A record 8,000 visitors enjoyed glorious sunshine and a packed programme of family activities as Lambing Weekend returned to Oaklands College in St Albans. Families from across Hertfordshire and beyond headed to the college’s Hatfield Road campus across Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May to meet the lambs, explore the working...
A celebratory May fair was held in Park Street to recognise 60 years of the village residents’ association. Taking place at the recreation ground on Bank Holiday Monday, it featured a variety of stalls and entertainment throughout the afternoon. PSRA chairman Joy Mendelsohn said: “It was a lovely community event to celebrate...
St Albans' annual whisky festival is back this weekend in a new location. Now an established part of the UK whisky events calendar, this year’s event, on Saturday May 16, will be the seventh edition of the Summerton Whisky Festival. But this year it will be relocating to the Hare and Hounds...
Members of the local business community gathered to support Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care at its annual Question of Sport fundraiser, collecting more than £76K for local hospice care. The event brought together teams from across the area for an evening of friendly competition and entertainment, with a sport‑themed quiz hosted...
The Company of Ten is presenting a witty, fast moving production of The Taming of the Shrew in the Studio of the Abbey Theatre this month. Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes is given a contemporary twist, providing a funny, fast-paced take on one of the Bard's most provocative comedies. At its heart,...
A community gathering in St Albans will be bringing together fans of local legends The Zombies and singer Colin Blunstone in the beer garden of the pub where the band originally met. The Super Fans, Super Pub, Super Prize event is taking place at The Blacksmiths Arms on Saturday, ahead of...
Town Mayor Cllr Beth Fisher spent several hours walking around this year’s Harpenden Photographic Society exhibition, talking to members and examining their pictures. Hundreds of visitors attended Saturday’s event at High Street Methodist Church, which showcased around 200 stunning photographic prints from the society’s talented members. The collection featured diverse work including...
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...
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