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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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2002 21:00
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Who remembers the old RAF camps?
HAS anyone recollections on the life and conditions squatting at the old army and RAF camps at Watford, Bushey, Moor Park, after the war in 1945? July 5, 2002 11:30
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Looking for people from those old school days
I WOULD be interested in contacting any ex-pupils of the school during that period and in particular Wendy Bond who was in the same class as me, lived in Bedmond and, if my memory serves me correctly, was the daughter of the post master. A reader from
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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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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 5, 2002 21:00
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The Gate, Bricket Wood. Time visited: Sunday, 2pm.
FOOTBALL fever was still alive and kicking in Bricket Wood even after the demise of the England squad from the World Cup Tournament. Set in the heart of the community, The Gate pub was the ideal place to drown my sorrows when I stumbled across the free
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The Gate, Bricket Wood. Time visited: Sunday, 2pm.
FOOTBALL fever was still alive and kicking in Bricket Wood even after the demise of the England squad from the World Cup Tournament. Set in the heart of the community, The Gate pub was the ideal place to drown my sorrows when I stumbled across the free
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The Royal Oak, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley. Time visited: Thursday, 2pm.
THE start of the visit to this pub tucked off the main road into the village could not have been better. £2.30 for a pint of Stella in this day and age is not extortionate. However, the rest of the stay was less pleasant. The Royal Oak is hidden behind
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The Royal Oak, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley. Time visited: Thursday, 2pm.
THE start of the visit to this pub tucked off the main road into the village could not have been better. £2.30 for a pint of Stella in this day and age is not extortionate. However, the rest of the stay was less pleasant. The Royal Oak is hidden behind
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The Rat and Parrot, main entrance of St Georges shopping centre, Harrow. Time visited: Saturday, 9.4
Before entering the Rat and Parrot, we are thoroughly frisked by a friendly doorman. As expected on a Saturday night, the pub is pretty packed, and we are unable to find seating for two people. We approach the large bar, and after what seemed like several
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The Elephant and Castle, Amwell. Time visited: Sunday April 27.
BROUGHT up in Kilburn, the Elephant and Castle was always some sleazy tube train destination in one of the less salubrious areas of south east London. Nothing could be more different than the idyllically-sited Elephant and Castle in Amwell hamlet near
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The Elephant and Castle, Amwell. Time visited: Sunday April 27.
BROUGHT up in Kilburn, the Elephant and Castle was always some sleazy tube train destination in one of the less salubrious areas of south east London. Nothing could be more different than the idyllically-sited Elephant and Castle in Amwell hamlet near
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Radlett: Theatre school
Young people who would like to improve their singing, dancing and acting skills can attend Youngstars Theatre School at Allum Hall, in Allum Lane, Elstree. Classes are held every Saturday during term time for eight to 16-year-olds. Coralyn Canfor-Dumas020
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Hertsmere: Art Fun Weeks
Hertsmere Borough Council's Summer 2002 Art Fun Weeks run from Monday, July 29 until Friday, August 23, and will include T-shirt printing, model making, drama, dance, music and games. The courses will be held in Borehamwood, Shenley and Radlett and will
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The Happy Hour, Eastbury Road, Oxhey. Time visited: Tuesday, 6pm.
