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welcome to november

To get the month ‘off with a bang’ we’ve included a selection of local firework displays and a taster of the festive fun to be had in the coming weeks.

But equally lets not forget our brave service men and women on Remembrance Sunday, wear your poppy with pride.

And of course... get in touch if you would like your business or an event included in the next editions.

jane & wendy www.harpendennow.com

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variety, comedy & theatre

From The Jam

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punk, mod & new wave

Harpenden Carnival

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lights up, santa & farmers market

Off With a Bang! 10 fireworks galore

Lest We Forget 18 remembrance services

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Harpenden Film Society 26 films for you

The Hardynge Seasons 30 Shakespeare, Keats & more

Life’s A Puzzle! 38 coffee break

A Significant Find 40 a hoard of gold

WIN tickets see page 6

What’s on in November 42 & December 44 local events for everyone

It’s Panto Time! 45 he’s behind you!

Index of Businesses 46 accountants to wine school

copy deadline: 10th November for next editions harpenden now & st albans now

Make Your Will Month 48 secure your future

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The Friends of Luton Hoo Walled Garden present

‘An Evening of Fine Wines’ led by Derek Smedley, Master of Wine

Wednesday 28th November 6.30pm for 7pm at the SHOOTING LODGE Are you looking for a special present for someone that has it all?

Not sure about which wine to serve with your turkey or Christmas pudding? Or just want something to put the ‘Merry’ into Christmas?

‘An Evening of Fine Wines’ is the perfect opportunity to discover and sample eight delectable old and new world wines especially chosen by Derek to impress and delight even the most fastidious wine connoisseur.

Having been in the wine trade since 1961, Derek is the perfect person to help you choose the right wine for the right occasion. Derek has been a senior wine buyer for Whitbreads and started his own wine merchant business and has advised many City organisations.

He now acts as a consultant for Edward Parker Wines, advises the Lord Mayor of London and buys for official functions at the Guildhall.

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Entrance £22 includes pate, cheese and bread Places are limited Contact 01582 879089 or office@lhwg.org.uk for bookings Paper Tom Mon 5th November 7.30pm It's 1918 and Tom returns from the trenches of World War One. Almost 100 years later another British soldier returns home from Afghanistan. This timely new play interweaves the stories of these two veterans and the challenges they face once the adrenaline of active service has faded. adult £12, concs £10 Jenny Éclair- Eclairious Thurs 8th November 8pm Welcome to Jenny Eclair’s new stand-up show. Professional Grumpy Old Woman, writer and Panto star. You may also recognise her from Loose Women where she is happy to be one of ‘The Coven’. £17.50 Saturday Night Variety Sat 10th November 7pm Join us for our very own Charity Event to raise money for ‘Children in Need’. The show includes Big Howard & Little Howard from children’s CBBC and Sophie Massie from our Pantomime Dick Whittington. Come and make this a really wonderful evening. adult £10 child £6

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Hard Times Fri 16th November 7.30pm To celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens this year, Nick Ellis will become the many voices of ‘Hard Times’, including the retentive Gradgrind and the overbearing Mr Bounderby. A seasoned musician and performer he delivers the story backed up by his own images and original music. £15 The Incredible Story By the Boy Who Didn’t Like Books Sat 17th November 3pm This is the story of Ben, the boy who didn’t like reading! Preferring his game consoles, his TV and his iPod touch. Flinging his book aside the pages become muddled, the characters lost and the description’s a disaster. Ben becomes the hero of our story as the adventure unfolds, but he cannot reach his happy ending alone...he will need some help! £6 So Comedy Live Thurs 29th November 8pm Matt Richardson a fairly fresh face to the comedy scene takes the stage. Don’t let us be the judge come along and see for yourself. £12 01582 767525 www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

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WIN tickets to JAM the night away!

Completing the powerful trio is Mark Brzezicki, former Big Country and Cult drummer. Bruce penned several of The Jam’s trademark tunes including ‘News of the World’ and ‘Smithers-Jones’.

Together the band lovingly recreate a stunningly authentic interpretation of classic tracks including Start, Town Called Malice and Going Underground.

Special guest support for the evening is local band Bowfinger.

Tickets £20 from the UK Centre For Carnival Arts 01582 437 100 www.thejam.info

Q: Which band was ‘From the Jam’ drummer Mark Brzezicki previously in?

