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
A cocktail of household ingredients mixed together in the right concentration and quantity is enough to create a powerful explosion. Recipes for these home-made bombs are easily accessible on so-called cookbooks' on the internet which recommend a mixture
Chesham Station car park; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 21, 2002 21:00
Walk in the Chesham area; War Memorial, St Peter's Street, St Albans; Sunday, August 18, 10am. Tel: Shirley 01582 620433. August 21, 2002 21:00
Ramada Jarvis Hotel (A41), Watford Bypass, Watford; no denim allowed, gentlemen shirts and ties required; last entry 10.45pm; Thursday, August 15, 8.45pm. Tel: 020 8393 0914. August 21, 2002 21:00
CENTRAL defender Corey Campbell is back at Clarence Park on a two or three week trial basis. The highly-rated central defender marked his return to St Albans City in their 3-0 victory at Aylesbury United on Tuesday, August 20, having left the club during
HARPENDEN'S Mark Crowley had double reason to celebrate at the weekend after setting a new personal best in the pole vault and gaining selection for the senior Great Britain team for the first time. The 19-year-old will fly out with the squad on Friday
LUCY YATES helped herself to a double helping of success at the weekend to confirm her status as one of the top young athletes in the county. Competing in the South East Series Junior Triathlon in Sussex on Saturday (August 17), the 12-year-old from St
HARPENDEN'S Ed Corrie came agonisingly close to causing a massive upset at the Boy's Under-15 National Championships at Bournemouth on Saturday after losing out in three sets at the semi-final stage. Corrie, who was seeded 15 in the tournament, received
A school holiday programme of games and activities is running at Borehamwood's Hertswood Centre from Mondays to Fridays, until August 30, excluding the bank holiday, with a Summer Day Camp, for eight to 13-year-olds, and a Kiddie Kamp, for five to eight-year-olds
ST ALBANS' Phiroze Bilimoria picked up his second successive victory in the European Endurance Racing tour on Saturday after his Zetec Fiesta took the class category in the Willhire Six-Hour Endurance Race at Snetterton. Bilimoria, who drove for two hours
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets in the town hall assembly rooms, St Albans; every Tuesday, 6.30pm and 7.15pm; details from Ann on 01582 733271. August 21, 2002 21:00
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Dancing and social club, over 50s welcome, every Thursday; Catholic Church Hall, Beaconsfield Road, St Albans; 2pm to 4pm; details on 01727 857106. August 21, 2002 21:00
It looks as though it is going to be a long, hard season for Boreham Wood, following their second defeat in three days, against Billericay Town on Monday evening. The Meadow Park side enjoyed some good possession and put pressure on the visitors in the
Arsonists have set seven cars on fire in Borehamwood over the last month at a cost of at least £10,500 to the taxpayer. The most recent incidents were in Cardinal Avenue and Ashley Drive at 4.30am on Tuesday, when a Vauxhall Cavalier and a camper van
A gang of eight or nine children was spotted vandalising buildings at Meryfield School in Theobald Street, Borehamwood, on Saturday evening. The children were all around 10 years old. In a separate incident vandals climbed onto the school's roof over
Elliott Star's season got underway with a perfect start on a hot and humid afternoon with a well-deserved win over Cuffley. Mark Cooper bagged a first half hat-trick and two second half goals from strike partner Stuart Poetker, and a penalty from skipper
Radlett's third team suffered a disastrous blow to their chances of promotion on Saturday when they lost to Old Millhillians. Having lost their last three matches, any realistic hope of advancement has now disappeared. On the face of it, playing the next-to-bottom
Building work on a luxury house on the site of the old Norwegian Barn hotel in Elstree is set to be stopped by the council, because it is in breach of planning permission. Last summer the borough council reluctantly granted permission for an eight-bedroom
The Villagers' second team are now marching onto almost-certain promotion, needing only 18 points from their three remaining games. On winning the toss the opposition, Old Elizabethans II, who are just below Shenley at fourth in the league, decided to
Borehamwood Town, previously known as Cannon B, started their pre-season at Belstone in Radlett, playing Olympian League outfit Quadran. The two teams met last season in a friendly when the Quadran won 5-1, but that was never going to happen again. The
Elstree got back to winning ways on Saturday, with an emphatic thumping of the bottom club Old Camdenians. In baking heat, Rowland won the toss and asked the home team to bat in an attempt to secure maximum points, fearful that by batting first OC's might
As a resident in Bullhead Road, I feel compelled to write and express my anger at the 'bureaucratic sticker' left on my wheelie bin after the Tuesday collection. The lid was slightly open (only because earlier in the year the bin men had managed to break
The county council is to stage a week-long course for teachers who have come from overseas to work in Hertfordshire's schools. Around 70 overseas teachers have already signed up for the course, which will help them adapt to British culture and settle
FREE car parking at Brookmans Park Station is set to end, raising fears of congestion in the village from commuters parking on the streets. Welwyn Hatfield Council, which has provided free parking for commuters at Brookmans Park for about 30 years, has
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
Barnet, who have seven players on the casualty list, have signed former Waford and Stevenage midfield player Jason Soloman as a non-contract player. He came on as substitute in the 2-1 home win over Yeovil on Tuesday. August 21, 2002 12:00
AS big time sporting debuts go, Anthony Davidson enjoyed a good one at the weekend, and enhanced his prospects of landing a permanent drive in Formula One next season in the process. The Hemel Hempstead-born test driver for British American Racing, who
Bushey Golf and Leisure Centre, High Street, Bushey; Wednesday, July 31, 2pm to 4pm; free ballroom, Latin and sequence lesson, 1.30pm to 2pm; admission 3 for tea dance. Tel: Margery Da Costa 01494 812778. August 21, 2002 21:00
Hundreds of Keep Barnet Alive (KBA) balloons flooded last weekend's Friern Barnet Summer Show, despite the group being barred from attending the festival showpiece. After weeks of planning, KBA was informed on Thursday last week that it would not be admitted
