Chance to have your say on Harpenden library plans

Residents in Harpenden will have the chance to give their opinions on plans to move Harpenden library to a new location.

A planning application has been put forward by Hertfordshire County Council to move the library in Vaughn Road to a shop building in 27 High Street, which used to be an Argos store.
Members of the community have until September 6 to comment on the plans. Read more here

Make a comment on this planning application.

Volunteers Needed for Giant Monopoly

The St Albans Giant Monopoly event is now in its 5th year. It involves participants visiting up to 20 different checkpoints around the City Centre and Verulamium Park and taking part in different activities at the checkpoints. Last year we had 1150 participants and this year we are hoping for 1250.

St Albans Giant Monopoly is taking place on Sunday 9th September from 11am to 5pm.

Volunteers are needed to help to man some of the check points at landmarks along the rout from 10.30am to 5.30pm. Prior to the Game Day, you will help with leafleting in the City Centre, as well as attending a briefing meeting at SAASH's offices. So come along, volunteer, get involved in the community, get to know your City better and participate in the most exciting project of the Autumn!

Volunteers need to bring clothing appropriate to the weather, e.g.sunscreen/waterproofs/brollies/wellies!

For more information, contact the St Albans District Volunteer Centre on 01727 852657. You can e-mail volunteering@cvsstalbans.org.uk visit www.cvsstalbans.org.uk

Beach volleyball courts for Verulamium Park

Now that the games are over, some of the sand used in Horse Guards Parade will be moved to Verulamium Park to create new beach volleyball courts.
Councillor Mike Wakely, portfolio holder for sports, leisure and heritage at the council, said: "We are pleased that the council’s bid has been successful and that Verulamium Park has been chosen as one of the six venues to receive the Olympic sand.

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Keech Hospice store needs helpers

A charity shop in St Albans is on the lookout for volunteers who can give up a few hours of their time every week.

The Keech Hospice store in High Street needs new helpers to assist with the day to day running of the shop.

There are shop floor and stock room opportunities available, and shifts would involve working the tills, sorting through and organising donations.

Anyone interested in offering a helping hand should call Kim, the store manager, on 01727 895790.

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

St Albans Giant Monopoly

Sunday 9th September from 11.00am to 5.00pm
Entry is FREE!
See the flyer here

Libraries to give introductory courses in social media

Residents in south west Hertfordshire will soon be able to be trained how to use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter at their local library.

Introductory lessons in social media will be available alongside basic computing sessions from next month.

The courses will be aimed at people with little or no computing experience. Find out more here

Visitors invited to Heartwood Forest event by Woodland Trust

Bird box making, willow weaving and a teddy bears' picnic are just some of the things that will be on offer at this year’s Heartwood Festival. The Woodland Trust is holding the fourth annual event at Heartwood Forest, Sandridge, on Saturday, August 25. Read more

For more information visit http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/support-us/appeals/england/heartwood-forest/events/Pages/coming-soon.aspx

Volunteer from St Albans nominated for YOPEY award

A student who has taken time away from her university studies to volunteer at a hospice in St Albans has been nominated for an award.

Ashwini Ponnampalam, 19, who is studying law at Cambridge University, entered herself for the University of Hertfordshire Young People of the Year award, (YOPEY), which highlights the hard work of young people in their community. Continue reading

Ashwini Ponnampalam

Police on the lookout for new special constables

Hertfordshire Constabulary is on the lookout for new special constables to help look after some of the county’s rural areas.

As part of a recruitment drive to add 150 new specials, the force is looking for people with knowledge of the countryside.

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Special Constable Kate Solomon

Harpenden volunteers help at Olympic Games

Hundreds of people from across the world have descended on Harpenden to volunteer their time to help the London 2012 Olympic Games run smoothly.

http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/news/9852833.Harpenden_volunteers_help_at_Olympic_Games/?ref=eb