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Hovkey round-up: Surbiton end Reading run
Surbiton beat league leaders Reading 1-0 on Sunday to stay third in the men's National League Premier Division and end the Berkshire side's 24-game unbeaten run, write Sean Cotter and Jo Halpin. The only goal of the match was scored by Jimmy Wallis from
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Fan hopes to have a Hitch in time
A raft of plans to build a large monument in Leytonstone to its most famous son Sir Alfred Hitchcock has been revealed this week. Investment banker and former opera singer Guy Wilson is in discussions with a number of groups about his proposals for a
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Scott hots up competition
Tooting & Mitcham boss Ian Hazel has increased compeition for places in his squad with the signing of Maidenhead United striker Paul Scott. Scott, 22 who hails from Forest Hill is a contracted player with the Premier Division side and joins Tooting
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Pensioner collapses
A pensioner collapsed in front of a bus, forcing the driver to break hard, outside Sainsbury's in Stafford Road, Wallington, at about 1.30pm on Wednesday. Fortunately, firefighters were on hand to give him oxygen and first aid and, after regaining consciousness
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Let there be light
A tennis club will be able to open most of its courts up at night after gaining planning permission for floodlights at Wednesday's Sutton area committee meeting. The Sutton Tennis and Squash Club, based in Devonshire Road, has been given the go-ahead
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Fulham 12 Newport 0
Fulham Ladies beat Newport County Ladies 12-0 in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday and now face a trip to Birmingham in the fourth round. Within seconds of the kick off, Kristy Moore saw her fierce shot come back off a post, but Fulham did take
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Underpass revamp
The underpass linking the Civic Offices to Sutton High Street will undergo a £50,000 revamp in the New Year which will see it covered in artwork. The Sutton area committee meeting agreed to back the scheme for the Hill Road subway at its meeting on Wednesday
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Connolly's looking to be big in Japan
Wimbledon striker David Connolly is enjoying his first season back in English football. The 24-year-old signed for the Dons in the summer from Dutch side Excelsior, but he has also spent time at Watford and Feyenoord. Terry Burton's move to sign the Republic
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Fulham Ladies - Astrid to face the Saints
Norwegian international keeper Astrid Johannessen is expected to make her debut for Fulham Ladies on Sunday in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Johannessen, 23, has won 14 caps for Norway and joined the Whites last week from Asker one of Norway's
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Celebrating 25 years of being in the business
A well known local firm which provides structural engineering services celebrated 25 years of business this month. David Goodwin-LFP Ltd started out in 1976 and has become a household name to home owners, surveyors, architects and builders in the area
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No additional officers for Sutton police force
Sutton's high hopes for extra police suffered a blow this week when the Metropolitan Police Authority decided the borough had no need for additional officers. The MPA released details of how extra police staffing will be split amongst the London boroughs
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Honey set to return
Paul Honey is available again on Saturday having served his one match ban. Us are at home to Braintree, currently third in the table in their first Premier Division season. Having beaten Sutton 3-0 on the first day of the season, Braintree have dropped
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Northwood 0 Sutton United Reserves 2
Nicky Bailey signed a contract with Sutton last week and celebrated by bagging a double at Northwood. The 17-year-old striker was in great form as Sutton cruised to victory in their first Suburban League game since November 10. Us made most of the first
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Man cleared of death crash
A manager at Carshalton College due to stand trial on a charge of death by dangerous driving for a car crash 20 months ago has been acquitted. On the eve of his trial the Crown Prosecution Service announced it had no evidence to offer, meaning Robin Greenaway
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Golf club masts opposed
A New Malden resident has teed off his opposition to an application for three 15 metre telephone masts going on Malden Golf Clubs clubhouse roof. Joe Patten, from Traps Lane, New Malden, is determined to stop the plans submitted by telecommunications
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Joy at rejection of phone mast plan
Jubilant Surbiton residents were celebrating victory this week after they defeated plans by BT Cellnet to erect a 17 metre mast outside their homes. Families in Malvern Close, Surbiton, were galvanised into action in September when they received a letter
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Tube bosses face prosecution over death
Wandsworth: London Underground is to be prosecuted after a security guard died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on duty in Balham. Olatunji Owolabi, 59, who lived in Wandsworth, was guarding an empty building in Balham High Road on June 5 last year
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Relief as spy row son allowed home
Greece: The parents of a Whitton man held in Greece on spy charges are celebrating after discovering they could have their son home for Christmas. Graham Arnold, 38, was one of a group of 12 plane spotters arrested on November 8 at an airbase near Kalamata
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Classical music diary - until Thurs, Dec 20
Friday, Dec 14: Weybridge St James' Church at 7.30pm; Weybridge Male Voice choir, Christmas concert including a new carol composed for the occasion. Tickets £5 at the door Raynes Park Avenue Hall, Avenue Road at 8pm; West Wimbledon Opera Club, music,
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Reassuring sense of calmness
Kingston Hospital opened the doors to its new accident and emergency department at the weekend. Comet chief reporter Helen Barnes went to take a look round and hear the views of patients and staff. The queues at Kingston Hospital's casualty department
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Leigh Youth Orchestra
Leigh Youth Orchestra will be a little short on brass and horns when it gives the first concert of the season on Sunday (Dec 16). An urgent appeal has gone out for new players who should be Grade 6 or above. Applicants can arrange an audition by phoning
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Worth the wait
Kingston Chamber Singers, the area's newest choir, is finally poised to give its first performance in Kingston a year late. The Singers' inaugural concert was meant to take place at All Saints' Church last December but had to be cancelled at the last
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A company of friends
When soprano Hannah Kirk decided she wanted to make a contribution to the £2.5 million Kingston Parish Church Appeal she had no idea she was committing herself to forming a new opera company and months of hard, intricate work, writes Hilton Tims. The
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Jazz, folk and blues diary - to Thurs, Dec 13
Friday - The Bulls Head, Lonsdale Road, Barnes. 020 8876 5241. The Papa George Band. Top blues band get the weekend underway, 8.30pm, £6. The Ram Folk Club, Foley Arms, Hare Lane, Claygate. 020 8688 9421. Martin Carthy. One of the best folk singers in
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At a screen near you - to December 20
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone(PG). The long-awaited big screen adaptation of JK Rowling's best-selling novel has finally arrived. Join Harry and an all-star cast including Dame Maggie Smith and Robbie Coltrane in this fun packed fantasy and
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Show is antidote to panto
Harry Potter may be saving the world from the Dark Lord Voldemort, but Jimmy Tibbs has an even bigger task to save Christmas. His fantastic story is told in The Night Before Christmas, now on at the Polka Theatre For Children in Wimbledon. For Jimmy,
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Theatre diary - to Thurs, Dec 20
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, Battersea, 020 7223 2223 - Around The World In Eighty Days. This year's big Christmas musical at the BAC follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his quest to circle the globe. From the same team which brought you
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Stabbed teenager was acting as peacemaker
Hampton Court: A teenager stabbed to death during a fight at Hampton Court station in June was trying to make peace between two sides, a court heard. Steven Hill, 17, from Hurtmore Road, Walton, died in Kingston Hospital after receiving a fatal stab wound
