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Queen lights up amazing day
It was a smile that said it all. Copthall Stadium may not have been able to match the spectacle of the Jubilee concert or Tuesday's dramatic Concorde fly-past but the carnival atmosphere was more than enough to win the Queen's seal of approval. The Mill
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First-class performance
Chioma Ajunwa, Shaftesbury Barnet's former Olympic long jump champion, won with a leap of 6.56m at an international meeting in Dortmund, Germany. She will be representing Nigeria in next month's Commonwealth Games. Several Shaftesbury Barnet athletes
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Distance dilemma
Anthony Whiteman of Shaftesbury Barnet is faced with a dilemma after he broke the Southern League record for the 800m on Saturday. He ran 1min 47.7sec, the fastest time in Britain this year, during the meeting at Copthall Stadium, a warm-up for the Commonwealth
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More speed cameras to go up at accident hotspots
Police are to deploy mobile speed cameras in Barnet this month in an effort to cut the risk of accidents. North-west traffic officers refused to say where exactly the cameras would be deployed but admit they are currently using mobile and static laser
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'How my family copes with Rett syndrome'
Life for 17-year-old Jessica Jaffa is different from many other teenagers. Although she enjoys pop concerts, takes horse-riding and swimming lessons and goes out for meals with her family just like many others her age, she suffers from Rett syndrome.
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Charity match
Temple Fortune Bowls Club raised £325 for the North London Hospice in a charity tournament for the Temple Fortune Trophy on Saturday. Five rinks, from Bishopswood, Friary Park, Hornsey, HGH and Roundwood, faced rinks from Temple Fortune. The host club's
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Spin success
Wormley 88 O Finchleians 90-3 Saracens Herts League Division Three A best-ever league performance by spinner Alan Dudman, who took 7-14 off 14 overs, with seven maidens, was the key to Old Finchleians' victory over Wormley. The win takes them into third
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Village out of league cup
Twickenham 207 Mill Hill Village 180-9 Ibex Middlesex League Cup Mill Hill Village put up a good fight in the first round of the League Cup before succumbing to their more experienced opponents by 27 runs. After winning the toss, Village reduced the home
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The curtain goes up on borough awards night
Barnet's equivalent of the Oscars were handed out last Saturday with The Brookland Players scooping the award for best all-round production. Gym and Tonic by John Godber got the top award at the Barnet District Drama Festival and also won Yvana Reeves
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'Honour' for new chairman
The youngest ever chairman to head the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain (RSGB) was appointed on Sunday at their annual general meeting. Andrew Gilbert, a silk mercer, will be responsible for the overview, policy and direction of the Jewish Reform movement
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'Honour' for new chairman
The youngest ever chairman to head the Reform Synagogues of Great Britain (RSGB) was appointed on Sunday at their annual general meeting. Andrew Gilbert, a silk mercer, will be responsible for the overview, policy and direction of the Jewish Reform movement
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Victory at last
Finchley 200-9 dec Winchmore Hill 88 Middlesex County League Division One Finchley's hopes of reversing four successive defeats took an early blow on Saturday when opening bowler Willem Louw broke his foot. Louw was batting in the nets before the match
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Senior citizens protest at 'disastrous' levels of funding
The Barnet Senior Citizens' Forum is calling on Barnet Council to address what it says is a mounting crisis in social care for the elderly. Members of the forum will hand over a petition to the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Joan Scannell, at Hendon Town
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Welcome to Wayne's world
Hidden behind houses in Long Lane, Finchley, between the train tracks and the North Circular is a strangely peaceful sculptured wildlife garden. It sounds like something that campaigners for Long Lane Pasture would love to see there instead of the proposed
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'No threat' to commuters on split train
CONCERNED commuters saw a train divide in two at Moor Park Station on Friday, June 7. This week, a spokesman for Chiltern Railways, which made the decision to split the 11.54pm train from Marylebone to Aylesbury, defended the incident as non-serious.
