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NOW April 2015

Egg-citing Easter Events NOW at the Alban Arena

Cover Story Walk through the towns history

NOW for some Music NOW at the Cathedral

NOW at Butterfly World NOW at the Museums

What’s on and lots more

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Welcome to April

NOW at The Alban Arena With Easter upon us, we’re looking forward to some quality ballet, music & comedy time with family and friends, and of course eating lots of Cover Story chocolate eggs, as well as getting out in the sunshine to the man behind the lens work them off. There’s so many fantastic events taking place locally, that we can’t choose between them, which NOW for some Music music for all ones will you pick? Spring is now well and truly here, and we all feel a bit happier for it, so take advantage of the warmer, NOW in the Garden longer days to get out and enjoy our wonderful towns and planting, pruning & general maintenance local countryside.

NOW at Butterfly World We’re delighted to have been sent some amazing photos by lots to do at Easter the RSPB one of which we’ve used on the front cover. To Egg-citing Easter Events find out more about the talented man behind the lens have a Easter fun galore! look at page 8.

Thank you to the lady that got in touch to say we’d forgotten City & District Tour Guide Walks walk through the towns history to include the puzzle answers last month!

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NOW at the Alban Arena The Bootleg Beatles 1st April 7.30pm £28 With a little help from their orchestral ensemble, the band manage to reproduce, live on stage, songs that The Fab Four never actually performed themselves! Every detail is covered, from costumes to authentic period instruments; from witty scouse banter to perfect vocal mimicry.

The Russian Ice Stars present Snow White on Ice 8th - 12th April 2pm & 7.30pm £15 - £25 A magical journey comes to life, with ballet, gymnastics and aerial acrobatics creating a breathtaking experience that will thrill the whole family!

An Evening of Songs and Stories with Jimmy Webb 15th April 7.30pm £22.50 Jimmy has influenced generations of musicians worldwide, from Billy Joel to John Mayer and Keith Urban to Rumer. He has topped the country, disco and pop music charts and remains a trailblazer, 50 years after his first hit.

Living the Dream School of Performing Arts Easter Showcase 17th April 7pm £13, £10 Students perform street dance, contemporary dance, acting, singing and musical theatre.

Vienna Festival Ballet - 35th Anniversary Gala 18th April 2.30pm £23, £19, £15 Highlights from Tchaikovsky ballets, the moment when the Swan Queen meets her prince in Act 2 Swan Lake, the Dance of the Cygnets, Clara’s journey to a glittering world of snow in The Nutcracker and the famous Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty, where Princess Aurora meets the four princes.

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Film: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) 21st April 7.30pm, 22nd April 1.30pm & 7.30pm £7, £5 The sequel to the hit 2011 film follows Sonny and his expansionist dream for another hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful. Starring Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Richard Gere.

The Illegal Eagles 23rd April 7.30pm £24.50, £22.50 The world’s number 1 official Eagles tribute featuring all the classics, including Hotel California, Take it Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit and a whole lot more!

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums 24th April 8pm £21, £19 Paul and his Chums are wonders of nature! They take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling laughter…most of the time. This time round, Paul is joined by Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster.

The St Albans and District Family Fair 25th April 10am-4pm Free Experience what our community has to offer at this interactive event. Everyone can take part in the varied taster sessions. St Albans has such an array of activities for families and this event brings them all together under one roof!

St Albans Operatic Society presents Oliver!

28th April – 2nd May 7.30pm £15.50 - £18.50 Following hits including Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar and Kiss Me Kate, SAOS (soon to become St Albans Musical Theatre Society) entertain with another high energy, high class production.

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Valuation Days

Cover Story We were lucky enough to be sent some amazing photos by the RSPB and we want to tell you a bit about the talent behind the lens, so would like to introduce you to Tom Mason...

“At 21 I’m a pro wildlife and nature photographer based in Hertfordshire, I spend a large amount of time both at Rye Meads as well as around the county, including St Albans.

I’ve been a photographer since the age of 11 and after leaving school after my A levels I made a drastic decision to ditch my Uni Place and go and do what I’d always wanted - become a wildlife photographer!

Three years on I have been lucky enough to travel to some amazing places, Latvia, Serbia and Peru and have worked with some truly amazing species. I love working close to home here in Hertfordshire, spending a large amount of time on the farm where I live, photographing Foxes, Hares and just about anything and everything...

My work has been published in a range of magazines, including BBC Wildlife, Practical Photography, Nikon Owner as well as appearing in the national press. I’m a columnist for Wild Planet Photography magazine and a regular blogger for Wex Photographic as well as the RSPB. I give a number of talks and lectures for various societies about wildlife photography... but more than anything, I’m just completely over the moon that every day I do what I love for a living!

If I’m not working I’m often out enjoying and watching nature, I also still find time to help run a wildlife explorers group at Rye Meads, in addition to a number of other volunteer roles too, everything from education to guided walks!”