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In the Spotlight - Timothy Mitchell
Timothy Mitchell plays Jean Passepartout in the Battersea Arts Centre's Christmas show Around The World In Eighty Days. For full details see the listings. What has been your best ever role and why? Probably Shopping and F***ing off-Broadway in New York
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Planning for safer journey
Children at four Tooting primary schools could have a safer journey to and from school if plans to improve road safety in the area get the go-ahead. Wandsworth Council has approved in principle a package of safety measures to provide safer routes for
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Our apologies
In last week's Borough News a headline inadvertently read Council to sell Hostel. The hostel, as was made clear in the story, is owned by the Home Office. We apologise for this error. December 14, 2001 11:30
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Robbers strike
A robber with a conscience stopped his accomplice attacking a 23-year-old Battersea investment banker after they stole his phone and £3 at 11.30pm last Monday. The man was approached in Aliwal Street by two 28-year-old black men. After taking the cash
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Robber strike
A robber with a conscience stopped his accomplice attacking a 23-year-old Battersea investment banker after they stole his phone and £3 at 11.30pm last Monday. The man was approached in Aliwal Street by two 28-year-old black men. After taking the cash
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Couple flee burning maisonette
Two people escaped serious injury after fleeing from their Battersea maisonette as fire tore through the block of flat's third floor. There were fears a third person was still in the building but a search revealed the property was empty. Fire crews were
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Have your say
Outpatient services at Bolingbroke Hospital could be expanded. A working party has been set up to look at the services currently provided and see how they can be built on. Bolingbroke in Wandsworth Common provides inpatient, outpatient and long-term care
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Bins emptied a day later
The borough's bins will be emptied a day later over the Christmas period. For example, if you would normally get your rubbish collected on Tuesday, December 25, it will be picked up on December 26 instead. If it would normally be collected on December
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Junk mail misery could end
People plagued by junk mail and telesales calls may get some relief after the council agreed to remove residents' names from the electoral roll before it is sold to companies. Wandsworth makes around £8,000 a year from selling copies of the electoral
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Legal battle grants new lease of life for eyesore
An eyesore that has blighted the entrance to Putney for years is finally to be brought back into use. A four-year legal wrangle between the owner and the lease-holder of 4-6 Putney High Street has been resolved and the owner has pledged to get things
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Prison celebrates 150 years
Wandsworth Prison commemorated 150 years of service last week with a visit by HRH The Princess Royal, who unveiled a plaque and presented eight bravery awards to officers, writes Paul Askew. As patron of the Butler Trust which encourages effective care
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Golf stolen by car-jack gang
A gang of car-jackers fled with a black Y registration Volkswagen Golf after punching its owner in Warriner Gardens, Battersea. The 38-year-old company director was approached by four black men, all aged around 20, at 8.20am on November 23. He was punched
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Wandsworth to lose 15 police officers
Wandsworth is to lose 15 police officers under a new allocation formula with a supposed no losers' criteria. Over the next few months the number of police on the beat in the borough will fall from 565 to 550, despite an expected influx of up to 60 officers
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Family demands public inquiry into son's death
A Putney family has vowed to fight for a public inquiry into how their schizophrenic son's case was handled. Julian Hegarty, 27, who had been paralysed since an accident in 1996, died at the Havelock Court nursing home in Lambeth in February 1998. A jury
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Reduced services
London Underground will be running a reduced service over the Christmas period. On Christmas Eve a modified service will operate with trains running at mid-morning frequencies during the morning peak times. There will be no trains on Christmas Day. Services
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Support education with Christmas quiz
A Putney charity, which funds extra activities in schools throughout the borough, is giving people the opportunity to purchase its Christmas quiz, with the chance of winning £100. The Mavis Gotto Trust is selling the 100 question quiz for £10 and the
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'Peace-keeping' club faces axe
A youth club set up to diffuse friction between young people and residents in Wandsworth is facing the possibility of closure because of a withdrawal in funding. The Dempster Road Youth Association faces an uncertain future now support provided by the
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Tube bosses face prosecution over death
London Underground is to be prosecuted after a security guard died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on duty in Balham. Olatunji Owolabi, 59, who lived in Wandsworth, was guarding an empty building in Balham High Road on June 5 last year when he succumbed
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Home care privatised
Home care services will be handed over to private companies despite a long-running campaign by Wandsworth staff and trade unions to keep all work in-house. Angry protesters packed the public gallery at Wednesday's council meeting when Tory councillors
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High taxes simply do not work
I READ Simon Donovan's letter on behalf of the Waltham Forest Socialist Party. Apparently, if large corporations are charged higher taxes, then our council tax would go down and the workers would not have to pay as much to the town hall. If only life
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Christmas much brighter than 2000
I AM one of your readers who wrote last Christmas with much criticism of the council for its complete lack of Christmas spirit in Chingford. Therefore, I have to say what a difference a year makes, with all the Christmas lights, it looks so cheerful now
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A big thank-you to the council
I WOULD like to thank the council for the choice of show for disabled and blind people last week at Chingford Assembly Hall and the solicitors of Hoe Street who sponsored it. The cast of five young men and a woman were very versatile, visibly and verbally
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Too much work to help elderly
I WAS reading the letter by the friend of Mrs Doris Crystall, when she asked your readers what they thought about the council's unfair treatment in harassing her friend to pay extra rent, just because she had a small pension from the same borough she
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Centre is too good to close
IT has just come to my notice that the Scope centre in Weale Road, Chingford, is closing within a year due to withdrawal of funding from social services. The centre is run entirely by disabled people, including my son, who has been there for ten years
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Co-op deal was better than offer
I REFER to the letter from J Rideal, Not Another Shop (November 29). I like her ideas but the Co-op is not that forward thinking nor interested. The council does not own this site. We can negotiate on changes of use and offer suggestions, but we cannot
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Christmas Day in history
WORLD EVENTS: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800; William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066; Captain Cook discovered Christmas Island in 1777; Britain's first recorded Christmas tree was put up by Queen Charlotte at Queen's
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Finding peace
LEYTON and Wanstead MP Harry Cohen has urged his Labour Party colleagues to get on with delivering humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The MP told a Labour Party meeting this week that the government should concentrate on helping rebuild the war-torn country
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Carol winner
A CAROL, 'Nowell, Nowell, Nowell', written by David Wood, from Loughton won the £50 first prize in Epping Phoenix Choir's carol composing competition. Second was Enid Weaver, from Woodford, who won £30 for her carol 'There's a song in the air', with Timothy
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Shelter help
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help the Redbridge Night Shelter care for homeless people. For more information telephone 8514 8958.
