The newly formed Alban Community Energy (ACE) is presenting a screening of the film Power Station at the Odyssey Cinema followed by a panel event on community energy in the district. ACE is a community benefit society focused on building energy resilience, breaking free from fossil fuels, reducing energy bills and...
A strong turnout at St Albans Cathedral saw more than 300 people gather for the launch screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing with a discussion on local implications for the community. Last November, 10 of the UK’s leading scientists and experts on climate and nature issues, presented a National Emergency Briefing...
It was a slightly different but no less successful St George’s Day lunch for St Albans District Chamber of Commerce this year - gone were the red and white flags and patriotic singalong, but still evident in abundance was the sense of community which pervades the local business scene. Held at...
OVO has announced the 14 members of its first-ever repertory company, who will appear in three major productions during the summer and autumn of 2026. The ensemble will lead a season featuring Sherlock Holmes, The Importance of Being Earnest, and As You Like It. All three productions will be presented at the...
It’s the biggest day of the year for comic fans, with dozens of exclusive titles up for grabs this Saturday – and they’re all FREE! To mark the annual Free Comic Book Day - now run alongside Comics Giveaway Day - Chaos City Comics in Heritage Close will be giving away...
A new dinosaur is heading to Willows this bank holiday weekend as part of the farm park’s Dino Ventures event. Visitors to the leisure attraction, outside London Colney, can step back in time by more than 186 million years to see a Dilophosaurus on the farm from Saturday May 2 to Monday May...
Sustainable clothing and gift brand Tommy & Lottie and creative stitching fashion upcycling business The Fabric Folk are hosting a free Bee Day event at George Street Canteen on Saturday May 16 from 10am-4pm. The event promises to be a joyful day of bees, creativity and community in the Canteen’s own...
A celebration of real ales featuring festivals, tastings, live talks and music events took place across St Albans last weekend. Coinciding with the annual National Members Meeting of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) taking place in St Albans for the first time in the organisation’s 55-year-history, the City of Ale event...
The Zombies are hosting a special fan event over Halloween weekend (October 30 - November 1), celebrating the "British Invasion" band's musical legacy and deep ties to their hometown of St Albans. This will be the third occasion that fans from across the globe have congregated in St Albans to experience...
The Ver Valley Society has launched a Chalk Stream Challenge on the River Ver, offering the opportunity for young people to explore their local river and discover why chalk streams are so special. The challenge is suitable for schools, Scouts, Guides, similar groups and supervised, keen individuals. Not only is there...
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