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Shenley: Jubilee round up
Shenley: church service at the Old Chapel, Porters Park Drive, 6pm on Sunday, June 9. Jubilee Tea Dance, Shenley Village Hall, London Road, 3pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday, June 11. Line dancing at the Old Chapel, 7.30pm, Wednesday, June 12. Jubilee Disco at
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Fishing Matters Too
More tales from the river bank with Des Taylor and Trefor West; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 7.30pm; tickets 6.50 (informal cabaret layout) from the box office on 01727 844488. June 7, 2002 21:00
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St Albans Movie Makers
Competition gardens; United Reformed Church Hall, Homewood Road, St Albans; 7.45pm; contact Alan Gardner 01582 763106 or Alan Ward 01727 869682 or <www.theiac.org.uk>. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Hank Marvin
Classic tracks and new material from the legendary Shadows guitarist; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 7.30pm; tickets 16.50 to 18.50 from the box office on 01727 844488. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Harpenden Horticultural Society
Summer Gala incorporating a Summer Show and open garden with plant stall, raffle, teas; 2 Sauncey Wood, Harpenden; 2pm to 5pm; no entry charge; if interested in showing, contact Show Secretary 01582 713813. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Theatre Organ Concert
Charity event with Len Rawle in aid of Community Meeting Point; St Albans Organ Museum, 320 Camp Road, St Albans; 7.45pm; tickets 10 from 01727 851557. June 7, 2002 21:00
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BBC Symphony Chorus
Programme includes Orb and Sceptre and The Twelve; St Albans Cathedral; 7.30pm; tickets 10 from the Cathedral Box Office 01727 860780. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Dennis Rollins Bad Bone & Co
High energy groove-based funky dance music; The Red Note Jazz Club, Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; 8.30pm; tickets priced at 11 from the box office on 01727 844222. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Hatfield House Festival of Gardening
Lots to see for serious and casual gardening enthusiasts; Hatfield House; 10am to 6pm; tickets 4 to 9.50; details 0870 733 4545; until June 9. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, June 8, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, June 8, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Watford Camera Club
Meets for the final print and slide competition; Watford Central Library, Lecture Room, Hempstead Road, Watford; Friday, June 7, 7.30pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Passing Shadows
A multi-media exhibition presented by Artists Access to Art Colleges Scheme; The Bull, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Discovering Egypt
Exhibition based around life and death in Ancient Egypt; Museum of St Albans, Hatfield Road, St Albans; Mondays to Saturdays, 10am to 5pm, Sundays 2pm to 5pm; admission free; until October 20. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Semi-acoustic weekend wind down
Floor spots welcome, free drink to performers; The Blue Angel Acoustic Caf; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; every Sunday 7.30pm to 10.30pm; admission free. June 7, 2002 21:00
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The History of the Palace Theatre
Watford Musuem, Lower High Street, Watford; runs from May 18 to August 3. June 7, 2002 21:00
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The History of the Palace Theatre
Watford Musuem, Lower High Street, Watford; runs from May 18 to August 3. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Afternoon Tea Dance
Dancing and social club, over 50s welcome, every Thursday; Catholic Church Hall, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans; 2pm to 4pm; details on 01727 857106. June 7, 2002 21:00
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St Albans Abbey Folk Dance Club
Meetings every Thursday; St Stephen's Church hall, Watling Street, St Albans; every Thursday, 7.45pm to 9.45pm; all welcome; for more details call Brenda on 01727 846606. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Argentine Tango
School of Dancing, 14 Nascot Road, Watford; Thursdays, 8pm, followed by practice session; no partner required, complete beginners welcome. Tel. 01923 210016 for further details. June 7, 2002 21:00
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XRR Photographic Society
Meets for photographic demonstration by various speakers and competitions; Williams Hall, Seventh-day Adventist Church, St Albans Road, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.45pm; new members and visitors welcome. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Harvest End Women's Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Garston Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Bedmond Women's Institute
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. June 7, 2002 21:00
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The cottages in Horseshoe Lane were called...
