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Radlett
Radlett Horticultural Society is holding a Summer Evening Mini Flower Show at Newberries School, Newberries Avenue, Radlett, at 8pm on Thursday, July 4. Summer flowers, strawberries and vegetables will be on show, with the judging of entries. Admission
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Borehamwood
Families Day, held every year as part of the Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival, will take place on Saturday, July 6, with cast and crew from EastEnders set to play a six-a-side football match in the afternoon. The day will take place from 12.30pm
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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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Watford Ladies Luncheon Club
Meets at Halsey Masonic Hall, Rickmansworth Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 2, noon. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Eruv dangers
Regarding your article Eruv licence is granted'. The size and height of the poles was agreed at the public inquiry in 1993. If they are altered, the whole scheme should be reapplied for as it would be a different application. Furthermore, members of the
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Arts provision is simply not good enough in Barnet
In March 1994, a headline in this newspaper ran Barnet hits rock bottom' above an account of a survey of arts funding in London, with our borough in last place. Since those days, the professional management of The Bull has quietly enhanced its reputation
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Reunion
JUST over a year ago a photograph of a 1961 Christmas play from Chater Junior School in Harwoods Road was published in the printed edition of Nostalgia. Arising from this a number of us have made contact and are planning a get together in the autumn.
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Where are Ray and Dorothy Middleton?
CAN anyone supply information as to the whereabouts of Ray and Dorothy Middleton, formerly of 9, Little Oxhey Lane, Oxhey, Herts? They had a son Michael who would be aged in his late 50's by now. Dorothy's maiden name was Loader and Ray was Canadian.
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Who knew Mr Hunt?
WILLIAM FREDERICK HUNT who was killed in 1921 was a former Hertfordshire constable who joined the Royal Engineers during the Great War and was commissioned into the Royal Enniskilling Fusiliers in 1916. After the war in 1920, he joined the Royal Irish
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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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Has the TV show made at the old school gone to air?
I lived in the Watford area from 1949 until I joined the RAF in 1955 and went to secondary school at Hunton Bridge. During a recent visit the first to England since I moved to NZ in 1967 I managed to return to the old school and was interested to see
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The Barn
The late Mr John Gloag, wrote down his memories of Watford before he died. Here he writes about a special barn. IN the early years of this century on a piece of open land at the corner of Tolpits Lane and Hagden Lane, opposite Watford West Station, there
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Where to watch the action
LOCAL clubs will soon begin their build-up to the new season, and a number of pre-season friendlies have already been announced. If you would like your club's matches added to this list, please email the address below. Saturday, July 13: BOREHAM WOOD
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Painting Exhibition
Presented by Novgorod artist Yuri Eryshef; Palace Theatre, Green Room, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, July 6. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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The Junction, Gayton Road, Harrow. Time visited: Saturday, 8.30pm
The Junction is probably one of the most versatile public houses in Harrow, there is something to suit everyone's taste. When you enter the beer garden to get to the pub building, you find yourself in the middle of a diverse crowd chatting lively at the
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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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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July
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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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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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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Borehamwood
Hertsmere Acoustic Music Club presents Cool It In July, an 'open mic' night, whereby all musicians and singers are welcome to come and perform, on Saturday July 6 at 8pm at the Hertswood Centre, Potters Lane, Borehamwood. Adults and children welcome to
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Radlett
Helen Shapiro will perform at The Radlett Centre on Saturday, July 6, at 8pm, as she makes her final tour of Britain. Tickets 14, 13 conc. Box office 01923 859291. July 1, 2002 21:00
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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Beechen Grove Women's Institute
Meets at Beechen Grove Baptist Church Hall; Wednesday, July 3, 2.15pm. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Council ignores bowls club plea for rent cap
A PLEA from a bowls club to not have its rent raised has been rejected. The Radlett Bowls Club sent a letter to Aldenham Parish Council "pleading" with it not to increase the rent this year as it had already paid out large amounts to refurbish the pavilion
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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Sharpe reminder at school fair
CHILDREN'S television presenter and Heart FM DJ Pat Sharpe, gave St Paul's Primary School in Chipperfield put in a guest appearance at St Paul's Primary School in Chipperfield summer fair this weekend. Mr Sharpe, who is best remembered for his bad hairstyles
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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Crazy paving
When the last administration closed Partingdale Lane, I telephoned to enquire the reason. I was told by the voice at the other end that it was being provisionally closed in order to ascertain whether there would be a reduction in vehicular accidents.
