A MOBILE phone company based in Hertfordshire was fined nearly £8,000 last week (June 10-June 14) for failing to recycle its packaging waste. T-Mobile UK Limited, which was formerly known as One2One Personal Communications Limited, had the fine imposed
SWISS international defender Ramon Vega is the latest high-profile departure from Vicarage Road. Along with Peirre Issa, Allan Nielsen, Espen Baardsen and Marcus Gayle, the central defender was placed on the transfer list in February, and Watford have
Meets for a working evening; St Lukes Church hall, South Riding, Bricket Wood; Monday, June 24, 8pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; All Saints Church, Kings Langley; Monday, June 24, 1.30pm. Tel: 01923 262802 for further details. June 18, 2002 21:00
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Monday, June 24, 8pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, June 21, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, June 21, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
People across Hertsmere are being invited to give blood at an event in Borehamwood later this month. The Joely Bear Appeal has organised a donor session at Elstree and Borehamwood Synagogue in Croxdale Road, from 10am until 4.30pm on Sunday, June 30.
Residents are being invited to take part in Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's Festival Quiz Evening, which will take place at 7pm on Friday, June 28, at the Three Ways Community Association, Arundel Drive, Borehamwood. Entry is free and there can
A Borehamwood charity helping young families will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, June 27. Home Start Borehamwood and District, based in Berwick Road, will present certificates to newly-qualified volunteers and those who have served for a year. Future
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
Radlett Art Society will present its Summer Exhibition from Saturday, June 22, at The Radlett Centre. The exhibition features pieces from all members of the society wishing to show their work. Admission free. Open 3.30pm to 6pm on June 22, 10am to 4pm
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
Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 20. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for a bring and buy sale; Methodist Church hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, June 20, 2.30pm to 4pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road, (opp KFC); Thursday, June 20, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members very welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.45pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesday, June 19, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Town and Country club, Rosslyn Road; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. New members very welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstations, slides etc; at Bushey Heath Primary School, The Rutts, Bushey Heath; Tuesday, 18 June, 8pm to 10pm; everyone welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Watford Musuem, Lower High Street, Watford; runs from May 18 to August 3. June 18, 2002 21:00
ILLEGAL flytippers have dumped a lorry load of toxic chemicals near to a Wheathampstead golf course. Firefighters were called to the scene at 6.20pm on Thursday , when a member of the public alerted them to 16 heavy duty plastic boxes which had been dumped
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. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. June 18, 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. June 18, 2002 21:00
When it comes to building web sites, Dave .J. Brook, born in St Albans, must be one of the most resourceful. The most extensive of his sites is probably TRUTH-UK, dealing with the paranormal. According to Brook's biography that is published at his home
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
When it comes to building web sites, Dave .J. Brook, born in St Albans, must be one of the most resourceful. The most extensive of his sites is probably TRUTH-UK, dealing with the paranormal. According to Brook's biography that is published at his home
THIEVES ruined a flower display planted to celebrate the Golden Jubilee by digging up the blue and white blooms and leaving the red ones behind. The choosy thieves took 22 boxes of bedding plants, which had only been planted the week before, and six established
A SECONDARY school in Garston, has unveiled £2 million building plans to redevelop key areas of its site, set to include a modern new-look facia, as part of its own forthcoming Golden Jubilee celebrations. In addition to a new entrance, the redevelopment
BLONDE is the new brown at least for two people in Watford this week anyway. As part of the Peace Hospice's fundraising week, Go Yellow, The Watford Observer's chief reporter Caroline Graham, 25, and Watford florist David Greenfield, 37, had their hair
PEOPLE in Bushey who use two wheelie bins because they produce too much household waste will soon face financial penalties. Larger households and families are set to suffer at the hands of a new refuse policy introduced by Dr Spencer Pitfield and approved
THE Countryside Agency has sacks full of money and it's itching to give it away to people in Watford. But thousands of pounds designed to give local communities a little "green" breathing space is still waiting for communities to get in touch. Town and
A TYPE of prayer through chanting and music called Taize is taking place at a Watford church. St Andrew's Church in Nascot is trying the Taize style of service for a second time. A spokesman for the church said: "St Andrew's Church warmly welcomes people
STANSTED MP Sir Alan Haselhurst said he would be totally opposed to a second runway. He said: "It would not only do a great deal of damage to the environment but it also doesn't provide a solution to London's airport capacity problem. We need an airport
CLAIMS that Stansted airport could be in line for another runway have been described as "continuing speculation" by the Department for Transport. The national Independent newspaper has reported that the west Essex airport could get an additional runway
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
Melodic jazz and bossa nova every Friday in the bar; Batchwood Golf and Tennis Club, Batchwood Drive, St Albans; 8.30pm; entry free. June 18, 2002 21:00
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. June 18, 2002 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. June 18, 2002 21:00
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. June 18, 2002 21:00
The Watford Council's site offers an impressive array of services - from paying monthly bills online to giving you the opening times of Watford recreation facilities. The site is well managed, easy to navigate, relatively well-designed and user-friendly
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Monday, June 24, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; Monday, June 24, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. June 18, 2002 21:00
