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.

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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

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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



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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