Q&A

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Lyssa Elster, chief executive at Willows Activity Farm. What TV did you watch as a child? Watch with Mother – which demonstrates how much change has happened over time –...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Matt Fisher, photographer at www.mattfisher.uk and Green Party district councillor for Clarence ward in St Albans. Where do you go to listen to music? Anywhere – but usually in the...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Mienna Jones, an early years expert whose mission is to educate parents, carers, practitioners, and nursery owners on how to truly understand childhood from a child’s perspective. Find...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Anna MacLeod Franklin, a regular performer with OVO at the Roman Theatre, most recently appearing in A Christmas Carol and The Merry Wives of Windsor (2024). What object would...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: After asking him for two years, we’re delighted to finally be able to feature the legend behind EYES on St Albans, local councillor Jez Levy. Where do you go...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: St Albans’ renowned executive pastry chef Danielle Maupertuis, the only vegan chef to appear at this year’s Ideal Home Show and author of Vegans Deserve Better than a...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Stephen Potter, St Albans Town Crier, city tour guide, Cathedral guide, Roman soldier, ghost walker and Brother Thomas Rockcliffe (originator of the Alban Bun) and Rotarian. He retired...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Kat Harrington, the creative force behind award-winning Thai takeaway Kat’s Cuisine: https://www.katscuisine.co.uk/ Where do you walk when you want to think? I enjoy walking around Highfield Park because it’s a...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Jen Smith, an executive coach and mentor with a special interest in inclusion, accessibility and neurodiversity. She works individually as The Curious Mentor (thecuriousmentor.com) and also leads her collaborative...

We ask a different figure from the local community to choose 10 questions to answer from a list of 50. This week: Sue Wybrow, who describes herself as Chief Legwarmer Wearer at Popdance World, owner of The Businesses Community, Dance Teacher Directory and Wybrow Associates. Do you remember your first kiss? Yes,...

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