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Welcome to July This month as always we have lots of local businesses waiting to help you out with all sorts of things, and the magazines are full to the brim with Outdoor Theatre and Cinema events, tickets for the Bedford Park Concerts and all sorts going on at Knebworth, Hatfield House, Shuttleworth, the local theatres and so much more. So grab a cuppa and have a look through to make sure you don’t miss out!

If you run your own business, why not get in touch, we offer a helpful, friendly service, working hard to make the magazines the best they can be. Readers tell us they find them useful and keep them handy for the many events and local businesses included.

Don’t forget the magazines are monthly so if you miss your copy you can always pick one up in town or read them on our website, or social media pages.

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Outdoor Theatre & Cinema

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Robin, Earnest & Fanny

Out of Town 10 flying fun & more

NOW at the Local Theatres 12 drama, comedy & punk

NOW at the Alban Arena 14 comedy, music & the Teletubbies

St Albans City Walks 22 walking through history

July Fun 24 lots of fun for everyone

Out & About 30 walking, camping & eating

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NOW for some Music 36 folk, classical & rock

What’s on in July 42 Highland Gathering 43 Scottish family fun

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

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Larks in the Parks 1st July 12 noon - 5pm This year the theme is the ‘Magic of the Movies’. Look out for Star Wars Balloon Modelling and an Animation Workshop at Victoria Playing Field; grab some popcorn and watch family films at London Colney Community Centre; visit the Wild West at Batford Springs and try Line Dancing as well as the traditional Duck Race; enjoy Music from the Movies and the legendary Snail Racing at Fleetville Recreation Ground and check out Colney Heath JMI School for Giant Bubbles and VIP Passes.

Larks in the Parks takes place at five green spaces locally and is fun for all the family.

Bring a picnic, neighbours and friends and leave the car at home. The sites are: Victoria Playing Field Folly Lane, St Albans AL3 5JH Fleetville Community Centre Royal Road, St Albans AL1 4LQ Batford Springs Marquis Lane, Harpenden AL5 5AA London Colney Community Centre Caledon Road, London Colney AL2 1PU Colney Heath JMI School High Street, Colney Heath AL4 0NP 1Life.co.uk/stalbansarts facebook.com/larksinparks

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Claydon House Sense and Sensibility 14th July 7.30pm - 10pm Bring a picnic and join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for Jane Austen’s story of love, family and friendship. Adult £16, child £11, family £46 Please book 0344 249 1895 Claydon House, Bucks MK18 2EY nationaltrust.org.uk/claydon

Outdoor Theatre Hatfield House Robin Hood and his Merry Men 1st July 2pm - 4pm Step into the forest with Chapterhouse Theatre Company and enjoy this new version of Robin’s story brought alive with sword play, song, music, dance and medieval costumes. Adult £16, child £10 The Importance of Being Earnest 11th July 6.30pm - 8.30pm This energetic and musical production from the Pantaloons’ infuses Wilde’s witty words with new songs and funny physical theatre to give this popular play a contemporary twist. Bring low back chairs and picnics. Adult £14, child £10 Hatfield House AL9 5NB hatfield-house.co.uk Inn on the Park The Taming of The Shrew 5th - 7th July £15, £13, concs £11 Inn on the Park, Verulamium Park AL3 4SN breakawaytheatre.com Roman Theatre of Verulamium Much Ado About Nothing 11th - 14th & 18th - 21st July A new decade dawns as the fabulous fifties twist and jive into the swinging sixties. With a live soundtrack featuring some of the greatest rock ’n’ roll and pop tunes ever written, presented by OVO Theatre Company. Adult £17.50, conc £16, child £10 Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans ticketsource.co.uk

Shaw's Corner Fanny's First Play 20th - 22nd July 6.30pm Shaw’s hilarious heroine creates mayhem and misery for her long-suffering parents as she struggles to liberate herself from stifling middle class tradition.

Bring low-backed chairs, a blanket and torch as car parking is down an unlit country lane. £25 Shaws Corner, Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BX nationaltrust.org.uk

Outdoor Cinema Bring low back chairs and blankets

Sundown Cinema Ashridge House Berkhamsted HP4 1NS 20th July: Scream (18) Gates 8.30pm, film 10pm sundowncinema.co.uk

Luna Cinema Highfield Park St Albans AL4 0RE 5th July: The Greatest Showman Gates 7.30pm, film 9pm 26th July: Legally Blonde Gates 8pm, film 9.30pm Knebworth House SG1 2AX Gates 8pm, film 9.30pm 5th July: Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone 6th July: Bridemaids 7th July: The Greatest Showman

Hatfield House AL9 5NB 30th July - 4th Aug Parents and children can enjoy a fun cinema experience together in the summer sunshine, doors open 30 minutes before the film starts 30th July: Greatest Showman Sing-Along - 4.30pm 31st July: Trolls - 10am / Zootropolis - 1pm Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone - 4pm Lydekker Park 1st Aug: Tangled - 10am / Inside Out - 1pm Don’t Worry, Be Happy Black Panther - 4pm 14th July 11am - 2pm Enjoy this enchanting tale of the Honey Bees and their 2nd Aug: Moana - 10am / The Gruffalo/Room on the Broom/Stick Man -1pm / important role in our eco system, performed by Imajica Spiderman: Homecoming - 4pm Theatre. Children will learn about bees, how and why they make honey and how important it is that we plant 3rd Aug: Sing - 10am / Paddington 2 - 1pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi - 4pm more bee-friendly herbs and flowers in our gardens 4th Aug: Finding Dory - 10am / The Boss Baby -1pm before it's too late. Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat Beauty and the Beast - 4pm from one of the food vendors.

