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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS -are held in the Town Hall or Park Hall in Leyton Road at7.30pm. Members of the public are very welcome to attend allCouncil meetings.

FULL COUNCIL MEETINGS -Monday 28 September 2009 at the Town HallMonday 23 November 2009 at the Town Hall.

For a full list of Council meetings please see the notice boardsin the Town, or contact Harpenden Town Council onTel: 01582 768278. If you would like to raise a question atany Council meeting, please contact the Town Clerk.

TOWN COUNCIL -If you wish to raise any matters concerning the Harpenden areathis can be done by contacting the Town Hall at the address below.

The Town Council Office and the Information Point inLeyton Road are open between 10.00am–4.00pm Monday toFriday. Tel: 01582 768278email: [email protected]

Interviews with the Town Clerk at other times by appointment.

Forum Editor: John Bagshaw, Town Clerk.

SEPTEMBER 2009 - ISSUE 130

HARPENDEN TOWNCOUNCILLORS 2009/2010Town Mayor:Councillor Rosemary FarmerDeputy Town Mayor: CouncillorDaniel Chichester - Miles

NORTHWARDSTD Code: 01582

John Chambers [email protected] Holley 715860Albert Pawle [email protected] Weaver [email protected]

SOUTHWARDSTD Code: 01582

Richard Perry [email protected] Kent [email protected] Wakely [email protected] Redwood 07841 [email protected]

EAST WARDSTD Code: 01582

Michael Ellis [email protected] Farmer [email protected] Green 620997Caroline Vincent [email protected]

WEST WARDSTD Code: 01582

Lee Jackson 713133Tony McFarland [email protected] Linacre [email protected] Chichester-Miles 766479

DISTRICT COUNCILREPRESENTATIVES

HARPENDEN NORTHSTD Code: 01582

John Chambers 715550Geoffrey Turner 769882Albert Pawle [email protected]

HARPENDEN SOUTHSTD Code: 01582

Brian Ellis [email protected] Heritage [email protected] Roberts 469775

HARPENDEN EASTSTD Code: 01582

Julie Bell 624714Alison Steer [email protected] Wakely [email protected]

HARPENDENWESTSTD Code: 01582

Julian Daly [email protected] Chamberlain 765294Daniel Chichester-Miles 766479St Albans District Council01727 866100

COUNTY COUNCILREPRESENTATIVES

STD Code: 01582NORTH EASTBernard Lloyd [email protected]

SOUTHWESTTeresa Heritage [email protected]