Tom Mason Twitter: @TomMasonPhoto www.tommasonphoto.com

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A special antiques and collectables valuation event will be taking place in Harpenden this month.

The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations on Wednesday 8th April, 11.30am-3.30pm at The Park Hall, Leyton Rd, Harpenden.

Valuations can be provided on various types of collectables including Coins, Stamps, Medals and Militaria, Antiques, Clocks and Jewellery (see adjacent advert for a more extensive list). No appointment necessary.

Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms and conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation.

These valuation days have proven to be very popular in the past, and we have conducted hundreds of them across the UK. Some of the best items we have auctioned were brought to us at these events, such as two pieces of Russian 17th century enamelled silverware, a bowl and a lidded pot, which we sold on behalf of the owners for over £75,000.

One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag belonging to the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.

This was featured on TV and in newspapers nationwide. Its owners brought it along to one of our valuation events! We sold it for them for £2800 in one of our auctions.

Any questions call 01473 627110, email sales@lockdales.com or see our website www.lockdales.com

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NOW for some Music Orchestral Colours 9th May 7.30pm St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans St Albans Symphony Orchestra Concert The wide range of musical colours available in the modern symphony orchestra is displayed in this concert of music by Scandinavian composers. Sibelius’s influence from Finnish folk songs is easy to hear and Grieg’s Piano Concerto provides evidence of his interest in Norwegian folk music. Nielsen loved the music and folk-culture of his native Denmark and did what he could to enrich it. £14, £10, concs £5, child £1 01727 852768 tickets@saso.org.uk

The Neville Staple Band plus Guests 25th April 7.30pm Bedford Corn Exchange This annual St Georges Day Ska Event promises to be a great night out. Best known for his work as the singer in ska and two tone legends The Specials, Nevel Staple’s solo tour features a selection of old favourites such as “A Message to you Rudy”, “Monkey Man” and “Ghost Town” along with tracks from his second chart topping band The Fun Boy Three, as well as reworking some original Jamaican ska classics and showcasing some brand new original solo material. Get ready to skank ‘cos the king of Two Tone is ready to party!

There will also be music from Ruts DC, New Groove Formation, DJ Andy Attic club Ska Sound System and Hammy and Geoff (Northern and Classic Soul). Tickets £20 in advance from www.wegottickets.com

The Old Palace, Hatfield House 29th April Tickets £29.50 / £27.50 0161 402 3272 www.hatfield-house.co.uk/events

The Shires 27th April 7.30pm Bedford Corn Exchange Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes have swiftly become one of the real buzz bands of 2014.

Hailing from Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and with only a handful of live dates under their belt, The Shires signed to Decca just before they made their official live London debut at the second annual Country 2 Country Festival at London’s 02 Arena.

Recently they have been on Chris Evans breakfast show, had appearances on the One Show and appeared on country radio shows such as Bob Harris. Their single “Friday Night” was a recent single of the week on Radio 2.

They love American music, but they’re proudly British and intensely keen to add some real indigenous flavour to the pot. Tickets £12 www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk 01234 718112

Handel’s Messiah 25th April 7.30pm High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden performed by the Music Makers Choir of Harpenden To celebrate their Golden Jubilee year the choir wil be performing the perennial favourite Handel’s Messiah. This promises to be a rewarding performance as they will be recreating the more intimate ambience of the original 1742 performance with a smaller choir, guest soloists and a select chamber orchestra. Adult £15, concs £12 07834 484989.

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Saturday Organ Concert 18th April 5.30pm free St Peter's Church, St Albans Pieces from J.S. Bach, Britten, Saint-Saens and Bruch. Retiring collection in aid of the International Organ Festival Society.

01727 844765 www.organfestival.com

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On Your Bike!

Join the South Herts Leisure Cycling Club for weekly rides on Sundays and Wednesday evenings. Shorter/easier rides take place on some Saturday mornings.

Saturday Saunter Bike RIde: 11th April, starting from Morrisons, St Albans at 10am for a 15 -20 mile easy pace ride, stopping at Shenley Tea Rooms, the leader will be Neil. www.southhertsctc.org.uk

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NOW in the Garden

Cut off frost damaged shoots on evergreens and remove any reverted green shoots on hardy variegated evergreens.

Feeding and mulching The weather in April tends to be unpredictable, with anything from heatwaves to snow. Beware Apply a 3 inch layer of organic matter as a mulch of late frosts and keep vulnerable plants and to rose and shrub beds, to retain moisture, new shoots protected at night if frost has reduce weeds and improve soil quality. The soil been predicted. around rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas should be mulched after it has rained to keep the Sowing and planting beds as moist as possible, as dry soil in summer If the weather is mild, hardy annual plants and grasses can be sown directly outside. To ensure affects the quality of flowering.

General maintenance it looks natural, plant in large, irregular drifts.

