England’s patron saint was brought back to life time after time over the course of Boxing Day, as the St Albans Mummers continued a tradition of silly hokum first performed in 1967. Back then a group of friends from St Albans Morris Men chose a play loosely based on the legend...
A dramatic six metre diameter spherical sculpture of the Sun by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram can now be seen in the Assembly Room at St Albans Museum + Gallery. The immersive Helios experience offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience our nearest star up close, enhanced by a specially-crafted surround-sound...
Light and love in the darkness of a bleak midwinter. Joy when everything can seem gloomy. Peace in a world where there is so much conflict. Christians believe that Christmas brings Love, Joy and Peace – and churches across St Albans and Harpenden will be celebrating Jesus Christ as saviour of...
Every three years, the aisles, chancel and vestibule of St Saviour’s Church is packed to bursting with dozens of festooned firs for the ever-popular Christmas Tree Festival. This year’s event – which is based around the theme of Past, Present and Yet to Come – has seen more than 90 local...
St Albans beauty lovers are in for a treat this month as The Alternative Beauty - the independent skincare boutique in The Maltings - hosts an exclusive Caudalie Skincare Consultation Day. Taking place on Monday, December 15, from 10am–4pm, this must-book free event offers a one-to-one, personalised skincare consultation with a...
Following the success of Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon at the Cathedral, St Albans Museum + Gallery now turns its gaze to the Sun – unveiling Helios, his extraordinary and immersive installation that promises to bathe the city in brilliance.` Helios is a dramatic six-metre-diameter spherical sculpture of the Sun....
The Pioneer Club are continuing to put on a variety of events throughout December to ensure there are plenty of opportunities to support them and the local community, building on the success of the previous sold-out Roni Size event and last Saturday's Northern Soul night! Tonight the local music scene takes...
Christmas is set to be truly magical this year, as Piers Torday’s thrilling adaptation of John Masefield’s much-loved adventure The Box of Delights arrives at the Abbey Theatre. This festive, fast-paced tale of mystery and wonder comes sprinkled with more than a little enchantment. When young Kay Harker returns home for the...
Laura Bill drops in backstage at the Alban Arena for a fly on the wall look at the rehearsals for this year’s panto Aladdin...
Local environmental charity Sustainable St Albans recently hosted a momentous weekend at Oaklands College to celebrate a decade of its popular Sustainability Festival. Since its inception as Sustainable St Albans Week back in 2015, the festival has helped create and support dozens of projects within the district whilst also providing exposure...
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