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Welcome to June June is here in all its summery glory, we live in such a beautiful county and any one of us can be in the countryside in a matter of minutes - how lucky we are!

This month brings us the Harpenden Carnival, The Alban Weekend, Oaklands College Summer Fayre, Ayot St Lawrence Art Exhibition, This Girl Can Week, Bike Week and so much more...so what are you waiting for, get out there and have some fun!

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NOW for some Art 10 lots of local art

Oaklands Summer Fayre 15 fun for all the family

NOW at the Public Halls 16 music, films & more

Jolly June 24 summer fun for all

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EU Referendum Debate 9th June Doors open 7pm debate 7.30pm With what is seen to be the most important vote for the UK in a generation, the 23rd June will be an historic day as we are asked to decide to leave or remain in the European Union. This event will give you the opportunity to put your questions to a panel of speakers from both the ‘Leave’ and ‘Remain’ sides of the debate, and should help you make an informed decision about how to vote. Peter Lilley MP who has aligned himself with the opinion that the UK should leave the EU will be on the panel with other guests yet to be confirmed. The debate will adopt a 'Question Time' format with questions being submitted prior to the meeting. This is a free event but to secure a seat in the main hall you will need to buy a VIP seat ticket (via the website) for £1 which will be refunded on the evening.

Batford Memorial Hall Tallents Crescent, Harpenden AL5 5BS www.batfordmemorialhall.com

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TOM JONES with special guests The Shires 7th August at Bedford Park MK41 7SS Bedford Park Concerts are delighted to announce that Tom Jones will be the headline act on 7th August.

Tom and his band will entertain you with a repertoire that spans five decades.

Warming the crowd up and returning to their home county will be The Shires.

Tickets can be purchased from www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk Adult £45, child £15, under 5’s free Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult Like us on Facebook - /Bedfordparkconcerts Follow us on Twitter - @BedfordConcerts Just text ‘TOM JONES’ and your name by 15th June to 07983 588291 to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets

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Rio is coming to Harpenden Carnival 11th June Free entry Procession at 12 noon from Lydekker Park Gates open 12.30pm This year’s Carnival on Harpenden Common is expected to be even bigger and better than ever!

The Red Devils a parachute display team of the British Army will be performing a special red white and blue tribute to the Queen to mark her birthday.

For the first time, Heart FM will be the official media partner, and are taking on PA duties and planning some really exciting events and children's activities.

There will be a huge Samba band, Garden City Samba in the procession and performing on the Common. You’ll even be able to learn how to drum and dance like real Rio Carnival goers with lessons and demonstrations being held throughout the day.

Back by popular demand will be Savills Dog Show, so make sure you bring your dogs along.

There will also be an animatronic polar bear, a pump track bike course, football skills classes and a blind football demonstration from the former England captain. As well as old favourites such as Harpenden Discovery Day and the Specialist Cars procession, there will be lots going on including children from The Grove School doing the Samba, and let’s see if 1st Harpenden Brownies can match their amazing float from last year!

Last but by no means least they’re bringing back the Clydesdale Bank Stage with performances from a number of local school rock bands all afternoon, the gig will be closed by The Alligators, so don’t miss out!

Harpenden Carnival is produced by volunteers from Harpenden Roundtable and Harpenden Town Council. “This year we are trying to create something really special” said Joe Avison Carnival Chair, “we are going to see a huge amount of colour and music alongside a number of fun sporting themes throughout the day”.

Make sure you go along and enjoy a fantastic day out. www.harpenden.roundtable.co.uk

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The Alban Weekend 18th & 19th June The Alban Pilgrimage on 18th June will leave from St Peter’s Church, St Albans at 11am followed by traditional giant puppets travelling down St Peter’s Street, telling the story of Albans martyrdom, and how St Albans got its name. Roman chariots, centurions, lions and roses all take their place in the dramatic procession through the streets to St Albans Cathedral.

Local bellringers will be setting up a mini-ring, a frame with small bells hung like those in church towers, outside The Alban Arena from 12 noon, where you can have a go at bellringing yourself.

The Alban Street Festival 19th June 12 noon - 6pm Celebrating all that’s fun and fabulous about St Albans, the festival will be staged in St Peter’s Street which will be closed to traffic on the day.

A full programme of free activities, performances, music, food and fun will have you dancing in the street. All we need now is the sunshine... and you!

Taxi Rank Stage will be a carnival of sound compered

by Radio Verulam’s Denise Parsons. Get your dancing shoes ready at 2pm for a massed folk dance. A caller will teach the intricacies of the ceilidh and then encourage everyone to give it a go.

The Wheelhouse, a unique, rolling acrobatic-theatre show is coming to St Albans for the first time. It will start outside the Town Hall by Victoria Street at 1pm and again at 3pm.

Relax and enjoy Godfrey's fish and chips, a beach bar and deckchairs while watching specially curated films on a big screen!

Large Haiku boards that have been created by writers from the local Parkinson’s UK branch using a traditional form of 3 line Japanese poetry can be seen by the Old Town Hall.

