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Harpenden’s Christmas CarnivalBy Amanda Thomas

32 fabulous prizes to win in the HARPENDIA Christmas Free Prize Draw. See pages 17-19.

The CHRISTMAS Gift Guide edition 2010

The coldest November for seventeen years did nothing to dampen the spirits at this year’s Christmas Carnival. The bright sunshine was ideal for browsing the farmers’ market and stalls of the diverse charities and youth organisations.

Most of the High Street shops were open and trade was brisk, helped by the

champagne and mince pies on offer.

Harpendia visited The Daisy Chain, Sweetique and Total Looks and then took refuge from the cold with a glass of fizz at the Oui fashion shop. There were warm welcomes at Allfloors, town garden and ethos hair and beauty where staff were decorating their Christmas Tree. (continued on page 2)

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In the Lower High Street, Threads was packed and at The Lemongrove Gallery business was also busy following the successful preview the Friday before of work by artist Duncan MacGregor.

At 3pm the parade set off led by Town Mayor Daniel Chichester–Miles and actor Larry Lamb waving from a splendid horse drawn carriage. Afterwards, the VIPs, including the cast from Peter Pan, this year’s Alban Arena pantomime, headed for Thompson’s Close and Breathing Space. Owners Keith and Jane Lunn had opened the new Blueberry Cafe for the day and were hosting a special VIP room.

Here Larry Lamb (above with the Town Mayor) took some time out to talk to Editor Ron Taylor and Amanda Thomas about his role as Captain Hook and his inevitable type casting.Outside, the queue for the Santa’s Grotto stretched right down to the High Street. As dusk fell and the temperature dropped even further,

the voices of carol singers filled the air, and then to a loud countdown and cheer, the Christmas lights went on. The switch was flicked by Larry Lamb, the panto cast, the Town Mayor and special guest Aimee, a Year 5 pupil from Grove School, and winner of the Christmas Poster Competition.

By the end of the day, Harpenden Youth Town Council had made over £200 selling hot chocolate and apple punch and Young Enterprise team, Horizon, from St Albans High School for Girls (below) had sold a good number of their wonderful Harpenden calendars.

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Totally the best beautytreatments for

Christmas

Total Looks is a Salon with a difference, located in a beautiful grade 2 listed building, it’s a perfect environment to offer beauty treatments for woman, men and teenagers.

Owned by Harriet Maylin, she has been a beauty therapist for over 25 years and still loves treating people.

With a staff of 3 beauticians she offers affordable treatments in a relaxing and peaceful retreat using natural high quality products. From manicures to massages, facials, make overs and waxings. Why not call in and have a chat in the relaxation room where you are in a world away from everyone?

You could also surprise your friends this Christmas with our gift vouchers, at just £5 a unit. Or Dr.Hauschka vouchers and pacific treatment vouchers.

Total Looks71a High StreetAbove SweetiqueHarpenden08443306287 or 07813709461www.totallooks.co.uk

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Yes, we adore women! and we want to make women more beautiful!

Beauty is more than an ideal, everybody has their own picture of it. Beauty is as individual, versatile and delightful as life itself.

Fashion to us is playful, colourful and innovative. It is fancy and never responsible to definite standards.The Woman wearing Oui is self-confident, frank and distinct. Everyone is welcome at Oui and a warm welcome awaits you! We are always here to help whether you are looking for one piece or a complete wardrobe!

We also stock a beautiful range of jewellery, footwear, and a handbag collection to complete your look.

Gift vouchers from £5 are available. Christmas gift ideas from £15.

OUI,14 Bowers ParadeHarpenden01582 766142

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Christmas is such a special time, requiring something really personal as a gift to show that you care.

Photographs of family or friends taken with care, then framed, can make great Christmas presents. So why not choose Cocoon Photography in Redbourn, previously known as Cocoon Imaging?

Meet up with Kim and Jeanette at their studio in Redbourn, or out on location for some special, natural photographs of you and your family.

“We like our photo shoots to be fun, whether we're photographing a walk in wellies in the woods, a beautiful pregnancy, a newborn baby, a luxurious boudoir session or a conventional studio group”

We’d love to hear from you soon and make your Christmas special.

