Archive
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Woodland Roadshow
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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Services will be crippled as workers plan one-day strike
The prospect of parking attendants not issuing tickets is only a small part of the council's problems in next week's 24-hour strike. Almost all council services are likely to be severely affected when the three major unions stage a one-day strike on Wednesday
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Tories bring Forty Hall back into fold
PLANS to put historic Forty Hall into the hands of a trust have been axed by Enfield Council. The new Conservative council leader Cllr Mike Rye this week announced that the management of the 17th century Jacobean building will remain within the Civic
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Morris Dancing
The Green Man PH, Sandridge; 8.30pm. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Glen voted London's bravest PC
A police officer from Golders Green who single-handedly disarmed a bellowing gunman was voted the bravest officer in London at an awards ceremony last week. Police Constable Glen Hesketh, 34, from Hemel Hempstead, won the accolade at the annual Police
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Students' Summer Exhibition
Harrow Arts Centre presents the Students' Summer Exhibition until Monday, July 29. Visit the Elliot Galleries and find an impresive selection of student's work covering watercolours, pastels and oils. Free admission. For information call 0208 428 0124
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'A primary school to be treasured'
A SOUTHGATE school is celebrating after receiving an excellent report from Ofsted, the schools watchdog. St Andrew's Primary School in Chase Road was described as a 'jewel' by one of the visiting inspectors and it was said to have no weaknesses on which
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Cricket: Comfortable Caterham
Kenley 163-9 Caterham 164-4 Caterham returned to winning ways in Fullers Brewery Surrey County League Division 2 on Saturday with an ultimately comfortable six-wicket victory at local rivals Kenley. Cats skipper Andy Johnson, having an excellent season
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Coffee morning with bring and buy sale
On Saturday, July 20, at the All Saints Church, Waltham Drive, Queensbury, Edgware. For further details call 0208 952 1125 July 10, 2002 21:00
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Kingston praised by top cop
Kingston's police force was held up as an example to the rest of the Metropolitan Police by its commissioner Sir John Stevens this week. He was in the borough on Monday to officially open the new reception area in Kingston and celebrate the one year anniversary
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Africa Dreaming
On Tuesday, July 16, by Howard Wilkinson and Gay Lambert. A new musical collection of folk tales from Africa, involving stories from many of its varied cultures including The Moon & The Hare and Nonqawuse. The show will be workshopped in Harrow
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Cricket: Mids self-destruct after good opening
OLD EMANUEL 121 OLD MID-WHITGIFTIAN 64 Old Mid-Whitgiftian surrendered the leadership of Division 2 as a battling display of staggering ineptitude handed Old Emanuel a 57-run victory on Saturday. Mids started promisingly, finely dismissing a strong Emanuel
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Victorian Day
Crystal Palace 2002 will hold the annual Victorian Day, after Bromley Council decided against organising the event. Archery contests and a Helter Skelter will be among the attractions on July 14 at the Crystal Palace Parade. Residents are planning to
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Man jailed for shooting friend
A Muswell Hill man who accidentally shot his friend dead while playing cowboys and indians was jailed for three years on Friday. Thirty-year-old Manjit Sangha, of Colney Hatch Lane, pointed the Brocock gun at the head of Sukhbir Pattowala, 25, at a 21st
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Right writing
Budding teenage poets from Croydon will be taking to the stage next weekend at an anti-racism festival. Teams from Norbury Manor High School for Girls and Trinity School in Croydon have reached the finals of the youth poetry competition at next Saturday's
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Spider-man decision
Councillors are due to make a decision on whether they will change the age classification of controversial film Spider-man at a licensing committee meeting tonight (Wednesday). Committee members watched the film at a private viewing on Friday (July 5)
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Work begins on new £37m hospital
It has been a long time coming. But on Tuesday it was apt that Health Secretary Alan Milburn laid the foundation stone for the new £37.5million Edgware Community Hospital. Mr Milburn has been involved in the saga at Edgware Hospital ever since Labour
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Hockey: Kenley claim storming win
Kenley 5 Addiscombe 1 Kenley ladies were the victors in this top of the table clash with Addiscombe in the Biggin Hill summer league. Despite attacking the Addiscombe goal for most of the first half, Kenley were a goal down at half-time. But second-half
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Planners extend A406 consultation
THE recent consultation over the future of the North Circular has been hailed a success by planners. Transport for London last month revealed its proposals for the stretch of the A406 road between Bounds Green and Green Lanes, and since then there has
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Athletics: Achilles injury leaves Fraser's Games dream in tatters
Croydon Harriers' Olympic 400 metre runner Donna Fraser will miss the Commonwealth Games in Manchester and the rest of the season because of a long-standing Achilles heel injury. The British Olympic finalist confirmed on Tuesday she will have to undergo
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Doctor Fox hosts summer ball
A summer ball attended by more than 200 parents of pupils at Christchurch Church of England Primary School, helped raise £9,000 for a computer suite being built at the school. The school in Montpelier Road, Purley held an auction at the ball which was
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Active Sports Talent Camp: Young stars make most of specialist coaching
Hundreds of Croydon's talented young sportsmen and women got a helping hand in their bid to reach the top during a free coaching day at Crystal Palace Sports Centre on Monday. The Active Sports Talent Camp (ASTC), organised by Sport England and London
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Care home under attack
RESIDENTS of a Waltham Abbey care home are being told to remain indoors after several incidents of vandalism by youths who have pelted the home with bottles and stones. Warburton Lodge, in Meadowcross, is one of two neighbouring residential homes run
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London Heathrow Mini Games: Mixed bag for Croydon teams
The Queen came to Crystal Palace last week for The London Heathrow Mini Games, which saw eight Croydon teams compete in nine different sports against the 32 other London Boroughs. On Thursday at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, eight teams of local
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Restaurant scoops two top awards
A RESTAURANT in Kings Langley has been named the best of the year. La Casetta in High Street was presented with awards for chef of the year and restaurant of the year at the first Hertfordshire Food and Wine Awards ceremony, held in Hitchin on Friday.
