Make volunteering one of your resolutions for 2014

St Albans & District Volunteer Centre will be open again from 6th January 2014. Why not drop in and find out more about volunteering?

There are a wide range of opportunities available from trusteeship to visiting the elderly to shop work.

Start now by finding out more here and browsing opportunities here

Trestle Live Music Project

The next Live Music Project Gig takes place on Saturday 25 January 14, at Trestle, the doors open at 7.30pm and as always this is a FREE event.

Shake, Rattle & Sing for Charity

Mon 9 Dec  "Shake, Rattle & Sing" – local Soroptimist women’s group carol singing from 6pm at St Albans City Station in aid of  St Albans & Hertsmere Women’s Refuge. Please make a donation if you are passing through. If you want to exercise your lungs for a good cause and join us for supper afterwards please contact: Helen 07944 725226 or email sistalbans@hotmail.com website: www.sigbi.org/st-albans

Harpenden Town Mayor's at Home Event

FREE Christmas Sports Day in Welwyn Garden City

The event will take place on Saturday 7th December from 2 pm to 4 pm. Venue: Gosling Sports Park, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XE. The day will be full of activities for children of all ages as well as their families! They will include:
· Come-and-try volleyball session with a professional coach
· Football kick-around
· Gymnastic session
· EVEN a visit from Santa Claus!
· Soft play area entry (Junglemania) – HALF PRICE! (£3.25 for children 4+ and £2.10 for 3 and under)
 For more information contact – Michal Siewniak

Trestle need your bric-a-brac

Free DIY Tips for the home

A FREE Taster Course for Over 60’s. A 2 ½ hour practical & informative session with a DIY expert, plus a time for questions. On Tuesday 19th November from 5.30 to 8.00pm at Oaklands College, St Albans Campus, Hatfield Road, AL4 0JA. To book ring 01727 737000, and please quote this code: CL145A1E. More info here

Free live music in St Albans

 

The next Live Music Project Gig takes place on Saturday 30 November, at Trestle, with Nick and The Sun Machine, David Hoare, Good Little Roses and Alex and The Black Lights, the doors open at 7.30pm and as always this is a FREE event.

Find out more here

Keep Warm, Stay Well this winter

Find out more

If you have any queries, please contact HertsHelp on 0300 123 4044 or email: info@hertshelp.net

 

Trinity United Reformed Church in St Albans to host free film screening of The Rochdale Pioneers

Film fans in St Albans are invited to a free screening of a true story of hope and determination.
The screening of The Rochdale Pioneers will take place at the Trinity United Reformed Church in Beaconsfield Road on Friday, November 8 at 7.30pm.

Hosted by The Co-operative’s Regional Membership Team, the movie starring John Henshaw - is set in 1844 and tells of 28 working men whose vision for a fairer society inspired them to lay down principles recognised as the birth of the co-operative movement.

"The film shows just what can happen when people work together. After the screening there is the chance to hear from The Co-operative Membership and local community groups about how co-operation today can enable people to bring about the changes that they want to see happen in their communities."

Tickets for the screening are limited and booking early is recommended. For more information email membership.centralandeastern@co-operative.coop or contact 01908 361500.

More in the Review

Community Meeting Point Harpenden to host drive to care for people with mental health problems

On Sunday, November 10 a team of volunteers from Community Meeting Point Harpenden (CMP) will drive round Harpenden, St Albans and the surrounding areas collecting donations straight from people’s homes.

CMP needs good quality bric-a-brac, ornaments and kitchenware, as well as ladies clothing, shoes, handbags, toys, children’s clothing, music, small furnishings, men’s clothing and electrical items.

Find out more here

CVS Job Vacancy - Volunteer Centre Manager

(0.8 Full Time – 28 hours per week, Monday- Thursday)
Salary £27884 (full time rate)

Could you lead, train and motivate a team of staff and volunteers? We are looking for someone to manage and develop the St Albans Volunteer Centre, which is central to the promotion and facilitation of volunteering in St Albans and District.

