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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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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: 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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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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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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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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Rickmansworth (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 20. June 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Scotsbridge Mill, Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Saturday, 2.15pm.
IT'S not just a restaurant you know... The bar at the Scotsbridge is rather nice. Lots of rustic brickwork, rich wood surfaces and a nice, airy conservatory in which to soak up the sun. The signboard outside makes much of the riverside setting but from
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Holy Rood Club ,Tolpits Lane, Watford. Time visited: Saturday, 9pm
I WAS invited to a party and visited with a degree of trepidation. I have only heard rude things about the Rood (it is next to the Old Highwayman after all). What a nice surprise. Okay, it's not Claridges, but it doesn't claim to be. This is a cheap and
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Don't get carried away
"BRING on the Brazilians" - I can hear the cry half way round the world here in Korea. From what I can gather, my mates on the nationals were getting a bit carried away at the weekend, stirring everyone up in to some kind of 'We're going to win the World
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Memorabilia details Queen Victoria's jubilee
AFTER the festivities of the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend, there is now a display at County Hall in Hertford showing how they partied back in June 1887 for Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Hertfordshire archives and local studies staff dug out old records
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Bruce Arena, USA coach
"I'M proud of my guys and it is a great day for US soccer." Arena after the USA reached the last eight for the first time since 1930. June 17, 2002 17:00
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Bruce Arena, USA coach
"I'M proud of my guys and it is a great day for US soccer." Arena after the USA reached the last eight for the first time since 1930. June 17, 2002 17:00
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Sven-Goran Eriksson, England coach
"THEY (Brazil) all seem to have been born with a football close to their feet. They are very good throughout the team and very interesting to watch." Sven-Goran Eriksson looking forward to the mouth-watering quarter-final with Brazil. June 17, 2002 17
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Watford man earns Green Beret
THE coveted Green Beret of the Royal Marine Commandos has been awarded to David Martin from Watford after he successfully completed 30 weeks of the hardest initial military training in the world. The Green Beret is the distinctive hallmark of commando
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Top school faces axe
Radlett parents upset over the planned closure of an "inspiring" Aldenham nursery school, are campaigning to have it moved to Newberries Primary School in Radlett. However, Hertfordshire county councillors, due to take a decision at a meeting last night
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Be a leakspotter and save water
HOPEFULLY the summer will bring some hot weather but Three Valleys Water are appealing for people to join their Leakspotters team to save water. Leakspotter's can call the company's free hotline when you see tell-tale signs of water going to waste. Ms
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Great ideas flow at water festival
CHILDREN from two local schools will be taking part in the Chilterns Water Festival at the weekend (Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23). Pupils from Prae Wood and Colney Heath Schools will join others from across the Chiltern region to celebrate the
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Centre gains from grape tread
STAFF of a pub who rolled their trousers up and used bare feet to press grapes and make wine the traditional way found no takers willing to sample the finished product. But the charity that will benefit from the £100 raised by the event was more grateful
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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The Duke of York, Watford Road, Croxley Green. Time visited: 1.30pm Tuesday.
Green is obviously a popular colour with the owner of the Duke of York, either that, or the bloke who designed the Peace Children's Centre used it as a test run to see what the "bogey on the town's face" (as my colleague Oliver Phillips labelled it) would
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The Duke of York, Watford Road, Croxley Green. Time visited: 1.30pm Tuesday.
Green is obviously a popular colour with the owner of the Duke of York, either that, or the bloke who designed the Peace Children's Centre used it as a test run to see what the "bogey on the town's face" (as my colleague Oliver Phillips labelled it) would
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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The Tree, Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth. Time visited: 1.30pm Thursday.
THE BASIC name the pub has adopted says it all about this establishment. No need for a fancy "The Oak" or more modern "Litten" to prefix the noun used to describe this watering hole. Instead it provides what the best pubs used to be about beer and comfortable
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Tudor Arms, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford. Visited: 1.15pm Saturday.