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Out of Town

Afternoon Tea 29th July 1pm & 2.30pm In the grand setting of the House at Shuttleworth.

Please book Adult £20.95, child £10.95 The Shuttleworth Collection, Beds SG18 9EP www.shuttleworth.org

Bletchley Park Entry included in admission unless otherwise stated Boutique Pop 8th July 12 noon - 5pm Listen to jazz singer, Alison Carter, while enjoying a Pimms and BBQ on The Oval Lawn.

Family Workshops: Prints and Patterns 15th July 12.30pm / 21st July 11am Join artist Sally Annett to create prints, play with coded messages or simply enjoy making printed shapes and patterns. Drop in, age 5+

Shuttleworth Collection Airshow: Military Pageant (WWI Centenary) 1st July 9am - 6pm, air display 2pm A gathering of military aircraft and vehicles, plus a flying display. There will be a pilot chat about the only genuine WWI SE5a still flying. Enjoy live music, a vintage bus ride, the Swiss Garden and the House, craft activities for children, and make an aircraft model. Adult £24, child free Summer Walk & Lunch with the Head Gardener 6th July 10.30am Hear stories of the garden, those who created it, and its recent restoration, £25, age 16+ Evening Airshow 14th July 12 noon, air display 6pm This unique collection of Edwardian aircraft are unlike any found elsewhere in the UK. There will also be a Swiss Garden tour and vintage bus rides.

Adult £18, child free Teddy Bears Picnic 15th July 11.30am - 4.30pm Bring your teddy and a picnic for crafts, a bouncy castle, a ‘Bear Hunt’ teddy trail, face-painting, games and activities. Adult £8, child £4 Aeromodellers - Scale Weekend 21st & 22nd July A model flying event, for pilots, spectators, aircraft enthusiasts and photographers. £13 Museum Explorer Summer Passport 24th July - 28th Aug Take a journey through the history of Beds and Herts, collect a free passport from participating museums to begin your expedition, taking in Roman Britain, natural history and the industrial age.

24th July: The Swiss Garden Make a card teddy bear, £1 31st July: The Collection Moth match challenge, £1 Sessions 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm Ages 5-12, please book

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The Swinging Bass Band 22nd July 12 noon Dance the afternoon away to an array of jazz hits, or chill out in deckchairs with a glass of Pimms, and enjoy summertime snacks from the BBQ. Past, Present, Future: Codes and Ciphers 26th July 10am - 3.30pm, £11 Go behind the scenes of secret messaging and learn how codes and ciphers work. This is a course for those confident in maths with an interest in delving a little deeper. £11 adult and child 12+ Chess and Challenges: Family Activities 31st July - 30th Aug 11am - 3.30pm Tues/Thurs The codebreakers enjoyed maths, language puzzles, games and chess. Find out what they did in their spare time and investigate the maths behind games. Ages 5-14 Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB bletchleypark.org.uk

RAF London Night Flight - Sleepover for Grown Ups 14th July starts 7pm £120, over 18s only A once in a lifetime chance to spend a night at the museum and snooze under the Sunderland aircraft.

With workshops, open cockpit experiences, films all night including Top Gun and Airplane and a midnight pub quiz. Enjoy a two-course buffet dinner, midnight snacks and a hot breakfast, with tea and coffee available all night and a bar open until 1am, what are you waiting for!

Family Festival of Flight 21st & 22nd July 11am Try on flying clothes as worn by air crews of the past. Explore coding using Micro Bits. Watch a hot air balloon rise to the roof of the museum, take up a flying challenge and much more.

Superhero Cinema 3pm 27th July The Incredibles 28th July Big Hero 6 Chill out on cushions and bean bags under the Lancaster one of the Museums biggest aircraft.

Come dressed in your superhero costumes. £5.50 RAF Museum London NW9 5LL rafmuseum.org.uk

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NOW at the Local Theatres Abbey Theatre – 50 years!

The Abbey Theatre was opened in 1968 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who watched a performance of The Recruiting Officer and was introduced to all those involved both in that first production and in the planning, fundraising and development of the new theatre.

In May the theatre celebrated 50 years with fantastic celebrations, memories and reunions.

Happy Birthday by Marc Camoletti 29th June - 1st July & 3rd - 7th July Performed by Company of Ten. A crazy, frantic farce which trips in and out of bedrooms and will have you on the floor laughing.

