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NOW April 2015

Egg-citing Easter Events NOW for a Walk or Two

NOW at the Public Halls NOW at the Alban Arena

Cover Story NOW at Butterfly World What’s on and lots more

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Welcome to April

NOW at the Public Halls With Easter upon us, we’re looking forward to some quality music, comedy & more time with family and friends, and of course eating lots of NOW at The Alban Arena chocolate eggs, as well as getting out in the sunshine to work ballet, music, & comedy them off! There’s so many fantastic events taking place locally, that we can’t choose between them, which ones will Cover Story you pick? the man behind the lens Spring is now well and truly here, and we all feel a bit happier NOW at Butterfly World for it, so take advantage of the warmer, longer days to get out lots to do at Easter and enjoy our wonderful towns and local countryside.

NOW for a Walk or Two We’re delighted to have been sent some amazing photos by local walks for all the RSPB one of which we’ve used on the front cover. To find Egg-citing Easter Events out more about the talented man behind the lens have a look Easter fun galore! at page 8.

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Who’s that music for all mum that’s .and don’t forget if you elegant bird on NOW at the Cathedral for sure! need a local business just the front cover? musics, tours & family fun pick up ‘harpenden NOW’ NOW at the Museums or read it every month online.

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NOW at the Public Halls Weds 1st April Film: Tracks cert 12A 8pm £5 Beautiful true story of an Australian woman who walks across the outback from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean, alone apart from her faithful dog and four camels.

An epic adventure tale. www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk Weds 8th April Chris Helme £8 A solo performer with a wealth of songs to hand and a truly special voice.

Echoing the fragility of Gram Parsons, while flirting with the rustic side of Neil Young.

Thurs 9th April Doc Brown £14 Fresh from his sell-out UK tour Of Mic And Men,he’s back with his unique take on life, love and lyricism.

Sat 11th April Mercury Queen £18, concs £17 / £11 One of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen.

With a dynamic stage show that fully emulates the true charismatic appeal of rock’s most flamboyant front man backed up by superbly crafted harmonies and intricate guitar work, Mercury faithfully and accurately recreate the distinctive Queen experience.

Tues 14th April 2.30pm Hugless Douglass £10, child £8 2.30pm A huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. A happy new show, full of laughter, sing along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in! Little Cubs aged 3 - 7 years old will love this heart-warming tale, but grown-up bears will have lots of fun, too.

Weds 15th April Hannah Scott £6 A goose-bump inducing voice that’s wowed UK audiences and critics over the past few years.

Hannah’s latest collection of songs, The Space In Between, was produced by her long-standing collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Stefano Della Casa and features world-class musicians such as David Clayton (Simply Red, Take That).

Sat 2nd May The Kilkenny’s £16.50 Revitalising traditional Irish music and adding their own touch of passion and youthful energy.

Sun 3rd May Sharon Shannon £17.50 This accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion 'cool' in her home country. Renowned for her collaborations, through all musical genres - Country, Classical and Rap. Fri 22nd May Voodoo Room £15 The ultimate classic rock double-bill, a new and exciting classic power trio, paying tribute to 60’s rock pioneers Jimi Hendrix and Cream.

All performances at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

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NOW at the Alban Arena The Bootleg Beatles 1st April 7.30pm £28 With a little help from their orchestral ensemble, the band manage to reproduce, live on stage, songs that The Fab Four never actually performed themselves! Every detail is covered, from costumes to authentic period instruments; from witty scouse banter to perfect vocal mimicry.

The Russian Ice Stars present Snow White on Ice 8th - 12th April 2pm & 7.30pm £15 - £25 A magical journey comes to life, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial acrobatics creating a breathtaking experience that will thrill the whole family!

An Evening of Songs and Stories with Jimmy Webb 15th April 7.30pm £22.50 Jimmy has influenced generations of musicians worldwide, from Billy Joel to John Mayer and Keith Urban to Rumer. He has topped the country, disco and pop music charts and remains a trailblazer, 50 years after his first hit.

Living the Dream School of Performing Arts Easter Showcase 17th April 7pm £13, £10 Students perform street dance, contemporary dance, acting, singing and musical theatre.

Vienna Festival Ballet - 35th Anniversary Gala 18th April 2.30pm £23, £19, £15 Highlights from Tchaikovsky ballets, the moment when the Swan Queen meets her prince in Act 2 Swan Lake, the Dance of the Cygnets, Clara’s journey to a glittering world of snow in The Nutcracker and the famous Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty, where Princess Aurora meets the four princes.

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Film: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) 21st April 7.30pm, 22nd April 1.30pm & 7.30pm £7, £5 The sequel to the hit 2011 film follows Sonny and his expansionist dream for another hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful. Starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Richard Gere.

