Flower Group The church flowers are donated each week by members of the congregation. Almost half are given in memory of a loved one, or to commemorate a special anniversary. The flowers are arranged by those giving them or by one of the Flower Group. After the morning service a rota of people distribute the flowers to those who are sick, are celebrating a special event, or are elderly and unable to attend church. A card of good wishes, assuring the recipient of the prayers of the congregation, accompany the flowers. The picture is of part of the 2002 Flower Festival, held in April. Further details: 01727 863761.

Ramblers Group We are informal, all-age, multi-racial and ecumenical! While most worship at Marlborough Road, some come from other churches. Rambles are monthly, usually on a Saturday, and range from 4 to 10 miles in length. (Church notices give advance details of forthcoming rambles.) There is no formal membership - anyone is welcome to turn up and join in. We also enjoy an 'away weekend' each year, and an annual party for regulars. Further details: Charles Davies on 01727 858546.

Marlborough Theatre Club The Club aims to enjoy and support all aspects of live theatre. We regularly organise theatre visits to see plays, musicals, comedies, ballet etc. Our favourite venue is the Royal National Theatre, but we also regularly support our local Palace Theatre at Watford. Occasionally there are trips further afield to Windsor, Oxford, Bath and Guildford.

Marlborough Readers This is a small and friendly group, who meet informally about once a month on Monday evenings to discuss books we have read. The programme for the next few months is: 7 March - Small Island by Andrea Levy 11 April - Quarantine by Jim Crace 9 May - Miss Garnet's Angel by Sally Vickers 13 June - Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell 11 July - Atonement by Ian McEwan

Music There is a strong tradition of music at Marlborough Road. Most of the singing is supported by our fine organ, but there is usually one hymn in each service which is accompanied on the piano or keyboard, sometimes with other instruments. The organ is used as a teaching and practice instrument by the St Albans branch of the New School of Organ Studies, and of the St Giles International Organ School. An organ recital, presented by the NSOS in conjunction with the church, is given each Tuesday lunchtime at 12.30 (lunches available).

Click on picture for details of the organ