Oh! What a Lovely War 12th - 14th July 8pm & Sat 2.30pm Presented by the Company of Teens and St Albans Youth Music Theatre. This engaging satire on WWI is told through comedy, projection and music, including songs such as It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles and Keep the Home Fires Burning.

Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

The Maltings Mostly Comedy - Reginald D Hunter & Hattie Hayridge 5th July 8pm A grab-bag of stand-up, sketches and music from the finest acts on the scene, hosted by comic duo, Doggett and Ephgrave. This month with Reginald D Hunter and Red Dwarf’s Hattie Hayridge. £13 The Daria Kulesh Quartet, Ben Moss & Bow by Bow 6th July 8pm With her striking voice and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, Daria is a rising star on the UK folk scene. Her new band offers a unique mix of instruments, cultures, innovative and delightful arrangements, impressive musicianship and dramatic story-telling.

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while playing the fiddle, the melodeon, concertina and bouzouki. New Roots finalists, Bow by Bow, consist of Noah Walton on fiddle and Alex Duncalf on cello. They have been busking on Oxford’s streets for five years playing traditional English, Scottish, Irish and Breton tunes. £12 / £11 / £7.50 Orlando 26th & 27th July 8pm A life-affirming, comedic tale of an immortal poet, whose gender cannot be pinned down, whose spirit cannot be caged, and whose irreverent, romantic adventures across British history – from the 1600s to the present day – provide a magicrealist exploration of human identity; personal, sexual and national. Based on the satirical 1928 novel by Virginia Woolf. £12 Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans AL1 3HL maltingsartstheatre.co.uk

The Barn The Dysfunckshonalsz 6th - 8th July 8.30pm The world’s unluckiest punk band decides it’s time to get back together again, when a credit card company decides to use one of their old songs for TV advertising thirty years after they split up. Last time they played together it ended in a bloodbath and a reservoir of phlegm but they’re willing to let bygones be bygones and pick up their guitars again – especially if the money is good and drugs are freely available. Come along and see if you can spot any talent whatsoever! £10 Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6ST barntheatre.co.uk

The Sandpit Theatre The Sand Dragon 24th July 11am & 2pm Edie and her Dad set off for their summer holiday at the seaside, little do they know what a magical adventure awaits them. £6 / £4 Film: The Jungle Book 26th July 10.30am Relive the magic of this Disney classic. £3 / £2 The Walrus & The Carpenter 30th July 2.30pm Musical show, based on Lewis Carroll’s famous poem from “Alice Through The Looking Glass”.

Expect hilarity, eye-watering recitation, song and slapstick in a salty combination of theatre and haute cuisine. £8 / £6 The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX sandptheatre.co.uk

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NOW at the Alban Arena Dan Snow 2nd July 7.30pm The well-known historian, broadcaster and TV presenter recounts anecdotes of memorable experiences from his career, concluding with a Q&A session. £25, child £17.50, concs £20 Bugsy Malone 5th - 7th July 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm With well known songs such as ‘Bugsy Malone’, ‘Fat Sam’s Grand Slam’ and ‘Bad Guys’ and exciting dance routines, this is a massively popular show for audiences of all ages. £14 - £16.50, concs £13 - £14.50 Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast 15th & 16th July 8pm Funny, frank and unapologetically filthy. £27.50 Film: Solo - A Star Wars Story (12A) 17th July 7.30pm The second of the Star Wars anthology films, following Rogue One, set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. £7, £5 Joe Lycett: I’m About To Lose Control and I Think Joe Lycett 18th & 19th July 8pm Joe will be sharing jokes, paintings and some of the pathetic internet trolling he’s been up to recently. £20 Teletubbies Live 21st & 22nd July 10am, 1pm & 4pm A show full of love and laughter exploring the magical world of Teletubbyland, capturing young children’s imaginations and encouraging them to explore the world around them. £17 Pete Waterman 24th July 8pm Talking about his career, love of music, stories behind some of the biggest artists such as Kylie

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Minogue, Donna Summer, Jason Donovan, Bananarama and Steps, and songs in the world that he has been involved with, his love of railways. Hear about careers he has been involved in and much more. £22.50 Film: The Leisure Seeker (15) 25th July 1.30pm Comedy-drama with Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren as John and Ella Spencer as they take one last road trip from Boston to the Hemingway House in the Florida Keys before his Alzheimer’s and her cancer catch up with them. £7, £5 Jason Manford: Muddle Class 25th July 7.30pm He’s back with a wealth of new material about growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ causing much confusion. Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit. £27.50 The Drifters 27th July 7.30pm Performing classic hits from the last six decades, such as ‘Saturday Night At Movies’, ‘You’re ‘More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Up On The Roof,’ ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin In The Back Row’, ‘Save The Last Dance For Me’, ‘Down On The Beach,’ ‘Hello Happiness’ and much more. £27.50 British National Body Building Federation 29th July 12 noon With athletes from 17 - 70, the mass of the mens classes and the beauty of the figure classes, there is someone everyone can aspire to. Come along and enjoy the lights, music and spectacle of this exciting event. £20 The Alban Arena AL1 3LD 01727 844488 alban-arena.co.uk

