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Chance meeting opens door to 65 years of marriage for Bushey couple
AYRES and graces were far from servant Maudie Coots' mind when she opened the door to the delivery boy. But Mr Maurice Ayres offered her bacon, milk and, eventually, his hand in marriage after a four-year courtship. Last week, the couple, of Highwood
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Grant helps sporting opportunities
SPORTING opportunities at Potter Street Primary School, Harlow, have been given a boost thanks to a £5,000 Awards for All lottery scheme grant. The money will help provide after school clubs and buy equipment for pupils and young people in the community
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Shah helps Haidery through
WATFORD HAIDERY were indebted to a half-century from Nassar Shah as they sealed their place in the next round of The Watford Observer MET Linden Homes Cricket Knockout Competition with a five-wicket win over Chipperfield. Chipps posted 123, and, in reply
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Pasta disaster narrowly avoided
WELL, the Itais sneaked through the back passage into the second round in a way that only 11 Italian gentlemen clad in lycra can, while, at the other end of the evolutionary scale, the Turks booked their place in the last 16, thanks primarily to Brazil
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Pasta disaster narrowly avoided
WELL, the Itais sneaked through the back passage into the second round in a way that only 11 Italian gentlemen clad in lycra can, while, at the other end of the evolutionary scale, the Turks booked their place in the last 16, thanks primarily to Brazil
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Tot talent heads for Harpenden
HARPENDEN TENNIS CLUB played host to some of the country's top young tennis talent at the weekend as the club hosted the Harpenden Junior Open a tournament recently awarded Grand Prix status by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). LTA backing resulted in
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Former photographer for The Watford Observer dies
AN ex-Watford Observer photographer has died. Mr Ralph Jones died in Hemel Hempstead Hospital on Saturday, aged 69. Mr Jones was born in the Liverpool area but moved to Watford when he was 14. During the 1950's, he worked for The Watford Observer for
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21st St Albans Review Half Marathon
Join in the half marathon, fun runs and line dancing events in aid of local charities; Verulamium Park, St Albans; from 9am. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Redbourn Village Historical and Museum Group Special Event,
Steam Traction Day and Amateur Radio Station international link-up; Redbourn Village Museum; 12 noon to 5pm; admission to gardens and viewing steam engines free, admission to museum exhibition and radio station 1; details 01582 793397. June 13, 2002 21
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Theatre Organ Concert
John Atwell; St Albans Organ Museum, 320 Camp Road, St Albans; 7.45pm; tickets 4 from 01727 851557. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Shenley: Pregnancy and Baby Fair
A Pregnancy and Baby Fair, hosted by the Radlett, Shenley and District branch of the National Childbirth Trust, will be held at the Old Chapel, in Porters Park Drive, Shenley, on Saturday, June 29. The event, between 11am and 3pm, will feature stalls
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Borehamwood: charity annual general meeting
A Borehamwood charity helping young families will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, June 27. Home Start Borehamwood and District, based in Berwick Road, will present certificates to newly-qualified volunteers and those who have served for a year. Future
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Shenley: Children's Party on the lawn
Shenley Jubilee celebrations: Children's Party on the lawns at the Tea Pavilion and Old Chapel, 1pm to 4pm, Saturday, June 15. Bring a picnic; Golden Jubilee Music Extravaganza for adults in the Walled Garden, Shenley Park, off Radlett Lane, 6.30pm to
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Shenley spectacular
CALLING all cricket fans. The Shenley Cricket Centre is rolling out the red carpet as some of the world's top players head for town. A special exhibition match between Lashings XI led by the highest ever scorer in a Test match, Brian Lara and Shenley
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Borehamwood: Town Festival
Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival will launch on Saturday, June 22, with the Festival Parade, which has been shortened to accommodate more people on foot and will be led by the Air Training Corps cadets. This year's route will take in Gateshead Road
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Shenley: Carnival and Fete
Shenley's Carnival and Fete will be held at Harris Lane Playing Field, from 1pm to 5pm, on Sunday, June 16, with stalls, a dog show and other attractions. 01923 852494. June 13, 2002 21:00
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You cannot be serious
IT is that time of year again. Tennis courts throughout the country suddenly bulge to bursting point as rackets are dusted down and Wimbledon fever takes grip of the nation. However, for St Albans born Kelly Simkin, the world's most famous tennis tournament
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Gunners set sights on States
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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Hertsmere: Art Fun Weeks
Hertsmere Borough Council's Summer 2002 Art Fun Weeks run from Monday, July 29 until Friday, August 23, and will include T-shirt printing, model making, drama, dance, music and games. The courses will be held in Borehamwood, Shenley and Radlett and will
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Pasta disaster narrowly avoided
WELL, the Itais sneaked through the back passage into the second round in a way that only 11 Italian gentlemen clad in lycra can, while, at the other end of the evolutionary scale, the Turks booked their place in the last 16, thanks primarily to Brazil
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Radlett: Summer art exhibition
Radlett Art Society will present its Summer Exhibition from Saturday, June 22, at The Radlett Centre. The exhibition features pieces from all members of the society wishing to show their work. Admission free. Open 3.30pm to 6pm on June 22, 10am to 4pm
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Radlett: Photographic art
A stunning collection of photographic art is on display at Radlett's Su Kaye Gallery, at 167 Watling Street, until Wednesday, June 19. The Dean Booker Exhibition features a series of traditional photographs that have been manipulated with digital technology
