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A good cure for a hangover
FOLLOWING my stinking hangover brought on by those bloody Paddys who trashed the beachside hut last night, I had hoped England would make me feel better - but all they really did was send me back to sleep, but, perhaps, that wasn't a bad thing. I saw
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A good cure for a hangover
FOLLOWING my stinking hangover brought on by those bloody Paddys who trashed the beachside hut last night, I had hoped England would make me feel better - but all they really did was send me back to sleep, but, perhaps, that wasn't a bad thing. I saw
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Campaign for more donor card carriers
A NEW campaign to get more people to carry donor cards has been launched by the Watford-based charity The Cardiomyopathy Association. Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease and the major cause of heart failure leading to the need for heart transplantation
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School receives excellent report
A SECONDARY school in Bushey has been officially commended for its standards of teaching and nurturing of a broad and up-to-date curriculum. The formal praise formed part of a report published by the Office for standards in education (Ofsted), received
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Watford MP defends World Cup trip
WATFORD MP Claire Ward has defended her trip to the World Cup with the parliamentary football team, after concerns about who was footing the bill. Miss Ward dismissed suggestions it was a perk funded by the taxpayer. She said: "It was fun but it wasn't
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Carer nominated for Playworker of the Year award
A CHILDCARE worker from Watford has been chosen as a finalist in the Excellence in Childcare Awards 2002. Ms Emily Pressland, 23, who has worked for Lemarie Activities Club for the last three years, has been nominated as a finalist in the category Playworker
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Rickmansworth (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 20. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, June 20, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Mixed kateda class self-defence
Meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road, (opp KFC); Thursday, June 20, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members very welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Abbots Langley Women's Institute
Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, June 19, 2.30pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.45pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District HF Rambling Club
Meets at Tring car park, High Street, Tring; Wednesday, June 19, 10am. June 12, 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; Wednesday, June 19, 7.30pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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The Croxley (Morning) Needlecrafters
Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; Tuesday, June 18, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, 18 May, 2.15pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Watford and Bushey Art Society
Meets for wildlife demonstration by Karren-Jacqueline Selby; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; 7.30pm; Tuesday, June 18, visitors welcome, admission 2. June 12, 2002 21:00
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U3A St Albans
Meets for talk on China: Past and Present by Anne Savage; St Saviours Church hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans; Tuesday, June 18, 3pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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ARP/O50 Watford Friendship Centre
Meets for a fun quiz; Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Garston; Tuesday, June 18, 2pm to 4.30pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Hazelmeade Club
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesday, 18 June, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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South Oxhey Machine Knitting Club
Meets for demonstrations, help and social evenings; Social Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey; Monday, June 17, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Copperbeech Club
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Monday, June 17, 8pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Open Gardens
Organised by Oxhey Hall Horticultural Society; 77, 100, 156 Hillcroft Gardens, 5 Raglan Gardens and 89 Hampermill Lane; Sunday, June 16, 2pm to 5pm; admission 2. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Summer Fair
To be opened by James Clappison MP, St James Church, Bushey; Saturday, June 15, 10.30am. June 12, 2002 21:00
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New and Nearly New Sale
Salvation Army, 376a St Albans Road, north Watford; Saturday, June 15, 10am. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Harefield Hospital Fete
Attractions include face painting, sideshows, stalls and much more; in the hospital grounds, entrance via main gate; Saturday, June 15, 1pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Cat Welfare Table Top Sale
At the Community Hall, Station Footpath, Gibbs Couch, Carpenders Park; Saturday, June 15, noon to 3pm; admission 20p. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Spotlight
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturday, June 15, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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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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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 12, 2002 21:00
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 12, 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 12, 2002 21:00
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Woman in miscarriage scare told to 'wait four days' for scan
