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Welcome to October

We’re back after a fantastic summer and are in full swing now the kids are back at school and the house is quiet with just the gentle snoring of the dogs.

Don’t you just love this time of year when the leaves are changing colour but we still wake up to the occasional sunny spell. And talking of spells there’s a whole lot of spooky stuff going on for Halloween, just have a look through and see what you'd like to do, or if you’d rather curl up with a good story, have a look at our ‘spooky books’ and local ghost tales.

Why not help us make the NOW magazines even more useful by telling us what's going on locally and we’ll give you a FREE plug (metaphorically speaking of course!)

And don’t forget if you need a local business pick up your copy of st albans NOW or read it online at www.theNOWmagazines.com

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‘draw tomorrow’

Kettledrums and Broomsticks 14 a ghostly tale

NOW at The Alban Arena 22 dance, music & comedy

St Albans Ghosts 24 local ghost stories

NOW at the Museums 25 pumpkins, stories & ghosts

NOW at Knebworth House 25 pumpkins, fancy dress & disco

Consumer Advice NOW 30 BBC Three Counties Radio

Pumpkin & Apple Gala 31 pumpkins, ferrets & cider!

NOW at the Abbey Theatre 32 drama, music & ghosts stories

Don’t be a Strictly Sofa Fan 40

Deadline for next editions: 10th October

Latin, Ballroom & fitness

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

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‘Draw Tomorrow’ Sunday 6th October 12.30pm - 2.30pm Trestle Arts Base A free drawing workshop inspired by Aesop’s Fables, and at 2.30pm a production of Aesop’s Fables with masks, singing, puppets a large amount of silliness. Adult £12, concs £10

Saturday 26th October 10am - 5pm Big Draw Day in St Albans Let’s Make History 12.30pm - 1.45pm & 2.15pm - 3.30pm Verulamium Museum Make your own piece of art using wire and other materials inspired by the Museum collection. Please book on 01727 827667 Culture Cart 10.30am - 3.30pm Outside Town Hall, Market Square Join Tom and the Culture Cart and design drawings inspired by ideas of future society, technology and the natural environment.

3D Organisms of the Future 11.30am - 1pm & 1.30pm - 3pm Upstairs at Town Hall, Market Square Design 3D Organisms of the Future from paper and textured materials.

Please book on 01727 827667 Creatures of the New Age 1.30pm - 3.30pm Maltings Central Library Take inspiration from children’s books about underwater creatures. Add your drawing to a natural environment ‘mural’ to be displayed in the library.

Tracing the lines of our Future 10.30am - 3.30pm Maltings Shopping Centre Try your hand at using technology to create drawings with Jim Bond’s innovative drawing machines.

Halloween Haunts into the Unknown 10.30am - 5pm Waterstones Spooky activities for little ones to get their teeth into!

St Albans Cathedral Let the building inspire you to Draw Tomorrow.

Monday 28th October 1pm - 3pm

Saturday 2nd November 11am - 3pm

Gazebo at Oysterfields Open Space Make drawings inspired by ideas of future landscapes and technology and make your own lino print to take home.

3pm - 5pm Marshalswick Community Centre Design your own future organism based on the stories of underwater creatures.

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Tuesday 29th October 1.30pm - 3.30pm Museum of St Albans Make drawings inspired by ideas of future landscapes and technology and make your own lino print to take home.

Wednesday 30th October 2pm - 4pm Memorial Hall, Marford Road, Wheathampstead Drop in to design your own organism of the future based on stories of underwater creatures.

Thursday 31st October 10.30am - 3pm

Butterfly World www.butterflyworldproject.com All activities are free, drop-in and open to all ages (unless otherwise stated) Under 12’s must be accompanied by an adult.

SAASH Arts team on 01727 827667 www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw

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one son survived to adulthood. Tragically, John or Jack as he was known died of smallpox while at Three generations of the Cambridge Jennings/Churchill family feature in University and ghost stories. Sarah Jennings is buried in was born in St Albans in 1660 and King’s College went on to marry John Churchill chapel. the future Duke of Marlborough.

The ghost story ‘The A great friend of Queen Anne, Fenstanton Witch’ Sarah was hugely influential at written by MR James, court until she and Anne fell out.

Dean of Kings College starts According to a pamphlet called with two Fellows at King’s College ‘The St Albans’ Ghost’ remarking that Blandford (Jack was the published in 1712 all of this Marquis of Blandford) had ridden to Fenstanton was allegedly foretold at Sarah’s birth. A hat is to rescue an old woman who was being ducked said to have jumped into Sarah’s cradle, where it as a witch by the villagers. The woman transformed into a coronet before shattering. subsequently dies and is buried, but the two The pamphlet also claims that Sarah’s mother Fellows from Kings resolve to dig up her body. was ‘Old Mother Haggy’ a witch who rode around They are after three locks of hair and her winding on a broomstick conjuring up storms and sailed sheet or shroud to aid them in black magic. They on the River Ver in a kettledrum. And for good hope to use the black arts to make themselves measure Haggy could transform herself into a rich, but the results are terrifying... Why not find lioness, hen or cat. However, the pamphlet may out more about MR James’ ghost stories at the well be the work of Sarah’s political enemies Abbey Theatre on 30th October, see page 32. trying to discredit her.