Cocoon Photography.9 Lords MeadowRedbourn, AL3 7BX01582 799 068 www.cocoonphotography.co.uk

Inspired by heritage, quality and the vibrance of London, Tamara Fogle bags never shout but are always noticed. Tamara’s bags are all produced in family run workshops in London, ensuring the finest quality of British Industry.

Their soft hides have a water-based aniline finish, and use fewer chemicals in their tanning process than some hides, making them kinder to the environment than many leathers. With this slightly more transparent finish, some natural markings and scars will be visible, enhancing the natural character of the hides. This gives Tamara’s bags a unique modern appeal, in timeless styles. Fabrics are re-used primarily for their aesthetics, but in doing so create a smaller carbon footprint, and less waste.

Tamara Fogle bags exclusively in Harpenden at OUI.

OUI,14 Bowers ParadeHarpenden01582 766142

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Wine School gift vouchers

New Wine School opens in HarpendenWine lovers in Harpenden will have good cause to celebrate in January, with the arrival of a new wine school offering a range of user-friendly courses and tastings. Hertfordshire Wine School opens its doors to offer introductory and specialist tastings on weekday evenings, and once a month on Saturdays, in Harpenden and St Albans.

And, if you’re looking for an original Christmas gift this year, all courses and tastings are available to buy as gift vouchers for family and friends and can be ordered online at www.hertfordshirewineschool.com

The school, which is part of an independent national company, and not linked to any wine merchants or retailers, will be run by David Rough (above), of Harpenden.

David, who holds a WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) qualification, says “The courses and tastings offer a great opportunity to try new wines and learn a little more about the subject in a relaxed environment. There is a steady and growing interest in wine and we are lucky, in this country, to have access to a vast choice of wine from all over the world.”

To book a course, or buy gift vouchers, which range in price from £20 to £75, visit www.hertfordshirewineschool.com or phone David on 01582 768716.

Christmas at Phase Eight in Harpenden

Sparkle and dazzle in this seasons stunning Christmas range, now available at the beautiful Phase Eight store Harpenden. The new collection has the perfect outfit, for all your party wear needs, featuring beautiful fabrics for groomed elegance and luxury. The silk bodycon style dress flatters in all the right places while a chiffon and velvet carly dress creates a chic silhouette. Tailoring is sleek and sophisticated and can really ‘up the luxe’ factor when worn with this seasons sparkly tops. If there’s one thing to guarantee you glide elegantly into the party season it’s a floor sweeping maxi dress, with flattering ruching and twinkling details.

Jo and the lovely team in the Harpenden store are all on hand for your winter style solutions.

Find us at: Phase Eight,35 High St, Harpenden. 01582 461 584

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This has to be a ‘must have’ present for Christmas!

BeoSound 8 is a powerful new speaker dock for the iPad, iPhone and iPod that takes the digital music experience to a completely new level, conveniently and seamlessly. Struer, November 2010

BeoSound 8 delivers breathtaking sound performance and offers elegant design and a simple user interface. It is a fantastic solution for enjoying digital music either from your iPod, iPhone, iPad, PC or Mac. Simply by connecting a device to BeoSound 8, digital music can be unfolded to its true potential.

The light and characteristic design of BeoSound 8 makes it highly flexible in use; it is perfectly suited as a music system not only in a main room, but also in the kitchen, on the patio or even at the summerhouse. BeoSound 8 can be placed on a wall bracket or any flat surface and still deliver fantastic premium quality sound.

BeoSound 8 has a manual room adaptation switch with 3 positions which allows it to be placed anywhere without compromising the sound performance. Come into the store now for a live demonstration.

Bang & Olufsen of Harpenden 82 High Street, Harpenden. AL5 2SP 01582 764246http://beostores.bang-olufsen.co.uk/hertfordshire-harpenden/welcome

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Supporting local people living with cancer and life-threatening illness. 

Choose from our fabulous range of Christmas cards to support Grove House.

All proceeds go directly to the hospice.

 

Go to our websiteto see the entire range.www.grove-house.org.uk

The cards can be purchased from our reception at Grove House or by calling Emma on 01727 731022 or email emma.taylor@grove-house.org.uk

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Champagne Club Membership

Membership of Club Cuvee has to be one of the best Christmas gift ideas ever.

As a member you will have ten vines in a family run vineyard in Champagne, fully managed to produce your very own prestige champagne each year. The vines will produce enough grapes to yield approximately 25 - 35 bottles per year, all of which can be yours. You can even have your own label if you wish.

