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Lest We Forget Fireworks Fun Childwickbury Christmas Market

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Welcome to November We’re excited to let you know the magazines are now on FaceBook, so we’ll be posting local events on both Twitter and FaceBook regularly. Follow us so you don’t miss out! If you find the magazines helpful it would be great if you could leave us a review.

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There’s lots of events planned this month from Remembrance Services, Art Exhibtions and Firework Displays to Christmas Fairs and even Night Golf!

As always we have a variety of advertisers bringing you everything from Accountancy to Windows and Doors and lots in between, so if there’s something you want, or need doing just have a quick look at the index and make that call.

See you next month!

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music, comedy & more

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remember them

NOW for some Art

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art for all

Time to Get Festive 12 get ready for Christmas

NOW at the Cathedral 14 organs, choirs & more

Fireworks Fun 18 remember the 5th November

NOW at the Alban Arena 22 music, comedy & ballet

Skating, Golf, Magic & More 24 November fun

Childwickbury Christmas Market 33 art, jewellery, hats & more

NOW at the Local Theatres 34 let the shows begin

NOW for some Music 38 classical, rock, choirs & organs

What’s on in November 42 & December 44 Index of Businesses 46 accountants to windows & doors

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NOW at the Public Halls Laurence Jones 2nd Nov 7.30pm £16 Often labelled “The Future of the Blues”, Laurence (pictured) has just released his fourth album, “Take Me High” and continuously blows the roof off wherever he plays, with his modern and edgy brand of blues rock.

Angelos and Barry: The New Power Generation 3rd Nov 8pm £16 Are you lost? Is your soul knackered? Are you disillusioned by the state of things? If you answered yes, come and see Angelos and Barry (pictured). They will cure you 100%.

Eddi Reader 10th Nov 7.30pm £22.50 Brought into the limelight with Fairground Attraction, and their single “Perfect”, Eddi’s blend of melting vocals and towering romanticism, combine to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music.

Harpenden Record Fair 11th Nov 10am - 4pm Whether you’re a collector or browser, there’s music for all tastes in all formats, in a hall full of dealers, memorabilia, books and posters. You could find the rarity that’s been eluding you for years or pick up a bargain: the sellers are there to buy, sell or trade!

Silent Disco 11th Nov 8.30pm £7 Presented by Boombastic Events. Three DJ’s take to the stage to give you the greatest songs of all time through your headphones. All of the Hits / Indie & Alternative Anthems / Club Classics. £10 returnable deposit for headphones.

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Kathy Lette 15th Nov 7.30pm £16 A psychological striptease, Kathy (pictured) takes you from puberty to menopause, with tales of love, lust, men, marriage, pregnancy, birth, sexist bosses, teenage daughters, ageing and close encounters of the George Clooney kind.

Caravan 16th Nov 7.30pm £22.50 Said to be one of the most formidable acts to emerge from the 60s, Caravan have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and diehard following.

Thank ABBA For the Music 17th Nov 7.30pm £19.50 Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves.

The Rezillos 18th Nov 7.30pm £18 Their off kilter pop gems and unique visual style was steeped in a culture of bad boys, bad girls, bad movies and great rock n roll. Having made it into the 21st century they sang about so often in the 20th, it’s fitting that their rebirth should warp them into the present and find them in step both musically and conceptually.

The Great British Take Off starring Jon Culshaw and Bill Dare 30th Nov 8pm £20 Enjoy Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw and legendary comedy producer Bill Dare in an evening of unscripted, unrehearsed and spontaneous comedy and conversation as politicians, sports personalities and celebrities old and new are all up for a roasting. You, the audience choose which characters appear and what direction the show takes.

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Lest We Forget Remembrance Day, the day the nation remembers and honours those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

2nd Nov London Poppy Day Head to the capital's major train stations to watch performances from top military bands and listen out for celebrity announcements across the city’s transport network. Some of London’s famous faces (and voices) will be supporting this event in a bid to raise over £1 million for The Royal British Legion, making it the largest one-day street collection of its kind in the UK. With lots of activities to get involved in, there’ll be something for everyone. Meet uniformed personnel from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their supporters. Live updates throughout the day on Twitter and Instagram using #LDNPoppyDay. www.britishlegion.org.uk 11th Nov Remembrance Service 10.30am, service 10.45am On the 99th anniversary of Armistice Day, join in this remembrance service under the Lancaster Bomber, with a two minute silence, and a performance from the North London Military Wives Choir.

RAF Museum London NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk 11th Nov Festival of Remembrance 2pm (& 7pm) Royal Albert Hall The Royal British Legion hosts this annual festival to commemorate those who lost their lives in conflict.

Tickets are only available to the public for the 2pm service.

St Albans Cathedral 11th Nov Two minute silence and service of remembrance at 11am 12th Nov Choral Requiem at 10.55am, with a two minute silence at 11am 12th Nov Royal British Legion Harpenden Remembrance Day Parade and Service The parade starts in Rothamsted Park at 10.15am, and moves on to the War memorial for the service at 10.50am, all are welcome.

Poppy People Please Harpenden If you can spare an hour or two to sell poppies call Rosemary on 07983 429771 or Beverley on 07752 718412 St Albans The St Albans branch of The Royal British Legion needs a main organiser to order the poppies, organise volunteers and help collect the tins and wreaths. To volunteer contact Kate Mackay on 07920 861161 or visit www.britishlegion.org.uk.

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Shuttleworth Collection

Lecture: Pathfinder!

18th Nov 9am Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the first RAF Pathfinder Missions during World War II. Includes a buffet lunch and guided tour of The Shuttleworth Collection. £39, please book Talk: The History of Old Warden Park 26th Nov 12.30pm This colourful talk brings to life the history of Old Warden Park, led by The House and Parkland Manager. Includes entry to The House and tea/coffee on arrival.