Self defence classes. Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. August 21, 2002 21:00
Rock 'n' Roll and Jive; Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall, Chalk Hill, Bushey; beginners welcome, no partner needed, all ages; Thursdays; 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. August 21, 2002 21:00
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Melodic jazz and bossa nova every Friday in the bar; Batchwood Golf and Tennis Club, Batchwood Drive, St Albans; 8.30pm; entry free. August 21, 2002 21:00
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturdays, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. August 21, 2002 21:00
New children's singing and dancing lessons are being launched at The Radlett Centre, by Kat Cohen a teacher from a showbusiness background. The CazyKat lessons, on Tuesdays during term-time from 4pm to 5.30pm, will teach choreographed dancing as well
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
In a friendly informal and sociable atmosphere; Kingswood Baptist Church hall, North Approach, Watford; Wednesdays, 1pm to 4pm. Tel: Sue 01923 675132. August 21, 2002 21:00
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. August 21, 2002 21:00
A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Mondays 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm; Fridays, 7.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. August 21, 2002 21:00
Over 30's disco at the Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Fridays, 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. August 21, 2002 21:00
IN recent weeks a spate of letters have appeared in our local press criticising and condemning the so-called 2020 Vision. It is very obvious that the general public in Harlow does not want the 'vision', and we certainly don't need an unelected quango
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. August 21, 2002 21:00
I AM writing to appeal to any readers who are interested in helping young people of Essex. I am looking for people who would be prepared to rent out a spare room in their home to 16 to 18-year-olds for periods of about six weeks at a time. The young people
There's no such thing as a typical student. That's the message from Harlow College in its new advertising campaign, which features more than 20 college students. The college hopes people, regardless of age, disability or personal circumstance, will consider
Hertford and Stortford MP Mark Prisk has put the 'no more runways' petition to Parliament online. People can sign up electronically at www.markprisk.com and download copies of the petition form to collect signatures. August 21, 2002 09:30
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. August 21, 2002 21:00
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. August 21, 2002 21:00
Channel 4 is looking for couples for a new documentary about relationships. They want to hear from people of all ages, and at different stages of their relationships from first moving in together, considerations of marriage and babies, even to breaking
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
SCHOOLS in Bishop's Stortford are praising the hard work and determination of pupils who achieved some of the highest A-level results ever. Bishop's Stortford High School saw a 97 per cent pass rate. Jonathan Barker, Katherine Edwards, Thomas Fletcher
SCHOOLS in Bishop's Stortford are praising the hard work and determination of pupils who achieved some of the highest A-level results ever. Bishop's Stortford High School saw a 97 per cent pass rate. Jonathan Barker, Katherine Edwards, Thomas Fletcher
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
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
Twenty-year-old Shanker Venkatesan was known as an intelligent loner with a passion for body building. Head down, Shanker was always seen in public dressed in black, boots unlaced, and carrying a black sports bag. He was bullied at school before being
75th Anniversary Garden Open for charity; The Abbots House, 10 High Street, Abbots Langley; Sunday, August 25, 2pm to 5pm; Admission 2.50, Children Free. (no dogs please). August 21, 2002 21:00
In aid of Rotary charities; classic and vintage vehicles, model car racing; Raans Farm, Raans Road Amersham (follow the signs); Sunday, August 18, 10am to 4pm; 5 per adult, accompanied children under 16 free. Tel: Robin Thompson 01494 726654. August 21
The August exhibition at The Radlett Centre is called Language of Colours, with watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings by Maria Khan. Open daily, from 10am until 4pm, except Sundays. August 21, 2002 21:00
Burglars took advantage of last weekend's heatwave to break into nine different houses around Borehamwood where people had left their doors and windows open. Police are warning householders to be more careful, and claim many of the burglaries could have
The Elstree wicket was a batting paradise on Saturday and in swelteringly hot conditions both teams were hoping to win the toss and bat. The Elstree captain, Stewart Walter, won the toss, and to the delight of his team, and despite a batting line-up missing
Shenley Village eased into second spot behind league-leaders Barnet after a decisive eight-wicket win at the weekend, their fourth consecutive win in the Sunday league. The Villagers have one more game, against bottom-of-the-table Stevenage, and, if they
Shenley dropped 15 vital league points on Saturday when the side, weakened by the absence of key players, was unable to bowl out lowly Bayford. The match ended in a tame draw when the home side decided not to chase the total set by the Villagers. After
Hertfordshire Hearing Advisory Service's mobile bus service will be taken out of action from September 4 until October 7. August 21, 2002 14:30
FEARS are growing that the closure of the overnight children's ward at Welwyn Garden City's QEII Hospital may prove permanent. Prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate Grant Shapps, who met the chairman of the East and North Herts NHS Trust Mr
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. August 21, 2002 21:00
A rare first-edition copy of the Samuel Beckett play Waiting For Godot worth up to £900 has been given to the Oxfam shop in Edgware by an anonymous donor. The 1956 edition of the play was brought into the charity shop in Station Road on Tuesday last week
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. August 21, 2002 21:00
Aylesbury United 0-3 St Albans City ST ALBANS CITY brushed aside Aylesbury United at Buckingham Road last night (August 20) with a classy performance which will have convinced many watching that the Saints are a force to be reckoned with this season.
