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WW1 100 Years Summer Fun Heritage Open Days

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Welcome to summer

‘Schools out for summer’ with so much happening, there’s no excuse for bored kids or parents! From music, outdoor cinema and theatre to an abundance of festivals from kites to scarecrows and music to flowers, just have to flick through and see what you fancy. We’ve got 2 fantastic competitions to WIN tickets for the Cathedral Flower Festival and Marty McDonald at the Public Halls.

August sees the 100th anniversary of WW1, to commemorate this historic occasion we’ve included a selection of events and a landmark piece of history that took place on our doorstep. Don't forget to buy your candle from M & S and join in the nationwide ‘Lights Out’ event on 4th August.

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NOW at the Public Halls

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lots of music & something for the kids!

Flower Festival

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music & flowers galore

Scarecrow Festival

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vote for your favourite

WW1 100 Years

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remember them

Come and do ‘The Tour’

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Herts Open Studios

Summer Fun for Everyone

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outdoor theatres, cinemas & more

NOW at Ashridge

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outdoor stuff for everyone

A Selection of Sport

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hockey, volleyball & orienteering

Heritage Open Days

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a taster of what’s happening

Summer Music

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jazz, chamber music & classical

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What’s on in August & September

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Index of Businesses

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accountants to windows & doors

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NOW at the Public Halls Harpenden Musicale 10th - 16th August Classical music concerts introducing young professional musicians starting out in their musical careers, and also the Musicale Young Artists’ Symphony and Wind Orchestras. www.musicale.co.uk

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Marty MacDonald’s Farm 22nd August 11.30am Directed by Tweenies creator Iain Lauchlan with CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher as the voice of Pongo the Pig. Marty MacDonald needs your help, he’s looking after his uncle’s farm but Old MacDonald has left things in a mess – the animals have gone on holiday, the farmyard is topsy-turvy and the crafty crows are eating the crops in front of his eyes! Help Marty, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the Cow and Sheena the Sheep as they work together to rescue the corn and save their farm.

Come and join in the adventure, sing along to your favourite songs and nursery rhymes, in a show with bags of fun and laughter. Songs include: ‘Old MacDonald Had A Farm’, ‘The Wheels On The Bus’, ‘The Grand Old Duke Of York’ and many more!

Suitable for 3 - 7 year olds. Adults £10, child £8.

To be in with a chance of winning one of two pairs of tickets, just text your answer to the following question: Justin Fletcher recorded the voice for which puppet character? a: Porky the Pig b: Peppa Pig c: Pongo the Pig to 07983 588291 with your name and mobile number before 10th August An Audience with John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett 19th September 7.30pm Still pleasing, perplexing and astounding audiences with their original performances, Otway does less of the acrobatics, but is none the less riveting to watch, whilst Barrett continues to come up with new and outlandish musical instruments. £15 / £12 Steven Berkoff 5th September 8pm An acclaimed actor, writer and director, who has starred in films as diverse as A Clockwork Orange, Octopussy and Beverley Hills Cop. He has also written several books and plays. In an intimate setting this most enigmatic of actors and writers will talk of his long and varied career followed by an audience Q&A session. Certainly one not to be missed! Tickets: £18.50 Steve Cradock Band 25th September 7.30pm Steve Cradock formed Ocean Colour Scene with fellow band members Simon Fowler, Oscar Harrison, and Damon Minchella 21 years ago. Thirteen albums later, they are still going as strong as ever. £15 Johnny Cash Revisited 27th September 7.30pm An un-missable journey, spanning five decades of music from the legendary ‘Man in Black’. £16 / £15

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For the first time in 12 years, St Albans Cathedral will be hosting a spectacular Flower Festival from 25th - 28th September, which will transform every inch of the building into a stunning oasis of colour and music.

Hundreds of beautiful and imaginative flower displays will clothe the ancient stones, from delicate posies to majestic designs that scale the heights of the Cathedral nave. The arrangements will be themed on musical titles of every genre; classical pieces from Vivaldi, Handel and Holst to modern classics from Adele, Abba, and Elton John. You will see hymns, nursery rhymes, songs from the musicals and famous film theme tunes come to life in what promises to be a feast for all the senses. A programme of live music throughout the Festival will add to the unique atmosphere.

The Dean of St Albans Cathedral, the Very Reverend Jeffrey John, said, "Cathedral worship is about trying to offer God the best of everything.

Flowers are a big part of the symphony of the senses; music, art, architecture, liturgical movement and colour, the spoken word, and even the scent of flowers and incense – which all combine to make the beauty of the Cathedral and its services. Expect to be dazzled and inspired by a spectacular display."

A Bouquet of Festival Facts ► Approximately 20,000 blooms will be used ► The largest arrangement will be 18ft tall ► The smallest is the size of a teacup ► Over 130 pieces of music and songs will feature in the displays. ► Around 400 arrangers are involved

Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem is at the forefront of a special area to commemorate the centenary of World War I. The ‘props list’ reads like a challenge for a team on the BBC’s Apprentice, and includes: Roman bricks, a plough, World War I uniforms, a tandem, fishing rods and a Harley Davidson to form the centre piece of Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell.

The Abbot’s Kitchen and the Festival Marquee will be serving home-made teas and lunches during the festival, and you can take part in flower arranging classes, please see the website for details.

Tickets £10, under 16s free (with a paying adult).

To book call 01727 890290 or visit www.stalbanscathedral.org Special Flower Festival Events Gala Preview Evening - Weds 24th September A celebration of flowers and music to open the Festival. Includes music, drinks and refreshments.

Music performed by the winners of the 2014 St Albans Young Musician of the Year.

Tickets £25 available from the Cathedral Box Office on 01727 890290.

