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NOW at the Alban Arena St Albans & Harpenden Food & Drink Festival

Open Air Cinema / Theatre Herts Jazz Festival Herts Open Studios Heritage Open Days Hercules Festival of Sport What’s on read ‘the NOW magazines’ monthly and lots more promoting local businesses, organisations and events since 2006

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Open Air Cinema

Welcome to Summer The long lazy days of summer stretch out before us and with so much happening we’ve squeezed in as much as we can. Make sure you don’t miss anything as not everything we’ve included is on the what’s on pages.

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classical, organs & jazz

Heritage Open Days

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discover local history

It’s festival fever time with Herts Jazz Festival, St Albans & Harpenden Food & Drink Festival, Hoo’s Kids Book Fest, Royston Kite Festival and Friendsfest to name but a few!

It’s also time to get out and get fit, there’s lots to do from the Hercules Festival of Sport and Teen Yoga to Electric Bike Tours and Charity Hiking, Cycling and Running events.

Herts Open Studios

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meet local artists

Do Something For Charity 18 why not get involved

Hercules Festival of Sport

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swim, cycle, run & scoot

Food & Drink Festival

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food, glorious food

Don't forget, if you need something doing choose local first, and as always we’d love to hear from you with news of events and what's happening locally.

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films & picnics at dusk

Summer Fun!

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for everyone

Hoo’s Kids Book Fest

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books galore

NOW at the Local Theatres

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St Albans Lets Walk 49 walking through history

Index of Businesses

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Hertford Castle SG14 1HR 26th Aug: The Blues Brothers Watch this iconic movie in the Castle grounds www.hertfordcastle.co.uk

Silent Cinema Whipsnade Zoo LU6 2LF

Open Air Cinema Check websites for gate opening times, films start at dusk. Bring a picnic and rugs or low back chairs. Tickets £6.50 - £14

Sundown Cinema Hitchin Lavender SG5 3UA 16th Aug: Dirty Dancing 17th Aug: The Spy Who Loved Me 18th Aug: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 20th Aug: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 21st Aug: The Breakfast Club Luton Hoo LU1 3TQ 24th Aug: Pretty Woman 25th Aug: The Goonies 26th Aug: Pitch Perfect 27th Aug: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 29th Aug: Dirty Dancing 31st Aug: Goldfinger www.sundowncinema.co.uk

Luna Cinema Knebworth House SG1 2AX 5th Aug: Spectre 6th Aug: Dirty Dancing 7th Aug: Notting Hill Hatfield House AL9 5NQ 26th Aug: Star Wars - The Force Awakens 27th Aug: Grease 28th Aug: Labyrinth www.thelunacinema.com

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26th Aug: Jurassic Park 27th Aug: Jungle Book The Zoo is opening its doors for two nights of unbeatable animal films. You’ll need to wear the headphones supplied, to make sure the animals get a good night's sleep. You can also explore the new Zoorassic Park dinosaur exhibit and watch the mighty flying birds as they display their talons and talents.

Cost includes: New Zoorassic Park (from 6.30pm) Bird demonstration Tickets are limited, grab yours before they’re gone! Cinema style food and drink will be available. Adult £18.50, child £13.50 www.zsl.org

Bletchley Park MK3 6EB 2nd Sept: The Imitation Game Spend a summers evening in Bletchley Park’s historic grounds with friends and a picnic while enjoying this Oscar-winning film, based on a true story. ‘The Imitation Game’ tells the story of the Codebreaker, mathematician and pioneering computer scientist, Alan Turing. Pivotal scenes were filmed in the Victorian Mansion at Bletchley Park, where The Imitation Game Exhibition gives a peek behind the scenes of the movie with props, costumes and exclusive interviews.

If you fancy even dress up in 1940s vintage style.

Demonstrations will be given on the actual Enigma machine used in the film between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Adult £14.50, child £8. www.bletchleypark.org.uk

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NOW for some Music St Albans Organ Theatre Camp Road AL1 5PE Evening Concert with Andrew Nix & Tony Stace 10th September 7.30pm From Ballads to Latin, Marches to Musicals Andrew performs music to suit all tastes played in a refreshing style.

Tony is now a firm favourite at organ societies and clubs across the country playing a superb blend of music including many popular light classics. Tony and Andrew now join together to present their duet show on electronics and pipes. Please book £10 Musical Sunday Afternoon 11th September drop in 2pm - 4.30pm Step back in time and experience a vintage live performance of these self-playing, fascinating instruments.

Adult £5.50, child £2.50, family £12, concs £4 www.stalbansorgantheatre.org .uk

St Albans Cathedral John Suchet Presents: The Last Waltz 17th September 7.30pm Sinfonia Verdi Conductor David Murphy Who cannot hum a Strauss waltz? Yet behind the prolific compositions lay a darker discord of family drama, tension and disaster, all set against the

turbulent backdrop of nineteenth century Austria.

In this one-off special concert, featuring Classic FM’s John Suchet and acclaimed international orchestra, Sinfonia Verdi, delight in the magnificent music of the Strausses and discover the truth behind Vienna’s extraordinary musical dynasty.

