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November 2019
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Welcome to November This month we’ve got tickets to give away for two great musical events, an explosion of firework displays, Christmas fairs and markets to kick start the festive season, and as always, lots of local businesses ready to help with everything from Bicycle Repairs to Will Writing and Beauty Treatments to Womenswear. Whatever you do or whoever you call just say you found them in harpenden NOW! If you run your own business we’d love to include you, we offer a helpful, friendly service so just give us a call. The magazines are monthly, if you don’t receive one, pick up a copy in town or read them on our social media pages.
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Time to Get Festive 10 fairs, markets & Santa
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WIN Tickets Rock for Heroes 17th Nov 7.30pm It’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to be part of the Rock Show that everyone’s talking about, while fundraising in support of an incredible charity; Help For Heroes. Rock For Heroes is the perfect combination of your favourite Rock and Pop artists across the eras. They will be collecting for Help for Heroes after the show, with the aim of raising £2.5 million. Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, complete with brilliant personalities and comedy this really is a night out unlike any other. With music from artists such as Queen, Dire Straits, David Bowie, Toto, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Whitesnake and many more. You won’t see a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act this is simply paying tribute, the best way we can to the legends in music. Tickets from £20 To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see this fantastic show, simply email ROCK to jane@theNOWmagazines.com Closing date: 10th November The Alban Arena 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk
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Hugh Cornwell Monster Tour 21st Nov 7.30pm A show not to be missed, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away. Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers, brought us classics such as 'Golden Brown’, ‘Strange Little Girl’, ‘Always The Sun’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘Nice & Sleazy’.....sound familiar? All big hits, all great songs, all written and sung by Hugh Cornwell. He’s the hitman and he’s back with a new album ‘Monster’ on Sony Music. Expect an opening set of prime solo songs, including picks from ‘Monster’, followed by a storming set of iconic hits, sung and played by the man himself and his band. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see this amazing show, simply email HUGH to wendy@theNOWmagazines.com Closing date: 10th November Harpenden Public Halls 08444 780 898 www.thegigcartel.com
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NOW at The Alban Arena Beautiful Noise - Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond 1st Nov 7.30pm £29.50, £27.50 Celebrating all the classic hits of one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters, this is musical adventure is unrivalled by any other. Whitney Queen of the Night 2nd Nov 7.30pm £25 A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. My Fair Lady 5th - 9th Nov 7.45pm Sat 2.30pm £12 - £22.50 Presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company, including: Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?, I Could Have Danced All Night and many more. Gordon Buchanan: Animal Families and Me 10th Nov 7.30pm £22 This is a show for wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy the spell-binding stories of the natural world from a man who has experienced danger face to face. I Got Love For You 1980’s 12th Nov 7.30pm £23.50 - £25.50 Live band ‘Electric Dreams’ invites you to the ultimate throwback concert with hits from Duran Duran, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, The Human League, A-ha, Tears for Fears and more. Jackson Live in Concert 13th Nov 7.30pm £24.50 With the hugely talented ‘CJ’, one of the most experienced and well-respected Michael Jackson tribute artists in the world. Steve Steinmanns Anything For Love 14th Nov 7.30pm £29.50, £27.50 Featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, female lead vocalist on “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”. John Mayall 15th Nov 8pm £30.50 - £35.50 A pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, ‘The Godfather of British Blues’ and an OBE. Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest 16th Nov 8pm £25 A new masterclass in observational comedy. Age 16+ Rock For Heroes 17th Nov 7.30pm £22, £20 See competition on page 4 Kevin Bloody Wilson 18th Nov 7.30pm £29.50, £28
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After live gigs and millions of album sales, Kevin has found his niche, grabbed an esky and a deckchair and made himself really bloody comfortable. The Big Band at Christmas 19th Nov 2pm £17, £15 A unique Five Star Swing Big Band show with all your favourite Christmas songs from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole and more. Alexander Armstong: All Mouth and Some Trousers 20th Nov 7.30pm £29.50 A deliciously irreverent account of a career that has taken him from Armstrong & Miller to his rightful place as the Voice Of Toilet Duck. Show Of Hands 21st Nov 7.30pm £26, £13 Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, two undisputed kings of the folk, roots and acoustic scene reunite with longterm collaborator Miranda Sykes. Steeleye Span 22nd Nov 7.30pm £24.50, £22.50 Led by the iconic Maddy Prior, the latest seven piece band draws on the group’s incredible history to provide a night of favourites and surprises. The Nutcracker 23rd Nov 2.30pm £24.50, £16.50 With Vienna Festival Ballet promising to delight audiences of all ages. The Ultimate Old School Disco 23rd Nov 7pm £16 Great 70’s and 80’s music and the best Soul Funk and Disco from all our guest DJ’s. Ardal O’ Hanlon: The Showing Off Must Go On 24th Nov 8pm £22 Star of Death in Paradise, Father Ted, and My Hero, Ardal is forced to saddle his high horse again and ride fearlessly into the culture wars. The Elvis Years at Christmas 26th Nov 7.30pm £24 With favourites such as Hound Dog, Devil in Disguise, Return to Sender, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, and a good old carol sing-along around the piano. That’ll Be The Day 27th Nov 7.30pm £27, £25 Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy! King For A Day: The Nat King Cole Story 28th Nov 7.30pm £21.50 With world class live music, narration and projected archive images and footage.