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Borehamwood: Amateur musical and dramatic society
Elstree Productions, the amateur musical and dramatic society, is looking for more people to take part in its exciting spring show, Cabaret. Actors, singers (especially a male tenor) and dancers, aged 16 or above, are required. The society is also searching
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Roman Topic Talks
Religion in the Roman World; Verulamium Museum, St Michael's, St Albans; 3pm; admission free. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Rickmansworth (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 20. June 13, 2002 21:00
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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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.45pm. June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Drug tester unveiled
A NEW drug testing machine has been unveiled by Hertsmere Borough Council which could help in its fight against crime. The Ion Tracker is about the size of a laptop and can be used by police outside pubs and clubs to detect if individuals have taken drugs
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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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Optician found guilty of serious professional misconduct
AN OPTICIAN has been found guilty of serious professional misconduct after he made crude remarks about women's breasts to a female patient. Mr James Richards was fined £500 after a disciplinary inquiry ruled he had made inappropriate comments to secretary
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Possible police cover-up under investigation
AN investigation is under way into claims of a police cover-up after an off-duty officer crashed his car into three vehicles parked in a quiet back street. Police chiefs are looking into allegations the accident, which happened on Sunday, was not investigated
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Workers brand affordable housing scheme inadequate
THE latest moves to provide affordable housing for key workers have been attacked as "totally inadequate" by local public sector staff. Under the starter homes initiative, a Government grant of £840,000 will be released over the next two years. Public
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Police officer charged with wounding with intent
A POLICE officer is to appear in St Albans Crown Court charged with wounding with intent. Steven McKeand-Law, 26, of Oxhey, and an officer with the Metropolitan police, has been charged following an incident in Area nightclub on Tuesday, June 4, when
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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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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"Continuing speculation" over airport plans
CLAIMS that Stansted airport could be in line for another runway have been described as "continuing speculation" by the Department for Transport. The Independent has reported that the west Essex airport could get an additional runway as part of Government
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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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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 13, 2002 21:00
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Footie fever
THE comedy An Evening with Gary Lineker is being performed at The Playhouse, Harlow, at 3pm and 8pm on Saturday. Monica and Bill are holidaying in Majorca in an attempt to save their troubled marriage. However, it is July 4, 1990 the World Cup semi-final
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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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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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Foxes first up for Hornets
WATFORD fans will visit a new stadium when the season gets under way on Saturday, August 10, with newly relegated Leicester City providing the Hornets' first opponents. In what, on paper, looks an awkward opening to the campaign, the Hornets kick-off
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Comment, June 13, 2002
How frustrating it must have been for the organisers of the Town Festival to discover that many households have not received a copy of the events programme. Royal Mail claims that it delivered the programme booklets as requested, but investigations by
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Royal Mail blamed for Town Festival worries
The town council this week accused the Royal Mail of putting the success of this year's Town Festival in jeopardy by failing to deliver many of its events programmes. Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council employed Royal Mail to deliver 16,500 festival
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Commonwealth baton set to pass through city
THE Commonwealth baton, which arrives in St Albans on June 28, will be carried along St Peter's Street and down Holywell Hill before proceeding to Watford. The route for the Queen's Golden Jubilee baton was announced earlier this week. It will arrive
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Prime Minister's help sought in housing crisis
ST ALBANS MP Kerry Pollard has written to Prime Minister Tony Blair to ask him to act to tackle the housing crisis in Hertfordshire. Mr Pollard's letter, sent jointly with Mr David Bogle, head of a housing association in Hemel Hempstead, argues that increasing
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Move to clear cycle path
AROUND £100,000 is to be spent on revamping an overgrown cycle path in St Albans, it was revealed this week. Complaints of rubbish dumping and a lack of maintenance of the Alban Way at a public meeting more than two years ago have prompted St Albans District
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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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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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Nine-year-old's bicycle stolen
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy's summer holiday has been ruined after his new bicycle was stolen from outside his home. Danny Phillips will not be able to ride with friends this summer because his disabled mother cannot afford to replace the £100 bicycle. Danny
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Pair seal Town triumph