Jazz Picnic - Sat 27th September An informal evening of musical entertainment among the flowers! Bring your own rug and picnic, explore the flowers and enjoy music from the St Albans Cathedral Girls Choir and St Albans Jazz Ensemble. Tickets £15, under 12s £5.

We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away, so just text to WIN, and the lucky winners can choose the day they go!

WIN a Pair of Tickets to the Flower Festival just text ‘Music in Bloom’ to 07983 588291 with your name and mobile number before 10th August 8

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Hospice Shows off its Beautiful Gardens

The Hospice of St Francis is opening up its glorious gardens for the first time this year on Sunday 7th September 2pm - 5.30pm as part of the National Gardens Scheme Open Gardens programme.

Originally built on a brown field site in 2006, the Hospice gardens have been lovingly planned, planted and nurtured by a dedicated team of 35 volunteers to provide a tranquil and therapeutic environment for Hospice patients, their families and friends.

designed by Chelsea Flower show Gold Medallist, David Stevens. The Woodland Trail will be open ending at the Storytellers' Chair, hidden in a clearing in the woods. Cream teas will be available with proceeds going to the National Garden Scheme's charities.

Hospice Director, Dr Ros Taylor, MBE DL, comments, "We receive so many comments from patients, families and visitors about our beautiful gardens and we felt that after eight years of hard graft by our gardening volunteers, we'd love to The site covers seven acres, with views over to the National showcase them to garden lovers from across the region, Trust Ashridge Estate, and is particularly those who don’t split into six areas around the already know about our work. concept of a traditional We are a bright, colourful, farmhouse with outbuildings. happy place and our gardens There are wild flower meadows, orchards and a herb radiate this warmth and happiness, lifting the spirits of garden filled with chives, everyone who visits. It is often rosemary, violets and parsley said that the garden is a used by the Hospice kitchen. therapeutic space to heal the There is also a Sensory anguish that people face Garden, with strong colours, during the uncertainty of scents and sounds, together illness - I’ve seen this in action with raised flower beds built every day!” especially to accommodate wheelchair access. Behind the Adult £4, child free.

Hospice, the Healing Garden Hospice of St Francis Garden has an oriental theme, Spring Garden Lane, combining eastern plants and Berkhamsted HP4 3GW a stunning water feature,

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The Scarecrow Festival 15th - 17th August Every year the festival in Flamstead, Herts has gone from strength to strength, with over 90 scarecrows on display, made by the very creative villagers.

Cream Teas, Craft Stalls, Cake Sale, Tombola, Model Train Rides, BBQ, Cricket Matches and much more will also make it a weekend to remember.

When you arrive, please park in the signposted, free car park, collect your voting form for just £2, walk the sign posted trail and view the scarecrows, choose your favourites and take your form to the village hall, voting closes at 5pm.

All the money raised goes towards the Village Church and the Herts Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre. Lots of villagers give up their free time not just to make scarecrows but in organising the festival itself, all for the good of the event and the very worthy causes it supports.

So come along and join in the fun. www.flamstead-herts.co.uk

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WW1 100 Years Remembered An Inspection by Lord Kitchener

Field Marshall Kitchener came to St Albans on 29th September 1914 to review the assembled troops in Gorhambury Park. One soldier recalled that they were only informed of the inspection the day before and were kept busy until late preparing. The following morning the troops were lined up ready for inspection.

Hundreds of people came to watch the spectacle. From their vantage point close to Gorhambury House they could see in the distance blocks of men – battalions in solid squares on the hill opposite against a backdrop of trees showing their autumn colours. It was a hot sunny day, bayonets and rifle barrels shone in the sunshine. While the men’s khaki uniform set against the brown turf made it difficult to discern that the brown “squares” were actually comprised of soldiers.

Kitchener, mounted on horseback inspected the column of infantry which was reported to be over a mile long.

Then the artillery marched past and all the time the infantry men were standing to attention. After the march past Kitchener dismounted and departed by car through the cheering crowds. The soldiers then marched out as the bands played “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” and “A Life on the Ocean Wave” One newspaper said it was a “stirring scene”, while another said “it would linger long in the memory of those who were there.”

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At the Cathedral Exhibition: St Albans Abbey Parish and the First World War 1st - 18th August This commemorative exhibition reflects on St Albans Abbey parish in 1914. Exploring the lives of those at the heart of the parish at the outbreak of war, the tragedies endured and the unique way in which the local community chose to remember those they had lost. Visitors are invited to share experiences of the First World War within their own families, and there will also be a space for reflection and prayer.

Admission is free.

For Remembrance 3rd August 3pm A reflective walk through the Cathedral examining the many memorials to the fallen including the Great West Window and the Memorial Chapel itself.

War & Peace 7th August A trail looking at how conflict and resolution are depicted in the Cathedral, from the battles fought by the saints through to the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses and wars fought in the twentieth century.

Summer Holiday Workshops 12th - 27th August 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm Come and learn more about World War 1 in these specialist arts and crafts workshops. Each one will focus on one of the following themes and last for 2 hours. Suitable for ages 7 - 11.

Puppet Work based on the film/theatre production of 'War Horse'. ► Watercolours based on Michael Foreman's novel 'War Games'. ► Exploring Trench Art using actual artefacts crafted by soldiers of the First World War. Places are limited so please book online 01727 890 290 or at the Cathedral Gift Shop. ►

St Albans Cathedral Sumpter Yard 01727 860780 www.stalbanscathedral.org

Soldiers at a camp in St Albans

Exhibition: Keeping the Home Fires Burning now until 16th November Museum of St Albans, Hatfield Road The exhibition focuses on how the First World War affected St Albans and how the local community and businesses adapted to life during the war. Find out how wartime conditions in St Albans compared to life in Germany with the help of contributions from the twin city of Worms.

