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NOW at the Public Halls The Big Band with Five Star Swing 1st November 7.30pm £16 / concs £15 As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, a fabulous swing-along with songs from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Jazz & Blues. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother) plus Tony Bennett’s trombonist.

Soulfish + 2Tone 6th November 7pm £20 soulfish4harpendenmencap@gmail.com Thank ABBA For The Music 7th November 7.30pm £19.50 / concs £17.50 Featuring the greatest and most memorable hits, this is the ultimate feel good, party style tribute concert. With superb vocals and clever ABBA trademark harmonies, live on-stage band. ABBA and 70’s fancy dress is optional, but will certainly add to the fun!

One Night of Elvis starring Lee ‘Memphis’ King 14th November 7.30pm £19 Europe’s most successful Elvis tribute artist presents the ultimate tribute to The King - celebrating the entire career of the musical legend. To any Elvis fan this show is the only way to enjoy the music of the greatest artist the world has known.

Andy Hamilton ‘Change Management’ 15th November 8pm £20 / conc £18 As a panel regular on 'The News Quiz' and 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue', comedy writer and performer Andy has experienced many changes. But, of course, change is an inescapable part of the human condition. Why? Is that fair? Some changes are good, some bad. Why can’t they be more clearly labelled? How did we end up working longer hours? Where did all the sparrows go? In this show Andy will teach you how to cope with the changes we have seen and the changes yet to come.

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Ruby Wax ‘Sane New World’ 17th November SOLD OUT Roy Ayers & his Band 2nd December 7.30pm £23.50 This superb vibraphonist crafted a winning mix of soul, world music and jazz that rode high on the jazz and R&B charts throughout the ‘70s and '80s. Ayers has earned his place in pop history as one of the few modern jazz musicians who blueprinted a pop sound with his band, not with his instrument.

Harpenden Film Society 11th November - Testament of Youth - cert 12A Based on the best selling memoir by Vera Brittain. A story of love, war and remembrance in WW1 26th November - Wild Tales - cert 15 Subtitled - a collection of outrageous, and darkly hilarious short stories about revenge.

All films 8pm / non members £5 / members £3.50

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Childwickbury Christmas Market 'Completely different Christmas shopping' On the 28th and 29th November the Childwickbury Estate will be opening its gates for the seventh Childwickbury Christmas Market. Housed in the charming Victorian stable block the market offers a high quality selection of art, crafts and foods to start the Christmas shopping season.

It’s a unique setting for a market; beautifully restored 19th century horse-stalls and tack rooms house arts and crafts for the weekend.

Gift ideas on offer include wooden toys, stained glass, jewellery, quilts, pottery, clothing, fabulous hats, tableware, fine art and more. Food gifts include Childwickbury honey, preserves and homemade sweets. Hot drinks, freshly cooked food and mulled wine will be available under the canopy in the centre of the stables, and with free entry and parking, how can you not get your Christmas preparations off to a great start at Childwickbury?

Open 10am - 5pm Free Entry Free Parking Dogs on leads welcome www.childwickburyarts.com www.facebook.com/childwickburyartsfair info@childwickburyarts.com 01727 859495 Childwickbury Estate, Harpenden Road, St Albans, Herts, AL3 6JX

Lights Up in November!

15th St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On St Peter's Street, live music, food & gift stalls 22nd Harpenden Christmas Lights Up 5pm 26th Wheathampstead High Street Lights Up 5.30pm 27th Southdown Lights Switch On 6pm live music, fairground rides & Xmas Fair at Methodist Church 29th Batford Lights Switch On 5.30pm fairground ride, raffle, live music, glass painting & Santa

Harpenden Christmas Carnival 22nd November Farmers Market, Charity and Young Enterprise stalls, Fun Fair and other attractions 12 noon - 6pm Santa's Grotto, ÂŁ2 entry 12 noon - 5pm (closed 2.45 - 3.30pm) Stage Entertainment from 1pm Procession 3pm Stage entertainment from Heart Radio 4.15pm Lights Switch On by Town Mayor and Christmas Poster Winner 5pm

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Theo Platt Exhibition 8&, Leyton Rd, Harpenden 16th - 21st November Renowned portrait painter, Theo Platt whose commissions grace the walls of museums, palaces and homes worldwide, is holding his debut exhibition outside London this month, in Harpenden where he has worked and had his studio for four years. The exhibition will be held at the pop up gallery 8& in Leyton Road.

His recent sitters include members of the Royal Family, MPs and Sir Jackie Stewart, and he has also had several portrait commissions in Harpenden, including the prestigious CEO of Rothamsted Research. So Theo has decided that now is the perfect time to exhibit in his home town.

