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Plans to boost recycling
A SUGGESTION that the Government could make people pay to have some of their household rubbish collected, has sparked a flood of calls to Bexley Council. It is among ideas being looked at, to cut the amount of rubbish going to landfill sites and to encourage
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Plans to boost recycling
A SUGGESTION that the Government could make people pay to have some of their household rubbish collected, has sparked a flood of calls to Bexley Council. It is among ideas being looked at, to cut the amount of rubbish going to landfill sites and to encourage
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Helpful projects get lottery cash
COMMUNITY groups looking for money to fund their activities could be eligible for Lottery cash. The National Lottery now has a variety of different funds which have cash to give out to groups. The Community Fund helps groups which improve the quality
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Joining forces to prevent graffiti
BUSINESSES have joined forces with Bexley Council and the police to help stamp out graffiti. In a campaign launched at Sidcup's B&Q store, shops have banned the sale of spray paints and jumbo marker pens to under-18s. The items will also now be stored
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Joining forces to prevent graffiti
BUSINESSES have joined forces with Bexley Council and the police to help stamp out graffiti. In a campaign launched at Sidcup's B&Q store, shops have banned the sale of spray paints and jumbo marker pens to under-18s. The items will also now be stored
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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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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Junior
Focus Tae Kwon Do: Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm. St Agatha's School, Kingston, Wednesdays. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Dance
Claygate Folk Dance Club: Thursdays at St Nicholas Church Hall in Thames Ditton. Meet at the church on Summer Road from 8pm to 10.15pm, new members are always welcome. For details tel: Jean on 020 8641 2013 or Pam on 01372 373745. Linedance: Improvers
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Good water results
THAMES Water's purification results have risen for the ninth year in a row. According to a new report, published by independent watchdog the Drinking Water Inspectorate last Wednesday (July 10), the quality of Thames Water is better than ever, with 99.91
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Faith project to bring harmony in borough
A PROJECT to bind together different faith communities in Waltham Forest has been launched by the council. The scheme is the first of its kind in the UK - and is designed to promote harmony between the area's various ethnic groups. A steering group has
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Special sensory studio opens in summer
A MULTI-SENSORY Studio, designed to help children suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy, is to be made available in Walthamstow this summer. MS Action, Billet Road, Walthamstow, will be offering use of the studio every Wednesday during
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Act on talent
THE Redbridge Youth Theatre Workshop will be taking new members from September. The group is looking for 14-21-year-olds to join its ranks. All you need is commitment, enthusiam and a willingness to work hard. The first meeting will take place on Monday
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'Bury come within an ace of trumping West Herts
LANGLEYBURY came within one wicket of toppling league leaders West Herts in the Home Counties Premier Division Two East clash at Hunton Bridge on Saturday, July 13. Stephen Lowe, Hertfordshire's answer to Alec Stewart, struck a majestic 84 as Langleybury
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Dulwich 193-7 (55) Warlingham 67 all out (43.5)
Dulwich destroyed visitors Warlingham on Saturday. M Kelly scored 66 for the home side to help them to 193 for 7. Warlingham could manage only 67 in reply. July 15, 2002 12:00
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Fulham must Finnish job
Fulham face an uphill battle this Sunday to keep alive their dreams of European football after failing to score against FC Haka in the Intertoto Cup last Saturday. Jean Tigana fielded an attacking side for the first-leg clash at Craven Cottage, including
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Aldershot 0 Kingstonian 0 (5-3 on penalties)
A penalty shoot-out miss from Greg Ball saw Kingstonian pipped at the post in the final of the imaugural Kingstonian Trophy tournament at Kingsmeadow yesterday (Sunday). Goals from Liam Collins, Tim Sills and Phil Wingfield secured the home side's place
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Wimbledon 259-8 (59.5 overs) Sunbury 180 all out (46.3 overs)
A 58 knock from J Wileman and 50 from S Andrews helped Wimbledon to a 79 run victory over Sunbury in the Surrey Championship Premier Division on Saturday. After clocking up a 259 target, Wimbledon were just too strong for Sunbury as the visitors managed
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Bank of England 121 all out (52.5 overs) Cheam 122-0 (44.3 overs)
Cheam sailed to victory at Bank of England on Saturday reaching their winning total without conceding a wicket. The visitors bowled Bank out for 121 after winning the toss before G Martin's unbeaten knock of 70 helped them to a 10 wicket victory. July
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Sutton 190-9 (60.1 overs) Banstead 195-5 (39.5 overs)
Sutton were beaten by visitors Banstead in the Surrey Championship Premier Division on Saturday despite a 102 knock from J Knott. Banstead won the toss and put Sutton in to bat with N Kendrick picking up five wickets for 41 runs. Banstead took just 39.5