Garden City Samba will bring their Brazilian rhythms to the Civic Centre from 12.30pm and again at 2.15pm, dancing through the streets.

3v3 Pop Up Soccer, Tri-Golf, Street Tennis alongside over 40 stalls offering the finest street food, so come hungry and enjoy the feast!

GO2 a project “Celebrating Creativity, Discarding Labels” will also be performing and UR Crew will be bringing their DJing skills and spinning an eclectic mix of tracks to get the party started, while Purple All Stars will provide music with a message.

There’s such a wide variety of events, so whatever you fancy trying just go along and join in the fun. www.enjoystalbans.com/albanweekend

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NOW for some Art Childwickbury Arts Fair 1st - 3rd July

Summer’s here and once again the private estate of Childwickbury will open for artists, crafters and musicians to create, make and perform. This will be the thirteenth year of this very popular annual event and Christiane Kubrick, creator of the fair said “Every year we wonder how we can top the last one but the magic of Childwickbury comes to the fore and the combination of hard work and generosity of everyone involved improves the Arts Fair every year."

The vibrant atmosphere of the fair is the perfect environment to see artists at work, discover what goes into creating a piece of art and buy directly from them. With over 60 exhibitors including fine art, sculpture, pottery, wood, textiles, jewellery, printing and more there’ll be something to suit every taste.

In addition to the wonderful and inspiring art there’ll be live music all day on Saturday and Sunday with local popular band Co-Jones headlining on Saturday and as the music continues throughout the day why not make an evening of it? The Arts Fair entrance ticket provides all-day access to the art and music.

Children are well catered for with plenty of handson art activities and entertainment. Fresh healthy food is available and the whole family can have a perfect summer’s day out against the backdrop of the beautiful Childwickbury estate. www.facebook.com/ ChildwickburyArtsFair 01727 859495 www.childwickburyarts.com

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Art on the Common 11th & 12th June 10am - 5pm This years event will be bigger than ever with over 40 local artists displaying their work. The Art Show, in a tented village which runs from the British Legion to Park Hall has been taking place here for more than 30 years, and offers a wide range of works including paintings, ceramics, fine art photography, sculpture, jewellery, glass, wood and handmade greeting cards.

The event gives you the chance to buy outstanding original pieces directly from the artist so why not go along and treat yourself to a unique piece of artwork or designer jewellery.

All proceeds from pitch charges and sales commission will be donated to Cancer Research UK www.artonthecommon.co.uk

Ayot St Lawrence Art Show 11th - 13th June The Art Show, now in its 42nd year, will be held in the glorious Ayot St Lawrence Grade I listed, Palladian Church, beautifully situated in a meadow on the edge of the village, providing the perfect backdrop to display the artworks.

They will be exhibiting a selection of popular professional and talented amateur artists and are delighted to be welcoming back Andrew King, Anne Songhurst, Susan Gray, Julia Rigby and many others, as well as a number of new artists.

As well as framed art, there will be a selection of unframed art and greetings cards designed by the artists and they also hope to have a selection of photography.

To coincide with the Art Show, two of the village's loveliest gardens are being opened to the public over the weekend, and The Brocket Arms pub is holding its annual beer festival. A weekend not to be missed! www.ayotstlawrence.com

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First Ever Summer Workshop for Children ages 4-16 Years!

Our FIRST EVER Summer Holiday Workshop at Sir John Lawes School will run from 25th - 29th July from 9.30am - 3.30pm with a longer session on the Friday to include a 'Showcase' for parents at 6pm which will highlight the students' learning from the week. The theme of the workshop is 'SCHOOL' to include material from 'Grease', 'High School Musical', 'Fame', 'Matilda', 'St Trinians' and many others. You only need a small deposit to secure your child's place and the age range is 7-16 years.

The Early Stages workshop will be run by Michelle and Jemma from 25th - 28th July from 10am 1pm with a 'Showcase' for parents at 12.30pm on the Thursday. The theme is 'CARNIVAL' to tie in with the Rio Olympics. Again a small deposit is needed to secure your place and the age range is 4-6 years.

The workshops are a fun activity which will involve all participants in dance, singing and acting.

Children will work together to create pieces to showcase around their theme at the end of week.

For more information or to signg up, please call Liz, the Principal on 01525 717567 or 07793 206846 or e-mail harpenden@stagecoach.co.uk

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NOW at Whipsnade Special Children's Day 18th June opens 10am A unique annual event welcoming children with special needs and their families and friends. With increased specialist facilities and extra staff, as well as special interactive events and discounted entry, this is an exceptional day not to be missed.

There will be friendly animal-costumed characters to meet and staff and volunteers on hand to assist as the fun gets underway!

Singing Hands: Meet Suzanne and Tracy as they introduce you to the amazing world of animals through Makaton themed signs, songs, rhymes, stories and games Wildlife Gardening: Plant a seed to grow at home, or build a mini-beast hotel to attract wildlife to your garden Sensory Storytelling: Interactive stories about the natural world Discovery Zone: Investigate the natural world with hands-on activities Live Talks: Accompanied by British Sign Language interpreters Art Activities: Get creative Sunset Safari 25th June 6pm - 10pm Come and see the animals as the sun goes down, discover the new Butterfly House, learn something new at animal talks and demonstrations or take a ride on the safari truck or Jumbo Express steam train. Then, as the sun sets, relax at Base Camp, with music and entertainment to bring an idyllic end to what promises to be an unforgettable evening.

