to traffic. St Michael's pupils dance at the Lower School Maypole and unusually, nobody asks the audience for money; all the musicians and dancers perform for free! www.stmichaelsfolkevening.org.uk

St Albans Choral Society Summer Concert 9th July 7.30pm With a performance of Mendelssohn’s glorious Lobgesang (Hymn of Praise) and Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony with Bushey Symphony Orchestra as part of the Bushey Festival.

The Grand Hall, Bushey Academy, Bushey £18, child £1 www.busheysymphony.org.uk

Introducing a New Choir 16th July 7pm ‘Batchwood Youth and Chamber Choir’ present their inaugural concert led by local musician Rob Milner, who previously set up and conducted the Junior choir at St Michael’s Church, this promises to be an exciting concert with pieces old and new.

Rob, himself a Baritone singer, is highly committed to keeping good music alive with the youth of today and is delighted to present the choir’s first concert. Admission is free, with a collection to further the work of the choir.

Please come along - you will not be disappointed.

Dagnall Street Baptist Church AL3 5EE

Jubilee Performance 16th July 7.30pm Join the Abbey Gateway orchestra in the lovely setting of Kingsbury Barn to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with pieces including Beethoven's King Stephen Overture, Romance for bassoon and orchestra by Elgar and Crusell's Clarinet Concerto No. 3. £12, concs £10 andrew@abbeygateway.org Kingsbury Barn, Branch Road, St Albans www.abbeygateway.org

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Classics Galore

Classic Motor Show 3rd July 10am - 4.30pm Join in the first Hatfield House Independence Day celebration for fans of American motor muscle!

All ages of vehicle can take part and there are lots of awards to be won!

Adult £10 concs £9 / £6 www.classicmotorshows.co.uk www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

Classics in the Walled Garden 6th July 4pm Enjoy a relaxing summer evening picnic within the historic Walled Garden on the Luton Hoo Estate, with refreshments available and a large variety of cars to see. www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Classics on the Common 27th July 2pm - 8pm Once a year, Harpenden Common comes alive with 1200 classic cars and other four-wheelers, plus 250 cycles and scooters. You’ll find a Chevy Bel Air rubbing shoulders with a 1927 Trojan, and a rare 1978 Mantra Bagheera with a ’59 Berliet plus 10,000 admiring spectators. Little wonder Classics on the Common, already Britain’s biggest mid-week classic car meeting, now ranks among the top events of the classics calendar. www.classicsonthecommon.com

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The Red Baron 27th - 30th July 7.30pm / 31st July 3pm & 7pm Manfred von Richthofen was one of WW1’s aerial superstars. An aristocrat and huntsman, he loved flight and trained himself to be a superb air-borne killer. He was hardly ever seen with a girl though. Annoyed with being pestered by his comrades, he calls on Coco but all Manfred does is talk about planes and guns - and shooting down enemy flyers.

For most of us, WW1 means trench warfare. But in 1915, for the first time in history, young men were soaring across the skies, fighting in flimsy machines for country and personal glory.

This play is about them.....and one man's astonishing change of mind. £8, ages 14+ RAF Museum London NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk

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Jolly July M Festival 9th July 2.30pm -11pm A fantastic line-up of over 30 acts with something for everyone.

Previous performers Soulfish and Tommy T and the BelleTones will certainly get the crowds dancing! There’s a new 'Kids Zone' plus the usual favourites from Zorbing and Gladiators to Jousting and Bungee Running as well as a BBQ, Pimms Tent, Hog Roast and lots more.

The Marlborough Science Academy Watling Street, St Albans AL1 2QA www.themfestival.co.uk

St Albans Town & Country Show 16th & 17th July 11am - 6pm This years show promises to be a great day out with a Dog Agility Competition, Cookery Demonstrations, Lifestyle Shopping, Vintage Cars, Falconry and more. £7.50, concs £6 / £3 Highfield Park St Albans AL4 ODB www.stalbanscountryshow.co.uk.