Bushey Mill Lane, Watford. Visited: 1.15pm Saturday. THIS is a blokes' pub. Young blokes, old blokes and really old blokes. Blokes everywhere; watching football on a very big screen, playing pool (two tables), drinking hard and having loud blokey conversations
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Reedbed replanting helps pond attract more fauna
THE planting of a new reedbed is to begin on Wednesday, June 19, at the wild pond in Birklands Meadow, to help prevent further build up of pollution. The reeds were planted at the pond's inlet, which is prone to oil and diesel pollution from a stream
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St Albans Girls' status bid
IN its bid for specialist business school status St Albans Girls School in Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, has been appealing to various local trusts and businesses to secure sponsorship. St Albans MP Kerry Pollard is taking the minister for small business
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Sunday June 30
Rifle Volunteer, Villiers Road, Watford Yates Wine Lodge, The Parade, Watford Bar Me, The Parade, Watford Mangans, 28 Market St. Watford One Bell, High St. Watford June 17, 2002 15:00
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School's gold award is a first
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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Are schools running scared?
SOME headtachers have warned that the growing risk of parents or children suing for injuries could lead to the demise of sports days. School sports day, one of the traditional highlights of the education calendar, is under threat from Britain's growing
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Are schools running scared?
SOME headtachers have warned that the growing risk of parents or children suing for injuries could lead to the demise of sports days. School sports day, one of the traditional highlights of the education calendar, is under threat from Britain's growing
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Lewington takes temporary charge
RAY LEWINGTON has been appointed Watford's caretaker manager, following the sacking of Luca Vialli last week. National newspaper speculation over the weekend had linked a whole host of names with the vacant manager's position - including former England
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School is targeted by race hate letter
A SERIES of criminally racist letters have been circulated in Watford, in what appears to be a systematic campaign by the same person. One of the hand-written notes was sent to a primary school, catering for four to 11 year-olds. In extreme language it
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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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Opening is a suite success
STAFF and students of Bedmond School welcomed local MP Kerry Pollard to its site in Meadow Way, Bedmond, last Thursday (June13) for the opening of its new ICT suite. It is hoped the new suite will encourage pupils of all ages to get to grips with technology
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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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Event breaks new ground
TUNED-ON teens breakdanced into the week when they attended a special arts event with Break DJ Leacy and ManFridea, run by Hertfordshire County Council last week. More than 25 young people, aged 14 and upwards, tried their hand at break dancing , DJing
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. June 17, 2002 21:00
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Sarah's bound for Berlin after winning national acclaim
SHE may have narrowly missed out on becoming Young Musician of the Year, but former student of The Purcell School of Music, Ms Sarah Williamson, will be soon jetting off to Berlin to represent Britain in the competition's European finals this summer.
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University charts impressive rise
STAFF and students of the University of Hertfordshire celebrated this week after advancing its ranking in the University League table. The University of Hertfordshire has improved its position once again this year, charting an impressive rise of four
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Second mark of success delights staff and pupils
A SECONDARY school in Rickmansworth has received one of the highest national accolades for its arts education programme. Staff and students of Rickmansworth School, in Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, celebrated last week when it wa announced it was to receive
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Arabic school celbrates 20th birthday
WATFORD Arabic School celebrates its 20th birthday next year and will be holding a reunion for past and present pupils. The school, based in Laurance Haines School, Vicarage Road, runs Arabic language classes and Quranic Arabic for people of all beliefs
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Mayor blessed by Allah says school's founder
MAYOR Dorothy Thornhill is the right person to lead Watford into a bright multi-cultural future, according to the man behind the town's Arabic School. Dr Abdel Ghany Saleh paid glowing tribute to Mayor Thornhill at an event celebrating her recent election
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Mayor blessed by Allah says school's founder
MAYOR Dorothy Thornhill is the right person to lead Watford into a bright multi-cultural future, according to the man behind the town's Arabic School. Dr Abdel Ghany Saleh paid glowing tribute to Mayor Thornhill at an event celebrating her recent election
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Planning meeting