Saturday 3 OctoberUnited Nations Association - public meeting at 11.00am at St NicholasChurch Hall. Klearchos Kyriakides from Hertfordshire University will speak on'The Rule of Law, International Justice and the Legacy of Iraq'Saturday 10 OctoberHighfield Oval Apple Festival - with Games, Fresh Apple Products, Juice,Crafts, a History of Highfield Oval and more. From 1.00pm - 4.00pm atHighfield Oval (AL5 4BX). Tel: 01582 463243 E-mail: [email protected]: www.orphansknowmore.comTuesday 13 OctoberHarpenden Horticultural Society –Talk by Katie Price (Rock Garden Supt.Kew Alpine House) - Kew's Alpine House - What's the Point and on the 10November the AGM both at 8.00pm at Fowden Hall, Rothamsted.Saturday 17 OctoberCancer Research UK Autumn Fair – at the Methodist Church Hall, HighStreet from 9.30am – 12.15pm. Admission is free. Gift andToy stalls, Household,Good Quality Books, Crafts and Wood Turning, Homemade Jam and Cakes,Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper.Monday 19 OctoberChild Health evening (0-5year olds) – an information evening on commonhealth problems of this age group including talks by local paediatricians – FowdenHall, Rothamsted -7.30pm. Free entry. Web: www.davenporthouseppg.org.uk [email protected] 23 OctoberUnited Nations - flag will be raised at the Town Hall at 10.30am to mark UnitedNations Day, on 24 October Harpenden UNA/UNICEF Charity Christmas CardFair at St Nicholas Church Hall from 10.00am to 12.30pm. Cards, calendars andgifts on sale from several local and national charities and on 25 October, UnitedNations Service at 6.30pm at High Street Methodist Church. Tel: 01582 767619Saturday 31 OctoberCity of St Albans Tour Guides – Halloween ghost walk of Harpendenfinishing in a haunted venue for a glass of mulled wine to help stop kneesknocking! Tickets £6.00 per person available from HarpendenTown Hall, LeytonRoad and MUST be booked in advance. Meet at War Memorial at 7.30pm or8.00pm (2 walks) Tel: 01582 768278.Saturday 31 OctoberArtistic Mix Exhibition - A group of four very different artists on a journey withpaint and colour. 50% of the Sales are going to Mencap and Grove House Hospice.Harpenden Methodist Hall, High Street between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Contact:Samantha Terry on Tel: 07879 881052 or [email protected] 14 NovemberThe Kings and Friends - A charity concert hosted by the Kings of HertsBarbershop Chorus at the Public Halls, Southdown Road at 7.30pm. Tickets£9.50 & concessions. Proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support and the MS Society.For further info Tel: 01582 760582Saturday 14 NovemberSoirée of the Friends of Cosne - at Park Hall, Leyton Road. 7.00 for7.30pm. For further details Tel: General Secretary, Elizabeth Briggs on 01582760608.Fri 20 and Sat 21 NovemberHarpenden Circle Charity Xmas Gift & Craft Fair – Friday 9.00am -4.30pm & Saturday 10.00am - 4.30pm at the Public Halls, Southdown Road.www.harpendencircle.co.ukThursday 26 NovemberMararajah – India’s Royal Courts – Lecture by Deepika Ahlawat, Curatorat the V & A Museum. Includes Indian nibbles and wine. Park Hall, LeytonRoad at 7.30pm. Tickets £15.00 with all proceeds to Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation. Tel: 07710 401528/01582 713135 or email:[email protected] 26 to Sun 29 November51st Harpenden Arts Club Exhibition – exhibition of original art worksby members of the Arts Club at the Small Public Hall, Southdown Road.10.00am to 6.00pm (Thurs, Fri and Sat) and 10.00am to 4.00pm (Sun)If you would like to contribute to the Community Action orWhat’s On featuresin Forum, please write to Heather Scott at the Town Hall orE-mail: [email protected] by 5th October 2009.

WHAT’S ON

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

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Harpenden Common is on apar with the country’s finestparks and green spaces, after

winning a sought after Green FlagAward for the third year running. TheTownMayor, Councillor RosemaryFarmer was thrilled at hearing thenews. She said “I am delighted thatHarpenden Town Council has beenawarded our third Green Flag in a row.This is a tribute to the hard work putinto the management of the CommonbyHarpenden Town Council and areflection of the contributions madeby our volunteers”Green Flag Awards recognise andreward the best parks in the country,and Harpenden Common stood out,after impressing the judges withexcellent facilities including well

managed green space, signage andamenities.This year is a milestone year for theawards as the number of Green Flagand Green Pennant Award winnershas passed 1,000 for the first time.The win comes at an exciting timein the development of the GreenFlag Awards that are now run byenvironmental charity, Keep BritainTidy, GreenSpace and BTCV, whohave been inundated byapplications as parks value thecoveted award. For furtherinformation please visit:www.greenflagaward.org.uk.

Harpenden Town Council Information Service, Town Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, Herts. AL5 2LX.Tel: 01582 768278 • Fax: 01582 760026 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.harpenden.gov.uk

Extra free copies of Forum are available from the Library or the Town Hall.

St Albans City & DistrictCouncil’s Emerging CoreStrategy – Shaping ourCommunity Consultation is anopportunity for residents toexpress their views on crucialissues that affect the long-termcore planning strategy for theSt Albans District.This Strategy will guide otherdocuments that make up theLocal Development Framework (LDF) (currently theLocal Plan) on the development and growth of theDistrict. Failure to respond will effectively signify toThe District Council your agreement to the Strategy.The Core Strategy covers many crucial issues forHarpenden including the green belt, housing, schools,employment, transport and much more. Visitwww.stalbans.gov.uk, your local Council offices or thelibrary to see the full Strategy for details of the policiesand implications for Harpenden. Your views areimportant and will help influence the way the Districtwill develop and change up to 2026. Please completethe full consultation questionnaire by28 September 2009.

