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

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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.

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