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Closure of paedophile unit 'a risk to children'
Epsom: The decision to close a unique Epsom clinic providing treatment for male paedophiles has been slammed by the clinic's manager, who says it will "wreck children's lives". Wolvercote Clinic the UK's only residential treatment facility for men who
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Beware measles outbreak
London: Parents who refuse to immunise their children with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab are contributing to an "inevitable" outbreak of measles, health experts are warning. The message is being hit home after the latest Department of Health
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Leavers shown off in style
WALTHAM Forest Mayor Fazlur Rahman attended a special leavers assembly at Forest School preparatory department in College Place, Walthamstow, last Mon- day. Rev Jim Gascoigne took the service in the school chapel, mentioning every pupil in the school,
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'University's a life for me'
FRESH from taking their GCSE exams two students from George Mitchell secondary school in Leyton got a taste of university life at Docklands Summer School. Haleema Shariff, 16, and Reena Jadav, 16, took a four-day trip to the University of East London's
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Health/sport
KARATE: (1) Tuesdays. Juniors 7.30 to 8.30pm. Seniors 8.30-9.30pm. South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tel: 020 8648 3740. (2) Wimbledon Karate Club meets Monday evenings at Raynes Park Sports Ground. Tel: 020 8946 0673. KEEP
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'University's a life for me'
FRESH from taking their GCSE exams two students from George Mitchell secondary school in Leyton got a taste of university life at Docklands Summer School. Haleema Shariff, 16, and Reena Jadav, 16, took a four-day trip to the University of East London's
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Music/shows
MODERN SEQUENCE DANCING: Friday. 8pm to10.30pm. Pollards Hill Community Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham. For further information. Tel: 020 8689 4211. MODERN JIVE: Beginners and intermediates. Dance to all kinds of music. Thursdays, 7pm. Wimbledon
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See Civil War come to life
The 17th Century Life and Times re-enactment group is holding a hands on display of weapons and artefacts from the English Civil War in the grounds of Kingston Museum. It will take place on Saturday, July 20, and is being organised by Town Centre Ranger
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Sport
RUGBY: Players wanted for Bec rugby club. Based in Wandsworth/Earlsfield area, off Trinity Road. Tel: 020 8672 9550. WINTER TENNIS CLUB: Tennis league throughout the winter. Tel: Ronald Gray on 020 8841 2050. TAI CHI AND CHI KUNG CLASSES: For health,
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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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Sign of the times for pupil
YOUNG artist Harmander Singh Ratten, 11, was presented with a £50 cheque on behalf of his school, Thomas Gamuel Primary in Walthamstow, for his award-winning designs highlighting road safety. Waltham Forest Council will make Harmander's design into a
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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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Comedy
JONGLEURS: 49 Lavender Gardens, SW11. Tel: 020 7564 2500 THE BRIXTON COMEDY CLUB: The Hobgoblin, 95 Effra Road. Tel: 020 7633 9539. BIG MOUTH COMEDY CLUB: Base Theatre, 59 Bethwin Road, Camberwell. Sunday, 7pm. Tel: 020 7708 1537. AZTEC COMEDY CABARET
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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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Clubs
THE FRIDGE BAR: 1 Townhall Parade, Brixton. Tel: 020 7326 5100. LOUGHBOROUGH JUNCTION: 242 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. Tel: 020 7738 4000. THE BUG BAR: Under St Matthew's Church, Brixton Hill. Tel: 020 7738 3184. THE DOGSTAR: 389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
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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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Summer Exhibition
Presented by Friends of Bushey Museum; Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Rudolph Road, Bushey; Saturday, June 22 to November 3; open 11am to 4pm, Thursday to Sunday only; admission free. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Tennis touts caught
Officers from the Wimbledon ticket tout squad caught 46 people for street trading or ticket touting offences during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships fortnight. The finest moment for the squad, which consists of police, Merton and Wandsworth Councils
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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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Jewellery thieves raid town centre
POLICE are hunting a gang of men who raided a Watford town centre jewellers and assaulted a member of staff before escaping with thousands of pounds worth of stock on Friday. Seconds later, a car parked just metres away from the shop in High Street burst
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Summer courses
Summer holiday trampoline and gymnastics courses are being held in Cheam during July and August. The two-day courses have been organised by Cheam Gymnastics Club and cost £13.50. They are for five to 15 year olds and begin on July 29 and August 12 at
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Shout for those in care
Eighteen-year-old Mark Spate is one of a handful of young people who devotes his time to giving a voice to foster children in Sutton. Mark is a regular editor of My Shout magazine, a publication dedicated to covering issues affecting children in care.
