A community interest company has been awarded £3,000 by Asda to help kickstart the eventual transformation of an unused and overgrown plot on the edge of the Sopwell Mill allotment into an Inclusive Community Allotment. This plot is situated just 500m from Cottonmill Community Centre – the base for activities by...
Forget about bringing in games on the last day of term, one St Albans school recruited their pupils to do something truly remarkable for the local community. Fleetville Junior School’s inaugural Community Day saw youngsters embark on a variety of different projects. These included cleaning the outside space at Fleetville Community Playgroup,...
A new singles group has been set up in St Albans to [rovide a welcoming space for people over 40 to meet, socialise, and build new connections. It’s the brainchild of Klaudia Drinkwater (pictured), who suddenly found herself single again in her 40s after heartbreaking relationship split last summer. She explained: “When...
She’s the queen of couture, the doyenne of design and the city’s undisputed style-setter - this month The Dressing Room founder Deryane Tadd celebrates 20 years of the business that made her name. Since first opening its doors at 12 Holywell Hill on May 11 2005, The Dressing Room has become...
Willows Activity Farm has finally hatched its spring spectacular - the annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Expect to see the Easter Bunny throughout the holidays, hosting egg hunts throughout the day where children will be able to hunt for six different coloured eggs and swap them for a delicious Easter chocolate treat. The farm...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper and her Harpenden neighbour Victoria Collins have taken an active role in the row over on-street parking charges following a social media backlash. The MPs had urged residents to ‘Buy Hertfordshire, Back Britain’ as part of a campaign to support local businesses in the wake of...
The last few weeks of the tenure of High Sheriff Annie Brewster saw the presentation of various awards to community groups and organisations she felt deserved recognition. These included a visit to the St Albans Museum + Gallery to present a High Sheriff Award in recognition of great and valuable services...
St Albans MP Daisy Cooper has condemned Post Office bosses for ploughing ahead with proposals which will mean the city centre's St Peter's Crown PO branch will be replaced with a franchised service. Responding to the announcement by the Post Office and Government ministers, Daisy said: “The St Peter’s Street...
The St Albans Community Pantry hosted a special live cooking demonstration featuring local chef Jon Watts, bringing together food, storytelling, and community support at Poggenpohl in London Road. Supported by Fleetville Larder, the evening showcased how simple, delicious meals can be created quickly while highlighting the crucial work of the charity...
Barely have we bid farewell to last year’s Christmas postbox toppers, than new arrivals have appeared in time for Easter. A topper in Central Drive has been handmade by expert yarnbomber Clare Seldon to raise funds for Oakwood School PTA. It should be on display until the end of April, and if...
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