Archive
-
Date
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
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
St John Fellowship
Meets for a variety of speakers; St John Headquarters, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Wednesday, July 3, 2pm; new members warmly welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Beechen Grove Women's Institute
Meets at Beechen Grove Baptist Church Hall; Wednesday, July 3, 2.15pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Lack of volunteers forces club to close
A RICKMANSWORTH club formed 20 years ago by confident members who believed it would go from "strength to strength" has folded this week due to a lack of people prepared to volunteer their time to worthwhile causes. The Rickmansworth Lions Club, formed
-
Date
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
-
Date
'Be vigilant' urges animal lover
AN animal lover is urging other pet owners to be vigilant after her beloved Jack Russell was badly hurt by another dog in Cassiobury Park. Mrs Margaret Shore's dog Rocco needed 26 stitches after another dog bit him, ripping open the back of his neck,
-
Date
Challenge of a lifetime
SENIOR students at a Chorleywood secondary school will leave British soil behind next month when they embark on a four week expedition to Ecuador. The group of 13 sixth formers of St Clement Danes School in Chenies Road, Chorleywood have spent more than
-
Date
TV's Bob to help launch relay
A ST ALBANS grandmother is teaming up with ITV football pundit Bob Wilson to launch Cancer Research UK's unique Relay For Life. Ms Carol Hutton, 55, a former breast cancer sufferer, is aiming to be among 300 people taking part in the event at Luton's
-
Date
Fancy dress competition for youngsters
PRIZES are on offer at this year's Rainbow Festival for youngsters turning up in fancy dress with an environmental theme. Watford Hospital Radio is taking part in the festival for the first time and will be holding the fancy dress competition open to
-
Date
Painting Exhibition
Presented by Novgorod artist Yuri Eryshef; Palace Theatre, Green Room, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, July 6. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
We Are Part Human, Part Stories
Exhibition by Ben Okri, Birds of Heaven; The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 6. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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
-
Date
Pigeon nuisance
In response to your article Sparrows take flight' (Times Group, June 27), I have been feeding the birds for many years and have always had plenty of sparrows, blue tits, robins, hedge sparrows, wrens, but not now. I have put the loss down to the fact
-
Date
Clearer agendas
In reply to Mr Sawyer's latest letter in your paper regarding Barnet FC (Co-operation needed for progress at Underhill', Times Letters, June 27). I note with great interest that Mr Sawyer advocates the "building of a public swimming pool, gymnasium or
-
Date
New Tory council should get behind Barnet FC
The comments about the sale of the Underhill freehold to Barnet FC are nothing more than political muck-raking on the part of the new Conservative council. The fact is that the club has more than 80 years remaining on its lease. This, together with the
-
Date
Waste not want not
An ambitious plan which aims to encourage almost every household in Hertfordshire to start recycling within the next ten years was approved by councillors last week. The county's draft Waste Strategy, which sets out policies for the next 25 years, was
-
Date
Elstree stars reunited at film evening
A plethora of stars from shows and movies made in Borehamwood attended this year's Elstree Film Evening on Saturday at the BBC Elstree Centre. The 40-piece BBC Elstree Concert Band performed a series of film-related pieces, and an audience of more than
-
Date
999 crews welcome thousands of visitors
This year's Fire, Ambulance and Police station open days were a great success, with thousands coming along to find out more about Borehamwood's emergency services. Around 3,000 people visited Borehamwood Police station in Elstree Way, and enjoyed a range
-
Date
Young radiation victims given a healthy welcome
Around 15 children from Grodno in Belarus are enjoying the trip of a lifetime in Radlett. Grodno, a town on the border of Belarus, Lithuania and Poland, is contaminated with fallout from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and members of the Radlett
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Bushey Meads Women's Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Garston Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Best festival yet say visitors
"This is the best festival yet". Strong words indeed but Woodside Park's Catherine Mwaura wasn't describing Glastonbury she had just enjoyed two days at the East Barnet Festival. With more than 20,000 people sampling the carnival atmosphere and musical
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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
-
Date
Orbital Dance Club
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Sequence Dancing
In a friendly informal and sociable atmosphere; Kingswood Baptist Church hall, North Approach, Watford; Wednesday, July 10, 1pm to 4pm. Tel: Sue 01923 675132. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Make a big noise to save world's resources
ST ALBANS Friends of the Earth group will be making a big noise when it campaigns for global rules for big businesses at the Leisure and Environmental Fair on Sunday. Visitors to the group's stall at the St Albans fair will be asked to identify sounds
-
Date
Salsa Dance
The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Monday, July 8, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced Salsa. Tel: 07944 462461. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
SalsaDuende
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sunday, July 7, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Ceroc
(Modern Jive/Salsa) Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Club Tropicana
Over 30's disco Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Friday, July 5; 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Ballroom Dancing
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Berry Lane Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Meets for bring and buy sale; Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; July 11, 2.30pm to 4pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Mixed kateda
Self defence class; meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road (opposite KFC), Watford; Thursday, July 11, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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
