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Welcome to March

How fantastic it always seems when the spring flowers appear, it’s such a joy to have the gardens and parks full of colour again.

March also brings with it the opportunity to spoil our mums on Mothers’ Day, not that we need to wait ‘til then!

Butterfly World re-opens with a host of activities planned, and there are numerous charity events going on from Red Nose Day to the Chilterm Warrior Run, as well as a myriad of music of all genres to delight and entertain us.

For something quite differrent why not try Real Tennis at Hatfield House, but make sure you book now as spaces are limited. With the longer days here there’s more time to get out and about, so why not try planting trees at Heartwood Forest or pop along and see what the Herons are up to in Verulamium Park.

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NOW at the local theatres Abbey Theatre The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan 11th - 14th March 7.30pm / 14th 2.30pm A colourful production of this classic by St Albans Chamber Opera. Soloists, chorus and orchestra perform this popular opera with favourites such as A Wand’ring Minstrel I, Three Little Maids from School and I’ve Got a Little List.

If Only by David Edgar Company of Ten 20th & 21st / 24th - 28th March 8pm A snappy political drama starting in April 2010, the day after the first-ever televised prime ministerial debate. The volcanic ash cloud strands three members of the opposing parties at Malaga Airport, and they’re desperate to return to the action in the UK. Then roll forward to August 2014, when the same politicians meet again. The 2015 election is the hot topic and one of them knows something that could alter the outcome.

Abbey Theatre Westminster Lodge 01727 857861 www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

Trestle Arts Base Exhibition: Beyond Threads of Time until 6th March free Works by local artists.

Bookstory 15th March 2pm & 4.30pm In Brian’s library, the books are all in a muddle. The Romance is rubbing shoulders with the DIY manual and the Dictionary is sharing a shelf with the Whodunnit. To save their confused library (and its confused librarian) the books must work together – but how?

Books can’t move…or can they?

Bookstory is a tiny puppet musical with some very big ideas. Using songs, puppetry and dynamic performance to tell the story of the story in the digital age.

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01727 850950 www.trestle.org.uk

Maltings Arts Theatre The Boy Preference by Elinor Cook 4th & 5th March 8pm In an affluent suburb in the near future, the birth of a boy is greeted with shouts of joy, but when a girl is born, the neighbours say nothing and the child may simply vanish. Dealing with powerful themes around gender, this is a disturbing yet playful tale of discovery, revenge and hope. £7 / £5 The Country by Martin Crimp 11th - 14th March 8pm A doctor and his wife start a new life in the country.

One night he finds a young woman unconscious by the side of the road. Who is she, and how does she know so much about his family? £10 / £7.50 One Million Tiny Plays by Craig Taylor 19th & 20th March 7.30pm This multi-media production presents as diverse a range of issues and as mixed a group of ideas as the people and places which make up Britain today. £10 / £7.50 Hats off to Laurel & Hardy 21st March 3pm & 8pm On national tour since 2013, selling out venues with standing ovations and even playing in Hollywood, Lucky Dog Theatre Productions brings you the story of the greatest comedy double act of all time. Prepare to laugh your socks off before finally having your heart broken. £10 / £8 Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk www.ticketsource.co.uk/ovo 0333 666 3366

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NOW at the Alban Arena Broadway and Beyond Sun 1st March 7.30pm £18, £16, under 16s £14 A thrilling mix of live music, movement and wit performed by eight West End professionals from productions including Oklahoma!, Kiss Me Kate, The Music Man, Miss Saigon and more.

Alan Davies – Little Victories Sat 14th March 8pm £25 A show not to be missed. 16+

One Man Breaking Bad Tues 3rd March 7.30pm £18.50 LA actor Miles Allen smacks the senses with his super charged, hilariously accurate renditions of characters including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt Junior, Mike and Gus Fring.

Nathan Carter plus support Mon 16th March 7.30pm £22.50 The hottest property on the Irish music scene.

Rich Hall Weds 4th March 8pm £16 Renowned for his expertly crafted tirades, quick fire banter and delightful musical sequences.

Champions of Magic Fri 6th March 7.30pm £22, child £16 Witness stunning illusions with disappearances, teleportation, levitation and a heart stopping finale.