BEING a miserable Scot, the Happy Hour seemed like just the ticket for a swift jar after a day's slog. Hiding my car stereo and double checking the doors were locked, the first thing that hits you about the place is the size. There's loads of space and
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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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Ye Olde Green Manne, Batchworth Heath, Rickmansworth, Time visited: Tuesday, 1.30pm
THE sort of place you drive by at 8.30am and wish it was open so you could nip in for a look. It's quaint old England nestled in the stock broker belt. The million pound piles of Moor Park and its illustrious golf club are just a short iron away. Inside
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Ye Olde Green Manne, Batchworth Heath, Rickmansworth, Time visited: Tuesday, 1.30pm
THE sort of place you drive by at 8.30am and wish it was open so you could nip in for a look. It's quaint old England nestled in the stock broker belt. The million pound piles of Moor Park and its illustrious golf club are just a short iron away. Inside
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The White Hart Hotel, Hollywell Hill, St Albans. Time visited: Tuesday, 6pm
The White Hart has all you'll want from a public house. They say that when looking round to buy a new house you can usually tell if you like a place within the first 11 seconds of entering it.The same should apply to pubs. In fact I think that within
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The White Hart Hotel, Hollywell Hill, St Albans. Time visited: Tuesday, 6pm
The White Hart has all you'll want from a public house. They say that when looking round to buy a new house you can usually tell if you like a place within the first 11 seconds of entering it.The same should apply to pubs. In fact I think that within
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Counterfeit notes alert made
POLICE are warning shopkeepers to be on their guard after two men targeted shops in Wheathampstead High Street with counterfeit notes. The pair visited shops and a pub between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Thursday, June 20, each time paying with a forged Scottish
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Popular policeman suffocated himself
A RESPECTED and well-liked policeman who lived in St Albans until his marriage broke up suffocated himself in his car with exhaust fumes. St Albans Coroner's Court heard on Monday that more than 300 police officers attended the funeral of Mr Vivian Francis
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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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2002 21:00
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Vision finally becomes reality for inventor
DESPITE being paralysed from the neck down for six months, the vision of an inventor from Watford has become a reality. It was during a recession nine years ago that Mr David Gawron, 62 , an engineer who lives in Bywaters in Watford, had an idea that
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Vision finally becomes reality for inventor
DESPITE being paralysed from the neck down for six months, the vision of an inventor from Watford has become a reality. It was during a recession nine years ago that Mr David Gawron, 62 , an engineer who lives in Bywaters in Watford, had an idea that
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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 5, 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 5, 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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The wedding of Florence Sheppard to Cyril Cooper (1921)
Florence's family lived in Liverpool Road. Does anybody know whereabouts in St Albans the Cooper family lived? Back row from left: Florence's sister Margaret, her brother-in-law Ernest "Charlie" Bonnet, her father, William, Cyril's mother and father,
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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'Too stressed' to attend meeting
THE disgraced Watford Council officer who accused hundreds of innocent residents of racial abuse refused to be interviewed by investigators this week. Mr Jay Mistry claimed he was too stressed to attend the meeting on Monday, which will form a major part
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Claudia's teenage years on the box
MOST of us have to be content with flicking through old photographs to see how we have changed over the years. But a performing arts student just had to tune into BBC 1 at 9pm, Wednesday, July 3, to see the difference two years had made to her, physically
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15 minutes of fame
MOST of us have to be content with flicking through old photographs to see how we have changed over the years. But a performing arts student just had to tune into BBC1 last week to see the difference two years had made to her, physically and mentally.
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Road safety on the agenda
A SPECIAL meeting was held between Kings Langley Parish Councillors and a Highways project manager on Wednesday, July 3, to discuss ways to improve the road safety. The meeting focused on Junction 20/ M25 roundabout, also known as the Hemel Hempstead
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End of an era for Scout chairman
A MAN who has been involved in the Scout movement all his life has stepped down as group chairman after 27 years. Mr Gordon Crouch was a boy when he first became involved in the movement, joining the First Northwood Scout Group. This week Mr Crouch, who
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Young homeless need a place to crash
A HOMELESS project is asking for help accommodating youngsters while the charity works to help improve their circumstances. Crashpad is a charity run by Ascend, based in the All Saints Church Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey. In recent months it has
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Dollard dives in for the medals
WATFORD SWIMMING CLUB'S Ben Dollard continued his remarkable season last weekend when he competed in the Southern Counties Age Group Championships at Crystal Palace. The 14-year-old swam in four events and underlined his fantastic rise up the ladder to
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Jumble sale
In aid of St John's Church at Victoria Hall, Heathcote Road, Harrow on Saturday, July 6. The event which includes the sale clothes, brik-a-brak and books, starts at 10.15am. Entry is 20p. For further information call Pam on 020 8427 5279. July 5, 2002
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Chater School Reunion
JUST over a year ago a photograph of a 1961 Christmas play from Chater Junior School in Harwoods Road was published in the Watford Observer's print edition.Arising from this a number of us have made contact and are planning a get together in the autumn
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A Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan
Former stars of the D'Oyly Carte present the classics; Prince Edward Hall, Hatfield Campus, University of Hertfordshire; 7.30pm; tickets 12 from the box office on 01707 284004. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The ambassadors of South African World Music present an evening of cappella singing and traditional dance; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 8pm; tickets 18.50 and 22.50 from the box office on 01727 844488. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Who remembers the huts?