TWO outstanding individual performances sealed Watford Town's passage into the last eight of The Watford Observer MET Linden Homes Cricket Knockout Competition after they brushed aside Clarendon by 40 runs at Woodside. Si Sampat struck a brilliant half-century
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Superb Langley end Park's bid
ABBOTS LANGLEY produced the performance of the second round to dump Moor Park, last year's beaten finalists, out of The Watford Observer MET Linden Homes Knockout Competition in a thrilling, low-scoring encounter. However, things had looked bleak for
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New era for shuttle star
PARK STREET'S Liza Parker is looking forward to the new badminton season as a full time player. Liza, 21, is currently in the last four weeks of her physiotherapy course at St. George's Medical School in London, where unfortunately her studies were called
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Herts Jazz
Tenorama; The Fairway, Fairway Suite, Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City; doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm; admission 6 for members and 8 for non-members. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Breadmaking and cookery demonstration at Redbournbury Mill
At 18th Century watermill; Redbournbury Lane (off A5183 Redbourn/St Albans Road); 10.30am; admission 2.50. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Saturday Organ Recitals Series
International soloist Jane Watts; St Albans Cathedral, St Albans; 5.30pm; admission free with retiring collection in aid of the International Organ Festival Society. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Borehamwood: Give blood for Joely Bear
People across Hertsmere are being invited to give blood at an event in Borehamwood later this month. The Joely Bear Appeal has organised a donor session at Elstree and Borehamwood Synagogue in Croxdale Road, from 10am until 4.30pm on Sunday, June 30.
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Cricket test
ENGLAND'S draw with Nigeria on Wednesday, June 12, (Wednesday) may be great news for sport fans, but the team's qualification for the second round has left the counties' cricketers with a major headache. The second round clash between England and Denmark
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Borehamwood: Festival Quiz Evening
Residents 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 can
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Radlett: Theatre school
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. Coralyn Canfor-Dumas020
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Pasta disaster narrowly avoided
WELL, the Itais sneaked through the back passage into the second round in a way that only 11 Italian gentlemen clad in lycra can, while, at the other end of the evolutionary scale, the Turks booked their place in the last 16, thanks primarily to Brazil
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Borehamwood: Live Bands Gig Night
Young bands are invited to play at a Live Bands Gig Night on Sunday, June 30, at Boreham Wood Football Club, as part of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's Festival 2002. Audience tickets, costing 1, can be bought in advance from the council in Brook
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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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, 18 May, 2.15pm. June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Teacher targeted by conman
A CONMAN claiming to have links with an Islamic movement in Saudi Arabia has tried to get money from a leading local language teacher. Dr Abdl Ghany Saleh said he was called this week by a man claiming to be from the British Council of Mosques. It is
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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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Postal workers could lose jobs
HUNDREDS of Watford postal workers could lose their jobs after record losses were revealed by Consignia on Thursday, June 13. The company has announced a "radical restructuring plan" which includes axing 17,000 jobs nationwide following losses of £1.1
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Heated exchanges dominate recent public meeting
A PACKED house came to hear what a Barratt Homes representative had to say about a 130 house development in the middle of Croxley Green which will eat up much-loved playing fields. Around 150 residents packed into the classroom at Yorke Mead primary school
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Summer Fair
To be opened by James Clappison MP, St James Church, Bushey; Saturday, June 15, 10.30am. June 13, 2002 21:00
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Red Cross Market
Red Cross Centre Barton Way, Croxley Green; Saturday, June 15, 10am to noon. June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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BBAC Annual Embroidery Competition and Exhibition
The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until June 15. June 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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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 13, 2002 21:00
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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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2002 21:00
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Clubber punched
A 20-year-old woman suffered severe swelling and bruising to her face after being attacked as she walked home in the early hours. The woman had left the Millennium nightclub and was walking home with a man she had met that night. The pair had walked past
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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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Healthy future for school site
A new health clinic and a family centre are set to be built as part of a major new housing development on the site of a Borehamwood school which closed last year. Hertfordshire County Council will submit a planning application next week for the Furzehill
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Violence mars World Cup celebrations
A GROUP of football hooligans sparked off a riot in a St Albans pub after England defeated Argentina in a World Cup match on Friday, June 7. Several people were seriously injured in the 30-man brawl, which involved chairs and broken bottles being thrown
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Blunder sees crimes go unrecorded
HUGE numbers of crimes committed across the county have gone unrecorded by Hertfordshire Police because of widespread confusion about how they should be logged. An independent audit commissioned earlier this year by Hertfordshire Constabulary's quality
