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Down the dogs
THE 'Monkey' final at Harlow Stadium tonight (Wednesday) looks on paper to be a match between FARLOW BREEZE and GRANARDS FORTUNE. Strictly going on form the advantage seems to be with FARLOW BREEZE, but he has not had the best of luck with the trap draw
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Body found at Welsh Harp
The partly decomposed body of a man was found yesterday in undergrowth down a steep embankment in the Welsh Harp open space. A post-mortem held this morning proved inconclusive but police are not treating the death as suspicious. Police were called at
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Borehamwood: charity dog show
Thousands of people are expected at a special charity dog show to be held in Borehamwood's Tempsford Green on Sunday, June 23. Movie star Jenny Seagrove will help to judge the competition, along with other well-known figures. There will be 12 novelty
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Radlett: Art Society Summer Exhibition
Radlett Art Society will present its Art Society 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,
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Borehamwood and Radlett: Dance project
Young people's theatre company Traffic Lights Productions is looking for performers to take part in a dance choreography project. People with a background in Jazz and contemporary dance would be welcome. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays and Sundays
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Radlett: Midsummer Miscellany
The Radlett Players will perform at Shenley's Walled Gardens on Friday, June 21, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The Midsummer Miscellany will feature extracts from A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Private Lives, a Cricket
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Borehamwood: Festival baby show
A Festival baby show will be held at Allum Hall, Allum Lane, Elstree, from 1.30pm on Tuesday, June 25. Babies can be entered on the day. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Borehamwood: free concert
An orchestra of young musicians from Fontenay-aux-Roses, Borehamwood's twin town, will perform a free concert at Hertswood School's Cowley Hill site from 8pm on Saturday, June 22. Performers from the French town's College des Ormeaux took part in last
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Elstree: Rock and Roll Night
A Rock and Roll Night will be held on June 22, at Allum Hall, in Allum Lane, at 7pm, featuring live music, a jive school and dance displays. Audience members are invited to wear 1950s clothing. Tickets cost 5 in advance. 020 8207 1382. June 20, 2002 21
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Summer Exhibition
Presented by Friends of Bushey Museum; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; Saturday, June 22 to November 3; open 11am to 4pm, Thursday to Sunday only; admission free. June 20, 2002 21:00
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We Are Part Human, Part Stories
Exhibition by Ben Okri, Birds of Heaven; The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 6. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Memories are Made of This - A Hidden World
By Tracie Law and Jane McGill; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 30. June 20, 2002 21:00
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The Hollybush Folk Club
Presents Singer, songwriter and musician Sandra Kerr; The Old School Room, The Hollybush PH, Church End, Redbourn; Thursday, June 27, 8.15pm; admission 4. Tel: 07710 471862. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Classic Concerts
A soiree musicale, concert supper; St Edmunds Church, Pinner Road, Northwood Hills, Sunday, June 23, 7pm; tickets 10 supper or 3 concert only. Tel: 020 8866 4610. June 20, 2002 21:00
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An Evening of Film Music
Hosted by Terry Pettigrew; Prince Edward Hall, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield; Sunday, June 23, 7.30pm; tickets 12. Tel: box office 01707 284004. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Judie Tzuke
Watersmeet, High Street, Rickmansworth; Friday, June 21, 8pm; tickets 15. Tel: box office 01923 771542. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Thursday, June 27, 8pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, June 27, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Abbots Langley Art Club
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, June 26, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. June 20, 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 26, 2pm to 5pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Harvest End Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesday, June 26, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Buckinghamshire Pottery and Sculpture Society
Meets for a talk and demonstration by Sean Miller; Chorleywood Arts Centre, Chorleywood; Wednesday, June 26, 8pm to 10pm; visitors welcome, admission 5. Tel: Sarah O'Niell 01494 782240 for further details. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Kings Langley (Morning) Women's Institute
Meets at Oddfellows Hall, Kings Langley; Wednesday, June 26, 10am; new members welcome. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Carpenders Park Townswomen's Guild
Meets at the Carpenders Park Community Centre, Gibbs Couch, Carpenders Park; Wednesday, June 26, 2pm to 4pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Verulam Writer's Circle
Meets for the chrystal decanter competition; St Michael's Church hall, St Michael's Street, St Albans; Wednesday, June 26, 8pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Watford Floral Society
Meets for a country weekend demonstration by Jacky Eyre; St Thomas Church hall, Langley Road, Watford; Wednesday, June 26, 7.30pm; visitors welcome, admission 3. June 20, 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; 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Ramblers Association Watford and Three Rivers Group
Meets for evening walk from Rickmansworth, meet in long stay car park opposite Coach and Horses PH, High Street; Tuesday, June 25, 7.15pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Women's Club
Meets for personal development for the 21st Century by Melody Cheale; Cassio Lodge, The Avenue, Watford; Tuesday, June 25, 8pm; membership is open to any woman who is working or on a career break. Tel: Membership Secretary on 01923 236775 for more details