The Illegal Eagles 23rd April 7.30pm £24.50, £22.50 The world’s number 1 official Eagles tribute featuring all the classics, including Hotel California, Take it Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit and a whole lot more!

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums 24th April 8pm £21, £19 Paul and his Chums are wonders of nature! They take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling laughter…most of the time.

This time round, Paul is joined by Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster.

The St Albans and District Family Fair 25th April 10am-4pm Free Experience what our community has to offer at this interactive event. Everyone can take part in the varied taster sessions. St Albans has such an array of activities for families and this event brings them all together under one roof!

St Albans Operatic Society presents Oliver!

28th April – 2nd May 7.30pm £15.50 - £18.50 Following hits including Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar and Kiss Me Kate, SAOS (soon to become St Albans Musical Theatre Society) entertain with another high energy, high class production.

The Alban Arena St Albans 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk

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Valuation Days

Cover Story We were lucky enough to be sent some amazing photos by the RSPB and we want to tell you a bit about the talent behind the lens, so would like to introduce you to Tom Mason...

“At 21 I’m a pro wildlife and nature photographer based in Hertfordshire, I spend a large amount of time both at Rye Meads as well as around the county, including St Albans.

I’ve been a photographer since the age of 11 and after leaving school after my A levels I made a drastic decision to ditch my Uni Place and go and do what I’d always wanted - become a wildlife photographer!

Three years on I have been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places, Latvia, Serbia and Peru and have worked with some truly amazing species. I love working close to home here in Hertfordshire, spending a large amount of time on the farm where I live, photographing Foxes, Hares and just about anything and everything...

My work has been published in a range of magazines, including BBC Wildlife, Practical Photography, Nikon Owner as well as appearing in the national press. I’m a columnist for Wild Planet Photography magazine and a regular blogger for Wex Photographic as well as the RSPB. I give a number of talks and lectures for various societies about wildlife photography... but more than anything, I’m just completely over the moon that every day I do what I love for a living!

If I’m not working I’m often out enjoying and watching nature, I also still find time to help run a wildlife explorers group at Rye Meads, in addition to a number of other volunteer roles too, everything from education to guided walks!”

Tom Mason Twitter: @TomMasonPhoto www.tommasonphoto.com

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A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place in Harpenden this month.

The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations on Wednesday 8th April, 11.30am-3.30pm at The Park Hall, Leyton Rd, Harpenden.

Valuations can be provided on various types of collectables including Coins, Stamps, Medals and Militaria, Antiques, Clocks and Jewellery (see adjacent advert for a more extensive list). No appointment necessary.

Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms and conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation.

These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000.

One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag belonging to the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.

This was featured on TV and in newspapers nationwide. Its owners brought it along to one of our valuation events! We sold it for them for £2800 in one of our auctions.

Any questions call 01473 627110, email sales@lockdales.com or see our website www.lockdales.com

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3rd - 6th April 10.30am-5.30pm

Ride on a real steam engine, shake hands with The Fat Controller and take part in Thomas themed activities, and much more.

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to every new student and these cost just £50 for our Main Schools Do you want your and £25 for our child to develop Early Stages. After life skills and the trial, feedback is confidence given from the in an imaginative, teaching staff and the Principal, so that parents warm and creative atmosphere? Then Stagecoach are reassured that Stagecoach is the perfect St Albans and Stagecoach Harpenden are the environment for their child, before committing to places to be! Last term culminated in our end-ofthe whole term. term presentations which were thoroughly enjoyed Places are limited for the beginning of the by students and parents alike.

Summer Term with a start date of Don’t miss out! Let your child come and join us in Saturday 25th April for St Albans and our acting, singing and dancing classes, where Friday 24th / Saturday 25th April for Harpenden. they are sure to meet new friends, enrich their So if you want to book a place knowledge of performance arts and have a for your child then please contact: lot of fun!

Mandy Vazquez (St Albans) on 01525 630183 We offer two-week trials at the beginning of term or Liz Blower (Harpenden) on 01525 717567

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NOW at Butterfly World Beautiful butterflies, creepy crawlies and phenomenal flowers are the inspiration for fun, crafty and educational events and activities this Easter. Highlights include: Spring Cards 3rd April, 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Make beautiful celebration spring cards for your family and friends, ages 3+ (£2.50) Easter Baskets 4th April, 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Decorate Easter baskets and top with a chocolate egg for an Easter treat, ages 3+ (£3) Spring Crowns 6th April, 10.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Make paper crowns with feathers, flowers and maybe even add some ears! Ages 3+ (£2.50) Guide Dogs for the Blind Activity Day 7th April, 10.30am - 3pm Decode a braille trail, play blindfold activities at the sensory table or try your luck at ‘Sticky Paws’ by cutting, buttering and spreading jam on a scone all blind folded! Meet working Guide Dogs and Guide Dog pups in training, ages 3+ (£2 donation) Make a Felt Butterfly 9th April, 10.30am - 3pm Don’t just make a butterfly, make the felt too!

