Watford Observer | Essential Local Services

Animal Welfare

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:55:00 +0000

National Animal Welfare Trust Tyler's Way Watford Herts WD25 8WT 020 8950 0177 www.nawt.org.uk

Christian Groups

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:49:00 +0100

Salvation Army A Christian church and Christian charity working for the people of Watford. Services every Sunday at 10.30pm. Telephone: 01923 672433 Email:co-watfordsa@supanet.com Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk.

Fundraising

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:22:00 +0100

Harrow Fundraising Provides a custard pie-throwing gallery for charity and fundraising events and community groups in the Watford and Harrow area. Telephone: 01895 613880

Sub-Aqua Clubs

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:02:00 +0100

Bushey Sub-Aqua Club The group provides training in scuba diving and organises events. All equipment is provided. The group meets at Bushey Hall Pool on Thursday evenings at 8pm. Telephone: 07957 177769. Email: to@busheydivers.org.uk Website: www.busheydivers.org.uk.

Toy Libraries

Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:09:00 +0100

Rickmansworth Toy Library The organisation lends toys for 0 - 8-year-olds. Opens on second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Mill End Community Centre, Church Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth WD3 9TG.

Dancing

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:16:00 +0100

Ballroom Dancing For Active Generation at the Sacred Heart Parish Centre, London Road, Bushey, every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm (except March 25 and April 1). Cost: £1.50. Glenda Hunt 020 8207 5166

Croquet

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:17:00 +0100

Cassiobury Croquet Club Croquet season runs from mid-April to mid-October. Internal competitions, matches against other clubs, open tournament held on the first weekend in August. Cassiobury Park, Watford Ian Parkinson 01923 823157

Cricket

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:18:00 +0100

Hertfordshire County Cricket Association D S Dredge, secretary 01707 658377

Comedy Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:31:00 +0100

Alternative Comedy Club Philanthropist and Firkin, Victoria Street, St Albans. Held every Wednesday, entrance £3. Some new acts but at least one headline act. Darren or Jock 01727 847021

Cinemas

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:33:00 +0100

Alban Arena The Civic Centre, St Albans. Single screen cinema that shows occasional films, particularly art house films and children's favourites. 01727 844488 info@alban-arena.co.uk http://www.alban-arena.co.uk

Environmental Groups

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:00:00 +0100

Bushey and District Footpath Association Path clearance activities arranged to suit skills and numbers. Arranges walks and talks, gate construction. Membership £4 a year. Chris Beney on 01923 211113

Fencing

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:55:00 +0100

Watford Fencing Club Offers fencing for all standards with qualified coaching. All equipment supplied. Beginners courses available on Wednesday 8pm. Three Rivers Young Blades for children aged seven to 16 meets between 7pm and 9pm on Monday. William Penn Leisure Centre, Rickmansworth Mark Schofield 01923 251400 David Austin 01923 776335. http://www.cramphorn.co.uk

Flower & Horticultural Groups

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:47:00 +0100

Abbots Langley Flower Arrangement Society M onthly meetings and demonstrations in Henderson Hall, Abbots Langley. Membership is £11, visitors £2: Sylvia Clinton 01923 262678

Golf Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:46:00 +0100

Abbey View Golf Club Rear of Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, Holywell Hill, St Albans. Nine-hole, par 29 course. Open daily, 8am to dusk. Membership is available from the main centre. No need to book. 01727 868227

Historical Societies

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:42:00 +0100

Abbots Langley Local History Society Caters for all those interested in Abbots Langley's history. Summer walks and monthly winter evening lectures held on last Monday of each month. Manor House Sports and Social centre, Abbots Langley Richard Simmons 01923 262 123.

Hobbies

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:37:00 +0100

Arts and Heritage Club Arranges trips to London and other areas for musicals, comedies, drama, ballet and opera. Membership costs £25.50 per couple per year. Excursions cost between £15 and £30 Jill Blackshaw 01707 654093

Hockey

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:37:00 +0100

Hockey Association for Hertfordshire Mr T Goulton, secretary 01462 683881

Charity Shops

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:35:00 +0100

Action on Disability Station Approach, South Oxhey

Card Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:44:00 +0100

Conservative Bridge Club M eets on Fridays from 2pm to 5.30pm, 11 Stanhope Road, St Albans. Membership £10 from September to June. Patricia Webster 01727 856900

Advice and Counselling

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:57:00 +0100

Alcohol Advice Centre 2nd Floor, St Albans House, 181 The Parade, Watford, 01923 221037 Information/counselling service for problem drinkers and their families.