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Council officer is suspended as inqury goes ahead
A SENIOR council officer, Bob Bennett, has been suspended while an internal investigation is carried out into the efficiency of management of the Le Cheile project. A separate police inquiry is investigating the use of £123,000 allocated to the borough
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EMD Lords it up with agreement
JUST a year after Mahan Sharma launched the EMD cinema in what used to be the Walthamstow ABC/Odeon, he can claim it is a thriving concern. Distributors have agreed that it can show new releases, the latest of which is Lord of the Rings which will open
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Witness appeal after death crash
A MAN was killed and a woman critically injured when their car lost control and hit a tree at a notorious accident blackspot near the Billet roundabout. The collision happened during the rush hour at 5.30pm on Tuesday and led to the road being closed
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Fan hopes to have a Hitch in time
A RAFT of plans to build a large monument in Leytonstone to its most famous son Sir Alfred Hitchcock has been revealed this week. Investment banker and former opera singer Guy Wilson is in discussions with a number of groups about his proposals for a
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Debut album gig ends in hospital
FORMER East17 lead singer Brian Harvey is recovering from surgery after a savage "scalping attack" outside a nightclub.o The chart-topping pop star, who lives in Walthamstow, had emergency skin grafts on Tuesday after being struck on the back of the head
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Slain Youth a 'peacemaker'
A Walton teenager stabbed to death during a fight at Hampton Court station in June was trying to make peace between two groups of youths, a court heard. A 17-year-old youth from Mitcham, who cannot be named for legal reasons, went on trial at the Old
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Singing out for Kirsten
PRIMARY school children sang their hearts out to help a mother and her daughter who suffers from a rare chromosome disorder. The children of Days Lane School in Days Lane, Sidcup, held a singathon for fellow Sidcup girl Kirsten Vye, who has Ring 18, which
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Singing out for Kirsten
PRIMARY school children sang their hearts out to help a mother and her daughter who suffers from a rare chromosome disorder. The children of Days Lane School in Days Lane, Sidcup, held a singathon for fellow Sidcup girl Kirsten Vye, who has Ring 18, which
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Squatter saved as fire sweeps through pub
A squatter narrowly escaped with his life when The Cambridge Arms Pub caught fire. Firemen were called to the blaze at the disused pub in Cambridge Road, Kingston, at around 11pm on Thursday, December 6, and used a ladder to free the trapped man. The
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High visibilty police in Kingston reduce crime
High visibility police patrols in Kingstons busy town centre have made an immediate impact in reducing crime. Not a single robbery was reported between December 3 and 9, following the launch of Operation All Sorts. The 12-strong task force seconded for
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Big computer haul for gang
Highly professional burglars broke into a warehouse in Surbiton and drove off with £261,000 worth of computer equipment. The company, based at the Red Lion Business Centre in Fullers Way North, has filed a 132-page list of stolen goods, including laptops
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Community spirit runs high at Victorian night
Thousands flocked to Richmonds Victorian evening last Friday, despite threats of the event being axed after 19 years. Organisers were told they would have to foot the £5,500 bill for the council to close the road, re-direct traffic and provide safety
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Wheelchair access call
More than 250 people have signed a petition calling for rail bosses to improve access for the disabled to St Margarets station. Residents joined councillors collecting signatures in support of re-opening the entrance to the station in Amyand Park Road
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Hannah hits the wall
A Hampton Hill teenager is trekking along the Great Wall of China to raise money for Breast Cancer. Hannah Yarrow, 19, from Burtons Road, flies to Beijing in April next year to take part in Trek China 2002 along with 60 other people. They will trek for
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Battle won for public to attend 'secret' meetings
Opposition councillors won their battle to stop cabinet decisions being made behind closed doors at the full Kingston Council meeting on Tuesday. The Conservative administration was heavily criticised because the single party cabinet sometimes holds meetings
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Become an organ donor on the net
Richmond Park MP Jenny Tonge is urging her constituents to become organ donors after a survey found nearly half the population have never even heard of the NHS organ donor register. The register is a computerised, nation-wide, confidential list of those
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Helen is the top cadet in London
A St John Ambulance cadet from the Malden and Coombe division has won the top award in London. Helen Shirley, 17, beat seven other entries to be picked as London District Cadet of the year. For the final test she had to draw up recruitment documents and
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Star pub raises cash for trust
As pub managers Patrick and Mary Small discovered, theres no predicting what a bit of tipple will do for a fundraising event. In a single night, the Star pub in Hampton Hill raised £2,000 for the Shooting Star Trust in October. The highlights included
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New bin
PUPILS at Stillness Infant School are looking to the future with the aid of a new recycling bin. The recycling bin was presented to staff and pupils at the school, in Brockley Rise, by Lewisham Council's deputy for environment Councillor Paul Morris.
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Ofsted praise for Tolworth
Tolworth Junior School has received a glowing Ofsted report which highlights the progress it has been making. The report particularly notes the childrens attitude towards learning and their enthusiasm for school as areas to be applauded. Councillor Andrew
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Howes about jazz: December 19 edition
Finished your Christmas gift buying? Or have you rejected the scourge of consumerism? Either way, there could be something for you in my jazz fans' gift guide, Bookish lovers of the sax need look no further than Dave Gelly's Masters of Jazz Saxophone,
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Christmas Day in history
WORLD EVENTS: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800; William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066; Captain Cook discovered Christmas Island in 1777; Britain's first recorded Christmas tree was put up by Queen Charlotte at Queen's
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General
BATTERSEA BIBLE STUDY: At Battersea Collectables, 495 Battersea Park Road, every Thursday 8pm to 9pm. Friendly class looking at what the bible means in the world around us. Refreshments provided. 020 7228 8820. QUALIFIED HYNOTHERAPIST: Holds classes teaching
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Sport
TAI CHI AND CHI KUNG CLASSES: For health, rejuvenation and relaxation at Earlsfield Library, Magdalen Road. Thursday 8.30pm to 9.45pm, 6.50. Friday 9.30am to 11am, 5. Diana Wackerbarth on 020 8870 1850. KODOKAN AIKIDO CLUB: Meets Tuesdays at Wandle Recreation
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Theatre
MEAT AND TWO VEG AT THE BAC: Surreal comedy based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. December 11 to 22 and January 2 to 6. 8.30pm, tickets 8.75. the box office on 020 7223 2223. THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS: Putney Theatre Company and Group Sixty Four Youth Theatre
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Theatre
DORKING HALLS: Reigate Road, Dorking. 01306 881717. ADRIAN MANN THEATRE: NESCOT, Reigate Road, Ewell. 01372 812 972. NEW VICTORIA THEATRE: The Ambassadors Peacocks Centre, Woking. 01483 761144. CHURCHILL THEATRE: Bromley. 020 8460 6677. OVAL HOUSE THEATRE
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Music
CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB: Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street. % 020 8647 2114. SECOMBE THEATRE JAZZ: Cheam Road, Sutton. % 020 8770 6990. CROYDON AND SUTTON HOME ORGAN CLUB: United Services Club, Carshalton Road, Sutton. Second Monday of every month
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Miscellaneous
SINGERS NEEDED: Surrey Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus need new singers. Every Wednesday 7.45-10.30pm. Coulsdon Methodist Church Hall. 8688 4494. SUPER TEA DANCES: United Reformed Church Hall, Sanderstead Hill. Every Thursday, 2-4pm. 2.50 incl. Tea
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£15m to help shops in deprived areas
London is to benefit from a three-year, £15-million crime busting scheme to improve the security of local shops in deprived areas. Funding will be channelled towards areas that fall within the 10 per cent most deprived wards of England and Wales. Security