Ultimate 80s Party – Featuring Heaven 17 Sat 7th March 7.30pm Standing £20 Seated £22.50 A night of nostalgia and entertainment featuring Synthpop legends Heaven 17 and the Wildboys.

Lee Partridge from Vibe Radio keeps the tunes going in the main hall, and DJs Nice and Cheesey keep the tunes going in the basement bar.

The Hollies Fri 13th March 7.30pm £29.50, £28.50 The band perform their classics: ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ‘Carrie Anne’, ‘Bus Stop’, ‘Just One Look’, ‘He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother’ and more.

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Dr Hook Featuring Ray ‘Eye Patch’ Sawyer Sun 15th March 7.30pm £27.50 With hit singles including ‘When You’re In Love With a Beautiful Woman’.

Jimmy Carr – Funny Business Fri 20th March 7pm & 10pm £25 Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition, stay for the knob gags. 16+ Hertfordshire Wedding Fair Sun 22nd March 11am - 4pm Free Professionally choreographed fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Local exhibitors, live entertainment and more.

Mayor’s Pride Awards 2015 Thurs 26th March 6.30pm Tickets free (6 per booking) Doors open 6.30pm, the ceremony begins at 7pm.

New Life, New World - Adoramus Easter Concert Sat 28th March 7.30pm £22, £19, £16 A special blend of music from the symphonic and choral repertoire to celebrate Easter. Featuring the music of Dvorak, Bach, Mozart, Brahms and more.

The Alban Arena St Albans 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk

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NOW at the Museums

Ancient Egypt Lives for Ever until 17th May Museum of St Albans A look into the daily lives of the Egyptians who lived and died during the reign of the Pharaohs. Homes, hobbies, work and writing will feature, alongside the Egyptian world of the dead; their religion, funerary practices, preparations for the afterlife and of course, mummies.

Talk: Death and Burial Sun 1st March 3pm - 3.30pm * Verulamium Museum, free Talk: Roman Domestic Life Sat 7th March 3pm - 3.30pm * Verulamium Museum, free Talk: Gods and Goddesses Sun 8th March 3pm - 3.30pm * Verulamium Museum, free Archaeology Apprentices Sun 8th March 2.15pm & 3.15pm * Verulamium Museum Join in our simulated archaeology dig. Peel back layers of time to see the things people in the past have left behind and discover what we can learn from the finds.

Ages 5 - 11 years, free ‘I Love My Mummy’ Egyptian Badge Making Sat 14th March 2pm - 4pm * Verulamium Museum Drop-in activity for 3 - 11 years, £1 Talk: Iron Age Sat 21st March 3pm - 3.30pm * Verulamium Museum, free

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Talk: Life and Times of Alban Sun 22nd March 3pm - 3.30pm * Verulamium Museum, free Talk: Mosaics and Wall Paintings Sat 28th March 3pm - 3.30pm * Verulamium Museum, free Talk: Death and Burial Sun 29th March 3pm - 3.30pm Verulamium Museum, free Learn about Ancient Roman customs *Children must be accompanied by an adult

Adult Learning Talk: Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt Sat 14th March 1pm - 2pm Museum of St Albans After the reigns of the great Pharaohs, Egypt was ruled by conquerors from the Mediterranean. John Johnston explains how things changed and how they stayed the same! £8 Talk: The Meaning of Art in Ancient Egypt Sat 28th March 1pm - 2pm Museum of St Albans Dr Campbell Price curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum explores ancient and modern attitudes to Egyptian art, £8

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problems. In 2012 over 1.5 million people in England agreed their attitude towards people with mental Red Nose Day is back on Friday 13th March health had improved.

This year make your face funny for money and raise lots of life-changing money at www.comicrelief.com Young People - Since 1998, you’ve helped over 120,000 young people at risk of, or who have Education - You’ve helped over 1 million experienced sexual exploitation or trafficking. Comic children in the world’s poorest countries get Relief has funded over 17,000 projects across the an education. Between 1999-2008, the UK since it began in 1985, supporting people living number of children attending school in incredibly tough lives around the world. sub-Saharan Africa increased by 46.5 million.