Transform wool and soapy water into beautiful butterflies, ages 3+ (£5)

A Scrumptious Day Out 3rd - 6th April Come and make some delicious traditional Easter treats, join in with historic cooking. Discover the origins of Easter traditions, and take part in familyfriendly craft activities and games.

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Bug Hotels 10th & 14th April 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Use recyclable materials to create nests for the bugs in your garden, ages 3+ (£4, please book) Bird Feeder 11th & 13th April, 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Make a bird feeder for your garden using recycled materials, ages 3+ (£2.50) Sock Caterpillars 12th April, 10.30am - 12 noon, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Make your own caterpillar using old (but clean!) socks, ages 3+ (£2) Spring in a Pot 16th April, 10.30am -12.30pm, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Plant and decorate a miniature garden to enjoy as it springs into bloom, ages 3+ (£4) Cress Caterpillars 17th April, 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Make an egg box caterpillar, plant seeds along his back, and wait for them to grow and see him turn furry, ages 3+ (£2.50) Sand Art 18th April, 10.30am - 4pm, ages 3+ (£4) Entry is just £5 for everyone until 30th April Miriam Lane, off Noke Lane, St Albans www.butterflyworldproject.com 01727 869203

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Spring Sale!

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Hertfordshire Health Walks Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with these free walks led by qualified volunteer leaders.

Highfield Park Mondays 9.30am & Tuesdays 1.30pm

Charters Health Club Car Park

NOW for a Walk or Two Visit Ashridge From ancient Oak and Beech woodland with it’s beautiful spring green colours, to the drifts of Bluebells why not enjoy a walk at the beautiful Ashridge Estate. Self-led walks are available from the Visitor Centre and ‘drop-in’ Bluebell walks will be led by the rangers when the bluebells are in bloom, usually late April. Check on their flowering dates by visiting www.nationtrust.org.uk/ashridge Ashridge Easter Egg Trail £3 Fri 3rd - Mon 6th April 10am - 4pm Ashridge Visitor Centre Gentle Stroll £3 Tues 14th April 2.30pm - 4.30pm Meet at Ashridge Visitor Centre Covering Sallow Copse and surrounding areas, discover wildlife and animal tracks, deer sightings, birds and more.

Wear walking shoes and waterproof clothing just in case!

Wild About Ashridge free 8th, 10th, 15th & 17th April 10.30am - 3pm Ashridge Visitor Centre Get closer to nature with the National Trust team, just come along for outdoor fun adventures, whatever the weather.

Archaeology Walk - Hudnall Common Thurs 23rd April 6pm - 8pm Please book, adult £8, child £5 Join the regional Archaeologist for a walk around Hudnall Common and discover its history.

Dawn Chorus Walks adult £15, child £10 Sat 25th April & 2nd May 5am - 7am Meet at Steps Hill car park Join the Ranger on this early morning walk around the Steps Hill / Ivinghoe Beacon area, to experience the dawn chorus.

At this time of year birds are busy setting up territories for the breeding season and the males are singing, especially early in the morning. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Enjoy a breakfast butty and hot drink afterwards.

01442 851227 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate

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Hill End Lane, opposite Spar AL4 0DB Wheathampstead Thursdays 10.30am Meet in the public car park behind The Bull, East Lane AL4 8BL Hatching Green Tuesdays 10.30am Redbourn Lane, Harpenden AL5 2JP on road parking only Greenwood Park Fridays 2pm Meet outside Greenwood Park Community Centre, Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans AL2 3HW Redbourn 4th April 2pm Meet at Cricket Club car park, Redbourn, AL3 7DB Heartwood Forest 25th April 10.30am Meet in Heartwood Forest car park, Sandridge AL3 6JB The walks cater for all abilities and vary from easy to challenging. Wear suitable shoes, and bring waterproofs and a drink.

01992 588433 www.hertfordshirehealthwalks.org

Hertfordshire Year of Walking... ...celebrates the fantastic walking opportunities our county has to offer.

The aim is to inspire and motivate people to walk more, whether for exercise, to explore the countryside or simply to get from A to B. Hertfordshire boasts 3,200 km of Rights of Way, 42 open spaces with Green Flag status, and miles of accessible disused railway lines and towpaths, just waiting to be explored on foot.