A MOTHER who feared she was suffering a miscarriage was told she would have to wait four days for an ultrasound scan at Watford General Hospital. Mrs Janice Byrne, from St Albans, who is 14 weeks pregnant with twins after successful IVF treatment, was
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Cancer charity volunteer receives long service award
A VOLUNTEER from Croxley Green has been awarded for her long service to a cancer charity. Mrs Ann Allen has been involved with Macmillan Cancer Relief for 19 years as a supporter, committee member and as president of the Watford and District branch of
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Summer playscheme 'impossible to run'
IT will be impossible to run a summer playscheme this year, according to Abbots Langley Parish Council. Following the resignation of the playscheme's organiser, the authority admitted it would be difficult to run the scheme as no replacement had been
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Couple celebrate 60 explosive years
A COUPLE lucky to escape with their lives after a gas explosion destroyed their home celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last week. More than ten years ago, Arthur and Alice Humphrey of Wayside Avenue, Bushey, were thrown from their beds and
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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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2002 21:00
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District workers hit by travel stress
WORKERS in the Home Counties are among the worst hit by transport stress with 16 per cent of people moving jobs just to avoid a stressful commuter journey. Internet job site www.reed.co.uk surveyed more than 6,000 people across the UK and found almost
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Cash for scouts
Scout groups nationwide are being urged to take part in a recycling challenge to raise funds for scouting activities, whilst helping the environment. Scouts are being asked to collect used toner and printer cartridges and unwanted mobile phones, which
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Put your shirt on having arty fun
T-shirt printing and model making are among the activities organised for schoolchildren during Hertsmere Borough Council's Summer 2002 Art Fun Weeks. The weeks, which take place in Borehamwood, Shenley and Radlett between Monday July 29 and Friday August
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Wood seek new coach
Boreham Wood Football Club is searching for an experienced coach to manage its new reserve team in the new season. For information telephone the director of football Micky Engwell on 020 8953 5097. June 12, 2002 13:30
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Service for festival
A special church service will be held in Elstree on June 23, to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee and the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival. The service will feature some of the symbols used during the Queen's coronation service in 1952, including annointing
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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 12, 2002 21:00
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Home start meet
A Borehamwood charity helping young families will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, June 27, and has invited anyone interested to attend. Home Start Borehamwood and District, based in Berwick Road, will present certificates to newly-qualified volunteers
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Snakes but no ladders
A proposal to build social housing has prompted concern among Shenley residents who say the grassed site is a haven for snakes and other wildlife concerns the property investor has promised to take on board. Elstree-based Squire Investments has promised
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Students party on the river
Pupils at Borehamwood's Hertswood School were rewarded for the hard work they have put into their GCSEs with a recent prom. More than 90 year 11 students, dressed in dinner suits and ball gowns, attended the Leavers Prom held on a boat on the River Thames
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Trials for Wood Boys
Wood Boys are holding trials on Friday, June 14, at 6.30pm at Meadow Park for under-9s and under-10s footballers. Just turn up at the park, in Broughinge Road, Borehamwood, or telephone 07957 165880 or 020 8207 2223. June 12, 2002 13:00
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Colts gallop on
Radlett had their most positive batting display for a while against Berkamsted, scoring 281-3. A freak run out off the last ball cost Matt Soffair his wicket and the eight runs lost proved crucial. Morgan Stanley, Matt Soffair, Matt Roy and Parag Shah
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Appeal win jacks up new restaurant
A car repair company has won its appeal against the council's refusal to allow its premises in Borehamwood to be used as a restaurant. Humming Bird Motors applied for planning permission last year to change the use of its building at 2 Shenley Road as
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Lacking the skill of World Cup players
This was a game of missed chances and did not mirror any of the skill or potent finishing currently on display at the World Cup. The goalless first half was scrappy. Good chances fell to Margerrson and Parrot, but they failed to find the back of the net
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Everyone had 'a really lovely day'
Music, dance and other activities for the over-fifties in Hertsmere were showcased at an event at Elstree's Allum Lane Community Centre recently. Around 80 people using Hertsmere Borough Council's Fifty-Plus services took part in the event, organised
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Diamond night for Rotarians