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Sport given a head start
Croydon Sports Partnership, a charity aiming to increase sporting opportunities for young people in the area, looks set to benefit following a donation of £4,000 by the Whitgift Centre. The charity, which is also Mayor Councillor Stuart Collins' chosen
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Council wins battle for land
A NEW school is set to be built in Edmonton after Enfield Council won the race to buy a prime site in Church Street. The authority has agreed an undisclosed deal for the nine-acre site, which was put up for sale by cash-strapped Hackney Council. The land
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Village Pharmacy, 9 The Village, Charlton. 11.30am to 12.30pm. WOOLWICH, PLUMSTEAD & THAMESMEAD WEST: E Moss Chemists, 154 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. NEW ELTHAM & FALCONWOOD
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Arrests after monsters show child rape on net
Eltham: A transatlantic police hunt for the perverts behind a sickening paedophile web-ring has resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old Eltham man. The electrician, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is alleged to have been a key player in the Shadowz
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Village Pharmacy, 9 The Village, Charlton. 11.30am to 12.30pm. WOOLWICH, PLUMSTEAD & THAMESMEAD WEST: E Moss Chemists, 154 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. NEW ELTHAM & FALCONWOOD
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Trainee journalist wins two awards
TRAINEE journalist Gitangeli Sapra, who completed work experience at The Watford Observer while studying journalism at Harrow College, won two awards last week. On Monday, July 1, she was named newspaper journalism course student of the year at the college's
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Rugby League: Storm fall short despite second-half comeback
South London Storm 38 Oxford Cavaliers 50 The penultimate game of the Conference group stage produced another try-fest between Storm and the Cavaliers. Within three minutes, slick Storm passing gave centre Chris Quiddington space out wide and support
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Teen's treatment went awry
Abbey Wood: A teenage girl from Abbey Wood with leukaemia died after chemotherapy to cure her went tragically wrong, an inquest heard. Brenda Okeze, 17, of Overton Road, died of multiple-organ failure, on April 12, at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Southwark
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Baseball: Early elimination for defending champs
After tasting success in the 2001 London Tournament, Croydon Pirates suffered early elimination at their Roundshaw Playing Fields home on the weekend. After a bright 18-7 win against the Brentwood Stags, a defeat at the hands of the Milton Keynes Rebels
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
BIGGIN HILL: Safeway Stores Pharmacy, Main Road. 11am to 1pm. BROMLEY: Boots the Chemist, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. HAYES WEST WICKHAM & KESTON: Safeway Stores Pharmacy, High Street, West Wickham. 10am to 4pm. ORPINGTON: Sainsbury's Locks Bottom, Farnborough
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Football centre leading the way
Powerleague Croydon offers the most comprehensive five-a-side facility in South London. The complex conducts 36 adult leagues running Monday to Thursday as well as competitions on the weekend. The facility includes 12 all weather pitches, luxury changing
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
BIGGIN HILL: Safeway Stores Pharmacy, Main Road. 11am to 1pm. BROMLEY: Boots the Chemist, The Glades. 11am to 5pm. HAYES WEST WICKHAM & KESTON: Safeway Stores Pharmacy, High Street, West Wickham. 10am to 4pm. ORPINGTON: Sainsbury's Locks Bottom, Farnborough
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No bread for Butterfield: Palace's first summer signing is a free transfer
Crystal Palace made their first signing of the close season on Friday, when they snapped up Grimsby's right-sided utility player Danny Butterfield on a free-transfer. Butterfield, 22, came through the ranks with Grimsby and in five seasons made 124 first
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
THAMESMEAD, ABBEY WOOD & BELVEDERE: Safeway Stores Pharmacy, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. BEXLEYHEATH (EAST), BEXLEY & CRAYFORD: Bourne Road Pharmacy, 7 Bourne Parade/Road, Bexley. 11.30am to 12.30pm. NORTH WELLING & NORTH
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Dance Fun Club
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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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90th birthday celebration for Major Ted
MORE than 70 guests, some from as far afield as Germany, recently celebrated the 90th birthday of Major Edward Horace Lane MBE, at the Prince Michael of Kent Court retirement home in Watford. Major Lane, Ted as he is known, comes from a family with a
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A Midsummer Nights Dream the musical
Presented by St Peters Players and Sticks and Stones Theatre Workshops; The Cedars Gardens, Bushey Heath; Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July
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St Albans (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Hatfield Road Methodist Church Hall; Thursday, July 11, 2pm. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Harlow firm invents invention
An invention designed by Harlow firm Boardmate UK is to feature in the Tomorrow's World roadshow touring the country this month. Boardmate, which has been sponsored by Mercedes Benz of Spellbrook, is a tool which enables one person to fix plasterboard
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No accident inquiry
There is to be no independent inquiry into an accident in which a teenage boy was knocked down by a police van on a 999 call. The Police Complaints Authority said the boy's injuries were not serious enough for it to get involved and will allow Scotland
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Safety fears over new Tube partner
Passenger groups have hit out this week after it was revealed that the contractor responsible for the faulty points that caused the Potters Bar train crash will play a leading role in managing the Northern Line. A report, released on Thursday by the Health
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National Association of Women's Club Heath Hill Club
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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Shakespeare show comes to abbey garden
Open air theatre comes to Waltham Abbey tonight with a performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Abbey Church gardens. The play will be performed by touring theatre company Chapterhouse. Spokeswoman Caroline Young said: "The play is
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Accolade for teacher
A teacher from Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden has been honoured with a special commendation at the regional BT Teaching Awards. Head of Art at the school Mr John Miles was commended in the category of teacher of the year in a secondary school during
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Cassiobury (Afternoon) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Luke's Church Hall, Langley Way, Watford; Mondays, 2.30pm; new members welcome. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Kings Bridge Club
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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Scouts celebrate 75th anniversary
THE 1st Headstone Scout Group is celebrating its 75th anniversary as part of the community of North Harrow. The group began as just a Cub pack, which held its first meeting in February 1927 under Akela Bertha Steele, and now includes a Beaver colony,
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Film-makers get grant for festival
A film festival to showcase eight new films made by school pupils has been awarded more than £3,500. Suburban Shorts will screen the films at The Odeon, in Beckenham High Street, next February. Bromley Council's arts development team joined forces with
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MP urges parents to fight new mast plans
Residents and parents in Petts Wood are joining forces with a local MP to object to proposals for new phone masts. Bromley Council has already received more than 100 enquiries about plans to install two 15-metre masts plus antennae, dishes and equipment
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'Petulant' Posh sued for claims
Posh Spice could end up spending a lot more than she bargained for after a shopping trip to Bluewater hit the headlines. After more than a year of legal wrangling, the family which runs memorabilia shop, GT's Recollections, has won the right to sue the
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Say Hello To Music
July 29 until August 1: Canon Lane Methodist Church, Harrow, presents Say Hello To Music, fun musical workshops for three to nine year-olds. Pre-booking essential. Call 0208 8664232 or 0208 907 4199 for further information. July 10, 2002 21:00
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The Gruffalo
Saturday, July 20: Harrow Arts Centre's Travellers Studio presents The Gruffalo. Back by popular demand after a national tour that included apearances at the National Theatre, Tall Stories returns with this charming tale of a mouse's adventure through
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Sickle Cell and Thalasseamia Project
Tuesday, July 16: Sickle Cell and Thalasseamia Project, at the Barnet Multicultural Centre, Algerton Road, Hendon. An awareness day to provide information regarding the disorder and to address the lack of services in Barnet. Contact 07977 459920. July
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Health/fitness
Yoga Classes: At Bullen Hall, off Park Road, Hampton Wick on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm to 9pm. Bring a yoga mat and blanket. Multi level. 5. For more information Tel: 07775 900020. Addlestone Pro Mai: Realistic self-defence and fitness training
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Memories are Made of This - A Hidden World
By Tracie Law and Jane McGill; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 30. July 10, 2002 12:00
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Children
Kingston Early Years and Childcare Information Service (Keyis): Tuesdays between noon and 1.30pm, Keyis is at Mothercare in the Bentalls Centre, Kingston. See the childrens' information officer for information and free advice. To get a free parents guide
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Weather hits competition plans
TONIGHT'S (Wednesday, July 10) The Watford Observer MET Linden Homes Cricket Knockout Competition semi-final between West Herts and Langleybury at Chipperfield has been called off because of the bad weather. It is hoped the match, the winners of whom
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50 years of giving
