Community Times Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Croxley Green & Northwood

Interesting development in Centralisation of Govt Web Resources

2012-02-01T15:10:00.000Z

Was very interested to read this today, will no doubt make all our lives a bit easier.
http://digital.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2012/01/31/this-is-why-we-are-here/

Free Anti Theft, Gadget Registration

2012-01-24T21:36:00.000Z

If you were lucky enough to receive a new mobile, television, sat nav or bike for Christmas, or have bought a new gadget in the January sales, have you registered it for free on http://www.immobilise.com/ yet?

Every year police recover hundreds of valuables that cannot be traced to their rightful owners. However, registering possessions on http://www.immobilise.com/ can help.

It is a free database where people can list their property and then, if the item is lost or stolen, users can log this on the system to help any recovered items be returned to them.

It can also serve as a deterrent to thieves, who won't want to be caught carrying property that is easily identified as not belonging to them by police, and can help police to identify suspects as part of their investigations.

Combined with simple crime prevention, this can help you to keep your valuable possessions secure. For tips on security, please visit http://www.herts.police.uk/advice/crime_prevention.aspx.

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: cmmail@herts.pnn.police.uk.

Songwriting workshop - 4th Feb

2012-01-24T00:14:00.000Z

Learn To Write A Hit Record! / Your Song Could Be In The West End!
Razzamataz Rickmansworth is delighted to announce a two hour Song Writing Master Class with singer / songwriter Jeremy Randall on 4^th February. As an extra bonus the song created, will be performed in the West End later this year.
“This Master Class is a fantastic opportunity open to 9 – 18 year olds from the local area. There’s a huge amount of young talent locally and we are keen to help it grow by building confidence in young people and giving them new skills. ” Says Razzamataz Rickmansworth Principal Lisa Roberts.
Jeremy adds, “During the session the students will be discovering the magic of melody and the language of lyrics and finding the songwriter within! By the end of the two hours they will have created a new and totally unique song.”
Razzamataz Rickmansworth has been chosen to perform at a Gala show at Her Majesty’s Theatre, the home of ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ and their students are going to sing the song created in the Master Class on the prestigious West End stage.
Jeremy who will guide the students has written songs for many TV series and films. As a singer he’s performed with Meatloaf and Haddaway and featured in numerous adverts including Coca Cola, British Airways and Mastercard. This year Jeremy is collaborating with French band Arcanes on their new album.
The Song Writing Master Class is on February 4^th from 1.30pm to 3.30pm for ages 9 to 18. The cost is £15 per student. Please call Lisa on 01923 770736 to book your place or for more information. (Places are limited.)

Open Casting at Watersmeet - 26th Jan 4.30pm to 9pm

2012-01-24T00:04:00.000Z

Can you help with information?

2012-01-13T23:56:00.000Z

Burglary - SHERFIELD AVENUE, RICKMANSWORTH - C2/12/86

At 6.15pm on Monday 9^th January offender(s) forced the ground floor window to gain entry. It is believed the offender(s) were disturbed by the owner coming back as nothing had been stolen. A police dog unit attended and tracked their scent to the golf course behind. House to House enquiries were undertaken and a scene of crime officer attended. PC 246 Knowles is the investigating officer.

Please view the attached link for ways to make your home and garden more secure.

Secureyour home and garden

If you have any information regarding this crime please contact our non-emergency number "101" or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111 quoting the crime number above.

If you require any Crime Prevention advice please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer David Mahon on 01923 472030 or if you want to report anything to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team use 01923 472283.

Little Rouge...: Turban Trend

2012-01-04T13:00:00.000Z

Little Rouge...: Turban Trend: If there is one piece that I want to firmly establish in my 2012 wardrobe, it's the turban. Ever since I found the picture from my gor...

Pub-goers can enjoy a January Sale with a difference at four pubs in the area.

2012-01-03T22:09:00.001Z

Managers at The Moon Under Water and The Colombia Press, both in High Street, Watford, along with The Pennsylvanian in High Street, Rickmansworth and The William Jolle in Joel Street, Northwood Hills, are each serving a pint of real ale at 1992 prices from Tuesday January 3 until Wednesday January 11 inclusive.
They are serving a pint of Greene King Ruddles Best Bitter for £1.29, as well as a pint of Carlsberg (£1.99), a bottle of Beck’s (£1.29) and a cup of coffee (79p).
According to the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), the last time an average price of a pint of beer cost £1.29 was in 1992.
Kwame Tefe, manager of The Moon Under Water, said: “I am sure my customers will welcome the reduction in prices, especially at the start of the year.
“Department stores and shops hold their sales in January and I believe that given the choice of a trip to a sale at the shops or a sale at The Moon Under Water, most people would prefer a visit to the pub.

Message from www.owl.co.uk

2011-12-27T12:23:00.000Z

Message from PCSO Gareth Williams
Recent scams to be aware of:
Postal scams reporting that you have won money in a lottery and all you need to do is give your bank details to receive the money.

Phone scams saying that your computer has developed a virus and the person on the other end states they need to "fix" it for a small fee. This then turns out to be a program which stores all your bank details.
Email scams pretending to be from the government stating you have a tax rebate.

With this in mind please take the time to look at the government website about other scams to look out for and advice on how to deal with them.

Protectingyourself from Scams

We have recently seen a few rogue trading incidents where the elderly are targeted by unscrupulous traders and extort money from them for poor work or no work at all. Please have a look at the local trading standards advice for advice on how to deal with them too.

Howto deal with uninvited doorstep traders

If you require any Crime Prevention advice please contact your local Crime Prevention Officer David Mahon on 01923 472030 or if you want to report anything to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team use 01923 472283 for Rickmansworth 01923 472471 for Abbots Langley and 01923 472218 for Oxhey

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: gareth.williams@herts.pnn.police.uk.

Property & Bike Marking Session - 31st December

2011-12-27T12:17:00.000Z

The Local Police will be holding a property and bicycle marking session on 31st December 2011 between 10am and 3pm. This will be held at South Oxhey Police Station, Oxhey Drive. There will be many services available including bike engraving, UV property marking, Immobilise registration and Stoplock kits available for car number plates.

