st albans NOW August 2018

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Welcome to August It’s a month of chilling out in the sun, but also of waiting for exam results for many and maybe university places too. Both our households are waiting to see what August brings, and where our off-spring will be next year!

As always August is full-on, with lots happening from The Scarecrow Festival, Flamstead Book Festival and Cool Britannia to the new Vegan Fair, Outdoor Theatre and Cinema and of course heaps of stuff to keep your kids busy!

If you run your own business, why not get in touch, we offer a helpful, friendly service, working hard to make the magazines the best they can be. Don’t forget the magazines are monthly so if you miss your copy you can always pick one up in town or read them on our website or social media pages.

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Books in the Belfry 10 Flamstead book festival

Under the Stars! 12 outdoor theatre & cinema

Thrills of the Sky 16 flying fun & more

NOW for some Local History 18 trains, talks & tours

NOW at the Local Theatres 20 music, drama & the Gruffalo

St Albans City Walks 23 walking through history

Summer Fun 24

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What’s on in August 42 & September 44 Index of Businesses 46 accountants to windows & doors

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NOW for the Kids

Teddy Bears Picnic 1st Aug 11am - 2pm Bring your teddies and join the Town Mayor at this event in Harpenden’s secret garden, with children’s entertainment, crafts and refreshments, all for free!

Lydekker Park, Harpenden AL5 4EG harpenden.gov.uk

Inflatable Stay & Play Fun Day

Summer Spectacular at Willows until 2nd Sept Whatever the weather every day will be packed full of fun with the A-maize-ing Maze, sports day races, the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, live shows and much more. willowsactivityfarm.com

Teddy Bear Fun Day

26th July - 30th Aug Thursday mornings 10am - 12 noon Please book 01582 721443 Luton Hoo Walled Garden lutonhooestate.co.uk

22nd Aug 11am - 3.30pm Come down to the Mill for a big surprise as there’ll be lots of teddy bears enjoying a day out with their owners. There’ll be children's activities, storytelling, children's entertainer and refreshments. Child £4.50, adult free, includes admission to Mill and Museum Mill Green Museum, Hatfield AL9 5PD welhat.gov.uk

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1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Aug 11.30am - 3.30pm, Join in the fun with Bouncy Castles, Slides, Toddler Zone, Soft Play, Shopping and Craft Stalls, Face painters, Glitter Tattoos, Go Karts, Zorb Balls, Food & Drink Stalls (picnic's allowed) and much more.

For up to 11 years, child £4.95, adult free St Albans Girls School AL3 6DB rldevents.co.uk

Creative Thursdays: Arts Award 26th July, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Aug 10am - 5pm Take part in the National Arts Award scheme, with expert artists and traditional crafts people offering creative activities to engage with and learn from. Create a piece of artwork to take home. There are five levels from Discover to Gold. It’s a fantastic way to explore the Museum, participate in creative activities and find out about artists and their work. Arts Award Discover is an introductory Award for young people aged 5 - 25 Medieval Warbow 26th & 27th Aug 10am - 5pm Watch the Free Company Aquitaine demonstrating medieval warbow. Learn about the arming of the knight and talk to the blacksmith, armourer, bowyer, spinster and surgeon about the medieval way of life. A free company was a late medieval army of mercenaries acting independently of any government and thus "free".

Free Company Aquitaine represents a typical band of Medieval archers and men at arms that may have sought employment in such a company in Aquitaine during the late 14th century.

Chiltern Open Air Museum HP8 4AB coam.org.uk

This year’s theme, Mischief Makers is inspired by the much-loved iconic Beano comic, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Children will explore a map of Beanotown to find the mysterious buried treasure and become ultimate mischief makers! Dennis, Gnasher and friends will help them solve clues and collect stickers, having lots of fun and adventures along the way.

The Challenge encourages children aged 4 - 11, to read during the summer holidays. Sign up at your local library and read six books of your choice to complete the Challenge. There are rewards to collect along the way, and it’s free to take part.

Meet the Author 8th Aug 2pm - 3pm All children aged 8 -11 years participating in the Challenge are invited to meet local children’s author Camilla Chester (author of Jarred Dreams) at Redbourn Library. readingagency.org.uk

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Books in the Belfry 30th Aug - 1st Sept 8pm - 10pm 31st Aug Best-selling novelist Sarah Vaughan discusses how she got into writing and the success of her topical thriller ‘An Anatomy of a Scandal’. If you enjoyed the recently televised novel ‘Apple Tree Yard’ you’ll love her gripping page-turner.

1st Sept Helen Pankhurst the great-granddaughter of suffragette leader Emmeline, headlines the Festival. Helen will be talking about her famous family, her role as a consultant on the film Suffragette and new book ‘Deeds not Words’ published to co-incide with the 100th anniversary of the suffragettes' great victory which first gave women the right to vote.

Others appearing include historical biographer Clare Mulley who will be talking about her new work ‘The Women Who Flew For Hitler’ and top blogger Katherine Sunderland hosts a workshop on blogging for those of you who want to be the next Slummy Mummy!

Tickets from flamsteadbookfestival.com St Leonard's Church & Village Hall Flamstead AL3 8DD

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Why Draft a (New) Will?