Read soldiers’ letters to loved ones and find out about the contribution made by St Albans scouts to the war effort. Hear recordings of local people recounting how St Albans was taken over by 8,000 soldiers based at training camps in the City.

Objects on display include memorial windows from the Folly Chapel in Wheathampstead and an embroidered wall hanging made by soldiers receiving treatment at Napsbury war This conference brings together speakers with expert hospital. There is also a painting of the knowledge about the First World War. The event organised by SAHAAS will feature the local history Second Lieutenant Frederick John Eric Freeman from Harpenden painted by local society’s own research into the effects of the First World War artist Frank O Salisbury, and the cigarette on the lives and livelihoods of the people of St Albans in case the soldier was carrying in his pocket 1914/15. There will be presentations about Britain on the eve of war in 1914 and an opportunity to discover what life was like when he was shot during the Battle of the for the inhabitants of the German city of Worms, twinned with Somme. www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk St Albans since the 1950s, and learn about their perceptions of the conflict based on the research of Dr Daniel Nagel, Assistant Lecturer at the University of Mannheim. Speakers include Dr John Bourne, Vice President of the Western Front Association and former Director of the Centre for First World Take Part in War Studies at Birmingham University; Dr Mark Freeman, Lights Out St Albans resident and author of St Albans: A History.

On 4th August the Royal British Dagnall Street Baptist Church, St Albans AL3 5EE Legion invites you to take part 10.30am - 5pm, adult £18, full time students £12 in ‘Lights Out’, to remember 01727 851734 admin@stalbanshistory.org those Commonwealth service men and women www.stalbanshistory.org who lost their lives in the First World War. A UK-wide event, ‘Lights Out’ is an invitation Exhibition: Biggles and Chums to everyone to turn off their lights from 10pm 11pm, leaving on a single light or candle for a Showing the drawings and watercolours of Captain WE Johns, the creator of Biggles and his contemporaries. Aeroplanes, historic shared moment of reflection. It will be one of actions, the new operational procedures of air warfare and the largest mass participation events of its kind portraits of the young men who flew will also be on display ever seen in the UK, and will complement a alongside medals, clothing, badges, Zeppelin fragments and other candlelit service held at Westminster Abbey the exhibits. The exhibition runs until 4th January 2015. same day. Commemorative candles can be Royal Air Force Museum Hendon bought from Marks and Spencer. www.rafmuseum.org.uk

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Come and do ‘The Tour’

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Why not extend the summer holiday mood with a self-guided tour of some of Hertfordshire’s finest artists, craftmakers and artisans? Artists are opening their doors for the biggest county-wide art event in Hertfordshire - Herts Open Studios 2014. This annual autumn show, organised by Herts Visual Arts, runs for three weeks from the 6th - 28th September and entry to participating exhibitions is free.

What gets you going?

In the 17th and 18th centuries young ladies and gentlemen set off on a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Grand Tour’ through Europe to expand their cultural experience, following a traditional route.

These days we’re aware of our carbon footprint so supporting a local event is a better idea. For many art lovers Open Studios is an educational or cultural experience with the opportunity to meet artists, and at some venues, see the way they work. For others it can be anything from a great trip out to retail therapy.

Linda Warminger, Open Studios project manager, says “Herts Open Studios 2014 has 154 artists exhibiting in 94 unique exhibitions across

Hertfordshire.

There’s a mix of regular exhibitors and new artists and craftmakers, all showing their latest pieces, and keen for you to see what they’re doing.”

Here is a taster of what you can find in the Harpenden area.

For the sort of paintings that will reinvigorate or update any décor visit Fiona Gaskell who creates boldly simplified and vibrant still life oil paintings. For something magical visit Artscape Arts to view Sue Wookey’s watercolour paintings inspired by nature, symbols, dreams and inner journeys. Also on show are photographs, prints and cards. Also at Artscape Arts you can find fine and precious Raku porcelain by Pauline Ashley, some with gold leaf inlays. Pauline also has a background in restoration, professionally restoring ceramics, glass, resin and alabaster. If you are looking for carefully crafted figurative drawing, sculpture and painting then visit Paul Diggins’ studio to see his inspirational works. For bold and unusual works visit Opal Seabrook at Starburst Glass who creates stained glass mirrors, fusion table and wall art and jewellery, with demonstrations as part of her exhibition.

Create your own route This is just a glimpse of what’s available; there are many more talented artists on show in the area.

All you need to create your own self-guided tour, or series of trips with friends or family is the Herts Open Studios brochure containing venues and opening times. Find this at main libraries, tourist information centres and local galleries or online.

Entry to participating exhibitions is free. If you like something you see spoil yourself or a friend and make a purchase - or commission a special piece direct from the maker. Enjoy ‘The Tour’!

For more details or to obtain a brochure visit www.hvaf.org.uk email openstudios@hvaf.org.uk or call 07813 100651

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Halls for Hire at The Trust Centre WIFI is now available in the Renwick Hall and Randall Room! Renwick Hall can accommodate up to 80 people seated or 120 standing, the Randall Room can seat 40 people and has room for 50 standing.

The centre also has a spacious kitchen, with a fitted water heater for making hot drinks, separate male and female WC’s, and a disabled access WC with baby-changing facilities.

Ideal for dance and exercise classes, club meetings, birthday parties, quiz nights and evening classes, the centre has a few remaining weekend slots for Children's Birthday parties.

