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Focus Tae Kwon Do: Malden Parochial Primary School, The Manor Drive, Worcester Park, Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm. St Agatha's School, Kingston, Wednesdays. July 13, 2002 21:00

By Tracie Law and Jane McGill; The Bull Gallery, High Street, Barnet; runs until July 30. July 13, 2002 21:00

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

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 13, 2002 21:00

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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 13, 2002 21:00

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

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; every Wednesday, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for an evening cycle ride; meet at the War Memorial, St Peters Street, St Albans; Wednesday, July 17, 7.30pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley; Wednesday, July 17, 2.30pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for painting and drawing; Manor Lodge, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley; Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. Tel: 01923 662204. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Self defence class; meets at Town and Country Club, Rosslyn Road, Watford; Wednesday, July 17, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for talk by Graham Willis, Exploring Space; The Friends Meeting House, 150 Church Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 16, 7.30pm; admission free. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for talk with music by professional harpist Margaret Knight; Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way, Garston; Tuesday, July 16, 2pm to 4.30pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets in the Village Hall; Tuesday, July 16, 2.15pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; Tuesday, July 16, 7.45pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at The Family Room, Kings Head PH, Hunton Bridge; meet for talk by Mr Payne on Women's Land Army; Monday, July 15, 7.30pm; new members warmly welcomed. July 13, 2002 21:00

Fun for all the family; Gadebridge Park, off the A4146, Hemel Hempstead; Sunday, July 14, noon to 6pm; free parking. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Pitstone Green Museum, Vicarage Road, Pitstone, Bucks; Sunday, July 14, 11am to 5pm; admission 2 adults, 1 children. July 13, 2002 21:00

At St Paul's Church, Chipperfield; Sunday, July 14, 11am to 5pm; maypole dancing 3pm, songs of praise 6.30pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

In a friendly informal and sociable atmosphere; Kingswood Baptist Church hall, North Approach, Watford; Wednesdays, 1pm to 4pm. Tel: Sue 01923 675132. July 13, 2002 21:00

Dance Studio, Estcourt Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 8pm; free membership with copy of The Watford Observer. Tel: 020 8950 7896. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

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

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 &amp

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

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.

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 13, 2002 21:00

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

On Saturday, July 20, at the All Saints Church, Waltham Drive, Queensbury, Edgware. For further details call 0208 952 1125 July 13, 2002 21:00

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

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 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Intermediate lessons; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Tuesdays; 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for a varied programme of speakers, demonstrations, slides etc; Yorke Meade School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green; Tuesdays, 8pm to 10pm. Everyone welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

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

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 13, 2002 21:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for badminton, bowls, Scrabble and other activities; YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; Wednesdays, 2pm to 5pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; every Wednesday, 7.15pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at Our Lady and St Michael's Church Hall, Crown Rise, Garston; every Tuesday, 7.45pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at the Bedmond Village Hall, Bedmond; every Friday, 7.30pm. New members are always welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for talk on Romania by the Myosotis Trust; Methodist Church Hall, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth; Thursday, July 18, 2.30pm to 4pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at St Mary's Church Hall, Rickmansworth on Thursday, July 18. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at Little Green School, Croxley Green; Thursdays, 8pm to 10pm; new members welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at Christ Church, St Albans Road (opposite KFC), Watford; Thursday, July 18, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Beginners welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets in the Village Hall; Wednesday, July 17, 7.45pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for various speakers, demonstrations and outings; United Reformed Church Hall, High Street, Bushey; Wednesdays, 7.15pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at Meriden Community Centre, Garston; Wednesdays, 7.30pm. New members very welcome. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for pastel demonstration by Peter Coombs; Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford; Tuesday, July 16, 7.30pm; visitors welcome, admission 2. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Meets for demonstrations, help and social evenings; Social Centre, Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey; Monday, July 15, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

Ballroom dancing; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; new members welcome; every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: 01923 681054. July 13, 2002 21:00

Attractions include hot rods, motorbikes, kit cars, trade stands, fairground and much more; Phasels Wood, (A41 bypass), Hemel Hempstead; Sunday, July 14, admission 5; children under-16 free. July 13, 2002 21:00

YMCA, Charter Place, Watford; mainly for senior citizens; every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm; admission 1.50. July 13, 2002 21:00

Meets at T.S. Renown, Cassio Bridge, Rickmansworth Road, Croxley Green; Sunday, July 14, 11am. Tel: 01923 445832 for further details. July 13, 2002 21:00

For budding singers, dancers and drama enthusiasts; Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Leavesden; Saturday, July 13, 10am to noon; admission 5 payable on the day. Tel: 01923 894444 for further details. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

West Watford Conservative Club, Harwoods Road, Watford; Tuesdays, 7.30pm to 9pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

New members welcome; The Orbital Community Centre, Haines Way, Watford; Tuesdays, 2pm to 4pm. Tel: Alison 01923 681054 for further details. July 13, 2002 21:00

The Cookery, behind Elim Church, Leavesden Road, north Watford; Mondays, 7pm to 8pm basic Salsa, 8pm to 9pm advanced Salsa. Tel: 07944 462461. July 13, 2002 21:00

David Lloyd Centre, Hartspring Lane, Bushey; Sundays, 7pm to 9pm; admission 6. Tel: 07956 207458. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

Over 30's disco at the Bushey Country Club, High Street, Bushey; Fridays, 9pm to 2am. Tel: 01737 360547 for further details. July 13, 2002 21:00

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

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

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

The Harebreaks, north Watford; Mondays, 9.30am. Tel: 01923 720105. July 13, 2002 21:00

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 13, 2002 21:00

A group which listens to varied programme of speakers; United Reformed Church Hall, Bricket Wood; Mondays, 8pm. July 13, 2002 21:00

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