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Beware measles outbreak
Parents who refuse to immunise their children with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab are contributing to an "inevitable" outbreak of measles, health experts are warning. The message is being hit home after the latest Department of Health figures
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club
Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesdays 7.30pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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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 15, 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 15, 2002 21:00
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Ramblers Association Watford and Three Rivers Group
Meets for a day walk from Berkhamsted Station car park; Sunday, July 21,10am. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Open Garden
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief; 2 Winchfield Way, Rickmansworth; attractions include classic cars, and a collection of prams and memorabilia; Sunday, July 21, 2pm to 6pm; admission 2. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Friends of Cassiobury Park
Meets for litter clearing; meet at Gade Avenue car park kiosk, Watford; Saturday, July 20, 10am. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Denham Giant Car Boot Sale
At the Denham Roundabout, Main A40; Saturday, July 20,11am to 4pm; cars 8. Tel: 07947 121336 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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The Mind Game
By author and UK health researcher Phillip Day; Watford Grammar School for Boys, Rickmansworth Road, Watford; Friday, July 19, 7.30pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Berry Lane Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Meets for talk on Romania by the Myosotis Trust; Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, July 18, 2.30pm to 4pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Moor Park Mansion Guided Tour
A free guide led by members of NADFAS; Thursday, July 18, 10am to noon; last tour 11.20am; for parties ten or more please call 01923 773146 to give advance notice. July 15, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Greensleeves Club
Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Mixed kateda self defence class
Meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road (opposite KFC), Watford; Thursday, July 18, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Abbots Langley Art Club
Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. July 15, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Harvest End Club
Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Watford Friendship Centre ARP O/50
Meets for talk with music by professional harpist Margaret Knight; Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Garston; Tuesday, July 16, 2pm to 4.30pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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The Croxley (Morning) Needlecrafters
Meets for all ages and abilities; The Shed, The Sportsman PH, Scots Hill, Croxley Green; Tuesday, July 16, 8pm; admission 1.50. Tel: Stella 01923 442637 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, July 16, 2.15pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Garston Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, July 16, 7.45pm. July 15, 2002 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. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Spotlight
For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturdays, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. July 15, 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 15, 2002 21:00
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SalsaDuende
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. July 15, 2002 21:00
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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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Miscellaneous
SINGERS NEEDED: Surrey Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus need new singers. Wednesday 7.45-10.30pm. Coulsdon Methodist Church Hall. 8688 4494. SUPER TEA DANCES: United Reformed Church Hall, Sanderstead Hill. Every Thursday, 2-4pm. 2.80 incl. tea &
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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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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield. Murder Mystery Season: Murder with Love, July 9-13. Rebecca, July 16-20. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Big Boys, until July 21. Theatre for Kidz, You Can't Keep A Good Story Down, July 13. 8680
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Waste charge 'a load of rubbish'
GOVERNMENT plans to charge households up to £5 every month to collect more than two bags of refuse a week were unenthusiastically received in north Kent. The idea is to encourage people to recycle their household waste to meet far-reaching government
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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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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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Too costly? Rubbish!
THE Government has caused an outcry in some quarters, by suggesting people might have to pay to have some of their household rubbish collected. Our television screens were full of people complaining about "What do I pay my council taxes for?" But those
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Glorious day for gala and fair
HUNDREDS of people lined Swanley's London Road to watch a parade of floats and marching bands head towards the recreation ground for the town's annual gala. The fun continued when the parade arrived at St Mary's Road, where children rode on the fun fair
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Glorious day for gala and fair
HUNDREDS of people lined Swanley's London Road to watch a parade of floats and marching bands head towards the recreation ground for the town's annual gala. The fun continued when the parade arrived at St Mary's Road, where children rode on the fun fair
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Packaged bacteria
The saying you can't beat home-cooked food should be applied to sandwiches as well after the alarming results of a council survey (see page 7). At least if you make it you know what is in it. The Lewisham Council investigation into pre-packed sandwiches
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Win year's membership of new health club
The News Shopper is offering readers the chance to get in shape with a year's free membership of Bannatyne's Heath Club, worth £900. The second prize-winner will receive one week's membership, which includes all the facilities, while the third prize is
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Win year's membership of new health club
The News Shopper is offering readers the chance to get in shape with a year's free membership of Bannatyne's Heath Club, worth £900. The second prize-winner will receive one week's membership, which includes all the facilities, while the third prize is
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By George!
