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Welcome to 2014

Happy New Year...

Here’s to a year of health and happiness.

If you’re starting something new from a business venture to a charity event give us a call, we’d love to include you in the next edition.

New Year, New You...to look your best in 2014 this month we have a number of local businesses offering different health and fitness options, have flick through to see what’s best for you.

Or why not take part in something different and worthwhile with the Big Garden Birdwatch, it’s easy and the whole family can get involved.

Happy New Year, and don’t forget if you need a local business pick up your copy of ‘harpenden NOW’ or just read every month online

Residents First Weekend January 1962

Deadline for next editions: 10th January

Consumer Advice NOW 12 BBC Three Counties Radio

The Big Garden Birdwatch 18 join in the count

Break Your Bad Beauty Habits 20 New Year, new you

NOW for a Good Read 30 matrimonial tales

How ‘The Times’ has Changed 32 1785 to the present day

NOW at the Hawthorne 34 music & enchanted tales

What’s on in January 42 Now in the Garden 43 winter blooms

What’s on in February 44 Index of Businesses 46 accountants to windows & doors

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walks, tours & fitness

Tickets for The Listed Property Show at London's Olympia 15th - 16th February

There’s no other event like it It’s a unique opportunity to chat with those in the know about the complexities of owning and renovating a Listed Property.

There are 8,946 listed buildings in Hertfordshire, if you or someone you know owns a listed building then just text us to win some free tickets.

Each year The Listed Property Owners Club organise an exhibition which brings together the industries best, with experts on listed property regulations, Conservation Officers, architects and planners. Owners can track down that elusive specialist builder or supplier of windows, doors, paints, and more, all under one roof. There will be over 150 of the country’s leading experts at the show to give free advice and guidance. Many will be giving practical demonstrations including woodcarving, leadwork, plasterwork, window and door manufacturing. Other exhibits include the Charles Brooking Collection of architectural details, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, English Heritage, the Georgian Group, architectural historians and commercial suppliers of products suitable for period homes. www.lpoc.co.uk

To WIN simply text ‘The Listed Property Show’ and your name to 07983 588313 by 31st January

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Energy bills have doubled over the last five years, putting additional pressure on many households. Over the winter months, vulnerable people living in cold homes are at risk. St Albans City and District Council, is working with local charities to make sure that these people receive the help they need this winter. Please call HertsHelp if you or anyone you know is having trouble keeping warm in their homes and are vulnerable from the cold.

Through the ‘Keep Warm Stay Well’ scheme the following support may be available: • Home Energy Checks • Drought Proofing • Radiator Reflectors • Emergency Blankets and Heating • Home Security Checks • Grants • Meals on Wheels Services • Advice and Support on Bills and Fuel Tariffs • Bulk Buying Scheme for those using Oil If you, or anyone you know, is concerned about staying warm or paying energy bills this winter please call Herts Help on 0300 123 4044 or email info@hertshelp.net

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Utilities Grant for Pensioners We would like to tell you about the Utilities Grant that the Harpenden Trust gives to pensioners who may be struggling with bills for Gas, Electricity or Water Rates. Through the scheme, we give pensioners a lump sum payment annually in February or March each year.

If you do not receive the Grant, but would like to be considered for it or know a pensioner friend or neighbour who would like to be, please contact the Harpenden Trust Centre.

The Trust Office is open Monday to Thursday 10am - 12pm Friday 10.30am -12.30pm 01582 713419 admin@theharpendentrust.org.uk We wish you a Happy New Year

The Right Care - At The Right Time Most of us will face the difficult decisions involved with finding care at some time - for a loved one or maybe for ourselves. For some people, independent living is possible with a little assistance. For others, more intensive support or residential care is necessary. Care can be costly.

Above all, it’s an emotional time.

Andrew Whelan of Westcott Care Advisory Services explains: “I know from my own family’s experience how difficult it can be to the a single, independent determine right level of source of bespoke support and find a suitable advice and support, organisation to making caring choices provide it.”

Decisions about care and independence for the elderly are often fraught with complex choices – more than most people realise. Westcott’s team of professionals combine their expert knowledge and experience to help you make the right choices for you. They are a single, independent source of bespoke advice and support, making caring choices simple.

Andrew adds: “Care requirements are personal and require tailored solutions. We make sure that care provision is suited to the person involved, giving them and their family peace of mind.”