Theo has combined his successful portrait career with his love of the sea to create his mesmerising 'Oceans' series. His dramatic seascapes are a unique blend of abstract and pure realism and are in private collections around the world. This exhibition is a fusion of both his ocean and portrait work. www.theoplatt.com

Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition 13th - 15th November 13th & 14th: 10am - 6pm 15th: 10am - 4pm.

Harpenden Public Halls Come and see works ranging from drawings and paintings to fused glass and sculpture. This year promises to be exceptional with a wide range of superb original artworks by new and established artists.

Chinese lanterns Whether you prefer

by Harry Dobkin poignant abstract paintings to make you think, light-filled exquisite landscapes to lift your spirits or vibrant gutsy artworks to stop you in your tracks, there is truly something for everyone.

Admission free Harpenden Arts Club is undergoing something of a regeneration, and is Prancing Dog 2 by Debbie Knight, attracting many new members of all abilities to its weekly programme of creative workshops, demonstrations, life drawing classes and art practice sessions on Thursday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm, at Harpenden Public Halls. For more information please visit www.harpendenartsclub.org.uk or call Peter Brown on 01582 793174. Taster sessions only ÂŁ3, new members always welcome.

The New Maynard Gallery until 28th Nov The Gallery in the foyer of the theatre will be holding an exhibition of work in 2D and 3D, submitted by artists from all over Hertfordshire. The Gallery is a non -profit making charitable trust exhibiting works from both professional and amateur artists.

The Hawthorne Theatre Campus West, Welwyn Garden City www.newmaynardgallery.co.uk

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Garden Photographer of the Year until 5th January With stunning work from both amateur and professional photographers, capturing beautiful images of plants, habitats and amazing landscapes, this is a must-see event.

Free, but donations welcome.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton www.lutonculture.com/stockwood-discovery-centre

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Bricktraders Bricktraders buy, sell and trade pre-loved Lego® bricks, sets and figures, and even have an area where you can build and then buy your own creations. Everyone is welcome from the youngest, casual builders to serious collectors, with something for every budget.

Eventually it’s hoped to bring a Bricktraders shop for Lego® fans to St Albans, but for now just keep coming along to local pop-up events.

St Albans Town Hall St Peters Street 7th, 8th, 28th, 29th Nov 10am - 5pm St Michaels Memorial Hall Branch Rd, St Albans 21st Nov & 12th Dec 10am - 4.30pm Bricktraders Crazy Combo with Dad's Wildlife Art Exhibition!

Inn on the Park Verulamium Park, St Albans 19th, 20th Dec 10am - 5pm www.bricktraders.co.uk

Friday 13th November Since 1980 BBC Children in Need has raised over £790 million, all of which has gone to help and change the lives of 480,000 disadvantaged children and young people around the UK including those in poverty and deprivation; disabled young people and children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect. This year’s theme is ‘Be a Hero’ so why not dress up as your childhood hero and raise money for this very worthwhile cause.

Santa Spectacular 25th November - 24th December Visit Santa in his grotto and receive a golden key to his toy shop to choose your gift. Join in with the nativity story, hop on the festive wood ride, write a letter to Santa in the Elves House. With Willows Magical Synthetic Ice Rink, festive funfair rides, indoor play and reindeer hunt with a prize all included in the entrance prices it’s a fantastic day out.

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Remember Them Remembrance Sunday the day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

The Two Minute Silence held each year at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, marks the end of the First World War. The Poppy is a symbol of Remembrance and was inspired by John McCrae's poem ‘In Flanders Fields’.

8th November Royal British Legion, Harpenden Remembrance Day and Service Parade meet at Rothamsted Park, Leyton Road from 9.45am, to walk to The War Memorial High Street for 10.50am www.britishlegion.org.uk St Albans City Band and St Albans Salvation Army join together for the traditional act of remembrance at the War Memorial, St Peters Street, St Albans 10am - 12 noon St Albans Cathedral 9.30am Parish Eucharist, 10.55am Choral Eucharist of Remembrance, 6.30pm Memorial Evensong 11th November St Albans Cathedral 11am Two minute silence and act of remembrance 8th & 11th November 11.30am Street War Memorials Walks The Great War changed lives forever, men enlisted to fight for King and Country, many never returned. The Abbey Parish remember their dead, not in a church, but the streets where they grew up. The Parish was not unique in its experience but the memorials are.

This walk explores the history behind their existence and the lives of those whose names appear there.

Walks start outside the Old Town Hall in Market Place, St Albans, tickets in advance from the Tourist Information Office, Old Town Hall, or just turn up and pay on the day, adults £4, child £2.

Poppy People Needed - Royal British Legion Harpenden Last year in Harpenden a record breaking £27,000 was collected. If you can spare some time between 24th October - 7th November to help please call Rosemary on 07983 429771.

St Albans If you can help for a few hours please call Don Dell on 07747 467836.

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Happy Birthday to the Hawker Hurricane!

