Run, Jog or Walk – The St Albans Half Marathon 2011
It's that active time of year again and both the Willow Foundation (special days for seriously ill 16-40 yr olds) and Every-Man Campaign (stamping our male cancer) hope that the event will be as successful as ever.
A sunny day in the park
Yesterday, as I wandered across the Verulamium with two of my children, I wanted to photograph so many aspects of it; the scene of the lake with its swans, the River Ver, the ancient Fighting Cocks Pub, the rise up to the truly magnificent Cathedral (Abbey) of St Albans!
Laughs in the Park 2011
St. Albans is rapidly acquiring a reputuation as a good venue for comedy gigs. The Alban Arena frequently gets national names to visit and perform. We now even have our very own comedy 'festival' annually, with Laughs in the Park. Now I wouldn't say it is anywhere near Glastonbury's exalted position in the national psyche, but as it's only the second year of existence, it still has time.
Christmas Spectacular at Ayletts
The Christmas Spectacular 2012 at Aylett Nurseries has begun!
Bishop Stack opens Prayer Garden at St John Fisher School
Blue skies and melodious childrens' voices greeted Bishop Stack and the Ss Alban & Stephen parish priests as they celebrated the opening of the new Prayer Garden at St John Fisher Catholic Primary school.
Race For Life – It’s all about the Girl Power!
‘If you go down to the park today,
You’re in for a pink surprise,
There are thousands down in the park today,
Running to save some lives’
The 2011 Battle Proms at Hatfield House
The name Battle Proms comes from the Battle Symphony by Beethoven. On an annual basis, this popular event takes place on the grounds of 400 year old Hatfield House, home of the 7th Marquess of Salisbury.
Future Gardens and Butterfly World – A New Tourist Attraction in St Albans
St Albans is extremely proud to have the world’s largest butterfly park, which is a £25 m project. Currently known as Future Gardens, it will eventually become Butterfly World.
Friends of Verulamium Park
Local group, the Friends of Verulamium Park is doing great working in preserving and maintaining the biggest park in St. Albans
2010 Summer Fun for St Albans Kids
Calling all St Albans parents! The schools are about to set your treasured children free for six weeks. If you want some ideas on where to release some kid-energy, read on;
Latest Reviews
REVIEW – Talking Heads at The Maltings Theatre
I am old enough to remember the original TV versions of the Talking Heads monologues by Alan Bennett. They were gentle and bittersweet, often with a few surprising twists. The Play's The Thing theatre company brought their production, featuring 2 of the most iconic monologues - A lady of Letters & Soldiering On - to the Maltings theatre as part of their regional tour.