You can find out more or book a free consultation by contacting Westcott on 0845 862 8600 or visiting www.westcottcare.com.

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Residents First Weekend Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January

The weekend offers a chance for residents to enjoy top local attractions and hospitality free or at a discount. Here’s just a taster...

Butterfly World will open exclusively for residents to explore and see what’s happening in preparation for the new season. St Albans City Tour Guides will be re-enacting court room trials at the Old Court Room in St Albans Old Town Hall. They will also be leading 2 guided walks; ‘Aristocrats, Paupers and Philanthropists’ and ‘Inns of Redbourn’. The Civic Society will be welcoming people to climb the 93 steps at the Clock Tower throughout the weekend.

Residents can receive free swim, health suite and gym passes at Harpenden Swim and Sports Centres along with Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre who are offering 2 for 1 on swimming throughout the weekend. Residents can also enjoy offers from a variety of local restaurants across the district.

Marlborough Road Methodist Church will be open from 10am to 4pm on 25th January. The building dates from 1898 and is a fine example of a 'preaching house'. There will be a display explaining the history of the church, and a trail to help visitors discover interesting features of the building. The church has a very good organ and they hope to feature organ music during the Open Day. Children are welcome, the Toddlers group toys will be available and there will be a children's trail too.

There is step free access to the ground floor areas using the side ramp, and an accessible toilet.

For more information please visit www.mrmc.org.uk St Albans Cathedral will be offering a range of special tours and activities including: Tower Tours Family Trails Displays from the Textile Guild Exhibitions Special offers in the Abbot's Kitchen A full list of attractions, offers and discounts can be found at www.stalbans.gov.uk/residents-first. To take advantage of them just show your Residents Card which you should receive through the post, if it doesn't arrive please contact Jo Howlett on 01727 819311 or email jo.howlett@stalbans.gov.uk to ensure you don’t miss out!

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January 1962 - a month to remember

1st Jan The Beatles arrived at Decca’s London office for an audition. They were a day late after their road manager, Neil Aspinall, lost his way. They performed fifteen songs in just under an hour, starting with a Lennon/McCartney composition, Like Dreamers Do. Decca eventually rejected the group, commenting: ‘The Beatles have no future in show business!’

7th Jan The UK was blanketed in snow, with temperatures in Oxfordshire plummeting to minus 18° centigrade.

8th Jan An express train heading for Amsterdam collided with a commuter train from Rotterdam in thick fog, killing 91 people.

10th Jan An avalanche on Mount Huascaran in Peru killed 4,000 people.

11th Jan The Soviet submarine B-37 was moored at Polyarny naval base, undergoing maintenance, just nine days before it was due to be sent to Cuba. At 8.20am a fire in the torpedo compartment detonated all twelve torpedoes, destroying the vessel. Captain Begeba survived but the rest of the crew drowned as it sank to the bottom of the Borents Sea. The blast also killed men on nearby ships and docksides; 122 people perished. The explosion hurled the submarine’s anchor over a mile.

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11th Jan Nelson Mandela secretly left South Africa for the first time, touring Europe for six months. On his return, he was arrested and charged with leaving the country illegally. He was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison.

15th Jan The Meteorological Office started giving the temperature in Centigrade as well as Fahrenheit.

26th Jan The US launched Ranger 3 with the aim of sending back images of the lunar surface.

Unfortunately it missed the moon by 22,000 miles and went into orbit around the sun. It did, however, provide the first measurements of interplanetary gamma-ray flux.

Other 1962 facts: Petrol was about 23p a gallon The average house price was £2,900 Panda crossings were first introduced The last trolleybuses ran in London The Rolling Stones made their debut at London's Marquee Club, Oxford Street First broadcast of University Challenge Ford launched the Cortina costing £573 Dr No, the first James Bond film, was released, with 32-year-old Sean Connery playing the lead

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Red Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutons

After all the indulgence of Christmas this hearty soup is the perfect antidote. Ideal for a warming winter lunch or supper it’s simple to make, tastes delicious and doesn’t cost a fortune.

