Archive

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 24, 2002 21:00

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

Selected show of work by past students from the Faculty of Art and Design; Art and Design Gallery, Hatfield Campus; runs from Thursday, August 29, to Sunday, September 8; 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. Tel: 01707 285376. August 24, 2002 21:00

Featuring Kanchan Malde Collection of textiles from Gujurat; Watford Museum, 194 High Street, Watford; runs from Saturday, August 23, until Saturday, October 12; 10am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

INSTALLATION by local artist recreating a room in her home to display a selection of works; Margaret Harvey Gallery, Hatfield Road, St.Albans; runs until Saturday September 7; 11am to 5pm, Wednesday to Saturday only. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, August 28, 2.30pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; Tuesday, August 27, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 for further details. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, August 27, 2.15pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, August 27, 7.45pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Talk on Energy and Efficiency by Ms Diane Hersee; Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Garston, Watford, WD25 9ET, Tuesday, August 27, 2pm to 4.30pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets for demonstrations, help and social evenings; Social Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey; Monday, August 26, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Working evening; St Luke's Church, South Riding, Bricket Wood; Monday, August 26, 8pm. August 24, 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 25, 10am to 4pm; 5 per adult, accompanied children under 16 free. Tel: Robin Thompson 01494 726654. August 24

Day walk from Watlington Hill car park; GR 710936; Sunday, August 25, 10am. August 24, 2002 21:00

Chesham Station car park; Sunday, August 25, 10am. August 24, 2002 21:00

Walk in the Chesham area; War Memorial, St Peter's Street, St Albans; Sunday, August 25, 10am. Tel: Shirley 01582 620433. August 24, 2002 21:00

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 24, 2002 21:00

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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

'This Sceptre'd Isle'; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Flaunden; Saturday, August 24 to Monday, August 26; 10am to 5pm. August 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. August 24, 2002 21:00

At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturdays, 11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. August 24, 2002 21:00

Despite first-half heroics at Underhill on Saturday, Barnet could not contain an impressive Chester side after Bees midfielder Leon Bell was sent off shortly after half-time. Bell was shown the red card for a late challenge on Chester wing-back Kevin

AN OUTCLASSED Watford were all but humiliated by a Paul Merson-inspired Portsmouth, who showed exactly why they are one of the favourites for promotion with a very impressive 3-0 victory at a sun-drenched Fratton Park on Saturday, August 24. Pompey keeper

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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. August 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. August 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. August 24, 2002 21:00

Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. August 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

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 24, 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-Dumas020

Self defence class; meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesday, August 28, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, August 28, 7.45pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Salvation Army, 376a St Albans Road, Watford; Wednesday, August 28, 10am. Admission free. Tel: 01923 801169 or 01923 672433 August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at Broom Hills Gun Club, Windmill Road, Markyate; Tuesday, August 27, 8pm to 11pm; new members welcome; admission 1.50. Tel: 01582 842280 for further details. August 24, 2002 21:00

Painting workshop; portrait model/still life provided; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; Tuesday, August 27, 7.30pm; non-members 2. Everyone welcome. August 24, 2002 21:00

Are selling cream teas,bric-a-brac, books and crafts at Cholesbury Village Hall, Cholesbury Common, Chesham; Sunday, August 25, 2pm to 5pm. August 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

Wood Turning, by Colin Smith; Mill Green Museum and Mill, Mill Green, Hatfield; 2pm to 5pm; admission free. August 24, 2002 21:00

Chipperfield Youth Centre, Chipperfield Common. Sunday, August 25, 11am to 6pm. Entrance Free. Tel: 01923 263 525. August 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

Self defence classes. Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. August 24, 2002 21:00

Despite first-half heroics at Underhill on Saturday, Barnet could not contain an impressive Chester side after Bees midfielder Leon Bell was sent off shortly after half-time. Bell was shown the red card for a late challenge on Chester wing-back Kevin

Every Sunday, house band plus guests, floorspots, players and singers welcome; The Portland Arms, Portland Street, St Albans; 8.30pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. August 24, 2002 21:00

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. August 24, 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

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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. August 24, 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 24, 2002 21:00

A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. August 24, 2002 21:00