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They say you shouldn’t work with dogs and children...how wrong they are in the case of Top Photography.

On a sunny Saturday morning we visited Top Photography for a photo shoot with my daughter Mollie and 4 year old Cocker Spaniel Stan.

Sam and Cathy were very welcoming especially as Stan couldn’t wait to get inside and see who was there to play with him!

The Studio is set in an amazing place adjacent to Sam's home, it’s really peaceful and tranquil, and is very inviting and well kitted out, with toys and a wigwam for the kids and balls for the pets!

Sam was so friendly and very patient with Stan who was eager to explore the Studio and beyond....she took lots of pictures from all sorts of angles which was especially tricky when Stan refused to sit still for long enough, as he was so excited and despite him being more interested in the surroundings we managed to get some amazing shots.

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Not only did we come away with some fantastic photos, we had so much fun as a family. We wanted some posed pictures as well as some fun action shots, and we came away with the whole package. Mollie and Stan loved the shoot, so it’s a big thank you from Mollie and a big woof from Stan.

We now have the lovely job of choosing from the great selection of shots, if we don't make a decision our lounge will be wall to wall Mollie and Stan!

We would most definitely recommend visiting Top Photography, just give Sam or Cathy a call on 0800 145 5785. www.top-photography.co.uk Jane, the NOW magazines

Top Photography are bringing all St Albans/ Harpenden NOW readers a great Summer offer of a Free Shoot, 10% Discount and Photographic Gift.

Welcome to summer

Summer is well and truly here and there’s ‘shedloads’ to do so whatever you’re up to, have fun and let’s hope the sun keeps shining!

But remember if you need anything - just think local first!

Have a great summer...

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Herts Open Studios

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meet the artists

NOW at the Maltings 12 jazz, music & theatre

Bowls & Golf at Batchwood 16 bowls for everyone

The Zoo Human Predicament 18 be healthy, happy & free

NOW at Knebworth 22 theatre, art, classics & ghosts

Summer in the City 26

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Heritage Open Days 30 local history for free

The Mayor’s Pride Awards 34 celebrate amazing people

Scarecrow Festival 40 vote for your favourite

Consumer Advice NOW 42 BBC three Counties Radio

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NOW at The Alban Arena 42 dance, music & films

What’s on in July 46 & August 48 Index of Businesses 50 accountants to windows & doors

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Artists to make a splash across Herts Herts Open Studios, now in its 23rd year, is a regular autumn event on the Hertfordshire social calendar.

This year the dates for your diary are 7th - 29th September.

Including a wide range of artists and makers in 114 venues, ranging from painters in oil, acrylic and water-colour, multimedia artists, ceramicists, jewellers and glass artists, photographers – both digital and film, sculptors and engravers, print, textile and fashion creators.

Whether searching for a particular theme or colour scheme, or in need of inspiration, there will be something for you. For bright and eyecatching pieces visit contemporary ceramicist Ruta Bartkeviciute. For that sunny and heartwarming feeling go to Vitreus Art to see sunlight through coloured glass, or visit Hazel Godfrey for textural natural woven pieces.

Various artists explore fresh and vibrant blues; these include Barbara Weeks, who demonstrates an exciting approach to hand dyed, layered and stitched textiles, also Fiona Gaskell whose speciality is decorative still life oil paintings.

Plants and flowers are well represented; from personal views of nature through a camera lens

by Ariaan Winter, to bold colourful acrylics by Jan Langton. Animals also appear in a range of styles; from portraits that capture personality by Ruth Goodman - to characterful paintings and prints by Chrissie Richards.

It’s a time when Hertfordshire’s established, emerging and amateur artists open their doors to the public. Artists show a wide range of work – and visitors can buy if they want to. It’s an opportunity to talk to artists in their own creative settings, own a piece of original artwork, or buy that special gift such as jewellery or collectibles.

Many artists and makers welcome commissions.

Make your visits sociable by travelling with a friend or encourage interested family members to tag along. Last year some sports clubs – cyclists and walkers - organised circuits via some of their local studios. Some venues serve refreshments – well deserved if you’ve been running or cycling a few miles! HVA artists would love to see you.

To find out more about Herts Open Studios 2013 the brochure is now in libraries, galleries, art and craft venues and other local outlets and available online at www.hvaf.org.uk

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An inspiring education for girls at Abbot’s Hill Abbot’s Hill is a thriving and dynamic independent day school for girls aged 3-16 and boys aged 3-5 situated in seventy acres of stunning parkland on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead.

The school has an excellent record of academic success. The recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) report (January 2012) noted that “small classes, in which pupils feel wellknown and supported, enable them to fulfil their potential.” The school is also renowned for the high quality of its pastoral care. Abbot’s Hill is a happy and united community which values and celebrates the contributions and achievements of each individual. Girls are encouraged to discover and develop their own unique talents so that everyone has the opportunity to shine. The ISI report stated that “the quality of pupils’ personal development is outstanding.”

Abbot’s Hill offers a richly diverse range of extracurricular activities. This year pupils staged a highly successful production of ‘Oliver’ (pictured) which included girls from Year 3 to Year 11, created a news broadcast for BBC School Report, participated in a ‘Big Art Week’ and became U16 District Netball Champions.

The school offers before and after school care

“the quality of pupils’ personal development is outstanding” ISI report January 2012

and transport from a variety of locations.

The next whole school Open Day will take place on Saturday 5th October, 2pm-4pm. There will be a Working Open Morning for our Junior department on Wednesday 9th October.

For more information visit www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk or call 01442 240333

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Your balance will be positive or negative figure.