Domestic Violence - You’ve helped to Literacy for adults in Uganda increased to 73% by establish the National Domestic Violence Helpline, 2010. which has received over 1.5 million calls since it HIV - You’ve helped 3 million people affected by started in 2003. It refers on average 28 women to a HIV in Africa. The number of new infections of HIV in refuge every day, and is a lifeline for women and Africa dropped by 21% between 1997-2010. children in the UK who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Malaria - You will have helped protect over 6 million people from Malaria in Africa. Since 2000, the New noses have been number of people dying from this disease across launched for Comic Relief Africa has fallen by a third. In 2009, 600,000 2015. Who nose mosquito nets were distributed to 234,591 which one will come households in Uganda home with you?

Mental Health - Comic Relief has supported the ‘Time To Change’ campaign to help end discrimination towards people with mental health

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The History of TRAID In 1999 TRAID was launched as a UK registered charity with four charity shops and 700 textile recycling banks with the aim of raising funds to fight global poverty by collecting unwanted clothes to reuse and resell. They funded four international development projects in their first year.

TRAID has committed over £1,505,802 to projects improving social and environmental conditions in the textile industry including improving the working conditions of over 650,000 garment workers, removing children from bonded and forced labour; supporting cotton farmers to reduce and eliminate pesticide use; establishing co-operative textile businesses and developing eco-friendly textile production processes.

This has all come from collecting, reusing and reselling unwanted clothes.

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Final Auction The 1st St Albans Scout Group will be holding its final Auction / Bric Brac Sale on Saturday 28th March at the Wadley Hut, Watford Road, St Albans, AL1 2AF The bric brac, book and childrens toy sale start at 9am, Auction Viewing is from 12 noon with the Auction starting at 1pm Sale Items for the Auction can be booked in from 9am.

As this is their final auction, please go and have a browse, you never know what you might find!

Donations of household items will be gratefully received for either sale and can be arranged by contacting Steve on ordosteve@btinternet.com 07775 544344

A play re-enacting the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus, performed by just one actor, Mark Topping, is coming to St Albans. In the drama numerous characters relive their experience of the death and resurrection of Jesus. ‘The drama is a powerful exploration of events at the heart of Christianity,’ says Mark Topping. ‘You are taken on an imaginative journey and challenged to look again at Jesus of Nazareth and reflect on what it might all mean.’

The Revd Rosemary Fletcher, minister of Marlborough Road Methodist Church says, ‘We are very much looking forward to Marks’ visit to St Albans. Mark is a renowned actor, well known to Methodists in particular for his portrayal of John Wesley. The play is based on a book written by his father, the Methodist minister, poet and broadcaster Frank Topping.’

All profits in aid of the Church Refurbishment Fund and Medecins Sans Frontieres in support of their work in the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

International Women’s Day Join Women on the Bridge 8th March with Soroptimist International St Albans & District at 2pm on Verulamium Park Bridge over the boating lake. Followed by tea, cake, speeches and networking at the Inn on the Park Café. Guest and speaker: Penny Williams JP, Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire: Penny is known for championing the rights of women. To find out more call Jane Slatter 07834 345796 sistalbans@hotmail.com www.sigbi.org/st-albans

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All Ladies Welcome to come and celebrate International Women’s Day with a cycle ride as the new Five Miles to Fabulous cycling season gets underway on Saturday 7th March. Meet at Morrisons cycle stands, Hatfield Road at 9.30am for a women-only, easy-paced cycle ride on local traffic free routes and quieter roads.

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NOW for some Music Larger Than Life High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden 27th March 7.30pm Don't miss the opportunity to see Jonathan Veira's one man show and hear this superb singer and raconteur who is as at home singing Billy Joel as Verdi.

Tickets £12, concs £10 www.highstreetevents@ticketsource.co.uk 01582 762269

An Evening of Popular Music Songs of Praise

Beethoven's Choral Symphony 7th March 7.30pm £25 - £8 St Albans Cathedral, 01727 890290 St Albans Symphony Orchestra, conductor Bjorn Bantock, Programme: Beethoven Symphony No 9 (Choral) Piano Concerto No 4.

Saturday Organ Concert Series 21st March 5.30pm free As part of the Saturday Organ Series, Pieter Van Dijk (The Netherlands) will play pieces from JS Bach.