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Comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. Eddie Brimson & Geoff Boys, December 13. Tickets 10. Andrew Maxwell & Geoff Boyz, December 14. Tickets 12. Dominic Frisby & Zeron Gibson MC, December 15. Tickets 14
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Currency views change
A growing number of businesses in the London and south east area are in favour of the introduction of a single currency according to a new survey. The survey of 1,000 businesses showed that almost a third of companies based in the south east felt the
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Restaurant revamped
Redmonds, a Michelin Star winning restaurant in East Sheen, has undergone a refurbishment and is open for business again with a new menu. The restaurant, located in Upper Richmond Road West, is owned by Redmond and Pippa Hayward who take great pride in
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Temporary solutions
In times of economic decline, job security is an important consideration for many people. Temporary work is increasingly being regarded as an alternative option. According to Blue Arrow, the leading recruitment company, people who are prepared to give
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Training offer
A human resources management company in Claygate is offering training workshops for managers. The workshops range from Ten Steps to Managing Your Team to Managing Redundancy and are offered by Transition. The workshops are run by Debbie Tostevin and Christine
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Stanhope Art Society
Presents its art exhibition; The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett; runs until Saturday, December 15; admission free. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Mum and Dad Argument 2
Presented by Abbi Torrance; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until Sunday, January 13. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Mingles Unattached Over 30's Dance 'n' Rendezvous Club
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. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Ballroom and Latin American Dance
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesday, December 18, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Latin Dance Classes
Moonglow Dance Studios, 38a Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesday, December 18, 5.30pm to 7pm. Tel: 01923 225195 for further details. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Dominic Holland
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Saturday, December 15, 8.30pm; tickets 9. Tel: box office 01442 228091. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Belly Dance Classes
A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Monday, December 19, 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Dick Whittington
A 24-carat seasonal spectacle; Palace Theatre Watford, Clarendon Road, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 12. Tel: box office 01923 225671 for times and ticket prices. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Customs past
YULE LOG: The Yule log originates from Scandinavian pagan festivals which spread around Europe during the Viking conquests. The log would be taken home and burnt during all 12 days of Christmas. The remains were kept as a lucky charm. Certain people were
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The Wizard of Oz
Gala Charity Preview Show; Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans; Tuesday, December 18, 7pm; tickets 15; Wednesday, December 19, to Sunday, January 6, tickets 8.50 to 16. Tel: box office 01727 844488. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Clownerella
Presented by Krazy Kat Theatre Co; Harrow Arts Centre, Travellers Studio, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End; Sunday, December 16, 2pm and 4pm; tickets 4. Tel: box office 020 8428 0124. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Stuff The Turkey It's Christmas!
Presented by Blag Theatre Company; The Pump House, Local Board Road, Lower High Street, Watford; runs to Sunday, December 23, 7.30pm; tickets 7. Tel: box office 01923 772320. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Christmas Day in history
WORLD EVENTS: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800; William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066; Captain Cook discovered Christmas Island in 1777; Britain's first recorded Christmas tree was put up by Queen Charlotte at Queen's
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Remember all in HAT's success
LORD Tebbit's visit to Chingford Hall comes as the Housing Action Trust (HAT) nears the end of its life. The then Chingford MP was among those instrumental in gaining government funding for the establishment of the HAT, which has rebuilt Chingford Hall
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Christmas Day in history
WORLD EVENTS: Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800; William the Conqueror was crowned King of England in 1066; Captain Cook discovered Christmas Island in 1777; Britain's first recorded Christmas tree was put up by Queen Charlotte at Queen's
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MP's fury at funding for Kingston
Kingston and Surbiton MP Edward Davey has accused the Government of snatching much-needed cash from the borough. Next years revenue support grant (RSG) money given to Kingston by the Government to pay for services will be £79.5million, nearly seven per
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Joy at rejection of phone mast plan
Jubilant Surbiton residents were celebrating victory this week after they defeated plans by BT Cellnet to erect a 17 metre mast outside their homes. Families in Malvern Close, Surbiton, were galvanised into action in September when they received a letter
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Children wish for a brighter future
My wish is that God can come down from heaven was one of 241 wishes contained in a colourful display by St Matthews pupils. The 2002 wish list for the world, unveiled this week, was produced by the Surbiton primary school youngsters as part of their end
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Ideas for Jubilee
Kingston councillors have put forward suggestions to create a permanent feature in the town to commemorate the Queens Golden Jubilee. Councillors on Kingston Town neighbourhood committee discussed some ideas last week including installing a sculpture
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Children: Dick Whittington
A 24-carat seasonal spectacle; Palace Theatre Watford, Clarendon Road, Watford; Saturday, November 24, to January 12. Tel: box office 01923 225671 for times and ticket prices. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Children: Ebenezer
Pump House Children and Youth Theatre, Local Board Road, Lower High Street, Watford; Wednesday, November 28 to Saturday, December 1, and Wednesday, December 12, to Saturday, December 15, 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm; tickets 6.50 adults, 4.50 children
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School winners
Much as I applaud and congratulate the staffs of Tiffin Boys, Tiffin Girls, Kingston Grammar School and Surbiton High School, which have featured so highly among the list of the best schools in the country, I must sound a warning to those who then translate
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Digital TV penalises the blind
I am writing to voice my anger at the discrimination faced by blind and partially sighted television viewers which is causing frustration across the country. I have a sight problem but enjoy watching television as much as anyone. It is my main source
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Problems mount over homes for key staff
Re your article Housing crisis leaves families in one room (Elmbridge Comet, December 7). In the 1950s meeting housing targets, rather than reducing hospital waiting lists, measured Government competence. Much local former council housing was built in
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Friend of Park has a vested interest
I refer to Brian Bakers letter (Surrey Comet November 30) Park should never have been rat run. I am concerned that Mr Baker hides behind The Friends of Richmond Park rubric without disclosing his address, namely Park Road, Kingston, which clearly confirms
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New figure too taxing
Kingston Council recently distributed a questionnaire inviting council tax payers to tell them how they should spend next years budget. The council tax went up 10 per cent this year, nine per cent last year and a staggering 13 per cent the year before
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Festive concert
THE Friends of St Thomas Church in Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde, will be holding a Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 19, at 7.30pm. The concert, to raise money for the upkeep of the church, will feature the Walbrook Singers. For tickets and more
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Mayfair 3 Santacruzense 1
Mayfair advanced to the last eight of the London FA Senior Sunday Cup with a win over Santacruzense. Neil Parkinson (two) and Donavon Augustus (penalty) scored. December 14, 2001 16:00
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Old Rutlishians 3 Battersea Ironsides 5:
Old Rutlishians threw away a two-goal lead against Battersea Ironsides to crash out of the League Cup 5-3 on Saturday. Ian Lennard scored his 300th goal for Old Ruts a club record but that was the only good news of the day after a woeful performance.
