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Community hall may become homes
A FORMER community hall in Teddington looks set to be sold to developers by the council to be turned into family homes. Craig Hall, in Clarence Road, is an impressive classical style building built in 1859. It has been empty for the last few years, but
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Innocent fun
Comedian and actor Jeff Innocent has quickly established himself as one the most exciting comedians on the comedy scene today. On stage his hard man exterior soon reveals a charming intellectual with an individual style. Jeff offers an authentic insight
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Honour for parishioner
A Carshalton resident is to receive a special award from the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace on July 29, in recognition of her long contribution to the parish. Jill Hale, who has been one of the church wardens at Carshalton All Saints' Church
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You're all heart, sports hero Carl tells Sir Magdi
A FEW minutes on-line can mean a lifetime to someone else. That was the message from Queensbury heart-transplant patient Carl Whittaker and surgeon Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub at the launch of a new website dedicated to encouraging people to join the NHS
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Club reports
BECKENHAM & BROMLEY NATIONAL TRUST CENTRE The subject for the monthly meeting on July 10 was "The Post Impressionists" a talk given by art historian and lecturer Anthony Slinn. Mr Slinn's enthusiasm for his subject gave some very interesting and thought
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Club reports
CHELSFIELD EVENING WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Our talk at our meeting on June 18, given by Mr Curry, often called "The Weather Man". His talk was interesting giving many dates regarding unusual weather, as followson Sep-tember 5, 1958 we had a month's rain in
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Club reports
CHELSFIELD AFTERNOON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Our Jubilee Tea was a great success. Flags and bunting decorated the hall and the table flower arrangements reflected the Golden theme. Our concert party opened proceedings with a very entertaining revue of the events
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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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Sudden impact
At the Ashcroft Theatre it's a case of murder in the whodunnit 'Suddenly At Home' from Tuesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 27. This second spine chilling play, in the Murder Mystery Season, by Francis Durbridge is a taut and devious thriller with a murder
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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Club reports
WILMINGTON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE This month we celebrated our birthday with a buffet supper and wine and were entertained royally by Anne Carter who spoke with wit and enthusiasm about the Great Exhibition of 1851 at the Crystal Palace. So many interesting
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I'm 16 ... and wiser
I am also 16 years of age and I know it's wrong, or don't need to be told it is, to damage buses by writing on them. Surely Mrs Eldridge's son should have the common sense and natural instincts to know it is wrong to write on buses. Does he need to be
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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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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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Club reports
WELLING EVENING TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD Mrs D Baldwin and Mrs K Harding entertained our members at our July meeting with their talk entitled "Just a bit of Chanting". Mrs Baldwin and Mrs Harding, both teachers, explained how rote learning and chanting formed
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Club reports
NORTH WEST KENT BRANCH OF THE BRITISH POLIO FELLOWSHIP A new sub-committee has been formed by the North West Kent Branch of the British Polio Fellowship, under the wing of Mrs Doreen Simmonds who is responsible for entertainment for the members. Events
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Hounslow in superb form
EVEN by the high standards of this season, Hounslow turned in a superb display to hammer Caversham and Redingensians by a little matter of 202 runs in their Morrant Thames Valley League Division 2B game at Church Meadow on Saturday. Buds Abeysekera, who
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TO THE POINT
NAME-DROPPING: Following your history feature on Vinson Close, could you please point out to your readers our booklet is titled History on Our Doorstep and copies can be purchased from the Orpington branches of W H Smith and the library? We have sold
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Club reports
WILMINGTON AXTANE CLUB Preparations for the Queen's Jubilee Celebration Lunch commenced early in St Michael's Par-ish Hall, Wilmington by the arrival in the morning of Vic Jarrett, Les Dixson and Ernie Wag-horn and it was not long before decorations appropriate
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'Blenheim hurtled to the ground'
* This week we publish an extract from an article by historian Geoff Kennell, who is looking to trace a former Sutton resident, whose brother an RAF pilot was killed in a training flight, just months before the Second World War. How many people walking
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club reports
ISTEAD RISE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE At the July meeting, True Hairdressing' gave a demonstration of hair and beauty with Joan Usher being the model. Everyone was very impressed with her new haircut. They also spe-cialise in face and body massages using 100%
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Picking up litter is our civic duty
On the subject of rubbish (Letters, July 3), I will say if we want a clean environment, we all have to accept responsibility and take pride in where we live because this is a major problem. There is the attitude that just because it is not within the
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Water woman
A Coulsdon plumber has become the first woman qualified to install, commission and test a set of hi-tech valves designed to prevent the contamination of mains water supplies. Ellen Cheesman, of Cheesman Plumbers in Nineacres Way, has been authorised to
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Lewisham/Greenwich Clubs
ELTHAM PARK TOWNSWOMENS GUILD The guilds programme of summer music continued with a recital by flutist Peter Blundell accompanied by Jane Beament from the Blackheath Conservatoire. As Minna Banks said in her vote of thanks, this was something unusual
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Fight to improve transport service
A recent meeting for Transport for London to reinstate the 164 bus service through Belmont was based on three local issues. 1. The population of Belmont has increased mark-edly in the years the service has been withdrawn and for one route to serve the
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Guilty, but not to blame
IN RESPONSE to Mr Dean Blagden, I accept refuse collection has not been up to high standards of late. However, it is important to highlight some of the difficulties the council has faced over the last few months. Earlier this year, the refuse service
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Laws should be universal
It would appear that parking attendants themselves are some of the worst offenders. I was shocked to witness an attendant ticketing shoppers parked up on kerbs and then getting on a moped. This vehicle, from which the attendant was carrying out his business
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Even roads are rubbish
I hope Dean Blagden (Letters, July 3) gets the response he wants from Mayor Steve Bullock. Rubbish is not the only failing of Lewisham borough. Our roads and paths are disgraceful. I happened to see a loaded skip lorry drive across the pathway breaking
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It's a housing deal for everybody
I fully agree with J C Wells (Letters, June 26) when he writes the new homes developed at Greenwich Peninsula, alongside the Dome, should be within the means of the local population and not just "luxury housing for the rich". To see evidence of Greenwich
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50th Anniversary carnival
THOUSANDS of people revelled in the sunshine at the 50th anniversary of Hayes Carnival. The celebration, held on Saturday at Barra Hall Park, was a great success, with people young and old across the borough turning out to enjoy the festivities. The carnival
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Making no allowances for Tories