DOES anyone remember the huts the firemen put up during the war at the junction of Bushey Mill Lane and Radlett Road? July 5, 2002 12:30
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Roman Topic Talks
Death and Burial in the Roman World; Verulamium Museum, St Michael's, St Albans; 3pm; admission free. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Elstree: Singing and dancing
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-Dumas
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Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 9, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 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; Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 6.30pm. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Ballroom Dancing
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 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, July 10, 7.30pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Aldenham Women's Institute
Meets at the Memorial Hall, Letchmore Heath; Tuesday, July 8, 7.30pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21
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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; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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
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Cassiobury (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Luke's Church Hall, Langley Way, Watford; Mondays, 2.30pm; new members welcome. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 5, 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; Mondays, 8pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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British Red Cross Open Garden
Callipers Hall, Chipperfield; Sunday, July 7, 2pm to 5pm; admission 3 adults, children free. July 5, 2002 21:00
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A's of Herts Mini Show
Car show, side stalls, animals; Langleybury Childrens Farm, Langleybury Lane, Hunton Bridge; Sunday, July 7, 11am. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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Car Boot Sale
Wembley Stadium, Wembley; Saturday, July 6, sellers 8am, public 9am; cars 12. Tel: 01923 244906. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Open Air Art Exhibition
An exhibition of work by Abbots Langley Art Club members; Abbots Langley Village; Saturday, July 6, 10am. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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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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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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 5, 2002 21:00
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Looking for nurses
Mr STEPHEN CALLANDER-GRANT, RN FRSH, Consultant Nurse Historian, 58 Haydons Road, London, SW19 1HL, is currently working on a definitive history of State Enrolled Nurses, and is trying to reach as many Enrolled Nurses, past and present, as possible who
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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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Memories of a bustling little market town at the turn of the century
The arrival of the 20th Century saw Watford as a pleasant, bustling little market town with its tree-lined high street and cobbled market place. The approach to the town at its northern end was the meeting of three main roads, somewhat narrow by modern
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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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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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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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The Rat and Parrot, main entrance of St Georges shopping centre, Harrow. Time visited: Saturday, 9.4
Before entering the Rat and Parrot, we are thoroughly frisked by a friendly doorman. As expected on a Saturday night, the pub is pretty packed, and we are unable to find seating for two people. We approach the large bar, and after what seemed like several
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The Happy Hour, Eastbury Road, Oxhey. Time visited: Tuesday, 6pm.
BEING a miserable Scot, the Happy Hour seemed like just the ticket for a swift jar after a day's slog. Hiding my car stereo and double checking the doors were locked, the first thing that hits you about the place is the size. There's loads of space and
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£10,000 merchandise haul for Village Arcade thieves
A SERIES of attempted break-ins on several shops in the Village Arcade in the High Street, St Albans, culminated with the theft of up to £10,000 of merchandise from a newsagents in the early hours of Wednesday, July 3. According to police the thieves
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Rare clock up for auction
A RARE clock made by St Albans firm Thomas Mercer is expected to fetch up to £6,000 when it is auctioned at Christie's in London today (Friday, July 5) . Described by the auction house as an English mahogany eight-day Hertfordshire table chronometer,
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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 5, 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. July 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2002 21:00
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Searching for new star DJs
THE search is on for superstar DJs from Watford in competition to find a master and mistress of the decks. Destiny nightclub is looking for local talent to show what they can do on the turntables in a competition open to DJs of all ages mixing any style
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Partnership Forum is platform for business
BUSINESSES in south west Hertfordshire are to be given a new platform from which to air their views and concerns. The Partnership Forum was recently launched by the Watford Town Centre Partnership in an effort to ensure issues which affect them are heard
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Partnership Forum is platform for business
BUSINESSES in south west Hertfordshire are to be given a new platform from which to air their views and concerns. The Partnership Forum was recently launched by the Watford Town Centre Partnership in an effort to ensure issues which affect them are heard
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Who are the people in the photograph?
