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The long lazy days of summer Open Air Cinema stretch out before us and with so tickets for films & picnics at dusk much happening we’ve squeezed in Harpenden Folk, Roots Herts Open Studios as much as we can. Make sure you & World Music Festival meet local artists don’t miss anything as not Just text ‘FOLK’ to everything we’ve included is on the Summer Fun! 07983 588291 what’s on pages. It’s festival fever for everyone by 15th August time with Herts Jazz Festival, Heritage Open Days St Albans & Harpenden Food & discover local history Drink Festival, Hoo’s Kids Book NOW at the Local Theatres Fest, Royston Kite Festival indoor & outdoor and Friendsfest to name but a few!

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Just text ‘FOLK’ to 07983 588291 27th August 2pm - 10pm by 15th August Early tickets £21 With Lindisfarne, Julie Felix, Said The Maiden, Polly & The Billets Doux, Dexeter, Delta Ladies, Linda Em and an all-day bar selling real ales and ciders.

Your ticket will be exchanged for a wristband so you can come and go throughout the day.

Soulfish & 2Tone

10th September 7.30pm £18 Soulfish, a 10-piece band who’ve played at Proms in the Park, The Queen’s Silver Jubilee party and headlined the Childwickbury Arts’ Festival include members of The Selector, Supertramp, The Cuban Brothers, Secret Affair and Chicken Shack.

2 Tone have been singing and dancing professionally for many years, their vocal talents have led to performances at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and X-Factor.

The Real Thing

17th September 7.30pm £22.50, concs £20 Britain’s No.1 soul band celebrate 40 years in the business, in a fabulous show that includes their million selling 70s hits ‘You To Me Are Everything’, ‘Can’t Get By Without You’, ‘Can You Feel the Force?’, ‘Whenever You Want My Love’ and ‘You’ll Never Know What You’re Missing’. Book your tickets now and make this a night to remember!

The Bootleg Bee Gees

23rd September 7.30pm £17.50 Performing all the greatest hits written by the Brothers Gibb from Saturday Night Fever, with favourites such as ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘Night Fever’, ‘Jive Talkin’’ and ‘You Should Be Dancing’, plus Sixties smashes like ‘Massachusetts’ and ‘Words’. Bee Gees songs made famous by other artists will also be included, like ‘Chain Reaction’ (Diana Ross), ‘Islands in the Stream’ (Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton), ‘Tragedy’ (Steps) and ‘Grease’ (Frankie Valli).

There will be singing. There will be dancing.

There will be strutting. And that’s just the audience!

Graham Parker & Brinsley Schwarz

24th September 7.30pm £20 Parker and Schwarz have worked together since 1975 when they became known as Graham Parker and The Rumour. Since then, Schwarz has often accompanied Parker and recently joined him onstage as a duo playing songs from all areas of Parker’s career. Expect songs from early albums with the Rumour, his solo career and the present day with tunes from the two latest Rumour reunion albums, Three Chords Good and Mystery Glue.

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Kids Week

Fit for Sport Holiday Camp

25th July - 2nd Sept Harpenden Sports Centre AL5 2HU During the holidays it’s important for children to be outside and active, so this summer the 1 Life experienced and fully qualified team will be offering a wide range of activities to keep them happy and healthy, from sports and games to arts and crafts, each day offers something different for ages 4 - 12 years.

Including orienteering, football, badminton, table tennis, swimming and much more. To book your place visit www.fitforsport.co.uk or call 0845 456 3233.

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1st - 31st August Kids Week is back and children aged 16 or under can see a fantastic selection of London theatre shows for FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult. Two additional children can go at half price. No booking, postage or transaction fees to pay! Children can also take part in free activities organised by the shows or attend one of the stand-alone events at an iconic London theatre. Visit the website for more information and book now! www.kidsweek.co.uk

NOW at Stockwood Park The Very Hungry Caterpillar Workshop 2nd - 30th August 11am - 12 noon Ages 3-7 £3 Hear about one of the most famous children's books of all time and make your own caterpillar to take home.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Workshop 2nd - 30th August 2pm - 3pm Ages 3-9 £3 Explore nature in Stockwoods’ gardens and read the book

by Michael Rosen. Don’t forget to bring your own bear!

LEGO Workshops 1st August - 1st September Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10.15am 11.45am 1.45pm 3.15pm £10 per child, including exhibition entry, ages 5+ Join in the myths and magic themed LEGO activities and take home a LEGO dragon.

Exhibition: The Brick Kingdom until 4th September, 10am - 5pm adult £4, child £3 Medieval fantasy LEGO® models on display.

Stockwood Discovery Centre www.lutonculture.com

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National Teen Trust

St Albans parents Patricia Seabright, Kerry Cobb and Wendy Powell formed the ‘National Teen Trust’ for parents of teens and tweens in Hertfordshire, run like the NCT, offering a network of support, advice and the latest psychoeducational theories.

Times have changed and parents now need more skills to support our tweens and teens. With reports that young people have increasing mental health issues, the time has come to do what’s not been done before – a training manual for parents – a teen building kit! We’re not alone in the problems we face, so NTT offers and tests practical theories in a warm, safe, fun environment.

Courses so far have received positive feedback and have proved enlightening!

One participant said: “Recently, I attended a parenting course with the NTT - it was a course like no other.... I finally realised I am not alone!!