The Town Council is keen to hear your views about theEmerging Core Strategy. We also want your commentson the proposal to allow developers to build 300 newhomes on Green Belt land to the North of Harpenden.This proposal will increase the pressure on theavailability of school places and increase trafficcongestion in the Town. You can respond to this issueby returning the reply card on the leaflet that the TownCouncil has circulated to each household in Harpenden.

THIRD TIME LUCKYFOR HARPENDENCOMMON

EMERGING CORESTRATEGY

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Judges for the Harpenden in BloomGarden Competitions, organised byHarpenden Town Council, were pleased topresent the awards to the winners on theoccasion of the Towns Anglia in Bloominspection.The competitions attracted a large numberof entries and were judged in sixteencategories.Harpenden in Bloom ChairmanCouncillor John Chambers said“the standard of entries was excellent, I amdelighted that so many residents haveparticipated in the Harpenden in BloomCompetition and want to makeHarpenden a better place to live”.The Judges found the task of judgingextremely difficult, the standard of entriesbeing extremely high. However, afterdeliberation the following winners wereannounced and presented with their prizeson 27 July 2009.

Over 4,000 people came to learn moreabout Harpenden Common at itsinaugural Discovery Day on Saturday 13June. The Town Council organised eventfeatured falconry displays, mini-beastsafaris, heavy horse demonstrations, aspeed wood carver and “have a go” archery

which were but a few ofthe most popularactivities that tookplace.HarpendenCommon is part ofthe BBC Breathing

Places Campaign.BBC Breathing Places is a

five-year campaign to inspirepeople to create and care forgreen spaces where they live.Harpenden Town Council

was awarded a grantfrom the BigLottery’sBreathing Placesscheme to celebratethe Common as aBreathing Place andto promote the work

of their volunteers. Running along side theDiscovery Day was Art on the Commonwhich was also extremely popular.The Town Mayor, Councillor RosemaryFarmer said ‘It was a glorious day. It wasfantastic to see the Common being usedand enjoyed by people of all ages. It waswonderful to see the public being educatedabout nature through the variety of freeactivities taking place. Children wereabsorbed by the mini-beasts andbumblebees and families were spendingtime together having picnics andinvestigating the nature trails.20 community groups and over 60volunteers were involved on the day tomake the event such a success.’John Foster a Harpenden CommonVolunteer demonstrated the skill ofmaking walking sticks at the event fromwood sourced from the Common.He remarked that ‘the day was brilliant.Many people commented about how nicethe event was and how good the Commonlooked thanks in part to the actions of theCommon volunteers. Being part of thevolunteer group is great fun and arewarding experience. We’ve helped to put

up bridgesatSouthdownPonds,plantedheather andclearedpaths.The TownCouncilhave provided me with professionaltraining and there is always, a cup to tea,cakes and biscuits to hand!Sara Betsworth, Big Lottery Fund Head ofRegion for the East of England said ‘Thisevent is what Breathing Places is all about,encouraging people to use their greenspaces and find out more about them.We were proud to support this event.’If you would like to find out more aboutHarpenden Common Volunteers, pleasecontact Julie or Richard on Tel: 01582768278 or email:[email protected]. The next volunteer project day will beheld on Wednesday 23 September 2009.If you can’t do the next date future datesare published on page 10.

HARPENDEN IS BLOOMING 2009COMPETITION RESULTS

COMPETITION POSITION NAME

Best Young Peoples Award 12 years and under Winner Roundwood Primary School

Best Young Peoples Award 12-18 years Winner St Georges School

Best Front Garden Winner Mrs Jenkins

Best Back Garden Large Winner Mr &Mrs Thompson

Best Back Garden Small Winner Karen McMorrough

Best Allotment Plot South Harpenden Winner Mr &Mrs Lingwood

Best Floral Allotment Plot South Harpenden Winner Mr Dack

Best Allotment Plot East Harpenden Winner Mr John Hope

Best Balcony/Patio Garden Winner Mrs McMorrough

Best Communal Garden Winner Sir Joseph's Walk

Best Community Sector Winner Vallance Place

Best Sports and Leisure Winner Harpenden Bowling Club

Best Commercial Sector Winner Spire Hospital

Best Place of Worship Winner St John's Church

Best Public House (A) Winner The Oak Tree

Best Public House (B) Winner The Old Cock Inn

Harpenden in Bloom Winners – Mr and Mrs Thompson, Best Back Garden Large and Mrs Jo Jenkins, Best Front Garden.

