We know, we know – it’s only just December. The decorations are still in boxes, and Jez is still insisting there’s no Christmas music on the playlist until at least the second (third?) week of the month. But not everyone leaves their gift shopping to the last minute (ahem –...
From London Colney to the North Pole, it’s a bit of a trek to visit Santa at Willows Activity Farm this Christmas. But youngsters need not fear an epic expedition to the elves’ workshop, as they’ll be magically transported there thanks to the wonders of the venue’s Polar Portal. Children and adults...
The Foodies Festival is returning to the St Albans campus of Oaklands College next year, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. With Pub in the Park no longer happening in Verulamium Park, it looks like the rival event is taking full advantage of its demise and offering...
Harpenden Local History Society wants residents past and present to tell them what day-to-day life was like in Harpenden some 60 years ago. They’re keen to find out more about people’s experiences of living in the town during the 1960s. Memories will be published on the society’s website and a bottle...
Harpenden photographer Steve Collins was on hand to capture the festive fun as Southdown lit up for Christmas on Friday evening. The event included a lantern parade, carol singing, fairground rides, crafts, market stalls and Santa's grotto. ...
A chance encounter with the mother of an old friend led one St Albans man to a change of career, a category bestselling book on Amazon and many men being empowered to transform their own mental health. It was after Ryan Parke, 35, of How Wood, casually asked how his friend...
St Nicholas School welcomed Harpenden Mayor Cllr Beth Fisher for the official opening of its newly upgraded garden and playground area. The development includes new climbing equipment, table football, and a musical play zone, and was made possible by a grant from the Harpenden Trust and funds raised by the PTA to...
MP Daisy Cooper 'putt' her best foot forwards to officially open Play Putt, a custom-built indoor golf course from the team behind DJ's Jungle, earlier today. Unfortunately the Lib Dems' deputy leader proved more efficient at the despatch box than with a golf club, and had to take a few tries...
Local women’s group Soroptimist International St Albans and District are running their Orange the World campaign for the sixth year to raise awareness of male violence against women. Starting on Tuesday, the International Day to End Violence Against Women, this year’s initiative sees The Odyssey cinema, The Great Northern pub and...
It takes a moment to recognise Anna Bassil – aka the Marshalswick Elf – without her rosy cheeks, pigtail bunches, stripy leggings, green tunic and pointed hat. But it won’t be long until she again assumes her seasonal persona for the fourth year in a row, acting as festive fundraiser for...
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