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RSPB St Albans Local Group 14-09-2010

Tuesday 14 September 2010 RSPB St Albans Local Group. It is quite a while since we heard about the application of wildlife protection legislation in our local area. Join us tonight as we put that omission right with a talk from Sgt Jamie Bartlett of Hertfordshire constabulary. St Saviour’s Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL1 4DF. 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. £2.00 RSPB members, £2.50 others. All welcome. Details Peter Antram, 01923 678534.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

St Peter's Lunchtime Recital - Classic Cabaret 15-09-2010

Wednesday 1pm, St Peters Church, St Albans. After a summer break,the lunchtime concerts at St Peter's resume. Soprano Melissa and pianist Cynthia O'Donnell return with their usual wide variety of styles from dramatic operatic arias to lyrical song, from American folk to jazz, from the humour of Flanders & Swann to musical theatre. The composers will include Puccini, Tchaikovsky, Copland, and Hoagy Carmichael. The FREE concert has a retiring collection in aid of Grove House.

RSPB St Albans Local Group 19-09-2010

Sunday 19 September 2010. Join us for a free guided bird watching walk at Christmas Common for red kites, buzzards and much more. Meet in the National Trust car park at Watlington Hill. OS Map ref SU709935 at 10.00 am. Details from Peter Antram 01923 678534. All welcome.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

Archive announcements

Woodland Trust - Heartwood Festival 28-08-2010

Saturday 11am – 4 pm, Heartwood Forest, Sandridge. An outdoor family fun day to Celebrate trees and woodland through art. Bring a picnic and a teddy - a prize for the best-dressed bear. Further information on the website:

More info: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/heartwood

Herts County Youth Orchestra 27-08-2010

Friday 7.30pm St Albans Cathedral. HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA with Ladies of the County Youth Choir perform Holst’s PLANET SUITE, Berlioz ROMAN CARNIVAL OVERTURE and Debussy’s NOCTURNES. (Support these talented youngsters, you will be pleasantly surprised!)

Music in the Parks - The Little Chill! 22-08-2010

Sunday 1.30pm – 5pm, Verulamium Park, St Michael’s. Organised by St Albans Arts Sport & Health in association with The Monday Club. Funky Breaks, Dubstep and soulful summer DJ‟s! Featuring Apply the Breaks, Cern, Xavi, DJ Hansi and Lucy Clarke. FREE.

c-12 Dance Theatre Workshop - 16 to 20 August 16-08-2010

Chancellors School, Brookmana's Park 10am-5pm. Active workshop to introduce young and old to various forms of dance: Street, Theatre, Ballet. The Friday will see perfomances for the public. Applicants should be 12 years old with NO UPPER AGE LIMIT. Cost: school pupils £80, students £100, adults £120. further information - email adam@c-12dancetheatre.com and also see the website

More info: c-12dancetheatre.com

St Albans Organ Theatre - Len Rawle 14-08-2010

Saturday 7.45pm. St Albans Organ Theatre.　HERFORDSHIRE’S own Wurlitzer star – Len Rawle – who modified his Chorleywood home around the magnificent organ from the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, will work his musical magic at the Wurlitzer of St. Albans Organ Theatre. At St. Albans he will be playing the ex-Granada, Edmonton, North London Wurlitzer and the ex-Regal, Highams Park, East London Rutt theatre pipes organs. Tickets £8.00 Doors open at 7.15 for 7.45pm. St. Albans Organ theatre is at 320 Camp Road, next to Camp School, with ample parking nearby. (Postcode: AL1 5PE)

More info: www.stalbansorgantheatre.org.uk

Cycle Rides 14-08-2010

Saturday 14 August 10.30am. 15 mile CYCLE RIDE along the Nickey Line (one of the Walks and More series) Meet at the Top of Park Hill, Harpenden. ----------------------------------------- Sunday 15 August. Led by the St Albans Cycle Campaign. From Sandridge Village (meet at the car park off Sandridge High Street, 10.30 am) to Stanborough Lakes, Welwyn Garden City.

RSPB St Albans Local Group 14-08-2010

Tuesday 14 September 2010 RSPB St Albans Local Group. It is quite a while since we heard about the application of wildlife protection legislation in our local area. Join us tonight as we put that omission right with a talk from Sgt Jamie Bartlett of Hertfordshire constabulary. St Saviour’s Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL1 4DF. 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm. £2.00 RSPB members, £2.50 others. All welcome. Details Peter Antram, 01923 678534.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

St Albans Signal Box South 08-08-2010

Sunday 2pm - 5pm, Ridgemont Rd near City Station on SW side. Regularly open on 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month.

Caribbean Fun Day 07-08-2010

Busy Bees in King Harry Lane, St Albans is celebrating Summer with a Caribbean Fun Day. The event is between 12.00 - 16.00 and activities include an Afro/Caribbean music and Dance workshop with Risenga Makondo, Steel Pan Band, Caribbean food & Refreshments, football skills and much more!...Admission is FREE and any donations made on the day will be donated to the nursery's chosen charity for the year, BLISS. Members of the public are most welcome.

More info: www.busybees.com

School Summer Holidays 2010 03-08-2010

There's lots to do in and around St Albans. Please check event details, availability and prices with the venue before you go and remember that pre-booking is often required. Click the link below to find out more.

More info: www.allaboutstalbans.com/summer-holiday-2010-st-albans/2

Comedy 02-08-2010

Monday 6pm, Waterend Barn. HAL CRUTTENDEN "a simply brilliant comedian" The Guardian DON BISWAS "A star in the making" Time Out LEWIS BRYAN, KATIE WILKINS, PAUL REVILL, CHRIS NORTON WALKER and MC MIKE BELGRAVE. Tickets will be available on the door on the night of the show. With more comedy the First Monday of every month of the year

Waterstones Artists Day 25-07-2010

Sunday, Waterstones book shop in St Peters Street has teamed up with St Albans Art Society to hold a 'Local Artists Day'. The art society will have 9 excellent artists, including Sue Llewelyn Elvidge who created the St Albans Trophy artwork. The artists will be showing techniques using various media such as watercolour, acrylics, calligraphy and mosaics giving demonstrations during the day upstairs in the store. The idea is to have a fun day and to show the public/customers 'how it is done' and to encourage them to visit the exhibition just round the corner in Dagnall Street!

“IT’S A KNOCKOUT” for NACC! 25-07-2010

Sunday 11am, Old Albanian's Rugby Ground, Harpenden Road, St Albans. A team made up of contestants from BBC One’s extreme game show “Total Wipeout”, will be rising to the challenge and competing in the first “It’s a Knockout” event to be held by the National Association for Colitis & Crohn’s Disease (NACC) to raise awareness of Crohn’s and Colitis. Colitis and Crohns are two conditions that can strike anyone at any age, although teenagers and young adults are most at risk. Open to the general public on the day from 11.30am (11am for teams) to around 4pm, spectators, cheerleaders, supporters and families with younger children will be able to enjoy the excitement of the games and other activities such as bouncy castles, face painting, side stalls, BBQ and refreshments. Europe’s top Tom Jones Tribute act, Billy Lee, will also perform after the games. Entry for spectators is only £3 per adult with free entry for OAPs, the disabled and children under 16 (who must be accompanied by an adult).

HIGHFIELD PARK FETE - Radio Verulam Photographer will be there! 24-07-2010

Saturday, 2pm 'til 6pm FREE ENTRY & CAR PARKING Mini Fairground Rides, Go Karts, Beer Tent, BBQ, Plant Stall, Loads of Craft & Gift Stalls, Live Entertainment, Raffle - Prizes include £100, Plane Flight plus lots more, Tombola, Refreshments, Beat the Goalie All proceeds will go towards installing a memorial for patients from Hill End & Cell Barnes Hospitals who are buried in pauper graves, within an area which is now part of the Park

Maltings Arts Theare - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 24-07-2010

Children's film at the Maltings Arts Theatre, 2pm tickets £2.50

Busking Cancer 24-07-2010

Outlaws Kept The View will be busking for Cancer Research UK in the St Alban's market today (24 July) from 2-5 pm

St Albans Art Society - A New Pesrpective on St Albans 23-07-2010

23 - 31 July, Lower Hall, Baptist Church, Dagnall Street, St Albans, 9.30am to 4.30pm (including Sunday 25th July from 1pm). This year the St Albans Art Society Summer Art Exhibition is showing you St Albans as it has never been seen before. A new award, The St Albans Trophy, has been donated by the former Society Chairman Mary Newbery. The trophy is to be judged by the President of the St Albans Civic Society, GERAINT JOHN. Visitors can also enjoy a drink and snacks at the adjacent Cross Street Centre between 10am and 2pm. Most work is for sale. Entrance is FREE.