Visitors to the Pantiles, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will soon be able to experience life as it was in 1792. Scandals at the Spa Festival is an event in the Georgian theme which will see 20 costumed characters bring the colonnaded walkways of the Pantiles
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Sanderstead Junior School
Sanderstead Junior School was founded in 1906 and provides a happy and stimulating environment for boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 11. At the ages of three, children join our Nursery department, and from this early age they can be found to be busy
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Your garden could be on TV
BBC2 needs garden owners for a new series this autumn. The Plantsman will look at different plant groups and their characters and uses. A spokesman said: "We need contributors for the edition which will look at thuggish plants' and want to hear from people
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Murder hunt begins after rabbi's body found
Police launched a murder inquiry on Friday after a dismembered body found in Kentish Town was confirmed as being that of missing gay trainee rabbi Andy Hinz. Andy, who lived in Windermere Avenue with other rabbinic students at the Leo Baeck College in
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Dance Fun Club
Disco, free-style, Rock 'n' Roll; for four to-16-year-olds; All Saints Church hall, Horseshoe Lane, Garston; Tuesdays, 3.45pm to 6.30pm. Tel: 01923 463193 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Ballroom Dancing
Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. July 15, 2002 21:00
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No more second post in E3
The second post was terminated today in Bow, East London, as part of Consingia's shake-up of delivery services. The area, which falls under the E3 post code, is one of 14 towns around the country taking part in a pilot scheme for Consignia's new single-delivery
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National Association of Women's Club Hazelmeade Club
Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. July 15, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Copperbeech Club
A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Highwood Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; Highwood JMI School, Bushey Mill Lane, Bushey; Mondays, 7.40pm. Tel: Mrs Marks 01923 225486 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Hornets announce new friendly
WATFORD'S first team will play an additional first-team friendly at Kingstonian on Saturday, July 20. The Hornets, who travel to Brentford tomorrow (Tuesday, July 16), will take on the Ryman Premier League side at Kingsmeadow Stadium at 3pm. Admission
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Murder hunt begins after rabbi's body found
Hendon: Police launched a murder inquiry on Friday after a dismembered body found in Kentish Town was confirmed as being that of missing gay trainee rabbi Andy Hinz. Andy, who lived in Windermere Avenue with other rabbinic students at the Leo Baeck College
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Children found in burnt-out car with father
West Ham: A father and his four children were found in a burnt-out car in east London in the early hours of Sunday. The five bodies, one adult male, two girls and two boys, were discovered in a gutted silver Nissan Primera on an industrial estate in South
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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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Students rewarded for GCSEs and sports
Nigel Beard MP was full of praise for the work of students at a referral unit for pupils out of mainstream schools. He was guest of honour at the Howbury Centre unit, in Slade Green to present Year 11 students with records of achievement. There were presentations
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Helpful projects get lottery cash
COMMUNITY groups looking for money to fund their activities could be eligible for Lottery cash. The National Lottery now has a variety of different funds which have cash to give out to groups. The Community Fund helps groups which improve the quality
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The Harrow Drug Action Team's website: Little more than a bad example
If you plan to build your own website and want to know how NOT to do it, pay the website of the Harrow Drug Action Team a visit. If it serves a purpose, it is that of a bad example. When viewed in the Macintosh edition of Explorer 5, the site looks terrible
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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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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Londoner sentenced to death in Pakistan
Pakistan: Wanstead man Ahmed Sheikh has been sentenced to death for the kidnap and murder of USA journalist Daniel Pearl. Sheikh, of Deynecourt Gardens, could face death by hanging following the verdict, meted out by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan
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Community day brings fun for all
A SPREAD of tasty food, including a Greek barbecue and an Asian menu, was among the attractions when a community day was held at Wood Street United Reformed Church. Children enjoyed the bouncy castle and face painting and a Tai Kwando display amazed the
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MP praises talented artists
LEYTON MP Harry Cohen has praised the 'outstanding' talent of the young artists of Connaught School. Mr Cohen visited the art exhibition of paintings at the Epicentre in Leyton last week. He was given a guided tour of the work by two of the school pupil
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Exotic flavour at Leytonstone school
THE sight and tastes of all the countries of the world are being lined up at a Leytonstone school. Cann Hall Junior School will be hosting a day of worldwide events when it holds an International Day next week. The Day will have a multi-cultural feel
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Website for young train-spotters
CHILDREN with a passion for trains can now learn everything they want to know about the UK rail network with the launch of www.trakkies.co.uk. The website is aimed at 7 to 11 year-olds and provides them with an interactive site that covers all aspects
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Direct help for Jewish Care