There is still time to plant summer flowering bulbs Put supports in place for perennials before they and herbaceous perennials such as geraniums get too large. Criss crossing strings from posts and oriental poppies. In both cases ensure works well, as it allows stems to grow up in the that the soil is well prepared and has gaps between the strings. adequate drainage.

Hoe borders to prevent weeds from spreading and seeding themselves.

Cutting back, pruning and dividing Apply a high nitrogen lawn fertiliser to encourage Deadhead daffodils, pansies, primula and growth. If the weather is warm and dry, mid April any other spring bedding plants when they is a good time to start sowing a new lawn or any start to fade. dead patches. Level and lightly firm the ground To prevent the plants growing too leggy or before sowing. woody, prune penstemons, helichrysum and lavender. Make the cuts just above the fresh, Happy gardening!

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The Herons are Back!

The herons have started to gather again on ‘heron Island’ in Verulamium Park. The RSPB volunteer group will be there every weekend until 4th May, including Easter in the same place as last year, overlooking the lake just along from the Fighting Cocks pub.

There will be telescopes to help you get a close up look at the breeding birds and their newborns! You’ll be able to ask the experts about wildlife in and around Verulamium Park. Timings are subject to change but should be between 10.30am and 4.30pm weather permitting! picture by Stuart Harrison

Rye Meads Funday!

Sun 19th April 10am - 4 pm Have a go at trails and wildlife hunts, grab a net for pond dipping, try your hand at craft making, paint a picture, plant some flowers, eat some cake and get your face painted! There’s also art, photography, demonstrations, local wildlife organisations and lots more!

While you're there, take the opportunity to explore the beautiful reserve too!

Members £1 Non members £2 Rye Meads Nature Reserve Stanstead Abbotts

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What a Kinder Surprise!

Two students from St Albans Theatretrain - Zac Pile, 9 and his 12 year old brother Finley are “over the moon” after being chosen to appear in the new advert for Kinder, the chocolate/toy company. Finn (who goes to Sandringham School) and Zac (at Bernards Heath Primary) were contacted by Goldmans Management (the Theatretrain affiliated talent agency) to audition for Kinder Pingue chocolate. All they knew was that they were to play two brothers building an igloo! They went to the Spotlight casting venue in Leicester Square, and having got through the initial audition were asked to return for the final selection. Finn said the best bit of the audition was “meeting the Director and working with another actor”, while Zac said he “liked being filmed and using proper props - like real chocolate!”

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to every new student and these cost just £50 for our Main Schools Do you want your and £25 for our child to develop Early Stages. After life skills and the trial, feedback confidence is given from the in an imaginative, teaching staff and the Principal, so that parents warm and creative atmosphere? Then Stagecoach are reassured that Stagecoach is the perfect St Albans and Stagecoach Harpenden are the environment for their child, before committing to places to be! Last term culminated in our end-ofthe whole term. term presentations which were thoroughly enjoyed Places are limited for the beginning of the by students and parents alike.

Summer Term with a start date of Don’t miss out! Let your child come and join us in Saturday 25th April for St Albans and our acting, singing and dancing classes, where Friday 24th / Saturday 25th April for Harpenden. they are sure to meet new friends, enrich their So if you want to book a place knowledge of performance arts and have a for your child then please contact: lot of fun!

Mandy Vazquez (St Albans) on 01525 630183 We offer two-week trials at the beginning of term or Liz Blower (Harpenden) on 01525 717567

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3rd - 6th April 10.30am-5.30pm

Ride on a real steam engine, shake hands with The Fat Controller and take part in Thomas themed activities, and much more.

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NOW at Butterfly World Beautiful butterflies, creepy crawlies and phenomenal flowers are the inspiration for fun, crafty and educational events and activities this Easter. Highlights include: Easter Baskets 4th April, 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Decorate Easter baskets and top with a chocolate egg for an Easter treat, ages 3+ (£3) Spring Crowns 6th April, 10.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 3.30pm Make paper crowns with feathers, flowers and maybe even add some ears! Ages 3+ (£2.50) Guide Dogs for the Blind Activity Day 7th April, 10.30am - 3pm Decode a braille trail, play blindfold activities at the sensory table or try ‘Sticky Paws’ by cutting, buttering and spreading jam on a scone all blind folded! Meet working Guide Dogs and Guide Dog pups in training, ages 3+ (£2 donation) Make a Felt Butterfly 9th April, 10.30am - 3pm Don’t just make a butterfly, make the felt too! Transform wool and soapy water into beautiful butterflies, ages 3+ (£5) Bug Hotels 10th & 14th April 10.30am -12 noon, 1.30pm - 3pm Use recyclable materials to create nests for the bugs in your garden, ages 3+ (£4, please book)

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Entry is just £5 for everyone until 30th April Miriam Lane, off Noke Lane, St Albans www.butterflyworldproject.com 01727 869203