The Concert will feature all-Strauss favourites, including the Blue Danube Waltz, Tales from the Vienna Woods, Tritsch Tratsch Polka and Radetzky March. Tickets £12 - £30 include access to a book signing after the concert. www.stalbanscathedral.org

St Saviours Church St Albans AL1 4DF Amadeus Chamber Orchestra 24th September 7.30pm Mozart: Symphony no.25 in G minor Schumann: Cello concerto Beethoven: Overture Leonore no 3 Kodaly: Dances of Galanta £14, concs £12, child £3 www.amadeuschamberorchestra.org.uk

Herts Jazz Festival 16th - 18th September Herts Jazz is pleased to announce the line-up for its sixth Festival, with free sessions in the foyer during the intervals and after hours. The weekend of jazz will include big names from the jazz world including Julian Joseph, Keith Tippett, The Printmakers, Gerd Dudek, Laurie Cottle and Derek Nash’s Picante. “Herts Jazz Festival is everything a weekend jazz festival should be. The venue is excellent and it’s customer-friendly, with decent food and plenty of relaxed chatting space.” Peter Vacher, London Jazz News Friday 16th 8.30pm - 11pm Tim Garland Quartet 11pm - 12.30pm Late night set - Bryan Spring Trio - free Saturday 17th 11.30am -12.30pm Herts Youth Jazz Ensemble - free 1pm - 2pm The Printmakers 2pm - 3pm Lunch in the foyer - Neil Angilley Trio - free 3.15pm - 4.30pm Dunmall/Tippett/McCredie/Tracey 5pm - 6.15pm Ernie Wilkins’ “Top Brass” Revisited 6.15pm - 7.30pm Dinner in the foyer - Dave Newton/Andrew Cleyndert Duo - free 7.45pm -10.15pm Gilad with Strings 10.30pm -12am After hours in the foyer - Introducing Sean Payne - free Sunday 18th Hawthorne Theatre 11.30am -12.30pm Derek Nash’s Picante Welwyn Garden City 1pm - 2pm Gerd Dudek 0300 3039 620 2pm - 3pm Lunch in the foyer - Nigel Price Organ Trio - free www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk 3.15pm - 4.30pm Laurie Cottle Quintet www.hertsjazzfestival.co.uk 5pm - 6.15pm Julian Joseph Trio Weekend: £110 / £99 / £45 6.15pm - 7.30pm Dinner in the foyer - Daniel Casimir Trio - free Saturday: £60 / £55 / £25 7.45pm -10.15pm Mingus/Monk Big Band Tribute Sunday: £65 / £55 / £25

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Four Legged Fun Enjoy time with your dog at the Lee Valley Country Park Dog Agility Course, a 500m course of jumps, hoops, high walks and an A-frame, with most obstacles made in two sizes to suit all types of dogs and abilities.

A healthy, happy dog needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation and this course provides them with both.

The course is free and can be combined with a lovely walk through the Country Park too, what more could a dog ask for! The course is in River Lee Country Park, at Cheshunt Country Walk, just north of Cheshunt Railway station. www.visitleevalley.org.uk

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Heritage Open Days 8th - 11th September Each September for one weekend, St Albans opens its doors and invites you to visit many of its museums and attractions for free, and to explore buildings normally closed to the public. Discover architectural treasures and enjoy tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life.

Here’s a taster of what’s happening: 8th Sept: Shuttleworth Collection SG18 9EP Enjoy free access to the enchanting Regency landscape, the Swiss Garden and the House with tours available at 11.30am & 2pm, please book 01767 627924 www.shuttleworth.org 10th Sept: Welwyn Roman Baths AL6 9FG The Baths throw open its tunnel doors with free access to everyone, children can try the Little Diggers Activity and become an archaeologist Excavate our skeleton and discover amazing finds. www.welhat.gov.uk/specialeventdays 10th & 11th Sept 10am - 5pm St Albans South Signal Box AL1 3AJ Visit the largest preserved Midland Railway signal box that's open to the public on a mainline railway.

Signalling demonstrations run on the operating floor, railway videos and a slideshow of the restoration will be shown, with many signalling items on display, including single line 'tablet' machines, and other railway-related exhibits.

11th Sept: Murphy Radio Open Day, Mill Green Museum AL9 5PB Look behind the scenes and take a tour of the fascinating object stores with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers. See the display of vintage Murphy TVs and Radios manufactured by one of Welwyn Garden City's biggest employers during the twentieth century, and speak to the enthusiasts! www.welhat.gov.uk/specialeventdays 11th Sept: Hertford Castle SG14 1HR 12 noon - 4pm The Castle opens its doors to allow you to explore the basement, dungeons, Robing Room and Downshire Suite. The Castle lawn will host a medieval encampment, battles, falconry and much more. www.hertford.gov.uk

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NOW at the Cathedral Family Discovery Mornings 10am - 12.30pm free, for ages 3-11, At each event you can explore the Cathedral, take part in fun activities, arts and crafts.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

4th August Paddington Bear It’s 50 years since Michael Bond wrote Paddington at Work, what do you think Paddington would see if he spent the day at the Cathedral? Bring along your Paddington Bear and join in the fun.

11th August Winnie the Pooh 90 years ago AA Milne introduced us to Pooh and his friends. Bring along your Pooh Bear, listen to some of his stories and learn about 'hunny'.

18th August Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter was born 150 years ago, and wrote many books including the Tales of Peter Rabbit.

Bring along your favourite Beatrix Potter character and listen to some of her stories.

25th August Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl was born 100 years ago and wrote many books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Why not come dressed as one of his characters and learn how chocolate is made!

Sunday Afternoon Organ Concert 14th August 3pm free Tom Winpenny, Assistant Master of the Music Workshop: What did the Romans do for us?

22nd August 10.30am - 12.30pm / 2pm - 4pm £6 Learn about what the Romans did in St Albans Explore and handle everyday Roman artefacts Make a model of a Roman helmet and an oil lamp Workshop: Medieval Madness 23rd August 10.30am - 12.30pm / 2pm - 4pm £6 Learn what medieval life was like in St Albans Explore and handle everyday medieval artefacts Make and decorate a heraldic shield. £6, £10 for 2 children, £10 for both workshops.