Clarity for families, extended families and business owners. In recent year’s family dynamics have changed dramatically with families extended both geographically and in relation to one another. Given these factors how do people in complex arrangements provide a simple clear directive on how to distribute their estate on their death?

person who has made the will, is dissolved or annulled. Without a new will the estate may be distributed to the ex-wife or ex-husband by a previous will. This may not be what was intended.

A marriage or civil partnership automatically Distributing your estate after you have revokes a will, so a new relationship or marriage finished with it is an important decision. should take account of this.

I recommend getting advice from a qualified and professional firm who have experience Rights for unmarried partners. Co-habitees and knowledge to draft a tax efficient valid will. have no automatic rights to the assets of their partner. Should either partner die intestate the Laws of Intestacy will distribute their assets to their nearest relative. This may not be what is intended.

Divorce does not annul a will. A will is not revoked if the marriage or civil partnership of the

Westminster Wills Ltd has been in business since 1991, and complies with the code of conduct of Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW) and the Trading Standards Code of Practice, in being, professional-ethical-competent.

Ian Lees, Managing Director Westminster Wills Ltd

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Under the Stars!

The Shuttleworth Collection Robin Hood and his Merry Men 16th Aug gates 5.30pm, show 6.30pm Step into the forest with Chapterhouse Theatre Company for a great adventure.Bring low-backed chairs, a picnic and wrap up warm.

Adult £16, child £10 The Shuttleworth Collection SG18 9EP shuttleworth.org

Outdoor Theatre Knebworth House Dr Dolittle 9th Aug gates 6pm, show 7pm Enjoy this much-loved adventure story, with a strong message about responsibility towards animals and the environment. Bring low back chairs, blankets and a picnic; hot drinks and ice creams will be on sale.

Adult £14, child £10, age 5+ Knebworth House SG1 2AX knebworthhouse.com Hatfield House Bring picnics, low back chairs/blankets and a glass of something chilled The Tempest 12th Aug 4pm Shakespeare’s late, great gem, believed to be the last full play he wrote alone, examines the power of true love, our capacity for vengeance and what it takes to forgive. A play that has mesmerised and moved audiences for over 400 years is just as relevant and powerful today.

Performed by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Adult £16, child £10 Peter Pan 23rd Aug 2pm - 4pm Filled with catchy music, audience interaction, a laugh-a-minute script, and the opportunity to meet the characters after the show, this hilarious musical of the boy who never grew up, presented

by Immersion Theatre, promises to have everyone entertained throughout.

Please book, adult £12, child £10, Treasure Island 29th Aug 2pm - 4pm With original songs and magical storytelling Boxtree Productions invites you to enjoy this classic tale of adventure, treasure and, of course, rum, in their unique and energetic way.

Dressing up is encouraged.

Please book, adult £14.50, child £10 hatfield-house.co.uk

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Inn on the Park A Midsummer Night’s Dream 16th Aug 7.30pm Inn on the Park, Verulamium Park AL3 4SN dramaimpact.com

Outdoor Cinema Bring low back chairs and blankets

Sundown Cinema Hitchin Lavender 13th Aug: Moulin Rouge 8pm 14th & 19th Aug: The Greatest Showman 8pm 15th Aug: Raiders of The Lost Ark 6.30pm 16th Aug: Pretty Woman 7.30pm 17th Aug: Top Gun 9pm 18th Aug: Dirty Dancing 9pm Luton Hoo 25th Aug: Raiders of The Lost Ark 9pm 27th Aug: Grease 8.30pm 28th Aug: The Greatest Showman 8.30pm 31st Aug: Top Gun 8.30pm 1st Sept: Dirty Dancing 8.30pm sundowncinema.co.uk

The Luna Cinema Waddesdon Manor 25th Aug: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets 8pm Hatfield House The Luna Cinema for children is at Hatfield House for the first time!

1st Aug: Tangled - 10am Inside Out - 1pm Black Panther - 4pm 2nd Aug: Moana - 10am The Gruffalo / Room on the Broom / Stick Man - 1pm Spiderman: Homecoming - 4pm 3rd Aug: Sing - 10am / Paddington 2 - 1pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi - 4pm 4th Aug: Finding Dory - 10am The Boss Baby -1pm Beauty and the Beast - 4pm thelunacinema.com hatfield-house.co.uk

Inheritance Tax - Are You Liable?

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recent survey showed that two thirds of those liable for Inheritance Tax (IHT) are unaware of the current nil rate band thresholds.

It’s therefore no surprise that in the last seven years IHT payments to the government have double from £2.4 billion for the 2009/10 tax year to £4.8bn for 2016/17.

Inheritance tax is the tax paid on your estate after death. When you die, the government will assess the value of your assets, less any debts, to calculate how much IHT is owed.

The current nil rate band is £325,000. There is no tax payable on the value of an estate below this amount, but for any part of an estate valued above this, IHT is payable at a rate of 40%.

It is important to know which of your assets are included as part of your estate. Frequently mistaken assets include; property, pension savings, vehicles, life insurance policies,

agricultural land, business assets and nonexempt gifts. All of which could be liable depending on your individual circumstances, it’s best to seek professional advice if in any doubt.

Research has shown Frequently that a worrying 38% mistaken assets incorrectly believe their include; property, main home is not liable pension savings, for inheritance tax.