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Before you know it Christmaswill be upon us again, andhere at the Town Council weare already getting into theswing of things withpreparations for the Christmaslights going up, the Christmaswindow competition and theMayor’s Christmas cardcompetition.This year the lights atSouthdown are going to bereplaced with new LED lightswhich are moreenvironmental friendly, have a

low energy consumption andare more reliable. The TownCouncil is going to light theStella Rose Garden, the largetrees outside Jewson’s andStage Door and are alsoinvestigating lighting the treesat Cravells Road Carpark.Last year we had additionallights at Batford, thanks to thekind donation from theCo-operative Food Store atBatford. Kim Dingley theshop manager said,‘ The Co-operative are pleased

to support the Christmaslights in Batford. The lightslooked wonderful and reallyenhanced this area atChristmas time.’We are seeking sponsors thisyear, if you are interested insponsoring the Christmaslights please give Helen Eadona call on Tel: 01582 463665.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING…

Once again Harpenden will be hosting the Christmas Carnival,which has proved to be such a great success since the change offormat in 2006. This year’s event is once again to be held on thesame day as the monthly Harpenden Farmers Market on Sunday 22November 2009, which will be from 12 noon to 6.00pm. There willbe a full programme of festive events on the stage area in ChurchGreen (exact times to be advised). From here the Christmas Lightswill be switched on by the Town Mayor, Councillor RosemaryFarmer and the winner of the Christmas Card Competition.With the atmosphere of the bustling Farmers Market and the festivespirit of the events, on the stage and around the Town, it promisesonce again to be a spectacular event, so do come along and join inthe fun and festivities. For further information on the eventTel: 01582 768278.

CARNIVAL FUN!

This survey is also available online via Issue Response. This is the Town Council’s free, reactive, quick and easy on-line surveyinitiative. To participate email your details to [email protected]

HARPENDEN FARMERS MARKET SURVEY – through Forum Newsletter

HARPENDENTOWN COUNCIL

1. Gender: Male / Female ...........................................................

Age Range: 0-16 �� 17-21 �� 22-40 �� 41-65 �� 66+ ��

2. Are you aware that the Harpenden Farmers Market takes placemonthly, in particular the fourth Sunday of the month?

Yes �� No��

3. How often do you visit the Farmers Market in a year?

None �� 1-4 �� 5-8 �� 8+ �� All��If None, please state the reasons why:.................................................................................................

4. Do you consider the hours of the Farmers Market (10.00am-2.00pm) is appropriate/satisfactory?

Yes �� No�� If No should it be: longer / shorterPlease state your reasons:.................................................................................................

5. Are you aware there is free parking in Lydekker and BowersWay car parks on Sundays?

Yes �� No��

6. How did you hear about the Farmers Market?

Forum�� High St Banner��Sign on the Greens�� Word of mouth��

Other (please specify).................................................................................................

7. If you do visit the Farmers Market, why? (tick all that apply)

Buy the same product(s)�� Buy for a special occasion/gift ��Monthly shop�� Support a local Market��Social occasion�� General interest��

Friendly atmosphere�� Refreshments / to eat lunch ��Other (please specify).................................................................................................

8. Do you think the service provided was:

Excellent�� Good �� Satisfactory �� Poor ��

9. Do you think the stall holders provide enough information ontheir products?

Yes �� No��Any comments:.................................................................................................

10.Do you think the Harpenden Market should only sellproducts associated with a Farmers Market? e.g.fruit/vegetables, meat, eggs, plants etc.

Yes �� No��

11.Do you prefer to buy local (say within a 40 mile radius)when available?

Yes �� No ��

12.Do you think the Farmers Market enhances the Town on aSunday?

Yes �� No ��If No please state the reasons why and what could improve the visit:.................................................................................................

13.Do you like the layout of the stalls?

Yes �� No ��If No how could this be improved:.................................................................................................

14.Do you think it is easy for the public to get around the stalls?


15.Do you think there should be fewer stalls, which wouldprovide more space for the remaining stallholders?