IDENTIFYING previously published pictures of two cottages in Horseshoe Lane, Watford: Mrs Katherine Dimmock, aged 88, from Cassiobury Court, Richmond Drive, Watford, responds. They used to be called Woodside Cottages. I was born there in 1914. I had a
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Elstree
Young people who would like to improve their singing, dancing and acting skills can attend Youngstars Theatre School at Allum Hall, in Allum Lane, Elstree. Classes are held every Saturday during term time for eight to 16-year-olds. For further information
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Borehamwood
Young bands are invited to play at a Live Bands Gig Night on Sunday, June 30, at Boreham Wood Football Club, in Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, as part of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's Festival 2002. Audience tickets, costing 1, can be bought in
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Song Session Group
Every Monday, traditional and contemporary songs, everyone welcome as singers or spectators; The Bull, High Street, Redbourn; 8.30pm; admission 1; more details from John on 01923 404566. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Nick Page Trio
Melodic jazz and bossa nova every Friday in the bar; Batchwood Golf and Tennis Club, Batchwood Drive, St Albans; 8.30pm; entry free. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Orbital Dance Club
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. June 7, 2002 21:00
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School plays host to African visitor
A BUSHEY school has played host to an ambassador for a school in Ghana. Staff from Falconer School in Falconer Road invited Mr Richard Alandu, project manager of the Sandema Educational Resource Centre in Ghana, to work with them for a week at the end
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Vandals destroy church window
VANDALS have used golf balls to break eight panes of glass in a church's stained glass window. The window of Bushey United Reformed Church, in Bushey High Street, Bushey, is now obscured by the wire mesh protecting it. A church elder has said the remaining
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Abbots Langley roadworks to start
ROADWORKS in Abbots Langley will start on Monday, June 10, and are expected to take nine weeks. Traffic calming measures will be put in place along South Way, Hunton Bridge Hill and Bridge Road, in preparation for the proposed development at Leavesden
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History buffs keep Ovaltine memories alive
OVALTINE shut down its production line in the last week of May to move to Switzerland but a history group is doing its best to make sure its memory is left behind. The factory in Station Road, Kings Langley, which brought the world the Ovaltinees and
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Punters say goodbye to landlady
PUNTERS in South Oxhey said goodbye to their landlady of 34 years this month. Mrs Maureen Mangan came to The Dick Whittington public house, Prestwick Road, with her husband Seamus in 1968. The pub might have changed hands several times since then, with
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Temporary rehousing for woman in beetle-infested home
A WOMAN refused rehousing when her home became infested by hundreds of Larder Beetles has now been found a temporary new home. Miss Sarah Hughes complained to Three Rivers District Council when the flat in Forfar House, Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, she had
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Trust volunteer is team leader
A FORMER Uxbridge College Prince's Trust volunteer, Hazel Cokeley, 28, of West Hyde, Rickmansworth, has been appointed a team leader and will take charge of courses aimed at building confidence and leadership qualities in young people. She said: "I am
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Herts Jazz
Kate Williams Quartet; The Fairway, Fairway Suite, Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City; doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm; admission 5 for members and 6 for non-members. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Harpenden Choral Society
Performance of King David by Arthur Honegger and the Motet O God, when Thou Appearest by Mozart; High Street Methodist Church, Harpenden; 7.30pm; tickets 12 from 01582 761135 or at the door. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Legion XIIII on guard at Verulamium
Members of Legion XIIII occupy the galleries, describe the tactics and equipment of the Roman Imperial Army and the life of a foot soldier; Verulamium Museum, St Michael's, St Albans; 10am to 5.30pm; admission free to residents of St Albans City and District
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Passing Shadows
A multi-media exhibition presented by Artists Access to Art Colleges Scheme; The Bull, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Jubilee events
Shenley: church service at the Old Chapel, Porters Park Drive, 6pm on Sunday, June 9. Jubilee Tea Dance, Shenley Village Hall, London Road, 3pm to 6.30pm on Tuesday, June 11. Line dancing at the Old Chapel, 7.30pm, Wednesday, June 12. Jubilee Disco at
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Slimming Magazine Club.
