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.
BACK in the 60's when i lived in UK and was a teenage I worked at a place in Sandown Road called Litholite and worked with a lovely lady called Doris Barnes. I believe she was a sister of the Buxton Brothers. I often wonder what happened to her; she had
BACK in the 60's when i lived in UK and was a teenage I worked at a place in Sandown Road called Litholite and worked with a lovely lady called Doris Barnes. I believe she was a sister of the Buxton Brothers. I often wonder what happened to her; she had
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
Fundraising day with ten local bands raising money for Cancer Research and Heathlands School for the Deaf; The White Hart Tap, Keyfield Terrace, St Albans. August 22, 2002 21:00
St Albans jazz septet return for a special performance in support of Cancer Research UK and Heathlands School for The Deaf, fronted by Ellie Smith, who will sing of the Magna Carta, domestic servitude and revenge, in an eclectic set including tributes
Harry Allen Quartet; The Fairway, Fairway Suite, Old Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City; doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8pm; admission 6 for members and 8 for non-members. August 22, 2002 21:00
The End of the Roman Rule in Britain; Verulamium Museum, St Michael's, St Albans; 3pm; admission free. August 22, 2002 21:00
Prepare to get seriously funked with Groove Express playing a fusion of Blue Note Jazz, Street Funk and Downtown Grooves, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission 5. August 22, 2002 21:00
'This Sceptre'd Isle'; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Flaunden; Saturday, August 24 to Monday, August 26; 10am to 5pm. August 22, 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 22
Day walk from Watlington Hill car park; GR 710936; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 22, 2002 21:00
Chesham Station car park; Sunday, August 18, 10am. August 22, 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 22, 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
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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. August 22, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 22, 2002 21:00
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. August 22, 2002 21:00
A fitness instructor at Holmes Place gym in Hendon has made it on a shortlist to find Britain's sexiest man and woman. Kevin Powell, 20, from Kenton, is taking part in a week-long series on ITV1 beginning on Monday after being selected from a nationwide
Danny Naisbitt, Barnet's reserve goalkeeper, has joined Third Division Carlisle on a month's loan. Naisbitt (23) joined The Bees from Walsall in the summer of 1999. He's lived in the shadow of Lee Harrison, whose consistency restricted his understudy's
Danny Naisbitt, Barnet's reserve goalkeeper, has joined Third Division Carlisle on a month's loan. Naisbitt (23) joined The Bees from Walsall in the summer of 1999. He's lived in the shadow of Lee Harrison, whose consistency restricted his understudy's
Former Arsenal star David Hillier recently joined Barnet on a month's loan. HUGH CHRISTOPHER finds out what happened to him after he walked out of Highbury. It is remembered as one of the most breathtaking moments in football history. Arsenal vs Real
STEPS to reduce Bricket Wood's air pollution, which exceeds Government guidelines, will begin in September. A number of sites in and around the village have been designated Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) so an action plan can be devised to meet
PEOPLE in Hertfordshire are being called on to actively support the county's enterprise community by thinking, buying and acting locally. The appeal has been made by the chairman of the County Land and Business Association (CLA) Mr Patrick Cooper. He
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 Devonshire Arms public house in High Road, Bushey Heath, was broken into on Friday, August 16, between 12.30am and 10am. The offenders forced the toilet window open, damaging it, and carried out an untidy search of the property before leaving empty
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 22, 2002 21:00
ST ALBANS CRICKET CLUB got their HCPL Two East title aspirations back on track with a thrilling comeback against league leaders Hemel Hempstead at Clarence Park on Saturday. Chasing 140, Saints' championship hopes looked dead and buried at 14-5 in reply
BURGLARS who broke into a house in Elstree Road, Bushey Heath, left without taking anything. The offence took place on Thursday, August 15, between 9.30am and 3.10pm. An offender or offenders went to the back of the house, damaging the back door, and
Melodic jazz and bossa nova every Friday in the bar; Batchwood Golf and Tennis Club, Batchwood Drive, St Albans; 8.30pm; entry free. August 22, 2002 21:00
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 22, 2002 21:00
AN under-strength Harpenden Cricket Club made light of a Watford Town side who look destined for the drop to claim a nine-wicket victory and keep their promotion dream on track. With three games remaining in Division One, Harp trail second-placed Knebworth