THE development control committee of Watford Council, which decides contentious planning applications, will meet at 7.30pm on Monday at the Town Hall. Members of the public are welcome. June 17, 2002 12:00
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Bus hopes to conduct jobseekers towards new employment
YOU have been waiting ages for a job then, all of a sudden, 400,000 come along all at once. This 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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Authority protects its efforts to publicise aerodrome plans
A LOCAL authority has defended its consultation process on the Leavesden Aerodrome site despite admissions by a neighbouring council the leaflet drop was "a failure". This week, a spokesman for Three Rivers District Council said he was satisfied with
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Frozen food
A NEW food franchise will open in Bushey next month. Food Express, run by Mr Graham Gee and his business partner Hugh Boycott-Brown from their base in Upton Lodge Close, operates in the Watford area. The company supplies frozen meals to companies without
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Council action
OFFICERS from Hertsmere Borough Council will be taking action against an airconditioning unit belonging to OK Wines and Video in Park Avenue, Bushey. Councillors voted to refuse permission for and take enforcement action against the unit at a meeting
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DIY fanatic lands his dream job
A DIY fanatic from Bushey has opened a furniture repair business. Mr Antony Olins set up the business last month after buying the Watford franchise of Furniture Medic, a home repair service. He attended a two week course at the company's headquarters
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Grant request rejected
A GRANT request from a local woman to a write a book about South Oxhey has been turned down. The issue of the donation request was discussed at Watford Rural Parish Council's meeting on Wednesday, June 5. Parish council clerk Mr Roger Osborn said granting
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Law firm wins quality award
THE Watford law firm Matthew Arnold and Baldwin has been awarded the ISO 9002:94 Law Quality Standard accreditation. Joint managing partner Mr Steven Mills said "We felt that as many of our business clients now hold the standard, MAB should follow their
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Job cuts could lead to postal strike
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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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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Optician fined £500 for breast remarks but cleared of staring
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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We should open all hours for midnight owls
City Centre manager Melvyn Teare writes each week about issues and activities in St Albans. Here he talks about adapting to our 24-hour society. OUR shopping behaviour is often governed by the money we have, the time we have to spend it in and our current
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Harpenden builder receives award for site safety
HARPENDEN builder Jarvis Contracting has received an award from the British Safety Council (BSC) for improved health and safety on its construction sites. Representatives from the company, based in Station Road, received its second consecutive award from
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"I was not given enough time"
AN angry Luca Vialli hit out at the Watford board after his sacking, suggesting he had not been given enough time to revive the Vicarage Road club's fortunes. "I am very disappointed by the decision, especially as my work at Watford is still in its early
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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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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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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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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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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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.45pm. June 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, 18 May, 2.15pm. June 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Coach and Horses, High Street, Rickmansworth, Tuesday,1pm.
THE first thing you notice on entering the pub is how low the ceiling is. But the lounge bar is surprisingly spacious, with beams giving a country feel in a town centre becoming over-run by chain pubs. In Denmark they have no word for please, but can
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Coach and Horses, High Street, Rickmansworth, Tuesday,1pm.
THE first thing you notice on entering the pub is how low the ceiling is. But the lounge bar is surprisingly spacious, with beams giving a country feel in a town centre becoming over-run by chain pubs. In Denmark they have no word for please, but can
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Scotsbridge Mill, Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Saturday, 2.15pm.
IT'S not just a restaurant you know... The bar at the Scotsbridge is rather nice. Lots of rustic brickwork, rich wood surfaces and a nice, airy conservatory in which to soak up the sun. The signboard outside makes much of the riverside setting but from
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Holy Rood Club ,Tolpits Lane, Watford. Time visited: Saturday, 9pm