Pick Your Own Hawkswick Lodge Farm will be open again this summer, please check the website for opening times. The farm grows soft fruit including Strawberries, Raspberries, Red Currants, Blackcurrants, Blackberries and Gooseberries.

Tues - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat and Sun: 9am - 6pm Monday: closed Hawkswick Lodge Farm Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6JG www.hawkswickfruit.co.uk

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Open Air Cinema Luna Cinema at Highfield Park AL4 0RA 7th July Pretty Woman gates 7.45pm, film 9.15pm 27th July Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves gates 7.30pm, film 9pm www.thelunacinema.com

Wheathampstead Village Day 10th July ‘All the World’s a Stage 1616 - 2016’, is this years theme to celebrate all things theatrical on Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary with live music, a firework display, High Street Parade, a magician and much more. www.wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk

NOW at Hatfield House Battle Proms 23rd July £42 A summer celebration with classical music, a Spitfire aerial display, cannon and cavalry displays and a spectacular firework finale. The Rockabellas, today’s answer to The Andrews Sisters get the party started in vintage style accompanied by their horn section, The Rockafellas!

In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, the cavalry display will be performed in WW1 regalia, with a gun salute from a vintage 13 pounder WW1 field gun to herald the arrival of the Spitfire and the start of the concert. The evening will close with a flag waving, sing-a-long, and an unforgettable firework display.

Folk by the Oak 24th July £44 Enjoy award winning musicians and inspiring new talent in one memorable day, as well as a creative family area to light up your children's imagination.

Food Festival 30th & 31st July Sat: 10.30am - 6pm Sun: 10am - 5pm £10, concs £9 / £6 With up to 100 exhibitors, celebrity chef demonstrations, live music stage and a host of free activities. Including BBQ master classes, cook-along master classes and a skills theatre. www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Launch Party 30th July The Ministry of Magic invites witches, wizards and all enchanted creatures to celebrate this most auspicious night! Go and pick up your book at the witching hour!

8.30pm - 9pm: Wings of Love Owls Pedro and Ben flaunt their feathers with a talk from their owners you may be able to stroke and hold them too if you whisper the right words!

9pm - 10pm: Magic Show 10.30pm: Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz 11pm: Balloon Popping Skyfall Snitch Hunt Other enchanted activities include: Spooky Spells at Potions Corner, Top Trump Tournament, Wizard Duelling Splat Scabbers, Create your own Dream Catcher, Owl Mask Creations, Sorting Hat and Horcrux Hunt family £5, child £3, under 5’s free Tickets in store or 01727 834966 Waterstones, St Albans events.stalbans@waterstones.com

Kimpton Horse Show 31st July Enjoy a jam-packed schedule of show jumping, gymkhana, fancy dress, working hunter classes and much more! Whether you plan to compete or just enjoy the atmosphere, it’s a fun and friendly competition, all in aid of raising funds for causes benefiting the lives of local people. This was the initial vision of the founder, Mr C H Harding, and the spirit of the show has never been lost; to provide fun for all, from the scruffiest little pony to the most smartly turned out show horse! www.kimptonhorseshow.co.uk

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NOW at the Local Theatres Abbey Theatre Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas 1st - 3rd & 5th - 9th July A feast of vocal imagery and salty characterisation, generously garnished with humour and poignancy.

Experience a day trip to the Welsh seaside village of Llareggub, sharing in the lives of memorable characters such as Polly Garter, Captain Cat and Organ Morgan. Richard Burton, who appeared in the original radio play, described it as ‘all about religion, sex and death. And it’s a comic masterpiece.’

Carmen 3rd July 7pm Secret Opera bring their reworking of Bizet’s popular opera, with an all-male cast. The original concept has been honed to a feast of dance and song with just four performers: Greg Pritchard as Carmen, Robin Pietà as José, Andrew Charity as The Pianist and Benjamin De’Ath as José’s sexual fantasy, The Dancer.

This performance contains adult themes, male nudity and scenes of sex and violence.

