TWO separate bids to build a new cinema in the city, including one with a housing development, could be on the table in the next few weeks nearly nine months after plans for a multiplex collapsed. CineUK and Simons Estates were originally partners in
ORGANISATIONS across East England, including HSBC 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
I read Norman Burgess's letter (Monstrous eruv will only be divisive', Times Letters, August 15) in disgust. I have lived in many communities with eruvs, and even as a religious Jew, I would be hard pressed to point out where the little bit of fishing
BRITAIN'S favourite vegetable the carrot is under threat because insects are growing immune to pesticides, agricultural researchers are warning. Insects are developing resistance to the chemicals that protect carrots, potatoes and other crops faster than
I WONDERED whether anyone might be able to help me. My mother Marjorie Elsie Cleminson was born at 3 Beechcroft Road Bushey on December 12, 1903. I only recently discovered that she had three, maybe four, elder sisters: Gwendoline Winifred Emma Cleminson
I AM searching for my fathers' family, George Albert Smith, who lived at 17 Trowley Bottom, Abbots Langley. He married Ivy Marchant, they had two daughters, Barbara and Patricia. Killed in Second World War. Children taken to Canada in September 1946.
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
ST ALBANS CITY FC SUPPORTERS CLUB are organinsing a coach to take fans to Saturday's (August 24) Ryman Premier League game at Maidenhead. The coach leaves Clarence park at noon and seats cost £9 for adults and £6 for juniors with a £1 discount for Supportrs
Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wendesday, August 21, 2.30pm. August 19, 2002 21:00
Salvation Army, 376a St Albans Road, Watford; Wednesday, August 21, 10am. Admission free. Tel: 01923 801169 or 01923 672433 August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, August 20, 2.15pm. August 19, 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 19, 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 19
Chesham Station car park; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
A MAJESTIC half-volley from Allan Nielsen with four minutes remaining gave Watford their first win of the season, with a 3-2 victory over Wimbledon at Vicarage Road on Saturday, August 17. After falling behind to an Adam Nowland goal, Danny Webber and
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
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
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 19, 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. August 19, 2002 21:00
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 19, 2002 21:00
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. August 19, 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 19, 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. August 19, 2002 21:00
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. August 19, 2002 21:00
Self defence classes. Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. August 19, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. August 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. August 19, 2002 21:00
Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. August 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
HERTFORDSHIRE firefighters are stepping out in style after being issued with the new and improved fire kit. The Fire and Rescue Service recently issued new tunics and trousers to its firefighters but their new look and increased safety protection was
THE hunt is on for the most media-friendly churches in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The Churches Media Trust for the two counties wants to find Christian churches that have won the most positive coverage in the past year. Judges are looking for the
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 19, 2002 21:00
A man from Colindale single-handedly turned around a rundown church after hearing a miraculous call from God to serve the community. Charles Brown, 47, from Colindeep Lane, said he started clearing up rubbish and doing the gardening at West Hendon Baptist
FLOSSY the rabbit, from Watford, is just one of the floppy-eared furries to become a "forgotten pet", the RSPCA warned Watford. The RSPCA issued a "rabbit alert", as rabbits like Flossy endure squalor, solitude and even starvation in sub-standard hutches
THERE were mixed results for the leading local clubs in the latest round of matches in the Home Counties Premier Division Two East on Saturday, August 17. At the top of the table, Hemel Hempstead Town and West Herts both tasted defeat at St Albans and
THE top two clubs from last season kicked off their World Class Senior Homes League campaign with wins on a sun-drenched opening day. Defending champions Oxhey Jets beat St Peters 3-1 thanks to a brace from Wayne Gladdy, while an early strike from Chris
HOMELESSNESS among young people in rural areas will be one of the issues tackled at a conference organised by the Countryside Development Agency (CDA) for Hertfordshire and the Herts Young Homeless Group (HYHG). The event at the CDA's new offices in Hatfield
SARACENS pre-season tour of Japan got off to a perfect start yesterday (Sunday) evening with a comprehensive 66-12 victory over Sanix in the Global Arena, Fukuoka. The impressive nine-try victory, over a side featuring former All Black's Graeme Bachop
It is a shock for parents to discover their child is taking drugs (Help Our Son', Barnet and Potters Bar Times, August 15). I can say personally that I found the Barnet Council Drug Service very helpful at the time. They offered counselling for us the