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2 tbsp olive oil 15g butter 650g small red onions, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tsp brown sugar 1 tbsp flour 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 1.2 litres beef or vegetable stock Few sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra to garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 thin slices day old French bread 75g Gruyere cheese, grated

Heat the oil and butter in a large, deep heavy-based saucepan until the butter is sizzling, add the sliced onions and cook gently over a low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Sprinkle with the sugar, cover and cook for a further 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and golden. Stir in the flour and half the mustard and cook for 1 minute, then gradually stir in the stock. Add the thyme sprigs, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper (If using stock cubes taste the soup first as some can be quite highly seasoned) and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Lightly toast the slices of French bread on one side. Spread the untoasted sides with the rest of the mustard and top with the grated Gruyere cheese. Pop under a hot grill for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and top each with two hot Gruyere croutons. Serve immediately garnished with thyme sprigs

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Consumer Advice NOW Jonathan Vernon-Smith is the Sony Award winning mid-morning show presenter for BBC Three Counties Radio. During his consumer hour he helps listeners with their consumer problems and now shares his advice here with you.

Avoiding the 'Holiday from Hell' As I write, I'm lying by the pool in my favourite holiday destination - Frigiliana in Southern Spain. So I’ve decided to make 'holidays' the subject of this months' article, as I'm sure many of you will be soon planning this years getaway.

Holiday complaints are one of the most regular features on my radio show. There's always something very unpleasant about being miles away from home, with different standards and ways of doing things and finding yourself in need of complaining.

Firstly book with a good, reputable holiday company.

Avoid the 'cheap as chips' internet bargain companies.

Sadly you usually get what you pay for, I'd rather stay at home than go to a revolting holiday destination, stay in a ghastly room and receive appalling service.

Secondly, if possible book a formal 'package' holiday.

This gives you much greater protection against things going wrong and reduces the chances of being left stranded when you find the hotel has gone bust. Some holidays look like package holidays but aren't and so don't come with the same protection. If in doubt, check with the company and get confirmation in writing.

A good package holiday will be 'ABTA' bonded. This means it should be of a certain standard. If the holiday doesn't meet with your expectations, ABTA offer an independent arbitration scheme to establish who is to

blame. This costs the company much more than the consumer, so they usually resolve the complaint quickly.

Thirdly, always pay on a credit card. It will probably cost you a little extra but will be worth every penny if things go wrong.

Fourthly - DO YOUR RESEARCH!! If like me, you enjoy a relaxing, quiet holiday away from loud music and screaming children, a fortnight in Magaluf is probably a no no! The internet and review websites make it so much easier these days. If you don't do your research and end up having the holiday from hell, you only have yourself to blame!

If you still find yourself in a less than satisfactory position, complain in the right way. Firstly make your complaint to the hotel manager in a firm but polite manner. If they are unable to resolve the problem then complain to the holiday representative (either in resort or over the telephone to the UK). Insist on being given a complaint form that both you and the company sign.

Hopefully they'll sort everything out but if not, and you intend to pursue the complaint when you get home, this form will be essential.

Sadly many British tourists complain ineffectively and then return to the UK intending to get a refund. Unless you can prove you gave the company a reasonable opportunity to resolve the problem while on holiday, you can kiss that refund goodbye. It's known as 'mitigating loss' and you have a responsibility to do it.

Finally if you do feel that compensation is in order, be reasonable. Claiming a 100% refund because the water pressure in the shower was poor will just make you look like a greedy scrounger. Be reasonable and most reputable companies will respond accordingly.

If you've followed the above and are still not satisfied, call me on 08459 455 555 weekdays from 9am at BBC Three Counties Radio.

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Learn about Exercise And Nutrition LEAN is a fun, social programme where young people can Learn about Exercise And Nutrition. There are many practical elements to the sessions, along with the opportunity for questions and discussion each week.

Many issues arise, between the ages of 11 and 16 which can make it difficult to maintain overall health and wellbeing. This can begin to affect people physically, mentally and/or socially. If you’re aged between 11 and 16, and would like to become more active, make a new network of friends or simply gain a help reaching your goals then LEAN is for you! The LEAN project acts as a meeting point where you can receive support and advice along with other people your age. Encouragement is also provided to make healthy changes to your lifestyle by encouraging exercise and providing tips on a healthy diet.

If you or someone you know would benefit from LEAN, please contact Helen Macfarlane, St Albans Physical Activity Officer 01727 819358 helen.macfarlane@leisureconnection.co.uk

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Youth Councils Did you know St Albans District has three Youth Councils?

