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Welcome to November This month we’ve got tickets to give away for two fantastic musical events, an explosion of firework displays, Christmas fairs and markets to kick start the festive season, and as always, lots of local businesses ready to help with everything from Bicycle Repairs to Will Writing and Beauty Treatments to Womenswear. Whatever you do or whoever you call just say you found them in st albans NOW! If you run your own business we’d love to include you, we offer a helpful, friendly service so just give us a call. The magazines are monthly, if you don’t receive one, pick up a copy in town or read them on our social media pages.
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Do Something for Charity thinking of others
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Out of Town Shuttleworth, Bletchley & RAF lest we forget
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Sustainable St Albans
Playing Out Information Sessions 11th Nov 10.30am The Harpenden Arms, Harpenden 15th Nov 10.30am The Beech House, St Albans Playing Out is a new project where residents can apply to close their streets to through traffic for children’s play and community building. Go along to an information session to find out more, no need to book. Film: ‘The Sequel’ with discussion 18th Nov 7.30pm Horse Riding in Ashridge until 30th Nov Film recognising the fundamental unsustainability of Explore the stunning Ashridge Estate on today’s society, asking the big question: What will horseback. Rides to suit all abilities. follow? Looking at the influential work of David Beaney Farm, Little Gaddesden HP41PE Fleming, who dared to re-imagine a thriving www.ashridgehorsetrekking.com civilisation after the collapse of our current Family Conservation Day mainstream economies and inspired the Transition 9th Nov 10am - 2.30pm Towns movement. Learn how to use tools to cut down trees and help £4, concs £3 on the door manage the woodlands of Harpenden Common. Bennet’s, Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2HU Bring a packed lunch and have a picnic in the woods, Are You Be Losing Heat From Your Home? refreshments will be provided. All ages, 18th Nov 8pm - 9pm Harpenden children must be accompanied by an adult. Go along to an information session to find out more Harpenden Common AL5 3NU and borrow a thermal imaging camera to check your www.harpenden.gov.uk windows, front door, loft hatch etc Free but please book online Food Smiles St Albans www.sustainablestalbans.org Incredible Edible Civic Centre 10th Nov 1pm - 4pm In front of The Alban Arena, St Albans AL1 3LD Incredible Edible Russell Avenue 23rd Nov 10am - 1pm Behind multi-story carpark, St Albans AL3 5HB Help plant and maintain the Incredible Edible community gardens. No experience is required, drop in for as long as you like. Bring your own gardening gloves if you can. Children are welcome, but must be supervised at all times. www.foodsmilesstalbans.org.uk
Women-Only Cycle Ride 16th Nov 9.30am Meet at Morrisons supermarket, Hatfield Road (near the cycle stands) for an easy-paced morning ride with a coffee stop. Using quieter roads and traffic free routes as much as possible. Please check your bike is roadworthy, wear sensible clothes and bring some money for coffee. www.shertscyclists.org.uk
Luton Hoo Walled Garden Talk: 29th Nov 10.30am £5 My Bute Family - the people, the places, their creatures, pets and pests by Marietta Crichton Stuart. Please book www.lutonhooestate.co.uk / 01582 721443 Estate Office Lecture Room, Luton Hoo Estate LU1 4LF (take West Hyde Rd/Newmill End turning off A1081) www.lutonhooestate.co.uk
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WIN Tickets Rock for Heroes 17th Nov 7.30pm It’s your chance to win a pair of tickets to be part of the Rock Show that everyone’s talking about, while fundraising in support of an incredible charity; Help For Heroes. Rock For Heroes is the perfect combination of your favourite Rock and Pop artists across the eras. They will be collecting for Help for Heroes after the show, with the aim of raising £2.5 million. Performed by a full live rock band and superb singers, complete with brilliant personalities and comedy this really is a night out unlike any other. With music from artists such as Queen, Dire Straits, David Bowie, Toto, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Whitesnake and many more. You won’t see a bad wig here, this isn’t a tribute act this is simply paying tribute, the best way we can to the legends in music. Tickets from £20 To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see this fantastic show, simply email ROCK to jane@theNOWmagazines.com Closing date: 10th November The Alban Arena 01727 844488 www.alban-arena.co.uk
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Hugh Cornwell Monster Tour 21st Nov 7.30pm A show not to be missed, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away. Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers, brought us classics such as 'Golden Brown’, ‘Strange Little Girl’, ‘Always The Sun’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘Nice & Sleazy’.....sound familiar? All big hits, all great songs, all written and sung by Hugh Cornwell. He’s the hitman and he’s back with a new album ‘Monster’ on Sony Music. Expect an opening set of prime solo songs, including picks from ‘Monster’, followed by a storming set of iconic hits, sung and played by the man himself and his band. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to see this amazing show, simply email HUGH to wendy@theNOWmagazines.com Closing date: 10th November Harpenden Public Halls 08444 780 898 www.thegigcartel.com
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NOW at the Cathedral
Herts Musical Memories 3rd Nov 2pm free Watch, listen or join in with this vibrant singing session for those living with dementia, their carers and families. It promises to be fun, therapeutic and guaranteed to raise a smile. Abbey by Night 6th Nov 8pm & 8.30pm These candlelit experiences transport you back in time to explore the stories of the medieval Abbey. You’ll meet the men and women, monks and pilgrims to whom this great Abbey was a home and centre for learning and worship. Brocket Consort 9th Nov 7.30pm £24 Join local bass-baritone Julian Godlee and one of Britain’s most exciting pianists, Anna Tilbrook for songs by Purcell and two beautiful song cycles: Gerald Finzi’s Earth, Air and Rain - settings of poems by Thomas Hardy - and Schumann’s Dichterliebe settings of poems by Heinrich Heinets. Organ Recital 13th Nov 12.30pm free Nicholas Freestone, Assistant Director of Music, Worcester Cathedral. Talk: Love in Action: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching 13th Nov 7.30pm £10 Exploring the riches of Catholic social thought and what it might look like to put these principles into action. Tutor: The Rev’d Dr Simon Cuff, St Mellitus College The Vicar of Dibley and Women’s Ministry: 25 Years On 14th Nov 7.30pm (bar from 7pm) £10 25 years ago, the Church of England ordained its first female priests, and the arrival of one of the nation’s favourite vicars, The Vicar of Dibley. Celebrate with a screening of an episode of this iconic series. The Subdean and Youth Chaplain will be on hand to share some of their very own Vicar of Dibley moments. St Albans Bach Choir - Carmina Burana 16th Nov 7.30pm £15 A performance of secular poems written by