Now, perform the same calculation with your other bank statements. Look to see if there is a pattern in your spending habits? If there is, ask yourself whether the habit puts you in a positive or negative position? If it is positive, then there must be a reason for your recent shortfall, but if your balance has been negative for several months, then it could be a pattern of spending more than you are receiving.

You may have seen adverts on daytime TV, If so, then you will need to cut your cloth accordingly. Go the short, slick ads that make through your bank statements and see what you can trim money appear easy to come by back. Congratulations. You are already more in control of your finances. But if you can’t stretch your budget to meet your expenditure because of debts, you may need I am, of course, referring to the vast plethora of payday further help. Now is the time to contact a free debt loan adverts that litter our TV screens almost every advice helpline such as Citizen Advice Bureau, Credit single day. At first glance a promise of almost instant Action, or Christians Against Poverty (CAP). money can appear to be extremely attractive, especially if you have fallen behind in your loan or card repayments, The key to all financial planning is for you to be in control. or perhaps you need a bit of extra cash to tide you over.

Debt can eat away at us and affect our health, stress levels and the stress of debt can damage our But scratch beneath the surface and you will discover relationships. It is important to work with your partner to that if you fail to repay your loan on time, many of these solve this problem, rather than try to tackle it yourself. companies will charge thousands of percent in interest.

And that will take honesty. An impartial third party debt counselor could help. so here’s an alternative plan: Firstly take a deep breath and remember, “don’t panic”.

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Do you know any artists Painters, Sculptors, Ceramicists....

.....looking for an opportunity to sell their work?

If so please... ask them to visit www.artexporadlett.co.uk and watch the videos of previous Art Expo Radlett events on YouTube.

The next Art Expo will be held this October including a 1 Day Art Fair on Sunday 20th October.

Spaces are still available for just £45, fully inclusive of all Display and Marketing costs!

Great for first time exhibitors as well as the more experienced! picture by Todd White

For further details call Jean Dennis on 01727 834 391 (Mon-Sat 9am-5pm) or email jean@leadingartevents.co.uk

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NOW at the Maltings August sees the arrival of a brand new take on Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland, Finding Alice, on 18th August, the ultimate family show reworked into a magical piece of theatre for all ages. From DOT productions, our heroine, discovers the wonderful things that can happen when you read with the lights out!

The end of August gives youngsters aged 7 to 16 the chance to make their own animated movie at an Animation Boot Camp held for four days from 27th to 30th August, run by the St Albans Film Festival organisers, the cost for the course is just £120.

The week ends with a special premiere screening at the theatre.

In September, we kick off with Boudicca at Verulamium a brand new play by Imogen de la Bere which premieres on 5th - 7th / 10th - 12th September.

Having laid everything to waste, the fabled warrior queen now faces her final test - should she face the Romans in pitched battle or retreat and live to fight another day? Visceral and spirited, with unique costuming and an original score, this is intimate theatre on a grand scale.

14th September sees local singer songwriter Justin Starck showcasing songs from his new album Autumn for a special live recording. Playing a rich blend of folk, pop, country and soul, along with the added draw of a live album recording promising to make this a very special show.

Then on 19th September we see the return of the St Albans Jazz Ensemble (STAJE). Playing a variety of styles from big-band swing and Latin to funk, close harmony, soul and blues.

Rounding off the month is ‘Irrational Theatre’s’ fusion spectacular, Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue on 20th & 21st / 27th & 28th September. Featuring two short operatic pieces, Cox And Box and A Proposal together with two new short plays, Cycle and Bloo Hoo, this is the latest piece of innovative fusion theatre from our friends at Irrational.

For ticket prices, bookings and more information about these and other shows @The Maltings, please visit www.maltingsartstheatre.co.uk Maltings Arts Theatre Maltings Shopping Centre, St Albans

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Homeowners feeling more confident…

“It’s been a difficult few years for all of us”, reports Julian Hughes of JMH Building, “but now I can really sense that people feel confident enough in the economy to get on with making improvements to their homes. The government has plans to broaden permitted development rights and make planning much simpler, so this really should make it much more straightforward for anyone wanting a simple extension or conversion”.

Julian Hughes, owner of JMH Building says that his Hertfordshire based building company is now busier than ever with a number of projects in the pipeline ranging from simple garden landscaping and driveways to major renovations and extensions. “I hope that now people feel happy to move ahead with their project, they will take care to select a reputable and dependable local building company that can work with them to get the job they want with the budget they have “.

JMH Building has been providing quality building services in and around Hertfordshire for more than 30 years and will happily work with clients to fulfil their plans. The company have established links with architects and engineers to prepare drawings and can help guide clients through the planning process. They will provide a FREE quotation and using only experienced tradesmen to complete the work, will ensure that a timely and quality job is achieved every time.

If you’d like to talk to Julian about your plans please call him anytime on: 07976 227647 or email him at julian@jmhbuilding.co.uk Go to their website for more information and photos www.jmhbuilding.co.uk Visit the Planning Portal website to check permitted development rights and planning using the simple interactive guide www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house

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Bowls and Golf are back at Batchwood The new Batchwood bowls pavilion has been constructed for St Albans City and District Council in Hull in four parts, and these four modules were transported to St Albans by lorry and slotted into place to form the new clubhouse.

It arrived complete with toilets, a kitchen and bar area, a club room and windows! The pavilion is scheduled for handover Club, said: “It was fantastic to see the new bowls in the week commencing 29th July. modular pavilion arrive and then be lifted and A new golf pavilion is also being built off site, and slotted into place by a crane. The club members can’t wait to get inside and try out our new completion is due in mid August. facilities. The new clubhouse means that we will Both buildings are being constructed following a now be able to proceed with our plans to recruit fire that destroyed the original clubhouses in new members which were put on hold following 2011 along with the nearby tennis facilities. the fire.”