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CHELSEA - Bring on Watford for cup sensation
Cardiff here we come. Book your train tickets to the Welsh capital on February 24 because the Blues are heading for another away day special. Of course despite beating Newcastle 1-0 on Wednesday night there are still a couple of tasty sides to overcome
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Library revamp
Ridge Road Library in North Cheam will close next month for a £60,000 new year revamp which will include new shelves and carpets and a fresh lick of paint. Sutton councillors will be asked to ratify the library's closure between Friday, January 25, and
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Trees to stay
Four trees in a borough back garden will stay in place, against the wishes of its residents, following a decision taken by Sutton Council on Wednesday. The Sutton area committee agreed to place tree preservation orders on the four scots pines in Hillcroome
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Debut album gig ends in hospital
Former East17 lead singer Brian Harvey is recovering from surgery after a savage "scalping attack" outside a nightclub. The chart-topping pop star, who lives in Walthamstow, had emergency skin grafts on Tuesday after being struck on the back of the head
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Held at Sutton jail
The man convicted of murdering eight-year-old Sarah Payne in July last year is being held in a Sutton prison. Roy Whiting, 42, who was sentenced to life imprisonment at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, is being assessed before being placed in a higher
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Fans unite to voice their anger
This Sunday sees the culmination of months of planning Fans United Day. More than 70 different football clubs will be represented on Sunday and it's not too late to join in the fun and games. A word of warning though, the club appear to be making it as
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Seeboard's top tips for a safe and happy festive season
Energy company Seeboard is warning Sutton residents to take care with Christmas tree lights over the festive season. Safety manager Chris Beer said: "We want all our customers to enjoy a safe and happy Christmas. As a precaution, we're asking them to
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Fulham reserves win again
Fulham's Reserves were also in action on Wednesday night and produced a 2-0 victory over Watford at Kingfield. Fulham took the lead within 20 minutes from a well-taken corner. Eddie Lewis swung the ball in from the right for Tom Hutchison to guide his
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Fast track advice for entrepreneurs
Budding entrepreneurs from all over the county picked up some top tips on kick-starting burgeoning companies in a Business Link Surrey event, last month. Organised in conjunction with the Royal Holloway College, the Fast Track event laid out the range
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Whites hold Reds at home
Fulham travel across the cap-ital to play Tottenham tomorrow, determined to build on their battling display at Premiership leaders Liverpool on Wednesday night. The Whites shared the points in a goalless draw at Anfield, just four days after taking all
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Family atmosphere at Glaisdale School
Once upon a time Glaisdale School in Arundel Road was owned by Edith Hayter, but back then it was a large house. Ms Hayter moved on in the 60s and left the property to a trust which eventually turned the house into a school. Now the school is still run
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Tony Rains - Down but not out
Us assistant manager Tony Rains says that despite poor results, there are many good things about his side's game. Although we were disappointed not to have taken maximum points in last Saturday's home Ryman League match against Bedford, I felt there were
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Overcoming vandals' graffiti
With a title longer than most people's home address, Gordon Falconer is Sutton's voluntary sector and community safety manager. Gordon is an integral part of a group which is working to reduce crime and disorder within Sutton, so tackling the problem
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Sutton Utd Colts round-up - Dec 14, 2001
Stanhope U11 4 Sutton Utd 2: The game started brightly with Sutton creating a number of chances before Adam Phillip gave the Colts the lead. As Sutton dominated the first-half, Joe Lazell twice went close, but a minute before the break Stanhope were awarded
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Singing Christmas tunes in July is trs moderne
I listened to a phone-in recently in which people listed the nation they liked least. I didn't phone in but it reminded me of the time my daughter went to Paris for two weeks and later, a French girl, Veronique, came here. Now Veronique was a complex
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Roger Fear - 'Murphy was a popular manager'
It was certainly an unexpected bombshell on Monday when Frank Murphy and his management staff were relieved of their duties at Carshalton. A board meeting the previous day decided it was vital the club should move into the promotion race and to achieve
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Barking & East Ham 1 Carshalton 2
Carshalton recorded their first away league win of the season on Saturday against lowly Barking & East Ham, but it was arguably their poorest performance of the campaign. After a quiet opening, Carshalton created a few half chances and Nick Hegley
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E-mail the teachers
OVERWORKED mums and dads should swap parents' evenings for e-mail chats with teachers, according to Government ministers. The recommendation was made after a survey of 2,000 people's views into how we communicate with public service providers in the computer
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Graham Roberts factfile
Full Name: Graham Paul Roberts Date of Birth: January 3, 1959 Age: 41 Family: Married to Lisa. Children Holly, 18, Luke, 13, Sasha, 13, and Ella, 10 Lives: Chingfield, north London. Playing career: Tottenham Hotspur, Glasgow Rangers, Chelsea and West
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Staff shortages hit postal service
Sutton's postal service is suffering from such a dire recruitment crisis it will hardly be affected by the 30,000 proposed job losses over the next 18 months. The borough sees the fifth highest turnover of the Royal Mail delivery service but struggles
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Rains wants more
Sutton United manager John Rains has told his players they have a lot of hard work ahead of them to meet his high standards. Despite a win and a draw in their last two games, Rains believes Sutton are still not playing to their full potential. He said
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Sutton & Epsom fly-half is up for the cup
Sutton & Epsom fly-half Sam Frost believes the club are entering their most important fortnight of the season. Frost and his team-mates have enjoyed an excellent season and are currently second in London Division One. Having beaten Cheshunt 23
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Give us the real thing
COMEDIAN Jim Davidson sparked protests from musicians after he rejected live music for his Christmas pantomime at the Orchard Theatre, in Dartford. Musicians are calling on panto-goers to complain about the lack of live music when booking tickets for
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Cup win follows frustrating draw
Sutton marched into the last sixteen of the Isthmian League Cup on Tuesday but only managed a draw against Bedford Town last weekend. Two goals in the last seven minutes saw Sutton safely through to the next round with a 3-1 victory against Thame United
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Roberts takes over at Colston Avenue
Graham Roberts, former Tottenham player and now manager of Carshalton Athletic, says the chance to get back into football management was too good to turn down. Roberts, who guided Boreham Wood to promotion from Ryman League Division One last season, added
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Robins boss booted out
Carshalton Athletic manager Frank Murphy has been sacked after just four months in the Colston Avenue hot seat. Murphy, who was given the news of his dismissal by the Robins on Monday night, said: "This is the first time I have been sacked it doesn't
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On brink of a winter crisis
Sutton's sick will face an uncertain Christmas as winter pressures force St Helier Hospital to cancel routine operations. Only emergency patients and those with urgent conditions will be admitted as the hospital tries to avoid buckling under the strain
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Exhibitions diary - until Thurs, Dec 20
Christmas Past: Fascinating historical exhibition which has dug up loads of facts on Christmas in bygone days. From Monday, December 10-early January 2002, Public Record Office, Ruskin Avenue, Kew, Mon Weds Fri 9am-5pm , Tues 10am-7pm, Thurs 9.30am-7pm
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Worth the wait
Kingston Chamber Singers, the area's newest choir, is finally poised to give its first performance in Kingston a year late. The Singers' inaugural concert was meant to take place at All Saints' Church last December but had to be cancelled at the last
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Riverside Opera