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Bavarian monks in the 13th century. The texts are Latin and German, very down to earth with lively rhythms and straightforward harmonies. Talk: Oscar Romero: Pilgrimage and Martyrdom 18th Nov 7.30pm £10 Exploring the meaning of pilgrimage in the life of Oscar Romero and reflecting that with the idea of martyrdom in a church of pilgrimage. Tutor: Dr Vincius Mariano de Carvalho, Kings College, Reaching for God: Beethoven and Faith 21st Nov 7.30pm £12.50 Blending live music with images and a talk exploring Beethoven’s spiritual vision through his music for solo piano, ending with a performance of his last sonata. Tutor: Iain Lane, Tutor in Christian Doctrine and the Visual Arts. Young Guides Takeover Tour 23rd Nov 11.30am As part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day, join a group of local students on this special tour as they take you through the many points of interests in the Cathedral. St Alban and the Martyrs 23rd Nov 7.30pm £10 St Albans Choral Society with choral works by Richard James Harvey and Liz Lane celebrating St Alban and the statues of the Seven Martyrs on the Nave Screen. Finishing with John Rutter’s joyous setting of the Gloria. Tower Tours 23rd & 30th Nov 11.30am, 1pm £9.50 Climb the 211 steps up to the top of the oldest Cathedral tower in Britain. Mozart Masterpieces 30th Nov 7.30pm £15 The Mosaic Chamber Choir and Amadeus Chamber Orchestra are joined by soloists to present masterpieces including the ‘great’ Mass in C Minor and the Solemn Vespers. Abbey Tots Tuesdays 9.30am term-time Popular parent and toddler group open to all. With toys, drinks and biscuits followed by a sing-song for pre-school children and their parents or carers.
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Do Something for Charity Hospice of St Francis The Firewalk Challenge 2nd Nov 2.30pm - 5.30pm The ultimate test of mind over matter. Amaze your friends, family and yourself as after training, you will be able to walk across the 20 foot fire lane, which will be 1236 degrees Fahrenheit. All participants will receive free entry to the St Albans Cathedral Fireworks Spectacular taking place in the evening. Abbey View Golf and Track, Verulamium Park, St Albans AL3 4SL www.stfrancis.org.uk
DropPoint Turn clutter into something good. DropPoint provides the public with information about places that can accept donations. It allows charities and non-profit organisations to list items that their business needs, in the hope this will encourage people to donate unwanted items and benefit those in greater need. Visit the website to get started www.droppoint.org
Emmaus Helping formerly homeless people rebuild their lives. Emmaus sells donated furniture and household goods; some of which are are refurbished. Unlike a lot of charity shops, Emmaus can accept donations of electrical items because they PAT and function test everything to ensure its safety. Two million TV sets are discarded every year, most end up in landfill sites. So, if you have unwanted electrical items in working order, or unwanted furniture or household goods take them to one of the local shops below. Hill End Lane, St Albans AL4 0FE 01727 817294 Coldharbour Lane, Harpenden AL5 4UN 01582 469564 www.emmaus.org.uk
Children in Need 18th Nov Change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK by getting involved and raising money for Children in Need. Last year’s appeal raised a whopping £50.5 million. Why not get cooking for your friends, family and colleagues, then brave their judgement MasterChef-style or join thousands across the UK donning their walking boots and put on your own Countryfile Ramble. Whether you’re getting sponsored or asking each walker to chip in, getting everyone together in the great outdoors is a fantastic way to help change lives. Visit the website for tips and ideas on how to get involved, or what’s happening locally. www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk
Having a Clear Out? Smalls for All A charity that gives bras to women in Africa who are at risk of being raped. The possibility of a women being raped is significantly less if she’s wearing a bra, as it’s seen as a sign of wealth. Post old, clean bras to: Smalls for All, 108 Buchanan Crescent, Eliburn, Livingstone EH54 7EF www.smallsforall.org UK registered charity no 297489
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The Taste of St Albans Festival
16th Nov A day of music, food and drink - all locally sourced, with bars offering everything from beers to cocktails and wine to gin. Dozens of food stalls to choose from and a raised 360 degree stage with music from midday to 11pm, including Rylands Heath, The Maida Vales, Max Palmer and more. St Saviours Church, Sandpit Lane AL1 4DF www.eventbrite.co.uk
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NOW at The Alban Arena Beautiful Noise - Celebrating the Music of Neil Diamond 1st Nov 7.30pm £29.50, £27.50 Celebrating all the classic hits of one of the world’s greatest ever singer songwriters, this is musical adventure is unrivalled by any other. Whitney Queen of the Night 2nd Nov 7.30pm £25 A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. My Fair Lady 5th - 9th Nov 7.45pm Sat 2.30pm £12 - £22.50 Presented by St Albans Musical Theatre Company, including: Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?, I Could Have Danced All Night and many more. Gordon Buchanan: Animal Families and Me 10th Nov 7.30pm £22 This is a show for wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy the spell-binding stories of the natural world from a man who has experienced danger face to face. I Got Love For You 1980’s 12th Nov 7.30pm £23.50 - £25.50 Live band ‘Electric Dreams’ invites you to the ultimate throwback concert with hits from Duran Duran, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, The Human League, A-ha, Tears for Fears and more. Jackson Live in Concert 13th Nov 7.30pm £24.50 With the hugely talented ‘CJ’, one of the most experienced and well-respected Michael Jackson tribute artists in the world. Steve Steinmanns Anything For Love 14th Nov 7.30pm £29.50, £27.50 Featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, female lead vocalist on “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”. John Mayall 15th Nov 8pm £30.50 - £35.50 A pioneer of blues music, rightly earning him the title, ‘The Godfather of British Blues’ and an OBE. Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest 16th Nov 8pm £25 A new masterclass in observational comedy. Age 16+ Rock For Heroes 17th Nov 7.30pm £22, £20 See competition on page 6 Kevin Bloody Wilson 18th Nov 7.30pm £29.50, £28
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After live gigs and millions of album sales, Kevin has found his niche, grabbed an esky and a deckchair and made himself really bloody comfortable. The Big Band at Christmas 19th Nov 2pm £17, £15 A unique Five Star Swing Big Band show with all your favourite Christmas songs from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole and more. Alexander Armstong: All Mouth and Some Trousers 20th Nov 7.30pm £29.50 A deliciously irreverent account of a career that has taken him from Armstrong & Miller to his rightful place as the Voice Of Toilet Duck. Show Of Hands 21st Nov 7.30pm £26, £13 Steve Knightley and Phil Beer, two undisputed kings of the folk, roots and acoustic scene reunite with longterm collaborator Miranda Sykes. Steeleye Span 22nd Nov 7.30pm £24.50, £22.50 Led by the iconic Maddy Prior, the latest seven piece band draws on the group’s incredible history to provide a night of favourites and surprises. The Nutcracker 23rd Nov 2.30pm £24.50, £16.50 With Vienna Festival Ballet promising to delight audiences of all ages. The Ultimate Old School Disco 23rd Nov 7pm £16 Great 70’s and 80’s music and the best Soul Funk and Disco from all our guest DJ’s. Ardal O’ Hanlon: The Showing Off Must Go On 24th Nov 8pm £22 Star of Death in Paradise, Father Ted, and My Hero, Ardal is forced to saddle his high horse again and ride fearlessly into the culture wars. The Elvis Years at Christmas 26th Nov 7.30pm £24 With favourites such as Hound Dog, Devil in Disguise, Return to Sender, All Shook Up, Suspicious Minds, and a good old carol sing-along around the piano. That’ll Be The Day 27th Nov 7.30pm £27, £25 Rock ‘n’ Roll variety show with all your favourite Christmas classics from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy! King For A Day: The Nat King Cole Story 28th Nov 7.30pm £21.50 With world class live music, narration and projected archive images and footage.
