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November 2017

Lest We Forget Fireworks Fun Childwickbury Christmas Market

NOW at the Alban Arena Skating, Golf, Magic & More

What’s on & lots more

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St Albans Artistic Roller Skating Club Affiliated to the Federation of Artistic Roller Skating

Learn to Roller Skate Properly We are always looking for BOYS and GIRLS to join our Beginners/ Newcomers Class on Tuesdays from 5.30 - 6.30pm at Marlborough School, St Albans @ ÂŁ5 pp aged 4+ (we will consider below that age).

The class runs in blocks during term time, but you can join at anytime.

There are a few pairs of skates to borrow if you do not have your own.

Our Mission is to teach roller skating.

There is a Federation Grading system in place for those interested.

We have training sessions for our club members in the week and at weekends; and are always looking for young people who would like to become competitive skaters.

If you are keen to skate properly, or join our club, contact: 01727 830332 maryrose.whiteley@ntlworld.com

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Welcome to November We’re excited to let you know the magazines are now on FaceBook, so we’ll be posting local events on both Twitter and FaceBook regularly. Follow us so you don’t miss out! If you find the magazines helpful it would be great if you could leave us a review.

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There’s lots of events planned this month from Remembrance Services, Art Exhibtions and Firework Displays to Christmas Fairs and even Night Golf!

As always we have a variety of advertisers bringing you everything from Aerials to the Women’s Institute and lots in between, so if there’s something you want, or need doing just have a quick look at the index and make that call. See you next month!

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remember the 5th November

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music, comedy & ballet

Lest We Forget

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remember them

Festive Fairs & Markets 20 get Christmas shopping

Childwickbury Christmas Market 21 art, jewellery, hats & more

NOW for some Art 22 art for all

Skating, Golf, Magic & More 24 November fun

Time to Get Festive 28 get ready for Christmas

NOW at the Cathedral 34 organs, choirs & more

NOW for some Music 36 classical, rock, choirs & organs

NOW at the Local Theatres 38 let the shows begin

What’s on in November 42 & December 44 Index of Businesses 46 Aerials to the Women’s Institute

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Fireworks Fun

Disney Themed Professional Fireworks Extravaganza 3rd Nov 6.30pm - 10pm Fantastic Firework Display, Fairground Rides, Bar and BBQ Buy tickets online as numbers are limited £6, child £4 Welwyn Garden City, Herns Way AL7 1TA www.eventbrite.co.uk St Albans Fireworks Spectacular 4th Nov gates 6pm, display 7.30pm Verulamium Park, St Albans Enjoy fantastic fireworks, food and fun for all the family. In the past this event has raised over £750k for charity, this year’s nominated charities are Earthworks St Albans and Waverley Driving Group RDA plus other charities supported by St Albans Cathedral. £10, child £5, family £20 www.stalbanscathedral.org 01727 890290 www.alban-arena.co.uk 01727 844488 OA Fireworks Spectacular 4th Nov gates 6pm, display 7.30pm Woollams Playing Fields, Harpenden Road AL3 6BZ Come and practice your “oohs” and “aahs” at this spectacular firework display with a BBQ, Bangers and Beer. £14, concs £7.50, family £25 www.oarugby.com 01727 864476

Fireworks Frighten Animals Fireworks can be a source of fear for many animals. It doesn’t have to be that way. Don’t ignore the problem.

Follow the RSPCAs Top Tips to make fireworks celebrations less stressful for your pets. www.RSPCA.org.uk

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Fireworks Extravaganza 5th Nov gates 4pm, display 6pm Harpenden Rugby Club AL5 2BA £8, child £5, family £25 www.HRFC.com Wheathampstead Fireworks Display 5th Nov gates 4pm, display 5.30pm Beech Hyde School, Wheathampstead AL4 8TP Fireworks, hot food and drinks. £5, child £3, under 3's free.

Tickets from Manor Pharmacy

Come and Join Kingsbury WI Make Some New Friends We meet every 3rd Tuesday 9.45am - 12 noon Dagnall Street Baptist Church Hall Excellent Speakers Walking Group Book Group and Scrabble For more information please call Pat Legerton on 01727 822157

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Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation, Give A Little Love plus many more.

The Stylistics 21st Nov 7.30pm Known for their hits such as ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ plus classics including ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)’, ‘Let’s Put it All Together’, A Night of Dirty Dancing 1st Nov 7.30pm ‘You Are Everything’, and lots more.

The Ultimate Tribute Show that will have you Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert 22nd Nov 8pm dancing in the aisles. This is not affiliated with ‘Dirty New stand up from the unrivalled master of Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage’ on tour in the UK observational comedy.

Live on Mars 2nd Nov 8pm New show celebrating iconic pop hero David Bowie; John Mayall 23rd Nov 7.30pm John’s band The Bluesbreakers, launched the his music, artistry, style and showmanship. careers of Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood. 64 Shalamar 3rd Nov 7.30pm albums later and John’s captivating and authentic A night to remember! Featuring Howard Hewett, sound is still as vital today is it ever was.

Carolyn Griffey, Jeffrey Daniel and their amazing The Solid Gold Rock n Roll Show band. Guaranteed to make you feel good!

24th Nov 7.30pm West Side Story Celebrating Marty Wilde’s 60th anniversary as he, 7th - 11th Nov 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm Eden Kane, Mike Berry and The Wildcats join Presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company forces. Including hits A Teenager In Love, Rubber Tamed with Professor Alice Roberts Ball, The Sunshine of Your Smile, Venus In Blue 13th Nov 7.30pm Jeans, Go Away Little Girl and more.