Simon Toyne, head of music at Kingston's Tiffin School and All Saints' Church, makes his debut as newly-appointed musical director of Riverside Opera with Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci at Richmond Theatre in February. Singers from the two London
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Become an organ donor on the net
Richmond Park MP Jenny Tonge is urging her constituents to become organ donors after a survey found nearly half the population have never even heard of the NHS organ donor register. The register is a computerised, nation-wide, confidential list of those
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Wimbledon Choral Society
Ian Partridge, one of Britain's most distinguished tenors who is president of Wimbledon Choral Society, joins the choir as soloist in its carol concert at St Paul's Church. Southfields next Saturday (Dec 22). December 14, 2001 15:00
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Lunchtime concerts as Kingston Parish Church
A new series of six weekly lunchtime concerts begins at Kingston Parish Church on January 7. Published audience figures have placed the Kingston concerts third in the league table of London area church lunchtime concerts after St Martin-in-the-Fields
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Thames Philharmonic Choir
Thames Philharmonic Choir will be touring the streets of Richmond singing carols for charity on Tuesday evening (Dec 18) from 8pm onwards. December 14, 2001 15:00
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Tighter laws to fight abandoned cars
Local authorities will have their say on Government proposals to tighten laws on abandoned cars. The amount of cars abandoned on Kingston's streets has grown steadily over the years because of the falling price of scrap metal and used cars. Norbiton Councillor
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Big computer haul for gang
Surbiton: Highly professional burglars broke into a warehouse in Surbiton and drove off with £261,000 worth of computer equipment. The company, based at the Red Lion Business Centre in Fullers Way North, has filed a 132-page list of stolen goods, including
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Rock and pop diary - to Thurs, Dec 20
FRIDAY - The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham. Big Daddy's Funky Monkey, monthly soul and funk night third Friday of each month, 7.45pm, £3. For more information call 020 8682 8940. The Cartoon, 179 London Road Croydon. 020 8239 1616. The Toxic Twins,
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Atomic smitten
If you remember songs like Heart of Glass, Denis and Hanging On The Telephone, then tonight the Half Moon in Putney is the place for you. Because Blondie tribute band Atomic will be faithfully recreating the sights and the sounds of one of the great groups
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Box Office - to Thurs, Dec 20
ABC Odeon Kingston, 0870 9000 792 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (PG), The Others (12), Spy Game (15), The 51st State (18). Now booking Lord Of The Rings (PG), opens Wednesday, December 19. Clapham Picture House, Venn Street, 020 7627 7555
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Lording it over the screen
With a multi-million pound budget the latest blockbuster Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring was never going to be anything but spectacular. The film, which opens next week, is based on the first part of JRR Tolkien's classic adventure trilogy
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The original Earl
Earl Okin is one of a rare breed of performers a true original, whether playing piano or doing stand up. And he is coming to Wimbledon Studio Theatre this Sunday with not one, but two completely different shows. The first is Peggy, Mel and Joao, a tribute
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Born to be Bard
If you like Shakespeare, the chances are you will love Meat and Two Veg, the Battersea Arts Centre production which is providing a great alternative to pantomime. The show, which has been winning critical acclaim up and down the country, is the brainchild
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Muggle lands a wizard part
There is a schoolboy living in a house in Uxbridge Road, Hampton, who has been partaking in secretive magical activities unbeknown to his muggle neighbours. Every morning, sometimes as early as 6.30am, Joshua can be seen getting into a car and being whisked
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Christmas cash for RSPCA
Some of the doggy patients at the Putney RSPCA Animal Hospital went along to lend their support to the hospital's annual Christmas fair. The fair featured a wide range of stalls, a raffle and a visit from Santa. The £1,800 raised will go towards the hospital's
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Builders protest over refusal of holiday pay
Building workers burnt copies of their contract at St George's Hospital on Thursday in protest over not getting holiday pay. The demonstration, by workers building the hospital's new neuro-sciences wing, was in protest at the refusal of Raven Construction
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Joy as mobility bus service avoids axe
Protesters breathed a sigh of relief after hearing their mobility bus service has been saved from widespread cuts affecting hundreds of disabled people throughout Merton and Wandsworth. Residents of Camp Road almshouses in Wimbledon Common were dismayed
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Promoting creativity
Artists and performers joined with teachers, council officers and local arts professionals to celebrate the launch of The Link, a new Arts Education Forum for Wandsworth. Supported by Wandsworth Council, the forum has been set up to promote arts education
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Festive treat laid on for pensioners
A Christmas party was thrown for pensioners from across south London at the Central London Golf Centre in Tooting on Sunday. The event was organised by the charity Age-Link, which holds monthly outings for the elderly and housebound. Guests tucked into
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Gynaecologist found not guilty
A doctor accused of leaving a seriously-ill woman at a private hospital while he left to work at St George's Hospital in Tooting, has been found not guilty of serious professional misconduct. The Professional Conduct Committee of the General Medical Council
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Rishi's courage is rewarded
The courage and good nature of a 12-year-old Garratt Park School pupil has earned him a Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award. Balham boy Rishi Jaitoo suffers from speech and learning difficulties, has limited use of his right hand and also has balance
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Button up to hear Cinders read
Cast members from the Secombe Theatre's pantomime Cinderella visited Sutton's Central Library to read stories to more than 20 children. Vicki Carr and Colin Ridgewell who play Cinderella and Buttons arrived at the library last week and had fun reading
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Sports achievements
Nominations are sought for the fifth annual Wandsworth Sports Awards. The awards recognise sporting achievements by the borough's young people in 2001. Categories include sports person of the year (under 21), newcomer of the year (under 11) and coach
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Anger as new school crossing is delayed
Children face a 15-minute detour just to cross the road to get to school, angry parents claim. A zebra crossing outside Riversdale Primary School in Replingham Road, Southfields, has been removed. But the pelican crossing intended to take its place is
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No level thieves won't stoop to
I FEEL compelled to write to you as I still cannot believe how callous some thieves can be. Our nan sadly passed away some months ago, aged 93, after spending her last five years at Highams Court nursing home, Chingford. My mum and her sister bought a
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Why our cycle lane deserves award
I WAS disappointed to read that Sarah Wilson doesn't like our award-winning cycle lanes along Orient Way. It won the Best Cycle Route in London award from the LCC because it is direct cycle path built to a high specification enabling cyclists to travel
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Customs past
YULE LOG: The Yule log originates from Scandinavian pagan festivals which spread around Europe during the Viking conquests. The log would be taken home and burnt during all 12 days of Christmas. The remains were kept as a lucky charm. Certain people were
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What's on in Waltham Forest
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 WALTHAMSTOW HISTORICAL SOCIETY: A Christmas entertainment spoken and sung by Dick Playle plus a Christmas fayre, Jubilee Hall, Greenleaf Road Baptist Church, Walthamstow, 2pm. CONSERVATION DAY: Help plant hedges at Tottenham Marshes
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We should make a noise over trains
HOW I agree with your comment last week about the poor WAGN service. Passengers should fill in claims forms every time they are delayed. COMMUTER, Wood Street, Walthamstow
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Lollipop people
MEN and women are being sought to become school crossing patrols in the borough. Applicants should be friendly, reliable, confident and aware of road safety. People over retirement age are welcomed. For details telephone Karen Hayes on 8708 3632.