Since the fire the bowls green has been re-laid If you are interested in trying bowls, the club will and matches have started again. provide bowls and tuition, just call 01727 856454 Gordon McGregor of Batchwood Hall Bowling or 01727 873137.

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The Zoo Human Predicament Our True Nature is to be Healthy, Happy, and Free The ‘human zoo’ is a modern, global and growing phenomenon generated by the powerful combination of social conventions, technological Rediscover the environment, and commercial movement skills that pressures. Increasingly disconnected from the natural world and their made our species one universal biological needs, zoo of the most adaptable humans are suffering physically, mentally, and spiritually. on Earth!

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MovNat involves the combined training of walking, running, jumping, balancing, moving on all fours, climbing, lifting, carrying, throwing and catching. You do not have to be fit to start MovNat. You will learn to move efficiently, with ease, power, and grace, and become fit in the process. You will: Develop mental qualities for action and dramatically enhance the perception of your body, the environment, and the situation. Learn to better control your breathing, to understand your inner sensations, to relax and stay alert.

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Charity Orienteering Challenge The Lions Charity Orienteering Challenge will be held on 22nd September around the Bricket Wood area of St Albans and is suitable for teams, families and accompanied children.

What’s it all about?

Teams and families comprising a maximum of 6 people can have a go at a fun adventurous circuit. For families a shorter ‘fun’ Treasure Hunt will be available.

The aim is to navigate in sequence between control points marked on a unique orienteering map. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as long as you can walk or jog over the course, you can progress at your own pace.

Team Entry Team size of 4 - 6 people / 5 mile walk / £10 entry fee per person Family Entry Family of 4 / 1.5 - 2 mile walk / £15 (£2.50 per additional child) Information * Team Leader must be 18+ * Entrants under 18 must have signed parental/guardian consent * Start Times - between 10am and 1pm * Certificate, burger and drink for all participants * Parking and changing facilities available

To book please contact Willie on 01727 760904 or email williemartin@hotmail.co.uk

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NOW at Knebworth 1st August Wind in the Willows A new adaptation of the classic novel, performed by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company on the sunken lawn in front of the House. Bring a rug or low backed chairs and a picnic. Booking essential: adult £13, child £9, gates open at 6pm, performance 7-9pm

5th August Painting Day: Art in the Garden Spend a day painting with local artist James Willis. The group will start with practical exercises in the Lytton Barn, then outdoor work in the formal gardens. Please bring your own materials and equipment. Suitable for all abilities – beginners welcome. 10am - 4.30pm Cost £39.50 book early as spaces are limited 01438 810931

10th & 11th August Knebworth Country Show A family show with entertainment all day, including birds of prey, working dogs, dog show and children’s entertainment. A wide range of art/crafts, gifts and foods to browse and buy. 11-4pm, admission £9, under 4’s free

16th August Pride and Prejudice New adaptation of the classic novel, performed by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company on the sunken lawn in front of the House. Bring a rug or low backed chairs and a picnic. Bar open until 11pm Booking essential, book online, adult £13, child £9, gates 6pm performance 7pm

25th & 26th August Classic Motor Show Bank Holiday Weekend. An enthusiast’s paradise with thousands of cars on display, autojumble stalls and lots of cars for sale. Live commentary and arena displays of clubs, kit and custom cars. Pre- and post war classics.

10% discount on admission tickets for online bookings.

10 - 4.30pm, cost £9 per person, family £32

6th September Ghost Tour and Bat Walk Part of the ‘Museums at Night’ this is a unique opportunity to tour the House at night and hear the tales of incidents we cannot explain. Visit areas where our resident presences have been detected. Following the house tour, there will be a light supper in the Garden Terrace Tea Room from 8pm - 8.45pm, followed by a bat walk around the garden. Warm clothing and suitable footwear recommended. Booking essential, book online £22 per person, gates open at 6.30pm for 7pm start Knebworth House www.knebworthhouse.com

Amadeus Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert Saturday 28th September 7.30 pm St Saviour’s Church St Albans Mozart Symphony no 36 (Linz) Bruch Double Concerto op 88 for Viola and Clarinet Poulenc Sinfonietta Conducted by Simon Thompson with Jennifer Wigram (Leader) and Soloists: David Wigram (viola), Isabel Thompson (clarinet) Admission £12, concs £9, accompanied school children £3 at the door, or in advance from St Albans Tourist Information

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It’s Our 1st Birthday!

It’s been a year this August since Emily opened the doors to her own hair salon 'Chestnut' at just 19 years old! Chestnut has grown so much in this time and gained many amazing clients along the way. Kelsey, who joined as an apprentice, has since qualified and is now our junior stylist. We’ll be celebrating Chestnut's 1st birthday all week from 13th - 17th August and would like as many of our clients as possible to celebrate with us!

Come and enjoy the party atmosphere, with cake, champagne, goodie bags with treats and vouchers, a raffle and much more!

We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our clients who have made this year possible!

So get your appointments booked for 13th -17th August and come and celebrate with us!

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Up to 15th September Exhibition: The Journey Starts Here Museum of St Albans

Summer in the City St Albans City will come alive at the weekends in August with exciting and explosive street entertainment. Over three weekends the town centre will be the stage for buskers, outdoor theatre, music and street performers and other activities to delight and entertain. Come and join in the fun and prepare to be surprised!

