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Welcome to our 15th Anniversary Edition!

We’re proud to have been publishing the magazines for the last 15 years, and are looking to another 15! This month they are full of spooky things to do for Halloween, plus Apple Days, Flying Days, Knitting, Music Events, Theatre Shows and much more….as well as lots of local businesses waiting for your call. As always whatever you do or whoever you call please let them know you found them in the NOW magazines. 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 have a copy handy, you can always find them on Twitter, Facebook or our website.

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NOW for some Art

and be part of The World's Biggest community of drawing enthusiasts. Anyone can sign up, so if you’re passionate about drawing why not register today! www.thebigdraw.org

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Herts Open Studios until 10th Oct

An opportunity to experience the world of art first-hand and meet talented local artists. There are over 60 local studios and exhibitions opening their doors, all are free to enter. Many artists are also running special events and workshops and there are online virtual tours, and experiences on social media. at #HertsOpenStudios. www.hvaf.org.uk

Harpenden Writers 1st Oct 10am

Author Ruth Nason will introduce the theme ‘Rooms’ together with some writing examples. Includes coffee. £5 Friends Meeting House, Southdown Road AL5 1PD www.harpendenwriters.com

Make The Change 1st - 31st Oct

The Big Draw Festival is an annual celebration of drawing. This year it’s exploring and discovering ways to live in balance with the world around us, to reconnect with each other and demand a better world for future generations. Bring your community together through positive activism and creativity,

Hertfordshire's fastest-growing camera club runs a varied programme giving members the chance to enjoy and improve their photography, and to chat with like minded enthusiasts. They meet fortnightly and are hoping to resume these at The Harpenden Trust Hall in Southdown, with some meetings via Zoom. Discovering Nature Photography - Japan & Beyond 19th Oct Alan Walker talks about wildlife photography in extreme conditions in Japan, the Kalahari Desert, Canada and more. Annual membership £45 (individual) or £80 (joint) www.harpendenphotographicsociety.co.uk

Giant Art Inflatables 27th Sept - 1st Oct Fantastic giant inflatable sculptures right in the heart of College Lane, make your way to Main Reception and don't forget to look up! UHArts, Art + Design Gallery, Hatfield AL10 9AB www.uharts.co.uk

Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition

29th - 31st Oct Fri & Sat: 10am - 5pm / Sun: 10am - 4pm This free exhibition at Harpenden Trust Centre, Southdown Road AL5 1PS, has over 250 exciting, original artwork from more than 55 talented artists in a wide range of styles and media. The Club also runs a programme of artist demonstrations, studio practice, life drawing sessions and technique workshops from September to May on most Thursday evenings at the Salvation Army Hall, Leyton Green AL5 2TG New members are welcome. 01582 793174 www.harpendenartsclub.org.uk

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NOW at the Local Theatres

Family Law Myths We often get asked about family law myths, here are two of the more common.

We’re not married but I am a common law spouse

The Maltings Theatre

Les Liaisons Dangereuses 12th - 23rd Oct Two former lovers come together in prerevolutionary France to corrupt the innocent and virtuous for selfish kicks and fresh sexual conquests. Shocking, seductive and hilariously funny. £19, child £15 Vinegar Tom 28th Oct - 6th Nov A renowned “witch-finder” arrives in a village held by a grip of superstition and slander, and it’s not long before almost every woman in the village has the finger of suspicion pointing at them. This bold musical drama was first performed in 1976 and continues to resonate today. By turns beautiful, brutal, funny and moving. £19 Maltings Shopping Centre, St Albans AL1 3HL www.ovo.org.uk

Wheathampstead Dramatic Society

Faith Healer 14th - 16th Oct Hardy, an itinerant Irish faith healer, his wife, and his manager tell stories that don’t quite gel with each other, leaving you to wonder about truth and memory, lies and storytelling. The play was voted as one of the 100 most significant plays of the 20th century in a poll conducted by the Royal National Theatre. Tickets 01582 621357 Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathampstead www.wheathampsteaddramaticsociety.co.uk

Barn Theatre A Bunch of Amateurs 15th - 23rd Oct A comedy with a twist, featuring a fading Hollywood hero who is keen to boost his flagging career. Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear but instead of Kenneth Branagh, Dame Judi Dench and John Cook, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre. www.thebarntheatre.co.uk