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Singer aims to drum up support
A MAN from Rickmansworth hopes to raise £500 to fund a trip to Ghana, by drumming for 12 hours solid on Saturday, June 15. Mr Rafael Singer, 21, of Salters Close, Rickmansworth, organised the drum-a-thon to raise funds for the six-month exchange trip,
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Stripper Sam appearing at Destiny
CORONATION Street stripper Sam, alias actor Scott Wright will be revealing just how he won the Rear of the Year title when he appears at Destiny nightclub on Friday, June 7. The television heart-throb, who plays a mechanic in the soap, will be showing
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Concert will raise cash for charity
A CLASSIC FM type concert is being held to raise money for an autism charity. Abbots Langley Orchestra member Mrs Lynne Watkins whose son suffers from the condition, promises an evening of music at the St Lawrence Church, High Street, Abbots Langley,
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School gets Artsmark Gold award
A SECONDARY school in Rickmansworth has received one of the highest national accolades for it's provision of the arts. Staff and students of Rickmansworth School, in Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, celebrated last week, when it was officially announced it
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Mick McCarthy, Republic of Ireland manager
"EVERYONE has a good time watching it, but you want to try sitting in that dug-out with your backside in the bacon slicer!" McCarthy's reaction after seeing Ireland book their last 16 place with a 3-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia. June 11, 2002 16:00
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Mick McCarthy, Republic of Ireland manager
"EVERYONE has a good time watching it, but you want to try sitting in that dug-out with your backside in the bacon slicer!" McCarthy's reaction after seeing Ireland book their last 16 place with a 3-0 defeat of Saudi Arabia. June 11, 2002 16:00
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Irish delight to French ecstacy
WHAT a fantastic day! Having seen the Frogs dumped out of the tournament, myself and Mrs P have invited a few Paddys we've bumped into over the last week or so down too our beachside hut to bask in the glory of Mick's men reaching the last 16. Only England
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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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Bruno Metsu, Senegal coach
"IT is our first time at the World Cup and to be part of the 16 best teams in the world is an extraordinary success." Metsu's verdict of watching his Senegal side throw away a three-goal lead against Uruguay, but still reach the second phase. June 11,
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Bruno Metsu, Senegal coach
"IT is our first time at the World Cup and to be part of the 16 best teams in the world is an extraordinary success." Metsu's verdict of watching his Senegal side throw away a three-goal lead against Uruguay, but still reach the second phase. June 11,
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Roger Lemerre, France coach
"YOU have to tell it like it is...we failed to get to grips with this edition of the World Cup. We just weren't up to it." Lemerre's brutal analysis of France's catastrophic World Cup exit. June 11, 2002 13:30
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Zinedine Zidane, France player
"WE really never expected that, but football is all about the truth of what happens on the field. We could have done better. "So many times, and especially this afternoon, a goal would have raised our spirits. That's what we were lacking because we had
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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 11, 2002 21:00
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 11, 2002 21:00
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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Golden day as school wins award
THE first Artsmark gold award to be presented to a primary school in Hertfordshire has been given to The Grove Infant and Nursery School in Harpenden. The school was awarded the highest accolade by the Arts Council of England on May 31. The Artsmark award
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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 11, 2002 21:00
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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 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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Hats off to Marcus
MARCUS CLOWES claimed a sensational hat-trick for Sandridge cricket club in only his second game for the club in a shock 33 run victory over Holtwhites Trinibis in Division Five of the Herts Cricket League. Sandridge were all out for 104 before Clowes
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Radlett bowled over
RADLETT LADIES BOWLS CLUB made history on Thursday after qualifying for the quarter-finals of the County Fours thanks to a nail-biting victory at Harpenden. In a match that went down to the final wood, Harpenden took command early on and at the half-way
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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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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Cyclists gear up for bike week
PEDAL power will be in full swing in St Albans when the district does its bit for National Bike Week, which starts on Friday, June 14. Across the country, people will be encouraged to take to their saddles rather than use their cars to get about, and
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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 11, 2002 21:00
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Call for help in listing county's ancient trees
AN initiative is being promoted to identify and help maintain Hertfordshire's oldest and most historically valuable trees. The Veteran Trees Initiative (VTI) has been introduced to try to encourage more people to take an interest in the environment as
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Jon Champion, ITV commentator
"THE man with the golden boot has just applied the order of the boot to the world champions." Champion's verdict on Jon Dahl Tomasson's killer second goal for Denmark against France. June 11, 2002 09:30
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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 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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Easy for Shaftesbury in league win
Piling up the points in the middle-distance races, Shaftesbury Barnet's women easily won their Southern League match at Copthall Stadium on Saturday. Match result: 1 Shaftesbury Barnet 194.5; 2 Luton 165.5; 3 Huntingdon 154; 4 Bromley 145; 5 Brighton
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Achike fired up for Edwards challenge
Top triple jumper Larry Achike has a point to prove as he prepares to take on Olympic champion Jonathan Edwards in this weekend's Commonwealth Games trials in Manchester. Achike, the current Commonwealth champion, is determined to defend his crown and
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'How my family copes with Rett syndrome'
Life for 17-year-old Jessica Jaffa is different from many other teenagers. Although she enjoys pop concerts, takes horse-riding and swimming lessons and goes out for meals with her family just like many others her age, she suffers from Rett syndrome.