Epping Citizens Advice Bureau celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, writes LEENA JOLLY THE bureau was set up in 1952 by the Women's Voluntary Service (now Women's Royal Voluntary Service) to offer local residents free, confidential and impartial
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Open audition date
Established Croydon-based theatre company Exit Stage Left, are holding an open audition for small, female roles in their forthcoming production of Woody Allen's romantic comedy Play It Again Sam. There are several parts for women aged between 18 and 35
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Disabled hit by therapist shortage
An acute shortage of occupational therapists is affecting disabled people in Barnet. Paul Edwards, director of physical disability and sensory impairment at Barnet Council, said about 40 per cent of the positions in occupational therapy in Barnet remained
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MP not in favour of case probe
Finchley and Golders Green MP Rudi Vis will not be supporting a campaign to reopen the case of Samar Alami and Jawad Botmeh jailed in 1996 for bombing North Finchley. Mr Vis said he remained neutral' about the case, in which the duo were jailed for 20
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Classic set in Cornwall
Daphne du Maurier's classic Rebecca is the next chilling instalment of the Murder Mystery season at the Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon. It runs from Tuesday, July 16, to Saturday, July 20. As the new, nervous bride to the dashing Maxim, Mrs de Winter arrives
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Seeking veterans of Korea
THE British Korean Veterans Association is trying to contact former members of HM Armed Forces who served in Korea/Japan from 1950 to 1953, and also those servicemen and women who served in these two places at a later date with the Peace Keeping Force
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Derby for Dons
Hendon start their Ryman League Premier Division programme away to their big north London rivals Enfield on August 17. It is followed by successive home games against Kingstonian (August 20) and relegated Hayes (August 24) and a visit to Billericay on
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Factory farming collection thanks
I WOULD like to say thank you to the people of Wanstead. On Saturday June 29 myself and three others acting on behalf of Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) stood outside Somerfield in Wanstead High Street where we collected £137.40. The money collected
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Midfield star Doolan to miss start of new season
John Doolan is likely to miss Barnet's first two or three Conference games as he recovers from a disc operation. Back trouble caused midfielder Doolan to miss the Bees' final eight matches last season. Following surgery, he has been at the training ground
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Why so many become refugees
THERE has been much blatant racism in the media recently directed against refugees coming to the UK. Instead of attacking the most weak and vulnerable it would be better to ask why there are now so many refugees in the world seeking to flee their homes
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Ground-share plan rejected
Troubled Barnet suffered another blow when their hopes of a ground-share with Third Division Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road were rejected unanimously by the Conference board. The Bees had hoped that the move would provide a short-term solution to their
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Are they just late for dinner?
JUST who is entitled to two-tone horns and flashing lights? On Thursday June 27 at Gants Hill roundabout at 2.10pm, a saloon car with a flashing light and two tone-horns squeezed through the eastward flowing traffic on Eastern Avenue. About 18 minutes
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Bees supporters club shuts down
The Official Barnet FC Supporters Association, formed 13 months ago, has disbanded. Several of its members are likely to join the unofficial Barnet Supporters' Association, which will hold its annual meeting at the British Legion Club, Moxom Street, Barnet
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Bees supporters club shuts down
The Official Barnet FC Supporters Association, formed 13 months ago, has disbanded. Several of its members are likely to join the unofficial Barnet Supporters' Association, which will hold its annual meeting at the British Legion Club, Moxom Street, Barnet
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Safety checks: one in five railway points is loose
Hatfield: Safety checks on railway points in the Hatfield area, ordered after the fatal Potters Bar crash, have revealed that one in five is loose. The interim report of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the derailment that killed seven on May
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Family takes high jump for sick child
AN adventurous Loughton man has jumped from a plane to raise money for muscular dystrophy research. Tony Bentley, his brother, Paul, and 31 of his wife Terrie's colleagues made the ultimate leap of faith because the Bentley's seven-year-old son, Jordan
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A summer of noise and pollution
AS the admittedly imperfect protection of the Redbridge Lane West gate in Wanstead has been withdrawn, we face a summer of noise, pollution and health problems. We face a dangerous summer, too, as the commuters driving through ignore speed limits as if
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Contempt shown in ward change
COUNCILLOR Powell's rather shabby letter (Guardian, June 20) attempts to paint an entirely misleading picture of how the area committee boundaries were originally established. Far from being done because of party politics, the original decision in 2000
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Youth club and trouble-makers
IN response to Ms Ashworth's letter (Guardian, June 27), I would like to relay my own experiences. I would firstly say that I am the mother of two young children who would one day benefit from a youth club. Last November while I was watching EastEnders
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Youngsters jive their way to £2,000 for charities
YOUNG dancers have tapped and jived their way to over £2,000 during a charity fundraiser. Members of Epping Forest School of Dancing performed two shows to raise the money, which has been split between the Tymes Trust, which cares for children with ME
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Thanks for handling the bug
AN NHS trust report congratulated Whipps Cross staff for their handling of the bug that closed 16 wards. More than 15 patients and 165 staff were hit by the contagious Norwalk-like virus last month. At Friday's meeting of the hospital's NHS trust, director
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Help Alzheimer's Society
A COLLECTION is being held outside Epping's Tesco store tomorrow by the Epping Forest branch of the Alzheimer's Society, as part of its events for Alzheimer's Awareness Week. All proceeds will go towards providing local services for local people. On Sunday
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Fatal injuries in crash
A YOUNG man was seriously injured when his car was involved in a smash with two lorries outside Whipps Cross hospital on Monday. Firefighters took half an hour to cut the 31-year-old man out of his mangled Ford Sierra car after the smash on Whipps Cross
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JULY 13:
Harrow Arts Centre presents comedy Neville's Island. Four out-of-condition businessmen are sent off on a team building exercise in the Lake District only to find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted Island. At the Travellers Studio. Tickets 8.50/ 7 concs
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General
SHOUT GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL YOUTH GROUP: For 16 to 25-year- olds. Meets every Friday from 6pm to 8.30pm in Balham, providing a friendly and informal place for young people to meet and talk. Tel: 020 8675 0306. WANDSWORTH SOCIETY: Meets monthly at
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Garden open to the public
THE garden at 19 Stewards Close, Epping, is open to the public between 2pm and 5.30pm on Sunday under the National Gardens Scheme. Afternoon tea and home-made cakes will be on sale. All money raised will be donated to the many charities being supported
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Children
CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler
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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. Tel: 020 8769 6760. BLUES AT GJ's BAR: Every Thursday from 8.30 to 11pm. At 89 Garratt Lane. Admission free. For more
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Miscellaneous
DANCE CLASSES: Sunnyhill Primary School, Sunnyhill Road. Hip hop, street dance & ragga. Saturdays. Tel: 07931 163 489. SALSA DANCE CLASS: Pals, Norfolk House, Wellesley Road Tuesdays. Beginners welcome. CLASSICAL ARABIC DANCE: Studio Arts and
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Lorry hijacked
POLICE are hunting for three men who hijacked a lorry containing £1.5m worth of cigarettes and alcohol before dumping the driver and a guard in Stapleford Tawney. The incident occurred at 10.15am on Wednesday, July 3, when the driver of the Spanish lorry
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Exhibitions
CLAPHAM ART GALLERY: 61 Venn Street, Clapham Common. Tel: 020 7720 0955. DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY: Gallery Road, SE21. Tel: 020 8693 5254. PHOTOFUSION GALLERY: 17A Electric Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 5774. SOUTH LONDON GALLERY: 65 Peckham Road. For further
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Theatre
DORKING HALLS: Reigate Road, Dorking. Tel: 01306 881717. CHURCHILL THEATRE: Bromley. Tel: 020 8460 6677. OVAL HOUSE THEATRE: 52 to 54 Kennington Oval. Tel: 020 7582 7680. SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE: 62 Southwark Bridge Road. Tel: 020 7620 3494. BAC: Lavender
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Safety checks: one in five railway points is loose
Safety checks on railway points in the Hatfield area, ordered after the fatal Potters Bar crash, have revealed that one in five is loose. The interim report of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the derailment that killed seven on May 10 was published
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The Harrow Review: Potentially invaluable
At first glance, The Harrow Review looks like an amateur website featuring a few reviews on local pubs and restaurants. But once you have surfed around it for a while, it reveals itself as an ambitious project to give people living in Harrow anything
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Randy's in town! Soul legend at Fairfield
Distinctive singing sensation Randy Crawford is in concert at Fairfield, Croydon on Wednesday, July 17 at 8pm. Her songs from the eighties are classics, numbers like Street Life, You Might Need Somebody, Rainy Night in Georgia and the amazing One Day