It was good knowing that other parents go through similar issues to mine. It was the first time I started to understand what is going on in the teens’ brain.... it's like a messy bedroom. Kerry explained it beautifully. It was a great day, I met some fantastic mums - I highly recommend it if you're interested in having a happy home life” Kerry, an NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner and former drama teacher, says “I noticed during the transition from primary to secondary school that I needed help with the change from parenting a child to parenting a tween and didn’t want to sit in a draughty hall thinking I’d done something wrong. I’ve studied brain development and communication theories and now share how extra tools in our kit can help our relationships.”

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Open Food Gardens - Be Inspired!

This unique programme showcases local gardens and hopes to inspire you with all the fruit, vegetables and herbs being grown. Get free advice from the garden owners and other visitors to help you grow your own, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Spend an enjoyable afternoon in the company of others interested in growing food! Drop in 3-5pm.

2nd Aug: 104 Marshalswick Lane AL1 4XE 21st Aug: 66 Sherwood Avenue AL4 9PL 17th Sept: 2 Cowper Road AL5 5NG

Just Eat It - a Food Waste Story 28th Sept 7.30pm 2016 Sustainable St Albans Week and Sir John Lawes School present an entertaining and powerful film about food waste as part of the St Albans and Harpenden Food & Drink Festival. ‘We all love food.

As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, food magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it away?

Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of farming waste, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.

Sir John Lawes School Harpenden, AL5 4QP £5, concs £1 To book please email: sustweek@transitionstalbans.org www.transitionstalbans.org

Voting for Food and Drink Awards

Voting is now open until 31st August, for the Food and Drink Festival awards, with more than 400 nominations.

Eleven coveted titles; including best restaurant and best pub are up for grabs. The top three in each category will then be judged by the Festival steering group.

Results announced on 3rd October.

To vote please visit www.enjoystalbans.com/foodanddrink

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25th September - 3rd October The festival offers a range of events, pop-ups, tastings and tours around the District to showcase the fantastic range of food, drink and produce available and here’s just a sample of what’s taking place: Food Festival Launch Party 25th Sept 4pm Ye Olde Fighting Cocks AL3 4HE Live music, comedy, local craft beers and BBQ Cocktail Class 27th Sept 7pm The Snug Bar, French Row AL3 5DU Learn the tricks of the trade to make handcrafted cocktails. Tickets £20 include 2 cocktails and nibbles from www.thesnugbar.co.uk or 01727 848 820.

Ready Steady St Albans 28th Sept 7pm Poggenpohl Showroom, London Road AL1 1NX Local chefs will demonstrate, prepare and share seasonal delicacies in this fast-paced, energetic cooking event. Proceeds to Herts Young Homeless. £22 from enjoystalbans.com/foodanddrink Guided Walk: The Historic Pubs of St Albans 28th Sept 7.30pm - 9pm Meet at White Hart Tap Pub AL1 1QJ Hear about the development of the pubs in the town and the colourful characters and stories associated with them. £5 from enjoystalbans.com/foodanddrink Pub Quiz @ Britain’s Oldest Pub 28th Sept 8pm Ye Olde Fighting Cocks AL3 4HE Test your knowledge of all things foodie.

Coffee, Canapés & Conversation 29th Sept 7pm Charlie’s Coffee & Company AL1 1LN Coffee tasting and creative canapés designed to explore the unique and complex flavours of coffee. £35 An Evening with William Sitwell 29th Sept 7pm St Michael’s Manor Hotel AL3 4RY Join one of Britain’s best food writers for a 4 course tasting dinner. £49.50 includes a signed copy of his new book ‘Eggs or Anarchy’. Book on 01727 864444 Wheels on Debussy 30th Sept 10am St Peter’s Church AL1 3HG Classical music experience for you and your child with a yummy foodie twist! Adult £5, baby/child £3 Finale Street Party 2nd October St Peter’s Street from 12 noon. www.enjoystalbans.com

9th & 10th September After the success of last years Festival three local pubs are busy planning this year’s event, The Plough and Harrow, The Engineer and The Carpenters Arms will be hosting Harpenden’s sixth independent Beer Festival at the newly refurbished British Legion.

This year’s festival promises to be better than ever with seventy real ales, Perry’s and Ciders, live music and food will be available all day. £5 includes a branded festival glass CAMRA Members free before 6pm

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Hertford Castle SG14 1HR 26th Aug: The Blues Brothers Watch this iconic movie in the Castle grounds www.hertfordcastle.co.uk

Silent Cinema

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Open Air Cinema Check websites for gate opening times, films start at dusk. Bring a picnic and rugs or low back chairs. Tickets £6.50 - £14

Sundown Cinema

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16th Aug: Dirty Dancing 17th Aug: The Spy Who Loved Me 18th Aug: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 20th Aug: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 21st Aug: The Breakfast Club Luton Hoo LU1 3TQ 24th Aug: Pretty Woman 25th Aug: The Goonies 26th Aug: Pitch Perfect 27th Aug: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 29th Aug: Dirty Dancing 31st Aug: Goldfinger www.sundowncinema.co.uk

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5th Aug: Spectre 6th Aug: Dirty Dancing 7th Aug: Notting Hill Hatfield House AL9 5NQ 26th Aug: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 27th Aug: Grease 28th Aug: Labyrinth www.thelunacinema.com

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26th Aug: Jurassic Park 27th Aug: Jungle Book The Zoo is opening its doors for two nights of unbeatable animal films. You’ll need to wear the headphones supplied, to make sure the animals get a good night's sleep. You can also explore the new Zoorassic Park dinosaur exhibit and watch the mighty flying birds as they display their talons and talents.