Abbey Theatre

G&S Gems 22nd & 23rd Oct St Albans Chamber Opera return with a new Gilbert and Sullivan evening. The first half will be presented by regulars Leila Saleh, Katy Bingham-Best, Peter Martin and Des Turner, then the full company will perform a staged production of Trial by Jury – with some modern twists! £12 www.abbeytheatre.org.uk 12

Let’s be clear – there is no such thing! When a couple who were not married or in a civil partnership separate, the Courts’ powers are limited. Separated partners can ask the Courts to deal with ownership and sale of property on principles of Trust and Property Law. They can potentially seek financial support from their expartner for the benefit of their children and can apply for Child Arrangements and other Court Orders under the Children Act 1989. Unfortunately that’s about it though, the Courts are not concerned with fairness, the overall picture or maintenance for the benefit of one or other partner. Here’s the good news however - a proposed Cohabitation Rights Bill started its journey through Parliament in 2020, so it’s possible the draft Bill may become law in the future!

Pre-nuptial agreements - not worth the paper they are written on?!

Another myth! Although English law states that pre-nuptial agreements are not automatically binding, there is supportive case law. If properly prepared, pre-nuptials may be upheld. So what does ‘properly prepared’ mean? It must be freely entered into (each party taking independent legal advice) The couple must understand the implications of the agreement (so full financial disclosure, clarity on future claims either may be relinquishing) It must not be unfair to uphold the parties to their agreement in the circumstances at the time of the divorce. Pre-nuptial agreements are more likely to be upheld in short marriages – they are less likely to become out of date or be superseded by unforeseen events during the marriage. So, if considering a pre-nuptial, seek independent legal advice and make sure the agreement is done properly for your best chance of it being upheld. Nicola Caffery, Senior Associate Rayden Solicitors, Harpenden

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Out & About

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Apple Day 3rd Oct 10am - 2pm

Rothamsted Manor

There will be music from a great local band, nonalcoholic apple cocktails and the Trusts apple juice and cider to buy. Plus apple juicing demonstrations, apple based games, craft stalls and a local bee keeper talking about bee conservation. Highfield Park Visitor Centre, St Albans AL4 0RA www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk

Wedding Fair 3rd Oct 11am free

The Conservatory, Luton Hoo Walled Gdn LU1 4LF www.lutonhoo-walledgarden.co.uk

RSPB Events

Harpenden Lea Valley Walk 3rd Oct 8am Guided walk identifying local birds. Meet on the footbridge over the River Lea near the 'Marquis of Granby' Pub. £1 donation to RSPB Group Birding Holiday to Suffolk 11th - 15th Oct Suffolk is one of the best birding hot spots in the country. Enjoy a relaxing time with a friendly group. staying at Ufford Park Hotel, Woodbridge and traveling by coach. For further details contact: pbandb.rspb@gmail.com Trip to Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve 17th Oct This large nature reserve, near Skegness, Lincs incorporates miles of coastline, lakes and woodland and is a hot spot for passage migrants at this time of year. It’s planned to go by coach. £16, child £8 Walk: Panshanger Park 28th Oct 9.30am A morning walk at this site which has seen Osprey at this time of year. Meet in the car park off Thieves Lane, Hertford SG14 2WN. Free ww2.rspb.org.uk

Floral Demonstration 5th Oct 2pm

Harpenden Floral Decoration Club meeting with Peter Bodnar presenting floral demonstration ‘2 for 1’. All welcome 01582 621757 Salvation Army Hall, Harpenden

Autumn Pop-Up Shop

5th - 17th Oct A collection of small businesses with homewares, candles, unique artwork, cards, handmade jewellery and stunning wardrobe updates perfect for autumn. 29 High Street, Wheathampstead AL4 8BB Facebook & Instagram @villagepopup

10th & 20th Oct 10am Learn as you go along on a scenic 6 mile walk around Ashridge Estate. £15, please book 07927 256666 dick.chapman@ntlworld.com Ashridge Visitor Centre, Berkhamsted HP4 1LX www.chilternsociety.org.uk Afternoon Tea 10th Oct from 12 noon Please book £23.95, child £10.25 Film: Hampstead 22nd Oct 7.30pm Emily is an American widow living in a posh apartment she can’t afford, and Donald is an Irish loner living in a makeshift cabin, Emily gets more than she expects when she tries to help him. £10, child £6 www.rothamstedenterprises.com

