Radlett Choral Society will present a Festival of Music for Christmas, at St Teresa's Church, in Borehamwood, on Saturday, December 15, at 8pm, with mulled wine served from 7.45pm. The society will sing traditional Christmas carols with audience participation
Young people in Borehamwood are to be asked for their views on youth facilities in a bid to tackle the town's longstanding problems with teenage disorder. An open day has been organised by Hertsmere Borough Council to find out what kind of activities
In response to Adele Winston's letter (No more meddling', November 29), regarding the locking of gates at the Old Court House Recreation Ground, I would like to say that Mrs Winston has obviously not visited the park on a frequent basis with any young
Having sold East Barnet Urban District Council Town Hall to a restaurateur, Barnet Council now plans to sell Friern Barnet District Town Hall to a hotelier (Could historic town hall be turned into a hotel?', Times Group, November 29). Once the estate
At this time of the year as we approach Christmas, we are looking forward to the festivities, parties and presents, but please spare a thought for a haven in the midst of our borough called the North London Hospice. Here you will find a dedicated collection
I wonder how many of your readers were as sad as I was to learn of the demise of College Farm and were as heartened to hear of a possible resurrection (Mystery backer offers money to help buy farm', Hendon and Finchley Times, December 6). Let us hope
Last week we invited readers to ask Barnet FC chairman TONY KLEANTHOUS about the club's plans to build a new 9,200-seater stadium south of its existing home at Underhill. This is what he had to say. It is ironic in a week when Islington Council has voted
East Barnet OG 5 O Salesians 2 AFA Senior Cup Chertsey Old Salesians were blown away by a terrific four-goal blast from East Barnet OG in the first half, with Ian Chambers, Mark Bynone, Rowan Innes and Mark Whitehead all on target on Saturday. Chertsey
Wingate & Finchley 0 Epsom & Ewell 2 Ryman League Division 3 Wingate and Finchley's erratic form continued with a disappointing home defeat by Epsom and Ewell on Saturday. The Blues dominated the first half, and, with any luck would have established
Suffolk made the long journey to Royston on Sunday, only to see their Herts County Cup ambitions end with the heartbreak of a penalty shoot-out. The quality of the kicks was exceptional and, as it see-sawed from one side to the other, goalkeeper Kevan
After three successive wins, Wood are now on the wrong end of a hat-trick of defeats, and next face the struggling Eagles in their Eyrie this Saturday afternoon, looking for a change of fortune. The situation was very different just under a year ago,
Borehamwood 2000 2 Comet Cobras 1 Bushey First Division U13s Borehamwood 2000 U13s continued their pursuit of the league title in a thrilling game against Comet Cobras. Richard Russell gave Wood the lead after some unselfish work by Luke O'Malley, and
Arsenal 2 Tranmere Rovers 0 FA Women's Premier LeagueArsenal lacked their usual clinical finishing, which would have seen them win the game by a much larger margin. The Gunners could have been two goals ahead before Angela Banks scored the first goal
Tabard's flanker Dallas Adams played his heart out on Saturday, and scored Tabard's two tries as they won for the second week running. This time Tabard beat Blackheath, one of the great names in rugby, and although Adams starred, the game was no soap
Hertsmere dominated from the whistle and soon took the lead when Chris Darke hit the opener. The second goal came from a long clearance from stand-in goalie Sam Fryer and Darke rounded the keeper. Darke would have wrapped up his hat-trick, except for
Wood battled hard but could not get a first win for their new bosses at Braintree on Saturday. Senior players Micky Engwell and Lee Harvey have been appointed joint caretaker managers until the end of the current season. Their first decision was to recall
A Christmas bazaar held to raise much-needed funds for an East Barnet school was marred after one of Barnet Council's town keepers pulled down posters advertising the event. Parents and friends of St Mary's Junior School, Church Hill Road, were incensed
Hawks first team made amends for lasts season's defeat by Royston, beating them at home 4-1. Matches were won by Cliff Madden, Chris Turton, Lee Prosser and Eric Armstrong. Surprisingly, Mick Hynes suffered a rare defeat against a very talented player
Elliotts paid the price for some costly mistakes in their County Cup match against Elleonorr Old Boys at the weekend. The Borehamwood side were punished early in the game when the Old Boys scored from within their own half, with a shot which sailed over
Around 65 people from organisations linked to the Hertsmere Crossroads project saw in the festive season with a party on Friday. Musicians from Aldenham School sang Christmas carols, and there was a stage show put together by the Good Companion Group,