Elizabeth Eastwood, City & District of St Albans Tour Guide Sarah and John had several children but only

Kettledrums and Broomsticks!

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1st St Albans Scouts Auction, Bric-a-Brac & Book Sale Where?

At their Scout Hut, 56 Watford Road, St Albans AL1 2AF

When?

Saturday 19th October

Why? To raise money to fund the insulation of the main hall

What happens?

Items can be donated or sold on a commission basis

Timings?

Items can be donated NOW, or brought along after 9.30am on the day. The Bric-a-Brac sale starts at 9.30am and items in the Auction can be viewed after 12 noon, when a catalogue is available. The Auction starts at 1pm.

Refreshments?

Definitely - ‘Johns Chippy’ will be open from mid morning and tea, coffee and cake will also be available.

Social?

Certainly - its a chance to meet friends, spot a bargain, buy a book and support a great cause.

More details?

Contact Steve Lindsay on 07775 544344 ordosteve@btinternet.com www.firststalbansscouts.org.uk

see you there!

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Our Concept Nolan Prestige was established earlier this year by brothers Jerry and Stephen Nolan both avid car enthusiasts, buying and selling cars from a very young age.

The business model came from younger brother Jerry, who previously owned and operated a well established Sports and Prestige Car Showroom in Hertfordshire. However Jerry found that more and more customers were asking him to sell Sports or Prestige Vehicles on their behalf, as they didn’t want the stress that goes with selling a car privately.

at the forefront of what will soon be the "norm" within this market. People are becoming aware that they don’t have to undersell what is probably the second best asset they own as they now have a choice, the exact same way you would not undersell your family home.

Rest assured, you're in safe hands, Jerry has had many years experience in Sales and Marketing. At the age of thirty-one Jerry opened his own business, an Estate Agency in Hertfordshire.

After many successful years, Jerry decided he was ready for a career change and so chose to go back to his first love, cars, and opened a Sports and Prestige Vehicle Showroom in Hertfordshire.

Combining their passion for cars and years of selling and marketing, Jerry comments “To simplify, I guess we have opened an agency for Prestige Cars”.

People are becoming aware that they don’t have to undersell what is probably their second best asset...

Selling through Jerry also made good commercial sense to the customer as they would achieve a better price for their vehicle than if they part exchanged, sold privately or sold to a car buying company.

On average car buying companies will only offer up to 70% of the vehicle's current value.

The pre-owned vehicle market is changing at pace and Jerry believes that Nolan Prestige is

Please feel free to call Jerry or Stephen to find out more about how they can market your Prestige Vehicle on 01727 800180 or email at info@nolanprestige.co.uk

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“Dear Jerry, I felt I must drop you a line to thank you once again for all the help and advice you gave to me on the purchase of my Mercedes and sale of my Audi. In all the forty something years that I have been driving and buying cars, never have I received the kind of service you gave. When a motor trader is prepared to come to my home to give an estimate of price for my part exchange and then deliver to me the car that I was thinking of buying in order that I could see the vehicle and have a test drive I believe shows true dedication to his business. Once again Jerry, thank you and the Mercedes you sold me is just a superb car.”

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NOW at The Alban Arena

Blofeld & Baxter 3rd October 7.30pm £18.50, £17 Two of the titans of UK cricket with a side-splitting show full of memories.

The Elvis Years 1954 -1977 13th October 7.30pm An outstanding production of the West End Show “Jailhouse Rock”.

Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra 4th October 7.30pm £22.50 Lee from Madness takes on the lead vocals with Madness original Mark ‘Bedders’ Bedford on bass.

Alexander Armstrong & his Band 15th October 7.30pm £22.50 Celebrating his love of music, bringing us jazz and rock classics.

Seth Lakeman 5th October 7.30pm £19.50, £22 Folk-inspired, singer-songwriter Seth Lakeman tours with his band plus guest Lisbee Stainton and his breathtaking fiddle and guitar playing.

Miami Pro UK Championships 6th October 2pm - 10pm £15 - £35 Dinosaur Zoo 7th October 1.30pm & 4.30pm 8th October 10.30am & 4.30pm Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome pre-historic creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before, for all ages 3+ £12.50, danger Zone (first 3 rows) £15 An Evening with Sir Chris Bonington 10th October 7.30pm £18, £16 Britain’s best known mountaineer presents a new ‘life and times’ talk.

The Sensational 60′s Experience 11th October £24, £22 Original classics performed by The Marmalade, Hermans Hermits, Chris Farlowe and Steve Ellis Love Affair.