16.Do you consider the location of the Farmers Market(Lower High Street from Sainsbury’s to Bowers Parade)is a good location?

Yes �� No ��If no, please state your reasons: .................................................................................................

17.Do you consider there is a better, alternative location forthe Harpenden Market, if so where?

Thompsons Close �� Leyton Road��A Car Park�� Church Green/split site��

Common (adjacent to the Public Halls)��Other (please specify).................................................................................................

18.Would you like to see a themed market, i.e. continental,craft, food, on occasions in addition to the current market?

Yes �� No ��Please state your preference for which one(s) or reasons why not:.................................................................................................

19.Do you consider Harpenden Farmers Market to be: (tick all that apply)

Successful�� Unsuccessful �� Busy �� Vibrant ��Stagnant �� Diverse��Other (please specify).................................................................................................

TeddyBears Picnic

On Saturday 16th August 2009 Harpenden TownCouncil along with Playschool Nursery held aTeddy Bears Picnic in Lydekker Park. For the fifth year running the Park was alive

with Teddy Bears and their young owners,making the most of the park. Childrenenjoyed the free entertainmentprovided by 'Smartie Artie' and

face painting.Playschool Nursery whosponsored this years picnichanded out balloons.It was a great day for young

and old alike.

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LUTON & DUNSTABLEHOSPITAL 70 YEARSThis year the Luton &Dunstable Hospital arecelebrating 70 years of servingthe local community. Initially thiswas just Luton & Dunstable, butover the years has extended toinclude more of Bedfordshire andHertfordshire.We have seen many changes inhealthcare demands over thistime – the development of newtechnologies and services, and theincreasing diversity in thepopulation we serve. We haveembraced change to transformour services to meet the needs ofan ever increasing population.There have been manyachievements. Not least ourstrategy to lead the NHS inPatient Safety, expandingspecialist services, our financialstability, over £40m invested inbuildings and equipment, andjust three years ago, we were thefirst hospital in Bedfordshire,Hertfordshire andBuckinghamshire to become aFoundation Trust thus invitingmembers of the public to becomemembers of the hospital.If you would like to become amember of the Luton &Dunstable Hospital, please visitour website: www.ldh.nhs.ukMore recently, the hospital waschosen as the base for the highestlevel of care for premature andcritically ill babies. £7m has beenawarded for the creation of a new

Neo Natal Unit at the hospital,and work is due to start at theend of 2009 making us only oneof three such units in the wholeof the East of England. This is amassive vote of confidence forour hospital.An appeal was launched in 2008to raise a further £1.5m foressential equipment for this unitand has so far raised in excess of£130,000. Help is urgentlyneeded, however, for additionalfund raising. Anyone interestedin organising a fund raising eventshould contact:[email protected] Gala Dinner is arranged forFriday 13 November this year tobe held at the prestigious LutonHoo Hotel in support of theNeoNatal Appeal. Tickets are just£70 per person, and again,anyone interested should contactSarah Newby or Pam BrownTel: 01582 429860.In celebration of the L&D’s 70years there will be an exhibitionat Harpenden Library, VaughanRoad from 19 – 31 October.Members of L&D staff and orgovernors will also be there toanswer any questions.In conclusion, the FoundationTrust Board and Governors ofthe Luton & Dunstable Hospitalare committed to working closelywith its members to ensure afuture of success.

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20.The Farmers Market is estimated to cost the Town £6,160(2009/10 budget). This is borne solely by local residents i.e.45p per household per year or 11p per Market. Whilst everyeffort is being made to reduce this do you consider this anappropriate cost to be met by local people for this event?

Yes �� No��Do you have any further comments/concerns regarding thissubsidy? .................................................................................................

21.Due to the variety of produce on sale at the Market it hasbeen questioned whether it is representative of a FarmersMarket. Do you consider the name ‘Farmers Market’ to becorrect?

Yes �� No��If No please state your suggested name, i.e. HarpendenMarket. .................................................................................................

22.Any final comments on how the Farmers Market could beimproved?

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Thank you for undertaking the survey. Once completed please fold this questionnaire along dotted line ‘A’ and ‘B’ and secure with adhesive or Sellotape. Then please post it to us (free of charge).