PICTURED is the cast of the St Albans boy scout gang show, performed for a week at Culver Hall, Culver Road, in 1939, and produced by Tinny Fellowes and Ralph Reader, impresario of the London gang show. Mr Reg Simpkin, who sent the picture in and can
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2002 21:00
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Ryman Premier League Fixtures Season 2002.03
17/8 St Albans v Ford United 20/8 Aylesbury United v St Albans 24/8 Maidenhead Unitedv St Albans 26/8 St Albans v Heybridge Swifts 31/8 Grays Athleticv St Albans 3/9 St Albans v Canvey Island 7/9 Harrow Boroughv St Albans 10/9 St Albans v Kingstonian
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Plan to create wildlife oasis by re-routing river
PLANS to re-route the River Colne and create a haven for wildlife at Waterfields Recreation Ground have been unveiled by the Environment Agency. The project would lure back fish, insects and birds to the stretch of river, which currently runs alongside
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Poor report for council
A DAMNING report into town planning has exposed Watford Council as one of the worst performers in the country. The council was ranked 223rd out of 293 authorities, in a report based on the percentage of planning applications decided on within eight weeks
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Parents bury wrong baby after blunder
THE parents of a baby who died at birth were given the wrong body in a traumatic funeral mix-up, it was revealed on Thursday, July 4. The Watford couple, who do not wish to be named, saw their newborn baby die at Watford General Hospital last Monday and
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Experience the forest
CHILDREN from Bovingdon Primary School will experience what it is like to walk through a rainforest next week at the Dacorum Borough Council's Environment Fair school's day. The youngsters will get to experience the sights and sounds of exotic birds in
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High Street of 50's remembered
MANY thanks to Mrs Sylvia Murray, who has sent in some interesting details of life in the Walton Street area in the 1940's and early 1950's. She was born in Walton Street in 1940, and her parents were Elsie and Fred Kalabza. She writes: "We were a family
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Bowden steps up the pace
ADAM BOWDEN underlined his growing reputation by winning the national under-23 3,000 metres steeplechase title at Bedford on Sunday (June 30). The Harrow Athletic Club star, who smashed his personal best at the recent Commonwealth Games trials, bridged
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Hey Joe, good luck in the nationals
TALENTED hurdler Joe Tenny heads to next week's English Schools Championships in confident form after breaking the Watford and District Track and Field Championships record on Tuesday (July 9). The 15-year-old Queens School pupil, who competes at under
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Baker back
TENNIS starlet Katharine Baker came within an ace of marking her return to competitive action with her first major tournament success in Denmark last week. At the Team Leschly Danish Junior Cup Under 18 singles, an ITF Group Four tournament the gutsy
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Colliar family day
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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Young Carmen Performance
Organised by St Albans Chamber Opera; Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; 8pm; details and tickets 7 from the box office 01727 844222. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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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Has the TV show gone to air?