St Saviour's Church, Sandpit Lane www.organfestival.com 01727 844765

1st March 4.30pm Adult £10, child £1 St Albans Choral Society concert to celebrate St David's Day. Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans 07884 231958

7th March 7.30pm £20 The National Youth Jazz Orchestra Academy Big Band. Proceeds to Rennie Grove Hospice Care Sandpit Theatre St Albans 01727 731028 www.nyjo.org.uk

Annie Presented by Harpenden Light Operatic Society Harpenden Public Halls 23rd - 28th March 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Tickets from just £9 hlos.ticketsource.co.uk 07817 331150

Haydn Concert Amadeus Orchestra 14th March 7.30pm adult £12, child free The Radlett Choral Society present: The Storm Symphony 103 'Drum Roll' 'Nelson' Mass with the Amadeus Orchestra.

St Saviour's Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans AL1 4DF 01923 226836 / 243545

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Local Spring Events

Vintage, Antiques and Collectors' Market Saturday 21st March Stable Yard, Hatfield House You’ll find stalls selling furniture, silverware, china, glass, books, prints, postcards and more. For those wanting to decorate their homes with individual panache, while respecting the environment and engaging in the thrill of bartering for a bargain then this antique market is for you. www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Real Tennis at Hatfield House Come and watch some top level Real Tennis and have a go at the original Racquet Sport! On Tuesday 5th March at 6.30pm the two Hatfield Professionals, Jon Dawes and James Law, will be going head to head in an exhibition match. The evening will begin at 6.30pm when the Professionals will take any spectators, who are new to the game onto the court to explain the rules. At around 7pm the match will start, with Hatfield members on hand to explain what’s happening and to answer questions. The Professionals will then take anyone who’d like to give the game a try onto the court to hit a few balls. Tickets cost £20, including food and drink. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the oldest racquet sport in the world. We have a maximum capacity of 48 seats, so book early and don’t miss your chance to join in the fun.

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Scale Model Exhibition Sunday 8th March 10am - 4pm Join us at our sixth annual scale model event with competitions and the chance to see the Best Shuttleworth Model 2015 take to the skies.

Admission includes entry to the Collection, Adult ÂŁ10, child free The Shuttleworth Collection nr Biggleswade, Beds SG18 9EP www.shuttleworth.org 01767 627933

Chiltern Warrior Run 29th March A fun obstacle 5 or 10k run If you love running in the wild outdoors, come and enjoy one of the best fun sporting events in the area. Natural obstacles are staggered throughout the site of outstanding natural beauty and adjoining Woodland Trust property.

Suitable for experienced runners as well as those just starting out. Every entry helps fund the wonderful work of this unique Museum with its 33 vernacular buildings, living history events and Victorian farm. Run among the historic buildings, woodland walk and historic farm, complete with sheep, chickens, goats and heavy horses.

It’s wild, muddy and good fun, so why not take part, to enter just visit www.coam.org.uk

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Exceptional Facilities at an Affordable Price

clubhouse and golf course. Whatever your skill level there is a membership category available at a Over the last competitive price.

five years 200 trees Practice facilities are have been available for golfers of all ages Verulam Golf Club, just one mile from planted and abilities, including those St Albans city centre has a wealth of history. new to golf. The dedicated throughout the Legendary golfer Samuel Ryder was Captain PGA Professional staff offer course and with three times and presented the Ryder Cup individual or group lessons the River Ver from the club to promote matches between and for our budding future American and English professional golfers. meandering golfers there is a junior academy run at weekends. through, it The traditional clubhouse has been maintained Whatever your golfing needs with a few modern additions but retains much of provides a haven the facilities, equipment and its history and memorabilia. for wildlife coaching can be found at The Course was founded in 1905 and over the including red Verulam GC. years the present 18-hole course totaling 6429 kites, geese, Society and Visitor yards, originally designed by James Braid, has swans and packages are available and been upgraded to form the excellent golf moorhens challenge of today. The use of the natural terrain, the course and clubhouse subtle borrows on the greens, tight driving holes, creative woodland management and some water make the course an exciting place to hone your golfing skills against the backdrop of The Abbey.