I WAS invited to a party and visited with a degree of trepidation. I have only heard rude things about the Rood (it is next to the Old Highwayman after all). What a nice surprise. Okay, it's not Claridges, but it doesn't claim to be. This is a cheap and
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Don't get carried away
"BRING on the Brazilians" - I can hear the cry half way round the world here in Korea. From what I can gather, my mates on the nationals were getting a bit carried away at the weekend, stirring everyone up in to some kind of 'We're going to win the World
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London calling on improved performances
LONDON COLNEY CRICKET CLUB once again struggled after an insipid display at Berkhamsted second XI although Ian Prior's men did salvage a draw when defeat looked on the cards in this Saracens Herts Division five fixture. After winning the toss in overcast
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Lark nests in third
HARPENDEN's Ken Lark picked up his best result of the season after finishing in third place in the sixth round of the Volkswagen Racing Cup at Silverstone on the weekend. On Saturday (June 15), in round five of the competition, Lark gave an indication
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Canver Relief honours Ann's efforts
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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Views 'ignored' over anti-crime TV room
People living around Clarendon Park in Borehamwood are furious at the borough council for allowing a CCTV control room to be built there. At a recent meeting Hertsmere Borough councillors said they understood residents' concerns about traffic and the
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Sven-Goran Eriksson, England coach
"THEY (Brazil) all seem to have been born with a football close to their feet. They are very good throughout the team and very interesting to watch." Sven-Goran Eriksson looking forward to the mouth-watering quarter-final with Brazil. June 17, 2002 17
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Widow devastated by cemetary's upkeep
A WIDOW was devastated by the overgrown state of her husband's grave when she took her two grandchildren to visit it for the first time. Mrs Doreen Shaw says she was shocked and disgusted by the height of the grass at the cemetery in the Vicarage Road
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Envy to play at Middlesex Show
WATFORD band Envy will take centre stage when they play to thousands at the Middlesex Show on Sunday, June 23. Anthony Britton and Paul Ashton, who have already built up a reputation playing in pubs in the Watford area will join a line-up that includes
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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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Fashion and football mark Harlequin anniversary
EIGHT fashion shows and an impromptu football sing-song to celebrate England's World Cup victory over Denmark marked the tenth anniversary of The Harlequin shopping centre in Watford on Saturday, June 15. The shows featured clothing from more than 50
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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The Tree, Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth. Time visited: 1.30pm Thursday.
THE BASIC name the pub has adopted says it all about this establishment. No need for a fancy "The Oak" or more modern "Litten" to prefix the noun used to describe this watering hole. Instead it provides what the best pubs used to be about beer and comfortable
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Tudor Arms, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford. Visited: 1.15pm Saturday.
Bushey Mill Lane, Watford. Visited: 1.15pm Saturday. THIS is a blokes' pub. Young blokes, old blokes and really old blokes. Blokes everywhere; watching football on a very big screen, playing pool (two tables), drinking hard and having loud blokey conversations
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Build a career
SCHOOL leavers are being urged to consider a career in construction by the National Construction College. The college, which has bases in Norfork, Birmingham, Kent and Glasgow, is offering modern apprenticeships incorporating NVQ Level 2. For more details
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Saturday June 22
The Horns, 1 Hempstead Rd, Watford Railway Arms, 1 Aldenham Rd, Oxhey Tudor Arms, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford Western Inn, High St. Rickmansworth Mangans, 28 MarketSt. Watford One Bell, High St. Watford June 17, 2002 15:00
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Playgrounds project
THE National School Grounds Week was launched on Monday and Help the Aged kicked off its latest schools community project with a gardening theme to transform the dark, uninspiring corners of playgrounds into a sensory feast of colours, smells, sounds
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Friday June 21
The Horns, 1 Hempstead Rd, Watford Wishing Well, 188 St .Albans Rd, Watford Coach and Horses, High St. Rickmansworth Railway Arms, 1 Aldenham Rd, Oxhey Rifle Volunteer, Villiers Rd, Oxhey Croxley Green Community Centre Tudor Arms, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford
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MP tries kung fu fighting
ST ALBANS MP Kerry Pollard has come up against many difficult opponents in the world of politics, but he faced a different kind of battle last week when he took part in a self-defence class. However, Mr Pollard was only helping to launch a new skill as
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Are schools running scared?