6th - 8th November The Hawker Hurricane is turning 80 on 6th November and to celebrate RAF Hendon is throwing a party. You can book a 10 minute one to one with the museums very own Hawker Hurricane which will include a behind the scenes view of the cockpit, with an expert on hand to answer any questions and tell you the history of the Hurricane.

There will also be a Merlin engine running outside so you can feel the full force of the Hurricane which is quite an experience! The engine will be running on 7th and 8th November at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.

Please book on line, each ticket allows entry for 2 people. £5 per session plus 50p booking fee RAF Museum London Grahame Park Way, London, NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk

75th Anniversary Celebration

27th - 29th November 11am - 3.30pm The deHavilland Aircraft Museum, London Colney is commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the first flight of the de Havilland DH 98 Mosquito Prototype. At 2.45pm on each day the fully restored ‘The Wooden Wonder’ will be rolled out of the hangar to emulate the same event from 75 years ago. www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

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SuStAinable StAlbans Week 21st - 28th November If everyone used as much natural resources as St Albans, we’d need three and a half planets just to keep ourselves going. With over 140,000 residents St Albans District has the second highest ecological footprint of all UK cities - and Sustainable StAlbans Week aims to change all that! This exciting new week is about raising awareness of, and taking practical action, to build a future environmentally sustainable district. Over 100 groups: businesses, community, faith groups and schools will run events and activities including guided nature walks, recycled crafts for children, films and talks on the environment, free entry to BRE Innovation Park, FoodSmiles open day, children’s book swap at Oxfam books, fruit tree pruning, community litter picks and more!

Launch Event 21st November 10.30am - 3.30pm Set to be opened by the Mayor at The Clock Tower in the High Street, St Albans there will be music from ukelele supergroup Katie’s Dancing Fleas, and the chance to walk up the ancient steps of the Clock Tower. You’ll be able to work out your carbon footprint, browse stalls with information on recycling and water saving, as well as the chance to take a free trip in an electric car!

A programe of events can be picked up from St Albans Market on 7th and 15th November. www.sustainablestalbans.org

Nude Tin Can Gallery 10th - 21st November The next exhibition at the Gallery in Hatfield Road, St Albans, will be ‘Don’t Forget to Flush’ in aid of World Toilet Day (19th November). The Gallery is joining with UNwater.org, Affinity Water and StAlbans Sustainability Week to see how the lack of sanitation affects us globally and what solutions can be implemented. There’ll be a talk by Richard Higgins on 21st November at 2pm about his waterless compostable toilets and Affinity Water will be giving away water saving devices and talking about ways to reduce water consumption, 12.30pm - 5pm www.nudetincan.gallery

Five Miles to Fabulous will celebrate Sustainable StAlbans Week with a cycle ride on 21st November at 9.30am from Morrisons, Hatfield Road (meet by the cycle stands). A gentle paced, 5 mile, women only ride, organised by South Herts CTC. Just turn up with a roadworthy bike, warm and waterproof clothing, and money for a coffee. www.southhertsctc.org.uk/cycle/five-miles-to-fabulous

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NOW at the Alban Arena An Evening with Simon and Oscar from Ocean Colour Scene 1st November 7.30pm £20 2015 is the bands 25th Anniversary.

Simon and Oscar will be playing all the hits including the Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught the Train and many more.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 3rd November 7.30pm £32.50 / £22.50 The world’s leading tribute band are touring with Mick Fleetwood’s golden seal of approval. Playing hits including Black Magic Woman, Go Your Own Way, Albatross and many more.

Lee Nelson-Suited and Booted 6th November 7.30pm £20 Back with his highly anticipated, all new show.

Mad About the Musicals 7th November 7.30pm £24 / £22 Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney lead a West End cast in this journey through the greatest songs from the West End and Broadway including Les Mis, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Chicago, We Will Rock You, Sunset Boulevard and more.

Hairspray 10th - 14th November 7.45pm (Sat 2.30pm) £18.50, £17.50, £10 A feel good musical presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company, about overcoming all the odds to achieve your dreams.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra with guest stars The Jiving Lindy Hoppers 15th November 3pm £23 / £21 (children half price) Get In The Mood as legendary band leader Ray McVay presents favourites like Tuxedo Junction, Little Brown Jug, American Patrol and In The Mood.

The Sensational 60s Experience 19th November 7.30pm £27 / £25 Timeless 60s classics by some of the original artists including Chris Farlowe, Herman’s Hermits, Union Gap and New Amen Corner. Step back in time and relive the past, when pop music was at its best.

The Stylisics 20th November 7.30pm £25 / £23.50 The Stylistics, with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best selling soul groups ever! Come and listen to hits like You Make Me Feel Brand New and Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love), You Are Everything and more.

