Avengers assemble! Turn on the Batsignal and get your Spidey sense tingling! The Great St Albans Challenge is back for a superpowered sequel, taking place on Sunday October 12 in the heart of the metropolis. This GPS-powered treasure hunt is your chance to channel your inner superhero with teams swooping through...
The biggest event in Redbourn’s annual calendar returned last weekend - as the village hosted two days of family fun. This year’s Redbourn Festival included live music, food and drink, entertainment and children’s activities plus a pedal-powered celebration of cycling culture in all its forms. Chris Emmel, chairman of the festival committee,...
After a career spent in banking, a devoted live music fan is fulfilling his dream of being part of the music industry. James Berrecloth has organised the first Escape to the City all-dayer at St Albans’ iconic Pioneer Club on Saturday September 20, as a showcase for new up-and-coming local talent...
Rising tennis star Oliver Tarvet returned to The Marlborough Science Academy for the annual M Fest event - days after playing at Wimbledon. He joined headteacher Annie Thomson in meeting fans of all ages at the school fundraiser, now in its 16th year. Attractions included live bands, food and drink, fairground rides,...
The stories of St Albans' South Asian community will be told through dance, photography, fashion, objects and specially created artworks at a new community-led exhibition. Generations: Stories from South Asian St Albans, opens at St Albans Museum + Gallery on July 18 - the first day of South Asian Heritage Month...
The 2025 Cottonmill Gathering – the biggest yet - will be taking place from 12 noon-4pm on Sunday July 13 at the Cottonmill Community and Cycling Centre in Sopwell. This is the third community summer festival organised by the Sopwell Residents Association Events team and is expected to attract more...
The highlights of this year’s Glastonbury Festival could be enjoyed on the big screen at the Pioneer Club's open day. The event featured food and drink, stalls and entertainment, a selection of DJs throughout the day as well as an acoustic stage featuring local talent. Free sessions included taster sessions in the...
In the aftermath of their spectacular Battle of the Band semi finals place this summer, local youth band Verutum return to The Horn alongside Davaar and Moments from Glory as part of the Amplify platform scheme for new music run by Juke Box Live. Verutum, a band of local 16-17 year...
Oaklands College will be hosting the Herts School Games Celebration Event 2025 for the second time this Friday, welcoming over 600 children and young people from across Hertfordshire for a day of inclusive, inspiring, and development-focused sport. The event gives pupils aged 7–16 the chance to experience the buzz and excitement...
There’s just a couple of days to go until this year’s M Festival – a popular community music event which is now in its 15th year. Taking place at The Marlborough Science Academy on Saturday, the charity fundraiser will include live bands, food and drink, fairground rides, children’s entertainment and arts...
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