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Egg-citing Easter Events Stockwood Country Fair 5th & 6th April 11am - 4.30pm Birds of Prey, Animal Petting Farm, Giant Inflatables, Craft and Gift Market, Have-A-Go Archery, Live Demonstrations adult £4, child £3, under 5’s free www.lutonculture.com/stockwooddiscovery-centre

Tring Museum Ponderiffic Dipping 1st & 15th April 11am & 2pm 60-minute workshops, discover how the Museum pond has come to life this spring by finding and identifying animals from this watery world. Ages 5+, £4 Amazing Eggs 2nd & 7th April 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 2.30pm & 3pm 30-minute workshops, handle some real eggs then create your own egg design inspired by Pysanky; Ukrainian decorated eggs. All ages, £2 Eggtastic Egg Hunt 3rd - 6th April Can you tell the difference between real and fake eggs?

Search the galleries to win your own chocolate egg.

All ages, trail sheet £1 Walk: Walter’s Wander in Tring Park 8th April 10.15am & 2pm Two-hour walk. All ages, free, please book Big-Mouth Frogs 9th 14th 16th April 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 2.30pm & 3pm 30-minute workshop. All ages, £2 Tring Natural History Museum, Akeman Street, Tring www.nhm.ac.uk/tring

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Easter Fun at Chenies Manor 6th April 2-5pm In 1285, during the visit to Chenies of Edward I, the earliest occurrence is recorded of eggs being cooked and given to the villagers to celebrate Easter. Following this tradition, there will be egg and spoon races, sack races and Easter egg spotting throughout the house As well as a magic show and Mark Garton the ‘Ultimate Chocolatier’ will be demonstrating his art in the manor kitchen. Delicious home made teas - shop and plants for sale. www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk

Easter Lunch 5th April Easter Sunday offers families the chance to spend the day together, so why not celebrate by enjoying a 3 course lunch in the Fenwick-Ames suite at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club. £23 per person, under 12’s half price. www.aldwickburyparkgolfclub.co.uk/eastersunday

Redbourn Easter & Craft Show 4th & 5th April Redbourn Village Hall Sat: 10am - 4pm Sun: 11am - 5pm The event will include an Exhibition and Sale of Original Paintings, Craft Stalls, Craft Demonstrations and Live Music Performances. The Show will also include a Children's Colouring Competition, Raffle and Refreshments throughout the weekend. www.redbourn.org.uk

Willows Activity Farm Easter Eggstravaganza 28th March - 19th April There's a choc-o-bloc programme of Easter family fun. The Easter Bunny will be visiting every day, there’s an Easter Egg and Bunny Hunt with free chocolate treats for the kids, Pig Racing and Goat Milking, family shows, adventure play, funfair rides, Tristan the Runaway Tractor and plenty of farmyard animals in the outdoor pens and under cover animal barn. www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Aldenham Country Park Aldenham Road, Elstree WD6 3BA Companie of the Silver Arrow

Duck and Raft Racing £2 each Bee Day * £2 each

Bird Feeder Making * £2 each Drop in Activity 10am - 5pm

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CITY & DISTRICT OF ST ALBANS TOUR GUIDES

St Albans, the unheralded jewel of Hertfordshire, a 1000 year old city at the heart of English history!

Join the highly qualified guides on any walk and explore and hear about the fascinating yesteryears of the City.

Walks for April & May Meet at the Tourist Information Centre unless otherwise stated, please check the website before setting off. All tickets can be bought from the guide on the day, or in advance from the Tourist Information Centre or the website.

A Roman City Revealed meet outside Verulamium Museum 11th, 25th April & 9th, 23rd May @ 2.30pm Amble in the Shambles 6th, 26th April & 17th, 31st May @ 2.30pm Aristocrats, Paupers & Philanthropists 12th April @ 2.30pm Building Modern St Albans 19th April @ 2.30pm Coaching Inns 5th April & 10th, 25th May @ 2.30pm Crime and Punishment 4th April & 2nd, 30th May @ 2.30 pm Discover Harpenden meet at the War Memorial, on the Green, Harpenden 10th May @ 2.30pm Discover Redbourn meet by Cricket Pavilion car park 5th April @ 2.30pm Fishpool Street - Rags & Riches meet outside Verulamium Museum 18th April & 16th May @ 2.30pm Historic St Albans 5th, 6th, 12th, 19th, 26th April 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, 24th, 25th, 31st May @ 11am There’s More to the Tudors than Henry VIII 3rd April & 4th, 24th May @ 2.30pm Victorian St Albans 3rd May 2.30pm Tourist Information Centre 01727 864511 www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk

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NOW at the local theatres Abbey Theatre Crazy For You 9th - 11th April 7.30pm 11th April 2.30pm Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin St Albans Youth Music Theatre A classic boy-meets-girl story, this fun and heart warming show combines cowboys and showgirls with a huge collection of well known Gershwin songs that will make feet tap and audiences weep.