There are Youth Councils in Redbourn, Harpenden and St Albans.

All are made up of young people, aged 11-19 who live, work or receive their education in the area.

Youth Councils exist to represent the views of young people at a local level, giving them the opportunity to have their voice heard, discuss relevant issues, engage with decision-makers and contribute to improving the lives of other young people within their communities.

'I love that it's informal but we achieve so much' 'I have a sense of involvement' 'I like be part of something' 'I have a real feeling I can make a difference as part of the youth council' 'I didn't know I had a voice that could be heard and could make a difference - now I do' 'Helps with my UCAS Application' 'I feel empowered' This year, St Albans Youth Council (SAYC) were finalists in the Mayor's Pride Awards for their work investigating youth mental health and the need for talking therapies within mainstream students. One of their members received the Mayor's Young Person of Distinction award for their dedication to this and other youth projects.

If you would like to know more about joining your local youth council please contact Debi Roberts on debi.roberts@hertfordshire.gov.uk 07990 782 399 All Youth Councils are supported by both Youth Connexions and the local district, town or parish councils.

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Come and Be Part of the Fun

children who were once incredibly shy... have gone on to achieve previously unthinkable feats

If you thought drama, singing and dance classes were just full of kids who want to be the next Matilda or Charlie then think again; many parents have realised that the REAL benefit these sessions offer is increased confidence and improved communication skills. Many schools offer less drama within the main curriculum, therefore young people are flocking to the weekend classes at Stagecoach to find what they’re looking for.

In a friendly, safe and rewarding environment, students are taught a range of skills which are useful for everyday life, not just a career in the performing arts.

Attending our fun classes means that children who were once incredibly shy, have not only put their hands up in class for the first time, but have then gone on to achieve previously unthinkable feats such as singing in front of an audience or presenting to a room of their peers. Parents are not only impressed by the huge change in their child’s confidence but also the speed at which that change can occur, sometimes in a matter of a few weeks.

The fully trained teachers at Stagecoach build the kids up gradually, gaining their trust, which means they know we’re not going to make them do anything they don’t feel comfortable with. We make it high energy, fun and at the same time, drop in essential skills like speaking clearly and charismatically and learning how to work as a team.

So if you’ve heard about us and now want to be part of the wonderful opportunity for children and young people on your doorstep, contact Liz or Mandy and be part of the fun!

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Join in with the Big Garden Birdwatch Last year 590,000 people took part in the Birdwatch, sadly results show that some of the UK's most threatened and best-loved bird species are continuing to decline.

Starlings have hit an all-time low and are now a UK 'red-listed' species (meaning they are of the highest conservation concern). Numbers of house sparrows, also on the red-list, dropped by 17 per cent in gardens. While the decline of some species continued, others fared better with garden sightings of siskins, fieldfares and jays up by as much as 85 per cent. This is probably due to the cold, harsh conditions in the wider countryside in January, driving birds into gardens in their search for food. Last year saw a bad crop of acorns - a favourite among jays so these birds are likely to have visited gardens more than normal during the winter to find alternative food sources.

Gardens only make up 4 per cent of land area in the UK but they are the places birds come to for food and shelter when conditions in the countryside are especially tough. By making gardens as welcoming and supportive for wildlife as we can, we're creating

vital space for them, many of which we've seen decline at an alarming rate over the 34 years the Birdwatch has been running.

The Big Garden Birdwatch is the biggest wildlife survey in the world. You can take part on your own or as a family, and you can even take part in your local park if you don't have a garden. To get involved, just pick an hour over 25th -26th January and tell us what you see. It couldn't be easier! During January the new Big Garden Birdwatch website will be launched and you'll be able to record the birds as you see them on your laptop or smartphone with the online bird counting tool. Just start the timer and once your hour is up all you need do is press submit to send in your results.

the biggest wildlife survey in the world!

You can, of course, still take part with pen and paper and then enter your results via computer in the usual way.

Sadly, it's not just birds that are in trouble; almost half our hedgehogs have disappeared in the last 25 years. Which is why this year we'll also be asking you how often you see other wildlife such as badgers, squirrels and toads in your garden or local park.