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Company bags internet award
A Belmont company specialising in left-handed products has picked up a top award for its use of the internet as a business tool. Anything Left-Handed Ltd, which won the regional finals of the recent UK E-Commerce Awards, was recognised for the impact
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Historic hangar on the move to mark anniversary
The derelict Grahame-White hangar is moving the short distance to the RAF Museum to mark 100 years of flying. The historic hangar stands on unused land at the centre of the triangle marked out by the RAF Museum, Colindale police station and the University
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Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (PC CDROM)
To the original Orcs and Humans of Warcraft and its successor Warcraft II: Orcs and Humans add two new races Night Elves and the Undead Scourge. They all appear in the latest in Blizzard's masterful series of real time strategy games with Warcraft III
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Neverwinter Nights (PC CDROM)
BioWare made its name making top quality role playing games such as Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. The latest venture takes that role playing one step further with the release of Neverwinter Nights. This stunning RPG not only contains a single player
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Union announces 24-hour Tube strike
London: Commuters face a day of chaos next week after London Underground members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union (RMT) union called for a 24-hour strike. The disruption will start at 8pm on Wednesday, July 17, and end at 8pm on Thursday, July
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Children
CHILDREN'S DRAMA COURSES: At the Open Door Community Centre, Beaumont Road, Southfields. Five to seven years 4pm to 5pm, seven to 11 years 5pm to 6pm. Tel: Samantha Gibbin on 020 7231 6083. BABY BRIGHT MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP: Structured mother and toddler
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Complaints over noisy hotel
THE Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel in Whipps Cross Road has received complaints from some local residents about noise from the hotel's functions. The Guardian received a copy of a petition signed principally by residents of Fladgate Road, adjacent to the
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Campaign to relieve stress in the workplace
EURO MP Mrs Eryl McNally, of Abbots Langley, is backing a Europe-wide campaign to fight stress at work, launched at the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week. The EU's Working on Stress campaign is designed to raise awareness of the causes of stress
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Charity golf day raises £4,000
A GOLF day in memory of a man who died in a car crash has raised £4,000 for charity. The Bruce Simmons Memorial Golf Day, in aid of Cancer Research Fund at Batchworth Park Golf Club, Batchworth Hill, Rickmansworth, beat the previous year's total by £1,000
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Former marine jailed for child sex assault
A DISGRACED major in the Royal Marines was jailed for four years on Tuesday for indecently assaulting a young girl and possessing child pornography. Married father Paul Howe, 38, of Harcourt Road, Bushey, was found in possession of images of young girls
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Nine months until benefits change-over
PEOPLE who receive state pensions or benefits have just nine months to set up an account into which their money will be paid from April 2003. Around 15 million people collect their state hand-outs from post offices using order books or giros, but this
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Unison strike delays refuse collections
RUBBISH across the borough will not be collected until three days later than usual next week because of nationwide strikes by Unison members. Refuse collectors in Waltham Forest will be joining in with the country-wide strike, meaning the collection on
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Risk register for neglected buildings
ENGLISH Heritage has launched its 12th edition of their Risk Register for important buildings it feels are in danger from decay and neglect. Since the launch of the London scheme over ten years ago, around 1,000 buildings have been identified as at risk
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Lewington 'to take over' Hornets' hot seat
RAY LEWINGTON is reportedly on the verge of being appointed Watford's new manager. Media speculation claims the current caretaker boss has edged ahead of Steve Coppell and Peter Taylor in the race to succeed Luca Vialli, but Coppell will still move to
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Cheers for royal visit
Youngsters chanted "we love the Queen" at the top of their voices, as thousands of people lined the streets of Catford for the Royal visit. Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the Broadway Theatre, as part of the Jubilee celebrations
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Cheers for royal visit
Catford: Youngsters chanted "we love the Queen" at the top of their voices, as thousands of people lined the streets of Catford for the Royal visit. Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the Broadway Theatre, as part of the Jubilee
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Thug sent to prison
Greenwich: A thug who assaulted a professional footballer during the night of violence at Millwall has been jailed for four months and a day. Twenty-five-year-old Colin Casey was sentenced by Greenwich magistrates on July 3 for common assault and pitch
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Pat on the back for hospital
An NHS trust report has congratulated staff at Whipps Cross Hospital on their handling of the Norwalk-like virus, which forced 16 out of 27 wards to close. More than 15 patients and 165 members of staff were hit by the highly contagious vomiting bug,
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Festival fun Bollywood style
A festival, aiming to foster racial harmony in the borough, drew in a crowd of thousands. The Asian Mela, the largest event of its kind in south east London, was held on Plumstead Common. Events and activities included fashion and art shows, food stalls
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Volunteers raise £150,000 on China trek
Think of a fundraising event and the first things that come to mind are raffles, tombolas and jumble sales. A trek along the Great Wall of China is something totally different. RUSSELL COTMAN spoke to St Clare Hospice fundraising assistant Caroline Bore
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Ice Age relic planted by Mayor
MAYOR Fazlur Rahman planted a tree in Waltham Forest Register Office's garden on Monday in readiness for an open day next weekend. Cllr Rahman was helping the register office prepare for the special occassion, and horticulturist Teresa Farnham, who looks
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Man cut out of mangled car
A YOUNG man was seriously injured when his car was involved in a smash with two lorries outside Whipps Cross hospital on Monday. Firefighters took half an hour to cut the 31-year-old man out of his mangled Ford Sierra car after the smash on Whipps Cross
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Day 46/47: Bad head and red face
Jade awoke with a bad head and a red face yesterday morning (Tuesday) following her drunken strip on Monday night. Jade revealed all after a losing a strip drinking game. The hungover house was rudely awoken at noon yesterday to be given a new task. They
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Bad weather hit for six
Not even the weather could dampen the spirits of a team of postmen who batted for charity to raise funds for Kingston Hospital's cancer unit appeal. The posties, who work at the Villiers Road sorting office in Kingston, battled it out on the cricket pitch
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MP takes up OAPs' fight for free care
Paul Burstow MP has called on the Government to follow Scotland's suit and introduce free personal care for the elderly. The Sutton and Cheam MP was in the Scottish capital recently to welcome introduction of the measure from July 1. It means old people
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Plea for fridge
Volunteers at the Cancer Research UK shop in Carshalton are appealing for a kindly individual to replace their broken fridge. Shop manager Katie Perrin said: "Having a fridge at the back of the shop would make volunteering a much more comfortable experience
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College honours top students
Orchard Hill College's answer to the Oscars gave the further education institution the chance to pay tribute to 45 of its own, last Tuesday. Students from a range of courses were honoured in the annual outstanding achievement awards at the college in
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Man shot dead in children's playground
A man was shot dead in a quiet children's playground in Mitcham yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). Police have launched a murder inquiry following the shooting which occurred in the Lewis Road park. Officers and the London Ambulance Service were called by
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Farm fresh food
If you enjoy your produce fresh from the farm, then why not pop along to the Wallington Farmers' Market this Saturday. And you could be helping the environment at the same time, as the events are always eco-friendly. Farmers markets, which were first
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Ks game is off
Kingstonian's proposed pre-season friendly with Wimbledon is off. The match had been scheduled for Saturday, July 20, but the Nationwide League side have pulled out. AFC Wimbledon will now provide the opposition for a pre-season game at Kingsmeadow on
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Nazir in seventh heaven
Kingstonian warmed up for Saturday's clash with third-placed Byfleet by scoring a 105-run win against Carshalton and Croygas. But they left it late, with Habib Ullah taking the vital last wicket with just 3.3 overs remaining. Amir Nazir yet again did
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Make road safe
Following reconstruction work in London Road, Mitcham, between Mitcham Station and the Cricket Green, myself and many other local residents and businessmen have become apprehensive about the safety of pedestrians seeking to cross this busy A road without
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A perfect day
On Saturday, July 13, at 2.30pm, the Benhill Allotment and Horticultural Association holds its summer show at the Strawberry Lodge Conference Centre near Carshalton College. See a display of vegetables grown to perfection and flowers that impress more
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Can readers help?