To find out more visit www.hertsdirect.org/walking where you can also pledge to walk more in 2015.

A list of walks and other outdoor events can be found at www.hertsdirect.org/walksandmore

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The Festival is Back!

The 3rd annual St Albans International Film Festival is back with lots of exciting things planned. This year The Festival is joining up with the Odyssey Cinema, so come along and see one of the ‘Space’ themed events taking place. Keep an eye on the website for up to date information. www.stalbansfilmfestival.com

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Egg-citing Easter Events Stockwood Country Fair 5th & 6th April 11am - 4.30pm Birds of Prey, Animal Petting Farm, Giant Inflatables, Craft and Gift Market, Have-A-Go Archery, Live Demonstrations adult £4, child £3, under 5’s free www.lutonculture.com/stockwooddiscovery-centre

Tring Museum Ponderiffic Dipping 1st & 15th April 11am & 2pm 60-minute workshops, discover how the Museum pond has come to life this spring by finding and identifying animals from this watery world. Ages 5+, £4 Amazing Eggs 2nd & 7th April 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 2.30pm & 3pm 30-minute workshops, handle some real eggs then create your own egg design inspired by Pysanky; Ukrainian decorated eggs. All ages, £2 Eggtastic Egg Hunt 3rd - 6th April Can you tell the difference between real and fake eggs?

Search the galleries to win your own chocolate egg.

All ages, trail sheet £1 Walk: Walter’s Wander in Tring Park 8th April 10.15am & 2pm Two-hour walk. All ages, free, please book Big-Mouth Frogs 9th 14th 16th April 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 2.30pm & 3pm 30-minute workshop. All ages, £2 Tring Natural History Museum, Akeman Street, Tring www.nhm.ac.uk/tring

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Easter Fun at Chenies Manor 6th April 2-5pm In 1285, during the visit to Chenies of Edward I, the earliest occurrence is recorded of eggs being cooked and given to the villagers to celebrate Easter. Following this tradition, there will be egg and spoon races, sack races and Easter egg spotting throughout the house As well as a magic show and Mark Garton the ‘Ultimate Chocolatier’ will be demonstrating his art in the manor kitchen. Delicious home made teas - shop and plants for sale. www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk

Easter Lunch 5th April Easter Sunday offers families the chance to spend the day together, so why not celebrate by enjoying a 3 course lunch in the Fenwick-Ames suite at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club. £23 per person, under 12’s half price. www.aldwickburyparkgolfclub.co.uk/eastersunday

Redbourn Easter & Craft Show 4th & 5th April Redbourn Village Hall Sat: 10am - 4pm Sun: 11am - 5pm The event will include an Exhibition and Sale of Original Paintings, Craft Stalls, Craft Demonstrations and Live Music Performances. The Show will also include a Children's Colouring Competition, Raffle and Refreshments throughout the weekend. www.redbourn.org.uk

Willows Activity Farm Easter Eggstravaganza 28th March - 19th April There's a choc-o-bloc programme of Easter family fun. The Easter Bunny will be visiting every day, there’s an Easter Egg and Bunny Hunt with free chocolate treats for the kids, Pig Racing and Goat Milking, family shows, adventure play, funfair rides, Tristan the Runaway Tractor and plenty of farmyard animals in the outdoor pens and under cover animal barn. www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Road, Elstree WD6 3BA Companie of the Silver Arrow

Duck and Raft Racing £2 each Bee Day * £2 each

Bird Feeder Making * £2 each Drop in Activity 10am - 5pm

Wonderful World of Wool *

£2 each

*This activity takes place on our farm, therefore this price is in addition to purchase of a farm ticket

www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk

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NOW for some Music Orchestral Colours 9th May 7.30pm St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans St Albans Symphony Orchestra Concert The wide range of musical colours available in the modern symphony orchestra is displayed in this concert of music by Scandinavian composers. Sibelius’s influence from Finnish folk songs is easy to hear and Grieg’s Piano Concerto provides evidence of his interest in Norwegian folk music. Nielsen loved the music and folk-culture of his native Denmark and did what he could to enrich it. £14, £10, concs £5, child £1 01727 852768 tickets@saso.org.uk

The Neville Staple Band plus Guests 25th April 7.30pm Bedford Corn Exchange This annual St Georges Day Ska Event promises to be a great night out. Best known for his work as the singer in ska and two tone legends The Specials, Nevel Staple’s solo tour features a selection of old favourites such as “A Message to you Rudy”, “Monkey Man” and “Ghost Town” along with tracks from his second chart topping band The Fun Boy Three, as well as reworking some original Jamaican ska classics and showcasing some brand new original solo material. Get ready to skank ‘cos the king of Two Tone is ready to party!