Cost includes: New Zoorassic Park (from 6.30pm) Bird demonstration Tickets are limited, grab yours before they’re gone! Cinema style food and drink will be available. Adult £18.50, child £13.50 www.zsl.org

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2nd Sept: The Imitation Game Spend a summers evening in Bletchley Park’s historic grounds with friends and a picnic while enjoying this Oscar-winning film, based on a true story. ‘The Imitation Game’ tells the story of the Codebreaker, mathematician and pioneering computer scientist, Alan Turing. Pivotal scenes were filmed in the Victorian Mansion at Bletchley Park, where The Imitation Game Exhibition gives a peek behind the scenes of the movie with props, costumes and exclusive interviews.

If you fancy even dress up in 1940s vintage style.

Demonstrations will be given on the actual Enigma machine used in the film between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Adult £14.50, child £8. www.bletchleypark.org.uk

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Harpenden’s Story

A new book telling ‘The Story of Harpenden - from Village to Town’, written by local author Jean Gardner, a resident of the town for forty years, has been published by Harpenden Local History Society.

The book traces the fascinating history of the local area from Iron Age times, revealed in archaeological excavations, through the Roman occupation of Britain and the following Saxon period. It records the establishment, in 1656, of Harpenden, formerly ‘Herpedene’ as a separate parish from that of its older neighbour Wheathampstead. The book priced £3, is available from Harpenden Books and News4U. Copies can also be ordered online at www.harpenden-history.org

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Across Hertfordshire 110 artists are busy preparing to welcome us into their homes and studios this summer. Hosted by Herts Visual Arts, Herts Open Studios has been running for 26 years, and celebrates a wide range of local artists and makers. Their aim is to promote and support Hertfordshire artists, which provides a fantastic opportunity not only for the artists themselves, but for us too. Go along and enjoy a few sunny summer days browsing the ceramics, painting, photography and glass, there’s something for everyone. It’s a unique opportunity to meet artists, see demonstrations, get involved, and be inspired by your local art community!

Brochures detailing all the venues and opening hours are available from libraries, tourist information offices, gallery and art venues and the website. www.hvaf.org.uk

Art in Clay at Hatfield House

19th - 21st August 10am - 5pm This show has some of the best ideas for ceramics in interior and garden design. There will be demonstrations, a Throw-a-Pot marquee if you'd like to have a go and a Make and Take area for families to get their hands on clay and be creative. £10, concs £9.50, under 15s free www.artinclay.co.uk

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Summer Fun! Scarecrow Festival

Fri 19th August 12 noon - 5pm Sat 20th August 10am - 6pm Sun 21st August 10.30am - 5pm Every year the residents of Flamstead build over 100 scarecrows which are placed around the village to raise funds for the Hertfordshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and the Friends of St Leonard’s. Make your way round the village and vote for your favourite scarecrows, returning to the village hall where there will be stalls, cream teas, Morris dancing, a brass band, Punch and Judy as well as food and beer festivals in the nearby pubs. There’ll be free car parking, and buses to take those less able around the village. www.flamstead-herts.co.uk

Big Camp - Ashridge Estate

20th & 21st August from 12pm, leave by 4pm Back by popular demand, with fantastic activities for all the family including Family Games and Races, a Night-time Bat Walk, Art Workshops, a Butterfly Count, climbing the Bridgewater Monument to watch the sunset and toasting marshmallows on an open fire.

Ashridge Estate offers a variety of wonderful walks, with lots of wildlife including fallow deer that can be seen in the evenings and early mornings.

One pitch based on 4 people sharing a tent costs £40 which includes all activities and entrance to the Bridgwater Monument. The Brownlow Cafe will be hosting a BBQ, please mention if you’d like to join in when you book.

Adult £7, child £5 To book call 01442 851227 Ashridge Estate HP4 1LX www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate

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Wild Summer Sleepout

29th, 30th & 31st July & 5th August A night under the stars, BBQ, storytelling, fire breathing, bat walks and a cooked breakfast…if you think that sounds like a good time, then join Celtic Harmony for the Wild Summer Sleepout. Just bring a tent and they’ll do the rest!

Pre-booking is essential so secure your family's place online today!

Celtic Harmony Camp Brickendon, Herts SG13 8NY www.celticharmony.org

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Centenary Tanks & Tommies Event 10th & 11th September 10am - 5pm Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the secret tank trials which took place at Hatfield House during the Great War. There will be displays and performances throughout the day as well as groups of WWI re-enactors recreating elements of the war, from campsites to trenches and timed displays including tactical demonstrations. £14, child £9, family £40 Chamber Music Festival 22nd - 25th September This year’s Festival, Inspired by Bach includes a host of music including the Navarra Quartet, Melvyn Tan and Maggie Cole with their fortepiano and harpsichord, Angela Hewitt reciting part of her Bach Odyssey Tour and performances from celebrated musicians Rachel Podger, James Gilchrist and Tom Poster. Listen to the in-house Baroque Ensemble led by Pavlo Beznosiuk from the Academy of Ancient Music and finally Bach’s Magnificat performed by the Bach Choir. www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

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Olympics on the Big Screen

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RAF London will be showing both the highlights and real time competition of both the Olympics and Paralympics on an indoor Big Screen, with the chance to see the Games while enjoying a cuppa in the Royal Wessex Cafe in the shadow of a Spitfire and the Queen's Royal Wessex Helicopter.