This month on 17th November, Pad Presents are bringing 'From The Jam' to Luton for what will be a brilliant Saturday night out. The original Jam had amazing chart success with five top ten albums and were one of the most loved and important bands ever.

‘From The Jam’ does exactly what it says on the tin - or jar! The band is led by bassist /singer Bruce Foxton one of the original members of immortal punk/mod/new wave trio. He is joined

by Russell Hastings on lead vocal and guitar.

to WIN tickets just email the answer to: thepadbedford@hotmail.co.uk closing date 11th November The UK Centre For Carnival Arts St Mary's Road, Luton www.seetickets.com www.wegottickets.com

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new card and gift shop, message... ...was officially opened by Harpenden Town Mayor, Nicola Linacre last month. A charity raffle raised £101 which was matched by message, totalling £202 for the Mayor’s charities, Harpenden Friends of Cancer Research UK and The Daylight Club.

The shop, perfect for gifts for all occasions, and ideal as you start to think about Christmas shopping, sells a selection of cards, chocolates, candles, pens, toys and other gifts from Thorntons, Yankee Candle, Melissa & Doug,

message will be open during the Harpenden Christmas Carnival on 25th November, so why not pop in and say hello and get some Christmas shopping done while you’re there! Especially as they are offering 10% off selected lines with a copy of the advert on page 2.

The shop will be open until 8pm on Thursdays and 11am - 4pm on Sundays. please see advert on page 2

Sheaffer and Cross pens, Moleskine, Gorjuss and Boofle amongst others.

Farmers Market 12 noon - 6pm

it’s carnival time!

Charity & Young Enterprise Stalls 12 noon- 6pm Santa’s Grotto 12.30pm - 5pm Entertainment on Stage from 1pm: th

Sunday 25 November

includes St Dominic’s Junior School Choir, Young Hearts, The Grove School Junior Choir, Top Hat, Harpenden Rock Choir, Dance Academy and Harpenden Gang Show

Procession through the High Street 3pm Heart Breakfast Roadshow on stage from 4pm Harpenden’s Panto Dick Whittington on stage 4.45pm

Christmas Lights Switch On at 5pm by the Mayor

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off with a bang! local firework displays 3rd November Verulamium Park The largest public display in the south of England organised by the Cathedral tickets: 01727 844488 gates 6pm, display 7.30pm

OA’s Rugby Club Harpenden Road gates 6pm, display 7.45pm family £20, adult £8, concs £7

Redbourn Common The Cricketers Pub and the War Memorial fun starts 6.30pm, display 7pm

Hatfield House 01707 357117 gates 5pm. bonfire 6.30pm adult £6, child £3

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4th November Harpenden Rugby Club Redbourn Lane 3pm onwards family £20, adult £8, child £5

Butterfly World Firework display to music gates 5pm, display 6.30pm, £5

10th November Crabtree School, Harpenden advance tickets: family £25, £7 per person

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THE FLOWER SCHOOL “… love flowers but don’t know what to do with them…”

Let florist Anita Lindeman teach you how to make stunning arrangements with beautiful flowers and foliages, in a calm relaxed atmosphere. Delicious refreshments, lunch included on Childwickbury workshops.

NEW for 2012 Come and Make 4 Amazing Designs Four Thursday evenings from 15th November Victorian Schoolroom, Childwickbury

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Christmas Flowers for Your Home Weds 14th November 7.30pm - 9.30pm The Flower School, St Albans Sat 17th November 10.30am - 3pm Victorian Schoolroom, Childwickbury

Make your own Christmas Door Wreath and Table Decoration Sat 15th December 10.30am - 3pm Victorian Schoolroom, Childwickbury

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Bark Busters offer helpful tips to keep your dog safe on bonfire night and during storms Lynn Prentice Bark Busters’ behavioural therapist for Herts and Essex encourages dog owners to take extra care of their pets around bonfire night.

“Bonfire night is traditionally a time of celebration and fun,” says Lynn, “but for animals it is quite a different story. Many dogs are literally sent into a frenzy of terror when fireworks explode.

Many will run madly in a blind panic causing damage or worse still running out into the path of oncoming cars. Some lose control of their bodily functions, while others will bark or howl.”

Although we cannot totally remove the fear that fireworks and storms cause, we can help our dogs to feel secure. some helpful tips to remember If you are going to a fireworks display, leave your dog at home where he will be safe and comfortable. Never leave him in the car, the bang of the exploding fireworks can be amplified in a car and could frighten your dog even more.