Knit One, Purl One! 16th & 17th Oct 11am - 4pm Discover different types of wool and help solve your knitting conundrums by talking to the experts. All ages and abilities. Included with general admission, £7.50, child £6 Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk

Celebration of Apples

17th Oct 10am - 4pm This year there will be unusual varieties of apple to try and buy, including apple juice from Shenley Park, apple juice demonstrations, tea, coffee and apple cakes to enjoy. Plus plant sales, a jam and chutney stall, and wood turning demonstrations and wood products to buy. Entry by voluntary donation Shenley Park Walled Garden WD7 9DW www.shenleypark.co.uk

Talk: Crawling Horrors 29th Oct 7pm Talk with Daisy Butcher and Janette Leaf about their new book ‘Crawling Horrors’, the perfect event to get you in the Halloween spirit. £5.98, please book Books on the Hill, St Albans AL1 1ER www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk

Halloween Walk for the RSPCA

30th Oct Treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of London’s scary streets and historic haunts. 10k / Half Marathon £7.50 21km / Marathon / 42km £10 Oval Cricket Ground, London SE11 5SS www.rspca.org.uk

Burston Knitters 10am - 12 noon free

Knitting, crocheting and sewing group on the first Tuesday of every month. Take anything you are working on, as well as your own wool, needles, crochet hooks, sewing kits and materials. Burston Garden Centre, St Albans AL2 2DS www.burston.co.uk

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NOW for some Music Farewell Celebration

2nd Oct 7.30pm Carillon Chamber Choir with Amici Voices and Baroque orchestra conducted by David Ireson perform their final concert including: J S Bach Magnificat, Vivaldi Gloria, Stanford Three Motets and works by Byrd, Schütz, Parry and Mendelssohn. £15 01582 832312 carillonsec@gmail.com St Saviour’s Church, St Albans AL1 4DF www.carillonchamberchoir.org

Voskresenije Choir

4th Oct 7.30pm This professional choir from St Petersburg will be performing Russian sacred and folk music. Please book £15 Palladian Church, Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BZ www.ayotstlawrence.com

The Horn

Roddy Woomble & Michael Anguish 5th Oct Regarded as one of Scotland’s finest songwriters Roddy is known for his enigmatic lyrics, warm baritone voice and consummate gift for a tune. Michael is a band of one man, and a singer of tenderisingly sad songs with an emotional range and raw inventiveness. £19 October Drift 12th Oct With an irresistible combination of feedback and harmonies, they have been building a growing fan base throughout the country. £12 Avalanche Party 14th Oct “The most exciting rock & roll band in the UK right now” BBC Radio 1.£8 Haunt the Woods 19th Oct Blending sounds from alternative, prog, folk and pop and channelling influences from the likes of Pink Floyd, Muse, Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver. £8 Coach Party 20th Oct The perfect grunge-pop sound. £12 The Estevans 21st Oct A captivating four piece indie-rock band with an energetic, youthful, raw sound. £8 Moon Panda 27th Oct A worldly wise duo fully prepared to gently launch you into the dreamy electric currents that govern deep space. £8 The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3TE www.thehorn.co.uk 24

Herts Jazz Festival

15th - 17th Oct Featuring headliner gigs from the Darius Brubeck Quartet, Liane Carroll Trio, and Simon Spillett’s Big Band. Weekend £130, student £30 Sat £50, student £15 / Sun £60, student £15 South Mill Arts, Bishop’s Stortford CM23 3JG 01279 710 200 www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk Herts Jazz Club Established in 1969, HertsJazz has become renowned as ‘the’ venue for jazz fans young and old. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country take place every Sunday at 7.30pm at the Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans. www.hertsjazz.co.uk

A Russian Evening

16th Oct 7.30pm Rachmaninoff - Vocalise, Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No.2 - Veronica Shoot Tchaikovsky - Symphony No.4 £18, £13, student £5, child £2 St Saviour's Church, St Albans AL1 4DF www.ticketsource.co.uk