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Larks in the Parks 26th June 12pm - 5pm Batford Springs AL5 5AA Join in a Bit of Midsummer Magic with music, food, activities and entertainment. See The Butterfly Stilt Walker and the Mischievous Elves and Fairies, enjoy the Duck Race on River Lea, The Chiltern Hillbillies, Fun Dog Show and more.

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Willows Farm Spring Special 28th May - 5th June See live sheep shearing demonstrations with Tuck the Shepherd and fast paced sheep races, where you can cheer on your woolly thoroughbred as they race around the track. Enjoy new shows in the Peter Rabbit Theatre, meet and greet Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail, play in the new Peter Rabbit adventure playground, and enjoy favourites like Tristan the Runaway Tractor and much more.

Willows Activity Farm AL4 0PF 0870 129 9718 www.willowsactivityfarm.com

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NOW at the Public Halls The Big O & The Wilbury's 2nd June 7.30pm £19.50 / £17.50 The late 1980’s saw the birth of one of the most memorable supergroups of all time, The Traveling Wilburys. Pooling the considerable talents of George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, The Wilburys were a real force to be reckoned with. With an easy relaxed style, excellent vocals and musicality, these guys are sure to give you an amazing night of entertainment.

WrestleForce 3rd June 7pm £12, child £10, family £35 Thrilling, non-stop action with larger than life characters, mat technicians, flamboyant high flying superstars and stunning ladies, WrestleForce delivers a diverse extravaganza featuring everything from drama to comedy. This isn’t merely an event to be watched, this is something to actively participate in! The more noise you make the harder the wrestlers fight!

Johnny Cash Revisited 4th June 7.30pm £17 / £16 A rollercoaster of classic Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Rockabilly music! Rick McKay and special guest Jodie McKay pay tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter with a fabulous live band.

The Dire Straits Experience 11th June 7.30pm £25 Featuring former Dire Straits members Chris White (on saxophone) and Chris Whitten (on drums) complimenting a brilliant band and an amazing show!

The Kilkenny's 23rd June 7.30pm £16 Renowned for their musicianship and vocal abilities, The Kilkennys have gained a reputation for revitalising traditional Irish music and adding their own touch of passion and youthful energy.

Harpenden Film Society The Martian cert 12A 1st June 8pm £5 / child £2 During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a storm and is left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself alone on the hostile planet.

La Famille Bélier cert 12A 16th June 8pm £5 / child £2 In the Bélier family, Paula who has a beautiful singing voice, is asked to sit the entrance exam for an elite choir in Paris, however her deaf parents and brother rely on her as their ears and mouth, leaving her with a painful dilemma whether to leave or stay.

The Dressmaker cert 12A 30th June 8pm £5 / child £2 Kate Winslet stars as a dressmaker out for revenge in a quirky comedy-drama.

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Claydon House In the 1750s Ralph Verney set out to create a country house of extraordinary grandeur that would dazzle his wealthy neighbours and outdo his political rivals. Thirty years on he was facing financial ruin. Today the interiors that remain are among the most ambitious and lavish ever created in the 18th century.

Claydon has been occupied by the Verney family for more than 550 years; the place is a testament to their fascinating fluctuating fortunes, from their close involvement in the English Civil War to the family connection with Florence Nightingale.

Year of the Allium 2016 is the Year of the Allium, like exclamation marks, alliums stand out from other plants, adding emphasis wherever they’re grown. Most allium flowers have a long, leafless stalk topped with a globe-like bloom that’s made up of a cluster of individual florets. The blooms are odorless until crushed, when they release strong sulfur-based chemicals emitting a volatile odor and bitter taste.

Of the 800 species, just a few are edible: leeks, shallots, garlic, and chives are the most common.

The most popular ornamental alliums are the big-headed ones such as ‘Gladiator’ and ‘Globemaster’.

Alliums offer so many different flower sizes, heights and bloom times, that it’s easy to incorporate them into almost any sort of garden or landscape. Plant a variety of different species to enjoy a succession of blooms all season long.

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60 years of the National Trust at Claydon 4th June 11am - 4pm Find your hair rollers; get practicing the jive and re-live the 1950s as Claydon celebrates with a live band and family games on the terrace, courtesy of Jaques of London.

Buckingham Fire Service Fun Day 18th June 11am - 4pm Meet members of the Buckingham Fire Service and join them for a day of fun and games on the terrace. Take part in the house trail and see the fire engine up close.

Claydon Chamber Orchestra 26th June 7pm -9pm Enjoy an evening of classical delights performed by the Claydon Chamber Orchestra.

Claydon House, Bucks MK18 2EY www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claydon

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Jolly June NOW at Knebworth Jousting for Fathers Day 19th June This Father’s Day, why not take your Dad to see the Knights of Arkley jousting. Costumed knights on majestic warhorses will gallop across the arena in a fantastic display of horsemanship.