More info: www.stalbans-artsociety.org.uk

St Peters Lunchtime Recital - LAST ONE TILL THE PROMS ARE OVER! 21-07-2010

Wednesday 1pm, St Peters church, St Albans.Talented young soprano Katherine Boyce will be accompanied by Nicholas King, who is Director of Music at St. John's, Boxmoor,and a freelance musician, composer and recitalist. Their varied programme will include a selection of songs by Roger Quilter, G.F. Handel, Henry Purcell, Schubert, Vivaldi, and others. The concert, which is free, begins at 1pm and is in aid of Grove House.

Race for Life 18-07-2010

Sunday 11am, Verulam Park (Holywell Hill). Race for Life is the largest annual women-only fund-raising event for Cancer Research UK. The St Albans event will be in Verulamium Park on Sunday 18 July where hundreds of women will run, walk or jog for five kilometres.

More info: www.raceforlife.org

Summer Fair 17-07-2010

Saturday 17 July 11am to 3pm at Hatfield Road Methodist Church,133b Hatfield Road, Fleetville. Live music by The Hoedowners, Art Exhibition, Floral Displays, Barbecue, Refreshments, Plant Stall, Cake Stall, Games and more. All Welcome.

St Peter's Lunchtime Recital - SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!! 14-07-2010

Wednesday 1pm, St Peter's Church, St Albans. Fleetville Junior School will be putting on a programme which includes performances on a variety of instruments, a recorder group and singers. The school has achieved a Gold Arts mark for arts, dance, music and drama. There is no admission charge, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of Grove House.

Herts Against Cancer Coffee Morning 12-07-2010

Monday 12th July at The Charles Morris Hall, Tyttenhanger, St Albans between 10am and 12 noon. Highlights include art & crafts with 'Wobbly Brushes', music fun with Munchkin Music (SA), indoor/outdoor play, and delicious home-made cakes on offer. £2 per child(under 12 months free). To reserve a place email us hertsagainstcancer@hotmail.com.

More info: www.hertsagainstcancer.com

St Albans Symphony Orchestra - Around The World in 80 Mins! 11-07-2010

Sunday 2pm and 4pm, Marlborough School, Watling Street, St Albans. St Albans Symphony Orchestra is inviting children to take part in a whirlwind musical tour by going Around the World in 80 Minutes. The concert will feature music from film favourite The Lion King alongside colourful classics that include Finlandia by Sibelius, national dances from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet and Grieg’s Hall of the Mountain King. Children are encouraged to play an active part – by dressing-up as their favourite country and meeting the musicians during the interval to try out their instruments. As usual, members of the orchestra will be wearing fancy dress, too. Tickets: £1 for a child with at least one well behaved adult who each has to pay £10 in case they are naughty and break something!

M Festival, Marlborough School, St Albans 10-07-2010

Saturday 10 July, 3pm to 11pm. A festival of music and art to celebrate talent from the local community. Live Bands, including the fabulous Soulfish, Juan More and Kings of Langley. Showcase of new local Talent, Disco featuring Radio Verulam's own Danny Smith, BBQ, Beer and Pimms Tent, Art and Music Workshops. Go to school website for further information and to buy tickets.

More info: marlborough.herts.sch.uk

Breakaway Theatre 09-07-2010

Mnday 5 to Saturday 10 July 7.30pm, Old Town Hall, St Albans. Volpone is chock-full of grotesques – jealous husbands, crooked lawyers, and cunning servants. Seduction and trickery combine with love of luxury to make this a dramatic, decadent, fun and funny show. Staged as a PROMENADE PERFORMANCE in a journey around St. Albans Old Town Hall. A LIVE JAZZ BAND will play classic songs of the 1920s as the production is set in England, 1930. Some seating available in each performance area for audience members who cannot stand to watch a long scene. For any disabled audience members, there is also a lift at the Old Town Hall. Tickets £12.50

St Albans Bach Choir - Bruckner to Bernstein 09-07-2010

Saturday 10 July 7.30pm, St Albans Cathedral. St ALbans Bach Choir presents Bruckner to Bernstein, including Bruckner Motets and Bernstein Chichester Psalms with other popular works by Elgar, Parry, Britten and Janacek. The Bach Choir are joined by Sinfonia Verdi Percussion, Tom Winpenny organ, Hugh Webb harp, Rosie Hulbert soprano, Ronan Busfield tenor and Alexander L'Estrange countertenor and are conducted by Andrew Lucas. Tickets £24, £18, £13 with unreserved at £8. Concessions are coplicated -ring box ofice 01727 - 890 256.

Rock and Roll Paradise 09-07-2010

Friday 7.30pm, Alban Arena. Rock’n’Roll Paradise incorporates the music of some of the greatest legends such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran and the Big Bopper, all backed by a band. The show features a cast of rock’n’roll favourites including Johnny Curtiss, Darren Green, Richard Atkins, Gus MacGregor, Peter Jackson and John-Simon Rawlings.

Jacqui Dankworth in Church! 08-07-2010

Thursday 7.30pm Marlborough Rd Methodist Church. Jacqui, who has one of the finest pedigrees of any jazz artiste as the daughter of the late Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine, is performing at Marlborough Road Methodist Church. Her Concerts in Churches programme will include such evergreens as Blue Moon and among her new songs will be The Man which she co-wrote with her father. Marlborough Road Methodist Church is one of seven churches nationwide to host the new concerts. As well as offering outstanding facilities for professional concerts, selection of a church gives audiences a chance to appreciate a more intimate concert experience including meeting the artists after the performance.

Rooftop Theatre - 08-07-2010

8 to 17 July (not 11th or 14th) at 7.30pm. INN ON THE PARK, VERULAMIUM PARK, ST ALBANS, AL3 4SN. ALL PURCHASED TICKETS ARE VALID AT THE NEW VENUE. THE MATINEE IS CANCELLED AND TICKETS FOR THIS WILL BE VALID AT ANY OTHER PERFORMANCE. Prices £12, £10 concessions, £8 under 14s. Rooftop have a strong local reputation for entertaining and accessible Shakespeare productions in unusual and appealing settings. Bar and food will be avaiable. Online booking available from the website or in person from the Tourist Information Centre in the Old Town Hall.

More info: www.rooftoptheatre.co.uk

Российский дуэт - Russian Duo 07-07-2010

Wednesday 1pm St Peter's Church, St Albans. International 'cellist Anatole Liebermann will be coming from Paris to play a selection of pieces accompanied by Alissa Firsova, who is well known locally and internationally as a pianist and composer. She has been commissioned to write a piece for the Proms on Saturday 14 August in the Albert Hall. As part of their programme at St Peter's Church they will play some solos and duos, including Beethoven Sonata No 4 for cello and piano, Schumann's Five Folk Pieces and two pieces by Alissa's mother Elena Firsova "For Alissa" and "Homage a Canisy" for 'cello and piano and others. The concert will have a retiring collection in aid of Grove House.

Lunchtime Concert at St Mary's, Hemel Hempstead 06-07-2010

One of our regular lunchtime concerts at 12.30 usually on the second Tuesday of each month except August. However, this one is on the FIRST Tuesday of July Concert given by Lydia Hart (soprano), Eleanor Hart (soprano), Richard Grylls (piano). Lydia and Eleanor both sing in the choir at St Mary's. Bring your lunch, to eat during or after the concert. Suggested donation £3

More info: www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm

We're having a party - and you're invited! 04-07-2010

London Colney Primary School first opened its doors on September 4, 1939. On Sunday 4th July, we’ll be celebrating our school and the community in which we live and learn. It’s not just a fundraiser, like so many other summer fetes and fairs - it’s about meeting our neighbours – like you - enjoying food and drink together and having fun. Of course, if you want to have a nose around the school and see things like the brilliant interactive whiteboards and hi-tech audio-visual equipment that play such an important role in today’s learning you’d be very welcome. The fun kicks off at 2pm on Sunday 4th July 2010 at London Colney Primary School, Alexander Road, London Colney AL2 1JG. It would be lovely to see you there.

Mosaic Chamber Choir : Summertime - Gershwin and More! 03-07-2010

Saturday 8pm, St Peters Church, St Albans. Mosaic have built a repertoire that covers pretty much everything from renaissance polyphony to contemporary classics: Byrd and Berlin, Gesualdo and Gershwin et alia. Their next concert is Summertime – Gershwin and more... Ticket price £12/£10 will be available from 01923 - 260 363 or on the door.

St,Leonard's Church Summer Fete 03-07-2010

Saturday 3rd July, 11.30am-4pm. Your chance to win an Apple IPOD Touch Learn to Juggle, experience Circus Skills and hear the Village Voices! Enjoy the hoopla, bottle tombola, Grand Raffle, beat the goalie and various stalls. Beer tent, BBQ, Strawberry Teas and Bouncy castle. Come and enjoy at St.Leonards's Church, Sandridge !!!