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The Bushey Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Meets for a lecture by Alicia Salter; The Bushey Centre, High Street, Bushey; Tuesday, June 25, 8pm; visitors welcome, admission 3. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Bricket Wood Art Club
Meets for a working evening; St Lukes Church hall, South Riding, Bricket Wood; Monday, June 24, 8pm. June 20, 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 24, 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. June 20, 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 24, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Dawn's Open Garden
Also cake table, bric-a-brac and plant stall; 2 Winchfield Way, Rickmansworth; Sunday, 23 June, 2pm to 6pm; admission 1.50. June 20, 2002 21:00
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St Albans YHA Group
Meets for a day walk in the Chiltern Hills; meet at St Albans War Memorial; Sunday, June 23, 10am or Wendover station car park, 11am. Tel: 01707 335803 for further details. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Royal Razmatazz Summer Fair
At the Little Chalfont Combined School, Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont; Saturday, June 22, 1pm to 4pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, June 22, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Spotlight
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturday, June 22, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Croxley Green (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, June 21, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. June 20, 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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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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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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A travesty of justice
All Barry Ellis wants is the truth. And in the case of murdered Albanian refugee Fetah Marku, that is far from a simple request. Barry's younger brother, Richard, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Mr Marku at the Old Bailey last Tuesday
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Striker's ready for the Bees
Peter Shreeves was a happy man last week when he was given the number one target on his transfer shopping list. Junior Agogo, a 22-year-old striker, signed on the dotted line last Friday to give the Bees' forward line a real boost ahead of pre-season
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Candler scoops players award
Robert Candler, of Church Hill School, East Barnet, is the Barnet Primary Schools' Player of the Year. He came out on top in a poll of his team-mates in the borough squad, and collected the Geoff Niblett Trophy during the presentation at Moss Hall School
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Stanmore hit for fielding two illegible players
Stanmore 200 Richmond 90-8: Middlesex County League Stanmore have incurred a ten-point deduction for including two players, Dhammika Prassada and Umesh Valjee, who were not registered in time to be eligible. The penalty has left them bottom of the table
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Trip to Doncaster for opening game
Barnet, fancied to make a bold challenge for a play-off slot in the coming campaign, face a tough early programme. On Saturday, August 17, they kick-off away to Doncaster, who finished fourth last season pipping the Bees on goal difference after both
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Clarke forced to quit Dons
Simon Clarke, Hendon's Player of the Year, has left the club. The Dons' longest-serving player, Clarke, who made over 350 first team appearances, had originally signed for the coming season but a change in personal circumstances would have made it difficult
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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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2002 21:00
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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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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 20, 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 20, 2002 21:00
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Clubbing together
SINCE the winding up of the St Albans Sports Trust, work has continued behind the scenes regarding the creation of a new sports funding organisation. Significant progress has been made and, judging by the gamut of sports represented at a recent St Albans
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England v Brazil: Mission Possible
FAR from daunted, it appears hopes within the community are high ahead of England's mouth-watering World Cup clash with Brazil on June 21. Take a look. Malcolm MacMillan, chairman of St Albans District Council Cabinet and St Albans City FC: Although I'm
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Spiderman film to keep rating
IT seems Watford Council will not be joining the web of local authorities who have reduced the classification of the new Spiderman film from a 12 to a PG. Despite the film's rating given by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) having no legal
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Five alive
DESPITE numbering just five, Verulam Swimming Club claimed nine golds, six silvers and a bronze at the Herts Masters tournament at the weekend of June 15 and 16. Alison Gardiner, making her first appearance in the 25-29 year-old category, picked up golds
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Dudman nails the hammer
HERTS PHOENIX ATHLETICS CLUB hammer star Nicola Dudman is going to the Junior World Championships in Kingston, Jamaica next month, after blasting her way past the qualifying distance and improving her personal best by an astounding 3.09m at the same time
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MP Ward's bill to boost safety
A PIONEERING bid to cut the number of household accidents by discounting safety devices was this week introduced to Parliament by Watford MP Claire Ward. The bill, which proposes eliminating or reducing tax on items such as smoke alarms, fire guards,
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News in brief
Planted up:More than 100 plants have been planted by Year 8 Harlow Fields School pupils to create a Jubilee flowerbed at Harlow College. The youngsters have been visiting the college once a week as part of the school link programme which helps prepare
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Motorcycle workshops offered