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NOW for some Music Trumpet & Organ Recital 3rd Nov 3pm Perfomed by Crispian Steele-Perkins with Hilary Davan Wetton. Steele-Perkins is one of the country’s leading trumpet players, having played theme tunes for Antiques Roadshow, Lord of the Rings and For Your Eyes Only. Davan Wetton, a nationally renowned organist and conductor, is currently Conductor of the Military Wives Choirs. £10, child £5, family £20 Email: mrmcsecretary@gmail.com Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans AL1 3XG
Robert Wolfe Organ Concert 9th Nov 7.30pm Recognised as one of the world's leading interpreters of the theatre organ, Wolfe is acclaimed for his sheer artistry and musicality, he is without question one of the top British organists. £12.50 St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road AL1 5PE www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk
James Mayhew Family Concerts 10th Nov 2pm & 4.30pm Popular annual concerts with de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra, and artist James Mayhew painting live on stage as the orchestra play Prokofiev’s much-loved Peter and the Wolf and Ravel’s Mother Goose. £15, concs £13, child £8 UHArts, Weston Auditorium AL10 9EU www.herts.ac.uk
A Tribute to Notre-Dame 16th Nov 7.30pm Concert performed by the Lea Singers Masses by Vierne and Yves Castagnet, motets by Duruflé and Bruckner. £15, concs £7 St John's Church, Harpenden AL5 1DJ www.leasingers.co.uk
St Albans' Singers Fridays 11.15am - 12.15pm, term time Try a free taster session, singing familiar and uplifting songs, using simple harmonies, make new friends, learn by ear with the words or from music (it’s up to you) & everyone is welcome. Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ www.trestle.org.uk
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Hail! Bright Cecilia 23rd Nov 7.30pm St Albans Chamber Choir perform a concert of choral music by 20th and 21st century British composers celebrating the patron saint of music. Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia James MacMillan: Cecilia Virgo Ralph Vaughan Williams: Silence and Music and works by Bliss, Dyson, Gardner, Howells, Jackson and Walton. £15, child £5 St Peter’s Church, St Albans AL1 3HG www.stalbanschamberchoir.org.uk
Harpenden Choral Society 23rd Nov 7.30pm Mozart - C Minor Mass / Haydn - Te Deum JS Bach - Jauchzet Gott £15, child £5 St Nicholas Church, Harpenden AL5 2TP 01582 419370
Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers 27th Nov 7.30pm Les is on tour with a unique voyage back to the 1970s, with all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love and many more, plus songs from the new album Lost Songs. £24 Bedford Corn Exchange MK40 1SL www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
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Tinseltown Festive Pop-Ups! From 27th Nov (Wednesdays & Saturdays) Look out for live music and arts performances around the City Centre and Clock Tower. If you fancy some festive folk, blues, pop or a seasonal choir while Christmas shopping St Albans Arts Team are organising a host of delights, along with showcase Saturdays from Lemonrock, St Albans Folk Festival and PK Promotions Special guests include Rebourn Jazz Band, The Rumbles, St Albans Purple All-Stars & Ollie Bannister. www.facebook.com/SAASHArts
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Time to Get Festive Knebworth Christmas Fair 8th - 10th Nov 10am - 4pm Kick off your festive shopping in style, meet the makers and designers and find unique gift for family, friends or treat yourself to something extra special. Knebworth Barns, Knebworth House SG1 2AX www.knebworthhouse.com
Winter Market 10th Nov 10am - 4pm The first ever Winter Market in Harpenden with quality stalls selling gifts and local produce from handmade toys, accessories and skincare to treats for your pets and stunning local art. Plus a Winter Hamper Raffle, refreshments, Hospice Craft Group, Plant Sale, Donated Art Work. Entry £2, all proceeds will go towards the Hospice of St Francis. Harpenden Public Halls AL5 1TE www.stfrancis.org.uk
Aldenham Country Park Frost Fair 14th - 17th Nov 10am - 5pm A family friendly wonderland in beautiful surroundings exhibiting the best in arts, crafts, fine foods and gifts. Plus Santa’s grotto, refreshments and local entertainers. £8, child free Aldenham Country Park, Elstree WD6 3BA
Christmas gifts including fine art, stained glass, jewellery, quilts, clothing, tableware, pottery, food gifts and much more. Unique gifts of high quality for sale so why not start your Christmas shopping season here. Fresh cooked food, drinks and mulled wine will be available all weekend. Dogs on leads welcome, free entry and free parking Childwickbury Estate, Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6JU www.childwickburyarts.com