JEWISH Care has combined its call centre and and help desk and created a new service called Jewish Care Direct. The organisation provides health and social care services for the Jewish community. Simon Morris, director of community services, said: "We
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Helping services get better
OUTPATIENT services at The Old Wanstead Hospital have been relaunched following a huge renovation programme. A total of £155,000 was spent by the Chingford, Wanstead and Woodford Primary Care Trust to replace the roof, install automatic entrance doors
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No more second post in E3
Bow: The second post was terminated today in Bow, East London, as part of Consingia's shake-up of delivery services. The area, which falls under the E3 post code, is one of 14 towns around the country taking part in a pilot scheme for Consignia's new
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Jaguar helps local team
A GROUP of lucky youngsters have managed to keep their school football team together thanks to kind hearted car dealers. Woodford Jaguar in the High Road, South Woodford have sponsored the team of sixteen. The children, all in their final year at OakdaleJuniors
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Sheikh sentenced to death
WANSTEAD man Ahmed Sheikh has been sentenced to death for the kidnap and murder of USA journalist Daniel Pearl. Sheikh, of Deynecourt Gardens, could face death by hanging following the verdict, meted out by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan today. His
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Chis and Sid's Enigma is tops at Young Enterprise
IN THESE troubled times of corporate mismanagement, a Bexley company has won an award for its good administration. But the company, producing painted glasses, Valentine cards and handmade candles is no ordinary one. It is Enigma, the Young Enterprise
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Chis and Sid's Enigma is tops at Young Enterprise
IN THESE troubled times of corporate mismanagement, a Bexley company has won an award for its good administration. But the company, producing painted glasses, Valentine cards and handmade candles is no ordinary one. It is Enigma, the Young Enterprise
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Hannah and Holly's Hazel End fun
A QUIET cul-de-sac in Swanley burst into fun and laughter as children took on all there was to offer at a Fun Day organised by children. Ten year-olds Hannah Burgess and Holly Rowe wanted to organise some fun for themselves and their neighbours in Hazel
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Hannah and Holly's Hazel End fun
A QUIET cul-de-sac in Swanley burst into fun and laughter as children took on all there was to offer at a Fun Day organised by children. Ten year-olds Hannah Burgess and Holly Rowe wanted to organise some fun for themselves and their neighbours in Hazel
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Brook 218-7 (52.5 overs) Streatham 113-9 (43 overs)
Brook enjoyed a winning draw over Streatham in Surrey Championship Division 2 on Saturday. Brook scored 218 for 7 in 52.5 overs after being put into bat by Streatham. The visitors managed 113 for 9 in reply off 43 overs. July 15, 2002 11:30
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FC Haka 1 Fulham 1 (Agg 1-1 Fulham win on away goals)
Fulham edged through to the third round of the Intertoto Cup yesterday as they overcame Finnish side FC Haka on the away goals rule. Steve Marlet broke the deadlock on 47 minutes with a glorious left-foot shot after combining with strike partner Louis
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Bank of England 121 all out (52.5 overs) Cheam 122-0 (44.3 overs)
Cheam sailed to victory at Bank of England on Saturday reaching their winning total without conceding a wicket. The visitors bowled Bank out for 121 after winning the toss before G Martin's unbeaten knock of 70 helped them to a 10 wicket victory. July
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Settlement for sex abuse pupils
Dulwich: Former pupils of Dulwich Preparatory School have reached an out-of-court settlement to compensate them for the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of their former headmaster. The group of eight men and women have been paid more than £200,000
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Man charged with Mitcham murder
O'Neil Garfield Hyde, 24, of no fixed abode, was due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court this morning (Monday) charged with the July 9 murder of Amias Hall in Mitcham. July 15, 2002 10:30
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Action on elder abuse
Norbury-based charity Action on Elder Abuse is looking for volunteers to man its helpline. The charity which aims to stamp out abuse of older people has launched a media campaign to raise awareness of its work, and anticipate a dramatic increase in the
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Drama school
Bigfoot Theatre Company are running a summer drama school for Lambeth children aged between 8 - 16 next month. The four week intensive performing arts course will lead to the performance on the final day involving drama, dance, singing and poetry. The
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Watching paint dry
A Lambeth charity has spent the past few months watching paint dry - and couldn't be more delighted. Community Re>Paint was launched in March to recycle leftover paint and redistribute it to local community groups. The appeal has been so successful
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Comedy
GSOH CLUB: Stand-up comedy on the first Wednesday of every month, at 8.15pm. Bertie's Bar, The Prince Of Wales, 2 Hartfield Way, Wimbledon SW19. Free. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Ray's Hornets open with win
RAY LEWINGTON'S reign as Watford manager got off to a winning start on Saturday, July 13, when the Hornets came from behind to beat St Albans City 4-2 in their first pre-season outing. After Simon Martin had handed the home side a surprise 20th minute
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Cole: write about me
STUNTMAN Terry Cole's career has been a complete roller-coaster ride. But whether he's smashing concrete blocks between his legs as he did at the Glastonbury Festival walking on burning coals or laying on broken glass, one thing is for sure, the life
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Mates check out chess match
TENSIONS were high at Chingford Foundation School on Tuesday when pupils took part in a chess tournament. Pupils aged eight to 15 years from Chingford and Walthamstow secondary schools, Highams Park, Heathcote, Rush Croft, Aveling Park, and Chingford