Ages 7-11 Lunchtime Organ Concert 28th September 12.30pm free Tim Harper, Assistant Director of Music, Ripon Cathedral.

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Across Hertfordshire 110 artists are busy preparing to welcome us into their homes and studios this summer. Hosted by Herts Visual Arts, Herts Open Studios has been running for 26 years, and celebrates a wide range of local artists and makers. Their aim is to promote and support Hertfordshire artists, which provides a fantastic opportunity not only for the artists themselves, but for us too. Go along and enjoy a few sunny summer days browsing the ceramics, painting, photography and glass, there’s something for everyone. It’s a unique opportunity to meet artists, see demonstrations, get involved, and be inspired by your local art community! Brochures detailing all the venues and opening hours are available from libraries, tourist information offices, gallery and art venues and the website. www.hvaf.org.uk

Art in Clay at Hatfield House 19th - 21st August 10am - 5pm This show has some of the best ideas for ceramics in interior and garden design. There will be demonstrations, a Throw-a-Pot marquee if you'd like to have a go and a Make and Take area for families to get their hands on clay and be creative. £10, concs £9.50, under 15s free www.artinclay.co.uk

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Do Something for Charity Rennie Grove Fashion Show 29th September 6.30pm High Street clothes!

Brand New! All prices slashed!

Bargains Galore £10 with Pimms on arrival Book tickets 01727 731028 or visit www.renniegrove.org Grove House, Waverley Road, St Albans HERTS 10K Challenge - Sign up NOW 9th October The event has raised more than £1 million for Rennie Grove’s range of services supporting patients and their families affected by life-limiting illness. It’s not just experienced runners, with lots of enthusiastic supporters, cheerful volunteer marshals and a crucial local cause as an incentive, the HERTS 10K is the perfect introduction for first-timers too.

To sign up please visit www.herts10k.com

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Oxfam’s Herts Hike 24th September An event for people to enjoy our beautiful countryside while giving to others less fortunate by donating to an Oxfam project.

Walkers have a choice of 3, 5, 8, 14 or 20 mile routes. The 3 and 5 mile walks take place in Heartwood Forest and the longer walks are circular routes taking in villages further north such as Wheathampstead, Ayot St Lawrence and Kimpton. Walks start at Sandridge Scout Hut, accessed from Heartwood Forest Car Park, Sandridge at 8.30am. www.oxfamstalbans.org

The Mud Pack Challenge is Back!

23rd October The adrenalin-fuelled 5 or 10 mile obstacle course in aid of the Hospice of St Francis will take place in the stunning grounds of Ashridge House. Promising lots of muddy fun, Mudpackers will swing, jump, climb and wade through the grounds of the historic country estate, negotiating wet and muddy obstacles along the way.

Secure your place today www.stfrancis.org.uk/mudpack

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Bike ‘n Hike 10th September 10am - 6pm This year is Beds & Herts Historic Churches Trust 25th Year Anniversary. Over 600 churches are now included, last year £106,994 was raised from 1,000 cyclists, walkers and their generous sponsors.

The Bike 'n Hike aims to raise money both for the Trust and the participating churches.

Half of every cyclist’s and walker’s sponsor money goes to the Trust and half to the church of their choice. So, the more cyclists or walkers who take part, the greater the benefit to that church www.b-n-h.co.uk

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Chipped Glassware Hercules Festival of Sport 18th September Taking place at Westminster Lodge pool and Verulamium Park, St Albans with something for the whole family. All events are chip timed, professionally photographed and participants will receive a finisher’s medal and a technical t-shirt.

Triathlon: (Swim/Cycle/Run) Novice: 200M / 10k / 2.5k Sprint: 400M / 20k / 5k Start in the pool, run to get your bike and cycle through the beautiful countryside, finishing with a fast and challenging park run. Minimum age: 15 Run 10K and 5K races in the park Minimum age: 5k - 11 years, 10k -15 years Cycling The 100k Cyclo Sportive takes you into the countryside, the routes are marshalled and a GPX file of the route will be provided. Sportives are for everyone and every standard; so challenge yourself and ‘go long!’

Minimum Age: 16 Aquathlon: (Swim/Run) Novice: 200M / 2.5k Sprint: 400M / 5k Start in the pool and then run in the park.

Minimum age: 15 Duathlon (Run/Cycle/Run) Novice: 2.5k / 10k / 2.5k Sprint: 5k / 20k / 2.5k Standard: 10k / 40k / 5k Kids: 400M / 1.2k / 400M in the park, bikes can be supplied, ages 7-14.

Minimum age: Novice & Sprint -15 years Standard - 16 years The events are challenging but provide a distance and standard for every ability. The run will be in the park and the cycle will take you out into the countryside for a fast and enjoyable race. Road bikes are recommended but are not compulsory.

Scootathon (Run/Scoot/Cycle) Scootathons allow budding Olympians to take their first steps in multi-sport eventing. The Scootathon involves a 200m run, followed by a 400m scoot, finishing in a 400m cycle. Scooters and bikes will be supplied or you can bring your own. Children under 6 must bring their own bikes and scooters. Ages 4-8 www.herculesevents.com 20

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25th September - 3rd October The festival offers a range of events, pop-ups, tastings and tours around the District to showcase the fantastic range of food, drink and produce available and here’s just a sample of what’s taking place: Food Festival Launch Party 25th Sept 4pm Ye Olde Fighting Cocks AL3 4HE Live music, comedy, local craft beers and BBQ Cocktail Class 27th Sept 7pm The Snug Bar, French Row AL3 5DU Learn the tricks of the trade to make handcrafted cocktails. Tickets £20 include 2 cocktails and nibbles from www.thesnugbar.co.uk or 01727 848 820.