Join Alice as she delves into archaeology, history The Nutcracker 25th Nov 2.30pm and genetics to reveal the amazing stories of the Vienna Festival Ballet’s production will delight species that became our allies. audiences of all ages with its festive setting and Afro Celt Sound System 14th Nov 7.30pm light-hearted story, enchanting choreography and A European and African based collective featuring unforgettable music. a host of outstanding musicians, the music and The Ultimate Civic Disco presents… The performances are energetic and captivating.

Ultimate 70s Night Fever Dance Party That’ll Be The Day: Xmas Show 25th Nov 7.30pm 15th Nov 7.30pm Re-live the mid 70’s with a good old cheesy disco, Enjoy Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s and from ABBA to the Bee Gees and everything in 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy. between! Proceeds to St Albans Museum project.

Katherine Ryan 16th Nov 8pm Elaine Paige 26th Nov 7.30pm The razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian See Elaine perform the hits that made her a global returns to the stage with a new show, hot on the star. An unmissable evening. heels of two sell-out nationwide tours.

Jason Manford: Work In Progress Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images 28th Nov 7.30pm 17th Nov 7.30pm Promising to feature a wealth of comedy anecdotes, Three critically acclaimed legends of the 80s join misunderstandings and audience banter. forces in this major new UK tour.

Milton Jones Is Out There 29th Nov 7.30pm Frankie Dettori 18th Nov 7.30pm Talking about his life – the ups, the downs and why One of the greatest and most charismatic jockeys buying a see-saw was the best decision ever. of all-time, recounts tales of his life in sport.

Eliza Carthy and The Wayward Band Les Mckeown’s Bay City Rollers 30th Nov 8pm 19th Nov 7.30pm Representing a healthy slice of everything good Les brings back the excitement of Rollermania, that’s happening in traditional music just now. performing original hits including Bye Bye Baby, 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk

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Lest We Forget Remembrance Day, the day the nation remembers and honours those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom.

2nd Nov London Poppy Day Head to the capital's major train stations to watch performances from top military bands and listen out for celebrity announcements across the city’s transport network. Some of London’s famous faces (and voices) will be supporting this event in a bid to raise over £1 million for The Royal British Legion, making it the largest one-day street collection of its kind in the UK. With lots of activities to get involved in, there’ll be something for everyone. Meet uniformed personnel from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their supporters. Live updates throughout the day on Twitter and Instagram using #LDNPoppyDay. www.britishlegion.org.uk 11th Nov Remembrance Service 10.30am, service 10.45am On the 99th anniversary of Armistice Day, join in this remembrance service under the Lancaster Bomber, with a two minute silence, and a performance from the North London Military Wives Choir.

RAF Museum London NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk 11th Nov Festival of Remembrance 2pm (& 7pm) Royal Albert Hall The Royal British Legion hosts this annual festival to commemorate those who lost their lives in conflict.

Tickets are only available to the public for the 2pm service.

St Albans Cathedral 11th Nov Two minute silence and service of remembrance at 11am 12th Nov Choral Requiem at 10.55am, with a two minute silence at 11am 12th Nov Royal British Legion Harpenden Remembrance Day Parade and Service The parade starts in Rothamsted Park at 10.15am, and moves on to the War memorial for the service at 10.50am, all are welcome.

Poppy People Please Harpenden If you can spare an hour or two to sell poppies call Rosemary on 07983 429771 or Beverley on 07752 718412 St Albans The St Albans branch of The Royal British Legion needs a main organiser to order the poppies, organise volunteers and help collect the tins and wreaths. To volunteer contact Kate Mackay on 07920 861161 or visit www.britishlegion.org.uk.

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Shuttleworth Collection

Lecture: Pathfinder!

18th Nov 9am Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the first RAF Pathfinder Missions during World War II. Includes a buffet lunch and guided tour of The Shuttleworth Collection. £39, please book Talk: The History of Old Warden Park 26th Nov 12.30pm This colourful talk brings to life the history of Old Warden Park, led by The House and Parkland Manager. Includes entry to The House and tea/coffee on arrival.

Ages 16+. Please book Talk £9.95, talk with afternoon tea £26.95 Afternoon Tea 26th Nov 1pm & 2.30pm Enjoy a home-baked afternoon tea in the grand setting of the House at Shuttleworth. Formerly the home of the Shuttleworth family the House will be open for viewing, with stewards on hand to tell you more about the family’s history.

Please book, adult £19.95, child £9.95 The Shuttleworth Collection, Beds SG18 9EP 01767 627965 www.shuttleworth.org

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NOW at the Museum Tots Tales 8th Nov 10.30am, 11.45am & 1.30pm Enjoy a story, craft activity and museum hunt inspired

by The Slightly Annoying Elephant by David Walliams. Ages 2 - 4 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book, £3 Verulamium Late 16th Nov 7pm - 10pm Visit the Roman collection in peace and quiet. Enjoy a drink and canapes before viewing some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean, with recreated Roman rooms, the Sandridge hoard of gold coins and other objects that bring to life our city in Roman times. Funds raised will support Verulamium at Play to create a new play area in Verulamium Park. £22.50 plus EventBrite fee www.eventbrite.co.uk Meet Tessa Wheeler 18th Nov 2pm & 3pm In the 1930s Tessa led archaeological digs at Verulamium. Hear stories of the original excavations with the Museums’ storyteller archaeologist. Free Mosaic Workshop for Adults 25th Nov 10am - 4pm Taking inspiration from the Roman mosaics, create your own mosaic masterpiece. Audrey Montet, of Montet Designs, will guide you through the process of making a mosaic pot or board. Please book, price includes all materials, lunch and refreshments. £75 Verulamium Museum, St Albans AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk 01727 751810 £50k Grant for New Museum Arts Council England has awarded a £50k grant to support the £7.75m scheme to convert the Town Hall in St Peter’s Street into a nationally-renowned cultural centre. The donation will go towards renovating the Assembly Room to create a large, dramatic space for staging art exhibitions, theatre, music, dance and events that form part of the City’s film, literary and other cultural festivals. It was designed to be a grand ballroom with high ceilings, decorative cornices and a balcony overlooking the street.