Willow's Farm Santa Spectacular 23rd Nov - 24th Dec 10am - 5pm A full day of fun including meeting Santa and receiving a golden key to his Toy Shop, attending Elf Academy, meeting the reindeer and so much more. In the Sweet Shop the elves will be serving sweets, treats and mince pies. Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Farmer's Market 24th Nov 12 noon - 6pm Festivities include the Farmers' Market from 12 noon, Santa's Grotto from 12.30pm, Main Stage entertainment from 1pm, Procession from 3pm, plus the Funfair, Stilt-Walkers, walk about entertainment, Young Enterprise Trade Fair, and of course the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On at 5pm. High Street, Harpenden AL5 2SH
Southdown Lights and Lanterns Extravaganza 29th Nov 5.30pm - 7.30pm
The Mayor will be switching on the Christmas Lights and local schools will parade the streets with colourful lanterns. There’ll be plenty to do from Christmas at Waddesdon Santa's Grotto and fairground rides to carol singing, 16th Nov - 5th Jan 11am - 6pm market stalls and more. Inside the Manor, displays will explore Waddesdon's Southdown shopping area, Harpenden AL5 1QQ connection to the world of music with a festive twist, Hertfordshire Christmas Market from traditional Christmas carols to Christmas hits. 30th Nov - 1st Dec Enjoy celebratory foods and gift shopping, and see With Lannock Christmas Trees, Santa's Grotto, Red the gardens illuminated from dusk, there will be a Lion Bar, hot food and snacks, music and DJ plus light trail around the aviary that playfully combines games and activities. colour, sound and movement. Lannock Farm, Hitchin SG4 7EE Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury HP18 0JH www.christmasbarns.com www.waddesdon.org.uk
St Albans Christmas Lights Switch-on 17th Nov 12 noon - 6pm Fun for all the family including Santa's grotto, live music, food, drink and gift stalls and a fun fair.
Childwickbury Christmas Market 23rd & 24th Nov 10am - 5pm This year Childwickbury Estate welcomes you to its 11th annual Christmas Market. The beautifully restored 19th century horse-stalls and tack rooms provide a unique setting for a variety of
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Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo 30th Nov - 24th Dec Visit Santa and experience the festive magic as you meet Mrs Claus, her cheeky elves and join in with Christmas crafts. Every child will have the chance to get a yuletide photograph with Santa. £12 ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Beds LU6 2LF www.zsl.org
Batford Lights Up 1st Dec 5pm The Town Mayor will switch on the lights at this annual event at Batford Corner, opposite Co-op.
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NOW at the Public Halls Back To The ‘80s with Martin Kemp 1st Nov Kemp will be taking to the decks, presenting one of the biggest ’80s nights to hit Harpenden! Petty Criminals 2nd Nov Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Noasis 8th Nov The definitive tribute to super group Oasis. Formed by die hard Oasis fans back in 2006, the band has justly earned its reputation as the leader of the pack. Harpenden Record Fair 9th Nov Music for all tastes in all formats from a hall full of dealers, plus memorabilia, books and posters. UK Queen 9th Nov With stunning accuracy in sound and vision, this high energy show rocks the house with all the classic Queens hits. Lost Voice Guy 13th Nov The first comedian ever to win Britain’s Got Talent is back on the road and coming to a disabled parking space near you! Darkside Pink Floyd Show 16th Nov With emphasis on replicating the experience and energy of Pink Floyd live on stage in the 70s, which many believe was the band at their very best. It certainly isn’t karaoke Floyd, so prepare to be rocked! Hugh Cornwell 21st Nov see page 4 Ed Gamble: Blizzard Extension 22nd Nov A comic who’s about to become more of a force in the game. Sworders Auction House Valuations 27th Nov BBC Question Time 28th Nov A chance for the public to quiz politicians on the events of the day. Soulfish & 2Tone 30th Nov Soulfish bring their blend of Motown and join 2Tone as they create a party feeling with their lively approach to Soul, Reggae, Pop and Swing. Harpenden Public Halls AL5 1TE www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk
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Out & About Harpenden Common Days Family Conservation Day 9th Nov 10am - 2.30pm Learn how to use tools to cut down trees and help manage the woodlands of Harpenden Common. Bring a packed lunch and have a picnic in the woods, refreshments will be provided. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Harpenden Common Project Day 11th & 12th Nov Managing the Common helps nurture a diverse mosaic of habitats for local wildlife to flourish. Recent project days have included clearing invasive holly from the woodland, and working on projects such as heather restoration. Come and learn a bit more about wildlife on your doorstep. Lunch is provided, come for as long as you like! Harpenden Common AL5 3NU www.harpenden.gov.uk