Despite the introduction vehicles, life of an additional ‘main insurance residency nil rate band’ policies…. in 2017, the value of many properties in the current market will mean they are over the threshold and not totally exempt.

By actively planning for IHT during your lifetime you can protect your hard-earned wealth for your loved ones. For expert advice on inheritance tax planning contact WMT’s Paula Jeffs.

Paula.jeffs@wmtllp.com 01727 838255

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Thrills of the Sky

Teaching techniques and camera skills advice will be available, and the day includes a static photography session with a ‘Battle of Britain pilot’ re-enactor, plus a talk by one of the aircrafts current pilots who will tell you what it’s like to fly the Hurricane today. There will be a buffet lunch and access to the Shuttleworth Collection before and after the event. £150, age 16+ The Shuttleworth Collection, Beds SG18 9EP www.shuttleworth.org

Bletchley Park Chess and Challenges: Family Activities Tues / Thurs 31st July - 30th Aug 11am - 3.30pm The codebreakers enjoyed maths, language puzzles, games and chess. Find out what they did in their spare time and investigate the maths behind Shuttleworth Collection games. Ages 5-14 Museum Explorer Summer Passport Flypast Spitfire 25th Aug 24th July - 28th Aug Experience a fantastic flypast Spitfire over these Take a journey through the history of Beds and historic grounds. Timing of the flypast is yet to be Herts, collect a free passport from participating museums to begin your expedition, taking in Roman confirmed. Free with admission Britain, natural history and the industrial age.

Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB bletchleypark.org.uk Family Airshow 5th Aug Gates: 9am, Air Show 2pm RAF London This fun event packed full of activities will keep 10th & 11th Aug Feathers and Flight 10am - 6pm everyone entertained, enjoy a Pilot Chat, Vehicle Parade, Live Music, Vintage Bus Rides and an Air The eagle has pride of place on the RAF badge and Display with many visiting aircraft delivering thrilling is just one of many birds that inspire them. You’ll aerobatics. Explore the Swiss Garden and The need to be eagle-eyed as you walk through the House, make a free aircraft model and visit the museum in search of the answers to this trail. fairground. Adult £24, child free The clues will be in nestled among the aircraft and will highlight the close relationship between aircraft Flying Proms (21 Years) design and birds. £1 18th Aug 12 noon - 10pm Bringing you all the atmosphere and fun of a British You can also enter the Facebook competition by colouring in the RAF badge and sharing a photo on Proms and the excitement of a vintage aircraft the RAF page to be in with a chance of winning £20 display to live music from the National Symphony to spend in the Museum Shop. orchestra. Stroll around the Swiss Garden, with its woodland sculpture trail and peacocks. Closing with 10th & 11th Aug Messy Feathers 11am & 2pm a thrilling firework finale. Bring a picnic, or enjoy Have fun and get messy with feathers and glue, refreshments including Pimm’s and strawberries making an owl to take away with you. Make sure and cream. Adult £38, child £17 you wear old clothes. Age 2+ £2 Summer Bug Hunt 10th & 11th Aug Birds of Prey 12 noon - 5pm 22nd Aug 10am - 1pm Flying displays 1pm & 4pm Join the Bedfordshire Invertebrate Group on a walk Get up close to Hawks, Buzzards, Falcons, Owls round the Swiss Garden in search of bugs, and try and a Bald Eagle and learn more about their your hand at pond-dipping. incredible capabilities, Adult £8, concs £7, child free special diets and quirky likes and Hurricane Photography Day dislikes. Free 23rd Aug Hurricane P3717 is a genuine survivor of the Battle RAF London of Britain. This is a close-up photography day led by NW9 5LL rafmuseum.org.uk aviation photographer Darren Harbar, with the chance to take a seat in this historic fighter!

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150th Birthday for St Albans City Station

NOW for some Local History Life at Gorhambury Gorhambury Gardens History and Tour 1st Aug 10.30am - 12 noon £15 Mark Todhunter has worked as Head Gardener at Gorhambury for 10 years.

He trained at Hatfield under the guidance of the late Marchioness of Salisbury from 1981 - 1994. He has been instrumental in implementing a new scheme for the garden designed by the celebrated landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith.

Mark will give a brief history of the gardens before taking you on a guided tour. Please book Film: The Gorhambury Tour 8th Aug 10.30am - 12 noon £8 Experience the 18th century rooms of the house as they were laid out until recently. This specially commissioned film is narrated by Tessa Roberts, head guide for the National and Decorative Fine Art Societies (NADFAS), who led tours at Gorhambury for 29 years and has an unparalleled knowledge of the house and its treasures.

With a Q & A session at the end.

Talk: My Life and Art at Gorhambury 15th Aug 10.30am - 12 noon Talk by the Countess of Verulam who lived at Gorhambury from 1977 - 2012. She is a celebrated artist represented in London and Hungerford

by Cricket Fine Art. This is a rare opportunity to hear her discuss her art and experiences of living here.

The Gorhambury Estate AL3 6AH 01727 855000 gorhamburyestate.co.uk

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July marked the 150th anniversary of the start of passenger services from St Albans station to London on the former Midland railway line.

For most of the mid-1860s thousands of workers, called navvies, were employed constructing the railway on what had been green fields at the eastern end of the town.

The workers lived in huts on site and had their own off licence as well as the nearby newly built Midland Railway Inn (now The Horn) in which to spend their wages.