The new museum is due to open next year.

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Heartwood Forest Planting Day 19th Nov Why not join in the next community planting day at Heartwood Forest, anytime between 10am - 3pm.

Park in the main car park (off the B651, nearest postcode AL4 9DQ) there’ll be shuttle buses running to and from the planting site.

Trees and spades will be provided, and you’ll be shown how to plant the trees. Make sure you wrap up warm and wear wellies or boots. Refreshments will be available. www.heartwood.woodlandtrust.org.uk

Luton Hoo Walled Garden Talk: History of the Luton Hoo Walled Garden 24th Nov 10.30am The Estate Office Lecture Room LU1 4LF No booking required, donation £3 Entrance via the A1081 Luton to Harpenden Road, take Newmill End turning, turn left after 100 metres, follow signs to the Walled Garden. www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Incredible Edible On 7th October FoodSmiles launched its Incredible Edible Civic Centre garden as part of St Albans Food Festival's 'Sustainable Saturday'. They have turned this neglected bit of land into an abundant food garden in the centre of town next to the main entrance to The Alban Arena. So next time you're passing have a look and perhaps join in their fortnightly weekend sessions. www.foodsmilesstalbans.org.uk

25: Lives Seen Through Food 7th & 8th Nov 10am - 5pm 10th Nov 10am - 2pm The University of Herts will be hosting this interactive exhibition taking visitors on a journey from home to supermarket. The exhibition features a selection of photographs and videos collected during a research project with 25 households in Hertfordshire that explored food in later life.

Visitors are encouraged to interact with the exhibits and contribute their thoughts, experiences, photos and recipes Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street AL3 5BU www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Justin Leon Garden Maintenance All Aspects of Gardening Undertaken

Including Decking Overhaul Patio Washing & Repair Also offering Painting and Decorating

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My daughter Mollie has played football since she was ten. While clearing out her cupboards we found lots of football boots, goalie gloves, shin pads and shirts that are now too small for her, so decided to donate them to KitAid. We were amazed at the amount of kit being sorted out by volunteers that had been donated by clubs and individuals. Mollies bag of football boots was immediately added to the boxes being loaded up to be shipped to Gambia.

After the session a total of 202 boxes and sports bags had been packed, amounting to 7,070 items of kit. This increases the overall total since 1998 to 453,570, meaning KitAid is on the last hurdle to reach half a million in time for their 20th Anniversary in July 2018.

The kit is destined for Somalia, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Gambia and Romania.

If you’re thinking of donating unwanted football kit please email Derrick Williams MBE at kitaidcharity@gmail.com to find out when the next local session is being held, or for further information please visit www.kitaid.net

FA Girls' Football Week 6th - 12th Nov Want to play football in a safe, fun environment? If so the FA Girls' Football Week is your chance to involved.

This national campaign aims to double the number of females playing football by 2020. Visit the website to search for your nearest session taking place. www.fagirlsfootballweek.com

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Festive Fairs & Markets St Albans Christmas Market

Knebworth Christmas Fair 10th - 12th Nov 10am - 4pm With over 200 stalls in the barns and heated marquees, this event makes your festive shopping easy with a huge range of arts, crafts, gifts, lifestyle and homewares as well as fabulous food.Santa be in his grotto with his very own live Reindeer. £5 www.knebworthhouse.com

The Frost Fair 16th - 19th Nov 10am - 5pm Hatfield House AL9 5NQ Up to 240 stands of exciting, unusual and original gift ideas. Local Craftsmen, Fine Food, Choirs, Dancers, Street Entertainers, Santa, Creative Fast Food, Stable Yard Shopping and much more… adult £7.20, child free www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Keech Christmas Market 25th & 26th Nov 10am - 4pm Barnfield College, Luton LU2 7BF Over 40 stalls with beautiful crafts, Christmas gifts and festive food. www.keech.org.uk

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25th Nov - 23rd Dec St Albans Cathedral, Vintry Garden AL1 1BY Mon-Wed & Fri 11am - 6pm Thurs 11am - 8pm / Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm Enjoy browsing around 40 stalls selling unique crafts, homewares, clothing, gifts and decorations Have your photo taken in the snow globe; great for Christmas gifts! Enjoy some spectacular entertainment in the Tinseltown Tent including music, performance and art workshops for adults and children, plus a festive family trail and a visit to the Nutcracker King. There’ll also be delicious food and drink including bratwurst, hot pork rolls, mulled wine and hot chocolate.

To find out what’s happening each day visit www.enjoystalbans.com/christmasmarket

Victorian Christmas Fair 26th Nov 2pm - 5pm Mill Green Museum, Hatfield AL9 5PD Visit Santa in his grotto. There’ll also be Victorian street sellers, Victorian photos, a Christmas PopUp shop, children's activities and seasonal story telling, And for something tasty enjoy hot chestnuts, Victorian street food, mulled wine and warm mince pies. Adult £5, child free, Santa visit and gift £5 www.welhat.gov.uk

Redbourn Christmas Market 3rd Dec 11am - 5pm Redbourn High Street AL3 7LW Experience the best of Redbourn at this winter festival, with over 80 stalls overflowing with delicious food, beautiful crafts and gift ideas.

There’ll be seasonal music showcasing the best local talent, carols and festive tunes, along with a Yule raffle and lots of amazing prizes from local businesses, and of course Santa’s Grotto. www.redbournchristmasmarket.com

Childwickbury Estate will soon open its gates for the ninth annual Childwickbury Christmas Market. The beautifully restored 19th century horse-stalls and tack rooms provide a unique setting for a wide variety of Christmas gifts including fine art, stained glass, jewellery, quilts, clothing, tableware, pottery, art materials, food gifts and much more.