A Vampire Story by Moira Buffini 12th - 15th July 8pm Two young women arrive in a nameless British small -town. Their names are not their own. They don’t declare their ages. Their relationship with each other is not clear. Are they sisters, as their assumed identities declare? Or are they mother and daughter? People are disappearing. Are Eleanor and Claire vampires? Or are they troubled young women on the run? A fast paced, funny and physical show from the Company of Teens.

Abbey Theatre, St Albans 01727 857861 www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

Maltings Arts Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest 15th July 8pm £15, concs £12 Six versatile actors and DOT Productions' renowned style bring this much loved Oscar Wilde masterpiece to you in all its satirical glory. Two bachelors; the seemingly responsible John Worthing JP, and the charming and frivolous Algernon Moncrieff; both lead double lives in order to court Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. This leads to a riotous comedy of mistaken identities, and encounters with the formidable Lady Bracknell.

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Jane Eyre - An Autobiography 27th - 29th July £12, concs £11, £7.50 Told through Jane’s eyes, English literature’s most celebrated autobiographical novel shocked the Victorians, and Charlotte Brontë’s gothic subversion of fairy-tale romance is now distilled for the stage by writer/director Elton Townend Jones in this intimate study of love’s realities.

Malting Arts Theatre 0333 666 3366 www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk

SandPit Theatre ABBA Tribute Evening 21st July 8pm £20 Voted as the UK's No.1 ABBA tribute act, ABBA Revival will take you back to those heady disco days, and guarantee to get everybody dancing.

Profits go towards FO$S in aid of Sandringham School.

SandPit Theatre, St Albans www.sandpittheatre.co.uk

Open Air Theatre Sense and Sensibility 17th July 3pm £15.40, child £11 Enjoy an evening of Regency wonderment as you follow Elinor and Marianne Dashwood as they make their first forays into the exquisite world of eighteenth -century society in their quest to find the perfect balance of sense and sensibility. Picnic with family and friends under a starlit summer evening.

Bring low back chairs or picnic blankets.

Hatfield House 01522 569 222 www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk You Never Can Tell 22nd - 24th July Gates open 5.30pm, play 6.30pm £24 - £26 Shaw's seaside comedy of an impoverished dentist, a prudish young woman, a dysfunctional family and an all knowing waiter. Performed in front of the house, if the weather is less than perfect the brollies go up and the show goes on. Booking essential Shaw’s Corner, Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BX 0844 2491895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Walk in the Lavender For something completely different why not take a trip to Hitchin Lavender and enjoy a walk through 25 miles of lavender rows, while picking your own fresh flowers and don’t forget to take a look at their beautiful sunflowers and wildflower area as well.

The farm has spectacular views of rural Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire with many interesting walks to enjoy.

While you’re there why not stop for lunch or homemade cakes, browse the products available or choose from the large variety of lavender plants in the beautiful 17th century barn. Open until 18th September so why not go along and enjoy a lovely day out!

Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin SG5 3UA 01462 434343 www.hitchinlavender.com

Royal Gardens of the Rose Open for the summer season, the Gardens are a magnet for anyone with a passion for roses with displays of historic and modern varieties in different settings and planting arrangements.

It’s a great place to get ideas for how and where to plant roses in your own garden or to simply spend a few hours in a uniquely relaxing, reflective and inspiring environment. Don’t miss the 72 arch pergola, ornamental fish ponds, and the large selection of roses from some of the UK’s premier growers.

Entry £6, open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm Wonderful tea room with cakes and afternoon teas.

Chiswell Green Lane, St Albans AL2 3NR www.rnrs.org.uk

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NOW for some Art

Childwickbury Arts Fair 1st - 3rd July Childwickbury will open again this month for artists, crafters and musicians to create, make and perform. The vibrant atmosphere of the fair is the perfect environment to see artists at work, discover what goes into creating a piece of art and buy directly from them. With over 60 exhibitors including fine art, sculpture, pottery, wood, textiles, jewellery, printing and more there’ll be something to suit every taste.

01727 859495 www.facebook.com/ChildwickburyArtsFair Two amazing months of fresh contemporary art in St Albans. Buy art from local and international artists. Oil paintings, large canvas art, limited edition prints and unique photography

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You Decide the Winners Before leaving, visitors to St Albans Art Society’s annual summer exhibition will be asked to select two winners - their overall favourite, who will be awarded the Terry Biggs Cup, and the most original and creative exhibit, for the Challenge Trophy.