The Borehamwood & Elstree Times columnist Paul Welsh this week expressed his thanks to everyone who wished him well during his recent stay in hospital. Paul was expected to return to his home in Borehamwood this week after undergoing an operation
Two burglars pretended to be delivery workers when they were confronted by the occupants of a property in Well End on Wednesday last week. The men sneaked into the property at around 3.30pm, through an unlocked door, and were stopped by an elderly couple
Police believe the same vandal could have been responsible for damaging two trampolines which had been left outside properties in Grace Avenue, Shenley. The latest incident involved a hole being cut in the centre of a trampoline, between Sunday, December
The Borehamwood & Elstree Times is asking for help to make sure that two misplaced Christmas cards reach their destinaton. The two large cards, in red envelopes, were found on the pavement in Furzehill Road on Tuesday. The owner can retrieve them
Hertsmere Borough Council has agreed to look into plant screening around recycling banks in Radlett, following concerns they are an eyesore. Aldenham parish councillors want the recycling bins, at the entrance to Newberries Car Park off Watling Street
Changes to the borough council's grants scheme for householders wishing to carry out home improvements were agreed at a meeting last week. Previously only people over the age of 60 who were receiving income benefits could qualify for a grant of up to
The Hertfordshire Swimming League has cancelled all the events it was due to hold at The Venue in Borehamwood until March. The borough council closed the leisure centre's pool outside daylight hours last month, due to continuing problems with its lighting
Radlett Round Table will be collecting around the village next week. On Monday, December 17, and Thursday, December 20, shoppers will see members of the organisation in the main shopping area, collecting money for their annual campaign to provide food
Householders in Hertsmere will be asked to think green as part of a campaign to achieve a national target to recycle 25 per cent of waste within five years. The Government expects every local authority to recycle 25 per cent of waste by 2006, and it has
A concert will be held at Borehamwood's Hertswood Centre, in Potters Lane, on Saturday, December 22. Hertsmere Acoustic Music will perform a selection of festive songs, and admission to the event will be free. A raffle and a collection will be held, in
Most of the primary schools in the area which featured in this year's national performance tables passed their examinations with flying colours. Only five local schools appeared in the 2000/2001 tables, because Borehamwood's new primary schools will not
WESTON FINANCIAL GROUP, one of the UK's 40 largest firms of Independent Financial Advisers, has launched a national redundancy helpline. One of the consequences of the current economic downturn is that many people are facing an unsettling future following
AN elderly couple had their winter fuel allowance stolen after a man pretending to be a police officer tricked his way into their home. The 86-year-old husband and wife let him into their Garston home after he flashed an identification card. He knocked
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses and information following an aggravated burglary in Moor Park on Tuesday, December 4. The incident occurred at approximately 11.45pm in Russell Road, Northwood, as a 51-year-old woman returned to her home address
A HATE crime advisor has been appointed by Hertsmere Borough Council. The new officer, who has not been named, will work in partnership with Hertfordshire Constabulary and Aldwyck and Ridgehill housing associations to encourage people to report hate crime
STUDENTS of West Herts College opened its doors to more than 100 senior citizens once again this year for its annual Christmas party. The event, a prominent feature of the college's social calender for the past 15 years, was held at the Cassio campus
PARK Street residents turned out in force at St Albans District Council on Monday in a failed bid to prevent more lorries from blighting their village. Some 20 members of Loops Lorries Out Of Park Street picketed the plans south committee meeting as they
Pervert Peter Delyfer was jailed for two years last week after admitting indecent assaults on French teenage boys in his care during a foreign exchange trip. Delyfer, 62, of Milton Avenue, Barnet, who had previous convictions for gross indecency, was
Hopes for an extra 60 new police officers for Barnet were dashed on Monday as the borough lost out to inner-city areas. Senior officers and politicians expressed disappointment after the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) ruled on the controversial Resource