The workers’ encampment was disbanded in 1867 when the contractors put material from 700 workers’ huts up for auction. The goods station at St Albans came into use on 9th March 1868. Passenger services began on 13th July 1868 but terminated at the Metropolitan Railway Company’s Moorgate Station as St Pancras station was still under construction. The formal opening of the line took place on 1st October 1868.

A 2nd class return cost 2 shillings and the Government required the railway company provide a number of trains each day with cheap tickets at 1d a mile. There were several fast services into St Pancras, a journey time of 32-34 minutes. Passenger bookings trebled between 1872 - 1901 to just over 140,000 a year.

For further information or to request a copy of the St Albans & Herts Architectural & Archaeological Society newsletter including an article about the opening of the Midland line from Bedford to St Pancras, visit stalbanshistory.org Photo: The former Victorian St Albans station buildings, situated on the ‘down’ line side of the railway tracks, facing towards the town centre, c. 1910. © Andy Lawrence.

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NOW at the Local Theatres The Lost Letter 1st, 15th & 29th Aug 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm When a mysterious letter arrives at the museum, it's up to Max MacDonald, Wardown's trusty Curator and you to uncover the truth. This interactive adventure, will spark your imagination and challenge your detective skills. £4, age 6+ The Secret Diary 7th & 21st Aug 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm Max, a cautious curator discovers a lost diary of Wardown House's first curator, Thomas Bagshawe which leads him on an unforgettable and magical adventure! Find hidden clues and discover the mystery of the house! A fun, heart-warming, imaginative theatre show. Age 6+ Wardown House, Luton LU2 7HA lutonculture.com

That'll Be the Day 19th Aug 7pm An outstanding celebration of the golden era of pop, featuring a fantastic line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s - 80s, plus side-splitting comic sketches. An unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

One Night of Queen 26th Aug 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.

He then formed The Works and toured the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences, and twice rocked the BBC Proms in the Park to crowds of 40,000. This spectacular live concert, recreates the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

Milton Keynes Theatre MK9 3NZ atgtickets.com

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Alistair McGowan: Introductions to Classical Piano 9th Aug 8pm A new show with tracks from McGowans’ latest album plus others from Gershwin to Grieg, Mompou to Mendelssohn, Satie to Schubert.

Expect a lot of beautiful music (with the odd mistake!), some interesting stories and a sprinkling of his trademark impressions. £16 Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS hertfordtheatre.com

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Milton Keynes Theatre

The Gruffalo's Child 13th - 16th Aug 13th: 1.30pm / 14th - 16th: 10.30am & 1.30pm One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Tall Stories present this magical, musical adaptation with songs, laughs and scary fun. £13, £10, age 3+ The Radlett Centre WD7 8HL radlettcentre.co.uk

The Story of Guitar Heroes 22nd Aug 7.30pm Experience the guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash in one amazing show performed by Phil Walker and his exceptional band. With over 20 guitars used on stage, the show recreates the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero from the 50's to the present day. £24.90 (plus £2.85 transaction fee) Crooners 25th Aug 7.30pm This show brings much-loved, Big Band hits to the stage. With personality and humour it follows the story of three British gents who ooze the characteristics of a crooner - suave, self-assured, stylish - weaving their way through a catalogue of hits including Come Fly With Me, Beyond the Sea, Fly Me to the Moon, Mac the Knife and many more. Performed alongside The Mini Big Band, one of the best swing bands in the UK. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre HP20 1UG atgtickets.com

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Historic People and Places Brought to Life!

Fully qualified guides have been showing people around our City and District for 50 years. Join us on one of our walks and hear about the fascinating yesteryears from the Romans to Victorians. Walk well known and lesser known places. You will be surprised by the many tales about people who have built, lived and worked here for 1000 years.

Walks for August & September Meet at the St Albans Museum + Gallery, St Peter's Street AL3 5DJ unless otherwise stated. Buy tickets from the guide on the day.

Walks last about one and a half hours Adult £5, child £2 (5-15 years) Visit our website for full details of our walks and other information Historic St Albans - A City Revealed 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 27th Aug @ 11am 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Sept @11am A Roman City Revealed 11th, 25th Aug, 8th, 29th Sept @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Fishpool Street - Rags and Riches 4th, 18th Aug, 1st, 22nd Sept @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Aristocrats, Paupers & Philanthropists 2nd, 15th Sept @ 2.30pm Coaching Inns 12th Aug, 23rd Sept @ 2.30pm Victorian St Albans 19th Aug, 30th Sept @ 2.30pm There’s More to the Tudors than Henry VIII 27th Aug @ 2.30pm Family Walk 26th Aug @ 2.30pm Discover Redbourn 5th Aug @ 2.30pm Meet at the Cricket Club Car Park on the Common Crime & Punishment 5th Aug, 9th Sept @ 2.30pm Discover Harpenden 8th Sept @ 2.30pm Meet at the War Memorial A Monastery Revealed 16th Sept @ 2.30pm A Round With Sam Ryder 23rd Sept @ 10am

Visitor Information Centre 01727 864511

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Summer Fun

Hatfield Park Farm Dog and Duck Show 17th Aug 10am - 5pm Stuart and his team use trained and untrained sheep dogs to herd ducks, amusing and educating the audience about common dog behaviour issues and how they can be resolved.

