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...
St Albans needs a year-round weed management plan to avoid the use of glyphosate, says Green councillor Juliet Voisey. She was speaking up in the wake of a St Albans Times article which revealed SADC is still using the pesticide glyphosate to tackle pavement weeds across the district. Although it is also...
A few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Ferrari Trento and spending time with the third generation of the Lunelli family: Marcello, Matteo, Camilla, and Alessandro. Continuing to uphold the Ferrari tradition, they have successfully blended innovation with tradition, ensuring that Ferrari Trento remains a symbol of Italian...
Should SADC set aside finances to pay for a public consultation before balancing its budget? That is the thinking behind a motion going to tonight's meeting of Full Council. It has been submitted Cllr Matt Cowley in the wake of the Harpenden on-street car parking controversy of recent months. Following publicity in the...
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