While I can understand Bexley Conservatives are possibly bored in opposition under the new cabinet system, do we really have to have letters from two of them (News Shopper, June 19)? Ex-councillor Cheryl Potter refers to Labour's extra allowances. It
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Fox story lacked whole lot of bite
In your front-page report on July 3, you claim a 14-week-old baby was bitten four times by a fox. While I accept a fox did bite the baby, it certainly did not bite it four times but only once. If the baby had been bitten four times, there would have been
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Ska's the limit
Adequate 7 have just finished their studies at university.But unlike most students they are not thinking of finding part-time work or picking up a rucksack to go backpacking. Their minds are focused on their music and getting it heard. The seven band
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TO THE POINT
A DRESSING DOWN: I am appalled your agony aunt tells Brian from Dartford his transvestism is harmless so why stop. The Bible and the Koran rightly condemn homosexuality. It prevents men from building families the way God wants it. You are sending the
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It's medal bonanza in Minis
TEAMS from Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow all claimed medals at the London Heathrow Mini Games at Crystal Palace Sports Centre on last week. Richmond won gold in the mini hockey event and silver in the basketball, while Hounslow gained silver in boccia
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Questions for Ms Bradman
As Rachel Bradman has pointed out, we most certainly have a duty to care. She also states, together with David Blunkett, we are one of the richest countries in the world. Can she then explain why our NHS, our transport and practically everything else
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SATALA SET FOR QUINS
Harlequins are expected to make two more signings, one of whom should be Fijian international outside centre Bill Satala, who played in France last season for Mont de Marson. Quins team manager Mike Scott said: "Bill is the sort of quality player we would
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Throwing money in the bin
Today I could hardly believe my eyes to what must be a major influence on our council tax hike this year. Personally I find them quite convenient although I wasn't over keen on having them forced upon me initially. However, to see what must have been
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My heart bleeds for Mrs Eldridge
How naughty, Mr Editor! Quite right Mrs Eldridge of Barnehurst should be upset her poor little boy has been singled out for merely "drawing on buses" (Letters, July 3). After all, he didn't know it was "criminal damage". By the way, her son must be very
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Armed raid at takeaway
A FAST food manager was held at gunpoint while a robber demanded all the takings from the till. The shop manager, an Asian man in his 30's, was working at the New Royal Fried Chicken and Ribs shop in Field End Road, Eastcote, last Wednesday when the attack
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Photofit
This is a more detailed view of the scene which was not solved last week. It is not too far from a main line station and a bus station. Our circulation areas cover the boroughs of Richmond upon Thames, Hounslow and Kingston. The sender of the first correct
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Throwing money in the bin
Today I could hardly believe my eyes to what must be a major influence on our council tax hike this year. Personally I find them quite convenient although I wasn't over keen on having them forced upon me initially. However, to see what must have been
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No choice for my son's education
I am writing to convey my feelings of utter frustration and disgust regarding the whole process of the transfer from primary to secondary school procedure to the community schools. I feel I have done everything in my power, properly and above board, to
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Power of the flower
Undecided about the flowers for your big day? Why not come along and talk to one of our florists at Inexcape. Have a seat while we go through catalogues, magazines and books to show you some new ideas. Staff will then work with you and tailor a choice
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Football fantasy
If you are one of the millions of football fans suffering World Cup withdrawal while waiting for the Premiership to start then help is at hand. Actor and comic Owen O'Neill is bringing his new one man show, My Son The Footballer, to Wimbledon Studio Theatre
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Beavers sign Farrelly to replace McKenzie
FORMER Kingstonian and England goalkeeper Steve Farrelly has signed for Ryman League club Hampton and Richmond after having his contract terminated by Farnborough (writes TONY FLOOD). Hampton's new manager Ian McDonald, who was assistant to Geoff Chapple
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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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Student charged with Andy's murder
A medical student has been charged with murder after the dismembered body of Andreas Hinz, the missing Finchley student rabbi, was found in a rubbish bag. Andy, 37, was last seen alive leaving The Black Cap gay pub at 2am in Camden on July 3. His torso
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Student charged with Andy's murder
A medical student has been charged with murder after the dismembered body of Andreas Hinz, the missing Finchley student rabbi, was found in a rubbish bag. Andy, 37, was last seen alive leaving The Black Cap gay pub at 2am in Camden on July 3. His torso
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Student charged with Andy's murder
A medical student has been charged with murder after the dismembered body of Andreas Hinz, the missing Finchley student rabbi, was found in a rubbish bag. Andy, 37, was last seen alive leaving The Black Cap gay pub at 2am in Camden on July 3. His torso
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Hampton to start at Sutton
HAMPTON and Richmond Borough will kick off their fifth campaign in the Ryman League Premier Division where they left off at the end of last season, with an away trip to local rivals Sutton United on Saturday August 17th. Hampton 's first home match of
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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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Student charged with Andy's murder
A medical student has been charged with murder after the dismembered body of Andreas Hinz, the missing Finchley student rabbi, was found in a rubbish bag. Andy, 37, was last seen alive leaving The Black Cap gay pub at 2am in Camden on July 3. His torso
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Rugby play-offs are thrown wide open
A 74th minute try by Lee Harland has blown the race for the sixth place play-off spot in Tetley's Rugby Super League wide open after Castleford Tigers gained a 24-20 win at London Broncos on Saturday. London had threatened to come back from an 18-6 deficit
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Spare Times
Events and activities in your local area... FAIRS/FETE Saturday(13th): St Margarets Fair runs on Moormead, 12 noon- 5pm. 8241 1042 The day includes five a side football tournament, helter skelter, fairground fun, beer and tea tents, mini train and live
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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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Clubs and Societies
A list of your local clubs and societies... Genealogy East Surrey Family History Society meets in the Vestry Hall, 21 Paradise Road, Richmond on the second Saturday of alternate months. 2pm for 2.30pm start. 8876 9893. Donations please, by visitors. Saturday
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Baton's history-making journey
AFTER captivating communities around the world, the Queen's high-tech baton arrives in London today for a four-day relay around the capital, the London boroughs, including Hounslow, Richmond, Twickenham and Kingston, and the home countries. The relay
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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Officer: 'I told him to stop'
A Barnet policeman told the Old Bailey this week how he arrested a colleague for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl after discovering him in the street with his pants down. Sergeant Andrew Nicholson yesterday said he found off-duty PC Paul Miller, 36, with
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Julian gets Irish call up
BRENTFORD'S 19-year-old goalkeeper Alan Julian has again received a call from the Northern Irish FA, having been selected for international duty in the Six Nations Under 20 Tournament games. The matches, which are based in Coleraine, are against Paraguay
