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• Art & Photographic Competition 2008

  The Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust is running a competition for young people to draw a picture or take a photograph of a listed building in Hertfordshire.

  There will be an exhibition of entries and a prize giving ceremony on Sunday 9th November at Place House Hall, Ware.
  Filed under: Children & Youth, Hobbies & Crafts

  Location: Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust, The Castle, Hertford
  Name: Anne Haworth
  Telephone: 01992 504331

• Playwriting Workshop

  This will present a unique opportunity for new playwrights to develop their skills and receive feedback about their writing.

  The first full day session on Saturday 16th August, 10.30am to 5.00pm, and after, summer workshops with a limited capacity of 10 places each. The session will cost £20 for the full day (£14 conc) and places can be booked.
  Filed under: Watford Palace Theatre, Playwriting Workshop

  Location: Watford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Herts
  Name: Palace box office
  Telephone: 01923 225671

• Out Of Order

  Masterfarceur Ray Cooney, provides an action packed evening of hilarity and narrow escapes in another of his inimitable comedies. The recipe for a superb drama-filled evening with fun and frolics.

  Presented by The Company of Ten. Booking opens 1st September 2008.
  Filed under: Drama & Theatre

  Location: Abbey Theatre. Westminister Lodge, Holywell Hill, St. Albans
  Telephone: 01727 857861

• Calamity Jane

  This musical comedy is adapted from the celebrated stage-play and film. It features such well-known favourites as Secret Love, Deadwood Stage and Windy City.

  Presented by Rare Productions. An amateur youth production. Booking opens 1st September.
  Filed under: Drama & Theatre, Music

  Location: Abbey Theatre. Westminister Lodge, Holywell Hill, St. Albans
  Telephone: 01727 857861

• Jazz Club (September 2008)

  Bob Kerr's Whoopee Band

  4th, 11th with Charlie Connors Original Vintage Jazz, 18th with New Orleans Heat and 25th with Heart of England
  Filed under: Pump House Theatre & arts centre, Jazz club

  Location: Pump House theatre & arts Centre, Local Board Road, Lower High street, Watford
  Name: Pump House Jazz club
  Telephone: 01923 241454

• The Dresser

  By Ronald Harwood. Inspired by the memories of his years working as Sir Donald Wolfit's dresser, Ronald Harwood's evocative, perceptive and hilarious portrait of backstage life is one of the most acclaimed dramas of modern theatre.

  4 - 27 September
  Filed under: Watford Palace Theatre, The Dresser

  Location: Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford
  Name: box office
  Telephone: 01923 225671

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• Art Tour Holiday - The Birth of Modern Art

  This is a unique holiday for art lovers, visiting the locations where Matisse invented Fauvism, Picasso invented Cubism and Dali invented his form of Surrealism.

  6th-13th September 2008
  Filed under: art tour holiday, the birth of modern art

  Location: The Courtyard Arts & Community Centre, Port Vale, Hertford
  Name: Bryan
  Telephone: 01992 304022

• Fifi & The Flowertots

  For the first time ever, Fifi and the Flowertots will be appearing live on stage! Come along and join in the fun as you are taken on a marvellous, magical,musical journey in this brand new production, featuring these much loved characters.

  Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September, 1pm & 3.30pm. Runs 1hour 30mins inc. interval. Tickets: £12 (Adults) £10 (Under 16s) Family Ticket: £40 (4people)
  Filed under: Children & Youth, Drama & Theatre

  Location: The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.
  Telephone: 01923 857546

• Herts Open Studios

  Visual artists across the county will open their homes or studios to introduce you to their work, show off their skills and make sales.

  13th September - 5th October 2008
  Filed under: Artists, photography, crafts, Herts Visual Arts Forum

  Location: Various venues - call or email for further details
  Name: Herts Visual Arts Forum
  Telephone: 07813 100651

• Monkeyboy

  rock band £3 entry

  13th September at 8pm
  Filed under: The Flag, Monkeyboy

  Location: The Flag, Station Rd, Watford
  Name: The Flag
  Telephone: 01923 218413

• An Audience with Ann Widdecombe

  Larger than life politician, novelist and TV celebrity Ann Widdecombe delights audiences across the land with her witty and controversial speeches. Now she brings her show to the public at large, answering questions and sharing anecdotes.

  Sunday 14th September 7.30pm. Tickets: £16, £15 (conc.)
  Filed under: Speaker

  Location: The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett.
  Telephone: 01923 857546

• Open Day

  Watford Palace's Open Day is a great opportunity to find out more about the theatre and its work, and a fantastic free activity for all the family. It's FREE!

  14th September at 10am - 4pm
  Filed under: Watford Palace Theatre, Open Day

  Location: Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford
  Name: box office
  Telephone: 01923 225671

• Get Involved On Croxley Common Moor!

  Join this practical task and work alongside the Friends of Croxley Common Moor as they remove unwanted bushes that are encroaching on the valuable grassland. Find out more about the Local Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest from knowledgeable members of the Friends group and all of your hard work will be rewarded with a bacon butty and plenty of tea!

  14th September at 10am - 1pm
  Filed under: get involved on Croxley Common Moor

  Location: Meet by lock 79 on the Grand Union Canal, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth
  Name: Kay FitzGerald (Three Rivers District Council)
  Telephone: 01923 727105

• Down The Line

  Explore the old railway line from Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead and return on the Nickey Line, now a pleasant traffic free greenway with gentle contours. There will be an optional pub lunch in Hemel Hempstead (bring money if you wish to partake).

  14th September at 10.30am - 4.30pm
  Filed under: down the line, Harpenden

  Location: Meet at north end of Harpenden Common, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
  Name: Doug Nevell (St Albans Cycle Campaign)
  Telephone: 01582 762120

• Free Art Workshops

  The Hertfordshire Building Preservation Trust is running a free drop-in art workshop day- come along and create your entry for the competition!

  For children of any age group.
  Filed under: Children & Youth

  Location: Hertford Castle, Hertfordshire
  Telephone: 01992 504331

• BIG 'HERTS' WALK 08 - Walk with friends and make a difference in Hertfordshire

  Goodie bags & medals for every participant. Entertainment and refreshments at the finish. Fun for all the family! Helping Hertfordshire charities The Peace Hospice, Watford Mencap and Watford New Hope Trust. 10k walk starts and finishes in Cassiobury Park - 3k route suitable for younger children, pushchairs and wheelchairs.

  14th September - registration at 12 noon for a 1pm start
  Filed under: Children & Youth, Nature & Environment, Other Events, Sports Games & Fitness

  Location: Big “Herts” Walk, PO Box 233, Watford
  Name: Big Herts Walk Team
  Telephone: 0800 376 6029 or email info@bithertswalk.org.uk

• Dan James

  In concert

  14th September
  Filed under: the Horn Reborn, Dan James

  Location: the Horn Reborn, Victoria Street, St Albans
  Name: The Horn Reborn
  Telephone: 01727 853143

• The Farndale Housing Estate's Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production of Macbeth

  A comedy by David McGillivaray & Walter Zerlin Jnr.

  Monday 15th to Saturday 20th September, 7.45pm
  Filed under: Pump House Theatre, comedy, david McGillivaray and Walter Zerlin Jnr

  Location: Local Board Road, Lower High street, Watford
  Name: box office
  Telephone: 07786 844541

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