There will also be music from Ruts DC, New Groove Formation, DJ Andy Attic club Ska Sound System and Hammy and Geoff (Northern and Classic Soul). Tickets £20 in advance from www.wegottickets.com

The Old Palace, Hatfield House 29th April Tickets £29.50 / £27.50 0161 402 3272 www.hatfield-house.co.uk/events

The Shires 27th April 7.30pm Bedford Corn Exchange Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes have swiftly become one of the real buzz bands of 2014.

Hailing from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and with only a handful of live dates under their belt, The Shires signed to Decca just before they made their official live London debut at the second annual Country 2 Country Festival at London’s 02 Arena.

Recently they have been on Chris Evans breakfast show, had appearances on the One Show and appeared on country radio shows such as Bob Harris. Their single “Friday Night” was a recent single of the week on Radio 2.

They love American music, but they’re proudly British and intensely keen to add some real indigenous flavour to the pot. Tickets £12 www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk 01234 718112

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25th April 7.30pm High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden performed by the Music Makers Choir of Harpenden To celebrate their Golden Jubilee year the choir wil be performing the perennial favourite Handel’s Messiah. This promises to be a rewarding performance as they will be recreating the more intimate ambience of the original 1742 performance with a smaller choir, guest soloists and a select chamber orchestra.

Tickets from 07834 484989, adult £15, concs £12.

Saturday Organ Concert 18th April 5.30pm free St Peter's Church, St Albans Pieces from J.S. Bach, Britten, Saint-Saens and Bruch. Retiring collection in aid of the International Organ Festival Society.

01727 844765 www.organfestival.com

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Grow Your Own

NOW at the Cathedral Thurs 9th & 16th April 10am - 12.30pm Family Discovery Morning: All Things Bright and Beautiful, free.

Learn about the fascinating history of the Cathedral with a trail packed with activities and a fun craft session. For ages 3-11.

Sat 11th April 7.30pm St Albans Chamber Choir £10 Featuring works by Mozart, Haydn and Alwyn.

Sun 12th April 3pm More to Explore: A Look through Our Windows Join the guide on this free tour to discover some the of stunning stained glass windows.

Tues 14th April 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm Easter Holiday Statues Workshop £6 per child, £10 for 2 Create 3D clay models with inspiration from the many statues which feature in popular books and films including The Hobbit and Harry Potter. Find out all about the colourful new statues installed in the Cathedral too!

Weds 15th April 8pm General Election Hustings Hear and question the local parliamentary candidates prior to the General Election.

Mon 20th April 7.30pm Lecture: From Princess to Holy Martyr £5 The life of Ella, Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and wife of assassinated Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich. Please book alo@stalbanscathedral.org / 01727890205 Weds 22nd April 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital Kate Macpherson, Assistant Organist, Waltham Abbey. Free.

Mon 27th April 1pm The Choir of the Dominican Convent School, Johannesburg, South Africa

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For details of the Easter Services please visit www.stalbanscathedral.org

I’m a great fan of home grown vegetables, particularly as growing my own allows me to eat only organically grown produce.

It is important to use large containers, as most vegetables need an evenly moist compost around their roots at all times. They need to be placed in a sunny spot as vegetables won’t crop well in a gloomy position.

Growing bags will do but they don’t look great and often contain poor compost and when it comes to keeping them watered, they’re nothing short of a nightmare. Large flower pots or planters are best, make sure they have drainage holes, with a layer of broken pots at the bottom.

Use either a standard multi-purpose or loam based compost, and if required add some controlled release fertiliser granules or feed regularly with a liquid feed.

Various vegetables can be grown in containers but sometimes getting the right variety can make all the difference to how well they perform. Check labels for those suited to being grown in a pot. If you like home grown beans use any variety of dwarf French bean or the miniature runner, ‘Hestia’ which has pretty red and white flowers and doesn’t need a support to climb.

Cucumbers can be grown in pots; choose a variety such as ‘Patio Pick’ which should crop well despite its size. Provided you have a large and deep container then courgettes are also worth a try, and remember to keep them well fed.

If you like hot peppers and have a sheltered, warm spot try the crazy looking, ‘Medusa’ or the pretty but hot ‘Etna’. For some really wacky colour try the rich-red stemmed ‘Ruby Chard’ or ‘Bright Lights Chard’ with stems in pink, orange, red, yellow and white.

Remember that anything grown in pots needs more TLC as its roots will not be able to tap into the further reaches of the soil to find moisture and nutrients. Plenty of food and water is a must, liquid tomato feed works a treat. To keep your pots free from slugs and snails, try using sticky-backed copper tape stuck in a complete ring around the top of the pots. Once everything is growing well, don’t forget to pick your veg regularly if you want the plants to keep cropping.