The sky above a Friern Barnet school was awash with balloons last Friday as Holly Park Primary School celebrated the unveiling of its £1.35million redevelopment programme. The Bellevue Road school, which was under construction for two-and-a-half years
Barnet's patient watchdog has vowed to keep a close eye on how additional Government funding for the borough's health authority will be spent. The Department of Health this week announced it would be ploughing £725.06million into Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Buster Bloodvessel returns with the world famous ska band; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Wednesday, December 19; admission 8. December 12, 2001 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. December 12, 2001 21:00
Matt Wates Sextet; The Fairway, Fairway Suite, Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City; Sunday, December 16; doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm; admission 6 for members and 7 for non-members. December 12, 2001 21:00
BROKEN streetlamps and crooked paving stones can now be reported and mended more easily with the introduction of a new fault-reporting service by Hertfordshire County Council. Members of the public can now either telephone the council's customer service
Grae J Wall & the Young Trash Lovers present their Christmas gig; The Blue Angel Acoustic Caf; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Sunday, December 16, 8.30pm to 10.30pm; admission free. December 12, 2001 21:00
Who are in fact now five, as vocalist Helen MacDougall, guitarist Neil Soutar, and Spike Bayne on saxes are joined by Colin Balch on bass and Rickie Edwards on percussion; a wide range of vibrant jazzy/slow funk acoustic material; Saturday, December 15
The best hits from the 60's to the 00's to help you party and keep you dancing, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Friday, December 14, admission 5. December 12, 2001 21:00
Showcasing the work of local craftspeople; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 12, 2001 21:00
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. December 12, 2001 21:00
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. December 12, 2001 21:00
Rock 'n' Roll and Jive; Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church Hall, Chalk Hill, Bushey; beginners welcome, no partner needed, all ages; Thursday, December 13; 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Friday, December 14; 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
School of Dancing, 14 Nascot Road, Watford; Thursday, December 20, 8pm, followed by practice session; no partner required, complete beginners welcome. Tel. 01923 210016 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
With Jean Martyn, organised by Watford Organ and Keyboard Club, Henderson Memorial Hall, Abbots Langley; Saturday, December 15, 8pm; tickets 5.50. Tel: 01923 238657. December 12, 2001 21:00
A 24-carat seasonal spectacle; Palace Theatre Watford, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 12. Tel: box office 01923 225671 for times and ticket prices. December 12, 2001 21:00
Presented by Chalemie; The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Friday, December 14, 7.30pm; tickets 7. Tel: box office 01442 228091.4 December 12, 2001 21:00
Gala Charity Preview Show; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; Tuesday, December 18, 7pm; tickets 15; Wednesday, December 19, to Sunday, January 6, tickets 8.50 to 16. Tel: box office 01727 844488. December 12, 2001 21:00
Christmas Sale of Pottery by Wendy Fowler 35 The Quadrant High Wycombe Sat Dec 8 & Sun Dec 9, 10am - 5pm (01494) 524351 Jill Kennedy & Andi Gallagher Henley Exhibition Centre Until Dec 8, 10am - 5pm The Silbury Group: 10th Anniversary
Brendon Burns Hellfire Comedy Club Wycombe Town Hall Thur Dec 20, 8pm Ian Stone Hellfire Comedy Club Wycombe Town Hall Thur Dec 13, 8pm December 12, 2001 17:17
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, December 13, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at United Reform Church Hall, Wednesday, December 12, 7.30pm for speakers, entertainment and craft demonstrations. Tel: secretary Mrs Sylvia Webb 01923 677272. December 12, 2001 21:00
A toy lending service for children from birth to eight years old; Wednesday, December 12, 9.30am to 11.30am; Bury Lane, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 772096 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at the Memorial Hall; Wednesday, December 12, 8pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for working evenings, where members can paint, draw or chat; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, December 12,8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: Carol 01923 662204. December 12, 2001 21:00
THIS is a second test. This time there should be a small image up at the top of the story by this paragraph. Lower down, there should be a second, larger image. Lower down, there should be a second, larger image. Lower down, there should be a second,