Amateur Dramatics

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:56:00 +0100

Abbots Langley Gilbert and Sullivan Society Founded in 1951 this group has its annual show in February. Rehearses at the Abbots Langley Methodist Hall on Mondays and St Lawrence Church on Fridays: Brenda Southorn 01923 677139. chairman@algss.org.uk http://www.algss.org.uk

Angling

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:56:00 +0100

Heron (St Albans) Angling Society Meets at 8pm on the second Wednesday of each month. Bricket Wood Social club, Oak Avenue Mr Robert Kelly 01438 210198

Archery

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:54:00 +0100

Abbey Bowmen (St Albans) Most bow styles catered for, from eight years old. Meets on Sundays at 10am and Tuesdays from 6pm until dark Sandpit Lane. http://www.abbeybowmen.freeserve.co.uk

Armed Forces Youth Groups

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:52:00 +0100

Army Cadets For Watford, St Albans and surrounding areas. Telephone Major Barlow 01992 582423

Art Galleries

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:51:00 +0100

Abbots Langley Library High Street, Abbots Langley. Occasional art and craft exhibitions from local artists. Available for bookings: 01923 263611

Athletics

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:50:00 +0100

Amateur Athletics Association for Hertfordshire 4 Westfield Road, Hertford SG14 3DJ Mrs S Gandee, secretary 01992 582208 http://www.hertsaaa.org.uk/clubs

Badminton

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:49:00 +0100

Lockers Park Badminton Club Meets on Fridays from 8pm to 11pm. Reasonable standard with a view to competitive play. Lockers Park School, Hemel Hempstead Lynne Leigh 01442 397039

Basketball

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:49:00 +0100

Basketball Association for Hertfordshire 55 Gaunts Way, Letchworth SG6 4PL Mr Kevin Trehy 07785 907788

Bowls Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:48:00 +0100

Bowls Association for Hertfordshire An association of 86 lawn bowls clubs 22 Pleasant Rise, Hatfield AL9 5DU Mr A. E. Meeson, Men's Secretary, Mrs Beryl Meeson Women's Secretary 01707 268081 http://www.hertsba.com

Boxing

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:47:00 +0100

South Oxhey Amateur Boxing Club Trains Monday to Friday 7pm to 9pm. Juniors 50p, inters 75p, seniors £1.25. Painters Yard, Hallowes Crescent, off Hayling Road, South Oxhey Pete McIntosh 020 8421 1416

Camera & Film Making Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 15:44:00 +0100

Croxley Camera Club Activities include talks by accomplished photographers and outings during the summer. Annual show each year. Meets at St Oswalds Church Hall Malvern Way, Croxley Green, every Wednesday from September to April at 8pm. Membership is £22 (with concessions). Mrs Lesley Laughton 01895 822202 graham_laughton@yahoo.co.uk

Horse Riding

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:35:00 +0100

Coltspring School Of Riding Sarratt Road, Chandlers Cross, Rickmansworth. 01923 774964 PB

Jazz

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:32:00 +0100

Bushey Golf and Country Club The Mike Ellis Jazz and Swing Band plays a monthly club on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 8.30pm. High Street, Bushey. Regular guest vocalists and soloists Mike Ellis 01923 856285 http://www.jazzswingband.co.uk

Scouts

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:10:00 +0100

Bushey and Oxhey District Fellowship Ken Moxley 020 8950 7215

Self-help Groups

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:07:00 +0100

Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust (Watford Friends of) Small support group for the national charity running local events and helps to promote the charity's work. Robert Gaddie, chairman 01923 224188

Shooting

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:06:00 +0100

North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club Specialises in indoor paper target shooting at six yard and ten metre range and teaches safe gun handling. Meets on Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Rifles available. Christchurch Hall, St Albans Road, Watford Rodney Salter 01923 254141

Social Service Teams

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:05:00 +0100

Watford District 01923 694 900

Swimming Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:57:00 +0100

Amateur Swimming Association Telephone Herts secretary 01462 432380

Table Tennis

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:54:00 +0100

English Table Tennis Association Mrs Budden, Herts secretary 01707 654176

Tae Kwon Do

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:51:00 +0100

Tagb Tae Kwon Do William Penn Leisure Centre, Sheppards Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Herts 0116 2250836 justin@taekwondo-rickmansworth.co.uk http://www.taekwondo-rickmansworth.co.uk

Tennis

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:44:00 +0100

Lawn Tennis Association for Hertfordshire Herts LTA County Centre Gosling Sports Park, Stanborough, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XE Mrs Sybil Howgego, secretary 01707 393372 http://hertfordshire.totaltennis.net

Theatres

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:43:00 +0100

Abbey Theatre Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans. Touring shows and entertainment.