Sustainable St Albans Playing Out Information Session 11th Nov 10.30am The Harpenden Arms, Harpenden Playing Out is a new project where residents can apply to close their streets to through traffic for
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children’s play and community building. Go along to an information session to find out more, no need to book. Film: ‘The Sequel’ with discussion 18th Nov 7.30pm Looking at the influential work of David Fleming, who dared to re-imagine a thriving civilisation after the collapse of our current mainstream economies and inspired the Transition Towns movement. £4, concs £3 on the door Bennet’s, Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2HU Are You Be Losing Heat From Your Home? 18th Nov 8pm - 9pm Harpenden Go along to an information session to find out more and borrow a thermal imaging camera to check your windows, front door, loft hatch etc Free but please book online www.sustainablestalbans.org
Luton Hoo Walled Garden Talk: 29th Nov 10.30am £5 My Bute Family - the people, the places, their creatures, pets and pests by Marietta Crichton Stuart Estate Office Lecture Room, Luton Hoo Estate LU1 4LF (take West Hyde Rd/Newmill End turning off A1081) www.lutonhooestate.co.uk
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Fireworks, Fun & More
Willows Activity Farm 1st Nov 6pm - 8pm Join in with this first ever sparkly Low Bang Fireworks evening! Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Tring 2nd Nov doors 5.30pm, display 7.20pm A festival of Fire with food stalls, a beer tent, carousels, a sparkler area and The Tring School Swing Band playing live music. £5 per child London Road (opposite Tesco), Tring HP23 6HA www.tringfireworks.co.uk
Verulamium Park St Albans Fireworks Spectacular 2nd Nov gate 6pm, display 7.30pm Spectacular evening of fantastic fireworks, food and fun for the whole family. There will be a Food Village with street food outlets, burgers and hot dogs and bars selling beer, mulled wine, cider and gin. Tickets available on the gate £10, child £5, family £20 (cash only) Verulamium Park, St Albans www.stalbanscathedral.org
Cassiobury Park 2nd Nov 6pm - 8.30pm Hertfordshire's largest free firework display, with music and entertainment from 6pm, bonfire with fireworks at 7.30pm. Plus food and drink stalls and small funfair rides for the kids. Cassiobury Park, Watford WD18 7LG
Redbourn Common 2nd Nov 7pm Fireworks and a fun fair along with Scouts selling hotdogs. Free, donations welcome Redbourn Common AL3 7BU
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Royal Gunpowder Mills 2nd & 3rd Nov 2pm - 7pm Enjoy Guy Fawkes Festival and Fireworks, see Professor Nitrate in the Mad Lab with interactive shows explaining the science of explosions. Watch a short theatre production, The Ghost of Guy Fawkes, and enjoy hands on activities such as Slime making and Lantern making. Explore the history of the 300 year old site on a guided tractor trailer and also visit the Rocket Vault, Armoury, and exhibitions that reveal the stories and science behind the Gunpowder heritage. Festivities conclude with an archery display from ‘The Royal Golden Eagle Medieval Archers’ and an epic fireworks display at 7pm from ForceFX, the company behind the special effects of movies, TV and music festivals. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JY www.royalgunpowdermills.com
London Colney 3rd Nov 5pm - 7pm Free firework display with fun fair rides, food stalls, and an amazing display starting at 6pm. Free, with a collection for local charities The Caledon Community Centre, London Colney AL2 1PU
OA Sport 3rd Nov gates 5pm, display 7.45pm A fabulous fireworks display, plus BBQ. Advance tickets £10, child £5, family £20 Harpenden Rd, St Albans AL3 6BB www.oasport.co.uk
Crabtree School 9th Nov 6pm Fireworks Spectacular, fantastic event for all the family Crabtree School, Harpenden AL5 5PU
Harpenden Rugby Club 10th Nov Firework fun for all the family. Harpenden Rugby Club, Redbourn Lane AL5 2BA Www.HRFC.com
Wheathampstead 10th Nov gates 4pm, fireworks 5.30pm With a BBQ, hot and cold drinks and glow toys on sale. £5, child £3 Beech Hyde Primary School, Wheathampstead AL4 8TP
Museum by Torchlight 1st Nov 5pm - 8pm Handle real skeletons, take part in the big draw and have a go at the spooky gallery trail. Be sure to dress up with friends and family in a ghoulish costume or as a scary animal, and bring along a torch. Age 5+. Free, suggested donation £2 Tring Natural History Museum, Tring HP23 6AP www.nhm.ac.uk