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Turn your Christmas cards into trees Thank you to everyone who took their Christmas cards to Marks and Spencer stores last January. 10,052,504 cards were recycled which meant the Woodland Trust planted just over 10,000 extra native trees across the UK. That's 2 million more cards recycled and 2,000 more trees planted than in 2012! Marks and Spencer will be running the scheme again this January in participating stores and for every 1000 Christmas cards brought in a tree will be planted with the Woodland Trust.

Just take your cards along before 31st January as every card counts!

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Break Your Bad Beauty Habits

The Solution - Regularly clear-out your make-up Mascaras, liquid eyeliners and lip glosses should be thrown away every 3 or 4 months. Foundation, lipsticks and eyeshadows are okay for 12 months. ► Stuck in a make-up rut You’ve been applying your make-up in the same way for as long as you can remember. You haven’t updated the colour of your cosmetics for many years and you’ll only ever buy certain products.

The Solution - Seek a professional opinion Visit any one of the top beauty counters in your favourite department store and ask for a make-over.

Often this service is free, although you may be encouraged to buy some of their latest products. ► Overlooking your eyebrows Eyebrows serve as a frame for your eyes and by creating the right shape you can instantly lift your face, draw attention to your eyes and look altogether younger and more beautiful.

The Solution - Pay a visit to the salon You can’t beat professionally sculpted brows.

Whether you choose to have them waxed, tweezed or plucked, your beautician will assess your needs and leave them looking perfect.

New Year is a good time to leave your bad beauty habits in the past, so read our tips to make sure you improve yours this year.

January is filled with New Year resolutions, so make ► Sleeping with your make-up on 2014 the year you dump your bad beauty bad habits Never - no matter how tired you are - go to bed with for good. any trace of make-up on your face. Mascara that hasn’t been removed will dry-out your eyelashes, making them brittle and weak, and foundation will clog your pores, leaving you prone to nasty break-outs.

BSC (Hons) MChS, The Solution - Establish a cleansing routine Make cleansing your face a top priority. Dedicate 15 HPC Registered Podiatrist minutes in the evening to your skin: cleanse, tone, moisturise and apply your face and eye creams.

Keep a pack of cleansing wipes next to your bed for those very late nights out.

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► Using heat stylers on your hair everyday If you straighten, curl or blow dry your hair every day you will be causing damage to your tresses that could result in split ends, dried-out lengths and tired, dull-looking locks.

The Solution - Try something new Try a new style, maybe sweep your hair up, use hair accessories to attain a different look or a specially formulated straightening shampoo and conditioner.

Use your heat styler more sparingly and spritz your hair with a good quality heat protecting product first. ► Using make-up that’s past its best Although your cosmetics look innocent enough, after being opened they offer a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. If you don’t keep a careful eye on your products, you can end up suffering from some nasty eye infections, skin irritations and blemishes.

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NOW for a local walk Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep with the popular ‘St Albans, Harpenden & Villages Health Walks’. Led by trained volunteers the walks take place whatever the weather, cater to all ages and abilities and are a fantastic way to get more active, have a good natter and improve general wellbeing.

Best of all they are completely free! The following walks are planned for the coming months: Wheathampstead Meet at the public car park behind The Bull, East Lane, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BL Tuesdays 10.30am Hatching Green Hatching Green, Redbourn Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2JP (on road parking only) Thursdays 10.30am Mackerye End Meet at the public car park behind The Bull, Wheathampstead Saturdays 4th Jan, 1st Feb and 1st March, 2pm www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks

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NOW for a Good Read We’ve put together some funny, tragic and heart-warming tales that focus on matrimony: how to get into a marriage, how to get out of one, or even how to stay in one.

The Wife’s Tale Lori Lansens It’s fair to say that fortysomething Mary Gooch is a comfort eater. She’s eaten her way through heartbreak and, on the eve of her 25th wedding anniversary, it looks like she’s going straight for the cookie dough again. When she receives a note from Jim to say he’s come into some money and is off to find what he wants, that’s when Mary becomes motivated. She sets off cross country to find her wayward husband, but more importantly, to recover what remains of the girl who’s buried within those acres of rolling flesh.

The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingsolver

The wife and daughters of evangelical Baptist Nathan Price tell the story of how the family is uprooted and moved from America, deep into the Belgian Congo at the end of the 1950s. This is not just the unravelling of a marriage but of a family and though it might sound all doom and gloom, it’s also a bit of a comedy of errors as they struggle to cope with life in Africa.

