The 28th annual St Albans Beer & Cider Festival is now in full swing at the Alban Arena, running from Wednesday to Saturday. Organised by South Herts CAMRA, the event features hundreds of cask ales, craft beers, international brews, perries, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Across three floors of the Arena...
A team of committed volunteers raised more than £57,000 for Mount Vernon Cancer Centre by organising a charity day that included a 14-mile sponsored walk from the cancer centre to their local pub, The Plough Inn in Tyttenhanger. What initially started as sponsored walk for a small group of friends, turned...
A sharply-written, laugh-out-loud comedy about love, life and everything in-between comes to the Abbey Theatre in October. Darkly funny, poignant, yet heart-wrenchingly honest, The Harmony Test by acclaimed playwright Richard Molloy tells the story of two couples, one trying for a baby, the other teetering on collapse. Newly-weds Zoe and Kash are...
A new booklet promises to shed fresh light on St Albans’ often-overlooked involvement in the 17th century conflict between Crown and Parliament. Due to its proximity to London, the St Albans area was of pivotal importance during the British Civil Wars of 1642-1651. Most of the local gentry and townspeople stood against...
St Albans Civic Society’s campaign for a St Albans City Parish Council won the support of residents who attended its recent public meeting. The event at Dagnall Street Baptist Church was aimed at helping people to better understand the implications of the coming local government restructure on the “unparished area” of...
As the city settles into the rhythm of autumn, The Pioneer Club is turning up the volume with a dynamic and diverse programme of events that promises to entertain, inspire, and bring the community together. From grassroots music events to nostalgic club nights and quizzes, the historic venue - known for...
Standing out in St Albans’ crowded coffee marketplace is a challenge, but the team at Moçai believe they have what it takes. Anisha Kashim visits to find out more...
The countdown has now officially begun for this year’s Alban Arena Christmas pantomime, and Laura Bill went along to meet the star-studded cast...
St Albans Mayor Cllr Teresa Heritage recently attended a ‘brain enhancement’ presentation at Age Concern St Albans. The presentation was delivered by local mathematician Gareth Rowlands who is a campaigner for people living with different forms of memory loss. Clients at the Welfare Centre were shown various neurobic exercises that help to...
Faith, family and friends are the driving forces behind a St Albans dad’s determined battle against cancer. South African ex-pat Ryan Pring is well-known locally for running the Super Kids Club with his wife Mandy, offering local children the chance to take part in ‘Supernastics’, cricket, rugby and other sports. But now...
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