When you take delivery you will receive a 25% owners reduction on the release price of the champagne. If you do not wish to take delivery, we will sell your champagne and credit your account with your share of the proceeds.

You will also be invited to the London international wine fair in May. It’s a fabulous event where you will meet other members and the French producers including the Club Cuvee team.

Membership costs £60 a quarter which covers the cost of tending your vines and producing your champagne. (Minimum membership 20 quarters) Full details from Barry Mason via email clubcuvee@live.co.uk 07766 344266. www.clubcuvee.co.uk

A box of Christmas Cup Cakes

Whatever you’ve got to say this Christmas, say it with cakes!

Christmas is traditionally a time to thank those who have helped us over the year, so show them your appreciation with a box of Cracking Cakes.Whether it’s a teacher, hairdresser, dogwalker or friend, a box of Christmas cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

From £12.00 for 6 or £22.00 for 12 – we can deliver to you or directly to the recipient, in and around the Harpenden area.

And we also make cupcakes and celebration cakes for parties. So if you’re looking for a Christmas cake that is anything but traditional or fruity, we can do that too.

As well as looking Chritmassy, Cracking Cakes are fresher and more wholesome than some others available. All our cakes and cookies are made with fresh free-range eggs, organic flour and English butter, Fairtrade sugar and lots and lots of love. They don't contain any of the preservatives you may find in cakes made with a long sell by date either Full details from www.crackingcakes.biz

Piano Lessons from a master pianist

Make it a special musical Christmas with a gift of piano lessons.

Harpenden-based International pianist and sought-after piano teacher Annett Busse offers courses of lessons to HARPENDIA readers as a unique gift idea for friends or for yourself !

A course of ten thirty-minute weekly lessons, normally £190, would be offered to HARPENDIA readers at the reduced rate of £170 for an introductory series.

Annett is also offering a 'taster- term' of five weeks at £79.

Annett teaches a wide range of pupils of all ages from beginners wishing to explore the piano to those wanting to brush up on existing skills.

So why not take advantage of the special Christmas offer to HARPENDIA readers?

Book the Christmas offer now by contacting Annett:01582 467911 or emailbusseannett@aol.com

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Harpenden Gang Show – the annual miracle! Jan 11th - 15th

The 62nd edition of the show promises to be packed with music, dance and comedy. There is something for everybody, with music ranging from Doris Day through Gene Vincent and The Jam to Pixie Lott, some innovative dance routines from new choreographer Rachel Glynn and some hilarious and clever sketches.

Scouting is big in Harpenden, Wheathampstead and Kimpton, from where the cast is drawn. Such is the demand for places in the cast that over 80 young people are on the waiting list. The 152 on stage are supported by over 100 adults backstage – it really is a coming together of all ages and abilities from across the community.

How it started in HarpendenOn 22nd October 1949, 86 Scouts took to the stage of the Public Hall to perform Harpenden’s very own version of the original

Gang Show. Such was the success of this one-off that it became an annual event and is still happening today. 152 Cubs, Scouts and Explorers annually tread the boards for six performances.

“To see such an enthusiastic group of young people,” says Ewan Murray the producer, “several of whom have two left feet in September, emerge in January after four months of hard rehearsal to perform a spectacularly energetic and vibrant show leaving their public baying for more is nothing short of a miracle.”

The photographs below from the last show at the Public Hall prove that nothing in Harpenden can beat it.

Tickets for the Public Hall ranging from £8 to £15, are on sale now – hurry to call the Box Office on 07787 606076 or e-mail boxoffice@hwgangshow.org.uk to ensure you get yours before they sell out.

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CinderellaThe Hurst Children’s Theatre Group are all set to wave their

magic wand and stage their 5th Pantomime in Harpenden's Public Halls

You know the story: Fairy Godmothers, Ugly Sisters, Glass Slippers and a ‘happy ever after’ ending. Add in cheeky Buttons,

Singalongs and the little ‘Chiminees’, played by the youngest class in the group, and you’re in for a real treat.

