FREE TYPE 2 Diabetes Coaching
1 in 16 people in the UK have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. This number is growing weekly. And if you are from a South Asian Heritage such as Bangladeshi, Pakistani, or Indian you are four times more at risk of developing the condition than the general population.The reasons for this higher risk are […]
Ekushey February
Byline: By Munawar ChoudhuriImagine being told your mother tongue is illegal overnight. For the Bangladeshi community, Ekushey February (21st February) is a day to honor the martyrs who in 1952 gave their lives just for the right to speak Bangla. Munawar Choudhuri looks at the complexities of what it means for today’s British Bangladeshis, where […]
Ramadan in Action:
Ramadan in Action: Giving That Feeds the Community Ramadan is a month of reflection, gratitude and generosity. While many associate it with fasting from dawn to sunset, its deeper heartbeat is charity — practical, visible and rooted in care for others. Please support these two great initiatives durring ramadan: The St Albans Pantry Ramadan Giving […]
Fleetville Mural Project Invites Residents to “Tell Your Story”
A new community-led mural project is set to transform a vandalised wall in Fleetville into a vibrant public artwork designed by local residents.
Ramadan Mubarak 2026/1447
As our community prepares to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, we know how important it is to feel organised and spiritually ready from day one. To support everyone across St Albans, we have gathered and centralised the Ramadan timetables* and Tarawih prayer times from the mosques and Islamic organisations throughout the city. We are […]
New Urdu leaflet to improve access to services
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care have launched a Urdu-language leaflet, created with input from the community to help more people understand the hospice’s services and access support from the point of diagnosis. The leaflet is part of the ongoing commitment They have made to inclusivity, ensuring that language is not a barrier to receiving information […]
The DLC handbook
Feeling overwhelmed by managing your Type 2 diabetes and creating healthy meal plans? “The DLC Handbook” offers a friendly, step-by-step approach that simplifies the process and empowers you to create a healthy lifestyle that works for you. The handbook shows how small changes to your diet can have a big impact. Learn to navigate carbs […]
Worlds Connected: Discover the Hidden Links Between St Albans and the Islamic World
A new exhibition, Worlds Connected, is now open at St Albans Museum + Gallery. Running until 22 February 2026 in the Weston Gallery, it’s full of surprises that show just how connected St Albans has been to the wider world — in ways you might never have guessed. A Medieval Mystery Did you know that […]
Small Changes, Big Difference: Health Workshops Making an Impact
Promoting Better Health Within the Bangladeshi Community Promoting better health within the Bangladeshi community is one of the key goals supported by Abbey Health Primary Care Network. Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Summerfield Surgery opened its doors for a fun-filled community event packed with free health advice, health checks, and a cookery workshop led […]
Health Fund Day 30th August 2025
Promoting better health within our community. Abbey Helath Primary Care network arw having a health awareness funday… yes health can be fun. Pop down for a whole heap of family fun as well as free health advice, health checks and of course adda club will be there doing healthy eating demos… and talking about type2 […]
Exhibition Celebrating Stories from South Asia
A new temporary exhibition, Generations: Stories from South Asian St Albans, opened at St Albans Museum + Gallery in July and runs until 16th November 2025. The exhibition looks at life from a South Asian perspective in St Albans, From post-War factories to local politics and everything in between, and celebrates how the South Asian communities and […]