The organisers are confident that the ‘judge for yourselves’ idea will encourage more visitors to the show which was first held more than a century ago. More than 200 works of art will be on display, with the majority up for sale.

The exhibition promises to be a colourful and spectacular event, ranging from dramatic landscapes in and around St Albans, still life, abstracts and seascapes, using a variety of media.

Members of the Society will also be invited to produce works depicting different aspects of St Albans. As the Old Town Hall is currently being refurbished, how appropriate that the winner of last year’s St Albans Trophy, ‘Paddy’ by Mandy Reekie depicts ‘Paddy’ standing at the entrance to Dagnall Street with the venue of this years exhibition, the Baptist Church, in the distance! www.stalbans-artsociety.org.uk

2nd July: 10am - 5pm & 3rd July: 11am - 4pm A fun, unpretentious and relaxed pop up art exhibition for both artists and art lovers, pop along whether you’re an artist looking to exhibit or an art lover wanting to browse some great talent that can be picked up at affordable prices. Featuring work from Samantha James, Mike Adkins, Amy Pettingill, Susan Chester and Edie Jolley to name but a few.

Headcase Barbers, 12 Holywell Hill, St Albans www.affordablesartsale.co.uk

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All or Nothing - The MOD Musical 1st July 7.30pm In 1964, ‘The Mods’ appeared on the scene, they were working-class free spirits who rode sexy streamlined Italian Vespas or Lambrettas and had a passion for Rhythm ‘n’ Blues. This musical is a trans-generational musical experience celebrating the unique sound of the iconic band, The Small Faces.

Featuring hits like Whatcha Gonna Do About It, All Or Nothing, Tin Soldier, Lazy Sunday, Here Comes The Nice and Itchycoo Park.

The Hertfordshire Business Expo 4th July 10am - 2.30pm Bringing Hertfordshire businesses together for a day of Learning, Development and Networking as part of the St Albans Business Festival. Over 70 local businesses will be exhibiting, stands start from £99 + VAT. Visitors free.

Oliver 7th - 9th July 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm With Rare Productions Youth Theatre Group The story of a young boy rising from the workhouse and striving always to see the best in people. Full of songs including, Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, As Long As He Needs Me, Reviewing The Situation and many more.

The ZKK Classics 10th July 1pm Come and see the UKBFF semi-final qualifier, with athletes competing for titles in Body Fitness, Ladies Fitness, Classic Bodybuilding, Bikini, Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique and more.

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Decade 7 16th July 2.30pm & 7.30pm Stella Mann College presents an entertaining show, crammed with exhilarating dance numbers and fun-filled musical theatre. See the next generation of dance and singing stars in a highoctane performance of commercial, contemporary and jazz dance mixed with singing and acting.

Walter Trout 19th July 7.30pm Walter returns to the stage following his recovery from a successful liver transplant to play earth shattering Blues Rock music. His live shows are mesmerising, his guitar technique dazzling and his rapport with fans both funny and intense.

He was voted the 6th best guitarist ever in a BBC Radio listeners poll, topped the blues charts with ‘Full Circle’ and ‘The Outsider’, and gets rave reviews whenever he plays.

Rock & Roll Paradise 29th July 7.30pm A brilliant rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role with the talented cast bringing you the show that never happened in the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll, delivered with all the flair of a 21st century live concert. You’ll be blown away by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran, as these icons of rock ‘n’ roll join each other on stage for this musical extravaganza.

You’ll be dancing in the aisles, singing along with the music and yelling for more! www.alban-arena.co.uk 01727 844488

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Do Something for Charity

Race for Life 24th July 11am St Albans 5k & 10k races Adults (women aged 16+) £14.99 Children (girls aged 6+ and boys aged 12 or under) £10, under 6 (girls & boys) free.