Ages 16+. Please book Talk £9.95, talk with afternoon tea £26.95 Afternoon Tea 26th Nov 1pm & 2.30pm Enjoy a home-baked afternoon tea in the grand setting of the House at Shuttleworth. Formerly the home of the Shuttleworth family the House will be open for viewing, with stewards on hand to tell you more about the family’s history.

Please book, adult £19.95, child £9.95 The Shuttleworth Collection, Beds SG18 9EP 01767 627965 www.shuttleworth.org

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NOW for Some Art

Come and be Inspired 10th - 12th Nov 10am - 5pm (4pm on Sunday) Free Harpenden Arts Club is celebrating another year of creativity with an annual exhibition of vibrant and varied artworks in Harpenden Public Halls.

More than 230 original artworks from around 50 local artists will be on display for sale, ranging from abstract to representational, watercolour to digital art, as well as ceramics and fused glass.

It promises to be an excellent opportunity to find unique and affordable artwork for your home or an inspirational Christmas present for someone special.

The Club runs a wide-ranging programme of artist demonstrations, studio practice, life drawing sessions and technique workshops from September to May on most Thursday evenings from 7.30pm 9.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls.

New members are very welcome pictured above “Cuan Mor” by Judith Moule www.harpendenartsclub.org.uk

Art Classes for Adults

International Garden Photographer of the Year until 26th Nov With stunning work from both amateur and professional photographers, the exhibition captures beautiful images of plants, habitats and amazing landscapes. Now in its tenth year, the event was started by a group of professional garden photographers and has quickly grown to become the world's premier exhibition of garden and plant photography.

Founder, Philip Smith said 'Garden photography is an emerging genre. Using a garden as an outdoor studio all photographers of any age and at any skill level can develop their artistic life. Garden photography encompasses many aspects of other types of image-making, you can create minilandscapes and photograph all kinds of wildlife or you can make your flowers look like Hollywood starlets' Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX www.lutonculture.com

Wednesdays 11am - 1pm If you love to be creative and have a passion for all things art then this could be perfect for you.

It’s a fun course that will introduce you to a wide variety of artistic mediums such as watercolour, pencil, charcoal, chalks, decoupage, acrylics and ceramic painting. £10 per session, includes all materials.

Hatfield House Stable Yard 01707 709094 www.hatfield-house.co.uk www.pots-of-art.co.uk

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Time to Get Festive!

Switch on the Lights!

St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On 26th Nov 5pm With lots of entertainment to mark the start of the festive season, with Panto stars, music, street artists, lots of glitter and much more.

Wheathampstead Christmas Lights Up 30th Nov 5.45pm Santa’s grotto, rides for the children, carol singing, food and drink stalls and more. www.wheathampstead-pc.gov.uk Southdown Christmas Lights Switch On 1st Dec 5.30pm Enjoy children's fairground rides, late night shopping, a Christmas Fair at the Methodist Church and live music.

fun. Meet Santa and receive a golden key to his Toy Shop, attend Elf Academy and say hello to Santa’s reindeer. And if that isn’t enough children can complete their Elf Passport, take part in Snowball Shootout, Festive Funfair Rides and much more.

Willows Activity Farm AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Harpenden Christmas Carnival

26th Nov 12 noon - 5pm There’ll be stage acts on Church Green from 1pm, Lights Switch On at 5pm, charity stalls, the Young Enterprise Business Fair, a fun fair and the Meet Father Christmas Farmers Market running until 6pm. Watch out for 25th & 26th Nov / 2nd & 3rd Dec the arrival of Father Christmas and the Town 10.30am - 3pm Mayor at 3pm in the walking procession along the Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of High Street.

Christmas past.

Would you like to take part in the Carnival Visit Santa at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm procession? & 3pm, please book, additional cost £4.

Are you part of a group that’s active in Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton MK45 4HR Harpenden? www.english-heritage.org.uk No special equipment is needed, just enthusiasm and a little imagination. It’s your opportunity to Santa Spectacular at Willows show off your organisation to the town. Please 22nd Nov - 24th Dec 10am - 5.30pm contact Harriet Tamke at the Town Council on A great day out with lots of indoor and outdoor 01582 768278 or harriet.tamke@hotmail.co.uk Batford Christmas Lights Up 3rd Dec 5.30pm

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Light up a Life Rennie Grove Hospice Care will be holding Light up a Life ceremonies in November and December and is inviting anyone who has lost a loved one to share this time of remembrance by dedicating a light and/or attending a service.

You can dedicate a light that will shine on Christmas trees at the ceremonies and make a donation in the name of a lost loved one.

Each dedication is acknowledged with a commemorative card and added to Rennie Grove’s Memory web page.

Peter Brion lost his wife Margaret to cancer 12 years ago after almost 60 years together. “I support Rennie Grove because of the way they looked after Margaret. The care they gave was fantastic. I can’t champion them enough.

The whole process from writing the dedication, making the donation and attending the service helps me at what can be a difficult time of year.”

Local Services 26th Nov 3pm - Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans 10th Dec 4pm - Clock Tower, St Albans (part of the Mayor’s Carol Service) www.renniegrove.org

Luton & Dunstable Hospital Buy lights as a gift or in memory of someone special, they are £5 each on sale from 1st November, all proceeds will benefit NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). This is one of only 3 units in the East of England providing intensive care for premature and sick newborn babies.

Tree Lighting Ceremony 7th Dec 6pm - hospital main entrance 01582 718289 www.ldh.nhs.uk/fundraising

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NOW at the Cathedral

Choral Eucharist for All Souls 2nd Nov 5pm Sung by the boys of the Cathedral Choir.

