April e-newsletter

Win a family day out at the new Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground

Win a family day out at the new Peter Rabbit™ Adventure Playground

We've teamed up with Willows Activity Farm to offer one lucky family the chance to win a day out to meet a very famous rabbit and his friends at the new, one of a kind, Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground.

Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail will be hopping to Willows on 2 April, and will be ready to meet visitors as they try out the new playground.

The new area features ten activities themed around the world-famous and much-loved stars of the animated CBeebies series - including the Peter Rabbit Secret Treehouse, built around a 100 year old ash tree, and Benjamin Bunny Treetop Adventures, where children can climb and play.

Find acres of adventure based on your favourite characters including Mrs Tiggy-winkle Kitchen, Jemima Puddle-duck Coop and Jeremy Fisher Musical Pond.

LitFest 16 this April

A packed programme of more than 30 literary events is being presented by Hertfordshire County Council's library service throughout April.

LitFest '16 will kick off with an event at St Albans Library on World Book Day, 3 March, where crime writer David Hewson, who adapted TV's 'The Killing' into a novel, and audiobook narrator Saul Reichlin talk about their collaboration.

This will be followed by events in libraries throughout the county including appearances and talks by authors such as J Paul Henderson and Rowan Coleman, and historians Andrew Houseman and Roger Moorhouse.

There will be a 'Romantic Afternoon Tea' at Hoddesdon Library with authors Jean Fullerton, Janet Gover and Liz Harris, which includes free tea, coffee and cake.

River Ver to get a Makeover

A scheme to improve the water quality, flow and habitat of the River Ver in St Albans is to be examined and costed. Its aim is to return the river to a healthier, more natural state from Verulamium Park to the Sopwell Nunnery.

The scheme will look to restore its original characteristics including crystal clear water, a clean gravel bed and strong flows. It will also improve the aquatic environment to support a wide range of birds, plants, animals and fish such as water vole, brown trout and kingfishers.

The Ver flows through Verulamium Park along a straight, man-made channel elevated above the bottom of the valley on which it would naturally flow. As a result, it is sluggish, the bed is heavily silted and the surrounding habitat is of poor quality.

The Environment Agency will fund a feasibility study into the scheme and is working with Affinity Water and park owners, St Albans City and District Council. The study will assess what options there are, the like

Easter Activities in St Albans 2016

What's on, days out, events and activities for children of all ages

Here are some ideas for fun things to do in and around St Albans this Easter for families with children of all ages. Please check details, availability and prices with the venue before you go and remember that pre-booking is often required. For more ideas, visit our children's, days out, museums and attractions and sport and fitness sections. Have fun!

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Willows Activity Farm

Peter Rabbit Holiday Hop: The easter school holiday coinsides with the opening of the all new Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground. Come and meet Peter Rabbit and Lily Bobtail and

Secondary School Places Announced for 2016

More than 95 per cent of Hertfordshire children have been allocated a place at one of their preferred secondary or upper schools.

Of the 13,189 Hertfordshire children who applied this year, 12,533 have a place at a preferred school (95 per cent) and 10,454 children (79 per cent) gained a place at their first ranked school.

David Williams, Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Education and Skills, said: 'Moving on to secondary or upper school is an important step and we work extremely hard to make the applications and allocation process smooth and straightforward. We want to ensure that as many children as possible get a place at one of their ranked schools.'

'While I appreciate that a small number of parents may be disappointed with the school they have been allocated, I would encourage them to visit the sch