Come and enjoy a free cup of coffee If you would like to make some new friends, why not join us at the Senior Citizens’ Coffee Mornings on Tuesdays 10am - 11am, at The Harpenden Trust Centre, 90 Southdown Road or at the High Street Methodist Church on Thursdays between 10am - 11.15am. Some people have been coming for years, others are newcomers but everyone gets a warm welcome from our volunteers.

The Harpenden Trust Centre, 90 Southdown Rd, Harpenden AL5 1PS 01582 460 457 bookings@theharpendentrust.org.uk

Help Fight Global Poverty TRAID loves the clothes you don't, and to prove it the environmental and global development charity is expanding its hugely popular free home collections service to include all of St Albans and Harpenden.

Simply book a collection online, by phone or email, and TRAID will come and collect. It's an easy way for communities to donate unwanted clothes direct from their door, directly to charity. Collections take place at convenient times when you are at home so donations are not left outside where they are vulnerable to theft and bad weather.

Nearly one million tonnes of textiles are sent to UK landfill and incineration every year, with 350,000 tonnes of these textiles estimated to be good enough to be worn again. With UK landfill at bursting point and textiles contributing disproportionately to greenhouse emissions, TRAID’s innovative work to reclaim and reuse unwanted clothes is more relevant than ever.

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Friday 26th September 8pm Harpenden Common Golf Club Want to be a Millionaire or Pointless at the very least?

Want to be chased by The Chaser or master Mastermind?

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Hitchin Lavender Farm Hitchin Lavender Farm has over 15 acres of lavender which amounts to 17 miles of rows that you can wander through and pick your own.

There is also a wildflower area and a sunflower strip which are sewn next to the lavender each spring.

The flowering season is from mid June to late August and the farm is open to the public everyday from now until 14th September 10am-5pm.

Why not stop for lunch in the beautiful 17th century barn and visit the shop selling various lavender products and a variety of lavender plants.

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Charity Golf Day at Harpenden Common Golf Club

Do Something Fun For Charity Rennie Grove Hospice Care have some fun stuff planned over the summer so take your pick, or look online to see what else is going on.

Make and Decorate Cupcakes 7th August Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans.

Tickets £15 includes a piping bag!

Please book. 7.30pm

Fashion Show 11th September Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans Come and buy this seasons fashions at reduced prices while helping to raise money for your local hospice.

Entrance is £15 and includes Pimms and a cupcake.

Please book. 6.30pm

The Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge 14th September Sponsored walk with a choice of 5, 9 or 18 mile routes along the beautiful Chilterns Ridgeway, starting in Princes Risborough and taking in the 3 Chilterns Peaks of Whiteleaf Cross, Coombe Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon.

Adult £17, child £10, dogs welcome.

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Friday 12th September see’s the 6th annual charity golf day for the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. So far the golf days have raised £18,000 for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) which treats premature and sick babies from across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

The day starts with bacon rolls and coffee at midday, followed by 18 holes of golf with competitions and a 2 course dinner with a prize giving ceremony in the evening.

The event is for teams of 4, but if you would like to play but don’t have 3 others to play with you we’ll team you up with some other keen golfers! £80 for non members, £60 for members.

For more details please call Sarah on 01582 718 289 or email sarah.coulthard@ldh.nhs.uk The NICU Appeal has so far raised a fantastic £840,000, thank you to everyone who’s helped make this happen.

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LolliBop Festival Hatfield House 15th - 17th August £20 UK’s biggest ever festival for kids, designed to delight mini festival goers, providing the best summers day out for under 10s and their families. As well as a programme of live acts and shows, the event is focused on interactive play, offering everything from live music, theatre, walk-about performance, sport, literacy, interactive demos, workshops, dance lessons, circus skills, cooking classes plus some of the top names in kid’s entertainment, including: Justin Fletcher from CBeebies, CBBC’s Sam & Mark, Mr Bloom & Mr Maker, Thomas & Friends and much, much more. www.lollibopfestival.co.uk

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Summer Reading Challenge Now until 6th September Young challengers are invited to navigate their way through the labyrinth on-line, meeting amazing creatures from myth and legend as they go.

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Summer Fun For Everyone

Choose from an incredible selection of shows and book for performances from 1st -31st August If you need help with your booking, please call the Ticketmaster Kids Week hotline on 0844 248 5151.

Hatfield House Open Air Cinema Friday 29th August The Wolf of Wall Street (18) Doors 6.30pm, film 8pm, £13.50 Saturday, 30th August The Great Gatsby (12A) Doors 6.30pm, film 8pm Adult £13.50, child £9

Luton Hoo Open Air Cinema

This summer, The Luna Cinema will be transforming the stunning gardens of Hatfield House into an open air cinema.

There are two nights of classic films under the stars all set against the backdrop of one the country's finest stately homes.

Look out for exclusive Benefit experiences including complementary make-overs and goodie giveaways. There will be delicious hot food and a bar or feel free to bring a picnic. There's a strictly limited capacity, so make sure you book early to avoid missing out!

Bring low back chairs or picnic blankets to sit on. This outdoor event will take place whatever the weather. For details and to book visit www.thelunacinema.com www.hatfield–house.co.uk

Gates Open: 7.30pm - Film Starts: 9pm 8th August - Slumdog Millionaire 9th August - Grease - **SOLD OUT** 10th August - Four Weddings and a Funeral Gates Open: 6.30pm - Film Starts: 8pm 5th September - Dirty Dancing 6th September - Dirty Dancing **SOLD OUT** 7th September - War Horse £12 per person www.lutonhoo.co.uk/summer-open-air-cinema

Watch some of your favourite iconic films in a setting like no other at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa’s new open air cinema.

Set in the stunning surrounds of the South Lake on the 1,065 acre estate, you are invited to bring blankets and refreshments and enjoy a choice of films, a couple of which were shot on location at Luton Hoo.