Ardal O’Hanlon 12th October 8pm £20 Father Ted star, Ardal O’Hanlon is delighted to present his latest stand-up show. For ages 14 and over.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show 18th October 7.30pm £26.50, £24.50 in.de.pen.DANCE 19th October 6pm £13 A vibrant collection of dance, musical theatre and breakdance styles.

The Lindisfarne Story 20th October 7.30pm £20 A celebration of the group’s music and achievements.

Go West, Hue and Cry, The Christians in Concert 25th October 7.30pm £29.50, £26 The 80s are back!

Christmas Craft & Food Fair 26th October 11am - 5pm 27th October 11am - 4pm £3, under 12′s free Andy and Mikes Tick Tock Time Machine 28th October 1.30pm £12 Starring Andy Day from Andy’s Wild Adventures (CBeebies).

Tom Stade Totally Rocks 29th October 8pm Brilliantly mischievous and charming.

The Secret Garden 31st October 7.30pm £16.50, £15 Open the door to a world of secrets.

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

French and Spanish Tutor

St Peter’s Church, St Albans 19th October 7.30pm

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Vintage Painting & Afternoon Tea Sun 13 October, 4pm

Paint Lichtenstein Thurs 21 November, 8pm

Christmas Painting & Afternoon Tea Sun 1 December, 4pm

A Crafty New Workshop!

‘Make With Me’ was set up by local mum of two Louisa, who had been looking for somewhere to do craft activities with her children, while at the same time meeting other mums, and found there was nothing suitable.

So she decided to do something about it and ‘Make With Me’ was born!

The group meets in Sandridge Village Hall on Saturday mornings and is aimed at children aged 3 - 11 years old.

There are a variety of crafts available including fabric painting, decoupage, jewellery making, salt dough, cake decorating and much more.

Parents are welcome to come along and share a new craft with the group, why not get in touch with Louisa to arrange it.

We look forward to seeing you there soon!

Louisa is also offering Children’s Craft Parties.

For more information and to book a place or party please email Louisa@makewithme.net

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St Albans Ghosts Verulamium In 1970 two boys were cycling through the park on a misty night near Christmas. Suddenly they were confronted by the ghost of a Cavalier who seemed to be floating in a silver haze. The boys described him as wearing a tunic with silver buttons and tassels whilst his baggy trousers were tucked into a pair of high boots. They said that his hair was long and curly and that he appeared to be carrying a sword.

On another occasion in 1985 a man walking home through Verulamium encountered a Roman Centurion on horseback. The man was so frightened that he fled the scene, tripped and ended up in hospital with an injured knee and shoulder.

Fishpool Street

has been seen proceeding along Holywell Hill past the White Hart Hotel.

Kingsbury Avenue A kitchen in a house in Kingsbury Avenue is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Roman Soldiers who just suddenly appear, startling the residents.

Kingsbury Water Mill Kingsbury Water Mill is thought to be haunted by a phantom miller who can be heard singing, even above the sounds of rushing water.

Redbourn Road On the St Albans to Redbourn road lies a bend with a bad reputation. The bend is opposite the PrĂŠ Hotel and has been the cause of many an accident and even death. As long ago as the early 1900s the bend was being reported as posing problems to travellers, with many people recalling the story of a ghost seen at that spot. A drayman had to turn around when his horses refused to pass the trees that lined the road at that point. In later years motorists would report strange feelings as they took the bend, and cars were even known to develop faults which would go away once the bend was passed.

Is this the ghost of Howard Upton, a former landlord of the Bull Inn in Redbourn who was killed on this bend?

Fishpool Streets collection of ghosts includes a grey man, a Cavalier and a nurse in a grey uniform, a top-hatted gentleman, a chaise pulled by two white ponies and driven by a gentleman in a Panama hat, and a woman in a long blue dress.

The latter appears in the early hours of the morning desperately wringing her hands and crying into a handkerchief. It is thought that she is the ghost of a woman who lived near the Red Lion St Peter's Street Inn in the 18th century and who had accidentally Near St Peter's Street lies a small house where smothered her baby daughter. the ghost of a soldier has been seen. The unusual aspect of his haunting is that he walks down a The Gateway flight of stairs which is no longer there!

The Abbey Gateway or Great Gate is said to be haunted with the sounds of screams being heard Verulam Road and windows opening and shutting by themselves In Verulam Road the shadow of a woman, when there is no one there. The haunting is not wearing a straw hat and carrying a flower basket, surprising as the building was used as a prison for has been seen tending the garden she looked five hundred years. after in life.

The Great Gate was built around 1365 after its Chequer Street previous one had been destroyed in the great St Albans was the site for two of the battles which storm of 1362. The gate served as the Abbots took place during the Wars of the Roses. Chequer prison and in 1381 the gate keeper opened it to insurgents who released four prisoners who were Street, where it meets Victoria Street, was the location of some of the fiercest fighting. Today the in custody at the time. One of the prisoners must sounds of battle, horses' hooves, shouting men have upset them for they beheaded him and set and the sound of metal on metal has apparently his head on the pillory in the market place. been heard in the area but nothing is ever seen.