Grove House Midnight Walk 26-06-2010

Saturday,Marquee by The Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, St Albans before 11.45pm. Grove House Hospice are calling on women (and men in skirts) to join their Midnight Walk. This is a fantastic event with many women coming back year after year to take part. The walk takes place on 26 June starting and ending at Westminster Lodge. Back by popular demand is the pleasure zone stop at the fire station. Come and be part of this magical evening and help the hospice reach their target of raising £100,000 from the walk. Registrations costs £15 and includes a T Shirt and a bookmark designed by local jewellery designer, Rachel Jeffrey. So why not get a group of friends together and have a night out with a difference?

More info: www.midnightwalk.org

St Albans Choral Society - Drufle Requiem 26-06-2010

Saturday 7.30pm St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street, St Albans Lorna Perry mezzo-soprano, Christopher Foster baritone, St Albans Choral Society, Richard Harvey organ and piano, George Vass conductor. Edward Elgar Give unto the Lord, Bob Chilcott Peace Mass, Edward Elgar Great is the Lord, Maurice Duruflé Requiem. Tickets £15 (£12 concessions); £12 (£10 concessions); £1 children

More info: www.choralsociety.com/

Art on the Common 19-06-2010

An event that has been running in Harpenden for over 25 years, the Common is the perfect location for a wide variety of local artists to exhibit their work including paintings, jewellery, greeting cards, ceramics and sculptures. 20% of all sales or commissions will go to Cancer Research UK.

More info: www.harpenden.gov.uk

Harpenden Common Discovery Day 19-06-2010

A Free family event about Harpenden Common, nature and the environment. Attractions include: Dog and duck show, Chainsaw Sculptor, Falconry display, Circus workshops, Have a go Archery, Mini-beast Safaris, Environmental Volunteering area

More info: www.harpenden.gov.uk

SUMMER CONCERT 19-06-2010

Welwyn Garden City Male Voice Choir presents its annual open air Summer Concert in the grounds of Welwyn Rugby Club, Hobbs Way, WGC, AL8 6HX. Enjoy a summer's evening of harmony singing. Guests Sarah Hughes and members of The Batford Band. Bring a chair and a picnic. Bar and barbecue also available, as is free car parking. Tickets £10, under 16's free, Friends of the Choir £8. Starts 6pm.

More info: www.wgcmalevoicechoir.org.uk

Harpenden Beer & Cider Festival 2010 18-06-2010

The 2nd Harpenden Beer & Cider Festival closed its doors on Saturday 12 June after a very successful two and a half days of serving a wide variety of beer, real cider, and perry, plus a selection of bottled beers from all over the world. The vital statistics: * 2800 visitors. * 91 different beers sold. * 7800 pints of beer drunk. * 15 different real ciders and perries sold. * 1100 pints of real cider and perry drunk. * 31 new CAMRA members recruited. Attached photography by John Kemp – please acknowledge if you wish to use First place in the Beer of the Festival competition was Dark Star’s American Pale Ale (4.7 ABV). Second place went to Red Squirrel’s London Porter (5.0 ABV). Third place went to Tring’s Colley’s Dog (5.2 ABV).

More info: www.harpendenbeerfestival.com

St Albans Half Half Marathon 13-06-2010

Come and take part in the annual St Albans Half Marathon in Verulamium Park. All monies raised will go the British Heart Foundation. Information: 01727 827667 or email: stalbanshalf@leisureconnection.co.uk

More info: stalbanshalfmarathon.co.uk

Family History on the Internet 11-06-2010

Friday 11 June 2.30pm to 4.30pm for four Fridays, Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Rd, St Albans. COURSE POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER. Computer Friendly is running this course in how to use a computer to trace your family tree. Basic knowledge of Windows and the Internet are assumed. For further details contact 020 3239 1559 or 01727 857 070.

Sophie Hannah and Matt Hilton author visit 09-06-2010

Come and meet bestselling authors Sophie Hannah (Little Face, The Other Half Lives) and Matt Hilton (Dead Men's Dust, Judgement and Wrath) at The Astley Cooper School, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL, on Wednesday 9 June at 2.15pm. They will be talking about their books, answering questions and signing copies. Waterstone's will be on hand to sell copies of all their books. Everyone is welcome.

More info: www.astleycooper.herts.sch.uk

Lunchtime Concert at St Mary's, Hemel Hempstead 08-06-2010

One of our regular lunchtime concerts at 12.30 on the second Tuesday of each month except August. Concert given by BREAKSPEAR TRIO: Anita Catterick (soprano) Tony Catterick (horn) Anna Le Hair (piano) with Suzannah Hart (clarinet) Tina Gibbons (soprano) Bring your lunch, to eat during or after the concert. Suggested donation £3

More info: www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm

BONSAI SHOW 05-06-2010

Mid Herts Bonsai Club present their 2010 summer show in St Albans' second oldest building, newly restored. FREE ADMISSION Display of trees of many species, styles and sizes. Demonstrations,talks and advice by club members. Tree 'doctor' on hand. Sales of trees and accessories. Win a tree. BONUS. Tours of the barn with talk on its history. Kingsbury Barn, Kingsbury Mews, Branch Road, St Michaels, St Albans (Opposite Black Lion car park). Sat 5th 11.00-5.00, Sun 6th 10.00-5.00 (Please park in Museum car park, barn drive is reserved for residents).

More info: kingsburybarn.co.uk

Brass & Organ Spectacular 31-05-2010

Bank Holiday Monday, 1pm. Magnificent music for organ and up to fourteen brass instruments in the glorious setting of St Albans Cathedral. Featuring music by Widor, Bruckner, Humperdinck and Strauss, and including a majestic arrangement of the famous Finale from the ‘Organ’ Symphony by Saint-Saëns. Performed by Prime Brass, directed by Stephen Cleobury, with organists Tom Winpenny and Peter Stevens. Admission free.

More info: www.stalbanscathedral.org/

Patchetts Community Event 29-05-2010

Come and join in a family occasion to support the soldiers charity The Army Benevelent Fund and Herts Police charity Mencop. Tug-o-war, children's choir and dancing, train rides, tombola, BBQ, cadets and military, gukhas, helicopter display, Punch & Judy and much more. Bank Holiday Saturday 29 May at Patchetts Green, Aldenham, Herts

Public Meeting with First Capital Connect 28-05-2010

The Annual Public meeting with senior managers of First Capital Connect and National Rail organised by the Association of Passenger Transport Users (APTU) will be held on Thursday 27 May at the Friends Meeting House, Lattimer Road, St Albans starting at 7.30 pm. A chance to ask questions about the rail service provided to St Albans, Harpenden and Radlett. All welcome!

More info: www.aptu.org.uk

Oxjam at the Horn 26-05-2010

Tonight at the Horn - Oxjam featuring Polly Poison and her Electric Antedote - Runaway Boys - Columbia - Brocker from 8.00pm - tickets £5 on the door

Radlett Centre - Vienna Festival Ballet 22-05-2010

Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky combine to tell one of the best known love stories and make this a performance not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It's the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.

Amadeus Orchestra & Carillon Choir 22-05-2010

Saturday 7.30pm, St Albans. A joint Carillon / Amadeus venture. Programme includes: Mozart - Krönungsmesse (Coronation Mass) K317, Haydn - Te Deum, Finzi - Dies natalis Conducted by Simon Thompson with the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra and Rogers Covey-Crump (tenor)

Rothamsted Research - Open Weekend 22-05-2010

Saturday, Sunday 22-23 May 11am to 5 pm Free Admission and Parking Meet the scientists Visit our world class laboratories. Explore the Rothamsted estate by foot or by bus. Relax over a cream tea at the 16th century Rothamsted Manor House.

More info: www.rothamsted.ac.uk/openweekend

Fab toys, equipment and clothes sale 22-05-2010

Pick up great bargains at the nearly new Twins Club sale. Taking place this Saturday, between 10 -12noon, the sale is a great chance to grab really useful equipment, toys to entertain your tots, or much needed clothes. The venue is Fleetville Junior School, 228 Hatfield Road, Fleetville, St. Albans AL1 4LW (just by Morrisons) which has ample free parking. So come along, gain some goodies and some first-hand advice or just have a natter! All proceeds go to the St Albans Twins club.

