st albans NOW June 24

Welcome to June

Summer’s here and what an abundance of events we’ve found for you to enjoy this month, from D-D Celebrations, Dino events, Digswell Open Studios and Duxford Air Show to the Sustainability Festival, Summer Evenings at the Zoo, Switch or Stitch Clothes Swap, the Summer Carnival, Steam & Country Show, Shalamar and lots more.

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Out & About

Highfield Park

Highfield Helpers Tuesdays 9am - 3pm

Join volunteers to hep with clearing brambles, maintaining borders, hedge cutting and litter picking. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

D-Day 6th June 9pm - 10pm

The Beacon will be lit to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings at 9.15pm.

Mini Beast Safari 16th June 10am

A great educational experience, see shieldbugs, beetles, ladybirds, spiders and more. £7, please book Highfield Park, Hill End Lane, St Albans AL4 0RA www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk

Summer Evenings at the Zoo

Saturdays in June 6.30pm - 9.30pm. An unforgettable experience, with exclusive access to watch the animals as the sun sets. £15 Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne EN10 7QA www.hertfordshirezoo.com

Luton Hoo Walled Garden

Open Wednesdays until 25th Sept 10.30am - 4pm £7.50, child £2.50, under 5’s free Luton Hoo Walled Garden LU1 4LF www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Dino Venture Fun 27th May - 2nd June

Meet the Dinosaurs, find fossils in the sandpit, go on a Dino Hunt, enjoy Jurassic arts and crafts and more. Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com

Duxford Summer Air Show: D-Day 80

1st & 2nd June 8am - 6pm Flying starts approx 1pm

Watch historic Dakotas, the aircraft synonymous with the D-Day landings, in dramatic flypasts, and a mass parachute jump over the airfield. Please book IWM Duxford CB22 4QR www.iwm.org.uk

Herts Steam & Country Show

1st & 2nd June 10am £12, child £6

Steam engines, vintage vehicles, classic cars & more. Standalone Farm, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4JN www.hertssteam.co.uk

Heartwood Forest

Spring Butterfly Walk 1st June 11am

Identify different species with the local branch of Butterfly Conservation. Free, please book Wildflower Walk 23rd June 11am free

Explore the area’s diverse plant life, with an expert.

www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Hertford Castle

Heartwood Forest, Sandridge AL4 9DQ

Cars at the Castle 2nd June 12 noon - 4pm

Vehicles, live music and access to the Castle. Free

D-Day 80 6th June 8pm - 9.30pm

With the Beacon being lit at 9.15pm.

Open Air Theatre 15th June £12.50

Jemima Puddle Duck 2.30pm

Great Expectations 7pm

Family Fun Day 23rd June 12 noon - 5pm Free

The Castle, Hertford SG14 1HR www.hertford.gov.uk

Wednesday Wander 5th June 12 noon

Guided walk to see the diversity of local wildlife. £5, £6 RSPB Rye Meads, Ware SG12 8JS www.events.rspb.org.uk

Flamstead Arts Festival 6th - 9th June

With drama, music, comedy, an art exhibition, art sale, drawing competition and heritage crafts

St Leonards' Church, Flamstead AL3 8BS www.flamsteadheritage.org

Sustainable St Albans

Sustainability Festival 7th - 16th June

Sustainability Festival Expo

8th June 9pm - 5pm / 9th June 10am - 4pm

With exhibitors, activities, presentations and panel talks at The Alban Arena, St Albans.

Repair Fairs

15th June 2pm - 5pm please book

Marshalswick Baptist Free Church AL4 9QL 29th June 2pm - 5pm please book

St Luke's Church, St Albans AL1 5QJ

St Albans District Fixers will help repair or offer advice on fixing household fabrics and electrical items.

Incredible Edible Gardens - 'Come & Grow'

Civic Centre & 23 Russell Avenue 9th June 1pm - 4pm

Monthly volunteer sessions, no experience needed, free food to pick and take home.