Come and Sing: Fauré’s Requiem 4th Nov rehearsal 2.30pm / performance 6.30pm Learn Fauré’s Requiem for Remembrance in an afternoon for a performance in the evening.

The High Sheriff’s Justice Service 5th Nov 11.15am Matins attended by Her Majesty’s Judges.

Lunchtime Organ Recital 8th Nov 12.30pm Talk: Matthew Paris and his Medieval Manuscripts 13th Nov 7.30pm £8 Celebrating 800 years since the medieval manuscript illustrator Matthew Paris entered St Albans Abbey.

Poetry Recital: Remembrance 14th Nov 8pm £10 The Archdeacon of St Albans leads an evening with poems inspired by the theme of Remembering and Remembrance.

Talk: Intercessory Prayer and Health 17th Nov 8pm £10 Nick Goulding explores this fascinating area, asking “What happens to the human body when we pray for healing?”

Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) and Strauss: Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs 18th Nov 7.30pm St Albans Bach Choir with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra International Organ Festival Organ Recital 25th Nov 5.30pm Tower Tours 25th Nov 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm 29th Nov 11am & 12.30pm Taking you to the top of the Norman Bell Tower, the ringing and bell chamber and out onto the roof. Please book. £9 www.stalbanscathedral.org

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Fireworks Fun Disney Themed Professional Fireworks Extravaganza 3rd Nov 6.30pm - 10pm Fantastic Firework Display, Fairground Rides, Bar and BBQ Buy tickets online as numbers are limited £6, child £4 Welwyn Garden City, Herns Way AL7 1TA www.eventbrite.co.uk

OA Fireworks Spectacular 4th Nov gates 6pm, display 7.30pm Woollams Playing Fields, Harpenden Road AL3 6BZ Come and practice your “oohs” and “aahs” at this spectacular firework display with a BBQ, Bangers and Beer. £14, concs £7.50, family £25 www.oarugby.com 01727 864476

Crabtree Fireworks Spectacular 4th Nov 6pm - 9pm Crabtree School, Harpenden AL5 5PU A fantastic firework display for all the family. Now in its 42nd year with all proceeds going towards the school PTA. www.crabtreeinfants.herts.sch.uk/fireworks

Fireworks Extravaganza 5th Nov gates 4pm, display 6pm Harpenden Rugby Club AL5 2BA £8, child £5, family £25 www.HRFC.com

St Albans Fireworks Spectacular 4th Nov gates 6pm, display 7.30pm Verulamium Park, St Albans Enjoy fantastic fireworks, food and fun for all the family. In the past this event has raised over £750k for charity, this year’s nominated charities are Earthworks St Albans and Waverley Driving Group RDA plus other charities supported by St Albans Cathedral. £10, child £5, family £20 www.stalbanscathedral.org 01727 890290 www.alban-arena.co.uk 01727 844488

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Wheathampstead Fireworks Display 5th Nov gates 4pm, display 5.30pm Beech Hyde School, Wheathampstead AL4 8TP Fireworks, hot food and drinks. £5, child £3, under 3's free.

Tickets from Manor Pharmacy

Fireworks Frighten Animals Fireworks can be a source of fear for many animals. It doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t ignore the problem. Follow the RSPCAs Top Tips to make fireworks celebrations less stressful for your pets www.RSPCA.org.uk

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Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation, Give A Little Love plus many more.

The Stylistics 21st Nov 7.30pm Known for their hits such as ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ plus classics including ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)’, ‘Let’s Put it All Together’, A Night of Dirty Dancing 1st Nov 7.30pm ‘You Are Everything’, and lots more.

The Ultimate Tribute Show that will have you Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert 22nd Nov 8pm dancing in the aisles. This is not affiliated with ‘Dirty New stand up from the unrivalled master of Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage’ on tour in the UK observational comedy.

Live on Mars 2nd Nov 8pm New show celebrating iconic pop hero David Bowie; John Mayall 23rd Nov 7.30pm John’s band The Bluesbreakers, launched the his music, artistry, style and showmanship. careers of Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood. 64 Shalamar 3rd Nov 7.30pm albums later and John’s captivating and authentic A night to remember! Featuring Howard Hewett, sound is still as vital today is it ever was.

Carolyn Griffey, Jeffrey Daniel and their amazing The Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show band. Guaranteed to make you feel good!

24th Nov 7.30pm West Side Story Celebrating Marty Wilde’s 60th anniversary as he, 7th - 11th Nov 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm Eden Kane, Mike Berry and The Wildcats join Presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company forces. Including hits A Teenager In Love, Rubber Tamed with Professor Alice Roberts Ball, The Sunshine of Your Smile, Venus In Blue 13th Nov 7.30pm Jeans, Go Away Little Girl and more.

Join Alice as she delves into archaeology, history The Nutcracker 25th Nov 2.30pm and genetics to reveal the amazing stories of the Vienna Festival Ballet’s production will delight species that became our allies. audiences of all ages with its festive setting and Afro Celt Sound System 14th Nov 7.30pm light-hearted story, enchanting choreography and A European and African based collective featuring unforgettable music. a host of outstanding musicians, the music and The Ultimate Civic Disco presents… The performances are energetic and captivating.

Ultimate 70s Night Fever Dance Party That’ll Be The Day: Xmas Show 25th Nov 7.30pm 15th Nov 7.30pm Re-live the mid 70’s with a good old cheesy disco, Enjoy Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s and from ABBA to the Bee Gees and everything in 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy. between! Proceeds to St Albans Museum project.