Gin & Jazz

22nd Oct 6pm -10pm & 23rd Oct 2pm -10pm Live music with Jazz from Fi Wilkins and her band, food and great independent shopping. George Street, St Albans

Cliff Richard: The Great 80 Tour

27th Oct 7.45pm live on screen Broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall, Cliff's passion and energy on stage will sweep you off your feet. Sir Cliff Richard hits the road in celebration of his 80th birthday! The legendary pop rocker has been in the spotlight since the 1950s and has gone on to become one of the best-selling vocalists of all time. Why not go and be part of one of the most fabulous big screen parties of the year. Campus West, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX www.campuswest.co.uk

The South

29th Oct An impressive 9 piece band featuring former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and sax player Gaz Birtles. With tracks such as A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam and many more. Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden www.thesouth.co.uk

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Out & About Hatfield House

Chamber Music Festival 29th Sept - 3rd Oct With concerts, masterclasses, talks, schools events and a family concert to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Festival spans the wealth of musical history connected with the House, with pieces from the archives through to the present day. On Saturday afternoon families can enjoy Holst’s Planet Suite brought to life through storytelling and painting by artist, James Mayhew. www.hatfieldhousemusicfestival.org.uk Run With Willow 10th Oct 10am With a half marathon, 10k, 5k and Junior 1k plus a Tiny Tots Scamper, this event has something for everyone. With music along the course, food and games stalls, and a physio on hand to ease any aches and pains. Every penny raised helps provide Special Days for seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds. Half Term Halloween 28th - 31st Oct 10am - 12.30pm & 1pm -3.30pm Enjoy family fun, as you follow a trail with surprises around every corner. With creepy characters telling scary stories, spooky songs, and a Halloween Disco. Join in and pimp-a-pumpkin where you can get crafty, creative and carving. Ages 2-10, adult £10, child £15, family £40 The Veil of Despair 28th - 31st Oct 5pm -11pm Brace yourself for a terrifying immersive experience as you join the woodland search, for a girl that’s gone missing in the grounds of the House. A reward is being offered for her recovery. There’s just one problem, a mysterious veil of light in the woods that seems to be pulling people in. Afterwards go along to The Sneaky Sisters Sideshow Spectacular with creepy cabaret, live bands overtaking the carousel, street food and drink, sideshows, stalls and a walkabout performance. Adults only, £55 www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Shuttleworth

Race Weekend 2nd & 3rd Oct 10am On Saturday the finest racing aircraft of the period, including the winning de Havilland DH88 Comet, will celebrate Richard Shuttleworth’s racing career from the 1930s. On Sunday classic racing cars will thunder down the runway at the Shuttleworth 28

Sprint. Perfect family days out, with thrilling air displays from historic aircraft and a chance to explore the beautiful Swiss Garden. The Tale of the Lost Pilot 29th - 31st Oct 5pm - 7.30pm half hour sessions Listen to tales of terror and intrigue in the spooky surroundings of the hangars and go in search of mysterious apparitions in the gloomy gardens. Explore the glowing paths, interact with fiendish characters, try not to be tricked by the witch, collect clues along the way and solve the mystery of The Lost Pilot. £7, child £14 www.shuttleworth.org

IWM Duxford

Flying Days: Best Of 2021 9th Oct With highlights from this season, the show promises to end the year full of highs! £28.50 Duxford Dash 17th Oct Become a ‘Duxford Dasher’ at the airfield that made history. Whatever your goal, this flat-course race with chip-timing will motivate you to go the extra mile, as you run past aircraft lined up on the Flightline and collect your race medal. Then take a selfie in front of a spectacular Spitfire and share your moment in history. Children can race around the new family-friendly 1 mile course in pilot overalls or aviation googles! Then enjoy a great day out at Duxford all included in your entry fee. 5k & 10k: age 15+ £26 / family mile £13 www.iwm.org.uk