Don’t let the winter blues get you down, have something to look forward to at the end of January! The production runs from

Jan 26th-29th and tickets are available from the beginning of December, by ringing 01582 840245. Adults £8 and

Concessions £6. We promise a great time for ALL the family.More info can be found on:

www.hurstchildrenstheatregroup.co.uk

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Why would you come to the Lemongrove gallery for Christmas?The Lemongrove Gallery warmly invite you to join us for a glass of mulled wine throughout December and view our stunning range of Christmas gift ideas from our Autumn collections.

With original paintings, collectable editions, sculptures and Gift Vouchers you can find your perfect gifts for friends, family and even yourself.

From limited edition collectable books by Rolf Harris or original fine paintings of your favourite seascapes, The Lemongrove Gallery will find you something special for this year’s Christmas.

If you are looking for inspiration for alternative ideas on your Christmas shopping this year visit The Lemongrove Gallery on Harpenden High Street.

The Lemongrove Gallery, 32 High Street, HarpendenAL5 2SX01582 462222Harpenden@thelemongrovegallery.co.ukwww.thelemongrovegallery.co.uk

Wonderful centrepieces designed especially for you in shades of rich royal red or snowy winter white.Complete with with festive cones, Spruce and Holly, with a scented cinnamon and clove candle create the perfect Christmas effect for any dinner table. Classic and Contemporary bouquets of luxury at affordable prices hand made for your special someone. Perry Florist is Harpenden's longest serving premier Florist. Our team of highly skilled florists include first place award winner of Interflora "Florist of the Future", Amy Richardson. 

Perry Florist, 5 High Street,Harpenden. 01582 764554.Order online at www.perryflorist.co.uk

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Award winning Griffith Park sparkling wine

for Christmas!

GRIFFITH PARK adds the perfect sparkle to any celebration, so Hertfordshire residents don’t forget to fill your wine rack with Griffith Park Sparkling Rose and Sparkling Brut this Christmas.

It’s a quality bubbly at an affordable price and a great gift idea.

“Quaffable, frothy fizz”Tim Atkin, The Observer

“On a budget Griffith Park Sparkling Rose is for you!” Anthony Rose, The Independent

“A great aperitif or party wine”Delia Smith

“A fizz that’s the biz” –Susy Atkins, Sunday Telegraph

At just £6.99 from Morrisons, Griffith Park Sparkling Wine is a fabulous festive fizz that won’t break the bank!

www.griffithpark.co.uk

A Christmas treat for your home from

Allfloors

Just think how welcoming a new luxury carpet would be in your home, or how a new wooden floor could add style to almost any room in the house. So why not treat yourself and your home this Xmas!

Call into the Harpenden store and have a chat with our manager Fabio Grasso (above).

He’ll guide you through the host of choices available, giving advice and recommendations on what’s going to work best in your home.

And just like Santa he will offer you an Xmas gift, maybe free underlay or a special discount.

Plus if you place an order before Christmas you won’t have to pay the VAT increase which comes in on Jan1st.

Allfloors3-5 Station RoadHarpendenAL5 4SA01582 469169

More than just Christmas gifts for

your pets

There’s lots toys at Creature Comforts, from soft and cuddly to strong and durable, noisy novelties and colourful creations. Plus traditional items like new beds or hutches.

We are a local independent supplier of pet foods and accessories. Our aim is to provide a broad range of products to suit all our customers requirements. We stock a comprehensive display of leading pet foods, including Hills, Burns, Barking Heads, James Well Beloved and Beaphar.

We also have over the counter remedies for pet ailments. Plus we can arrange a delivery to your home for a small fee.Looking after our customers and their pets is our main priority, so we are on hand to help at all times

Creature Comforts7 Vaughan RoadHarpenden. AL5 4EV01582 469153

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Choose Dyrberg Kern this Christmas for that extra sparkle. This Danish brand offer fabulous Swarovski based design, they also use enamel, glass, leather and pearl.

There are three main themes this Christmas in order to satisfy most tastes. Byzantium (above) is a collection a great balance of day and evening. This collection focuses on silver matched with cool blues and purples and deep black. Match this Byzantium with jeans, the little black dress your black or grey day looks, and do sparkle it up with some crystals for some serious bling.

Then Con Amore, the secret of seduction. This is perfect gift for that special person you love. Get ready to fall head-over-heals over the heart shape. We dare you to resist this everlasting symbol of love.