The Rio Olympics 5th - 22nd August 10am - 6pm Where have the last 4 years gone? It only seems like yesterday that we were cheering Mo Farrah, Jessica Ennis and Team GB as the team romped home to its largest ever collection of medals in the modern Olympics. Go and cheer on Team GB again this year.

29th August 7.15pm - 9.30pm Meet: Cottonmill Lane opposite the Sopwell Nunnery ruins, St Albans Join the Countryside Management Service and the Ware Bat Group for a 1.5 mile circular moderate walk. With good weather and good luck you may see and hear some of the local bat population and other evening wildlife. Bat detectors will be provided but bring torches. Please book as places are limited 01727 865061 or email info@sopwell.org.uk £2, under 12s free www.hertsdirect.org

The Rio Paralympics 7th - 18th September 10am - 6pm In total Team GB's Paralympians won a massive haul of 120 medals (34 Gold, 43 Silver and 43 Bronze) a truly inspirational achievement. Come and cheer on a new generation of British Paralympians. Give your support Team GB and marvel at the dedication and determination of some truly super-humans. www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Redbourn in Bloom Horticultural Show

10th September 2.15pm Displays of home-grown fruit, vegetables, flowers, house plants, crafts, home baking, preserves and children’s classes. £1.

Redbourn Village Hall AL3 7LW www.redbournvillagehall.co.uk

Summer Circus

20th - 29th August 12pm, 2pm & 4pm John Lawson's Circus voted Britain's best circus features a host of award winning acts from all over Europe who have been providing entertainment, for over 30 years. No animals are used in the performances. Tickets £6.50, 4 for £20 Van Hage, Ware SG12 9RP www.vanhage.co.uk

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Steam & Country Crafts Fair 13th & 14th August 10am - 5pm £9.50, family £34 Steam and other vintage vehicles, children’s entertainers, circus workshops, rustic crafts, gifts, food marquees and trade stands.

On 14th there will also be a Dog Show so bring along your canine friend, proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Classic Motor Show 28th & 29th August 10am - 4pm £9.50, family £34 A huge number of wonderful cars on display. Autojumble and trade stands with many cars on sale, arena displays of custom cars and classics.

Tickets include entrance to Gardens, Park, Dinosaur Trail and Adventure Playground Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

Talk: Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

or should it be Walter, Duncan and William?

8th September 7pm In 2008, British Schools Museum volunteer Bill Wilson discovered he had 3 great uncles who had fought in WW1 He will be charting the fascinating results of his family research triggered by his find of 3 medals. Tickets £5 British Schools Museum, Hitchin www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk

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Heritage Open Days

8th - 11th September Each September for one weekend, St Albans opens its doors and invites you to visit many of its museums and attractions for free, and to explore buildings normally closed to the public. Discover architectural treasures and enjoy tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life.

Here’s a taster of what’s happening: 8th Sept: Shuttleworth Collection SG18 9EP Enjoy free access to the enchanting Regency landscape, the Swiss Garden and the House with tours available at 11.30am & 2pm, please book 01767 627924 www.shuttleworth.org 10th Sept: Welwyn Roman Baths AL6 9FG The Baths throw open its tunnel doors with free access to everyone, children can try the Little Diggers Activity and become an archaeologist Excavate our skeleton and discover amazing finds. www.welhat.gov.uk/specialeventdays 10th & 11th Sept 10am - 5pm St Albans South Signal Box AL1 3AJ Visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box that's open to the public on a mainline railway.

Signalling demonstrations run on the operating floor, railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration will be shown, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.

11th Sept: Murphy Radio Open Day, Mill Green Museum AL9 5PB Look behind the scenes and take a tour of the fascinating object stores with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. See the display of vintage Murphy TVs and Radios manufactured by one of Welwyn Garden City's biggest employers during the twentieth century, and speak to the enthusiasts! www.welhat.gov.uk/specialeventdays 11th Sept: Hertford Castle SG14 1HR 12 noon - 4pm The Castle opens its doors to allow you to explore the basement, dungeons, Robing Room and Downshire Suite. The Castle lawn will host a medieval encampment, battles, falconry and much more. www.hertford.gov.uk Visit the website for a list of all that’s planned across the country www.heritageopendays.org.uk

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NOW at the Cathedral Family Discovery Mornings

10am - 12.30pm free, for ages 3-11, At each event you can explore the Cathedral, take part in fun activities, arts and crafts.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

4th August Paddington Bear It’s 50 years since Michael Bond wrote Paddington at Work, what do you think Paddington would see if he spent the day at the Cathedral? Bring along your Paddington Bear and join in the fun.

11th August Winnie the Pooh 90 years ago AA Milne introduced us to Pooh and his friends. Bring along your Pooh Bear, listen to some of his stories and learn about 'hunny'.

18th August Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter was born 150 years ago, and wrote many books including the Tales of Peter Rabbit.

Bring along your favourite Beatrix Potter character and listen to some of her stories.

25th August Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl was born 100 years ago and wrote many books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Why not come dressed as one of his characters and learn how chocolate is made!

Sunday Afternoon Organ Concert 14th August 3pm free Tom Winpenny, Assistant Master of the Music Workshop: What did the Romans do for us?

22nd August 10.30am - 12.30pm / 2pm - 4pm £6 Learn about what the Romans did in St Albans Explore and handle everyday Roman artefacts Make a model of a Roman helmet and an oil lamp Workshop: Medieval Madness 23rd August 10.30am - 12.30pm / 2pm - 4pm £6 Learn what medieval life was like in St Albans Explore and handle everyday medieval artefacts Make and decorate a heraldic shield. £6, £10 for 2 children, £10 for both workshops.