Holywell Hill In a house on Holywell Hill it is said there is the ghost of a nun who is heard climbing and descending the stairs or moving about in the cellar. At night a coach drawn by headless horses

Hill Street In Hill Street the ghost of an old gentleman has apparently been seen warming his cold hands in front of a brazier. www.lutonparanormal.com/hertfordshire/popups/st_albans

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NOW at the Museums Verulamium Museum St Michael’s Street 01727 751810 Museum of St Albans Hatfield Road 01727 819340

Help create a spooky event for Halloween Come and investigate ghosts and hauntings in St Albans and help create a ghost-themed event for Halloween. Take part in this exciting project every Sunday up to 20th October, 2-4pm at Verulamium Museum.

It’s free to take part and open to everyone over 13.

To book your place contact Adam Ditchburn, on 01727 751815 or dam.ditchburn@stalbans.gov.uk.

30th October Pumpkin Carving The Clock Tower Come and carve a spooky pumpkin. The best will be on display on Halloween night (see below).

1 - 5pm, free or £3 to take your pumpkin home

Spooky Walks 9th & 23rd October 13th & 27th November Come and explore haunted St Albans, visiting many places noted for strange events.

Stories of well known phantoms of the town will be told by the guide. During the walk you may wonder if you are on your own - who knows!

Meeting point: in front of the Old Town Hall (in front of Merchant Tea & Coffee) Start time: 8pm Walk takes around one and a half hours.

Tickets: adult £4 child £2 from Tourist Information Centre or from the guide on the day.

For more information please call the Tourist Information Centre 01727 864511

31st October Halloween 6.30pm Ghost Event (as above) £5 6pm - 11pm Ghoulish Stories for Adults Museum of St Albans, £8 6pm - 11pm Carved Pumpkins Exhibition The Clock Tower, £3 Evening Pass £12

NOW at Knebworth House 29th - 31st October Pumpkin Trail and Treats, plus Pumpkin Disco!

Trail with goody bag on completion 12 noon -4pm Fancy Dress judged at 3.30pm Pumpkin Disco in the barn from 4pm - 5.30pm, for children 2 - 12 year olds. adult £3.50, child £6 01438 812661 www.knebworthhouse.com

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Miracle Harvest The ‘Miracle Harvest’ Flower Festival will take place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October at St Leonard's Church, Sandridge.

It is a real community event where anyone from 5 to 95 can (and does) contribute wonderful displays of ingenuity and imagination involving flowers, cultivated and wild, fruit and vegetables. This years theme is ‘Miracles’. There are many miracles of all types recorded in the Bible, in both the Old and New Testaments, and there are all kinds of everyday miracles to celebrate, from the sunrise to the flowers themselves.

Visitors are welcome to admire the displays, browse the craft and preserve stall, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with homemade cake from 10am - 6pm on Saturday, and at 8pm the BSV Jazz Band will be entertaining in the flower-filled church (tickets at the door). On Sunday the Harvest services are at 10am and 6pm, and the Festival opens again from 11.30am. Entrance to the Festival is free, donations for the upkeep of the church are much appreciated. www.sandridgechurch.org.uk

Feed the Birds!

Saturday 26th October 11am - 4pm Help our feathered friends get through the chilly winter by making a wooden peanut bird feeder or cosy nest box. The Countryside Team at Dunstable Downs will be on hand to help you build one. £3 for peanut bird feeder / £7 for nest box Cost includes materials Booking advisable, £2 car parking charge Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre 01582 500925 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

THE FLOWER SCHOOL “Come and be Creative with Flowers” Let florist Anita Lindeman teach you how to make stunning arrangements with beautiful flowers and foliages, in a calm relaxed atmosphere. Delicious refreshments included at Childwickbury workshops.

Autumn 3 Week Floristry Course Great for new starters and for those wanting to brush up their skills!

Tuesday evenings from 1st October 7.30 - 9.30pm Victorian Schoolroom, Childwickbury

New Autumn Workshops at The Flower School Vintage Floral Cupcakes "One full of flowers and others to eat!"

Friday 4th October 10am - 12 noon Contemporary Vase Designs "Modern vases made simple" Friday 1st November 10am - 12 noon

Coming Soon!

Christmas Workshops and a new Course for December Visit www.theflowerschoolstalbans.co.uk for full details Cost includes all flowers, materials and refreshments.

3 Week Course £85 Workshops £35 07906 655641 or anita.lindeman@ntlworld.com

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Consumer Advice NOW Jonathan Vernon-Smith is the Sony Award winning mid-morning show presenter for BBC Three Counties Radio. During his consumer hour he helps listeners with their consumer problems and now shares his advice here with you.

Should you take out an 'Extended Warranty'?