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Hertfordshire Health Walks
Enjoy the countryside and local green spaces with these free walks led by qualified volunteer leaders. Walks are graded between 20-30 minutes (first steps) and 90 minutes (grade 4). Just turn up! Highfield Park Meet at YMCA Highfield Park Centre, Russett Drive, St Albans AL4 0DB Mondays 9.30am (grade 2 - 3) Tuesdays 1.30pm (first steps & grade 2 - 3) Wheathampstead Meet at East Lane public car park behind The Bull AL4 8BL Tuesdays 10.30am (first steps & grade 2 - 3) 7th Dec 2pm (grade 3 - 4) London Colney Meet at Caledon Rd Community Centre AL2 1PU Thursdays & 5th Nov & 3rd Dec 10.30am (grade 3) Harpenden Meet at Rothamsted Conference Centre Car park, Harpenden AL5 2JQ Thursdays 10.30am (grade 3 - 4) Greenwood Park Meet at Greenwood Park Community Centre, Tippendell Lane AL2 3HW Fridays 2pm (grade 2 - 3) Heartwood Forest Meet in Heartwood Forest car park, Sandridge AL3 6JB 15th Dec 10.30am (grade 4) If you’d like to get in touch call 01992 588433, email healthwalks.cms@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/healthwalks
Herts Google Maps Herts County Council has released a Google map of the Hertfordshire public rights of way network. The map can be downloaded onto your smartphone, making it easy to follow your position as you go. This is a fantastic new way to explore over 3000km of rights of way, which provide endless opportunities for you to get out and active in the countryside. As well as improving health and wellbeing, this supports the goals of the Local Transport Plan, which prioritises active travel. To find the Google map visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/rowmap
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Feeding Birds in Winter Winter is a difficult time for birds as they need to find food for energy and build fat stores to keep warm through long, cold nights. Smaller birds need to eat up to a third of their bodyweight every day. You can help them by growing plants to provide berries and seeds, and others which provide a habitat for insects they can eat. Berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and are an important part of a bird’s diet, as they help them endure long periods of physical activity. You can also provide birds with sunflower hearts and seeds, nyjer seeds, seed mixes, peanuts or suet which are useful when natural foods are in short supply, and snow and ice can make accessing them harder. Don’t forget to provide fresh water for them to drink and bathe. Bathing helps them keep their feathers pristine and insulated, just make sure it doesn’t freeze over!
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Out of Town Bletchley Park Family Tours - Amazing People, Amazing Machines 1st & 2nd Nov 11am - 4pm Could you have been a Codebreaker, a Wren or maybe a dispatch rider? Would you have been able to keep your work secret even after the war? In this fast paced, interactive tour you will learn some surprising new facts, explore everyday life at Bletchley Park in 1941 and maybe take part in some secret war work! Ages 5 -14 Vintage Christmas Grotto 30th Nov - 23rd Dec 10am - 3.30pm While you wait for your magical meeting with Santa, enjoy craft activities; make a pop-up Christmas tree card, an Origami Santa or a fantastic festive themed puzzle to get you in the Christmas spirit. £7.50 per child Bletchley Park, Bucks MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Shuttleworth Collection The Swiss Garden at Night 1st & 2nd Nov 6.30pm - 9pm As part of the Museums at Night Festival, the Swiss Garden will be showing off its collection of trees, shrubberies and architectural features. See magnificent cedars, ancient oaks, ponds, bridges and rustic buildings beautifully highlighted using a variety of lights. Re-visit Lord Ongley’s lamp-lit Regency garden, which so impressed contemporary visitors that it was described as a ‘fairyland’ in the 1830s, and enjoy a colourful light show at The House. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a torch, as some areas may be quite dark. £10, child £3 Shuttleworth, Beds SG18 9EP www.shuttleworth.org
RAF London Stories Big Weekend 2nd & 3rd Nov 10.30am - 5pm Do you have any memories of the Royal Air Force? Whether you’re currently serving, a veteran, or proud of a family member who has served, we want to hear your story. This event taking place at venues across the country is aiming to record 100 RAF stories in one weekend. They want to hear stories big and small, to paint a picture of the real RAF. Your stories once recorded will be added to the ever-growing online collection. Immersive Histories: Dambusters until 31st Dec Step back in time to the early hours of 17th May 1943 and on board Lancaster G-George to join the Dambusters on their legendary mission. Using the latest virtual reality technology, in conjunction with a physical 1:1 recreation of the interior of the iconic Avro Lancaster bomber, experience key events from the Dambusters raid. Witness decisive moments play out as you explore the aircraft. Monitor the altitude and route as you gaze out of the windows, feel the tension increase as each Lancaster endeavours to bust the Möhne Dam, before learning the outcome of your mission. Each detail has been painstakingly recreated using primary accounts from crew members who flew the mission. Age 13+ £10 RAF Museum London, NW9 5LL www.rafmuseum.org.uk
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Remember Them
Remembrance Day Parades and Services Harpenden 10th Nov 10.15am Parade from Leyton Road at 10.15am to the War Memorial for a Service of Remembrance at 10.50am. Once the Service is finished at 11.30am, the Parade will re-form for the Mayor’s Address and then be dismissed at the Memorial. The Order of Service and site plan is available at www.harpenden.gov.uk/ remembrance St Albans 10th Nov 10.30am Parade will start just after 10.30am from the former BHS store and proceed to the War Memorial near St Peter’s Church, a service will begin at 10.50am 10th Nov 10.45am - 12 noon A Choral Requiem, including a two minute silence at 11am to remember those who died during the World Wars and those who continue to suffer or die as a result of warfare. Sung by the Cathedral Choir. All are welcome St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard AL1 1BY 11th Nov 11am The Mayor will be at the War Memorial near St Peter’s Church to mark the 2 minutes silence.