Knights will demonstrate their skills in hand to hand combat and you will be encouraged to cheer, and jeer, your favourite knights.

Jousting 12.30pm & 2.30pm (weather depending) The Green Dragon Bowmen will be offering a chance to try some archery.

The cost for jousting is included in the Park and Gardens admission of £9.50 per person Garden Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 23rd June presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company Come and be whisked away on a journey to the most magical of forests, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players and enchanting woodland creatures for an evening of summer open air theatre. Bring a picnic and blanket/low backed seating.

Gates 6pm, performance 7pm Adult £14, child £10, family £42 Decorative Salvage & Vintage Fair 25th & 26th June 10am A fantastic mix of Architectural Salvage, Decorative Antiques and Vintage from top dealers, appealing to architects, designers and anyone looking for unusual pieces for the home and garden. Your ticket includes the event and also admission to the Park and Gardens.

Contact the organiser directly for exhibitor enquiries www.bentleysfairs.co.uk www.knebworthhouse.com

St Albans Steam & Country Show 4th & 5th June Go along and see the steam engines, old farm tractors, classic cars and lorries plus other bygones from our rich industrial and agricultural heritage.

Oaklands College, Smallford Campus, St Albans www.hertssteam.org

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The Hound of the Baskervilles 23rd June doors 6.15pm, starts 7.30pm

On the lonely wasteland of the desolate Devon moors, something evil is afoot. When death stalks the Baskerville family, legend and superstition collide with the most heinous of crimes. On the moor nobody is safe, not even the bravest of men. Join Chapterhouse to meet the world’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes himself, as he is called upon to solve the greatest mystery of all time, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Bring a picnic and your best detective skills for an unforgettable evening of mystery, suspense and theatre under the stars. £14, child £10, family £42 Highfield Park, St Albans www.chapterhouse.org

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150th Anniversary of the Clock Tower Restoration until 25th September on selected weekends Climb the clock tower and learn more about the restoration project that took place 150 years ago.

For opening times visit www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/clock-tower Summer Solstice at the Clock Tower 20th June 6pm - 10pm See spectacular views of St Albans in the evening sunshine (hopefully!) on the longest day of the year, take some photos and share them on social media @stalbansmuseums, £1 Gallery Talks at Verulamium Museum in June Provided by St Albans Tour Guides.

Free to residents Children must be accompanied by an adult Talks start at 3pm Sat 4th – Life and Time of Alban Sun 5th – Mosaics Sat 11th – House in the Park Sun 12th – Food and Drink Sat 18th – Gods and Goddesses Sun 19th – Domestic Life Sat 25th – Leisure Sun 26th – Iron Age www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Happy 90th Birthday Your Majesty

NOW at Bletchley Park Father’s Day Fun 19th June 12 noon - 3pm Treat your dad to a great day out and enjoy the live swing band ‘The Bevin Boys’, who will be playing vocal led jazz standards and other hits from the 1940s. Enjoy a BBQ and sample Bletchley Park’s own beer, Station X created by The Concrete Cow Brewery, named after one of the terms used to describe Bletchley Park during WWII BBC Flog It 22nd June 9.30am - 4pm Don’t miss your chance to have up to three antiques or collectables valued for free by experts from the BBC1 antiques show. If selected for filming you might be in with a chance of selling your items at auction a few weeks later.

0117 974 7839 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles Armed Forces Weekend 25th & 26th June A weekend of activities for everyone, enjoy a military band on Saturday and The Bevin Boys on Sunday who will bring 1940s swing music to life. Children can enjoy croquet and face painting. Military stall holders will be present on both days.

Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB 01908 640404 www.bletchleypark.org.uk

A weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's birthday and unofficially the Duke of Edinburgh's 95th birthday 10th June: Service of Thanksgiving A televised Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

11th June: Trooping the Colour This is the official annual celebration of the Queen's birthday, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, it’s a chance for the Queen to inspect soldiers from the Household Division on Horse Guards Parade behind Whitehall, and will be televised live from 10am. The Queen will appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at 1pm to watch a fly-past.

12th June: The Patron's Lunch The Mall will be transformed into a giant street party with 10,000 guests eating a picnic lunch and being entertained by street performers and circus acts. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will take part from a specially-built platform on the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace.

12th June: Teddy Bears Picnic 2pm - 5pm Celebrate the Queens 90th Birthday and join the Wheathampstead and District Preservation Society by the river at East Meads, Wheathampstead.

Bring a picnic and your special teddy or come suitably dressed up, prizes will be awarded! There’ll be a children’s treasure hunt, a quiz for the grownups about the Queen’s reign and much more. Why not go along and join in the fun.

Happy Birthday Your Majesty Local primary school children were invited to create a piece of bunting to decorate the Town for the Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations, which will be displayed in the tea tent on Carnival Day on 11th June.

There were lots of colourful designs with Union Jacks, birthday cake crowns and corgis galore!