If you need to contact the police regarding this event: robert.rawlings@herts.pnn.police.uk.

Community Times Newsletter now available to view

2011-12-21T17:00:00.001Z

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Double Trouble! Big pants colouring competition winners announced

2011-12-14T10:46:00.000Z

Cinderella has been left to hang out all the washing again!

Only this time it’s in the Watersmeet foyer as hundreds of pairs of pants covered with everything from glitter and tinsel to fabric and faux for Watersmeet’s annual colouring competition inviting children from schools around the district to get into the panto mood.

This year the competition was to design two pairs of pants for the Ugly Sisters and the quality of entries received was outstanding.

After a lengthy selection process, Dean Horner and Oliver Gray, Cinderella’s Ugly Sisters, picked Emma Sullivan from Carpenders Park (10 years) and Emily Game from Chorleywood (5 years) as the winners.

Each family was given a family ticket to see the show and meet the cast, but the highlight for young winners was actually seeing their creations made into life size pants and worn in the opening scene of the panto by the Uglies!

Dearn Horner and Oliver Gray who play Cinderella's Ugly Sisters
Cinderella family pantomime is playing at Watersmeet, Rickmansworth from 7th to 31st December prices and availability can be found online at www.watersmeet.co.uk or call the box office on 01923 711063

Starlight Evening Success!

2011-12-01T15:14:00.001Z

The lastest Les Mead Video of Rickmansworth's Starlight Evening, organised by The Rickmansworth Chamber of Commerce is available to view on our video wall or at http://youtu.be/cad40MtZ0C0

Update from OWL - Neighbourhood Watch

2011-11-23T20:18:00.002Z

Today at 0915 hrs a elderly resident in Cedars Avenue Rickmansworth has been approached by 3 white males in silver Medium sized car possibly a P reg. The males have tried to get the resident to return to their house as there was a issue with flooding in a neighbours house. The resident has refused the males offer of returning to the address but under duress has given their contact details due to the males threatening to tell there boss the resident was not co-operating. The driver of the silver car that spoke to the resident was described as in his 40`s, brown collar length hair, heavy build, with a Liverpuddlian accent. This Modus Operandi is now a country wide distraction burglary series hence why it is being sent to all areas in Three Rivers. Please pass to all of your members. If you have anyone of this description call at your address or stop you on the street please call 101 if you have any information on today's incident please call 101 and quote reference C2/11/2927

If you need to reply by email click on my address here: steven.jacob@herts.pnn.police.uk.

New 'Starlight' Edition of Community Times to view Online

2011-11-19T22:15:00.000Z

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Councillors Surgery Chorleywood

2011-11-11T13:43:00.000Z

The next Chorleywood Lib Dem Councillor’s surgery will be taking place on Saturday 19^th November from 11am till noon in the library, Lower Road. I will be there representing Three Rivers District Council along with Cllr Wendy Boatman from Chorleywood Parish Council.
Do come along if there are any issues/problems you wish to raise
Cllr Martin Trevett

High St Thefts in Rickmansworth

2011-11-11T11:35:00.000Z

C2/11/2801

A purse belonging to a cashier was stolen from behind a counter of a shop in Rickmansworth high Street during lunchtime on thursday 10th November.

The cashier was alone in the shop when two east european females entered. One female managed to distract her by asking about information on products while the other reached behind the counter and took a purse.

This may be connected to mobile phones stolen from shop counters in Rickmansworth earlier in the week.

Both females are described as slim about 5 ft 5 tall and both mid thirties. One is described as wearing all black with a long skirt, the other describerd as wearing jeans and a cardigan.

Shoppers are advised not to leave mobile phones and purses on tables in cafes and restaurants as they can easily be stolen when distracted.

register your phone for free at www.immobilise.com

Contact: alan.waller@herts.pnn.police.uk.

Update on Thefts of Mobile Phones in Rickmansworth

2011-11-11T00:05:00.000Z

C2/11/2769 and C2/11/2777

Two mobile phones were stolen from a desk of an estage agent and from a desk of a solicitors in Rickmansworth High Street around 1030 on Monday 7th November.

The offender is described as a mediterranean male mid 20s, with short black hair, slim build 5 ft 7 tall and spoke with an eastern European accent. The same male is also believed to have gone into other estate agents and hair salons giving false contact details.

C2/11/2791

A further theft took place on Wednesday 9th November on Moneyhill Parade, Uxbridge Road. Two male offenders have gone into premises and stolen a mobile phone at lunchtime. The same offenders tried to target a hair salon shortly before committing their offence. Offenders are described as dark skinned with short black hair and 5 ft 6 tall.
Contact : alan.waller@herts.pnn.police.uk.

Up to date events diary

2011-11-10T22:33:00.006Z

RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE
Saturday 12^th November - 11am to 3pm
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ 01923 773296

BRING AND SING KARL JENKINS - THE ARMED MAN Saturday 12 November, Royal Masonic School, Rickmansworth
Chorleywood and Berkhamsted Choral Societies, 01923 282111
Bring and Sing Details and Application

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 13TH NOVEMBER 2011
St Mary The Virgin Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth
Remembrance Sunday service will be held at 9.30am followed by the Act of Remembrance.

HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - CHORLEYWOOD Tuesday 15 November, Chorleywood Children’s Centre, Chorleywood Library, Lower Road, Chorleywood. Information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships. 01923 231132

KATHARINE MCMAHON AT RICKMANSWORTH LIBRARY
Tuesday 15 November, Rickmansworth Library, High Street, Rickmansworth
Richard & Judy shortlisted author Katharine McMahon will be at Rickmansworth Library at 7.15 p.m. to talk about her writing. Tickets £5 /£2.50 concessions. 0300 123 4049
Katherine McMahon Details Tues 15th Nov

LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Wednesday 16^th November, Baptist Church, High St, Rickmansworth. Music for flute, cello and piano by Telemann, Jacob and Hummel. Tickets including coffee £5 at the door. All welcome.