Staje - St Albans Jazz Ensemble 16th April 8pm The return of the ever-popular jazz, funk, soul and blues big band, an outstanding collective of local musicians.

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

Maltings Arts Theatre Abigail’s Party by Mike Leigh 16th - 18th April 8pm £12.50 performed by Irrational Theatre Mike Leigh’s iconic play is a hilarious evening of domestic hell in the guise of a suburban drinks soirée. The obnoxious Beverly and her career driven, joyless husband entertain the neighbours. As the alcohol flows, tensions emerge and their obsessions, prejudices and petty competiveness are ruthlessly and hilariously exposed.

The Soldier’s Tale 21st April 7.30pm adult £8, child £5 A soldier on leave meets an old man to whom he agrees to give his violin in return for a book.

The book predicts the Stock Market and makes the soldier very rich and successful, but at a price.. The Young People’s Puppet Theatre and The Purcell School present this marionette retelling of the classic Faust story with the original music by Igor Stravinsky.

Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo 0333 666 3366

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Hertfordshire Year of Walking...

NOW for a Walk or Two Visit Ashridge From ancient Oak and Beech woodland with it’s beautiful spring green colours, to the drifts of Bluebells why not enjoy a walk at the beautiful Ashridge Estate. Self-led walks are available from the Visitor Centre and ‘drop-in’ Bluebell walks will be led by the rangers when the bluebells are in bloom, usually late April.

Check on their flowering dates by visiting www.nationtrust.org.uk/ashridge Ashridge Easter Egg Trail £3 Fri 3rd - Mon 6th April 10am - 4pm Ashridge Visitor Centre Gentle Stroll £3 Tues 14th April 2.30pm - 4.30pm Meet at Ashridge Visitor Centre Covering Sallow Copse and surrounding areas, discover wildlife and animal tracks, deer sightings, birds and more. Wear walking shoes and waterproof clothing just in case!

Wild About Ashridge free 8th, 10th, 15th & 17th April 10.30am - 3pm Ashridge Visitor Centre Get closer to nature with the National Trust team, just come along for outdoor fun adventures, whatever the weather.

Archaeology Walk - Hudnall Common Thurs 23rd April 6pm - 8pm Please book, adult £8, child £5 Join the regional Archaeologist for a walk around Hudnall Common and discover its history.

Dawn Chorus Walks adult £15, child £10 Sat 25th April & 2nd May 5am - 7am Meet at Steps Hill car park Join the Ranger on this early morning walk around the Steps Hill / Ivinghoe Beacon area, to experience the dawn chorus. At this time of year birds are busy setting up territories for the breeding season and the males are singing, especially early in the morning.

Bring binoculars if you have them.

Enjoy a breakfast butty and hot drink afterwards.

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...celebrates the fantastic walking opportunities our county has to offer. The aim is to inspire and motivate people to walk more, whether for exercise, to explore the countryside or simply to get from A to B. Hertfordshire boasts 3,200 km of Rights of Way, 42 open spaces with Green Flag status, and miles of accessible disused railway lines and towpaths, just waiting to be explored on foot.

To find out more visit www.hertsdirect.org/walking where you can also pledge to walk more in 2015.

A list of walks and other outdoor events can be found at www.hertsdirect.org/walksandmore

Spring History Walk 12th April 2pm The walk themed ‘The First World War’ and led by Sopwell Residents Association will start at the Watercress Beds in Riverside Road. It will pass some of the lesser known street memorials and the walk leader will talk about how the war affected life in St Albans.

Contact Sopwell Residents Association for further details on 01727 865061 / info@sopwell.org.uk

Hertfordshire Health Walks Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with these free walks led by qualified volunteer leaders.

Highfield Park Mondays 9.30am & Tuesdays 1.30pm

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St George's Festival Wrest Park 25th & 26th April 10am – 6pm

NOW at the Cathedral Witness the ultimate showdown as gallant St George takes on his arch nemesis in England’s most legendary battle. Gasp as the lances shatter in the medieval joust; feel the earth tremble as the Roman Legion march to their arena; marvel as feathers fly in the Roman falconry; experience the highs and lows of life in wartime Britain; and chortle at the cheeky jester. Plunge yourself into the sights, smells and sounds of this historical extravaganza.

0370 333 1183 www.english-heritage.org.uk

Thurs 9th & 16th April 10am - 12.30pm Family Discovery Morning: All Things Bright and Beautiful, free.

Learn about the fascinating history of the Cathedral with a trail packed with activities and a fun craft session. For ages 3-11.

Sat 11th April 7.30pm St Albans Chamber Choir £10 Featuring works by Mozart, Haydn and Alwyn.

Sun 12th April 3pm More to Explore: A Look through Our Windows Join the guide on this free tour to discover some the of stunning stained glass windows.

