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Welcome to 2018 Will 2018 be your year to do new things, meet new people, take up a different sport, get fit or even start a new career? If so, we’ve included lots this month to help get you started, from the Herts Year of Physical Activity and the Big Garden Bird Watch to Booze Free Living and Thinking Lunches.

There's also some challenging local charity events to sign up for, Race for Life, Give up to Give Back and a Tandem Sky Dive.

If there’s something you need, or want doing don’t forget to have a look through the magazine to see if some of our local businesses can help.

Happy New Year!

Don't forget to check out our postings on Facebook and Twitter Jane & Wendy 07983 588313 www.theNOWmagazines.com To be in the February editions just email wendy@theNOWmagazines.com

Deadline: 10th January

NOW at the Local Theatres

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comedy, drama & more

NOW at the Alban Arena

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all sorts of music

Out and About

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get walking

NOW for some Music

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classical, opera & Wham!

Healthy New Year

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fit & well in January

Exhibitions at Bletchley Park

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WWII at Bletchley

Happy New Year

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parades, potions & Pooh

Do Something for Charity

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thinking of others

NOW for some Art

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amazing photography

The Big Garden Bird Watch

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counting birds for the RSPB

What’s on in January & February

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Index of Businesses

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accountants to windows & doors

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NOW at the Local Theatres

Abbey Theatre

The Effect by Lucy Prebble 19th - 21st Jan & 24th - 27th Performed by Company of Ten Two young people sign up for a trial to test a new antidepressant. They quickly fall in love. But what is Maltings Arts Theatre love? And when you view the world through a haze Yeah! 13th Jan 8pm of drugs, how can you tell if what you’re feeling is Chris Norton Walker has performed comedy all over really you? the world and now brings his debut stand up show Arts Desk said that ’the personal and the political is to his home town. A gloriously inventive hour of one here nearly perfect … The result is humane and liners, jokes, puns, gags and wordplay. A show with compelling, intensive, stimulating and moving. It music, silliness and a hell of a lot of laughter. might well be the best new play of the year.’ £12 / £11 Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans AL1 3HL www.abbeytheatre.org.uk www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk

Luton Library Theatre Beauty and The Beast 13th, 14th, 21st & 22nd Jan £12 / £10 Enjoy another magical adventure with the Griffin Players. All ages welcome Beauty’s Beast Unleashed 18th - 20th & 25th - 27th Jan 7.45pm £14 / £12 Adult pantomime full of traditional fun but with uproarious adult humour...Belle feels like an outcast in her village. Her only job prospect is working for the evil Madame in her house of sin. Until an unselfish act leads to a potential new adventure with a Beast of a man. Will Belle be able to tame her Beast and live happily ever after? Who knows?

18+ only Luton Library Theatre LU1 2NG www.lutonculture.com

The Radlett Centre Red Riding Hood 19th & 20th Jan 11.30am & 2pm Robyn takes a book and starts to read, but can't relate to Red Riding Hood, sugar and spice and all things nice. There are two sides to every tale, what if the Big Bad Wolf wasn't big or bad at all? Robyn wants to tell you what really happened. A new spin on this classic tale of two misfits who want to fit in.

The Radlett Centre WD7 8HL www.radlettcentre.co.uk

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The Barn Theatre

84 Charing Cross Road 19th - 27th Jan The true story of two strangers with a shared love of literature, a writer in New York and an antiquarian bookshop supplier in London. Unfolding over 20 years, the story begins just after WWII when struggling writer Helene Hanff contacts Marks & Co bookstore. Frank Doel is the delightfully dusty supplier who seeks to fulfil Helene’s voracious literary appetite. Despite their transatlantic separation – and Hanff’s sarcastic wit – the couple develop an unlikely relationship and bond through their letters and a shared love of literature. £13 The Barn Theatre, WGC AL8 6ST www.barntheatre.co.uk

The Hat Factory Hanna 27th Jan 7.30pm £10 / £8 Being a young mum is supposed to be hard – but for Hanna, the only thing she’s ever been brilliant at is raising her beloved daughter Ellie. Until a DNA test reveals staggering news. Ellie is not Hanna’s child, and now her ‘real’ parents want to meet her.

This funny, heartfelt world premiere from playwright Sam Potter asks what family means in a modern society, delicately weaving in questions of racial identity, economic privilege and the lottery of birth.

Age 11+ The Hat Factory, Luton LU1 2EY www.lutonculture.com/hat-factory

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Calling All Old Printers The rich history of the printing industry in St Albans is to feature in an exhibition at the new Museum and Art Gallery, and researchers want to contact people who worked in the once-thriving sector.

The City’s coat of arms is a compelling illustration of the importance of printing to St Albans. It features, on the right side, a drawing of John the Schoolmaster Printer holding an ink-ball. He operated one of the country’s first printing presses at the Abbey Gateway from around 1479.

The Gibbs family also operated in the City and printed the first edition of The St Albans Times & Herts Advertiser from a hand-held press at the Clock Tower in 1855.

The Salvation Army ran Campfield Press from 1901 to 1991 and for a time, it had its own halt on the rail line between St Albans and Hatfield, now the Alban Way. It printed the Army’s newspaper The War Cry as well as bibles and prayer books, employing 350 people at its peak.

In 1896 Frederick Dangerfield’s factory in Inkerman Road, St Albans was a lithographic plant specialising in printing large colour advertising posters and transfers for railway coaches, buses and trams. In 1940 Dangerfield’s was bought by Eversheds who moved there after their factory in London was damaged during the blitz in WWII, and continued to print there until the late 1990s.

Anyone who worked in the City’s print trade and has a story to tell is asked to contact Museum Curator Sarah Keeling by emailing museum@stalbans.gov.uk Pictured: Printers at work at the Dangerfields works in 1897 and the City’s coat of arms.