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Christmas Showcase 21st November 6.30pm £10 / £7 Students aged 5-18 from the Living the Dream School of Performing Arts present their annual Christmas Showcase with Street and Contemporary dance, Musical Theatre, singing and acting.

Jasper Carrott’s Stand up and Rock 23rd November 7.30pm £25 Come and hear great legendary artistes, Bev Bevan and his Band, belt out a night of fantastic songs, and Jasper back where he belongs: behind the mic, making you laugh!

Glitz, Blitz and 70s Hitz 24th November 7.30pm £28.50 / £26.50 Three of the greatest live bands of the 70s team up for a fantastic night of nostalgia. Sweet, Mud 2 and The Rubettes perform hits including Tiger Feet, Lonely This Christmas, Oh Boy, Sugar Baby Love, Juke Box Jive and more.

So This is Christmas 27th November 7.30pm £26 / £24 / £22, Join the best yuletide party in town. Performed by a live band, two hours of classics including White Christmas, Let It Snow and more. Seasonal fun for all the family!

Go West, Nik Kershaw & T’Pau 26th November 7.30pm £32 / £28.50 Three critically acclaimed stars of the 80s come together for one amazing night!

The Nutcracker 28th November 2.30pm £23 / £19, child £15 The Vienna Festival Ballet promise to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and captivating story. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll.

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Fireworks Galore Fireworks @ The White Horse 5th November 7.15pm The White Horse, Hatching Green, Harpenden, AL5 2JP Come and enjoy the fire pit, mulled cider, popcorn, candy floss and classic toffee apples. Hot food outside from 7-9pm.

St Albans Firework Spectacular 7th November 7.30pm Verulamium Park, St Albans Advance: adult £5, concs £2, family £10 On the gate: adult £7, concs £2, family £15 The display is organised by a team of over 400 local volunteers including Scouts, Rotary, Round Table, Abbey Youth, Lions and the event has raised over £700,000 for local and national charities.

Tickets from The Alban Arena Box Office 01727 844488

Crabtree Schools' PTA Fireworks Spectacular 7th November gates 5.30pm, display 6.30pm Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PU Celebrating it's 40th year this year's event promises to be the best yet! With traditional bonfire, BBQ, a quiet room, and of course an incredible firework display.

OA’s Fireworks Spectacular 7th November Woollams Playing Fields, Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6BB Firework display and BBQ. Advance: adult £10, family £20 On the gate: adult £15, family £25 www.oasport.com

Harpenden Scout Group Fireworks 7th November display: 6.30pm Kinsbourne Green Common, toddler friendly indoor viewing area, adult £6, child £5 annakelly1@btinternet

Butterfly World Fireworks Display 8th November gates 4.30pm, display 6.15pm.

Free parking, food and drink stalls, fireworks to synchronised music creating a perfect evening's entertainment! £6.50 Tickets 01727 869203 www.butterflyworldproject.com

Harpenden Rugby Club 8th November gates 4pm, display 6pm www.hrfc.com

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Frost Fair

St Albans Christmas Market 26th November - 20th December Come and enjoy a fantastic family launch party in and around the Vintry Garden in the grounds of St Albans Cathedral on 26th November from 5pm 7.45pm.

While the market’s in town, you’ll find beautiful and unique jewellery and accessories, clothing, decorations, candles and lovely home décor. When it’s time for a break, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, a hot chocolate and some fantastic food in the Sumpter Yard food court including duck wraps, traditional bratwurst, waffles and crepes.

Expect great music, fantastic street performances and the return of the ever-popular Bjorn the Bear!

Father Christmas will be on hand each day to welcome children and grown ups to his magical grotto. Entertainment will continue with some great music expected on the busking stage from Thursday to Sunday, and traditional Christmas music from Community and School Choirs along with pop, folk, blues and classical artists from the local scene.

Harpenden Circle Gift & Craft Fair 20th & 21st November 9.30am - 5pm Harpenden Public Halls There will be over 50 stalls offering gifts for all the family, arts, crafts, jewellery and food, giving you an excellent chance to start your Christmas shopping early. With a cafe serving home-baked food and refreshments, and an exciting Tombola with some great prizes thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Have your first mince pie of the season and take part in a fantastic local event to help raise money for this years nominated charities, Winston's Wish (the charity for bereaved children), Carers in Hertfordshire and Community Meeting Point.

Over a quarter of a million pounds for charity has been raised since 1971 and to thank you for your support tea and coffee is free until 11am on both days.

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26th - 29th November 10am - 5pm Held in heated marquees in The Old Palace, Riding School and Stable Yard, Hatfield House. Come and enjoy festive entertainment, Santa, over 200 exhibitors with exciting new and innovative ideas for gifts and a Fine Food Fair to tempt your palate, Stable Yard retailers and the Coach House Restaurant. Adult £6, child 16 free www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair 14th November 10am - 4pm free Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Harpenden Photography, Ceramics, Jewellery, Stained Glass, Woodturning and more.