INFORMATION DOCUMENTSThe Town Council has a requirement to produce certaindocuments. These have been approved by Full Council and arenow available on the Council’s website: www.harpenden.gov.uk– Public Documents. Copies are also available in the Town Hall,Library and St Albans District Council. They are:

Annual Report 2008/2009which sets out the performance and achievements during2008/2009 and includes key targets that the Town Council aimto achieve in 2009/2010.

Statement of Accounts 2008/2009which summarises the Town Council’s transactions for2008/2009 including the required statements and AnnualGovernance Statement. They are prepared in accordance withthe required code of practice and accounting standards for localauthorities. At the time of going to print this document was anunaudited statement.

Policy Statement this document, compiled through the Committees of theCouncil, reflects the declared policies and statement of intent indelivering services of the Town Council. It was agreed that thepolicies for 2008/2009 remain unchanged for 2009/2010.

Budget 2009/2010which sets out the budgets for the service areas and the preceptfor the Town Council. Further details were provided in theMarch edition of Forum.

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Young Miscellany is a Traditional FolkDance Group based in Harpenden, whopractice at Park Hall in Leyton Road.They are currently looking for newmembers, see details of their Open Daybelow. This is what two of their youngdancers and their leader have to say:-“I’m Alice, 13 years old and I joinedYoung Miscellany (YM) four years ago.YM started in 1992 and is based inHarpenden. Usually children in the groupare aged 5-16. Members come from as faraway as Ilford but mainly reside inHertfordshire and Bedfordshire. So, what do we do? As is in the name, weperform a ‘miscellany’ of traditionaldances; country, all types of Morris, Stave,Broom, Step-clog, Maypole and Rapper, asword dance that the older members onlylearned recently, and many of the youngermembers aspire to dance. We are invited to a variety of festivals, todisplay our dances. The season usuallystarts at Saint George’s Day in Luton, inApril, and our last is at Ely in July, withour personal favourites Rochester Sweepsand Winchester Mayfest in between.One of the most exciting things for ourgroup was appearing on nationaltelevision! The BBC show ‘Level Up’ madea short film about YM, and some picturesare still on the BBC website!” (Alice).

Marius aged 10 says “We all love displays,you go out for a day, there’s a greatatmosphere, with the music, everyonecheering, it’s a nice feeling, with everyonesmiling. You get to see other sides doingdifferent dances, and sometimes we dancewith them. Our side is different, becausewe do different dances, so if you don’t likeone thing, you can do something else thatyou like more, and it’s not the same overand over.” (Marius).Leader and instructor Lynda Swaineexplains, “It’s a great experience for children,because they gain lots of confidence withinthe group, and performing in front of anaudience. It creates a feeling of self worth,and really helps with their overallcoordination and fitness. I’ve seen many shychildren grow into confident, well roundedindividuals, and the change from thebeginning to the end is immense.”OPEN DAY – SUNDAY 27 SEPT10.30am – 1.30pm at Park Hall, LeytonRoad. We welcome all children andparents to watch us display, have fun, andmaybe learn some of our dances. If you areinterested in joining our group, this wouldbe a great opportunity. Please contactLynda Swaine on Tel: 01707 324413 orJoe French on Tel: 0796l 853717. Website: www.youngmiscellany.co.uk.

FOLK DANCING IS FUNAND IT KEEPS YOU FIT!

FOCUS ON A STALL HOLDERWASSLEDINE WILLOWAND HAZEL

Free 2010 Market stall for LocalCharities and Community Groups

Guy Lambourne and his wife Jane run a smallholding in UpperGravenhurst in the middle of Bedfordshire called, Wassledine.Wassledine specialise in the production of Willow and Hazel, theygrow 30 species and hybrids of Willow, and there is not a trace ofartificial dye or colouring involved. In the depths of winter theirWillows look great in a vase; the deep reds, acid greens, chocolatebrowns and shocking yellows are very welcome at that time of year.Most of the Willow they grow is sold for basket making and othercrafts, sculptures, hurdle, fence making, and hedge laying. Guybrings a selection of Martin Hazel’s baskets, a Watford-base basketmaker, to every Market, if you want something special, Wassledinecan make it for you – from the simplest bread basket for your tableto the grandest log basket or picnic hamper. Come and have a chatat the next market.

