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Dance Fun Club disco
Free-style, Rock 'n' Roll. For four to 16-year-olds, 3.45pm to 6.30pm and adults 7.45pm; St Peters Church hall, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford; Wednesday, July 3. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Dance Fun Club disco,
Free-style, Rock 'n' Roll; for four to-16-year-olds; All Saints Church hall, Horseshoe Lane, Garston; Tuesday, July 2, 3.45pm to 6.30pm. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Electronic Organ Concert
Presented by Paul Roberts; Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 3, 8pm; visitors 4. Tel: 01923 238657. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Woodland Roadshow
An exhibition exploring the woodland environment; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; runs untl August 31, 11am to 4pm (Thursday to Sunday), admission free. June 25, 2002 21:00
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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Barn Dance
The Pumphouse, Local Board Road, Lower High Street, Watford; Saturday, June 29, 8pm. Tel: 01923 467269 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Psychic Fair demonstrations
Relaxing massage, healers and lots more; Watford Football Club, Elton John Suite, Vicarage Road, Watford; Thursday, July 4, 6pm to 11pm; admission 3. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Beechen Grove Women's Institute
Meets at Beechen Grove Baptist Church Hall; Wednesday, July 3, 2.15pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Ramblers Association Watford and Three Rivers Group
Meets for an evening walk from car park behind Partridge PH near Carpenders Park Station; Wednesday, July 3, 7.15pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Kings Langley (Morning) Women's Institute
Meets at Oddfellows Hall, Kings Langley; Wednesday, July 3, 10am; new members welcome. June 25, 2002 21:00
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WRVS Rickmansworth Toy Library
A toy lending service for children from birth to eight years old; Wednesday, July 3, 9.30am to 11.30am; Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 772096 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Harvest End Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesday, July 3, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 25, 2002 21:00
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The Croxley Needlecrafters
Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; Tuesday, July 2, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 or Sue 01923 441397 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford Ladies Luncheon Club
Meets at Halsey Masonic Hall, Rickmansworth Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 2, noon. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District Business and Professional Women's Club
Meets at Cassio Lodge, The Avenue, Watford; 8pm; membership is open to any woman who is working or on a career break. Tel: Membership Secretary on 01923 236775 for more details. June 25, 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, July 2, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. June 25, 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, July 1, 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield Fair
St Paul's School, The Common, Chipperfield; to be opened by Heart 106.2 London DJ Pat Sharp; Saturday, June 29, 2pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Garden Open
In Croxley Green; part of the National Gardens Scheme. Waterdell House, Little Green Lane, Croxley Green; Saturday, June 29, 2pm to 6pm; admission 2.50 adults, 2 OAP, children free; no dogs allowed. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Massive Second-hand Book Sale
At the Community Hall, Station Footpath, Gibbs Couch, Carpenders Park; Saturday, June 29, 10am to 2pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Spotlight
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts. Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturday, June 29, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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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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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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We Are Part Human, Part Stories
Exhibition by Ben Okri, Birds of Heaven; The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 6. June 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Thursday, June 27, 8pm. June 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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Bring and Buy Sale Langley House
698 St Albans Road, Garston; Wednesday, June 26, 10.30am. June 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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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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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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Thieves caught red-handed with cash box dye
A RED dye security device which 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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Mother steps out on charity catwalk
A RADLETT mother of two will be strutting her stuff on the catwalk this autumn when she takes part in a prestigious Breast Cancer Care fashion show. Mrs Caroline Boydell is one of 20 women from all over the country selected to take part in the show held
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Dispute over match outcome led to happy marriage
A BUSHEY couple whose first encounter resulted in an argument about the result of a netball match, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Devoted husband Mr John Delvin, 71, and his wife Mrs Elizabeth "Betty" Delvin, 71, of Cotswold Avenue, Bushey
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Warning issued over use of BB guns
POLICE have issued warnings and advice about the use of BB guns following a number of incidents across Hertfordshire in which they have been misused. Officers have appealed for the co-operation of parents to ensure the guns, which shoot small metal or