More info: www.twinsclubstalbans.co.uk/

Radlett Centre - Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 18-05-2010

Tuesday 8pm, Radlett Arts Centre. European Arts Company invites you on a trip down the smoggy, gaslit alleyways of Victorian London to hear The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Come, if you dare, to the dark side and witness a chilling, thrilling and highly entertaining reinvention of this classic tale. TICKETS: £12, £10

RSPB St Albans Local Group. 16-05-2010

Sunday. Join us for a guided bird watching walk at the RSPB Reserve at Fowlmere, near Cambridge. Between Melbourn and Fowlmere Village off the A10 (Cambridge to Royston) road. OS Map Reference TL406461. Donations requested from RSPB non-members. Meet in the reserve car park at 10.00 am. Details from Peter Antram 01923 678534. All welcome.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

St Albans Charity Cycle Ride 16-05-2010

Sunday. The annual St Albans Charity Cycle Race will take place on Sunday 16 May. Sponsored by St Albans Rotary Clubs and the Herts Advertiser, all proceeds go to local charities. The ride starts at Oaklands College Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans. • 8.45am start for 30 and 40 mile riders • 9.45am start for 10 and 20 mile riders. For more details see

More info: www.saccr.co.uk

The High Sheriff's Three Choirs' Concert 15-05-2010

Saturday 7.30pm, St Albans Cathedral. The Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford (Director : Stephen Darlington) St Albans Cathedral Choir (Director: Andrew Lucas) St Albans Abbey Girls' Choir (Director: Tom Winpenny) Featuring Eternal Light by Howard Goodall (introduced by the composer) as well as music by Herbert Howells, William Walton, Guiseppe Verdi, Hubert Parry and John Rutter. Tickets: £28, £23, £18, £12 (unreserved restricted view) From Cathedral Information Desk 01727 - 890 256 or ado@stalbanscathedal.org

Charity Spring Craft Fair 15-05-2010

Charity Spring Craft Fair on Saturday 15th May 2010 at The Scout Hut, In The Park, End of Oakdene Way, St Albans, AL1 4TL. Doors Open from 10.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Entry: Adults £1.50, Children and OAP's free. Lots of lovely hand crafted goods for sale as well as refreshments and a raffle. All proceeds for this event will be going to St Albans Bereavement Network Registered Charity No: 1094636

More info: www.sabn.org.uk

International Organ Festival Recital 15-05-2010

Saturday 5.30pm St Peters Church, St Albans. Clive Driskill-Smith, Sub-Organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. It is a great (!) opportunity to hear an extremely talented young organist demonstrating the the colours and brilliance of the Mander organ. The concert is free with donations towards their fund-raising for which there is always a considerable need. So if you do find yourself at a loose end after shopping and choral evensong at the Cathedral, but before your fish and chip supper or Three Choirs concert, why not drop in?

RSPB Quiz night, “A Question of Birds” 11-05-2010

Tuesday 8pm to 10pm, St Saviour’s Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL1 4DF. Join RSPB St Albans Local Group for “A Question of Birds” a light hearted team quiz night with stunning images and film clips (preceded by a short AGM).£2.00 RSPB members, £2.50 others. All welcome. Details Peter Antram, 01923 - 678 534.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

St Albans Music Society 08-05-2010

Saturday 7.30pm, Mrshalswick Baptist Church, Sherwood Ave. A concert for the benefit of Christian Aid. Free Admission Retiring Collection

The Puertas Quartet 08-05-2010

Saturday, 7.30pm, St Stephens Church, St Albans. Ellie Fagg (violin), Tom Norris (Violin), Julia Joyce (viola) and Andrew Joyce (cello) play Mozart: adagio and fugue Zemlinsky: 4th string quartet Beethoven: string quartet, op127. Admission is FREE with donation to St Stephens.

Redbourn 900 Family Day 03-05-2010

A fun-filled day for all ages to engage in some of the many sporting activities Redbourn has to offer such as soccer, bowls, rugby, gymnastics and karate, as well as competitive races, a barbecue lunch and children’s entertainment. All at the Recreation Centre, Redbourn

More info: redbourn900.co.uk

Radlett Rotary Fun Run 03-05-2010

Monday, Mayday Bank Holiday, sees the third annual Five Fields Fun Run. Organised by the Rotary Club of Radlett. The run takes place at the Tabard Rugby Club and Radlett Cricket Club grounds – off Cobden Hill in Radlett. The runs start at 10am and 10-30am. Come along and meet David Bedford. Entry forms are still available from the Parish Offices at the Radlett Centre or can be downloaded from www.naglersimmons.co.uk. Entry fee of £6 for the 5km course and £4 for the 4km course.

Families Day at Butterfly World 03-05-2010

Join Radio Verulam 92.6 FM at Butterfly World's Family Day on Bank Holiday Monday 3 May from 10 am to 5 pm. Lots of fun for the family including face painting and butterfly competition. Tel: 01727 869203

More info: butterflyworldproject.com

Purcell School of Music - St John Passion 29-04-2010

Thursday, St Albans Abbey 7.30pm. Bach St. John Passion sung in English by tThe Purcell School Choir & Orchestra. Mark Dobell – Tenor: Evangelist, Stephen Varcoe – Baritone: Jesus, Claire Seaton – Soprano, Michael Chance – Countertenor, Philip Salmon - Tenor, Michael Bundy - Baritone. Quentin Poole – Conductor. £12, £10 (reserved); £8 students & concessions; £5 children & unreserved.

Harmoniemusik Come to St Peter's 21-04-2010

Wednesday 1pm, St Peter's Church. St Albans. Next Wednesday's lunchtime concert in a city church will be given by Harmoniemusik, a London based professional chamber ensemble containing several local players, whose varied programmes are always attractively presented. On this occasion, they include Janna Huneke (flute/recorder), Sarah Devonald(oboe/recorder) and Mark Lacey (clarinet). They will be playing Arnold's Divertimento, Handel's Trio Sonata in F, Bozza's Trois Pieces for une musique de nuit, Haydn's London Trio in C and Janacek's Moravian Dances. The concert which is free starts at 1pm at St Peter's Church with a retiring collection in aid of Grove House.

More info: www.stpeterschurch.uk.com

Lunchtime Concert at St Mary's, Hemel Hempstead 13-04-2010

One of our regular lunchtime concerts at 12.30 on the second Tuesday of each month except August. Concert given by Ian Kelleher and Sue Williams (guitars). Bring your lunch, to eat during or after the concert. Suggested donation £3

More info: www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm

Seussical the Musical - 8 to 10 April 08-04-2010

The world of Dr Seuss comes alive on stage this April when St Albans Youth Music Theatre present Seussical the Musical. Come and meet the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, and many more characters from the world famous books. A family experience to remember! The performances will take place at the Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DL. Box office: 01727 857861 Tickets: £7-£8.50 (concessions available for the 3pm Saturday matinee)

More info: www.abbeytheatre2.org.uk

Get a Transmitting licence for just £25 ! 08-04-2010

Verulam Amateur Radio Club will be running a six week amateur transmitting licence course on Thursday evenings in May. As a result of a very generous Grassroots Grant, the cost is just £25 and the licence is FREE! Call Brian on 01923 228121 to book a place.

More info: www.radioclubs.net/verulam

What'sOn This Weekend 04-04-2010

++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sun 4 EASTER SUNDAY ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Guided Walks: 11 am – HISTORIC ST ALBANS ----------------------------------------- 3 pm – VICTORIAN ST ALBANS ----------------------------------------- Cathedral “More to Explore” Series – PULPIT AND STALLS. Meet 3pm at the West Door. Free ----------------------------------------- The Spectacular Knights of Royal England present medieval JOUSTING at Knebworth Park, show times 12.30 and 2.30pm. Further information pick up leaflet in the TIC listing all the special events at Knebworth this year.

What's On this Weekend 03-04-2010

++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sat 3 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ CLOCK TOWER - OPENS today for the Season – Saturdays,Sundays & Bank Holidays, 10.30 am – 5 pm. Climb the 93 steps up to the open-air viewing platform on the roof for fine views across the area. Small charge applies. ----------------------------------------- Also opening for the season today is HATFIELD HOUSE (until 30th September). Open to visitors this year for the first time is the restore Victorian Kitchen which prepared a banquet in 1846 for the visit by Queen Victoria. ----------------------------------------- SHAW’S CORNER (NT), Ayot St Lawrence, is now OPEN Wednesdays – Sundays and Bank Holidays, 1 – 5 pm until end Oct. ----------------------------------------- EASTER EGG HUNT, Wick Wood (Marshal’s Drive entrance) 10 am - 12 noon. All proceeds to the Woodland Trust. Further information from Kate Bretherton 01582 - 791 912 ----------------------------------------- Another EASTER EGG TRAIL today, tomorrow and Monday at the NT Ashridge Estate, nr. Tring, Herts. 12 noon – 4 pm. Face painting, story telling; Cadbury’s Play Area (Sun and Mon only). Further information on 01442 – 851 227. ----------------------------------------- “IN THE MOOD” with Five Star Swing play Glenn Miller style Music, Maltings Theatre, 8 pm. ----------------------------------------- Redbourn 2010 – EASTER ART & CRAFT SHOW, Redbourn Village Hall. 10 am – 4 pm (also Sunday 11 am – 5 pm). ++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++