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NOW at the Alban Arena Aladdin until 7th Jan Fun-packed family pantomime.

Waterloo: The Best of ABBA Tribute Show 19th Jan 8pm The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus.

Joe Brown 20th Jan 7.30pm Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll. With Joe’s effervescent delivery and humour, this is a musical journey not to be missed.

Legendary Frontmen of Rock 24th Jan 7.30pm Former lead singer of rock giants Boston, Fran Cosmo, and original singer of Toto, Bobby Kimball, a line-up rock fans won’t want to miss. With non-stop classic rock hits, album tracks and rock anthems delivered the way they should be in their original format.

With all the classic Boston and Toto hits, More Than A Feeling, Amanda, Hold The Line, Rosanna, Only You, Change Of Heart, Africa and many more…

Jack Jones 27th Jan 7.30pm One of the world’s most loved international singing stars, Jack Jones now at 80 is proving yet again just what took him to the top, while touring his favourite country. Join Jack and celebrate his 80th Birthday in a show not to be missed! He has 60 albums to his credit, two Grammies and an Emmy. Perhaps best known for his hit renditions of The Impossible Dream, Lollipops and Roses, What I Did for Love, The Race Is On, Lady, Call Me Irresponsible and The Loveboat theme, there is good reason for Frank Sinatra saying he was numero uno!

01727 844488 The Alban Arena AL1 3LD www.alban-arena.co.uk

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Get Ice Skating!

Hampton Court Palace East Moseley, Surrey KT8 9AJ until 7th Jan 11am - 9pm £14, child £10 This 1,040-square-metre rink offers spectacular views of the magnificent Tudor palace where Henry VIII once lived. Enjoy a skating session by day, or in the evening to see the palace lit up after dark. Visit the palace and its gardens and enjoy refreshments at the cafe / bar. www.hamptoncourticerink.com Natural History Museum Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD until 7th Jan 11am - 10pm adult from £12.65, child from £8.80 Nestled in front of the iconic museum, this spectacular rink is surrounded by thousands of fairy lights. Visit the Café Bar for winter warmers, and watch skaters glide on the ice from the cafe’s balcony. www.nhm.ac.uk Van Hage Garden Centre Pepper Hill, Ware SG12 9RP until 8th Jan The ultimate experience for all the family. Skates included in the price, or you can bring your own.

Sessions include 6Skate, Parent & Toddler and Special Needs. www.vanhage.co.uk Somerset House The Strand, London WC2R 1LA until 14th Jan 10am - 10.15pm from £8.90 Learn to skate or perfect your skills with Skate School, let little ones have a go on the ice at the Polar Cub Club, and then shop for gifts and festive goodies. Or enjoy a late-night skating session with music by top DJs at one of the Skate Lates. www.somersethouse.org.uk/skate Canary Wharf Canada Square Park, London E14 5AH until 24th Feb 9.45am - 9.45pm from £9.95 Be dazzled by the glow of more than 1,000 lights as you follow the Skate Path or take part in skating lessons and demonstrations. Watch the action unfold as you warm up with a hot drink at the on-site bar.

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Out and About

Herts Year of Physical Activity 2018 has been designated the Hertfordshire Year of Physical Activity, and each month throughout the year there will be a different theme.

January’s theme is ‘New Year New You!’ Get involved follow the campaign via Facebook and Twitter using #HertsYOPA18

New Year's Resolution Walk 1st Jan 11am - 1pm £5 Was your New Year's resolution to get fitter or get outdoors more? If so why not join one of the rangers for a breath of fresh air on this fast paced walk around the Downs. A good level of fitness and ability is required. Dress for the weather and wrap up warm. Meet at Chilterns Gateway Centre.

Dunstable Downs www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Wonderful Winter Trail until 7th Jan 9am - 4pm drop in £1 Self-guided trail to discover the amazing animals and plants around in the winter. Get a sticker and certificate for taking part!

Rye Meads Nature Reserve SG12 8JS www.rspb.org.uk

RSPB Walks & Talks Harpenden Lea Valley Walk 7th Jan & 4th Feb 8am -10.15am Guided walk identifying local birds. Meet on the bridge over the River Lea near the 'Marquis of Granby' pub at the junction of Crabtree Lane and Marquis Lane.

Please call to confirm attendance 01582 715420 Talk: Barn Owls and More in the Ver Valley 11th Jan 8pm £3

by John Fisher from the Ver Valley Society All Saints Church Hall, Station Road, Harpenden 01582 765443 geoffrhorn@yahoo.co.uk Morning Birdwatching Walk 24th Jan 9.45 am Half day walk between Batford Springs and Leasey Bridge. Meet on corner of Station Road and Marquis Lane, Harpenden.

Please call to confirm attendance 01582 764226 All events are free and run by a RSPB volunteer group. Donation of £1 to the RSPB is appreciated.

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NOW for some Music Rigoletto

Love to Sing with Kimpton Village Choir 13th Jan 10am - 1pm Kimpton Memorial Hall SG4 8RD Following on from last year’s popular and successful singing workshop led by Tim Armstrong Taylor and Roly Taylor (aka Victor and Albert who lead choirs in Herts and entertain audiences around the country). Go along for a morning of uplifting, lung-blasting, vocal antics. £10 from www.tickettailor.com

Hertfordshire Chamber Orchestra Charity Concert 13th Jan 7.30pm St Nicholas Church, Harpenden Including Vivaldi’s Cello Concerto in C minor and Concerto for 2 Cellos in G minor and Mendelssohn’s Nocturne from A Midsummer Night's Dream.

In support of local charity, the A-T Society. £15, concs £12, £5 01582 760733 www.atsociety.org.uk/hco

The Best of Wham!