Find out more and download the application pack here

Christmas appeal for children's toys in aid of Keech Hospice

Residents in St Albans are being asked to start thinking about Christmas already, by donating new and unused toys and games to a charity appeal in aid of Keech Hospice. A drop off point is now open for donations at Access Self Storage store in Ashley Road.

Keech Hospice is dedicated to caring for children and adults with life limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families.

From St Albans & Hatfield Review

Launch of new youth cafe for St Albans teens

The café launches on Tuesday 19th November from 6pm to 8pm at The Cunningham Hub, 207 Cell Barnes Lane, AL1 5PX  The café is a place for 13 to 19 years olds to relax, socialise, take part in activities and learn new skills. If you want to attend the café send your name, age & contact details to face.youthcafe@gmail.com

More about the Youth Café in the St Albans & Harpenden Review

St Albans District Residents invited to policing surgeries

Residents will have the chance to have their say on policing issues they are concerned about in their area at regular surgeries until December.
More information can be found here

See Local Bands at Free Live Music Gig

See four great bands on Saturday 26th October 13 at The Trestle Arts Base. Doors open 7.30pm. Full details here

'The Live Music Project' at Trestle Arts Base is a community/volunteer project showcasing local original bands and artists at a lovely venue. All gigs are free entry and open to age 14+. There are full bar facilities, free parking and disabled access.   

 

Get involved in local democracy

There will be an Any Questions style event in the Council Chamber at the Civic Centre, St Albans at 7pm on Wednesday 6 November.

A panel made of councillors and representatives from all age groups will be answering questions from the audience. It will be recorded live by Radio Verulam.

Topics to be discussed include affordable housing, transport, car parks and access to local facilities, availability of social activities and information provision. The topics came out of a workshop for older and younger people held at the Council earlier in the year. Free tickets are available for this event from anyquestions2013.eventbrite.com/ or the Council’s offices at the Civic Centre in St Peter’s Street, St Albans. Questions must be submitted prior to the event by emailing nicky.flynn@stalbans.gov.uk

Residents in St Albans to receive neighbourhood newsletters

Residents in St Albans district will receive the first set of safer neighbourhood newsletters through their letter box this month.

As organised by Hertfordshire Constabulary the newsletters aim to keep residents informed of what is being done to make their area a safer place to live and also contain information to help people contact and engage with the police and access their services.

Households in North Herts and St Albans District and Watford Borough are the first to receive the newsletters, with all localities across the county set to receive the four-page update by the end of February 2014.

Taken from St Albans & District Review

The Big Draw in St Albans

Get your voice heard in St Albans Local Democracy Week

Residents can find out how to have their say in decisions that affect St Albans during Local Democracy Week.

The week, which runs from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 20, will give visitors the opportunity to ask questions and be heard.

Free tickets are available for this event from here or the council’s offices at the Civic Centre in St Peter’s Street.

More information here

FACE (Faith and Cultural Enterprise) Event

FACE would like to invite everyone from St Albans & District to an information and faith awareness event on Sunday 24th November 1.45 pm to 5.30pm at Verulam School hall. There will be many information stalls, activities, entertainment and refreshments.

 

World Mental Health Day with Mind in Mid Herts

Share your opinion on St Albans' civic events

Residents are being asked to have their say on civic events like Beating the Bounds in an online survey.  St Albans District Council wants to know if visitors enjoy and value their organised events in online survey by September 30.

Councillor Beric Read, portfolio holder for community engagement and localism, said: "Tell us what you think about civic events such as the Remembrance Service, the Mayor’s Carol Concert and the Alban Weekend’s Pilgrimage Procession."

The survey has been commissioned by a group of councillors reviewing the role that civic events play within the council’s visitor economy strategy. The results will be published in October and available on the council’s website.

The complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CivicEventsFeedback

Find out more here

Giant Monopoly St Albans

Giant Monopoly St Albans is a family fun day where participants can play a ‘live’ game of Monopoly across St Albans City Centre.

 

We are looking for volunteers to assist a professional artist in delivering a clay activity at the Museum of St Albans between 10.30 am and 5 pm on Sunday 15 September as part of the Giant Monopoly game.

 

Please contact Melissa if you are interested in helping out on the day on Melissa.caneppele@leisureconnection.co.uk
 

Free Tennis Sessions

Following on from the success of the Great British Tennis Weekend in St Albans, more free coaching is being offered for those keen to further develop their skills.

Verulamium Park’s outdoor courts will be hosting a free adult coaching session on Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm for five weeks beginning on Tuesday, September 3 for people of any ability.

Free cardio tennis, a tennis-based fitness session is also available from 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Westminster Lodge for six weeks beginning September 13.

For more information or to book a session visit: www.allplaytennis.com/tennisweekend/specialoffers

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

BBC's Antiques Roadshow coming to Wheathampstead

Residents in Wheathampstead will have the opportunity to dig out some old treasures when they are joined by two popular experts from the BBC Antiques Roadshow at a valuation day.

The show’s regular Eric Knowles will give a few tips to guests during the Antiques Valuation Day in St Helen’s Church, Wheathampstead on Tuesday, 10 September  from 11 am.

Tickets are available from Laurence Mallett on laurence.mallett@hotmail.co.uk or 01582 833585 or on the door.

More here

Families invited to skating event at The Pioneer Club

Families can enjoy a day of music, skating and food promised at a St Albans youth club this Saturday.

The Pioneer Club, in Heathlands Drive, off Harpenden Road, will host Lovestock music and skate jam one day festival from 2pm to 11pm, which has been organised by the Pioneer Charity.

For Lovestock 2013, Pioneer has broadened the musical horizon to include a second DJ area which will present a full day of dance and electronic music by the Skate Jam Collective.

Live bands and acts ranging presenting a range of genres from Contemporary Rock to Indie to singer-songwriters and alternative upstarts will also be on the main stage as well as a skate jam in the skate park.

Tickets are £6 each, with proceeds going towards the Pioneer Charity. Children under the age of 14 years should be accompanied by an adult after 9pm

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Have your say in St Albans District Council business survey

Time is running out for businesses in St Albans to have their say on how council services can be improved.

Businesses are being encouraged to fill in an online survey which closes today. However businesses who are unable to respond to the survey by this date can still send their comments to policy@stalbans.gov.uk

Feedback from the survey will be considered by the Local Services Scrutiny Committee on Tuesday, September 3. A final version of the plan will put before cabinet on Thursday, September 19.
The Chamber sent out our survey to its members in July which is still available to be completed online until today at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/Business_Friendly.

More information here

A seriously Wilde night

Hearing Dogs for Deaf people fundraiser hopes for sweet success

A Hearing Dogs for Deaf people fundraiser will take place in St Albans next month. The Doggy Fun Day and Strawberry Cream Tea day will take place on September 8 from 2.30pm in Greenwood Park, Tippendell Lane.

Entrance to the park will be free, with a small charge for the agility course and dog games. For a strawberry tea ticket, which costs £4, contact Liz Arendt on 01923 671869 or hearingdogs@arendt.me.uk.

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

Covent Garden street entertainers come to town

This summer, the city centre will come alive with street entertainment as Covent Garden street artists bring their fun and frolics to town. Throughout August, street theatre will be provided by St Albans City and District Council for the Summer in the City programme of entertainment.

Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August
Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 August
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 August
Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 August
Wednesday 7, 14, 21 August

Read more

Share your view on new play area plans at Porters Hill in Harpenden

Residents are being asked to have their say on plans to introduce a new toddler’s play area in Harpenden. More here

View the survey here

Eid Festival in St Albans

Eid Festival Sunday 11th August 2013
4:00pm to 8:00pm

See a flyer here

Magna Carta 800th Anniversary in St Albans

2013 marks the 800th anniversary of a meeting in St Albans that started the journey leading to the sealing of Magna Carta in Runnymede in 1215. At the Museum of St Albans from 1st June you can find out what motivated the barons and clergy to formulate their demands to King John. Over the weekend of 2nd-4th August the city will commemorate the events of 1213 in a number of venues, including the Museum of St Albans, Verulamium Park, the medieval city centre and St Albans Cathedral. Our programme will highlight the events of 1213 and show how Magna Carta is relevant to the present day for audiences of all ages from St Albans and beyond. Don’t miss Manga Carta - a retelling of the Magna Carta themes of injustice and the fight for freedom in the style of Japanese Manga comics, on display at the Museum of St Albans in August.

Details here

St Albans' Mayor to praise district's unsung heroes at Mayor’s Pride Awards

 Nominations have begun for this year’s Mayor’s Pride Awards, which look to celebrate extraordinary local people and

outstanding organisations in St Albans.

Residents are being encouraged to put forward who they think should be
the recipients of the awards.
 

St Albans' Mayor, councillor Annie Brewster, will be selecting the winner of her own special Mayor’s Recognition Award, which will go to an inspirational individual or group that has made an outstanding impression on her during her year of office.

Read more ...

Nominate here

Share your views on St Albans District Council

Residents are being asked to share their views on how St Albans District Council is run. The council’s Internal Performance Scrutiny Committee is asking people to come forward with ideas about what areas need to be analysed.

Councillor Martin Leach, chair of the committee, said: "The committee is keen to hear from residents with suggestions about areas of the council’s work that they think we should be looking at.
"The aim is to find out whether the council’s processes and use of resources can be improved.

"We will consider the ideas at our next meeting on Thursday 2 July when we set out a work programme for the year."

Anyone with an idea or suggestion should contact the council by emailing scrunity@stalbans.gov.uk

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

 





The Dressing Room boutique to hold charity tea party for The Willow Foundation

A fashion boutique in St Albans is preparing for a charity tea party in aid of The Willow Foundation.
The Dressing Room in High Street is hosting the event on Saturday, June 22.
On the day the shop will be serving up a variety of cakes as well as running a raffle with vintage t-shirts up for grabs.

Owner Deryane Tadd said: "It will be fantastic. I just think it will be a bit of fun.
"The team here will be making the cakes.
"It is a great charity."

The Willow Foundation provides positive and life-enhancing special day for seriously ill people aged between 16 and 40.

For more information contact the store on 01727 853577.

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

Free discovery day at St Albans Cathedral

Children will be able to hunt for the birds that decorate the walls of St Albans Cathedral at a discovery day. Children and their parents will be able to follow a trail of bird-themed activities around the historical building on Thursday, May 30. They will then have the opportunity to help create a giant bird collage using a range of materials.

The free event, which will run between 10am and 12.30pm, is suitable for children aged three to 11.

Taken from St Albans and Harpenden Review

Museum to host art workshop

Residents will be able to create their own works of art by taking inspiration from household objects at a workshop in St Albans.

The Museum of St Albans will host the session on Saturday, May 11.

Visitors will be able to make a piece of art to go on display in the museum until the end of June.
Councillor Mike Wakely, portfolio holder for sports, leisure and heritage at the county council, said: “This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about how artists are inspired by everyday objects and to have a go at creating your own artwork."