What's On This Weekend 02-04-2010

++++++++++++++++++++++++ Fri 2   GOOD FRIDAY ++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Tourist Information Centre – CLOSED)  VERULAMIUM MUSEUM and the MUSEUM OF ST ALBANS both will be OPEN today 10 am – 5.30 pm (same hours Easter Monday). Note – the Museum of St Albans has a programme of childrens Holiday activities w/b Tuesday 6th April.   01727 - 819 340 for details.  ----------------------------------------- LAMBING OPEN DAY, Watergate Farm, Hockliffe (nr. Leighton Buzzard, Beds.  Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon.  See Lambs being born,Sheep shearing and spinning demonstrations, tractor & trailer Rides, refreshments etc.  www.watergatefarm.co.uk  ----------------------------------------- De HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT HERITAGE CENTRE, London Colney,OPEN today, Sunday and Monday, 10.30 am – 5.30 pm.  See the unique Mosquito prototype, and other aero-engines, missiles, rockets etc.  Just past M25 jnc. 22 towards South Mimms.  (Bus 84 passes the entrance).  Museum also open until end October on Tues/Thurs & Saturdays 2 – 5.30 pm.  Free Parking.  ++++++++++++++++++++++++

Kubrick: A Film Makers Odyssey 02-04-2010

Friday 2 April – Sunday 5 September, Museum of St Albans. Free Admission Open Mon – Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm, Sun 2.00pm – 5.00pm This exciting new exhibition uses material from the Kubrick Archive to look at how Stanley Kubrick worked and the different processes involved in film making

27-03-2010

Saturday, St Peters Church, St Albans , 7.30pm. Nicholas Robinson director, Tom Winpenny organ PALESTRINA STABAT MATER Moore Three Prayers of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Pärt The Beatitudes Lotti Crucifixus Tomkins When David Heard Ireland Greater Love Hath No Man Harris Bring Us O Lord God with music by Bruckner, Casals, Parry, Finzi, Villette and Tallis Tickets £15 (£12 concessions) are available on the door.

CONCERT IN AID OF CHURCH ROOF! 27-03-2010

Saturday, St Michaels church, St Albans, 7.45pm. A concert of John Stainer's "The Crucifixion" masterpiece will be performed at St.Michael's Church on Saturday, March 27. It's the latest in a line of events held at the church to raise money for the new roof after thieves stole most of the original one in October. St Michael's choir will be joined by members of Quorum, St Albans Operatic Society, St Albans Chamber Opera and Dagnall St Baptist Church Choir to sing the Oratorio. The concert starts at 7.45pm. Tickets available on the door £10 or £7.50.

NCT Nearly New sale 21-03-2010

Bag a bargain and beat the credit crunch! Come to our Spring/Summer Childrens Nearly New Sale. Come early to avoid disappointment! More information can be found at www.stalbans-nct.co.uk or email general@stalbans-nct.co.uk. Reg. Charity No. 801395

More info: www.stalbans-nct.co.uk

St Albans Chamber Opera 16-03-2010

Tuesday - Saturday, Abbey theatre, St Albans 7.30pm. St Albans Chamber Opera's production of Donizetti's popular opera The Elixir of Love. Sung in English. The soloists will be Patrick Ashcroft, Paul Sheehan, Des Turner and Kathryn Jenkin. Tickets, priced £16 for Tuesday to Thursday and £18 for Friday and Saturday (21 and under £10) are available from the Abbey Theatre box office on 01727 - 857 861.

Harpenden Rocks! 13-03-2010

On Saturday 13th MARCH, at the Royal British Legion, HARPENDEN will ROCK AND ROLLl!!!!!! A mind-blowing musical melange of sizzling blues, massive rock and acoustic classics from outstanding local artists The Low Lamps, The Gigantics and Anjali who will all perform in aid of the locally-based national charity, the Ataxia-Telangiectasia Society and the Harpenden Lions Charities. Tickets £5 (Available on the door or book online:www.harpenden-lions.co.uk) Doors open: 8pm Music:8.30-midnight Bar: 8-11.30pm Venue: Royal British Legion, 21 Leyton Road, Harpenden AL5 2HZ Plenty of parking on site Further info: Maureen: 01582 760733 or email: maureen@atsociety.org.uk. www.atsociety.org.uk

More info: www.harpenden-lions.co.uk

Lunchtime Concert at St Mary's, Hemel Hempstead 09-03-2010

One of our regular lunchtime concerts at 12.30 on the second Tuesday of each month except August. Concert given by Katherine Boyce (soprano) and Nicholas King (piano) Bring your lunch, to eat during or after the concert. Suggested donation £3

More info: www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm

ANTIQUES VALUATION DAY 02-03-2010

Tuesday 2nd March , 11am to 4pm St Helen's Church, Wheathampstead. Among our team of valuers will be specilalists from Christies and Bonhams Auctioneers, covering Jewellery, Silver, Ceramics, Glass, Clocks, Watches and collectables. Admission £10 for up to three verbal valuations and advice on sale at auction if required. At 2pm Nick Turner of Debenhams Ottaway will give a 20 minutes talk on Wills, Chattels, Inheritance Tax and other related matters. Refreshments will be served in the Church. A Portrait Artist, Restorers, Framersand other arts related businesses will be present. All proceeds will go to the restoration and repair of this 14th Century Parish Church.

St Albans Chamber Choir - GLORIA! 27-02-2010

Saturday 7.30pm St Albans Cathedral. St Albans Chamber Choir are joined by Onyx Brass. The principal work in the programme is John Rutter’s Gloria, one of his most popular pieces. The Choir’s Musical Director John Gibbons will also be conducting his own composition Woefully Arrayed, a setting of John Skelton’s meditation on the Passion, and the programme includes works by Bach, Schütz and Bruckner, whose stunning motets Christus factus est and Ecce sacerdos magnus feature the full power of the brass and organ, played by the Cathedral’s Assistant Master of the Music, Tom Winpenny. Tickets £5 to £22.50 (£1 for children and full-time students) are available from the Cathedral Information Desk, tel 01727 - 890 256.

Family History Research - On The Internet 26-02-2010

How to do Family History on the Internet-in St Albans. A four-part course run by John Brown of Computer Friendly on how to trace your family tree. Starting 26 February for four weeks; fee £30 at Fleetville Community Centre, Royal Road (opposite Morrisons) St Albans on Fridays 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Some knowledge of Windows and the Internet desirable. Please call 01727 - 760 538 to register.

Beechwood Park School - Piano Recital 20-02-2010

Saturday, 7pm. Stephen Beus graduated from the Juillard School of Music and has since won several prestigious, International Piano Competitions. Music critics have described his piano-playing as "Mesmerizing….explosive….intelligent." The programme at Beechwood Park will include music by Bach, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Medtner, Griffes and Barber. This is a rare opportunity and a guaranteed treat, so do get your tickets now. Tickets £15 (concessions £7.50). A family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) is £40. Further information from Louise Peck 01582 - 840 333 ext. 4 or email: louisepeck@beechwoodpark.herts.sch.uk

Abbey Girls Choir - USA Tour Fund Raising! 20-02-2010

Saturday, St Albans Cathedral. You have a rare opportunity to hear in concert the St Albans Abbey Girls’ Choir with the Lay Clerks of the Cathedral Choir. The programme features choral music through the centuries, including works by Handel, Rutter, Verdi, Bruckner, Tallis and Stanford. All proceeds go to supporting the Abbey Girls’ Choir & Cathedral Lay Clerks’ 10-day concert tour to the USA between 5th-16th April this Easter, which will include performances in Washington DC, New York City and Miami. Tickets are £15 and £8 , concessions £8. All tickets unreserved. Available at the door or in advance from the St Albans Cathedral Information Desk. Tel 01727 - 890 256.