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
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 22, 2002 21:00
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. August 22, 2002 21:00
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. August 22, 2002 21:00
LAST summer it was Watford who were throwing their money around as if it was going out of fashion, but that example of good financial practice (don't laugh!) is now being followed by the Golden Boys' opponents on Saturday, Portsmouth. Since the days of
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
FRENCH star Thomas Castaignede will make his first start for Saracens in Japan after being named in the team to face Suntory at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday evening. The international, who returned to the squad at the end of last season following
The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Mondays, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced Salsa. Tel: 07944 462461. August 22, 2002 21:00
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. August 22, 2002 21:00
Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
When Mehrtash Lotfian arrived in England from Iran in 1998 he could not speak a word of English. He admits that at times it was a struggle settling into his home in Deanery Close, East Finchley, and his school Christ Church in Warnham Road, North Finchley
THE FINAL race in the Chigwell Row 5k multi-terrain series on Friday brought success for a number of local runners, and three Harlow members of Newham and Essex Beagles won their overall leagues. Ravenna Brown's superb personal best of 20min 58sec over
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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
I AM seeking information about my great-uncle, Roy Donald Cartwright, who was born and raised in Watford. He was killed on 10th September 1945 in an air crash near Salisbury, whilst serving with the RAF. His elder brother, my grandfather, was Bill Cartwright
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.
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 22, 2002 21:00
The group battling to save Borehamwood's Woodcock Hill this week said it was on the verge of a decisive victory which would put a stop to any plans to build there. Woodcock Hill Open Space 4 Ever! (WHOSE!) has applied to the county council for the land
Great Wakering Rovers1 Harlow Town1 (Ryman Div One North) IN an encounter that was played at a high pace despite the scorching sun, the Hawks had to be content with a share of the points in their first league game of the season. John Kendall's men started
Bishop's Stortford1 Bedford Town1 (Ryman League Premier Division) THE Blues returned to Premier Division action after a three-year absence and can consider themselves unlucky not to have picked up three points in their first game back in top flight. Al-James
Newcastle45 Rye House33 (Speedway Premier League) THE Rockets not only suffered the blow of a heavy defeat at Newcastle on Monday in a meeting that was abandoned due to rain after 13 heats, but they now have injury worries over skipper David Mason. The
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 22, 2002 21:00
THE likelihood of strike action by St Albans and Harpenden firefighters is becoming a very real possibility according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). Around 50 full time St Albans firefighters as well as retained firefighters in Harpenden, Wheathampstead
A RETIRED engineer died from an industrial disease related to exposure to asbestos, St Albans Coroner's Court heard on Monday (August 19). Mr Harry Blackwell, 79, of Watson Avenue, St Albans, died on October 8, last year, after being admitted to Hemel
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two St Albans women were robbed in the early hours of Saturday morning (August 24). The women were walking along St Stephen's Hill from a nightclub in the city between 3.30am and 3.45am when they noticed a dark
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
The Tomb Builders of the Pharaohs: Daily Life at Deir el Medina, by Maurice Bierbrier; Verulamium Museum, St Michael's, St Albans; 12.30pm; tickets 5 from 01727 819340. August 22, 2002 21:00
Cathy Langston of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans; 12.30pm; light lunches served from noon to 12.20pm and from 1.15pm to 2pm. August 22, 2002 21:00
Wood Turning, by Colin Smith; Mill Green Museum and Mill, Mill Green, Hatfield; 2pm to 5pm; admission free. August 22, 2002 21:00
Stunning tribute to the monsters of rock Led Zeppelin, until 1am; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; admission 5. August 22, 2002 21:00
Fifteenth Summer Soiree with guest organist Steve Tovey; proceeds to Lister Kidney Foundation, visiting Decap and Mortier Organs; St Albans Organ Museum, 320 Camp Road, St Albans; 7.30pm; tickets 4, accompanied children free, from 01727 851557. August
Encaustic Painting by John Hazelwood and Die Cast Model Display by Phil Porter; Mill Green Museum and Mill, Mill Green, Hatfield; 2pm to 5pm; admission free. August 22, 2002 21:00