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NOW for Some Art Upcycling Workshops Learn from the experts behind the bespoke painted furniture, reupholstered soft furnishings and stylish lampshades on sale at the Hospice of St Francis pre-loved furniture store, Returned to Glory, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted HP4 1EH Lampshade Making ÂŁ45 7th July & 18th Aug 10am - 1pm Please bring 50cm of fabric Upholstered Bench Workshop ÂŁ135 28th July 10am - 2pm Please bring 1m of fabric Please book 01442 874 356 stfrancis.org.uk

Exhibition: Squatlife 14th July - 26th August Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm & Sun 12 noon - 5pm A thought-provoking project, exploring the issues of squatting and homelessness using photography, film and the performing arts. Giving an insight into this under-researched aspect of local history and involving local people including those who have experienced homelessness, free.

St Albans Museum + Gallery AL3 5DJ stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Exhibition: St Albans Art Society 25th - 28th July 10am - 6pm The society is growing year by year, and the work shown in their exhibitions is of a high standard with many of the artists selling their work. Free entry Dagnall Street Baptist Church Hall AL3 5EE stalbans-artsociety.org.uk

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Dogfest 7th & 8th July Hosted by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, it’s the paw-fect event to get your dog’s tail wagging. With agility displays, dog dancing and daring action performances as well as have-a-go sessions with your dog. Why not join the Great Dog Walk, a charity walk around grounds, get advice from the experts with talks on all aspects of your dog’s life, enjoy the dog shopping area or treat your pooch to a grooming session.

Adult £16.50, child £10.50 does not include entry to other parts of Knebworth House, Park or Gardens.

The Great British Food Festival 21st & 22nd July 10am - 5pm A unique range of artisan food and drink stalls plus: Chef Demos - with top chefs and bakers from TV competitions and local restaurants.

Foraging Guided Walk - discover the many garden plants and fungi that are edible or medicinal, £3.50 Men V Food - a few visitors will be invited on stage to test their tummy’s limits. £5 charity donation.

Free Circus Workshop for kids (big and little) learn to stilt walk, plate spin, unicycle and more.

Free Kids Entertainment - arty workshops, treasure hunts, giant bubble making, drumming workshops, food Olympics and children’s dog show.

Children’s Cookery Classes - 30 minute lessons for some foodie fun, ages 3 - 12, £3.50 Live Music - from stunning solo artists and delightful duets to full on party bands. £9.50 includes access to the park, gardens, adventure playground and dinosaur trail Decorative Salvage and Vintage Fair 28th & 29th July 10am - 5pm Traders from the UK and across the continent bring architectural and industrial antiques, garden statuary, mid century furnishings, textiles and everything quirky and vintage. Perfect for architects, designers or those looking for unique pieces for the home and garden. £9.50 includes access to the park, gardens, adventure playground and dinosaur trail knebworthhouse.com

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Historic People and Places Brought to Life!

Fully qualified guides have been showing people around our City and District for 50 years. Join us on any one of our walks and hear about the fascinating yesteryears from the Romans to Victorians. Walk well known and lesser known places.

You will be surprised by the many tales about people who have built, lived and worked here for 1000 years.

Walks for July & August Meet at the Old Town Hall, St Peter Street unless otherwise stated Buy tickets from the guide on the day, please see below Walks last about one and a half hours Adult £5, child £2 (5-15 years) Visit our website for full details of our walks and other information Historic St Albans - A City Revealed 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July @ 11am 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 27th Aug @11am A Roman City Revealed 14th, 28th July & 11th, 25th Aug @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Fishpool Street - Rags and Riches 7th, 21st July & 4th, 18th Aug @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Aristocrats, Paupers & Philanthropists 22nd July @ 2.30pm Coaching Inns 12th Aug @ 2.30pm Historic Pubs of St Albans 8th July @ 2.30pm Victorian St Albans 1st July & 19th Aug @ 2.30pm There’s More to the Tudors than Henry VIII 15th July & 27th Aug @ 2.30pm Family Walk 29th July & 26th Aug @ 2.30pm Discover Redbourn 5th Aug @ 2.30pm Meet at the Cricket Club Car Park on the Common Crime & Punishment 5th Aug @ 2.30pm

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July Fun Summer Reading Challenge This year’s theme, Mischief Makers is inspired by the much-loved iconic Beano comic, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Children will explore a map of Beanotown to find the mysterious buried treasure and become ultimate mischief makers! Dennis, Gnasher and friends will help them solve clues and collect stickers, having lots of fun and adventures along the way.

The Challenge encourages children aged 4 - 11, to read during the summer holidays. Sign up at your local library and read six books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are rewards to collect along the way, and it’s free to take part. readingagency.org.uk

The Little Welly Goes Wild 7th & 8th July 9.30am - 4.30pm This experience is all about getting kids active, outdoors, running, jumping and of course muddy while connecting with nature and giving them a sense of adventure and freedom to run wild. There will be an obstacle course with 30 challenges over a 3km route including the foam run, climbing walls, the ball cage and the big slide. But this is not just an obstacle course, there’ll be live music, entertainment, laser quest, family challenges, food and drink stalls and an activity tent with drumming and circus skills.