Course improvements have been substantial and the club has invested heavily improving the irrigation system, and all the bunkers have been reconstructed to modern standards based on the James Braid style. Investment has been put into a driving range, two driving bays, practice nets, putting green with a short game and bunker facility.

Woodland management is a premier course objective with extensive regeneration to add variety and life to the course surrounds and promote wildlife. Over the last five years 200 trees have been planted throughout the course and with the River Ver meandering through, it provides a haven for wildlife including red kites, geese, swans and moorhens.

Membership is available with new Lady and Gentlemen members most welcome. Verulam GC is a ‘Members’ club, owned and run by its members for the members thus providing exceptional facilities at an affordable price.

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provides the perfect arena for a corporate or society golf day. Tee times are available, just book through the Club Professional, and your chosen package is completed by our catering facilities which can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner to order.

There’s an extensive variety of golfing packages that can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Business Meetings or Private Functions are a specialty with the dining facilities capable of seating over a hundred people including a dance floor. The club layout is interchangeable and can cater for small business meetings up to large training courses or conferences.

Private functions, such as birthday parties or wedding receptions enjoy spectacular views and there is additional seating available on a patio overlooking the 18th green. The ideal location to celebrate that private or business function.

Why not drop in and have a look round Verulam Golf Club 226 London Road St Albans AL1 1JG 01727 853327 www.verulamgolf.co.uk gm@verulamgolf.co.uk

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NOW for a Walk or Two

Visit Ashridge With 2,000 acres of mature woodland to explore, you can while away the hours among the magnificent beeches and mighty oaks.

Ashridge Visitor Centre is open 10am - dusk.

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. Enjoy a breakfast butty and hot drink afterwards.

Bring binoculars.

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

Highfield Park Charters Health Club Car Park Mondays 9.30am & Tuesdays 1.30pm Hill End Lane, opposite Spar AL4 0DB Wheathampstead Thursdays 10.30am Meet: public car park behind The Bull, East Lane AL4 8BL Hatching Green Tuesdays 10.30am Redbourn Lane, Harpenden AL5 2JP on road parking only Greenwood Park Fridays 2pm Meet outside Greenwood Park Community Centre, Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans AL2 3HW Redbourn 7th March / 4th April 2pm Meet at Cricket Club car park, Redbourn, AL3 7DB Heartwood Forest 25th April 10.30am Meet in Heartwood Forest car park, Sandridge AL3 6JB Bricket Wood 15th March 10.30am Moor Mill Pub car park, Smug Oak Lane, Bricket Wood, AL2 3PN The walks cater for all abilities and vary from easy to challenging. Wear suitable shoes, and bring waterproofs and a drink.

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

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Easter at Butterfly World

World Book Day 5th March Thanks to National Book Tokens, publishers and booksellers, World Book Day, in partnership with schools all over the country, will be handing out £1 World Book Day book tokens to every young person under 18 in the UK. When you get yours, just take it to your local bookshop and swap it for one of ten exclusive £1 World Book Day books!

Or get £1 off any full price book instead!

The World Book Day Tokens are valid from 2nd -29th March.

Butterfly World is open every day 10 - 5pm from 23rd March Come and walk among the hundreds of butterflies in the Tropical Butterfly House, watch the leaf cutter ant colony hard at work in Ant World, and learn about and even hold stick insects, cockroaches and giant snails in the Insect Study Centre. Wander along the antennae paths to our new Music Meadow, and let the kids run wild in our natural play area with willow tunnels, wooden climbing frames, sand pits and giant slides.

Pop Along and Hop on Saturday 21st March at Alban City School, Hatfield Road, St Albans where a Guinness World Record attempt will be taking place …to take part all you need to do is be there and be able to hop!

The School’s PTA is inviting anyone who can “Hop-Along” to join in as they try and break this World Record! Gates open at 11.30am with the ‘Hop’ taking place at 12 noon. There will be lots of family fun, including an egg hunt (with a difference!), spot the bunny, a chocolate tombola, face-painting and BBQ just what you’ll need after all that hopping!

As well as the usual daily insect handling and ant world talks, every day over the Easter holidays there will be endless activities taking place from making Bird Feeders, Felt Butterflies and Bug Hotels to the Guide Dogs for the Blind Activity Day and Dizzy Wizzy’s Amazing Butterfly Show Entry is just £5 for everyone until 30th April Miriam Lane off Noke Lane, St Albans 01727 869203 www.butterflyworldproject.com

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The Heron’s are Back!