A SERIES of motorcycle rider skills workshops are being held by the City of London Police at North Weald airfield. The sessions, on July 7, August 11 and September 15, include on-road assessment rides, information videos and motorcycle-related first aid
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Volunteer drivers wanted
VOLUNTEER drivers are being sought by various organisations and charities in Harlow. Essex Ambulance Service is looking for people with four-door cars to take patients to non-emergency week-day appointments. Age Concern is looking for drivers to take
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Resident's views sought
HARLOW residents can have their say on the future of arts and recreation in the town. Harlow Council is inviting people to give their views on a draft cultural strategy which looks at developing art and culture. Entitled Infinite Possibilities, it looks
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All smiles on wild trip
ROTARIANS put smiles on the faces of 186 children when they took them on a day out to Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne. The day began at Harlow Sportcentre where the youngsters boarded decorated cars and coaches and were waved off by Harlow MP Bill
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Beagles are in fine form
HARLOW based middle distance runners Ben Hellmers and Richard Mead were in fine form for Essex Beagles in the Hertfordshire Schools Track and Field Championships in Watford at the weekend. Hellmers, 16, took the senior boys 3000m title, after an impressive
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Rye's Rockets tame the Tigers of Trelawny
Rye House...53 Trelawny...37 (Speedway Premier League) THE Rockets ran out comfortable winners in this home clash with Trelawny on Saturday, although the winning margin could have been much higher. The Tigers have been one of the teams to watch so far
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Get together for sport in Stortford
SPORT in Bishop's Stortford is set to become unified under a new umbrella group that is aimed at all levels of those involved in administrating sport across Hertfordshire. The Hertfordshire Sport Partnership (HSP) is a new voluntary group that aims to
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Harlow tail fails at home
Harlow...126 a/o Billericay...181 a/o Harlow lose by 55 runs (Essex League Division One) A MIXED performance from Harlow at the Marigolds led to their third league defeat of the season on Saturday. Winning the toss home skipper Jed Hill chose to field
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St Albans Observer wins award
LOOKING good - that was the verdict on the St Albans and Harpenden Observers in the Newsquest Editorial Awards. The paper was declared runner-up in the paid-for weekly newspaper category of the awards recently held at Stratford-upon-Avon. Newsquest Media
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Borehamwood: Film Evening
The Elstree Film Evening, celebrating 75 years of production at Borehamwood's studios, will be held at the BBC Elstree Centre on Saturday, June 29. The event will feature celebrity guests, the BBC Elstree Concert Band and film clips. Tickets 4 in advance
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Borehamwood: fire and ambulance open days
Borehamwood fire and ambulance stations will hold open days on Saturday, June 29. At the Elstree Way police station, from 2pm to 5pm, visitors will see major incident equipment, and find out more about becoming a special constable, security, motorcycle
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Borehamwood:Festival Quiz Evening
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 be up to five people in each team, and a licensed
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Borehamwood: BBC Elstree Concert Band
The 40-piece BBC Elstree Concert Band will perform music from American composers Henry Mancini, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin, along with a Frank Sinatra singalong and other pieces at Allum Hall, Allum Lane, Elstree from 7.30pm on Monday, June 24. Tickets
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Painting Exhibition
Presented by Novgorod artist Yuri Eryshef; Palace Theatre, Green Room, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, July 6. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Zigger Zagger
Watford Grammar School for Boys, Rickmansworth Road, Watford; Thursday, June 20 to Saturday, June 29, 7pm; tickets 4 adults, 3 conc. Tel: 01923 208900. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Three Rivers Chamber Orchestra
Presents an evening of English Music to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee ; St Mary's Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth; Saturday, June 22; tickets 7, 1 for accompanied children available at the door or tel: 01923 772627 for further details. June
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Berry Lane Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Meets at Methodist Church hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 27, 2.30pm to 4pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Watford Folklore Society
Meets for lecture by Tom Doig entitled The Folklore of Births and Baptisms; Oracle Centre, 12 Market Street, Watford; Thursday, June 27, 8pm; visitors welcome, admission 4.50. Tel: 01923 229784. June 20, 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 27, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. June 20, 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 26, 7.30pm. June 20, 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, June 26, 7.15pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Bring and Buy Sale Langley House
698 St Albans Road, Garston; Wednesday, June 26, 10.30am. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Phoenix Circle (Afternoon) Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations; St Peter's Church Hall, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford; Wednesday, June 26, 2.30pm; new members welcome. June 20, 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, June 25, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Monday, June 24, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. June 20, 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 24, 8pm. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Sir James Altham Class of 82
20 year reunion all mid-80's pupils welcome, disco and food; Labour Club, Henbury Way, South Oxhey; Saturday, June 22, 7pm to midnight; admission 10 on the door. Tel: Gill Clarke 01908 647577. June 20, 2002 21:00
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Croxley Green (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, June 21, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. June 20, 2002 21:00