I am writing to ask if you could help me to find two people. The first person was John Smith from Tesco in Sutton and the second is Andrew Bennet who used to live in Sutton. I am also looking for a friend who could live anywhere in Surrey. His name is
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Reject privatisation
Mr Law of the Borough Road Tenants Association is correct to say there is an inbuilt minority voice for the tenants in the so-called partnership scheme. In one expensive glossy document the heading implies a heavy vote has taken place, but no vote has
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Lane debate at crossroads
Two of the borough's most active groups have clashed on whether Partingdale Lane should reopen to traffic. The Mill Hill Preservation Society believes it should stay closed, while the Woodside Park Garden Suburb Residents Association (WPGSRA) wants it
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Man who killed friend sentenced to three years
A Muswell Hill man who accidentally shot his friend dead while playing cowboys and indians was jailed for three years on Friday. Thirty-year-old Manjit Sangha, of Colney Hatch Lane, pointed the Brocock gun at the head of Sukhbir Pattowala, 25, at a 21st
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So upset by fern thieves
On the night of Tuesday, June 18, in the middle of the night, I had a large green tub stolen from outside my front door. The fern in it, which took me a lot of time and care to grow, was very big and much admired and was a present from a family member
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Time to buy fresh food
Merton residents are encouraged to buy fresh, local produce through Buy Fresh, Buy Local, a Countryside Agency campaign to promote awareness of the links between the products people buy and the countryside. Residents can purchase fresh produce at a farmers
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Double-decker's roof ripped off in smash
Bromley: A bus driver got caught in a jam when his double-decker lost its roof under a railway bridge in Shortlands. The top deck was ripped off as he tried to squeeze through a 12ft clearance beneath the railway line at 11.30am, on July 7. Onlookers
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Music
CARSHALTON JAZZ CLUB: Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, High Street. Tel: 020 8647 2114. SECOMBE THEATRE JAZZ: Cheam Road, Sutton. Tel: 020 8770 6990. CROYDON AND SUTTON HOME ORGAN CLUB: United Services Club, Carshalton Road, Sutton. Second Monday of every
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Argentine Tango
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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 10, 2002 21:00
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XRR Photographic Society
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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Killing of gay man denied
Old Bailey: A prison officer from Crystal Palace has denied strangling an 18-stone man on a night out, on which he planned to dress up as a schoolboy. Francis Kavanagh, aged 34, of Church Road, admitted brawling with Michael Smith, 58, on a night out
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Bushey Meads Women's Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Harvest End Women's Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Mason shows his mettle
Rye House51 Edinburgh39 (Speedway Premier League) RYE HOUSE skipper David Mason dragged himself from his sickbed on Saturday to record an excellent paid 11 score against Edinburgh at Hoddesdon. The Rockets reserve had been laid low by a kidney infection
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Mason shows his mettle
Rye House51 Edinburgh39 (Speedway Premier League) RYE HOUSE skipper David Mason dragged himself from his sickbed on Saturday to record an excellent paid 11 score against Edinburgh at Hoddesdon. The Rockets reserve had been laid low by a kidney infection
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Mason shows his mettle
Rye House51 Edinburgh39 (Speedway Premier League) RYE HOUSE skipper David Mason dragged himself from his sickbed on Saturday to record an excellent paid 11 score against Edinburgh at Hoddesdon. The Rockets reserve had been laid low by a kidney infection
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Foy shows no fear in toon
HARLOW-based triathlete Katherine Foy was in fine form to pull off a superb fourth place for her Essex Beagles Athletics Club at the Newcastle National Triathlon Championships on Saturday. The 11-year-old, who was up against 40 other competitors, clocked
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Bedmond Women's Institute
Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Foy shows no fear in toon
HARLOW-based triathlete Katherine Foy was in fine form to pull off a superb fourth place for her Essex Beagles Athletics Club at the Newcastle National Triathlon Championships on Saturday. The 11-year-old, who was up against 40 other competitors, clocked
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On the run
THERE was some good displays from a number of members from Bishop's Stortford Running Club at the challenging 10 kilometer road race at Puckeridge on Sunday. Following a good performance around the three lap course, Richard Clarke was narrowly beaten
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On the run
THERE was some good displays from a number of members from Bishop's Stortford Running Club at the challenging 10 kilometer road race at Puckeridge on Sunday. Following a good performance around the three lap course, Richard Clarke was narrowly beaten
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On the run
THERE was some good displays from a number of members from Bishop's Stortford Running Club at the challenging 10 kilometer road race at Puckeridge on Sunday. Following a good performance around the three lap course, Richard Clarke was narrowly beaten
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Harlow rule the rotary way
HARLOW Running Club virtually swept the boards on Sunday at the first ever Ongar Rotary Club 10k race with first and second places going to Russell Maddams and John Burnett. Pippa Jackson and Tracey Alexandrou finished second and third and first and second
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Harlow in sight of the table's summit
Harlow167-3 Old Southendians165-9 dec (Essex League Division One) A FINE all round performance from Harlow moved them up to second place in the Shepherd Neame Essex League Division One table as they beat Old Southendians on Saturday. Harlow Skipper Jed
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Harlow in sight of the table's summit
Harlow167-3 Old Southendians165-9 dec (Essex League Division One) A FINE all round performance from Harlow moved them up to second place in the Shepherd Neame Essex League Division One table as they beat Old Southendians on Saturday. Harlow Skipper Jed
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Harlow in sight of the table's summit
Harlow167-3 Old Southendians165-9 dec (Essex League Division One) A FINE all round performance from Harlow moved them up to second place in the Shepherd Neame Essex League Division One table as they beat Old Southendians on Saturday. Harlow Skipper Jed
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Stortford stay strong
BISHOP'S Stortford's fight for survival continued with a draw against Hertford at Cricketfield Lane on Saturday. Stortford who have been rooted to the foot of the table for most of the season picked up 14 valuable points after good batting displays from
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Stortford stay strong
BISHOP'S Stortford's fight for survival continued with a draw against Hertford at Cricketfield Lane on Saturday. Stortford who have been rooted to the foot of the table for most of the season picked up 14 valuable points after good batting displays from
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It's gripping stuff for summer
Whatever the weather in the coming months, All Star Promotions is ensuring that the summer sizzles with top international action between visiting American ring personalities and the very best of British talent, at Fairfield, Croydon. All Star is already
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Classic set in Cornwall