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Cultural Christmas
THERE was a cultural feel to this year's Wanstead High School Christmas production. A total of 130 pupils aged from 11 to 18 presented a performing arts concert at the Redbridge Lane West school, in which they sang an array of pop and choir songs. There
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Gravesend's ghostly ghouls
GHOSTHUNTERS in Gravesend were treated to ghoulish stories, while celebrating the history of Kent's libraries. Historian Chris Bull recited phantom fables at Gravesend Library and brought the legendary tale by MR James, The Tractate Midoth, to life with
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Singing out for Kirsten
PRIMARY school children sang their hearts out to help a mother and her daughter who suffers from a rare chromosome disorder. The children of Days Lane School in Days Lane, Sidcup, held a singathon for fellow Sidcup girl Kirsten Vye, who has Ring 18, which
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Relief as spy row son allowed home
The parents of a Whitton man held in Greece on spy charges are celebrating after discovering they could have their son home for Christmas. Graham Arnold, 38, was one of a group of 12 plane spotters arrested on November 8 at an airbase near Kalamata on
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Muggle lands a wizard part
There is a schoolboy living in a house in Uxbridge Road, Hampton, who has been partaking in secretive magical activities unbeknown to his muggle neighbours. Every morning, sometimes as early as 6.30am, Joshua can be seen getting into a car and being whisked
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Hospital chiefs free up beds before big freeze
An action plan has been drawn up to ease the pressure on hospital beds from elderly patients awaiting nursing home places. Kingston and Richmond Health Authority has produced a raft of measures to help hospitals meet the demand for emergency beds over
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Hospital plans to build a multi-storey car park
Kingston Hospital wants to build an on-site multistorey car park, even though it has committed itself to reducing its car parking capacity by 20 per cent. The proposal flies in the face of the councils and hospitals own green transport strategies on promoting
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Hangings lend colour to HQ
Members of the Avenue Club in Kew have created six colourful wall hangings to brighten up their surroundings. The wall hangings are now on display in the clubs main hall and are based on themes including Kew Gardens, the River Thames, the seaside and
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Dismay at police numbers
Richmond is to get 10 extra police officers following the approval of the Mets new policing formula. The final figures were hammered out at the Metropolitan Police Authoritys meeting on Monday and have been greeted with dismay in Richmond. The under-manned
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Card robbers strike
A 64-year-old shop keeper from Richmond was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when robbers pushed her into a store room before stealing £300 of mobile phone cards. The incident happened at the Variety Box in Upper Richmond Road West, on Sunday, December
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Bonhomie flowers between Kew neighbours
Housing developers St James Homes, which built 350 riverside homes in Kew, has donated £40,000 to its neighbours, the Royal Botanic Gardens, to buy plants for a dramatic summer display. The plants line the edge of the Broad Walk at the Gardens and include
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Emergency plan tested
Richmond Council has vowed to improve emergency procedures as part of a London-wide initiative to protect the capital against terrorism after the events of September 11. Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London and Nick Raynesford, Minister of London met council
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Doctor jumped to his death after being attacked
A doctor jumped from a first floor window to his death as he tried to escape a further beating from a teenager who launched an unprovoked attack on him as he slept, a court heard. Dr Owen Daniel Smith fell 30ft from the bathroom window of the house in
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Ease back into work
Is your New Years resolution to improve your self-esteem and get your life back on track? Richmond College is offering a free course aimed at people seeking work or returning to education after a long absence. A Gentle Introduction to Personal Development
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Ham revamp goes on parade
Ham Parade was officially reopened on Saturday after receiving a long-awaited facelift. Richmond Park MP Jenny Tonge joined the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Eleanor Stanier, in cutting the ribbon to officially re-open the new look parade. The refurbishment
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Cold comfort
Energy conservation campaigners have welcomed the support of two Richmond MPs in their fight to ban cold and dangerous homes. Twickenham MP Vincent Cable, and Jenny Tonge, Richmond Park MP, voted in Parliament for the introduction of a new law that would
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Man dies on track
A man was struck and killed by a train near Barnes station on Monday morning, causing passenger delays of up to one and a half hours. William Stephenson, 31, from north London stepped out in front of the train and was killed at approximately 10.50am.
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Indian politicians visit drugs project
A group of politicians from India will be visiting Kingstons pioneering drugs project on Saturday during a fact-finding tour of the country. The politicians will be touring drugs agencies across the country and are scheduled to visit Kaleidoscope to learn
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Launch is icing on the cake
Smiling eight year old Natalie Baker provided the icing on the cake at the launch of a nationwide learning disability helpline. The Surbiton girl, who has Downs Syndrome, helped Health Minister Jacqui Smith put the final touches to icing the Freephone
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Tighter laws will help fight abandoned cars
Local authorities will have their say on Government proposals to tighten laws on abandoned cars. The amount of cars abandoned on Kingstons streets has grown steadily over the years because of the falling price of scrap metal and used cars. Norbiton Councillor
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Mayor boosts OAPs' super Christmas do
The Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Jeremy Thorn, attended a Christmas party for pensioners from across south London at the Central London Golf Centre, in Tooting, on Sunday. The event was organised by the charity Age-Link, which holds monthly outings for
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Music awards urgent appeal
The deputy mayor of Kingston Councillor Steve Mama, has made an appeal to local individuals and businesses to make contributions to the Canbury Music Awards annual series of grants. Since its inception in 1997, more than £8,000 has been distributed to
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Celebration of our diversity
A celebration of Kingstons cultural and religious diversity took place at the North Kingston Centre in Richmond Road, on Sunday. The North Kingston International Festival was organised in conjunction with another event, earlier in the day, by Positive
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Seasonal memories
How often do we hear grumbles that Christmas is not like it used to be? According to some of the stories unearthed by assistant museum curator Alice Mayers, that might be a good thing. LUCYA SZACHNOWSKI reports JUST before Christmas 1940, during the Second
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Howes about jazz: December 19 edition
Every week in Leisuretime we list the best events going on. If you want an event to be considered for our listings pages send the details to Joan Gardner AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFOREHAND at jgardner@london.newsquest.co.uk PANTO To Jan 6 Cinderella with Michael
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Customs past
YULE LOG: The Yule log originates from Scandinavian pagan festivals which spread around Europe during the Viking conquests. The log would be taken home and burnt during all 12 days of Christmas. The remains were kept as a lucky charm. Certain people were
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Tories show why we have taken Independent line
I can understand why Mr Yogan Yoganathan, in his letter of last week, was somewhat upset about your article on an additional crossing in Victoria Road. After all, for it to come to light that his Lib Dem colleagues persuaded people to sign a petition
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Exhibitions
BLACKLIGHT ART EXHIBITION AT WANDSWORTH MUSEUM: By the South London Arts Collective at Wandsworth Museum Community Gallery, until January 6. Entry is free. For more information 020 8871 7074. GALLERY OF MODERN ART CHRISTMAS SHOW: Featuring work by well
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Comedy