The Green House

Daily 10am - 5.30pm, Sundays 11am - 5pm

A place to connect and to learn how to live a more sustainable life. info@thegreenhousestalbans.org 46 London Road, St Albans AL1 1NG www sustainablestalbans.org

STAHS Children’s Book Festival

8th June 10am - 5pm

With book signings, interactive talks, storytelling and a chance to meet literary heroes.

St Albans High School, Wheathampstead AL4 8DJ www.stahs.org.uk/bookfest

Art on the Common 8th June 10am - 5pm

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NOW at the Cathedral

International Organ Festival Prizewinners' Gala Concert 8th June 6.30pm

Top prize-winners from the 60th anniversary Festival last year return to play. Free

More to Explore Tour - Images of Alban 9th June

Discover some of the Cathedral art that portrays Alban, and the different messages the artists invite us to explore. Free

Organ Concert: Phoebe Tak Man Chow 12th June 12.30pm free

The Peasants' Revolt 14th June 10.30am & 16th June 2pm

For a few days in June 1381 St Albans Abbey was threatened with destruction. Discover the stories that unfolded within and outside its walls.

Murder Mystery - Death at the Dinner Club 14th June 6.30pm

You’re the detectives and it's your job to crack the case before it's too late. But can you catch the killer? £60

The Italian Renaissance - Study Day 15th June Delve into the history of Italian art and architecture. £25

Alban Day: Pilgrimage & Festival 22nd June 10.45am - 6pm

See the 12ft puppets weaving through the streets, retelling the story of St Alban, starting at St Peter's Church at 11am, finishing at the West End of the Cathedral. St Albans Festival joins the Pilgrimage for the first time, with re-enactments, crafts and food on the Orchard, and a stage at the Clock Tower with live music and more.

Herts, Mind and Spirit 26th June 7.30pm

Explore emotional and spiritual wellness with charities that offer advice and support for mental health across Hertfordshire. Free

Midsummer Music at Stanstead Bury Farm 29th June 3.30pm

The Cathedral Music Trust invite you to the following sessions in one of Hertfordshire’s hidden gems.

3.30pm Organ recital by Richard Pinel and performances by the Abbey Singers in St James’ Church. £25

4.45pm A visit to the old manor house of Stanstead Bury and its Walled Garden. Free 6.30pm A concert of Jazz and more performed by students from The Purcell School in the listed 17th century rustic hay barn, with drinks and canapes. £35 Stanstead Abbotts, Ware SG12 8JZ, please book St Albans Cathedral AL1 1BY www.stalbanscathedral.org

NOW for some Entertainment

Barn Theatre

Cabin Pressure by John Finnemore

28th May - 1st June 8pm & 1st June 2.30pm

Barn Theatre, Barn Close, WGC AL8 6ST www.barntheatre.co.uk

Live Event Cinema

Royal Opera House: Message in a Bottle

30th May 7.20pm & 2nd June 2pm

Three siblings, Leto, Mati and Tana, must embark on perilous journeys in order to survive.

Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery, London 4th June 6pm & 9th June 3pm

People from all walks of life with a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of which artwork means the most to them.

Royal Opera House: Andrea Chénier

11th June 7.15pm & 16th June 2pm

Poet Andrea Chénier expresses outrage at the corruption in King Louis XVI's government and the poverty of many Frenchmen, after which the French Revolution begins.