13th Jan 8pm Bedford Corn Exchange Featuring the best of Wham with sensational vocals, choreography, costumes and an awesome live band. It’s 37 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring bands of the 80s. In four years Wham! sold more than 28 million records. This vibrant tribute will be loved by 'Young Guns' of all ages, so go along to the 'Club Tropicana' (*sorry, drinks not free!) £19.50 in advance www.thepadpresents.com

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16th Jan 7.15pm Welwyn Garden City Cinema AL8 6BX The Royal Opera House LIVE A chance to see live opera shown locally on the big screen. Rigoletto has become one of the most popular of all operas. It includes the well-known arias ‘Questa o quella’ and ‘La donna è mobile’ (both made popular by tenor Luciana Pavarotti). The story follows Rigoletto, the hunchbacked court jester to the Duke of Mantua, who is cursed by the father of one of the Duke’s latest conquests for his mocking laughter. When the Duke turns his attention to Rigoletto’s own daughter Gilda, it seems the curse is taking effect, and the jester must plot to protect her from the Duke’s immoral intent. www.tickets.cwentertainment.co.uk

Amadeus Chamber Orchestra 27th Jan 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, St Albans AL1 3HG Schubert: Overture in the Italian Style Mozart: Piano Concerto no 24 in C minor K491 Bartok: Rumanian folk dances Haydn: Symphony no 104 ‘London’ With Joel Sandelson (conductor), Jennifer Wigram (leader) and soloist Julian Trevelyan (piano) on the door £15, child £3 / advance £12, child £3 www.amadeuschamberorchestra.org.uk

Young Musicians Competition St Albans Cathedral Music Trust is inviting local pupils to take part in the seventh Young Musicians Competition, which offers students a unique performance opportunity along with the chance to win £100. To enter just upload a short sound file online by 2nd February.

Entry is free and students can enter under a number of categories, including vocal ensemble, strings, brass, wind and soloist.

Shortlisted students will be invited to take part in the Finals Competition in St Albans Cathedral on 25th February. www.stalbansymc.org.uk

The Horn Blue Angel Acoustic Café The Horn, St Albans AL1 3TE Every Sunday 8pm - 12am, free Now in it's 18th year, the Cafe is a chilled out acoustic evening featuring floor spots and a main act. To get on the performers list see the Blue Angel Facebook Group, all styles welcome. www.thehorn.co.uk

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Harpenden Audiologist Wins Top European Award A hearing expert based in Harpenden has carried off Europe’s top prize for his profession for an unprecedented second occasion. Robert Beiny, of the Hearing Healthcare Practice, was crowned European Audiologist of the Year 2017 at a ceremony in Germany just weeks after also lifting the UK Audiologist of the Year Award.

Operating from a purpose built, state-of-the-art clinic just off Harpenden High Street, Robert, audiologist Jo Rae and their colleagues have now been nominated and shortlisted in the annual international competition more times than any other UK or European practice.

Robert has now been named the UK's top hearing professional three times and the team has been commended on a further nine occasions – a unique and glittering array of prizes that underline the Practice’s status as the leading hearing practice in the UK.

On hearing of his European Audiologist of the Year Award, Robert Beiny said; “I’m stunned and honoured to have won the European Audiologist of the Year Award, and for a second time it’s truly amazing. But this really is an award for the whole Hearing Healthcare The Audiologist of the Year Awards is organised Practice team and our unique, holistic approach.

What makes these Awards so special is that they by leading hearing aid battery manufacturer, are based on patient nominations. And I’m so Rayovac, and sponsored by The European proud to see that what comes across time after Federation of Hard of time reading their kind words, is that it’s our Hearing People “My first caring approach, understanding and (EFHOH). Now in it’s impression of professionalism that makes us special, not simply 10th year, the Robert Beiny was competition relies on the amazing technology we all have access to. nominations from patients “I’d really like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to that he was kind, Christine and all the patients who took time to sympathetic, calm, who have experienced make a nomination. Without them we couldn’t do exceptional care from reassuring, the work we do nor achieve so many amazing their audiologists. competent and and life changing results together.”

Robert Beiny was knowledgeable.

Paula Brinson-Pyke, Marketing Director at nominated by Christine, Rayovac, said: “Robert Beiny’s top award is not Fifteen years on, I a patient at the Hearing Healthcare Practice who, only an accolade in its own right but plays a key can certainly say role in supporting the practices of winning in her entry, described that impression audiologists around Europe. how he didn’t just fit her was spot on.” hearing aids, he gave her “In our 10th anniversary special year, we received an incredible number of entries to the hope for the future. competition showcasing the high standard of In her heart-warming nomination Christine said: work taking place across Europe.”

“My first impression of Robert Beiny was that he The Hearing Healthcare Practice in Harpenden was kind, sympathetic, calm, reassuring, competent and knowledgeable. Fifteen years on, extends the warmest of welcomes to clients and their families from the local area to as far afield I can certainly say that impression was spot on. as the USA, Russia and Australia.

He gave me hope.

“Robert has managed to help me keep pace with For more information on this award winning, life my hearing loss (I have a severe to profound loss changing service please call 01582 767 218 or in both ears) by fitting me with the latest aids that email info@hearinghealthcare.co.uk might give me an edge in the hearing world.”

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Healthly New Year Go Booze-Free for January Sign up today to become a Dryathlete for Cancer Research, and take on the ultimate test of willpower this January. Not only will you be raising money for life-saving research but you’ll also have a healthier month as a result!

You will... √ Have more energy and get more done √ Sleep better and snore less √ Cut the boozy calories and lose weight √ Eat more healthily and increase your activity √ Have a healthier, happier bank balance √ Feel a sense of achievement √ And the good news is, the benefits don’t have to stop when Dryathlon does, if you drink less in the long term, it could make a real difference to your long term health. www.cancerresearchuk.org

A Good Nights Sleep Research has proven that a lack of quality sleep can seriously damage our physical and mental health, and the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Physical Health Weight gain and obesity - Probably due to reduced levels of leptin (the hunger-inhibiting ‘you’re full’ hormone) and increased levels of ghrelin (the hungerstimulating hormone). It’s a vicious circle, as you’re more likely to have sleep problems if you’re overweight.