Knebworth Outdoor Theatre George’s Marvellous Medicine

by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood 14th August 7pm Fun and frolics aplenty with the glorious new adaption of Roald Dahl’s much loved story on the Sunken Lawn in front of the House. Full of (literally) larger-than-life characters, plenty to join in with, and just a twist of malicious fun, it’s guaranteed to send you through the roof!

Suitable for all ages 5+ Adult £13, child £9 www.knebworthhouse.com

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Summer Spectacular now until 31st Aug A-maize-ing Maze, Goat Racing, Sports Day Races and a full day of fantastic family fun.

Willows Farm Potato Shindig 6th & 7th / 13th & 14th / 20th & 21st / 27th & 28th Sept 10 - 5.30pm Each weekend in September harvest your FREE bag of potatoes from Willows Potato Patch as well as enjoying a full day of Farm Village fun.

Willows Farm Village, London Colney 0870 129 9718 www.willowsfarmvillage.com

Open Air Theatre at Hatfield House

River Dipping On The Lea

10th August Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet 4pm - 6.30pm adult £15, child £10 28th August Pantaloons’ History of Britain 7pm - 9.30pm adult £12.50, child £10 31st August Alice in Wonderland 3pm - 5pm adult £12, child £10, family £40 All events take place whatever the weather in Elephant Dell, please bring low back chairs or picnic blankets to sit on.

Hatfield House, Hatfield AL9 5NQ www.hatfield-house.co.uk

9th Aug 11am - 3pm Join ’Living Rivers’ Officer Charlie Bell and try your hand at river dipping while taking a closer look at some of the smaller animals living in the River.

All equipment will be provided and experts on hand to tell you more about the river and help with identification of the animals. Children must be accompanied at all times.

Drop in and stay for as long as you like. Wellies recommended!

Meads Recreation Ground end of Meads Lane, Wheathampstead, AL4 8BZ

Maleficent’s Enchanted Forest Trail Now until 31st Aug 10am - 4pm You’ll be excited to know that Ashridge is the real location of the Enchanted Forest in Disney’s Maleficent! To celebrate this, you can now explore the bewitching woodland with a Maleficent-themed Enchanted Forest Trail. There’s something magical about Ashridge Estate, and that’s why Disney chose it as the location for scenes in their latest film, the untold story of the villain, from the 1959 classic Sleeping Beauty.

With a little help from computer wizardry and a generous helping of mischievous pixies and magical faery folk, Ashridge has been transformed into a bewitching landscape. Explore the Forest Trail with the help of magical characters and collect your Explorer reward.

Bring your wellies too! £1.

01442 851227 Ashridge Visitor Centre www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate

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Play in the Parks 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August Rothamsted Park by the Rose Gardens 12 noon - 2pm 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August Redbourn Recreation Centre, AL3 7PP 2.45pm - 4.45pm 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th August Marford Road Playing Fields, Wheathampstead, AL4 8AY 9.15am - 11.15am 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August Marquis Lane Open Space, Harpenden For ages 3-12, FREE, no need to book - just turn up!

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. www.stalbans.gov.uk

3rd August Indian Flying Kites Revolution Kites and more...

Children's Entertainment Just Puppets Scotty's Circus Clown Lions' Kite Making Competition 10.30 - 4.30pm Adult £2, child free Therfield Heath, Royston, SG8 5BG www.roystonkitefestival.com £10, for ages 4 - 10 years 01582 721443 www.lhwh.org.uk

All You Need is Talent!

This is your chance to join a talented team and become a member of the National Children's Orchestra, giving you access to once in a lifetime opportunities.

To apply for an audition, you must be aged between 7-13 on 31st December 2014. You don’t need to have taken any grade exams – all we’re looking for is talent. We aim to make joining the NCO as accessible as possible for everyone, irrespective of financial circumstances; therefore a bursary scheme is available.

This year’s auditions take place between 28th September and 31st October.

There is lots of information in our auditions booklet, including audition dates and venues and what to expect from your audition.

To download an application form please visit www.nco.org.uk

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Do you have a skill or interest you would like to share with primary school children?

We deliver a wide range of exciting after-school activities and need leaders who want to share their passion with children, anything from

Crosswords to Cupcakes, Sudoku to Science Experiments, Music to Maths.

Latin, Sports, Maths, English, Science and Media Skills are particularly welcome.

Short and long term opportunities available.

Further details and rates of pay are available on our website. www.spiral.herts.sch.uk admin@spiral.herts.sch.uk Mandeville Primary School, St Albans & Chaulden Junior School, Hemel Hempstead

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NOW at the Alban Arena Bellowhead 21st August 8pm £24 / £19 5-times winner of ‘Best Live Band’ at the Radio 2 Awards, Bellowhead have transported folk music into unknown territory, and spearheaded the new folk boom.

Michael Palin: Travelling to Work 8th September 7.30pm £29.50 A whistle stop tour of the globe. Highlights and lowlights, adventures and cock-ups, all illustrated with a selection of photos and footage. Palin will talk about the joy of writing and acting. Lots of memories and plenty of laughter.

The Dreamboys 12th September 8pm £22.50 This is one action packed night of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless.

18+ Rhythm of the Dance 13th September 2pm & 7.30pm 14th September 7.30pm £23.50 / £21.50 The National Dance Company of Ireland, featuring The Young Irish Tenors. This live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland and the art of Irish dance, featuring thirty dancers and a traditional live Irish band.

Jane McDonald 20th September 7.30pm £34.50 / £29.50 Jane presents an exciting and emotionally charged evening of music and laughter. Featuring many of her best loved songs and hits from her incredible career.