As usual, the Childwickbury Christmas Market will be offering unique gifts of high quality for sale so why not start your Christmas shopping now.

Fresh cooked food, drinks and mulled wine will be also available.

25th & 26th November 10am - 5pm Free Entry Free Parking Dogs welcome on leads info@childwickburyarts.com 01727 859495

Childwickbury Estate, Harpenden Road, St Albans AL3 6JX please try ‘CHILDWICKBURY’ for best SAT-NAV directions

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NOW for Some Art

Come and be Inspired 10th - 12th Nov 10am - 5pm (4pm on Sunday) Free Harpenden Arts Club is celebrating another year of creativity with an annual exhibition of vibrant and varied artworks in Harpenden Public Halls.

More than 230 original artworks from around 50 local artists will be on display for sale, ranging from abstract to representational, watercolour to digital art, as well as ceramics and fused glass.

It promises to be an excellent opportunity to find unique and affordable artwork for your home or an inspirational Christmas present for someone special.

The Club runs a wide-ranging programme of artist demonstrations, studio practice, life drawing sessions and technique workshops from September to May on most Thursday evenings from 7.30pm 9.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls.

New members are very welcome pictured “Cuan Mor” by Judith Moule www.harpendenartsclub.org.uk

Art Classes for Adults

International Garden Photographer of the Year until 26th Nov With stunning work from both amateur and professional photographers, the exhibition captures beautiful images of plants, habitats and amazing landscapes. Now in its tenth year, the event was started by a group of professional garden photographers and has quickly grown to become the world's premier exhibition of garden and plant photography.

Founder, Philip Smith said 'Garden photography is an emerging genre. Using a garden as an outdoor studio all photographers of any age and at any skill level can develop their artistic life. Garden photography encompasses many aspects of other types of image-making, you can create minilandscapes and photograph all kinds of wildlife or you can make your flowers look like Hollywood starlets' Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX www.lutonculture.com

Wednesdays 11am - 1pm If you love to be creative and have a passion for all things art then this could be perfect for you.

It’s a fun course that will introduce you to a wide variety of artistic mediums such as watercolour, pencil, charcoal, chalks, decoupage, acrylics and ceramic painting. £10 per session, includes all materials.

Hatfield House Stable Yard 01707 709094 www.hatfield-house.co.uk www.pots-of-art.co.uk

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Skating, Golf, Magic & More Skate Van Hage 16th Nov - 8th Jan Experience the magic of ice skating at this undercover rink. Whether you skate like Torvill and Dean or scramble around like Bambi, this is the ultimate experience for all the family, no matter your age or ability. There’s a full range of skates included in the price of admission or you can bring your own.

Sessions include 6Skate, Parent & Toddler and Special Needs.

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

Night Golf 8th Nov 5pm - 8.30pm Play a selected 5 of 18 holes, where the fairway, hazards and holes will all be illuminated for a fun filled evening, who knows, you may even win the nearest to the Pin competition! members £10, non members £15 Batchwood Golf Course & Sports Centre AL3 5XA batchwood@1life.co.uk www.1life.co.uk

Reading Round Thursdays 11am -12.30pm, term-time, free A reading group with a difference Professional writer Anna Reynolds leads this weekly group looking at poems, stories and nonfiction. There’s no homework, no prep, just bring along an open mind and love of reading! Please book: readingroundsta@gmail.com Trestle Arts Base, St Albans AL4 0QJ www.trestle.org.uk

The Harpenden Wedding Fair 5th Nov 11am - 3.30pm With over 30 local quality wedding suppliers and fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2.30pm featuring the very latest bridal gowns. Free admission Rothamsted Manor, Harpenden www.weddingfairs.com

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Children in Need Everyone's got a thing…what's yours?

It really could be anything.

Whatever it is, we've got everything you need to turn it into a fantastic fundraiser. Do your Thing and help change young lives across the UK. Appeal Show 17th Nov Since 1980 BBC Children in Need has raised over £890 million and has changed the lives of many disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. There are 2,400 projects currently being supported, where Children in Need are working with children facing poverty and deprivation; disabled young people and children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect.

Every child in the UK should have a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential. Make sure you tune in! www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk

The Close-up Show 11th Nov 8pm Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Prepare to be amazed. The format is informal with a limited audience so you can be as close to the magic as possible. Three magicians of contrasting styles perform a 25 minute set, typically with cards, coins and borrowed objects. Age 10+ www.hertfordtheatre.com

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Verulamium at Play Verulamium Park, over 100 acres of beautiful parkland includes two lakes, a Roman mosaic, a section of Roman wall, an array of wildlife and waterfowl and a rather out-dated play area! Residents are proud of this flagship park but would like to replace the 30-year old play equipment with something new, inclusive and innovative that inspires the imaginations of the many children, local and visitors, that come to the park every year. The bar has been set very high as they need to raise £250k.

Verulamium at Play is the community group and charity that has come together to engage the wider community and fundraise to make the vision a reality.

To get involved or support the project visit Twitter @Verulamiumatplay www.verulamiumatplay.org.uk

Broadcast live by satellite giving you the thrill of a live event from the comfort of your cinema seat.

Follies 16th Nov 7pm £19.75 Live from the National Theatre New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21.

Welwyn Garden City Cinema AL8 6BX www.cwentertainment.co.uk

Panshanger Park Kid's Fire-lighting Workshops 5th Nov 10am - 12 noon & 1pm - 3pm £6 Celebrate firework's night by learning how to build and light your own fire. And cook some yummy snacks over the campfire.

Ages 6 -13 years* Rustic Reindeer Workshop 26th Nov 10am - 1pm £15 Get in the festive spirit and make a unique rustic log reindeer to take home. All materials and tools provided, the workshop will take place in the woods, with a campfire and hot snacks.