Tues 14th April 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm Easter Holiday Statues Workshop £6 per child, £10 for 2 Create 3D clay models with inspiration from the many statues which feature in popular books and films including The Hobbit and Harry Potter. Find out all about the colourful new statues installed in the Cathedral too!

Weds 15th April 8pm General Election Hustings Hear and question the local parliamentary candidates prior to the General Election.

Jousting at Knebworth 5th & 6th April The turrets and towers of Knebworth House provide a spectacular backdrop to the action.

Watch the Knights of Arkley on majestic warhorses gallop at full tilt across the arena in a fantastic display of horsemanship. They demonstrate their skills in hand to hand combat while you are encouraged to cheer, and jeer for your favourite knights. There are two jousting displays on both days at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. For £9.50 enjoy the Jousting, Park and Gardens. Why not have a go at archery with The Green Dragon Bowmen at just £2 for 6 arrows. www.knebworthhouse.com

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Mon 20th April 7.30pm Lecture: From Princess to Holy Martyr £5 The life of Ella, Grand Duchess Elisabeth Feodorovna, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and wife of assassinated Grand Duke Serge Alexandrovich. Please book alo@stalbanscathedral.org / 01727890205 Weds 22nd April 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital Kate Macpherson, Assistant Organist, Waltham Abbey. Free.

Mon 27th April 1pm The Choir of the Dominican Convent School, Johannesburg, South Africa For details of the Easter Services please visit www.stalbanscathedral.org

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The Festival is Back!

The 3rd annual St Albans International Film Festival is back with lots of exciting things planned. This year The Festival is joining up with the Odyssey Cinema, so come along and see one of the ‘Space’ themed events taking place. Keep an eye on the website for up to date information. www.stalbansfilmfestival.com

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What’s on in April 40

until 17th April Easter Bunny Bonanza Mead Open Farm, lots of Springtime fun! www.meadopenfarm.co.uk until 4th May The Herons are Back see page 18 until 17th May Exhibition: Ancient Egypt Lives for Ever see page 45 1st The Bootleg Beatles see page 6 3rd & 4th Easter Quiz Trail Knebworth House, collect a trail sheet & look for the bunny symbols to earn your reward! £1 Tales from the Willows Hawthorne Theatre, WGC, 11am (Sat only) & 2pm www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 5th The Pirates of Treasure Island Grove Theatre, Dunstable www.grovetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 6th Easter Fun Fair Harpenden Common Easter Egg Trail Ashridge Estate, 10am - 4pm Easter Egg Trail Dunstable Downs see page 24 4th & 5th Companie Of The Silver Arrows see page 25 5th Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day see page 25 5th & 6th Jousting at Knebworth see page 36 Stockwood Country Fair see page 24 7th & 8th Food Glorious Food Mill Green Museum Hatfield, £3, ages 4+ www.welhat.gov.uk/millgreenmuseum 7th - 10th Big Hunt Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, woodland hunt, 9am - 5pm, £5, under 2’s free 7th - 17th St Albans City Football Camp see page 23 8th Lockdales Valuation Day see page 9 9th Comic Art Workshop see page 28 11th St Albans Chamber Choir Concert page 36 Folk at the Maltings Maltings Arts Theatre, www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk 11th & 12th East of England Food Festival Knebworth House, 01438 812661, £9.50, 10 - 5pm 14th & 15th Grain Glorious Grain Mill Green Museum, Hatfield, £3, ages 4+

15th Talk: Six Tudor Queens: The Wives of Henry VIII see page 38 16th Talk: Farrow & Ball Paints Chenies Manor, 01494 762888, renowned paint & wallpaper specialist, 10.30am, £10 www.cheniesmanorhouse.co.uk Abigail’s Party see page 28 17th - 19th Swimathon see page 46 18th St Albans Lawn Tennis Club Open Day Jersey Lane, St Albans, 2pm - 4.30pm www.stalbanstennis.co.uk Quiz Night Homewood Road Church Hall, 07944 725226, Soroptimist women's group, in aid of International Peace Initiatives, Kenyan charity helping girls & HIV-positive women, 7.15pm Vienna Festival Ballet Anniversary Gala page 6 Saturday Organ Concert Series see page 10 18th & 19th Fun on the Farm - Meet the Lambs Chiltern Open Air Museum, explore the traditional farm & learn about the Victorian Chilterns lambing traditions 19th Lanwarne at Burstons see page 14 Captain Flinn & the Pirate Dinosaurs UHArts, The Weston Auditorium, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield 3 - 4pm, live music, puppetry, physical performance & dastardly dinosaurs, ages 4+ adult £12, child £10 Sunday Tea Dance Bricket Wood Social Club, Oak Ave, social dancing: Swing, Jive & Ballroom, partner not required, 3pm - 6pm, £7 www.swingsters.co.uk Rye Meads Fun Day see page 18 21st The Soldier's Tale see page 28 24th Paul Merton’s Impro Chums see page 6 25th St Alban's District Family Fair see page 6 Bec & Tom’s Awesome Laundry Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, 2.30pm, family comedy show blends storytelling, games, paper puppetry & lots of silliness, 5+ years 26th Townsend Tennis Club Open Day Waverley Rd, juniors 10am - 1pm, adults 1pm - 4pm www.townsendssports.co.uk 27th The Shires see page 10 29th Talk: 'Fleetville & Camp - Boundary Wars' Fleetville Comunity Centre, 01727 836843,