Ready Steady St Albans 28th Sept 7pm Poggenpohl Showroom, London Road AL1 1NX Local chefs will demonstrate, prepare and share seasonal delicacies in this fast-paced, energetic cooking event. Proceeds to Herts Young Homeless. £22 from enjoystalbans.com/foodanddrink Guided Walk: The Historic Pubs of St Albans 28th Sept 7.30pm - 9pm Meet at White Hart Tap Pub AL1 1QJ Hear about the development of the pubs in the town and the colourful characters and stories associated with them. £5 from enjoystalbans.com/foodanddrink Pub Quiz @ Britain’s Oldest Pub 28th Sept 8pm Ye Olde Fighting Cocks AL3 4HE Test your knowledge of all things foodie.

Coffee, Canapés & Conversation 29th Sept 7pm Charlie’s Coffee & Company AL1 1LN Coffee tasting and creative canapés designed to explore the unique and complex flavours of coffee. £35 An Evening with William Sitwell 29th Sept 7pm St Michael’s Manor Hotel AL3 4RY Join one of Britain’s best food writers for a 4 course tasting dinner. £49.50 includes a signed copy of his new book ‘Eggs or Anarchy’. Book on 01727 864444 Wheels on Debussy 30th Sept 10am St Peter’s Church AL1 3HG Classical music experience for you and your child with a yummy foodie twist! Adult £5, baby/child £3 Finale Street Party 2nd October St Peter’s Street from 12 noon. www.enjoystalbans.com

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Open Food Gardens - Be Inspired!

This unique programme showcases local gardens and hopes to inspire you with all the fruit, vegetables and herbs being grown. Get free advice from the garden owners and other visitors to help you grow your own, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Spend an enjoyable afternoon in the company of others interested in growing food! Drop in 3-5pm.

2nd Aug: 104 Marshalswick Lane AL1 4XE 21st Aug: 66 Sherwood Avenue AL4 9PL 17th Sept: 2 Cowper Road AL5 5NG www.transitionstalbans.org

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Summer Fun!

Teddy Bear Fun Day 24th August 11am - 3.30pm £4 If you go down to the Mill you're sure of a big surprise! Fun for all of the family.

Bring your favourite teddy bear and introduce it to the other bears. There will be Punch and Judy Shows, magic tricks and lots of other fun activities.

The Tea Room will be serving fabulous cream teas and light lunches, so you only need to bring the 'bear necessities'!

Mill Green Mill & Museum Hatfield, AL9 5PD www.welhat.gov.uk

Autumn Fair 18th September 10am - 4pm There’ll be lots of fun and games, talks on garden design and bonsai care, bands, a bar and lots of plants at great prices.

All in aid of the Hospice of St Francis.

The Hertfordshire Garden Centre Redbourn AL3 7PS www.thehertfordshiregardencentre.com

Wild Summer Sleepout 29th, 30th & 31st July & 5th August A night under the stars, BBQ, storytelling, fire breathing, bat walks and a cooked breakfast…if you think that sounds like a good time, then join Celtic Harmony for the Wild Summer Sleepout. Just bring a tent and they’ll do the rest!

Pre-booking is essential so secure your family's place online today!

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Big Camp - Ashridge Estate 20th & 21st August from 12pm, leave by 4pm Back by popular demand, with fantastic activities for all the family including Family Games and Races, a Night-time Bat Walk, Art Workshops, a Butterfly Count, climbing the Bridgewater Monument to watch the sunset and toasting marshmallows on an open fire.

Ashridge Estate offers a variety of wonderful walks, with lots of wildlife including fallow deer that can be seen in the evenings and early mornings.

One pitch based on 4 people sharing a tent costs £40 which includes all activities and entrance to the Bridgwater Monument. The Brownlow Cafe will be hosting a BBQ, please mention if you’d like to join in when you book.

Adult £7, child £5 To book call 01442 851227 Ashridge Estate HP4 1LX www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ashridge-estate

Hatfield House Centenary Tanks & Tommies Event 10th & 11th September 10am - 5pm Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the secret tank trials which took place at Hatfield House during the Great War. There will be displays and performances throughout the day as well as groups of WWI re-enactors recreating elements of the war, from campsites to trenches and timed displays including tactical demonstrations. £14, child £9, family £40 Chamber Music Festival 22nd - 25th September This year’s Festival, Inspired by Bach includes a host of music including the Navarra Quartet, Melvyn Tan and Maggie Cole with their fortepiano and harpsichord, Angela Hewitt reciting part of her Bach Odyssey Tour and performances from celebrated musicians Rachel Podger, James Gilchrist and Tom Poster. Listen to the in-house Baroque Ensemble led by Pavlo Beznosiuk from the Academy of Ancient Music and finally Bach’s Magnificat performed by the Bach Choir. www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

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Olympics on the Big Screen

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RAF Museum RAF London will be showing both the highlights and real time competition of both the Olympics and Paralympics on an indoor Big Screen, with the chance to see the Games while enjoying a cuppa in the Royal Wessex Cafe in the shadow of a Spitfire and the Queen's Royal Wessex Helicopter.

The Rio Olympics 5th - 22nd August 10am - 6pm Where have the last 4 years gone? It only seems like yesterday that we were cheering Mo Farrah, Jessica Ennis and Team GB as the team romped home to its largest ever collection of medals in the modern Olympics. Go and cheer on Team GB again this year.