The show demonstrates how untrained and poorly behaved dogs still have a programmed instinct, giving you a new understanding of the ‘Way of the Dog’.

CJ Birds of Prey 19th Aug 11am - 4pm This fantastic father and daughter combination has become one of the most popular Birds of Prey display teams in the UK. Adult £5, child £2.50 Hatfield Park Farm, Hatfield House AL9 5HX hatfieldparkfarm.co.uk

Flamstead Scarecrow Festival 17th - 19th Aug Each year residents from Flamstead village create fabulous scarecrows and display them around the village, and visitors can vote for their favourite scarecrows.

The festival is run by volunteers for charity, this year they will be raising funds for St Leonard’s Church, the historic church which is in threat of closure if the roof is not repaired. Why not go along for a fantastic day out and vote for your favourite. flamsteadscarecrowfestival.co.uk

Welwyn Roman Baths Fun with Nature 6th Aug 2pm - 4pm Get outside and try out some nature craft activities.

Ancient Amber Carving 13th Aug 2pm - 4pm Carve a sculpture, or make a beaded necklace using soap to look like ancient amber.

Arty Crafty Bags 20th Aug 2pm - 4pm Design and create a canvas bag.

Clay Play - Frescos 27th Aug 2pm - 4pm Romans painted onto wet plaster to create frescos in their houses, make your own using clay and paints.

Age 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Child £3.50, adult free with a paying child.

Welwyn Roman Baths AL6 9FG welhat.gov.uk

Midsummer Night’s Murder Mystery Dining Experience 11th Aug 7pm - 11.30pm You are the detectives, and it’s your job to crack the case before it’s too late. An evening packed with clues, plot-twists, suspicious suspects and surprises, complete with a 3 course dinner.

Please book, £60 Hatfield House AL9 5HX hatfield-house.co.uk

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Little Stock at Stockwood

Nature Night Camping 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Aug & 1st Sept 6.30pm - 10am Have you ever wanted to know what native and exotic animals get up to at night? If so pitch your tent on the main lawn and learn what to look for when tracking animals before going on a torchlight expedition around the Zoo to see what you can find and who is still awake! The next day you can spend the day in the Zoo, after you’ve packed up your tent! Please book, £75 per person, age 5+ Whipsnade Zoo zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo

Meraki Festival 10th - 12th Aug Enjoy this family-friendly, interactive music festival with a line-up of top live acts including Pixie Lott, Nik Kershaw, Judge Jules and Seb Fontaine. There’s lots to keep children entertained, and all activities are included in the cost. There are evening and day tickets available as well as camping, glamping and VIP options, so you can enjoy just an evening, a day or make it into a full four-day adventure!

Herts County Showground AL3 7PT merakifestival.com

Summer Circus 18th - 27th Aug 11am, 1pm & 3pm This year marks the 250th anniversary of the British circus. To celebrate why not visit John Lawson's Circus, voted Britain's best circus, this summer at Van Hage. With teenage tennis juggler Rico Brukson, Miss Elena on the aerial silks, the amazing TN Quick Change, Miss Claire-Marie sword and dagger balancing, The Duo Velvet on the aerial cradle and the master of mirth Rudi Brukson.

Van Hage, Great Amwell SG12 9RP vanhage.co.uk

Discover Puppetry 2nd - 5th Aug Be captivated by a puppet theatre show around the campfire, guaranteed to spark little ones' imaginations, then make your own bug-tastic hand puppets, from bees and butterflies to spiders and ladybirds.

Discover The Circus 9th - 12th Aug Enjoy an amazing circus show, then make juggling balls and learn how to use them in a circus skills class.

Discover Nature 16th - 19th Aug Learn all about insects and how important they are to us, and handle creepy crawlies from around the world, from millipedes and tarantulas to dinner-plate sized bird-eating spiders! Then get creative in a craft workshop.

Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX lutonculture.com

Woburn Safari Park Owlette and Catboy 5th Aug on the hour 11.30am - 3.30pm Come and see this brave duo from the TV series PJ Masks, at the Mammoth Play Ark. Elephant Appreciation Weekend 11th & 12th Aug Join Asian elephants, Chandrika, Damini, Yu Zin, Raja and calf Tarli for two days of fun and fundraising, in aid of the International Elephant Foundation. The elephants are ambassadors for their threatened species and will be raising awareness for the plight of their wild friends and relations.

Meet Skye 27th Aug on the hour 11.30am - 3.30pm Enjoy a fantastic safari adventure and see some of your favourite wild animals on the Road Safari before heading down to see Skye, the heroic pup from Paw Patrol. woburnsafari.co.uk

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Out and About

Walk: Wheathampstead to Shaws Corner Enjoy this self led circular walk through the glorious Hertfordshire countryside, starting in Wheathampstead, following in the footsteps of the playwright George Bernard Shaw and stopping off at his home, Shaw's Corner. See the old Station Platform, and Lamer Park, home of Shaws' great friend Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Distance 7.6 miles.

Start at Wheathampstead East Lane car park grid ref:TL178371 For full details of the route visit nationaltrust.org.uk/shaws-corner

Luton Hoo Walled Garden Open Wednesdays 10.30am - 4pm There’s lots to do and see in this volunteer garden revival, with guided tours including the Edwardian farm buildings. Enjoy refreshments at the Shooting Lodge Café, children’s quizzes, a shop selling fresh produce and plants from the garden and Luton Hoo Honey.