2nd - 4th August Magna Carta Festival 9th - 11th August Olympic Legacy Sports Festival Street Entertainment

by Covent Garden Entertainment Henry VI Plays 17th -18th / 24th - 25th August Street Entertainment Taming of the Shrew Vintry Garden, nr Cathedral www.enjoystalbans.com

3rd & 4th August Magna Carta Medieval Festival Verulamium Park, 11am – 4pm Manga Carta & Breaking Barriers Workshops with a Manga Artist and music, poetry and performances from local young people The Clock Tower 3rd - 29th August The Magna Carta in St Albans Come and see the original 1215 Magna Carta St Albans Cathedral Magna Carta Concert 3rd August 7.30pm The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra presents a programme inspired by the themes and spirit of the Magna Carta.

St Albans Cathedral Magna Carta Solemn Evensong with Procession 4th August 6.30pm Sung by the choir of St Paul's Episcopal Church, New York. St Albans Cathedral

Henry VI Three Plays

by William Shakespeare presented by the Globe Theatre on Tour Sunday 11th August performed on the green in front of St Albans Cathedral West Door.

- Harry the Sixth, 12.45pm - The Houses of York and Lancaster, 4.15pm - The True Tragedy of the Duke of York, 7.45pm approx 2 hours per play.

Bring a rug or low-backed chair, clothing for all weather conditions and a picnic.

Tickets: ÂŁ45 for all three plays available from: St Albans Cathedral information desk 01727 890256 / 020 7401 9919 www.shakespearesglobe.com

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Olympic Legacy Festival On Saturday 10th August, a year on from the London 2012 Olympic Games, St Albans will be organising an Olympic Legacy Festival in Verulamium Park. Come along and take part in a huge variety of activities, listen to live music, have your photo taken with an Olympic Torch and even take part in some Beach Volleyball Taster Sessions!

The Festival will run from 11am - 6pm with fun and games for the whole family!

For more information please contact Matt Charles, Sport & Health Development Manager on 01727 866100 or Matt.Charles@leisureconnection.co.uk

Wednesday 25th September - Sunday 6th October St Albans has a long history of excellent pubs and restaurants and is host to a quality Farmers Market once a month.

The Food and Drink Festival celebrates and showcases this, starting with the CAMRA Beer Festival and ending with the finale Festival Market in the city centre. Over the twelve days you will be able to sample the warmth and hospitality of St Albans with special offers and events laid on especially for the festival, including cooking demonstrations, wine tasting, cocktail master classes and other exciting activities. www.stalbansfoodanddrink.com

St Albans Beer Festival 25th - 28th September 11am - 11pm The Alban Arena The premier event in the Hertfordshire drinkers calendar is back!

The number of real ales on offer runs into hundreds and is complimented by a vast selection of ciders, perries, bottle conditioned beers and others from around the world. And of course there’ll be festival fodder to soak up the beer plus tutored beer tastings, breweriana auctions and we’ll have the Good Beer Guide 2014 hot off the press on sale too!

The festival will feature live music on Thursday evening with local St Albans band The Faith Stealers, and on Saturday lunch time the Nimmo Brothers unplugged plus Larry Miller tops the bill on Saturday evening. All other times will be music free.

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‘an ordinary bloke who did an extraordinary thing’... ...children from 5 local schools investigated people from history or contemporary life who fulfilled this criteria.

They worked with the St Albans Arts Team, the St Albans Cathedral Education Officer and St Albans District Council.

Their chosen characters, included Nelson Mandela, Ghandi, Mother Teresa, Emmeline Pankhurst and Martin Luther-King.

They were depicted on hand designed t-shirts and life size paper cast figures, created in the style of Antony Gormley and formed part of the Alban Street Party Green Procession earlier this year. Led by The Mayor, 200 children and the 30 figures were paraded through St Peter’s Street, as a culmination and celebration of their creative talents.

To tie in with the Magna Carta 800 celebrations taking place this summer, the figures linking with human rights, can be found in and around the City. Meet them in the Museum galleries, climb the stairs and greet them on each floor and the roof at the Clock Tower and discover them sitting in the Nave at the Abbey!

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Heritage Open Days Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th September Every September for one weekend a number of museums and attractions in St Albans open their doors inviting you to visit them for free, and to explore buildings normally closed to the public. It is a once-ayear chance to discover our architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life.

Here’s just a taster of what's happening: 12th - 15th September Tours of Museum Stores Museum of St Albans, £5 per tour www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk 14th & 15th September St Albans Signal Box Open Days 10 - 5pm www.tlr.ltd.uk Redbournbury Mill www.redbournburymill.co.uk

Sunday 15th September 11am - 5pm free To celebrate St Albans being awarded the ‘Mayfair’ spot on the ‘Here and Now’, UK edition Monopoly Board, St Albans Giant Monopoly was created. It’s a one day event, providing fun for the whole family. Visiting up to 20 different check points on your Monopoly board, including the Clock Tower, Adizone and Sopwell Nunneries.

There will be 2 routes, 2.5 and 4.5 miles, and tour guides to show you the Old Town Hall and Prison Cells. Start at The Old Town Hall, St Peters Street or the Beach Volley Ball Courts, Verulamium Park.

Join us for a game of Giant Monopoly and get fit while you get to know the City better!

For further details visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Five Star Swing at Butterfly World For one night only… ....drive in Movies return to Hatfield House with Mamma Mia on Saturday 7th September The film will be shown on the Showground while the sound is broadcast via your car radio, (you may wish to bring a portable radio with you to save your car battery).

Gates open at 6pm and the film will start at dusk, approximately 8pm.

Enjoy a snack or drink from our vendors or even get a pizza delivered to your car!

