Watford Observer

On this day: Hertfordshire Archive

Hertfordshire Archive

• Let's hear it for south west France

  I CAN'T help but feel south west France has been overlooked as a wine-producing area. read more

• Crusaders slay the Pitbulls

  Two Borehamwood Crusaders Skater Hockey sides notched up wins last weekend over opponents from Essex. read more

• Pro-am players ready to tee-off

  Golfers will be competing in the regional final of the Lombard Trophy, Europe's biggest pro-am tournament, next Monday in Hertfordshire. read more

• Martial arts brothers need your help

  Two Borehamwood schoolboys' dreams of competing in this summer's Junior Olympics in America may be dashed unless you can help. read more

• Moseleys on the march

  The old phrase 'some you win, some you lose' was definitely true for the ladies and gentlemen of Borehamwood Bowls Club last week. read more

• JSC look for recruits

  Borehamwood JSC is on the lookout for new players to join its U9 squad for the 2000-01 season. Potential players must be nine years old on or after Monday, July 31. If you're interested phone Jim Hackett on 020 8386 6082. The team is also seeking sponsorship to help provide new equipment. If you help out phone 020 8386 6082. read more

• One third of 14-year-olds have tried drugs, figures show

  ONE-third of all 14-year-old have tried drugs at least once. read more

• Time to take responsibility

  PEOPLE in West Watford have been waiting for more than year for Watford Council to carry out its promised clear ups of their alleys. read more

• Vandals lowest of the low

  CAR owners in a Watford street have suffered from one of the most annoying and spiteful acts of vandalism at the weekend. read more

• Run for it!

  Over 400 people set off in Borehamwoods friendly half-marathon and fun run on Sunday. read more

• Happy Habs climb the table

  Old Haberdashers are still sitting pretty in the upper echelons of Herts Cricket League Division Four after posting 197-8 to visitors Sandridge's 133 all out last Saturday. read more

• For Full Story

  Borehamwood teenager Hannah Minsky needs your help to get to America this summer. read more

• Crusaders slay the Pitbulls

  Two Borehamwood Crusaders Skater Hockey sides notched up wins last weekend over opponents from Essex. read more

• Film Listings

  Warner Village, Woodside Leisure Park (01923 682222) Chicken Run (U); The Next Best Thing (12); Three to Tango (12); Big Momma's House (12); Relative Values (PG); Frequency (15); The Miracle Maker (PG); Gladiator (15); Maybe Baby (15); Deception (15); Saturday and Sunday only, The Tigger Movie (U); A Monkey's Tale (U); Pringles Cinemaniacs, Saturday only and Sunday only, Toy Story 2 (U) Special paid preview, Thursday only, Mission Impossible 2 (15). read more

• Gig List

  Tonight: Sister Act/DJ Hansi The Horn, St Albans, £5, contact 01727 844627 for details. The Slaves Rose and Crown, Kings Langley, £4.50 Danceteria Room 1 and Boneyard with Fabio Paras Room 2, Area nightclub, The Parade, Watford, 9pm to 3am, £10, £8 members and NUS. Duelling Pianos Jumpin' Jaks, Hemel Hempstead. Texas FloodMac's Bar, Luton, 9pm. read more

• Beowolf Mayfield looks at the local jazz scene

  THERE'S nothing quite like a good jazz gig to lift the spirits and it felt like mine were hoisted to somewhere in the vicinity of the Crab Nebula by Sparky's All Stars playing a summer party night at PizzaExpress in Watford on Monday. read more

• Hampton Court show a brilliant addition

  ELEVEN years ago the Royal Horticultural Society decided to hold another major gardening show in the London area with the aim of bringing together in one place as wide a range as possible of floral displays, all kinds of horticultural products and above all plants. read more

• Slugs and snails make a tasty meal for badgers

  NOT everyone is keen on slugs and snails, but they are important for the overall health of the countryside and a vital ingredient in the diet of many birds and mammals, particularly hedgehogs and badgers. read more

• Money thrown

  at TeamBarnet read more

• Hornets set to appoint sports scientist

  WATFORD are set to appoint a full-time sports scientist for the start of next season. read more

On this day: Hertfordshire Archive