Verulamium Park, St Albans www.raceforlife.org

Rennie Grove Ashridge Trail Half Marathon 16th July Join hundreds of runners in a challenging off-road route through the beautiful Ashridge Estate RAF Halton Triathlon 31st July Test your endurance in the 600m swim, 24.5k cycle and 5k run. www.renniegrove.org UK registered charity no 297489

3 Peak Challenge A group of mainly novice walkers including Special Olympics St Albans parents, and 1-Life and St Albans City and District Council employees, will come together on the 8th and 9th July and attempt to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours, to raise £10k for the Special Olympics St Albans (SOSA) which provides weekly sporting and community initiatives for those with a learning disability ages 7+. Funds raised will go towards helping a team of 65 athletes at the 2017 Special Olympics National Summer Games.

To make a donation visit www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/3-peaks

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The Grape Escape Are you up for a new cycle challenge?

Harpenden charity, the A-T Society, is looking for keen cyclists, to pedal 346 miles over 4 days starting from St Albans Cathedral on 7th September and finishing at Epernay, the Champagne capital of France.

The A-T Society was founded by a Harpenden family 26 years ago to support UK families living with the rare genetic condition Ataxia-Telangiectasia, with 1 in 200 people unknowingly carrying the gene, the Champagne Tour will bring valuable funds and welcome publicity for a little charity which makes a huge difference.

So if an intense, exhilarating and rewarding cycling experience is at the top of your list, then get in touch today and secure your place. info@atsociety.org.uk 01582 760733 www.atsociety.org.uk/champagne

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Which ISA Is Best For You? Instant Access Cash ISA: Tax-free savings account offered by banks and building societies with instant access to your savings. Age 16+ Stocks and Shares ISA: Money is divided between various investment products, including company shares, government and corporate bonds and unit trusts. Age 18+ Junior ISA: Parents can save for their children under 18, annual allowance £4,080.

Help to Buy ISA: For every £4 saved, the government adds £1 (up to £3k) for a deposit on a first property.

Inheritance ISA: Avoid paying tax on a deceased partner’s ISA savings, From the date of their death, the surviving partner is granted an Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) for the total amount in the account with 3 years to use it.

Lifetime ISA: Coming in 2017 for ages 18 - 39. For every £4 saved the government adds £1 (up to £1k).

Can be used to buy a house up to £450k, otherwise you must keep the money in the account until you are 60 to avoid a penalty.

Innovative Finance ISA: Riskier choice as money isn't protected by the FSCS, but you may get a higher return.

You place your money with peer-to-peer lending platforms. Currently there are only 8 online lenders offering this type of ISA.

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www.theharpendentrust.org.uk Office open Monday to Friday 10am - noon

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NOW for the Kids Verulamium Museum 2nd July 1pm - 4pm Free History Pin-a-thon Do you know Folly Lane from Fishpool Street? Do you like old pictures of St Albans? If so join in and plot historic images from the museums collections onto an interactive map.

Book on 01727 751810.

Festival of Archaeology

Exhibition: Don't Lick the Wallpaper: Perils of the Victorian House 26th July - 27th Nov From mercury and madhatters to lead and lipstick the Victorian house was a dangerous place. Forget cosy cottages and grand estates - everyone was working hard to survive; follow deadly chemicals through the house, dodging fire, famine and fatal fashions to survive, but whatever you do, don’t lick the wallpaper!

British Schools Museum, Hitchin SG4 9TS www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk 01462 420144

Ancient Poo - a Surprising Treasure!

16th July 1pm - 3pm Free Drop in and discover the amazing things we can learn about people in the past by their poo. Take a look at archaeological poo, and have a go at dissecting, studying and even making a pretend poo!