Wassledine’s Hazel is yielding poles good enough for hurdles and arange of other traditional jobs, such as, pea sticks, bean poles, spars.Guy and Jane’s aim is to make a living by producing high qualityproducts in a way that impacts the environment as little as possible.“It’s been exciting, over the last 3 years, to see the increase in people’sawareness of the need to reduce transport for goods and this is anarea in which we can really make a difference. Our products arealready propping up plants all over Beds and Herts, proving that youdon’t need sticks from China to make your garden beautiful”!

Willow and Hazel are important parts of their small farm business;they also keep a suckler herd of Red Poll cattle (East Anglia’s nativebreed) that graze wonderful flowery meadows around the village.Wassledine sell the meat, after 4 weeks hanging, mostly to peoplewho live within a couple of miles. If you fancy tasting some veryspecial beef, let Guy know at the next Market.

For more information about Wassledine, Tel: 01462 711815, email:[email protected] or visit www.wassledine.co.uk or why notcome to the next farmers’ market in Harpenden, you’ll find loads offantastic food and drink as well as our Willow and Hazel products.

Once again the Town Council are delighted to offer a single MarketStall to local charitable and community groups at the 2010 FarmersMarkets. This is an opportunity to fundraise and raise awareness foryour organisation.Applications close on Friday 27 November 2009, groups that wereon the Market in 2009, will not be considered and all applicants willbe chosen by ballot. The local charities and community groups mustbe based in Harpenden. If your group is interested in having a stall,please email Anne Wilkes, the Farmers Market Officer on:[email protected] or Tel: 01582 463668

Farmers Market Dates for 2010The Farmers Market runs on the fourth Sunday of every monthfrom 10.00am – 2.00pm.

Sunday 24th January 2010Sunday 28th February 2010Sunday 28th March 2010Sunday 25th April 2010Sunday 23rd May 2010Sunday 27th June 2010

Sunday 25th July 2010

Sunday 22nd August 2010

Sunday 26th September 2010

Sunday 24th October 2010

Sunday 28th November 2010 -Christmas Carnival

This quarterly newsletter is sent to 13,000 households andbusinesses in the AL5 postal district and it now has space for furtheradvertising. Th e charges to advertise in this newsletter are veryreasonable at the following rates:1/16 page advert (approx 35mm by 90mm): £69.00 (+VAT) per issue1/8 page advert (approx 70mm by 90mm): £132.50 (+VAT) per issue1/4 page advert (approx 105mm by 90mm): £269.50 (+VAT) per issueIf you are interested in taking up an advert in this newsletter orwould like further information. Please contact Heather Scott at theTown Hall on Tel: 01582 463664 or by email [email protected]

Advertising in the Forum Newsletter

Our seminar for professionals and thethree (Open Meetings) Seminars atBatford Memorial Hall, The Trust Centreat Southdown and at Park Hall, were agreat success. They were well attended bySeniors who now fully understand andappreciate the Forum’s aims andobjectives. We have already had requestsfrom other local groups to promote theHarpenden Seniors Forum’s ideas to theirmembers. To this end we have developeda “Road Show” – If you would like us togive a talk to a group, please get in touch.

The Harpenden Seniors Forum has beengiven office space at the Day Centre,Leyton Road and we intend to launchour services in early October. In themeantime we will develop our websiteand install the 0800 helpline. Our firstpublication will be a Town Guidecontaining all relevant information onlocal services, sports and pastimes.

The aim of the Harpenden SeniorsForum is to be “The Voice of HarpendenSeniors” to ensure that they are fullyrepresented and to:

Alert – Seniors of any changes toGovernment/District/Local politicalinitiatives that may affect their health,safety and welfare;

Inform – Seniors of what is availablelocally with regard to services, supportand useful information;

Respect – The need of Seniors to ensurethey are not left wanting because of lackof knowledge.