The herons have already started to gather again on ‘heron Island’ in Verulamium Park. Our volunteer group plan to be there every weekend from 28th February to 4th May, including Easter. They will be in the park, 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 will be able to ask our experts any questions about the wildlife in and around Verulamium Park. Timings are subject to change but should be between 10.30am and 4.30pm weather permitting! pictures by Stuart Harrison

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NOW at the Cathedral

Sat 7th March 7.30pm St Albans Symphony Orchestra Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 & Symphony No. 9 £8 - £25, students £5, child £1 Sun 8th March Young Musician of the Year Competition Finals www.stalbansymc.org.uk Weds 11th March 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital Sat 14th March Hertfordshire County Youth Choir with Taplow, Surrey & Cantate Youth Choirs Sun 15th March Mothering Sunday 8am: Eucharist 9.30am: Parish Eucharist 11.15am: Matins sung by Cathedral Choir 6.30pm: Evensong sung by Cathedral Choir Weds 18th March St Albans School & St Albans High School for Girls Joint Schools’ Concert Wed 18th March & 15th April 10am Teddy Bear Services Interactive services for pre-school children, bring your teddy bear Sat 21st March 7.30pm St Albans Bach Choir St Matthew Passion

Sun 22nd March 6.30pm Passiontide Service Sung by the Abbey Girls Choir and men of the Cathedral Choir Sun 29th March 3pm Sunday Afternoon Organ Concert Thurs 9th April 10am - 12.30pm Family Discovery Morning: All Things Bright and Beautiful, free.

For children and parents to learn about the fascinating history of our 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 Tues 14th April 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm Easter Holiday Statues Workshop £6 per child, or £10 for 2 Create wonderful 3D clay models by taking 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 22nd April 12.30pm Lunchtime Organ Recital Please visit the website for the full listing of Holy Week and Easter Services www.stalbanscathedral.org

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NOW in the Garden March marks the beginning of Spring and you should start to see life emerging in the garden. This month focus on sowing, pruning and preparing the soil for the forthcoming growth.

Sowing and Planting If March's weather is mild you can start planting hardy annuals, herbaceous perennials and summer flowering bulbs. Hardy annuals are best sown in irregularly shaped beds for a natural look. When planting summer flowering bulbs make sure the soil is well drained to prevent the bulbs from rotting.

Deciduous trees, hedging and shrubs can still be planted this month. If the weather warms up, evergreen trees and shrubs can be moved towards the end of the month, however if it remains cold we recommend waiting until April. Stakes and rabbit guards should be put in place at the time of planting trees, to prevent damage to the rootball or bark.

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Pruning Many summer or late-summer flowering deciduous shrubs, such as Buddleja and Hydrangea, can be pruned between January and March. Established roses can be pruned now, as they start to grow, but do stop before their leaves begin to unfurl.

It is too early in the year to prune tender evergreens, deciduous flowering prunus and spring flowering shrubs, so do wait later in the year.

General Maintenance Now is the time to prepare beds for spring growth. Weed beds before applying a mulch, working in organic matter to clay soils to improve drainage.

Most plants will benefit from feeding this month. Top up pots and plants with fresh compost, feed borders with a general purpose fertiliser, apply a granular rose fertiliser to roses and feed trees, hedges and shrubs with a balanced fertiliser.

If the weather is mild you should remove winter protection from plants, however if frosts are indicated wait until they have passed to avoid frost damage.

Happy Gardening!