Please book, ages 4 -14 years Herts County Showground AL3 7PT thelittlewelly.co.uk

Wild Summer Sleepover Selected dates from 28th July - 12th Aug This summer go tribal, spend two days and one night in this pre-history setting, have a go at Grinding Corn with quern stones, Baking Bread in the Roundhouse, making Ropes and Bracelets, Pottery, Archery, Warrior Training, a Bat Walk, a BBQ and much more. The following will be provided: camp beds for adults and comfortable mats for children, evening meals, breakfast and ingredients for lunch, please bring pillows and sleeping bags.£499 for a family (up to 4), age 6+ Celtic Harmony Camp Brickendon SG13 8NY celticharmony.org

Classics on the Common 25th Anniversary Show 25th July 2pm - 8pm Every year, Harpenden Common comes alive with more than 1000 classic cars, motorcycles and scooters. You'll find a Chevy Bel Air rubbing shoulders with a 1927 Trojan, and a rare 1978 Matra Bagheera with a 1959 Berliet. Plus 10,000 admiring spectators. Little wonder this now ranks among the top events in the classics calendar. It’s a great fundraiser too, last year's show raised £33k for local, national and international charities.

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Kimpton Horse Show 29th July Now in its 74th year, the show returns with a jam-packed schedule of showing, show jumping, gymkhana, fancy dress, working hunter classes and more. Whether you are planning to compete or just soak up the atmosphere, come and enjoy this friendly competition, to raise funds for causes benefiting the lives of local people. This was the initial vision of the Show’s founder, Mr CH Harding, and the spirit of the show - to provide fun for all has never been lost, from the scruffiest little pony to the smartest show horse. It’s a perfect day out for families and people of all ages. kimptonhorseshow.co.uk

Little Stock - Discover Dinosaurs 26th - 29th July various times A weekend of dinosaur discovery, with storytelling by Mike Dodsworth, whose storytelling captivates audiences of all ages. Be transported back in time with stone-age themed stories that your little ones will love. Enjoy dinosaur arts and crafts, learn how to make your own fossils and paper plate dinosaurs.

Watch an amazing animatronic dinosaur show that combines science with an interactive performance and stunningly realistic puppetry to bring you a dinosaur encounter like no other. Ages 3-8 Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX lutonculture.com

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain Part 4 25th - 28th July 2.30pm & 6.30pm The world premiere of this new show is coming to Hertford ahead of its West End run! We all want to meet people from history, the trouble is everyone is dead!  Be reduced to rubble by the ruthless Romans  Survive axe-factor with the Vikings  Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III  Can Elizabeth I endure her terrible teeth  Will you be hanged by James I for being a witch  Mount a mutiny against Henry VIII  See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots Adult £15, child £13 Hertford Theatre, SG14 1PS hertfordtheatre.com

Summer Spectacular 21st July - 2nd Sept Whatever the weather every day will be packed full of fun with the A-maize-ing Maze, sports day races, the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, live shows with Peter Rabbit and his friends, Tristan the Runaway Tractor and much more.

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UKs Strongest Man 27th - 29th July 3pm - 7.30pm For the first time ever UK's Strongest Man is coming to England. This family favourite Channel 5 series is the toughest strongman competition in the world. 16 Strongmen from across the UK and Ireland come together to pull trucks, flip giant tyres, lift the world-famous stones and much more in this action packed family show. There’ll also be children's entertainment, music, food stalls and a beer tent.

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Inflatable Stay & Play Fun Day 25th July & 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Aug 11.30am - 3.30pm Join in the fun with Bouncy Castles, Slides, Toddler Zone, Soft Play, Shopping and Craft Stalls, Face painters, Glitter Tattoos, Go Karts, Zorb Balls, Food & Drink Stalls (picnic's allowed) and much more.

For up to 11 years, £4.95 per child, adults free St Albans Girls' School AL3 6DB rldevents.co.uk

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Children's Garden Workshops 26th July - 30th Aug Thursday mornings 10am - 12 noon Learn about herbs, insects, flowers, vegetables and seeds. Please book 01582 721443 Luton Hoo Walled Garden lutonhooestate.co.uk

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Out and About 8th July 23 Gresford Close, St Albans AL4 OUB 22nd July 30 Gustard Wood (off The Slype), Wheathampstead AL4 8RR 29th July 47 Beaumont Ave, St Albans AL1 4TW transitionstalbans.org

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Ashridge Gentle Stroll - Chalkland Flowers 2nd July 2.30pm - 4.30pm Join knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle stroll with steep slopes, through Ashridge’s chalklands.

Meet at Beacon car park (on Beacon Road, Grid ref: SP963159). £3, just turn up Totally Batty Walk 6th July 8.30pm - 10pm Hopefully you’ll catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures with the help of one of the rangers.

Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Adult £8, child £5, please book Big Camp 21st & 22nd July A special opportunity to camp at Ashridge for the night and enjoy family activities. £50 per pitch for 4 people, please book Ashridge Adventurers 31st July & 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th Aug 10.30am - 12pm & 1.30pm - 3pm Learn about Ashridge’s animals and plants at these sessions of family activities and crafts. £4 per session, please book, age 4+ nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge

Heartwood Forest Heartwood Summer Festival 7th July 11am - 4pm Annual summer festival with fun activities, crafts and stalls for all ages. This year Heartwood Forest will be celebrating its 10th birthday!

Advance tickets, £4 On-the-day, £6 / under 12s free heartwood.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Open Food Gardens Come and see what fruit and vegetables are grown in local gardens and get free advice to h elp you grow your own. Just turn up between 3pm - 5pm on the following dates.

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19th July 9pm - 11pm Join the Countryside Management Service and Herts Moth Group for an evening stroll around Nomansland Common in search of bats and owls.

Then join Herts Moth Group to see what types of moth they have encountered. Bring a torch, bat detectors will be provided. Free, please book ellie.beach@hertfordshire.gov.uk 01992 588433 Nomansland Common

Welly Walks 21st July 11am - 12 noon Meet with other young explorers to go on a welly walk exploring different parts of this fantastic site.

Ages 3 - 7, £3 Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton LU1 4LX lutonculture.com

Harpenden Street Food Social 21st July 4pm - 9pm Emilio of E&M Catering plus a selection of other chefs will be offering their cooking talents.

This monthly event runs until August and brings together a diverse collection of local street food vendors with foods from around the world. Quench your thirst with a locally brewed beer or cider, or enjoy a chilled glass of Prosecco from the bar there’s something for everyone. While a DJ will bring an assortment of music from all genres.

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Fleetville Diaries Local walks from the ‘local history people’ Guided Walk: Family and Friends' 28th July 2pm Hear stories about some of the extraordinary people buried at Hatfield Road Cemetery, meet at the shelter in the cemetery, no booking required, £4 or free to Fleetville Dairies members.

Guided Walk: Steaming from Smallford to Hatfield 29th August 6.30pm Hear stories about the activities along the old Hatfield to St Albans railway, meet on the Alban Way at the restored Smallford Station, no booking required, £4 or free to Fleetville Dairies members.

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Do Something for Charity Football to Amsterdam On 1st June, 46 cyclists representing St Albans City FC (SACFC) left the Velodrome in Stratford’s Olympic Park, on a 145 mile pilgrimage to Amsterdam to help stop prostate cancer being a killer. Alan Smith, former Arsenal and England striker and Lawrence Levy, Chairman of SACFC were among the group joining 400 football fans cycling to Ajax’s Amsterdam Arena. Also cycling was Neil Yapp Director of Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd, who said “It was a great opportunity to mix with some fantastic people to raise awareness of the disease, meet people who have experienced the illness themselves, or had loved ones or friends who’ve been affected by it. Some riders were currently undergoing treatment or have survived it! Most importantly we wanted to raise money towards the ongoing battle to beat a disease that kills one man every 45 minutes. 330,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.” The teams’ fundraising, at time of going to print was an unbelievable £65,463, but they need more donations to make this year’s total even more special. All donations to SACFC riders go directly to their total, and will be passed on to Prostate Cancer UK. To donate visit justgiving.com/fundraising/neil-yapp

‘Help’ Help for Heroes 21st & 22nd July For the 8th year running Asda will be holding a national collection for Help for Heroes. Every day 7 people will be medically discharged from the Armed Forces and their lives will change. Volunteers are needed to help give our heroes a second chance at life, and collect donations and sell merchandise at Asda stores. So, whether you can help for a couple of hours or the whole weekend, they would love to hear from you. helpforheroes.org.uk

Race for Life 22nd July 11am Why not challenge yourself and walk, jog or run this year’s 5k or 10k Race for Life while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research. Bring friends and family to support you, there’ll be a great atmosphere with family activities, face painting and refreshments.

Ladies £14.99, child £10, under 6’s girls & boys free Verulamium Park, St Albans AL1 2DL raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Summer Cycle Ride 1st July In aid of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance These 20, 50, 80 miles and family rides start and finish at Welwyn, and take place on A and B roads (no cycle paths), with watering holes and caffeine stops along the way. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance aim is to save lives, reduce or prevent disability, or suffering from critical illness and injury, by delivering a first class pre-hospital emergency medical service to the people of Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. In 2017 they were called out to an average of 2 cyclist incidents a month. This year the charity is celebrating 20 years and thanks to supporters, they have been able to buy their first helicopter, the Agusta Westland 169. ehaat.org/events/summer-cycle-ride

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Quorum Singers Under African Skies 7th July 7.30pm With conductor Marianna Freeman and organist George Throup. Free, collection to support children affected by HIV/Aids in Kenya Dagnall Street Baptist Church, St Albans quorumsingers.org.uk

Radlett Centre Rock For Heroes 13th July 7.30pm Bringing together the music of Rock & Pop artists to support Help for Heroes. A live rock band will perform music from Dire Straits to David Bowie and Bryan Adams to Elton John. This isn’t a tribute act it’s simply paying tribute to music legends. £22 Radlett Centre, Radlett WD7 8HL radlettcentre.co.uk