St Albans Beer and Cider Festival 24th - 27th September 11am - 11pm £3 / £4.50 (free for CAMRA members) With up to 300 real ales, plus ciders, perries and foreign beers, food and live music from Climax Blues Band, Billington & Quinn and Swan Vest Social Club.

Box office is closed 4th - 17th August. Bookings can still be made online during this period.

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NOW at the Maltings 16th August 8pm The School for Husbands DOT Productions Moliere’s commedia dell’arte romp or Rom Com in Corsets is fun, witty and punctuated with political satire. A great reminder of how stories can be told. £12, £10 25th - 26th September 8pm Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi Opera irrational theatre Puccini’s comic masterpiece includes the glorious aria O Mio Babbino Caro. A death.

A will. A scheming family.

A one-act comic opera sung in English. £12.50 Maltings Arts Theatre St Albans www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo 0333 666 3366

12th - 14th September 7.30pm Boudicca at Verulamium Roman Theatre of Verulamium OVO Theatre Company Re telling of the last days of Boudicca,as she faces her final test, should she meet the Romans in pitched battle or retreat and live to fight another, different battle? Not suitable for under 14s, bring seats, blankets and refreshments. There is no disabled access. £10

Electric Bike Tours Why not try Hertfordshire's No.1 cycling experience and visit historical places and beautiful countryside on a guided electric bike tour.

Meet in Verulamium Park opposite the Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre 10am - 5pm ÂŁ50 per person.

Must be over 14 years August 1st, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 28th, 29th & 31st September 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 26th & 28th www.electricbiketours.co.uk

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Sky Ride Local rides are guided by friendly British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic planned routes. With different levels, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re building your confidence or already comfortable on a bike and looking for a challenge.

If you’re an adaptive bike user with access to your own bike and would like to participate in Sky Ride Local, please get in touch to discuss which routes might be suitable for you.

Interested in becoming a Ride Leader? Download and return the expression of interest form. www.goskyride.com

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Pre Holiday Package £45 (usually £51) Shellac Manicure & Pedicure Eyebrow Thread Book now to avoid disappointment 01582 760690 6 Piggottshill Lane Harpenden AL5 1LH

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NOW at Ashridge Ashridge Estate Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Herts HP4 1LX 01442 851227 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate

Wild About Ashridge Club Weds & Fri’s during August 10.30am - 3pm Get closer to nature with fun outdoor adventures, whatever the weather with the National Trust ranger team. There will also be additional drop in activities on Weds at 11am and 2pm.

Free, small charge may apply for extra activities Glis Glis Talk and Walk Sat 2nd August 8pm - 10pm Learn all about the elusive Glis Glis or edible dormouse, released from Tring Park in 1902. There will be an illustrated talk followed by an optional walk. £10 / £6, please book.

Archaeology Walk - Income Hole Thurs 28th August 6.30pm - 8.30pm Join our regional Archaeologist for a walk around Income Hole, and discover its history as part of the Ashridge Estate. £8 / £5, please book.

Ashridge Autumn Trail Daily 1st Sept - 31st Oct 10am - 4pm Join us for a stroll through the woodland discovering more about autumn at Ashridge and complete some of the’ 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4’ on route. Follow your map, answer the questions and return to collect your sticker reward. £1 Chilterns Countryside and Food Festival Sun 14th September 10 - 4pm Come and celebrate the different crafts, industries and wildlife associated with the Chilterns countryside. Enjoy mouth-watering local produce stalls, fascinating craft displays, forestry demonstrations and children's activities. £4 / £1 Walk: Ashridge Uncovered - Trees Sat 27th September 1 - 3pm Get up close and personal with some of our majestic ancient and veteran trees. You will also discover more about the work we do to protect them. The walk will finish at the Visitor Centre in time for a scone and a cuppa. £15 / £10, please book.

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Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep with the popular St Albans, Harpenden & Villages Health Walks. Led by trained volunteers the walks take place whatever the weather, cater to all ages and abilities and are a fantastic way to get more active, have a good natter and improve general wellbeing. Best of all they are completely free!

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Harpenden Hockey Club Celebrates 75 Years... ...and it’s going all out to mark this milestone birthday both on and off the field. With 3 Womens and 5 Mens sides and over 150 juniors, HHC offers a huge range of playing options, from fiercely competitive league hockey through to vets, mixed and even indoors.

The club is always open to new players, so if you’re thinking about picking up your stick again, please get in touch. Everyone is welcome, players, goalkeepers, umpires or even local businesses looking to partner with a vibrant community club.

Now is a great time to get involved with HHC, as we celebrate our history and build for our future.

The new season starts with open trials on 30th

August, followed by the first social event of the year on 6th September.

For more information please visit www.harpendenhockeyclub.co.uk or following the club on Twitter @harpendenhockey

St Albans Beach Volley Ball Courts Come and try something new, book some time on the Beach Volley Ball Courts, free on Saturdays for ages 11 - 25 just call to book 01727 816531 www.stalbans.gov.uk/beach-courts

The Adventure Sport For All Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport that exercises both the mind and the body. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on a unique orienteering map and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.

Orienteering can take place anywhere from remote forest and countryside to urban parks and school playgrounds. It's a great sport for runners, joggers and walkers who want to improve their navigation skills or for anyone who loves the outdoors. It’s the adventure sport for all!

Hertfordshire Orienteering Club competes at regional, national and international levels but also holds regular events for beginners.