The Kitchen God’s Wife Amy Tan

Pearl Louie Brandt has a secret she wants to keep from her mother, Winnie. But Winnie has secrets of her own and to retell her story we must travel back to Shanghai in the 1920s, unravelling the story of how Winnie came to live in America.

The Kitchen God’s Wife is called ‘Lady Sorrowfree’, who has endured many things without credit or praise, but who remains strong. Here lies the message for all the generations of the family; how we live our lives and how we build our relationships affects those around us.

On Chesil Beach Ian McEwan

It’s 1962 and newlyweds Edward and Florence are honeymooning at Chesil Beach in Dorset. They reflect on their differing backgrounds and upbringing and reveal insecurities, repression and regret ahead of their ill-fated wedding night. It’s so painfully English in a stiff-upper-lip kind of way and beautifully and tragically portrays this couple at the beginning of their married life.

The Mayor of Casterbridge Thomas Hardy Nothing will end a marriage faster than getting drunk on rum and selling your wife. In fact, why not throw in your daughter too, for the fair price of five guineas. The trouble with wives, unless you’re a widower, is the fact that they then come back to find you some years later, and their presence threatens to sully the good name you’ve built up in their absence.

Gone Girl Gillian Flynn They say there are two sides to every story but we begin with a single narrator, Nick Dunne and his version of events after his wife suddenly disappears. The fact that his beautiful wife Amy vanishes on their fifth wedding anniversary is even more poetic. And then the questions begin. Can Nick Dunne’s version of events be trusted?

Was his wife afraid of him? This is a clever thriller that not only asks ‘whodunit?’ but also, ‘who done what?’

Old Times 17th - 19th February ‘Old Times’ will be the first play by Harold Pinter presented by the society in its 67 year history. Set in a farmhouse in the early 1970s, the play explores the relationships and memories of three characters relating back to the 1950s and their time in London. With Pinter’s interest in power relationships it is no surprise that it shifts from one to another throughout the play and in this way he keeps us gripped by the beguiling properties of the eternal triangle.

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How ‘The Times’ has changed!

1st January marks 229 years since the launch of ‘The Times’ newspaper, as we know it today In 1785 the first edition of the Daily Universal Register was printed, which went on to become The Times exactly three years later.

The Universal Register was founded by John Walter, a near-bankrupt insurance broker.

Declaring he would favour no political party, he promptly accepted a £300-a-year bribe to support the government and then started the world’s first celebrity gossip column, actually serving a stretch in Newgate for libelling the Prince of Wales.

His more high-minded son, John Walter II, led the fledgling Times out of the mire of sleaze and corruption and patronised brilliant young journalists, and the man who in 1817 became perhaps its greatest editor, the radical Thomas Barnes. Under his 24-year reign the paper was more like the Guardian than The Times we know today. Barnes repeatedly attacked the government over the 1819 Peterloo Massacre in

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Manchester, supported the Chartists, called the 1832 Reform Act “the greatest event of modern history”, and in 1834 campaigned in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The Tories loathed him.

When John Delane succeeded Barnes, The Times switched its support to the newly-instituted Conservative Party, but it could still spring some nasty surprises. During the Crimean War WH Russell became the first journalist to base himself at the battlefront, where he continuously lambasted the government for its failure to provide for its troops, earning The Times its nickname, The Thunderer. By this time The Times was at the zenith of its power and influence – Abraham Lincoln, in a letter to Russell, called it “the greatest newspaper in the world”.

But it wasn’t to last. Growing competition and some very unfortunate editorial judgements brought the paper to its knees, and in 1908 the Walter family sold it to Lord Northcliffe of Daily Mail fame, who restored its fortunes but not its reputation. He sold out to the Astor family in 1922 and The Times became more and more entrenched as the establishment’s newspaper.

The grand old Thunderer changed hands again in 1967 when the Canadian press baron Roy Thompson bought it, then sold it in 1981 to Rupert Murdoch. The Sun and The Times in the same stable! The ruling class held its collective breath but it needn’t have worried. Murdoch sought and won his battle with the print unions with the move to Wapping in 1986; but editorially, he made surprisingly few changes. The paper is still undeniably Conservative, but backed Tony Blair in 2001 and 2005; many of its columnists are not what you’d call right-wing: Paul Dacre of the Mail calls it “pinkish” - and it’s not afraid to fall out with the Tories.

