Perfectly timed to help you get your cellar stocked and stockings filled in the run up to Christmas.

Our St. Albans Christmas tasting has become an annual tradition for many of our customers. We thought that last year might be our last event on the Verulam Industrial Estate. Thankfully there have been a few planning delays and we get to stay a while longer for what will be our 18th Christmas trading next to the railway arches on the London Road.

Join us for an afternoon of fabulous, festive wine tasting in our beautiful and unique St Albans store. Some of our producers will be outside under marquees, unless the weather is stormy. Either way, please dress warmly!

We will be showcasing some of our very favourite wines (over 50 to taste) and Betsabe from Bacanas will be serving hot Argentine emapanadas. Please speak to Penny or Geraldine if you have any food allergies or intolerances.

On arrival you will be checked in and given a Riedel Glass, an order booklet, a pen and a food token. The wine samples will be poured and explained to you by our wine experts at their tables.

We will be hosting two session to keep things less crowded. 1pm to 3:30pm and 3:30pm to 6pm

As always, this is a walkabout wine tasting and there is no formal seating. Unfortunately it is not a dog or child friendly event.

The aim of the day is to help you put together your festive cases of beverages with the help and advice of our expert team of wine professionals.

For obvious reasons we recommend that you walk, use public transport or taxis to get to and from the tasting. However, if you have a designated driver in your group we would like to offer that person a half price ticket. Please email Penny or Geraldine for details. sales@cellardoorwines.co.uk

If you have any questions, please call or email Penny or Geraldine

St Albans T: 01727 854488

Learn how to cook an entire Christmas meal on a Kamado BBQ with Big Green Eggspert Chef Ross Anderson.

Saturday, November 26, 2022

• 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• The Outdoor Kitchen Collective (map)

Cost: £120 per person - includes cooking class, tea/coffee, BBQ food, drinks throughout and recipes / BBQ notes

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to cook a full Christmas meal on your Big Green Egg (or Kamado style BBQ)

• An introduction to the Big Green Egg and foundation on lighting and fuel/ temperature management

• Modes of cookery and theory behind cooking over fire

• The importance of sourcing the right produce, cuts and ingredients

• Takeaway notes on all of the above (emailed following the event)

WHAT YOU WILL DRINK / EAT:

• Tea and coffee on arrival

• Whole roast Kelly Bronze Turkey

• Mustard and sherry glazed pigs in blankets

• Glazed Balsamic and garlic roasted parsnips

• Mince Pies with apple smoke

• Perfect Roast Spuds {and variations}

• Spiced Bread sauce

• Beer, selected wine from our neighbours Gonzales Byass and soft drinks

Places strictly limited to 12. Please note that we are unfortunately unable to cater for individual dietary requirements. Menu subject to minor changes dependent on ingredient availability. Please note Eventbrite fees (£8 per ticket) are non-refundable in the event of you needing to cancel.

Please note this event will be photographed for marketing purposes and used on TOKC social media and website.

STUDIO CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS

Saturday 26th November at The Kinsbourne Barn, Harpenden

9.00am-5:30pm

Dress it up in your holiday best or dress it down in your Christmas pajamas, (or both)! I will have my gorgeous wreath to create the perfect festive photographs for you and the family.

I will also have a gorgeous mailbox for the children to post their letters to Santa! The kids are encouraged to bring along their handwritten letter and there will be a tasty treat to take home! I promise you, it will be a a super fun time!

The mini session is perfect for you if you would like some festive images for Christmas cards or as gifts for your family. Slots are limited, so sign up early.

Includes:

20 minute session

5+ images

Custom Holiday Card Design (jpeg)

£85

Rickmansworth Winter Fair

Our members Caizergues Wines will proudly be attending Rickmansworth Winter Fair on Friday 25th November, 4-9pm.

Find them outside Café Nero on the High Street where you can discover their distinctive range of organic wines from South of France.

Enjoy a free wine tasting and select your festive season essentials and Christmas gifts. There is a wine for every taste and budget, from the everyday drinker to the connoisseur!

Winter Fair offer:
Free wine tasting
Festive season essential gift packs start from £24.95
Buy any 6 bottles, get 15% off
Free gift pack for purchases above £40
Free delivery within 10 miles for any case of 6

We look forward to seeing you! 