Seven pieces were selected and redesigned into a Birthday Card for the Queen which has now been posted to Her Majesty!

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NOW at the Cathedral Exhibition: Revelation Threads until 6th June Spectacular display of textile art showing images from the book of Revelation.

Family Discovery Morning ’Special Journeys’ 2nd June 10am - 12.30pm Fun activities based on the theme of journeys and pilgrimage, free Talk: Poems of the Kingdom 2nd June 7.30pm £10 The Ven Jonathan Smith, Archdeacon of St Albans, shares poems which have helped his understanding and appreciation of the nature of God’s Kingdom.

Shakespeare Serenade to Music 4th June 7.30pm Mosaic Chamber Choir and Orchestra with OVO Theatre Company www.stalbansshakespeare.co.uk More to Explore Tour: The Ecumenical Chaplaincy of St Albans 5th June 3pm Join a Cathedral Guide for this fascinating tour revealing some of the building’s hidden gems and little known secrets.

Taizé Service 5th June 6.30pm Service of music, meditation and singing.

Exhibition: Alban Pilgrimage Puppets 8th June - 30th June Lunchtime Organ Recital 15th June 12.30pm free Nicholas Freestone, Organ Scholar, St Albans Cathedral.

The Alban Pilgrimage 18th June see page 8 Tower Tours 19th June 2pm, 3.15pm & 4.30pm £8 Tours taking you to the top of the Norman Bell Tower Open Forum on Faith and Science 23rd June 8pm £5 Exploring and discussing Genetic Engineering, with the Rev Dr Tim Bull Diocesan Director of Ministry.

Abbey Girls’ Choir 20th Anniversary Evensong 25th June 4pm 01727 890290 www.stalbanscathedral.org 28

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NOW at Ashridge Totally Batty Walk 3rd June 8.30pm * See if you can catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures. adult £8, child £5, please book.

Fun Ride 5th June 10am - 1pm * A three hour way-marked ride for horse-owners through some of Ashridge’s most beautiful landscapes. Adult £20, child £10, please book Gentle Stroll: Ashridge House 9th June 2.30pm - 4.30pm Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers for a gentle stroll around Ashridge House gardens. £3 Wildflower Walk 18th June 10am - 2pm * Learn about the estate’s flora on Ivinghoe Beacon on a 5-6 mile guided walk. Adult £5, child £3 Gentle Stroll: Chalkland Flowers 27th June 2.30pm - 4.30pm £3 Join lead Ranger Lawrence Trowbridge for a gentle stroll through Ashridge’s chalklands *Children must be accompanied by an adult Ashridge Estate, Herts HP4 1LT 01442 851227 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate

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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 the 16 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 June & July Meet at the front of the Old Town Hall unless otherwise stated Buy tickets from the guide on the day or from the St Albans Visitor Information Centre, Alban Arena, St Albans AL1 3LD Walks last about one and a half hours. Adult £4, child £2 (5-15 years) Visit our website for full details of our walks and other information Fishpool Street - Rags and Riches 11th June & 2nd, 16th, 30th July @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Historic St Albans - A City Revealed 5th, 12th, 26th June & 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July @ 11am There’s More to the Tudors than Henry VIII 10th July @ 2.30pm A Roman City Revealed 4th, 25th June & 9th, 23rd July @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Aristocrats, Paupers and Philanthropists 5th June & 17th July @ 2.30pm Coaching Inns 26th June @ 2.30pm Discover Wheathampstead 5th June @ 2.30pm Meet in the public car park at the rear of The Bull Victorian St Albans 31st July @ 2.30pm Medieval Lives 3rd July @ 2.30pm Family Walk 12th June @ 11am Historic Pubs of St Albans 24th July @ 2.30pm

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Abbey Theatre

Midsummer Night's Dream 8th & 9th June 7pm Come and celebrate this exceptional playwright and enjoy one of his much-loved plays.

With adventures of young lovers, a group of amateur actors and their interactions with woodland fairies. Through a mythical Athens and enchanted forest, this performance will have something for everyone.

Adult £5, concs £3 Fame!

18th June 2.30pm & 6.30pm Spotlight Youth Theatre present the world famous musical following students at the New York School of Performing Arts striving for excellence alongside the trials and tribulations of life. Adult £12, concs £9.50 The Choir that Rocks - Live 24th & 25th June £15 Over 250 Rock Choir members from St Albans led by Choir Leader Abbie Harris will be performing a selection of fun, upbeat, feel-good songs from the Rock Choir repertoire.

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10th - 12th & 14th - 18th June Underdog five-a-side football team Barely Athletic doesn’t seem to have what it takes to win, despite the urgings of head coach Viv. Will the (largely) gay side ever get their hands on that trophy? But in the face of mounting defeat, something far more important is happening to the team. A deliciously funny and heartfelt play from one of the most promising new playwrights around.

Zero by Rachel Ruth Kelly 25th June 8pm Popcorn Productions presents this blistering one woman show sitting on the knife-edge between dark and funny, exposing the uncompromising reality of a young woman on the brink of adulthood. Words just sort of ‘happen’ for Beth and before you know it she’s just said everything and she can’t put the words back in her mouth. Turning 21, lighting a cigarette, and trying to forget.

