St Albans Podcast with Danny Smith

Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her latest book choices – GREAT SPY STORIES:

A Perfect Spy – John le Carré , 1986

Clare Hobba is an Author & Creative Writing Tutor

Latest Course:

Creative Writing – Essential Skills – the Bookshop on the Hill, St Albans, starting Tuesday 31st OCTOBER, 10-12 am

If you have the urge to write, this is an opportunity to develop your essential skills. Following our previous very successful courses, we shall continue to explore the fundamental techniques of

https://www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk/events/creative-writing-at-books-on-the-hill-essential-skills-1-dzspw-slzsy

For her blog about family life with a green twist, and a pinch of humour:

My Moon-shot http://clarefhobba.blogspot.co.uk/

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Local director and friend of the show Jo Emery joined us to talk about her latest directorial endeavour, The Valentine Letters.  This runs from 9th – 11th November at The Maltings Theatre.  Performances start at 8pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

For more information or to book tickets click here.

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Today we are joined by our literary correspondent Clare Hobba. This month she shares her latest book choices – MISSES & MYTHS – how myths relate to life in 2023:

No Season but the Summer – Matilda Leyser, 2023

The Wolf Den – Elodie Harper, 2021

Elektra – Jennifer Saint, 2022

Clare Hobba is an Author & Creative Writing Tutor

Upcoming Courses:

Creative Writing – Essential Skills – the Bookshop on the Hill, St Albans, starting Tuesday 31st OCTOBER, 10-12 am

If you have the urge to write, this is an opportunity to develop your essential skills. Following our previous very successful courses, we shall continue to explore the fundamental techniques of

https://www.books-on-the-hill.co.uk/events/creative-writing-at-books-on-the-hill-essential-skills-1-dzspw-slzsy

For her blog about family life with a green twist, and a pinch of humour:

My Moon-shot http://clarefhobba.blogspot.co.uk/

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On today’s show, Danny is joined by Iain Fowles.  Iain is directing 9 to 5 The Musical, the latest offering from our friends at Harpenden Musical Theatre Company.  The show runs from 11th – 14th October at the Eric Morecambe Centre, starting at 7.30pm (with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm).

To book tickets click here.

To find out more about Harpenden Musical Theatre Company, check out their website.

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On this week’s episode, health correspondent Alan Bellinger joins Danny to discuss the latest health issues facing our area. To see Alan’s accompanying article with more information and relevant links click here.

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On the first show back following our summer break, Danny was joined in the studio by Melissa and Alex, discussing the play The Dating Diary. Melissa co-wrote the play as well as being one of the cast members and Alex is the director. The Dating Diary is on at the Maltings Theatre from 3rd – 7th October at 7.30pm.

To find out more or to book tickets for what promises to be a side-splitting comedy, check out www.ovo.org.uk

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In a special edition of Health Matters, Alan Bellinger finds out what is happening to blood testing at St Albans City Hospital.

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Health Correspondent Alan Bellinger joins us on today’s show for another edition of Health Matters.  To find the article detailing the issues covered, click here.

If you need help or support at this time, the following links might be of interest:

https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/carecentre-support

https://www.hertshelp.net/

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Literary correspondent Clare Hobba joins us to share her latest book recommendations:

Jews Don’t Count – David Baddiel – 2021

Upcoming Courses:

Creative Writing – Essential Skills – Books on the Hill, St Albans, Tuesdays – starting September 19th, 10-12 am

If you have the urge to write, this is an opportunity to develop your essential skills. Following our first very successful four-week course, we shall continue to explore the fundamental techniques of writing in the creative atmosphere of Books on the Hill’s reading room.  For more information check out their website.

For Clares’ blog about family life with a green twist, and a pinch of humour My Moon-shot –http://clarefhobba.blogspot.co.uk/

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On today’s show, Danny is joined by Rosemary Goodman, director of “Home“, the latest offering by the Company of Ten.  Home is on from 30th June to 8th July at the Abbey Theatre and for information or to book tickets go to their website.

Danny and Rosemary also discussed the beauty of community theatre and how it is almost entirely run by volunteers.  If you would like to get involved, do let them know.

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