OVO@Sumpter Yard - “MARRIED TO THE SEA 19-02-2010

Thursday 11 through Saturday 20 February. OVO @ Sumpter Yard present “MARRIED TO THE SEA” a play by Shona McCarthy on the subject of the decline of Galway’s old seafaring community in the 1930s. As featured at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival. 07807 - 521 436

More info: ovo.org.uk

GET WRTING 2010 19-02-2010

VERULAM WRITERS' CIRCLE is holding its fourth annual WRITERS' CONFERENCE at the University of Hertfordshires' plush de Havilland campus in Hatfield. Experienced writers, new-comers, and dabblers are all welcome. There will be WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS, and MEET THE AGENT SESSIONS on the day. Guests include 'Crime Writer of the year' MARK BILLINGHAM, authors IMRAN AHMAD and ADELE GERAS, agents PHILIP PATTERSON, JOHN JARROLD and ANNA POWER and many many more. All the information can be found at www.vwc.org.uk

More info: www.vwc.org.uk

Carillon - Vespers and All Things Russian 06-02-2010

Saturday 7.30pm, St Peter's Church, St Albans. A programme of Russian music, including the Rachmaninov Vespers, otherwise known as The All-Night Vigil (op.37). Icons painted by local artist Derek Bird will be on display. Conducted by David Ireson with Alissa Firsova (piano)

Hertfordshire Philharmonia 06-02-2010

Saturday 7.30pm St Saviour's Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans. Patrick Bailey is the conductor and Dimitris Dekavallas is the soloist in the RODRIGO - Guitar Concerto. Also in the programme are ROSSINI - William Tell Overture and NIELSEN - Symphony No. 5

Supporting the homeless 30-01-2010

Sleep rough so others don’t have to – take part in the ‘Sleep Easy’ YMCA Central Herts is a local charity providing accommodation to 123 local young homeless people every night in Welwyn Garden City. They’re looking for people to sleep rough for a night to raise much needed funds and awareness of the issue. The event will take place on 30th January at the Galleria in Hatfield. Alongside many local people, Camilla Dallerup (2008’s Strictly Come Dancing champion and GMTV’s fitness guru) and her fiancé Kevin Sacre (Hollyoaks actor) will be sleeping rough for the night. There will also be visits from Grant Shapps MP and Kim Langley, Welwyn Hatfield’s mayor. Some YMCA residents will also be taking part to help bring a real-life perspective to the issues that homeless young people face. To find out more and to take part please contact Sally Mayor on 01707 290 717 or email her at sally.mayor@centralhertsymca.org.uk.

More info: www.justgiving.com/kirbys

Residents First Weekend 30-01-2010

Residents First Weekend provides the chance for local people to enjoy all St Albans City and District has to offer! There will be free entry to local attractions including the Clock Tower, the museums,St Albans Signal Box, Redbournbury Watermill and Butterfly World. Some local restaurants will be offering special Residents Feats meals over the weekend Full details from the Tourist Office in Market Place on 01727 864511

More info: www.stalbans.gov.uk

Abbey Organ Recital - Luchtime 23-01-2010

Saturday 5.30pm, St Albans Cathedral. A recital by Andrew Lucas, Master of the Music at St Albans Cathedral and conductor of St ALbans Bach Choir. Brahms, Buxtehude, Karg-Egert, Granger Vierne and one of Andrew's former teachers Peter Hurford will all be represented. Admission free with retiring collection in aid of cathedral music funds.

61st Harpenden & Wheathampstead Gang Show 05-01-2010

5 - 9 January, Harpenden Public Halls. The 61st Harpenden & Wheathampstead Gang Show, one of the longest running in the country, is set to be another great success. As always the annual Show will consist of the regular mix of amusing sketches and toe-tapping music performed by a cast of 152 talented and enthusiastic cubs, scouts and explorer scouts ranging from 6 to 18 from Harpenden, Wheathampstead and Kimpton. There will be a Gala Performance on Tuesday evening and a matinee on Saturday afternoon. Tickets for Tuesday and Wednesday night are still available and can be purchased the Box Office on 01582 - 462 609 or

More info: hwgangshow.org.uk

Blood Donation 31-12-2009

Thursday December 31, 09:00 to 14:30 QUALITY HOTEL GALLEON SUITE 232-236 LONDON ROAD ST. ALBANS HERTFORDSHIRE AL1 1JQ

More info: www.blood.co.uk

SONIC FESTIVE MAGIC SHOW 29-12-2009

Tuesday/Wednesday 29th/30th December at St Albans Old Town Hall. Morning Show for ages 4 – 8, 11:30am £5. Afternoon Workshop for ages 10+ 2pm £7. Evening Family Show 7:30 pm £12/£8 concessions. Mulled wine available. Magic Tricks on sale. Tickets available from the Tourist Information Centre or on the Door. “. . . one of the finest I have ever seen” so says actor Roger Moore Website

More info: www.middletonenterprisesuk.com

St Albans Mummers - St George and the Dragon 26-12-2009

Boxing Day. The traditional performance of St George and the Dragon will be performed by St Albans Mummers at divers locations around the town: 11:30 The Town Hall, 12:30 The White Hart Hotel, 1:00 Abbey - West End, 1:45 The Fighting Cocks, 2:30 The Clock Tower.

Community Carol Concert 16-12-2009

Wednesday 16 december 7:30pm, Radlett Centre. Annual Community Carol Concert presented by the Rotary Club of Radlett. Supported by St Albans City Band and choirs fom Newberries and Fairfield Schools as well as community carol singing. This is a FREE event and always very popular so get there early!

More info: www.radlettcentre.co.uk/programme/music/dec09.htm

University of Hertfordshire Art Sale 16-12-2009

We are holding an art fair on Wednesday 16th Dec to Friday 18th 10am-5pm 1st Floor Todd building, College Lane Campus. There will be a range of work from photography to painting on sale at very reasonable prices. All money raised goes towards funding the students'final degree show

Courtyard Cafe CAPPUCINOS & CUSHIONS 14-12-2009

Monday 9am – 4pm Visit the Courtyard Cafe, 11 Hatfield Rd “CAPPUCINOS & CUSHIONS” Individually designed, hand-made vintage gifts and treats for Christmas. Also browse the bookshelf proceeds from which support Grove House.

Cantelina Ladies Choir - Concert 13-12-2009

3pm St Saviour' Church Hall, Sandpit Lane. Cantilena Ladies Choir Christmas Concert. Mince pies, wine andjuice at the interval. Entrance is FREEe with a retiring collection at the end.

St Leonards Sandridge Crib Festival 12-12-2009

12-13 December 10am - 4 pm on the Saturday and 12noon - 5:30pm on the Sunday. There will be approx 20 cribs of all shapes and sizes on display. The church itself is very interesting, the oldest part dating from 1160. You can vote for your favourite crib abd enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and cakes. We would be very pleased to see as many people as possible at St Leonards Church, turn right off Sandridge High Street. This is the second year of what looks set to become a Christmas tradition

La Nativité du Seigneur - Abbey Organ 06-12-2009

Sunday 6 December 5.15pm, St Albans Cathedral. Assistant Master of the Music, Tom Winpenny, plays La Nativité du Seigneur, a series of nine organ meditations on the Christmas story by Olivier Messiaen. Lasting about 60 minutes, La Nativité provides the perfect time to appreciate the stillness of the Cathedral at the end of an afternoon’s shopping, It’s also a fantastic opportunity to hear the full resources of the magnificently restored Cathedral Organ – from the most delicate soft sounds to the majesty of the full organ. The free recital precedes Choral Evensong at 6.30pm, with music for Advent sung by the Cathedral Choir. Retiring Collection.

Jingle Bell Jog in aid of Grove House Hospice 05-12-2009

Sunday 6 December 11am , Verulamium Park, St Albans. Join in the first ever Grove House Hospice Jingle Bell Jog. The event will be started by Sarah Jane Honeywell star of this year's St Albans Little Mermaid pantomime Tickets cost £10 per adult and £5 per child and includes Santa suit for the adults and head poppers for the children. To find out more call 01727 - 731 002

More info: www.grove-house.org.uk/jingle

Festival of Trees 05-12-2009

Come along to the Town Hall, St Albans for the first Festival of Trees presented by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Bring the whole family to see the trees, enjoy the entertainment and meet the HMWT badger on Saturday 05 and Sunday 06 December. The Festival will be open from 10am to 4pm each day. Tickets cost £2.00 each (children under 5 free) and are available on the door. More information: 01727 858 901

More info: http://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/festival

WILLOW FOUNDATION 10TH ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 01-12-2009

Tuesday 7.30pm, St Albans Cathedral. Willow Foundation 10th Anniversary Christmas Carol Concert. Willow Foundation founders, Celebrate this Christmas with an evening of festive entertainment including carols and readings from celebrity supporters and special day beneficiaries. Tickets: Adult: £7 Under 16s: £3

More info: www.willowfoundation.org.uk

Winter Wonderland 28-11-2009

Busy Bees Day Nursery, King Harry Lane, St Albans. Christmas Wonderland grotto and a visit from real reindeers. Visits from the Mayor, Nursery Directors, storyteller and the postman. The nursery istransformed into a Giant grotto and will be opened up to the members of the public to visit Santa Claus in his log cabin. Each child will receive a free gift, facepainting and write a letter to Santa for a small donation of £2.00 in aid of the children's charity Cystic Fibrosis.