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On the pull? Just stay away from Edgware
It's official if you are young, free and single, Edgware is the hardest place in London to get a date. Undeterred, TOM SPENDER and SOPHIE KUMMER tried their luck Tube users know it as the end of the line and so do the capital's lonely hearts. According
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On the pull? Just stay away from Edgware
It's official if you are young, free and single, Edgware is the hardest place in London to get a date. Undeterred, TOM SPENDER and SOPHIE KUMMER tried their luck Tube users know it as the end of the line and so do the capital's lonely hearts. According
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Ballad man at the KMT
For one night only singer, songwriter and actor Vince Hill will be belting out a catalogue of his favourite songs at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford. The recording star, famous for hit records such as Edelweiss and Roses Of Picardy, will be at the
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Canoe club juniors in great form
The Royal Canoe Club cadets and juniors produced impressive results in the 2002 National Sprint Championships and were not distracted by a weakened senior squad who had training commitments abroad. In the National Lightning Class, William Harris became
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Casuals seek a sponsor
CORINTHIAN Casuals, one of the world's most famous clubs and the highest ranked amateur club in the country, are looking for a sponsor (writes Rob Cavallini). Casuals play in Ryman League Division One South and run a reserve team in the Suburban League
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Magnificent seven make Euro squad
Seven athletes from the borough, including six from Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers have made the team for the European Championships in Munich on August 6-11. The Shaftesbury six are Anthony Whiteman (800m); Shani Anderson (200m and 4 x 100m relay); Lee
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Magnificent seven make Euro squad
Seven athletes from the borough, including six from Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers have made the team for the European Championships in Munich on August 6-11. The Shaftesbury six are Anthony Whiteman (800m); Shani Anderson (200m and 4 x 100m relay); Lee
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Barnet give brave display in Palace friendly
Barnet 0 Crystal Palace 3 Friendly Junior Agogo, Barnet's new striker, made a lively debut against a strong Crystal Palace side in Friday's friendly. Agogo, 22, opened up the defence with a strong run after 20 minutes, sending a long-range shot just wide
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Barnet give brave display in Palace friendly
Barnet 0 Crystal Palace 3 Friendly Junior Agogo, Barnet's new striker, made a lively debut against a strong Crystal Palace side in Friday's friendly. Agogo, 22, opened up the defence with a strong run after 20 minutes, sending a long-range shot just wide
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Barnet give brave display in Palace friendly
Barnet 0 Crystal Palace 3 Friendly Junior Agogo, Barnet's new striker, made a lively debut against a strong Crystal Palace side in Friday's friendly. Agogo, 22, opened up the defence with a strong run after 20 minutes, sending a long-range shot just wide
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Under-17s foil rivals for gold
Barnet's under-17 fencing team showed plenty of skill and style to win the gold medal in the London Heathrow Youth Games at Crystal Palace at the weekend. James Mattocks sealed the triumph, building on the work of Isobel Freeman and James Nicolau. All
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Under-17s foil rivals for gold
Barnet's under-17 fencing team showed plenty of skill and style to win the gold medal in the London Heathrow Youth Games at Crystal Palace at the weekend. James Mattocks sealed the triumph, building on the work of Isobel Freeman and James Nicolau. All
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Student charged with Andy's murder
A medical student has been charged with murder after the dismembered body of Andreas Hinz, the missing Finchley student rabbi, was found in a rubbish bag. Andy, 37, was last seen alive leaving The Black Cap gay pub at 2am in Camden on July 3. His torso
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Student charged with Andy's murder
A medical student has been charged with murder after the dismembered body of Andreas Hinz, the missing Finchley student rabbi, was found in a rubbish bag. Andy, 37, was last seen alive leaving The Black Cap gay pub at 2am in Camden on July 3. His torso
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Acoustic duo make big waves
Having won critical acclaim for their album Through And Through, duo John Spiers and Jon Boden are currently making huge waves on the folk and acoustic circuit. They have carved a niche for themselves as modern interpreters of traditional folk songs.
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New theatre 'must develop out of passion'
We interviewed chief designer Michael Holden about his work on the newly opened Kingston Theatre. "This is what I'm particularly proud of," says Holden, who previously worked on the Globe in Southwark, as we inspect the embryonic double-helix stairwell
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Councillors' pay increases
COUNCILLORS are about to give themselves a pay increase which sees their allowances treble in the last two years. The three per cent increase will see the overall total for allowances for members go from £237,000 in October 2000 to the current sum of
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Committed to doing good for others
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a former St John Ambulance worker who has died aged 90. A dedicated husband and father, Tom Hurst, of Lansdowne Road, Walthamstow, joined St John Ambulance in 1928. At the outbreak of World War II Mr Hurst took charge
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Church flower show
WALTHAM Forest fuchsia and pelargonium society will hold its annual flower show on Saturday, August 10, in St John's church hall, in Brookscroft Road, Walthamstow. Doors open at 2pm. July 17, 2002 14:30
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Babies' teddy bear's picnic
BABIES and children who were baptised at St Anne's Church in Larkshall Road, Highams Park, are invited back for a teddy bear's picnic today (Thursday) from 2pm until 4pm. For more details telephone Rev Gay Ellis on 85294740. July 17, 2002 14:30
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Duty Chemists for July 21
The following chemists are on duty for the weekend of July 21. BARNET Sunday: 11am-12.30pm: Aucklands Pharmacy, 68 East Barnet Road. (020 8441 3177) FINCHLEY Sunday: 11am-12.30pm: Gateway Chemist, 334A Regents Park Road. (020 210 7700) NORTH FINCHLEY
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Duty Chemists for July 21
The following chemists are on duty for the weekend of July 21. BARNET Sunday: 11am-12.30pm: Aucklands Pharmacy, 68 East Barnet Road. (020 8441 3177) FINCHLEY Sunday: 11am-12.30pm: Gateway Chemist, 334A Regents Park Road. (020 210 7700) NORTH FINCHLEY
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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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Students learn to live independant lives
STUDENTS who completed a course in independant living skills have been presented with certificates at Markhouse Road Day Centre. The students, who all have learning difficulties, practice cooking, sewing, safety indoors and outdoors, budgeting, hygiene
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Blood donating session
BLOOD donor sessions will be held on Sunday, July 28, in Peterhouse Church and Community Centre in Forest Rise, Walthamstow. Sessions will be held from 10am until 12.30pm and 2pm until 4.15pm. July 17, 2002 14:30
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MP backs demand for rail fare review
A DEMAND that rail operators review the decision to introduce a minimum £10 fare for tickets bought with a network railway card was made by Hertfordshire County Council this week. The minimum fare will increase the cost of leisure travel for residents
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Doctor retires after 25 years
A DOCTOR known for his friendly, open manner retired after more than a quarter of a century of service at Watford General Hospital last week. Consultant rheumatologist Dr Nisar Pandit, of Watford, will be greatly missed by patients and colleagues alike
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Staff and pupils sought for school reunion
FORMER pupils and teachers of Clarendon School, formerly in South Oxhey, are being sought out for a special reunion. Some ex-pupils of the school, which closed and moved from the original buildings in the late 1960s, have decided to hold a reunion party
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Streets ahead!