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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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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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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: 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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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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Striker's ready for the Bees
Peter Shreeves was a happy man last week when he was given the number one target on his transfer shopping list. Junior Agogo, a 22-year-old striker, signed on the dotted line last Friday to give the Bees' forward line a real boost ahead of pre-season
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Harriers may send 11 to Manchester
Shaftesbury Barnet will be strongly represented in the Commonwealth Games next month. Seven athletes have been named in the England team, and the total should exceed double figures with the announcement of the Scottish and Welsh squads. Competing for
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Trip to Doncaster for opening game
Barnet, fancied to make a bold challenge for a play-off slot in the coming campaign, face a tough early programme. On Saturday, August 17, they kick-off away to Doncaster, who finished fourth last season pipping the Bees on goal difference after both
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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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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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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 20, 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 20, 2002 21:00
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A massive opportunity
SO the biggest game in the history of world football ever is nearly upon us - a slight over exageration, perhaps, but you wouldn't think so if you saw all the publicity for the match over here in Japan. Yes, I've moved, although, sadly, the circumstances
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A massive opportunity
SO the biggest game in the history of world football ever is nearly upon us - a slight over exageration, perhaps, but you wouldn't think so if you saw all the publicity for the match over here in Japan. Yes, I've moved, although, sadly, the circumstances
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Just the ticket
TICKETS to see St Albans City take on Watford FC at Clarence Park on Saturday, July 13 are now available. It is understood adult tickets will cost £10, with the cost reduced to £4 for students and OAP's. After a pre-season including matches against Peterborough
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Future of land to be decided
THE future of greenfield land in Hertfordshire is to be decided by residents, it was announced this week. People will be given the chance to comment on Hertfordshire County Council's structure plan, which sets planning and development guidelines for the
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Paddle Power
MENTION the words Germany and September together, and most sports fans immediately think back to a certain World Cup qualifying night in Munich. But for at least ten members of the St Albans Canoe Polo Club, the two words are enough to send their minds
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Adamson overcomes lane eight hurdle
HERTS Phoenix athlete Samantha Adamson shone in the 400m hurdles at the Commenwealth Games Trials in Manchester on Saturday. A positive perfomance in Saturday's heats saw the 20-year-old progress through the finals with a time of 60.01. Once there though
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Play-offs within grasp
ST ALBANS CENTURIONS are back in action on Saturday, June 22, hoping to secure their place in the play-off with their seventh TotalRL.com Conference win out of seven this season, when they meet the Cambridge Eagles at OV's ground. While the Eagles have
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Thugs inflict horrific death on cat
THUGS killed a cat by smashing its head in with a piece of masonry in South Oxey, the RSPCA has revealed. An investigation has been launched to find the people responsible for the horrific death. The cat's body was found in a hedgegrow in Muirfield Road
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Badger deaths mar jubilee celebrations
TWO badgers killed over the same weekend marred the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Chipperfield. The protected animals were found dead within 300 yards of each other on main roads in the village after hundreds of people in cars flocked to the village
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Small turnout to hear developers' plans
ONLY 16 people attended a public meeting held to discuss what might be built on the site of The Watford Observer in Rickmansworth Road, Watford. Developer Linden Homes has bought the 2.9 acre site and applied to Watford Council to turn it into a residential
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New systems help 999 response times
SOPHISTICATED navigation systems have been fitted in Hertfordshire's ambulances in a bid to improve vital response times. Features of the £100,000 upgrade include a Batmobile-style digital voice guide and a computer screen map indicating the scene of
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Thieves caught red-handed with cash box dye
THE red dye security device that activates when cash boxes are being stolen helped lead to the conviction of five robbers who stole cash from a security van outside Sainsbury's at the Dome roundabout in Watford. Many eyewitnesses saw red dye spewing out
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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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Radio station celebrates listening success
THE year has started in the best possible fashion for local radio station BBC Essex with a large increase in listening numbers, and a two per cent jump in its share of all listening in its transmission area. According to the official RAJAR figures issued
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Dispute over allocation of seats by council chiefs
HARLOW Labour Group has accused the joint administration at Harlow Council of selling out on its principles of fair voting and proportional representation following the appointment of councillors to outside bodies. Labour claim that the allocation of