AT the Secondary school in Hunton Bridge a team from the BBC was preparing the building to shoot a pilot TV show! A reader wonders if that show has gone to air. It was blieved to be a detective show set in the 20's and starring Nigel Nigel Havers. July
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The Comedy of Errors
Open air production of magical Shakespeare comedy; The Gardens of the Rose, Chiswell Green, St Albans; 5.30pm garden open for picnics, 8pm show starts; tickets 10 from 01727 850461; until July 13. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Folk at the Festival Workshops
The Indian Harmonium and its Music; Norwegian Music, West Gallery Singing, Irish Set Dancing; Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; 10.30am to noon and 2pm to 3.30pm; all sessions 3; details and tickets from the box office on 01727 844222. July
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Children's Concert
Fabulous festival fun for the family presented by St Albans Symphony Orchestra; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; 2pm and 4.30pm; tickets 8 and 10 from the box office on 01727 844488. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Malinky
A dynamic, young Scottish folk band; Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans; 8pm; admission 7; box office on 01727 844222. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Herts Jazz
Lennart Andersson Dave Cliff Quintet; The Fairway, Fairway Suite, Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City; doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm; admission 6 for members and 7 for non-members. July 5, 2002 21:00
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St Albans Festival 2002
Films, circus, shows, music, folk, exhibitions, walks, concerts and much more; call the festival information office on 01727 844222 for details; until July 21. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Borehamwood: Police talk
Borehamwood residents have the chance to discuss policing issues with Hertfordshire Constabulary at a public meeting on Thursday, July 18. Insp David Rankin will answer questions at the meeting, chaired by Alan Mackay of Hertfordshire Police Authority
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Borehamwood: Open day at gardens
Borehamwood's branch of the British Red Cross will hold an open day of gardens on Sunday, July 14. Admission to all eight gardens, in Borehamwood and Elstree, will cost 3.50 and the gardens will be open from 2pm to 6pm. The gardens are in Elstree: Barham
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Elstree: A Taste of a Chorus Line
The Elstree theatre school Youngstars will present a musical entitled A Taste of a Chorus Line at Allum Lane Community Centre on Monday, July 8, at 7.30pm. The show is based on the musical A Chorus Line and features a cast of 40 boys and girls, aged from
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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SalsaDuende
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sunday, July 7, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 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; Wednesdays. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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St Albans (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Hatfield Road Methodist Church Hall; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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Leggatts Townswomen's Guild
Meets at the Scout Hut, Leggatts Way, Watford; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 5, 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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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 5, 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 10, 9.30am to 11.30am; Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 772096 for further details. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Bovingdon Women's Institute (Evening)
Meets at the Memorial Hall; Wednesday, July 10, 8pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Oxhey Hall Ladies Club
Meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey; Wednesday, July 10, 7.30pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, Jul 10, 2.15pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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Kings Langley (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets at the Community centre, The Nap, Kings Langley, Tuesday. July 5, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Hazelmeade Club
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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Cassiobury (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Cassiobury Junior School, Belmontwood Avenue, Watford; Mondays, 7.30pm. July 5, 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; Mondays 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. July 5, 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; Mondays, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Chiltern Steam Rally
Prestwood, near Great Missenden, Bucks; Sunday, July 7, 10am to 5pm; admission 4 adults, 2.50 OAP, 1 children. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Aldenham RNA
Meets at Royal British Legion, Bushey Mill Lane, Watford; Sunday, July 7, 11.00am. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Summer Fete
St Josephs School, Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey; Saturday, July 6, noon to 3pm. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Chiltern Steam Rally Prestwood
Near Great Missenden, Bucks; Saturday, July 6, 10am to 5pm; admission 4 adults, 2.50 OAP, 1 children. July 5, 2002 21:00
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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 5, 2002 21:00
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St Albans Chamber Choir
United Reformed Church, Homewood Road, St Albans; Saturday, July 6, 8pm; tickets 8. 01727 842822. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Tring Choral Society
Presents Sea Symphony; Tring Parish Church; Saturday, July 6, 7.30pm; tickets 8.50. Tel: 01442 824199. July 5, 2002 21:00
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Bees ground share deal off
Barnet FC's hopes of a ground-share with Leyton Orient have been quashed after members of the Conference board unanimously opposed the plans. The Bees were hoping the move would provide a short-term solution to their ongoing stadium problems and give
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Bees ground share deal off
Barnet FC's hopes of a ground-share with Leyton Orient have been quashed after members of the Conference board unanimously opposed the plans. The Bees were hoping the move would provide a short-term solution to their ongoing stadium problems and give