So happy 229th birthday to ‘The Times’.

by Ted Bruning

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Irresistible O DUO to perform at Beechwood Park School

Brambleton Model Railway Club Exhibition Saturday 18th January Harpenden Public Halls 10.30am to 5.30pm There will be 12 layouts belonging to various clubs and individuals that have been brought in from as far away as Hampshire and Abingdon. They are in a variety of gauges and depict a number of different scenes including an N Gauge layout built by Milton Keynes Model Railway Society inspired by the Settle to Carlisle line; an American scene featuring views of Ohio; an American logging line; a view based on Munich; a scene from Austria and a Cornish Pastiche among others.

Adults £4, concs £2.50.

O Duo, a percussion duo, which has performed across the world including the Last Night of the Proms and recitals at Wigmore Hall, will be performing at the school on 31st January.

Their repertoire, spans more than 300 years and is an invigorating mix of popular classics and accessible contemporary music played on two marimbas, vibraphone and a huge array of percussion.

Percussionists, Oliver and Owen take a keen interest in education work.

They have given workshops and concerts in schools and special needs centres throughout the UK, and led creative education projects involving composition and performance with the London Sinfonietta, Philharmonia Orchestra and Sinfonia ViVA. For this concert they will be performing some of their own compositions alongside pieces by Bach and Prokofiev. It promises to be a fun-filled evening for all ages.

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What’s on in January 42

1st Batford Springs Duck Race Marquis Of Granby Pub, Batford Park, free Walk: A City Revealed meet outside St Albans Old Town Hall, tickets from Tourist Info Centre, 01727 864511, adult £4, child £2, 11am Mill Open Day Redbournbury Mill, 01582 792874, 11-4pm, mulled wine & mice pies Music from the Movies St Albans Cathedral, St Albans Symphony Orchestra, music from James Bond, Star Wars, Spiderman & Schindler's List, 7pm, £20, £16, £12 www.saso.org.uk New Years Resolution Walk Dunstable Downs, 01582 500920, 11am - 12.30pm, £2 2nd Wassail Fun - Make a Mask Mill Green Museum, Hatfield, 10am, 11.15am, 1.15pm & 2.20pm, age 4+ £3 per child 4th Farm Club Aldenham Country Park, Elstree, 020 8953 9602, 12-2pm, workshop for children to work with farm staff, milking, feeding & cleaning the animals, 5 - 12yrs, £5 per child, please book 7th - 11th Harpenden Gang Show Harpenden Public Halls www.hwgangshow.org.uk 9th Lecture: The Belles of Belfast the chronology & history of the Titanic & Olympic with Rudi Newman, Verulamium Museum, 7.30pm, £8 Staje in Concert Abbey Theatre, St Albans, 01727 857861, music from the popular jazz, funk, soul & blues big band, 8pm 11th Organ Recital by David Baskeyfield St Albans Cathedral, 5.30pm, free Coffee and Yummy Cakes the Soroptimist women's group, Wesley’s Coffee Shop, 10 -12.30pm, in aid of St Albans & Hertsmere Women’s Refuge 11th - 12th St Albans Model Railway Exhibition The Alban Arena, 10-6pm www.cmra.org.uk/stalbans 12th Walk: Around the Historic Market Place starts from The Museum of St Albans 3pm, tickets from Tourist Info Centre, 01727 864511, adult £4, child £2 15th Film: Behind the Candelabra Harpenden Public Halls, 8pm, £5 www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk Display: WWII Civil Censorship in the Pacific Area St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, visitors welcome, 8pm p.mellor@btinternet.com

