White Hart Tap Sausage Festival
October 5, 2011 – 12:57 | Comments Off

The White Hart Tap is running their annual (?) sausage festival this week until Saturday 08 October. Choose from a selection of twelve locally sourced sausages – try three different varieties at a time. Last …

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A Beautiful Mothers Day at the Farmers Market
March 14, 2010 – 13:33 | Comments Off
A Beautiful Mothers Day at the Farmers Market

It’s a lovely day to visit the Farmers Market…

St. Albans Residents First Weekend 2010 – 30/31 January
January 26, 2010 – 12:00 | Comments Off
St. Albans Residents First Weekend 2010 – 30/31 January

Residents’ First Weekend gives people the opportunity to try out many of their local attractions free of the usual entry charge, or with a special offer, or to gain entry to places which are not …

Map: Last Minute Gift Ideas – Shopping Local in St. Albans
December 23, 2009 – 10:43 | Comments Off

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift in St. Albans? Here’s a few ideas:
Kids: Little Wonders, in the Maltings, and Ryders Toys on London Road are both locally owned and operated toy shops. Little …

December Markets in St. Albans – 2009
December 6, 2009 – 20:20 | Comments Off
December Markets in St. Albans – 2009

There will be loads of markets this December…
Wednesdays: 2nd, 9th, 16th 23rd and 30th
Saturday: 5th, 12th and 19th
St. Albans Farmers Market: Sunday 13th
Continental Market: 10th – 13th
Christmas Market: 19th – 24th

French Market – This Week
November 5, 2009 – 20:16 | Comments Off

The French Market is visiting St. Albans from today until Saturday. We bought nice bread and you’ll find all sorts of other French delicacies on offer.

Near Far and Fair – New Farm Shop in St. Albans
October 20, 2009 – 09:27 | Comments Off
Near Far and Fair – New Farm Shop in St. Albans

What a good idea, this. Near Far & Fair, 73 St. Peters Street (AL1 3ED), has an interesting selection of food and other products, many sourced right here in Hertfordshire. Today I found fresh, locally …

Italian Market – Saturday is Last Day
October 17, 2009 – 07:30 | Comments Off

Today (Saturday) is the third and final day of the visiting Italian Market in St. Albans. The wife bought to some really lovely olive oil and vinegar there Thursday. You’ll also find bread, wine, sauces …

St. Albans Beer Festival 2009 – Dates Announced by CAMRA
September 14, 2009 – 17:42 | Comments Off
St. Albans Beer Festival 2009 – Dates Announced by CAMRA

St. Albans Beer Festival, organised by St. Albans based CAMRA, will this year take place from
Wednesday 30th to Saturday 3rd October at the Alban Arena, Civic
Centre, AL1 3LD.
The Hamsters are the special guest band on …

Santinos Deli and Cafe
July 31, 2009 – 10:59 | One Comment
Santinos Deli and Cafe

I don’t venture this far up Hatfield Road but whenever I do I’m suprised by the diversity of businesses here – take Santinos, for example, a nice little Italian Deli and cafe located next to …

Italian Market visits St. Albans
July 16, 2009 – 14:15 | Comments Off
Italian Market visits St. Albans