More info: www.busybees.com

Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving 22-11-2009

Sunday 22nd November 3pm, St Albans Cathedral. Bereavement Network's Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving. Balloon release at 2:30pm. We shall also compile an Annual Book of Remembrance inscribed with the name/s of your loved ones, to be placed on view in the Cathedral by Easter 2010. Last year this service was attended by over 1,000 people. For further details on the Annual Book of Remembrance and the Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving please telephone 01727 - 841 914 or visit our website.

More info: www.sabn.org.uk

Fleetville Junior School 18-11-2009

DONT MISS OUT! GRAB A BARGAIN THIS SATURDAY Clothes, toys, equipment and maternity wear on sale 21st November 10am - 12noon Fleetville Junior School AL1 4LW Anti-Bullying Week 16-22 Nov To coincide with National Anti-Bullying Week, Teachers TV are showing a week of programmes exploring different approaches to anti-bullying in schools. Visit www.teachers.tv/bullying

University of Hertfordshire Graduation Days 17-11-2009

Tuesday 17th until Friday 20th, St Albans Cathedral is hosting the University of Hertfordshire Graduation ceremonies. The Nave will be closed to Visitors morning and afternoon, and although the rest of the building - including Café at the Abbey – will be open as normal, it will be extremely busy. Visitors may prefer to postpone looking around the Cathedral until the weekend. You are strongly advised to use public transport in and around town this week.

RSPB St Albans Free Birdwatching 15-11-2009

Sunday 9:30am, Wilstone Reservoir car park on B489 near Tring, OS Map Ref. SP904134. Wiltstone reservoir is one of the four Tring Reservoirs owned by British Waterways and managed by the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust. At this time of year there should be good numbers of wintering wildfowl including shoveler, wigeon and teal and perhaps a late migrant or two. Contact Peter Antram on 01923 - 678 534 for more information.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

St Albans Bach Choir 14-11-2009

Saturday 7:30pm St Albans Bach Choir, St Albans Cathedral. The choir performs Mozart’s unfairly neglected Davide Penitente and Britten’s sparkling cantata St Nicolas which is wonderful and immediate in appeal and has seasonal appropriateness in preparation for Christmas. Boy choristers from St Albans Cathedral Choir and girl choristers from the Abbey Girls’ Choir will be providing music from above when they form the Gallery Choir in the Britten work. Tickets £27, £22, £16 and £7.

St Albans High School - Senior School Open Day 14-11-2009

We would be delighted to welcome you to our Open Day at the Senior School of St Albans High School for Girls. It takes place on the morning of Saturday 14 November between 9.30am and 12.30pm. There will be displays of the girls' work, opportunities to chat with the girls themselves and the teachers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. No appointment is necessary. We look forward to seeing you there!

More info: www.stahs.org.uk/SSopen_days.php

St James Wind Quintet 12-11-2009

Thursday 7:30pm, Library of St Albans School. Having won the Royal Overseas League Ensemble Prize, the St James' Quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon) have just appeared on the South Bank and have a Wigmore Hall recital next year. Their programme is interesting and varied - Arnold, Barber, Hindemith, Reicha, Hillborg, Neilsen and Ibert. Tickets on the door £10 and £5 concessions. Free parking in the school yard.

Hertfordshire County Youth Choir & Mosaic Chamber Wind Ensemble 11-11-2009

Wednesday 11 November, St Saviour's Church Sandpit Land, St Albans. The Friends of the Hertfordshire County Youth Music Groups present a concert featuring some of the best young singers and high quality chamber musicians in Hertfordshire. Tickets £7 adults, £5 concessions/children Contact 01727 - 860 941 ext.209

More info: www.hertsmusicservice.org.uk

Lunchtime Concert at St Mary's, Hemel Hempstead 10-11-2009

Tuesday 12:30pm. One of our regular lunchtime concerts on the second Tuesday of each month except August. Concert given by Anna le Hair (piano), playing Brahms, Liszt and Schumann. Bring your lunch, to eat during or after the concert. Suggested donation £3

More info: www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm

Radio Verulam Open Public Meeting 10-11-2009

Tuesday 8:45pm. Verulam Community Radio (operator of Radio Verulam 92.6 FM) is holding an Open Public Meeting at the Octagon Hall, St Peter's Church, St Peter's Street, St Albans. Come along and find out how Radio Verulam 92.6 FM can help to promote your interests and activities, help you find more local volunteers and get you involved in your local community. You can also find out how our Community Partners Scheme can help us to help you!

More info: www.radioverulam.com

RSPB St Albans November Evening Meeting 10-11-2009

David Curry is our speaker in November. David is the chairman of the project steering group for the Hertfordshire Orchard Initiative. His talk tonight, Biodiversity in a Bottle, will show us how our English orchards contribute to the wellbeing of the wildlife and environment across our country. Please join us for a great opportunity to learn about this particular relationship between commerce and conservation. St Saviour's Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL1 4DF. Doors open at 7:30pm for 8pm start. RSPB Members £2.00 others £2.50. All welcome.

More info: www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans

St Albans High School - Wheathampstead House Open Day 07-11-2009

Saturday 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Wheathampstead House. We should be delighted to welcome you to our Open Day at Wheathampstead House, the Infant and Junior School of St Albans High School for Girls. The girls will be proud to show you their work and you will be able to see the school in action. No appointment is necessary. We look forward to seeing you there!

More info: www.stahs.org.uk/WHopen_days.php

Make Your Will Fortnight 02-11-2009

2-13 November is Grove House Make Your Will Fortnight. Around 70% of people do not have a will and this can cause untold problems when the inevitable eventually happens. Dealing with the estate can be long drawn out, the "wrong" people can get the assets. From 2nd to 13th November several solicitors in St Albans will make your will FREE OF CHARGE, providing you give a donation to Grove House Hospice. The Participation solicitors are listed on the website:

More info: www.grovehousemakeyourwill.org/

Barnet Baroque Blowers Concert 30-10-2009

Friday 7:30pm, Leonard's Church, Sandridge. The church clock at Sandridge is at a standstill following a recent power-cut in the village, and its motor may need replacement or major repairs. It is a familiar local landmark with its distinctive blue face, illuminated at night, and is older than the tower that holds it, having been presented to the church in 1842. Barnet Baroque Blowers, leader Malcolm Messiter, present a varied programme including favourites by Mozart, Verdi and Handel. The Queen of Sheba will arrive at the end! Interval refreshments. Retiring collection in aid of repairs to Church Clock

More info: www.achurchnearyou.com/sandridge/

SA Cats Protection - Christmas Shopping Evening 28-10-2009

Wednesday 28 October, Maison du Mitha, 149 Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7NQ. St Albans & District Cats Protection are hosting an evening with The Body Shop At Home. Come along with your friends to try new products and learn beauty secrets and have a fantastic night out. Time doors open 7pm for 7:30pm. Price £5 in advance or £6 on the door. Free glass of bubbles and chocolates. Tickets can be obtained from venue or ring 0845 - 371 2064

More info: www.stalbans.cats.org.uk/index.asp?m=events2&id=6580

The WOOFYT Returns ! 28-10-2009

Wednesday 11am to 3pm, St Albans Cathedral. Music groups from around the area come together to celebrate, to perform and to learn. Find out more about music groups in the area, have a go at singing, and experience the WOOFYT (Wooden One-octave Organ For Young Technologists), a hands-on pipe organ experience. A choral animateur (come along just to find out what that means!) will bring together impromptu singing groups. Participants include the Watford Philharmonic Society, Rock Chorus, St Albans Choral Society and many more. Refreshments will be available.

Abbey Lunchtime Recital 27-10-2009

Tuesday 1pm SA Abbey.Lunchtime Music at the Cathedral (Lady Chapel) – CHAMBER CONCERT with “Duo Napolitano – Nigel Woodhouse (Mandolin) and Forbes Henderson (Guitar). Works by Handel, Vivaldi and Bach. FREE (retiring collection in aid of Abbey Girls Choir Tour Fund). jdfnnfdn. jfdfjidfjo. gfbgkgkjfdnjgnjngjngjnfjngjfngjngfngn

Ghost Walks All Week 26-10-2009

HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALKS will take place DAILY this week in St Albans. Special walks on the night itself - Saturday 31st - cost £6 which includes a glass of mulled wine in a reputedly haunted location. ALL WALKS THIS WEEK MUST BE BOOKED. Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 SOLD OUT. Meet outside the Old town Hall. Ghosts are elusive and may not join you on your walk. No-shows (human or spectral) receive no refunds. ----------------------------------------------- THERE IS A SEPARATE GHOST WALK FOR CHILDREN, SATURDAY 31st, 4:30pm LEAVING FROM VERULAMIUM MUSEUM.

St Albans Chamber Opera 23-10-2009

Friday and Saturday 8pm, Maltings Arts Theatre. SA Chamber Opera perform TWO short operas: "Cox and Box" by Sullivan and "Here Comes The Groom" by Offenbach.