Daphne du Maurier's classic Rebecca is the next chilling instalment of the Murder Mystery season at the Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon. It runs from Tuesday, July 16, to Saturday, July 20. As the new, nervous bride to the dashing Maxim, Mrs de Winter arrives
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US history filled with atrocities
My reply to Mrs Aldous and others who criticised my US-Evil Empire letter, is read Prof Howard Zinn's book A People's History of America. Prof Zinn relates how America waged war on Mexico and grabbed a large part of it into Texas. Prof. Zinn tells how
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Church concert
St Peter's Church in Streatham is to hold a final concert to raise money for urgently-needed repairs to its building. Members of the church in Leigham Court Road are close to raising the £5,000 needed to carry out repair work to one of their angel reliefs
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Open audition date
Established Croydon-based theatre company Exit Stage Left, are holding an open audition for small, female roles in their forthcoming production of Woody Allen's romantic comedy Play It Again Sam. There are several parts for women aged between 18 and 35
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In a class of their own: Playing for The Queen
There are many bands that play at private functions, either as an absorbing hobby or as full time entertainers. Weddings, bar mitzvahs and funerals, is the saying for this type of work, but one local band can add to their list of occasions we also play
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Pick on civic-minded
At what point will Croydon Council realise that instead of picking on the community charge-paying, car tax-paying residents of Croydon, they should take on some social responsibility? When our car was no longer viable we paid £30 for someone to tow it
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Refurbishments
Theatregoers to Fairfield Concert Hall and the Ashcroft Theatre, please note that the Fairfield complex in Park Lane will be undergoing refurbishments from August 18 - 31. The box office area will remain open. July 10, 2002 11:00
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'Grubby town' claim unfounded if Fairfield is anything to go on
I am writing to respond to E Chow's letter (Beautification process might grind to a halt, June 26) about the lack of evidence of an improving environment around Croydon. The assertion that "we are back to a grubby litter-strewn town" suggests to me that
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Active week
Aromatherapy, tattoo art and massage sessions were available for Coulsdon College students to try out during their annual activity week. This year, activities included learning airbrushing techniques, Web Design, Cricket, Eastern Philosophy, Self Defence
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New musical aims to spread the Gospel
The Gospel musical Oh Happy Days: Backslider Part II runs at Fairfield from July 19 to July 21, with performances at 8pm each evening. This is Devon Morgan's sequel to his Backslider, and features top recording artist Maizie Williams from Boney M, leading
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Eden in need of our help in his recovery
It is good news that Eden Strang has recovered sufficiently to be rehabilitated into the community. As someone who has undergone a severe episode of the disturbance of his mind due to a mental disability, he should be encouraged in his recovery and rehabilitation
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Fire fighter gets service honour
Croydon fire fighter, Stephen Rose was awarded a medal for 20 years long service and good conduct with the London Fire Brigade. The medal was presented to the fire fighter by deputy commissioner Roy Bishop on May 28, during a ceremony in London attended
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Film: Dumb and games
Resident Evil (15) 100 mins - 2 out of 5 The phrase based on the wildly popular video game series' is surely enough to make the hearts of most movie-goers sink, writes Rob Carnevale. With the exception (maybe) of last year's Tomb Raider, games console
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Celebration that led to World Cup
An acrobatic young football fan from South Norwood somersaulted his way to the World Cup Final in Japan last weekend, by winning a television competition. Royal Russell pupil, Elliot Welch, 9, won a dream trip to watch Brazil play Germany on Sunday, June
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Award hat-trick
A Croydon signage company is celebrating an awards hat-trick after it was recognised for its vehicle signing service at the prestigious Sign Industry awards last month. Signs Express, based at the Silverwings Industrial Estate, Croydon, won the best vehicle
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Global rhythms: Croydon World Party - Saturday, July 13 - 1pm to 8pm
World Party brings an exciting mix of jazz, world, funk and dance to Lloyd Park, Coombe Road, Croydon on Saturday, July 13, with a melting pot of styles and global vibes. Green Fair, global market, kids area and international unexpected performance, are
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Christian art from Christian
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Cherie Blair and the Duke and Duchess of Calabria were just some of the guests at the unveiling of the latest paintings by local artist Christian Furr. The artist, who lives in Ham and has a studio in Kingston, spent a year
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Recognition for sales innovation
A Croydon based IT company has just been recognised for innovation in sales and marketing at a prestigious BT awards ceremony in Dublin last week. The BT Indirect Channels Innovation Award 2002 was given to SSI Computer Services Ltd after it beat competition
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Student mugged
A 21-year-old Kingston University student has been robbed in an alleyway between Glenbuck Road and South Terrace, in Surbiton. Two black men, aged 23, pinned the woman's arm behind her back and snatched her mobile phone as she walked home at 11.15pm on
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New plans for trams
Trams could criss-cross Merton under proposals being backed by the Mayor of London which could see the existing network extended to Morden and from Mitcham Junction to Mitcham town centre. The extensions to the Wimbledon-Croydon Tramlink are on a six-route
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Scans to reveal any signs of progress
After months of hard work restricting their son's diet and seeking the best treatment to tackle his rare illness, James Haddad's parents face an anxious wait to see what impact their efforts and those of the doctors have had on his condition. James will
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Sign up for course on free TV publicity
A new course designed to show South London businesses how to access thousands of pounds of free publicity is being launched in Colliers Wood. Led by a television presenter, this one-day workshop will show business people how to use their intellect and
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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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Teenager fights crime by design
Borehamwood teenager Russell Bird has won a county-wide competition to design a crime-fighting invention. Russell Bird, a 15-year-old from Halter Close, won the Hertfordshire Crime Prevention Challenge, with his design of a totally-new alarm to protect
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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. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Parking fee rises set to improve facilities
Despite claims that rises in town centre car park charges will drive shoppers away, it is hoped that an investment programme which accompanies the price-hike, will improve Croydon's parking stock. Increases in town and district centre car park charges
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Young designers bag special prize
Children at Benedict Primary School in Mitcham won a competition to design bags fit for a queen. Fifteen schools submitted packed-lunch bags, designed by their pupils, to Initial Catering, who ran the Golden Jubilee event. Canteen staff at the school
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Council hid failings declares opposition