It doesn't seem to matter what product you're buying, there's now an extended warranty available for everything.

The question people often ask me on my radio show is whether it's a good idea to pay the extra and take one out?

My answer is generally a big, fat NO! Under your statutory rights you are protected for a 'reasonable' amount of time if a manufacturing defect occurs with a product. Depending on the item and the initial cost, this is generally as long as an extended warranty would last anyway. Remember when the retailer says that after 12 months there's nothing they can do, they're fobbing you off. The extended warranty is normally a way of charging you for something you really don't need.

Sadly some consumers are so trusting of retailers that they believe the company's advice to be

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sound. I went to a well known shop once and bought a radio for £15.99. The retailer tried very hard to sell me a 3 year extended warranty for £20.

I explained that if the radio failed after a couple of years I would simply purchase a new one at another cost of £15.99. The shop assistant seemed amazed that I was so hostile to the idea.

Sadly I would imagine many people go ahead and pay an additional £20 that's totally pointless.

You should however remember that often when claiming under your statutory rights that a battle will probably ensue. A battle that will require you to hold your nerve. For most things I would urge you to fight that battle (and call me if you need help), but for other essential products (stairlifts / electric wheelchairs etc) you may consider buying the extended warranty just to give you hassle free piece of mind, and you know what? I wouldn't blame you.

The rule of thumb is always think long and hard before you hand over your money for something you probably don't need.

It is also worth looking into the idea of purchasing insurance policies that cover all of your white goods for mechanical failure. For consumers looking for hassle free piece of mind at a lower cost these can be a good alternative to the extended warranty. Please read the terms and conditions though beforehand and understand exactly what the policy will cover.

You can tune into The JVS Show weekday mornings from 9am.

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Educating Rita is without

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doubt Willy Russell's funniest work. Exploring the ebb and flow of a wonderful relationship between Rita, a new Open University student, and Frank, her brilliant but unorthodox tutor, the play is a masterpiece of comedy and pathos. It is set in the 1980s, a time of turmoil and change. Susan White, or 'Rita', as she prefers to be called at the beginning of the play, is a member of the 'industrial working class' trying to better herself.

Frank on the other hand, is a well educated English Literature lecturer who once had aspirations to be a poet.

The Director Steve Leadbetter is very impressed with his cast; "our Rita has been working very hard on her Scouse accent and Frank has been taking lots of tips on how to play a disillusioned drunk. They are an excellent, if slightly volatile combination!!"

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performing ‘Educating Rita’ 17th - 19th October Marford Hall, Wheathampstead at 8pm.

Tickets available by calling 01582 621357 or by visiting www.wheathampsteaddramaticsociety.co.uk

Improbable Fiction by Alan Ayckbourn 3rd - 5th October 8pm An amateur youth production by senior pupils from St Columbas College and Princess Helena College Hitchin, tickets available from St Columbas College only 01727 855185.

Shakespeare's Schools Festival 14th October 7pm Four local schools will perform four different plays in what promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment.

Two Kinds of Teardrops 20th October 7.30pm The Story of Del Shannon and Roy Orbison in words and music

The Master Builder

by Henrik Ibsen 10th -19th October, Studio, 8pm Company of Ten Matinée: 13th October, 2.30pm Admired and respected master builder Halvard Solness contemplates the end of his long career, fearing the rising generation of talented young architects who threaten his prominent position, when into his life comes a young seductress.

Who is the master now?

An Evening of Broadway Classics 26th October 8pm With baritone John Morgan and the group Prima Voce, from the Royal Opera House. the compelling story of New York’s most famous street.

A Warning to the Curious 30th October 8pm Over a century after they were first published, the ghost stories of MR James retain their power to terrify and amuse. This gripping one-man-show retells two of the eeriest.

Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, St Albans Box Office 01727 857861 www.abbeytheatre.org.uk

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Weed Attack

Lawn Louts Lawn weeds such as dandelions and daisies are difficult to control as these rosetteforming plants won’t be harmed as you mow the lawn. One of the best, albeit slow, methods is to tackle them with a sturdy old kitchen knife or a daisy-grubber tool.

Deep Rooted Problems Some weeds such as docks and dandelions have tough and chunky roots that are very difficult to kill and if you leave any sizeable bit of the root in the soil, it’s likely to form a new plant. Do everything you can to take out the entire root.

If you want to wage war on those pesky weeds, and stand a chance of winning, take a look at this multipronged strategy.

Laying Carpet For large areas literally covering the surface with a layer or two of carpet made from natural fibres, held in place with bricks. Place carpet fluffy side down and leave for at least 18 months.

Time it Right Some weeds such as the purple flowered oxalis spread by forming tiny ‘bulbils’ or miniature bulbs below ground. If you try to dig these Off With Their Heads Whatever the weed, it’s weeds out now, the bulbils will be shed into the essential to prevent them from setting seed. Make sure you cut off its head before it has a chance to set surrounding soil as you lift the plant out, making matters worse. Wait until next spring when the seed. The old saying that ‘one year’s seed is seven bulbils will be firmly attached and weed them out years’ weed’ isn’t far from the truth. then.