Increased diabetes risk - Higher risk for those sleeping less than 5 hours a night, particularly if lacking deep sleep. Tiredness also causes you to secrete more cortisol - stress hormones, making it harder for insulin to function correctly and leaving excess glucose in your bloodstream.

Increased cancer risk - After one night of only 4 or 5 hours’ sleep, your natural cancer-attacking cells drop by 70%. Research shows night workers produce 80% less of a by-product of DNA tissue repair, meaning they aren’t carrying out the natural overnight cell restoration.

Increased Alzheimer’s risk - During deep sleep, amyloid deposits (a cell-killing toxin that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers) are ‘cleaned’ away.

Without sufficient sleep, these plaques build up, meaning you sleep even less.

Increased risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke Persistent sleep deprivation causes increased heart rate, blood pressure and inflammation, which all put extra strain on your heart. Over 45s sleeping less than 6 hours are 200% more likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

Weakened immunity - Sleep deprivation damages production and distribution of immune factors.

Reduced fertility and libido - Lack of sleep can lower libido and reduce secretion of reproductive hormones.

How Sleep Deprivation Affects Mental Health Increased risk of depression - Insomnia doubles your chances of developing depression. When you sleep well, you’re less likely to suffer from anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations or psychosis.

Reduced memory, concentration and reaction times - Persistent poor sleep causes significant decline in reaction times, concentration and decision-making.

Sleep deficiency harms your driving ability as much as, or more than, being drunk. Only 4 hours’ sleep? You’re 11.5 times more likely to be involved in a crash. Driver fatigue is estimated to be responsible for around 100,000 car accidents and 1,500 deaths each year.

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Exhibitions at Bletchley Park The Road to Bletchley Park until 1st Feb 9.30am Celebrating the pioneering achievements of those who waged a secret war, and how they paved the way for the Codebreakers of WWII. The story of signals intelligence in WW1 is an untold but crucial one, because a large number of those involved went on to work with the newly formed Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) in 1919, (which relocated to Bletchley Park in 1939). Sarah Ralph, Bletchley Park’s WW1 Exhibition Research Coordinator, says “Their efforts from 1914 to 1918 allowed the Codebreakers to hit the ground running at the outbreak of WWII.” The first phase of this fascinating exhibition, introduces the two separate codebreaking organisations working in WW1: MI1 (b), set up by the War Office, and Room 40, established by the Navy. They were each fighting a secret war, behind the scenes in London. Their work, each with their own hierarchies and objectives, was dependent on what was then new technology. One key exhibit is a replica of a Marconi crystal receiver listening set. Sarah adds “Both Allies and Central Powers used cable and wireless telegraphy to intercept messages and deduce enemy tactics and positions. Each side tried to break the other’s codes and gain valuable intelligence.”

The exhibition also delves into some of the key characters involved in codebreaking during both wars.

WRNS100 - The Wrens of Bletchley Park until 30th May 9.30am - 4pm Revealing the contribution of the Women’s Royal Naval Service to the signals intelligence work at Bletchley Park during WWII. By the end of the war over 2,500 Wrens were, designated ‘Special Duties X’. They operated codebreaking machines

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such as the Colossus and Bombe machines, performed mathematical cryptanalysis, translated Japanese and German materials, and provided valuable administrative support.

High Spirits in Low Times until 1st Jan 2019 9.30am - 5pm Shift work often impacted staff’s health at Bletchley Park during WWII. So a welfare programme was set up, including sporting events, plays, cinema trips and US dances. Find out what activities the Codebreakers and their colleagues enjoyed on and off site.

Bill Tutte: Mathematician & Codebreaker until 15th May 2019 9.30am - 5pm Celebrating the centenary of Tutte’s birth, a Cambridge graduate, who unravelled the working of the Lorenz machine, a more complex system than Enigma used by the German high command.

Allowing Bletchley Park to decode some of the most top-secret messages sent during the war and paved the way for the creation of Colossus, the world’s first semi-programmable electronic computer. After the war, Tutte’s work in graph theory led to some of the key mathematical developments that have shaped the internet, such as the science behind search engines.

Secrecy and Security - Keeping Safe Online until 1st Feb 2020 9.30am Sponsored by Intel Security, this exhibition has interactive and audio experiences. Drawing a direct link with the data processing that happened in Block C during WWII and the ever-evolving cyber threat, the display will teach you how to safely navigate cyberspace.

All exhibitions free with admission Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk

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NOW for a Good Read This month we’ve got a selection of books about awakenings and new beginnings, the perfect read for the start of the New Year.

The Power - Naomi Alderman Teenage girls across the world discover they have the power to hurt, and even kill, with just their bare hands. And they have the ability to awaken that same power in other women. Now that men are the weak ones, how will the gender balance shift? An engaging read that twists modern day happenings and examines the dark side of power. Gripping, thought-provoking and a real conversation starter.

Me. You. A Diary - Dawn French

not for you if you’re not keen on swear words or reading about bodily functions. However, if you want a book to make you feel good about yourself and is snort-your-tea-out-of-your-nosefunny, buy it now!

History of Wolves - Emily Fridlund 14 year old Linda lives in an ex-commune out in the woods. Lonely, socially-inexperienced and left to her own devices by her parents, Linda craves friends and a sense of belonging. When a new family moves nearby, she befriends the young mother and regularly babysits the four year old child. But she soon discovers that all is not right.

The choices Linda has to make to keep her new found family could have tragic consequences.