Always keep proper identification securely fastened to your dog’s collar in case he gets out.

Ask your vet about implanting a microchip and make sure your contact details are up to date.

Don’t leave your dog outside. If you cannot bring him inside, cover his kennel with a blanket to protect him from the bursts of bright lights and loud bangs. A dog’s sense of hearing is acute, over 10 times more sensitive than ours.

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Dogs should be given a small, dark space so they can run and hide when the “fun” starts. Some like to hide in cupboards or under the bed.

Some dogs become destructive when frightened and anxious. If you don’t use a crate, remove any items in the room which your dog could destroy or which could harm him when chewed.

Turn on a TV or radio at normal volume to distract your dog from loud noises and help him relax.

If possible, stay with your pet during the fireworks, your dog may react more intensely to loud sounds and flashes of light when you are not with him.

In extreme circumstances your vet may be able to suggest a remedy that suits your particular dog.

Lynn Prentice Bark Busters

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lest we forget Remembrance Day and the Two Minute Silence have been observed since the end of the First World War, but their relevance remains undiminished. When we bow our heads in reflection, we remember those who fought for our freedom during the two World Wars. But we also mourn and honour those who have lost their lives in more recent conflicts.

Today, with troops on duty in Afghanistan and other trouble spots around the world, Remembrance, and this two minute tribute is as important as ever.

Services will be held across the district on Remembrance Sunday 11th November. The services will give the opportunity to remember and reflect on the lives of service men and women who have given their lives defending our country and our freedom, 'lest we forget'.

Sunday 11th November War Memorial, Church Green, Harpenden 10.50am A parade from The Royal British Legion in Leyton Road, Harpenden to the War Memorial at Church Green in the centre of town, will leave the Legion at 10.40am. At 10.50am a service will be held at the Memorial Cross attended by The Harpenden Town Mayor and representatives from the armed forces, cubs, scouts, guides, explorers and marchers from other organisations.

Parishioners attending the High Street Methodist Church for the usual 10.30am service will also be asked to make their way to the Memorial Cross as part of the service.

War Memorial, St Peter's Street, St Albans 10.20am The Mayor and the Macebearer will gather outside Marks and Spencer in St Peter's Street from 10am. They will lead the procession to the War Memorial near St Peter's Church where the Remembrance Service will be held.

Walk: Street War Memorials 11am St Albans Tour Guides will lead a walk visiting each of the memorials and telling the story behind some of the names.

For tickets contact the Tourism Information Centre 01727 864511

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We treat all our customers with respect and a level of service that ensures they are 100% happy with the commitment given by us.

SPECIALISTS in the installation of • Burglar Alarms wireless or wired systems, with alerts to your mobile • CCTV can be linked to mobiles or laptops giving you total access • Access Control Systems to flats and gated entrances

We also service, upgrade and maintain existing alarm systems For a free estimate and consultation please contact us -

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www.harpendenhorticulturalsociety.org

Harpenden Horticultural Society (affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society)

has a new website.... ....where you will find useful information on gardening ideas, events, local news, our monthly meetings and more. Although we have 250 active and enthusiastic members, visitors are always welcome to come along to our meetings, where gardeners of all ages can meet and learn from each other and from our topical and interesting speakers and excursions.

Our meetings are held at 8pm at Roundwood Park School, visitors £3, annual membership £7.50.

Next meeting: 4th December, Linda Smith will be talking about ’Wildlife in your Pond’.

For further information please contact Roger on 01582 761222

next years calendar NOW available!

The Harpenden Trust 2013 Calendar is now available at the Harpenden Trust Centre, 90 Southdown Road and Harpenden Town Hall, Leyton Road.

Or why not come and see us at our stall at the Christmas Carnival on 25th November where you can buy a calendar and pick up a copy of our latest newsletter.

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Wednesday 7th November Sarah's Key cert 12 English/French language movie starring Kristin Scott Thomas. Adapted from the explosive, best selling French novel about the true story of what happened in France during World War Two. Wednesday 21st November Romauld et Juliette cert PG A fantastic French subtitled comedy about love across the class and racial divide. A white company president gets framed with a foodpoisoning scandal and the only person who can help him is his black cleaning-lady, who always seems to be in the right place at the right time.

