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When Something Happens: Gerald Corbett in conversation with Bishop Robin Smith

Wednesday 23 September, 6pm | St Mary’s Church | Free entry

Join us at St Mary’s Church for a fascinating evening with Gerald Corbett, as he talks to Bishop Robin Smith about an extraordinary career spanning business, public life, charity and sport.

Earlier this year, Gerald published his autobiography, When Something Happens, which tells the story of his life and wide-ranging career. He has served as a leading finance director, chairman of major international companies, CEO of Railtrack and, more recently, Chairman of the MCC. Alongside these high-profile roles, Gerald has also found time to make a significant contribution to national charities and to the St Albans and Hertfordshire communities.

His book offers a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of some of Britain’s best-known institutions, exploring the worlds of high finance and business, as well as the challenges of leadership, working with politicians, effective and empathetic management, collaboration and the importance of being passionate about what you do.

On Wednesday 23 September at 6pm, Gerald will be in conversation with Bishop Robin Smith at St Mary’s Church, reflecting on the experiences, people and events that have shaped his life and career.

Afterwards, everyone is invited to continue the conversation informally over a complimentary glass of wine. There will also be an opportunity to meet Gerald and buy a signed copy of When Something Happens.

Gerald has very generously offered to donate all proceeds from the event to St Mary’s Charity of the Year, St Luke’s School Farm.

Reserve your free place

Entry is free, but places must be reserved in advance.

To reserve your place, email saboffey@ntlworld.com, or speak to Stephen Gell, John Davie, David Walker or Stephen Boffey.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking and enjoyable evening.

St Mary’s Holiday Club 2026: 10th – 14th August

We are delighted that our fun-packed Holiday Club will be running this year from Monday 10th – Friday 14th August – please do join us!

Holiday Club is open to primary school age children from those currently in Reception to year 6. It is a fun-packed activity week led by our Vicar, Revd Rachel and a wonderful team of adult and teenage volunteers. 

Our theme for this year is ’Kingdom Builders’, so get ready for lots of Lego, Minecraft and Roblox fun!  

Each day, children will rotate in their groups between sports and outdoor games, the craft tent, thinking sessions and some fun one-off activities. 

Holiday Club runs from Monday 10th – Friday 14th August 2026, 9.30am – 1.00pm each day. Children will need a packed lunch each day, sensible footwear and clothes suitable for the weather.

We have been able to keep to our 2025 prices at £75 per child, with a sibling discount for more than one child of £60. If you would prefer to pay in instalments, or your child would like to attend but the cost will be prohibitive please email to let us know – your request will be treated confidentially.

We have 48 spaces and in previous years it has always sold out quickly with a waiting list, so do book early if your child would like to come along to avoid disappointment.

If you have any queries about Holiday Club please contact Ailsa Hulme.

We hope you can join us for a fun-filled week!

St Mary’s All-Age Charity Quiz Night

🗓️ Saturday 13th June, 6.00pm for 6.30pm first round

📍at St Luke’s School, Crouch Hall Lane, Redbourn, AL3 7ET – lots of parking available

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of trivia, laughter, and community spirit at our All-Age Charity Quiz Night in aid of  St Mary’s Charity of the Year – St Luke’s School Farm, Redbourn!

Bring your friends, family, or colleagues and test your knowledge across a range of quiz rounds. Teams can be up to 6 people, so gather your best quiz brains and compete for glory – all while supporting a fantastic local cause.  You can also book individual tickets and we will allocate you to a table if you prefer.

What to expect:

  • Engaging quiz rounds for all ages brought to you by the Ford family
  • Pay bar and snacks available throughout the evening
  • Exciting raffle with great prizes

Food & Drink:

There will be a pay bar and snacks available to purchase throughout the evening.

You can order optional food delivery from Total Cow Burger or India Gate (not included in ticket price), so you won’t go hungry while you play. Details of how to order will be emailed to ticket holders nearer the time.

Or feel free to bring your own food if you prefer, or eat before you come.

Tickets:

  • £10 Adults
  • £5 Children (under 16)
  • Book a whole team of up to 6 people OR book individual tickets and we will allocate you to a team.

All proceeds go towards supporting our St Mary’s Charity of the Year – St Luke’s School Farm – so every ticket makes a difference.

Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your table. We look forward to seeing you there for a great night of quizzing and fundraising!