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The Herons are Back!

The herons have started to gather again on ‘heron Island’ in Verulamium Park. The RSPB volunteer group will be there every weekend until 4th May, including Easter in the same place as last year, overlooking the lake just along from the Fighting Cocks pub.

There will be telescopes to help you get a close up look at the breeding birds and their newborns! You’ll be able to ask the experts about wildlife in and around Verulamium Park. Timings are subject to change but should be between 10.30am and 4.30pm weather permitting! picture by Stuart Harrison

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9th April 1 - 2pm Talk: Clothes for a Pear-Shaped King: The Dress Sense of Tutankhamun - A Comparing Tutankhamun's dress styles with those of his subjects in Ancient Egypt. £8, please book Witness the ultimate showdown as gallant St 13th April 10.30 - 12.30pm George takes on his arch nemesis in England’s most legendary battle. Gasp as the lances shatter Gruesome Gods Holiday Activity * C Hear about amazing Egyptian gods and make a card in the medieval joust; feel the earth tremble as game based on them. 6 -11 years, £6, please book. the Roman Legion march to their arena; marvel as feathers fly in the Roman falconry; experience 15th April 10.30 - 12.30pm the highs and lows of life in wartime Britain; and Fabulous Pharaohs Holiday Activity - C chortle at the cheeky jester. Plunge yourself into Go on a Museum hunt to unlock the identity of a the sights, smells and sounds of this historical mystery pharaoh and make a souvenir Egyptian mask. extravaganza. £6, please book 0370 333 1183 16th April 10.30 - 12.30pm www.english-heritage.org.uk Soul Houses Holiday Activity - C Make a clay model of an Egyptian soul house complete with all the items you’d need in the afterlife. £6, please book.

25th April 1 - 2pm Talk: Lives of the Pharaohs - A

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Verulamium Museum of StMuseum Albans 9a Road 3RR 7thHatfield & 9th April 2 -AL1 4pm Make Your Own Roman Keyring * C Drop in craft activity for ages 3 – 11 years, £1.50.

11th April 10.30 - 12 noon 5th & 6th April Rust and the Rest - A The turrets and towers of Knebworth House Workshop on metal in archaeology. £8, please book. provide a spectacular backdrop to the action.

14th & 16th April 2 - 4pm Watch the Knights of Arkley on majestic warhorses Moving Gladiator Pictures Drop-in Activity * C gallop at full tilt across the arena in a fantastic For ages 3 - 11 years. £1. display of horsemanship. They demonstrate their 19th April 2 - 4pm skills in hand to hand combat while you are Archaeology Apprentices * C encouraged to cheer, and jeer for your favourite Are you good at investigating? If so come along and knights. There are two jousting displays on both sort out our finds trays and reconstruct objects that days at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. For £9.50 enjoy the have been broken. For ages 5 - 11 years. Free.

Jousting, Park and Gardens. Why not have a go at archery with The Green Dragon Bowmen at just £2 C – for children under 11 years A – for adults for 6 arrows. *Children must be accompanied by an adult www.knebworthhouse.com www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

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Rennie Grove Fashion Show 30th April 6.30pm Join us as we strut our stuff down the catwalk at Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane.

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Fun at Bletchley Park Family Fun Day 6th April 10am - 6pm Craft and spy workshops for all ages, children's guided tours, trails, quizzes and handling collections. Have fun while learning about the home of the Codebreakers!

1940’s Boutique 18th April 9.30am - 4pm A day of 1940's glamour, learn how to style your hair and make-up to achieve that 1940s look.

Hairdresser and make-up artist Sarah Dunn will show you how to recreate some iconic styles including the famous victory rolls as well as makeup to match. Refreshments, lunch and admission to the Bletchley Park exhibitions and facilities are included. £70 per person.

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All the Fun of the Festival 1st - 4th May The 51st Kimpton May Festival starts on Friday 1st May with an opening night Art Show and exclusive Wine Tasting evening. The Saturday street procession is always a highlight, with themed floats ending in the crowning of the 2015 May Queen. The evenings are packed with ‘Kimpton Entertains’, ‘Brains of Kimpton’ and the popular ‘Music Night’.

Children’s activities include fairground rides, a football tournament, maypole dancing, and an array of entertaining arena events on Saturday.

With Jazz bands, 10k fun-run, craft fair, BBQ’s, charity auction and Morris dancers - it promises to be back to back fun and entertainment throughout the long weekend with something for everyone. Come along and have some fun! www.kimptonmayfestival.co.uk

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NOW at the local theatres Abbey Theatre Crazy For You 9th - 11th April 7.30pm / 11th April 2.30pm Music and Lyrics

by George and Ira Gershwin St Albans Youth Music Theatre A classic boymeets-girl story, this fun and heart warming show combines cowboys and showgirls with a huge collection of well known Gershwin songs that will make feet tap and audiences weep.

