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Advertising Feature by Aldwickbury School

Award-winning Aldwickbury School to welcome girls from September 2025

Are you looking for a Prep school for your child?

In 2024, Aldwickbury Pre-Prep and Prep School in Harpenden was named the UK's 'Independent Boys' School of the Year'.

They've also just announced the exciting news that they are moving to co-education from September 2025! Girls will be welcomed into the Pre-Prep (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) and will progress through the school year by year.

The school focusses on providing a holistic education that fosters academic success, where children are encouraged to embrace challenges, be themselves and most importantly, to be kind.

To find out more, please contact our Admissions team at [email protected] or book your place at one of their upcoming Open Mornings.

Christmas

St Albans Round Table Santa float is returning with its special passenger passing through the streets of St Albans and collecting for charity in the lead up to Christmas. Timings are usually between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on weekday nights and 4.30pm and 6.30pm at weekends. To find details of the areas the float is travelling to please check the St Albans website here. Visit the website on the night Santa is in your area and track his progress towards your street. Unfortunately they will be unable to visit every street in every area. You can also find out which charities will be supported on each route on their website.

Summary of areas the float is visiting are below:

Whitecroft - Monday 2nd Dec 2024

Fleetville - Wednesday 4th Dec 2024

Townsend - Thursday 5th Dec 2024

The Camp - Friday 6th Dec 2024

Marshalswick - Saturday 7th Dec 2024

Redbourn Route 1 - Sunday 8th Dec 2024

Highfield - Monday 9th Dec 2024

New Greens - Tuesday 10th Dec 2024

Beech Bottom - Wednesday 11th Dec 2024

Oakland Grange - Thursday 12th Dec 2024

Oakwood - Friday 13th Dec 2024

St Stephens - Saturday 14th Dec 2024

City to Abbey - Sunday 15th Dec 2024

London Colney - Monday 16th Dec 2024

Cottonmill - Tuesday 17th Dec 2024

London Colney Village - Friday 20th Dec 2024

Chiswell Green - Saturday 21st Dec 2024

Redbourn Route 2 - Sunday 22nd Dec 2024

St Michael's - Tuesday 24th Dec 2024

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WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK

Land of Lights
1st November 2024-11-01 2024-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
Gullivers Land Theme Park Resort, MIlton Keynes

Christmas at Waddesdon
15th November 2024-11-15 2025-01-05 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 5th January
Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury

Christmas at Wimpole
22nd November 2024-11-22 2025-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
Wimpole Estate, Royston

Christmas at Whipsnade Zoo
23rd November 2024-11-23 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable

Ashridge House Illuminated
29th November 2024-11-29 2025-01-01 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 1st January
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted

Christmas at Lewis of London
30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-22 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 22nd December
Lewis of London ice cream farm, 5 Fold Farm, Galley Ln, Barnet

A Christmas Carol at the Roman Theatre
30th November 2024-11-30 2024-12-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th December
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium, St Albans

The King's Polar Bear
7th December 2024-12-07 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

Sleeping Beauty
7th December 2024-12-07 2024-12-30 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 30th December
The Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden

Stockwood Illuminated
13th December 2024-12-13 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton

Puss In Boots
21st December 2024-12-21 2024-12-24 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 24th December
Sandpit Theatre, St Albans

Puss In Boots
27th December 2024-12-27 2024-12-29 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 29th December
Sandpit Theatre, St Albans

The Elves and the Jingle Bell Ball
28th December 2024-12-28 2024-12-31 https://schema.org/EventScheduled - 31st December
The British Schools Museum, Hitchin

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Mish Mash Music for 0s-5s St Albans

"All three of my children have loved Mish Mash music! Ruth has such a great enthusiasm for the music which is inspiring to see. She is really able to engage the children and mine have always felt comfortable to be themselves, have fun and learn here. Ruth's songs are so catchy, you'll find yourself singing them for years to come! "

Mish Mash Music for 0s-5s St Albans

"We have been going to Mish Mash classes for just over a year now, and it's been my children's favourite class of the week! Ruth caters so well for all ages and really engages with the children. We are super sad to be leaving but will continue to sing “everybody shake it” multiple times a day for years to come, I'm sure! Thanks so much Ruth, we'll miss you and Mish Mash!"

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