This week, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Gordon Clunie at Paramount Wines in St Albans. Summer has come and gone, but the excitement in the world of wine never wanes. Gordon had some exciting news to share, including a revamped and user-friendly Paramount Wines website, showcasing an expanded wine...
Writer-director Philippa Lawford’s debut play Ikaria is set to come to St Albans’ Abbey Theatre this autumn, after a critically acclaimed London run in 2022. When romance blossoms between two university students from different walks of life, the giddy excitement of a first love is at first preoccupying and then stifling...
Elena Hogg, founder of local culinary company FOOD by Elena, wonders whether we should be more forgiving of our efforts when it comes to baking cakes for children. A very good friend reminded me the other day that the start of this year’s Bake Off series is finally here and, as...
The beautiful surroundings of Kingsbury Barn in St Michael’s village played host to an exhibition of work by five local artists. The recent event featured art by Stuart Beck, Kathy Evershed, Jayne Evans, Ben East and Jenny Robinson. Stuart said afterwards: “There was something a little bit different about this art exhibition....
The winners of the 2023 Maltings Art Prize were revealed at a prize-giving ceremony celebrating the artists of the future. Around 180 guests, including finalists, parents and teachers, attended the community-inspired awards evening.The art competition, which was based around the themes of ‘Natural Form’ and ‘Literature', saw school pupils aged 4-18...
Chris Evans, founder of Hatch, explains why they have moved to a new location and how customers can be reassured of the same atmosphere and offerings...
Stars align as the Company of Ten presents Constellations, a captivating play that takes audiences on a mesmerising journey through the cosmos of human connection. This out-of-this-world production opens at the Abbey Theatre Studio in October. “Every choice you’ve ever made and never made, exists in an unimaginably vast ensemble of parallel...
Before Jez opened EYES on St Albans back in 2018, he was working for MOSCOT in Soho. You might also have noticed a couple of new MOSCOT graphics appearing on the shop windows over the last months. MOSCOT are a true family business and make Jez’s 40 years in the industry...
Traffic congestion, air pollution and parking in Harpenden - and how they might be alleviated - were key issues addressed at the autumn public meeting of the Harpenden Society. Guest speaker Stephen Joseph, from the Smart Mobility Unit at the University of Hertfordshire, was asked to review the transport and traffic...
A resident living near a Wheathampstead landmark is appealing to overturn a Section 106 agreement relating to her property. When part of the former rectory in King Edward Place was transformed into the residential accommodation now known as Moat House in 2011, planning consent included a specific obligation as part of...
Contribute
You can help keep quality local journalism alive by making a one-off donation or set up a regular direct debit. Any contributions will help ensure the long-term future of the St Albans Times.