The Art of Hiding - Amanda Prowse Nina seems to have the perfect life, but it soon starts to unravel when her husband is killed in a car crash. Left with two children to care for, a mountain of debt, and the growing realisation that her husband wasn’t all he seemed, Nina has to fight to rebuild a life for herself and her family. An enjoyable easy read – perfect for long winter’s nights.

This book combines writing your own diary with taking a peek into Dawn French’s. She shares her thoughts each month, along with various insights into her life, and invites you to do the same. The idea is that, by the end of the year, you’ll have a ‘fatter, scruffier book that is written by me but totally personalised by you.’ With various writing prompts, this book makes keeping Mrs Osmond - John Banville a diary altogether easier. The perfect start to the Banville picks up the story of Isabel Osmond (née Archer) from where we left her in the New Year. classic The Portrait of a Lady. While this novel How to be Champion: My will likely appeal most to fans of Henry James’s work, Banville retells enough of the original Autobiography - Sarah Millican story for Mrs Osmond to work as a stand-alone This book is a glorious ramble through Sarah's piece. Upon learning of her husband’s betrayal, life. It’s split into chapters with headers such as Isabel has journeyed to London, leaving him ‘Things I’ve Been Bullied For’, ‘Why I’m Not A behind in Italy. Away from her husband and Criminal’ and ‘My Love Of Stationery’. It’s part reunited with her friends, Isabel starts to autobiography and part self-help guide. Nothing rediscover her desire for independence. is off limits, so it’s probably

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Write or update your Will and support Rennie Grove Hospice Care Throughout February, a selected group of local legal experts from across the Chilterns are donating their time and legal expertise to write a standard Will in return for a donation to Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

Rennie Grove Hospice Care is a charity providing care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness and their families. Every year through their 24/7 Hospice at Home service, their Family Support services and the range of Day Services at Grove House, St Albans they give thousands of patients the choice to stay at home, surrounded by their families and friends.

Making a Will makes things that little bit easier for those you leave behind; if you die without a Will, your estate will be shared out according to the law instead of your wishes and there is no guarantee that your loved ones will receive what you intended.

Rennie Grove is holding a free legal advice clinic about Wills and estate planning in collaboration with Sherrards Solicitors on Monday 15th January, from 1pm - 4pm at Grove House in St Albans.

To find out more about this session and for a full list of participating solicitors visit www.renniegrove.org/makeyourwill or contact Michele Poli on 01442 507344 or email legacy@renniegrove.org It will be a great opportunity to start 2018 by getting your affairs in order while helping local families with your donation.

Local solicitors supporting Make Your Will Month: City Lawyers, St Albans 01727 228890 Davis & Co, Harpenden 01582 761121 Debenhams Ottaway, St Albans 01727 837161 Neves Solicitors, Harpenden 01582 715234 Sherrards, St Albans 01727 832830 Taylor Walton, Harpenden and St Albans 01582 765111

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Happy New Year Be a Zoo Keeper for a Day

New Year’s Day Parade 1st Jan 12 noon free London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) will include a 25ft horse, accompanied by acrobats and showmen and women from a bygone era. This years’ Parade promises over 10,000 participants from the USA, UK, Europe and beyond waiting to delight a street audience of over 500,000. Enjoy the City of London Brass Band, Giant Showtime Balloons, Heroes for Charity, London’s Pearly Kings and Queen, Bi ke Clubs, Steel Bands and much more.

The Parade route travels via Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, Waterloo Place, Pall Mall, Cockspur Street, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall and ends in Parliament Street.

Running alongside the parade is the LNYDP concert series and the Grand Finale of the London International Choral Festival performed in internationally acclaimed music venues across the nation’s capital. www.lnydp.com.com

NOW at the Museum Tots Tales 10th Jan 10.30am - 11.30am, 11.45am - 12.45pm & 1.30pm - 2.30pm Enjoy a story, craft activity and museum hunt inspired by Kipper's Snowy Day by Mick Inkpen. Ages 2 - 4 Please book Archaeological Apprentices 27th Jan 2.15pm & 3.15pm Join in a simulated archaeology dig. Peel back layers of time to see what we can learn from the finds. Ages 5 - 11 Free Children must be accompanied by an adult Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

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2nd Jan - 30th March selected weekdays 9am - 3pm Ever wanted to get behind the scenes and see what zoo keepers get up to? Spend the day shadowing a senior keeper and getting involved with some of the Zoos more unusual species which could include nilgai, gaur or butterflies!

Spend the morning mucking out before enjoying a lunch followed by other activities that may include preparing feeds or enrichment. You will finish at 3pm allowing you time to enjoy the rest of the Zoo before closing time. £149, ages 16+ ZSL Whipsnade Zoo www.zsl.org

Wedding Show 14th Jan 11am - 3pm, free Meet a selection of quality suppliers ready to help plan your special day. Couples getting married will also receive a free goody bag.

The Shuttleworth Collection, Beds SG18 9EP www.shuttleworth.org

Brambleton Model Railway Club Exhibition 20th Jan 10.30am - 5.30pm A celebration of Brambleton’s 50 glorious years!

Families and model railway enthusiasts can enjoy the usual mix of layouts, preservation stands and traders and this year the new O gauge model of the now closed Harpenden East station. Refreshments available. £4, concs £3 Harpenden Public Halls www.brambleton.org.uk

Winnie the Pooh National Winnie the Pooh Day 18th Jan Author AA Milne brought the adorable, honey-loving bear to life in his stories and each year National Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated on his birthday.

Pooh Bear was inspired by a black bear named Winnie who lived at London Zoo during World War I. The author’s son, Christopher Robin often visited the bear and named his own teddy after her and a swan named Pooh. This friendship inspired a collection of books starting in 1926.