Street dancers from all over London converged on Fairfield on Sunday, July 7, for a street dance showdown. Competing for the Street Dance Weekend Trophy, organised by G Force Productions and sponsored by The Stage newspaper, 220 dancers, aged form eight
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She stands up when she plays
One of the UK's leading singers, Elkie Brooks, is in concert at Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon Common, on Sunday, July 21, at 7.30pm. Over the past 20 years Elkie has been achieved countless silver, gold and platinum album awards. For her concert at Cannizaro
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Memories evoked as time capsule is opened
A time capsule buried in 1977 to mark the Queen's silver jubilee was re-opened on Friday, after 25 years in the Civic Centre vaults. Many of the borough's schools and colleges contributed items, showing how they celebrated the occasion or giving an insight
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Interested in policing?
Are you interested in influencing how policing is carried out in London? The Met police is offering the general public the chance to take part in an online consultation between now and August 31. Respondents will be entered into a draw to win a visit
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Time ran out for dig team
Archaeologists armed with trowels and spades have spent three days digging in Greenwich for a Channel 4 programme. Members of Time Team, which is headed by actor Tony Robinson, were excavating sites at the National Maritime Museum and Old Royal Naval
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Machines make fabulous sound
There's a world of colour and sound to explore at Croydon Clocktower. The Fabulous Sound Machines exhibition will be at the venue until Sunday, September 1. It's an interactive, family-friendly exhibition with pieces that become intriguing new instruments
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Sudden impact
At the Ashcroft Theatre it's a case of murder in the whodunnit Suddenly At Home from Tuesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 27. This second spine chilling play, in the Murder Mystery Season, by Francis Durbridge is a taut and devious thriller with a murder
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Cricket: Whitgift take national title
Whitgift School were crowned national schools champions when they lifted the Calypso Cricket Cup at Headingley last Thursday, beating rivals Hymers College, Hull by nine wickets. Hymers set a target of 166-7, with captain Adam Greendale showing the way
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Cricket: Walcountians claim thrilling win
Sinjuns 260-8 Old Walcountians 261-7 Old Walcountians snatched victory off an over-throw from the final ball against Sinjuns on Saturday. Walcountians elected to field but the home side raced along at five an over. Skipper Andrew Dixon used five bowlers
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Results of Dando murder appeal delayed
The result of the appeal for Barry George, the man jailed for killing TV presenter Jill Dando, will be delayed. At the close of the second day of the four-day hearing, the three judges hearing the appeal announced that they will be reserving judgement
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Cricket: Addiscombe facing relegation
Addiscombe 117 Met Police 118-4 Addiscombe look doomed to relegation from Division One after a defeat to Met. Police on Saturday left them 22 points adrift. Addiscombe lost an important toss and openers Chris Salmons and Andy Poulton received early lives
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Exhibition of inmates' artworks
Prisoners at HMP The Mount in Bovingdon will exhibit their artwork at an exhibition this month. The Mount Bovingdon visitors' centre association is displaying artwork produced by local artists and inmates at the prison in Molyneaux Avenue. Artlink aims
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Teens find Refuge in CRYPT
The youth of today come under fire for many reasons. Teenagers with all the problems and pressures of our modern age have a tough time growing up. The Warehouse Theatre's youth company CRYPT (Croydon Young People's Theatre) present Refuge at the Dingwall
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Cricket: James stars as Mids regain lead
Maori-Oxshott 163 Old Mid-Whitgiftian 165-4 Peter James hit 73 as Old Mid-Whitgiftian returned to the top of Surrey Championship Division Two with a convincing six-wicket success over Maori-Oxshott. Mids sent their opponents in but the home side began
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Cricket: Cats forced to settle for draw
Stoke d'Abernon 163-9 Caterham 207-5 (dec) Caterham's season-long struggle to bowl sides out surfaced again in the Surrey County League Division two on Saturday despite outplaying Stoke d'Abernon. Cats were sent in on a dry, dusty pitch and soon lost
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Story tellers
Talented youngsters delighted audiences at Stanley Halls, South Norwood last week. Performers from the Helen O'Grady Academy staged five plays at the venue from July 8 to July 11. All the academy's year groups were represented. The group with eight to
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Cricket: MOs strike with winning double
Frimley 186 Croydon MO 1st XI 203 Croydon MOs enjoyed a successful weekend with both their first and second XIs posting victories. The first XI survived their trip down the M3 to bat consistently with Asim Ali (42), Awais Afzaal (28), Shani (27) and Sunny
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Plea to speed up road safety
Residents have slammed Croydon Council for their delay in installing traffic calming measures in Pawsons Road. More than 60 people packed the function room of the Lion Inn, Pawsons Road, on July 11, to demand traffic calming measures on the street they
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Jail sentences for men who took part in luxury card fraud
Two men who took part in a "highly sophisticated" and "devious" fraud that netted them more than £1million in top of the range cars won cuts in their sentences on Monday. Atul Karia, 35, of Bywaters in Croxley Green, and Ronald Tuckey, 33, from Chelmsford
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Faith in diversity
Representatives from Barnet's different faith groups gathered to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Sternberg Centre in Finchley on Sunday, on what could be his last visit to the borough before his retirement later this year. Dr George Carey
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Three years for fatal stabbing
An Upper Norwood grandmother who tried to cut off her two-year-old granddaughter's head was jailed for three years at the Old Bailey. Victoria Andoh, 67, brutally killed little Lorna Halm on May 12 last year while she lay in bed in her pyjamas. The little
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London Heathrow Youth Games: Golden Games for Croydon
Croydon finished in overall fourth place out of 33 London boroughs at the London Heathrow Youth Games at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre last weekend. After six weeks of preliminary events with over 20,000 competitors from around London, the Croydon
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Harrison eyes early return
After suffering a career-threatening double fracture last season, Craig Harrison is on the road to recovery and is targeting a November return for the Eagles. Left-back Harrison, 25, who signed from Middlesbrough in 2000, suffered a double compound fracture
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Practical advice for dealing with the condition every day
This week sees the final report on sickle cell anaemia. Here I will be investigating the disease often associated with sickle cell, known as Thalassaemia. This condition is actually a dreaded disease and will take a little time to give you a full account
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Prison warder kicked gay man to death
A prison officer from Crystal Palace is facing life behind bars this week after he was found guilty of killing a homosexual man by kicking his head "like a football" and then putting a plastic bag over his head to make sure he was dead. Francis Kavanagh
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News Analysis: Cannabis debate lights up again
The Government's decision to downgrade cannabis has met with a mixed response. IAN LLOYD and SOPHIE KUMMER look at what effect it will have in Barnet "Holistically speaking, cannabis users tend to have stable lifestyles, have jobs and plans for the future
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News Analysis: Cannabis debate lights up again
The Government's decision to downgrade cannabis has met with a mixed response. IAN LLOYD and SOPHIE KUMMER look at what effect it will have in Barnet "Holistically speaking, cannabis users tend to have stable lifestyles, have jobs and plans for the future
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Marksman offers to rid town of pigeons
Gravesham council has turned down a marksman's offer to rid the town centre of pigeons. James Higginson, 18, of Princes Rise, Lewisham, had suggested he uses an air rifle to shoot the birds - a task which costs the Council thousands of pounds a year.