Halloween Spectacular 1st Nov 5pm - 9pm See the Museum's historic buildings decorated and inhabited by costumed characters, watch a spectacular fire performance with fire pits and a spooky horse display. Listen to stories told around the fire of the Iron Age roundhouse, while toasting marshmallows. Plus Halloween-themed crafts, activities and games for all the family to enjoy. Explore the scary woodland walk, or the not-so-spooky walk and family storytelling for younger children. Dress up in Halloween costumes with a prize for the best. Don't forget your torch as it will be dark! Please book. Chiltern Open Air Museum Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk
Circus Berlin 30th Oct - 3rd Nov An international show bringing together some of the greatest circus performers ever seen in the UK, including comedy acts, foot-juggling, daredevils, magic and aerial acts and the Motorbikes inside the Globe of Death! Great fun for all the family. Harpenden Common AL5 2JF www.circusberlin.co.uk
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Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition 8th & 9th Nov 10am - 5pm / 10th Nov: 10am - 4pm An opportunity to see over 250 exciting, original artworks from more than 55 talented artists, in a wide range of styles and media. With so much inspiring art on display, why not go along and see what lifts your spirits. Entry free The Harpenden Arts Club runs a wide-ranging programme of artist demonstrations, studio practice, life drawing sessions and technique workshops from September - May on most Thursdays (7.30pm - 9.30pm) at Harpenden Public Halls. New members are made very welcome. For more information call Peter Brown on 01582 793174 or visit www.harpendenartsclub.org.uk Harpenden Public Halls AL5 1PD
‘Pheasant’ by Harpenden artist Julia Rigby
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NOW at the Local Theatres Trestle Arts Base I Wanna Be Yours 1st Nov 7:30pm A tender, funny, lyrical play about finding love and holding onto it with everything you’ve got. £12 Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ www.trestle.org.uk
High Street Players The Birth of Gossip 1st & 2nd Nov 8pm Local author, Pamela Mann’s gripping tale of a young woman on trial as a witch in 16th century England is brought to life in this dramatic stage adaptation. St Nicholas’ Church Hall, Harpenden AL5 2TP www.hsplayers.org.uk
The Radlett Centre Peter and the Wolf 1st Nov 11am & 2.30pm This family concert is a wonderful way to introduce classical music to young children. With a live wind quintet of talented instrumentalists on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. The Gruffalo 14th Nov: 1.30pm / 15th Nov: 10am & 1.30pm Join Mouse on a daring adventure in a magical, musical adaptation of this classic book, with songs, laughs and monstrous fun. Age 3+ The Radlett Centre WD7 8HL www.radlettcentre.co.uk
Hertford Theatre Dear Zoo Live! 6th Nov: 1.30pm & 4pm 7th Nov: 10.30am & 1.30pm Rod Campbell's book has delighted generations of readers since 1982. This adaptation is a delight as it unfolds with puppets, music and audience interaction. Russian National Ballet Presents Swan Lake 8th Nov 7.45pm One of Tchaikovsky's best works, featuring some of ballet's most memorable music and breath-taking dance. Full of mystery and romance. Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS www.hertfordtheatre.com
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Abbey Theatre The Pitmen Painters 8th - 16th Nov When a group of coal miners begin art classes, they soon discover there’s more to the art world than they’d fthought. And when they start painting, the art world discovers there’s more to them than they’d expected. Based on a true story, this is an inspiring play about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.£13, £12 Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL www.abbeytheatre.org.uk
The Sandpit Theatre Film: Leonardo: The Works 10th Nov 3pm Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world’s favourite artist, and to mark the 500th anniversary of his death, his paintings and drawings will be the focus of this exhibition on screen presenting every attributed painting, in ultra HD quality, never seen before on the big screen. £5 An Evening of Musical Delight 29th & 30th Nov 7.30pm Enjoy the A Cappella singing of Welwyn Harmony Ladies and the men of Kings of Herts for songs old and new, with a seasonal twist. Then join in the after show fun in the bar with both choruses. £10, £5 The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX www.sandpittheatre.co.uk
The Barn Theatre The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth 15th - 23rd Nov A class of 7 year olds are preparing their nativity play, with the familiar squabbles over parts, diva tantrums and inappropriate on-stage behaviour. The kids are played by adults who later play the kids’ parents. Warm, witty and funny, with a smattering of songs sung to carol tunes, a perfect pre-Christmas treat. The Barn Theatre, WGC AL1 2DL www.barntheatre.co.uk