Katherine Ryan 16th Nov 8pm Elaine Paige 26th Nov 7.30pm The razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian See Elaine perform the hits that made her a global returns to the stage with a new show, hot on the star. An unmissable evening. heels of two sell-out nationwide tours.

Jason Manford: Work In Progress Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images 28th Nov 7.30pm 17th Nov 7.30pm Promising to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, Three critically acclaimed legends of the 80s join misunderstandings and audience banter. forces in this major new UK tour.

Milton Jones Is Out There 29th Nov 7.30pm Frankie Dettori 18th Nov 7.30pm Talking about his life – the ups, the downs and why One of the greatest and most charismatic jockeys buying a see-saw was the best decision ever. of all-time, recounts tales of his life in sport.

Eliza Carthy and The Wayward Band Les Mckeown’s Bay City Rollers 30th Nov 8pm 19th Nov 7.30pm Representing a healthy slice of everything good Les brings back the excitement of Rollermania, that’s happening in traditional music just now. performing original hits including Bye Bye Baby, 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk 22

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Skating, Golf, Magic & More Harpenden’s Got Talent Whether you’re 5 or 85, if you've got a talent we'd like to hear from you!

The best eight acts from the auditions will go forward and battle it out to be crowned the winner on 3rd March. The judges will be looking for originality, stage presence and technique.

Anything entertaining and suitable for a family audience is welcome (no pet acts, acrobatics or pyrotechnics!)

Visit the website for an application form or collect one from the foyer at Harpenden Methodist Church.

If selected, you will have three minutes to perform your act, and must bring everything you need with you. www.highstreet.church

Skate Van Hage 16th Nov - 8th Jan Experience the magic of ice skating at this undercover rink. Whether you skate like Torvill and Dean or scramble around like Bambi, this is the ultimate experience for all the family, no matter your age or ability. There’s a full range of skates included in the price of admission or you can bring your own.

Sessions include 6Skate, Parent & Toddler and Special Needs.

Van Hage Garden Centre, Great Amwell SG12 9RP www.vanhage.co.uk

Children in Need Everyone's got a thing…what's yours?

It really could be anything.

Whatever it is, we've got everything you need to turn it into a fantastic fundraiser. Do your Thing and help change young lives across the UK. Appeal Show 17th Nov Since 1980 BBC Children in Need has raised over £890 million and has changed the lives of many disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. There are 2,400 projects currently being supported, where Children in Need are working with children facing poverty and deprivation; disabled young people and children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect.

Every child in the UK should have a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. Make sure you tune in! www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk

The Close-up Show Harpenden Wedding Fair 5th Nov 11am - 3.30pm With over 30 local quality wedding suppliers and fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring the very latest bridal gowns. Free admission Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden www.weddingfairs.com

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11th Nov 8pm An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Prepare to be amazed. The format is informal with a limited audience so you can be as close to the magic as possible. Three magicians of contrasting styles perform a 25 minute set, typically with cards, coins and borrowed objects. Age 10+ Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS www.hertfordtheatre.com

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Live Event Cinema Broadcast live by satellite giving you the thrill of a live event from the comfort of your cinema seat.

Follies 16th Nov 7pm £19.75 Live from the National Theatre New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21.

Welwyn Garden City Cinema AL8 6BX www.cwentertainment.co.uk

Night Golf 8th Nov 5pm - 8.30pm Play a selected 5 of 18 holes, where the fairway, hazards and holes will all be illuminated for a fun filled evening, who knows, you may even win the nearest to the Pin competition! members £10, non members £15 Batchwood Golf Course & Sports Centre AL3 5XA batchwood@1life.co.uk

Panshanger Park Kid's Fire-lighting Workshops 5th Nov 10am - 12 noon & 1pm - 3pm £6 Celebrate firework's night by learning how to build and light your own fire. And cook some yummy snacks over the campfire.

Ages 6 -13 years* Rustic Reindeer Workshop 26th Nov 10am - 1pm £15 Get in the festive spirit and make a unique rustic log reindeer to take home. All materials and tools provided, the workshop will take place in the woods, with a campfire and hot snacks.

For adults and children aged 8+ * Please book. £15 per reindeer *children must be accompanied by an adult Panshanger Park, nr Welwyn SG14 2NA www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

Hertfordshire Half Marathon 19th Nov gates open 9am Come and join in the first half marathon to be held at Knebworth House. Beginning with a 3 mile run through Knebworth Park, followed by 10 miles along the surrounding rural lanes finishing back in the Park.

This is a perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best. All entrants will be given a race t-shirt and other goodies, but most importantly a big and chunky themed medal as a congratulations for finishing!

Places are limited so enter early to avoid disappointment. £34 www.knebworthhouse.com

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NOW at the Museum Tots Tales 8th Nov 10.30am, 11.45am & 1.30pm Enjoy a story, craft activity and museum hunt inspired

by The Slightly Annoying Elephant by David Walliams. Ages 2 - 4 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book, £3 Verulamium Late 16th Nov 7pm - 10pm Visit the Roman collection in peace and quiet. Enjoy a drink and canapes before viewing some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean, with recreated Roman rooms, the Sandridge hoard of gold coins and other objects that bring to life our city in Roman times. Funds raised will support Verulamium at Play to create a new play area in Verulamium Park. £22.50 plus EventBrite fee www.eventbrite.co.uk Meet Tessa Wheeler 18th Nov 2pm & 3pm In the 1930s Tessa led archaeological digs at Verulamium. Hear stories of the original excavations with the Museums’ storyteller archaeologist. Free Mosaic Workshop for Adults 25th Nov 10am - 4pm Taking inspiration from the Roman mosaics, create your own mosaic masterpiece. Audrey Montet, of Montet Designs, will guide you through the process of making a mosaic pot or board. Please book, price includes all materials, lunch and refreshments. £75 Verulamium Museum, St Albans AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk 01727 751810 £50k Grant for New Museum Arts Council England has awarded a £50k grant to support the £7.75m scheme to convert the Town Hall in St Peter’s Street into a nationally-renowned cultural centre. The donation will go towards renovating the Assembly Room to create a large, dramatic space for staging art exhibitions, theatre, music, dance and events that form part of the City’s film, literary and other cultural festivals. It was designed to be a grand ballroom with high ceilings, decorative cornices and a balcony overlooking the street.

