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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 16, 2002 21:00

Young people's theatre company Traffic Lights Productions is looking for performers to take part in a dance choreography project. People with a background in Jazz and contemporary dance would be welcome. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays and Sundays

DISTRICT councillor Chris Whiteside is promoting the controversial MMR jab to parents using his one-year-old twins, who have just had the jab. The St Albans councillor's decision to have his toddlers John and Sarah vaccinated comes despite fresh claims

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 16, 2002 21:00

The 25th anniversary of his death Cliff perform the King's best songs; The Pear and Partridge, High Street, London Colney; 9pm; late licence; admission free. August 16, 2002 21:00

Day walk from Wheathampstead. Meet in car park in East Lane behind 'Bull' PH; GR 178141; Thursday, August 22, 10am. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wendesday, August 21, 2.30pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets in the Village Hall; 7.45pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Salvation Army, 376a St Albans Road, Watford; Wednesday, August 21, 10am. Admission free. Tel: 01923 801169 or 01923 672433 August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; Tuesday, August 20, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 for further details. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at Broom Hills Gun Club, Windmill Road, Markyate; Tuesday, August 20, 8pm to 11pm; new members welcome; admission 1.50. Tel: 01582 842280 for further details. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets for demonstrations, help and social evenings; Social Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey; Monday, August 19, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. August 16, 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 16

Day walk from Watlington Hill car park; GR 710936; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 16, 2002 21:00

Chesham Station car park; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

Featuring cider makers, pottery workshops and specialist demonstrations; Knebworth, Junction 7, A1(M), Stevenage; Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 10am to 6pm; 5.50 per person, Family Ticket (4 person) 19 excluding house. August 16, 2002 21:

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 16, 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

Hertsmere Borough Council's Fifty Plus group is planning a seaside trip to Eastbourne on Friday, August 16, for 15. For information on this and other weekly activities which include keep fit, art, line dancing, yoga, tap dancing and singing, in Borehamwood

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 16, 2002 21:00

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

Meets in the town hall assembly rooms, St Albans; every Tuesday, 6.30pm and 7.15pm; details from Ann on 01582 733271. August 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

ORGANISATIONS across East England, including HSCB Bank plc, whose group training and management development centre is based in Bricket Wood, are battling it out for the prestigious National Training Awards 2002. The awards are given to organisations who

ROYALISTS or anyone wishing to preserve their memories of the Queen's Golden Jubilee can still buy special jubilee mugs from the Abbots Langley Parish Council, at a price of £1.50. For more information telephone 01923 260462, or visit the parish council

NIGEL WRAY has quit as a director of both Watford FC, and its parent company, Watford Leisure PLC. The multi-millionaire, who came to sporting prominence as the owner of Vicarage Road-based Saracens, said: "I wish the board of directors and the entire

BURGLARS stole thousands of pounds worth of spectacles from a Rickmansworth shop in the early hours of Wednesday, August 14. The incident happened at Gasson Windsor House in Church Street, Rickmansworth, at about 3.40am. It is believed two men drove up

A GRADUATE from Bricket Wood is setting off on a tropical trip to save the rainforest in September. Miss Susanna Thomas, 21, is leaving behind Hertfordshire's home comforts to spend three months in Costa Rica, Central America. She will be working around

A WATFORD dentist surgery is sponsoring a major celebrity event in aid of a children's charity in London on Saturday, August 17. Bloomsbury Dental Practice, in Leavesden Road, is backing a national showbiz gala with a Spanish theme, Take Me To Barcelona

A WATFORD dentist surgery is sponsoring a major celebrity event in aid of a children's charity in London on Saturday, August 17. Bloomsbury Dental Practice, in Leavesden Road, is backing a national showbiz gala with a Spanish theme, Take Me To Barcelona

Words of celebration and some words of comfort were spoken at Hertswood School on Thursday when its students discovered how well they had done in their A Levels. Inevitably, different examinees showed a range of different emotions, but their teachers

Hertsmere was a council under siege this week as it faced a public backlash over a controversial decision to limit the rubbish it collects from households. In the last few weeks residents have received letters informing them that overloaded wheeled bins

A 15-year-old Borehamwood boy died after a car crash on Thursday morning. Steven Evans, from Aycliffe Road, died in hospital after the car he was travelling to Radlett in, driven by a 17-year-old from Borehamwood, left the road at a bend and hit a hedge

Roadworks are being carried out across Borehamwood and Elstree to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce the number of children being driven to school. The county council is carrying out a £320,000 programme of roadworks during the summer holidays,

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 16, 2002 21:00

Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 2002 21:00

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturdays, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. August 16, 2002 21:00

Self defence classes. Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. August 16, 2002 21:00

MORE than a year of planning reaped a host of memorable rewards for a party of students from Watford Grammar School for Boys, who have just returned from a hockey tour of Australia and Malaysia. One of the main features of the tour, when it was being