SOME headtachers have warned that the growing risk of parents or children suing for injuries could lead to the demise of sports days. School sports day, one of the traditional highlights of the education calendar, is under threat from Britain's growing
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School is targeted by race hate letter
A SERIES of criminally racist letters have been circulated in Watford, in what appears to be a systematic campaign by the same person. One of the hand-written notes was sent to a primary school, catering for four to 11 year-olds. In extreme language it
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Pedal power set to raise funds for charity
PUPILS of St Andrews Montessori School will use their pedal power once again this year to raise funds for a children's charity. Children across all year groups will take to their bikes, trikes and pedal cars at the the school in High Elms Lane, Garston
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Road safety is put on the learning agenda
PUPILS in secondary schools throughout the county are to study road safety as part of the national curriculum, following the launch of a new Government initiative. Co-ordinated by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR),
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Flair and originality pay off for engineering whizz
A STUDENT of Aldenham School is well on his way to achieving his ambition of a career in mechanical engineering having been awarded an Arkwright Scholarship. Stuart Bowyer, 16, of Aldenham School received the national award after successfully completing
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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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Poetry workshop held at Chater School
THE Watford Observer's digital news producer and local poet Beowulf Mayfield will take to Chater School in Southsea Avenue, Watford, on Tuesday for a creative writing workshop aimed at Years 5 and 6. The event which will see pupils produce themed poetry
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Holiday to Jersey is top prize at summer fete
A HOLIDAY to Jersey will be top raffle prize drawn at St Joseph's Roman Catholic School fete on Saturday, July 6. The annual event at the school in Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, will start at noon. For details telephone 020 8428 5371. June 17, 2002 12:30
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Ofsted report praises secondary school for its high standards
A SECONDARY school in Bushey has been officially commended for its standards of teaching and nurturing of a broad and up-to-date curric- ulum. The formal praise formed part of a report published by the Office for standards in education (Ofsted), received
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Course work
BUSINESSES are invited to learn about marketing on a shoestring at Shendish Manor, Apsley, on Wednesday. The training day has been organised by Wenta Small Business Club. Guest speaker will be Mr Keith Banfield. For details, telephone 01923 442442. June
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Superheroes line up for abseil stunt
A FIREMAN, an accountancy team, a managing director and a sales assistant are gearing themselves up to shimmy down the side of a Watford car park to raise money for the Peace Hospice. The charity abseil will take place on Sunday, June 23, from the top
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Mast extension proposal refused
A PROPOSAL by a mobile phone company to extend an existing mast in Bushey was turned down by Hertsmere Borough Council last week. Members of Bushey and Aldenham planning sub-committee voted against extending the mast in Merry Hill Road by three metres
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Report: Black cab rank proposal faces 'overwhelming' opposition
OVERWHELMING opposition means black cabs will not be given a taxi rank in Bushey Heath. In its first report to the executive, Councillor Sean Fear from Hertsmere Borough Council's Environment, Transport and Leisure Overview Committee said: "It was quite
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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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Residents stand their ground in the fight against the construction of new homes
RESIDENTS in Rickmansworth are giving their all to fight the construction of up to 16 new homes in the area. This week saw the beginning of a planning appeal brought by Banner Homes and defended by Three Rivers District Council and the residents of the
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Funding secures opening hours extension for toy library
THE Rainbow Toy Library will open an extra day a week 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
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Dyeing to raise charity money
A FLORIST from Watford is going blonde to raise money for the Peace Hospice. Mr David Greenfield, 37, of Rosanna's florist in St Albans Road, Watford, volunteered to have his hair dyed in conjunction with Go Blonde a part of the Peace Hospice's fundraising
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Florist's ambition blooms despite health problems
SHE has suffered from leukaemia for seven years but that has not stopped a Watford woman fulfilling her ambition of opening her own shop. Tomorrow (Saturday) Mrs Susan Hayes, 32, will launch and open The Flower Box a florist and gift shop in Vicarage
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World Cup shirt sparks row in charity shop
A CHARITY shop has barred one of its best customers after a row over a T-shirt, it is claimed. Lorraine Arnott, 21, and her mother, Janice, say they were banned from the Salvation Army shop in The Parade, Watford, which they have visited each week for
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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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Cup fever brings town to a standstill
LIKE the rest of the country Watford got off to a slow start on Wednesday morning while England played Nigeria in the World Cup. For once the ring road was not heavy with traffic during the rush hour as most people were at home or already at work watching
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Community bank visits shoppers
PEOPLE shopping at Safeway's supermarket in Hatfield Road, St Albans, at the weekend will be offered advice on how to avoid debt and loan sharks. Members of the new St Albans Credit Union (also in Hatfield Road) will be answering questions and giving
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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
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Solution to crossword 1765
Published in The Watford Observer, Friday, June 14. Across: 1,7. Sour grapes; 8. Gang; 10. Tip; 11. Rambler; 12. Inn; 13. Ropes; 17. Idler; 19. The; 21. Ransack; 22. Aga; 23. Echo; 25. Rammed; 26. Step. Down: 1. Sugar; 2. Urn; 3. Tramps; 4. Applied; 5