The new museum is due to open next year.

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Heartwood Forest Planting Day 19th Nov Why not join in the next community planting day at Heartwood Forest, anytime between 10am - 3pm.

Park in the main car park (off the B651, nearest postcode AL4 9DQ) there’ll be shuttle buses running to and from the planting site.

Trees and spades will be provided, and you’ll be shown how to plant the trees. Make sure you wrap up warm and wear wellies or boots. Refreshments will be available. www.heartwood.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Luton Hoo Walled Garden Talk: History of the Luton Hoo Walled Garden 24th Nov 10.30am The Estate Office Lecture Room LU1 4LF No booking required, donation £3 Entrance via the A1081 Luton to Harpenden Road, take Newmill End turning, turn left after 100 metres, follow signs to the Walled Garden. www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Incredible Edible On 7th October FoodSmiles launched its Incredible Edible Civic Centre garden as part of St Albans Food Festival's 'Sustainable Saturday'. They have turned this neglected bit of land into an abundant food garden in the centre of town next to the main entrance to The Alban Arena. So next time you're passing have a look and perhaps join in their fortnightly weekend sessions. www.foodsmilesstalbans.org.uk

25: Lives Seen Through Food 7th & 8th Nov 10am - 5pm 10th Nov 10am - 2pm The University of Herts will be hosting this interactive exhibition taking visitors on a journey from home to supermarket. The exhibition features a selection of photographs and videos collected during a research project with 25 households in Hertfordshire that explored food in later life.

Visitors are encouraged to interact with the exhibits and contribute their thoughts, experiences, photos and recipes Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street AL3 5BU www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Stand Up to Bullying Wear blue and show your support for anti-bullying on 10th November

Harpenden Writers is a friendly mix of interested writers varying in age and experience, some of whom have published in books or magazines, while others attend for the pleasure of sharing their writing, and exchanging ideas. They meet once a month with programmes that range from visiting speakers, to workshops and ‘readarounds’ when members enjoy listening to each other’s work and, if requested, contributing helpful suggestions and criticisms.

On 3rd November the group will launch an anthology of poetry and prose - The Words - to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The contents are as varied as the contributors, and it will be available from harpendenwriters.com and Lulu.com Terry Jones of Ver Poets writes of The Words: “Memory, so closely allied to writing, is the substance and driving force of much in these pages. All of us as we mature carry a larger and larger knapsack on our back and the contents of that bag are our lives, the things we have witnessed and experienced. Writing explores and illuminates all of that ‘stuff’. The reader will find some splendid factual writing, reportage of events – some of which took place a while ago. But equally there is writing about incidents which are barely out of the newspapers or digital media, which are tinged with emotional engagement.

Expect pleasure in these pages but also some pain. There are laughs along the way too.”

New members are welcome, the group meets on the first Friday morning of each month, except August. www.harpendenwriters.com

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As we all know the effects of bullying can have a massive impact on anyone, whether at school, work, college or socially. Bullying UK, part of Family Lives, works all year round on anti-bullying campaigns, and provides support to those who are experiencing bullying. Why not get your school or workplace involved and help raise money for Bullying UK so that those affected can continue to be supported. No matter how big or small, your donation will make a huge difference.

Bullying UK will be running their successful ‘wear blue’ campaign for the third year and are asking schools, organisations and individuals to wear blue and donate to this very worthwhile organisation. If you would like to be a part of the ‘wear blue’ campaign, please register for updates and further information by visiting www.bullying.co.uk

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Festive Fairs & Markets and drink including bratwurst, hot pork rolls, mulled wine and hot chocolate.

To find out what’s happening each day visit www.enjoystalbans.com/christmasmarket

Victorian Christmas Fair 26th Nov 2pm - 5pm Mill Green Museum, Hatfield AL9 5PD Visit Santa in his grotto. There’ll also be Victorian street sellers, Victorian photos, a Christmas Pop-Up shop, children's activities and seasonal story telling, And for something tasty enjoy hot chestnuts, Victorian street food, mulled wine and warm mince pies. Adult £5, child free, Santa visit and gift £5 www.welhat.gov.uk

Redbourn Christmas Market 3rd Dec 11am - 5pm Redbourn High Street AL3 7LW 10th - 12th Nov 10am - 4pm Experience the best of Redbourn at this winter festival, With over 200 stalls in the barns and heated with over 80 stalls overflowing with delicious food, marquees, this event makes your festive shopping easy beautiful crafts and gift ideas. There’ll be seasonal with a huge range of arts, crafts, gifts, lifestyle and music showcasing the best local talent, carols and homewares as well as fabulous food. Santa will be in festive tunes, along with a Yule raffle and lots of his grotto with his own live Reindeer. £5 amazing prizes from local businesses, and of course www.knebworthhouse.com Santa’s Grotto. www.redbournchristmasmarket.com

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16th - 19th Nov 10am - 5pm Hatfield House AL9 5NQ Up to 240 stands of exciting, unusual and original gift ideas. Local Craftsmen, Fine Food, Choirs, Dancers, Street Entertainers, Santa, Creative Fast Food, Stable Yard Shopping and much more adult £7.20, child free www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Keech Christmas Market 25th & 26th Nov 10am - 4pm Barnfield College, Luton LU2 7BF Over 40 stalls with beautiful crafts, Christmas gifts and festive food. www.keech.org.uk