The Three Musketeers 23-10-2009

Friday 7:30pm, The Old Town Hall, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD. Dumas' beloved story is shoe-horned into an hour of absurd physical comedy and ridiculous plot twists, as Edinburgh Fringe Festival favourites Faultless and Torrance attempt to save king and country with the assistance of poorly attached facial hair. Tickets £10 / £8 conc / £6 dc / £32 family ticket Box Office: 01442 - 228 091 or book online.

More info: www.dacorum.gov.uk/Arts/default.aspx?page=29&EventId=650379&CategoryId=2

Apple Day at Shenley Park 18-10-2009

Sunday, Noon till 5pm, Shenley Park in the WALLED GARDEN under a marquee. Many varieties of apple to try and buy, juicing demonstrations, apple related games and competitions. £1.50 admission, children free Details 01923 - 852 629 Email: info@shenleypark.co.uk

More info: www.shenleypark.co.uk

Apple Day Sunday 18 October 18-10-2009

Sunday, Noon till 4pm, Highfield Park Centre. Please use the Highfield Park Centre Car Park. Find out about the apples growing in the park, taste our apple juice and watch apples being juiced. Also there are lots of apple related stalls including games, crafts and food. Get baking now to perfect your Bramley apple pies and enter the competition for the best baked pie. Free Entry Info: 01727 - 847 242

More info: highfieldparktrust.co.uk

St Cecilia Festival Society - Verdi's Requiem 17-10-2009

Saturday 7:30pm St Albans Abbey. The Hardynge Choir, Radlett Choral Society, St Albans Chamber Choir and St Albans Symphony Orchestra ARE St Cecilia Festival Society and their biennial concert this year is Verdi's Requiem. Tickets are £25, £20, £15 reserved, £5 unreserved. Ticets: 0845 - 058 3912

Stargazing Nights 16-10-2009

Fridays 16 and 23 October 7pm to late WEATHER PERMITTING, Spring Meadow Farm, Whelpley Hill, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 2SX. We will be viewing stars and planets through a large, satellite aligned, telescope and enjoying an illustrated talk, with large-screen video projections. Hot drinks available. To book a place ring Sarah on 01442 - 834 783 or email thefaithworkstrust@yahoo.co.uk No charge but donations to The Faith Trust will be welcome.

Hot Mikado 15-10-2009

Thursday to Saturday 7:45pm and Saturday 2:30pm too, Radlett Centre. EBLOS Musical Theatre. This is no Mikado like any Mikado you’re likely to have seen before! The plot’s the same as in Gilbert and Sullivan’s original and the tunes are basically too. But they’ve been given a Jazz, Gospel and Big Band treatment of the ’40s. Tickets are £12 or £10 for concessions and children. All matinee tickets are £10. Ring 01923 - 859 291 or visit

More info: radlettcentre.co.uk

RSPB St Albans Evening Meeting 13-10-2009

Tuesday 13 October, 8:00pm at St Saviour's Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans. Our October speaker is Alison Hauser from the Herts. And Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Ali is half way through a three year study of wetland habitats, specialising in the water vole population at the nearby wetlands at Kings Mead. Conservation of the habitats that concern her studies is also vital for the well-being of many of our favourite bird species. Her talk promises to give us a fascinating insight into the biodiversity of some of our local habitats.

More info: www.rspb.co.uk/groups/stalbans

Lunchtime Concert at St Mary's, Hemel Hempstead 13-10-2009

Tuesday 13 October 12:30pm St Mary's church. Concert given by David Beaman (violin) and Simon Pusey (organ/piano) Mozart: Sonata in A for piano and violin, K305 Rheinberger: Suite for violin and organ, op 166. Bring your lunch to eat during or after the concert. Suggested donation £3

More info: www.stmaryshemel.org.uk/lunchtimeconcerts.htm

Herts 10K Challenge 11-10-2009

Sunday 11 October 10am, Rothamstead Research, Harpenden. Run or walk 10 kilometres in aid of Grove House to support local people living with cancer. Entry £15. Application forms from Grove House and St Albans Tourist Office. Information 01727 - 731 002

More info: www.herts10k.com

St Albans Music Club 10-10-2009

Saturday 7.30pm Cavalier Hall, St Stephen's Church, St Albans. The Rainbow Ensemble, Peter Stephenson and Elizabeth Altman perform works by Handel, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Chopin. Tickets are £4 or £1 for Music Club members.

St Albans High School - Senior School Open Day 10-10-2009

Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm. We should be delighted to welcome you to our Open Day at the Senior School of St Albans High School for Girls. There will be displays of the girls' work, opportunities to chat with the girls themselves and the teachers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. No appointment is necessary. We look forward to seeing you there!

More info: www.stahs.org.uk/SSopen_days.php

Doves @ The Forum, Hatfield 09-10-2009

Friday, The Forum, Hatfield 7pm - 11pm. Doves released their eagerly anticipated 4th studio album, Kingdom of Rust in April 2009, and have since embarked on a tour of intimate venues across the UK: their first tour in over four years. The Forum is ecstatic to welcome Doves to launch our series of live gigs. Entry: £20. Over 16's.

More info: www.seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=417548

BuzzWorks: Beekeeping and Bee Gardening 07-10-2009

Wednesday 8pm St Bonaventure's Church Hall, 83 Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JF. HERTFORDSHIRE HERB GROUP BuzzWorks: Beekeeping and Bee Gardening. Robin Dartington, founder and director of BuzzWorks, will talk about this community centre dedicated to beekeeping and bee gardening. Everyone welcome. Entry £2.00, light refreshments included

More info: www.herts-herb-group.co.uk/

Rainbow Live! Zippy Superstar DJ 04-10-2009

Sunday 4 October 1pm & 3:30pm. Kids TV Legends Zippy, George & Bungle star in Rainbow Live! Zippy Superstar DJ at The Radlett Centre. This classic children’s television programme was recently voted ‘Best Children's TV Show of All Time’ in a survey commissioned by the BBC. Zippy Superstar DJ features all of the fun ingredients associated with the classic Rainbow TV show and is suitable for all the family. TICKETS: £9.50, FAMILY TICKET: £36 (4 PEOPLE) BOX OFFICE: 01923 - 859 291

More info: www.radlettcentre.co.uk

Lunchtime Organ Recital 29-09-2009

Tuesday 12:30pm Marlborough Rd Methodist Church: Mary Cook. A local organist in St Albans and active in the New School of Organ Studies that promotes this series of recitals. Light lunches available at 12 noon or after the recital. Free with retiring collection.

ST ALBANS LIFEBOAT WEEK 28-09-2009

St Albans & District Branch RNLI are conducting their Lifeboat Week collection from Monday September 28th to Saturday October 3rd - Flag Day. House to House collectios from 21 September. Please support with worthy cause.

Sun 20 GIANT MONOPOLY in St Albans Town Centre 20-09-2009

Sunday GIANT MONOPOLY in St Albans Town Centre 12.30pm – 4.30pm Register your team at the Town Hall from 11.30am and use a game board to move through the Town. Go To Jail in the Abbey Gateway that once was used as a prison. Explore the newly restored signal box at the station. Use your monopoly money to get discounts! Street entertainment along the way.

New Bishop's Inauguration 19-09-2009

Saturday 2.00pm St Peter's St, Chequer St, High St and George St. The Rt Rev Alan Smith will process from St Peter's Church to the Cathedral where he will be inaugurated as Bishop of St Albans at 2.30pm. All tickets for the service have been distributed but you can watch his procession on its way.

Henry VIII - Last Days of Exhibition 06-09-2009

The British Library's marvelous exhibition ends on Sunday 6 September. CATCH IT WHILE YOU CAN. David Pearson has seen it became a Friend of the Library in order to see it several times again FREE. Highlights for him are a protrait of Catherine of Aragon whose jewelled necklace literally shines and a fantastically detailed map of south coast defences built by Henry against invasion.

What's On This Week 16-01-2009

+++++++++++++++++++++++++ Friday +++++++++++++++++++++++++ New production opens at the Abbey Theatre, running until Sat 30th. “TAKING SIDES” by Ronald Harwood; “Furtwangler: Nazi Collaborator? ---------------------------------------- ROYAL MARINES BAND in their annual charity concert spectacular, Alban Arena 7.30 pm. (Tickets from 15th January at Arena Box Office 844 488) +++++++++++++++++++++++++

Marlborough Rd Organ Recitals - August 30-11-1999

Tuesdays 12.30pm. Light lunches from noon and after the recital. Entrance is FREE with a retiring collection. 31st: DAVID BOARDER, Hertford. Supported by the New School of Organ Studies:

More info: www.nsos.org.uk/