Campus West, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6BX www.campuswest.co.uk

St Albans Foodie Festival

31st May 2pm - 10pm 1st June 11am - 9pm

2nd June 11am - 8pm

Live music with Blue, Sister Sledge and Symphonic Ibiza. Watch MasterChef champions and Michelinstarred chefs cook their signature dishes. Make show -stopping cakes, watch Great British Bake Off stars live on stage, have fun with chilli eating competitions, while the kids join in the fun at The Kids Cookery Theatre. Oaklands College, Hatfield Road, AL4 0JA www.foodiesfestival.com

Roman Theatre Open Air Festival

31st May - 8th Sept

Here’s what’s planned for June

The Merry Wives of Windsor

31st May - 28th July selected dates

Riotous adaptation of what’s often seen as the world’s first situation comedy. £12.50 - £29.50

Classical Chorus 2nd June

£15.50 - £24.50

Musical theatre favourites from Mozart’s Lacrismosa to When you Believe from The Prince of Egypt.

The Secret Garden 11th & 13th - 15th June

This new adaptation celebrates the power of transformation and healing through nature.

£12.50 - £24.50

The New Radio Ballads: ‘In the Footsteps of Ewan MacColl’ 16th June

Expect to be entertained and enlightened by songs

of joy, love, hardship and humour. £22

Gawain & the Green Knight 18th - 21st & 24th June £12.50 - £29.50

See this legendary tale modernised as never before.

From Stage and Screen 22nd June

£15.50 - £24.50

An enchanting evening of musical theatre magic. Love is All, Love is Uke 23rd June

£15.50 - £24.50

Ver Players reimagine the Fab Four’s legendary songbook, from Penny Lane to Abbey Road.

Present Laughter 25th June

£15.50 - £24.50

A comic exploration of the ups and downs of fame.

Henry V 26th June

£15.50 - £24.50

A play based on the Hundred Years’ War, set against the moral and personal cost of conflict.

The Roman Theatre of Verulamium

Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AE www.ovo.org.uk

The EMC

Johnny Cash Roadshow 1st June 7.30pm £28.50

The new ‘Sin & Redemption’ tour with favourites such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Hurt and more.

Girls Night Out with Flat and The Curves 12th June 7.30pm £28

Expect big voices and bold statements in a night of hilarity and full-frontal vulgarity.

Indie Explosion 14th June 7.30pm £27

Live music from the UK’s greatest tribute band Onside Britpopm with hits from bands like The Stone Roses, Oasis, Blur, Pulp, James and many more.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

18th June 4.30pm / 19th June 10.30am & 4.30pm 20th June 1.30pm & 4.30pm £16.50

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos

The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden AL5 2FR www.the-emc.co.uk

The Alban Arena

Jive Talkin’ 1st June 7.30pm £27

Renowned as the best Bee Gees tribute show, with hits such as Tragedy, Night Fever and Stayin Alive.

Shalamar 13th June 7.30pm £34.50 - £44

Performing hits such as A Night To Remember, Second Time Around and Dancin’ In The Sheets.

Red Hot Chilli Pipers featuring the Red Hot Chilli Dancers 14th June 8pm £36 & £46

Playing bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish accent.

Dancemania 14th June 2.30pm £17.50

Local dancers perform a show of urban dance styles, breakdance, contemporary, latin and street jazz.

Arrival - The Hits of Abba 20th June 7.30pm £28

A celebration of Abba, with hits such as Waterloo, Mamma Mia, SOS, Fernando and many more.

Punt and Dennis: We are not a Robot 21st June 7.30pm £30

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in years. Have they got any new jokes? Let’s hope so!

Sound of the 60’s Live Hosted by Tony Blackburn 22nd June 7.30pm £32 & £42

The Sounds of the 60s All-Star Band perform classic hits from The Everly Brothers, Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and many more.

Glam Rock Show 27th June 7.30pm £31

Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more.