Events are held on Saturday mornings and the autumn programme is outlined below: 6th September Ellenbrook Fields, Hatfield 4th October Verulamium Park, St Albans 1st November Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City 6th December Heartwood, Sandridge www.happyherts.org.uk

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13th & 14th September 24th September - 6th October St Albans has a long history of excellent pubs and restaurants and is host to a quality Farmers Market once a month. The Food and Drink Festival celebrates and showcases this, starting with the CAMRA Beer Festival and ending with the finale Food and Drink Festival Market in the city centre. Over the twelve days you will be able to sample the warmth and hospitality of St Albans with special offers and events laid on for the festival, including cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, cocktail master-classes and other exciting activities.

For more information please email foodanddrinkfestival@stalbans.gov.uk

Harpenden Beer Festival 12th & 13th September The Royal British Legion, Leyton Road, Harpenden The festival hosted by four local pubs; The Old Cock Inn, The Plough & Harrow, The Engineer and The Carpenters Arms will be offering 70 Real Ales, Perries and Ciders alongside live music and great atmosphere.

Entry costs £5 and includes a festival beer glass

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Heritage Open Days celebrate what makes local communities and neighbourhoods special. By stimulating curiosity and discovery, the event connects people with their local places and helps foster a sense of belonging and pride.

Each September for one weekend, St Albans opens its doors to allow you to visit many of the museums and attractions free, and to explore buildings normally closed to the public. It’s a once-ayear chance to discover our architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life. Here’s just a taster of what’s taking place.

St Albans South Signal Box Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm The largest preserved Midland Railway box, and one of the few on a mainline railway that's open to the public.

Entrance is free, donations welcome.

The trust is supported entirely by charitable donations.

Ridgmont Road, St Albans AL1 3AJ www.tlr.ltd.co.uk St Albans Cathedral Saturday & Sunday There are free events to suit the whole family, from exciting Tower Tours to fun Family Trails, on this special weekend. www.stalbanscathedral.org Marlborough Road Methodist Church Saturday 10am - 4pm Taking part for the first time, the church will be open with a church history exhibition, organ music, children’s activities and of course, tea and cake. All visitors are welcome. No doubt some of you might arrive by bicycle as participants in the Historic Churches Trust Bike ‘n Hike event on the same day! www.bedshertshct.org.uk/bikenhike Life in the Trenches, Museum of St Albans Saturday 11am - 4.30pm Meet a nurse, home on leave from the trenches and find out how she treats the wounded. You can also watch a re-enactment of trench warfare using model soldiers.

Legion XIIII on Guard, Verulamium Museum Saturday & Sunday 2.30pm Living history on life in the Legions All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival 25th - 28th September

12th - 14th September

This years Music Festival will feature International Artists performing notable works of the chamber music repertoire in the inspiring surroundings of this historic setting.

25th September The Sixteen with Harry Christophers and Guy Johnston (pictured) 7.30pm / £30 26th September Death and the Maiden 7.30pm / £25 27th September Future Talent Midday Platform 12 noon / £8 On the Brink of War 5.30pm / £15 Quartet for the End of Time £25 / 8pm 28th September The Musicale Young Artists' Chamber Orchestra 12 noon / £10 / family £20 Grand Finale including Hertfordshire Chorus 6.30pm / £27 www.hatfieldhousemusicfestival.org.uk

Hertfordshire Schools Symphony Orchestra 22nd August 7.30pm Following their successful performance in the Herts Schools' Gala at the Royal Albert Hall the Orchestra, under the baton of dynamic young conductor Ben Gernon, finish this season with a programme of Britten: Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes and Tchaikovsky: Symphony no.

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This year sees the fourth Herts Jazz Festival which promises to be better than ever. All gigs will be in the main theatre with free sessions in foyer at lunchtime, early evening and after hours.

“Herts Jazz Festival is everything a weekend jazz festival should be. The venue is excellent and it’s customer-friendly, with decent food and plenty of relaxed chatting space.” Peter Vacher, London Jazz News.

Weekend tickets £95 / session & day tickets from £5 Hawthorne Theatre Welwyn Garden City 01707 357117 www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk

Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert 27th September A concert presented by the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra conducted by Simon Thompson with Jennifer Wigram (leader) and Maksim Stsura (piano) winner of the 2013 Beethoven Intercollegiate Piano Competition.

Mozart ~ Magic Flute overture K.620 Beethoven ~ Piano concerto no.3 in C minor Op.37 Schubert ~ Symphony no.9 (The great C major) D.944 St Saviours Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans AL1 4DF Adult £12, concs £9, child £3 Tickets on the door or in advance from St Albans Tourist Information Centre on 01727 864511

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Now - 8th Nov Sandridge 900+ various local events to celebrate 900+ years since the dedication of St Leonards Church www.sandridge900.com 1st - 18th St Albans Abbey Parish & the First World War see page 12 1st - 31st Kids Week see page 26 3rd Royston Kite Festival see page 29 For Remembrance see page 12 Straw-Plaiting St Leonard's Church, Sandridge, try a craft once a big part of village life, 2 - 4pm 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Family BBQ Evenings Stockwood Discovery Centre, free access to exhibits, gardens & play area, costs for BBQ apply, 4.30pm - 9pm 5th 'A Parish at War' Bernards Heath in WWI, St Saviour's Church, 8pm 5th - 7th The Victorians Mill Green Museum, Mill Green, Hatfield, 10am, 11.15am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm Tues: Create a Silhouette Portrait, Weds: Clay day, Thurs: Victorian Toys, age 4+, £3 7th War & Peace see page 12 Mad Hatter's Tea Party Frogmore Paper Mill, Hemel Hempstead, please book, £8 per family, 1-4pm www.thepapertrail.org.uk 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Sci-Fi Workshops Stockwood Discovery Centre, 01582 548600, 10-12 noon, different craft activities each week, age 7-10 yrs, £7.50 9th River Dipping On The Lea see page 27 Soldier's Stories family events at the Museum of St Albans, 01727 819340, 1-5pm Kevin Morgan - Theatre Organ Concert St Albans Organ Theatre, 320 Camp Road, 03003 65 65 65, 7.30pm, adult £10, child £5 9th & 10th Bekonscot Model Village 85th Anniversary Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks 10th Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' see page 27 Eid Festival Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, 12 - 6pm, nature trails, bouncy castle, craft, music & activities, free 12th - 27th Summer Holiday Workshops see page 12