Children's Workshops During the summer holidays on Thursdays from 10am - 12 noon, please book, £10.

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Ashridge Ashridge Adventurers 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th Aug 10.30am - 12 noon & 1.30pm - 3pm Learn about Ashridge’s animals and plants at these family activity and craft sessions. £4, please book, age 4+ Gentle Stroll - Hanging Coombe and Butterflies 7th Aug 10.30am - 12 noon Visit this less well-known area of the estate with knowledgeable volunteers, and learn about the history and wildlife, especially butterflies. Wear appropriate footwear as there are some steep slopes. Dogs on leads welcome. £3 Meet in Steps Hill car park nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge

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Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust Wild Woods Day 3rd Aug 11am - 3pm Harpenden Common Family fun day in the woods, with children's activities including den building, treasure hunts, bug hunts, and games. Suitable for all.

Pond Safari 20th Aug 10.30am - 12pm Lydekker Park The pond in Lydekker Park is a haven for wildlife.

Explore both above and below the water and see what wildlife you can find.

River Lea Walk 21st Aug 10.30am - 12pm Batford Springs Join Harpenden’s People and Wildlife Officer for a circular walk from Batford Springs Nature Reserve, along a stretch of the River Lea. The walk will cover some of the partnership work taking place along the river's course with opportunities to spot wildlife. Please book £5 hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

Harpenden Street Food Social 18th Aug 4pm - 9pm Bringing together a diverse collection of local street food vendors with foods from around the world. Quench your thirst with a locally brewed beer or cider, or sip a glass of Prosecco, while enjoying the DJs music.

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Fleetville Diaries Local walks from the ‘local history people’ Guided Walk: Steaming from Smallford to Hatfield 29th Aug 6.30pm Hear stories about the activities along the old Hatfield to St Albans railway, meet on the Alban Way at the restored Smallford Station, no booking required, £4 or free to Fleetville Diaries members.

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Heartwood Forest Arboretum Walk 1st Sept 2pm - 4pm Visit England's newest and largest arboretum and see 60 different species of trees and shrubs native to the British Isles, and learn how they have been used over the centuries. Many are still small saplings, but you will be able to watch them grow over the coming years.

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Country, Crafts & Steam Fair 11th & 12th Aug 10am With Steam Engines, Equestrienne Horse Stunt Display Team, Knights of Honour Fighting Knights, Birds of Prey Flying Displays, Terrier Racing, children’s, Goat Show, Historical Re-enactment and much more.

On the Sunday bring your dog and have a go at the Companion Dog Show. All proceeds go to Marie Curie.

Dino Adventure 18th Aug 11am Experience the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Aspiring palaeontologists and brave explorers can conquer the dinosaur trail, travelling back in time to face 72 life-sized dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Complete the trail quiz, find the dino eggs and claim a reward. Trail sheets £1 The Ventura Wildlife Rangers will offer hands on experiences with snakes, lizards and tortoises. Hunt for hidden fossils at the Dino-Dig Palaeontological Site.

Classic Motor Show 26th & 27th Aug 10am With up to 1,000 classic and collectable vehicles, including saloons, sports, American, commercial, military and classic motorcycles. The live arena will include ‘Decibel Duel’ to find the loudest car and the arena will host parades and interviews. Plus ‘The Herts Motor Show’ giving you the opportunity to view the latest cars from a selection of manufacturers. Awards for ‘Pride of Ownership’ and ‘Daily Driver’ open to all owners.

All the above events cost £9.50 which includes the gardens, the park the adventure playground and dinosaur trail.

Cool Britannia 31st Aug - 2nd Sept Festival featuring some of the best of British rock and dance music including Happy Mondays, Ocean Colour Scene, Feeder, Razorlight, The Lightning Seeds, Peter Hook & The Light, Cast, Heather Small, Dodgy, Toploader and The South. There will be camping, glamping, street food, themed bars, street entertainers, funfairs, kid-zone, fireworks, trade stands, karaoke and much more.

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More for the Kids Verulamium Museum AL3 4SW Puzzlers 2pm - 4pm Weds: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Aug Like a puzzle or a cryptic clue or two? If so why not come and try your hand at the Roman themed puzzles in the colonnade.

Museum Explorers Sun: 29th July, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Aug Thurs: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Aug All day Borrow items from the explorer kit to help you investigate the museum. What will you discover?

Roman Armour 3rd Aug 11am - 1pm Explore the collections with a drop-in craft and learning session. Handle artefacts and make a souvenir to take home.

St Albans Museum + Gallery AL3 5DJ Make & Do - Craft Sessions 2pm - 4pm 29th & 30th July 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 26th Aug Inspired by the museums objects, artworks and stories. Drop in, free Home Sweet Home 1st & 11th Aug 2pm - 4pm If you were homeless, what would you use to make a dwelling offer warmth and protection? Join Rose from the St Albans Arts Team as she explores these questions, and make a shelter using felt.

Trace Mono Printing 2nd Aug 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm Using photographic images from the Museums' collections, get messy with artist Jo Hammond and make a mono print.

Museum Explorers 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st Aug all day Investigate spaces, objects and artworks in and work as a family to uncover the stories in the displays.

