"Controversial Safety Skills: 800 Students Empowered at St. Albans Fire Station"

Trivia Question❓

In what year did St. Albans, Hertfordshire become the first English town to declare itself a city?

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Empowering 800 School Pupils with Crucial Safety Skills at St Albans Fire Station

Over 800 school pupils, aged 10 and 11, attended a Crucial Crew session at St Albans Fire Station to learn about personal safety and protection from danger.

The session covered topics including vaping, knife crime, fire, road safety, and first aid.

The program was organized by the St Albans District Community Safety Partnership, involving the council's community safety team, Hertfordshire Police, and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Positive feedback was received from schools, emphasizing the engagement and focus of the pupils.

The initiative aims to raise awareness of dangers and equip young people with practical skills for personal safety in various scenarios.

Tring Brewery’s celebrated ale, Side Pocket for a Toad, is now being poured at the exclusive Strangers’ Bar in the Houses of Parliament.

This achievement highlights the brewery’s local pride as Members of Parliament and their guests enjoy a taste of Hertfordshire tradition.

Harpenden and Berkhamsted MP Victoria Collins nominated the ale through the Guest Beer program, bringing hometown flavor to Westminster.

Tring Brewery’s beer sommelier, Jared Ward, was invited to tour Parliament and sample the ale in person, marking a proud moment for the Tring team.

Side Pocket for a Toad, which recently celebrated 25 years and was named Hertfordshire Beer of the Year, continues to flow at the historic venue this month.

Established in 1992, Tring Brewery is renowned for quality ales rooted in local legend, and offers tours and tastings at Dunsley Farm for visitors eager to learn more.

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The Waffle House

The Waffle House has been a beloved St. Albans institution for decades, serving delicious sweet and savoury Belgian waffles from the picturesque 16th-century Verulamium Watermill.

Set within Verulamium Park, it’s a wonderful destination for families and friends looking for a unique dining experience.

Whether you crave a classic waffle topped with fruit or a hearty lunch like their chilli con carne waffle, the menu uses organic and free-range ingredients whenever possible.

This spotlight is presented by The Waffle House.

Take a look at their wonderful menu and plan your next visit. See the menu here.

St Albans Spring Festival Returns with Exciting New Attractions

The St Albans Spring Festival returns on Sunday, May 17, 2025, bringing fresh excitement and a burst of local flavor to the city.

This year’s event highlights St Albans’ growing food scene, featuring newcomers like Japes with their standout London-style deep-dish pizzas, and Glaze, a bold bakery making waves on George Street.

Festival-goers can enjoy live music, arts and crafts, fairground rides, face painting, and pop-up street performers, alongside more than 100 stalls of tasty bites and local goods.

Accessibility takes center stage, with British Sign Language interpreters, wheelchair ramps, a soothing Sensory Retreat, and dedicated support from Communities 1st in the Community Zone.

St Peter’s Street, Chequer Street, and High Street will be closed to traffic from noon to 6 pm, ensuring a fun, safe atmosphere for all.

Families will find a special Toddler Zone, while the popular Earth Zone inspires with hands-on activities on sustainable living.

St Albans comes alive—don’t miss this annual celebration of community and creativity!