Voluntary Transport

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:23:00 +0100

Watford Voluntary Transport Office Volunteer car service for those unable to use public transport to take to hospital and clinic appointments, shopping trips and venues within Watford and the surrounding area. Will take wheelchairs if client can transfer. Mileage charge made. Weekdays 1pm to 3pm 01923 254400

Wine & Beer

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 11:11:00 +0100

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), Watford and District Branch Consumer organisation which aims to keep real ale on sale and protect traditional pub culture, lively social scene and regular meetings. Membership is £12 a year: Tony Smith 01923 221155

Women's Groups

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 11:32:00 +0100

WE have included details of venues for meetings of Women's Institute groups in the Watford and St Albans area. Anyone wanting further information or a contact number for a particular branch can telephone the Herts federation on 01727 853337.

Writers' Groups

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 11:03:00 +0100

Bushey Book Circle A discussion group for anyone interested in books and libraries. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 3pm. Admission free. Bushey Library, Sparrows Herne, Bushey Mrs Marion Cooper 01923 471333

Youth Groups

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 10:22:00 +0100

Herts County Council Youth and Community Runs leisure activities and youth clubs throughout the area. 206-210 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2EL 01923 471502

Schools

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:11:00 +0100

School contact details are kept in our Education section.

Rugby Union

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:11:00 +0100

Hertfordshire Rugby Football Union David Williams, secretary 01992 586744

Judo

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:32:00 +0100

Olympic Junior Judo Club St Peters Church Hall, High Road, Bushey Keith Remfry, coach 07919 136729

Kickboxing

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:31:00 +0100

Watford Freestyle Kickboxing 5 Newhouse Crescent, Garston, WD2 7HU 01923 676077

Lacrosse

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:23:00 +0100

Watford Lacrosse Club Home and away matches, friendly and league. Meets on Sundays. Rickmansworth Hockey Club, Park Road, Rickmansworth Miss Anneka Kelly 01923 823216.

Libraries

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 14:20:00 +0100

Abbots Langley Parsonage Close, Abbots Langley 01923 471 333

Live Music

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 13:01:00 +0100

The Rock & Pop and the Jazz sections list live music venues.

Model Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:56:00 +0100

Brambleton Model Railway Club Meets Sunday afternoons, 2.30pm. Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden Harvey Foster 01582 459978 brambleton.mrc@lineone.net http://www.brambleton.co.uk

Multicultural Groups

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:51:00 +0100

Afro-Caribbean Association Support and development group dealing with Social, Cultural and Educational needs of African/Caribbean people of Watford. Operates Supplementary schools, Youth projects, Elders lunch club, Pre-school project and Resource centre. Mr A McLean 16 Clarendon Road Watford WD1 1JY 01923 220810

Museums

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:45:00 +0100

Bushey Museum Rudolph Road, Bushey Herkomer Room devoted to works by Sir Hubert von Herkomer, also collection of works by other famous Bushey artists, as well as local history and local studies centre. Full disabled access. Open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm. Admission free. 020 8420 4057 Fax: 020 8420 4923 busmt@bushey.org.uk http://www.busheymuseum.org

Music Groups

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:43:00 +0100

Abbey Gateway Orchestra Rehearses at St Michael's School, St Michael's Street, St Albans, on Thursdays at 8pm. Roger Martin 01727 854886 http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/AGO

Netball

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:42:00 +0100

St Albans Open Netball Club Trains at Parmiter's School, High Elms Lane, Garston, on Mondays. Matches held in Verulamium area of St Albans. Mrs D Graham, secretary 01923 675797, 07973 183247 diane@purbrockave.fsnet.co.uk

Rambling

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:33:00 +0100

Hemel Hempstead Heritage Rambling Club Walks and footpath conservation. Walks mainly in Herts, Beds and Bucks but also further afield. Annual subscription £3 Michael Blackman 01442 394841

Road & Rail Clubs

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:15:00 +0100

Herts County Automobile and Aero Club Timed speed trials, sprinting, etc. Meets on the second Monday of each month.

Rock & Pop

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:13:00 +0100

The Bell Band nights are usually on Saturday for all types of music. Primrose Hill, Kings Langley 01923 268217

Royal Navy Services

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:12:00 +0100

HMS Wildfire Brackenhill House Oxhey Drive South, Northwood, HA6 3EX 01923 843450 01923 843473 wildfire@a.dii.mod.uk http://www.rnjobs.co.uk

Orienteering

Fri, 05 Sep 2003 12:39:00 +0100

Happy Herts Orienteering Club Meets at events in the south east of England every Sunday. Everybody welcome.