Advanced tickets: £25 for a car with up to 5 people, additional tickets £3 per person.

On the day: £30 for a car with up to 5 people, additional tickets £5 per person. www.hatfield-house.co.uk 01707 287010

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Friday 16th August Performing a broad selection of songs from ‘Rat-Pack’ to ‘Jive-Jumping Jools Holland style’. An exciting night with hits you'll know and love from the Swing era including tracks from Ella Fitzgerald and Glenn Miller through to songs like ‘Mr Bojangles’ and ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ plus foot stomping Rhythm and Blues / Jazz. The show will appeal to all age groups. £12 Butterfly World 01727 869203 www.butterflyworld.com

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Walk the Chalk Join 1000 walkers on Sunday 15th September for this invigorating challenge, back for its 5th year!

Last year nearly 1000 walkers and hundreds of dogs walked the chalk in our fourth annual Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge raising an impressive £60,000. The 18 mile route was fantastically well received with the majority of walkers rising to the challenge walking between and up all three peaks!

This year are you ready to take up the challenge to Walk the Chalk with Rennie Grove Hospice Care? Why not make 2013 the year for making a real difference to local patients and families facing the challenges of cancer and other life limiting illnesses.

Choose from a 5, 9 or 18 mile route along the beautiful Chiltern’s Ridgeway, taking in Whiteleaf Cross, Coombe Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon.

Entry costs £17 for adults and £10 for children (dogs are free!) for more information and to register call 01442 820739 or visit www.c3peaks.com

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looking for community groups who are making a difference locally. Please send in your nominations so we can show our gratitude.”

Nominations can be made in the following categories: ♦ Community Champion of the Year ♦ Cultural Innovation Award ♦ Young Person of Distinction ♦ Community Project of the Year ♦ Community Oriented Business of the Year ♦ Environmental Champion of the Year ♦ Voluntary Sector Award ♦ Inclusive Communities Award

Nominate now for the Mayor’s Pride Awards Nominations are now open for the Mayor’s Pride Awards which celebrate people and groups who make a positive contribution to the local community. Each year a special guest speaker is invited to talk to the audience about their own experiences of overcoming adversity or supporting others. This year’s keynote speaker will be Rory Mackenzie who lost his leg in an explosion in Basra, in which another soldier was killed. The experience inspired Rory to live life to the full, he gave an inspirational speech during the London 2012 Paralympic Games closing ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in front of a worldwide audience of millions.

Rory said “I am delighted that you have asked me to speak at this year’s Mayor's Pride Awards.

It will be an honour to be among all your inspirational residents. I look forward to sharing my story and hope it brings a bit of humour and a little further inspiration on the night.”

Now in their third year, the Awards are the flagship community recognition scheme in St Albans City and District. They honour and celebrate extraordinary local people and outstanding organisations. And provide an opportunity to extol the virtues of unsung heroes and volunteers who never seek praise for themselves.

The Mayor of St Albans City and District, Councillor Annie Brewster, said: “I am extremely honoured that Rory agreed to talk about his positive approach to life at the Mayor’s Pride Awards. We are looking for people, who like Rory, overcome adversity or who make a significant contribution to the local community. We are also

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Quick and easy forms for nominations are available at: www.stalbans.gov.uk/mayorsprideawards Deadline: 5pm on Monday 12th August The award winners will be announced at a gala evening at The Alban Arena, on Thursday 24th October from 6.30pm. This night of celebration will feature an array of community heroes and their stories plus special guest speakers. To book your seats call The Alban Arena on 01727 844488 or visit www.alban-arena.co.uk/whats-on/ The event is free and will include a collection for the Mayor’s main charity, ‘The Living Room’.

The Living Room

The Mayor for St Albans City and District, Councillor Annie Brewster chosen charity is The Living Room, a Hertfordshire based charity which helps people to overcome addictions, including those suffering from an addiction after their experiences in conflict. It provides structured daily group therapy, one to one counselling and support for people and their families.

The charity enables people to become free of drug and alcohol misuse, eating disorders and behavioural addictions such as gambling.

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Be part of it!

The National Children’s Orchestra offers talented young musicians aged 7-13, from all over the UK, unbeatable orchestral training and performance opportunities, this is your chance to be a part of it!

Applications for auditions are now invited and must be made by 30th September 2013.

There are auditions across the country, some venues fill up quickly, so submit your application as soon as possible.

“What the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain offers our musical youth is unrivalled in the UK. Whether working with a 7-year-old, new to the excitement of ensemble playing, or a 13-year-old, desperate for new musical challenges – the NCO provides a unique orchestral experience. Not only do children gain access to the very best level of tuition and performance opportunities, they also find themselves in the company of other children who share the same passions as them. The perfect mix of fun, friendship and phenomenal playing!”

Sir Simon Rattle CBE

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Would you Skydive 10,000ft?

Harpenden resident and community fundraiser for The Hospice of St Francis, Sarah Ajder, is joining 48 other daring individuals on a sponsored 10,000ft tandem Skydive.

Sarah, said “I watched last year as 30 supporters skydived and the buzz they experienced was utterly

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incredible. I want to experience this for myself as well as give something back to what I know is a fantastic organisation as they provided expert care for my mum and two Harpenden friends.

She continues, “Many Harpenden residents are unaware that we are their local Inpatient Hospice and that 22% of our Inpatient Unit patients live in Harpenden and St Albans. By jumping out of a plane, I am hoping to do my bit to help fund the charity’s work and raise awareness locally. It’s also a personal challenge but, compared to the challenges that many of our patients face, I feel extremely fortunate to be in a position to participate.”