Volunteer to be a Poppy Appeal Collector Why not volunteer to collect donations while handing out Poppies to raise vital funds to provide lifelong support for the Armed Forces Community. Visit the website to find out more www.britishlegion.org.uk
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NOW at the Local Theatres Trestle Arts Base I Wanna Be Yours 1st Nov 7:30pm A tender, funny, lyrical play about finding love and holding onto it with everything you’ve got. £12 Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ www.trestle.org.uk
High Street Players The Birth of Gossip 1st & 2nd Nov 8pm Local author, Pamela Mann’s gripping tale of a young woman on trial as a witch in 16th century England is brought to life in this dramatic stage adaptation. St Nicholas’ Church Hall, Harpenden AL5 2TP www.hsplayers.org.uk
The Radlett Centre Peter and the Wolf 1st Nov 11am & 2.30pm This family concert is a wonderful way to introduce classical music to young children. With a live wind quintet of talented instrumentalists on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn. The Gruffalo 14th Nov: 1.30pm / 15th Nov: 10am & 1.30pm Join Mouse on a daring adventure in a magical, musical adaptation of this classic book, with songs, laughs and monstrous fun. Age 3+ The Radlett Centre WD7 8HL www.radlettcentre.co.uk
Hertford Theatre Dear Zoo Live! 6th Nov: 1.30pm & 4pm 7th Nov: 10.30am & 1.30pm Rod Campbell's book has delighted generations of readers since 1982. This adaptation is a delight as it unfolds with puppets, music and audience interaction. Russian National Ballet Presents Swan Lake 8th Nov 7.45pm One of Tchaikovsky's best works, featuring some of ballet's most memorable music and breath-taking dance. Full of mystery and romance. Hertford Theatre SG14 1PS www.hertfordtheatre.com
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Abbey Theatre The Pitmen Painters 8th - 16th Nov When a group of coal miners begin art classes, they soon discover there’s more to the art world than they’d fthought. And when they start painting, the art world discovers there’s more to them than they’d expected. Based on a true story, this is an inspiring play about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.£13, £12 Abbey Theatre, St Albans AL1 2DL www.abbeytheatre.org.uk
The Sandpit Theatre Film: Leonardo: The Works 10th Nov 3pm Leonardo da Vinci is acclaimed as the world’s favourite artist, and to mark the 500th anniversary of his death, his paintings and drawings will be the focus of this exhibition on screen presenting every attributed painting, in ultra HD quality, never seen before on the big screen. £5 An Evening of Musical Delight 29th & 30th Nov 7.30pm Enjoy the A Cappella singing of Welwyn Harmony Ladies and the men of Kings of Herts for songs old and new, with a seasonal twist. Then join in the after show fun in the bar with both choruses. £10, £5 The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX www.sandpittheatre.co.uk
The Barn Theatre The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth 15th - 23rd Nov A class of 7 year olds are preparing their nativity play, with the familiar squabbles over parts, diva tantrums and inappropriate on-stage behaviour. The kids are played by adults who later play the kids’ parents. Warm, witty and funny, with a smattering of songs sung to carol tunes, a perfect pre-Christmas treat. The Barn Theatre, WGC AL1 2DL www.barntheatre.co.uk
Maltings Arts Theatre As You Like It 29th Oct - 9th Nov 8pm A vibrant interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy. The Children 28th - 30th Nov 8pm In a remote cottage on the British coast, a couple of retired nuclear engineers are leading a quiet life, living on yogurt and yoga. But outside, the world is in utter chaos following a devastating series of events, and then an old friend turns up at their door. £7.50 -£13.50 The Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans AL1 3HL www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk
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Fireworks, Fun & More
Willows Activity Farm 1st Nov 6pm - 8pm Join in with this first ever sparkly Low Bang Fireworks evening! Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Tring 2nd Nov doors 5.30pm, display 7.20pm A festival of Fire with food stalls, a beer tent, carousels, a sparkler area and The Tring School Swing Band playing live music. £5 per child London Road (opposite Tesco), Tring HP23 6HA www.tringfireworks.co.uk
Verulamium Park St Albans Fireworks Spectacular 2nd Nov gate 6pm, display 7.30pm Spectacular evening of fantastic fireworks, food and fun for the whole family. There will be a Food Village with street food outlets, burgers and hot dogs and bars selling beer, mulled wine, cider and gin. Tickets available on the gate £10, child £5, family £20 (cash only) Verulamium Park, St Albans www.stalbanscathedral.org
Cassiobury Park 2nd Nov 6pm - 8.30pm Hertfordshire's largest free firework display, with music and entertainment from 6pm, bonfire with fireworks at 7.30pm. Plus food and drink stalls and small funfair rides for the kids. Cassiobury Park, Watford WD18 7LG
Redbourn Common 2nd Nov 7pm Fireworks and a fun fair along with Scouts selling hotdogs. Free, donations welcome Redbourn Common AL3 7BU
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Royal Gunpowder Mills 2nd & 3rd Nov 2pm - 7pm Enjoy Guy Fawkes Festival and Fireworks, see Professor Nitrate in the Mad Lab with interactive shows explaining the science of explosions. Watch a short theatre production, The Ghost of Guy Fawkes, and enjoy hands on activities such as Slime making and Lantern making. Explore the history of the 300 year old site on a guided tractor trailer and also visit the Rocket Vault, Armoury, and exhibitions that reveal the stories and science behind the Gunpowder heritage. Festivities conclude with an archery display from ‘The Royal Golden Eagle Medieval Archers’ and an epic fireworks display at 7pm from ForceFX, the company behind the special effects of movies, TV and music festivals. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey EN9 1JY www.royalgunpowdermills.com
London Colney 3rd Nov 5pm - 7pm Free firework display with fun fair rides, food stalls, and an amazing display starting at 6pm. Free, with a collection for local charities The Caledon Community Centre, London Colney AL2 1PU