Also cake table, bric-a-brac and plant stall; 2 Winchfield Way, Rickmansworth; Sunday, 23 June, 2pm to 6pm; admission 1.50. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for a day walk in the Chiltern Hills; meet at St Albans War Memorial; Sunday, June 23, 10am or Wendover station car park, 11am. Tel: 01707 335803 for further details. June 18, 2002 21:00
At the Little Chalfont Combined School, Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont; Saturday, June 22, 1pm to 4pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
20 year reunion all mid-80's pupils welcome, disco and food; Labour Club, Henbury Way, South Oxhey; Saturday, June 22, 7pm to midnight; admission 10 on the door. Tel: Gill Clarke 01908 647577. June 18, 2002 21:00
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, June 22, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. June 18, 2002 21:00
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturday, June 22, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. June 18, 2002 21:00
A Pregnancy and Baby Fair, hosted by the Radlett, Shenley and District branch of the National Childbirth Trust, will be held at the Old Chapel, in Porters Park Drive, Shenley, on Saturday, June 29. The event, between 11am and 3pm, will feature stalls
Elstree and Borehamwood Town Festival will launch on Saturday, June 22, with the Festival Parade, which has been shortened to accommodate more people on foot and will be led by the Air Training Corps cadets. This year's route will take in Gateshead Road
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
A stunning collection of photographic art is on display at Radlett's Su Kaye Gallery, at 167 Watling Street, until Wednesday, June 19. The Dean Booker Exhibition features a series of traditional photographs that have been manipulated with digital technology
Young bands are invited to play at a Live Bands Gig Night on Sunday, June 30, at Boreham Wood Football Club, as part of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council's Festival 2002. Audience tickets, costing 1, can be bought in advance from the council in Brook
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursday, June 20, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; Holy Trinity Parish Church, Frogmore; Thursday, June 20, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, June 19, 2.30pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Tring car park, High Street, Tring; Wednesday, June 19, 10am. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, 19 June, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesday, June 19, 2pm to 5pm. June 18, 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; Wednesday, June 19, 7.30pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesday, 19 June, 7.15pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesday, 18 June, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
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. June 18, 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. June 18, 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. June 18, 2002 21:00
Watford Musuem, Lower High Street, Watford; runs from May 18 to August 3. June 18, 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. June 18, 2002 21:00
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. June 18, 2002 21:00
MR R BAILEY may have stretched his lead to 54 points in the race for a portable colour TV, but its congratulations to Mr N Shaw who is the winner of the fourth and final England shirt on offer in The Watford Observer's World Cup competition. Having already
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. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. June 18, 2002 21:00
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. June 18, 2002 21:00
A SECONDARY school in Garston, has unveiled £2 million building plans to redevelop key areas of its site, set to include a modern new-look facia, as part of its own forthcoming Golden Jubilee celebrations. In addition to a new entrance, the redevelopment
A MOTORCYCLIST from Chorleywood has been killed in a road accident in Tring. A white Peugeot 405 was travelling towards Hemel Hempstead on the A4258 near Pendley Beaches when the accident occurred on Sunday at 3.30pm. The driver of the car overtook a
A GRANT of £5,000 is to be allocated for street lighting in one of Bovingdon's darkest residential streets, it was announced this week. The news, officially revealed to residents at a meeting of the parish council in the Memorial Hall, Bovingdon on Monday
A FAMILY forced to demolish their home after it was built five metres taller than approved have been granted planning permission to replace it. It has taken five years but Mr Ijaz Akhter and his wife, Uzma, of 116 The Drive, Rickmansworth, were given
HUNDREDS of shoppers in Watford have called on the Government to address world water shortages that cause a child to die every 15 seconds. Shoppers signed the Water Matters petition that is to be presented to Downing Street by Christian relief and development
A RETIRED journalist who was found decomposing at his Chorleywood home died of natural causes, a court heard on Monday. A policewoman discovered the body of Mr James Poynton at his house in Heronsgate Road after a neighbour raised the alarm on December
A STUDENT from Garston who helped defraud almost £250,000 by copying 120 credit cards while working in a shop at Hatfield's Galleria was jailed for 21 months on Friday. Ross Lee, 21, of Louvain Way, admitted while working as a cashier at a clothes shop
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. June 18, 2002 21:00
Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. June 18, 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. June
A VOLUNTEER from Croxley Green has been awarded for her long service to a cancer charity. Mrs Ann Allen has been involved with Macmillan Cancer Relief for 19 years as a supporter, committee member and as president of the Watford and District branch of
THE planting of a new reedbed is to begin on Wednesday, June 19, at the wild pond in Birklands Meadow, to help prevent further build up of pollution. The reeds were planted at the pond's inlet, which is prone to oil and diesel pollution from a stream
CHILDREN from two local schools will be taking part in the Chilterns Water Festival at the weekend (Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23). Pupils from Prae Wood and Colney Heath Schools will join others from across the Chiltern region to celebrate the
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. June 18, 2002 21:00
A new exhibition about life in the area during the First and Second World Wars; Welwyn Hatfield Museum, Mill House, Mill Green, Mill Green; Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 5pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm; admission free; until July 14