Maltings Arts Theatre As You Like It 29th Oct - 9th Nov 8pm A vibrant interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy. The Children 28th - 30th Nov 8pm In a remote cottage on the British coast, a couple of retired nuclear engineers are leading a quiet life, living on yogurt and yoga. But outside, the world is in utter chaos following a devastating series of events, and then an old friend turns up at their door. £7.50 -£13.50 The Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans AL1 3HL www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk
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Do Something for Charity Hospice of St Francis The Firewalk Challenge 2nd Nov 2.30pm - 5.30pm The ultimate test of mind over matter. Amaze your friends, family and yourself as after training, you will be able to walk across the 20 foot fire lane, which will be 1236 degrees Fahrenheit. All participants will receive free entry to the St Albans Cathedral Fireworks Spectacular taking place in the evening. Abbey View Golf and Track, Verulamium Park, St Albans AL3 4SL www.stfrancis.org.uk
Remember Them Remembrance Day Parades and Services Harpenden 10th Nov 10.15am Parade from Leyton Road at 10.15am to the War Memorial for a Service of Remembrance at 10.50am. Once the Service is finished at 11.30am, the Parade will re-form for the Mayor’s Address and then be dismissed at the Memorial. www.harpenden.gov.uk/remembrance St Albans 10th Nov 10.30am Parade will start just after 10.30am from the former BHS store and proceed to the War Memorial near St Peter’s Church, a service will begin at 10.50am 10th Nov 10.45am - 12 noon A Choral Requiem, including a two minute silence at 11am to remember those who died during the World WarsSung by the Cathedral Choir. All are welcome St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard AL1 1BY 11th Nov 11am The Mayor will be at the War Memorial near St Peter’s Church to mark the 2 minutes silence.
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18th Nov Change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK by getting involved and raising money for Children in Need. Why not get cooking for your friends, family and colleagues, then brave their judgement MasterChef-style or join thousands across the UK donning their walking boots and put on your own Countryfile Ramble. Visit the website for tips or what’s happening locally. www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
Having a Clear Out? Smalls for All A charity that gives bras to women in Africa who are at risk of being raped. The possibility of a women being raped is significantly less if she’s wearing a bra, as it’s seen as a sign of wealth. Post old, clean bras to: Smalls for All, 108 Buchanan Crescent, Eliburn, Livingstone EH54 7EF www.smallsforall.org DropPoint Turn clutter into something good. DropPoint provides the public with information about places that can accept donations. It allows charities and non-profit organisations to list items that their business needs, in the hope this will encourage people to donate unwanted items and benefit those in greater need. Visit the website to get started www.droppoint.org
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Herts Musical Memories 3rd Nov 2pm free Watch, listen or join in with this vibrant singing session for those living with dementia, their carers and families. It promises to be fun, therapeutic and guaranteed to raise a smile. Abbey by Night 6th Nov 8pm & 8.30pm These candlelit experiences transport you back in time to explore the stories of the medieval Abbey. You’ll meet the men and women, monks and pilgrims to whom this great Abbey was a home and centre for learning and worship. Brocket Consort 9th Nov 7.30pm £24 Join local bass-baritone Julian Godlee and one of Britain’s most exciting pianists, Anna Tilbrook for songs by Purcell and two beautiful song cycles: Gerald Finzi’s Earth, Air and Rain - settings of poems by Thomas Hardy - and Schumann’s Dichterliebe settings of poems by Heinrich Heinets. Organ Recital 13th Nov 12.30pm free Nicholas Freestone, Assistant Director of Music, Worcester Cathedral. Talk: Love in Action: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching 13th Nov 7.30pm £10 Exploring the riches of Catholic social thought and what it might look like to put these principles into action. Tutor: The Rev’d Dr Simon Cuff, St Mellitus College The Vicar of Dibley and Women’s Ministry: 25 Years On 14th Nov 7.30pm (bar from 7pm) £10 25 years ago, the Church of England ordained its first female priests, and the arrival of one of the nation’s favourite vicars, The Vicar of Dibley. Celebrate with a screening of an episode of this iconic series. The Subdean and Youth Chaplain will be on hand to share some of their very own Vicar of Dibley moments. St Albans Bach Choir - Carmina Burana 16th Nov 7.30pm £15 A performance of secular poems written by