Nadiya & Kai - Behind The Magic 28th June 7.30pm £27 & £37

Go behind the scenes to see how the magic comes together in TV shows, commercial campaigns, photoshoots and live touring shows. Civic Centre, St Albans AL1 3LD www.alban-arena.co.uk

The Culture Trust

Russell Kane: HyperActive 6th June 8pm

The whirlwind, comedian, presenter, actor and author is out on the road again with his unique recipe of sharp wit and storming physical comedy. £30

Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton LU1 2EY

Music In The Museum: Balladeste 9th June 2pm Violinist Preetha Narayanan and cellist Tara Franks, draw on influences from classical minimalism to global folk. £15

Wardown House Museum & Gallery, Luton LU2 7HA

Merlina Pearl: The Musical 28th June 5.30pm

She came by invitation on HMT Windrush, full of promise and expectations, but faced humiliation, racial segregation and rejections. This musical tells us of her journey and unexpected trials. £12.50, £8

Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton LU1 2EY www.culturetrust.com

Abbey Theatre

Pressure 7th, 8th & 11th -15th June 8pm & 9th June 2.30pm

An extraordinary, little-known true story of the final days before the D-Day invasion. £14

Love Letters 27th - 29th June 8pm

Correspondence that starts with a thank you note, follows marriage and divorce and family turmoil, revealing a deep and lasting connection. £14

Westminster Lodge, St Albans AL1 2D www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

St Albans Organ Theatre

Organ Concert 8th June 3pm

Mechanical Instrument Concert 9th June 3pm

320 Camp Rd, St Albans AL1 5PE

www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

St Albans Choral Society 22nd June 7.30pm

Felix Mendelssohn - Hear my Prayer, Gioachino Rossini - O salutaris hostia, César Franck - Chorale No 3 in A minor, for organ, Edvard Grieg - Ave maris stella, Sarah Frances Jenkins - Ave verum corpus, Morten Lauridsen - Lux Aeterna

St Peter’s Church, St Albans AL1 3HG www.stalbanschoralsociety.org

Voices & Brass 22nd June 7.30pm

Choral music including works by Gabrieli, Brahms and Stanford with brass accompaniment, presented by Harpenden Choral Society and Onyx Brass. £18, child /student £8 from Thompsons Close Café High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden www.ticketsource.co.uk/harpendenchoralsociety

Shenley Park

Outdoor Theatre: Being Earnest 22nd June 7pm

‘The Pantaloons’ give this popular play a hilarious contemporary twist. Bring picnics and chairs. £15, £9

Jazz Picnic in the Walled Garden 29th June 1pm

Join the Herts Big Band for some jazz, swing, latin and funk. Bring a picnic or enjoy a pizza and real ale. £6, child £3, please book Shenley Park Walled Garden WD7 9DW www.shenleypark.co.uk

Summer Solstice Concert 23rd June 4pm de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra mark the Summer Solstice and the start of summer with these beautiful tunes. Smetana - Vysehrad from Má Vlast, Mendelssohn - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Incidental Music, Sibelius - Symphonies 6 and 7. £15, £12, child £6

The Weston Auditorium, University of Herts AL10 9AB www.herts.ac.uk

Science Museum: The Live Stage Show

29th June 12.30pm & 3pm

A show aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new ways. Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road WD17 1JZ www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk

The Dawning of the Day 29th June 7pm

British and international folk music for choir and piano with The Hardynge Choir. £17, student £9, child free The Memorial Hall, Wheathampstead AL4 8AY www.hardyngechoir.org

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More Out & About

Verulamium Museum

Eco Weaving Workshop 8th June 11am

Learn to create woven art from waste fabrics inspired by the natural world. All welcome, £35, age 14+ St Michael's Street, St Albans AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Harpenden Summer Carnival

8th June 12 noon - 4pm Free Entertainment, fairground rides, food stalls, kids activities, live music and more. www.harpenden.gov.uk

Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary Open Day

9th June 12 noon - 4pm

Pony grooming, dog show, bouncy castle, craft stalls, music, BBQ and more. £3, child free

Two Oaks Pony Sanctuary, Berkhamsted HP4 3RJ

St Albans Museum + Gallery

Switch or Stitch: Clothes Swap 9th June 1.45pm

Drop clothes off by 2pm, swap starts 2.30pm

As part of SustFest24, take up to 3 good quality items and swap them for something new or take a piece that needs mending and see how to fix it. Free please book St Albans Museum + Gallery AL1 3DH www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Royal Gunpowder Mills