The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Mondays, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced Salsa. Tel: 07944 462461. August 21, 2002 21:00
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
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
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
Chipperfield Youth Centre, Chipperfield Common. Sunday, August 25, 11am to 6pm. Entrance Free. Tel: 01923 263 525. August 21, 2002 21:00
'This Sceptre'd Isle'; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Flaunden; Saturday, August 24 to Monday, August 26; 10am to 5pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
Day walk from Wheathampstead. Meet in car park in East Lane behind 'Bull' PH; GR 178141; Thursday, August 22, 10am. August 21, 2002 21:00
IT was interesting to hear a Watford fan on one of the phone-in programmes, complaining that the club's directors should be prepared to take some fans onto the board. The argument was that such a move would enable the board to understand real supporters
Day walk from Watlington Hill car park; GR 710936; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 21, 2002 21:00
Reiki healing and holistic healing; Chorleywood Arts Centre, Colleyland, Chorleywood; Saturday, August 17, 9.30am to 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 896 834. August 21, 2002 21:00
Installation by local artist recreating a room in her home to display a selection of works from more than 3,000 she has produced; Margaret Harvey Gallery, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Road, St Albans; Wednesdays to Saturdays 11am to 5pm; until
New children's singing and dancinglessons, called CazyKat, are being launched at The Radlett Centre by Kat Cohen, a teacher with a showbusiness background, on Tuesdays from 4pm to 5.30pm, costing 10 per lesson. Drama can be taught if youngsters want it
Fun days and a Jubilee Party for children will be held at Radlett's Phillimore Court, Battlers Green Drive, on Tuesdays during August. On August 6 and 13, from 2pm to 4pm, there will fun days, with attractions including magician Phil Perry on August 6
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
Bailiffs with powers to remove personal possessions could be employed by the borough council in a bid to recover £250,000 in unpaid parking fines. Hertsmere Borough Council is owed around £400,000 in parking fines, but it recently decided to write off
Boreham Wood Athletic Club is planning to resurrect a fundraising drive to pay for its own all-weather running track 24 years after its launch. The club, which was founded in 1956, has never had its own running track and it currently has to hold its home
Residents were evacuated to the Moat House Hotel in Borehamwood after an explosion rocked their block of flats in Edgware on Saturday. Barnet mayor Joan Scannell helped volunteers with the evacuation of residents of Holgate Court where an explosion killed
Radlett's poor league form continued as they were thoroughly outclassed by second-placed Slough. In a one-sided contest only two Radlett players reached double figures in the home side's paltry total of 93. On a hot and humid day and a decent pitch, in
A man was robbed of his laptop computer and video camera as he walked along Theobald Street, Borehamwood, at 9pm on Sunday. Two men approached the victim, a man in his 20s from Borehamwood, and one of them pushed him. They stole his Packard Bell laptop
Shenley's newly-formed U11s cricket team won the Hertfordshire competition in glorious sunshine at Haileybury College. Four teams played in the semi-finals, with Shenley playing Radlett U11s. Shenley batted first and Matthew Stear (18) and Aaron Bradshaw
Borehamwood band Stifla entertained shoppers in Shenley Road on Saturday with a live performance. The band played during a 90 degrees Fahrenheit heatwave outside the Cash Converters shop, near The Point, watched by dozens of shoppers who enjoyed covers
Shopkeepers across Hertfordshire are being warned to stop selling alcohol to underage drinkers. County council trading standards officers are working with the police, sending young volunteers to shops to see whether they will be allowed to buy alcoholic
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
Barnet, who have seven players on the casualty list, have signed former Waford and Stevenage midfield player Jason Soloman as a non-contract player. He came on as substitute in the 2-1 home win over Yeovil on Tuesday. August 21, 2002 12:00
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturdays, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. August 21, 2002 21:00
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
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 21, 2002 21:00
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. August
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. August 21, 2002 21:00
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. August 21, 2002 21:00
Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. August 21, 2002 21:00
WHY not run the world for Mencap, the UK's leading charity for children and adults with a learning disability? Mencap has tailor made packages and can support you to run in a variety of marathons and half marathons across the globe. Destinations include
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. August 21, 2002 21:00
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. August 21, 2002 21:00