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Bavarian monks in the 13th century. The texts are Latin and German, very down to earth with lively rhythms and straightforward harmonies. Talk: Oscar Romero: Pilgrimage and Martyrdom 18th Nov 7.30pm £10 Exploring the meaning of pilgrimage in the life of Oscar Romero and reflecting that with the idea of martyrdom in a church of pilgrimage. Tutor: Dr Vincius Mariano de Carvalho, Kings College, Reaching for God: Beethoven and Faith 21st Nov 7.30pm £12.50 Blending live music with images and a talk exploring Beethoven’s spiritual vision through his music for solo piano, ending with a performance of his last sonata. Tutor: Iain Lane, Tutor in Christian Doctrine and the Visual Arts. Young Guides Takeover Tour 23rd Nov 11.30am As part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day, join a group of local students on this special tour as they take you through the many points of interests in the Cathedral. St Alban and the Martyrs 23rd Nov 7.30pm £10 St Albans Choral Society with choral works by Richard James Harvey and Liz Lane celebrating St Alban and the statues of the Seven Martyrs on the Nave Screen. Finishing with John Rutter’s joyous setting of the Gloria. Tower Tours 23rd & 30th Nov 11.30am, 1pm £9.50 Climb the 211 steps up to the top of the oldest Cathedral tower in Britain. Mozart Masterpieces 30th Nov 7.30pm £15 The Mosaic Chamber Choir and Amadeus Chamber Orchestra are joined by soloists to present masterpieces including the ‘great’ Mass in C Minor and the Solemn Vespers. Abbey Tots Tuesdays 9.30am term-time Popular parent and toddler group open to all. With toys, drinks and biscuits followed by a sing-song for pre-school children and their parents or carers.
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NOW for the Kids Harpenden Warhammer and Tabletop Games Club Monthly club run by parent volunteers for children who want to play Warhammer and similar games. Child £5 to cover venue hire Join the Facebook Group for more details, search for ‘Harpenden Warhammer Club’ or contact Mark at mark_lord3@hotmail.com
Rye Meads Family Bushcraft Workshop 2nd Nov 9.30am & 1.30pm Learn survival skills together as a family, develop confidence and discover more about the natural world. This is a great way to share in the challenge of learning bushcraft skills with an expert instructor. An introduction to fire lighting Fire by friction demonstration, Hands-on fire by spark session, Smore cooking over the campfire Learning to make cordage from nettles For children with accompanying adults. Age 8+ Please book £22, child £13 RSPB Rye Meads, Hoddesdon SG12 8JS ww2.rspb.org.uk
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Paradise Wildlife Park Howl-o-ween until 3rd Nov 9.30am - 5pm Experience the fear factor of getting up close and personal with creepy crawly animals in the Animal Spooktacular Shows or join in the ghostly shows and games at the Safari Stage. Plus free wolf masks and pumpkin carving. Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne EN10 7QA www.pwpark.com
The Roald Dahl Museum Scoff ‘n’ Stroll 24th Nov 2pm Stretch your legs and fill your tummy! Leave by the Wonka gates and walk through the nearby woods and fields that inspired Roald Dahl. Listen to extracts from his last book ‘My Year’, as well as Fantastic Mr Fox and Danny the Champion of the World, and enjoy the glorious Chilterns countryside that he walked in. Then head back to the Museum for a well-deserved delicious afternoon tea. ‘My Year’, written in the last year of his life, is a month by month account of the changing seasons peppered with childhood memories, written in Dahl's wonderful and humorous style. Please book, £12, age 6+ The Roald Dahl Museum, Bucks HP16 0AL www.roalddahl.com
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until 10th The Making of Harry Potter page 25 1st Talk: The History of Pubs & Pub Games St Albans Museum + Gallery, 7.30pm, £10 1st - 10th Firework Displays page 24 1st & 2nd The Swiss Garden at Night www.shuttleworth.org The Birth of Gossip page 20 2nd The Firewalk Challenge page 36 5th - 9th My Fair Lady page 22 7th Talk: Sons of St Albans St Albans Museum + Gallery, 7pm, £10 8th Readaround on the theme of ‘Entrances’ Friends' Meeting House AL5 1PD, Harpenden Writers Meeting, all welcome, 10am, £4 8th - 10th Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition page 31 Knebworth Christmas Fair page 10 8th - 16th The Pitmen Painters page 34 9th Robert Wolfe Concert page 8 9th & 12th Open Events Oaklands College, opposite page 10th Remembrance Day Parades page 36 Winter Market Harpenden Public Halls page 10 Gordon Buchanan: Animal Families & Me page 22 de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra: Family Concerts page 8 13th France 1929-1979 St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, St Marys Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ, 8pm 14th Christmas at Lavender & Stone Beauty Rooms page 2 Open Floral Demonstration 'Made for Christmas' Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden Evening Floral Group, 7.30pm, £12, 01582 761277 14th Nov - 6th Jan Skate Van Hage page 25 15th - 23rd The Flint Street Nativity page 34 16th Taste of St Albans Festival St Saviours Church,