9th & 23rd June 11am - 4pm

Explore the historic gunpowder factory and discover the secrets of its past, with rocket-making workshops, tractor-trailer tours, railway rides and more. £15, £10 Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JY www.royalgunpowdermills.com

Workshops: Art Salad 12th June 10.30am

2nd Wednesday of the month, term time only

Fun filled, creative painting and drawing workshops helping older people and those living with dementia feel connected to the people around them. Free Contact Sam at contact@samanthahurleyart.com

Caledon Community Centre, London Colney AL2 1PS

Shaw's Corner

Garden Tour: William Morris 14th June 6pm

Bringing his textiles and wallpapers to life through the plants and flowers in the garden, while hearing stories of Shaw’s and Morris’ friendship and gaining tips for a flourishing summer oasis. £10

Saturday Night at the Shaw’s 22nd June 6pm

See their fabulous art collection, focussing on Vanessa Bell, Rodin, Augustus John and more. £25

Shaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence AL6 9BX www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Pre-loved Kids' Stuff Fair

15th June 10am - 1pm

With 17 stalls selling pre-loved kids' clothing, toys, baby equipment, accessories and much more. Cash sales only. £1 entry

Park Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2LX

Ayot St Lawrence Art Show

15th & 16th June 10am - 5pm

A fantastic range of artists showing a variety of styles and media including oil, watercolour and acrylic, with framed and unframed work on sale.

Ayot St Lawrence, Welwyn AL6 9BZ www.ayotartshow.co.uk

Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Dragonfly Walk at Panshanger Park 15th June 1.30pm

Learn about dragonflies and identify some of the species that will be out and about. Please book Panshanger Park, B1000, Hertford SG14 2NA

Midsummer Stroll at Thorley 22nd June 10am

A walk around Thorley Wash Reserve, enjoy the butterflies and birdsong, and maybe see some water voles. For adults and older children. Free, please book Thorley Wash, Spellbrook CM22 7SE www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

Landies on the Lawn

16th June 10.30am - 4pm

A celebration of all things Land Rover, with an eclectic display of timeless, classic vehicles and an off-road obstacle driving course for children aged 4-10 (£10). Entry included in admission

Hatfield House AL9 5HX www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Harpenden Community Health

& Wellbeing Fair 22nd June 10am - 2pm

Learn about local services that can help you live a healthier and happier life, including Zentangle mindful drawing sessions, a ‘relaxation zone’ where you can hang out with a therapy dog, and more. Free Harpenden Library, High Street AL5 2RU

www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Roman Day 22nd June 12 noon - 4pm

Find out how the Romans lived, what they ate, hear historical stories and more. £8.40, child £2

Welwyn Roman Baths AL6 9FG

www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk

Digswell Arts Trust Open Studios

22nd June 11am - 6pm & 23rd June 11am - 4pm

Talk with the artists, view their work, and see artwork available to buy. Free

The Forge, Hertford Road, Digswell AL6 0BU

www.digswellarts.org

Oakfest 29th June

A summer family festival and funfair with appearances from Bluey & Bingo, an inflatable activity park, meet the Highland calves Elsie and Isla, pop up shops, DJ, live music and more.

Oaklands College, Hatfield Road, St Albans AL4 0JA

www.oaklands.ac.uk

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Out of Town

Bletchley Park

Included in admission unless otherwise stated

D-Day 80 - Interception, Intelligence, Invasion until 16th June

An immersive cinematic experience exploring Bletchley’s secret D-Day role. Discover the vital importance of the Ultra intelligence produced there, and the impact it had on one of the most important military operations of the twentieth century.