OA Sport 3rd Nov gates 5pm, display 7.45pm A fabulous fireworks display, plus BBQ. Advance tickets £10, child £5, family £20 Harpenden Rd, St Albans AL3 6BB www.oasport.co.uk
Crabtree School 9th Nov 6pm Fireworks Spectacular, fantastic event for all the family Crabtree School, Harpenden AL5 5PU
Harpenden Rugby Club 10th Nov Firework fun for all the family. Harpenden Rugby Club, Redbourn Lane AL5 2BA Www.HRFC.com
Wheathampstead 10th Nov gates 4pm, fireworks 5.30pm With a BBQ, hot and cold drinks and glow toys on sale. £5, child £3 Beech Hyde Primary School, Wheathampstead AL4 8TP
Museum by Torchlight 1st Nov 5pm - 8pm Handle real skeletons, take part in the big draw and have a go at the spooky gallery trail. Be sure to dress up with friends and family in a ghoulish costume or as a scary animal, and bring along a torch. Age 5+. Free, suggested donation £2 Tring Natural History Museum, Tring HP23 6AP www.nhm.ac.uk
Halloween Spectacular 1st Nov 5pm - 9pm See the Museum's historic buildings decorated and inhabited by costumed characters, watch a spectacular fire performance with fire pits and a spooky horse display. Listen to stories told around the fire of the Iron Age roundhouse, while toasting marshmallows. Plus Halloween-themed crafts, activities and games for all the family to enjoy. Explore the scary woodland walk, or the not-so-spooky walk and family storytelling for younger children. Dress up in Halloween costumes with a prize for the best. Don't forget your torch as it will be dark! Please book. Chiltern Open Air Museum Chalfont St Giles HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk
Circus Berlin 30th Oct - 3rd Nov An international show bringing together some of the greatest circus performers ever seen in the UK, including comedy acts, foot-juggling, daredevils, magic and aerial acts and the Motorbikes inside the Globe of Death! Great fun for all the family. Harpenden Common AL5 2JF www.circusberlin.co.uk
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14th Nov - 6th Jan Whether you think of yourself as a Torvill and Master The Dark Arts Dean or simply scramble around like Bambi, this until 10th Nov popular ice rink is the ultimate experience for all Fans of Death Eaters, daring duels and the family, regardless of age or ability. Enjoy the Hallowe'en feasts are invited to explore the atmosphere in the fully heated marquee with a darkness of the Wizarding World. viewing platform for spectators, comfortable The Great Hall set will be decorated with over seating and mouth-watering Ice Café. There’s 100 floating pumpkins, as seen in the a full range of skates included in the price, and Philosopher’s Stone. Created by Head skating aids for those less confident are Propmaker on all the Harry Potter films, Pierre available to hire. Bohanna, the pumpkins are hand-carved by the Van Hage, Great Amwell SG12 9RP Prop Making Department so no two are alike, and www.vanhage.co.uk the tables will be laden with a Hallowe’en feast. Brush up on your wand moves in an exciting live duel with Death Eaters. See how a crowd scene like the Battle of Hogwarts would have been created, vats of slimy troll snot, buckets of dribbling drool (of the three-headed dog variety) and pools of silvery unicorn blood will be showcased in the Tour allowing you to get handson and see exactly how it was all created. £45, child £38 Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Leavesden WD25 7LR www.wbstudiotour.co.uk
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NOW for the Kids Rye Meads Family Bushcraft Workshop 2nd Nov 9.30am & 1.30pm Learn survival skills together as a family, develop confidence and discover more about the natural world. This is a great way to share in the challenge of learning bushcraft skills with an expert instructor. An introduction to fire lighting Fire by friction demonstration Hands-on fire by spark session Learning about fire management Smore cooking over the campfire Learning to make cordage from nettles For children with accompanying adults. Age 8+ Please book £22, child £13 RSPB Rye Meads, Hoddesdon SG12 8JS ww2.rspb.org.uk
Paradise Wildlife Park Howl-o-ween until 3rd Nov 9.30am - 5pm Experience the fear factor of getting up close and personal with creepy crawly animals in the Animal Spooktacular Shows or join in the ghostly shows and games at the Safari Stage. Plus free wolf masks and pumpkin carving. Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne EN10 7QA www.pwpark.com
Victorian Lessons 3rd Nov 3.20pm & 3.30pm Experience a Victorian Lesson in the Gallery classroom. Don't be late and pay attention! Cost included in admission price. British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk
The Roald Dahl Museum Scoff ‘n’ Stroll 24th Nov 2pm Stretch your legs and fill your tummy! Leave by the Wonka gates and walk through the nearby woods and fields that inspired Roald Dahl. Listen to extracts from his last book ‘My Year’, as well as Fantastic Mr Fox and Danny the Champion of the World, and enjoy the glorious Chilterns countryside that he walked in. Then head back to the Museum for a well-deserved delicious afternoon tea. ‘My Year’, written in the last year of his life, is a month by month account of the changing seasons peppered with childhood memories, written in Dahl's wonderful and humorous style. Please book, £12, age 6+ The Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden, Bucks www.roalddahl.com
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Time to Get Festive
Childwickbury Christmas Market
23rd & 24th Nov 10am - 5pm This year Childwickbury Estate welcomes you to its 11th annual Christmas Market. The beautifully restored 19th century horse-stalls and tack rooms provide a unique setting for a variety of Christmas gifts including fine art, stained glass, jewellery, quilts, clothing, tableware, pottery, food gifts and much more. Unique gifts of high quality for Knebworth Christmas Fair sale so why not start your Christmas shopping 8th - 10th Nov 10am - 4pm season here. Fresh cooked food, drinks and mulled Kick off your festive shopping in style, meet the wine will be available all weekend. Dogs on leads makers and designers and find unique gift for family, welcome, free entry and free parking friends or treat yourself to something extra special. Childwickbury Estate, Harpenden Road, Knebworth Barns, Knebworth House SG1 2AX St Albans AL3 6JU www.knebworthhouse.com www.childwickburyarts.com