There are 10 spaces available on Saturday 13th October for the tandem jump, which is taking place at the specialist skydive centre at Hinton Airfield in Brackley (near Milton Keynes). Each skydiver needs to raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship, half pays for the Skydive and the rest supports the vital work of The Hospice.

To apply contact: fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk or 01442 869555. www.stfrancis.org.uk

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Scarecrows and Fun Galore!

Fri 16th August: 12pm - 5pm Sat 17th August: 10am - 6pm Sun 18th August: 10.30am - 5pm This annual festival attracting 5000 visitors is a Fun, Family Fundraising Event held in the picturesque village of Flamstead. Each year it’s amazing to see the creativity of the villagers with their amusing and clever scarecrows; over 100 of which are placed around the village.

Just come along, park in the free car park, pick up a voting form and make your way round the village, listing your favourite scarecrows.

Return your completed form to the village hall, enjoy a Cream Tea, visit the Cake Stall, Punch and Judy, and the Wicket Brood on Saturday; Tombola, Aldbury Morris Men and the Hemel Hempstead Brass Band on Sunday. There is also a painting exhibition all weekend in St Leonard’s Church.

Twelve years ago The Hertfordshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre with the help of the Friends of St Leonard’s conceived the idea of the Festival as a vehicle to raise funds for the two charities.

Come along for a fantastic day out for the whole family and help raise money for these two very worthy causes.

For further information contact Charlene at the Hertfordshire MS Therapy Centre, 01462 684214 or charleneredmond@hmstc.net Visit our websites to see last year’s scarecrows or to find out more about the charities. www.flamstead-herts.co.uk www.hertsmstherapy.org.uk

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Open Food Gardens Are you growing your own food? If not would you like to give it a go as help is at hand...as amateur gardeners in St Albans are offering to show how they grow food in their own gardens along with free advice and support.

3rd August 2.30pm Focus on feeding plants, harvesting and over wintering crops 23 Gresford Close AL4 0UB 11th August 2-5pm Learn how to save money and reduce your carbon footprint: see what fruit, veg and herbs can be grown easily in your garden 21 Sherwood Avenue AL4 9QL 8th September 2-4pm What fruit and veg can you grow in your garden?

24 Oaklands Lane AL4 0HR 21st September 2.30pm Composting, mulching and green manure 2 The Almonds AL1 1UZ 28th September 2.30pm Composting, mulching and green manure 23 Gresford Close AL4 0UB No dogs except guide dogs Suggested donation of £2 per garden visit www.transitionstalbans.org

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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.

This does not affect your statutory rights

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One of the greatest myths concerning consumer rights, is that after a year, the retailer no longer has any obligation to you. What drives me utterly bonkers is that this myth is so often perpetuated by the retailer!

I lose track of the number of times I have taken a call from a frantic consumer on my radio show saying “I bought a vacuum cleaner/tv/computer.

It has broken, but because it’s 14 months old, the shop says there’s nothing they can do. After 12 months they don’t have to do anything”. I prefer to think it’s down to ignorance, rather than a conscious desire to mislead the customer that makes them fob people off in this way.

When you purchase any brand new goods or services in the UK you are protected by your ‘statutory rights’ (sale of goods act 1979).

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All goods must be: a) Fit for purpose b) Of ‘reasonable’ quality (based on the cost) c) Last for a reasonable amount of time (based on the cost) Therefore, if you buy (for example) a TV for £600, it should last for a ‘reasonable’ amount of time. I would suggest a minimum of 5 years worth of ‘reasonable use’ (3 hours a day) before it blows up. If it develops a manufacturing fault at any time during that period, the retailer is liable! Any attempt to fob you off, should be met with a firm, but polite explanation of your consumer rights.

For the first 6 months after purchase, it’s up to the retailer to prove that the fault with the item is NOT their responsibility. After the first 6 months it’s your responsibility. Therefore, my advice when dealing with an obstructive retailer, is to obtain an independent report to confirm that the product has a manufacturing fault, then ask the retailer to not only fix the problem, but also reimburse you for the cost of the report.

So, remember next time the manager of a shop says “oh sorry, it’s 14 months old, there’s nothing we can do I’m afraid”, tell them you understand your statutory rights and if they STILL fail to help, then call my team on 01582 637450 and I’ll have a polite ‘word’ for you!

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

Total Praise – Celebration Sat 3rd August 6pm The ultimate gospel musical concert packed with Street Dances, Worship Dances, Poems and much more. £17

Patti Smith & Tony Shanahan Sat 10th August 8pm Punk rock’s poet laureate, Patti Smith ranks among the most influential female rock and rollers of all time.

Sean Lock - Purple Van Man Tues 10th September 8pm Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices.

The Dreamboys Fit and Famous Tour Fri 13th September 8pm The UK’s top male glamour show.

Aliens Love Underpants Mon 16th September 1.30pm Tues 17th September 10.30am & 1.30pm This hilarious tale is brought to life on stage with

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Sad Cafe Thurs 19th September 7.30pm One of the primary live bands of the 70’s & 80’s return for their first tour in years.

The Osmonds American Jukebox Tour Sat 21st September 7.30pm The Osmond Brothers, Merrill, Jay and Jimmy, direct from the USA appear live in concert in the all new American Jukebox Show. Featuring “One Bad Apple”, “Love Me For A Reason” and “Crazy Horses” together with other chart topping classics.

Total Fitness Extravaganza Sun 22nd September A stage platform for Bodybuilding, Men’s Fitness and Woman’s Fitness allowing you to show your physique to top judges, Magazine editors, Supplement company owners, Talent Scouts and Model Agencies!!!

