An independent betting firm which has been providing its service since 1970 in Abbots has challenged the introduction of a rival bookmaker. Betting giantWilliam Hill was last month granted permission to move to a premises within the village, which has upset High Street Bookmaker Ansells, which has a long family tradition within Abbots. The barrister representing William Hill toldMagistrates present at the application process, which took place at Hemel Hempstead Court, that the betting firm was hoping to overcome what itperceived as a ‘monopoly situation’ within the village. Their aim was to provide a bigger shop with modern facilities for locals.
Breakspeare School played host to the Abbots Langley Tough Tenpresentation night last month, which sees proceeds of the annual event distributed to deserving beneficiaries. The main recipient of the night was a man well known around the local area, Pete Nash.My Abbots has kept readers up to date with Pete’s progress over the last few months as he continues to receive treatment to remove an AVM from his brain.
High winds caused havoc in Abbots last month as a number of trees in the area were brought down to earth, including the 130-year-old Scots Pine. In a week where the whole country was rocked by the speedy gales, a number of spots around Abbots were in danger of being damaged by the dangling trees. Breakspeare School lost a tree that nearly hit a classroom in the storms; while the Scots Pine was swaying dangerously close to theManor House Sports &Social Cluband a nearbychildren’s play area.So much so, that Abbots Langley Trees and Gardening Services had to be called in to help.
Residents of Abbots are all familiar with the name Pete Nash by now.Pete has been in and out of hospital for two months now as doctors seek to save his life. As reported a couple of months ago, Pete’s first operation was due to take place at the beginning of December, at The Frenchay Hospital in Bristol.
High winds caused havoc in Abbots last month as a number of trees in the area were brought down to earth, including the 130-year-old Scots Pine. In a week where the whole country was rocked by the speedy gales, a number of spots around Abbots were in danger of being damaged by the dangling trees. Breakspeare School lost a tree that nearly hit a classroom in the storms; while the Scots Pine was swaying dangerously close to the