Huff, Puff, Blow Your House Down 4th & 8th Aug 2pm - 4pm Explore the themes of Squatlife in these storytelling and craft activity days. Can the Three Little Wolves make an indestructible shelter? Help construct a home using paper straws. Under 8’s stalbansmuseums.org.uk

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Do Something for Charity Rennie Grove Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge 9th Sept 10am - 5pm Choose from a 7, 11 or 20 mile challenge, tackling the three Chilterns peaks of Whiteleaf Cross, Coombe Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon. Book your place on this scenic walk to raise money to support local residents with life-limiting illness and their families.

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Running Down Dementia An award-winning challenge from Alzheimer's Research UK and Parkrun is back for its third year, and is challenging you to walk, run or jog 100km by 31st August and raise £100 for dementia research.

Do it your own way. As long as you track all your activity you can complete it however you choose.

Visit the website to find out how to create a supporter page, where people can view your progress and sponsor you. Connect your page to either Strava or MapMyFitness to make sure your activity is tracked, or just manually add your runs yourself.

Check your progress on the leaderboards and see how you, your local Parkrun or your corporate team compare.

This challenge supports Alzheimer's Research UK and will help pay for state of the art equipment and fund research at every level. Check out Twitter #TeamARUK for inspiration, to get in touch or to tell your own story. runningdowndementia.org

Make a Difference Rennie Grove Hospice Care (RGHC) is asking supporters if they could make a regular gift to help fund the charity’s vital work. RGHC nurses have been supporting local patients in their own homes for over 30 years, relieving pain and discomfort for more than 2,500 patients and their families. RGHC provides the care at no charge, and so has the growing challenge of raising the £18,000 needed every day to deliver its specialist services. renniegrove.org

Herts Hearing Advisory Service The Maltings Surgery, Victoria Street AL1 3JB 6th Aug & 3rd Sept 10am - 12 noon This free service can help with any hearing aid related problems, including issuing NHS hearing aid batteries, re-tubing, cleaning and replacement of open fittings. The battery and re-tubing service is only available to NHS hearing patients. No appointment needed. Please note they do not provide hearing tests or re-programme NHS hearing aids. hhas.org.uk 01707 324582

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NOW for some music The Holly Bush Redbourn AL3 7DX Every Wednesday 1pm - 3pm free Redbourn Jazz Band - traditional New Orleans / Dixieland jazz band playing music from the 20's.

The band members are all experienced musicians, good old jazzers, playing the classic numbers of the New Orleans tradition.

The Farmers Boy St Albans AL1 1PQ 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 8.30pm - 11pm free Open Mic Night with Pete Sutton - whatever you play, whatever you sing, whatever your style, do it here.

9th Aug 9pm - 11pm free The Crystal Balls - playing a wide range of tunes to boogie the night away 19th Aug 9pm - 11pm free The 60s Allstars - featuring Mick Avory of The Kinks

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of dancing! A lively four piece covers band, with more cheese than you can shake your fondu fork at!

From Blondie to Bowie, Diana Ross to Tina Turner and Michael Jackson to Madonna.

11th Aug 9pm - midnight free Joyrider - rock and pop covers, bringing together some of the most talented musicians in the business, their experience and passion for music have created an exceptional band.

26th Aug 9.15pm free Phoenix Blues Band "Always a terrific live performance from these guys." "Amazed everyone with their enthusiasm, drive and wide repertoire."

31st Aug 9.15pm - 11.55pm free Wired - covering classics from the 60's right up to today.

The Goat Inn St Albans AL1 1RN 4th Aug 9.30pm - 11.30pm free The 88 - quite simply 4 mates from St Albans who love music and love playing live.

15th Aug 9pm - 11pm free Under The Rainbow - mix of African jazz, Latin, Bop and Blues, with the addition of some quirky ear-worm originals.

Last Saturday of the month 8.30pm - 1am free Soul Night with Danny Peters, DJ Dab + Guests a party night for those who love Soul Music, playing the best in Jazz-Funk, Soul, Motown and Disco.

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The Jolly Sailor St Albans AL1 4AA Every Saturday 9pm - 2am free Karaoke

The Horn St Albans AL1 3TE Every Sunday 8.30pm free Blue Angel Acoustic Cafe - a chilled out acoustic evening featuring floor spots and a main act. All styles are welcome and the evening is hosted by Mr Billy J. Come down at 8pm to get on the performers list.

1st Aug 9pm - 11pm free Emma McGrath - this 17-year-old singer-songwriter For more information on all the above events from Harpenden, writes her own material and please visit lemonrock.com released her first EP, The Judgement in 2014, followed up in 2015 with the self released single Sit With Me. St Albans Organ Theatre AL1 5PE Elizabeth Harrison 15th Aug 9pm - 11pm free 11th Aug 7.30pm Harmonica Lewinsky & the Highway Patrol Adult £12.50 child £5 Western swing, country, jump jive, rock ‘n’ roll Musical Sunday Afternoons 29th Aug 9pm - 11pm free 12th Aug & 9th Sept 2pm - 4pm The Blue Fingers - a night of blues rock Enjoy listening to this fascinating collection of The Blacksmiths Arms St Albans AL1 3HG unique self-playing musical instruments. Includes 4th Aug 9pm - midnight free tea and coffee in the interval.