Events

Roald Dahl Museum Make a Magical Concoction 2nd Jan 12 noon, 1.30pm & 3pm £3 / ages 4+ * Roald Dahl loved the idea that mixtures and medicines had the power to transform, from George’s medicine to The Grand High Witch’s Formula 86. Decide on the power for your own magical mixture and make some to take home.

Chiddlers’ Hour Songs, craft and play based on storytelling 10.30am - 11.30am / £3 / ages 0 - 3 5th Jan Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 12th Jan Fantastic Mr Fox 19th Jan Esio Trot 26th Jan The Magic Finger Make a Monster Cave 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th Jan 11am - 5pm / free with Museum entry / ages 4+* Head to the Upper Babbling Room and help turn this space into a beasts’ lair! Build and decorate a cardboard den, and crawl inside with your family as you pretend to be a buzzwangling beast. *under 8s must be accompanied by an adult The Roald Dahl Museum, Bucks HP16 0AL www.roalddahl.com

The Close-up Show 20th Jan & 17th Feb 8pm An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand with 3 magicians. The show is informal with a limited audience so you can be as close to the magic as possible. Magicians of contrasting styles perform a 25 minute set in turn, typically with cards, coins and borrowed objects.

A short interval between each act will help you catch your breath before the show resumes.

Prepare to be amazed! Age 10+ Hertford Theatre, The Wash SG14 1PS www.hertfordtheatre.com

Pooh Corner The magical place where the books were written. Pick up a map and follows in the characters footsteps and play a game of Pooh Sticks on the original bridge. Hartfield, East Sussex TN7 4AE Aldenham Country Park Explore 100 Aker Wood, play Pooh Sticks at Pooh Bridge, visit Eeyore's Gloomy Place, post a letter and maybe make it all the way to the North Pole! Pooh Bear might even make an appearance at the playground at 2pm each day.

Use #WinnieThePoohDay to post photos on social media Aldenham Country Park, Radlett WD6 3BA www.aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk Winnie the Pooh at the V & A This multi-sensory and playful exhibition explores the magical world of Winnie the Pooh.

Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic until 8th April 10am - 5pm, Fridays: 10am - 9.30pm Experience the timeless appeal of this much-loved bear and discover the story behind the creative partnership of AA Milne and EH Shepard, brought to life through sketches, letters, photographs, cartoons, ceramics and fashion. £8 please book Pop-up Performances: Winnie-the-Pooh 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, Jan & 3rd Feb 11am, 1pm & 3pm A unique performance with music and puppetry, free Drop-in Design 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Jan & 4th Feb 10.30am - 5pm, free Creative activities for all the family. Make a mobile inspired by a classic children’s story and see your tale come to life on the page. Make words bounce and climb around your favourite scenes.

Victoria and Albert Museum, London SW7 2RL www.vam.ac.uk

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Thinking Lunches

Bread Making Lessons

12.30pm - 1.30pm A half hour talk followed by discussion, held on the first Thursday of each month. Drinks provided, but please bring lunch. Free, but any donations given will cover expenses with any profits given to the speaker for a charity of their choice.

4th Jan How True is the Christmas Story?

The Dean of St Albans: the Very Reverend Dr Jeffery John 1st Feb Saving Israel - What next for the Palestinians?

Tim and Mayonne Coldicott of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions 1st March A Christian Response to Terrorism The Reverend Paul Hackwood (Paul initiated the St Albans Sleep Out for the homeless) Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans AL1 3XQ www.mrmc.org.uk

Why not spend a day with Redbournbury’s master baker. Learn the basics of bread-making: mixing, kneading, proving, shaping and baking. Experience both yeasted and sourdough breads made from the mill’s own organic flour. Take home the bread you make and a goodie-bag containing flour, recipes, sour-dough starter, tea-towel and more.

Refreshments and lunch provided.

Redbournbury Watermill, St Albans AL3 6RS 01582 792874 www.redbournburymill.co.uk

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Do Something for Charity

Race for Life with 30% off!

Ladies of all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities are encouraged to enter Race for Life 5k or 10k in Verulamium Park, St Albans on 22nd July. January is the perfect time to commit to getting more active so why not sign up and take on a new challenge.

One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease than ever before. Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

Dr Áine McCarthy of Cancer Research UK said: “Being regularly active...can help reduce the risk of cancer.”

In January get 30% off entry fees for Race for Life 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, Pretty Muddy Kids, Half Marathon and Hike events. www.raceforlife.org

Take to the Skies Are you or someone you know looking for a hair-raising, adrenaline-fuelled challenge? Do you fancy jumping out of a plane at 13,000ft? If so why not push the boundaries and take to the skies for The Hospice of St Francis.

The charity is looking for daredevils to take a leap of faith by taking part in a sponsored tandem skydive on 18th March at Hinton Airfield, Brackley.

There’s a £50 registration fee and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £350 sponsorship.

To sign up or find out more visit www.stfrancis.org.uk

Give Up 2 Give Back Join St Francis in January and start the New Year the right way by ‘Giving Up to Give Back’.

Fancy flat whites, cream covered cupcakes, delicious deli sandwiches or a glass of wine - kick your daily treat or guilty habit to the curb for the whole of January (or any other month) and feel fabulous!

There are many different ways to give back, including being sponsored or putting what you would spend aside - there are even cheat passes for when you’re really struggling - this is definitely a challenge that everyone can do! Just sign up at www.stfrancis.org.uk

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NOW for Some Art

RAF Photographer of the Year until 28th Jan The Royal Air Force Museum celebrates the superb achievements of Royal Air Force photographers in this annual competition. The winning entries for 2017 will be on display in the Museum’s Art Gallery. Subject categories include ‘The Operational Experience’ which is an image that reflects the RAF conducting vital work / training in support of operations. And the ‘Equipment’ category which gives them the chance to show their skills photographing the Service’s world-class equipment.

