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.

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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.

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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

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



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