Members of the Elstree and Borehamwood Rotary Club celebrated 60 years of helping the community at a dinner recently. More than 70 Rotarians attended the dinner, and were joined by the organisation's national president, David Liddiatt, along with the
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New strategy bids to cut crime levels
A new three-year strategy aimed at cutting crime across Hertsmere was launched by a partnership of police and public organisations on Monday. Hertsmere's Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy sets out how the police and other public agencies can work
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Golden Millie
Christina Baker and Tony White from Borehamwood's Tempsford Avenue had an extra reason to celebrate the Golden Jubilee weekend the birth of their daughter. Weighing 6lbs 5ozs, Millie Christina White was born at 2.31pm in Watford General Hospital on Saturday
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Spring clean
The streets of Radlett were given a spring cleaning by members of the Radlett Society over the Golden Jubilee weekend. Around 20 members of the society collected almost 50 bags of rubbish from the car parks behind Newberries Parade and Radlett railway
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US on the run
Boreham Wood Athletic Club is to welcome an American runner who will take part in its annual Half Marathon later this month. Paul Stead, from Philadelphia, has planned his holiday in England to coincide with the Half Marathon, which starts at the Hertswood
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Jubilee match at the bowling club
Borehamwood Bowls club celebrated the Queens Golden Jubilee on Tuesday, June 4, with an in-house Presidents versus Vice Presidents match. Bowlers were invited to wear red, white and blue, instead of traditional bank holiday white, and, in festive mood
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Teacher fell to his death coroner rules
The death of an Elstree teacher was simply a tragic accident a Coroner's Court ruled this week. Nicholas Maines, from Watling Court in Elstree High Street, was found dead on January 25 after a fall from a second floor balcony. Police sealed off Elstree
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Try out for 2000 teams
Borehamwood 2000 Football Club is looking to recruit new players for its U12s team for the 2002 to 2003 season. Players must be 11-years-old on August 1, 2002 to qualify. For more information telephone Paul Stalham on 07860 231679. June 12, 2002 13:00
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Two to face trial
A man has appeared in court following two attempted robberies at post offices in the Borehamwood area on Wednesday last week. Mathew Deagan, aged 32, of no fixed address, was charged with attempting to rob the post office in Hartforde Road, Borehamwood
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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 12, 2002 21:00
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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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2002 21:00
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Magnus Hedman, Sweden goalkeeper
"NOBODY expected us to get a point from the group of death and we have gone on and won it." A delighted Hedman basks in the glory of Sweden's draw with Argentina to top Group F. June 12, 2002 12:00
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Sven-Goran Eriksson, England coach
"THAT was our first target, we did it." Eriksson's simple assessment after England booked their place in the second phase with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria. June 12, 2002 12:00
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Marcelo Bielsa, Argentina coach
"TO be favourites is a presumption prior to playing. Afterwards you have to confirm that in practice and we didn't." Bielsa's explanation of Argentina's failure to live up to their pre-tournament billing as they became the second big first round casualties
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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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2002 21:00
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Town notch second triumph
WATFORD TOWN, who won just one game during the whole of last season, recorded their second victory of the current campaign with a nail-biting two-wicket win over Letchworth, but the margin of the triumph failed to reflect their dominance in the Saracens
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Stags close in on top spot
WEST HERTS moved to within one point of the summit following a six-wicket win over Welwyn Garden City in Division Two East of the Home Counties Premier League on Saturday, June 8. There was good news as well for Chorleywood, who finally recorded their
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Hospital turns away mum-to-be
A ST ALBANS woman who feared she was suffering a miscarriage was told she would have to wait four days for an ultrasound scan at Watford General Hospital. Mrs Janice Byrne, who is 14 weeks pregnant with twins after successful IVF treatment, was terrified
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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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Wilkins heads Hornets' clear out
WATFORD FC have sacked coach Ray Wilkins, fuelling speculation about manager Luca Vialli's future at Vicarage Road. A further three members of the Watford backroom staff are set to follow the former England international out of Vicarage Road as the Hornets
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Flower shop blossoms despite owner's illness
SHE has suffered from leukaemia for seven years but that has not stopped a Watford woman from fulfilling her ambition of opening her own shop. Mrs Susan Hayes, 32, will launch and open The Flower Box a florist and gift shop in Vicarage Road, Watford,
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School receives excellent report