Flagship Wines Wine Fair 2022

Date – Friday 18th November 2022

Venue – St. Saviours Church, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL1 4DF

Time – 7pm to 10pm

Tickets £25 per person – must be bought in advance

Why not bring your friends to enjoy tasting 80 Wines, Champagnes, Ports, Sherries, Madeiras and Gins & there will be the UK agent or winemaker with expert knowledge at each table to give you insight into the wines.

Try the wines you like at your own pace, and chat to friends working your own way through the tasting list where the wines range from £10 a bottle.

You can also order on the night and receive 10% discount, try before you buy to stock up your wine rack, buy gifts or cater for Christmas or any occasion.

Wines to taste at the Fair will include:

• many new wines including some from France, Spain and Italy

• amazing ciders from around the world with Alistair from Cider is Wine

• more natural wines from Graft Wines

• new Portuguese wines from Esporao

• special offers for Christmas and lovely packaging too

and many more………

There’ll be a masterclass or two to join in with too…

We know the Ports, Madeira and Sherries are firm favourites with our customers. Thus with Christmas in mind we will have a range from port houses such as Grahams, Dows and Warres, Sherries and Madeiras

There’ll be lots more on the night plus the usual high quality delicious canapes and also some cheeses.

See you there.

Friday November 18th
Front Doors Open: 6.30pm | Auditorium: 7pm | Show Starts: 7.30pm

Petty Criminals bring you an evening of classic rock in the shape of an iconic American band: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. The “Criminals” dig deep into the life, the music and the incredible influence of the man. You will experience Tom Petty’s legendary career through stories, multimedia, authentic performances and a huge catalogue of his music spanning decades.

From deep cuts to greatest hits, you’ll journey through early hits like ‘American Girl’, ‘Breakdown’ and ‘Refugee’, through the ‘80s and early ‘90s with classics like ‘Freefallin”, ‘Runnin’ Down A Dream’, ‘I Won’t Back Down’ and ‘Learning To Fly’ with highlights from the seminal album Wildflowers and various musical outings including collaborations with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and the Traveling Wilburys.

This show is an unforgettable musical journey through the life and works of one of the greatest and much missed rock stars of our time.

Audience Testimonials:
“Petty Criminals are absolutely brilliant! These guys are completely professional. They sound so authentic and look the part. Covering all the big hits and the lesser known songs. All with a Great stage show and real presence. If you’re looking for a tribute act – look no further. They are the best.” – Marc Smith.

“A brilliant show by a brilliant band playing brilliant music.” – Gary Ross.

“Petty Criminals smashed the evening and rocked the audience. The attention to musical detail was superb – the musicianship first class but oh those backing vocals and harmonies took the songs and tribute to another level. As a lifelong TPHB fan I would recommend you hear and go see these guys for a brilliant night and soak up Tom Petty’s great songwriting legacy!” – Terry Phillips.

“Absolutely excellent and made me revisit Tom Petty material which seems to have passed me by previously.” – Dave Millner.

“Great choice of songs, really well played and sung. Looking forward to seeing this band again.” – Paul Donatantonio.

“Great gig, great musicians. What more can you say other than brilliant”. – Bob Hitner.

“The audience loved this band who played two memorable sets finishing the second with three Tom Petty classics – Running Down A Dream, Free Fallin’ and American Girl.” – Colin Fenn.

“Tom would be proud! Sound great. You’re the best.” – Judy Calvery

Join our members Sopwell House for a sparkling, festive evening at their Cottonmill Christmas Shopping event on the 17th of November!

Arrive to a glass of prosecco or a warming winter drink alongside some festive food, before browsing the ultimate in luxury beauty gifts from ELEMIS, Aromatherapy Associates, Jessica Nails, iSClinical and more, all at 15% off.

There will also be a whole host of offers, gifts with purchases, mini treatments, workshops and demonstrations on the day.

Remembrance Parade and Service will commence from 10.30am at the War Memorial, Harpenden.

Perfectly timed to help you get your cellar stocked and stockings filled in the run up to Christmas.