Something for Everyone!

In aid of Harpenden Friends of Cancer Research UK

Knebworth Christmas Fair 13th - 15th November 10am - 4pm Come and browse the wide range of arts, craft and gift stalls, jewellery, handicrafts, hand made cards, photography, candles, aromatherapy products, ceramics and wood turning. Along with wine, festive foods and chocolates.

Bring all the family to meet the reindeer and visit Father Christmas in his Grotto, child entry price includes a visit to Santa and a gift.

Adult £5, child £4.50 www.knebworthhouse.com

Redbourn Christmas Market 29th November 11am-5pm High Street, Village Hall

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Ladies Curry Night Grove House Hospice invites you to a one off special ladies only event Enjoy a delicious home made three course curry while supporting your local hospice 19th November 7pm £15 per person Grove House Hospice, St Albans For tickets call 01727 731028 There will also be an auction with fabulous prizes

Christmas Appeal 1st Dec - 4th Jan Funds raised are used to help people in need in the AL5 area. Donation envelopes will be dropped off to every house in Harpenden, please give generously and complete the Gift Aid Declaration as it gives 25% more to the Trust. www.theharpendentrust.org.uk

UK registered charity no 297489

The Hospice of St Francis Last year the Hospice supported over 2,100 patients living with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers with 25% from St Albans and Harpenden. This month they are offering Paint Workshops on 6th, 7th, 14th November So if you’re looking to update your furniture or start a new hobby, why not join in at ‘Returned to Glory’, the pre-loved furniture store, Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted. www.stfrancis.org.uk

‘Knickers Models Own’ Charity Fashion Show & Sale 4th November 7pm Harpenden Public Halls Caroline Jones has worn a different Cancer Research UK preloved outfit every day for a year, and is now selling the lot! She’s joining forces with Cancer Research UK Harpenden and Berkhamsted stores for a one-off fashion show with the best in preloved evening wear and will also talk about her fundraising year as with Deryane Tadd, owner of the multi-award-winning boutique The Dressing Room. All outfits from the show plus the entire Knickers Model's Own wardrobe (including jewellery, bags and accessories) will be on sale after the show.

Preview all items 12-4pm that day, no ticket required.

Fashion Show tickets £10 from Harpenden Cancer Research UK shop.

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Cholera - The Victorian Plague

Family Maths Events Making, doing, singing... and maths! This is for families who want to find out how to support their children's learning in maths, and have fun at the same time! Each event is free and includes a series of activities, just turn up and join in! The events are brought to you in association with Maths on Toast, who run community events making maths family fun.

7th Nov - Shape Parade 14th Nov - It’s a Numbers Game 21st Nov - Codes and Conundrums All at 1.30pm - 4.30pm, ages 5-12 Events are included within the Bletchley Park admission price.

Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive Bletchley, MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk

Amanda Thomas is a Harpenden based author, historian and linguist who has advised on the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are and The One Show.

Her passion for history and heritage has led to her latest book, Cholera, which uncovers the story of the disease that devastated the Victorian population, and brought about major changes in sanitation. Drawing on scientific research and a wealth of archival material, Amanda uses first-hand accounts, blending personal stories with an overview of the history of cholera and its devastating after effects on British society. Also revealing that Victorian theories about the disease may be closer to the truth than we might assume: contaminated drinking water and human transmission may not be the whole story.

This fascinating book will appeal to both general and social history enthusiasts, taking a new, accessible approach to a topic previously covered predominately by academic researchers. The book is available to buy on-line and in all good bookshops.

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This powerful drama, set in the North of England in 1912 portrays a fathers tyranny over the wrecked lives of his family. It has been described as being on a par with the dramas of Ibsen, Gorky and Granville Barker.

25th - 27th November 8pm High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden www.hsplayers.org.uk 01582 620269

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11th November Tots Tales 1.30pm - 2.30pm Ages 2 - 4 years, £2 A story, craft activity and museum hunt 14th & 15th November Roman Solider 2.30pm - 3pm & 3.30pm - 4pm free After 25 years 1st officer Gaius Allius of Legion XIIII is retiring, don’t miss this last chance to meet him.

21st November Romans versus Celts 1pm - 5pm Ages 5+ free Battle re-enactment using model soldiers Drop in, and join in the fun 29th November Story time session for under 7s 3pm - 4pm £2 Come and join us for Cinderelephant, plus other Emma Dodd stories, activities and Red House Children's Book Award voting. In association with St Albans Children’s Book Group.