Winter Market 10th Nov 10am - 4pm
Willow's Farm Santa Spectacular
The first ever Winter Market in Harpenden with quality stalls selling gifts and local produce from handmade toys, accessories and skincare to treats for your pets and stunning local art. Plus a Winter Hamper Raffle, refreshments, Hospice Craft Group, Plant Sale, Donated Art Work. Entry £2, all proceeds will go towards the Hospice of St Francis. Harpenden Public Halls AL5 1TE www.stfrancis.org.uk
23rd Nov - 24th Dec 10am - 5pm A full day of fun including meeting Santa and receiving a golden key to his Toy Shop, attending Elf Academy, meeting the reindeer and so much more. In the Sweet Shop the elves will be serving sweets, treats and mince pies. Willows Activity Farm, St Albans AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com
Santa's Post Office 14th Nov - 23rd Dec Children can enter a magical world to write their letter and see it make its journey to Lapland. Christopher Place Shopping Centre St Albans AL3 5DQ
Aldenham Country Park Frost Fair 14th - 17th Nov 10am - 5pm A family friendly wonderland in beautiful surroundings exhibiting the best in arts, crafts, fine foods and gifts. Plus Santa’s grotto, refreshments and local entertainers. £8, child free Aldenham Country Park, Elstree WD6 3BA
Christmas at Waddesdon 16th Nov - 5th Jan 11am - 6pm Inside the Manor, displays will explore Waddesdon's connection to the world of music with a festive twist, from traditional Christmas carols to Christmas hits. Enjoy celebratory foods and gift shopping, and see the gardens illuminated from dusk, there will be a light trail around the aviary that playfully combines colour, sound and movement. Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury HP18 0JH www.waddesdon.org.uk
St Albans Christmas Lights Switch-on 17th Nov 12 noon - 6pm Fun for all the family including Santa's grotto, live music, food, drink and gift stalls and a fun fair.
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Harpenden Christmas Carnival & Farmer's Market 24th Nov 12 noon - 6pm Festivities include the Farmers' Market from 12 noon, Santa's Grotto from 12.30pm, Main Stage entertainment from 1pm, Procession from 3pm, plus the Funfair, Stilt-Walkers, walk about entertainment, Young Enterprise Trade Fair, and of course the spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On at 5pm. High Street, Harpenden AL5 2SH
Craft Fair 30th Nov 11am - 4pm Delightful crafted items, there is always something new to see and buy. Free entry St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road AL1 5PE www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk
Hertfordshire Christmas Market 30th Nov - 1st Dec With Lannock Christmas Trees, Santa's Grotto, Red Lion Bar, hot food and snacks, music and DJ plus games and activities. Lannock Farm, Hitchin SG4 7EE www.christmasbarns.com
Meet Santa at Whipsnade Zoo 30th Nov - 24th Dec Visit Santa and experience the festive magic as you meet Mrs Claus, her cheeky elves and join in with Christmas crafts. Every child will have the chance to get a yuletide photograph with Santa. £12 ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Beds LU6 2LF www.zsl.org
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Hail! Bright Cecilia
NOW for some Music Trumpet & Organ Recital 3rd Nov 3pm Perfomed by Crispian Steele-Perkins with Hilary Davan Wetton. Steele-Perkins is one of the country’s leading trumpet players, having played theme tunes for Antiques Roadshow, Lord of the Rings and For Your Eyes Only. Davan Wetton, a nationally renowned organist and conductor, is currently Conductor of the Military Wives Choirs. £10, child £5, family £20 Email: mrmcsecretary@gmail.com Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans AL1 3XG
Robert Wolfe Organ Concert 9th Nov 7.30pm Recognised as one of the world's leading interpreters of the theatre organ, Wolfe is acclaimed for his sheer artistry and musicality, he is without question one of the top British organists. £12.50 St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road AL1 5PE www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk
James Mayhew Family Concerts 10th Nov 2pm & 4.30pm Popular annual concerts with de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra, and artist James Mayhew painting live on stage as the orchestra play Prokofiev’s much-loved Peter and the Wolf and Ravel’s Mother Goose. £15, £13, child £8 UHArts, Weston Auditorium AL10 9EU www.herts.ac.uk
A Tribute to Notre-Dame 16th Nov 7.30pm Concert performed by the Lea Singers Masses by Vierne and Yves Castagnet, motets by Duruflé and Bruckner. £15, concs £7 St John's Church, Harpenden AL5 1DJ www.leasingers.co.uk
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23rd Nov 7.30pm St Albans Chamber Choir perform a concert of choral music by 20th and 21st century British composers celebrating the patron saint of music. Benjamin Britten: Hymn to St Cecilia James MacMillan: Cecilia Virgo Ralph Vaughan Williams: Silence and Music and works by Bliss, Dyson, Gardner, Howells, Jackson and Walton. £15, child £5 St Peter’s Church, St Albans AL1 3HG www.stalbanschamberchoir.org.uk
Harpenden Choral Society 23rd Nov 7.30pm Mozart - C Minor Mass Haydn - Te Deum JS Bach - Jauchzet Gott £15, child £5 St Nicholas Church, Harpenden AL5 2TP 01582 419370
Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers 27th Nov 7.30pm Les is on tour with a unique voyage back to the 1970s, with all the thrill and excitement of Rollermania, performing original hits including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember, Summerlove Sensation and Give A Little Love and many more, plus songs from the new album Lost Songs. £24 Bedford Corn Exchange MK40 1SL www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