For more information on the workshop call 01727 819340 or visit the museum’s website: www.stalbansmuseum.org.uk

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Residents invited to explore St Albans Cathedral’s tower

Residents will be able to explore the tower at St Albans Cathedral in the first of this year’s tours. The popular attraction, which takes visitors to the top of the Normal Bell Tower, will be held on Saturday, May 4. Cathedral guides will be on hand to provide expert knowledge while people take in the views of St Albans. Tickets for the tours, which cost £8, are available by calling 01727 890213



From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Learn about Harpenden's new library location

Residents will be able to find out more about Harpenden library’s move to the High Street at a drop in session next week. The current Vaughan Road library will close its doors on April 23 and will reopen in the former Argos building. Staff will be on hand at the existing site to talk about the move between 2pm and 5.30pm on Tuesday, April 16.

Find out more here

Get set for this year's Hertfordshire County Show in Redbourn

Motorcycle display team performances, aerial stunt displays and a circus are just some of the things that will be on offer at this year’s Hertfordshire County Show. The annual event, which is held at the showground in Redbourn, will run on May 25 and 26.

Read more here

We have moved!

St Albans CVS and Volunteer Centre are now based at The Civic Centre (Council Offices). We will open again on Monday 15th April 2013.

Have your say in Hertfordshire County Council elections

With Hertfordshire County Council elections just around the corner, residents are being reminded to register to vote.

In order to have their voice counted on Thursday, May 2, people must be on St Albans’ electoral register.

Mike Lovelady, the electoral registration officer for the district council, said: "You must be on the electoral register to have your say in the Hertfordshire County Council elections. If you have recently moved to the area, or moved house make sure that you register at your new address otherwise you will be unable to vote."

Registration forms must be received by Wednesday, April 17.
For more information visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Residents invited to free bowls lessons at the Bowls Club in Clarence Park

Free bowls lessons will be on offer in St Albans in a bid to get more residents involved in the sport.
The four-week course will begin next month at the Bowls Club in Clarence Park.
A professional coach will teach the basics of the sport for people of all ages.
To find out more and to book a place, contact Tricia Gascoine on 01727 860298.



From St Albans & Harpenden Review

The CVS & Volunteer Centre are moving

Our new home: St Albans Civic Centre, St Peters Street

We are looking forward to moving into newly decorated, accessible offices in the Civic Centre on 8th April and the launch of a ‘new look’ Volunteer Centre in the Civic Centre Hub during Volunteers Week in June. From the 2nd to 22nd April there will be no volunteering interviews. You still will be able to drop in, until 3rd April at Catherine Street and after 9th April at the Civic Centre (Council Offices). We will be keeping our phone number: 01727 852657

 

 

Fun day organised at Phillimore Recreation Ground in Radlett

Skateboarders and BMX racers will be performing at a free fun day in Radlett to encourage children to take up the sport.

The event, at Phillimore Recreation Ground, will have mini-workshops, offering young skateboarders the chance to get tips from the pros. Organised by Aldenham Parish Council, the event will be held on Thursday, April 4 from 11am to 4pm. Children and adults will also have the chance to showcase and practice their skills at the temporary skate park.  Skateboards and bikes will be provided on the day, which will also feature musical entertainment.

From St Albans & Herpenden Review

BBC crew film The One Show at St Albans Cathedral

BBC food critic Jay Rayner was spotted filming in the grounds of St Albans Cathedral this morning.

The presenter was in the city to taste an Alban Bun, a take on the traditional hot cross bun, for The One Show.

Alban Buns will be on sale in the cathedral from Monday, March 25 and the clip filmed today will be aired on Friday, March 29.

Read more here

Peace on a Bridge

International Women's Day - Soroptimist International St Albans & District  

The local branch of the global women’s organisation, Soroptimist International St Albans & District, held an inspirational “Join Women on the Bridge” event to mark InternationalWomen’s Day on March 10, Mother’s Day.

The crowds gathered on the bridge over the boating lake in Verulamium Park in St Albans in spite of the cold, making a “Stand for Peace and an End to Violence Against Women and Girls”. People wore white as a sign of peace and the bridge was a symbol of people joining together around the world united in a common cause.