Staje - St Albans Jazz Ensemble 16th April 8pm The return of the ever-popular jazz, funk, soul and blues big band, an outstanding collective of local musicians.

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

Maltings Arts Theatre Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh 16th - 18th April 8pm £12.50 performed by Irrational Theatre Mike Leigh’s iconic play is a hilarious evening of domestic hell in the guise of a suburban drinks soirée.

The obnoxious Beverly and her career driven, joyless husband entertain the neighbours. As the alcohol flows, tensions emerge and their obsessions, prejudices and petty competiveness are ruthlessly and hilariously exposed.

The Soldier’s Tale 21st April 7.30pm adult £8, child £5 A soldier on leave meets an old man to whom he agrees to give his violin in return for a book. The book predicts the Stock Market and makes the soldier very rich and successful, but at a price..

The Young People’s Puppet Theatre and The Purcell School present this marionette retelling of the classic Faust story with the original music by Igor Stravinsky.

Adult Child/Dead Child 25th April 8pm £12.50 presented by Solo Theatre and Irrational Theatre An acclaimed look at bad childhood and mental health.

What happens to a child when they receives a lack of love? How does it affect their mind, and their health?

We watch Claire Dowie’s character grow up from a troubled family life right through to dealing with schizophrenia as an adult.

Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo

And Evermore Shall Be So by Norman Robbins 22nd - 24th April 8pm High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden presented by High Street Players A murder mystery with a touch of humour taking its title from the traditional song ‘Green Grow The Rushes O’. The play explores the events surrounding a murder which took place 4 years previously and how strangely the song lyrics seem to fit so well with the circumstances. An author, cousin of the vicar’s wife, arrives, having been encouraged to write a book about the murder. Old tensions and suspicions are brought to the surface as not everyone is in favour of raking up the past…what would they do to stop it!!

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until 17th April Easter Bunny Bonanza Mead Open Farm, lots of Springtime fun! www.meadopenfarm.co.uk until 4th May The Herons are Back see page 32 until 17th May Exhibition: Ancient Egypt Lives for Ever see page 34 1st The Bootleg Beatles see page 6 3rd & 4th Easter Quiz Trail Knebworth House, collect a trail sheet & look for the bunny symbols to earn your reward! £1 Tales from the Willows Hawthorne Theatre, WGC, 11am (Sat only) & 2pm www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 5th The Pirates of Treasure Island Grove Theatre, Dunstable www.grovetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 6th Easter Fun Fair Harpenden Common Easter Egg Trail Ashridge Estate, 10am - 4pm Easter Egg Trail Dunstable Downs see page 24 4th & 5th Companie Of The Silver Arrows see page 25 5th Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day see page 25 5th & 6th Jousting at Knebworth see page 34 Stockwood Country Fair see page 24 7th & 8th Food Glorious Food Mill Green Museum Hatfield, £3, ages 4+ www.welhat.gov.uk/millgreenmuseum 7th - 10th Big Hunt Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, woodland hunt, aim at 3D animal targets around the woodland, 9am - 5pm, £5, under 2’s free Hurst Children's Theatre Group Easter Workshop Harpenden Salvation Army Hall, 3-6 yrs, 7-12 yrs & streetdance for 7-12 yrs www.hurstchildrenstheatregroup.co.uk 8th Lockdales Valuation Day see page 9 9th Comic Art Workshop see page 14 11th St Albans Chamber Choir Concert page 30 Folk at the Maltings Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk 11th & 12th East of England Food Festival Knebworth House, 01438 812661, £9.50, 10 - 5pm

14th Talk: The Alternative Gardening Festival Tim Richardson, founder of the Chelsea Fringe, Roundwood Park School, 8pm, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org Demonstration: Afternoon Tea by Amanda Punter, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, 2pm 14th & 15th Grain Glorious Grain Mill Green Museum, Hatfield, £3, ages 4+ 15th Talk: Six Tudor Queens: The Wives of Henry VIII see page 22 Hannah Scott see page 4 16th Talk: Farrow & Ball Paints Chenies Manor, 01494 762888, renowned paint & wallpaper specialist, 10.30am, £10 www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk Abigail’s Party see page 40 17th - 19th Swimathon see page 10 18th St Albans Lawn Tennis Club Open Day Jersey Lane, St Albans, 2pm - 4.30pm www.stalbanstennis.co.uk Vienna Festival Ballet Anniversary Gala page 6 Saturday Organ Concert Series see page 28 NCT Nearly New Sale Harpenden Public Halls, 9.30am 18th & 19th Fun on the Farm - Meet the Lambs Chiltern Open Air Museum, explore the traditional farm & learn about the Victorian Chilterns lambing traditions 19th Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs UHArts, The Weston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield 3 - 4pm, live music, puppetry, physical performance & dastardly dinosaurs, ages 4+ adult £12, child £10 Rye Meads Fun Day see page 45 22nd - 24th And Evermore Shall Be So see page 40 24th Paul Merton’s Impro Chums see page 6 25th Kinsbourne Common Fete see page 36 Bec & Tom’s Awesome Laundry Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, 2.30pm, family comedy show blends storytelling, games, paper puppetry & lots of silliness, 5+ years 27th The Shires see page 28 28th Talk: Recording People’s Memories