Ages 7-11 Lunchtime Organ Concert 28th September 12.30pm free Tim Harper, Assistant Director of Music, Ripon Cathedral.

01727 890290 www.stalbanscathedral.org

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NOW at the Local Theatres Abbey Theatre The Browning Version & Black Comedy 16th - 18th & 20th - 23rd September 8pm A Double Bill. Set in a boys’ school in the 1930s, The Browning Version focuses on CrockerHarris, a despised teacher who is about to leave after 18 years. On his last day a pupil gives him a present that helps him come to terms with his past and re-think his future. In Black Comedy, a struggling sculptor and his fiancée hold a party to impress her father and his millionaire friend. The flat is plunged into darkness as fuses blow moments before anyone arrives, and a frantic situation unfolds.

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

Maltings Arts Theatre

Little Red Riding Hood and Friends 24th September 3pm Little Red Riding Hood’s friend arrives to tell us the story but has a problem, there are no pages in the book! So Cinderella arrives to help, dancing a conga with her Jack’s Baked Beans Band and suggests auditions to find the Wolf to end the story. A fast, funny show with lots of slapstick and audience participation. £6, family £20 Glamour Girl 23rd, 24th & 30th September & 1st October The true story of Cora Pearl, a provocative and scandalous character who escaped dull 1850s London for gay Paris. A fast paced, historical drama exploring her rise to fame. From gossip and outrage in the press to riots in the streets.

Cora’s quick wit and ingenuity, made her the epitome of glamour.

Malting Arts Theatre 0333 666 3366 www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk

SandPit Theatre

Penguin! Elephant!

3rd September 11.30am & 2.30pm Waddle waddle waddle, stomp stomp stomp!

Penguin is a little bit selfish, and loves fish fingers, but never shares them. Everything is black and white and that’s just the way Penguin likes it. Until one day Elephant turns up. Elephant is big and messy and likes lots of colour everywhere. How will Penguin cope? With original songs, hilarious physical comedy and dance, this is a magical new show about celebrating differences for anyone who’s ever waddled like a Penguin or stomped like an Elephant!

Ages 3+. Adult £8, concs £6.

SandPit Theatre, St Albans 01727 799565 www.sandpittheatre.co.uk

Open Air Theatre

For all performances listed below, bring a picnic, low back chairs and blankets

Hatfield House

The Wizard of Oz 1st August 2pm £13.20, child £11, family £43.20 Click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre present a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end! With audience participation, dazzling costumes, an original script and plenty of laughter, this show promises to have you shouting, clapping and singing along to a host of brand new songs. Meet the animals on the Farm afterwards.

Much Ado 14th August 4pm Shakespeare's sparkling, battleof-the-sexes comedy, performed by an all male cast with Elizabethan costume, music and dance.

Pantaloons’ The Canterbury Tales 24th August 7pm £12.50, child £10 Fast-paced, physical and funny, this show is pure medieval mayhem for the whole family.

Around the World in 80 Days 28th August 3pm £12, child £10, family £40 Children will enjoy watching Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout travel around the World by any means necessary to see if they can make it back to London in just 80 days! With trains, boats, romance, sword fights and even an elephant. www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Knebworth House

Peter Pan 18th August gates 6pm, show 7pm £14, child, family £42 Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan the boy who wouldn’t grow up. In support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Performed on the Sunken Lawn in front of Knebworth House. www.knebworthhouse.com

Shuttleworth Collection

Peter Pan 25th August gates 5.30pm, show 7pm adult £14, concs £10 www.shuttleworth.org

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NOW for some Music St Albans Organ Theatre

Camp Road AL1 5PE Evening Concert with Andrew Nix & Tony Stace 10th September 7.30pm From Ballads to Latin, Marches to Musicals Andrew performs music to suit all tastes played in a refreshing style.

Tony is now a firm favourite at organ societies and clubs across the country playing a superb blend of music including many popular light classics. Tony and Andrew now join together to present their duet show on electronics and pipes. Please book £10 Musical Sunday Afternoon 11th September drop in 2pm - 4.30pm Step back in time and experience a vintage live performance of these self-playing, fascinating instruments.

Adult £5.50, child £2.50, family £12, concs £4 www.stalbansorgantheatre.org .uk

St Albans Cathedral

John Suchet Presents: The Last Waltz 17th September 7.30pm Sinfonia Verdi Conductor David Murphy Who cannot hum a Strauss waltz? Yet behind the prolific compositions lay a darker discord of family drama, tension and disaster, all set against the turbulent backdrop of nineteenth century Austria.

In this one-off special concert, featuring Classic FM’s John Suchet and acclaimed international orchestra, Sinfonia Verdi, delight in the magnificent music of the Strausses and discover the truth behind Vienna’s extraordinary musical dynasty.