Tinseltown Festive Pop-Ups! From 27th Nov (Wednesdays & Saturdays) Look out for live music and arts performances around the City Centre and Clock Tower Quarter on Wednesdays and Saturdays up to Christmas week. If you fancy some festive folk, blues, pop or a seasonal choir while Christmas shopping St Albans Arts Team will be programming a host of delights, along with showcase Saturdays hosted by Lemonrock, St Albans Folk Festival and PK Promotions with special guests including Rebourn Jazz Band, The Rumbles, St Albans Purple All-Stars and Ollie Bannister. To see the full programme visit www.facebook.com/SAASHArts
St Albans' Singers Fridays 11.15am - 12.15pm, term time Try a free taster session, singing familiar and uplifting songs, using simple harmonies, make new friends, learn by ear with the words or from music (it’s up to you) & everyone is welcome. Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans AL4 0JQ www.trestle.org.uk
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St Albans Museum + Gallery St Peter’s Street AL1 3DH Cosmic Crafts 1st Nov 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 4pm £2 Finish half term with a Big Bang by getting crafty and inspired with all things planetary! Talk: The History of Pubs and Pub Games 1st Nov 7.30pm £10 As part of Museums at Night. Hear from pub expert, curator David Thorold, and board games aficionado James Masters of Masters Games. Sons of St Albans 7th Nov 7pm £10 Celebrate International Men's Day and hear stories of men whose fascinating lives were connected to St Albans, from Samuel Ryder’s penny seeds to philosopher and politician Francis Bacon. Brush Letter Christmas Cards 9th Nov 10.30am - 1pm £50 With help from an expert calligrapher perfect your brush lettering style and create a hand-lettered card design, which will be professionally printed to make a set of 6 Christmas cards. A beginner’s brush lettering kit is provided so you can master the craft and practice what you’ve learned at home. Christmas Lights Switch On 17th Nov 12noon - 6pm Festive craft activities, and a chance to visit Santa. International Toilet Day Quiz 19th Nov 7.30pm Join London Loo Lady, Rachel Cole-Wilkin for a quirky talk and quiz. Hear why she has made toilets her passion before being quizzed on everything from historical loos to global sanitation. Help twin another of the museum toilets through www.toilettwinning.org.uk £10 per person (tables of 6 or join with others)
Stockwood Discovery Centre Exhibition: International Garden Photographer of the Year until 24th Nov 10am - 4pm free With stunning work from both amateur and professional photographers, the exhibition captures beautiful images of plants, habitats and landscapes. Stockwood Discovery Centre LU1 4LX
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St Michael’s Street AL3 4SW Meet Tessa Wheeler 1st Nov 11am & 2pm free Hear a storyteller bring museum founder Tessa Wheeler’s archaeological achievements to life. Archaeological Poo! 16th Nov 12noon - 4pm £2 Celebrate International Toilet Day by making a stinky mess with ancient poo activities! Investigate fossilised ‘specimens’, discover how the Romans kept themselves clean and make your own ‘poo’ to take away! Drop in
I Believe in Unicorns 1st & 2nd Nov Fri: 1pm, Sat: 11am & 2pm Best-selling children's author Michael Morpurgo's treasured story brought to life. It’s a tale of the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy. An enchanting show that will spark imagination in both young and old. Spontaneous Potter: Kidz 16th Nov 2pm - 3pm An entirely improvised Harry Potter play, with live musical accompaniment. See a new Harry Potter fiction created on stage. Age 4+ The Giant Balloon Show 17th Nov 11.30am & 2.30pm Take everything you know about balloons, twist it into a theatrical experience and add an award-winning clown and an 80s soundtrack! With balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and a giant balloon! Hansel, Gretal and You... Who? 23rd Nov 11am & 2pm Hansel and Gretal have been turned into oven gloves and don't know what to do. Join them as the audience carry out a relay race, discover a map of the world and mime Olympic sports. Jane Eyre 25th Nov: 7.30pm / 26th Nov: 2.30pm & 7.30pm Jane Eyre is a moving and unforgettable portrayal of one woman's quest for equality and freedom. Performed by a cast of five, using original live music and stylish theatricality and engaging story-telling. Soonchild 30th Nov 2pm - 3pm An Arctic adventure with live music and songs, shadow puppets, integrated sign language and song and the cosmic brilliance of the Northern Lights. Based on the book by Russell Hoban. Luton Library Theatre LU1 2NG
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Exhibition: Line/Extended until 20th Dec Bringing together five artists; Rosana Antolí, Lucy Brown, George Eksts, Jane Grisewood and Andrea V Wright, whose work explores the potential of the drawn line and the expanded field of drawing. Free UHArts, Art & Design Gallery AL10 9AB www.uharts.co.uk Lecture: Pantomime: A Very British Feast 21st Nov Over 2,500 years in the making, the great British pantomime is a very potent brew indeed. Mix the earliest Greek and Roman drama with commedia dell'arte and medieval morality plays, then stir in a sprig of 17th century masque, a dash of 18th century harlequinade and a hefty shot of Victorian music hall and, hey presto, you have the modern Christmas pantomime (Oh no you don't!). The Arts Society Harpenden Area DFAS For more details, to join or attend as a guest visit www.theartssocietyharpendenareadfas.org.uk
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A-Z Of St Albans Places-People-History by Wendy Turner St Albans has a rich seam of history from Julius Caesar, to the 12th century Sopwell Nunnery with its abbess (head of an abbey of nuns), author of a book on fishing, thought to be the first book written in the English language by a woman. St Albans has many faces; it’s a vibrant, modern Hertfordshire city, a buzzing market town, and a cathedral city with the Abbey at its heart. Yet there’s a darker side with manslaughter, murder and mayhem at its core. Wendy Turner takes us through its history from A-Z in this recently published book. The book can be purchased from all good local bookshops and online retailers, as well as www.amberley-books.com Cost £14.99
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● At least 2 billion people use a drinking water source contaminated with faeces.