All designed to accentuate the beauty you were born with. Go for subtle textures that creates a beautiful 3d effect, or for the classic colours of love, red and hot pink, all the more ravishing in leather with a discrete embossed DK logo as seen on large pendants which can be used as key rings or bag charms.

Finally the Tartan collection (below) has a mix of beads, enamel and leather, in colours of green, burgundy and dark smokey blue. Perfect for a fabulous day look.

Experience the Dryberg Kern collection exclusively at OUI in Harpenden and be tempted.

OUI,14 Bowers ParadeHarpenden01582 766142

Beautifully made wooden toys for active imaginations. The perfect Christmas gift for for boys and girls right up to 15 years of age and even young hearted adults!

But why wooden toys?

There have been quite a few studies on the effects of the types of toys we give our children. Flashing lights and pushing buttons, does very little to stimulate the brain or to activate imagination in a child.

The toys sold by Woody’s create a world into which a child can explore and enjoy their childhood without growing up too quickly.

They have an extensive range of toys on display in the shop, easily recognizable by its colourful exterior. Call into the shop to find out more.

You can find Woody's at8 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2TL. 01582 715694. Opposite Waitrose

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It’s a mans Christmas world at Status

Christmas is our busiest time of year according to Paul Doyle the owner of Status, Harpenden’s longest established menswear shop.

“It’s all down to our range of affordable and popular mens clothes with some top brands like Ben Sherman plus Italian & German designer clothes”

On display you’ll find shirts, jeans, jackets, pullovers, underwear, socks, ties and accessories to suit all styles.

With prices that won’t break the bank they will make ideal Christmas presents for the men and boys in your life.

And if the size you buy isn’t quite right then you can exchange it after Christmas.

Don’t leave your Christmas shopping at Status till the last minute come and buy whilst stock is in plentiful supply.

Status MenswearVaughan RoadHarpenden AL5 4EF01582 766796

A Christmas storyfrom Sweetique

Sweetique is an old fashioned sweets and chocolate shop. We can be found next to the Lilly Lounge in an old cottage where we have a large range of sweets and chocolates.

At Christmas we have a number of little helpers that make our shop special, bringing us a large number of Christmas gifts, delicious sweets and chocolates.

Our new exciting cocoa cups which contain an old fashioned hot chocolate sprinkled with marshmallows included with a lovely chocolate spoon in a vintage cup. We also have a new range of advent calendars, made from beautiful fabrics in soft colours, that you can re-use every year.

And for 2 weeks only you can bring your children to Sweetique to meet Santa Claus and receive a little gift. Call in and see us for tickets and details.

Sweetique71a High StreetHarpenden

Stylish, unusual and interesting Xmas gifts

Threads: The Gift and Needlecraft shop are already well into swing of the festive season with the beautiful displays of Christmas decorations, wreaths, garlands and candles.

Lara Wares (one of the owners of this family business) says that customers really start thinking about Christmas shopping at the beginning of November after half-term. 

They have however been noticing more people shopping earlier this year possibly to spread out the cost. The most popular buys this year have been jewellery, scarves, Redfoot party shoes (flat shoes that fold up in your handbag) and Cath Kidston accessories. 

Threads are looking forward to another busy festive period and would like to really thank all their customers and wish them a very happy Christmas.

Threads7 High StreetHarpenden01582 766113

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Discover our stylish gift ideas for this Christmas.

Every item is chosen with care and attention, to ensure that your gift is perfect and unique.

We offer stylish accessories for the home - Christmas decorations, soft furnishings, kitchen and dining, candles, Posh Graffiti hearts and letters, bathroom, soaps and fragrances.

There is also a great selection of gifts for gardeners - Laura Ashley Garden, Burgon & Ball hand tools, Gisela Graham and more.

We will also be offering our award winning flower arrangements and Christmas wreaths.

We look forward to sharing this Christmas with you.

town garden57 High StreetHarpenden. AL5 2SL01582 461616

Children’s wear shop The Daisy Chain Store has been transformed into a bright and spacious shop with plenty of buggy space.

The shop is known for traditional clothing and special occasion christening wear brands Sarah Louise, Little Darlings and Collins & Hall. With last year’s cold weather the shop has introduced a range of reasonably priced ski mittens, fleece suits and snow wear by Columbia starting from £12 which is proving very popular. Mayoral is a brand that has returned after many years and is great value for money.