The Concert will feature all-Strauss favourites, including the Blue Danube Waltz, Tales from the Vienna Woods, Tritsch Tratsch Polka and Radetzky March. Tickets £12 - £30 include access to a book signing after the concert. www.stalbanscathedral.org

St Saviours Church

St Albans AL1 4DF Amadeus Chamber Orchestra 24th September 7.30pm Mozart: Symphony no.25 in G minor Schumann: Cello concerto Beethoven: Overture Leonore no 3 Kodaly: Dances of Galanta £14, concs £12, child £3 www.amadeuschamberorchestra.org.uk

Herts Jazz Festival 16th - 18th September

Herts Jazz is pleased to announce the line-up for its sixth Festival, with free sessions in the foyer during the intervals and after hours. The weekend of jazz will include big names from the jazz world including Julian Joseph, Keith Tippett, The Printmakers, Gerd Dudek, Laurie Cottle and Derek Nash’s Picante. “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 Friday 16th 8.30pm - 11pm Tim Garland Quartet 11pm - 12.30pm Late night set - Bryan Spring Trio - free Saturday 17th 11.30am -12.30pm Herts Youth Jazz Ensemble - free 1pm - 2pm The Printmakers 2pm - 3pm Lunch in the foyer - Neil Angilley Trio - free 3.15pm - 4.30pm Dunmall/Tippett/McCredie/Tracey 5pm - 6.15pm Ernie Wilkins’ “Top Brass” Revisited 6.15pm - 7.30pm Dinner in the foyer - Dave Newton/Andrew Cleyndert Duo - free 7.45pm -10.15pm Gilad with Strings 10.30pm -12am After hours in the foyer - Introducing Sean Payne - free Sunday 18th 11.30am -12.30pm Derek Nash’s Picante Hawthorne Theatre 1pm - 2pm Gerd Dudek Welwyn Garden City 2pm - 3pm Lunch in the foyer - Nigel Price Organ Trio - free 0300 3039 620 3.15pm - 4.30pm Laurie Cottle Quintet www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk 5pm - 6.15pm Julian Joseph Trio www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk 6.15pm - 7.30pm Dinner in the foyer - Daniel Casimir Trio - free Weekend: £110 / £99 / £45 7.45pm -10.15pm Mingus/Monk Big Band Tribute Saturday: £60 / £55 / £25 Sunday: £65 / £55 / £25

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Harpenden Lipreading Classes Lipreaders Hear Better!

Did you know that one in six people in this country have some kind of hearing problem?

Hearing loss can affect anyone of any age. Hearing aids have improved enormously, they are now mini computers, but even the best don't cure hearing loss. It’s still a problem to hear in noisy social or work environments, but all is not lost.

Lipreading classes teach you to let your eyes help your ears fill in the things you miss. The very best thing you can do to help yourself if you discover you are having problems hearing, is to join a lipreading class, although classes are few and far between, in Harpenden we now have two classes.

My name is Molly Berry, and I am profoundly deaf, I started losing my hearing when I was in my thirties, and 7 years ago I was given a Cochlear Implant. It was very successful, and so I decided to retrain as a lipreading tutor to pass on the skills I relied on.

Classes are enormous fun, we laugh a lot, and as well as lipreading I explain audio-grams, we look at equipment that can help, and strategies to help in all sorts of situations.

The classes are on Tuesday mornings and evenings. The new term starts in September.

Do come and join us. We would love to meet you.

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NOW at The Alban Arena Puppetry of the Penis 2nd September 8pm Two near naked men (they wear shoes!) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which will be projected onto a huge video screen.

This is a non-sexual show and does contain full frontal male nudity.

Auditions for Juvenile Ensemble Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 3rd September 1.30pm Looking for girls to be part of this spectacular pantomime which will run at the theatre this Christmas. They will star alongside EastEnders’ Rita Simons. No need to register in advance.

Ages 9 - 15 and 5ft 4” or shorter. www.evolution-productions.co.uk Sounds of the 50’s Live 14th September 7.30pm Belting out hits from the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Bill Haley, Frankie Laine, The Drifters, Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers, Julie London, Peggy Lee, Cliff Richard, Neil Sedaka, Jackie Wilson and many others.

the footsteps of Geoffrey Boycott, Sunil Gavaskar and Graeme Swann, Phil Tufnell teams up with his TMS colleague for this memorable show.

Justin Hayward 20th September 7.30pm Legendary voice of The Moody Blues performing songs from his new album “Spirits of The Western Sky” and Moodies favourites.

One Night of Queen 23rd September 7.30pm In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars in Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. This is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

Jocelyn Brown, Aswad & Natasha Watts 24th September 7.30pm Jocelyn Brown and her amazing band will perform a powerful, soul shaking show that reaches out with extended arms and engulfs your musical desires.

Big Fish, Little Fish, Family Rave 25th September 2pm Award winning, critically acclaimed BFLF crew and pioneer DJs 2 Bad Mice at a rave for families with The Dreamboys children aged 0-8 years. Designed as much for 16th September 7.30pm grown ups as children they are daft, social, Without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top Male Strip Show, perfect for a girls night out with all your anarchic and a whole load of fun for everyone. friends. Packed full of Music, Muscle, Magic and St Albans Beer & Cider Festival Mayhem that will leave you breathless, a show you 28th September - 1st October 11am - 11pm simply cannot afford to miss!

Up to 300 real ales, plus ciders, perries and foreign beers.

Aggers & Tuffers www.alban-arena.co.uk 17th September 7.30pm 01727 844488 From the last home Ashes series in 2013, Evenings with Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. Now, following in

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Do Something for Charity Rennie Grove

Fashion Show 29th September 6.30pm High Street clothes!

Brand New! All prices slashed!

Bargains Galore £10 with Pimms on arrival Book tickets 01727 731028 or visit www.renniegrove.org Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans HERTS 10K Challenge - Sign up NOW 9th October The event has raised more than £1 million for Rennie Grove’s range of services supporting patients and their families affected by life-limiting illness. It’s not just experienced runners, with lots of enthusiastic supporters, cheerful volunteer marshals and a crucial local cause as an incentive, the HERTS 10K is the perfect introduction for firsttimers too.