-
Date
Bovingdon Women's Institute (Evening)
Meets at the Memorial Hall; Wednesday, July 10, 8pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Abbots Langley Art Club
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 10, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Kings Langley (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets at the Community centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, Tuesday. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Watford Heart Support Group
Meets for talk by The Samaritans; Terrace Restaurant Meeting Room, behind the car park opposite the entrance to the main building; Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford; Monday, July 8, 7pm to 9pm. Tel: 01923 773094 for further details. July
-
Date
Cassiobury (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Cassiobury Junior School, Belmontwood Avenue, Watford; Mondays, 7.30pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Cassiobury (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Luke's Church Hall, Langley Way, Watford; Mondays, 2.30pm; new members welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
National Association of Women's Club Copperbeech Club
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
British Red Cross Open Garden
Callipers Hall, Chipperfield; Sunday, July 7, 2pm to 5pm; admission 3 adults, children free. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
A's of Herts Mini Show
Car show, side stalls, animals; Langleybury Childrens Farm, Langleybury Lane, Hunton Bridge; Sunday, July 7, 11am. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Chiltern Steam Rally
Prestwood, near Great Missenden, Bucks; Sunday, July 7, 10am to 5pm; admission 4 adults, 2.50 OAP, 1 children. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Aldenham RNA
Meets at Royal British Legion, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford; Sunday, July 7, 11.00am. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Summer Fete
St Josephs School, Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey; Saturday, July 6, noon to 3pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, July 6, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
St Albans Chamber Choir
United Reformed Church, Homewood Road, St Albans; Saturday, July 6, 8pm; tickets 8. 01727 842822. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Tring Choral Society
Presents Sea Symphony; Tring Parish Church; Saturday, July 6, 7.30pm; tickets 8.50. Tel: 01442 824199. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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
-
Date
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
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Electronic Organ Concert
Presented by Paul Roberts; Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 3, 8pm; visitors 4. Tel: 01923 238657. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Painting Exhibition
Presented by Novgorod artist Yuri Eryshef; Palace Theatre, Green Room, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, July 6. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Rickmansworth Berry Townswomen's Guild
Rickmansworth Berry Townswomen's Guild meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, July 4, 8pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Kings Langley (Morning) Women's Institute
Meets at Oddfellows Hall, Kings Langley; Wednesday, July 3, 10am; new members welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Carpenders Park Townswomen's Guild
Meets at the Carpenders Park Community Centre, Gibbs Couch, Carpenders Park; Wednesday, July 3, 2pm to 4pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Watford Floral Society
Meets at St Thomas' United Reformed Church Hall, Langley Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 3, 7.30pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Fitting end for D-Day Dakota
An historic Second World War plane which ended up in pieces in a themed pub is Hendon RAF Museum's newest exhibit. Built by the United States Air Force in 1944, the Dakota III arrived at its final home in the Grahame Park Way museum on Wednesday, June
-
Date
Poet to have winning work printed
A SIXTH form student of a girls school in Bushey looks forward to seeing her work in print this month, following her entry into a nationwide Golden Jubilee poetry competition. Josephine Mbwana of St Margaret's School, in Merry Hill Road, Bushey, is one
-
Date
Golfers get in the swing
GOLFERS got into the swing of things at a charity day raising £11,500 guessing the amount of lost balls, betting on the nearest shot to the pin, and making generous donations at the after dinner auction. Comedian Barry Cryer is patron of the benefiting
-
Date
Flowers surround the church
EVERY corner of The Holy Cross Church in Sarratt was flooded with a sea of pungent flowers this week to celebrate the church's annual flower festival which was cancelled last year because of foot and mouth. The event was organised by the Friends of Holy
-
Date
Grant request to save barn
A GRANT is being requested to maintain one of the oldest barns in the county, famed for being used to prepare food for Cardinal Wolsey's feasts. The tithe barn, known as Wolsey's Slaughter House after Henry VIII's cardinal who had a mansion in Moor Park
-
Date
New waste contract will cost taxpayers money
TAXPAYERS will find themselves paying twice as much to dispose of old televisions, fridges and sofas after a new Waste Management contract was implemented this week. Bulky unwanted household items such as electrical goods and furniture used to be picked
-
Date
Lilley slams ID cards plan
HARPENDEN MP Peter Lilley has slammed the proposed introduction of identity cards in the UK as more like "quack medicine" than an effective means of dealing with crime and illegal immigration. Home Secretary David Blunkett was due to publish a consultation
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Cat stolen from outside family's home
A BELOVED family cat was abducted from outside his Bushey home on Sunday afternoon. Black and white Toby, who was wearing a collar and tag displaying his name and owners' telephone number, was snatched by a man and driven off in a white car shortly before
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Sharpe reminder at school fair
CHILDREN'S television presenter and Heart FM DJ Pat Sharpe put in a guest appearance at St Paul's Primary School in Chipperfield summer fair last weekend. Mr Sharpe, who is best remembered for his bad hairstyles and as the wacky host of the 1980's children's
-
Date
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
-
Date
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
-
Date
Credit to unions