St Albans Christmas Market 25th Nov - 23rd Dec St Albans Cathedral, Vintry Garden AL1 1BY Mon-Wed & Fri 11am - 6pm Thurs 11am - 8pm / Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm Enjoy browsing around 40 stalls selling unique crafts, homewares, clothing, gifts and decorations Have your photo taken in the snow globe; great for Christmas gifts! Enjoy some spectacular entertainment in the Tinseltown Tent including music, performance and art workshops for adults and children, plus a festive family trail and a visit to the Nutcracker King. There’ll also be delicious food

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Childwickbury Estate will soon open its gates for the ninth annual Childwickbury Christmas Market. The beautifully restored 19th century horse-stalls and tack rooms provide a unique setting for a wide variety of Christmas gifts including fine art, stained glass, jewellery, quilts, clothing, tableware, pottery, art materials, food gifts and much more.

As usual, the Childwickbury Christmas Market will be offering unique gifts of high quality for sale so why not start your Christmas shopping now.

Fresh cooked food, drinks and mulled wine will be also available.

25th & 26th November 10am - 5pm Free Entry Free Parking Dogs welcome on leads info@childwickburyarts.com 01727 859495

Childwickbury Estate, Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6JX please try ‘CHILDWICKBURY’ for best SAT-NAV directions

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Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth 10th - 12th & 14th - 18th Nov Performed by the Company of Ten Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron, local waster and modern day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. Council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, a thug wants to give him a serious kicking and his mates want to get their hands on his drugs stash. So begins Johnny’s stand against the hypocrisy of modern life – which proves to be funny and shocking in equal turns. Warning: this is a funny and shocking play with strong language.

Wilde Without the Boy 24th Nov 8pm Gerard Logan Productions present this solo adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis, a letter Wilde wrote to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, from Reading Gaol. De Profundis is an astonishingly brilliant, searingly honest composition that illuminates all the nooks and crannies of Oscar Wilde’s embittered mind and bruised soul.

Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL 01727 857861 www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

Leaf by Niggle 16th Nov 7.30pm Based on the book by JRR Tolkien. Niggle is a painter and not a very successful one, partly because he has so many other things to do. For some time he has been obsessed with one particular canvas - a curious picture of a tree with a vast landscape stretching out behind it. Richard Medrington (Jean from The Man Who Planted Trees) recounts Tolkien's miniature masterpiece.

Age 10+ The Hat Factory Arts Centre Luton LU1 2EY www.lutonculture.com

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Film: David Hockney: A Bigger Picture & 82 Portraits and 1 Still Life 26th Nov 3pm £5 Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, Hockey attracts millions of visitors worldwide. Now entering his 9th decade, he shows no evidence of slowing down. Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at Trestle Arts Base the Royal Academy of Art in London.

Beach Hut The Musical 11th & 12th / 18th & 19th Nov 7.45pm The SandPit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX Do we know the difference between a mental health 01727 799565 www.sandpittheatre.co.uk issue or the irrational side-effects of nobody believing your cries for help? The subtleties of what High Street Players we believe we see before our eyes when they are really deceiving us, and the reality of the underlying Happy Family invisible causes of somebodies actions, is certainly 29th Nov - 1st Dec 8pm Set in the 60s, the play centres on the 3 members worthy of further exploration. of the Solstice family who are still as emotionally The Beach Hut promises to take you on a journey vulnerable and innocent as they were as children. of the mundane suburban mixed with the bizarre.

Their private little world is upset by the arrival of One things for sure anything can happen in the Susan’s fiancée.

Beach Hut. £15 High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden Trestle Arts Base, St Albans AL4 0JQ 01582 766096 www.trestle.org.uk www.hsplayers.org.uk

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Deliciousandreal As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop our thoughts turn to warm, comforting food and these are super tasty and perfect for bonfire night.

Sticky Chicken Drumsticks 8 chicken drumsticks 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Mix together all ingredients, apart from the chicken, in a jar, pop the lid on and give it a good shake. Put the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl and pour over the marinade; toss to ensure that they are covered. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Give them a shake every now and then to make sure they soak up the flavours. Tip the drumsticks and marinade into a roasting tin and pop into a preheated oven at 180°C. Roast for 35 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with the marinade from the tin poured over the top.

Roasted Pork Belly in Rich Tomato Sauce 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp olive oil Handful of bay leaves 1.2kg belly pork 2 red onions (peeled and cubed) 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed) 4 garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped) 1 large red chilli (cut into quarters length ways) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tin chopped tomatoes 300ml passata 150ml water 2 sprigs of rosemary (leaves only) Preheat the oven to 200°C. Put the chopped onions, sweet potatoes, garlic and bay leaves in a large roasting tin. Score the pork fat, with a sharp knife, in a criss-cross pattern, rub in the oil and paprika.

Place the meat on top of the vegetables. Roast for 45 minutes. Remove the meat add the vinegar, tomatoes, passata and water to the vegetables stirring well, pop the meat back on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 170°C and roast for another hour. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the rosemary leaves into the sauce. Cook for a final 20 minutes. Serve with bread, rice, salad or vegetables…whatever you fancy!

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NOW for some Music Adagio for String Orchestra, and choral works by Tarik O'Regan and Joseph Rheinberger on this Remembrance Day. £18 / £15, child £1 St Saviour’s Church, St Albans AL1 4DF 0333 666 3366 www.choralsociety.com

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Winter’s Heart Andrew James Johnson is a composer and pianist who lives with his family in St Albans.