For adults and children aged 8+ * Please book. £15 per reindeer *children must be accompanied by an adult Panshanger Park, nr Welwyn SG14 2NA www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

Hertfordshire Half Marathon 19th Nov gates open 9am Come and join in the first half marathon to be held at Knebworth House. Beginning with a 3 mile run through Knebworth Park, followed by 10 miles along the surrounding rural lanes finishing back in the Park.

This is a perfect opportunity for a chip timed personal best. All entrants will be given a race t-shirt and other goodies, but most importantly a big and chunky themed medal as a congratulations for finishing!

Places are limited so enter early to avoid disappointment. £34 www.knebworthhouse.com

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Time to Get Festive!

Switch on the Lights!

St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On 26th Nov 5pm With lots of entertainment to mark the start of the festive season, with Panto stars, music, street artists, lots of glitter and much more.

Meet Father Christmas

Santa’s reindeer. And if that isn’t enough children can complete their Elf Passport, take part in Snowball Shootout, Festive Funfair Rides and much more.

Willows Activity Farm AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com

25th & 26th Nov / 2nd & 3rd Dec 10.30am - 3pm Meet Father Christmas as he tells tales of Christmas past.

Visit Santa at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm, please book, additional cost £4.

Harpenden Christmas Carnival Wrest Park, Silsoe, Luton MK45 4HR 26th Nov 12 noon - 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk There’ll be stage acts on Church Green from 1pm, Lights Switch On at 5pm, charity stalls, the Young Santa Spectacular at Willows Enterprise Business Fair, a fun fair and the 22nd Nov - 24th Dec 10am - 5.30pm Farmers Market running until 6pm. Watch out for A great day out with lots of indoor and outdoor the arrival of Father Christmas and the Town fun. Meet Santa and receive a golden key to his Mayor at 3pm in the walking procession along the Toy Shop, attend Elf Academy and say hello to High Street.

Come and be Creative with Flowers Christmas Garland Workshop 15th Nov The Flower School 7pm - 9.30pm £75 Learn all the skills at this new workshop and take home all the sundries ready to make your own unique garland this Christmas Traditional Wreath - Made from Scratch 1st Dec 10am - 12.30pm The Flower School £50 Make a mossed ring and decorate with blue pines, luscious foliage, cinnamon sticks, oranges, cones and all things Christmassy.

The Great St Albans Christmas Wreat 2nd Dec St Michaels Memorial Hall, Branch Road, St Albans 2pm - 4pm £45 Seasonal refreshments. Suitable for all levels. £5 of workshop price to be donated to Motor Neurone Disease Assoc Christmas Wreath 8th Dec 7.30pm - 9.30pm The Flower School £50 Christmas Wreath Masterclass 10th Dec 10.30am - 12.30pm Childwickbury £60

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Dance for Parkinson’s Classes Fridays until 8th Dec 11am - 1pm Dance class, with co-ordination and balance exercise, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, followed by tea and coffee. £7 (including carer/partner).

For more information and venue please call 01707 285395 Family Concert- Fire Works!

5th Nov 2pm & 4.30pm Best- selling author and illustrator James Mayhew returns for an unforgettable afternoon, as he paints thrilling illustrations (pictured) in time to the famous “musical fireworks” performed by de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra. Stravinsky’s dazzling Firebird Suite, Tchaikovsky’s spectacular 1812 Overture, and Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, it’s the perfect “overture” for bonfire night!

Weston Auditorium AL10 9EU £15, concs £13, £8, £6 Shark in the Park 11th Nov 2pm This show combines all three of Nick Sharratt’s well-loved books; Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day with fantastic songs and plenty of audience participation! Join Timothy and his Elvis-loving Dad on their adventures, meeting lots of other fun characters along the way.

Ages 2+ Weston Auditorium AL10 9EU £12, concs £10 Anglian Mist 24th Nov 7.30pm Love, lies and betrayal-when a young academic seeks the truth about the events surrounding the top secret work carried out on Orford Ness in the 1970s, he is plunged into a world of counter intelligence and intrigue. Inspired by the desolate beauty and strange structures of Orford Ness, this psychological thriller by Tim Lane and Cordelia Spence brings a long-hidden cold war plot into the light of day, with chilling consequences for all involved.

Ages 12+ Roe Hill Hall, Hatfield AL10 8EY £9, concs £7 Slow Violence 29th Nov - 20th Jan Work by eight UK-based artists reconsidering the prevalent threat of climate change. Working across film, photography, installation and sculpture. Art and Design Gallery AL10 9AB free 01707 281127 www.uharts.co.uk

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E - easy M - moderate MP - moderate plus Bricket Wood Moor Mill Pub car park, off Smug Oak Lane AL2 3PN 19th Nov 10.30am - MP Greenwood Park Community Centre, Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green AL2 3HW Fridays 2pm - M Hatching Green Redbourn Lane, Harpenden AL5 2JP on road parking only (nr White Horse Pub) Thursdays 10.30am - M Heartwood Forest Heartwood Forest car park AL3 6JB 17th Dec 10.30am - MP Highfield Park Charters Health Club Car park, Hill End Lane, St Albans, opposite Spar AL4 0DB Mondays 9.30am Tuesdays 1.30pm - M London Colney Caledon Road Community Centre AL2 1PU 7th Nov & 5th Dec 11am - M 2nd, 16th, 30th Nov 10.30 - E 14th 28th Dec 10.30am - E Redbourn Cricket club car park AL3 7DB 4th Nov 2pm - M Verulamium Park Outside Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre AL1 2DJ 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Nov 7pm - M Wheathampstead Public car park behind The Bull, East Lane AL4 8BL Tuesdays 10.30am - M 2nd Dec 2pm - MP www.hertfordshirehealthwalks.co.uk www.hertslink.org/cms

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Deliciousandreal As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop our thoughts turn to warm, comforting food and these are super tasty and perfect for bonfire night.