Meets in the town hall assembly rooms, St Albans; every Tuesday, 6.30pm and 7.15pm; details from Ann on 01582 733271. June 7, 2002 21:00
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A descendant of Herbert Philip Watkins
MY family came from Hemel Hempstead in the 19th Century and early 20th Century, my great great grandfather was the proprietor of the Old Kings Arms in Old Hemel. The children of Thomas and Anne were John, Edwin, Herbert, Thomas and Sarah. Sarah married
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Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club
Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesdays 7.30pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Bushey Meads Women's Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Who is trying to trace their relatives under the name of Bland?
I AM trying to find out if anybody is trying to trace their relatives under the name of Bland in Ware, Hertfordshire. I am trying to do my family tree under the name of Aitkens and Aitkens goes into Bland because they marry and then I lose track of them
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The strangest tree in Whippendell Woods
THE late Mr John Gloag, a former member of the Watford Abbeyfield Society, wrote down his memories of Watford before his death. Here he talks about an unusual tree that seems to have disappeared. A PLEASANT country walk may be taken from Cassiobury Park
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Borehamwood and Elstree
Participants are being invited to take part in Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's Festival Quiz Evening, which will take place at 7pm on Friday, June 28, at the Three Ways Community Association, Arundel Drive, Borehamwood. Entry is free and there
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Open Mic Session
Every Wednesday, hosted by local band organised by St Albans blues/rock trio Mojo, guest performers and floor spots are welcome and all performers get a free drink get there early to book your place; Mermaid pub, Hatfield Road, St Albans; admission free
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Sunday Open Mic Night
Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Traditional and Contemporary Folk and Blues
A warm welcome for all every Thursday evening at the Hollybush Folk Club; informal singers night; Old School Room, Hollybush pub, Church End, Redbourn; 8.15pm to 11.15pm; admission 2 on the door; further information on 07710 471862 or 07850 163241. June
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Traditional Music Sessions
Every Thursday mainly English and Irish traditional tunes and songs everyone welcome to listen or to play; Rose & Crown, St Michael's Street, St Albans; 9pm. June 7, 2002 21:00
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Mingles Unattached Over 30's Dance 'n' Rendezvous Club
Remada Jarvis Hotel (A41), Watford Bypass, Watford; no denim, gentlemen shirts and ties required; last entry 10.45pm; every Thursday, 8.45pm. Tel: 020 8393 0914. June 7, 2002 21:00
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The Phoenix Concert Band
Radlett: The Phoenix Concert Band, which rehearses at Fair Field Junior School in Radlett's Watford Road, has announced its spring and summer programme of concerts, starting on Saturday, March 16, and including performances in Rickmansworth, Barnet, Watford
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Chemists on Duty
This weeks duty chemists for the weekend of June 9 are: BARNET Sunday: 11am-12.30pm: Greenfield, 16 Greenhill Parade. (020 8449 0169) FINCHLEY Sunday: 11am-12.30pm: Pickles Chemist, 73 Ballards Lane. (020 8346 0923) NORTH FINCHLEY Sunday: 11am-12.30pm
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Magical days treading the boards with the Showtime Youth Club
FURTHER to an appeal to trace former magician/ conjurer Michael Skinner from his Youth Club Showtime days. Mr Ken Clark, of north Watford, recalls. During the war, in a successful attempt to provide the youth of England with somewhere to spend their evenings
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Pupils flying high after balloon hits its target
RADLETT schoolchildren are flying high after their helium balloon hit its target in Germany. The pupils from Radlett Preparatory School, in Watling Street, won the Met Office Balloon Challenge for the furthest travelling balloon in a Science Week experiment
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Japanese delegation observe council's computers
A DELEGATION from the most electronically advanced nation on earth visited a local authority last month to learn how it uses its computers. The Japanese mayor of Yotsukaido City, near Tokyo, travelled half way around the world to look at Three Rivers
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Walker raises money for charity
A CROXLEY GREEN man has raised £1,000 for cancer research. Mr Steve McNally, of Dover Way, walked 15 miles in the Wirral for the Clatterbridge Cancer Research Trust last month. The Wirral-born salesman decided to take part after his father died from pancreatic
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Welwyn Hatfield At War
A new exhibition about life in the area during the First and Second World Wars; Welwyn Hatfield Museum, Mill House, Mill Green, Mill Green; Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm; admission free; until July 14