Despite having no formal piano training Andrew immersed himself in the works of Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin as a child, eventually pursuing his dream of studying composition in London. His style combines harmonic language with expansive pianistic techniques, revealing the influence of the Romantic-era composers that dominated the soundtrack of his youth.

His album ‘Winter’s Heart’ will be released on 17th November. facebook AJJohnsonmusic twitter ajjohnsonmusic www.andrewjamesjohnson.co.uk

Lea Singers Chants and Psalms 11th Nov 7.30pm From the most simple melodies and the oldest words comes an evening of strikingly 'modern' choral music performed by local chamber choir the Lea Singers.

Gregorian melodies and chant texts are the starting point for a journey through musical traditions from Europe and America that make connections between music ancient and modern.

Psalm 100 connects Schütz's dance-like Jauchzet dem Herren with Bernstein's exuberant, lyrical and bluesy Chichester Psalms, which are in turn connected to Roxanna Panufnik's Love Endureth, a setting of Psalm 136, by text sung in Hebrew. The centrepiece of the concert is Duruflé's Requiem, which uses Gregorian chant as a starting point for the composer's own imaginative musical inventions. £15, concs £10 07881 785299 tickets@leasingers.co.uk St John’s Church, Harpenden AL5 1DJ

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Durufle Requiem 11th Nov 7.30pm - 9.45pm St Albans Choral Society and Orchestra Nova perform the Duruflé Requiem, Samuel Barber's

12th Nov 2pm - 4pm Enjoy a fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments. £7, child £3, family £15 03003 656 565 St Albans Organ Theatre, Herts AL1 5PE www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

The Horn Kazabian 18th Nov 9pm - 2am The official tribute act to the mighty Kasabian, and endorsed by the real thing. Bearing an uncanny resemblance, they bring pounding beats and huge guitar-driven choruses to recreate Kasabian's explosive stage show with unerring accuracy. £12 on the door Guns2Roses 25th Nov 9pm - 2am Approved by various members of Guns N Roses, and playing many songs from Appetite For Destruction, GNR Lies and Use Your Illusion I and II. You want Guns N Roses? Go see Guns 2 Roses! £12 on the door The Horn, St Albans AL1 3TE www.thehorn.co.uk

St Albans Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concerts 19th Nov 2pm & 3.30pm Come and experience the large-as-life sounds of a symphony orchestra in full cry. Children will be invited to meet the musicians during the interval and try out their instruments. Members of the orchestra will be dressed as their favourite superhero, monster, princess, prince or villain - maybe you’ll want to do the same, but it isn’t compulsory! £5, child £1 07976 800445 tickets@saso.org.uk St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane AL1 4DF www.saso.org.uk

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My daughter Mollie has played football since she was ten. While clearing out her cupboards we found lots of football boots, goalie gloves, shin pads and shirts that are now too small for her, so decided to donate them to KitAid. We were amazed at the amount of kit being sorted out by volunteers that had been donated by clubs and individuals. Mollies bag of football boots was immediately added to the boxes being loaded up to be shipped to Gambia.

After the session a total of 202 boxes and sports bags had been packed, amounting to 7,070 items of kit. This increases the overall total since 1998 to 453,570, meaning KitAid is on the last hurdle to reach half a million in time for their 20th Anniversary in July 2018.

The kit is destined for Somalia, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Gambia and Romania. If you’re thinking of donating unwanted football kit please email Derrick Williams MBE at kitaidcharity@gmail.com to find out when the next local session is being held, or for further information please visit www.kitaid.net

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FA Girls' Football Week 6th - 12th Nov Want to play football in a safe, fun environment?

If so the FA Girls' Football Week is your chance to get involved. This national campaign aims to double the number of females playing football by 2020. Visit the website for your nearest session www.fagirlsfootballweek.com

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2nd Choral Eucharist for All Souls see page 14 3rd Mayors Magical Wine Tour St Nicholas Church Hall, 01582 463662, in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice, £17.50 includes supper Disney Themed Fireworks Extravaganza see page 18 4th Crabtree Fireworks Spectacular see page 18 Fireworks Spectacular see page 18 OA Fireworks Spectacular see page 18 Christmas Market Hatfield House 10.30am - 4pm, £2 www.hatfield-house.co.uk Come & Sing: Fauré’s Requiem page 14 Five Miles to Fabulous Women’s Cycle Ride meet at Morrisons cycle stands, Hatfield Rd, 9.30am www.southhertsctc.org.uk 5th Fireworks Extravaganza Harpenden Rugby Club see page 18 Wheathampstead Fireworks Display page 18 The Harpenden Wedding Fair see page 24 The High Sheriff’s Justice Service page 14 de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert Fireworks Weston Auditorium, University of Herts, AL10 9EU, 2pm & 4.30pm, £15 / £13, concs £8 / £6, family £36 8th Night Golf see page 25 Lunchtime Organ Recital see page 14 Steam Railways of New Zealand St Mary's Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ, St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, 8pm www.stalbharpstampclub.org.uk 10th - 12th Exhibition: Harpenden Arts Club page 8 Christmas Fair at Knebworth see page 32 10th - 12th & 14th - 18th Jerusalem see page 34 11th Chants & Psalms with Lea Singers page 38 Harpenden Record Fair see page 4 Shark in the Park Weston Auditorium, University of Herts, AL10 9EU, ages 2+, 2pm Armistice Day see page 6 11th & 14th Oaklands College Open Days see page 2 12th Remembrance Services see page 6 Musical Sunday Afternoon see page 38 14th Talk: Six of the Best Lesser Known UK Gardens Roundwood Park School, Harpenden