Sticky Chicken Drumsticks 8 chicken drumsticks 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Mix together all ingredients, apart from the chicken, in a jar, pop the lid on and give it a good shake. Put the chicken drumsticks in a large bowl and pour over the marinade; toss to ensure that they are covered. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Give them a shake every now and then to make sure they soak up the flavours. Tip the drumsticks and marinade into a roasting tin and pop into a preheated oven at 180°C. Roast for 35 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with the marinade from the tin poured over the top.

Roasted Pork Belly in Rich Tomato Sauce 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp olive oil Handful of bay leaves 1.2kg belly pork 2 red onions (peeled and cubed) 2 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed) 4 garlic cloves (peeled and finely chopped) 1 large red chilli (cut into quarters length ways) 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tin chopped tomatoes 300ml passata 150ml water 2 sprigs of rosemary (leaves only) Preheat the oven to 200°C. Put the chopped onions, sweet potatoes, garlic and bay leaves in a large roasting tin. Score the pork fat, with a sharp knife, in a criss-cross pattern, rub in the oil and paprika.

Place the meat on top of the vegetables. Roast for 45 minutes. Remove the meat add the vinegar, tomatoes, passata and water to the vegetables stirring well, pop the meat back on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 170°C and roast for another hour. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the rosemary leaves into the sauce. Cook for a final 20 minutes. Serve with bread, rice, salad or vegetables…whatever you fancy!

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Light up a Life Rennie Grove Hospice Care will be holding Light up a Life ceremonies in November and December and is inviting anyone who has lost a loved one to share this time of remembrance by dedicating a light and/or attending a service.

You can dedicate a light that will shine on Christmas trees at the ceremonies and make a donation in the name of a lost loved one.

Each dedication is acknowledged with a commemorative card and added to Rennie Grove’s Memory web page.

Peter Brion lost his wife Margaret to cancer 12 years ago after almost 60 years together. “I support Rennie Grove because of the way they looked after Margaret. The care they gave was fantastic. I can’t champion them enough.

The whole process from writing the dedication, making the donation and attending the service helps me at what can be a difficult time of year.”

Local Services 26th Nov 3pm - Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans 10th Dec 4pm - Clock Tower, St Albans (part of the Mayor’s Carol Service) www.renniegrove.org

Luton & Dunstable Hospital Buy lights as a gift or in memory of someone special, they are £5 each on sale from 1st November, all proceeds will benefit NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). This is one of only 3 units in the East of England providing intensive care for premature and sick newborn babies.

Tree Lighting Ceremony 7th Dec 6pm - hospital main entrance 01582 718289 www.ldh.nhs.uk/fundraising

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NOW at the Cathedral

Choral Eucharist for All Souls 2nd Nov 5pm Sung by the boys of the Cathedral Choir.

Come and Sing: Fauré’s Requiem 4th Nov rehearsal 2.30pm / performance 6.30pm Learn Fauré’s Requiem for Remembrance in an afternoon for a performance in the evening.

The High Sheriff’s Justice Service 5th Nov 11.15am Matins attended by Her Majesty’s Judges.

Lunchtime Organ Recital 8th Nov 12.30pm Talk: Matthew Paris and his Medieval Manuscripts 13th Nov 7.30pm £8 Celebrating 800 years since the medieval manuscript illustrator Matthew Paris entered St Albans Abbey.

Poetry Recital: Remembrance 14th Nov 8pm £10 The Archdeacon of St Albans leads an evening with poems inspired by the theme of Remembering and Remembrance.

Talk: Intercessory Prayer and Health 17th Nov 8pm £10 Nick Goulding explores this fascinating area, asking “What happens to the human body when we pray for healing?”

Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) and Strauss: Vier letzte Lieder (Four Last Songs 18th Nov 7.30pm St Albans Bach Choir with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra International Organ Festival Organ Recital 25th Nov 5.30pm Tower Tours 25th Nov 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm 29th Nov 11am & 12.30pm Taking you to the top of the Norman Bell Tower, the ringing and bell chamber and out onto the roof. Please book. £9 www.stalbanscathedral.org

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NOW for some Music Adagio for String Orchestra, and choral works by Tarik O'Regan and Joseph Rheinberger on this Remembrance Day. £18 / £15, child £1 St Saviour’s Church, St Albans AL1 4DF 0333 666 3366 www.choralsociety.com

Musical Sunday Afternoon

Winter’s Heart Andrew James Johnson is a composer and pianist who lives with his family in St Albans.

Despite having no formal piano training Andrew immersed himself in the works of Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin as a child, eventually pursuing his dream of studying composition in London. His style combines harmonic language with expansive pianistic techniques, revealing the influence of the Romantic-era composers that dominated the soundtrack of his youth.

His album ‘Winter’s Heart’ will be released on 17th November. facebook AJJohnsonmusic twitter ajjohnsonmusic www.andrewjamesjohnson.co.uk

Lea Singers Chants and Psalms 11th Nov 7.30pm From the most simple melodies and the oldest words comes an evening of strikingly 'modern' choral music performed by local chamber choir the Lea Singers.

Gregorian melodies and chant texts are the starting point for a journey through musical traditions from Europe and America that make connections between music ancient and modern.