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until 4th May The Herons are Back see page 36 1st Luxury Wedding Show see page 5 Songs of Praise see page 18 Run Wild Chilterns Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, family exploring session, 2 - 3.30pm, free How the Koala Learned to Hug Hawthorne Theatre, WGC, 2.30pm, ages 3 -103 Chinese New Year Culture Show Watford Palace Theatre, 01923 225671, 5pm, £8 2nd Alpines & Bulbs - From Mountains to Market Marshalswick Horticultural Society, Marshalswick Baptist Church, 01727 869437, 8.15pm, £3 4th Rich Hall see page 6 5th Real Tennis at Hatfield House see page 24 6th Champions of Magic see page 6 7th An Evening of Popular Music see page 18 7th & 8th Octonauts & the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure Milton Keynes Theatre, 10am, 1pm & 4pm 8th Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Watford Colosseum, 7.30pm, £23.50 Join Women on the Bridge see page 16 Aldwickbury Park Wedding Fair Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Piggottshill Lane, Harpenden, 01582 760112, 11am - 3pm 11th - 14th The Mikado see page 4 The Country see page 4 11th & 25th Ghosts & Ghouls Guided Walk meet outside outside the Old Town Hall, St Albans, 8pm, adult £4, child £2 www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk 12th Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.com 13th The Hollies see page 6 14th Tree Planting see page 25 Alan Davies-Little Victories see page 6 Impossible God see page 16 14th & 15th Lambing Weekend see page 25 15th Dr Hook see page 6

Mothers Day Afternoon Tea see page 23 Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea The Shuttleworth Collection, booking essential, 1pm & 4pm, adult £20.50, child £6.25 www.shuttleworth.org 18th Displays: Luton & District Philatelic Society St Marys Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284, 8pm 19th Lecture: Making Ends Meet St Albans Town Hall, local historian Kate Morris talks on the social life & politics of Georgian St Albans, 7.30pm www.stalbans.gov.uk 20th An Evening With Ian McCulloch (Echo & the Bunnymen) Bedford Corn Exchange, 7.30pm, £18.50 www.thepadpresents.com We Say Yeah! see page 18 20th & 21st / 24th - 28th If Only see page 4 21st Pop Along & Hop see page 34 Russian Choral Music Concert Harpenden Choral Society, High Stret Methodist Church, Harpenden, 7.30pm, adult £15, concs £5 Hats off to Laurel & Hardy see page 4 Saturday Organ Concert see page 18 22nd Lanwarne at Burstons see page 40 Chilterns Cycle Challenge see page 37 23rd Talk: Lest We Forget Dementia Guardian & Club Member; Pam Rochford, Soroptimist women's Group, URC Church Hall, Chiswell Green, 8pm Butterfly World re-opens see page 34 23rd - 28th Annie see page 18 25th Talk: A History of Rothamsted Manor Fleetville Comunity Centre, Royal Road, St Albans, 01727 836843, 7.30pm, £3 Bach’s Matthew Passion St John’s Church, Harpenden, 01582 462024, Amici Voices, 7pm, adult £15, concs £5 28th Mozart Requiem & Bach Motets see page 36 The Lark Ascending High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, 0845 475 1664, Hardynge Choir, 7.30pm, £12, concs £6 Talk: The Meaning of Art in Ancient Egypt Museum of St Albans, for adults, 1-2pm, £8 1st St Albans Scout Group Auction & Bric Brac Sale see page 16 29th 1 True Grit Obstacle Challenges see page 32 Chiltern Warrior Run see page 25

devoted to mothers.

In Nepal, children return to the family home on ‘Aama ko Mukh Herne Din’ (to see Mother’s face) on the last day of Baishak dark fortnight, making breakfast Mothers deserve for their mothers and giving them gifts, favourite foods attention all year round, and new clothes. Those who have lost mothers visit Mata so why do we only Tirtha, a sacred site with a pool in which they ‘look upon celebrate them on one their mother’s face’. special day - and do other countries follow suit?

The USA didn’t keep English Mother’s Day, but Anna The UK Traditionally, on ‘Mothering Sunday’ (the fourth Sunday in Jarvis campaigned for one in honour of her mother, who introduced ‘Mothers’ Friendship Day’ after the Civil War. Lent) people returned to their baptismal ‘mother church’.

At a church service on the second anniversary of her As their parents’ home was often nearby, over time the mother's death (2nd Sunday of May), Anna distributed day became a holiday for visiting family. Flowers were gathered and mums received Simnel cakes. Observance her mother's favourite flowers: white carnations. Today they signify mothers who have passed away, while of Mothering Sunday gradually disappeared until its coloured carnations honour mothers still living. revival in 1920 when it became known as Mother’s Day. In Australia, Mother’s Day grew from Janet Heyden’s Around the World campaign to give gifts to lonely inmates of Newington Most countries celebrate Mother's Day, but origins and State Home for Women. Schoolchildren in Japan draw traditions vary. Unless stated, countries below follow US pictures of their mothers for a nationwide competition and tradition, celebrating on the second Sunday in May. winning pictures travel the country in a mobile exhibition.

