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...
Zombie singer Colin Blunstone has welcomed the news that the British invasion icons are returning to their St Albans roots for a special screening of their captivating documentary ‘Hung up on a Dream’. Tickets are selling fast for this special event at The Odyssey cinema on Saturday July 5, which will...
Who would have thought that the hottest place in town on a Friday night would have been a shopping centre? But there was no disputing the fact that The Maltings Summer Sounds was one of the highlights of the city calendar so far this year. Thousands of people came over the course...
From clubfloor classics, through sausages, cider and noughties pop, and ending up with country and western, there was a diverse mix of entertainment at the Smallford campus of Oaklands College this weekend. Kicking off with the Ibiza Orchestra Experience on the Friday night, there were plenty of white isle anthems alongside...
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