Hatfield House Battle Proms 14th July 4pm - 10.30pm A celebration with music, Spitfires, cannons, cavalry and fireworks. Pack the hampers and champers and enjoy a ‘party in the park’, with classical music from the 60 piece New English Concert Orchestra, toetapping vintage vocals, breathtaking Spitfire display St Saviour’s Church to Elgar’s Nimrod, sensational freefall demonstration Così fan tutte 4th July 7pm

by The Red Devils parachute team, dramatic WWI Presented by Dulwich Opera Company, set to some cavalry display, and live fire from over 200 cannons! of Mozart's most glorious music and performed in Folk by the Oak 15th July 12 noon - 10.30pm the original Italian with English surtitles.

Experience live folk and acoustic artists with St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane AL1 4DF award-winning musicians and inspiring new talent. dulwichoperacompany.org.uk/box-office There’ll be storytellers, folk dancers, circus St Michael's Folk Evening performers and more. Bring a picnic or experience 4th July 7.15pm - 10.30pm the variety of culinary delights on site.

Every year local people and groups involved in hatfield-house.co.uk folk music and dance come together to perform in Palladian Church St Michael's Street, St Albans, with Maypole League of Harmony 14th July 7.30pm dancing and live music. The church bells ‘ring in’ Playing authentic 18th century instruments and the merriment at 7.15pm, and the street is closed presenting a selection of sonatas and duos by a to traffic from 8pm - 10pm. group of composers from around the time the stmichaelsfolkevening.org.uk church was built. £10 Festival on the Field Palladian Church, Ayot St Lawrence 7th July gates 12.30pm ayotstlawrence.com With Coldplay tribute act Yellow, plus tribute acts, ELO Encounter and A Touch of Little Mix, and Anglo Bedford Corn Exchange The Floyd Effect 'The Pink Floyd Tribute Show' Cuban band Swanvesta Social Club and more.

27th July 7.30pm Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden AL5 4QP The Bell and Moon Tour was created from two of festivalonthefield.co.uk the band’s most remarkable albums, The Division Carillon Chamber Choir Bell (1994) and Dark Side Of The Moon (1973), the Roaring Forties 7th July 7.30pm show will also include tracks from Wish You Were Featuring traditional sea songs and classics from Here, Animals and The Wall, delighting Pink Floyd the 1940s swing era. Conducted by David Ireson fans everywhere. Sit back and enjoy The Floyd with Jon Banks on accordion.

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Pick your Own Hawkswick Lodge Farm will be open again this summer for you to pick Strawberries, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Blackcurrants, Blackberries and Gooseberries. The ground is uneven in places so please wear suitable footwear. It costs a minimum of ÂŁ2.50 per person and children under 4 are free.

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Happy Anniversary In March this year Open Plan Solutions (Hunbuild Ltd) celebrated its 10th anniversary.

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until 27th August Exhibition: 1066 Medieval Mosaic Exhibition St Albans Cathedral, re-creation of the Bayeux Tapestry, using 3 million tiny pieces of steel 30th June & 1st July St Albans Steam & Country Show 1st Larks in The Parks see page 22 Robin Hood & His Merry Men see page 6 2nd Walk: Chalkland Flowers see page 30 4th St Michaels Village Folk Evening see page 36 Così fan tutte see page 36 6th - 8th Childwickbury Arts Fair see page 18 7th Five Miles to Fabulous ladies only cycling southhertsctc.org.uk Comedy & Curry Evening - Mark Palmer see page 38 Kimpton Folk Festival kimptonfolk.uk Heartwood Summer Festival see page 30 Festival on the Field see page 36 Roaring Forties see page 36 7th & 8th Wheathampstead Village Weekend page 38 Dogfest see page 20 8th George Street Wedding Show see back cover Highland Gathering see opposite page Kapow! Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH, Superhero Challenge, 5k fun-filled obstacle course, adult £25, child £15 stfrancis.org.uk Musical Sunday Afternoon St Albans Organ Theatre AL1 5PE 2pm - 4.30pm, adult £7, child £3 stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk 11th Lunchtime Organ Recital St Albans Cathedral, Holst’s The Planets, 12.30pm The Importance of Being Earnest see page 6 12th - 14th Oh! What a Lovely War see page 12 13th Charity Quiz Night Park Hall, Leyton Road, £15, please book tickets at the Town Hall Rock For Heroes see page 36 14th Battle Proms see page 36 Sense & Sensibility see page 6 Night Flight - sleepover for grown ups see page 10 Elijah - Mendelssohn St Albans Cathedral, St Albans Bach Choir, 7.30pm