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Dismore: 'I am not anti-muslim'
Like many of you, as I attended Jubilee events celebrating 50 years of the Queen's reign, I also reflected on 50 years of continuous peace and prosperity from which we have benefited. Our country's experience sadly has not been shared in parts of the
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Tight bowling wins the day
Barclays 168-8 dec South Hampstead 117 Middlesex County League Division Two Put into bat in damp conditions, Barclays made slow progress to 104-3 off 42 overs. But steady batting by Kemp, five dropped catches and gritty displays by Rajapakse (43) and
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Last-wicket pair hold on
Barnet 226-5 dec Hornsey 131-9 Middlesex County League Division Two Barnet comprehensively outplayed leaders Hornsey on Saturday and were unlucky not to achieve their first league win of the season. Baqar Rizvi (104) hit a magnificent century and Leon
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Middle order dig in for well-deserved draw
Richmond 248-5 dec Brondesbury 162-6 Middlesex County League Division One Brondesbury, knocked out of the National Cup by Richmond earlier in the month, were heading for defeat in this league clash on Saturday but fought back to force a well-deserved
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POW's Tattered Remnants to be published
A PRISONER of war from Mill End publishes his memoirs this month. Sergeant Major Eric Burgoyne, of Tudor Way, used his £10,000 compensation, awarded by the Government two years ago, to publish The Tattered Remnants, an autobiographical account of his
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Legal service welcomed
THE launch of the Harlow Community Legal Service partnership draft strategic plan has been welcomed as a "critical step in the Government's battle to build a fairer, more equal and just society", by Harlow MP Bill Rammell. The plan promotes social inclusion
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Make sure you catch the job bus
YOU have been waiting ages for a job then, all of a sudden, 400,000 come along all at once. That could well be the scenario when a new Job Bus, operated by Hertfordshire Jobcentre Plus in partnership with Arriva Buses, Watford Council and Three Rivers
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News in brief
Cash chance:Community and voluntary groups in Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth can apply for funds from East Herts Council's £120,000 communtiy capital grant pot. Application forms are available from Roy Price on 01279 655261. The closing date for
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News in brief
Store proposal:Plans for a single-storey groundsman's store building at Bishop's Stortford Lawn Tennis Club in Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, have been submitted to East Herts District Council. Man freed:A man was cut free from his car by Harlow
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From the chairman
Hertfordshire County Council chairman Keith Gray and vice-chairman Keith Emsall are looking forward to a second year in office following their re-election. Mr Gray said: "It's a special honour to be re-selected for this prominent position. I'm also very
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Area forums suspended
AREA forums in Harlow have been suspended by the council while a review is carried out. Eight area committees were set up in 1993 to represent the different neighbourhoods in the town. In June 2000 the committees were replaced by area forums enabling
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Examinations go ahead
DISRUPTION to A-level examinations at Harlow College was kept to a minimum last week, despite a two-day lecturers' strike over pay. Members of the lecturers' union NATFHE, which represents lecturers, researchers and managers in further and higher education
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School gets Artsmark Gold award
A SECONDARY school in Rickmansworth has received one of the highest national accolades for it's provision of the arts. Staff and students of Rickmansworth School, in Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, celebrated last week, when it was officially announced it
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MP calls for review on gun laws
CALLS by Watford MP Claire Ward for an "urgent review" of gun laws after a schoolboy was shot in the face with an air pistol, will be taken up by the Government. Home Office Minister Bob Ainsworth described air gun incidents as "distressing and dangerous
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Irish delight to French ecstacy
WHAT a fantastic day! Having seen the Frogs dumped out of the tournament, myself and Mrs P have invited a few Paddys we've bumped into over the last week or so down too our beachside hut to bask in the glory of Mick's men reaching the last 16. Only England
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Morten Olsen, Denmark coach
"WE had a good day, the team played well and with a lot of confidence and discipline." Olsen's verdict after watching his team dump holders France out of the World Cup. June 11, 2002 13:30
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Morten Olsen, Denmark coach
"WE had a good day, the team played well and with a lot of confidence and discipline." Olsen's verdict after watching his team dump holders France out of the World Cup. June 11, 2002 13:30
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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 11, 2002 21:00
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Roger Lemerre, France coach
"YOU have to tell it like it is...we failed to get to grips with this edition of the World Cup. We just weren't up to it." Lemerre's brutal analysis of France's catastrophic World Cup exit. June 11, 2002 13:30
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Zinedine Zidane, France player
"WE really never expected that, but football is all about the truth of what happens on the field. We could have done better. "So many times, and especially this afternoon, a goal would have raised our spirits. That's what we were lacking because we had
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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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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Gunners look to fire on all cylinders
ARSENAL LADIES FC are well underway with pre-season preparations, taking part in a newly-formed tournament in the USA, ahead of their first season at Clarence Park the home of St Albans City FC. The team are currently in America participating in the first
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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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2002 21:00
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Jon Champion, ITV commentator
"THE man with the golden boot has just applied the order of the boot to the world champions." Champion's verdict on Jon Dahl Tomasson's killer second goal for Denmark against France. June 11, 2002 09:30
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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 11, 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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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. June 11, 2002 21:00
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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
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'I'm not a hero'
Tony Freake has friends in high places. 21,000ft high to be precise, in the remote mountain village of Phortse, Nepal. It is here, in the shadow of Everest, that Tony, a 65-year-old former magistrate, has become the saviour of a 400-strong community for
