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Buster Bloodvessel returns with the world famous ska band; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Wednesday, December 19; admission 8. December 15, 2001 21:00

12th heat with Shrapnul plus Surfacing plus Reco; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Tuesday, December 18; admission 3. December 15, 2001 21:00

Funky guest DJs alongside resident DJ Hansi; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Sunday, December 17; admission free. December 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

Presented by Jeanette Perry; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 15, 2001 21:00

Local scenes of the Rickmansworth area; foyer of Three Rivers District Council Offices, Northway, Rickmansworth; runs until end of December. December 15, 2001 21:00

YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. December 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

WEST HERTS Ladies twice took the lead but eventually had to settle for a share of the spoils as they fought out a 2-2 draw with Leighton Buzzard. West Herts started the brighter of the two teams and dominated the first half with Jess Perry, in particular

A NEW report claiming the number of people sleeping rough has fallen dramatically has been welcomed by a Watford charity for the homeless and Watford Council. The report, from the Rough Sleepers Unit (RSU), claims the number of homeless people has been

AN 18-year-old man who told police he was tennis star Pete Sampras when they threatened to arrest him, apologised in court for his behaviour. Samuel Ayling of Hemel Hempstead was challenged by officers who saw him drunk and staggering through traffic

A TALENTED duo of fencers from the Three Rivers Young Blades Club (TRYB), Rickmansworth returned successful from a highly competitive East of England under 14 Foil Championships held recently at Brentwood School, Essex. In a field of more than 20 fencers

ALL pubs and clubs in Watford have been given permission to stay open for 36 hours over the New Year's Eve period, following a Government announcement this week. All drinking establishments in the country will be able to serve alcohol continuously from

THERE has been a spate of break-ins to sheds and outbuildings in Sarratt in recent weeks. In one incident, between 5pm on Friday, December 7, and 8.30am on Saturday, December 8, a petrol can was stolen from a locked barn in Church Lane. In another incident

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

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

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 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. December 15, 2001 21:00

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 15, 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

A night of rocking covers, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Saturday, December 15; admission 5. December 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

Presents its art exhibition; The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett; runs until Saturday, December 15; admission free. December 15, 2001 21:00

Showcasing the work of local craftspeople; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

Presented by Abbi Torrance; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until Sunday, January 13. December 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. December 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

Moonglow Dance Studios, 38a Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesday, December 18, 5.30pm to 7pm. Tel: 01923 225195 for further details. December 15, 2001 21:00

The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Saturday, December 15, 8.30pm; tickets 9. Tel: box office 01442 228091. December 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2001 21:00

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 15, 2001 21:00

VOLUNTEERS are needed to undertake a four-part challenge in Borneo to raise money for disabled children. The charity Children Today, which provides grants for a range of specialist equipment, is looking for people willing to climb 13,455 ft Kinabalu,

RICKMANSWORTH maintained their incredible unbeaten start to the season when they handed Royston second XI a 5-0 drubbing in a one-sided affair. The match was totally dominated by Ricky and the only reason they did not manage to get a double figure score

THINGS didn't go according to plan, so all Ojay Abrahams could do was sit alone in his empty suite at the Burlington Hotel and wonder why he's not boxing champ anymore. Everyone else in the place seemed to be going to the bar in an effort to drown their

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 15, 2001 21:00

RESIDENTS of Croxley Green could soon face another election. Dr Vallipuram Palan resigned from Croxley Green Parish Council in October but Three Rivers District Council, which organises parish council elections, has not yet been informed about it. A spokesman