Curious Coins 23rd July 2pm - 5pm Try your hand at metal detecting, identifying coins, coin rubbing and stamp a coin to take home. £1 Children must be accompanied by an adult Play in the 30th July - 29th Aug Parks Exhibition: Hertfordshire’s Hidden Heroines Be inspired by nearly 2000 years of astonishing 27th July - 26th Aug Free women, from Edwardian parachutists to pioneers of Summer holiday fun activities for ages 3 -12 years, run by science. Listen to stories of some of today’s a team of play leaders in 15 parks across St Albans Hertfordshire heroines in their own words and enjoy District. Just turn up! original art work inspired by the project and fun For more information contact Alex on 01727 819531 interactives for little heroes and heroines. or Alex.Varran@1life.co.uk www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Big Wild Sleepout 30th & 31st July The RSPB at Rye Meads is opening its doors to host the ultimate sleepout. There’ll be a sunset walk, stargazing, BBQ, campfire and marshmallows, moth trapping and night-time games. In the morning enjoy a picnic breakfast while you watch the reserve come to life. You’ll need to bring your own tent, food and drink for the BBQ, and torch and camera to take part in the evening’s activities. If you can’t join the RSPB sleepover, don’t worry, just pitch a tent in your garden or sleep under the stars.

Please book by contacting emma.hudgell@rspb.org.uk or call 01992 708384 RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve Rye Road, Herts SG12 8JS www.RSPB.org.uk Photo: Tom Mason

Summer Spectacular at Willows 23rd July - 4th Sept There’s acres of fun to keep the kids entertained all summer long including the A-maize-ing Maze, Goat Racing around the animal race track and live shows with Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail. Go along and enjoy the fun!

Willows Activity Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com

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The Big Friendly Read This years’ Summer Reading Challenge theme celebrates 100 years of the wonderful writer Roald Dahl and his gloriumptious stories.

The event takes place every year during the summer holidays, so just sign up at your local Children's Gardening Clubs library and read six library books to complete 28th July / 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Aug / 1st Sept the Challenge. There are exclusive rewards to Run by Head Gardener, Mary, these activity collect along the way, and it’s free to take part. mornings are great for children aged 4 - 10 years.

Visit the website for competitions, book Make a miniature garden to take home or join the recommendations, write book reviews, enter bug hunt, these sessions are always great fun! competitions, chat to other readers and much Walled Garden, Luton Hoo Estate more… www.lutonhooestate.co.uk www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

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What’s on in July 42

1st Harpenden Writers Meeting Quaker Meeting House, 10am www.harpendenwriters.com 1st - 3rd Childwickbury Arts Fair see pages 32 1st - 3rd & 5th - 9th Under Milk Wood see page 26 2nd Festival on the Field Sir John Lawes School, tribute act Killer Queen & more, 1.30pm Five Miles to Fabulous Ladies Bike Ride from Morrisons, Hatfield Road, 9.30am, meet by the cycle stands www.southhertsctc.org.uk Sacred Jazz page 18 Sherlock Holmes & the Hound of the Baskervilles Claydon House MK18 2EY bring a picnic & low-backed seating, 7.30pm, please book 08442 491895 3rd Classic Motor Show see page 22 Carmen see page 26 4th - 10th St Albans Literary Festival see page 16 5th Diamonds are Forever by Coral Gardner Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, all welcome, 2pm 6th The Choirs & Orchestras of the Purcell School St Albans Cathedral, The Canterbury Pilgrims - George Dyson, 7.30pm, £15, £12, £10 St Michael’s Folk Evening see page 18 Classics in the Walled Garden see page 22 8th Charity Golf Day Harpenden Common Golf Club, 2pm events@harpendenmencap.co.uk 9th Mass in B minor - JS Bach St Albans Cathedral, St Albans Bach Choir & other local choirs, 7.30pm, £30, £25, £18, £12 Heartwood Summer Family Festival page 24 Kimpton Folk Festival www.kimptonfolk.uk M Music Festival see page 24 9th & 10th Knebworth Country Show www.knebworthhouse.com 10th Musical Sunday Afternoon St Albans Organ Theatre, AL1 5PE, demos of the self-playing instruments, £7, under 11’s £3, 2pm - 4.30pm Highland Gathering see page 14 14th - 17th The Beat Goes On & On The Hurst Children’s Theatre Group hurstchildrenstheatregropup.co.uk