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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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Woodland open day
A WOODLAND area boasting ponds, a small orchard with young fruit trees and a new formal walled garden with water features can be viewed during an open day at Callipers Hall, a Georgian house in Chipperfield from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday, July 7. There
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Unfair system
We live in the Finchley black hole' for good secondary schools especially those that take girls. Our stark choice is the local equivalent of sink schools or somehow finding £6,000 a year to educate our daughter privately. The LEA know all about this black
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Fitting reward for burglar alarm master
BURGLARS beware Britain's best house alarm fitter lives and works in Watford. Niall Meagher of Westbury Road beat dozens of contenders to come out top in a national competition run by the Security Industry Training Organisation (SITO). The 23-year-old
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Where are Ray and Dorothy Middleton?
CAN anyone supply information as to the whereabouts of Ray and Dorothy Middleton, formerly of 9, Little Oxhey Lane, Oxhey, Herts? They had a son Michael who would be aged in his late 50's by now. Dorothy's maiden name was Loader and Ray was Canadian.
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Who knew Mr Hunt?
WILLIAM FREDERICK HUNT who was killed in 1921 was a former Hertfordshire constable who joined the Royal Engineers during the Great War and was commissioned into the Royal Enniskilling Fusiliers in 1916. After the war in 1920, he joined the Royal Irish
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Colliar family day in August
I HAVE spent a considerable amount of time over the past 14 years researching my father's family tree. Although the Colliar family originally came from the Kinross and Fife areas of Scotland, my research has put me in touch with branches of the family
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Colliar family day in August
I HAVE spent a considerable amount of time over the past 14 years researching my father's family tree. Although the Colliar family originally came from the Kinross and Fife areas of Scotland, my research has put me in touch with branches of the family
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About the American camp in Cassiobury estate
MRS NORMA WILLIS, of Trefusis Walk, Watford, recalls: MY husband was the acting secretary of Cassiobury Estate so he bought a bit of land. We used to live at the bottom of Langley Way. He bought it because it had a wonderful Cedar tree like the Cedars
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About Mence Smith
IN reply to the question about the iron-mongers, Mence Smith, which used to have a shop in the Market Place, on the corner of Meeting Alley, a reader has sent a copy of an advertisement for this firm. This one, however, from a Christ Church parish magazine
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'Dad always stood to attention when the bosses were collected'
ON reading the Nostalgia page in The Watford Observer I saw there was a request for memories regarding The Grove in Hempstead Road, Watford. My parents Patrick and Connie Brusby both worked there from about 1940 to 1947. My father was employed as a fitter
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TV triumph for Bailey
BRAZIL'S record fifth triumph confirmed what had looked increasingly inevitable in The Watford Observer's World Cup competition, with Mr R Bailey claiming the first prize. Ahead since the end of the group phase, Mr Bailey takes home a portable colour
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Where to watch the action
LOCAL clubs will soon begin their build-up to the new season, and a number of pre-season friendlies have already been announced. If you would like your club's matches added to this list, please email the address below. Saturday, July 13: BOREHAM WOOD
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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Party at the Park
ST ALBANS CITY FC kick off their new season with a friendly against Watford FC at Clarence Park on Saturday, July 13, although fans might get a lot more than they bargained for, with a former WWF wrestling favourite headlining the pre-match entertainment
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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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Sarries' target in hot water
SARACENS' target Nicky Little has been handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous tackle in Fiji's 68-18 defeat against the All Blacks at the WestpacTrust Stadium in Wellington on Saturday night (June, 29th). Little, who is expected to complete a
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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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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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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 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. July 1, 2002 21:00
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Califano facing legal proceedings
SARACENS' summer signing Christian Califano is to be sued by his former club Toulouse over his transfer to the Watford-based club. The transfer of the France prop from New Zealand provincial side Auckland Blues on a lucrative three-year deal has been
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Annie Jr
Feel-good musical with children aged from four to 12 from SandyKat Stage School; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 7.30pm; tickets adults 6.50, children 5 from the box office on 01727 822127 or 07810 464529; until July 2. July 1, 2002 21:00