29th August 7.15pm - 9.30pm Meet: Cottonmill Lane opposite the Sopwell Nunnery ruins, St Albans Join the Countryside Management Service and the Ware Bat Group for a 1.5 mile circular moderate walk. With good weather and good luck you may see and hear some of the local bat population and other evening wildlife. Bat detectors will be provided but bring torches. Please book as places are limited 01727 865061 or email info@sopwell.org.uk £2, under 12s free www.hertsdirect.org

The Rio Paralympics 7th - 18th September 10am - 6pm In total Team GB's Paralympians won a massive haul of 120 medals (34 Gold, 43 Silver and 43 Bronze) a truly inspirational achievement. Come and cheer on a new generation of British Paralympians. Give your support Team GB and marvel at the dedication and determination of some truly super-humans. www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Redbourn in Bloom Horticultural Show

Knebworth House

10th September 2.15pm Displays of home-grown fruit, vegetables, flowers, house plants, crafts, home baking, preserves and children’s classes. £1.

Redbourn Village Hall AL3 7LW www.redbournvillagehall.co.uk

Summer Circus 20th - 29th August 12pm, 2pm & 4pm John Lawson's Circus voted Britain's best circus features a host of award winning acts from all over Europe who have been providing entertainment, for over 30 years. No animals are used in the performances. Tickets £6.50, 4 for £20 Van Hage, Ware SG12 9RP www.vanhage.co.uk

Steam & Country Crafts Fair 13th & 14th August 10am - 5pm £9.50, family £34 Steam and other vintage vehicles, children’s entertainers, circus workshops, rustic crafts, gifts, food marquees and trade stands.

On 14th there will also be a Dog Show so bring along your canine friend, proceeds to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Classic Motor Show 28th & 29th August 10am - 4pm £9.50, family £34 A huge number of wonderful cars on display. Autojumble and trade stands with many cars on sale, arena displays of custom cars and classics.

Tickets include entrance to Gardens, Park, Dinosaur Trail and Adventure Playground Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

Talk: Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

or should it be Walter, Duncan and William?

8th September 7pm In 2008, British Schools Museum volunteer Bill Wilson discovered he had 3 great uncles who had fought in WW1 He will be charting the fascinating results of his family research triggered by his find of 3 medals. Tickets £5 British Schools Museum, Hitchin www.britishschoolsmuseum.org.uk 27 www.theNOWmagazines.com

NOW at Stockwood Park The Very Hungry Caterpillar Workshop 2nd - 30th August 11am - 12 noon Ages 3-7 £3 Hear about one of the most famous children's books of all time and make your own caterpillar to take home.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Workshop 2nd - 30th August 2pm - 3pm Ages 3-9 £3 Explore nature in Stockwoods’ gardens and read the book by Michael Rosen. Don’t forget to bring your own bear!

LEGO Workshops 1st August - 1st September Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 10.15am 11.45am 1.45pm 3.15pm £10 per child, including exhibition entry, ages 5+ Join in the myths and magic themed LEGO activities and take home a LEGO dragon.

Exhibition: The Brick Kingdom until 4th September, 10am - 5pm adult £4, child £3 Medieval fantasy LEGO® models on display.

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National Teen Trust St Albans parents Patricia Seabright, Kerry Cobb and Wendy Powell formed the National Teen Trust for parents of teens and tweens in Hertfordshire, run like the NCT, offering a network of support, advice and the latest psycho-educational theories.

Times have changed and parents now need more skills to support our tweens and teens. With reports that young people have increasing mental health issues, the time has come to do what’s not been done before – a training manual for parents – a teen building kit! We’re not alone in the problems we face, so NTT offers and tests practical theories in a warm, safe, fun environment.

Courses so far have received positive feedback and have proved enlightening! One participant said: “Recently, I attended a parenting course with the NTT - it was a course like no other.... I finally realised I am not alone!!

It was good knowing that other parents go through similar issues to mine. It was the first time I started to understand what is going on in the teens’ brain.... it's like a messy bedroom. Kerry explained it beautifully. It was a great day, I met some fantastic mums - I highly recommend it if you're interested in having a happy home life” Kerry, an NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) practitioner and former drama teacher, says “I noticed during the transition from primary to secondary school that I needed help with the change from parenting a child to parenting a tween and didn’t want to sit in a draughty hall thinking I’d done something wrong. I’ve studied brain development and communication theories and now share how extra tools in our kit can help our relationships.”

Kids Week 1st - 31st August Kids Week is back and children aged 16 or under can see a fantastic selection of London theatre shows for FREE when accompanied by a full paying adult. Two additional children can go at half price. No booking, postage or transaction fees to pay! Children can also take part in free activities organised by the shows or attend one of the stand-alone events at an iconic London theatre. Visit the website for more information and book now! www.kidsweek.co.uk

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Scarecrow Festival Fri 19th August 12 noon - 5pm Sat 20th August 10am - 6pm Sun 21st August 10.30am - 5pm

Children's Gardening Clubs 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Aug / 1st Sept Run by Head Gardener, Mary, these fun activity mornings are great for children aged 4 - 10 years. Make a miniature garden to take home or join in the bug hunt.

Luton Walled Garden www.lutonhooestate.co.uk

Summer Spectacular at Willows 23rd July - 4th Sept There’s acres of fun to keep the kids entertained all summer long including the Amaize-ing Maze, Goat Racing around the animal race track and live shows with Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail. Go along and enjoy the fun!