Children must be accompanied by an adult Verulamium Museum 01727 751810 www.stalbansmusems.org.uk

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40th Birthday Concert 21st November 7.30pm Join the Harpenden Choral Society for this very special concert of choir and audience favourites as they celebrate 40 years of making music in Harpenden. Conducted by John Andrews, and featuring soloists Norbert Meyn, tenor; Rosemary Brady, mezzo-soprano; and Andrew Mahon, bass; this promises to be a musical evening to remember. Works will include Bach Magnificat, Bruckner - Locus Iste, Gibbons - The Silver Swan, Handel - Zadok the Priest, Mascagni - Easter Hymn, Parry - I Was Glad, Rachmaninov - Bogoroditsye Dyevo, Stanford - The Blue Bird, and Vivaldi – Gloria, with organ and orchestral accompaniment by the Kings Sinfonietta.

Adult £15, child / student £5 tickets@harpendenchoralsociety.org www.harpendenchoralsociety.org High Street Methodist Church

21st November 7.30pm presented by Carillon Chamber Choir Music for voices and cello, including:J S Bach Motet - Jesu, meine Freude John Tavener Svyati Arvo Pärt Bogoroditse Devo Cecilia McDowall Night Flight Movements from Bach Cello Suites Conducted by Derek Harrison with Michael Wigram (cello) Tickets £14, concs £13, child £5 01582 763774 ward.geoff.t21@btinternet.com St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans

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7th November 7.30pm St Albans Choral Society Toby Young Love and Harmony Edward Elgar Sospiri, Op 70 Jean Sibelius Romance in C, Op 42 Cecilia McDowall Some Corner of a Foreign Field George Frederick Handel Dettingen Te Deum HWV283 Adult £18, cpncs £15, child £1 St Saviours Church Sandpit Lane, St Albans AL1 4DF 07884 231958 or on the door www.choralsociety.com

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St Albans Bach Choir 14th November 7.30pm Duruflé - Requiem Exhibition: I-Witness Mozart - Vesperae solennes de Dominica, KV321 2nd - 19th November with Sinfonia Verdi Today, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Lesley-Jane Rogers (soprano); Anna Harvey hemisphere, characterised by environmental (mezzo soprano); Tom Robson (tenor); damage and high levels of corruption. This Alexander Robin Baker (baritone). exhibition shares stories and voices from our £30, £25, £18, £12, concs £12 partners in Haiti, the families and communities An Evening with Melvyn Bragg they are supporting, as they work to rebuild their 17th November 7pm Lady Chapel lives and livelihoods and create a legacy of hope. St Albans Literary Festival invites you to hear this critically acclaimed author discuss his latest 7th November novel; ‘Now is the Time’, a rich and compelling Come and Sing tale set in the heart of the Peasants’ Revolt of 2.30pm: An opportunity for you to learn Fauré’s Requiem Mass as part of a community choir, with 1381 and partly set in St Albans. Tickets £5, the Master of Music at St Albans Cathedral, for a redeemable against book purchased on the night, available from 01727 834966. performance of the Mass in the evening, £12 Fauré’s Requiem Mass for Remembrance Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving 6.30pm: The community choir performance of 22nd November this famous Mass on the eve of Remembrance 2.30pm Dove Release at West End, 3pm Service Sunday, £3 This moving annual service sung by the Abbey Girls Choir provides a special occasion to Remembrance Sunday remember loved ones. Organised by St Albans 8th November & District Bereavement Network.

8am Eucharist 9.30am Parish Eucharist 10.55am Choral Eucharist of Remembrance Tower Tours (silence at 11am) 6.30pm Evensong 28th November & 5th December 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm More to Explore Tour 2nd & 9th December 12.30pm & 2pm 8th November 3pm Restrictions apply see website for details. £8 Iconography of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Learn from the experts on this specialist tour. Free www.stalbanscathedral.org

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NOW at the Weston Auditorium The Fixer 3rd & 4th November 1pm, 2.15pm, 6pm & 7.15pm A mysterious and unique, offsite performance. You, two strangers, one blue Renault Clio and a lot of the unknown! Take a risk and be part of this exhilarating, theatrical experience. Devised by Newcastle-based artist Brad McCormick, you’ll be taken in a car, through Hatfield visiting local key sights as the story unfolds. The show will test you, force you to question what’s real and make you wonder who you can trust. At the time of booking, you’ll be given clear instructions on where your journey begins. To book call 01707 281127, full £30, concs £25, students £20

Space: Beyond the Planets 8th November 2pm & 4.30pm Children's author and illustrator James Mayhew returns to join the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra and Robin Browning for this fantastic family concert. As the orchestra plays, James will paint illustrations live on stage, that are projected onto a huge screen. Featuring selections from Holst's Planets, and music by Strauss, Debussy and John Adams.

JamJar - Live Music Showcase 12th November & 10th December JamJar is a monthly live event featuring new music talent from both the University and across the county. Hosted by ‘Infuse’ the Universitys own record label, previous performers Cardinal Jack and Korda Marshall have both gone on to release albums on the label. Discover new music whatever your tastes. Age 18+

What the Ladybird Heard 14th November 1.30pm / 3.30pm 15th November 10.30am Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun!