The Mayor of St Albans, Councillor Eileen Harris attended. There were short speeches, and the Mayor said how much she admired the work of Soroptimists and organisations like the St Albans & Hertsmere Women’s Refuge. There was coffee, networking and a welcome warm up afterwards at the nearby Inn on the Park Café.

See: www.sigbi.org/st-albans

Free family law advice at Harpenden Children’s Centre

Parents will be able to get free legal advice regarding their families in Harpenden later this month.
RA Savage & Co. is holding a drop-in session to offer advice on a number of subjects, including childcare proceedings and divorce issues, on Friday, March 22.

Experts will be at Harpenden Children’s Centre in Holcroft Road between 2pm and 4pm.

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Make your voice heard at Older People’s Forum in St Albans

Elderly people in St Albans will have the opportunity to have their say on community transport and patient care at an Older People’s Forum this week.

The forum, organised by the district council, aims to give people aged 60 years and over a voice to influence decisions affecting their quality of life.

The evening will invite residents to hear speakers from the council to discuss the future of community transport and NHS Hertfordshire to talk about GP commissioning of patient care and its impact on local health services.

Read more

Residents invited to share memories at the Museum of St Albans

Residents are invited to share their childhood memories, centred on games, sweets and entertainment at the first free session on Tuesday, March 26. Further sessions, which will take place on the last Tuesday of every month, will consider different topics, ranging from childhood games and toys to nights out on the town.

Read more

St Patrick's day at O’Neill’s in aid of Grove House Hospice

Traditional Irish dancing, food and drinks will be on offer at a charity night in St Albans to mark St Patrick’s Day.

O’Neill’s bar in Victoria Street is holding the fundraiser on Sunday, March 17 in aid of Grove House Hospice.

Competition and games, including guessing how many pints of Guinness will be sold during the day, and a raffle will be run.

Dancers will perform traditional Irish routines from 2pm and a live singer will kick off the evening entertainment at 5pm.

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Local Volunteering Opportunities for March 13

There are over 300 Volunteering opportunities at any given time in the St Albans City and District. View this months list of opportunities here. Visit www.do-it.org to find out more about each volunteer role, volunteering generally and to search for volunteering opportunities.

Join Women on the Bridge This Sunday

Soroptimist International St Albans & District, the local branch of the global women's organisation Invite you to “Join Women on the Bridge” to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 10th March. Meet beside the boating lake in Verulamium Park from 10.30am. Gather on the bridge over the boating lake at 11.00am. Wear white - make a stand for peace and to end violence against women.

 

Oxfam in Chequer Street to mark International Women's Day with cake sale

Coffee and cakes will be on offer this Friday as Oxfam mark International Women’s Day. Staff at the Chequer Street charity shop will run the fundraiser between 9am and 1pm. Manager Claire McCreesh said: "Oxfam has always supported women’s rights. "International Women’s Day is something that we really want to support. "We want to raise awareness to let people know that this is out there."
For more information contact the shop on 01727 848930.

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

The White Horse pub collects clothes for pop-up shop in aid of The Willow Foundation

The White Horse in Hatching Green is asking customers to bring in their unwanted clothes to help stock the new shop in aid of The Willow Foundation.

The Willow Wardrobe pop-up store, which will be set up in Brookmans pub in Potters Bar, will open from Thursday, March 7 until Sunday, March 10.

Pub manager Kate Adams said: "We are always keen to hold charity events. It is a way of giving back.

More here

Are you Dame for a Laugh?

Men who are brave enough to don lipstick and high heels are needed for a charity run in aid of a hospice that looks after terminally ill people from St Albans and Harpenden.

The Hospice of St Francis, which is based in Berkhamsted, is signing up volunteers for its annual Dame for a Laugh event.

Participants will take on a 2.5 mile course on Sunday, April 28 dressed as women.