To sign up please visit www.herts10k.com

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Oxfam’s Herts Hike

24th September An event for people to enjoy our beautiful countryside while giving to others less fortunate by donating to an Oxfam project.

Walkers have a choice of 3, 5, 8, 14 or 20 mile routes. The 3 and 5 mile walks take place in Heartwood Forest and the longer walks are circular routes taking in villages further north such as Wheathampstead, Ayot St Lawrence and Kimpton. Walks start at Sandridge Scout Hut, accessed from Heartwood Forest Car Park, Sandridge at 8.30am. www.oxfamstalbans.org

The Mud Pack Challenge is Back!

23rd October The adrenalin-fuelled 5 or 10 mile obstacle course will take place in the stunning grounds of Ashridge House again in aid of the Hospice of St Francis. Promising lots of muddy fun, Mudpackers will swing, jump, climb and wade through the grounds of the historic country estate, negotiating wet and muddy obstacles along the way.

Secure your place today www.stfrancis.org.uk/mudpack

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Bike ‘n Hike

10th September 10am - 6pm This year is Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust 25th Year Anniversary. Over 600 churches are now included, last year £106,994 was raised from 1,000 cyclists, walkers and their generous sponsors.

The Bike 'n Hike aims to raise money both for the Trust and the participating churches.

Half of every cyclist’s and walker’s sponsor money goes to the Trust and half to the church of their choice. So, the more cyclists or walkers who take part, the greater the benefit to that church www.b-n-h.co.uk

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Hercules Festival of Sport

18th September Taking place at Westminster Lodge pool and Verulamium Park, St Albans with something for the whole family. All events are chip timed, professionally photographed and participants will receive a finisher’s medal and a technical t-shirt.

Triathlon: (Swim/Cycle/Run) Novice: 200M / 10k / 2.5k Sprint: 400M / 20k / 5k Start in the pool, run to get your bike and cycle through the beautiful countryside, finishing with a fast and challenging park run. Minimum age: 15 Run 10K and 5K races in the park Minimum age: 5k - 11 years, 10k -15 years Cycling The 100k Cyclo Sportive takes you into the countryside, the routes are marshalled and a GPX file of the route will be provided. Sportives are for everyone and every standard; so challenge yourself and ‘go long!’

Minimum Age: 16 Aquathlon: (Swim/Run) Novice: 200M / 2.5k Sprint: 400M / 5k Start in the pool and then run in the park.

Minimum age: 15 Duathlon (Run/Cycle/Run) Novice: 2.5k / 10k / 2.5k Sprint: 5k / 20k / 2.5k Standard: 10k / 40k / 5k Kids: 400M / 1.2k / 400M in the park, bikes can be supplied, ages 7-14 Minimum age: Novice & Sprint - 15 years Standard - 16 years The events are challenging but provide a distance and standard for every ability. The run will be in the park and the cycle will take you out into the countryside for a fast and enjoyable race. Road bikes are recommended but are not compulsory.

Scootathon (Run/Scoot/Cycle) Scootathons allow budding Olympians to take their first steps in multi-sport eventing. The Scootathon involves a 200m run, followed by a 400m scoot, finishing in a 400m cycle. Scooters and bikes will be supplied or you can bring your own. Children under 6 must bring their own bikes and scooters. Ages 4-8 42 www.herculesevents.com

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NOW for a Bike Ride Sky Ride Local

Pacey Purple / Blazing Blue Evening Rides Women only 11th & 18th Aug 7pm The rides are 15 miles long at a steady pace on a scenic route to Whitwell with a few hills and route variations depending on how sunny it is!

Meet: Oddfellow Arms, Harpenden AL5 2TG Jolly Saturdays Adults 16+ 13th, 20th, 27th Aug & 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Sept 8am Arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing the start.

This is a regular 25 mile mountain-bike ride taking a different route each week. A large section will be off road. Pace can vary. Meet at The Jolly Sailor, Sandridge Road AL1 4AS Breeze Bike Rides Women only Harpenden & St Albans Graceful Greens 13th Aug & 24th Sept 9.30am Arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing the start.

Join the sociable Graceful Greens on a tour of Hertfordshire best cycling cafe's. The rides are approx 15 miles at a gentle pace with a couple of hills, and they always wait for everyone at the top! Meet at Cafe Nero Harpenden, AL5 2SN www.goskyride.com

Saturday Fun Ride

6th Aug: 9.30am Start: Cycle Stands, Morrisons, Hatfield Road, St Albans Easy paced ride, no more than 10mph, to Chipperfield Garden Centre, Kings Langley and back to St Albans by lunchtime. www.southhertsctc.org.uk

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Electric Bike Tours

7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September 10.30am - 2.45pm Cycling with tea and cake! Visiting locations including Verulamium Park, Gorhambury and Wheathampstead, before returning along the Ayot Greenway to the Mill. £40 per person, £60 per couple includes a cream tea Start: Mill Green Mill, Hatfield AL9 5PD 01442 927522 www.electricbiketours.co.uk

Ride and Dine Electric Bike Tours

10th & 24th August & 28th September 6.30pm - 9pm Guided cycling and sightseeing tour with a meal included. The tour visits Childwickbury, Verulamium Park, Old Gorhambury, the Roman Wall, St Albans Cathedral, before returning along the Alban Way to Sandridge. £50 per person / £85 per couple Starting point: Rose & Crown Pub AL4 9DA 01727 759087 www.RideandDineElectric.co.uk