18th Brambleton Model Railway Club Exhibition see page 40 18th Jan - 16th March Exhibition: British Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 see page 44 22nd Tour: the Abbey by Night St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890213, tour around the candlelit venue by monks & historical characters who bring to life the building's remarkable history & highlights, 8pm & 8.30pm, £12, includes drinks reception 23rd - 26th Puss in Boots see page 9 24th Royal Marines Band Concert: The Band & Corps of Drums H.M. Royal Marines Portsmouth, The Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488, 7.30pm Occupy the Museum Verulamium Museum, St Albans, which object in the exhibition do you like the most? which one do you hate? free, 6pm - 9pm 24th Jan - 13th April Gadgets & Goggles Museum of St Albans, touring exhibition of Victorian inventions & wonderful gadgets with Steampunk items lent to the Museum 25th Amadeus Chamber Orchestra Concert St Peter’s Church, St Albans, Haydn & Mozart, 7.30pm, adult £12, concs £9 on the door or from 01727 864511 25th & 26th Residents First Weekend see page 6 Arthur's Dreamboat The Weston Auditorium, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, 01707 281127, a magical adaptation of the story by Polly Dunbar, with enchanting puppets, ages 3+, 11am & 2pm, adult £8, child £6 London Indoor Games Lee Valley Athletics Centre, athletics competition open to all, £7 per event www.visitleevalley.org.uk 28th Talk: ‘The History of Luton Hoo Estate’ Harpenden Public Halls, by Len Fowler, Harpenden Local History Society, 8pm 30th Film: Therese Desqueyroux Harpenden Public Halls, 8pm, £5 www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk 31st Abbot’s Hill School Open Day see page 15 Concert: O Duo see page 40 Ultimate Elton & The Rocket Man see page 34 Rock Around the Sixties Harpenden Public Halls 01582 767525, The New Honeycombs recreate authentic live music sounds of the Sixties, £15

NOW in the Garden Winter in bloom You may think that the only way to decorate your garden in January is with evergreen shrubs and trees, but why not also try some of the brave flowers that show their faces at this time of year.

Many offer scent as well as blooms, lifting your spirits with their delicious perfume. So, pop along to the garden centre or look online for a selection of these cold-season beauties.

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What’s on in February

2nd Epiphany & Candlemas Carol Service St Albans Cathedral, music & readings sung by the Abbey Girls Choir & men of the Cathedral Choir, 6.30pm 4th Floral Demonstrations ‘Safari’ Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, 2pm, all welcome 5th & 6th Peppa Pig’s Big Splash The Alban Arena, all-singing, all-dancing adventure, full of songs, games & muddy puddles!

7th Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise The Alban Arena, rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role! 7.30pm 8th Gerry Cross the Mersey Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525, 7.30pm, £17.50 / £15.50 10th Soroptimist Women's Group Meeting Greenwood Park Community Centre, learn about the St Albans Food Bank, 7.45pm www.sigbi.org/st-albans 11th Talk: ‘The Spring Flowers of South Africa

by Peter Sheasby Botanist & Photographer, Roundwood Park School, 8pm, £3 harpendenhorticulturalsociety.org 12th - 15th The St Albans Gang Show The Alban Arena 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm 13th Film: The Great Gatsby Harpenden Public Halls, 7.30pm, £5 www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk 14th C’mon Everybody Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525, Rock & Roll music tribute show, 7.30pm, £18.75 / £16.25

British Wildlife Photographer of the Year

15th Carillon Chamber Choir St Peter’s Church, St Albans, a programme of music & readings, 7.30pm, adult £14, concs £12, 01582 763774 ward.geoff.t21@btinternet.com 15th - 16th The Listed Property Show see page 3 16th The Straits The Alban Arena, for fans of the music of Dire Straits ,7.30pm 17th - 19th Old Times by Harold Pinter, Wheathampstead Dramatic Society, Memorial Hall, Marford Road, 8pm, tickets £8 from Manor Pharmacy, wheathampsteaddramaticsociety.co.uk 19th Dancing for Fun Maypole Dancing & English Country Dancing, ages 6+ & singing games for younger ones, child £3, please book 01462 420144, www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk 10am -12 noon Displays beginning with C or D St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, St Albans Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, visitors welcome, 8pm p.mellor@btinternet.com 22nd Coffee & Yummy Cakes from the Soroptimist women's group, Wesley’s Coffee Shop, in aid of St Albans & Hertsmere Women’s Refuge, 10am -12.30pm www.sigbi.org/st-albans 22nd & 23rd The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army Sat 22nd The weekend starts with an amazing concert at The High Street Methodist Church, 7pm adult £8, child £5, family £25 from 07774 312960 Sun 23rd The ISB will lead the morning service at Harpenden Salvation Army, Leyton Green, 10.15am and then a small concert at Harpenden Salvation Army at 3.30pm 28th The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain The Alban Arena, St Albans, 01727 844488, 8pm

Stockwood Discovery Centre 18th January - 18th March An exquisitely beautiful collection of winning and shortlisted photographs, featuring marine life, birds, British and exotic animals.

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