CHORLEYWOOD LITFEST Friday 18 to Sunday 27 November, Tickets for all events available from Chorleywood Bookshop
4 New Parade, Chorleywood WD3 5NJ, 01923 283566 http://www.cwlitfest.org/
http://www.cwlitfest.org/

COME AND MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS PUDDING AT ST MARY'S...
Saturday 19th November in the Church Centre 2.15pm
£5 for a 1lb pudding and £9 for a 2lb pudding
Booking essential - through the Parish Office: 01923 721002
Bring a pinny, a large mixing bowl and a wooden spoon!

ALL SAINTS CHURCH - CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday 19 November, All Saints' Church, The Green, Croxley Green
Various stalls including Homemade Cakes, Biscuits and Jams, Tombola, Gift's, Children's Activities including Lucky Dip, Prize Draw and also refreshments will be served.
The Market will start at 2pm, all are welcome. Entrance Fee 30p for adults. 01923 720856

HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - MILL END
Saturday 19 November, William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherd’s Lane, Mill End
Information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships
01923 231132

COUNCILLORS SURGERY CHORLEYWOOD The next Chorleywood Lib Dem Councillor’s surgery will be taking place on Saturday 19^th November from 11am till noon in the library, Lower Road. Cllr Martin Trevett will be there representing Three Rivers District Council along with Cllr Wendy Boatman from Chorleywood Parish Council. Anyone welcome if there are any issues/problems you wish to raise.

HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - WEST HYDE
Monday 21 November, West Hyde and Maple Cross Youth Centre, Old Uxbridge Road, Maple Cross. Information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships 01923 231132

THE ALL NEW STARLIGHT EVENING for Rickmansworth - Friday 25^th November from 6pm to 9pm. Starlight procession, market stalls, fairground rides, hot food and mulled wine, dance performances, choral singing and lots more for all the community. www.rickmansworthuk.com

CHRISTMAS FAIR
Sunday 27 November 11am to 4pm
Watford Grammar School for Girls, Lady’s Close, Watford, WD18 0AE

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR
Sunday 27 November, St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood
Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Fair 01923 284169

SHEPHERD PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Shepherd Lane, Rickmansworth. Herts. WD3 8JJ
Thursday 1^st December 3.30-5pm
Beat the Santa - test your football skills against goalie Santa
Festive Gingerbread decorating
Hand-made Cakes
Face Painting
Santa's Grotto & photo’s with Santa
Hair Decorating
Raffle with fantastic prizes
Family Photos
Christmas Cracker Competition
Festive BBQ & refreshments
Name the Teddy
Secret Santa Gift Shop
Home crafts & other local stalls
Festive Decorations
Entrance 50p per adult inc. free leaflet
Everyone is very welcome and we look forward to sharing our lovely school with you on 1st December!CHORLEYWOOD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Friday 2^nd December - 4pm to 9pm
Stage, Stalls, and fun for all the family - for more information www.chorleywood.biz

BEN FOGLE - Monday December 5th 7.30pm Tickets £10 redeemable against the book on the night from the Chorleywood Bookshop. Venue Royal Masonic School Rickmansworth WD3 4HF.

Tickets from Chorleywood Bookshop. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk

CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH STREET, RICKMANSWORTH
Christingle Service 4.30pm, 17th December
Carol Service 6pm, 18th December
Crib Service 4.30pm, Christmas Eve
Midnight Communion Service 11.30pm, Christmas Eve
Holy Communion Service 8am, Christmas Day
Family Communion Service 10am, Christmas Day:

POSITIVE LIVING CLUB- (Run at Cloisters Hall in Rickmansworth from 10-11.15)
• Saturday 7^th January
For more information visit www.davinia.org.uk/Positive-living-club.html

Regular Events for your diary

ANTIQUES FAIR - Chorleywood Memorial Hall. 1st Saturday in Every month from 9am to 4.30pm. Small Entrance Fee.

ARTISTSMEET ART GALLERY - Watersmeet, open during box office hours: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 10am to 2pm. Entry Free of Charge.

BRITISH LEGION - Croxley Green, Watford Rd. Coffee morning 1st Thurs in month 10.30am

FARMERS SHOP-10am - 12pm. Rose & Crown, Harefield Rd, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 897680

PHEONIX MORRIS - Acoustic music in the ‘Shed’ at the rear of the Sportsman at Croxley Green on the first Thurs of every month and on the second Tues every month at the British Legion in Ebury Road. Contact Michael Stimpson 01923 770425

WELCOME CLUB - Red Cross Centre. Croxley Sat full programme of events. 3rd Sat in month Morning market. 01923 232523

PLAY RANGERS SESSIONS are available on Wednesdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm in Maple Cross School, Saturdays 11.00am -12.30pm at Mead Place, Mill End. The free activities include marbling, water play, art attack and playground games, cooking, den building and much more.

AT THE THEATRE & CINEMA

WATERSMEET
Conference/event Manager 01923 727387. Box office 01923 711063 or online at www.watersmeet.co.uk

ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS PRESENTS: ANYTHING GOES, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER

Tuesday 8^th to Friday 11^th November

It’s ‘All Aboard!’ the S S American as two unlikely couples find true love... with a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adults £12 Concessions £8 01923 711063

FRIENDS OF WATERSMEET FILM SOCIETY PRESENT: BURLESQUE (12A),
Thursday 17 November - 119 mins
A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque
club run by a former dancer.
Tickets: Members £3, Concessions £1.50 (matinee)/£2 (evening)
Non-members £5, Concessions £3 (matinee)/£4 (evening)