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Feeling Sporty

Be Inspired - Get Active Summer’s here and it’s time for women and girls to dust off their trainers, renew any New Year resolutions and think about getting more active.

That’s where This Girl Can in Herts Week can help with loads of inspiration through a vast range of local, female friendly and focussed activities.

This event follows on from last October’s hugely successful week where around 2,600 women and girls took part in the 275 sessions across the county.

Of these, 1,100 were new to that activity, taking part in buggy fit, burlesque fitness, squash, sailing, bootcamps and cricket, to name just a few.

This year it promises to be even bigger and better with lots of sports clubs and organisations opening up their doors to women and girls with taster sessions, open days, workshops, courses and competitions, with a variety of sports and activities to try such as yoga, karate cycling, back to netball and many more.

Why not get involved just checkout the website for local events.

1st Annual Oval Run 18th June Fun run: 10.30am / Main run: 11am This 1 mile fun run and 5 mile run (12+ years) starting and finishing at the Highfield Oval, is organised by YWAM with help from Harpenden Arrows. The run will be followed by the Oval summer BBQ in the afternoon, with activities for all ages. All profits from the event go towards maintaining the Highfield Oval.

Please register at www.theovalrun.eventsbot.com Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden AL5 4BX

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The Grape Escape Are you up for a new cycle challenge?

Harpenden charity, the A-T Society, is looking for keen cyclists, to pedal 346 miles over 4 days starting from St Albans Cathedral on 7th September and finishing at Epernay, the Champagne capital of France.

The A-T Society was founded by a Harpenden family 26 years ago to support UK families living with the rare genetic condition Ataxia-Telangiectasia, with 1 in 200 people unknowingly carrying the gene, the Champagne Tour will bring valuable funds and welcome publicity for a little charity which makes a huge difference.

So if an intense, exhilarating and rewarding cycling experience is at the top of your list, then get in touch today and secure your place. info@atsociety.org.uk 01582 760733 www.atsociety.org.uk/champagne

Bike Week 11th - 19th June Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling, and show how it can easily become part of daily life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Demonstrating its social, health and environmental benefits, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go, whether for fun, as a means of getting to work, school, the shops or just to visit friends. Events take place in June but others are planned for the rest of the year.

This year’s focus is to encourage people to cycle to work. Many people will use the events to ride and take part in ‘buddy’ rides with colleagues, work out the easiest route to work or take part in work place challenges.

5 Miles to Fabulous - This Girl Can 11th June 9.30am Women-only easy-pace ride using traffic-free routes and quieter roads with a coffee stop. The aim is to show you local delights you never knew existed, and to demonstrate how easy it is to get around by bike. Meet at the cycle stands at Morrisons, Hatfield Road, St Albans rona.wightman@which.net Wednesday Evening Ride 15th June 7.30pm - 9pm A brisk 90 minute ride to a local pub led by an experienced Cycling UK ride leader. The ride starts at St Albans War Memorial and will be between 15 and 20 miles long. It’s essential that you have front and rear lights (preferably 2 sets), puncture outfit, tyre levers, pump and spare tube. www.southhertsctc.org.uk/Cycle/wednesday

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NOW for some Music Dean Friedman in Concert 12th June 7.30pm Dean Friedman first delighted audiences with his chart-topping hit, Lucky Stars. The now classic single, paved the way for other hits off his critically acclaimed album, “Well, Well” Said the Rocking Chair”. He will be performing songs from his 30 year career, including familiar, radio hits and fan favorites. Invite family and friends and join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share. £25 Trestle Arts Base, St Albans AL4 0JQ www.trestle.org.uk

Nature on a Pilgrimage 18th June 7.30pm Carillon Chamber Choir Musical portraits of nature on a journey in Spain, France and England, including:Ave Regina Coelorum Alonso Lobo Magnificat Octavi Toni Cristóbal de Morales Revecy venir du Printemps Claude le Jeune Ce Moys de May Clément Janequin Silence and Music Ralph Vaughan Williams Salve Regina Herbert Howells Five Flower Songs Benjamin Britten Conducted by Andrew Parnell £14, concs £13, child £5 01582 763774 ward.geoff.t21@btinternet.com St Peter’s Church, St Albans AL1 3HG

Latin American Extravaganza 19th June 7.30pm For the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra’s last concert of the season get out your castanets and have your toes ready for tapping in this celebration of Hispanic inspired orchestral works.

Gershwin - Cuban Overture Marquez - Danzon No. 2 Bernstein - Prelude, Fugue and Riffs Sarasate - Fantasy on Bizet's Carmen £20, concs £15, child £8 Weston Auditorium, University of Herts AL10 9AB www.herts.ac.uk

Lea Singers Summer Singing Festival

25th June With a Shakespearean theme this is an opportunity for local singers to meet and sing together.

They will be joined by outstanding tenor James Gilchrist, and his accompanist Anna Tilbrook, who grew up in Harpenden. They will perform a Shakespeare themed song recital, recently broadcast on Radio 3. Beginning with the 18th century British composer Thomas Arne, and moving St Albans Folk Festival through until the middle of the 20th century.