● Inadequate sanitation is estimated to cause 432,000 diarrhoeal deaths every year and is a major factor in diseases such as intestinal worms and trachoma. ● Children under the age of five living in countries affected by protracted conflict are, on average, nearly 20 times more likely to die from diarrhoeal diseases caused by a lack of safe water, sanitation and hygiene than by direct violence. (UNICEF 2019) www.worldtoiletday.info
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until 10th Nov The Making of Harry Potter page 25 1st Slipper Swap Social page 28 Cosmic Crafts page 34 Talk: The History of Pubs & Pub Games page 34 1st - 10th Firework Displays page 24 1st & 2nd I Believe in Unicorns page 34 The Swiss Garden at Night page 18 The Birth of Gossip page 20 2nd The Firewalk Challenge page 10 5th - 9th My Fair Lady page 12 7th Talk: Sons of St Albans page 34 8th - 10th Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition page 36 Knebworth Christmas Fair page 30 8th - 16th The Pitmen Painters page 20 9th Annual Craft Fair Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road AL1 4LQ, 2pm - 5pm Robert Wolfe Concert page 32 9th & 12th Open Events Oaklands College, opposite page 10th Remembrance Day Parades page 18 Winter Market Harpenden Public Halls page 30 Gordon Buchanan: Animal Families & Me page 12 de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra: Family Concerts page 32 13th France 1929-1979 St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, St Marys Church, Childwickbury AL3 6JJ, 8pm 14th Nov - 23rd Dec Santa’s Post Office page 30 14th Nov - 6th Jan Skate Van Hage page 25 15th Christmas at The Cove Spa page 2 15th - 23rd The Flint Street Nativity page 20 16th Taste of St Albans Festival page 11
Lea Singers: A Tribute to Notre-Dame page 32 Archaeological Poo! page 34 St Albans Bach Choir - Carmina Burana page 8 Spontaneous Potter: Kidz page 34 Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest page 12 16th Nov - 24th Dec Santas Grotto at Burston page 31 17th Rock for Heroes page 6 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt page 28 The Giant Balloon Show page 34 St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On page 30 Frank Skinner: Showbiz Watford Colosseum 19th International Toilet Day Quiz page 34 21st Hugh Cornwell Monster Tour page 6 22nd Hats off Comedy Club page 11 23rd The Nutcracker page 12 Christmas Fair Earthworks, St Albans, Santa’s grotto, live music, unique handmade Christmas crafts, free entry, 12 noon - 3pm 23rd & 24th Childwickbury Christmas Market front cover 24th Harpenden Christmas Carnival page 30 25th Raising Resilient Girls: a "How To" Guide Townsend School, St Albans, 7.30pm, £10, Soroptimist Women's Group, please book www.sigbi.org/st-albans 25th & 26th Jane Eyre page 34 26th Harpenden Local History Society Meeting Harpenden Public Halls 27th Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers page 32 28th Line/Extended Panel Discussion UHArts Art & Design Gallery, 4pm - 6pm, free www.uharts.co.uk 28th - 30th Nov The Children page 20 29th & 30th An Evening of Musical Delight page 20 30th Mosaic Chamber Choir - Mozart Masterpieces page 8 Craft Fair St Albans Organ Theatre page 30
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1st St Albans Antique & Vintage Market St Peters Street, St Albans, 9am - 3pm Carols by Candlelight Harpenden Public Halls Redbourn Christmas Market Redbourn High Street, 11am - 5pm 2nd Dec - 6th Jan Christmas Pudding Walk Ashridge Estate HP4 1LT 6th & 20th Casino Party Nights Shuttleworth SG18 9EP dinner & Casino, 6.30pm, £65 7th Christmas Charity Concert High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, in aid of Mencap Harpenden, 3pm, £10, child £5 Rick Wakeman: The Grumpy Old Christmas Show Watford Colosseum, £34 - £39.50 Star in a Jar The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead www.oldtownhall.co.uk 7th - 15th Santa’s Grotto & Festivities Shuttleworth SG18 9EP, £8 www.shuttleworth.org 8th Film: The Snowman Harpenden Public Halls, with live music, 10.30am & 11.30am, £10, child £5 Mayor’s Carol Concert in front of the Clock Tower, St Albans AL3 4EL Santa Paws Ashridge Estate HP4 1LT, bring your dog for a festive walk with Santa, £1, 11am 9th Chris Difford Harpenden Public Halls, co-founder of Squeeze, 7.30pm, £23.50 13th - 21st The Railway Children Barn Theatre, AL8 6ST 14th A Christmas Carol - Murder Mystery Party Night Shuttleworth SG18 9EP, 6.30pm, £80 Food of Love at Christmas Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, musical Christmas classics & mulled wine, 8pm, £7.50 - £13.50 15th Rudolph Rave Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 15th - 24th Charter Market’s Christmas Season St Peters Street, St Albans, live music & entertainment 17th Christmas Carol Concert High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden, 01582 419379, Harpenden Choral Society, 7.30pm, £10, child £3 18th The Snowman performed by Orpheus Sinfonia Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk
19th & 20th Christmas Gothic Maltings Arts Theatre, St Albans, a dark & spectral woman tells haunting tales of the festive season, 8pm, £13.50 21st Reindeer on the Roof! The Sandpit Theatre, St Albans AL4 9NX, 11.30am & 2.30pm, £8, £6 23rd Lea Singers: FestiveLea! Harpenden Public Halls AL5 1TE, an evening of uplifting singing & carols, 7.30pm, £15, £5 www.leasingers.co.uk 23rd & 24th The Wizard of Oz Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 27th Post-Christmas Walk Ashridge Estate HP4 1LT, please book, 10am - 12pm, £5, child £3
Pantomimes 29th Nov - 31st Dec Sleeping Beauty Watford Palace Theatre www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 3rd - 24th Dec Santa Claus & the Night Before Christmas Watford Colosseum www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 6th, 7th,12th,19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Dec A Christmas Carol Wardown House www.lutonculture.com 6th Dec - 5th Jan Sleeping Beauty The Alban Arena www.alban-arena.co.uk 7th - 30th Dec Beauty & The Beast Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 7th Dec - 3rd Jan Cinderella Radlett Centre www.radlettcentre.co.uk 11th - 31st Dec Snow White Hawthorne Theatre www.cwentertainment.co.uk 14th,15th, 21st - 24th Dec The Santa Show Hertford Theatre www.hertfordtheatre.com 14th - 29th Dec George’s Marvellous Medicine Abbey Theatre www.abbeytheatre.org.uk
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Bathroom, Cloakroom, Shower Room and Kitchen Installations
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Local Family Run Business, Over 35 Years Experience
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Honest and Reliable Service Free Consultation/ Quotation for all Enquiries
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Tiling Plastering Electrical
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Discounts On All Bathrooms Supplied
Electric and Power Showers Ball Valves and Overflows Blocked WC’s, Sinks, Baths and Basins Repair/Renew Stopcocks and Taps Plumb in Washing Machines and Dishwashers Repair Leaking Pipes Outside Taps
Dean Herrington 07830 159010 01727 764217 info@djmplumbing.co.uk
www.djmplumbing.co.uk
To Advertise 07983 588291 jane@theNOWmagazines.com
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