15th The Importance of Being Earnest see page 26 15th - 17th The Gruffalo's Child www.radlettcentre.co.uk 16th Ashridge Trail Half Marathon see page 36 Keith Nichols - An Evening of Nostalgia St Albans Organ Theatre, AL1 5PE, with piano accompaniment to silent films, please book: info@stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk, 7.30pm, £10 16th & 17th St Albans Town & Country Show see page 24 17th Open Air Theatre: Sense & Sensibility page 26 21st Them Lewis Boys Harpenden Public Halls Jerry Lee Lewis tribute band, £16, 7.30pm Garden Theatre - The Railway Children www.knebworthhouse.com 23rd Teddy Bears Picnic see page 40 Battle Proms see page 25 23rd & 24th Andy Day at Whipsnade Zoo join children's TV presenter for 2 days of BIG animal fun 24th Folk by the Oak see page 25 24th July - 1st Aug Live like a Celt Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon Lane, Brickendon SG13 8NY 10.30am 25th World Café on Social Mobility Soroptimist Women's Group, Chiswell Green URC Church Hall AL2 3HG 8pm - 10pm 26th - 29th FineArt4Kids Holiday Art Workshops St Michaels Church, St Albans AL3 4SL, 5 - 11 yrs, create a beautiful masterpiece, materials, snacks & drinks provided, £20, 0800 023 5814 26th July - 27th Nov Exhibition: Don’t Lick the Wallpaper page 40 27th Classics on the Common see page 22 27th - 30th St Albans Art Socety Exhibition see page 32 29th The Undertones see page 8 30th Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival see page 8 Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Launch Party see page 25 30th & 31st Hatfield House Food Festival see page 3 & 25 30th July - 29th Aug Hertfordshire’s Hidden Heroines see page 40

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What’s on in August 44

1st Children's Theatre on the Farm - The Wizard of Oz 2pm www.hatfield-house.co.uk 1st - 5th Hurst Children’s Theatre Group Workshop Harpenden Salvation Army Hall, www.hurstchildrenstheatregroup.co.uk 1st Aug - 1st Sept Lego Workshop Stockwood Discovery Centre, LU1 4LX, ages 5+ 10.15am - 4pm, £10 3rd NGS Open Day Luton Hoo Walled Garden www.lutonhooestate.co.uk 4th Summer Storytime St Albans Cathedral, it’s 50 years since Michael Bond wrote Paddington at Work – what do you think Paddington would see if he spent the day at the Cathedral? ages 3-11, 10am - 12.30pm, free 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Walled Garden Children's Gardening Clubs see page 41 5th Rothamsted International Film Club Walkabout Fowden Hall, 01582 762919, 8pm 6th Roman Inventions Verulamium Museum, St Albans, 1pm - 3pm, free Eastern Electrics Music Festival Hatfield House, 11am - 10pm www.easternelectrics.com Bedford Park Proms spectacular night of music, fireworks & laser show, £31, child £5 www.bedfordparkconcerts.com 8th, 10th, 11th, 16th - 19th, 22nd - 26th FineArt4Kids Holiday Art Workshops St Michaels Church, St Albans, AL3 4SL, 5 - 11 yrs, create a masterpiece, materials & refreshments provided, £20, hello@fineart4kids.com 0800 023 5814 13th St Albans Organ Theatre Concert Dr Kevin Morgan F.R.C.O, 7.30pm, £10, child £5 www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk 15th - 17th & 22nd - 24th Hertfordshire Heroines Summer Activities Verulamium Museum, 01727 751810, 10.30am 12.30pm/2 - 4pm, please book, ages 6 - 11, £6 18th Garden Theatre - Peter Pan Knebworth House, SG1 2AX, 7pm www.knebworthhouse.com 19th Jazz & BBQ with Jazzface Inn on the Park, St Albans, 6.30pm www.inn-on-the-park.com 19th - 21st Flamstead Scarecrow Festival vote for your

favourite scarecrows from over 100 around the village, Punch & Judy, brass band, beer festivals www.flamstead-herts.co.uk 20th Put on your Party Face Verulamium Museum, see a roman make-up kit & help choose hairstyles & jewellery, 1pm -3pm, free Flying Proms Vintage Shuttleworth Collection, aircraft display to the National Symphony Orchestra with firework finale www.shuttleworth.org 20th - 29th Summer Circus Van Hage Garden Centre, Ware, SG12 9RP, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm www.vanhage.co.uk 22nd: What did the Romans do for us?