Stop Stowaways Only bring home what you want Hoe, Hoe Hoe Hoeing is a great way to weed your when you’re buying plants, leave behind weed garden, especially for annual weeds such as stowaways that often lurk on the compost surface. chickweed or groundsel. Keep the hoe sharp and You can always do a bit of weeding before buying! use it regularly.

Spaghetti Roots Some weeds like couch grass, Careful What You Compost Only compost the bindweed and nettles have amazingly resilient and green, leafy bits of weeds; avoid any chunky roots, far-reaching underground stems or roots. But don’t use a powered cultivator or rotovator as this will chop and never put any flowering or seeding weeds in the compost heap. the roots up and spread the problem.

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James Lanwarne, founder of St Albans business, Lanwarne Landscapes, has beaten hundreds of

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small business owners to be named Nectar Business Tradesperson of the Year 2013, by a panel of judges including star of BBC1’s The Apprentice, Karren Brady.

Lanwarne Landscapes offers four main services: landscape and garden design, construction, horticulture and consultancy. James Lanwarne won the Tradesperson of the Year award thanks to his passion and dedication. He has a real commitment to exceeding customer expectations, which has led to over 80% of the company’s business coming from recommendations or returning clients.

Karren Brady stated: “I was impressed by James’ devotion to providing unique skills and services to his clients. His belief in life-long learning to improve and widen his skillset, coupled with his ambition for business growth, will take him far.”

James has won a prize of £2,000 cash and 50,000 Nectar points. He has already had some face-to-face business advice from Karren Brady, which he says was “excellent!”

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a sort of sixth-sense for the sinister and the threatening. As the snow begins to fall, the curtain of madness descends.

The Day of the Triffids John Wyndham

A Spooky Read If you don’t want to open your door to trick-or-treaters, try opening up a book with a scary plot-line. There are plenty of great novels and short stories to start your knees knocking and teeth chattering for this time of year…

The Shining Stephen King For Jack Torrance, taking a new job as caretaker at the remote Overlook Hotel is far from the fresh start he’s hoping for. Off-season at a deserted hotel means a playground for madness, leaving Jack and his unsuspecting family isolated and in danger. Five year old Danny Torrance is the only one who can sense the horrors to come. He’s gifted with ‘the shining’,

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If you’ve ever hated that ‘morning after the night before’ feeling then Bill Masen is having the day from hell. He misses a major meteorite shower because his eyes have been bandaged, but the next morning is far from a sight for sore eyes. He wakes to find everyone else has been blinded and the world has become a postapocalyptic nightmare. Written in a time rife with Cold War paranoia, Wyndham’s vision of bio-warfare has made this a science fiction classic.

The Enemy Charlie Higson Your teenagers will either love this book, or it’ll terrify the pants off them. In a post-apocalyptic London, all adults have been infected with a sickness, effectively rendering them zombies. They’re hungry and crazed and are running amuck in the capital, leaving everyone under fourteen who have survived the zombie virus to either find a place to hide, or come up with a plan to defeat them. It’s the first in an

absolutely cracking series. Just don’t make it your bedtime reading!

The Best Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allen Poe The master of gothic horror, Poe doesn’t fail to send a chill down even the most rigid of spines. He has perfected the art of the psychological thriller with his tales of lunatics, ghosts and murderers all riddled with the human characteristics of jealousy, deviousness, lust for revenge and sometimes just pure hatred.

Whether it’s the ‘da-dum, da-dum’ of ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ or the haunting refrain of ‘The Raven’, his tales of terror will crawl inside your head, make a little nest, and stay there…until you’re just about to nod off to sleep.

American Psycho Bret Easton Ellis If this book teaches you one lesson, it’s to screen people thoroughly because even the handsome ones can be absolute nutters. Enter Patrick Bateman: Wall Street yuppie by day and psychopathic serial killer of young ladies by night. Let’s just say, he has a lot of nasty habits he wouldn’t want to list on his dating profile… and they’re all described in graphic detail for us.

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On Your Bike Ladies Saturday 12th October Why not come along and join in this ladies-only cycle ride, easy pace with a coffee stop, using

quiet roads and traffic-free tracks. The ride is organised by the local group of the national Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC). You don’t need to be a member, or book in advance, just turn up with a roadworthy bike.

This month they will be ‘steering their wheels’ towards autumn fruits – on a ride through a local orchard.

Meet at Morrison’s, Hatfield Road by the cycle racks, close to the pedestrian crossing. They will leave at 9.30am and get back by lunchtime. For more information contact the ride leader Rona Wightman on 01727 836470 or to read about previous bike rides visit www.southhertsctc.org.uk/ Cycle/five-miles-to-fabulous

Don’t be a Strictly Sofa Fan! Every year millions of us sit on our sofas and watch in awe as celebrities on Strictly Come Dancing get fitter by the day as they are put through their paces by the talented dance professionals.

