in St Albans, Harpenden and the villages

You can apply to close your road up to 8 times a year to let residents gather and children play together.

Give children the freedom to be outdoors & active and make friends on the street. Give neighbours a space to meet and build a supportive community.

Find out more on our website or a book one of our Free Online Information Sessions

Weds 24th April 10.30am

Tues 13th June 8.00pm

Weds 24th April 8pm

Fri 16th June 10.30am www.sustainablestalbans.org/playing-out | playingout@sustainablestalbans.org

What’s On APRIL

TUESDAY

4th

THUR-MON 6th- 10th

THURSDAY 6th

Harpenden Floral Decoration Club

Demonstration of flowers by Rekha Naidoo “Festivals of India” at 2pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Leyton Green, Harpenden AL5 2TG. All visitors very welcome details 01582 621757.

Easter Fun Fair

An exciting Bank Holiday funfair on Harpenden Common with a variety of rides and fairground stalls. Times will be confirmed as soon, so keep an eye on the Town Council website: www.harpenden.gov.uk/events-and-markets

An Audience with Paul Merson

The Ultimate evening with Arsenal legend Paul Merson Live on stage hosted by Jed Stone. The evening will be full of stories from Paul’s time playing for The Gunner. It will be full on entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy! There will be limited opportunities for Meet and Greet pre show (6pm) for photos. Don’t miss out on your chance to be one of those…. Doors Open at 6.30pm, Auditorium 7.00pm and show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

THURSDAY 6th

THURSDAY 6th

An Evening of Burlesque

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour! Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show is back touring the nation. And, it’s bigger than ever. Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls! It’s the perfect night for everyone. Doors Open at 6.30pm, Auditorium 7.00pm and show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available at the Box Office on 01582 767525 or by visiting: www.the-emc.co.uk

Venue: The Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2FR. For more information please visit: www. the-emc.co.uk/events

MAGICAL BONES: SOULFUL MAGIC

Following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the road with a brand-new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high energy magic you’ll see this year. Direct from appearances on America’s Penn & Teller Fool Us, BBC1’s BAFTA Awards, ITV1’s This Morning and Sky’s Around The World In 80 Tricks.

Show time 7.30pm. See website for full details www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Venue address: The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Herts, WD7 8HL.

What’s On APRIL

FRIDAY

7th

FRI-MON 7th- 10th

SATURDAY 8th

SATURDAY 8th

The Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Doors Open at 1pm, Auditorium 1.30pm and show starts at 2pm. Tickets available at the Box Office on 01582 767525 or by visiting: www.the-emc.co.uk Venue: The Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2FR. For more information please visit: www. the-emc.co.uk/events

Knebworth House Easter Trail

Join us for a Spring day out over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

On arrival collect your Sheet and follow the Trail around Knebworth Gardens looking for clues to complete the word puzzle. Each child with a trail sheet will be able to collect a prize at the end. Event

Address: Knebworth House, Old Knebworth Lane, Stevenage SG1 2AX.( Sat Nav use the post code of the Stevenage Novotel – SG1 2AX) For more information please visit: www.knebworthhouse.com/

Francis Rossi – Tunes & Chat

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not performed live before tunes. It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+ year career. Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music based evening. Doors Open at 6.30pm, Auditorium 7.00pm and show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available at the Box Office on 01582 767525 or by visiting www.the-emc.co.uk Venue: The Eric Morecambe Centre, Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2FR. For more information please visit: www. the-emc.co.uk/events

80s Rewind featuring A Capella super-group The Magnets

Get ready to experience all your favourite 80s anthems and sing, dance and party along with the UK’s award-winning and International A Capella super-group, The Magnets.

The Magnets have revolutionised British a cappella by combining virtuosic beatboxing with glorious harmonies, and have gone on to become a must-see act on the international music scene, playing festivals and theatres worldwide. Doors Open at 6.30pm, Auditorium 7.00pm and show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets available by calling the Box Office on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk

Venue: Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD.

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