08 Jan, 2010. Posted by: Nigel
Waterend Barn, a Wetherspoon Pub, in St Albans is yet another business who realises the advantages of providing free Wi-Fi for its customers. There are still establishments who charge for it but hopefully in time they will see that their customer numbers might increase when free internet access becomes part of the menu.
I had lunch yesterday at the
White Hart Tap and enjoyed their free and open Wi-fi service. Nice 6oz steak as well. They obviously understand the benefit of free internet access and I was not the only customer with a laptop next to my pint!
For a list of the free Wi-Fi spots in this city, click on the Wi-Fi link above. If you know of any other providers, please let us know.
Just when parents thought that life was getting back to normal in this first week of the New Year, heavy snowfalls have turned St Albans into a winter wonderland once again. The children of St Albans have just returned to school after their Christmas break but today most of the local schools are closed. It is predicted that they may be shut for a few more days.
This cold spell is forecasted to be around for a while so keep the woollies and thermals on!
There will be a Christmas market at Charters Health Club, Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0DB on Friday 18th December 3pm til 9pm. Free Entry! Have a go at ice skating, fairground rides or visit Santa in his grotto; lots of craft and food stalls, festive refreshments, plus lots more fun for all the family. The event is being run by Highfield Park Trust, a charity which manages Highfield Park, a public park. All proceeds will be used to improve the Park. Tickets for ice skating and Santas’ grotto are limited, book in advance via the website – http://www.highfieldparktrust.co.uk.
The recently proposed “Twenty Is Plenty” (speedlimit) for St Albans is something all drivers might benefit from! The Green Party and St Albans Cyclist Campaign members have asked the council to support this idea, but a county council cabinet member says that the decision would need the support of the full community.
St Albans is well known for its schools, of which there are many. During winter it is dark early and the students coming home from school are everywhere, usually without reflective clothing/bags. Drivers are aware of the dangers but nothing can prepare you for an invisible person walking across a pedestrian crossing right in front of you! My brakes have been well tested during these times and I am just thankful I haven’t caused injury. In cases like this, a slower speed limit would help both driver and pedestrian.
A compulsory 20 mph would make the roads more appealing to those residents who would love to cycle but simply wont! They are afraid of the dangers but to add to this, drivers have little patience with their slow speed. As a casual cyclist, I can relate to this problem and end up cycling on the footpath. Unfortunately this upsets some pedestrians, so its a no-win situation!
Perhaps it would be a double benefit if the Twenty Is Plenty idea came into force and simultaneously all students were expected to wear something reflective. Why bother learning the road-code if you are not seen?
For St Albans Green Party news: http://stalbans.greenparty.org.uk/news/100
For St Albans Cycle Campaign news: http://www.stacc.org.uk/
23 Nov, 2009. Posted by: Nigel
After years of stalled plans and failed planning applications, St Albans Odeon is now in the hands of James Hannaway – the person who restored the wonderfully successful Rex cinema in Berkhamsted. If the money can be found, there is a fighting chance that we could have the Odeon up and running in similar style. There is nothing the people of St Albans would like better than simply to have their cinema back and this is the chance to do it. Please come to the meeting at the Rex 12:30 pm on Sunday 29 November to find out more and get involved in this great local endeavour.
Click on the image above to open in a new window and read the full details of the flyer.
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