All films at 8pm Harpenden Public Halls Members £3.50 non members £5 annual membership £10

Wednesday 12th December The Debt cert 15 Brilliant thriller starring Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson and Ciaran Hinds. In 1965, three Israeli Mossad agents cross into East Berlin to apprehend a notorious Nazi war criminal.

Thirty years later, the secrets the agents share come back to haunt them.

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NOVEMBER

Available for any family session throughout November

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ollerCity

RollerCity at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City has been a favourite of local skaters for over 25 years, and now new sessions have been introduced for all ages.

For older skaters grab your spandex outfits and skate back in time at our Roller Disco on Saturdays from 8.30pm to the wee hours – groovy!

Recouperate at the Chillax Mellow Sunday Session. And as Thursday is the new Friday sessions will be loud and pacey getting the weekend underway early!

For kids there’s a new after-school session, Jammy Dodgers on Mondays at 4pm. Admission includes a hot dog and drink, parents can come too and enjoy free cuppa! Our popular Easy Like Sunday Morning session will be repeated on Saturday mornings as well as new afternoon sessions on both days.

To get winter on its way, RollerCity is offering free skate hire for all family sessions in November. Simply hand in the above voucher at the Box Office and wheels will be yours!

Most sessions cost £7 www.rollercity.co.uk 07107 357117

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Nick The Handyman All aspects of Property Maintenance ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

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The Hardynge Seasons Hardynge Choir Concert Saturday 10th November 7.30pm High Street Methodist Church Harpenden Sasha Johnson Manning: The Hardynge Seasons Howell: Hymn to St Ceclia Vivaldi: Violin Concerto (Autumn from The Four Seasons) Handel: Ode for St Ceclia’s Day Sasha Johnson Manning composer of the renown festive ‘Manchester Carols’ has composed a delightful work; ‘The Hardynge Seasons’ based on the following set of poems. ‘The Seasons’ by John Armstrong ‘The Voice of Spring’ by Mary Howitt ‘Summer’ by Christina Rossettti ‘To Autumn’ by John Keats and ‘Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind’ by William Shakespeare adult £12, child £6 on 0845 475 1664

NOW at the abbey theatre

Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude; Thy tooth is not so keen Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude.

HeighHeigh-ho! sing heighheigh-ho! unto the green holly: Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:

Blithe Spirit 16th - 24th November 8pm 18th November matinee 2.30pm The Company of Ten summon up Noël Coward’s 1941 spooky black comedy Blithe Spirit this month. Novelist Charles Condomine invites local eccentric and medium Madame Arcati to conduct a séance as entertainment for his dinner guests and to provide material for his new book. But not only does the inept spiritualist contact the dead, she succeeds in materializing his first wife. As the mischievous spirit of Elvira runs amok, life and the afterlife get very complicated indeed.

30Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, St Albans 01727 857861

www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

Fun, informal, hands-on classes designed to make you feel at home with Asian cooking

Just ÂŁ40 per 3 hour session Includes: Lunch Copies of recipes A package of spices / unusual ingredients

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Introducing Gelish 速 Performs like a gel, applies like a polish. Gelish速 is designed for natural nails. Available in a huge array of colours and cured under an LED light to give a manicure that can last up to 3 weeks without chipping, peeling or fading.

Loyalty scheme: Have 5 treatments and receive 40% off your 6th treatment.

A home-based nail salon in Harpenden, free parking.

Contact Dee 01582 769222 07841 116893 www.nailsbydee.co.uk dee@nailsbydee.co.uk Introductory offer: 25% off 1st treatment with this advert

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Maintain your STRENGTH & FITNESS throughout your PREGNANCY Antenatal Pilates Classes Tuesday Mornings at 10.30am Lourdes Hall Strengthen your deep abdominals & pelvic floor muscles Improve your posture & balance awareness Prevent or reduce back & pelvic pain Prepare for labour & aid in recovery after birth For more information call Slavica Stewart 07912 071406 www.pilatesharpenden.vpweb.co.uk

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irrational theatre a new, young, profit-share professional theatre group presents a new, young Romeo and Juliet cut down to 21st century size and set in a school near you!

The performances will happen in and around the Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans. Visit the website for further details.

20th - 25th November

Treatment for Sports Injuries, Sports Massage & Gift Vouchers GEMMA BICKNELL IIHHT IIST clinic on first floor at: Sabrina & Co 103 Luton Road, Harpenden AL5 3BB

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light up a life this Christmas

The Luton and Dunstable Hospital invites you to join in with their Light up a Life campaign this Christmas.