Willows Activity Farm, St Albans, AL4 0PF www.willowsactivityfarm.com

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Every year the residents of Flamstead build over 100 scarecrows which are placed around the village to raise funds for the Hertfordshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and the Friends of St Leonard’s. Make your way round the village and vote for your favourite scarecrows, returning to the village hall where there will be stalls, cream teas, Morris dancing, a brass band, Punch and Judy as well as food and beer festivals in the nearby pubs. There’ll be free car parking, and buses to take those less able around the village. www.flamstead-herts.co.uk

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NOW at the Local Theatres Abbey Theatre

Open Air Theatre

The Browning Version & Black Comedy 16th - 18th & 20th - 23rd September 8pm A Double Bill. Set in a boys’ school in the 1930s, The Browning Version focuses on CrockerHarris, a despised teacher who is about to leave after 18 years. On his last day a pupil gives him a present that helps him come to terms with his past and re-think his future. In Black Comedy, a struggling sculptor and his fiancée hold a party to impress her father and his millionaire friend. The flat is plunged into darkness as fuses blow moments before anyone arrives, and a frantic situation unfolds.

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

For all performances listed below, bring a picnic, low back chairs and blankets

Hatfield House

The Wizard of Oz 1st August 2pm £13.20, child £11, family £43.20 Click your heels and ease on down the yellow brick road as Immersion Theatre present a magical family show guaranteed to have you in stitches from beginning to end! With audience participation, dazzling costumes, an original script and plenty of laughter, this show promises to Maltings Arts Theatre have you shouting, clapping and Little Red Riding Hood and Friends singing along to a host of brand 24th September 3pm new songs. Meet the animals on Little Red Riding Hood’s friend arrives to tell us the Farm afterwards. the story but has a problem, there are no pages in Much Ado the book! So Cinderella arrives to help, dancing a 14th August 4pm conga with her Jack’s Baked Beans Band and Shakespeare's, battle-of-thesuggests auditions to find the Wolf to end the sexes comedy, performed by an story. A fast, funny show with lots of slapstick and all male cast with Elizabethan audience participation. £6, family £20 costume, music and dance.

Glamour Girl Pantaloons’ The 23rd, 24th & 30th September & 1st October Canterbury Tales The true story of Cora Pearl, a provocative and 24th August 7pm scandalous character who escaped dull 1850s £12.50, child £10 London for gay Paris. A fast paced, historical Fast-paced, physical and funny, drama exploring her rise to fame. From gossip this show is pure medieval and outrage in the press to riots in the streets. mayhem for the whole family.

Cora’s quick wit and ingenuity, made her the Around the World in 80 Days epitome of glamour.

28th August 3pm Malting Arts Theatre £12, child £10, family £40 0333 666 3366 www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk Children will enjoy watching Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout travel around the World by any SandPit Theatre means necessary to see if they can make it back to Penguin! Elephant!

London in just 80 days! With trains, boats, romance, 3rd September 11.30am & 2.30pm sword fights and even an elephant.

Waddle waddle waddle, stomp stomp stomp! www.hatfield-house.co.uk Penguin is a little bit selfish, and loves fish fingers, but never shares them. Everything is black and white Knebworth House and that’s just the way Penguin likes it. Until one day Peter Pan 18th August gates 6pm, show 7pm Elephant turns up. Elephant is big and messy and £14, child, family £42 likes lots of colour everywhere. How will Penguin Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to cope? With original songs, hilarious physical comedy present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan the boy and dance, this is a magical new show about who wouldn’t grow up. In support of Great Ormond celebrating differences for anyone who’s ever Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Performed on the waddled like a Penguin or stomped like an Elephant! Sunken Lawn in front of Knebworth House. www.knebworthhouse.com Ages 3+. Adult £8, concs £6.

SandPit Theatre, St Albans Shuttleworth Collection 01727 799565 www.sandpittheatre.co.uk Peter Pan 25th August gates 5.30pm, show 7pm adult £14, concs £10

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NOW at The Alban Arena Puppetry of the Penis 2nd September 8pm Two near naked men (they wear shoes!) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which will be projected onto a huge video screen.

This is a non-sexual show and does contain full frontal male nudity.

Auditions for Juvenile Ensemble Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 3rd September 1.30pm Looking for girls to be part of this spectacular pantomime which will run at the theatre this Christmas. They will star alongside EastEnders’ Rita Simons. No need to register in advance.

Ages 9 - 15 and 5ft 4” or shorter. www.evolution-productions.co.uk Sounds of the 50’s Live 14th September 7.30pm Belting out hits from the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Bill Haley, Frankie Laine, The Drifters, Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers, Julie London, Peggy Lee, Cliff Richard, Neil Sedaka, Jackie Wilson and many others.

the footsteps of Geoffrey Boycott, Sunil Gavaskar and Graeme Swann, Phil Tufnell teams up with his TMS colleague for this memorable show.

Justin Hayward 20th September 7.30pm Legendary voice of The Moody Blues performing songs from his new album “Spirits of The Western Sky” and Moodies favourites.

One Night of Queen 23rd September 7.30pm In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars in Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. This is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. This show will ROCK you!

Jocelyn Brown, Aswad & Natasha Watts 24th September 7.30pm Jocelyn Brown and her amazing band will perform a powerful, soul shaking show that reaches out with extended arms and engulfs your musical desires.

Big Fish, Little Fish, Family Rave 25th September 2pm Award winning, critically acclaimed BFLF crew and The Dreamboys pioneer DJs 2 Bad Mice at a rave for families with 16th September 7.30pm children aged 0-8 years. Designed as much for Without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top Male grown ups as children they are daft, social, Strip Show, perfect for a girls night out with all your anarchic and a whole load of fun for everyone. friends. Packed full of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave you breathless, a show you St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 28th September - 1st October 11am - 11pm simply cannot afford to miss!

Up to 300 real ales, plus ciders, perries and Aggers & Tuffers foreign beers.