14th & 15th Big Art Fair Hitchin Town Hall SG5 1JE 14th July - 26th Aug Exhibition: Squatlife see page 18 Exhibition: Walk a Day in My Shoes the railings, Sumpter Yard & St Albans City Centre, photos of those currently homeless 15th The Farm Run see page 45 Bubble Rush Cranfield University, Bedford keech.org.uk/bubblerush Folk by the Oak see page 36 15th & 16th Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast page 14 19th Lecture: Giles Ramsay on Ibsen, Strindberg & Chekhov The Arts Society Harpenden Area DFAS theartssocietyharpendenareadfs.org.uk 20th - 22nd St Saviours Beer & Fizz Festival St Saviours Church, St Albans AL1 4DF 21st & 22nd The Great British Food Festival see page 20 Big Camp see page 30 Teletubbies Live see page 14 22nd Race For Life see page 34 Sunday Afternoon Organ Recital St Albans Cathedral, 3pm 24th The Sand Dragon see page 12 24th July - 28th Aug Museum Explorer Summer Passport page 10 25th Classics on the Common see page 24 Jason Manford: Muddle Class see page 14 25th - 28th Horrible Histories see page 25 Exhibition: St Albans Art Society see page 18 27th The Drifters see page 14 27th - 29th UK Strongest Man see page 25 28th Record Fair see page 18 28th & 29th Decorative Salvage & Vintage Fair see page 20 29th Kimpton Horse Show see page 24 30th The Walrus & The Carpenter see page 12 31st July, 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th Aug Ashridge Adventurers see page 30

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What’s on in August

1st Teddy Bear's Picnic Lydekker Park, Harpenden AL5 4EG 11am - 2pm harpenden.gov.uk 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Inflatable Stay & Play Fun Day St Albans Girls' School AL3 6DB, 11.30am - 3.30pm 3rd Wild Woods Day Harpenden Common Den building, treasure hunts & more, all ages, 11am - 3pm hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 5th The Shuttleworth Family Airshow 9am - 6pm, adult £24, child free shuttleworth.org 50 Things Club Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, 2pm - 4pm nationaltrust.org.uk 9th Garden Theatre: Dr Dolittle 7pm, adult £14, child £10 knebworthhouse.com Family Discovery Morning - The Nasty Normans! St Albans Cathedral AL1 1BY 10am - 12.30pm stalbanscathedral.org 9th - 12th Little Stock - Discover The Circus Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX lutonculture.com 10th - 12th Meraki Festival Herts County Showground AL3 7PT merakifestival.com 11th & 12th Knebworth Country, Crafts & Steam Fair 10am - 5pm, £9.50 knebworthhouse.com 12th The Tempest hatfield-house.co.uk 12th - 18th Live Music Harpenden Musicale, Harpenden Public Halls

13th - 19th Sundown Outdoor Cinema Hitchin Lavender SG5 3UA sundowncinema.co.uk 16th A Midsummer Nights Dream Inn on the Park, Verulamium Park inn-on-the-park.com Robin Hood & His Merry Men gates 6.30pm, show 7.30pm, adult £16, child £10 shuttleworth.org 16th - 19th Little Stock - Discover Nature Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX 17th - 19th Flamstead Scarecrow Festival flamsteadscarecrowfestival.co.uk Art in Clay 5.30pm hatfield-house.co.uk 18th Flying Proms (21 Years) 12 noon - 10pm, concert & flying display 7pm shuttleworth.org Harpenden Street Food Social Harpenden Common AL5 1DT, 4pm - 9pm 20th Pond Safari Lydekker Park, 10.30am - 12 noon, please book hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 21st River Lea Walk Batford Springs, 10.30am - 12 noon, please book hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 22nd & 23rd Nature Detectives Heartwood Forest AL4 9DQ activities, puzzle-solving & more, 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm, please book woodlandtrust.org.uk 25th, 27th, 28th & 31st Sundown Outdoor Cinema Luton Hoo LU1 3TQ sundowncinema.co.uk 27th St Albans Vegan Fair Westminster Lodge, St Albans, 10am - 4pm, £3

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Builders Merchants Gibbs & Dandy Building Services Brockhall Building Services Open Plan Solutions

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Removals Stephens Removals

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Garage Doors Garolla

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Charities Rennie Grove Hospice Care The Harpenden Trust Traid

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Chiropodist Kathy Witchard

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Cleaning Domestique Merrivac Mobile Maid Services

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Computer Repairs Ken Hodson

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Dance & Drama Penny Waterman School of Dance Stagecoach

Plasterers 35 A Merson Plastering

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Plumbers DJ&M Plumbing 40 Services Ltd

Car Body Repairs Prestige Paint Shop

Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look

Domestic Appliance Repairs Leigh Hibon

Pest Control 13 Lawn Science Wasp Control Multipest

Electricians Robinsons Electrical Services

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Restaurant 41 Ayos

Roofing Garden Centre / Nurseries Bridge Valley Nursery 31 GJ Smith Roofing Burston Garden Centre 38 Townsend Nursery 28 Security Maximum Security Gardening / Shutters Landscaping AR Landscapes Ltd 31 Just Shutters Greenshouse & Gardens Hearing Services Hearing Healthcare Practice

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Tree Surgeons 11 Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd

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Venue Hire 26 The Harpenden Trust

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Wedding Show 40 Luxury Wedding Show Back Cover

Loft Ladders Will Planning Home Counties Loft Ladders 19 Westminster Wills Ltd

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