You can buy a Light as a gift for someone special or you can dedicate a Light in memory of a loved one. All proceeds will benefit the Cancer Unit at the Hospital.

Lights are ÂŁ5 each or ÂŁ10 for 3. If you buy one as a gift for someone, they will receive a card with your special personal message or if you purchase one in memory of a loved one, you will receive a letter of dedication.

The Switching On Ceremony is on Monday 3rd December at 6pm at the front of the Hospital with festive music and refreshments, everyone is welcome!

To buy your Lights please call Sarah on 01582 718 043 or visit www.ldh.nhs.uk/christmas

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codeword each letter in this puzzle is represented by a number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. As you find the letters enter them in the box

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a significant find A nationally significant find of 159 late Roman gold coins was discovered in the north of St Albans in October The find is believed to be one of the largest ever discovered in the UK and dates to the end of Roman rule in Britain. The coins, called solidus were mostly struck in the Italian cities of Milan and Ravenna and issued under the Emperors Gratian, Valentinian, Theodosius, Arcadius and Honorius.

David Thorold, Prehistory to Medieval Curator at Verulamium Museum in St Albans said: “During the period of the Roman occupation of Britain, coins were usually buried for two reasons. As religious sacrifice to the Gods or as a secure store of wealth, with the aim of later recovery. Threat of war or raids might lead to burial in the latter case, as may the prospect of a long journey or any other risky activity. Gold solidi were extremely valuable coins and were not traded or exchanged on a regular basis. They would have been used for large transactions such as buying land or goods by the shipload.”

Talk: The Roman Gold Coins Hoard, Verulamium Museum, St Albans For those wishing to find out more, a talk has been planned for Thursday 1st November at 7pm call the museum for tickets £7 on 01727 751810 or museums@stalbans.gov.uk

join us for a walk and a natter! enjoy the countryside on your doorstep as the colours of autumn fade and the magic of winter draws near with the popular St Albans, Harpenden and Villages Health Walks Led by trained volunteers the walks take place whatever the weather, cater for all ages and abilities and are a fantastic way to get more active, have a good natter and improve your general wellbeing.

Best of all they are completely free!

Every Tuesday in Wheathampstead Meet at the public car park behind The Bull Pub, East Lane at 10.30am. For those just starting out there is a first steps walk, and also a 3 - 4 mile brisk walk.

Every Thursday in Hatching Green Meet at The White Horse Pub, Redbourn Lane, Harpenden at 10am for a gentle 2-3 mile walk.

Saturdays at 2pm 3rd Nov, 1st Dec Sundays at 10.30am 16th Dec Meet in Heartwood Forest car park, Sandridge for 4-5 mile brisk walk.

All walks are followed by the option of stopping for refreshments.

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L.C. WESTON FUNERAL DIRECTORS The Only Independent Funeral Directors and Monumental Masons In The Area Personal attention Home arrangements available 14 Leyton Road Harpenden 01582 712865 (24 hours)

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1st Talk: The Roman Gold Coins Hoard see page 40 Bridging the Generation Gap see page 26 Fairy Tales Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117, £6.50 Interactive Theatre Drama Butterfly World, St Albans, 01727 869203 www.butterflyworldproject.com 3rd Have your Caricature Painted Butterfly World, St Albans, 01727 869203 St Albans Firework Display see page 10 OA Rugby Club Firework Display page 10 Redbourn Firework Display page 10 Hatfield House Firework Display page 10 La Traviata Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117, 7.30pm, £20 & £25 4th Harpenden Rugby Club Firework Display see page10 Butterfly World Firework Display page 10 10th Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre Opening Event St Albans, 10 - 5pm, all activities free, fun for all the family, 08450 306030 St Georges School Christmas Fayre see page 12 Crabtree School Firework Display page 10 The Hardynge Seasons see page 30 St Albans International Organ Festival Celebrity Concert St Albans Cathedral, 01727 860780, 5.30pm Christmas Market Hatfield House Opera Highlights Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden, 01727 858307, 8pm 11th Remembrance Services see page 18 12th Dino Dig Stockwood Discovery Centre, fun & creative toddler activities, £3 www.stockwooddiscoverycentre.com 15th Harpenden Arts Club Harpenden Public Halls, 7 - 8.30pm 16th - 18th Harpenden Arts Club Annual Exhibition Harpenden Public Halls, Fri & Sat: 10 - 6pm, Sun: 10 - 4pm Knebworth Christmas Fair Knebworth House, 01438 812661, adult £5, child £3 16th - 24th Blithe Spirit see page 30