Psalm 100 connects Schütz's dance-like Jauchzet dem Herren with Bernstein's exuberant, lyrical and bluesy Chichester Psalms, which are in turn connected to Roxanna Panufnik's Love Endureth, a setting of Psalm 136, by text sung in Hebrew. The centrepiece of the concert is Duruflé's Requiem, which uses Gregorian chant as a starting point for the composer's own imaginative musical inventions. £15, concs £10 07881 785299 tickets@leasingers.co.uk St John’s Church, Harpenden AL5 1DJ

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Durufle Requiem 11th Nov 7.30pm - 9.45pm St Albans Choral Society and Orchestra Nova perform the Duruflé Requiem, Samuel Barber's

12th Nov 2pm - 4pm Enjoy a fascinating collection of unique self-playing musical instruments. £7, child £3, family £15 03003 656 565 St Albans Organ Theatre, Herts AL1 5PE www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

The Horn Kazabian 18th Nov 9pm - 2am The official tribute act to the mighty Kasabian, and endorsed by the real thing. Bearing an uncanny resemblance, they bring pounding beats and huge guitar-driven choruses to recreate Kasabian's explosive stage show with unerring accuracy. £12 on the door Guns2Roses 25th Nov 9pm - 2am Approved by various members of Guns N Roses, and playing many songs from Appetite For Destruction, GNR Lies and Use Your Illusion I and II. You want Guns N Roses? Go see Guns 2 Roses! £12 on the door The Horn, St Albans AL1 3TE www.thehorn.co.uk

St Albans Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concerts 19th Nov 2pm & 3.30pm Come and experience the large-as-life sounds of a symphony orchestra in full cry. Children will be invited to meet the musicians during the interval and try out their instruments. Members of the orchestra will be dressed as their favourite superhero, monster, princess, prince or villain - maybe you’ll want to do the same, but it isn’t compulsory! £5, child £1 07976 800445 tickets@saso.org.uk St Saviour’s Church, Sandpit Lane AL1 4DF www.saso.org.uk

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NOW at the Local Theatres Abbey Theatre

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Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth 10th - 12th & 14th - 18th Nov Performed by the Company of Ten Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron, local waster and modern day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. Council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, a thug wants to give him a serious kicking and his mates want to get their hands on his drugs stash. So begins Johnny’s stand against the hypocrisy of modern life – which proves to be funny and shocking in equal turns. Warning: this is a funny and shocking play with strong language.

Wilde Without the Boy 24th Nov 8pm Gerard Logan Productions present this solo adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s De Profundis, a letter Wilde wrote to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, from Reading Gaol. De Profundis is an astonishingly brilliant, searingly honest composition that illuminates all the nooks and crannies of Oscar Wilde’s embittered mind and bruised soul.

Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL 01727 857861 www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

Leaf by Niggle 16th Nov 7.30pm Based on the book by JRR Tolkien. Niggle is a painter and not a very successful one, partly because he has so many other things to do. For some time he has been obsessed with one particular canvas - a curious picture of a tree with a vast landscape stretching out behind it. Richard Medrington (Jean from The Man Who Planted Trees) recounts Tolkien's miniature masterpiece.

Age 10+ The Hat Factory Arts Centre Luton LU1 2EY www.lutonculture.com

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Film: David Hockney: A Bigger Picture & 82 Portraits and 1 Still Life 26th Nov 3pm £5 Widely considered Britain’s most popular artist, with exhibitions in London, New York, Paris and beyond, Hockey attracts millions of visitors worldwide. Now entering his 9th decade, he shows no evidence of slowing down. Featuring intimate and in-depth interviews, this revealing film focuses on two blockbuster exhibitions held in 2012 and 2016 at Trestle Arts Base the Royal Academy of Art in London.

Beach Hut The Musical 11th & 12th / 18th & 19th Nov 7.45pm The SandPit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX Do we know the difference between a mental health 01727 799565 www.sandpittheatre.co.uk issue or the irrational side-effects of nobody believing your cries for help? The subtleties of what High Street Players we believe we see before our eyes when they are really deceiving us, and the reality of the underlying Happy Family invisible causes of somebodies actions, is certainly 29th Nov - 1st Dec 8pm Set in the 60s, the play centres on the 3 members worthy of further exploration. of the Solstice family who are still as emotionally The Beach Hut promises to take you on a journey vulnerable and innocent as they were as children. of the mundane suburban mixed with the bizarre.

Their private little world is upset by the arrival of One things for sure anything can happen in the Susan’s fiancée.

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What’s on in November 42

1st A Night of Dirty Dancing see page 6 2nd Choral Eucharist for All Souls see page 34 Live on Mars see page 6 3rd Shalamar see page 6 Disney Themed Fireworks Extravaganza see page 4 4th Fireworks Spectacular see page 4 OA Fireworks Spectacular see page 4 Christmas Market Hatfield House 10.30am - 4pm, £2 www.hatfield-house.co.uk Come & Sing: Fauré’s Requiem page 34 Five Miles to Fabulous Women’s Cycle Ride meet at Morrisons cycle stands, Hatfield Rd, 9.30am www.southhertsctc.org.uk 5th Fireworks Extravaganza Harpenden Rugby Club see page 4 Wheathampstead Fireworks Display page 4 The Harpenden Wedding Fair see page 24 The High Sheriff’s Justice Service page 34 de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert Fireworks see page 30 8th Night Golf see page 24 Lunchtime Organ Recital see page 34 Steam Railways of New Zealand St Mary's Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ, St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, 8pm www.stalbharpstampclub.org.uk 10th - 12th Exhibition: Harpenden Arts Club see page 22 Christmas Fair at Knebworth see page 20 10th - 12th & 14th - 18th Jerusalem see page 38 11th Chants & Psalms with Lea Singers page 36 Autumn Fair Mandeville School AL1 2LE 1.30pm Shark in the Park see page 30 Armistice Day see page 8 11th & 14th Oaklands College Open Days see opposite 12th Remembrance Services see page 8 Musical Sunday Afternoon see page 36 16th Verulamium Late see page 14