RAF London, Hendon NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk

British Wildlife Photography Awards 20th Jan - 25th March The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife.

The overall winning image, ‘Heathrow Roostings’ (pictured below) of a Pied Wagtail at Heathrow airport, is by Daniel Trim. Here, a single individual out of hundreds is silhouetted by the lights of Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport.

"I waited for a cold night when their numbers swell.

After about 30 minutes I hadn't seen a single wagtail, however, it wasn't long until hundreds were dropping in to the trees next to the terminal building, all calling away. It's an impressive sight to see and once the initial excitement was over I spent time looking for birds I could isolate against interesting background lighting. The birds soon tuck their heads under their wing to sleep which doesn't make the silhouette as pleasing, you have to get lucky with one waking up briefly to have a look around." Daniel Trim.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton LU1 4LX www.bwpawards.org

Something Inspiring The Nude Tin Gallery showcases and sells original art items, from oil paintings, sculpture and glass to large abstract art and unusual quirky portraits.

With a blend of talent from near and far, the Gallery sources artists with unique pieces and sells original artwork by local emerging artists as well as promoting national and international artists.

You can visit the gallery Tuesday - Saturday to have a browse, they may just have something inspiring for you!

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30 Years of Stagecoach Excellence When looking for an exciting activity for your child to enjoy, look no further than Stagecoach Harpenden and Stagecoach St Albans!

This year Stagecoach is celebrating its 30th birthday yes, we have 30 years of excellence teaching performing arts, and now it’s your child’s chance to get involved!

environment but they can go on to bigger things while developing their skills with their friends.

Alumnae students include Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame and Tom Fletcher Students from from McFly to name but a few.

Stagecoach St Albans and Harpenden have trod the boards in the West End in a multitude of roles

Back in 1988 the first Stagecoach franchises opened their doors to deliver expert coaching in singing, acting and dancing. Since then over 650 schools have opened nationwide and Stagecoach schools also operate internationally in a number of different countries.

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Students from Stagecoach St Albans and Stagecoach Harpenden have trod the boards in the West End in a multitude of roles including Kurt in ‘The Sound of Music’ and young Cozette in ‘Les Miserables’.

Both schools offer a trial at the beginning of each term so students can attend for a couple of weeks to ensure they are benefiting from the classes. Contact your local Principal now as availability is very limited.

Stagecoach Harpenden - Liz Blower Stagecoach St Albans - Mandy Perry Spring Term - 5/6th Jan - 23rd/24th March

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My Oven Looks Like New! I’ve just had my oven cleaned professionally by Ovenmaster for the first time, I’ve tried over the years myself and failed, but never thought it was something I would ask someone else to do. I can honestly say it now looks like it did when it came out the box. And I’m sure it works more efficiently, and definitely smells better!

I used to be embarrassed if we had people over for dinner, and made sure they weren't in the kitchen when I opened the oven, but now I show it off!

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Hedge Laying 20th Jan 10am - 1pm Hedges act as boundaries, barriers and habitats for wildlife. Traditionally in the countryside they were laid to contain livestock. Well managed hedges are dense and bushy at the bottom but if left can become lines of ‘leggy’ trees.

This winter Sandridge Parish Council are running a session to introduce the basics of hedge laying, all tools will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Refreshments will be available. Why not go along and have a go!

Meet outside Woodland House, Jersey Farm, Woodland Park, Sandridge AL4 9LQ For more details call 01727 831871 www.sandridge-pc.gov.uk

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27th - 29th Jan The world’s largest garden wildlife survey, now in its 39th year will see half a million people watching and counting their garden birds.

Just spend one hour watching and recording the birds in your garden or local park. Only birds that land should be counted, not those flying over.

The highest number of each bird species seen at any one time then needs to be sent to the RSPB. In 2017 more than 8 million birds were counted, the house sparrow remained top of the rankings, with the starling and blackbird in 2nd and 3rd place.

Daniel Hayhow, RSPB Conservation Scientist said: “The birds we see in our garden are often the first experience we have with nature...but some of our most-loved species are in desperate need of our help as their numbers have dropped dramatically. By counting the birds that visit your outdoor space, you’ll be joining a team of over half-a- million people across the UK who are making a difference for nature.”

Robins, with their average numbers at its highest since 1986, have climbed to number seven.

Daniel added: “With over half a million people now regularly taking part, coupled with nearly 40 years worth of data, Big Garden Birdwatch allows us to monitor trends and helps us understand how birds are doing. With results from so many gardens, we are able to create a snapshot; of the birds visiting at this time of year across the UK.” The RSPB also asks you to log other wildlife you have seen throughout the year such as badgers, foxes, grey squirrels, red squirrels, muntjac deer, roe deer, frogs and toads.

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What’s on in January 42

until 28th Jan RAF Photographer of the Year see page 32 1st New Year’s Day Parade see page 24 Celebration Concert St Albans Cathedral, St Albans Symphony Orchestra, 7pm Historic St Albans with City & District Tour Guides, meet in front of St Albans Clock Tower 8pm, £5, child £2 www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk 2nd Jan - 30th March Be A Zoo Keeper for a Day see page 24 5th Harpenden Writers Meeting Friends Meeting House, Southdown Road, Tim Halstead, local author presents his new book ‘A School in Arms’ & New Year Party, 10am, £5 6th & 7th Bride: The Wedding Show Knebworth Barns, catwalk shows 11.30am, 1.15pm & 3pm, £4 www.knebworthhouse.com 9th - 13th Harpenden Gang Show Harpenden Public Halls, £12 www.hwgangshow.org.uk 10th St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society Meeting: Italy St Mary's Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ, all welcome, 8pm www.stalbharpstampclub.org.uk Tots Tales see page 24 11th The Elvis Years - The Story of the King The Radlett Centre, 7.30pm, £22 www.radlettcentre.co.uk 13th Charity Concert see page 10 Yeah! see page 4 Love to Sing see page 10 The Best of Wham! see page 10 13th, 14th, 21st & 22nd Beauty & The Beast see page 4 14th Wedding Show see page 24 EPW Wrestling Harpenden Public Halls, 2.30pm, £15, concs £12 16th Rigoletto see page 10 17th Lunchtime Organ Recital St Albans Cathedral, Christopher Herrick, concert organist, 12.30pm Film: My Cousin Rachel cert 12A, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525, 2pm & 8pm 17th - 20th The Snowman Milton Keynes Theatre www.atgtickets.com