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Nurses go territorial
A team of 40 NHS nurses paid a visit to the Kingston Territorial Army Centre, in Portsmouth Road, Kingston, for a leadership and team building event. This new venture, with 256 City of London Field Hospital, is designed to share skills that the NHS nurses
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JULY 18:
After the huge success of his powerful one-man show 'Adolf', Pip Utton returns to Harrow Arts Centre with a brand new show. 'Resolution' looks at exacting revenge and retribution for great or perceived wrong. Tickets 8.50/ 7 concs. The Travellers Studio
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JULY 17:
Harrow Partnership With Older People (POP) is holding a walk and farm tea for the over-50's in Stanmore. Anyone wishing to take part should meet at Lower Priory Farm in Clamp Hill at 2.30pm for a walk around Summerhouse Lake and tea and a display of vintage
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Music/clubs
INSTRUMENTAL: (1) Guitar Ensemble. Thursdays 7pm to 9pm. Merton Park Music Centre, 191 Kingston Road, Wimbledon. Tel: 020 8543 3266. Recorder Ensemble: Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.30am. Merton Park Music Centre, 49 Tybenham Road, Merton Park. Tel: 020 8540
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Children
ACTIVITIES: TNC Club run by Worple Road Evangelical Church, Worple Road, Wimbledon. For ages 12-15. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tel: 020 8944 5544 for details. SHOUT: Children's Club, South Mitcham Community Centre, Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue. Tuesdays
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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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A mini summer of discontent looms
Council services in Kingston face disruption this week as three trade unions call out their members on a one-day strike. Local government workers from Unison, the Transport and General Workers Union and the GMB will walk out on Wednesday, July 17, the
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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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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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Walkout will severely affect council services
Refuse could go uncollected and many services across Merton are likely to be severely affected on Wednesday as three unions strike over pay. Members of public service union Unison, the GMB and the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) have voted
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Blueprint to recommend a third runway at Heathrow
A blueprint for the expansion of the air industry in the south east is expected to recommend a third runway at Heathrow. The report, due to be published this week, sets the scene for new runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted. It also raises the prospect
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Tube users face 24 hours of misery
Wandsworth tube travellers will suffer chaos this week after union staff called a 24-hour strike. The walkout was organised by rail union RMT - which represents 8,000 tube workers - and will take place from 8pm on Wednesday until 8pm the following day
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Charity collections 'causing a nuisance'
Charity Check, which provides advice on dealing with "nuisance" collections, is calling on Wandsworth Council and the police to take a stance on tackling the problem. A number of complaints regarding people collecting for charities along Putney High Street
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Violence hits ambulance crews
Londonwide: A Whipps Cross paramedic has spoken of the violence and abuse he can suffer on a daily basis. His comments were made in the wake of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stephens' support to reducing violence towards ambulance crews working
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Police investigate their own incident
Harrow: There is to be no independent inquiry into an accident in which a teenage boy was knocked down by a police van answering a 999 call. The Police Complaints Authority said his injuries were not serious enough for it to get involved. The 14-year-old
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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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Nifty 50's Club
Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 15, 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 15, 2002 21:00
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Garston Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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Watford and District HF Rambling Club
Meets for a moderate walk; meet at Great Missenden car park; Sunday, July 21, 10am. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Lees Wood Family Fun Day
Activity for all the family, lots of stalls, car boot sale and challenging for all; Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, near Rickmansworth; Saturday, July 20, 2pm to 5pm; admission 50p adults, children 25p. Tel: 01923 674277 for further details. July 15,
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Jumble Sale
British Legion Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood; 2pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Flower Festival
St James Church, High Street, Bushey; in association with Bushey Festival. Saturday, July 20. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Car Boot Sale
Wembley Stadium, Wembley; sellers 8am, public 9am on Saturday, July 20; cars 12. Tel: 01923 244906. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Flower Festival
At St James Church, High Street, Bushey; in association with Bushey Festival. Friday, July 18. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Croxley Green (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Croxley Green Library, Barton Way, Croxley Green; Friday, July 19, 7.45pm. Visitors welcome. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Omid Djalili
One of the funniest Iranian comedians; The Bull, High Street, Barnet; Sunday, July 21, 8pm; tickets 10. Tel: box office 020 8449 0048. July 15, 2002 21:00
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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; 8pm. Tel: 020 8566 5226 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Rickmansworth (Evening) Townswomen's Guild
Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth on Thursday, July 18. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Park Street Bridge Club