Health and fitness instructor, Sandra Harnett has had a great time over the summer receiving personal training from Strictly stars Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe, and is excited to be offering the new fitness phenomenon FitSteps® in her Rosemary Conley classes from September.

FitSteps® brings together classic Latin and Ballroom dances with proven fitness techniques to create a programme that has the potential to make a real and lasting impact on your health. You don’t need a partner and it doesn’t matter if you have two left feet!

Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs is the only national slimming organisation in the UK to include a fitness workout as well as dietary advice in all their classes.

Tim Fearon, Director at FitSteps® commented: “We are delighted that Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs have got on board with Fitsteps® as the two organisations share a similar philosophy. The Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Clubs instructors, who are already qualified to teach exercise to music, have been specially trained to teach FitSteps® in their classes. Now, even more people around the UK can experience the Fitness that’s Strictly Fun’ - so let’s get ‘Ready to Rumba!’

You don’t need a partner and it doesn’t matter if you have two left feet!

To find out more contact Sandra on 07950 949126 or sandra.harnett@rosemaryconley.com

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3rd Miss Julie Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117, a tale of lust, class conflict & boundaries broken www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk 5th St Columba’s College Open Morning see page 2 7th - 12th The Sound of Music Harpenden Public Halls, 07817 3331150, Harpenden Light Operatic Society www.hlos.ticketsource.co.uk 9th & 23rd Spooky Walks see page 25 10th - 19th The Master Builder see page 32 12th Family Charity Welly Walk Hatfield House, 08456 802047, walk around the parkland, free entry to farm & Bloody Hollow, 11am, adult £10, child £2 Film: Steam on the Screen St Albans Organ Theatre, Camp Road, 03003 656565, a silent film with live organ accompaniment on the Wurlitzer, 7.30pm, £10 Pumpkin & Apple Gala see page 31 Betrayal by Harold Pinter, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, presented by The London Classic Theatre, 7.30pm, £19 12th & 13th Indoor Craft Market The Old Town Hall Saturday: 10 - 4pm, Sunday: 9.30 - 2.30pm 13th Herts 10k starting from Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, 10am, www.herts10k.com The Elvis Years 1954 - 1977 see page 22 16th Meeting: British Military Mail St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society 8pm, St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, 01582 762284 p.mellor@btinternet.com 17th Paul Daniels-The First Farewell Tour Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525, 7.30pm, £17.50 Bay City Rollers Story with lead singer Les Mckeown Watford Colosseum, £19.50 / £17.50 www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk 17th - 19th Educating Rita Marford Hall, Wheathampstead, 01582 621357, 8pm www.wheathampsteaddramaticsociety.co.uk

18th Beechwood Park School Open Morning see page 2 19th Carillon Chamber Choir see page 22 The Stan Tracey Quintet Maltings Arts Theatre, 0844 8700 887, 70 years a Jazzman! by 'FansofStan' - the ad hoc local group who think jazz matters! 8pm , £17 20th Lanwarne at Burston see page 35 24th & 25th Continental Market St Peter's Street 'Viva Verdi' The Maltings Arts Theatre, 01727 858307, arias, ensembles & choruses to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Verdi's birth, 8pm, £14, £10 25th ‘Doris Day’ Secret Love Harpenden Public Halls, 01582 767525, 7.30pm, £17.50 26th Big Draw Day in St Albans see page 4 Brahms Requiem St Albans Cathedral, 0845 475 1664, The Hardynge Choir, Radlett Choral Society, St Albans Chamber Choir & St Albans Symphony Orchestra perform Brahms, 7.30pm Feed the Birds see page 26 26th - 27th Christmas Craft & Food Fair see page 22 28th Andy and Mikes Tick Tock Time Machine see page 22 ‘Nosh and Natter’ Rose & Crown, Sandridge, Soroptimist Women's Group, 7.30pm, come & find out more about the group, 01727 764902 28th Oct - 3rd Nov St Albans Fashion Week a week dedicated to fashion & beauty, including a catwalk show in St Albans Cathedral & pop up beauty parlours around town www.stalbansfashionweek.com 29th Reminiscence at the Museum of St Albans Hatfield Road, 01727 819340, share memories of life in St Albans with objects from the museum, 2pm, free 29th - 31st Pumpkin Trail & Disco see page 25 30th Pumpkin Mask Making at Burston see page 35 30th & 31st Pumpkin Carving & Exhibition see page 25 31st Oct - 1st Nov Something Spooky see page 25

