• Visit Butterfly World with our ‘kids go free’ voucher (from 8 Apr)

Phase III of this pioneering conservation project has 600 butterflies and new attractions like Bug World, a Leafcutter Ant exhibition and an extended children's play area. Download and print our exclusive kids go free voucher.

• Have fun during the Easter holidays (9 to 25 Apr)

Check out our ever-expanding guide to events and activities for all ages and interests (including chocolate egg hunts) in and around St Albans so there’s plenty to keep young enquiring minds busy during the Easter holidays. Details.

• Win a Willows Farm Shop hamper worth £100

We’re giving away a hamper full of treats from Willows Farm Shop, who are having their annual Easter Food Fayre with expert advice and complimentary tastings from 11am to 4pm on Sat 2 and Sun 3 April. Enter online by 3 April.

• See something (April highlights)

Meet The Girl Who Played With Fire & Kicked The Hornet’s Nest, tap your feet to The Kit Holmes Trio, hear The King’s Speech (twice), discover Humanimalia Dance, see Robin Hood, enjoy Pappy’s All Business (pictured), find out How to Train Your Dragon and listen to The Sea. Details and tickets.

• Write a review and win tickets to Ha Ha Holmes

Tell us what you think about something local and we’ll enter you into our ‘reviewer of the month’ competition. We’re giving away two tickets to see the fabulous Sherlock spoof Ha Ha Holmes at the Maltings Arts Theatre on 11 April.

• Meet our new print partner, St Albans Quarterly

We’ve teamed up with this fabulous full colour guide which has news, special offers and great ideas on how to spend your time and money in St Albans. Find it on your doormat, in local community venues or online.