Concert of carols and Christmas music; St Mary's Church, Rickmansworth; Saturday, December 15, 7.30pm; tickets 8.50 includes wine and mince pies. Tel: 01923 284482. December 12, 2001 21:00
THIS is a paragraph to test the Italian restaurant category. There should be an image with this paragraph as well. This is a second paragraph for good measure. This is the end of the test. December 12, 2001 10:00
MORE than £31,000 worth of DVDs were stolen from the Blockbuster shop in Staple Tye shopping centre at about 3.30am last Wednesday. An anonymous caller rang police from the phone box outside the library in Parnell Road saying that three youths were breaking
Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Friday, December 14; 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. December 12, 2001 17:16
Mrs Grant's tribute to Bill Montgomery (Bill's insight and humour will be sorely missed', Times Letters, November 29) echoes what I feel. You were the only local paper to print this sort of much-needed insight into local government affairs, throwing a
I do hope that your newspaper will be able to support the new stadium plans of Barnet Football Club and keep the team in the borough. Football regulations not of the club's making mean that the current ground is not suitable. The development of south
In his diatribe against Ken Livingstone in your 'Times Soapbox' (Times Group, December 6), GLA member Brian Coleman gives the impression that the Tory record on London government was whiter than white. Many on the left, including Ken himself, were not
Finchley's Luke Calvert, twice NABC champion, scored an impressive points win over capable George Hillyard (St Pancras) at Camden's Irish Centre. Calvert completed a double, having defeated Hillyard on points at the St Pancras tournament last month. Calvert
Barnet Saracens Elizabethans 15 Ruislip 6 London League 3 North-West Barnet Saracens Elizabethans were far superior to Ruislip and deservedly leapfrogged them into fourth place. Ruislip were poor but this was due to Barnet's forward power. The front row
Finchley 0 Letchworth 29 London League 3 North West Although Finchley put up a spirited performance on Saturday, they were unable to contend with their well-drilled, fast, and powerful opponents. Letchworth, who have reinforced their squad with five former
After an exciting race, Shaftesbury Barnet's Chloe Wilkinson finished third in the U17 event in the Southern Inter-Counties Championships at Bury St Edmunds on Saturday. The winner was junior international Charlotte Moore, from Bournemouth. Shaftesbury's
Four consecutive days of tough racing makes the Lanzarote Challenge a gruelling task for any athlete, and to complete all four races is an incredible achievement. Barnet and District AC's Pauline Lygo not only accomplished this, but finished second in
Sarah Price will be out to recapture the world record for the 200m backstroke when she represents Britain in the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Antwerp this weekend. The 22-year-old Barnet Copthall star became the fastest ever in the
Albanian 1 O Grammarian 1 (OGs won 4-3 on penalties) AFA Senior Cup A run of five successive wins by Albanian was ended in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday. After Lenahan forced a fine save from the OG keeper in the first minute, Albanian were well on
Robert Nelson was the star for Hendon U16s, scoring all four goals in a 4-0 win over Wingate and Finchley in a Harrow Youth League game. Hendon's Michael Verissimo was red-carded for using his hands to prevent a goal, and keeper Alex Andriou produced
Grays Athletic 2 Hendon 0 Ryman League Premier Division Hendon suffered their fifth defeat in their last six Premier Division matches on Saturday, and have taken only three points during that sorry spell. Only the bottom two, Hitchin (two points) and
The latest stop for Old Hab's 1st XV was the fabulous setting of the Honourable Artillery Club in the City of London. Welcoming back old-hands Hurley, Ramshaw and Simmons provided some much-needed bulk and experience in the pack. Despite conceding an
Honourable Artillery Club 64 Old Habs 7 The latest stop for Old Hab's 1st XV was the fabulous setting of the Honourable Artillery Club in the City of London. Welcoming back old-hands Hurley, Ramshaw and Simmons provided some much-needed bulk and experience
London Colney Colts U12s and Hertsmere shared the points after a close-fought see-saw contest. Hertsmere took an early lead, but Colney fought back with goals from Andy Morris and Lewis Wynne, only to concede the equaliser just before half-time. In the
Dragon put in an inept performance against bottom club Headstone, which will make it hard for them to win the title. Dragon started well and went 1-0 up after only two minutes, when Jamie Frost won the ball and crossed to brother Rees, whose shot at goal