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Killer 'will strike again'
The family of 21-year-old Sukhbir Pattowala say they are sickened by the three-year jail sentence given to his killer and warn he will strike again. Manjit Sangha, a 31-year-old bodyguard, of Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, shot Sukhbir in the head at
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Subjective use of terrorism
In response to the statement of Mrs Aldous that you cannot compare the Twin Towers tragedy to "any other act of terrorism carried out during peacetime" the word terrorism has a subjective meaning and I do not think that the people of Vietnam, Korea and
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Royal visit: Correct your who's who
I wish to make a correction to your statement in the Golden Jubilee Visit to Addington Palace, (July 10, 2002). In the who's who of Croydon's guests invited to the lunch, you stated my name, but said it was Mrs Barbara Frost who sat next to His Royal
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Wileman confident of title as Championship draws to close
Three more league wins will land Wimbledon the Castle Lager Surrey Championship title, according to vice-captain Jon Wileman. Another comfortable victory over Sunbury last weekend saw the Dons increase their lead over second-placed Guildford to 29 points
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Just add Rice
Wimbledon have appointed former London Irish and Surrey player Phil Rice as their new director of rugby. Rice, who has also coached at Sutton & Epsom, replaces Tim Herman, who has left for business reasons after taking the team from the brink of relegation
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Walton win ends dismal run for Hercules squad
Hercules Wimbledon's senior athletes grabbed the spotlight this week when they won their first Southern League match for 14 months at Walton. Team captain Royden John fully recovered from the hamstring injury which forced him to miss the previous match
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Jolly looking forward to Selhurst swansong
Simon Rodger is still looking for a new club but he is looking forward to his testimonial against Tottenham this month and the chance to say thank-you to Eagles fans after 11 years at the club. Spurs visit Selhurst Park on Wednesday, July 31, just a week
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First Antal franchise
A Croydon recruitment consultant has branched out into world-wide markets by becoming the first franchise for an American recruitment giant in Croydon. Local resident Tim Dodd has become the first franchise of Antal International, a fully integrated network
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Out with old but in with new at school
When the doors of Moreton Green First School closed on Wednesday, school wasn't just out for summer. After 71 years they were closing for the last time. The school opened in the summer of 1931 as Merton and St. Helier No. 3 Infant Council School. Miss
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Croydon mela
A record number of visitors enjoyed the sunshine and a host of entertainment as the World Party and Croydon Mela brought the Summer Festival to Lloyd Park this weekend, writes Joseph O'Shea. Over 40,000 people flocked to the festival organised by Croydon
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Insight into India
Year 3 pupils at Old Palace School in Central Croydon entertained teachers and friends at the end of the summer when they presented an assembly about India. Girls read Indian prayers and spoke about the religion and the food of this wonderful country.
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Painting with a golden tone
Old Palace schoolgirl Riya Patel was crowned the winner of a special Jubilee-themed painting competition last week, an event organised by the Croydon Guardian. After a tough deliberation process, a team of judges finally decided on five-year-old Riya's
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Lead way in mathematics
An Upper Norwood school has become one of the first in the country to be awarded the new mathematics and computing specialist status by the Department for Education and Skills DfES. Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School will join Croydon's other specialist
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Watchdog critical of tube adverts
Watchdog critical of tube advertsLondon Underground has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority London Underground has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a series of 'misleading' newspaper adverts. The ASA
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Tube users face chaos
Tube travellers face chaos today after union staff begin a 24-hour strike. The walkout has been organised by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), which represents 8,000 tube workers, and will take place from 8pm today until 8pm the tomorrow.
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Stalls push for awards
Shoppers are being invited to nominate their favourite stalls in Surrey Street Market for this year's Good Stall Awards. Regular market shoppers have the chance to praise high standards of customer care and an awareness of hygiene and safety. Council
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Alarm system for the elderly
Croydon is looking to implement a community alarms scheme giving older residents the opportunity to live in their own homes for as long as possible with the reassurance of rapid access to emergency support. The alarm system will be available to all tenants
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Addington High shows signs of improvement
Addington High School is setting an acceptable level of education according to OFSTED inspectors who concluded its weaknesses were being addressed by the school's head teacher. Pupils' standards of achievement were starting to improve according to OFSTED
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Property of the week
Swakeleys Estates is offering this very well decorated property for sale in Ickenham. The three-bedroom semi-detached house in Edinburgh Drive has been well maintained and decorated to a high standard by the present owners. It benefits from a luxury recently
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Pelling fury at traffic triangle
A call to suspend Upper Norwood's new one-way system was rejected by Croydon Council following heated debate this week. The motion was called at a full council meeting on Monday, with Tory leader Coun Andrew Pelling who condemned the traffic chaos as
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Knight moves
Councillor Patricia Knight has quit the Conservative Party to return to the ruling Labour Party on Croydon Council. Pat Knight, who has been a Labour councillor before, was ten weeks into her second term, having won a Fairfield ward seat in May's elections
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Sparrows are a common sight in North London
While sparrow numbers in much of London are plummeting dramatically, Wandsworth sparrows are bucking the trend according to a sparrow survey by the London Biodiversity Partnership. Wandsworth Common Bird Recorder, Peter White says house sparrows on the
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Purley station death: can you help?