This glittering family treat with live music, puppetry and plenty of audience participation is not be missed!

Ages 3+, adult £12.50, family £45

Conceal | Reveal 17th November 7.30pm Choreographer Russell Maliphant and lighting designer Michael Hulls have developed a unique and unparalleled language between light and movement that is revered the world over. During their careers they have received many accolades for their work. This show presented

by Maliphant's company of exceptional dancers performing new creations includes a quintet and a solo for former Royal Ballet dancer Dana Fouras.

Adult £21.50, concs £16.50, £10

Frozen Sing-Along 28th November 1.30pm & 7.30pm The Sing-Along version of this popular Disney film returns for families and grownups alike. Stand up and sing-along to the on-screen lyrics in karaoke style. Family showing: 1.30pm, decorated foyer and free activities before and after the show.

Showing for grown ups (18+): 7.30pm Bring a group of friends to enjoy special surprises and a licensed bar, getting you in the mood for a Disney Sing-Along. Come in fancy dress, prizes for the best dressed!

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What’s on in November 42

1st The Big Band with Five Star Swing see page 4 50 Things Walk Chilterns Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, 2pm -3.30pm, do some of the '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾’ 3rd ‘It's a Material World’ by Janet Cooper Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, 2pm, visitors welcome 4th Charity Fashion Show & Sale see page 28 5th - 8th Firework Displays see page 25 5th & 12th Puzzling Questions St Mary’s Church Hall, Kinsbourne Green, come & explore some of life’s deeper issues, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, to book contact beckyleach@live.co.uk 6th Soulfish + 2Tone Harpenden Public Halls, 7pm, £20 soulfish4harpendenmencap@gmail.com 6th - 8th Hawker Hurricane 80th Birthday see page 16 7th Thank ABBA For The Music see page 4 Gigspanner Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, 01727 850950, one of the most innovative folk/roots acts around, 7.30pm, £14 7th & 8th Mistletoe Market see page 6 8th Remembrance Day Parade see page 16 10th Talk: ‘The Making of a Medal Winning Chelsea Garden’ by Anne Godfrey, Roundwood Park School, Harpenden Gardening Society, 8pm, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org 11th ‘Lest we Forget’ a story of New Zealand Soldiers in WW1, St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284, St Albans Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, 8pm 13th - 15th Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition see page 10 14th St Gerges PSA Christmas Fayre see page 7 The Grand Vintage Fair Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, vintage fashions & accessories, upcycled furniture, 10am - 4pm Music Medley see page 34 Hitchin Festiwool North Herts College, Hitchin Campus, yarn & wool festival, £6 www.festiwool.com/hitchin 14th & 15th What the Ladybird Heard see page 38

15th Andy Hamilton ‘Change Management’ see page 4 St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On St Peter's Street, live music, food & gift stalls 16th - 21st Theo Platt Art Exhibition see page 10 16th - 22nd Alcohol Awareness Week see page 8 17th - 21st Hello Dolly Radlett Light Opera Society, The Radlett Centre, 01923 859291, £16.50 / £14.50 / £10.50 20th & 21st Harpenden Circle Gift & Craft Fair see page 26 21st Harpenden Choral Society 40th Birthday Concert see page 34 Sonore - Music for Voices & Cello see page 34 Hitchin Wine & Food Festival Hitchin Market Place, 10am - 4pm 21st - 28th SuStAinable StAlbans & District Week page 18 22nd Harpenden Farmers Market see page 6 Harpenden Christmas Carnival Christmas lights switch on 5pm see page 6 Tree Planting at Heartwood Forest see page 8 Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving page 36 23rd Soroptimist Women's Group Meeting: marking SuStAinable StAlbans Week Chiswell Green, URC Church Hall, 8pm www.sigbi.org/st-albans 24th & 25th Shakespeare Schools Festival Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, St Albans, 7pm 25th Festive Afternoon at Burstons see page 35 25th - 27th Rutherford & Sons see page 30 26th Nov - 20th Dec St Albans Christmas Market see page 26 27th Southdown Lights Switch On 27th - 29th 75th Anniversary Celebration at de Havilland Aircraft Museum page 16 28th Luminaries Woburnensis Woburn Abbey Gardens lit up after dark for Christmas, 01525 290333 Christmas Fair St Helens School, Wheathampstead, 11am - 2pm Harpenden Town Mayor’s Charity Race Night Harpenden Trust Hall, 7pm 28th & 29th Childwickbury Christmas Market see page 27