Chipperfield Youth Centre, Chipperfield Common. Sunday, August 25, 11am to 6pm. Entrance Free. Tel: 01923 263 525. August 22, 2002 21:00
75th Anniversary Garden Open for charity; The Abbots House, 10 High Street, Abbots Langley; Sunday, August 25, 2pm to 5pm; Admission 2.50, Children Free. (no dogs please). August 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
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 22, 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
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
Meets in the town hall assembly rooms, St Albans; every Tuesday, 6.30pm and 7.15pm; details from Ann on 01582 733271. August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. August 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. August 22, 2002 21:00
Students made history in many of the borough's schools with some of the highest GCSE results ever. An astonishing 91 per cent of grades at North London Collegiate in Canons Drive, Edgware, were As and A*s and there was no result below C. Queen Elizabeth's
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturdays, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. August 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
A FISH and chip shop is set to open in Oxhey after more than 460 locals signed a petition supporting the venture. An application to turn an empty shop in Chalk Hill into a take-away was agreed by Watford Council's development control committee on Monday
A cocktail of household ingredients mixed together in the right concentration and quantity is enough to create a powerful explosion. Recipes for these home-made bombs are easily accessible on so-called cookbooks' on the internet which recommend a mixture
Self defence classes. Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. August 22, 2002 21:00
POLICE are investigating a burglary which took place in Currys Superstore, Century Park, Watford, in the early hours of Wednesday, August 22. A police spokesman said the burglary happened at about 1.32pm, after two men cut open a hole in the roof of the
RADLETT CRICKET CLUB'S poor run of form in the HCPL continued as they were thoroughly outclassed by second-placed Slough in a one-sided contest at Cobden Hill which saw only two Radlett players reach double figures. With the weather hot and humid, Radlett
BUSINESSES in Hertfordshire are being urged by the county council to take part in European week for safety and health in the autumn. The council won a national award for its efforts during last year's European Week and hopes this success will inspire
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 22, 2002 21:00
THE local government watchdog, the Audit Commission, has highlighted Hertfordshire County Council's pioneering customer service centre as an example of how local authorities can harness new technology to bring people convenient and cost-effective services
Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. August 22, 2002 21:00
LONDON COLNEY CRICKET CLUB continued their blistering run of form at Kings Langley second XI making it six wins out of seven games for the men from Shenley to keep their chances of promotion from Division Five very much alive. Although Glen Henderson
HARPENDEN RUGBY UNION CLUB are gearing up for a successful season after a major summer shake-up which has seen former Saracens player Chris Wright take his place among the coaching staff at Redbourn lane. Wright joins Harpenden from National League side
ALTHOUGH both sides have had vastly contrasting campaigns, Harpenden second XI Cricket Club and Sandridge Cricket Club squared up for the local derby with their season hanging in the balance. Victory for Harpenden looks to have secured their place in
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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 2002 21:00
POLICE arrested two men on suspicion of deception on Tuesday (August 20) after receiving several calls from shopkeepers in St Albans reporting people using fake Scottish notes. A 56 year-old man and a 22-year-old man, both from London, were arrested outside
APPROVAL was granted by St Albans District Council on Monday (August 19) for a garden centre, restaurant and hotel to be built in Barnet road, London Colney. The application was put forward by Sainsbury's to build on the former Savacentre site between
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
Hoddesdon210-6 Stortford206-10 (Home Counties Premier League Div Two East) BISHOP'S Stortford were unable to follow the previous week's win against St. Albans when they fell to a four wicket defeat at Hoddesdon on Saturday. Stortford had to concede defeat
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. August 22, 2002 21:00
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. August 22, 2002 21:00
I AM seeking information about my great-uncle, Roy Donald Cartwright, who was born and raised in Watford. He was killed on 10th September 1945 in an air crash near Salisbury, whilst serving with the RAF. His elder brother, my grandfather, was Bill Cartwright