BANANA CABARET: Dan Atopolski, Otiz Cannelloni, Paul B Edwards and Sean Pye appear at Banana Cabaret, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, on December 14 and December 15. Doors open 7.30pm. 020 8673 8904 for further information. JOHN MOLONEY'S TIME OF THE MONTH:
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Children
MRS WORTHINGTON'S WORKSHOPS: Acting, dancing and singing and other stage classes for seven to 16-year-olds. Patrons include actor David Jason and Gerry Cottle. 020 8767 6944. BALLET CLASSES: Flagmount School of Ballet, Wilditch Community Centre, 48 Culvert
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Music
SOUTH LONDON CONCERT BAND: Rehearsals for woodwind, brass and percussion players at St Paul's Church in Furzedown on Tuesday evenings. 020 8769 6760. COURT SESSIONS AUTUMN PROGRAMME: Christmas party with the Bluegrass Experience. December 14. St Boniface
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Miscellaneous
DANCE CLASSES: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road. Hip hop, street dance and ragga. Saturdays. SUTTON CAMERA CLUB: Weekly meetings, Thursday evenings 8pm, The Thomas Wall Centre, Benhill Avenue, Sutton, Room 3. 020 8715 3794. SURREY WINE AND FOOD
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Exhibitions
KINGSMEAD GALLERY: Church Road, Great Bookham. 01372 458481. CLAPHAM ART GALLERY: 61 Venn Street, Clapham Common. 020 7720 0955. DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY: Gallery Road, SE21. The Golden Age of Watercolours: The Hickman Bacon Collection. Until January 6.020
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Panto
HARLEQUIN THEATRE: Redhill. Peter Pan starring Michael Melia (Eddie Royle in EastEnders) as Captain Hook and Lewis Rae (The Bill) as Peter Pan. Until January 6. 01737 765547. CHARLES CRYER THEATRE: 39 High Street, Carshalton, The Night Before Christmas
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Clubs
THE FRIDGE BAR: 1 Townhall Parade, Brixton. Logic. Saturday, December 1. Pendragon. Saturday, December 15. 020 7326 5100. LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION: 242 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. 020 7738 4000. THE BUG BAR: Under St Matthews Church, Brixton Hill. 020 7738
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Comedy
JONGLEURS: 49 Lavender Gardens, SW11. 020 7564 2500 THE BRIXTON COMEDY CLUB: The Hobgoblin, 95 Effra Road. Marcus Brigstocke, Tom Rhodes, Eddie Brimson, Jamie Matheson. Sunday, December 16. 020 7633 9539. BIG MOUTH COMEDY CLUB: Base Theatre, 59 Bethwin
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Activities
OLD PORTLIANS CYCLING CLUB: Weekend cycle rides. Meet at bottom of Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham. Start 10am Saturday and 9am Sunday. 8362 7629. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Exhibitions/Talks
SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. South of Oxford, December 19. 8651 5707. THE CROYDON SOCIETY: Small Hall, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove. 8655 3158. CROYDON NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY: United
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All of Surrey County Council now has Investors in People
Surrey County Council is promising even more improvement to its services, now that all its departments have achieved the Investor in People standard. The last department to achieve the award was social and community services. Now the council hopes to
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David's got mobile phones covered
New Malden businessman David Goodman hopes to lie back and watch the cash roll in after launching a website selling design-it-yourself mobile phone covers. Customers can log-on to www.makemyphone.com and create their own cover design using photos of friends
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Pantomime
ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Croydon. Cinderella starring Darren Day as Prince Charming and Stephen Mulhern as Buttons. December 20 - January 20. 020 8688 9291. HARLEQUIN THEATRE: Redhill. Peter Pan starring Michael Melia (Eddie Royle in Eastenders
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Credit warning to consumers
Consumers are warned to watch out for pitfalls with interest-free credit deals. Surrey County Council trading standards recently investigated shops offering interest free credit deals. In sixteen of the schemes, the customer is not charged interest if
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Accountants hold quiz night
Menzies Chartered Accountants last held its annual charity quiz last week to raise more than £2,500 for the Kingston Hospital cancer unit appeal. There were 44 teams of four at the event on Wednesday, December 5, and the bar bill for the evening helped
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Clubs
KUDOS: The Colonnades, 619 Purley Way, Croydon. 020 8686 0040. THE BLUE ORCHID: House, Garage, R&B, Hip Hop - DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Park Lane, Croydon. 020 8667 0592. BAR LATINO: Park Road, Croydon. Step into the rhythm of Latin America.
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Music
FAIRFIELD HALLS CONCERT HALL: BBC Concert Orchestra, December 13. Philharmonia Chorus, December 14. Croydon Philharmonic Choir, December 15. STOMP! December, 18-23. 8688 9291. CROYDON FOLKSONG CLUB: Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon. The Poozies,
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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band, December 17. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Dick Barton Episode III The Tango of Terror, until February 3. 8680 4060. SECOMBE
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Elizabeth has a fine time
Elizabeth Walsh, of Kingstons Marks and Spencer store, has been rewarded for her 25 years of loyal service in a ceremony at the companys London headquarters. She was presented with a Westminster Chime Clock by M&S chairman Luc Vandevelde, during
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Open DJ Night
Funky guest DJs alongside resident DJ Hansi; The Horn, Victoria Street, St Albans; Sunday, December 17; admission free. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Reflecting Light
Presented by Jeanette Perry; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Christmas Craft Exhibition
Showcasing the work of local craftspeople; Watford Museum, Lower High Street, Watford; runs until Saturday, January 5; admission free. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Art Exhibition
Fine line drawings of Croxley, Rickmansworth, Bushey and Watford by John Kirkham; Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; runs until Monday, December 24, 10am. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Paintings by John Phillips
Local scenes of the Rickmansworth area; foyer of Three Rivers District Council Offices, Northway, Rickmansworth; runs until end of December. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Toys Galore
An exhibition of toys, games and childhood memorabilia;Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; runs until Saturday, February 23; open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm; admission free. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Orbital Dance Club
Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Children's Disco
Moonglow Dance Studios, 38a Estcourt Road, Watford; Saturday, December 15, 11am to 1pm, learn to dance to the latest pop styles. Tel: 01923 225195 for further details. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Club Tropicana over 30's disco
Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Friday, December 14; 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Argentine Tango
School of Dancing, 14 Nascot Road, Watford; Thursday, December 20, 8pm, followed by practice session; no partner required, complete beginners welcome. Tel. 01923 210016 for further details. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Grand Christmas Dance
With Jean Martyn, organised by Watford Organ and Keyboard Club, Henderson Memorial Hall, Abbots Langley; Saturday, December 15, 8pm; tickets 5.50. Tel: 01923 238657. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp
Dacorum Pavilion, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead; Wednesday, December 21, to Sunday, January 6; tickets 9.50/12.50 adults, 6.50/9.50 children. Tel: box office 01442 228700 for times. December 14, 2001 21:00
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The Tale of Jack Cribbens and The Magic Carpet
Presented by Chalemie; The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead; Friday, December 14, 7.30pm; tickets 7. Tel: box office 01442 228091.4 December 14, 2001 21:00
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Customs past
YULE LOG: The Yule log originates from Scandinavian pagan festivals which spread around Europe during the Viking conquests. The log would be taken home and burnt during all 12 days of Christmas. The remains were kept as a lucky charm. Certain people were
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Chorleywood Choral Society
Concert of carols and Christmas music; St Mary's Church, Rickmansworth; Saturday, December 15, 7.30pm; tickets 8.50 includes wine and mince pies. Tel: 01923 284482. December 14, 2001 21:00
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Large crowds get their skates on
Hundreds of people flocked to Eden Walk this weekend to get a real taste for Christmas on a portable ice rink. The project was the brainchild of Reverend Jim Bates, of All Saints Parish Church, Kingston, who is raising funds to fix the church roof. He