Behind D-Day 1st June

Join academics, researchers and authors for a day of talks and discussions. £60 includes lunch

Try Your Hand at Codebreaking 1st, 15th & 16th June

Track the progress of D-Day by breaking enemy codes Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk

Dino Week 25th May - 2nd June

Meet 5 roaming dinosaurs as you explore the farm. Hear the roar of the T-Rexes and the Velociraptors are sure to be lurking nearby too. Are you brave enough for a close encounter, and a selfie? Don’t worry, the Dinos are much friendlier than they look. Mead Open Farm, Billington, Beds LU7 9JH www.meadopenfarm.co.uk

Kids Rule! 25th May - 2nd June 10am - 5pm

A day of hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun. £18, child £11 Wrest Park, Silso MK45 4HR www.english-heritage.org.uk

RAF London

Second World War Week 25th May - 2nd June

Travel back in time and discover all about the RAF and life during the 1940s.

D-Day, The RAF Story: The Tour 26th, 28th & 30th May & 1st, 5th & 6th June

11am & 2pm £10

For the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landing, learn about the role the RAF played, from bombing to reconnaissance and logistics. See the story come to life among aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster, the Handley Page Halifax and the de Havilland Mosquito.

D-Day 80 Family Weekend

1st & 2nd June 10am - 5pm

With music from The Barn-Ettes, the English Jazz Orchestra and more. Make and drop your own parachute and build and fly your own paper glider.

Learn how to swing, twirl and groove with Swing Dance UK and Big Apple! Free, drop-in London NW9 5LL

www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Meet Bluey & Bingo 29th May - 2nd June

Bluey and Bingo will be playing interactive games throughout the day. Included with entry Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable LU6 2LF www.whipsnadezoo.org

Waddesdon

Celestial Sound Cloud

29th May - 2nd June 11am - 4pm

An interactive digital sound and light sculpture inspired by cosmic clouds and nebulas - the clouds of dust and gases in which stars are formed, stunning by day or night. Free with admission

Adventure Cinema 8.15pm, £15.50

Bring a picnic, camping chairs and blankets

31st May The Greatest Showman

1st June Mamma Mia

2nd June Pretty Woman

Open Furniture Month

1st - 30th June Wednesday - Sundays

Protected from light and dust, Waddesdon’s furniture usually remains closed, but doors and drawers are pulled open this month to reveal seldom-seen interiors. Free with admission

Talk: Filey Bay Whisky

15th June 12.30pm & 3pm

Morgan from Filey Bay Distillery will talk you through a five whisky flight, advising on production, whisky tasting and the differences in the range. You can also get £15 off a bottle of Filey Bay Whisky. £30

Live Fire Dinner 29th June 7pm

Join the expert wine team for a five-course feast cooked on the charcoal grill. Using local ingredients, there will be a range of smoked, grilled, roasted and seared foods and each course will be paired with wine from the Rothschild Collection. £125 Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Bucks HP18 0JH www.waddesdon.org.uk

Chiltern Open Air Museum

Napoleonic Living History Weekend

1st & 2nd June 10am - 5pm

Spectacular displays that will transport you to the heart of Napoleonic warfare. Feel the ground shake as cannons roar, horses charge, and muskets fire, and hear stories of the unsung heroes who kept the armies fed, clothed, marching and loved. £13.64, child £12.72

Green Festival 9th June 10am - 5pm

A day filled with sustainable fun, with family theatre, a local artisan market, live music, Tai Chi sessions, talks and demonstrations.

Medieval Jousting

22nd & 23rd June 10am - 5pm

Step into a world of knights in shining armour and see displays of incredible skill and horsemanship. £13.64, child £12.72

Chalfont St Peter HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk

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More Out of Town

Shuttleworth Collection

Military Weekend 1st & 2nd June

Interactive activities on Saturday, followed by an air show on Sunday, with plenty for the whole family to enjoy including military vehicles, re-enactments, flight simulators, children’s activities, military flying display and more.