by Mark Freeman (UCL), 7.30pm, £3 www.fleetvillediaries.webplus.net

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Rennie Grove Fashion Show

Fun at Bletchley Park Family Fun Day 6th April 10am - 6pm Craft and spy workshops for all ages, children's guided tours, trails, quizzes and handling collections. Have fun while learning about the home of the Codebreakers!

1940’s Boutique 18th April 9.30am - 4pm A day of 1940's glamour, learn how to style your hair and make-up to achieve that 1940s look.

Hairdresser and make-up artist Sarah Dunn will show you how to recreate some iconic styles including the famous victory rolls as well as makeup to match. Refreshments, lunch and admission to the Bletchley Park exhibitions and facilities are included. £70 per person.

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30th April 6.30pm Join us as we strut our stuff down the catwalk at Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane.

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What’s on in May 44

1st - 3rd St Albans Film Festival see page 38 1st - 4th Kimpton May Festival see page 45 2nd May Day Celebrations British Schools Museum, 01462 420144, Maypole & Country Dancing, Offley Morris Men, 10.30am - 12.30pm, free www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk 3rd Grumpy Old Women - Fifty Shades of Beige The Alban Arena, 8pm, £22.50 4th Celtic Harmony Camp fun-packed day for all the family, 10am - 5pm, £10, under 2s free 5th Demonstration: New Beginnings Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 621757, Harpenden Floral Decoration Club, 2pm, all welcome 6th We’ve Only Just Begun The Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £18.50 A Whisper in the Heart Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, 7pm, £12, in aid of IRGH www.trestle.org.uk 7th Lee Nelson - Suited & Booted The Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £20 Exclusive Shopping Evening LK Bennett, Christopher Place, 01727 731000, up to 10% discount off, 10% of sales on the night donated to IRGH, 6 - 8pm, £10 7th - 10th Living Crafts Hatfield House, 10am - 5.30pm workshops, art lectures, live craft demos, sculpture school, entertainment & over 300 acclaimed British designer-makers 8th Henning Wehn - Eins, Zwei, DIY The Alban Arena, 8pm, £16.50 8th - 10th & 12th - 16th Noises Off Abbey Theatre, 01727 857861, hilarious romp of a play within a play 9th 70th Anniversary Concert St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890290, St Albans Choral Society, includes Zadok the Priest, 7.30pm, £10 - £26 www.stalbanscathedral.org/whatson/music 10th Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Classical Favourites Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £22.50 - £30 13th & 14th Octonauts - the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure The Alban Arena, 1pm & 4pm, £15.50, family £54

16th Amadeus Chamber Orchestra St Saviours Church, 01727 864511, 7.30pm, adult £13, concs £11, child £3 www.amadeuschamberorchestra.org.uk Carillon Chamber Choir St Peters Church, 01582 763774, 7.30pm, £14, concs £13 17th Lanwarne at Burstons see page 14 20th - 22nd Sounds Around The Abbey St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890290, organised by IRGH & Rock Choir to mark 30 years of caring, hosted by TV presenter Pam Rhodes, local Rock Choirs, Hollies singer Peter Howarth, £30 - £20 21st - 23rd Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen, Wheathampstead Dramatic Society, Memorial Hall, Marford Rd, Wheathampstead, 01582 621357, £8 wheathampsteaddramaticsociety.co.uk 23rd Markyate Village Plant Sale huge variety of plants for sale in aid of the Hospice of St Francis Voca People The Alban Arena, comedy & fun, a thrilling & original musical adventure, 7pm, £22, £20 Helicopter Day with adventure 001, experience the majesty of Hatfield House, from inside, outside, & above! VIP helicopter flights before you take a wander around the house www.adventure001.com 23rd & 24th Herts County Show The Showground, Redbourn 24th Julian Lloyd Webber The Alban Arena, brilliant evening of stories & music as he takes you through a historical & musical journey of his life, 7.30pm, adult £20, conc £18.50 26th Drop-in Badge Making Verulamium Museum, design a badge of your favourite Roman object, ages 3-11 years, 2- 4pm £1 26th - 30th The Sound of Music Milton Keynes Theatre www.atgtickets.com 27th & 28th Milton Jones & The Temple of Daft The Alban Arena, 8pm, £24 29th The Proclaimers The Alban Arena, 8pm, £28.50 30th & 31st Garden Show Hatfield House, 10am - 5pm, adult £10, concs £9, u15’s free www.hatfield-house.co.uk 31st Hospice of St Francis Garden Party Ashridge House HP4 1NS, stalls, children’s entertainment, music & more, 1 - 5pm, £6, in advance £5

NOW at the Museums

All the Fun of the Festival

Museum of St Albans until 17th May Ancient Egypt Lives for Ever A look into the daily lives of the Egyptians who lived and died during the reign of the Pharaohs.