RICKMANSWORTH PLAYERS PRESENT 'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS'.
Tuesday 22^nd to Saturday 26^th November
A heart-warming classic that tells a story of happiness and family. The musical follows the Smith family and the move that threatens to change their lives forever.
Tickets are £14 each (concessions £12.50) Tuesdays preview night £12 each
PAUL HOLMAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS: CINDERELLA
7TH-31ST DECEMBER 2011
STARRING JONATHAN ANSELL AS PRINCE CHARMING
Cinderella's carriage will be bringing all the cast to town this December
* Jonathan Ansell as Prince Charming* Michael Otton as Buttons
* Suzanne David as Cinderella
* Oliver Gray and Dean Horner as the Ugly Sisters
...and more to be announced soon!
Tickets are already selling fast for this rags to riches family pantomime and with tickets available at reduced rates for early bookers, it's never to soon to book!
Play our panto game now for your chance to win tickets to see the show!
WATFORD PALACE THEATRE
Box Office 01923 225671 online at www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Live performances this Autumn: Mon 7 - Fri 11 Nov, Cassio OS present Hello, Dolly!
Sun 13 Nov, Diwali at the Palace
Fri 25 Nov - Sat 31 Dec, Our magical family pantomime Jack & The Beanstalk
Find out more about all of these performances online at: www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Find out about our extensive film programme by visiting: www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/film

Rickmansworth Historical Meeting Tonight

2011-11-10T01:01:00.000Z

10th November

An Illustrated talk on ‘The coming of the Canal to the Rickmansworth area’ by the Editor of the Rickmansworth Historical Society. The ‘Grand Junction Canal’ in the late 18th Century carried a considerable amount of cargo to the Midlands and London, as well as ‘spurs/branches’ that were formed to provide for Rickmansworth's local business, – Salters Brewery and John Dickinson's Paper Mills.

Meetings at 8pm, at the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters, Rickmansworth Visitors £2. All welcome Contact 01923 248581

Chorleywood Choral Society Bring and Sing - Sat 12th November

2011-11-07T00:14:00.000Z

LATEST NEWS FROM WWW.OWL.CO.UK

2011-11-06T12:42:00.000Z

Three men arrested in Rickmansworth for using counterfeit notes 04/11/2011

Three males were arrested in Rickmansworth after being seen using counterfeit notes in Rickmansworth High Street at lunchtime on Friday. Police were alerted by a member of the public and the men were stopped in the vehicle they were seen getting into shortly after leaving the high street.

Twenty pound counterfeit notes were recovered from the vehicle they were travelling in and from shops who were unaware that they had been targeted.

New What's On Listings for November

2011-11-03T23:01:00.004Z

THE PEACE HOSPICE PRESENTS: STRICTLY COME HOSPICE
Friday 4 November,@ Watersmeet, High Street, Rickmansworth
Based on the popular television show – Strictly Come Dancing, this event will feature up to 15 local couples competing in Ballroom and Latin dances.
Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £15 adult, £10 concessions, £40 family ticket
01923 335340

FIREWORK DISPLAYS
Friday 4 november

ABBOTS LANGLEY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Manor House Playing Fields, Abbots Langley, Grounds open 6:30pm fireworks start 7:30pm, 01923 265139

KINGS LANGLEY FOOTBALL CLUB FIREWORK DISPLAY,
Gaywood Park, Kings Langley, Bonfire 7pm - fireworks 8.30pm, 07976 692801

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS, RICKMANSWORTH FIREWORK DISPLAY
5 Park Road, Rickmansworth
Bonfire 7.30pm - Fireworks 8pm
01923 773387

RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL FIREWORK DISPLAY
Langley Hill, Kings Langley, Bonfire and BBQ 6pm - Fireworks 7.15pm, 01923 262 505

ST JOSEPHS SCHOOL FIREWORK DISPLAY
Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, Gates open at 6pm display starts at 7.30pm, 0208 428 5371

THE RUSSELL SCHOOL FIREWORK DISPLAY
Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, Gates open 5.45pm - Food 6pm - Display 7pm, 01923 284272

YORKE MEAD SCHOOL FIREWORK DISPLAY
Dulwich Way, Croxley Green WD3 3PX, Gates open 6.30pm - Display 7pm, 01923 778420

Saturday 5 November

CASSIOBURY PARK FIREWORK DISPLAY
Cassiobury Park, Watford
Event starts 6pm - Children’s Fireworks display 6:15pm - main Fireworks display at 7:30pm. Parking restrictions will be in place on local roads.

SARRATT FIREWORKS DISPLAY
King George V Playing Fields, Sarratt
Gates open from 6pm. All Car Parking on the Green - George V Way will be closed for the evening, except to residents.
01923 262025

Sunday 6 November

CROXLEY GREEN FIREWORK DISPLAY
Harvey Road School, Croxley Green
Gates open at 4:30pm for hot drinks and hot dogs. Fireworks will start around 5pm.
01923 773801

POSITIVE LIVING CLUB- (Run at Cloisters Hall in Rickmansworth from 10-11.15)

• Saturday 5th November
• Saturday 3rd December
For more information visit www.davinia.org.uk/Positive-living-club.html

ST MARY'S CHURCH, RICKMANSWORTH AUTUMN CONCERT

Sunday 6^th November, Faure's Requiem, and works by Allegri, Byrd and Buxtehude. 3.00pm.
Free entry donations to the Water Aid Appeal.

SUE HAMPTON - AUTHOR TALK
Monday 7 November, Chorleywood Library, Lower Road, Chorleywood
Local Author Sue Hampton speaks about her latest book and her journey to becoming a writer. An exciting and interesting talk, suitable for ages 10+. 0300 123 4049

ALL ABOUT BEES
Wednesday 9 November, St Thomas' (Youth Centre), Langley Road, Watford, WD17 4PN
A leading local beekeeper talks about this fascinating subject finishing with questions. Meeting organised by Watford and Three Rivers Friends of the Earth, 01923 251157

RICKMANSWORTH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE
Saturday 12^th November - 11am to 3pm
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ 01923 773296

BRING AND SING KARL JENKINS - THE ARMED MAN
Saturday 12 November, Royal Masonic School, Rickmansworth
Chorleywood and Berkhamsted Choral Societies, 01923 282111

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - 13TH NOVEMBER 2011St Mary The Virgin Church, Church Street, Rickmansworth Remembrance Sunday service will be held at 9.30am followed by the Act of Remembrance.

HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - CHORLEYWOOD
Tuesday 15 November, Chorleywood Children’s Centre, Chorleywood Library, Lower Road, Chorleywood. Information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships. 01923 231132

KATHARINE MCMAHON AT RICKMANSWORTH LIBRARY
Tuesday 15 November, Rickmansworth Library, High Street, Rickmansworth
Richard & Judy shortlisted author Katharine McMahon will be at Rickmansworth Library at 7.15 p.m. to talk about her writing. Tickets £5 /£2.50 concessions. 0300 123 4049

CHORLEYWOOD LITFEST
Friday 18 to Sunday 27 November, Tickets for all events available from Chorleywood Bookshop
4 New Parade, Chorleywood WD3 5NJ, 01923 283566 http://www.cwlitfest.org/

COME AND MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS PUDDING AT ST MARY'S...
Saturday 19th November in the Church Centre 2.15pm
£5 for a 1lb pudding and £9 for a 2lb pudding
Booking essential - through the Parish Office: 01923 721002
Bring a pinny, a large mixing bowl and a wooden spoon!

ALL SAINTS CHURCH - CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday 19 November, All Saints' Church, The Green, Croxley Green
Various stalls including Homemade Cakes, Biscuits and Jams, Tombola, Gift's, Children's Activities including Lucky Dip, Prize Draw and also refreshments will be served.
The Market will start at 2pm, all are welcome. Entrance Fee 30p for adults. 01923 720856

HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - MILL END
Saturday 19 November, William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherd’s Lane, Mill End
Information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships
01923 231132

HEALTHY LIVING DROP IN SESSIONS - WEST HYDE
Monday 21 November, West Hyde and Maple Cross Youth Centre, Old Uxbridge Road, Maple Cross. Information and advice on healthy living, stopping smoking and sexual health & relationships 01923 231132

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR
Sunday 27 November, St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood
Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Fair 01923 284169

THE ALL NEW STARLIGHT EVENING for Rickmansworth - Friday 25^th November from 5pm to 9pm. Starlight procession, market stalls, fairground rides, hot food and mulled wine, dance performances, choral singing and lots more for all the community. www.rickmansworthuk.com

BEN FOGLE - Monday December 5th 7.30pm Tickets £10 redeemable against the book on the night from the Chorleywood Bookshop. Venue Royal Masonic School Rickmansworth WD3 4HF.

Tickets from Chorleywood Bookshop. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk

AT THE THEATRE & CINEMA

WATFORD PALACE THEATRE
Box Office 01923 225671 online at www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Live performances this Autumn:
Mon 7 - Fri 11 Nov, Cassio OS present Hello, Dolly!
Sun 13 Nov, Diwali at the Palace
Fri 25 Nov - Sat 31 Dec, Our magical family pantomime Jack & The Beanstalk
Find out more about all of these performances online at: www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Find out about our extensive film programme by visiting: www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/film

WATERSMEET
Conference/event Manager 01923 727387. Box office 01923 711063 or online at www.watersmeet.co.uk

ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS PRESENTS: ANYTHING GOES, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER
Tuesday 8th to Friday 11th November It's 'All aboard!' the S.S. American as two unlikely couples find true love... with a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adults £12 Concessions £8
01923 711063
FRIENDS OF WATERSMEET FILM SOCIETY PRESENT: BURLESQUE (12A),

Thursday 17 November - 119 mins
A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque
club run by a former dancer.
Tickets: Members £3, Concessions £1.50 (matinee)/£2 (evening)
Non-members £5, Concessions £3 (matinee)/£4 (evening)

RICKMANSWORTH PLAYERS PRESENT 'MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS'.
Tuesday 22^nd to Saturday 26^th November
A heart-warming classic that tells a story of happiness and family. The musical follows the Smith family and the move that threatens to change their lives forever.
Tickets are £14 each (concessions £12.50) Tuesdays preview night £12 each

PAUL HOLMAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS: CINDERELLA

7TH-31ST DECEMBER 2011
STARRING JONATHAN ANSELL AS PRINCE CHARMING
Cinderella's carriage will be bringing all the cast to town this December
* Jonathan Ansell as Prince Charming
* Michael Otton as Buttons
* Suzanne David as Cinderella
* Oliver Gray and Dean Horner as the Ugly Sisters
...and more to be announced soon!
Tickets are already selling fast for this rags to riches family pantomime and with tickets available at reduced rates for early bookers, it's never to soon to book!
Play our panto game now for your chance to win tickets to see the show!

Regular Events for your diary

Antiques Fair - Chorleywood Memorial Hall. 1st Saturday in Every month from 9am to 4.30pm. Small Entrance Fee.

British legion - Croxley Green, Watford Rd. Coffee morning 1st Thurs in month 10.30am

Farmer’s Shop -10am - 12pm. Rose & Crown, Harefield Rd, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 897680

Phoenix Morris - Acoustic music in the ‘Shed’ at the rear of the Sportsman at Croxley Green on the first Thurs of every month and on the second Tues every month at the British Legion in Ebury Road. Contact Michael Stimpson 01923 770425

Welcome Club - Red Cross Centre. Croxley Sat full programme of events. 3rd Sat in month Morning market. 01923 232523

PLAY RANGERS SESSIONS are available on Wednesdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm in Maple Cross School, Saturdays 11.00am -12.30pm at Mead Place, Mill End. The free activities include marbling, water play, art attack and playground games, cooking, den building and much more.

LATEST NEWS FROM WWW.OWL.CO.UK

2011-10-27T16:30:00.000+01:00

Companies, believed to be from the Cheshire area, are using pressure sales methods to sell intruder alarm systems. They increase the fear of crime by stating that crime is increasing in the areas concerned.

They offer free ‘wireless' intruder alarm systems, but these usually involve very expensive contract arrangements. It's sales persons may also ask about double glazing and other security issues. They usually try to set up a home visit by asking for addresses and contact details.

If you are contacted by any company using this type of sales pitch please consider contacting Trading Standards (email:- tradingstandards@hertscc.gov.uk) so that their sales methods can be investigated. Do not tell the caller any personal details but do try to obtain contact names and phone numbers.