18th June James and Anna will then conduct a free This year the Festival coincides with the Albantide Weekend with its main events on 18th June. During masterclass, which sponsored by Harpenden Music Foundation and open to everyone. the day, eight groups of Morris Dancers will take to The festival will end with a concert by the Lea the streets, dancing at several points in the City Singers. The choir will be joined by the St Nicholas Centre and outside the west front of the Abbey, while a host of singers and musicians will be offering Church children’s choir for a concert of Capella free live music in local pubs, including the Mermaid, choral music, inspired by the works of Shakespeare.

2pm - 3pm Song Recital the Portland Arms, the White Hart Tap, the White Lion and the White Swan. The day will end with the 4pm - 5pm Young Singers’ Masterclass Festival Concert, featuring nationally known guests, 7pm - 8.30pm Choral Concert: Shakespeare 400 St Nicholas Church, Harpenden Lady Maisery, in the Maltings Arts Theatre. www.leasingers.co.uk info@stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk www.stalbansfolkmusic.org.uk

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Do Something for Charity

Rennie Grove Events Cake in the Garden 5th June 2pm - 5pm Visit the beautiful grounds of Grove House and enjoy tea and cake, there will also be cakes and plants for sale. £5 Rennie Groovy Shoes Day 24th June 9am - 5pm Wear your funkiest footwear for the day and donate £1 to Rennie Grove Hospice Care or: Ask your children/grandchildren's school to take part. See if your local pub would run a Groovy Shoes Quiz Night. Hold a Groovy Shoes Fundraiser with your choir, book club, or any other group.

For more information email community@renniegrove.org

Treat Yourself Every Monday at Grove House you can enjoy half hour treatments at discounted prices, raising much needed funds for Rennie Grove Hospice Care.

Massage £20 6th June 10am - 1.45pm Reflexology £20 13th June 10am - 1.45pm Japanese Cosmo Facial £22 20th June 10am - 1.45pm Please book on 01727 731028 www.renniegrove.org Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans AL3 5QX

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Hold a Strawberry Tea during June, July or August and help support people facing breast cancer. Whether it’s you and a few friends in the garden, a family tea party or even a strawberry bake sale at your work or school, it’s a great excuse to get together and make a massive difference.

When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, every bit of their life can change forever. Whether you do it to say ‘thank you’, in memory of someone or just in the name of summery fun, every penny raised will help Breast Cancer Care support more families through one of the most difficult challenges they will ever face. £10 could give 10 people the information they need to face treatment and make vital decisions about their care. £55 could help a younger woman feel less isolated by attending a course with expert information, support and a space to connect with others with the same diagnosis.

For your fundraising pack visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk/strawberry-tea

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June at The Alban Arena 3rd - Dr Feelgood & Eddie & The Hotrods 4th - The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club 5th - Miami Pro European Championships 7th - 90 Glorious Years A regal afternoon and celebrate The Queen’s 90th Birthday 7th - An Audience with Martin Kemp 9th - The Birthday Party by Harrold Pinter 10th - Dancing In The Streets Motown’s Greatest Hits come to life with foot-tapping songs 12th - Choir Of The Year Join more than 180 choirs in a major celebration of singing 14th - The Ladyboys Of Bangkok 15th - The Elvis Years 16th - Matt Cardle In Concert 17th - Hawkwind In Concert - The Machine Stops Tour A live concept show based on the sci-fi classic 18th - Elijah - Harpenden Choral Society 23rd - Ultimate Bowie 24th - Jamie Raven Live His magic amazed audiences and even made Simon Cowell exclaim, “I now finally believe in magic!”

25th - The Bee Gees Story - Nights On Broadway 26th - A Night In Venice By Candlelight Leading opera singers perform arias from Aida, Madame Butterfly and more.

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1st Crown Making & Face Painting Burston Garden Centre, St Albans, 11am - 3pm Viking Homes Holiday Activity Verulamium Museum, St Albans, 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm, ages 6 - 11, £6 2nd The Big O & Wilbury’s Tribute Show page 16 2nd & 3rd Crafty Capers Verulamium Museum, St Albans, 2pm - 4pm, Roman craft activities, ages 3 - 11, £1 3rd Talk: Getting it Write - The Finer Points of Journalism by Alan Bunting, Harpenden Writers meeting, 01582 760564, Quaker Meeting House, 12 Southdown Rd, 10am -12pm 4th A Shakespeare Serenade see page 28 The Johnny Cash Roadshow see page 16 Exhibition:100 years of Change in Harpenden High Street Park Hall, 2.30pm - 4.30pm 4th & 5th St Albans Steam & Country Show see page 24 60 Yrs of The National Trust at Claydon pg 22 5th Fly Navy Day Shuttleworth Collection, naval aircraft from the early 1900s to 1960s, 9am, adult £28, child free www.shuttleworth.org 6th - 12th This Girl Can in Herts Week see page 34 7th Greenfingers by Jane Haas, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, all welcome, 2pm 8th Charirty Golf Day see page 38 Spring into Summer Burston Garden Centre, St Albans, 1pm - 5pm, BBQ & special offers 9th EU Referendum Debate see page 4 10th St Columba’s Open School Working Day pg 13 10th - 12th & 14th - 18th Jumpers For Goalposts see page 32 11th St Albans Organ Theatre Concert Michael Wooldridge, Camp Road, AL1 5PE, 03003 656565, 7.30pm, adult £10, child £5 www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk Manor House String Quartet Shuttleworth, gates 6pm, concert 7.30pm, adult £25, child free www.shuttleworth.org The Dire Straits Experience see page 16 Harpenden Carnival see page 6 11th & 12th Art on the Common see page 10