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1st - 3rd St Albans Film Festival see page 22 1st - 4th KImpton May Festival see page 38 2nd May Day Celebrations British Schools Museum, 01462 420144, Maypole & Country Dancing, Offley Morris Men, 10.30am - 12.30pm, free www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk 3rd Grumpy Old Women - Fifty Shades of Beige The Alban Arena, 8pm, £22.50 4th Celtic Harmony Camp fun-packed day for all the family, 10am - 5pm, £10, under 2s free 5th Demonstration: New Beginnings Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, 2pm, all welcome 6th We’ve Only Just Begun The Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £18.50 A Whisper in the Heart Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, 7pm, £12, in aid of IRGH www.trestle.org.uk 7th Lee Nelson - Suited & Booted The Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £20 Exclusive Shopping Evening LK Bennett, Christopher Place, St Albans, 01727 731000, up to 10% discount off, 10% of sales on the night donated to IRGH, 6 - 8pm, £10 7th - 10th Living Crafts Hatfield House, 10am - 5.30pm workshops, art lectures, live craft demos, sculpture school, entertainment & over 300 acclaimed British designer-makers 8th Henning Wehn - Eins, Zwei, DIY The Alban Arena, 8pm, £16.50 8th - 10th & 12th - 16th Noises Off Abbey Theatre, 01727 857861, hilarious romp of a play within a play 9th X:Site High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, 07985 960703, for school years 3-6, have fun while learning about God, 6-8pm, £1 70th Anniversary Concert St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890290, St Albans Choral Society, includes Zadok the Priest, 7.30pm, £10 - £26 www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/music 10th Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Classical Favourites Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £22.50 - £30 12th Talk: ‘Companion Planting’ Andrew Sankey, Garden Designer & Nurseryman, 8pm

Roundwood Park School, Harpenden, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org 13th & 14th Octonauts - the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure The Alban Arena, 1pm & 4pm, £15.50, family £54 16th Amadeus Chamber Orchestra St Saviours Church, St Albans, 01727 864511, 7.30pm, adult £13, concs £11, child £3 www.amadeuschamberorchestra.org.uk Carillon Chamber Choir St Peters Church, St Albans, 01582 763774, 7.30pm, £14, concs £13 20th - 22nd Sounds Around The Abbey St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890290, organised by IRGH & Rock Choir to mark 30 years of caring, hosted by TV presenter Pam Rhodes, Hollies singer-Peter Howarth, £30/£20 21st - 23rd Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, Wheathampstead Dramatic Society, Memorial Hall, Marford Rd, Wheathampstead, 01582 621357, £8 wheathampsteaddramaticsociety.co.uk 23rd Markyate Village Plant Sale huge variety of plants for sale in aid of the Hospice of St Francis Voca People The Alban Arena, comedy & fun, a thrilling & original musical adventure, 7pm, £22, £20 Helicopter Day with adventure 001, experience the majesty of Hatfield House, from inside, outside, & above! www.adventure001.com 23rd & 24th Herts County Show The Showground, Redbourn 24th Julian Lloyd Webber The Alban Arena, brilliant evening of stories & music as he takes you through a historical & musical journey of his life, 7.30pm, adult £20, conc £18.50 26th Drop-in Badge Making Verulamium Museum, St Albans, design a badge of your favourite Roman object, ages 3-11 years, 2- 4pm £1 26th - 30th The Sound of Music Milton Keynes Theatre www.atgtickets.com 27th & 28th Milton Jones & The Temple of Daft The Alban Arena, 8pm, £24 29th The Proclaimers Alban Arena, 8pm, £28.50 30th & 31st Garden Show Hatfield House, 10am - 5pm, adult £10, concs £9, u15’s free www.hatfield-house.co.uk 31st Hospice of St Francis Garden Party Ashridge House HP4 1NS, stalls, children’s entertainment, music & more, 1 - 5pm, £6, in advance £5

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