Festival of Flight 28th - 30th June

Celebrating 60 years of Shuttleworth air shows with entertainment, activities and displays to celebrate the wonderful achievements of aviation; from the very first flight, to the astonishing technology we see today. Biggleswade SG18 9DT www.shuttleworth.org

Natural History Museum at Tring

Women in Science Tour 6th June 3pm

Explore the contribution women scientists and explorers have made to our understanding of the natural world. £6, please book Pondering Ponds 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th June 10.30am & 2pm, drop-in

The Great Big Green Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. Put your investigative skills to the test and see if you can identify the invertebrates that call the pond home. Free Tactile Explorers - British Wildlife 22nd June 11am

Get hands on with real Museum specimens. The Walter Rothschild Building, Tring HP23 6AP www.nhm.ac.uk

Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair & Big Help Out 7th June 10am - 4pm

Go along and show your support for local charities and not-for-profit organisations, and discover how you can make a difference to your community. Organised by GoVolHerts

Hitchin Market Place, SG5 1DY www.govolherts.org.uk/the-big-help-out

Tour de Vale 9th June

Charity bike ride organised by WheelPower to raise money to transform the lives of disabled people. With 3 countryside routes, starting and finishing at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, birthplace of the Paralympic movement.

www.tourdevale.com

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Bluey 9th June various times

Meet Bluey, enjoy steam train rides, take a trip on the miniature railway, enjoy the visitor centre and railway museum and watch the model railway.

£14.50, child £10.50

Ridgeway Run 16th June 10.30am

A rally from Henley to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre arriving around 11am, when up to 60 historic vehicles will be on display. £12.50, child £8.50

Zog at the Railway 30th June 10.30am - 5pm

Meet your favourite accident-prone dragon!

£14.50, child £10.50

Quainton, Aylesbury HP22 4BY www.bucksrailcentre.org

The Great Big Green Week

A Walk Amongst Trees 11th June 11am

Take a stroll with the Community Engagement Officer around the Wetlands Nature Reserve. Take a look at the trees, their uses, their value to us and our native wildlife, and the folklore surrounding them. Free Guided Wildlife Walk 15th June 9.30am

Spot and identify some of the amazing wildlife that can be seen at this time of year. £4

The Swap Store 15th June 10am

There are many swaps we can make to benefit our environment and tackle climate change from combating fast fashion and consumerism, to changing the way we consume food. Free

The Forest Centre, Millennium Country Pk MK43 0PR www.greatbiggreenweek.com

Knebworth House

Garden Theatre bring picnics, blankets & chairs

The Secret Diary of Henry VIII 13th June £18, child £11

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck 30th June £16, £10

Father’s Day Medieval Jousting 16th June

See costumed Knights on majestic warhorses galloping at full tilt across the arena in a fantastic display of horsemanship. Prices vary Stevenage SG1 2AX www.knebworthhouse.com

History in the Park

22nd & 23rd June 10am - 5pm

Step back in time and discover history first-hand. Experience life in a Victorian kitchen, take part in hands-on Medieval events, learn about Regency crime and punishment, early 20th Century movie making, Victorian gardening, Regency music in the Orangery, polo presentations on horseback and much more! £20.50, child £12.50

Wrest Park, Silso MK45 4HR

www.english-heritage.org.uk

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DJ&M PLUMBING SERVICES LTD

● Bathrooms, Shower Rooms, Cloakrooms and Kitchens from Design to Completion

● Local Family Run Business, Over 40 Years Experience

● Honest and Reliable Service

● Free Consultation/ Quotation for all Enquiries

Discounts given on all Bathrooms & Kitchens supplied

● Electric and Power Showers

● Repair/Renew Stopcocks, Taps and Outside Taps

● Blocked WC’s, Sinks, Baths and Basins

● Leaking Pipes and Overflows

● Washing Machines and Dishwashers Installed

Dean Herrington 07830 159010 01727 764217 info@djmplumbing.co.uk www.djmplumbing.co.uk

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