13th & 27th Big Craft Days Aldenham Country Park, make woodland jewellery, hand print trees or creepy critters! 10-4pm, £4 14th George’s Marvellous Medicine see page 26 15th - 17th Scarecrow Festival see page 10 Lollibop Festival see page 24 16th The School for Husbands see page 30 Teddy Bear's Picnic Lydekker Park, children's entertainer, face painting, bouncy castle & more, 11am - 2pm, free 17th Bee & Honey Day Stockwood Discovery Centre, family fun day with a bee theme with the Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association, small charge for some activities, 11am - 4pm Sunday Afternoon Organ Concert St Albans Cathedral, Richard Hills, Concert & Theatre Organist, 3pm, free 18th & 19th Summer Princess School Inn on the Park, Verulamium Park, St Albans, 10 - 1pm, 4 years & over, £30 www.wish-upon-a-party.com 21st Bellowhead see page 30 22nd Marty McDonald’s Farm Harpenden Public Halls, for 3 - 7 yrs, 11.30am, adult £10, child £8 Hertfordshire Schools Symphony Orchestra see page 44 22nd - 25th Summer Fun Fair Harpenden Common 23rd Heartwood Forest Summer Festival see page 34 24th Harpenden Farmers Market 10 - 2pm 24th & 25th Classic Motor Show Knebworth House, 10am www.knebworth.com 25th Afternoon Tea St Margaret’s Church, Ridge, EN6 3LH, church tours, bric a brac, cake stalls, bell ringing, music, children’s games, 1pm 28th Pantaloon’ History of Britain Hatfield House, open air theatre see page 27 31st Alice in Wonderland Hatfield House, picnic while you watch this hilarious musical show, 3pm - 5pm, adult £12, child £10

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2nd Floral Demonstration: ‘Celebrations in Malaysia’ Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, 2pm 6th Five Miles to Fabulous easy paced cycle for ladies, from Morrisons, Hatfield Road, St Albans, 9.30am www.southhertsctc.org.uk Orienteering see page 36 John Mann - Theatre Organ Concert St Albans Organ Theatre, 320 Camp Road, 03003 65 65 65, 7.30pm, adult £10, child £5 6th - 28th Hertfordshire Open Studios see page 14 7th National Open Garden see page 10 8th Michael Palin - Travelling to Work page 30 9th Talk: Blooming Marvellous Plants planting combinations, Roundwood Park School, Harpenden Gardening Society Meeting, 7.45pm, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org Talk: ‘The Early Days of Woodcock Hill’ Sandridge Village Hall, WI meeting, booking required www.sandridge 900.com St Mary's Church Fete Kinsbourne Green, stalls, BBQ & children's activities, 2 - 4pm 12th & 13th Harpenden Beer Festival see page 40 12th - 14th Boudicca at Verulamium Roman Theatre of Verulamium, re-telling of the last days of Boudicca, as she faces her final test see page 30 Herts Jazz Festival see page 44 13th The Grand Vintage Fair The Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, St Albans, 01582 831481, 10 - 4pm 13th & 14th Heritage Open Days see page 40 14th Chiltern’s 3 Peaks Challenge see page 22 17th Film: The Grand Budapest Hotel cert 15 Harpenden Public Halls, crazy comedy staring Ralph Fiennes and a host of famous names!

8pm, £5 www.harpendenfilmsociety.co.uk Lunchtime Organ Recital St Albans Cathedral, 12.30pm, free 20th SAHAAS First World War Home Front Conference 1914/15 see page 13

Brambleton Model Railway Club Open Day next to Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, 2pm - 5.30pm, adult £2, concs £1.50 24th Sept - 6th Oct St Albans & Harpenden Food & Drink Festival see page 40 25th & 26th Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi Opera see page 30 25th - 28th Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival see page 44 Flower Festival see page 8 26th Harpenden Mencap Quiz see page 20 27th Amadeus Chamber Orchestra see page 44 28th French Market Hatfield House, 10am - 4pm

October 4th Gloria Quorum Singers of St Albans 25th Anniversary Concert, Dagnall Street Baptist Church, St Albans, 7pm www.quorumsingers.org.uk 18th Beethoven:Mass in C St Albans Cathedral, Hardynge Choir www.stalbanscathedral.org

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Beauty Lavender & Stone Mazis Vision

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Bicycle Repairs BC Cycles Cycletech Hertfordshire

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Blinds Colourblindz Harpenden Blinds

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Builder Regency Basements Cabinet Makers Sequoia Bespoke Camping Equipment Complete Outdoors

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Computer Repairs Ken Hodson

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Charity Grove House Hospice Traid

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Children’s Art Classes FineArt4Kids!

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Support “renaissance: St Albans” The campaign to transform St Albans Town Hall into a fantastic museum and gallery has already got off to a cracking start. The goal is to raise £1.7 million to match funds from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Council to deliver the £6.75 million conversion of the Town Hall into a vibrant cultural hub for the city centre. Why not get involved and help bring about a cultural renaissance in St Albans, call 01727 751830 or email stalbansmgtrust@hotmail.co.uk Or visit www.stalbansmuseumsandgalleriestrust.org.uk

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