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British themed exhibition for charity DRUM 17th November 2009
A new Best of British art exhibition by attendees of a charity that offers day services and support for adults with physical or sensory disabilities, has opened up in The Visual Arts Centre, Watford Grammar School for Girls. Disability Recreation Unity Movement (DRUM) is a small Watford-based... Read More
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By-election date set for Bushey Heath ward 9th November 2009
A by-election will take place on Thursday 26 November for the Bushey Heath ward of Hertsmere, following the resignation of Councillor Anne Swerling. Charles Bath George (Labour Party), Paul Morris (Conservative Party) and Anita Ownsworth (Liberal Democrat) will stand. Polling stations will... Read More
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Second place for young Bushey pupil 9th November 2009
A pupil from St Margaret’s School, Bushey, has narrowly missed out on winning the Hertsmere Borough Council Christmas card competition. Emily Blow, aged nine, shared second place in the competition that sees the council use the winning design as their own Christmas card to send out to... Read More
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Bushey Heath councillor quits 26th October 2009
Councillor Anne Swerling has resigned from her post as ward councillor for Bushey Heath for personal reasons. Hertsmere’s chief executive Donald Graham received a letter of resignation from Mrs Swerling on Monday 19 October. In it, she said:“My reason is purely personal and at this time my... Read More
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Watford's Charter Place edges closer to redevelopment 19th October 2009
Watford’s Charter Place is to be redeveloped with the help of the architect firm responsible for large projects such as the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent, Cabot Circus in Bristol and the Bullring in Birmingham. Architects and masterplanners from award-winning firm Benoy will work... Read More
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October half-term activities 19th October 2009
Keeping children entertained throughout the October half-term should no longer fill parents with dread, as Watford Council has teamed up with Apex Multisports and organised a week of sporting activities for children during the week-long break. For £2 per day (10am - 3pm) children can enjoy a wide... Read More
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Public performances for Watford's talented 12th October 2009
Local talent will soon get its chance to shine, as Watford Council is on the look out for individuals and groups to perform in public places across the town. The council is after people who can provide live musical performances, dance shows, street entertainment or activities that will... Read More
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SIGN UP - weekly what's on in Watford 9th October 2009
WeLove The Weekend is your local 'what's on' guide to the Watford area. We pick out the best of the action in and around the Watford area each week and email it direct to your inbox every Thursday afternoon. From bars and restaurants to sport and gigs, and from theatre to art exhibitions... Read More
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Free skills boost for Watford 6th October 2009
Throughout October Watford residents have the opportunity to learn new skills or sharpen their existing ones at a series of free learning sessions.Over 150 free learning opportunities have been arranged at various venues across the town from Thursday 1 until Saturday 31 October.The Learning... Read More
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Watford trio combine for 2010 production 6th October 2009
Watford Palace Theatre, Watford FC and Watford Museum are looking for people to join its team of researchers and participate in a brand new community football musical project, planned for 2010, Hello, Mister Capello.The joint partnership is on the hunt for people to come forward with stories of... Read More
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County police programme rewarded 28th September 2009
A Hertfordshire Police programme which aims to steer prolific criminals away from a life of crime, has been recognised with an Excellence in Policing Award. The Choices and Consequences programme was voted the winner by attendees at the Excellence in Policing Conference, at the National Police... Read More
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Free swimming continues 14th September 2009
A pilot programme of free swimming in Bushey and other Hertsmere areas, which has been up and running since April this year, is set to continue for the under-16 and over 60 age groups. Under original plans, the scheme was funded by Hertsmere Council up until 30 September, though at a recent... Read More