Wood Boys 7 Harvesters North 1 Wood Boys started the second round of games of the season against a much improved Harvesters side. Midway through the first half, they took the lead through the ever-improving James Noakes. Wood should have added to the
Elstree badminton brother and sister Adam and Helen Skeggs both played large parts in helping Hertfordshire to beat Buckinghamshire at High Wycome on Sunday 12-3. Whilst Helen lost her singles, she teamed up with Caroline Hale to win both her doubles
Harpenden side Marquis of Granby were a goal up in the first ten minutes on a heavy pitch. But Directors got back on terms with a much-disputed penalty, and began to exert pressure on the Marquis' defence. They were rewarded when man-of-the-match Scott
Star clawed a draw in a game they should have won away to St Peter's on Saturday. Star stared brightly, with Cooper running up the right wing and playing a one-two with Bell. He took the return and put the ball on Lennon's head at the back post, but it
Grammar school supporters in Barnet have welcomed government plans to partner selective and non-selective schools. The borough's three grammar schools St Michael's Catholic Grammar in North Finchley; Henrietta Barnett School in Hampstead Garden Suburb
Television actress Kim Taylforth this week congratulated volunteers who had completed a course which will enable them to help families in the Borehamwood area who need support. Ms Taylforth presented a group of five volunteers from the charity Home Start
Television actress Kim Taylforth this week congratulated volunteers who had completed a course which will enable them to help families in the Borehamwood area who need support. Ms Taylforth presented a group of five volunteers from the charity Home Start
Father Christmas will be handing out free presents to children in Borehamwood's Leeming and Aycliffe Roads on Saturday December 22. The present-giving, between around 10.30am and 12.30pm, is being organised by the Hertsmere Chamber of Trade to promote
A much-anticipated report published on Thursday will signal the closure of Barnet's two ageing magistrates' courts. But the creation of a new 'supercourt' for north London, possibly in Whetstone, will see the borough escape the worst ravages of the radical
Two burglars fled after they were confronted by police officers in an office building at Haberdashers' Aske's Boys School in Elstree on Saturday. The men caused around £1,000 worth of damage by smashing doors, windows and filing cabinets, after breaking
The public are set to see proposed designs for the future of Elstree Way by the end of next spring. The proposed re-development of Elstree Way could involve changes to Borehamwood Police Station, the land next to The Venue and Elstree Way Clinic. Hertsmere
Burglars escaped with a television, a drill and a pressure washer after breaking into a garage in Watling Street, Radlett, on Thursday. A padlock was removed from the garage door and the items, including a Hilti drill, worth £300, were taken between 11am
The head of a Borehamwood school which is losing a teacher because of high property prices this week called for more affordable housing for key workers. Linda Forbes, the headteacher at Woodlands Primary School, urged the county council to seek extra
Hertsmere Borough Council is considering the possibility of refurbishing Borehamwood Village Hall for use as a drop-in centre for elderly people. But the Rev Tim Warr, chair of the hall's trustees and Vicar of All Saints Church, sees the future of the
Animal rights activists gathered for a candlelit vigil outside the National Institute for Medical Research in Mill Hill on Monday to mark the 4th international animal rights day. "We have tried all the legal channels and they don't work," said 'Pam',
Thieves stole £60 from a cash register at Burger King, in Shenley Road, Borehamwood, at around 7.45pm on SundayDec 9. Police later arrested five people from north London, two 18-year-olds and three 19-year-olds, in connection with the incident. They were
The events of September 11 have plunged Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon into the limelight. IAN LLOYD caught up with him during a visit to Hendon and discussed Britain's role in the war on terrorism. It was hardly surprising he slipped in unnoticed. A melee
A family man from Borehamwood who spent decades striving to make better home movies died last week. Dennis Edwards, from Stevenage Crescent, died aged 72 on Sunday, December 2, after contracting prostate cancer. As a founding member of the Borehamwood
The Tally Ho project should be mentioned in the same breath as Tate Modern and the Albert Docks, according to Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell. She praised the scheme as a "very good example of a public-private partnership" which would be at the forefront
A Government inspector has granted permission for a porch to be built to the front of 9 Grace Close, Borehamwood. Hertsmere Borough Council had refused permission, because it said the structure would block the natural light in a neighbouring property.
