This month:

Sell stuff for free!

If you'd like to convert your unwanted items into cash, without the hassle of ebay listings, postage and high commission fees, then our marketplace is for you. List your items quickly and easily for free in September and October and find a local buyer.

Win lunch at Lussmanns

Write a review before 27 September and we'll enter you into our prize draw to win £30 of vouchers for a delicious lunch at Lussmanns Fish & Grill, twice voted St Albans Restaurant of the Year in 2010. Find out more.

Nominate your favourites

Nominations for the Food and Drink Festival awards close on 31 Aug at 5pm.  Don't forget to pick your favourites. More news on special events, 'meal deal' offers and voting to follow next month...

Win a trip to London

Win a trip to London for 4 and £50 of Pizza Express vouchers when your child enters our art competition.

If you've got an idea for the next issue of our magazine, or would like to advertise to our growing readership, please get in touch now.

Join us here:

Heritage Open Days - 8 to 11 September

Enjoy free entry to a variety of historic local buildings along with walks, talks and special events. Highlights include views from the top of the Clock Tower, Giant Monopoly, Roman Legion XIIII and a special event at The Odyssey. More details and PDF brochure.

Open Studios returns this September

Meet local artists, photographers, ceramists and jewellers in their homes, studios and galleries during Open Studios. See creativity in action, join in with workshops, buy original pieces and commission new work during this three week festival of the arts.  More details.

Try something new this Autumn...

We've got loads of great, new experiences for you to try.  Learn how to make cupcakes or a hand-tied bouquet, discover the world of wine or become a mixologist. Get sporty with a beginners Karate course or join the St Albans Striders.   Don't see anything you like?  We've got more ideas for adults and for the little ones.

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