Police investigating the manslaughter of Purley Station attendant Phil Cable following an arson attack on a train, have released a CCTV still of a suspect. Police are appealing for help identifying a youth photographed at Whyteleafe Station near the time
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Catlin wants 50 winners
Barnet's champion apprentice jockey Chris Catlin rode the biggest winner of his career so far when he won the Group 3 Scottish Classic at Ayr on Monday. The 19-year-old, of Quinta Drive, riding the Mick Channon-trained Imperial Dancer, comfortably won
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Fire station open day
Safety in the community is the message as Croydon Fire Station throws open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 20. The day will see the public get the chance to learn about what it takes to be a modern firefighter, and have a go with the tools and
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Tom takes gold from his father
Tom Bedford, of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, ran a superbly-judged race to win the senior boys' 2,000m steeplechase in 5min 4.1sec at the English Schools' Championships in Nottingham on Saturday. Representing Hertfordshire, Bedford was among the early
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Appeal for volunteers
Norbury charity Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is appealing for volunteers to work on its helpline. The national charity, which focuses on stamping out abuse of older people, needs extra staff to man the line to cope with a rise in users. Specially trained
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Tom takes gold from his father
Tom Bedford, of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, ran a superbly-judged race to win the senior boys' 2,000m steeplechase in 5min 4.1sec at the English Schools' Championships in Nottingham on Saturday. Representing Hertfordshire, Bedford was among the early
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Twice resisted
A 67-year-old woman tried to resist a mugging by twice running away from her assailant during the incident in Headcorn Road, Thornton Heath, on Sunday. At around 12.45am on July 14, when a man tried to steal her handbag, the woman broke into a run. And
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Tom takes gold from his father
Tom Bedford, of Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, ran a superbly-judged race to win the senior boys' 2,000m steeplechase in 5min 4.1sec at the English Schools' Championships in Nottingham on Saturday. Representing Hertfordshire, Bedford was among the early
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No grants for CCTV
In a call for more CCTV, the council was accused of not doing enough to reduce crime and reassure residents. Councillor David Osland made the allegation at a full council meeting on Monday, July 15, after learning no central government grants for CCTV
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Anderson in mood to have a great birthday
Shaftesbury Barnet sprinter Shani Anderson has hit peak form and has bright prospects of a medal in the Commonwealth Games, starting in Manchester on next Friday, and the European Championships in Munich in August. She has her 27th birthday during the
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Spiderman is too violent for a lower certification
Spiderman will not be seen by children under 12 in the borough, that was the conclusion reached by Croydon council who decided not to give it PG status because of its violent content. Croydon councillors on the licensing committee made their decision
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Anderson in mood to have a great birthday
Shaftesbury Barnet sprinter Shani Anderson has hit peak form and has bright prospects of a medal in the Commonwealth Games, starting in Manchester on next Friday, and the European Championships in Munich in August. She has her 27th birthday during the
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Wild times at Thornton baths
The old swimming baths at Thornton Heath are now just a memory, the land it once occupied a vast building site upon which a new £7.5m leisure centre is being constructed. The baths were opened on June 16, 1897. In addition to the swimming pool, which
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Tayo hits top spot with story
Budding journalists in Grahame Park got a taste of the big time in a Times Newspapers competition last week. Pupils in Year Five at Blessed Dominic Roman Catholic Primary School in Lanacre Avenue wrote newspaper articles on themes such as the school's
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Residents demand safer streets - Teenager's death fuels call for action
Get the drug dealers out of our community and let us reclaim our streets and parks is the message from those living near the children's playground in Mitcham where a 17-year-old man was shot in broad daylight last week. The Wimbledon Guardian visited
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Development 'unacceptable'
The controversial redevelopment of the historic Cottage Homes site in Mill Hill is barely out of the starting blocks after council planners deemed it unacceptable. In March the charity Retail Trust unveiled plans to build 148 flats on the sheltered Chalet
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Thursday July 18th
WEST Middlesex Family History Society talk: 'The Imperial War Museum and its Records' by Sarah Paterson. Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow. All welcome, admission free. 7.30pm. July 17, 2002 11:30
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PC and shopkeeper knifed
A policeman has been praised for his bravery after he was stabbed by a shoplifter who was trying to steal a suit from a North Finchley menswear store. PC Steven McGoff was also slashed across the chest and left arm when he tried to arrest a man who had
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Sex crimes and robberies climb
Robberies are up by nearly one third and sexual assault and violence have reached worrying new heights according to the latest annual crime figures for the borough. Government statistics published on Friday show that although 14 in every 1,000 residents
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Sex crimes and robberies climb
Robberies are up by nearly one third and sexual assault and violence have reached worrying new heights according to the latest annual crime figures for the borough. Government statistics published on Friday show that although 14 in every 1,000 residents
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Times campaign: Help to stop futile fire deaths
It is something nobody could ever compensate for a feeling of deep loss that only those with children could imagine. As Elisabeth Agasa stood outside her home, ravaged by flames, she watched firefighters desperately attempt to save her young son and the
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Churchill proves draw for Guinean consulate
It has nine million inhabitants, it's the size of Italy and its chief exports include bauxite and the West Ham footballer Titi Camara. And on Sunday, the Republic of Guinea overlooked the more sumptious surroundings of Grosvenor Square to open its first
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Lisa carries torch and renewed hope
Carrying the baton for the Commonwealth Games represented a turning point in the life of Lisa Shelfer. The former Woodhouse Sixth Form College pupil was nominated to run 500 yards of the relay through London and on to Manchester to celebrate overcoming
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Sale of town hall still on the agenda
Barnet Council has refused to rule out the sale of Friern Barnet Town Hall despite the building being granted Grade II Listed status last week. Campaigners had fought for months to obtain the protection of the historic landmark but their efforts may have
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Killer 'will strike again'
The family of 21-year-old Sukhbir Pattowala say they are sickened by the three-year jail sentence given to his killer and warn he will strike again. Manjit Sangha, a 31-year-old bodyguard, of Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, shot Sukhbir in the head at
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'We can't fit 6,000 fans into Underhill'
Barnet FC chairman Tony Kleanthous has challenged the Tory leadership of Barnet Council to show him how to get the capacity at Underhill up to 6,000. The move comes a week after Conservative councillors voted unanimously to block the club's plans for
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No review at St John's
Conservative councillors sought to draw a line this week under the crisis of confidence that led to a mass parental boycott of St John's School in Crescent Road, Friern Barnet. In opposition they had promised to have another review into the events which
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Good to be back home
For Dons fans witnessing their club's first ever fixture it was a time to celebrate the present and dream of the future. James Hickson from Wimbledon said: "This is what I've been waiting for all my life, getting the club back in Wimbledon and that can
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Driver found drunk