Hot Fondu - a night of beer, brilliant music and lots Adult £7, child £3 stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

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until 27th Aug Exhibition: 1066 Medieval Mosaic Exhibition St Albans Cathedral stalbanscathedral.org 1st Teddy Bear's Picnic see page 4 Film: Coco cert PG The Sandpit Theatre AL4 9NX 10.30am 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th Kids Discovery Days at British Schools Museum Hitchin SG4 9TS britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk 1st, 8th & 15th Life at Gorhambury see page 18 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Inflatable Stay & Play Fun Day see page 4 1st - 31st Kids Week children can experience the magic of London theatre for free kidsweek.co.uk 2nd - 5th Little Stock - Discover Puppetry see page 25 2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd, 28th & 30th Aug Ashridge Adventurers see page 28 3rd Wild Woods Day see page 28 5th The Shuttleworth Family Airshow see page 16 50 Things Club Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs LU6 2GY, 2pm - 4pm nationaltrust.org.uk 8th & 22nd Burston Summer Events see page 31 9th Alistair McGowan: Introductions to Classical Piano see page 20 Garden Theatre: Dr Dolittle see page 12 9th, 16th & 23rd Family Discovery Mornings St Albans Cathedral stalbanscathedral.org 9th - 12th Little Stock - Discover The Circus see page 25 10th Quiz Night Inn on the Park AL3 4SN, 01727 838246, bar open 6.30pm, quiz 8pm, £15 10th & 11th Events at RAF London see page 16 Big Wild Sleep Out Rye Meads, Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8JS eventbrite.co.uk 10th - 12th Meraki Festival see page 25 11th Midsummer Nights’ Murder Mystery Dining Experience see page 24 Baby Broadway Watford Palace Theatre

WD17 1JZ, interactive family concert with West End singers, 11am, £12, child £6 11th & 12th Elephant Appreciation Weekend see page 25 Knebworth Country, Crafts & Steam Fair page 30 Beauty & the Beast The Alban Arena, 1.30pm & 7.30pm, £12.50 alban-arena.co.uk 12th The Tempest see page 12 12th - 18th Live Music with Harpenden Musicale Harpenden Public Halls 13th - 16th The Gruffalo’s Child see page 20 13th - 19th Sundown Outdoor Cinema Hitchin Lavender SG5 3UA sundowncinema.co.uk 16th A Midsummer Nights Dream see page 12 Robin Hood & His Merry Men see page 12 17th - 19th Flamstead Scarecrow Festival see page 24 Art in Clay 5.30pm hatfield-house.co.uk 18th Flying Proms (21 Years) see page 16 Harpenden Street Food Social Harpenden Common AL5 1DT, 4pm - 9pm see page 28 18th & 19th Fire Engine Rally with Marshall from Paw Patrol Buckinghamshire Railway Centre HP22 4BY bucksrailcentre.org 20th Pond Safari see page 28 22nd & 23rd Nature Detectives Heartwood Forest AL4 9DQ activities, puzzle-solving, games & more, hourly timed tickets: 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm, please book woodlandtrust.org.uk 25th Flypast Spitfire see page 16 26th One Night of Queen see page 20 26th & 27th Medieval Warbow see page 4 Classic Motor Show see page 30 27th St Albans Vegan Fair Westminster Lodge, St Albans, 10am - 4pm, £3 see page 22 30th Aug - 1st Sept Flamstead Book Festival see page 10 31st Aug - 2nd Sept Cool Britannia see page 30

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1st Music in Lydekker Park Harpenden AL5 4EG, 11am - 2pm harpenden.gov.uk Emergency Services Open Day Harpenden Fire Station, Leyton Road, 11am - 3pm 7th & 8th Buckets Abbey Theatre AL1 2DL abbeytheatre.org.uk 8th Book 'em Girls St Albans Market, Soroptimists Bookstall for International Literacy Day 8th - 30th Herts Open Studios personal studios, live demonstrations & exhibitions hvaf.org.uk 9th Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge see page 34 Guru Charana Smaranam Sandpit Theatre, AL4 9NX Indian dance & music, £10, £4 10th Walk: Bats on the Common Harpenden Common, 7.15pm, please book, £5 hertswildlifetrust.org.uk 11th - 13th Statty Funfair Harpenden Common 13th Open Rehearsal St Albans Choral Society, Dagnall Street Baptist Church AL3 5EE give it a try, no obligation, 7.30pm, email to register membership@choralsociety.com 14th - 16th & 18th - 22nd Butterflies are Free Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL abbeytheatre.org.uk 15th Rennie Grove Moonlight Walk see page 35 15th & 16th Eat Your Hert Out Abel Smith School, Hertford, food & drink festival eatyourhertout.com 19th The Falklands & A Touch of Antarctica St Mary's Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ 01582 762284, St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, 8pm 22nd The 2-Tone Tribute Tour The Alban Arena, 7.30pm, £19.50 St Albans International Organ Festival Gala Concert St Albans Cathedral, Olivier Vernet, France, Organist of Monaco Cathedral, 5.30pm 23rd Dogs in the Park Greenwood Park AL2 3HW, novelty dog show & more, register from 11.30am 25th The Fishermen UH Arts Weston Auditorium, based on the novel New Perspectives, 7.30pm,

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