Read more

Free discovery day at St Albans Cathedral

Families will be able to explore St Albans Cathedral on Thursday (Today) at a discovery morning.
Children will be able to search the historical building for different animals during the free event, which will run between 10am and 12.30pm.

Craft activities will also be available throughout the morning.

Visitors should register in the North Transept of the Abbey.

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

Produce your own soap opera with St Albans museums

 

Residents will be invited to produce a soap opera as part of a project organised by St Albans Musuems. Adults and children over the age of 13 are invited to join a free six-week project to produce a soap opera about the fight for the English Throne, Blood, Lust and Roses.

The first session will take place on Sunday, March 3 at the Museum of St Albans, between 2pm and 3.30pm

Read more here

Flip a pancake for charity, Reach Out Plus

Children will get the opportunity to flip pancakes aboard a steam boat to raise money for a St Albans based charity.

Reach Out Plus, a charity dedicated to supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, has organised the steam canal boat trips during the half term to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.
Youngsters will get the chance to make pancakes, with their choice of fillings on the trip during half term between February 18 and February 22.

The four hour trips will start and finish at the Nash Mills Recreation Centre in Red Lion Lane from 10am.

The trip costs £10 for adults and £5 for children under 16. To book a trip contact 0845 216 0081or email

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

New rose garden for Rothamsted Park in St Albans

A Harpenden park will open the gates to a rose garden for children to play in this month.
Rothamsted Park will open to children aged between five and 12-years-old on Friday, Febuary 22 between 10am and noon.

For more information on the Play in the Parks session contact Beth Tyler from the sport development team on 01727 819531 or email beth.tyler@leisureconnection.co.uk.

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

The Living Room New Centre Open Day

The Living Room is a charity that helps people and families affected by addiction.

On Saturday 23rd February there is the official launch event and they are holding an Open Day at the new centre, 11am to 1pm or 2pm to 4pm. Lady Veralum will be opening the centre. The Mayor of St Albans, The Bishop of St Albans and the High Sheriff are amongst many others attending.

The Living Room St Albans address is Rear of 156 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4JA

For further information contact Sue Hamer, Centre Administrator on 01727 854479 or email stalbans@thelivingroom.me.uk

 

Unsigned artists wanted for charity CD

A music director is on the lookout for unsigned talent in St Albans for a new charity album.
Lori West, director of St Albans Calling, is putting the CD together in an attempt to help local bands by giving them more attention in the local community, while raising cash for good causes.
An information evening is being held in the Rose and Crown Pub on Monday, February 11 from 7.30pm.
For more information email stalbanscalling@gmail.com
Read more

Residents asked to share views on new Samuel Ryder statue plans

Residents will have the chance to have their say on the erection of a statue adorning one of the key figures (Samuel Ryder) in the history of St Albans.
More here

Children invited to outdoor activities with St Albans Sea Cadets

Children across the district are being invited to try out new outdoor activities with the St Albans Sea Cadets.

The group, who meet on Tuesdays and Fridays, is on the lookout for new members aged between 10 and 18.

Boating, kayaking and expeditions are just some of the activities that the youngsters can try.

For more information here.

From St Albans & Harpenden Review

Please support us at Waitrose St Albans

CVS St Albans has been successful in being voted for St Albans Waitrose Community Matters' Charity initiative for the month for February 2013. So put your green token in the box when shopping. Thank you.

St Albans Town Hall to hold charity Valentine's Ball for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Residents will be able to dance the night away with their loved one this Valentine’s Day at a charity ball. The masquerade ball will be held in St Albans Town Hall in aid of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe muscle wasting disease.

The fundraiser, which has been set up by the organisation Chapter 28, will be held on Thursday, February 14.

Read more

Quiz night for charity

Dragon's Apprentice - Team Unite are holding a Quiz night on Friday 25th Jan at Roundwood Park School in Harpenden at 7pm – 11pm, tickets on the door will be £10 for adults and £5 children, this will include entertainment, a raffle and auction, with some great items on offer.