17th September 7.30pm www.alban-arena.co.uk From the last home Ashes series in 2013, 01727 844488 Evenings with Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. Now, following in

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NOW for a Bike Ride Sky Ride Local Pacey Purple / Blazing Blue Evening Rides Women only 11th & 18th Aug 7pm The rides are 15 miles long at a steady pace on a scenic route to Whitwell with a few hills and route variations depending on how sunny it is!

Meet: Oddfellow Arms, Harpenden AL5 2TG Jolly Saturdays Adults 16+ 13th, 20th, 27th Aug & 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Sept 8am Arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing the start.

This is a regular 25 mile mountain-bike ride taking a different route each week. A large section will be off road. Pace can vary. Meet at The Jolly Sailor, Sandridge Road AL1 4AS Breeze Bike Rides Women only Harpenden & St Albans Graceful Greens 13th Aug & 24th Sept 9.30am Arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing the start.

Join the sociable Graceful Greens on a tour of Hertfordshire best cycling cafe's. The rides are approx 15 miles at a gentle pace with a couple of hills, and they always wait for everyone at the top! Meet at Cafe Nero Harpenden, AL5 2SN www.goskyride.com

Saturday Fun Ride 6th Aug: 9.30am Start: Cycle Stands, Morrisons, Hatfield Road, St Albans Easy paced ride, no more than 10mph, to Chipperfield Garden Centre, Kings Langley and back to St Albans by lunchtime. www.southhertsctc.org.uk

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Electric Bike Tours 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September 10.30am - 2.45pm Cycling with tea and cake! Visiting locations including Verulamium Park, Gorhambury and Wheathampstead, before returning along the Ayot Greenway to the Mill. £40 per person, £60 per couple includes a cream tea Start: Mill Green Mill, Hatfield AL9 5PD 01442 927522 www.electricbiketours.co.uk

Ride and Dine Electric Bike Tours 10th & 24th August & 28th September 6.30pm - 9pm Guided cycling and sightseeing tour with a meal included. The tour visits Childwickbury, Verulamium Park, Old Gorhambury, the Roman Wall, St Albans Cathedral, before returning along the Alban Way to Sandridge. £50 per person / £85 per couple Starting point: Rose & Crown Pub AL4 9DA 01727 759087 www.RideandDineElectric.co.uk

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1st, 6th, 13th, 22nd & 27th Cassiobury Park Farm Open Days www.cassioburyfarm.co.uk 1st - 28th Open Air Theatres see page 34 1st - 31st Kids Week see page 30 1st Aug - 1st Sept Lego Workshops see page 28 2nd Start Art Workshop see page 14 3rd NGS Open Day Luton Hoo Walled Garden www.lutonhooestate.co.uk 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Family Discovery Mornings see page 12 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Walled Garden Kids Gardening Clubs page 32 5th - 22nd Olympics on the Big Screen see page 27 5th Aug - 2nd Sept Open Air Cinemas see page 24 6th Roman Inventions Verulamium Museum, 1pm - 3pm, free Eastern Electrics Music Festival Hatfield House, 11am - 10pm www.easternelectrics.com Bedford Park Proms £31, child £5 www.bedfordparkconcerts.com 7th Kite Festival see page 32 Edwardian Pageant - Shuttleworth Airshow www.shuttleworth.org 50 Things Walk Dunstable Downs, 2pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk Rock at the Castle Hertford Castle, free www.hertford.gov.uk 8th, 10th, 11th, 16th - 19th, 22nd - 26th FineArt4Kids Holiday Art Workshops St Michaels Church AL3 4SL, 5 - 11 yrs, £20, hello@fineart4kids.com 0800 023 5814 13th Organ Concert St Albans Organ Theatre AL1 5PE 0300 3656565, 7pm, £10 13th & 14th Steam & Country Crafts Fair see page 27 15th - 17th & 22nd - 24th Hertfordshire Heroines Summer Activities Verulamium Museum, 01727 751810, 10.30am 12.30pm/2 - 4pm, please book, ages 6 - 11, £6 19th Jazz & BBQ with Jazzface Inn on the Park, St Albans, 6.30pm www.inn-on-the-park.com

19th - 21st Flamstead Scarecrow Festival see page 32 Art in Clay see page 14 20th Put on your Party Face Verulamium Museum, 1pm -3pm, free Flying Proms Vintage Shuttleworth Collection, aircraft display to the National Symphony Orchestra with firework finale www.shuttleworth.org 20th - 29th Summer Circus see page 27 22nd & 23rd Cathedral Workshops for Kids see page 12 23rd Start Art Workshop see page 14 Yoga Expressions see page 10 27th Harpenden Folk, Roots & World Music Festival see page 6 28th Antique & Collectors Fair Redbourn VIllage Hall, 9.30am - 3.30pm 28th & 29th Classic Motor Show see page 27 29th Guided Bat Walk see page 27 31st Hoo’s Kids Book Fest see page 28

Well Done Skin & Tonic The team at Skin & Tonic were thrilled to win Best Beauty Salon in Hertfordshire at The Muddy Stilettos Awards 2016. This award is voted for by the public which makes it even more special to win. Skin & Tonic prides itself on offering the very best beauty treatments, delivered with care and professionalism.

To celebrate the win, we are offering £10 off the amazing HydraFacial treatment. HydraFacial is a fantastic pick-me-up for an all-round skin detox and rejuvenation, perfect for all ages and skin types. It is not just about improving your skin’s appearance, but actually restoring youthful, healthy skin.

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KARLA JORDANS HAIRDRESSING Summer Has Arrived!!!

Pop in and talk to our Team about brightening up your hair Baliage and Polished Platinum are very much on trend this summer

We require models for training in cut & finish and will soon be moving onto colour. We would like to welcome Michelle’s daughter Karla to our team, she is the new junior stylist and is taking bookings now.