A Barnet man was celebrating last week after scooping the British Mastermind title but it had nothing to do with the famous black chair. Instead Vic Lennard, 45, of Grasvenor Avenue, High Barnet, won the Mensa-sponsored event in Birmingham based on the
It has spawned acres of news coverage, numerous artists' impressions, public consultations and some unflattering comparisons to the Millennium Dome. MATTHEW NIXSON examines Barnet's Tally Ho scheme, launched this week. The Project: Artsdepot will include
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a go-kart circuit next to two old people's homes on Green Belt land in St Albans will be submitted this week. The proposal has already sparked angry protest from local residents, who claim a kart track would be too noisy and
Last week we invited readers to ask Barnet FC chairman TONY KLEANTHOUS about the club's plans to build a new 9,200-seater stadium south of its existing home at Underhill. This is what he had to say. It is ironic in a week when Islington Council has voted
PCs John Childs and Sarah Smith among an 18-strong contingent of new officers fresh from Hendon Police College were this week raring to go. The pair stepped out on the beat in Golders Green for the first time after completing 18-weeks of basic training
This is the third test to take place as we move towards producing a restaurant site for Watford and St Albans. December 12, 2001 17:00
Conservative councillors will tonight demand the resignation of Labour councillor Alison Moore over the mass boycott of a Friern Barnet primary school. They claim Ms Moore, as Barnet Council's cabinet member for education, bears ultimate responsibility
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
12th heat with Shrapnul plus Surfacing plus Reco; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Tuesday, December 18; admission 3. December 12, 2001 21:00
Funky guest DJs alongside resident DJ Hansi; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Sunday, December 17; admission free. December 12, 2001 21:00
Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
BROKEN streetlamps and crooked paving stones can now be reported and mended more easily with the introduction of a new fault-reporting service by Hertfordshire County Council. Members of the public can now either telephone the council's customer service
A night of rocking covers, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Saturday, December 15; admission 5. December 12, 2001 21:00
Mermaid pub, Hatfield Road, St Albans; Friday, December 14; admission free. December 12, 2001 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. December 12, 2001 21:00
Monthly Trashville night sees the undoubted leaders of punk's second wave, supported by punk-pop legends The Sindys; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Thursday, December 13; admission 7. December 12, 2001 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. December
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. December 12, 2001 21:00
Presents its art exhibition; The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett; runs until Saturday, December 15; admission free. December 12, 2001 21:00
Presented by Jeanette Perry; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 12, 2001 21:00
Fine line drawings of Croxley, Rickmansworth, Bushey and Watford by John Kirkham; Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; runs until Monday, December 24, 10am. December 12, 2001 21:00
Presented by Abbi Torrance; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until Sunday, January 13. December 12, 2001 21:00
Local scenes of the Rickmansworth area; foyer of Three Rivers District Council Offices, Northway, Rickmansworth; runs until end of December. December 12, 2001 21:00
An exhibition of toys, games and childhood memorabilia;Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; runs until Saturday, February 23; open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm; admission free. December 12, 2001 21:00
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. December 12, 2001 21:00
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesday, December 18, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Moonglow Dance Studios, 38a Estcourt Road, Watford; Saturday, December 15, 11am to 1pm, learn to dance to the latest pop styles. Tel: 01923 225195 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Moonglow Dance Studios, 38a Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesday, December 18, 5.30pm to 7pm. Tel: 01923 225195 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Saturday, December 15, 8.30pm; tickets 9. Tel: box office 01442 228091. December 12, 2001 21:00
A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Monday, December 19, 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. December 12, 2001 21:00