Police advice is to NEVER deal with ‘cold callers'. Phone the Police non urgent phone number,101, and ask to speak to your local Crime Prevention Officer if you need further advice or information.

Meet Me in.... Rickmansworth - Sneak Preview

2011-10-24T12:03:00.000+01:00

Last Chance to see....

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7 - 22 Oct

The premiere of Julian Mitchell's new play Family Business at the Palace is achieving fantastic reviews.

Described by the Guardian as a “modern-day Lear” and by What’s On Stage as “like an Oscar Wilde comedy”, Mitchell has been commended for being a “fastidious craftsman who knows how to explore ideas while generating suspense (whilst) displaying his familiar virtues... of irony, wit and intelligence.” (Michael Billington, Guardian)

Billington also commented that the character of eco-warrior Hugo puts “the environmental case more clearly than anyone I’ve yet encountered on stage” and that the surprising revelations in the play had the “audience gasping in delight.”

Matthew Lloyd’s “effortlessly smooth” (Anne Morley-Priestman, What’s On Stage) direction was deemed “immensely watchable” by the Guardian. Ruari Murchison’s set has also achieved much praise, having been described as “seductive” (Guardian).

Gerard Murphy’s portrayal of William has been heralded as “an excellent central performance” (What’s On Stage) and Anna O’Grady described as giving “real character... in a very well-paced portrayal” (What’s On Stage) as William's daughter, Kate.
Family Business plays at the Palace until Saturday 22 October. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01923 225671 or by booking online.

Update from OWL - Neighbourhood Watch

2011-10-16T20:14:00.000+01:00

Rogue Traders were operating again this week in Beacon way Rickmansworth. This is the second incident in recent weeks.

Two males knocked on the door of a house and asked to clean moss from the roof. When the owner declined their offer the males became quite insistent and intimidating before leaving in a white transit van. No index was taken for this van. Residents are urged to report further incidents like this on the non emergency number 101.

Elderly and vulnerable residents are urged not to open their door if they are not expecting anybody and always use your chain if you do open you door to stop cold callers from pressurising you or forcing their way into your property.

dial 999 if you feel threatening at any time.

FREE TICKETS TO GRAND DESIGNS

2011-10-05T09:21:00.002+01:00

30 FREE tickets Grand Designs Live 7-9th Oct NEC to give away. Email nickybryden@clearplanpm.co.uk.

Dates for your Diary

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OXJAM CHORLEYWOOD - until 15^th October
At various venues around Chorleywood - visit www.oxjamcw.com for more detail.
SATURDAY 8^TH OCTOBER
CHORLEY-WOODSTOCK @ The Chorleywood Club, Shepherds Lane - Kids disco, BBQ, 5 Live music acts. From 4.30pm
DAD-JAM at Chorleywood Tennis Club, doors at 7.30pm - Chorleywood Legends of Rock

RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY AUTUMN MARKET Saturday 8^th October 10am to 1pm
Watersmeet. Refreshments and lots of stalls to kick start your shopping ahead of the festive season. If you are interested in having a stall contact Barbara Owen 01923 772325

CHRISTIAN AID BOOK SALE - Saturday 8th October 8.30am- 2.30pm at Croxley Baptist Church, Baldwins Lane, entry fee, all proceeds to Christian Aid.

RICKMANSWORTH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY - Tuesday 11^th October The illustrated talk this month is "Houses and Gardens of Cornwall" by Helen McCabe, who says "We will visit many country houses and gardens from different times". We have bought a new digital projector and the definition of the colour slides is excellent.

Meetings are held at Sarratt Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month, starting at 11am with coffee/tea from 10.30. We have room to enrol a few new members, and visitors are welcome.

SIR STEPHEN REDGRAVE! - Thursday 13^th October - His new book, ‘Great Olympic Moments’ is published on Thursday October 13th and that is the day he will be appearing at The Royal Masonic School, Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth WD3 4HF.

He will be talking about the new book at 7.30pm. Tcikets are £10, redeemable against the book on the night. Tickets from The Chorleywood Bookshop. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk
RICKMANSWORTH PLAYERS CHOIR - Friday 14^th October. 8.30pm, St Oswald’s Church, Malvern Way, Croxley Green. Thank you for the Music - a concert of joyful songs. Tickets £5 available on the door or from www.rickmansworth-players.org.uk

THREE RIVERS MUSIC SOCIETY - Friday 14th October, 8.00pm in St Mary's Church, Rickmansworth. Prize winning pianist Arta Arnicane will be playing at a concert. The programme includes Schumann ,Granados, and Liszt. To book in advance, phone 01923 775882 or e-mail info@trms.elgar.org. www.trms.elgar.org

GARTH HEWITT IN CONCERT - Saturday 15th October at Croxley Green Baptist Church Baldwins Lane 'Hymns of Liberation' at 7.30pm Tickets £10 Students £5

LISA & MARTHA OF ‘THE PRIMROSE BAKERY’ - Sunday 23rd October at 2.30pm at Chorleywood Memorial Hall. WD3 5LN. Tickets from Chorleywood Bookshop. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk

VICTORIA HISLOP - Thursday 27th October 7.30pm On the launch day of her new book, ‘The Thread’, Victoria will be appearing at Chorleywood Memorial Hall. Tickets from Chorleywood Bookshop. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk

CROXLEY GREAT BARN - Saturday 29th October 10.45am Final chance to see this fabulous historic barn. Meet in the St Joan of Arc School car park. Suitable footwear recommended.

FRIENDS OF WATERSMEET JAZZ NIGHT - Watersmeet -Saturday 29th October 7.30 - 11pm Doors open 7pm - 5^th Annual Supper Dance
Featuring One Jump Ahead - Swing Blues Band and In Caberet - Stuart Warren
Licensed Bar - Tickets £22 including supper onsale from 01923 772278.

SPONSORED HALLOWEEN WALK - Sunday 30th October from 1pm onwards. Register now for the walk by emailing andrea.creepycassioburycrawl@hotmail.co.uk. Only 200 tickets so contact us now if you want to attend 10km Creepy Cassiobury Crawl.

