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Watford chairman quits 1st December 2008
Watford chairman, Graham Simpson has resigned from his role at the club's Extraordinary General Meeting. A spokesperson, commented on the club website: "Graham Simpson, the chairman of Watford Leisure, has resigned from the Board with immediate effect. Andrew Wilson, currently a... Read More
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Short films used to deter adults from buying booze for kids 1st December 2008
Hertfordshire County Council targeted shoppers in Watford’s Harlequin shopping centre with short films to persuade adults not to be irresponsible and buy alcohol for under-age drinkers. The first film features a girl getting alcohol from home and the other shows a stranger buying a boy... Read More
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Help for Herts' carers faced with disaster 24th November 2008
A new guide has been produced by Hertfordshire County Council, aimed at helping care and voluntary agencies cope with a range of disasters, including floods, flu pandemics, power cuts and explosions. The guide is called Care Providers - Are You Prepared? and sets out a series of questions to help... Read More
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Three Rivers is the safest district in the county 24th November 2008
A roundup of crime rates from the first six months of 2008 across the Three Rivers area, have revealed that it is the safest district in the county. Domestic burglary, violent crime and criminal damage were all exposed as the lowest in Hertfordshire. The encouraging results could be down to an... Read More
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Brendan Rogers and Frank Lampard Snr at Watford 24th November 2008
Watford have appointed Chelsea reserve team coach, Brendan Rodgers as first team manager and Frank Lampard Snr as football consultant at the club. Rodgers will take charge of first team affairs following Tuesday evening's fixture at Bristol City. The Northern Irishman began his coaching career... Read More
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Aquadrome looks for friends 14th November 2008
The Friends of the Aquadrome is a new local group. Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) can always benefit from a helping hand, and residents to Three Rivers, with an interest in the outdoors, can support their nearest reserve be becoming a Friend. Residents who are eager to help improve and... Read More
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Win FREE TICKETS to Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair 28th October 2008
The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair, returns to the Business Design Centre (pictured), Islington, London, from 12 to 16 November 2008, and Avenues has ten pairs of tickets to giveaway. The Country Living Christmas Fair, now in its thirteenth year, attracts thousands of visitors from across... Read More
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Local agent picks up award 18th November 2008
Local estate agent to Rickmansworth and Chorleywood, Parkheath, scooped the UK Lettings Agency of the Year Award at the recent Negotiator Awards 2008. Jane Gardner, lettings director at the agent, wanted to pay special thanks to her lettings team and other Parkheath colleagues. She said... Read More
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Jekyll and Hyde at the Watersmeet 14th November 2008
Until 15 November Watersmeet is hosting Jekyll and Hyde the Musical. Based on the short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, it follows the story of Dr Jekyll as his scientific experiments to rid the world of evil backfire and result in dark and sinister consequences. Telephone 844 745 1944... Read More
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County staff raise £2k 14th November 2008
Hertfordshire County Council employees have raised over £2,000 for Breast Cancer Campaign. Staff at Hertfordshire County Council wore an item of pink and gave a donation of £2 each to support the Breast Cancer Campaign's 'Wear it Pink' event. Teams based at Hertfordshire County Council sites... Read More
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M25 junction 17 to be widened 6th November 2008
Three Rivers District Council has received formal notice from Skanska/Balfour Beatty of their intention to carry out works to the immediate northwest of junction 17 of the M25. The works will comprise a construction compound for the widening and maintenance of the adjacent stretch of the M25 and... Read More
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Pupils put questions to councillors 28th October 2008
Students from St Joan of Arc School, Rickmansworth, have been given the opportunity to quiz their local councillors on issues related to the area they live and school in, at a recent forum. Over 200 Year 7 pupils took part in the event, which saw local councillors Ann Shaw, Chris Hayward and... Read More