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

The Ryman league campaign finally kick's off on Saturday (August17) after a frenetic summer of activity in the transfer market. Our team-by-team guide should help you decide who to put your money on this season. BERKHAMSTED TOWN Manager: Steve Bateman

KINGS LANGLEY might not be the ideal place for a world champion windsurfer to live, but Alan Jackson has made light of his landlocked location to lift the veterans Racebound Unlimited gold medal. Jackson achieved this at the World Windsurfing Championships

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 16, 2002 21:00

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. August 16, 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

Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. August 16, 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. August 16, 2002 21:00

YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. August 16, 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 16, 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

Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. August 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 2002 21:00

A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 2002 21:00

THE owner of bed and breakfast accommodation in Bricket Wood is fighting the council to keep his business open. Mr Ken Rudkin, who owns Bricket Lodge bed and breakfast in Lye Lane, does not have planning permission for it. St Albans District Council issued

POLICE are searching for two men who broke into a garage on The Park in Redbourn and seriously damaged a car on Monday afternoon (August 12). Once inside the garage the men forced open the car door and damaged the engine cover. They left the garage in

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

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

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

Michael Smith, former deputy head at Maple School, gives a recital; Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans; 12.30pm; light lunches and refreshments will also be served to the audience from noon to 12.20pm and also from 1.15pm to 2pm. August 16,

Musicale Young Artists' Wind Orchestra; Harpenden Public Hall; 3pm; tickets adults 12, children 6, course members free from 01582 713333. Also, don't forget Musicale Young Artists' Symphony Orchestra in performance; Harpenden Public Hall; 7.30pm; tickets

Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, August 20, 2.15pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, August 20, 7.45pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Talk on Energy and Efficiency by Ms Diane Hersee; Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Garston, Watford, WD25 9ET, Tuesday, August 20, 2pm to 4.30pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Painting workshop; portrait model/still life provided; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; Tuesday, August 20, 7.30pm; non-members 2. Everyone welcome. August 16, 2002 21:00

Are selling cream teas,bric-a-brac, books and crafts at Cholesbury Village Hall, Cholesbury Common, Chesham ; Sunday, August 18, 2pm to 5pm August 16, 2002 21:00

At the Red Cross Centre, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Saturday, August 17, 10am to 12pm; Refreshments available; Admission Free. August 16, 2002 21:00

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

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

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 16, 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 16, 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. August 16, 2002 21:00

SPARE yourself a trip to the library by logging on to Bovingdon The History of Hertfordshire, which has been written by Ms Sarah Brown, and published by Bovingdon Parish Council. The site covers the history of the hill-top village, Bovingdon, from earliest

CHEAP folding chairs on sale in Hertfordshire could pose a danger, trading standards officers warned this week. The chairs, which cost less than £10 and are imported from abroad, have a metal frame with a scissor-like folding mechanism which could trap

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a crash on the M25 in the early hours of Sunday, August 10, after a driver was taken to hospital suffering back injuries. Six cars were involved in the collision that occurred at 12.10am on

A one-off exhibition celebrating's Borehamwood's heritage as the birthplace of some of the world's best-loved films and television shows opened in the town yesterday. Lights, Camera, Action!, which looks at the town's role as 'Britain's Hollywood', will

A public transport group is pushing Railtrack to confirm that it has not abandoned its plans to redevelop Elstree and Borehamwood Station, it emerged this week. Last year Railtrack suspended a plan to rebuild the station, at a cost of £600,000, and announced

Hertsmere's health bosses are calling for people to support their scheme to build a new clinic and family centre at the former Furzehill School site in Borehamwood. Plans are currently being drawn up for the former school's redevelopment, and Hertsmere

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 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. August 16, 2002 21:00

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 16, 2002 21:00

IF further proof were needed that Matthew Richardson has, almost overnight, become a genuine force in the amateur game, the Pinner Hill golfer supplied it last week when he won every point available to him in helping England lift the Boys Home Internationals

IN their attempts to prevent a repeat of last season's kamikaze-style campaign, the Saracens' squad headed to Japan this week to finalise their pre-season preparations. The tour provides new head coach Wayne Shelford with an opportunity to fine tune his

FOOTBALL is back and this weekend sees the start of the new World Class Homes Senior League (Formely the Herts County League. KEVIN AFFLECK previews what sort of challenge the Watford sides can expect to mount. BEDMOND Manager: Andy Kent Last season:

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 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. August 16, 2002 21:00

Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. August 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 16, 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. August 16, 2002 21:00

West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. August 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2002 21:00

The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Mondays, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced Salsa. Tel: 07944 462461. August 16, 2002 21:00

David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. August 16, 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 16, 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

Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. August 16, 2002 21:00

The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. August 16, 2002 21:00