Gardening Society, 8pm, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org 16th - 19th Frost Fair Hatfield House see page 32 16th Nov - 8th Jan Skate Van Hage see page 24 17th Thank ABBA for the Music see page 4 Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images see page 22 18th Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem & Strauss: Vier Letzte Lieder see page 14 19th Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers see page 22 Tree Planting Day at Heartwood see page 26 Hertfordshire Half Marathon see page 25 21st The Stylistics see page 22 22nd Christmas Shop Open at Burston see page 27 22nd Nov - 24th Dec Santa Spectacular at Willows see page 12 24th & 25th Ladies Circle Gift Fair Harpenden Public Halls 25th Christmas Fair St Georges School, 1pm - 4pm Guns2Roses see page 38 Salvation Army Christmas Fair see page 32 Mosaic Workshop see page 26 Organ Recital see page 14 25th & 26th Childwickbury Christmas Market see page 33 Keech Christmas Market see page 32 25th & 29th Tower Tours St Albans Cathedral see page 14 25th Nov - 23rd Dec St Albans Christmas Market see page 32 26th Elaine Paige see page 22 Harpenden Christmas Carnival see page 12 Film: David Hockney: A Bigger Picture & 82 Portraits & 1 Still Life see page 34 Victorian Christmas Fair see page 32 Talk: The History of Old Warden Park page 6 27th Cyber-Stalking Maltings Theatre, St Albans, Soroptimist Women's Group, broadcast live on Radio Verulam 92.6FM, 7.30pm 28th Harpenden Local History Society Meeting Harpenden Public Halls, 8pm 29th Nov - 1st Dec Happy Family see page 34

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1st Soulfish + 2Tone Harpenden Public Halls 01582 767525, authentic blend of Motown, Stax & Atlantic, 7.30pm, £18 1st & 8th Christmas Centrepieces Claydon House MK18 2EY, 03442 491895, create a table centre piece everything provided, bring secateurs if possible, 11am - 1pm, please book £20 1st - 17th Christmas Party Nights Knebworth House 01438 813825, please book www.knebworthhouse.com 2nd Hertfordshire Philharmonia St Saviours Church, St Albans AL1 4DF, Haydn, Strauss & Mendelssohn, 7.30pm Busking at the Clock Tower Market Place, St Albans, local musicians play to raise funds for HIV support in Herts, 11am - 4.30pm Santa Fly-In www.shuttleworth.org 2nd & 3rd Santa’s Grotto www.shuttleworth.org 3rd Redbourn Christmas Market see page 32 Santa in Love The SandPit Theatre AL4 9NX 01727 799565, The People's Theatre Company 2pm, £12, concs £10 with gifts for children 3rd, 10th & 17th Sunday Lunch with Santa Knebworth House adult £25, child £12 www.knebworthhouse.com 5th Harpenden Gardening Society Talk: ‘Making Your Garden Colourful in Autumn’ Timothy Walker, Somerville College, Oxford, Roundwood Park Sch, 8pm, free £3, wine & mince pies 8th & 9th Christmas Fayre The British Schools Museum, Hitchin SG4 9TS, Fri: 4.30-7.30pm / Sat: 10 - 4pm 9th Salvation Army Carol Concert Leyton Road, 6.30pm, on the door £7, concs £4 Carol Concerts St Albans Bach Choir 3pm family concert, 7pm carol concert www.stalbansbachchoir.org.uk Christmas Fair St Michaels Primary School, St Michaels Street AL3 4SJ 12 noon - 3pm 9th & 10th Berkhamsted Christmas Floating Market Grand Union Canal, beside Waitrose HP4 1HS 10am -5pm 10th Christingle Service St Albans Cathedral, 3pm 10th & 17th Festiv-Tea & Christmas Carols www.shuttleworth.org

16th Carols on the Hour St Albans Cathedral, services last 30 minutes, just time to sing some uplifting carols, 11am - 4pm A Christmas Carol SandPit Theatre AL4 9NX 01727 799565, entertaining version of the Dicken’s classic tale, 2pm, £6 / £4 Advent Alleluia! St John’s Church, Harpenden AL5 2RU 01582 763774, Carillon Chamber Choir, 7.30pm, £15, concs £13 / £5 17th Harpenden Farmers Market A Russian Christmas Weston Auditorium, UhArts, 01707 281127, de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra, 3pm, £20, concs £15 / £8 / £6 www.uharts.co.uk Carols at Christmas Time St Albans Cathedral, with performances from Harpenden Choral Society & Sir John Lawes School Choir, please book 01727 890200 The Mechanical Instrument Christmas Special St Albans Organ Theatre AL1 5PE, 0300 365 65 65, 1.45pm - 5pm, £10, child £5 17th- 24th Christmas Tree Festival St Saviour's Church, St Albans, an indoor forest of 80 decorated trees themed 'Community at Christmas' 18th Nine Lessons & Carols St Johns Church, Harpenden, The Hardynge Choir, 8pm 22nd - 24th The Nutcracker Watford Colosseum 01923 571102, £23.50 29th & 30th Engineering Open Workshop www.shuttleworth.org

Pantomines 7th Dec - 7th Jan Aladdin The Alban Arena www.alban-arena.co.uk 7th - 31st Dec Beauty & The Beast Watersmeet, Rickmansworth www.watersmeet.co.uk 9th - 22nd Dec Dick Whittington Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 9th - 31st Dec Beauty & The Beast The Radlett Centre www.radlettcentre.co.uk 9th Dec - 14th Jan Cinderella Milton Keynes Theatre www.ATGtickets.com/miltonkeynes 15th - 29th Dec The Snow Queen Abbey Theatre www.abbeytheatre.co.uk

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