St Peter's Street fell silent as district dignitaries, service personnel and members of the public paid tribute to the fallen in conflicts spanning more than a century. In the year which marks the 110th anniversary of the start of World War One, there was an added poignancy to the already moving...
A cross-generational dance partnership is wowing audiences across the district. Keely Rolls, 40, and her nan Mary, 83, have teamed up to present a tap dancing routine with a difference – they’re both sitting down. Keely explained: “My nan and I share this incredible bond and a love for dance. My nan's...
High Sheriff of Hertfordshire Annie Brewster has been presented with the prestigious Paul Harris Award by St Albans Rotary Verulamium Club. Named after Rotary’s founder, the award was created to recognise individuals who have significantly contributed to helping communities, supporting charities, and furthering Rotary's efforts to eradicate poverty. It is rarely awarded...
A Harpenden nonagenarian is defying age stereotypes through her dedication to staying fit, writes Olivia Thompson. Jean Grant, 93, claims she is “stronger than ever” and says she is determined to keep others her age out of wheelchairs by staying active. Over the past year, her fitness journey at Harpenden Leisure Centre...
Do you enjoy walking, hiking, rambling? Are you happier exercising in the “green gym” – outdoors in the fresh air? Have you thought that instead of gym machines, walking poles could be your fitness equipment? Why? Well, used properly, walking poles are tools which can turn your walk into a workout. They...
An organisation which brings together people suffering from memory loss conditions to enjoy a session of music and dancing has marked its first birthday. Singing for Memory at SAMS (St Albans Masorti Synagogue) was founded by Lu Lawrence after both of her parents developed dementia. She understood the therapeutic qualities of singing...
The Company of Ten brings Merry England to sparkling life on the main stage of the Abbey Theatre in November with Jessica Swale's witty, fast-moving, Olivier Award-winning comedy, Nell Gwynn. Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the bawdy, brilliant world of 17th century England. First staged in 2015 at Shakespeare’s Globe,...
Does the Indian takeaway have what it takes to stand out from the crowd? We can’t ignore the elephant in the room. Touch of Spice occupies the same premises as India Garden in Catherine Street, a takeaway closed down in 2022 after a drugs raid by police. But despite the building’s...
Over the past few months St Albans has witnessed one of the most protracted periods of proactive policing in recent years, as Chief Inspector Martin Turpin celebrates his first year in the role with a string of successes. Ch Insp Turpin leads around 150 officers and staff across three Safer Neighbourhood...
The inaugural Alban Film Week at St Albans Cathedral promises to be packed with exciting family-friendly activities, combining live music, interactive storytelling, and hands-on workshops. Carrot Productions, the world’s leading performer of The Snowman film with a live orchestra, will be presenting a blend of live music, interactive storytelling, and hands-on...
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