In France, American soldiers introduced Mother’s Day Mexico’s Mother’s Day on 10th May was once a pawn in during WW1. Originally focussed on fertile mothers, today battles between government and church on Fête des Mères celebrates all mothers, who traditionally modernisation and materialism. It now celebrates both receive a cake shaped like a bouquet of flowers. France mothers and the Virgin Mary. Children often arrive at their celebrates on the last Sunday in May, as does Sweden, mother’s house the night before. Traditionally the day where the Red Cross sells plastic flowers in aid of starts with mass before mums are given a breakfast of deprived mothers. tamales and atole, but many are now treated to breakfast In Italy mums receive a heart-shaped cake, but on the at home, accompanied by a song. second Sunday before Christmas children in Yugoslavia Why not celebrate Mexican-style this year tie their mother up until she gives them treats. Egypt’s and sing your Mum a song!

Mother’s Day on 21st March is celebrated with songs

Mother’s Day Worldwide

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1st The Bootleg Beatles The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 7.30pm, £28 Family Fun Wednesdays Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, 10am - 4pm www.bletchleypark.org.uk 3rd - 5th The Pirates of Treasure Island Grove Theatre, Dunstable www.grovetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 6th Easter Egg Trail Ashridge Estate, 10am - 4pm Easter Egg Trail Chiltern's Gateway Centre, Dunstable Downs, 11am - 3pm, £2 Day out With Thomas Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, 01296 655720, 10.30am - 5.30pm 5th Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day see page 24 Easter Sunday Lunch Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden, 01582 760112, £23 per person 5th - 6th Jousting at Knebworth Knebworth House, 12.30pm & 2.30pm, £9.50 www.knebworthhouse.com 7th - 9th Extraordinary Egyptians Hertford Museum, 10.30am - 3.30pm, £1.50 per child, drop in 8th - 12th Snow White on Ice The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 2pm & 7.30pm, £25, £15 9th - 11th Crazy For You Abbey Theatre, St Albans, 01727 857861, £8 - £10, concs £6 - £7, 7.30pm 11th Mercury Queen Harpenden Public Halls, 7.30pm, £18, £17, £11 www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 14th Easter Holiday Statues Workshop see page 38 Hugless Douglas Harpenden Public Halls, 2pm www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 15th Display: Man's Marine Adventure St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284, 8pm Hannah Scott Harpenden Public Halls, 7.30pm, £6 www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 16th Staje-St Albans Jazz Ensemble Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, 01727 857861, jazz, funk, soul & blues www.abbeytheatre.org.uk 18th Vienna Festival Ballet 35th Anniversary Gala The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 2.30pm, £23, £19, £15 Saturday Organ Concert Series St Peter's Church, St Albans, 01727 844765, pieces from JS Bach, Britten, Saint-Saens & Bruch, 5.30pm, free

19th Lanwarne at Burstons see page 40 Rye Meads Fun Day Rye Road, Stanstead Abbotts, 01992 708383, animals, games, competitions & guided walks, 10am - 4pm 21st The Soldier's Tale Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, 7.30pm 22nd - 24th And Evermore Shall Be So by Norman Robbins, High Street Methodist Church, murder mystery by High Street Players, 8pm 23rd The Illegal Eagles The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 7.30pm, £24.50, £22.50 24th Paul Merton’s Impro Chums The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 8pm, £21, £19 24th Michael Jackson This Is It - The Tribute Harpenden Public Halls, 7.30pm, £19.50, £16.50, £12.50 www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 25th St Alban's District Family Fair The Alban Arena, 10am - 4pm www.alban-arena.co.uk 28th April - 2nd May Oliver! St Albans Operatic Society, The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat matinee, 2pm, £18.50, £17.50, £10

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Removals Stephens

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Golf Club Verulam Golf Club

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Are you wondering when the long winter nights will come to an end and we enter British Summer time…. ...well it’s on the last Sunday in March, so this year put your clocks forward 1 hour at 1am on the 29th March.

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