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