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Warning issued over use of BB guns
POLICE have issued warnings and advice about the use of BB guns following a number of incidents across Hertfordshire in which they have been misused. Officers have appealed for the co-operation of parents to ensure the guns, which shoot small metal or
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Police hunt names for roll of honour
THE police are looking for people to help them with their inquiries to track down officers and civilian staff killed in the line of duty. Inspector Steve Kourik, chairman of the Hertfordshire Police History Society, is compiling a Hertfordshire Constabulary
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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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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Campaigners join fair trade lobby
MORE than 30 campaigners from Watford and Abbots Langley were among 10,000 lobbyists who joined a peaceful demonstration outside the House of Commons to campaign against unfair trade rules on poor countries. Supporters of charities and groups such as
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Rat runners increase danger
The point about road closures such as Partingdale Lane is that they should only be justified on health safety grounds. Rat-running traffic in the peak hours has reached epidemic proportions, and a large proportion of the traffic consists of 4x4 vehicles
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Open Mic Session
Every Wednesday, hosted by local band organised by St Albans blues/rock trio Mojo, guest performers and floor spots are welcome and all performers get a free drink get there early to book your place; Mermaid pub, Hatfield Road, St Albans; admission free
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Song Session Group
Every Monday, traditional and contemporary songs, everyone welcome as singers or spectators; The Bull, High Street, Redbourn; 8.30pm; admission 1; more details from John on 01923 404566. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Pupils talk rubbish to improve the environment
RUBBISH was the talk of the day for pupils of Francis Combe School and Community College, when they joined forces with a fast food giants, McDonald's for an environmental project. Staff of the Garston restaurant joined forces with Year 9 pupils at the
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McConnell makes Scotland team
Shaftesbury Barnet's Lee McConnell has been selected for the Scotland squad for the Commonwealth Games. The up-and-coming star has been picked to represent her country at both the 400m and 4x400m relay in Manchester next month. Meanwhile, there were mixed
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Hughes gets a maximum
Shaftesbury Barnet recorded a fine victory in round four of the Southern League Division One at Garon Park, Southend. Pick of the athletes was Andy Hughes who had a convincing double in the 100m (11.3sec) and 200m (22.9sec). Matthew Skelton won the 1500m
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Fears for handover
Barnet Council has "side-stepped" government guidelines in its plans to privatise services for people with learning disabilities, union bosses claimed this week. Three tenders are currently being considered by the council for partners as part of its modernisation
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Villagers win round one of gravel battle
NEWS that Tyttenhanger Green and Sleapshyde have been recommended for removal from the shortlist of gravel extraction sites has been hailed as a small victory by residents. The final decision on the list was deferred at a meeting on Thursday, June 20,
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Alban festival plan to boost city tourism
IT'S been almost two years since the launch of St Albans Into The 21st Century and plans to turn the city into a tourist magnet are well underway. The non-profit making company was set up in September 2000 to market the city as a popular tourist destination
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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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The Hollybush Folk Club
Presents a singers night; The Old School Room, The Hollybush PH, Church End, Redbourn; Thursday, July 4, 8.15pm; admission 4. Tel: 07710 471862. June 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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SalsaDuende
Rickmansworth Sports Club, Park Road, Rickmansworth; enjoy a night of Salsa and Latin dances, guest DJs; Saturday, June 29, 8pm; non smoking dance room. Contact 07956 207458. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Rickmansworth Berry Townswomen's Guild
Rickmansworth Berry Townswomen's Guild meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, July 4, 8pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Local Parkinson's Disease Society
Meets for talk by Dr Robert Brenner a consultant neurologist; Friends Meeting House, 30 Church Road, Watford; Thursday, July 4, 7pm. Tel: 01923 674488. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Thursday, July 4, 8pm. Berry Lane Senior Citizens Friendship Club meets for talk by Audrey Lyndon entitled These troubled times; Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; 2.30pm to 4pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, July 4, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. June 25, 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; 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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St John Fellowship
Meets for a variety of speakers; St John Headquarters, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Wednesday, July 3, 2pm; new members warmly welcome. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Friends of Watford Museum
Host a film show by Windjammer Films; archive films of Watford and other parts of Herts; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; Wednesday, July 3, 7.30pm; visitors welcome, admission 2. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Carpenders Park Townswomen's Guild