I am both a motorist and pedestrian using, in particular, the Brent Street area in Hendon and I refer to Ronald Rosenblatt's letter (Crossing query', Times Letters, August, 15). Over a year ago I rang Barnet Council regarding these red brick crossings
As a Reform Jew opposed to the eruv simply because I think it is daft, I still cannot help feeling that my friend and neighbour Norman Burgess has gone a little far in labelling it a "monstrous and divisive system of poles and fishing wire" (Times Letters
What is monstrous' about the eruv when compared to telegraph poles, street lighting and cable television boxes in the street (Monstrous eruv will only be divisive', Times Letters, August 15)? The fact that it is archaic' does not detract from its importance
A ST ALBANS computer software company Watchmark came to the rescue when it helped build a boardwalk for disabled access through picturesque woodland in Box Moor this month (August). An team of ten software engineers left their desks for the day to join
THE Attimore Hall in Welwyn Garden City has closed for six weeks to undergo a £400,000 refurbishment programme. The refurbishment is funded by owners Six Continents Retail who own brands such as O'Neils, All Bar and Harvester. The company has owned the
I WANT to get in touch with Helen Abbot, who was attempting to trace her father some time ago. Can anyone help? By Mr Barry Smith, of 30 Yarmouth Road, North Watford, WD24 4DW 01923 251095. August 19, 2002 15:00
I WANT to get in touch with Helen Abbot, who was attempting to trace her father some time ago. Can anyone help? By Mr Barry Smith, of 30 Yarmouth Road, North Watford, WD24 4DW 01923 251095. August 19, 2002 15:00
I WONDERED whether anyone might be able to help me. My mother Marjorie Elsie Cleminson was born at 3 Beechcroft Road Bushey on December 12, 1903. I only recently discovered that she had three, maybe four, elder sisters: Gwendoline Winifred Emma Cleminson
I AM searching for my fathers' family, George Albert Smith, who lived at 17 Trowley Bottom, Abbots Langley. He married Ivy Marchant, they had two daughters, Barbara and Patricia. Killed in Second World War. Children taken to Canada in September 1946.
I HAD the great honour of being selected to be part of the Territorial Army street lining party during the celebration of the Queens Coronation. I was in the 1st Herts TA which used to meet at Watford Drill Hall. We were in Kensington Gardens for four
MRS Grillo's aunt, who researched the Heydon family in Victoria's reign got her information from Herts historians and most of her findings are correct. However, her comments on the origins of the Watford Heydons were not correct; the first of whom John
A READER has sent this potted history as it appeared in the offical Watford directory circa 1954. FOUNDED in 1915 by the late Sidney G Brown, Fellow of the Royal Society, his inventive genius quickly brought the company to the forefront in the field of
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 19, 2002 21:00
An explosion at a flat in Edgware on Saturday is being investigated by the Anti-Terrorist Branch. A 20-year-old man died in the explosion, at Holgate Court, Kings Drive, shortly after 3.25pm. A woman, believed to be in her 50s, who was in the flat at
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
Day walk from Wheathampstead. Meet in car park in East Lane behind 'Bull' PH; GR 178141; Thursday, August 22, 10am. August 19, 2002 21:00
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, August 20, 7.45pm. August 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
Day walk from Watlington Hill car park; GR 710936; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
St Albans City 3-2 Ford United ST ALBANS CITY impressed against Ryman Premier League newboys Ford United on Saturday to open the season with a victory but a determined fight-back from the Essex side was almost enough to claim a scarcely-deserved point
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 19, 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
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 19, 2002 21:00
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
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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. August 19, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 19, 2002 21:00
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. August 19, 2002 21:00
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturdays, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
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 19, 2002 21:00
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. August 19, 2002 21:00
Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. August 19, 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 19, 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. August 19, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. August 19, 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 19, 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
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. August 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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
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 19, 2002 21:00
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. August 19, 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 19, 2002 21:00
ONE of Rickmansworth's top young tennis talents caused a huge upset in the Under-13 National Tennis Championships in Bournemouth on Saturday (August 17) after taking the title in emphatic style. David Rice emerged as the surprise winner after taking the