If you require further information aboutthe Forum, please get in touch withthem at the Day Centre, Leyton Road orAlan Cox Tel: 01582 712372

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COMMUNITY ACTION

Recycling at Dark Lane Waste Centre – Do you know what items

you can recycle at the Harpenden Household Waste Recycling Centre,

Dark Lane, off Grove Road? The number of items that you can recycle

is vast and includes the following:

Aluminium foil, domestic and car batteries, cans - aerosol, aluminium

and steel, cardboard, CD’s, fluorescent lighting tubes, fridges and

freezers, glass, green garden waste, metals, mobile phones, engine oil,

ovens and hobs, paper, plasterboard, plastic - rigid, bottles and carrier

bags, shoes, soil improver, textiles, toner cartridges, TV’s, PC monitors,

tyres, any other white goods and wood. The site is open 10.00am –

6.00pm. Recycling points are also sited at the car parks in Amenbury

Lane and Bowers Way. Tetra paks (drinks cartons) can now also be

recycled at Amenbury Lane. For more information contact St Albans

District Council, Tel: 01727 819285 or WasteAware Helpline, Tel:

08457 425000.

Harpenden and District Local History Society – Mounts quarterly

exhibitions in Park Hall on the first Saturdays of March, June,

September and December between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. For further

information or membership enquiries contact Miss Parrott on

Tel: 01582 764359 or Mr Casey Tel: 01582 712998.

Citizens Advice Bureau – Harpenden office: First Floor,

Harpenden Town Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, Tel: 01582

769387, is open for advice Monday to Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm.

Harpenden Information Point - Harpenden Information Point at

the Town Hall, Leyton Road, is open between 10.00am – 4.00pm

Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays. Tel: 01582 768278.

HERTS OPEN STUDIOS 2009 Hertfordshire Open Studios is just one ofthe events organised by Herts VisualArts Forum (HVAF), which works topromote and support the visual arts inand around Hertfordshire.

Between the 12 September and 4 October 2009

artists and crafts people throughout Harpenden will

be opening the doors to their homes and studios to

you. 24 artists in Harpenden will be participating in

the event throughout the three weeks at various

locations around Harpenden. For exact dates and

locations please see the brochure on the website

http://www.hvaf.org.uk/open-studios/OPEN-STUDIOS-

2009/Brochure or alternatively Tel: Linda Warminger,

Open Studios Coordinator 07813 100651. Brochures

can also be collected from the Information Point,

Leyton Road. Tel: 01582 768278.

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In March the Harpenden Red Cross “Meals onWheels” volunteers enjoyed their celebration party tomark the end of delivering meals in Harpenden whichthey have done for the last 61 years (the service startedin 1948). They had delivered over one million meals.This is an outstanding achievement delivering mealsfive days a week in all weathers for so many years.Over 115 volunteers attended the “Thank You”evening which culminated with the presentation ofLong Service Awards.

On behalf of myself and Hertfordshire Red CrossI thank the Meals on Wheels volunteers for theirdedicated and loyal support over very many years.

The Herts Community Meals now provide theservice. We are sorry that meals can no longer besupplied by the Harpenden Day Centre but we aredelighted that the new service will offer a greaterchoice and will operate seven days a week.

Jean Leake, Harpenden Red Cross Centre Organiser.

Do you want to add to your enjoyment on a Thursday evening?If so why not consider joining the 40 or so men of all age groupswho have been doing this for some 25 years. Harmony singing,creating much enjoyment and fun, followed by an informal“afterglow” which includes occasional visits to local pubs.We have supported a number of local events, and this yearopened the Harpenden Carnival to great applause, and havesupported the local Fire Brigade at their Open Day, with regularsing-outs arranged supporting many local charities.The club has run two well attended free Singing Courses, andattracted new members as well as encouraging others to take upsinging as a wonderful hobby. A new course is planned in thenear future.We are celebrating our silver jubilee this year, culminating in aCharity Concert at the Public Halls on Saturday 14 November at7.30pm, raising money for the local branches of MacmillanCancer Care and the MS Society. The Kings and Friends willentertain you with folk music, blues, dance, comedy andbarbershop singing.PRO John Williams Tel: 01582 760547

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Common Project DaysDo you….like a challenge? Enjoy working in theopen air? Want to make friends and a difference tothe local community?Then come and meet like minded people at one ofthe forthcoming Harpenden Common Project Days!Weds 23 September Tuesday 20 OctoberTuesday 24 November Tuesday 8 DecemberAll welcome. No experience required. To registeryour interest or for further details please contact Julieor Richard at: The Town Hall, Leyton Road.Tel: 01582 768278 email:[email protected]

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