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The Lost Gardens of Gorhambury The present Gorhambury House, on the outskirts of St Albans, was built in the late 18th century to replace the Tudor house built by Sir Nicholas Bacon. Gorhambury and its gardens were inherited by his son Francis Bacon in 1601. In an essay entitled “On Gardens” Francis describes a garden as the purest form of human pleasures and that a palace without a garden was but “a gross handywork”.

The perfect garden should be a minimum of 30 acres, and divided into three parts: four acres nearest the house should be grass. The main garden should be a square of 12 acres surrounded by a hedge with a 30 foot mount at its centre with a banqueting house. Beyond should be a “desert” or wilderness area. This ideal garden seems to have been inspired by his father’s Tudor garden. A plan of the Gorhambury gardens shows an area of 28 acres consisting of a turfed court, a formal garden with the “desert” located beyond an oak wood. In his essay

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Gorhambury and Verulam approached by House an avenue of trees.

Francis thought a man should have two sets of clothes, and two houses, one for summer and one for winter.

Gorhambury had running water, but one summer the supply ran dry. So he built Verulam House close to his water gardens and the River Ver, saying that as “he could not carry the water to his house, he would carry his house to the water”. On the roof was a viewing platform from which guests could admire his new gardens.

In 1626 Francis died heavily in debt. He had refused to sell the oak trees on the estate, describing them as his “feathers”. Within a few years of his death the park and gardens of Gorhambury were destroyed by being rented out for grazing. Verulam House was demolished in the 1660s and the materials sold. Of the water gardens only a few earthworks remain. Most of Tudor Gorhambury was demolished in the 18th century leaving just a portion as an “eye catcher” for the new house.

The current Gorhambury estate is now open to the public on Thursdays between 2 - 5pm, last entry 4pm, cost £8, concs £7. For more information or group bookings please call 01727 854051.

Old Gorhambury is English Heritage and free of charge to visit.

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until 15th Sept Magna Carta 800 see page 26 1st Wind in the Willows see page 22 2nd-4th / 9th-11th / 17th-18th / 24th-25th Summer in the City see page 26 3rd The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra St Albans Cathedral, 01727 844488, 7.30pm 3rd & 11th Open Food Gardens see page 40 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Children’s Summer Gardening Club page 6 6th - 9th / 13th - 16th / 27th - 30th Summer Theatre Arts Workshops page 5 7th Play Day South Lake, Stanborough Lake, Welwyn Garden City, free games & fun activities, 10-4pm www.welhat.gov.uk/play 10th Olympic Legacy Festival see page 27 Three Little Pigs Balloon Show Council Hall, Markyate, 01442 228091 Treasure Island Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, 01707 357117, 11am & 3pm, £8, family £28 10th & 11th Knebworth Country Show see page 22 11th Henry VI Three Plays see page 26 12th Hitchin Lavender Tours 01462 434343 www.hitchinlavender.com 12th-18th Story Telling Week Royal Airforce Museum, Hendon, NW9 interactive workshops for children under 12 14th Burtson Garden Centre Summer Activities Chiswell Green, 11am - 3pm: Animal Mask Making £2 11am - 3pm: Story Telling free, 2pm: Face Painting £2, in aid of Greenfingers Charity Be A Victorian Child for the Day British Schools Museum, Hitchin, 01462 420144, 10.30 - 2.30pm (last entry 1.30pm), adult free, child £4 www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk 15th Family Discovery Mornings: Just Around the Corner St Albans Cathedral, 10-12 noon, ages 3-11, free 16th Pride and Prejudice see page 22 Five Star Swing see page 30

16th - 18th Scarecrow Festival see page 40 17th Teddy Bears Picnic Lydekker Park, Harpenden, bring your bear, children's entertainer, face painting, bouncy castle, free, 10 - 2pm 18th Finding Alice see page 12 Serenade to Music St Peters Church, 07811 198566, 8pm, £10 Lanwarne at Burston see page 15 20th Wobbly Brushes Inn on the Park Cafe, make a Bumble Bee Hat & more, please book, 07727 845485 / wobblybrushes@btinternet.com 10-12pm, £5 (discount for siblings) 22nd Treasure Island Hatfield House, children's open air theatre, bring a picnic, 3pm, adult £12, child £10, family £40 24th Heartwood Summer Festival Heartwood Forest, 11 - 4pm, family fun day & sleepover in the woods £10, please book sleepover, 07909 893545 25th Taming of the Shrew Vintry Garden, near St Albans Cathedral, 01727 819320, limited space, free Harpenden Farmers Market Lower High Street, 10-2pm The National Pub 7’s Harpenden Rugby Club, Redbourn Lane, adult £5, under 16’s free with an adult www.nationalpubsevens.com 25th & 26th Classic Motor Show see page 22 Chilli Festival Benington Lordship Gardens, adult £7.50, under 16’s £2.50, under 12’s free www.beningtonlordship.co.uk 25th - 27th Medieval Archery & Falconry Weekend Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey, amazing birds of prey & archery demonstrations by Robin Hood & his Merry Men, the Middle Ages brought to life with craft activities & interactive games for the children 27th - 30th Animation Boot Camp see page 12 29th Comedy of Errors Hatfield House, 7.30pm, adult £15, child £10 www.hatfield-house.co.uk 31st Aug - 1st Sept International Primate Weekend Paradise Wildlife Park www.pwpark.com

Regular Activities Monday Bingo (doors open 7pm) Tuesday Irish Dancing 07595 611166 Wednesday Set Dancing 07811 946654 Thursday Music Classes 07773 383597 Thursday Darts 01727 822251 (summer & winter leagues) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Gaelic Football (men & women) 07785 957567 / 07941 799461 St Albans Irish Golf Society 07801 926692

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Function Room Our popular function room is available for parties and conferences, from as little as £50, for booking enquiries please call Bernie on 01727 822251 / 07789 767770.

