Sign up for this year’s Herts 10K Challenge

Runners across the county can now sign up for this year’s Herts 10K Challenge.
The seventh annual race, which raises cash for Grove House, will take place on Sunday, October 14.
Participants can walk or run the course around Rothamsted Research in Harpenden.
To sign up for the event, which costs £17, call 01442 820741 or email herts10k@irgh.org.uk
For more information visit www.herts10k.com

Taken from the St Albans and Harpenden Review

Your Right to Vote

Concert in aid of Home-Start

On Saturday 8 September 2012
7.30pm at St Saviours Church, Sandpit Lane,
St Albans, AL1 4DF. Tickets £12.50
More info and a booking form here

Local Hospice Charity Seeks Chair of Trustees

Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care (IRGH) offers specialist 24/7 hospice at home care.
IRGH is seeking a new volunteer Chair with experience of leading a significant business or charity to lead the team of trustees and be an ambassador for the organisation. 

More here

Event at Butterfly World for bereaved children

A bereavement network in St Albans has held its first open day for children at Butterfly World.

The St Albans and District Bereavement Network invited families who have recently suffered the loss of a loved one to the centre on Saturday. Read more

Sky Ride Local rides taking place on Sundays

Free community bike rides encouraging people to explore St Albans got started at the weekend.
Cyclists of all ages from beginners to experienced were invited to get out on urban and rural routes, led by British Cycling-trained ride leaders.

Sky Ride Local began on Sunday (July 15) and will take place every Sunday until October.
For more information, please visit www.goskyride.com

Taken from St Albans and Harpenden Review

Could you support stroke victims?

St Albans & Harpenden Stroke Club are looking for volunteers. If you would like to help people regain their confidence and find means of communicating again, then you are just the person who would enjoy volunteering at the St Albans and Harpenden Stroke Club. No special qualifications or training required, just a caring disposition, a sense of humour and a willingness to be CRB checked.
More here

Former St Albans Student visited school to show off Olympic Torch

A former St Albans pupil has returned to her old school to show off the Olympic Torch she carried during the relay.

Dressed in full torchbearer uniform, Katherine Deal met with year seven children at Beaumont School on Thursday. More here

Train users asked their views on Thameslink service

The district council has set up a Working Group to help develop the response to a government consultation about the franchise. Read  more

As part of the group’s work residents are being asked to send in their views and ideas for improvements.

Suggestions should be sent to Catherine Comfort, Scrutiny Support Officer, Civic Centre, St Peter’s Street, St Albans, AL1 3LD by July 24.

Residents can also email their thoughts to scrutiny@stalbans.gov.uk

Olympic Torch runner in St Albans

With local girl Caitlin Hutton

Do you enjoy organising events or fundraising activities?

St Albans Bereavement network needs an Events Co-ordinator. Find out more

Hundreds gather for annual community sports day

More than 300 people gathered at Westminster Lodge on Sunday for the eighth annual event, which was run by Churches Together in St Albans and the district council. Read more

Jobs Fair

11th July at Oaklands College. More information here

Redbourn residents asked to take part in survey on the village’s future

Residents in Redbourn have the opportunity to have their say on what they want for the future of the village. The parish council has joined forced with residents’ focus groups to compile a survey, which includes sections on facilities, parking and recycling. To complete the survey visit www.redbournparishcouncil.gov.uk

From St Albans & Harpenden Review: http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/9791148.Redbourn_residents_asked_to_take_part_in_survey_on_the_village___s_future/?ref=eb