What's on this April

1-2 Apr - SPOTLIGHT (15), 7:30/7 PM, The Odyssey
Fri 1 Apr - The Magic Of Motown, 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
2 to 17 Apr - Peter Rabbit Holiday Hop at Willows Activity Farm, 10:00 AM, Willows Activity Farm
Sat 2 Apr - Chas & Dave, 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
Sat 2 Apr - Clare Teal , 7:30 PM, Radlett Centre
Sat 2 Apr - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 4 (U), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sun 3 Apr - THE REVENANT (15), 6:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sun 3 Apr - TOY STORY 3 (U), 1:30 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 4 Apr - ROOM (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 4 Apr - Mission Impudseyble, 3:00 PM, Alban Arena
Mon 4 Apr - THE PEANUTS MOVIE (U), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 5 Apr - TRUTH (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 5 Apr - ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS 4 (U), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 6 Apr - CAROL (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 6 Apr - THE WIZARD OF OZ (U), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 6 Apr - The 33 (PG), 1:30 PM, Alban Arena
Thu 7 Apr - Gordon Buchanan, 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
Thu 7 Apr - THE BIG SHORT (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Fri 8 Apr - HOW TO BE SINGLE (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Sat 9 Apr - Oh! Carol, 7:30 PM, Radlett Centre
Sat 9 Apr - Liza Pulman Sings Hollywood, 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
Sat 9 Apr - GRIMSBY (15), 7:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sat 9 Apr - THE PRINCESS BRIDE (PG), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sun 10 Apr - Living The Dream's 10th Anniversary Easter Showcase 2016!, 6:00 PM, Alban Arena
Sun 10 Apr - HAIL, CAESAR! (12A), 1:30 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 11 Apr - HAIL, CAESAR! (12A), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 11 Apr - TRUTH (15), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 11 Apr - Mister Maker, 1:00 PM, Alban Arena
Tue 12 Apr - HAIL, CAESAR! (12A), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 12 Apr - The Railway Children, 11:00 AM, Radlett Centre
Wed 13 Apr - Jenny Eclair, 8:00 PM, Radlett Centre
Wed 13 Apr - HAIL, CAESAR! (12A), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 13 Apr - Hail, Caesar! (Cert Tbc), 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
Wed 13 Apr - TRIPLE 9 (15), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 13 Apr - Chris & Pui, 11:00 AM, Alban Arena
Thu 14 Apr - TRIPLE 9 (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Thu 14 Apr - World of Wine Australia and New Zealand, 7:00 PM, Country Club
Fri 15 Apr - Richard Herring, 8:00 PM, Alban Arena
Fri 15 Apr - ZOOLANDER 2 (12A), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Fri 15 Apr - Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark, 11:30 AM, Radlett Centre
Sat 16 Apr - Bar Mitzvah Boy, 7:30 PM, Radlett Centre
Sat 16 Apr - Shalamar, 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
Sat 16 Apr - DEADPOOL (15), 7:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sat 16 Apr - DIVERGENT: ALLEGIANT (12A), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sun 17 Apr - CALAMITY JANE (U), 5:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sun 17 Apr - Miami Pro World Championships, 2:30 PM, Alban Arena
Mon 18 Apr - Sean Lock - Keep It Light, 8:00 PM, Alban Arena
Mon 18 Apr - MARGUERITE - SUBTITLED (15), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 19 Apr - THE WITCH (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 19 Apr - Tap Factory, 7:30 PM, Alban Arena
Tue 19 Apr - MARGUERITE - SUBTITLED (15), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 20 Apr - Russell Kane: Right Man, Wrong Age, 8:00 PM, Alban Arena
Wed 20 Apr - EBLOS: Oliver!, 7:30 PM, Radlett Centre
Wed 20 Apr - HITCHCOCK / TRUFFAUT (12A), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 20 Apr - TRUMBO (15), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Thu 21 Apr - 4 Girls 4 Harps, 8:00 PM, Radlett Centre
Thu 21 Apr - ANOMALISA (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Fri 22 Apr - Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe, 8:15 PM, Alban Arena
Fri 22 Apr - EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Fri 22 Apr - Meet & Greet With Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe, 6:00 PM, Alban Arena
Sat 23 Apr - EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG), 7:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sat 23 Apr - Swan Lake, 2:30 PM, Alban Arena
Sat 23 Apr - KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sun 24 Apr - EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG), 6:00 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 25 Apr - THE PEARL BUTTON (12A), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Mon 25 Apr - With a Little Bit of Luck, 7:30 PM, Trestle Arts Base
Mon 25 Apr - EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 26 Apr - Fiddler on the Roof, 7:45 PM, Alban Arena
Tue 26 Apr - HIGH RISE (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Tue 26 Apr - EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Wed 27 Apr - The Odd Couple, 8:00 PM, Radlett Centre
Wed 27 Apr - HIGH RISE (15), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey
Thu 28 Apr - TRUMBO (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Fri 29 Apr - ALIEN (15), 7:30 PM, The Odyssey
Sat 30 Apr - Shakespeare in Song with St Albans Chamber Choir, 7:30 PM, St Saviours Church
Sat 30 Apr - DISORDER (15), 7:00 PM, The Odyssey
Sat 30 Apr - KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG), 2:00 PM, The Odyssey

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