The shop’s customer loyalty card is very popular, so for information on this, the brands we stock and ideas for Christmas gifts simply call into the shop or visit our web site.

The Daisy Chain Store78 High StreetHarpendenAL5 2SP01582 712309www.daisychainstore.com

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In style hairstyles & beauty at

ethos

With Christmas fast approaching you’ll want to look your best whatever the occasion.

So why not indulge in one of Ethos and Transitions hair and beauty treatments. Professional service using only the best products.

Turn a few heads at Christmas parties with the latest Big Hair Up, a glowing St. Tropez spray tan or Jessica perfectly polished nails.

Or if you need a little pampering, then how about a Demalogica brightening or rejuvenating face treatment, an Alterna deep conditioning hair treatment, finished off with a glamorous Bare minerals make over.

Whatever you choose we’ll welcome you with Christmas cheer, tea, coffee and a warm mince pie. (Daniella featured above)

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With the festive and party season drawing nearwe have again put together some selections of wine for all your yuletide needs.

From a dozen easy drinking Chilean varietals which are ideal for parties at under £55 for 12 bottles, to a caseaimed to give you the perfect selection to enjoythrough Christmas day itself, comprising of 2bottles each of Cava to start the celebrations; aclassic Chablis and claret to accompany theChristmas lunch; a bottle of Late Bottled Vintageport and half bottle of Muscat dessert wine plusa couple of bottles of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Rioja crianza for the evening, all for under £130.

We also have a range of gift boxes and wineaccessories for the stocking!

Pop in for expert advice on how to make your Christmas sparkle. For further information please call in to ourshop.

Rollings Wine Company, 95 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3BB 01582 769538 or visit our online shopwww.rollingswine.co.uk

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Members of Harpenden Round Table are busy putting the final preparations to Santa's Sleigh.  Father Christmas will be joining them to tour the streets of Harpenden from 1st December all the way through to Christmas Eve. They will also be collecting in the High Street on Sunday 19th December.  

The Santa appeal is generously supported by the good citizens of Harpenden to the tune of £6,000 to £7,000 per year.  This year the chosen charities are The Alzheimer's Society, Luton and Dunstable Neo Natal Intensive Care Appeal and Round Tables Children's Wish (an organisation which helps seriously ill childrens' dreams come true).  

Harpenden Round Table is an organisation for men aged between 18 and 45 and meets locally (normally over a pint) on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.  There is a varied programme of activities and social events during the year and it also organises the Town's carnival.  New members are always welcome. 

 

MAKE A NOTE OF THE DATES PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED.

Area 1: Top end of Tufnell’s, Vale, Farm Close and other roads around the Kinsbourne Green area of town   THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER

Area 2/4: Cross-Farm (Southdown) WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER

Area 3: Townsend Lane, Claygate, Broadfield, Moreton End Lane, Douglas Road TUESDAY 7th DECEMBER

Area 5:  Dalkeith Road, Crabtree, Granby Ave, Grasmere Ave, Lyndhurst Dr, Marquis, Station Road DATE: WEDNESDAY 1st  DECEMBER

Area 6: Breadcroft, Stewart Rd, Bowers Way, Sauncey Ave, Crossway, Waveney Road, Elliswick, Browning Rd DATE: FRIDAY 24th DECEMBER

Area 7: West Common  THURSDAY 16th DECEMBER

Area 8/8a: The Avenues  MONDAY 20th DECEMBER

Area 9:  Wood End Area incl Ridgewood, Ashley Gdns FRIDAY 3rd DECEMBER

Area 10: Topstreet Way, Fairmead & Highfield Ave, Barnfield Rd, Meadow Walk, Piggott’s Hill, Churchfield FRIDAY 17th DECEMBER

Area 11: Westfield Road Area WEDNESDAY 22nd DECEMBER

Area 12: Town Central, Cowper, Overstone, Milton, Crabtree Area: Weybourne, Glemsford, Holly Walk TUESDAY 14th DECEMBER

Area 13: Roundwood Area incl: Roundwood park, Medlows, Falconer’s Field, Park Hill, Park Mount, Park Rise WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER

Area 14: Aldwickbury Estate incl Chesterton Ave THURSDAY 23rd DECEMBER

Area 15: Southdown leading up to Wheathampstead Road MONDAY 13th DECEMBER

Area 16: Poets Area, Around Tennyson, Wordsworth, Hillside Road TUESDAY 21st DECEMBER

Area 17: Ox Lane, Sauncey, Manland Ave FRIDAY 10th DECEMBER

Area 18: Batford THURSDAY 2nd DECEMBER

Area 19: East Common MONDAY 6th DECEMBER

To find out more visitwww.harpendenroundtable.org.  Otherwise contact Simon Crompton via email at membership@harpendenroundtable.org

 

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STAR PRIZEDonated by The Lemongrove Gallery.‘King of the Castle’ Printby Doug HydeRetails at £ 395.00

PRIZE 2Donated by OUIA matching long necklace and bracelet from the Dyrberg Kern Tartan collection.

PRIZES 3 & 4Donated by Creature ComfortsA squeezy dog toy. A squeezy cat toy.

PRIZE 5Donated by Cracking Cakes.A box of Xmas Cup Cakes.

PRIZE 6Donated by Status Mens WearTwo pairs of Men’s Socks.

PRIZE 7Donated by Club CuveeA bottle of Laurence D Champagne.

PRIZE 8Donated by Rollings WineA bottle of ‘The Dead Arm’ Shiraz from McLaren Vale @ £27.95

PRIZE 9Donated by ethos hair and beauty.A Salon cut and blow dry with Hollie.

PRIZES 10,11,12,13 &14Donated by Woody’s.A discount voucher for each winner.

PRIZES 15 & 16Donated by Hertfordshire Wine SchoolA £20 Gift Voucher towards the attendance of a wine course run by Hertfordshire Wine School.

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PRIZE 17Donated by OUIThe Palm Purse (below) by Tamara Fogle.

PRIZE 18Donated by the Harpenden Scouts Gang Show.2 Tickets for the show.

PRIZE 19Donated by Cocoon Photography.A studio or location shoot (mileage charge may apply) with Cocoon Photography inc. a mounted 10 x 8 print.

PRIZE 20Donated by ALLFLOORSA £100 Voucher to spend on carpets, wood & vinyl flooring.

PRIZE 21Donated by Perry FloristA Christmas table decoration

PRIZE 22Donated by SweetiqueA gourmet chocolate Pizza

PRIZE 23Donated by ThreadsOrganic drinking Chocolate

PRIZE 24Donated by Bang & OlufsenA Champagne Bottle Stopper

PRIZE 25Donated by Silver PalateA deliciousPanettone

PRIZE 26Donated by Total LooksA 14 day Fix manicure

PRIZE 27Donated by town gardenA Bronte Cushion

PRIZE 28Donated by The Daisy ChainA berlingot soft toy

PRIZE 29Donated by OUIA £50 Gift Voucher to spend in the store

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PRIZE 30Donated by Griffith Park Wines.A bottle of Sparkling Rose and Sparkling Brut.

PRIZE 31Donated by The Hurst Children’s Theatre Group.4 Tickets to the Cinderella Panto.

PRIZE 32Donated by Phase Eight, fashion in Harpenden.A £50 Gift Card to spend in the store.FR

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HOW TO ENTER THE CHRISTMAS FREE PRIZE DRAW

The Christmas free prize draw is open to all HARPENDIA readers over 18 years of age who live within a 10 mile radius of Harpenden town centre. You can enter the draw between December 1st - December 19th 2010.

Simply send an email with ‘Christmas Draw’ in the subject box. Add your name, address and contact phone number and send toinfo@harpendia.com.

Free Prize Draw details and rules are also on the HARPENDIA web site www.harpendia.com

RULES1. Only one entry per reader.2. All entrants must be over 18 years of age.3. All entrants must reside within 10 miles of Harpenden town centre.4. Closing date for entries is December 19th 2010.5. Winners will be drawn on December

20th and advised by e mail.6. The winners list (names only) will be

published on the HARPENDIA web site on December 21st.

7. There is no cash alternative to the prizes.

8. P r i z e s u p p l i e r s a n d s t a f f o f HARPENDIA are not allowed to participate

9. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

‘I would like to thank to all the contributors and readers for making HARPENDIA such a success in 2010, Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.Seasons Greetings to everyone.’ Ron Taylor. Editor www.harpendia.com