Meets at the Carpenders Park Community Centre, Gibbs Couch, Carpenders Park; Wednesday, July 3, 2pm to 4pm. June 25, 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; July 3, 2.30pm; new members welcome. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford Floral Society
Meets at St Thomas' United Reformed Church Hall, Langley Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 3, 7.30pm. June 25, 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, 3 July, 7.15pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Railway Correspondence and Travel Society
Meets for talk with slides entitled Across Canada by Rail; St Thomas United Reformed Church hall, Langley Road, Watford; 7.30pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District National Trust Association
Meets of talk on Hampton Court; St Michael's Parish Centre, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, July 2, 8pm. Tel: 01923 677372. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Bushey (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St James' Church House, Bushey High Street. Tuesday, July 2. Tel: secretary Mrs Betty Cartwright 0181-950 3412. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford Dyslexia Support Group
For carers and parents; Leavesden Green Community Centre, Clarke Way, Leavesden; Tuesday, July 2, 8pm. Tel: 01923 497960 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford and Bushey Art Society
Meets for a demonstration by Toulla Hadjigeorgiou, working from photographs; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 2, 7.30pm; visitors welcome, admission 2. June 25, 2002 21:00
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U3A St Albans
Meets for talk on the history of Hitchin British Schools by Mel Knights; St Saviour's Church hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans; Tuesday, July 2, 3pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Hazelmeade Club
National Association of Women's Club meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesday, July 2, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Nascot Wood (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Prince Michael of Kent Court, Stratford Road, Watford; Monday, July 1, 7.45pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Monday, July 1, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Bricket Wood Art Club
Meets for a working evening where members can paint, draw or chat; St Luke's Church Hall, South Riding, Bricket Wood; Monday, July 1, 8pm. June 25, 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, July 1, 8pm. June 25, 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, July 1, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Fun on The Green
Organised by Croxley Green Parish Council; informal games, bring a picnic; The Green, Croxley Green; Sunday, June 30, 2.30pm to 5.30pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District HF Rambling Club
Meets for a figure of eight walk from the garden centre, Roundbush near Aldenham; Sunday, June 30, 10am. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Businesses team up to help youngsters
FOLLOWING their dismissal from the World Cup, England's squad are being sent not to Coventry but to Tanzania. The likes of Beckham, Owen and Ferdinand will soon be inspiring their young fans in villages in Tanzania thanks to a joint initiative by Three
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Africa Evening
Presented by Amnesty International; Victoria Hall, Sheepcote Road, Harrow; Saturday, June 29, 7.30pm. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Summer Fair
St John Church, Sutton Road, Watford; Saturday, January 29, 11am to 3pm; admission free. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Bleak House on market again
LANDMARK St Albans building Bleak House is back on the market with a price tag of £1 million minus a chunk of land at the side. The new owners of the Grade II listed building on the corner of Catherine Street and Normandy Road, who bought the property
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, June 29, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. June 25, 2002 21:00
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Croxley Green (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, 28 June, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. June 25, 2002 21:00
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The Philharmonic at UH
An evening of Film Music hosted by Terry Pettigrew; Prince Edward Hall, Hatfield Campus, University of Hertfordshire; Sunday, June 23, 7.30pm; tickets 12 from the box office on 01707 284004. June 25, 2002 21:00
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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: 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: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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Painting Exhibition
Presented by Novgorod artist Yuri Eryshef; Palace Theatre, Green Room, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, July 6. June 25, 2002 21:00
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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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: 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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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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2002 15:00
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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Cat owners in fear of feline thief
CAT owners in Bushey fear a feline thief is in their midst after three pets disappeared on June 15. Miss Lyn Walsh, of Bourne Road, lost Harry, an expensive pedigree cream British short hair, on Saturday, June 15. Her neighbour Margaret Bates, of Cooks
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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Police hunt names for roll of honour
THE police are looking for people to help them with their inquiries to track down officers and civilian staff killed in the line of duty. Inspector Steve Kourik, chairman of the Hertfordshire Police History Society, is compiling a Hertfordshire Constabulary