17th From The Jam in concert see page 6 Open Day Abbots Hill School, Hemel Hempstead, 01442 240333, 10 - 12 noon Charity Wine Tasting Quiz see page 41 18th Lanwarne Landscapes at Burston page 15 Town Mayor's Christmas Charity Event Harpenden House Hotel, 01582 463662, entertainment, fashion show & raffle, £19.50 Tree Planting Heartwood Forest, see page 32 Christmas Lights Switch On St Peters Street, St Albans, market 10am, lights 5.30pm Orienteering Event & Treasure Hunt St Albans Lions Club, 01727 872450 alanhross@hotmail.co.uk 20th - 25th Romeo & Juliet see page 34 21st St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society Display: ‘British Internal Airways’, St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284, 8pm Romauld et Juliette see page 26 22nd Burston Garden Centre Festive Event see page 15 23rd & 24th Harpenden Ladies Circle Gift Fair page 12 23rd - 25th Frost Fair Hatfield House, 01707 357117, 10 - 5pm, adult £4, child free 24th Christmas Fair St Nicholas School, Church Green, 10 - 1pm 24th & 25th Childwickbury Christmas Market page 30 25th Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Lights Switch On see page 8 Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving St Albans Cathedral, dove release 2.30pm, service 3pm 28th ‘An Evening of Fine Wines’ see page 4 30th An Evening with Joanna Lumley a fund raising evening in aid of Hands Together Tiplyang Project Helping Communities in Nepal, Abbey Theatre, St Albans, 01727 857861, 7.30pm, £15 Christmas Wine Toasting Fair Park Hall, sample over 40 different wines from around the world with Rollings Wine, 6-9pm, £10 Southdown Christmas Lights Switch On live music, fairground rides & more 6-8pm

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2nd Batford Christmas Lights Switch On Pickford Hill, 01582 768278, 5.30pm 3rd Light up a Life Switching on Ceremony see page 36 4th Meeting: Wildlife in your Pond see page 20 7th - 29th Mother Goose Watford Palace Theatre, 01923 225761, £15.50 - £20 8th Arts & Crafts Market Town Hall, Market Place, St Albans, 10am-4pm, free Christmas Concert St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road, 01727 869693, Donald Mackenzie & Dawn Vivian, 7.30pm, matinee 2.30pm, £9 9th Mechanical Instruments Christmas Special St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road, 01727 869693, 2.15pm, £5.50 Music for Christmas Hatfield House, 01707 357117, Hertfordshire Chorus, seasonal songs & carols, 7pm, adult £15, child £10 12th Film: The Debt see page 26 12th Dec - 1st Jan Jack and the Beanstalk see opposite page 14th Dec - 6th Jan Aladdin Panto see opposite page

Once again we will be holding our Annual Bookfair at St Albans Town Hall.

Starting in late October and open 7 days a week until the 2nd January.

Over many years the Bookfair has become part of the St Albans calendar with thousands of books at greatly reduced prices. This year it will feature many subjects from travel and history to art and science, and one of the largest areas will be devoted to children’s books.

Recently published books featured in our local section will include a photographic book ‘St Albans Through Time’ by Robert Bard and a fascinating book about the River Ver by Jacqui BanfieldTaylor. Greeting cards, calendars and other stationery will also be available.

We originally opened our shop in St Albans in October 1962, so this Bookfair marks fifty years of us selling books in St Albans!

Although we had to close our Holywell Hill shop in 2007, the

15th - 21st Dick Whittington see opposite page 16th Tree Planting at Heartwood Forest page 32 Ashridge Christmas Trail Ashridge Visitor Centre, 01442 851227, learn how the wildlife spend its Christmas, 10-4pm 21st - 30th Witches by Roald Dahl Abbey Theatre, St Albans, 01727 857861 22nd Carols on the Hour St Albans Cathedral, 01727 864511, each service lasts 30 mins, 11 - 4pm 23rd Harpenden Farmers Market 10-2pm Turkey & Tinsel with DJ Sean Scott, The Old Cock Inn, Harpenden, book a table 01582 712649 26th Walk: Ghost Walk St Albans meet outside Old Town Hall, 8pm www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk 27th Walk: Christmas Walk Ashridge Estate, 01442 851227, mulled wine & mince pies, 10-12 noon 31st New Year Cabaret Evening The Old Cock Inn, Harpenden, 01582 712649 Bookfair is still very popular. I think that it still works so well because we are able to use our long standing trade contacts, to carefully source many of the most interesting books available to sell at remarkably low prices.