23rd: Medieval Madness!

St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890290, unlock historical secrets & create a work of art, ages 7-11, 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm, £6 25th Batwalk Sopwell Nunnery, St Albans, 7.30pm 9.30pm, bring torches, book on 01992 556388 Outdoor Theatre: Peter Pan Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Collection www.shuttleworth.org 26th - 29th Summer Fun Fair Harpenden Common 27th Harpenden Folk, Roots & World Music Festival Harpenden Public Halls, 01472 349222, 2pm -10pm, early bird tickets £21 www.harpendenfolkfestival.co.uk 31st Hoo’s Kids Book Fest Luton Hoo Walled Garden www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Open Air Cinema in August Sundown Cinema Hitchin Lavender SG5 3UA 16th: Dirty Dancing, 7.30pm 17th: The Spy Who Loved Me, 7pm 18th: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 7pm 20th: Star Wars - The Force Awakens, 7.30pm 21st: The Breakfast Club, 7pm Sundown Cinema Luton Hoo LU1 3TQ 24th: Pretty Woman, 7pm 25th: The Goonies, 7pm 26th: Pitch Perfect, 7pm 27th: Star Wars - The Force Awakens, 7pm 29th: Dirty Dancing, 7pm 31st: Goldfinger, 7pm www.sundowncinema.co.uk Luna Cinema Hatfield House 26th: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 27th: Grease 28th: Labyrinth Gates: 6.30pm, film starts at dusk www.thelunacinema.com

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By volunteering you'll be helping to make a huge difference to the lives of people who are blind and partially-sighted. But that's not all, you'll be part of a great team, and learning new skills and we promise you'll have a lot of fun!

We rely on many volunteers, to care for our dogs, guide people who are blind or partially sighted, raise funds, hold a bucket or cheer on marathon runners.

Volunteers are closely involved in almost every area of what we do.

To find out what you can do visit www.guidedogs.org.uk

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Accountants Hicks TaxAssist Accountants

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Aerial Installations & Repairs Concorde Aerials

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Beauty Lavender & Stone Templespa

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Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Hertfordshire

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Blinds Harpenden Blinds

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Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look

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Dance & Drama Stagecoach

Lip Reading Classes 43 Molly Berry

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Dog Sitting Wagging Tails

Organ Theatre 45 St Albans Organ Theatre

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Domestic Appliance Repairs Leigh Hibon

Oven Cleaning Ovenmaster 19 Oven Wizards

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Car Body Repairs Prestige Paint Shop Ltd

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Fencing Verulam Fencing

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Financial Management AMR Financial Management

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Charity Traid

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Children’s Art Classes FineArt4Kids!

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Children’s Holiday Camps Barracudas

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Chiropodist Kathy Witchard

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Cleaning Domestique Merrivac

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Computer Repairs Ken Hodson

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Footcare Golinska Footcare Feet First

Painters & Decorators CB Decorators Gary Rackley M & M Decorating

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5 Pond Maintenance 4 Women With Waders

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Garden Centres / Nurseries Bridge Valley Nursery Burston Garden Centre Townsend Nursery

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Gardening / Landscaping AR Landscapes Ltd Garden Life Landscapes Greenshouse & Gardens Supagrass

Tree Surgeons 35 Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd 37 35 Tyre Fitting 30 Big D’s Tyres

Halls for Hire The Harpenden Trust

Window Cleaner 39 Harpenden Window Cleaning

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Hearing Services Hearing Healthcare Practice Home & Hardware Store Clas Ohlson

Windows & Doors 11 Cloudy2Clear Kings Windows Sash Restorations Ltd 13

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Indian Restaurant Shapla

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Credit Union St Albans District Credit Union

Building Services Brockhall Building Services 14 TMO Renovations Back Cover

Car Servicing / Repairs M Chapman Auto Services Ltd

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