Merton Council has been accused of trying to bury bad news about its social services department, after papers made public last week revealed it has the worst adoption record in England. Opposition councillors have hit out at the authority, claiming they
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OAPs mean business
AS WE are all aware July 4 is very important in American eyes, however this year in the UK without a single item in the national press or any of the media, pensioners in this country decided to adopt this day as the day pensioners would declare their
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Jubilee party begins
A series of special festivities is in the offing this weekend as Merton launches dual celebrations to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee and the arrival of the Commonwealth baton. The three days of fun and excitement kicks off with a cricket match tomorrow
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More thought needed on fixing speed humps
AS a driver for work and pleasure I am fully aware of the inconvienience of speed humps. Enfield Council has deemed it fit to place humps in roads adjacent to my home in St Peter's Road. I am very surprised the authority never thought of placing them
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Doctor Fox hosts summer ball
A summer ball attended by more than 200 parents of pupils at Christchurch Church of England Primary School, helped raise £9,000 for a computer suite being built at the school. The school in Montpelier Road, Purley held an auction at the ball which was
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New administration is maintaining clean sweep
PRIOR to the local council elections many people noted a sudden and concerted cleaning of our streets. I am delighted to say that in my area this has continued unabated. A friend living in Haringey tells me of the same clean-up over a similar period of
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I am getting a sense of history repeating itself
I COULD not help the feeling of deja vu I got when reading the Independent on June 19. There was an article on mass job losses in Enfield and another on council staff going on strike which closed nine schools, disrupted after-school clubs, shut libraries
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Let's embrace change
MANY local people have objected to Bar Me's choice of colours for its exterior. I find this reactionary attitude disappointing. Enfield should not just be looking backwards to its past but also forwards to the future. It is a vibrant, up and coming suburb
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Remember to belt up in the back
I FEEL I must write to you concerning the matter of children not being safely strapped in when travelling in cars. On Friday, June 29, at 9.50pm there was a car crash outside my house, in fact about two inches from my front wall. Two vehicles had collided
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Royal thanks for new pants
Youngsters were thrilled to get a thank-you from Buckingham Palace when they sent in some designs of their own for the Queen's underwear. Among the motifs created by the pupils, from Courtwood Primary School, Addington, were crowns, dogs and bones (keeping
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School's out for summer
SCHOOL will soon be out for summer, so celebrate. Broxbourne Civic Hall is throwing a party for youngsters aged 13 to 18 on Friday July 26. Guest DJs will be playing the best garage, hip hop R&B and chart favourites. The event kicks off at 7.30pm
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Teens spin out the tunes at Youth FM
After months of preparation, it was all systems go at Roundshaw-based young persons' radio station Youth FM this week. The station, run by young people for young people, kicked off its annual month-long broadcast yesterday and is hoping to attract thousands
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Wishing on a star
MEMBERS of the Morgan Aslanoff School of Dance in Winchmore Hill will be performing a spectacular charity show at the Millfield Theatre this weekend. The group with members aged from two to 22 will be performing dance numbers from shows including Chitty
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College student is countdown finalist
A 17-year-old Croydon College student appeared in the grand final of Channel 4's teatime programme Countdown and won a £500 cash prize. Tom Hargreaves (pictured), the youngest contestant in the knockout stages, appeared in the grand final on June 28 but
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Premiere attraction
THE Bull theatre is offering audiences the chance to catch the world premiers of new four plays before they hit the stage at the Edinburgh Festival this summer. The plays Intimacy, Jack Pleasure, A Slight Tilt to the Left and Goering's Defence are all
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Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Sequence Dancing
In a friendly informal and sociable atmosphere; Kingswood Baptist Church hall, North Approach, Watford; Wednesdays, 1pm to 4pm. Tel: Sue 01923 675132. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Salsa Dance
The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Mondays, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced Salsa. Tel: 07944 462461. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Reduce, re-use and recycle
Society now puts more emphasis on saving the environment than ever before. Media reports often paint a bleak picture of what will happen to our world if we do not take notice of warnings such as global warming and industrial pollution. We can't all be
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SalsaDuende
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Drug dealers behind bars
The final chapter has closed on a massive drugs sting which caught three Merton drug dealers and handed them combined sentences of more than 10 years. Seated behind screens at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, the undercover officers responsible for carrying
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Plight of lonely put under spotlight
A CHARITY for the elderly organised a roadshow in Enfield Town last week. The Drive Away Loneliness campaign bus, run by the Contact the Elderly organisation, visited Enfield on Tuesday to help raise awareness of the issue of social isolation and loneliness
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Maddy's Jiving School
Rock 'n' Roll and Jive; Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall, Chalk Hill, Bushey; beginners welcome, no partner needed, all ages; Thursday, July 18, 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Strike threatening to cripple services
London: The prospect of attendants not issuing parking tickets is only the tip of the iceberg of next week's council strike. Almost all services are likely to be severely affected when the three major unions stage a one-day strike on Wednesday next week
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Club Tropicana
Over 30's disco at the Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Fridays, 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Cricket: Calypso cup
Croydon's Whitgift School will be playing at Headingley Cricket ground on Thursday, July 11, playing Hymers College, Hull in the finals of the Calypso Cricket Cup. The 35-over match will be the culmination of two years of games in which teams from more
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Music
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Croydon Symphonic Band, July 10. Youth Music Showcase, July 12. Elijah, July 13. 020 8688 9291. ADDIGNTON PALACE: Gravel Hill Mozart Festival, Wednesday July 10, 7.30pm. 0118986 0905. CROYDON FOLKSONG CLUB: Ruskin House, Coombe
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Cricket: Elmhurst triumphant
Elmhurst School made it seven consecutive cup final wins, when they defeated Whitgift School's B team by a crushing 88 runs at Addiscombe Cricket Club on Thursday to retain the Croydon Schools' Cricket Association's Under 11 Foss Cup, writes David Lomas
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MP goes back to school
ENFIELD Southgate MP Stephen Twigg has been charged with the tough task of turning round the capital's schools. He has been appointed Minister for Young People and London Schools in the shake-up of the Government's Department for Education and Skills.