18th - 20th & 25th - 27th Beauty’s Beast Unleashed see page 4 19th The Mayor’s Murder Mystery Evening page 36 Waterloo see page 6 19th & 20th Red Riding Hood The Radlett Centre WD7 8HL 11.30am & 2pm www.radlettcentre.co.uk 19th - 21st & 24th - 27th The Effect see page 4 19th - 27th 84 Charing Cross Road see page 4 20th Table Top Charity Event see page 28 Joe Brown see page 6 International Organ Festival Recital St Albans Cathedral, Choir of Sidney Sussex College Cambridge, 5.30pm Brambleton Model Railway Club Exhibition see page 24 The Close-up Show see page 25 Whole Lotta AC/DC The Horn, St Albans AL1 3TE, 9pm - 2am, £14 Hedge Laying see page 40 20th & 27th Welly Walk Stockwood Park, LU1 4LX 01582 878100, 11am - 12 noon, £3 20th Jan - 25th March British Wildlife Photography Awards page 32 24th Legendary Front Men Of Rock see page 6 27th Hannah see page 4 Amadeus Chamber Orchestra see page 10 Spotlight on Africa Quiz see page 26 Jack Jones see page 6 1 Day Can Change Your Life - Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience Workshop St Mary’s Transept Room, Redbourn AL3 7NL jennycapaldi1@gmail.com, 10am - 4.30pm, £65 Archaeological Apprentices see page 24 The Grand Vintage Fair The Jubilee Centre, St Albans AL3 5BU 27th - 29th Big Garden Bird Watch see page 40 29th Talk: Self-Forgiveness St Albans Cathedral, 7.30pm £10 31st Film: The Beguiled cert 15, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525, 8pm

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3rd, 17th & 24th Welly Walk Stockwood Park, LU1 4LX 01582 878100, 11am - 12 noon, £3 4th Fifth Symphonies Weston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus, UHarts AL10 9EU de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra perform Beethoven’s Fifth & Anton Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony, 3pm, £20, £15, concs £8, £6 7th Talk: Spotlight on History: Many a Fight over a Barrel of Horse Manure! Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street AL3 4SW, journey through 20th century St Albans, 7.30pm, £5 10th True Light St Peter’s Church, St Albans AL1 3HG 01582 763774, Carillon Chamber Choir, 7.30pm, £15, concs £13, £5 12th Crack the Code Museum Trail Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street AL3 4SW, explore the museum for clues to the Roman words & phrases, free 12th - 16th Half Term Trail & Crafts Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, tractor craft activity & ‘A Day in the Life of a Ranger’ trail, 10am - 3pm, £3 14th Talk: Spotlight on History: The Changing use of St Albans Town Hall Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street AL3 4SW, 7.30pm, £5 St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society Meeting: Displays beginning with K & L St Mary's Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ, all welcome, 8pm www.stalbharpstampclub.org.uk 16th Little Red Riding Hood & Friends The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX, children’s theatre with

slapstick comedy & audience participation, 2pm www.sandpittheatre.co.uk 17th The Close-up Show see page 25 The Jam’d The Horn, St Albans AL1 3TE the finest tribute to ‘The Jam’, 9pm - 2am, £12 18th Sidney’s Shed The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX, children’s theatre with historical hilarity, songs, music & prize-winning cabbages! all ages 11.30am, www.sandpittheatre.co.uk 18th & 25th Luxury Wedding Shows see back cover 20th St Columba’s College Open Afternoon page 35 21st Talk: Spotlight on History: Mobilisation 1914 Verulamium Museum AL3 4SW, explaining how the British discovered the Kaiser’s spy ring & how the British Army & Royal Navy went to war, 7.30pm, £5 22nd - 24th My Old Lady Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead, Wheathampstead Dramatic Society, a penniless American inherits a French apartment, to find he has also ‘inherited’ its sitting tenants, £10 23rd, 24th, 25th & 27th Feb - 3rd March Frankenstein Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL 01727 857861 24th DCPG Pottery Open Day The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX, lectures & practical demos, 9.30am www.sandpittheatre.co.uk 28th Talk: Spotlight on History: The M1 – How Was it Built? Verulamium Museum, St Michael’s Street AL3 4SW, 7.30pm, £5

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Aerial Installations & Repairs Concorde Aerials 27 Art Classes GDS Art School

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Beauty The Cove Spa Lavender & Stone

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Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Herts

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Bicycle Shop CTH Cycles

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Blinds / Shutters Harpenden Blinds Just Shutters

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Building Services Brockhall Building Services Open Plan Solutions

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Car Body Repairs Prestige Paint Shop

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Car Servicing / Repairs M Chapman Auto Services

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Charity Rennie Grove Hospice Care The Harpenden Trust Traid

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Chiropodist Kathy Witchard Cleaning Domestique Merrivac Mobile Maid

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College Oaklands College

Oven Cleaning 45 Ovenmaster

Painters & Decorators 26 CB Decorators M & M Decorators Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look 5 Plasterers A Merson Plastering Dance & Drama Plumber Penny Waterman School of Dance 35 DJ&M Plumbing Stagecoach 35 Services Ltd

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