A bus driver was hauled out of his seat because staff at a Colliers Wood day centre whose elderly clients he was about to take home considered him too intoxicated to drive. The man, hired by Merton Council through an agency, was preparing to drive the
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Warden scheme goes live
THIS week saw the official launch of the borough's first two community warden schemes, even though it has been active for three months. Stanwell warden, Mick Raynor, and Sunbury Common warden, Daniel Atkins, took centre stage at Spelthorne Borough Council's
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Warden scheme goes live
THIS week saw the official launch of the borough's first two community warden schemes, even though it has been active for three months. Stanwell warden, Mick Raynor, and Sunbury Common warden, Daniel Atkins, took centre stage at Spelthorne Borough Council's
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Don wellies for wildlife
Merton Conservation Volunteers are holding a workday at Morden Hall Park helping the National Trust to manage wildlife habitats in these urban oasis. Wear wellies and meet in the Garden Centre carpark at 10am on Sunday, July 28, bringing lunch if staying
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Tube users face 24 hours of misery
London's tube travellers will suffer chaos next 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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City banker's PA faces £2.6 m theft charge
A North Cheam mother is accused of a £2.6 million double theft from a top city financier. Joyti De-Laurey, of London Road, appeared in court on Tuesday charged with stealing the sum from her former employer, Goldman Sachs banker Scott Meade, while working
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Hands on experience with Beckham
David Beckham has given a helping hand to a project being carried out by pupils at a Dulwich school. The Manchester United star who is more used to using his magical feet has sent a print of his hand to children at Langbourne Primary School. Pupils at
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Estates fit for the 21st Century
OWNERSHIP of estates is attracting considerable interest from successful city types and they may well have a significant part to play in the future of rural Britain. In spite of recent problems, the countryside still seems popular. In contrast to well-documented
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Summer of fun
ONE of West London's biggest and best events is well underway as part of Ealing borough's Summer Festival. The festival, organised by Ealing Council, will see four weeks crammed with a host of shows, events and fun for all ages. The summer event has gone
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Summer of fun
ONE of West London's biggest and best events is well underway as part of Ealing borough's Summer Festival. The festival, organised by Ealing Council, will see four weeks crammed with a host of shows, events and fun for all ages. The summer event has gone
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Fantastic win
HOUNSLOW extended their lead at the top of the table by gaining their biggest win for years by 202 runs at the expense of Caversham on Saturday. Electing to bat, Hounslow rattled up 238-4 off 45 overs, with Budika Abeysekera hitting a superb 97 and Darrel
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Queen's baton in Streatham
It has been carried for almost 59,000 miles and eventually arrived in Streatham on Saturday, July 13. The Queen's Jubilee baton has been passed between hundreds of runners in 23 different countries on its way to Manchester, where its arrival will ignite
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It's a hole lot of agony for four more months
Frustrated motorists have another four months to wait before the crater in Blackheath Hill is filled and the main road is reopened. The time-frame for reopening the road was announced by Transport for London's chief engineer, Trevor Williams, at the fourth
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Councillor slams plans for female strip show at club
Streatham could become the sex capital of south London if a High Road club is granted a licence to stage female lap dancing, warns one local councillor. The managers of Caesar's Forum nightclub have submitted an application to Lambeth Council to waive
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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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Car torched
Arsonists torched a Ford Granada Scorpio in Elm Road, Kingston, after smashing a rear window and pouring petrol inside the car at 4.30am on Saturday morning. Police are still trying to identify the owner of the K registration car but believe the vehicle
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Elderly woman foils burglary attempt by bogus water engineer
An 87-year-old woman foiled an attempted burglary at her home after challenging a man who claimed to be a water board engineer. The man called at her home in Coombe Road, Kingston, at 4.30pm on Tuesday, July 9, and flashed a green identity card before
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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Thursday 18th July
FRIENDS of Gunnersbury Park & Museum Annual General Meeting from 7.15-9.30pm at Gunnersbury Museum, Gunnersbury Park, Acton. TIME and the Conways by JB Priestley until July 20 at The Playhouse, The Questors Theatre, Mattock Lane, W5. Members free,
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FRIDAY 19th July
EXHIBITION until August 25, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow explores the theme of contrast, unravelling a variety of interpretations at PM Gallery & House, Mattock Lane, W5 Tues-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Admission free. THE Uncanny Room from July 19
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Workers to strike for better pay
Council workers across the country are going on strike today (Wednesday) in protest against low pay. The action promises to be the largest of its kind sice the winter of discontent in 1979. Unions are striking because the Local Government Employers' Organisation
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MONDAY 22nd July
MUSICAL Heaven Can Wait until July 27 at The Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9. Tickets £8 - £21. Box office 020 8940 0088. July 17, 2002 11:00
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Staines foiled
STAINES were foiled after having Harrow St Mary's in big trouble on Saturday. New opener Gary Hutchinson (40) and stalwart Dave Fletcher (24) got Staines off to a positive start. Brett Archer, having taken over as captain from the injury-hit Duncan Foster
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Doctors blamed after TB teacher spreads disease
An inquiry into last year's severe tuberculosis (TB) outbreak at a Wandsworth nursery has criticised doctors for communications breakdowns, late diagnoses and late treatment. The teacher who spread the disease at the Wee Ones Nursery, known only as Ms
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Youths charged over teen kidnap
Five people, including three youths, have been arrested and charged in connection with the kidnap of a 15-year-old boy outside McDonald's in Worple Road, Wimbledon, on March 27. The accused, including Michael Chambers, 19, from Knights Hill, Jeffrey David
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£5,000 reward offered in double murder hunt
TWO brothers made an emotional appeal to catch the person responsible for an arson attack which claimed the lives of their parents exactly six months ago this week. Manzoor Ahmad, 72, and Farhat Ahmad, 47, were killed in what seems to be a motiveless
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£5,000 reward offered in double murder hunt
TWO brothers made an emotional appeal to catch the person responsible for an arson attack which claimed the lives of their parents exactly six months ago this week. Manzoor Ahmad, 72, and Farhat Ahmad, 47, were killed in what seems to be a motiveless
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City banker's PA faces theft charge
A North Cheam mother is in the frame for a £2.6 million double theft from the top city financier she used to work for. Joyti De-Laurey, of London Road, appeared in court on Tuesday charged with stealing the sum from Goldman Sachs banker Scott Meade, while
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Greens against GM foods
The UK Government showed its true colours this week after coming to the aid of American companies such as Monsanto by lobbying myself and other British MEPs to reject tighter controls on labelling genetically modified foods. However, despite this pressure
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Meeting indicates progress over care centre proposals
Although no fairy godmother appeared to wave her magic wand, I would like, on behalf of the Putney and Roehampton Organisation of Pensioners (PROP), to thank the Wandsworth Primary Care Trust (WPCT) and Dr Sarah North, a Putney GP, for the honest and
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Sparrows are a Common sight this side of London
While sparrow numbers in much of London are plummeting dramatically, Wandsworth sparrows are bucking the trend according to a sparrow survey by the London Biodiversity Partnership. Wandsworth Common Bird Recorder, Peter White says house sparrows on the
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Find childcare appealing?