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Croydon's cultural weekend
Croydon is gearing itself up for a weekend of diverse music, exotic food and cultural exploration as preparation for two free festivals get underway. Lloyd Park is the location for both the World Party and Croydon Mela festivals this weekend which are
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Opponents brand move as 'arrogant'
ENFIELD Preservation Society and Enfield North MP Joan Ryan have blasted the council's decision to disband the Forty Hall Trust. Both parties played integral parts in the four-year rescue battle for the Grade I listed building and have made public their
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Exhibitions/Talks
FAIRFIELD: Sunlounge, Croydon. Peter Rowbottom - Art House, July 8 to 13. CROYDON CLOCKTOWER: Katharine Street. Fabulous Sound Machines 020 8253 1030 SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707. CROYDON & DISTRICT
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Comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. Ian Stone & Ricky Grover, July 12. Tom Staid, Simon Bligh, July 13. 020 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. STANDING OVATION
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Water good way to teach swimming
A programme which teaches water babies to jump in and swim confidently before the age of two has gained national recognition for its pioneering work. The Dolphin Swim School, which is run from Boundary Business Centre, Church Road, Mitcham, and teaches
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Nightclubs
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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Cricket: MO struggle for form
Old Pauline 120-5 Croydon MO 118 Croydon MO 1st XI continue to struggle in the Fullers First Division and lie just three places above the basement after another loss. Batting first they failed to reach even a single batting point. Only Awais Afzaal and
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Tea Dance
Bushey Golf and Leisure Centre, High Street, Bushey; Wednesday, July 17, 2pm to 4pm; free ballroom, Latin and sequence lesson, 1.30pm to 2pm; admission 3 for tea dance. Tel: Margery Da Costa 01494 812778. July 10, 2002 21:00
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Link road plan hits dead end after 30 year saga
The 30-year plan to build a road linking Sutton's two main routes is dead after council officers followed Government recommendations to kill the scheme. The strategy committee consigned the A24A217 link road project first mooted in 1973 to the dustbin
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Cricket: Adds eke out draw
Spencer 199 Addiscombe 156-9 Addiscome clung on for a vital 1st Division point on Saturday, but a losing draw against Spencer sees them still firmly at the bottom of the table. I Mohammed and A Khan gained 42 runs, taking advantage of Addiscombe's over-confidence
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Broadsheets tackle Jewish questions
"Over the last few weeks I have been told that I am a self-hating Jew. I think I loathe this expression more than anything else." David Aaronovitch is trying to be honest. But his opinions on the Middle East are eliciting more than his fair share of hostility
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Broadsheets tackle Jewish questions
"Over the last few weeks I have been told that I am a self-hating Jew. I think I loathe this expression more than anything else." David Aaronovitch is trying to be honest. But his opinions on the Middle East are eliciting more than his fair share of hostility
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Broadsheets tackle Jewish questions
"Over the last few weeks I have been told that I am a self-hating Jew. I think I loathe this expression more than anything else." David Aaronovitch is trying to be honest. But his opinions on the Middle East are eliciting more than his fair share of hostility
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Good news for hospital
You may usually see him sporting a smart suit sitting behind the newsdesk at ITN, but Nicholas Owen was spotted wearing casual threads and teeing off on a golf course in Wimbledon last week. The news reader took part in a charity golf tournament at the
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Charity ball
More than £9,000 has been donated to St Christopher's Hospice by leisure operator, Le Meridien Selsdon Park and Golf Course. The amount was raised by a charity ball, which has provided useful funds for St. Christopher's in the past three years. Le Meridien
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Mother's plea for trainee rabbi last seen at gay bar
The mother of a gay trainee rabbi who has been missing for more than a week has flown in from Germany to appeal for him to get in touch. Barbara Hinz, 62, travelled from Ulm in Germany to help police looking for her 37-year-old son Andreas, from Finchley
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Athletics: Top results for Whitgift
Athletes at Whitgift School produced a spectacular performance in last weekend's English Schools' Athletics Association Cup final. Not only was their cumulative points score of 512 the sixth highest in the country, and the best in Surrey, but it was only
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Trail seeks young bookworms
Junior bookworms can win prizes for ploughing through stories this summer by joining Croydon's Book Trail which starts later this month. The trail is free to join and aims to promote reading among youngsters encouraging participating children to read
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Council set for a third strike
COUNCIL workers in Enfield are set to go on strike again next week as the row over pay escalates. The third strike in three months, taking place next Wednesday, is due to be the biggest yet, being taken across the UK jointly by three workers' unions Unison
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Travellers moved on within 24 hours of arrival
TRAVELLERS encamped illegally have been moved on less than 24 hours after they parked up their seven caravans and other vehicles. The travellers said they were originally from Peterborough and had chosen The Green, Croxley Green, to set up camp after
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Robber pair raid Apollo
Police are this week hunting a pair of robbers who raided a video shop in New Addington, threatening a member of staff with a knife and dragging him across the floor. The two suspects entered Apollo video shop on Central Parade just after 6.30pm last
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500 patients told to find a new doctor
MORE than 500 patients in Enfield have been told to find another GP because their surgery is heavily oversubscribed. The patients who are on the books of Dr Subrahmanyam's Ordnance Road surgery received letters of notification from Enfield, Barnet and
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Plan for mast is defeated
Battling pensioners have defeated an attempt by a mobile phone giant to mount a mast on the roof of their sheltered accommodation in Gravesend. Residents of Wimbourne House, in Taunton Vale, were allowed to vote on whether the owners of the building,
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Reserves eye up fixtures list
The Crystal Palace reserve team fixtures for the new season in The Avon Insurance Football Combination have been announced and are shown below. All home matches are being played at Carshalton Athletic FC on Mondays at 7.00pm. Reserve grade fixtures 2002
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
GREENWICH, BLACKHEATH, CHARLTON & WOOLWICH: Village Pharmacy, 9 The Village, Charlton. 11.30am to 12.30pm. WOOLWICH, PLUMSTEAD & THAMESMEAD WEST: E Moss Chemists, 154 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. NEW ELTHAM & FALCONWOOD
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Mum's plea to prevent more 'rat run' tragedy
The mother of hit and run victim Stephen Tobin fears the road her son was knocked over in could be the scene of another accident this summer if plans to introduce traffic calming measures are not hurried. Linda Tobin believes it is only a matter of time
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Mother left heartbroken after child's grave is robbed
A DISTRAUGHT mother has hit back at a thief who callously looted the grave of her two-year-old son. Faye Curtis, 20, of Lena Crescent, Edmonton, was shocked to learn that the grave of Reece Piper, who died from meningitis last March, had been desecrated
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More exam stress for students
FUNDAMENTAL errors and delays in administration have, once again, added to the stress levels of teenagers sitting public examinations in secondary schools throughout the county. Examination officers in secondary schools in and around Watford discovered
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Five-a-side fun
Croydon Police are running a free five-a-side football competition in Addington over the summer holidays. Monks Hill Sports Centre will play host to the tournaments for girls and boys aged between 13 and 18. Community officer Derek Walpole said: "The
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Francis not worried by Premiership stalwarts
Despite the relegation of three established Premiership sides last season, Crystal Palace manager Trevor Francis does not expect this season to be tougher than last if he can strengthen his squad. Ipswich, Derby and Leicester were all relegated last year
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Big Boys will make you cry
Big Boys, by Charles J Fourie, is being performed at the Warehouse Theatre until July 21. Set in 1986 as apartheid in South Africa was in its death throes, it is a stark reminder of those times and a hefty jolt out of complacency. The harsh opening scene
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Chemists open on Sunday, July 21
THAMESMEAD, ABBEY WOOD & BELVEDERE: Safeway Stores Pharmacy, 2 Twin Tumps Way, Thamesmead. 11.30am to 12.30pm. BEXLEYHEATH (EAST), BEXLEY & CRAYFORD: Bourne Road Pharmacy, 7 Bourne Parade/Road, Bexley. 11.30am to 12.30pm. NORTH WELLING & NORTH
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Harlow firm invents invention
An invention designed by Harlow firm Boardmate UK is to feature in the Tomorrow's World roadshow touring the country this month. Boardmate, which has been sponsored by Mercedes Benz of Spellbrook, is a tool which enables one person to fix plasterboard
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Ex-councillor cleared of obstructing police
FORMER Enfield councillor Clive Morrison has spoken of his living nightmare after winning his appeal against a conviction for obstructing the police and disorderly conduct. At the end of the four-day hearing, Judge Peter Latham told Wood Green Crown Court