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What’s on in November

1st The Hollies The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 7.30pm, £27.50 2nd St Albans Fireworks Display Verulamium Park, 01727 844488, gates open 6pm, display 7.30pm 9th St George's School Christmas Fayre Sun Lane, Harpenden, 1- 4pm 9th & 10th Indoor Craft Market The Old Town Hall, Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 9.30am - 2.30pm 11th Meeting: Soroptimist Women's Group Club Greenwood Park Community Centre, Chiswell Green, 01727 764902, update from HomeStart St Albans, 7.45pm 13th & 27th Spooky Walks see page 25 14th - 23rd Wuthering Heights Abbey Theatre, 01727 85861, adult £10.25 - £12.25, concs £9.25 - £11.25 16th Grand Vintage Fair Jubilee Centre, Catherine Street, 01582 831481, 10 - 4pm Sixty’s Gold The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, Gerry and The Pacemakers,

The Searchers & P.J. Proby, 3pm & 8pm, £29.50, £27.50 17th St Albans Christmas Lights Switch On St Peter's Street, lights on 5.30pm Lanwarne at Burston see page 35 The Stylistics The Alban Arena, 01727 844488, 8pm, £24 20th Display: Sudan St Mary's Church, Childwickbury, St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society 01582 762284 p.mellor@btinternet.com 8pm 24th Harpenden Christmas Carnival Harpenden High Street, 12 noon - 6pm, lights on 5pm 26th ‘Films of Old Harpenden’ Redbourn Local History, Harpenden Public Halls, Harpenden Local History Society, 8pm Reminiscence at the Museum of St Albans Hatfield Road, 01727 819340, share memories of life in St Albans with objects from the museum, 2pm, free 28th Nov - 21st Dec St Albans Christmas Market Vintry Garden, St Albans Cathedral, German-style Christmas Market, 10 - 6pm

Vibrant VOCES8 VOCES8, the international award-winning octet which has established itself at the forefront of British acapella, is holding a workshop at Beechwood Park School on Sunday 17th November.

This will be a rare opportunity to experience VOCES8’s repertoire which ranges from Renaissance polyphony to unique jazz and pop arrangements. The group founded in 2003 by ex-choristers of Westminster Abbey, has been widely praised for stunning performance, exquisite singing and creating a sound that spans the entire range of vocal colour.

VOCES8 is more usually found on stages around the world such as the Royal Festival Hall, Tel Aviv Opera House and Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.

The workshop starts at 10am and will finish with a concert at 4.30pm by VOCES8 and all those who have participated in the course.

The cost for day is £35 and includes lunch and refreshments; an adult ticket for the concert only is £10 (children are free). For more information or to book a place please contact Louise Peck on 01582 840333 ex 4 or l.peck@beechwoodpark.herts.sch.uk

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Index of Businesses

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Aerial Installations Concorde Aerials

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Art Workshops Pop Up Painting Beauty Skin & Tonic The Cove Spa Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Hertfordshire Bouncy Castle Hire St Albans Bouncy Castles Building / Refurbishment Future Building Services JMH Building Contractors Cabinet Makers Sequoia Bespoke Car Sales Nolan Prestige Carpentry / Joinery Chris Roberts Chris Smyth Children’s Craft Workshops Make With Me Cleaning Big Yellow Cleaning Company Daily Poppins Domestico Domestique Linda & Karen Cleaning Services Molly Maid Murray’s Cleaning Services

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Counselling / Sex Therapy Michael Stock

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Domestic Appliance Repairs Leigh Hibon

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Education French & Spanish Tutor

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Electricians Alban Electrical Services I & B Electrical MLC Electrical

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Fashion Advisor Secret Styler

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Fencing Verulam Fencing

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Flooring Creative Wood Flooring Fab Flooring LP Flooring

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Insurance NFU Mutual

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Oven Cleaning Ovenmaster

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Painters & Decorators CB Decorators M & M Decorating

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Pest Control The Verminator

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Photographers GP Photography

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Plasterer A. Merson Plastering

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Flower Arranging Workshops The Flower School 26

Plumber DJ&M Plumbing Services Ltd

Garden Centre Burston Garden Centre

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Pond Maintenance Women With Waders

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Gardening / Landscaping Garden Life Landscapes Justin Leon Lanwarne Landscapes

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Property Maintenance Mr Handyman Nick The Handyman

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Gas K25

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School Beechwood Park School St Columba’s College

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Gifts ASHQ.co.uk Glassware Repairs Chipped Glassware Hairdressers Chestnut Professional Hairdressing Emma Bouchier Health / Fitness / Slimming Lighter Life Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Classes The Fit Lab Verulamium Spa Hearing Services The Hearing Healthcare Practice

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Security Maximum Security Systems

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Shutters The Harpenden Shutter Company

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Ticket Sales Great Tickets Ltd

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Tree Surgeons Fircroft Tree Services.co.uk

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TV Repairs JB TV Services

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Windows & Doors AA Window Repairs Markyate Windows & Doors

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Rollercity Half Term Skates 28th October - 1st November: 1pm - 2.30pm & 3pm - 4.30pm All ages, £5.25 per session Campus West, Welwyn Garden City 01707 357117 www.rollercity.co.uk

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