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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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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Campaigners join fair trade lobby
MORE than 30 campaigners from Watford and Abbots Langley were among 10,000 lobbyists who joined a peaceful demonstration outside the House of Commons to campaign against unfair trade rules on poor countries. Supporters of charities and groups such as
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Spike's final farewell
Representatives of the Finchley Society joined celebrities at a thanksgiving service for Spike Milligan at St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London on Monday. Bill Tyler, president of the Finchley Society, said: "The contributions from both well-known
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Closures are not the answer
The last Labour administration decided to close Partingdale Lane in the face of the overwhelming majority of residents who petitioned for it to stay open. The case for reopening was and is clear: closure is unnecessary to create a green walk; there are
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Conservatives don't care about the Bees
Peter Sawyer (Co-operation needed for progress at Underhill') dismisses the threat to Barnet FC's future in the borough as scaremongering'. When he talks about the goodwill and co-operation of the new council', he deliberately ignores the apathetic and
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Barnet Football Club cannot survive on gate receipts alone
Wake up and smell the coffee Mr Sawyer. It's about time people of the borough knew exactly what is happening at Barnet FC scaremongering indeed. Who is going to line up and financially support the club when Tony Kleanthous decides he has had enough? As
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Future of greenfield site open to consultation
PEOPLE living in Hertfordshire have an opportunity to air their views on the future of the county's greenfield land. Householders will be given the chance to comment on Hertfordshire County Council's structure plan, which sets planning and development
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Future of greenfield site open to consultation
PEOPLE living in Hertfordshire have an opportunity to air their views on the future of the county's greenfield land. Householders will be given the chance to comment on Hertfordshire County Council's structure plan, which sets planning and development
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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Pupils talk rubbish to improve the environment
RUBBISH was the talk of the day for pupils of Francis Combe School and Community College, when they joined forces with a fast food giants, McDonald's for an environmental project. Staff of the Garston restaurant joined forces with Year 9 pupils at the
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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Surprise prize is special edition motor
A WOMAN from Croxley Green has won a a limited edition Saab convertible after entering a competition at the London Garden Show at Alexandra Palace in early June. Ms Lorraine Dillon won one of 25 specially-made Saabs, representing the total number of cars
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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 25, 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 25, 2002 21:00
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The girls with Wimbledon glory on their minds
With Wimbledon getting into full swing and the nation gripped by Henmania one group of girls are already basking in the glory of tennis success. The U17 girls' team at Temple Fortune Tennis Club are preparing to represent Middlesex after scooping the
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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 25, 2002 21:00
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Chris finds the going good as full-time pro
Diminutive in size and completely unabashed, Chris Catlin is the archetypal jockey. But beneath the quiet demeanour lies a champion-in-waiting whose stature in the sport of kings is growing rapidly. KEVIN BURCHALL caught up with Barnet's young Champion
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Crohn's: The disease that robs people of their dignity
Inflammatory bowel disease affects almost 9,000 new people every year. IAN LLOYD speaks to a Barnet woman whose life was turned upside down by the disease and to a doctor who is tirelessly hunting a cure It should have been one of the happiest days of
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Crohn's: The disease that robs people of their dignity
Inflammatory bowel disease affects almost 9,000 new people every year. IAN LLOYD speaks to a Barnet woman whose life was turned upside down by the disease and to a doctor who is tirelessly hunting a cure It should have been one of the happiest days of
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Views sought on future of council housing funding
Barnet Council is giving its tenants two options about how to pay for the Government's 'decent homes standard' for all council homes by 2010. The standard stipulates that all homes must be in a good state of repair, and have modern kitchens, bathrooms
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Policeman Paul shows pedal power
A lecturer at Hendon police college who beat cancer has raised more than £19,000 for charity by riding a bike across the UK. Detective Constable Paul McConnell, 38, who lectures students on forensic procedures at The Peel Centre in Hendon, was part of
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Masonic centre opens up to outside world
The masonic centre in Southgate is opening its doors to the public this weekend in an attempt to show the secretive society is "people-friendly". The open day is part of a move to dispel popular myths about the society's cultish traditions. But the assortment