An appeal has gone out for more people to take up careers in early years childcare and play work to mark the launch of National Childcare Month in Wandsworth. Councillor Tessa Strickland, chairman of the Early Years Development Childcare Partnership,
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Fire rescue unit set to move out of area
Battersea may have reduced fire cover after proposals to move its specialist fire rescue unit were revealed by the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA). The unit was introduced in Battersea four years ago, after the station lost its second
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Residents demand action over accident 'hotspot'
Battersea residents are claiming a road near the Wandsworth Bridge roundabout is an accident hotspot after two crashes in just three days. Len James, who lives in Dungeness House, York Road said a motorcyclist was thrown off his bike on Thursday, July
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comedy
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Rd, Croydon. Jeff Green, Jeff Innocent, July 19. Steve Bowditch, Andre Vincent, July 20. 020 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. STANDING OVATION COMEDY
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Theatre
ASHCROFT THEATRE: The Fairfield. Murder Mystery Season: Rebecca, July 16 - 20. Suddenly At Home, July 23 - 27. 020 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Big Boys, until July 21. Theatre for Kidz, Pinocchio, July 20. 8680 4060. HARLEQUIN
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music
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Randy Crawford, July 17. Oh Happy Days: Backslider Part II, Gospel Music, July 19 - 21. 020 8688 9291. CROYDON FOLKSONG CLUB: Ruskin House, Coombe Road, Croydon. Bev Sanders & Bob Surgeoner, July 22. 020 8698 5322. CAF
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Artways
An exhibition of paintings and drawings; The Bull Foyer, High Street, Barnet; Tuesday, July 23, runs to July 30. July 17, 2002 21:00
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Watford Folklore Society
Meets for lecture entitled Lammas celebration and feast with celebratory rituals; Oracle Centre, 12 Market Street, Watford; Thursday, July 25, 8pm; visitors welcome, admission 4.50. Tel: 01923 229784. July 17, 2002 21:00
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Sarratt (Evening) Women's Institute
Meets in the Village Hall; Thursday, July 25, 8pm. July 17, 2002 21:00
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The Stanmore Art Society
Meets for a pastel portrait demonstration by Ronald Clark; St James's Church House Hall, London Road, Bushey; Wednesday, July 24, 8pm; admission 1. July 17, 2002 21:00
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Women-only kateda
Self defence classes. Meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 17, 2002 21:00
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Cannabis: A Blunkett blunder?
Home Secretary David Blunkett's plan to downgrade cannabis to a class C drug has met with a mixed reception. LUCY BRINICOMBE takes a look at the situation ... The Government's decision to reclassify cannabis has been warmly received by most organisations
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Flower Festival
Flower Festival St James Church, High Street, Bushey; in association with Bushey Festival. Sunday, July 21. July 17, 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 17,
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Council reviews Spider-Man rating
Three Bexley councillors went to the pictures yesterday to decide whether kids can see one of this summer's hottest films. The councillors, members of Bexley Council's licensing panel crossed over the road from the council offices in Bexleyheath to take
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Late tries sink Warriors
Kingston Warriors rugby league team lost 30-12 against West London on Saturday. Early tries from Scott Grove and Ben Hinze gave the Sharks a flying start, but Ben Robinson reduced the arrears a try. Sharks replied through Russell Groth and extended their
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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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Kingstonian beat Byfleet
Kingstonian secured a six-wicket win over Byfleet to stay second in the Fuller's Surrey League. Ks reached their target of 182 to win with six wickets in hand. Shahid Mahmood scored 69. The usually-prolific Maz Hassan managed just two runs, but a quick
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Ks are Shot down in final penalty drama
Kingstonian finished second in the four team tournament at Kingsmeadow last weekend, writes Phil Windeatt. In Sunday's final, they were beaten in a penalty shoot-out by Aldershot, with Greg Ball slicing a spot kick wide. On Saturday, they beat Nationwide
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Flower Festival
At St James Church, High Street, Bushey; in association with Bushey Festival. Friday, July 18. July 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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Double success for social services
REDBRIDGE Social Services is celebrating double-success an award from the Department of Health and winning the Best Exhibit competition at the recently-held Redbridge Show. They have received a two star award in recognition of their improved service to
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Roadworks on their way
LANE closures and narrow lanes are to be brought in on the M11 southbound on Monday so work can be carried out on bridge parapets on the Woodford East and Roding Valley viaducts. The £670,000 upgrading, which affects a one mile stretch of road, is expected
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Cars clue lead in sex attacks
Police tracking a Harpenden sex pest believe that the different cars used in the two attacks could hold the key to his identity. Led by Detective Superintendent Bob Saunders and Detective Chief Inspector Dave West, the investigation team is focusing its
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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Green windows
New environmentally-friendly windows have been installed in one of Richmond Housing Partnership's retirement homes in Twickenham. Howe Lodge has been fitted with double glazed windows, made of timber from renewable sources, which are green in colour,
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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Harrow Drug Action Team 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 Harrow Drug Action Team's website 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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Tea Dance
YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 17, 2002 21:00
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All that jazz
TWO NIGHTS of classy, sassy music from the 1930s and 40s will be coming to the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford. The All Night Strut is a two-act musical extravaganza that spans the depression, World War II and the post-war boom. The show is packed with jazz
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Flower power
A Kingston schoolgirl and her grandmother used flower power to bag the top prize in a local environmental competition. Lucy Vane, 13, and Antoinette Hookway used their petal perspicacity to see off the opposition in a How well do you know your wild flowers
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Ballad man at the KMT
FOR one night only singer, songwriter and actor Vince Hill will be belting out a catalogue of his favourite songs at the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford. The recording star, famous for hit records such as Edelweiss and Roses Of Picardy, will be at the
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What a load of rubbish!
RESIDENTS in Redbridge could end up being charged up to £14 a week to receive their early morning mail if a pilot scheme by Royal Mail is successful. Royal Mail has decided to try out a new scheme in chosen areas across the UK. The trials will mean customers
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Mayor lends support to appeal
The Mayor of Kingston Councillor Don Jordan has announced the Kingston Can cancer unit appeal will be his Mayoral charity for the year. A reception was held at the Guildhall, Kingston, on Friday July 5. Coun Jordan said: "Cancer touches one in three people
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Sentence waiting for Sheikh
WANSTEAD prisoner Ahmad Sheikh has been incarcerated in an isolation cell where he will remain until he is hanged or freed on appeal this autumn. Just like the 78 other condemned inmates on Hyderabad central jail's death row, Sheikh will have a permanent
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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 17, 2002 21:00
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Learn to Line Dance
West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
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SalsaDuende
David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. July 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2002 21:00