Meets for friendly duplicate bridge for players of all levels, no partner necessary; Holy Trinity Parish Church, Frogmore; Thursday, July 18, 1.30pm. Tel: 01727 867460 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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St Albans YHA Group
Meets for an evening cycle ride; meet at the War Memorial, St Peters Street, St Albans; Wednesday, July 17, 7.30pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Abbots Langley Women's Institute
Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 17, 2.30pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Chipperfield (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, July 17, 7.45pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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North Watford Air Rifle and Pistol Club
Welcomes safe and enthusiastic new members to shoot indoors at six yards and ten metres range; Christ Church hall, St Albans Road, north Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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National Association of Women's Club Bushey Meads Club
Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Women only kateda
Self defence class; meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 17, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Watford - Novgorod Friendship Society
Meets for talk by Graham Willis, Exploring Space; The Friends Meeting House, 150 Church Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 16, 7.30pm; admission free. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Watford and Bushey Art Society
Meets for pastel demonstration by Peter Coombs; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 16, 7.30pm; visitors welcome, admission 2. July 15, 2002 21:00
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St Albans MLA
Meets at Broom Hills Gun Club, Windmill Road, Markyate; Tuesday, July 16, 8pm to 11pm; new members welcome; admission 1.50. Tel: 01582 842280 for further details. July 15, 2002 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. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 15, 2002 21:00
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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 10 to Sunday 14 and 17 to 21 July; 2pm, 5pm and 7.15pm. Tel: 020 8950 5325 for further details. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Ballroom and Latin American Dance
New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. July 15, 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 15, 2002 21:00
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Ceroc (Modern Jive/Salsa)
Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. July 15, 2002 21:00
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Belly Dance Classes
A beginners class for ladies; The Oracle, 12 Market Street, Watford; Mondays 7pm to 8pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm; Fridays, 7.30pm. Tel: 020 8421 5178. July 15, 2002 21:00
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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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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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 15, 2002 21:00
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Vandals cause £10,000 damage
THOUSANDS of pounds worth of flood damage was caused when a running hose-pipe was shoved through a warehouse window by vandals. Staff of Bellegrove Ceramics Ltd returned to work on July 8 to find the hose-pipe still churning out water into the empty warehouse
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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New homes planned on chalk pit
THE developer in charge of realising Dartford Council's dreams for Eastern Quarry has pledged to deliver a community of the "highest quality". As council leaders assessed responses to plans for the square-mile chalk pit, development director Nick West
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Too costly? Rubbish!
THE Government has caused an outcry in some quarters, by suggesting people might have to pay to have some of their household rubbish collected. Our television screens were full of people complaining about "What do I pay my council taxes for?" But those
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Packaged bacteria
The saying you can't beat home-cooked food should be applied to sandwiches as well after the alarming results of a council survey (see page 7). At least if you make it you know what is in it. The Lewisham Council investigation into pre-packed sandwiches
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Packaged bacteria
The saying you can't beat home-cooked food should be applied to sandwiches as well after the alarming results of a council survey (see page 7). At least if you make it you know what is in it. The Lewisham Council investigation into pre-packed sandwiches
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Community fair comes of age
A VIBRANT, fun-packed, community festival in Lewisham celebrated its 18th birthday with a huge turnout. Held in Mountsfield Park, Catford, the Lewisham People's Day hosted a crowd of 30,000 people. The huge amount of events and activities included live
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Community fair comes of age
A VIBRANT, fun-packed, community festival in Lewisham celebrated its 18th birthday with a huge turnout. Held in Mountsfield Park, Catford, the Lewisham People's Day hosted a crowd of 30,000 people. The huge amount of events and activities included live
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Community fair comes of age
A VIBRANT, fun-packed, community festival in Lewisham celebrated its 18th birthday with a huge turnout. Held in Mountsfield Park, Catford, the Lewisham People's Day hosted a crowd of 30,000 people. The huge amount of events and activities included live
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Pick up a picnic basket
Baby experts Cow & Gate and Tommy Tippee have teamed up to give News Shopper readers the chance to win a summer picnic basket worth £50. Cow & Gate, a favourite for feeding babies, has launched a new range of organic jar foods and to celebrate
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Pick up a picnic basket
Baby experts Cow & Gate and Tommy Tippee have teamed up to give News Shopper readers the chance to win a summer picnic basket worth £50. Cow & Gate, a favourite for feeding babies, has launched a new range of organic jar foods and to celebrate
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By George!