St Albans www.eventbrite.co.uk Lea Singers: A Tribute to Notre-Dame page 8 St Albans Bach Choir - Carmina Burana page 38 Charity Race Night page 31 Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest page 22 17th Rock for Heroes page 4 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt page 8 The Giant Balloon Show Luton Library Theatre, 11.30am & 3.30pm www.lutonculture.com St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On page 10 Frank Skinner: Showbiz Watford Colosseum 19th International Toilet Day Quiz St Albans Museum + Gallery, 7.30pm, £10 21st Hugh Cornwell Monster Tour page 4 22nd Hats off Comedy Club Trinity URC, St Albans AL1 3RD www.hatsoffcomedy.co.uk 23rd The Nutcracker page 22 Christmas Fair Earthworks, St Albans, Santa’s grotto, live music, unique handmade Christmas crafts, free entry, 12 noon - 3pm 23rd & 24th Childwickbury Christmas Market front cover 24th Harpenden Christmas Carnival page 10 25th Raising Resilient Girls: a "How To" Guide Townsend School, St Albans, 7.30pm, £10, Soroptimist Women's Group, please book www.sigbi.org/st-albans 25th & 26th Jane Eyre Luton Library Theatre www.lutonculture.com 26th Harpenden Local History Society Meeting Harpenden Public Halls 27th Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers page 8 28th BBC Question Time page 12 28th - 30th Nov The Children page 34 29th & 30th An Evening of Musical Delight page 34 30th Mosaic Chamber Choir - Mozart Masterpieces page 38
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1st St Albans Antique & Vintage Market St Peters Street, St Albans, 9am - 3pm Carols by Candlelight Harpenden Public Halls Redbourn Christmas Market High Street, 11am 2nd Dec - 6th Jan Christmas Pudding Walk Ashridge HP4 1LT 6th & 20th Casino Party Nights Shuttleworth SG18 9EP dinner & Casino, 6.30pm, £65 7th Christmas Charity Concert High Street Methodist Church, 3pm, £10, child £5 Rick Wakeman: The Grumpy Old Christmas Show Watford Colosseum, £34 - £39.50 Star in a Jar The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead www.oldtownhall.co.uk 7th - 15th Santa’s Grotto & Festivities Shuttleworth, £8 8th Film: The Snowman Harpenden Public Halls, with live music, 10.30am & 11.30am, £10, child £5 Mayor’s Carol Concert Clock Tower, St Albans Santa Paws Ashridge Estate HP4 1LT, bring your dog for a festive walk with Santa, £1, 11am 9th Chris Difford Harpenden Public Halls, co-founder of Squeeze, 7.30pm, £23.50 14th A Christmas Carol - Murder Mystery Party Night Shuttleworth SG18 9EP, 6.30pm, £80 Food of Love at Christmas Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, £7.50 - £13.50 15th Rudolph Rave Watford Colosseum 15th - 24th Charter Market’s Christmas Season St Peters Street, St Albans, live music & entertainment 17th Christmas Carol Concert High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden Choral Society, 7.30pm, £10 18th The Snowman performed by Orpheus Sinfonia Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 19th & 20th Christmas Gothic Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, 8pm, £13.50 23rd Lea Singers: FestiveLea! Harpenden Public Halls, 7.30pm, £15, £5 www.leasingers.co.uk 23rd & 24th The Wizard of Oz Watford Colosseum 27th Post-Christmas Walk Ashridge Estate HP4 1LT, please book, 10am - 12pm, £5, child £3
Pantomimes 29th Nov - 31st Dec Sleeping Beauty Watford Palace Theatre www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 24th Dec Santa Claus & the Night Before Christmas Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 6th, 7th,12th,19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Dec A Christmas Carol Wardown House www.lutonculture.com 6th Dec - 5th Jan Sleeping Beauty The Alban Arena www.alban-arena.co.uk 7th - 30th Dec Beauty & The Beast Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 7th Dec - 3rd Jan Cinderella The Radlett Centre www.radlettcentre.co.uk 11th - 31st Dec Snow White Hawthorne Theatre www.cwentertainment.co.uk 14th,15th, 21st - 24th Dec The Santa Show Hertford Theatre www.hertfordtheatre.com 14th - 29th Dec George’s Marvellous Medicine Abbey Theatre www.abbeytheatre.org.uk
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