16th - 19th Frost Fair Hatfield House see page 20 16th Nov - 8th Jan Skate Van Hage see page 24 17th Thank ABBA for the Music Harpenden Public Halls, 7.30pm £19.50 Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images see page 6 18th Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem & Strauss: Vier Letzte Lieder see page 34 Scouts Charity Quiz Night Wadley Hut, Watford Road, St Albans, 01727 731028, in aid of Rennie Grove Hospice, teams of up to 8 19th Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers see page 6 Tree Planting Day at Heartwood see page 14 Hertfordshire Half Marathon see page 21st The Stylistics see page 6 22nd Ed Byrne see page 6 Christmas Shop Open at Burston see page 3 22nd Nov - 24th Dec Santa Spectacular at Willows see page 28 25th Guns2Roses see page 36 Mosaic Workshop see page 14 Organ Recital see page 34 25th & 26th Childwickbury Christmas Market see page 21 Keech Christmas Market see page 20 25th & 29th Tower Tours St Albans Cathedral see page 34 25th Nov - 23rd Dec St Albans Christmas Market see page 20 26th Elaine Paige see page 6 St Albans Christmas Lights see page 28 Harpenden Christmas Carnival see page 28 Film: David Hockney: A Bigger Picture & 82 Portraits & 1 Still Life see page 38 Victorian Christmas Fair see page 20 Talk: The History of Old Warden Park see page 8 27th Cyber-Stalking Maltings Theatre, St Albans, Soroptimist Women's Group, broadcast live on Radio Verulam 92.6FM, 7.30pm 30th The Great British Take Off Harpenden Public Halls, Jon Culshaw & Bill Dare, 8pm, £20

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1st Soulfish + 2Tone Harpenden Public Halls 01582 767525, authentic blend of Motown, Stax & Atlantic, 7.30pm, £18 1st & 8th Christmas Centrepieces Claydon House MK18 2EY, 03442 491895, create a table centre piece everything provided, bring secateurs if possible, 11am - 1pm, please book £20 1st - 17th Christmas Party Nights Knebworth House 01438 813825, please book www.knebworthhouse.com 2nd Hertfordshire Philharmonia St Saviours Church, St Albans AL1 4DF, Haydn, Strauss & Mendelssohn, 7.30pm Busking at the Clock Tower Market Place, St Albans, local musicians play to raise funds for HIV support in Herts, 11am - 4.30pm Santa Fly-In www.shuttleworth.org 2nd & 3rd Santa’s Grotto www.shuttleworth.org 3rd Redbourn Christmas Market see page 20 Santa in Love The SandPit Theatre AL4 9NX 01727 799565, The People's Theatre Company 2pm, £12, concs £10 with gifts for children 3rd,10th & 17th Sunday Lunch with Santa Knebworth House adult £25, child £12 www.knebworthhouse.com 5th Harpenden Gardening Society Talk: ‘Making Your Garden Colourful in Autumn’ Timothy Walker, Somerville College, Oxford, Roundwood Park Sch, 8pm, free £3, wine & mince pies 8th & 9th Christmas Fayre The British Schools Museum, Hitchin SG4 9TS, Fri: 4.30-7.30pm / Sat: 10 - 4pm 9th Salvation Army Carol Concert Leyton Green, 6.30pm, on the door £7, concs £4 Carol Concerts St Albans Bach Choir 3pm family concert, 7pm carol concert www.stalbansbachchoir.org.uk Christmas Fair St Michaels Primary School, St Michaels Street AL3 4SJ 12 noon - 3pm 9th & 10th Berkhamsted Christmas Floating Market Grand Union Canal, beside Waitrose HP4 1HS 10am -5pm 10th Christingle Service St Albans Cathedral, 3pm 10th & 17th Festiv-Tea & Christmas Carols www.shuttleworth.org

16th Carols on the Hour St Albans Cathedral, services last 30 minutes, just time to sing some uplifting carols, 11am - 4pm A Christmas Carol SandPit Theatre AL4 9NX 01727 799565, entertaining version of the Dicken’s classic tale, 2pm, £6 / £4 Advent Alleluia! St John’s Church, Harpenden AL5 2RU 01582 763774, Carillon Chamber Choir, 7.30pm, £15, concs £13 / £5 17th Harpenden Farmers Market A Russian Christmas Weston Auditorium, UhArts, 01707 281127, de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra, 3pm, £20, concs £15 / £8 / £6 www.uharts.co.uk Carols at Christmas Time St Albans Cathedral, with performances from Harpenden Choral Society & Sir John Lawes School Choir, please book 01727 890200 The Mechanical Instrument Christmas Special St Albans Organ Theatre AL1 5PE, 0300 365 65 65, 1.45pm - 5pm, £10, child £5 17th- 24th Christmas Tree Festival St Saviour's Church, St Albans, an indoor forest of 80 decorated trees themed 'Community at Christmas' 18th Nine Lessons & Carols St Johns Church, Harpenden, The Hardynge Choir, 8pm 22nd - 24th The Nutcracker Watford Colosseum 01923 571102, £23.50 29th & 30th Engineering Open Workshop www.shuttleworth.org

Pantomines 7th Dec - 7th Jan Aladdin The Alban Arena www.alban-arena.co.uk 7th - 31st Dec Beauty & The Beast Watersmeet, Rickmansworth www.watersmeet.co.uk 9th - 22nd Dec Dick Whittington Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 9th - 31st Dec Beauty & The Beast The Radlett Centre www.radlettcentre.co.uk 9th Dec - 14th Jan Cinderella Milton Keynes Theatre www.ATGtickets.com/miltonkeynes 15th - 29th Dec The Snow Queen Abbey Theatre www.abbeytheatre.co.uk

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Bullying UK will be running their successful ‘wear blue’ campaign for the third year and are asking schools, organisations and individuals to wear blue and donate to this very worthwhile organisation. If you would like to be a part of the ‘wear blue’ campaign, please register for updates and further information by visiting www.bullying.co.uk

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