I would like to congratulate Labour councillor Alan Schneiderman for his Bill encouraging the development of credit unions in Barnet. The three existing credit unions share his vision of providing every person in Barnet with the opportunity of becoming
-
Date
Sporting chance
So BRASS wants to replace the current Barnet FC ground with a swimming pool, gymnasium and tennis courts (Co-operation needed for progress at Underhill', Times Letters, June 27). It was never clear why residents would fight the construction of a football
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
The History of the Palace Theatre
Watford Musuem, Lower High Street, Watford; runs from May 18 to August 3. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Harvest End Women's Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Bedmond Women's Institute
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Ballroom and Latin American Dance
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Mingles Unattached Over 30's Dance 'n' Rendezvous Club
Ramada Jarvis Hotel (A41), Watford Bypass, Watford; no denim allowed, gentlemen shirts and ties required; last entry 10.45pm; Thursday, July 10, 8.45pm. Tel: 020 8393 0914. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Belly Dance Classes
A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Monday, July 8, 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm; today (Friday) 7.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Maddy's Jiving School Rock 'n' Roll and Jive
Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall, Chalk Hill, Bushey; beginners welcome, no partner needed, all ages; Thursday, July 10; 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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; Wednesdays. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Dance Fun Club
Disco, free-style, Rock 'n' Roll; for four to-16-year-olds; All Saints Church hall, Horseshoe Lane, Garston; Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 6.30pm. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
New nature spot opens
A WILD flower nature reserve in the heart of Wheathampstead is being officially opened on Thursday. The 17-acre site, based at the Wheathampstead Development Centre off Butterfield Road, includes chalk grass land, woodland and meadows. The site is host
-
Date
A Midsummer Nights Dream the musical
Presented by St Peters Players and Sticks and Stones Theatre Workshops; The Cedars Gardens, Bushey Heath; Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July
-
Date
St Albans (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Hatfield Road Methodist Church Hall; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Northwood Arts' Society
Meets for demonstrations and discussions; Northwood Methodist Church (the Oasis Room), Oaklands Gate, Northwood; Thursday, July 11, 7.30pm; visitors and new members welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Leggatts Townswomen's Guild
Meets at the Scout Hut, Leggatts Way, Watford; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, July 11, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
National Trust Walk in the Woods
Organised by Friends of Ashridge around Rail Copse and Aldbury Common; Wednesday, July 10, 7pm. Tel: Steve Powell 01525 384139 for bookings. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Lights, camera, action boost to city tourism
AN UPSURGE in the shooting of high-profile films and television programmes across St Albans is being heralded as a terrific boon to the city. Filming is currently taking place at the abbey for the Working Title production of Johnny English starring Rowan
-
Date
Bricket Wood Women's Institute
Meets at United Reform Church Hall, Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm for speakers, entertainment and craft demonstrations. Tel: secretary Mrs Sylvia Webb 01923 677272. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
WRVS Rickmansworth Toy Library
A toy lending service for children from birth to eight years old; Wednesday, July 10, 9.30am to 11.30am; Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 772096 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Oxhey Hall Ladies Club
Meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey; Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Sarratt Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, Jul 10, 2.15pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
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, July 10, 7.30pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Women-only kateda self defence class
Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Aldenham Women's Institute
Meets at the Memorial Hall, Letchmore Heath; Tuesday, July 8, 7.30pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Watford and District Business and Professional Women's Club
Meets for talk on the work of the Woodland Trust; Cassio Lodge, The Avenue, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 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 2, 2002 21
-
Date
Hatch End Flower Club
Meets for a floral demonstration by Jeanette Bell; PADCA Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner; Monday, July 8, 7.45pm; visitors welcome, admission 3.50. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Bricket Wood Art Club
Meets for an oils workshop with Simon Chalk; St Lukes Church Hall, South Riding, Bricket Wood, Monday, July 8, 8pm. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Kings Bridge Club
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; All Saints Church, Kings Langley; Mondays 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
National Association of Women's Club Highwood Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; Mondays, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Ford End Watermill Open Day
Pitstone and Ivinghoe Museum Society, Station Road, Ivinghoe; Sunday, July 7, 2.30pm to 5.30pm; admission 1.20 adults, 40p children. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Car Boot Sale
Wembley Stadium, Wembley; Saturday, July 6, sellers 8am, public 9am; cars 12. Tel: 01923 244906. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Open Air Art Exhibition
An exhibition of work by Abbots Langley Art Club members; Abbots Langley Village; Saturday, July 6, 10am. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
Chiltern Steam Rally Prestwood
Near Great Missenden, Bucks; Saturday, July 6, 10am to 5pm; admission 4 adults, 2.50 OAP, 1 children. July 2, 2002 21:00
-
Date
The Hollybush Folk Club
Presents local duos Run of the Mill and Rich Pickings; The Old School Room, The Hollybush PH, Church End, Redbourn; Thursday, July 9, 8.15pm; admission 4. Tel: 07710 471862. July 2, 2002 21:00