Wardown House Museum & Gallery

Music in the Museum: Jazz 10th Oct 2pm Multi-award winning vocalist Tina May, is a former winner of the BT Jazz Award and regularly sings with the BBC Big Band. Tina's Version of "Come Fly With Me" became widely known as the theme for hit TV series ‘Airport’. Bagshawe's Antarctic Adventure 25th & 26th Oct 11am, 12 noon & 2pm Ever wondered what the Antarctic is like? Hear Thomas Bagshawe and his friend Max, tell their humorous exciting tales, as they've just arrived back from a year long adventure to the Antarctic. In fact 2021 marks exactly 100 years since they left on their expedition. Ages 8 - 11 The Ghostly Gardener 27th - 30th Oct 7.30pm Meet Vernon, Wardown's Ghostly Gardener and discover his spine-tingling insight into history. He's worked at Wardown Park for as long as anyone can remember, and has plenty of stories to tell, both mystical and spooky. Taking place outside, so please dress appropriately. Age 10+ Wardown House Museum & Gallery LU2 7HA www.culturetrust.com

Hertfordshire Oktoberfest 15th - 17th Oct Live Oompah Band, Bavarian beer, German food stalls, DJs, axe throwing and up and coming local artists. £19.99, 18+ Harpenden Common www.hertsoktoberfest.com

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Caring & Sharing Go Sober this October

Go booze-free in October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and raise vital funds so they can continue providing much-needed physical, financial and emotional support to the millions of people living with cancer. Sign-up and choose 31, 21 or 14 days sober, then just ask friends and family to sponsor you. Benefits of Going Sober: A Clearer Head, More Energy, Sleeping Better, Weight Loss, Sense of Achievement and more. www.gosober.org.uk

Silver Sunday

3rd Oct This is a national day where people of all generations can come together by hosting fun and free activities for older people. It’s a day where they can meet new people, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with their local communities and the generations around them. Metro Bank Silver Sunday 3rd Oct 11am - 4pm Everyone is welcome to enjoy in the fun and games, or maybe just a chat over a cuppa. Metro Bank St Albans AL1 3ED www.silversunday.org.uk

VIII's private residence. This route is a mix of trail and road, taking in Ashridge House Estate before finishing back in front of the Grade 1 listed house. All entries will receive a handmade wooden medal. All abilities welcome. Ashridge House, Berkhamsted HP4 1NS www.stfrancis.org.uk

Abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit

24th Oct 11am Raise vital funds to help Keech Hospice Care continue caring for adults and children living with life-limiting or terminal illnesses while taking on the UK's highest freefall abseil and see London from 262 feet up! From the top, begin an exhilarating descent to the ground, with breath-taking 20-mile views across London. £30 with minimum sponsorship pledge of £220. Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park, London E20 2AD www.keech.org.uk

Big Herts Virtual Quiz Night

7th Oct 7pm via Zoom Raise funds for Herts Young Homeless in the Big Herts quiz. With 5 rounds of fun and challenging questions including picture and music rounds, you can play as a team of 6 logging in from different locations with access to a private chat room to discuss answers, or invite friends round and be together on the same screen. Min donation £10 www.hyh.org.uk

Rennie Grove Hospice Care

Virtual Herts 10K / Half Marathon 10th Oct Sign up and start your training today. Virtual Bingo 22nd Oct 6.30pm - 7.30pm via Zoom Enjoy 4 games of bingo from the comfort of your own home, playing for 1 line and then a full house. There are prizes for all the family. Tickets £5 and must be bought in advance from the website. www.renniegrove.org

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NOW for the Kids

Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com

An immersive exhibition of life-size animatronic dinosaurs sure to thrill dino-mad kids and grown-ups! There will also be a fossil dig pit and safari car track. Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable LU6 2LF www.zsl.org

Dinos After Dark 22nd - 24th, 29th - 31st Oct Take a magical trip around the World of Dinosaurs and see them come to life by moonlight. £14 Halloween Spooktacular 23rd - 31st Oct The park will be dressed for Halloween, see the tigers enjoying some pumpkin in their amazing new home. Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne EN10 7QA www.pwpark.com

Zoorassic Park! until 31st Oct

The Old Town Hall

Any Suggestions Doctor? 2nd Oct 7pm In this improvised Doctor Who parody travel anywhere in time and space, with hilarious improv comedy performers. Age 10+, £13 The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3AE www.oldtownhall.co.uk