Dacorum Pavilion, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead; Wednesday, December 21, to Sunday, January 6; tickets 9.50/12.50 adults, 6.50/9.50 children. Tel: box office 01442 228700 for times. December 12, 2001 21:00
Presented by Krazy Kat Theatre Co; Harrow Arts Centre, Travellers Studio, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End; Sunday, December 16, 2pm and 4pm; tickets 4. Tel: box office 020 8428 0124. December 12, 2001 21:00
Presented by Blag Theatre Company; The Pump House, Local Board Road, Lower High Street, Watford; runs to Sunday, December 23, 7.30pm; tickets 7. Tel: box office 01923 772320. December 12, 2001 21:00
Chicago Apollo Oxford Tue Dec 18 - Sun Jan 6 The Frog Princess The Old Town Hall Hemel Hempstead Sat Dec 22, 11.30am & 2.30pm The Imposters Windsor Arts Centre Refreshingly original comedy Thur Dec 13, 8pm Move Over Mrs Markham The Mill at Sonning
'Birds of Britain's Coastline' by Nigel Phillips United Reformed Church Hall Aylesbury End Beaconsfield Fri Dec 7, 8pm 'Folk Life in Romania' by Stuart King Prestwood Gardening Society Prestwood Village Hall Thur Dec 13, 8pm December 12, 2001 17:17
Meets for an illustrated talk by Kevin Briggs on Hen Harriers, Merlins and Peregrines; The Russell School, Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood; Thursday, December 13, 8pm. Tel: 01494 726489 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for film show presented by Mr Willmott; Chiswell Green United Reformed Church Hall, Watford Road, St Albans; Thursday, December 13, 7.30pm; visitors welcome. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at Hatfield Road Methodist Church Hall; Thursday, December 13, 2pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth; Thursday, December 13, 2pm; new members welcome. Tel: Janet 01923 778995 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for demonstrations and discussions; Northwood Methodist Church (the Oasis Room), Oaklands Gate, Northwood; Thursday, December 13, 7.30pm; visitors and new members welcome. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at the Scout Hut, Leggatts Way, Watford; Thursday, December 13, 2pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; Holy Trinity Parish Church, Frogmore; Thursday, December 13, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for the second leg of the CACC Rosebowl Competition; St Oswald's Church Hall, Malvern Way, Croxley Green. Wednesday, December 12, Tel: 01923 267287 for times. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at the Methodist Church Hall, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey; Wednesday, December 12, 7.30pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, December 12, 2.15pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for photographic demonstration by various speakers and competitions; Williams Hall, Seventh-day Adventist Church, St Albans Road, Garston; Wednesday, December 12, 7.45pm; new members and visitors welcome. December 12, 2001 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; Wednesday, December 12, 7.30pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesday, December 12,7.15pm. December 12, 2001 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesday, December 12,7.30pm. New members very welcome. December 12, 2001 21:00
THIS is a paragraph to test the Inidan restaurant category. There should be an image with this paragraph as well. This is a second paragraph for good measure. This is the end of the test. December 12, 2001 10:00
THIS is some text to test the Chinese restaurant category. There should be an image with this paragraph as well. This is a second paragraph for good measure. This is the end of the test. December 12, 2001 10:00
PLAYERS and staff of Leeds United Football Club escaped unscathed from a plane crash at Stansted Airport thanks to the quick thinking pilot and crew. The Leeds squad was returning home on March 30, 1998, after a match in London, when an engine caught
A 54-YEAR-OLD woman suffered scratches to her face and neck after she was indecently assaulted in the A414 subway near Mark Hall School, Harlow, at 8pm on Friday. Her attacker was white, aged about 45 and 6ft tall. He had a large pointy nose and was wearing
A 24-carat seasonal spectacle; Palace Theatre Watford, Clarendon Road, Watford; Saturday, November 24, to January 12. Tel: box office 01923 225671 for times and ticket prices. December 12, 2001 21:00
Pump House Children and Youth Theatre, Local Board Road, Lower High Street, Watford; Wednesday, November 28 to Saturday, December 1, and Wednesday, December 12, to Saturday, December 15, 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm; tickets 6.50 adults, 4.50 children
THE Friends of St Thomas Church in Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde, will be holding a Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 19, at 7.30pm. The concert, to raise money for the upkeep of the church, will feature the Walbrook Singers. For tickets and more
