Unwanted Christmas present auction in Aldwickbury Golf Club, Harpenden

Residents looking to get rid of their unwanted Christmas presents are invited to an auction in Harpenden.

The auction of unwanted Christmas presents will take place on Wednesday (January 9) between 7:30pm and 10:00pm in the Aldwickbury Golf Club, Piggottshill Lane.

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

Model railway exhibition to be held in The Alban Arena this month

Residents will be able to get a close look at a collection of model railways at an exhibition in St Albans at the weekend.

The annual St Albans Model Railway Exhibition 2013 will be held in The Alban Arena on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13.

More than 20 working model railways will be on display over the weekend as well as demonstrations and static exhibits.

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Celebrate National Storytelling week with Hertfordshire's elderly residents in Bupa homes

Care homes in Hertfordshire are looking for people with interesting stories to share with some of their elderly residents.

Bupa homes in the county need people to share their tales to help celebrate National Storytelling Week, which begins on January 26

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Residents show support for proposal for new museum

Residents are behind plans to build a new museum in St Albans city centre, research has shown. A survey of museum visitors has shown that people want a more participatory and social site with both permanent and temporary exhibits. St Albans District Council will use the findings to support its application for Heritage Lottery Funding. Read more here

Father Christmas to make an early visit to St Albans

Father Christmas and his elves will be taking a break from their festive preparations on Friday 21st Dec (Tomorrow)  to visit St Albans. Face painters and balloon artists will also be entertaining crowds at St Albans City Station between 1pm and 3.30pm. Children will be able to meet Santa and tell him any last minute Christmas wishes before receiving a free present.

Taken from St Albans & Harpenden Review

CVS Membership Deal

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We are now offering membership to April 2014 for £30.

Why not take advantage of this fabulous deal?!

(Membership normally costs £20 a year).

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our knowledge and services with you. More about reasons for joining here

St Albans commuters urged to help a child at Christmas

A community project in St Albans is urging commuters to dig deep and donate a present to give to to a vulnerable child just in time for Christmas.

Alban Play Station community group is launching a toy drive to raise awareness of Home Start, a charity dedicated to supporting families with young children, who need some extra support during difficult times.

Volunteers will be spreading Christmas cheer in both St Albans City Station and Harpenden train station by handing out sweets and gift tags on Friday, December 14, between 4pm and 7.30pm.

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