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What’s on in August 46

1st - 5th Hurst Children’s Theatre Group Workshop www.hurstchildrenstheatregroup.co.uk 1st, 6th, 13th, 22nd & 27th Cassiobury Park Farm Open Days www.cassioburyfarm.co.uk 1st - 28th Open Air Theatres see page 32 1st - 31st Kids Week see page 8 1st Aug - 1st Sept Lego Workshops see page 8 2nd Start Art Workshop see page 24 3rd NGS Open Day Luton Hoo Walled Garden www.lutonhooestate.co.uk 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Family Discovery Mornings see page 30 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Walled Garden Children's Gardening Clubs ages 4 - 10 www.lutonhooestate.co.uk 5th Rothamsted International Film Club Walkabout Fowden Hall, 01582 762919, 8pm 5th - 22nd Olympics on the Big Screen see page 27 5th Aug - 2nd Sept Open Air Cinemas see page 20 6th Roman Inventions Verulamium Museum, St Albans, 1pm - 3pm, free Eastern Electrics Music Festival Hatfield House, 11am - 10pm www.easternelectrics.com Bedford Park Proms £31, child £5 www.bedfordparkconcerts.com 7th Kite Festival see page 49 Edwardian Pageant - Shuttleworth Airshow www.shuttleworth.org 50 Things Walk Dunstable Downs, 2pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk Rock at the Castle Hertford Castle, free www.hertford.gov.uk 8th, 10th, 11th, 16th - 19th, 22nd - 26th FineArt4Kids Holiday Art Workshops St Michaels Church AL3 4SL, 5 - 11 yrs, £20, hello@fineart4kids.com 0800 023 5814 13th Organ Concert St Albans Organ Theatre AL1 5PE 0300 3656565, 7pm, £10 13th & 14th Steam & Country Crafts Fair see page 27 19th Ghost Tour & Bat Walk Knebworth House www.knebworth.com

19th - 21st Flamstead Scarecrow Festival see page 26 Art in Clay see page 24 20th Put on your Party Face Verulamium Museum, 1pm - 3pm, free Flying Proms Vintage Shuttleworth Collection, aircraft display to the National Symphony Orchestra with firework finale www.shuttleworth.org 20th - 29th Summer Circus see page 27 22nd & 23rd Cathedral Workshops for Kids see page 30 23rd Start Art Workshop see page 24 Yoga Expressions see page 49 26th - 29th Summer Fun Fair Harpenden Common 27th Folk, Roots & World Music Festival see page 4 27th & 28th Beer Festival Harpenden Rugby Club 28th Antique & Collectors Fair Redbourn VIllage Hall, 9.30am - 3.30pm 28th & 29th Classic Motor Show see page 27 31st Hoo’s Kids Book Fest see page 8

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What’s on in September

2nd Creative Writing Session Quaker Meeting House, Southdown Road, 01582 760564, Harpenden Writers Meeting, 10am - 12.30pm Film: Brooklyn Rothamsted International Film Club, 8pm www.rothamsted.ac.uk 3rd Exhibition: ‘Southdown - Transition from its days as Bowling Alley’ Harpenden Local History Society, Park Hall, Leyton Road, 2.30pm Sounds of the Summer with Hubcap Moon Inn on the Park, St Albans, free 3rd - 25th Herts Open Studios see page 24 6th Supermarket Special Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, Harpenden Public Halls, 2pm, 7th - 18th Paralympics on the Big Screen see page 27 8th Cosi Fan Tutte Hatfield House, 7pm, £5 - £30 www.ticketsource.co.uk/operaloki 8th - 11th Heritage Open Days see page 30 9th & 10th Harpenden Beer Festival see page 15 10th Art, Craft & Antiques Market Harpenden Methodist Church Hall, 10am - 4pm Grand Vintage Fair Jubilee Centre, St Albans AL3 5BU, 10am - 4pm 10th & 11th Centenary Tanks & Tommies see page 26 11th Chiltern 3 Peaks Challenge www.renniegrove.org 13th Talk: The Versatile World of Campanulas & Salvias Harpenden Gardening Society, Roundwood Park School, 8pm, £3 www.harpendengardeningsociety.org

Start Art Workshop see page 24 14th Philatelic Exhibition Labels 1900-1980 St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284, St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, 8pm 16th - 18th Herts Jazz Festival see page 36 17th The Waltz see page 36 18th Hercules Festival of Sport see page 42 Autumn Fair Hertfordshire Garden Centre, Redbourn AL3 7PS, 10am - 4pm 20th Talk: ‘Living on the Common: a Landscape History of Harpenden’ Harpenden Local History Society, Harpenden Public Halls, 8pm 21st - 25th FriendsFest Knebworth House, celebrating the ’Friends’ TV show www.friendsfest.co.uk 22nd - 25th Chamber Music Festival see page 26 23rd The Bootleg Bee Gees see page 4 One Night of Queen see page 38 24th The Mud Run St Albans www.stlukes-hospice.org 25th Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave see page 38 Antique & Collectors Fair Redbourn Village Hall, 9.30am - 3.30pm 25th Sept - 3rd Oct Food & Drink Festival see page 14 27th Start Art Classes Sandridge Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30 - autumn term begins, see page 24 28th Sept - 1st Oct St Albans Beer & Cider Festival see page 38

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