Our customers also like the fact that the books are displayed in the 1831 Regency Courtroom.

For some it can bring back memories; one customer told us that it had been over 50 years since he had been in the old Courtroom. Apparently during the cement shortage of the late 1950’s, he was one of 76 local builders appearing in court for loading more bags of cement onto their van than they had paid for! When I asked him if he would be interested in revisiting the cells below the Courtroom he didn’t seem very keen!

We look forward to welcoming back our many regular customers and to meeting some new ones this year. www.stalbansbookfair.co.uk Richard Child, Paton Books, St Albans

it’s panto time!

Aladdin

The Alban Arena 14th December - 6th January Mister Maker (Phil Gallagher) is back! After his fantastic performance in Snow White last year, Phil returns to The Alban Arena’s stage to play Aladdin! Joining him will be Shaun Williamson (best known for ‘Barry’ in Eastenders) and Jemma Carlilse (our fantastic Snow White from last year) as Jasmine! Charming and witty Bob Golding will also returns, promising the audience even more hilarity!

Whatever you do, don’t miss it, there’ll be comedy, singing, dancing, stunning sets, dazzling costumes, and a top-quality West End cast! This year’s pantomime promises to be our biggest, best and funniest ever!

Box Office 01727 844488

Dick Whittington Harpenden Public Halls 15th - 22nd December Join our hero Dick as he sets out on a quest to find fame and fortune in this classic rags to riches tale. Starring CBeebies Cerrie Burnell as The Fairy of The Bells and Dr Who companion and Blue Peter legend Peter Purvis as Alderman Fitzwarren.

Will Dick find the streets paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice? Will he defeat the evil King Rat? Find out this Christmas!

Featuring fantastic songs, a live band, sumptuous sets, sensational costumes and bags of audience participation Dick Whittington is the perfect way to kick start your festive season.

Tickets from £10 Box Office 01582 767525

Jack and the Beanstalk Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City 12th December - 1st January Join Jack on his bean-tastic journey as he battles with the giant on the beanstalk! A perfect Christmas treat for the whole family, it’s guaranteed to be a Giant of a pantomime!

Tickets from £8 Box Office 01707 357117

Beauty and the Beast The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett 8th - 31st December This heart-warming show has something for everyone, combining a popular classic fairytale with all the cherished traditions of pantomime.

With fantastic music and costumes and dazzling scenery, it promises laughter, colourful pantomime characters, a beautiful heroine, a beast who is not as he seems and loads of audience participation.

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Aerial Installations Concorde Aerials Harpenden Digital Services

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Appliance Repairs / Sales Appliance Refrigeration Leigh Hibon

Counselling / Sex Therapy Michael Stock Dance Penny Waterman School of Dance

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Architects / Surveyors Survite Beauty Harpenden Skin Clinic Nails by Dee

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Hearing Services The Hearing Healthcare Practice

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Leave a gift in your Will and help ensure the future of local hospice c re Grove House is again urging people to take part in this year’s Make Your Will Month running throughout November.

Making a making a Will is one of the most Will is one important of the most things you can do for important your family things you and those around you. can do for It ensures your family your wishes are carried out exactly as you would want after your death, and can help to avoid unnecessary stress for your family, at an already difficult time.

For more information contact the solicitors below

Local solicitors are donating their time to write a Will free of charge in return for a donation to Grove House Hospice.

Those taking part include: Debenhams Ottoway 01727 837161 Sherrards 01727 832830 Witts Molone 08451 271333 Taylor Walton 01727 845245 Pictons Solicitors LLP (incorporating Swatton Taylor Dutton) 01442 825566 SA Law 01727 798006 Hillman Legal Partnership 020 8340 3102

Making a Will via the campaign is easy. Just call one of the participating solicitors quoting “Make Your Will Month for Grove House Hospice”. They will not charge you for drawing up a basic Will but will instead invite you to make a minimum donation of £100 to the charity. You will receive a professionally drawn up Will and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have protected your loved ones’ future.