THE RICKY ROAD RUN - Sunday 30^th October 10.30am- register at www.rickyroadrun.co.uk - in support of Wateraid and South Bucks Hospice. For more information email:rickyroadrun@veoliawater.co.uk

POSITIVE LIVING CLUB- (Run at Cloisters Hall in Rickmansworth from 10-11.15)
• Saturday 5th November
• Saturday 3rd December
For more information visit www.davinia.org.uk/Positive-living-club.html

THE ALL NEW STARLIGHT EVENING for Rickmansworth - Friday 25^th November from 5pm to 9pm. Starlight procession, market stalls, fairground rides, hot food and mulled wine, dance performances, choral singing and lots more for all the community. www.rickmansworthuk.com

BEN FOGLE - Monday December 5th 7.30pm Tickets £10 redeemable against the book on the night from the Chorleywood Bookshop. Venue Royal Masonic School Rickmansworth WD3 4HF.

Tickets from Chorleywood Bookshop. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk

Regular Events for your diary

Antiques Fair - Chorleywood Memorial Hall. 1st Saturday in Every month from 9am to 4.30pm. Small Entrance Fee.
British legion - Croxley Green, Watford Rd. Coffee morning 1st Thurs in month 10.30am
Farmer’s Shop -10am - 12pm. Rose & Crown, Harefield Rd, Rickmansworth. Tel: 01923 897680
Phoenix Morris - Acoustic music in the ‘Shed’ at the rear of the Sportsman at Croxley Green on the first Thurs of every month and on the second Tues every month at the British Legion in Ebury Road. Contact Michael Stimpson 01923 770425
Welcome Club - Red Cross Centre. Croxley Sat full programme of events. 3rd Sat in month Morning market. 01923 232523
PLAY RANGERS SESSIONS are available on Wednesdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm in Maple Cross School, Saturdays 11.00am -12.30pm at Mead Place, Mill End. The free activities include marbling, water play, art attack and playground games, cooking, den building and much more.

AT THE THEATRE & CINEMA
WATFORD PALACE THEATRE
Box Office 01923 225671 online at www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Live performance this Autumn:
Fri 7 - Sat 22 Oct, Family Business by Julian Mitchell
Fri 28 - Sat 29 Oct, Herts County Youth Theatre: Sleepy Hollow
Tue 1 - Sat 5 Nov, Tartuffe by Molière adapted by Roger McGough
Mon 7 - Fri 11 Nov, Cassio OS present Hello, Dolly!
Sun 13 Nov, Diwali at the Palace
Fri 25 Nov - Sat 31 Dec, Our magical family pantomime Jack & The Beanstalk
Find out more about all of these performances online at: www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
Find out about our extensive film programme by visiting: www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk/film

WATERSMEET

Conference/event Manager 01923 727387. Box office 01923 711063 or online at www.watersmeet.co.uk

Saturday 8^th October Rickmansworth Society Autumn Market 10am to 1pm
Sun 11th to 15th October at Watersmeet The Harrow Light Opera Company return with 'Half a Sixpence'.
Thur 27th October for half term Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'HORRID HENRY' at 2.00pm. prices £2.50 Children (under sixteen). £3.50 Adults
Tue 22nd November to 26th Watersmeet Rickmansworth Players putting on 'Meet me in St. Louis'. Tickets are £14 each (concessions £12.50) Tuesdays preview night £12 each

OXJAM - LIIVE TONIGHT

2011-09-30T11:56:00.000+01:00

As part of the October OXJAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, raising money for Oxfam (registered charity England & Wales 202918), Oxjam Chorleywood present LIVE AT THE JUNCTION sponsored by Sewell & Gardner.

The event is taking place tomorrow, Friday 30th September, at The Junction, Christ Church, Chorleywood. Please see the leaflet attached.

You can buy your tickets online at http://www.wegottickets.com/location/7308, at Chorleywood Book Shop, at Oxfam shop Rickmansworth or from the Oxjam ticket hotline on 01923 284468. A map and directions of how to get to the Junction are found at http://www.cccw.org.uk/index.php?/map/

Other dates for the diary:

Outside Rootz cafe on Saturday 1st October 9.30am - 1.00pm there will be a Buskathon

Acoustic sessions at Rootz cafe - Sunday afternoon 2nd & 9th October - 3 - 5pm

Chorley-woodstock with kids disco, bbq, DJ and 5 live music acts at Chorleywood Club, Shepherds Lane - Saturday 8th October 4pm till late

Sewell & Gardner would like to thank you for your help in supporting such a good cause!

Talk & Booksigning

2011-09-28T10:50:00.001+01:00

SOPHIE DAHL - Thursday September 29th at 2pm at Chorleywood Memorial Hall Common Road Chorleywood WD3 5LN. Sophie will be talking about her latest book "From Season to Season"
Tickets will be £10 redeemable against the book on the day from The Chorleywood Bookshop, 01923 283566. www.chorleywoodbookshop.co.uk

Watch out for Oxjam events!

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2011-09-27T23:19:00.000+01:00

Our NEW edition is available to view online - just click to view!

Read October 2011 Edition
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Frost Tonight??

2011-09-22T13:45:00.000+01:00

BBC Weather has just predicted frost in the Rickmansworth Valley tonight.... on with the thermals and it is still only September!

MND Ball this Saturday

2011-09-21T18:59:00.000+01:00

Are you Everyday Active?

2011-09-20T15:12:00.000+01:00

Now is your last chance to book subsidised adult courses in Art and Physical Activities before courses begin next week.

The Everyday Active programme offers adults a variety of courses in art and physical activities. Courses are eight weeks long, run through term time and start week commencing 26 September.

Councillor Keith Williams, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, said;

“We hope residents across the district will feel inspired and try something new. A wide range of interesting and challenging courses have been subsidised by Three Rivers District Council in order to provide residents with the opportunity to try something they wouldn’t normally do.”

Melanie Boda, Arts Officer for Three Rivers District Council, added;

“We have re-introduced Nordic Walking at the Aquadrome and Chorleywood House Estate and following the success of our Textiles courses in Croxley Green we are now offering the course in Abbots Langley. Also on offer is Pilates in Maple Cross.”