Join Cellar Door Wines for their fantastic festive Wine Fair being held for the first time in the beautiful setting of The Stable Yard at historic Hatfield House. They will be showcasing over 100 of their wines made by world class winemakers and producers from every continent. You can taste every style from warming reds, Port and Sherry to crisp whites and bubbly. There will also be local craft ale and spirits to sample. This is set to be their most exciting tasting yet!

Food: Your ticket includes a sampling plate of 4 artisan cheeses from local delicatessan Wild Alban and a hot emapanada from Bacanas in Tring. Additional cheese and empanadas will also be available to buy.

Please speak to Penny or Geraldine if you have any food allergies or intolerances

The aim of the day is to help you put together your festive cases of beverages with the help and advice of their expert team of wine professionals.

They will be running two sessions to keep things less crowded: 1-3pm and 4-6pm

What you can expect:

This is a walk-about wine tasting held over two floors in the Riding School Venue in the Stable Yard at Hatfield House. On arrival you will be checked in and given a Riedel Glass, an order booklet, a pen and two food tokens. The wine samples will be poured and explained to you by their wine experts at their tables.

Getting to the venue:

It is recommended that you use public transport or taxis to get to and from the venue.

If you have a designated driver in your group they would like to offer that person a half price ticket. Please email Penny or Geraldine for details. sales@cellardoorwines.co.uk

There is a free Car Park which is accessed through George’s Gate and is located a few hundred yards on from the Station Lodge entrance, at the mini roundabout with a large Citroen dealership. Post Code: AL9 5HX for Sat Nav.

Hatfield Train Station and Bus station is a short walk from the George's Gate

This is a standing/ walk about tasting, there is no formal seating is provided.

Unfortunately, this is not a child or dog friendly event.

If you have any questions, please call or email Penny or Geraldine sales@cellardoorwines.co.uk

St Albans T: 01727 854488

Hatfield T: 01707 240982

While you are visiting the Stable Yard, before and after your tasting session, you will have the opportunity to browse the other beautiful shops next to ours.

Fiona Rae - Royal Warrant holding designer and jeweller since 2001

Slumbering Hound - Bespoke dog cushions, blankets and accessories

Carl Russell & Co - Country clothing and leather goods

The Coach House Restaurant will also be open for pre or post -tasting meals and coffee. Contact them to book a table. Telephone: 01707 932725 Email: hatfieldhospitality@compass-group.co.uk

The Little People’s Christmas Market are excited about their Christmas Market specifically aimed at young families, and can't wait to welcome you and your little ones to their event.

⭐ Handpicked Market Stalls

⭐ Artisan coffee van

⭐ Family café

⭐ Ceramic painting

⭐ Festive photo shoot

Entry to the event is free but additional charges may apply for some of the activities.

The Salvation Army Hall, Leyton Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TG

November 11th 2022
Front Doors Open: 6.30pm | Auditorium: 7pm | Show Starts: 7.30pm

Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues

An opportunity for fans to experience this timeless music live, in a tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation and Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers THE MOODY BLUES.

Led by Gordy Marshall who toured and recorded with The Moody Blues for twenty-five years, together with Mick Wilson (lead singer of 10CC for twenty years) they present a super-group of world class musicians, singers and songwriters and meticulously recreate the elegance of a Moody Blues Concert.

In this show, all the classic hits are celebrated, including ‘Nights in White Satin’, ‘Go Now’, ‘Tuesday Afternoon’, ‘Legend of a Mind (Timothy Leary’s Dead)’, ‘I Know You’re Out There Somewhere’, ‘Question’, ‘Isn’t Life Strange’ plus ‘Forever Autumn’ and a show-stealing rendition of ‘Eve of the War’ from Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds.

Joining Gordy and Mick on stage are: Tim Maple (Leona Lewis guitarist and X-factor Live MD), Malcolm Moore (James Blunt) and Patrick Duffin (Jersey Boys).

1st November 2022
Front Doors Open: 6.30pm | Auditorium: 7pm | Show Starts: 7.30pm

A NIGHT OF SONGS AND STORIES LACED WITH NORTH EAST HUMOUR AND HUMANITY
Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman, Bob Fox, Master of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and Award winning songwriter Jez Lowe

“Whoever’s idea it was to bring these four together for a show should be awarded a gold medal for services to music. ”

“A great evening of stories and wonderful voices.”

“SHEER UTTER BRILLIANCE….”