All About Spiders

3rd Oct 11am - 12 noon online Hear about the amazing lives of the spiders in our houses and gardens. Learn how to identify them, and hear about their fascinating lives. Aimed at children, but all welcome www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

City of St Albans Tour Guides

£6, please book Ghosts and Ghouls Meet outside St Albans Museum + Gallery 7th & 21st Oct 7.30pm 28th - 30th Oct 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm Haunted Harpenden Meet at the War Memorial on the Green 30th Oct 7.30pm www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk

Stockwood Discovery Centre

Ogg, Ugg and the World's First Dogg 10th Oct 11.30am & 2pm The comic tale of how a long, long time ago two hunter-gatherers, Ugg and Ogg, palled up with their enemies the wolves and invented man's best friend, the dog. Age 3+ Stories From The Trees 29th Oct 11.30am & 2pm A rich collection of stories from Ireland, India and beyond. Age 6+ Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton LU1 4LX www.culturetrust.com

Paradise Wildlife Park

Pumpkin Spooktacular! 23rd - 31st Oct

Get ready for stacks of spooky fun, with Scary Tales, Mr Topper’s Twister and gruesome ghosts and ghouls in the Haunted House. £12.45 - £16.25, child £11.45 - £15.25 Mead Open Farm, Billington, Beds LU7 9JH www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

Half Term Trail

25th - 28th Oct 12 noon - 4pm Follow the map and find out facts about the reserve and its wildlife on this self-led trail. Free Batford Springs, Harpenden AL5 5AQ www.harpenden.gov.uk

Harpenden Library

Workshop: Try 3D Pens at the Library! 25th Oct Write, draw and model in 3 dimensions. A Very Puzzling Case 28th Oct 5pm The Book Sleuths have a mystery on their hands, and need your help to crack codes, unravel riddles and pore over puzzles. Ages 7 - 11. Adult £7, child £5 Please book at the library, the website or @harpendenlibrary www.bit.ly/HertsLibBookSleuthTour

Storytelling: The Slippery Sloth

26th Oct 10.30am Author Chris Quelch will be reading from his book The Slippery Sloth, and will be joined by illustrator Zoe McCabe. Please book, free Books on the Hill, St Albans AL1 1ER www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk

Big Red Bath 27th Oct 11.30am & 2pm

Join in with this barmy bath time adventure as it travels around the world and home again celebrating all things bath time. Pumpkin Festival 16th - 31st Oct Pick your pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy Please book, ages 2 - 5 Luton Library Theatre, St George's Square LU1 2NG pumpkin-tastic fun with all your Willows favourites. www.culturetrust.com 32

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Bakery Zuckermaus

Computer Repairs Ken Hodson

Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look 7

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Finance Continuum

Pest Control The Verminator Wasp Guys

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Plumber DJ&M Plumbing Services Ltd

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Building / Refurbishment Complete Refurbishment & Roofing Open Plan Solutions

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Flooring KC Flooring Specialists Ltd

Garage Doors Garolla

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Car Servicing / Repairs RTI Auto Services Ltd

Garden Nurseries Bridge Valley Nursery Townsend Nursery

Charity Traid

Gardening / Landscaping AR Landscapes Ltd

Hairdressing Image Mobile Hairdressing

Cleaning A & R Roof & Hard Surface Cleaning & Restoration Ltd Domestique Merrivac MollyMaid

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Painters & Decorators CB Decorators M & M Decorators

Blinds Harpenden Blinds

Chimney Sweep The Local Chimney Sweep

Loft Ladders Home Counties Loft Ladders

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Children’s Art Classes ArtShed!

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Dance & Drama Penny Waterman School of Dance Stagecoach

Bathing Mobility Bathing Mobility Advisory Service

Car Body Repairs Prestige Paint Shop

Locksmiths Lock Around the Clock Locksmith Services

Healthcare Spire Harpenden Hospital

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Hearing Services Hearing Healthcare Practice

Home Care Caring Connections

Roofing GJ Smith Roofing Maccabees Roofing

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Security Harpenden Alarms Ltd Maximum Security Slimming Lighter Life

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Solicitors Rayden Solicitors

Tree Surgeons Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd TGB Treecare

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Windows & Doors Cloud 9 Kings Windows

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