Visitors to the Pantiles, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, will soon be able to experience life as it was in 1792. Scandals at the Spa Festival is an event in the Georgian theme which will see 20 costumed characters bring the colonnaded walkways of the Pantiles
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Hooray Henry
Established stand-up comedian Lenny Henry is back on tour where he belongs. Reporter CHRIS PATTERSON got the chance to ask him a few questions about his latest show, which is coming to Gravesend's Woodville Halls next week Q: So Lenny, what's new? A:
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Hooray Henry
Established stand-up comedian Lenny Henry is back on tour where he belongs. Reporter CHRIS PATTERSON got the chance to ask him a few questions about his latest show, which is coming to Gravesend's Woodville Halls next week Q: So Lenny, what's new? A:
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Company Takeover
AEROWORLD, the travel agency in College Road, Harrow, has been taken over by Travelcare, part of the Co-operative Group. All of the agency's eight staff have retained their jobs. July 15, 2002 17:00
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A mini summer of discontent looms
Refuse could go uncollected and many services across London are likely to be severely affected on Wednesday as three unions strike over pay. Members of public service union Unison, the GMB and the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) have voted
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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Londoner sentenced to death in Pakistan
Wanstead man Ahmed Sheikh has been sentenced to death for the kidnap and murder of USA journalist Daniel Pearl. Sheikh, of Deynecourt Gardens, could face death by hanging following the verdict, meted out by an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan today. His
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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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Livingstone moves into City Hall
London's mayor and assembly have opened up shop in new premises today. The pristine building at London More, which has been compared to both a headlamp and a fencing mask, was built at a cost of £7.8million by top architect Norman Foster. City Hall -
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West Dene School
West Dene School is renowned for offering an excellent academic standard and an all round education within a small caring environment, ensuring each child is treated as an individual achieving their full potential. From ages 2 through to the end of primary
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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Lodge School
LODGE SCHOOL is an independent establishment providing a stimulating and sound education for boys and girls. The school is co-educational until the age of 11 in two separate lodges Silverdene (3-6 years) and Downside (6-11 years). Commonweal Lodge, the
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Bridge Club Deaf Club
The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 15, 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 15, 2002 21:00
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Appeal in Dando murder case
Old Bailey: Barry George, the man jailed for killing TV presenter Jill Dando, has launched an appeal against his conviction. The appeal hopes to prove that forensic evidence used in the case to prove George's guilt was unsafe. The original trial focused
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Good water results
Londonwide: Thames Water's purification results have risen for the ninth year in a row. According to a new report, published by independent watchdog the Drinking Water Inspectorate last Wednesday (July 10), the quality of Thames Water is better than ever
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Old Palace School
Old Palace School of John Whitgift is an independent school for 850 girls aged 4 to 18 and is a Whitgift Foundation School. Old Palace School has recently benefited from an extensive redevelopment programme on its highly accessible site in central Croydon
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Royal Russell School
The increasingly popular Royal Russell School, situated directly opposite the Coombe Lane Tramstop in the spacious Addington Hills, offers a real alternative to other independent schools in the area. This medium sized School is large enough to offer an
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A mini summer of discontent looms
London: Refuse could go uncollected and many services across London are likely to be severely affected on Wednesday as three unions strike over pay. Members of public service union Unison, the GMB and the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) have
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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 15, 2002 21:00
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Students rewarded for GCSEs and sports
Nigel Beard MP was full of praise for the work of students at a referral unit for pupils out of mainstream schools. He was guest of honour at the Howbury Centre unit, in Slade Green to present Year 11 students with records of achievement. There were presentations