9th April 1 - 2pm Talk: Clothes for a Pear-Shaped King: The Dress Sense of Tutankhamun - A £8, please book 13th April 10.30 - 12.30pm Gruesome Gods Holiday Activity * C Hear about amazing Egyptian gods and make a card game based on them. 6 -11 years, £6, please book.

15th April 10.30 - 12.30pm Fabulous Pharaohs Holiday Activity - C A Museum hunt to unlock the identity of a mystery pharaoh and make a souvenir Egyptian mask. £6, please book 16th April 10.30 - 12.30pm Soul Houses Holiday Activity - C Make a clay model of an Egyptian soul house complete with all the items you’d need in the afterlife. £6, please book.

25th April 1 - 2pm Talk: Lives of the Pharaohs - A

by Gary Shaw a doctor of Egyptology, about the domestic lives of the Pharaohs and how they were raised and prepared for the throne. £8

1st - 4th May The 51st Kimpton May Festival starts on Friday 1st May with an opening night Art Show and exclusive Wine Tasting evening. The Saturday street procession is always a highlight, with themed floats ending in the crowning of the 2015 May Queen. The evenings are packed with ‘Kimpton Entertains’, ‘Brains of Kimpton’ and the popular ‘Music Night’.

Children’s activities include fairground rides, a football tournament, maypole dancing, arena events on Saturday. With Jazz bands, 10k funrun, charity auction and Morris dancers - it promises to be back to back fun. Come along and have some fun! www.kimptonmayfestival.co.uk

Verulamium Museum 7th & 9th April 2 - 4pm Make Your Own Roman Keyring * C Drop in craft activity for ages 3 - 11 years, £1.50.

11th April 10.30 - 12 noon Workshop: Rust and the Rest - A Metal in archaeology. £8, please book.

14th & 16th April 2 - 4pm Moving Gladiator Pictures * C Drop-in Activity, for ages 3 - 11 years, £1.

19th April 2 - 4pm Archaeology Apprentices * C Are you good at investigating? If so come along and sort out our finds trays and reconstruct broken objects. Ages 5 - 11 years. Free.

C – for children under 11 years A – for adults *Children must be accompanied by an adult www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

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Accountant TaxAssist Accountants Aerials Concorde Aerials Auctioneers Lockdales Beauty Skin & Tonic Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Hertfordshire Blinds Colourblindz Carpentry / Joinery Chris Smyth Charity Traid

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Millinery Love Lupin

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Oven Cleaning Ovenmaster

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Financial Management AMR Financial Management

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Painters & Decorators CB Decorators M & M Decorating

Flooring Creative Wood Flooring

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Plasterer A. Merson Plastering

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Garden Centre Burston Garden Centre

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Pond Maintenance Women With Waders

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Cleaning Big Yellow Daily Poppins Domestique Linda & Karen Cleaning Services Murray’s Cleaning Services

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Computer Tuition TechTeach

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Counselling / Sex Therapy Michael Stock

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Dance & Drama Stagecoach Theatretrain

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Education Kumon

Fencing Verulam Fencing

Ladies Fashion Seymour Styles

Plumber DJ&M Plumbing Services Ltd

Chiropodists Kathy Witchard

Domestic Appliance Repairs Leigh Hibon

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Football Camps St Albans City Youth Footbal Club

Children’s Art Classes FineArt4Kids!

Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look

Electricians Alban Electrical Services I & B Electrical MLC Electrical Sol Projects Ltd

Gardening / Landscaping Charlies Garden Service Garden Life Landscapes Justin Leon Lanwarne Landscapes Supagrass The Garden Tidy

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Private Healthcare Spire Harpenden Hospital

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Property Maintenance Nick The Handyman

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Recruitment Agency KA Marketing

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Gas K25

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Removals Stephens

Glassware Repairs Chipped Glassware

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Shutters Just Shutters The Harpenden Shutter Company

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Slimming Vision Weight Consultancy

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Tree Surgeons Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd

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TV Repairs JB TV Services

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Venue Hire Inn on the Park

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Windows & Doors Cloudy2Clear Kings Windows Sash Restorations Ltd

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Golf Club Verulam Golf Club

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Hairdressing Karla Jordans Hairdressing Health & Fitness High Sports

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Hearing Services The Hearing Healthcare Practice

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Holiday Village Thatches Holiday Village

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