St Albans is set to welcome a quietly powerful and deeply personal exhibition exploring how personal experiences of loss can open up space for communal healing, empathy and connection. Created by local artist Natalia Millman and supported by Arts Council England in partnership with Cruse, Letters to Forever will be on...
Following the success of last week’s Portuguese duo, I’m back with two more, this time from the formidable team at Cellar Door Wines...
Let’s face it - Pringles are incredibly moreish! While reducing our consumption can be a challenge, repurposing is something we can all get behind. That’s exactly what they’ve done at London Colney Parish Council in collaboration with Hatfield Community Free School. Environment officer Matt Fisher explained: “We’ve collected over 60 Pringles tubes...
It’s the summer of 1914. The city of St Albans is a thriving market town. The people work in horticulture, printing, and garment making, plus construction and domestic service. Although some of these jobs are poorly paid and there is plenty of poverty around, there is also plenty of work. Many...
The opening of the 11th annual Roman Theatre Open Air Festival was a resounding success, with a VIP night officially launching the season. Guests enjoyed a powerful and gritty performance of Les Misérables directed by Jonathan Holloway in the stunning historic setting of the Roman Theatre. Supporters included Tim Boatswain, a long-time advocate for cultural heritage and...
Looking for a an independent breakfast venue away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre? Matt Adams has a new recommendation...
The family of one of St Albans' most famous residents joined local MP Daisy Cooper in Parliament to listen to a debate on "Philomena's Law". MPs were contemplating a change in the law which would exclude compensation given to survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes from assessments of their eligibility...
Every two years, St Albans plays host to exhilarating music and inspirational performers from across the world, when the city welcomes the International Organ Festival. This summer - from July 7-19 - sees the 33rd of these events to take place, with highlights including the much-anticipated return of Three Choirs, Beethoven’s...
Deborah Heath is at the Abbey Theatre for Company of Ten’s interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel… As a huge Dickens fan, I certainly had Great Expectations walking into the Abbey Theatre for the beginning of their run. Dickens had a marvellous knack of writing socially active novels, highlighting lessons to...
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