A SECONDARY school in Bushey has been officially commended for its standards of teaching and nurturing of a broad and up-to-date curriculum. The formal praise formed part of a report published by the Office for standards in education (Ofsted), received
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Berry Lane Senior Citizens Frienship Club
Meets for a bring and buy sale; Methodist Church hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 20, 2.30pm to 4pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Park Street Bridge Club
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; Holy Trinity Parish Church, Frogmore; Thursday, June 20, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Abbots Langley Art Club
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, 19 June, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesday, June 19, 2pm to 5pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Bushey Meads Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.15pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Harvest End Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesday, June 19, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Women-only kateda class self-defence
Meets at Town and Country club, Rosslyn Road; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members very welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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St Albans MLA
Meets at Broom Hills Gun Club, Windmill Road, Markyate; Tuesday, 18 June, 8pm to 11pm; new members welcome; admission 1.50. Tel: 01582 842280 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Garston Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, June 18, 7.45pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Heath Hill Club
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstations, slides etc; at Bushey Heath Primary School, The Rutts, Bushey Heath; Tuesday, 18 June, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Hunton Bridge Women's Institute
Meets at The Family Room, Kings Head PH, Hunton Bridge; meet for talk by Mrs Brodick on The Roman Time Capsule; Monday, June 17, 7.30pm; new members warmly welcomed. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Bricket Wood Art Club
Meets for an Indian Scene demonstration in acrylic by Tony Jackson; St Luke's Church hall, South Riding, Bricket Wood; Monday, June 17, 8pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Kings Bridge Club
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; All Saints Church, Kings Langley; Monday, June 17, 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Highwood Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; Monday, June 17, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Open Gardens
In aid of British Red Cross; The Abbots House, 10 High Street, Abbots Langley and 1 Mansion House Farm, Bedmond Road; Sunday, June 16, 2pm to 5pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Day Walk
Ramblers Association Watford and Three Rivers Group meets for day walk from Hambleden; meet in car park behind Stag and Huntsman PH; Sunday, June 17, 10am. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Red Cross Market
Red Cross Centre Barton Way, Croxley Green; Saturday, June 15, 10am to noon. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Summer Fete
Come and join in the fun; Kingsway Junior School, Briar Road, Watford; Saturday, June 15, noon to 4pm. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, June 15, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Watford Camera Club
Meets for President's Parting Shots; Watford Central Library, Lecture Room, Hempstead Road, Watford; Friday, June 14, 7.30pm. June 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2002 21:00
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Extra session for toy library
THE Rainbow Toy Library will open an extra day each year following a presentation of £780 to Watford and District Mencap by the Abbey National Charitable Trust. The Rainbow Toy Library is one of the many services offered by Watford and District Mencap
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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 12, 2002 21:00
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Roy is new sales and marketing director
A WATFORD man has been appointed sales and marketing director of a market-leading numberplate manufacturer. Roy Hamilton, who works for Birmingham-based Hills Numberplates Limited, previously held the position of sales manager and headed up the 11 strong
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Nightclub will target young professionals
THE firm behind the proposed nightclub for Christopher Place, St Albans, has this week outlined its plans for the former Phil's Snooker Hall premises. Strategic Marketing Communications (SMC), which is based in Upper Marlborough Road but has several other
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Market research company moves to city site
THE fast growing market research company ESA is moving its premises near to St Albans' Railway Station. The company has doubled in size during the past two years. MD Harvey Gilbert, said: "We really are a people company. We value everyone and rely on
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The History of the Palace Theatre
Watford Musuem, Lower High Street, Watford; runs from May 18 to August 3. June 12, 2002 21:00
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District workers hit by travel stress
WORKERS in the Home Counties are among the worst hit by transport stress with 16 per cent of people moving jobs just to avoid a stressful commuter journey. Internet job site www.reed.co.uk surveyed more than 6,000 people across the UK and found almost
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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 12, 2002 21:00
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Radlett slip up in the rain