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1st Talk: ‘An Evening of Questions & Answers’

by Helen Yemm of The Daily Telegraph, Roundwood Park School, Harpenden Gardening Society, 8pm, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org ‘Seasonal Anticipation’ by Nick Grounds, Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, 2pm, visitors welcome 2nd Roy Ayers & His Band see page 4 2nd & 9th Tower Tours St Albans Cathedral, see page 36 4th Life & Times & The Rachel Hamer Band Maltings Arts Theatre, 0333 666 3366, folk music, adult £10, concs £8 / £6 4th Dec - 3rd Jan Peter Pan The Alban Arena, 01727 844488 5th Bach Christmas Oratorio High Street Methodist Church, 01582 462024,

by Amici Voices, 7.30pm, adult £15, concs £5 5th & 6th Traditional Chilterns Christmas Chiltern Open Air Museum, 01494 871117 6th Carols by Candlelight Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525 Jingle Bell Jog & Reindeer Run in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice Care www.renniegrove.org/jinglebelljog Beauty & The Beast Batford Memorial Hall, 07794 121965, 2pm Ashridge Christmas Fair Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted, 10am - 4pm, free I've Seen Santa The Sandpit Theatre, The Ridgeway, St Albans, 11.30am & 2.30pm, ages 3-7yrs Music for Christmas Hatfield House, Hertfordshire Chorus perform Christmas classics, adult £15, Child £10, 7th ‘Shake Rattle & Sing’ Soroptimist women's group carol singing, St Albans City Station, in aid of St Albans & Hertsmere Women's Refuge, from 6pm, donate or sing & have supper, to book supper call 07834 345796 11th - 22nd Aladdin Harpenden Public Halls, Act One Pantomimes, 01582 767525 13th Santa Dash Hospice of St Francis, adult £15, child £5 www.stfrancis.org.uk

Light up a Life Ceremony Rennie Grove Hospice, 4 - 5pm, War Memorial, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, candles £1 16th Dec - 3rd Jan Cinderella Hawthorne Theatre, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BX 19th Carols on the Hour St Albans Cathedral, on the hour, every hour from 11 - 4pm 20th Harpenden Farmers Market 10am - 2pm 21st Dec - 4th Jan RollerCity Christmas Holiday Skates Welwyn Garden City, please book www.rollercity.co.uk 22nd Christmas Carol Concert Methodist Church, High Street, Harpenden Choral Society, 7.30pm tickets@harpendenchoralsociety.org 23rd Lea Singers Concert Harpenden Public Halls 24th Crib Service St Albans Cathedral, for families, children visit the crib & sing carols, 2.30pm Midnight Mass St Albans Cathedral, with carols & the glorious singing of the Cathedral Choir, doors open 10.50pm, Mass 11.30pm 27th Post Christmas Walk Ashridge Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT, please book 01442 851227, a scenic walk through the Estate, 10am - 12 noon, adult £7, child £5

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Aerial Installations Concorde Aerials

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Plasterer A. Merson Plastering

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Plumbers DJ&M Plumbing Services Ltd

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Pond Maintenance Women With Waders

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Financial Management AMR Financial Management

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Flooring Creative Wood Flooring

Car Body Repairs Prestige Paint Shop Ltd

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Foot Care Feet First

Car Servicing / Repairs M Chapman Auto Services Ltd

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Garden Centre Bridge Valley Burston Garden Centre

Chimney Sweep Poppins Chimney Sweep Chiropodist Kathy Witchard

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Cleaning Big Yellow 37 Harpenden Power Wash Services 32 Merrivac 37 Mobile Maid Services 36 Murray’s Cleaning Services 37 Complementary Health Mind-Body Balance Computer Repairs Ken Hodson Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look Dance & Drama Stagecoach

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Gardening / Landscaping AR Landscapes Ltd Garden Life Landscapes Greenshouse & Gardens The Garden Tidy Vanessa Blain Garden Design Gas K25

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Hearing Services The Hearing Healthcare Practice

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Hot Tubs A5 Hot Tubs

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Insurance NFU Mutual 3

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Electricians Parkbrey Ltd

Blinds Harpenden Blinds

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Fencing Verulam Fencing

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Domestic Appliance Repairs Leigh Hibon

Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Hertfordshire

Builder / Refurbishment SJ Pedder

Oven Cleaning Ovenmaster

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Recruitment Agency KA Marketing

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Retirement Homes McFarland Park & Leisure Homes

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Roofing K & D Flat Roofing

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Security Maximum Security Systems

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Shutters Heartwood Shutters

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Tree Surgeons Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd

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Tyre Fitting Big D’s Tyres

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Get Your Skates On! 12th November - 4th January Come and experience the magic of ice skating at Van Hage with the return of the Real Ice Rink. Now in its 8th year, the rink will be surrounded by a fully heated marquee with a mouth-watering Café, comfortable seating and a skate-exchange desk featuring top-quality skates of all sizes!

Book online early to avoid disappointment Van Hage, Great Amwell, Herts SG12 9RP 01920 870811 www.vanhage.co.uk

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