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3rd Sounds of the Summer with Hubcap Moon Inn on the Park, St Albans, free 3rd - 25th Herts Open Studios see page 14 7th - 18th Paralympics on the Big Screen see page 27 8th Cosi Fan Tutte Hatfield House, 7pm, £5 - £30 www.ticketsource.co.uk/operaloki 8th - 11th Heritage Open Days see page 12 10th Organ Theatre Concert see page 8 Grand Vintage Fair Jubilee Centre AL3 5BU 10th & 11th Centenary Tanks & Tommies see page 26 11th Chiltern 3 Peaks Challenge www.renniegrove.org 13th Start Art Workshop see page 14 14th Philatelic Exhibition Labels 1900-1980 St Mary's Childwickbury, 01582 762284, St Albans, Harpenden & District Philatelic Society, 8pm 16th - 18th Herts Jazz Festival see page 8

17th The Waltz see page 8 The Real Thing see page 6 18th Hercules Festival of Sport see page 20 Autumn Fair Hertfordshire Garden Centre, Redbourn AL3 7PS, 10am - 4pm 21st - 25th FriendsFest Knebworth House, festival to celebrate the ’Friends’ TV show www.friendsfest.co.uk 22nd - 25th Chamber Music Festival see page 26 23rd The Bootleg Bee Gees see page 6 One Night of Queen see page 40 24th The Mud Run St Albans www.stlukes-hospice.org 25th Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave see page 40 25th Sept - 3rd Oct Food & Drink Festival see page 22 27th Start Art Classes Sandridge Village Hall, 9.30am - 12.30 - autumn term begins, see page 14 28th Sept - 1st Oct St Albans Beer & Cider Festival see page 40

Historic People and Places Brought to Life!

Fully qualified guides have been showing people around our City and District for 50 years. Join us on any one of the 16 walks and hear about the fascinating yesteryears from the Romans to Victorians. Walk well known and lesser known places.

You will be surprised by the many tales about people who have built, lived and worked here for 1000 years.

Walks for August & September Meet at the front of the Old Town Hall unless otherwise stated Buy tickets from the guide on the day or from the St Albans Visitor Information Centre, Alban Arena, St Albans AL1 3LD Walks last about one and a half hours. Adult £4, child £2 (5-15 years) Visit our website for full details of our walks and other information Fishpool Street - Rags and Riches 13th, 27th August & 10th, 24th September @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Historic St Albans - A City Revealed 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 29th August & 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September @ 11am There’s More to the Tudors than Henry VIII 29th August & 25th September @ 2.30pm A Roman City Revealed 6th, 20th August & 3rd, 17th September @ 2.30pm Meet outside Verulamium Museum Aristocrats, Paupers and Philanthropists 21st August & 18th September @ 2.30pm Coaching Inns 7th August & 11th September @ 2.30pm Victorian St Albans 4th September @ 2.30pm Medieval Lives 28th August @ 2.30pm Discover Redbourn 7th August @ 2.30pm Meet in the car park by the cricket ground A Monastery Revealed 14th August @ 2.30pm Discover Harpenden 4th September @ 2.30pm Meet at the War Memorial, Church Green A Round With Sam Ryder 25th September @10am

Tourist Information Centre 01727 864511 www.stalbanstourguides.co.uk

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Index of Businesses

Oven Cleaning Ovenmaster Oven Wizards

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Painters & Decorators CB Decorators Gary Rackley M & M Decorating

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Parenting Support & Advice National Teen Trust

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Accountant TaxAssist Accountants

Dog Sitting 24 Wagging Tails

Adult Art Classes Start Art!

Domestic Appliance Repairs 14 Leigh Hibon

Aerial Installations & Repairs Concorde Aerials

Education 9 Kumon

Beauty Skin & Tonic Templespa

Electricians 47 Alban Electrical Services 45 Sol Projects Ltd

Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Hertfordshire

Equity Release 44 The Right Equity Release

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Building Services Brockhall Building Services

Fencing 11 Verulam Fencing

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Plumber DJ&M Plumbing Services Ltd

Carpentry / Joinery Chris Smyth N Godfrey Carpentry Services

Financial Management 19 AMR Financial Management 19 Garden Centres

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Pond Maintenance Women With Waders

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Burston Garden Centre

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Property Maintenance Trust in Blue

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Removals Akers Koplex Removers Ltd

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Charity Traid Children’s Art Classes FineArt4Kids!

Children’s Football Camps St Albans City Youth FC Children’s Nurseries Highfield Lane Nursery Redbourn House Day Nursery Chiropodists Julia Reading Kathy Witchard Cleaning Charlie’s Pressure Washing Service Daily Poppins Domestique Linda & Karen Cleaning Services Mobile Maid Services Conservatory Roof Solutions Nu-Look Credit Union St Albans District Credit Union Dance & Drama Penny Waterman School of Dance PQ Academy of Performing Arts Stagecoach

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Gifts & Jewellery 35 ASHQ.CO.UK 33 Glassware Repairs Chipped Glassware 45 45 Hairdresser Karla Jordan’s Hairdressing 39 Health & Fitness 22 Intelligent Pilates 23 Hearing Services 22 Hearing Healthcare Practice 23 Insurance NFU Mutual 7 Ladies Fashions Froxx of Kings Langley 4 LockSmith Lock Around the Clock 29 Organ Theatre St Albans Organ Theatre 2 3

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Shutters The Harpenden Shutter Company

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Tree Surgeons Fircroft Tree Surgery Ltd

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TV Repairs JB TV Services

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