On a rain-sodden Cobden Hill pitch Radlett narrowly failed to pick up their first victory of the season on Saturday. After three days of inclement weather, it was perhaps surprising that there was a positive outcome to this match. Having won the toss,
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Radiation risks very minor says Ministry
The Ministry of Defence has assured employees and residents that it has followed safety rules in dealing with "very minor" contamination by a radioactive substance at Borehamwood's Elstree Business Centre. Concerns for the safety of workers and nearby
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Child car seats hazard checks
Parents who want to check their children's car safety seats are fitted correctly can take them to Borehamwood's Tesco car park next Thursday. Experts will be checking the seats between 10am and 4.30pm, at the Shenley Road store, as part of Child Safety
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Countdown to the big festival
Over the next few weeks the people of Borehamwood and Elstree will be able to enjoy a variety of fun events, including celebrity football matches, rock 'n' roll concerts and a festival parade. The 46th annual Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival will
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Bollard barrier to block travellers
Council parks officers are to place wooden bollards around Borehamwood's Tempsford Green in a bid to keep travellers' convoys out. Residents have been calling for the playing field to be protected for months, after convoys of travellers kept settling
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Wood urge fans to show their support
Boreham Wood Football Club this week announced that admission prices for home matches would remain the same for next season in an attempt to attract larger crowds. Chairman Danny Hunter said season ticket prices would also be the same as last year, despite
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Showdown for young cricketers at Shenley
There was a good crowd watching a tournament of young cricket teams at Shenley Cricket Centre at the weekend in the good weather. Kings Langley beat Tring Park in the U15s final. Potters Bar beat St Margaretsbury in the U13s Final. Eight teams played
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New ranks give taxi trade a pick up
New taxi ranks are to be set up in Borehamwood, Radlett and Potters Bar under a new council initiative. Until recently there was only one taxi rank in Hertsmere, outside Elstree and Borehamwood railway station. Cabbies complained that they were unable
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Anne-Marie welcomed
The new music-loving vicar of Holy Cross Church hit the right chord with the congregation when she took her first service there on Sunday. The Rev Anne-Marie Watson, a keen singer and piano player, was installed as the Team Vicar of Holy Cross Church,
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Yorker for a final ball leaves Waltham cross
Radlett were unlucky not to win a nerve-racking encounter with Waltham Cross Rosedale which went down to the final ball on Saturday. With Waltham requiring seven runs off the final the over, with two wickets remaining, their number ten batsmen was out
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Lashings of great cricket with West Indies and Test players
The Shenley Cricket Centre will welcome a wealth of international players later this month for a charity match in aid of the NSPCC. Lashings Cricket Club, which fields international stars at charity matches, will take on Shenley Lions at the centre, in
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Players wanted
A football club manager from Borehamwood is searching for fresh talent for his Cockfosters FC side ahead of the start of the new season. Dean Cole, of Aycliffe Road, will hold trials for his Spartan South Midlands League Side on Saturday, June 22, at
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Radlett slip up in the rain
Dark skies signal a batting collapse for a Cobden Hill side who are searching for their first victoryOn a rain-sodden Cobden Hill pitch Radlett narrowly failed to pick up their first victory of the season on Saturday. After three days of inclement weather
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Harvest End Women's Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 12, 2002 21:00
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Magnus Hedman, Sweden goalkeeper
"NOBODY expected us to get a point from the group of death and we have gone on and won it." A delighted Hedman basks in the glory of Sweden's draw with Argentina to top Group F. June 12, 2002 12:00
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Sven-Goran Eriksson, England coach
"THAT was our first target, we did it." Eriksson's simple assessment after England booked their place in the second phase with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria. June 12, 2002 12:00
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Marcelo Bielsa, Argentina coach
"TO be favourites is a presumption prior to playing. Afterwards you have to confirm that in practice and we didn't." Bielsa's explanation of Argentina's failure to live up to their pre-tournament billing as they became the second big first round casualties
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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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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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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 12, 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 12, 2002 21:00
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Driver wins fight over parking fine
A ST ALBANS visitor has won her battle with the district council over a parking ticket she bought more than a year ago. Mrs Susan Cordrey, from Bedford, was told last Friday, June 7, that she may have to pay fines and court costs of up to £500 after she