11th & 25th Local History Society Displays at the Harpenden Carnival & Armed Forces Day 12th Oaklands College Summer Fayre see page 15 15th - 18th Tom Jones The Kimpton Players, an 18th century comic novel www.thekimptonplayers.co.uk 18th Mendelssohn Elijah The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, Harpenden Choral Society, 7.30pm, £16, child £6 Gustard Woodstock midsummer charity music festival, The Cross Keys, Wheathampstead AL4 8LA 01582 832165, 4pm, £10 www.hadnet.org.uk St George's Summer Fete see page 25 St Dominic School Summer Fair 12 noon - 3pm Grove Schools Summer Fair 3.30pm - 6pm Highfield Oval Summer Fair YWAM, Highfield Oval, Harpenden, AL5 4BX 2pm - 4pm Nature on a Pilgrimage see page 36 The Alban Pilgrimage see page 8 19th Jousting for Fathers Day see page 24 The Alban Street Festival see page 8 Latin American Extravaganza see page 36 20th Summer Solstice at the Clocktower page 24 22nd BBC Flog It see page 25 23rd The Kilkennys see page 16 23rd - 26th Tring Blues & Beer Festival Pound Meadow, Tring, live music & 40 Cask Ales 24th Open Garden: Amwell Cottage Amwell Lane, Wheathampstead, 6 -9pm, adult £3.50, child free 25th Lea Singers Summer Singing Festival page 36 Armed Forces Day Harpenden Common, a fun filled day, Police & Armed Forces Cadets activities & displays www.armedforcesday.org.uk Sunset Safari see page 14 Midsummer Night’s Dream Shuttleworth, open air theatre, gates 5.30pm, £14, concs £10 www.shuttleworth.org 26th Larks in the Parks see page 14 28th Talk: The Clinton-Baker Pinetum: A Surprising Herts Heritage Site Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden Local History Society, 8pm

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What’s on in July

1st - 3rd Childwickbury Arts Fair see page 10 1st - 3rd & 5th - 9th Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas Abbey Theatre, 01727 857861 2nd Festival on the Field Sir John Lawes School, AL5 4QP tribute act Killer Queen, magician, climbing wall & more, 1.30pm, £20, child £10

Sacred Jazz High Street Methodist Church, The Hardynge Choir & 17 piece big band www.hardyngechoir.org 4th - 9th The Mousetrap 60th Anniversary Production Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, 7.30pm, from £15 atgtickets.com/aylesbury 5th Diamonds are Forever by Coral Gardner Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, all welcome, 2pm 6th Classics in the Walled Garden from 4pm www.lutonhooestate.co.uk 7th Film: Pretty Woman The Luna Open Air Cinema, Highfield Park, St Albans, gate 7.45pm, film 9.15pm www.thelunacinema.com 9th Heartwood Summer Family Festival 10am - 3pm, £1 www.woodlandtrust.org.uk Kimpton Folk Festival www.kimptonfolk.uk M Music Festival Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans, AL1 2QA, 2.30pm - 11pm entertainment & firework finale 9th & 10th Knebworth Country Show

Wheathampstead Village Weekend live music, firework display, High Street Parade & more St Albans Literary Festival www.stalbansliteraryfestival.co.uk 10th Highland Gathering Rothamsted Park, 10am 5pm, pipe bands, Scottish dancing & more, £6 21st Them Lewis Boys Harpenden Public Halls Jerry Lee Lewis tribute band, £16, 7.30pm Garden Theatre - The Railway Children Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com 23rd Battle Proms Hatfield Hse www.battleproms.com 23rd & 24th Andy Day at Whipsnade Zoo Dunstable LU6 2LF 24th Folk by the Oak Hatfield House 24th July - 1st Aug Live like a Celt Celtic Harmony Camp 27th Classics on the Common 2pm - 8pm 28th July, 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Aug Walled Garden Children's Gardening Clubs for ages 4 - 10 www.lutonhooestate.co.uk 30th Harpenden Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival www.harpendenbluesfestival.co.uk/tickets 30th July - 29th Aug Hertfordshire’s Hidden Heroines Verulamium Museum, be inspired by nearly 2000 years of astonishing women www.hertshiddenheroines.org.uk 31st Kimpton Horse Show show jumping, gymkhana, fancy dress, working hunter classes & more www.kimptonhorseshow.co.uk

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