The word Verulam stems from Verulamium (St Albans). You may have noticed this word associated with companies or entertainment all over this city. If not, read on and see who you can support.
Radio Verulam (92.6 FM) - St Albans local community radio station works with local groups and organisations. For details on specialist programmes and opportunities see www.radioverulam.com or email studio@radioverulam.com
Verulam Writers Circle – This local writers’ group meets regularly and welcomes new members. www.verulamwriterscircle.org.uk or email info@verulamwriterscircle.org.uk
Verulam IT – Quality web design and hosting services; webmaster of this wonderful stalbanslife website! See www.verulamit.co.uk or email nigel@verulamit.co.uk
Verulam Electrics – Qualified and reliable electrician based in St Albans. See website for more details www.verulamelectrics.co.uk or contact richard@VerulamElectrics.co.uk
Verulam ASC – St Albans based swimming club which provides training sessions in Marlborough and Westminster Lodge pools. www.verulam-asc.org.uk
Verulam Clinic – Health clinic providing care for adults, children and pregnant women, using both traditional and complementary methods.
www.verulamclinic.com or phone 01727 833100
Verulam Tiles – Located off the London Road,St Albans, Verulam Tiles has a vast collection of tiles and helpful staff. See www.tile-warehouse.co.uk
B N I Verulam – BNI Verulam operates locally but is part of the larger Business Network International which is a business referral group. See more information and current vacancies on www.bniverulam.co.uk
Verulam Golf Club – St Albans challenging 18 hole golf course is home to the Ryder Cup and boasts good drainage for all- year-round playing. www.verulamgolf.co.uk
Radio Verulam is Hertfordshire’s first community radio station. They have been broadcasting from their Victoria Street premises since 2007 but will move to new premises on Hatfield Road after Easter. The reception will be much better and reach a wider area.
The station takes pride in being a non-profit organisation and works in partnership with local organisations and community groups. They rely on volunteers and are always happy to welcome new people to join their team.
Elspeth Jackman, a Sunday presenter on Radio Verulam, is passionate about her work. She states,” This is our OWN community radio where local events, travel, people are really important, and anyone can have an input. I’m proud of it, running 24/7, knowing too that nearly all the broadcasters have had professional experience. There’s so many specialist music programmes to fit every taste, and I’d really like to highlight the daily Drive Time shows. I reckon we might be the best local community radio station in the country!’
So turn on and tune in to 92.6FM! A continued support of our local radio station will ensure that we have personal, local and relevant information on all that is happening in our St Albans community.
For further information; phone Phil Richards 07711286488 or www.radioverulam.com for online listening.
For those interested in supporting or volunteering, email studio@radioverulam.com Announcements can be made through administrator@radioverulam.com .
The Verulam Amateur radio Club is running a training course in St Albans for anyone interested in obtaining an amateur radio transmitting licence.
The course will be held on six Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm starting on Wednesday 28th October 2009 with the examination on December the 9th. As we have been awarded a Grassroots Grant, the all-inclusive fee, which includes the RSGB training book (normally £4.99), the examination fee (£22.50) and other course materials, is just £25 !
Topics covered in the course are: Operating, Basic electronics, Transmitters, Receivers, Antennas, Propagation, Licence regulations, Safety and Practical exercises (this includes transmitting on at least two amateur bands).
The exam is 25 “multiple choice” questions ie each question has four possible answers (just like “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”). The question papers are marked immediately after the exam, so you will know if you have passed and you could have a licence and your very own unique callsign before Christmas.
Please call Brian on 01923 228121 to book your place.
The club was formed in October 1961 and usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month. The topics for the next few meetings are:
20th October - “Vertical Antennas”
17th November – Bring & Buy auction of radio equipment
8th December – Christmas party (nibbles, raffle etc)
19th January – Mobile Telephone Technology
Other activities planned for 2010 are a “Radio Fox Hunt”, on-air evenings and participating in various amateur radio competitions.
For more information, please call the club secretary (Ralph) on 01923 265572 or visit our websites
www.radioclubs.net/verulam and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VARC_TrainingUK/
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