Forthcoming Events 31st August Family BBQ 6pm Family ticket £10 for tickets please call the club

8th September Hurling Final & Fun Day Final on the big screen

14th September Comedy Night for tickets call 07940 575829

20th September Ceili Night doors open at 7.30pm

22nd September Gaelic Football Final & BBQ Final on the big screen

26th October Quiz Night Call 07940 575829 for further information

31st December New Years Eve Entertainment ‘Large Portion’ 4 piece band,

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5th - 7th / 10th - 12th Boudicca at Verulamium see page 12 6th Rage the Night Rapids see page 20 Ghost Tour & Bat Walk see page 22 7th Soroptimists Charity Bookstall St Albans Market www.sigbi.org/st-albans 7th - 29th Herts Visual Open Studios see page 4 8th Classic & Vintage Vehicle Day Capel Manor Gardens, 08456 122122 www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk Hurling Final & Fun Day see page 47 8th, 21st & 28th Open Food Gardens see page 40 12th Hitchin Lavender Tours 01462 434343 www.hitchinlavender.com 12th - 15th Heritage Open Days see page 30 12th - 21st Boeing Boeing see page 50 13th The Dreamboys see page 42 15th Giant Monopoly see page 30 Chilterns Festival Meadleys Meadow,

nr Ashridge Visitor Centre, 10 - 4pm, adult £4 Lanwarne at Burston see page 15 16th Sept - 15th Nov (daily) Ashridge Autumn Trail Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, 01442 851227, between 10-4pm 19th Sad Cafe see page 42 St Albans Jazz Ensemble see page 12 20th Ceili Night see page 47 21st The Osmond's Jukebox Tour see page 42 Folkstock Acoustic Festival Aldenham Country Park, Elstree, family friendly music festival with a fete feel, adult £24, child £5, under 4’s free, www.folkstockfestival.com Brambleton Model Railway Open Day Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, 2-5.30pm, adult £2, child £1.50 22nd Charity Orienteering Challenge see page 20 Harpenden Farmers Market Lower High Street, 10 - 2pm 25th - 28th St Albans Beer Festival see page 27 25th Sept - 6th Oct Food & Drink Festival see page 27 28th Amadeus Chamber Orchestra see page 22

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Index of Businesses

Education French & Spanish Tutor Love Language

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Electricians Alban Electrical Services I & B Electrical MLC Electrical

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Fencing Verulam Fencing

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Pet Care Verulam Pet Services

Flooring Creative Wood Flooring Fab Flooring LP Flooring

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Photographers GP Photography Top Photography

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Garden Centre Burston Garden Centre

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Plasterer A. Merson Plastering

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Accountants TaxAssist Accountants

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Aerial Installations Concorde Aerials

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Appliance Repairs Leigh Hibon Beauty Skin & Tonic Bicycle Repairs Cycletech Hertfordshire

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Bowling Club Batchwood Hall Bowling Club

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Builder Contractors JM Contractors back cover JMH Building Contractors 13 Bouncy Castle Hire St Albans Bouncy Castles Cabinet Makers Sequoia Bespoke

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Carpentry / Joinery Chris Smyth

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Children’s Development Classes Gymboree Play & Music 5 Chiropody Julia Reading

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Cleaning Big Yellow Cleaning Company Daily Poppins Domestique Linda & Karen Cleaning Services Molly Maid Murray’s Cleaning Services Club St Albans Irish Club Counselling / Sex Therapy Michael Stock

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Dance & Drama Penny Waterman School of Dance Stagecoach

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Gardening / Landscaping Garden Life Landscapes Justin Leon Lanwarne Landscapes Gas K25

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Glassware Repairs Chipped Glassware

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Hairdressers Chestnut Professional Hairdressing Emma Bouchier

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Health & Fitness Intelligent Pilates Peppermint Healing Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Classes The Fit Lab Totally Pilates Verulamium Spa

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Painters & Decorators CB Decorators M & M Decorating

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Personal Trainer Alice Harvey

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Pest Control The Verminator

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Plumber DJ&M Plumbing Services Ltd

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Pond Maintenance Women With Waders

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Printer PrintShop St Albans

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Property Maintenance Mr Handyman Nick The Handyman

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School Abbot’s Hill school

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Security Maximum Security Systems

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Shutters The Harpenden Shutter Company

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Soft Furnishings Sew Far Sew Good

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Tiling Cedar Ceramics

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Hearing Services The Hearing Healthcare Practice

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Tree Surgeons Fircroft Tree Services.co.uk

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Interior Design Michele Reid Interiors

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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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Oven Cleaning Ovenmaster 7 7

Boeing Boeing

by Marc Camoletti 12th - 21st Sept 8pm Matinée 15th Sept 2.30pm Presented by the Company of Ten Swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t be happier: a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when a new and speedier Boeing jet throws out all of his careful planning. Soon all three stewardesses are in town simultaneously and catastrophe looms. It’s a riotous farce, so fasten your seat belts!

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

Funds raised on 17th September performance will be shared between ‘The Princes Trust in Hertfordshire’ and the ‘Rotary Club of St Albans Priory’.

Tickets for this date only are available from Steve Lindsay Chairman, Herts, Beds & Cambs Princes Trust Development Committee via 07775 544344.or ordosteve@btinternet.com

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