Other courses starting on 26 September include Nordic Walking, Digital Photography, Creative Crafts and Pilates. Places are limited and all courses must be booked in advance. For more information or to book call 01923 776611.

The full programme can be viewed online at: http://wsi.clikpages.co.uk/everydayactive/2011/ or to request a free copy of our brochure call 01923 776611.

Psychic Development Workshop

2011-09-15T10:34:00.000+01:00

Psychic Development for Beginners Workshop
Sunday, Sept 18 2011 from 10-5pm
Held at Jury's Inn Hotel, Clarendon Rd, Watford (conference room)
This will be a fascinating "taster" day that will allow pareticipants to enhance their intuitive abilities and learn more about the mind, nody & soul aspects of the psychic arts. Discussions, demonstrations and opportunities to try a variety of techniques will be offered up - by professional psychic/sensitive/healers. Topics include: meditation, auras/chakras, healign and well being, psychometry, the use & benefits of crystals, psychic art/automatic writing and working with guides/angels. Whether you think you have a special "gift" or just want to come along and learn amongst like minded people - please join us. It will be a relaxed, fun day! Places are limited - so that we can have a small, intimate group to work with, so pre- booking ASAP is essential. Costs are £60 per person -OR a reduced rate of £52 for groups of 3 or more booking together. Details and bookings can be made through Karen Billing at www.karenbilling.com or email: karen@karenbilling.com

Tea Dance this afternoon

2011-09-13T11:02:00.002+01:00

Why not give it a whirl and a twirl! Chorleywood Memorial Hall 1.30pm to 4pm
Tea Dances from TRDC

New Pilates Class

2011-09-13T10:51:00.000+01:00

There is a new Pilates course starting on Wednesday 21 September at the Maple Cross Club for 8 weeks. Sessions will run from 9.30 to 10.30 and will cost £40. To book a place call the Three Rivers Customer Service Centre on 01923 776611.

Piano Recital this Friday 16th September in Rickmansworth

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Moor Park Fun Run

2011-09-10T00:27:00.004+01:00

New Everyday Active Brochure from TRDC

2011-09-10T00:21:00.000+01:00

Click here to view the new brochure

Strictly is Back.... In Rickmansworth

2011-09-09T23:46:00.001+01:00

Have you got what it takes to wow the judges in our special Strictly Come Hospice dancing event? We need couples and men with a sense of fun and a desire to learn and improve on their dance floor skills to partner our 8 Ladies in waiting!

Strictly Come Hospice - Dancing Rehearsals start on Sunday 18th September 2011 when 7 weeks training will be given with an opportunity to dance the Salsa and Argentine Tango in the showcase final on Friday 4th November 2011. Dance lessons with our professional Moonglow Studio dance coaches start on Sunday 18th September 2011, at Charters Gym in Watford, 12-2pm.

The showcase final of Strictly Come Hospice - Rickmansworth will be on Friday 4th November 2011, 7.30pm-10.45pm at Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth.

The event will include performances from professional dancers as well as our competitors dancing the Salsa and Argentine Tango in front of a celebrity judging panel and an audience. In return for taking part, the Hospice is asking participants for a commitment to 2 hours a week training for 7 weeks plus the final performance.

The Hospice also requires participants to raise sponsorship of £150 per person and to sell a minimum of 10 tickets each for the evening - £15 Adults, Under 16’s- £10.

Could you be crowned Strictly Come Hospice - Rickmansworth champion? Get those dancing shoes polished and find out!

For further information and an application form contact:

Events on 01923 335371 or email events@peacehospice.org.uk

Dates for your Diary

2011-09-05T09:58:00.000+01:00

Thur 15 September at 10.00am. Moor Park Mansion. NADFAS guides from local societies conduct tours of this early 18th Century Grade 1 listed building, now currently owned by Moor Park Golf Club. Club dress does not permit jeans or trainers. Mansion is reached from the London Road or Moor lane.Tours are FREE Enquires: 01923 773146

Thur 15th September Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present: 'Water for Elephants' 2.00pm and 7.45pm

Fri 23rd September Watersmeet Rocks, Battle of the Bands, open auditions with a live grand final on 28 October.

Sat 24th September Croxley Great Barn opens at 11.00am with a display of building techniques by Steven Bull. Meet at Joan of Arc car park 10.45. Free...
Sat 24th September Batchworth Sea Scouts Grand Jumble sale in Riverside Drive 10.30am to 1.00pm
Sun 11th to 15th October at Watersmeet The Harrow Light Opera Company return with 'Half a Sixpence'.
Thur 27th October for half term Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'HORRID HENRY' at 2.00pm. prices £2.50 Children (under sixteen). £3.50 Adults
Preview for November

Tue 22nd November to 26th Watersmeet Rickmansworth Players putting on 'Meet me in St. Louis'. Tickets are £14 each (concessions £12.50) Tuesdays preview night £12 each

Busy Weekend ahead!

2011-09-02T17:28:00.002+01:00

Saturday 3rd September
Positive Living Club - Cloisters Hall, Rickmansworth 10am till 11am
Croxfest on Croxley Green - 12 noon till 8pm
Chalfont St Giles Village & Country Show -
Rickmansworth & District Horticultural Show - St Mary's Church, Rickmansworth 2pm till 5pm

Chalfont St Giles Village

2011-09-02T00:50:00.001+01:00

Chalfont St Giles Village Country show http://www.csgshow.org/ - be there for great family day out. This Sat 3rd Sept from 11am. Big event !

Dates for your Diary

2011-08-28T12:10:00.000+01:00

Fri 2nd September Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'PROM' at 2.00pm admission only £2.50 Children (under sixteen). £3.50 Adults and in the evening a FUN night out for parents 'BRIDESMAIDS' at 7.45. prices for this performance £5 and £4 for concessions.

Thur 15th September Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present:'Water for Elephants' 2.00pm and 7.45pm

Fri 23rd September Watersmeet Rocks, Battle of the Bands, open auditions with a live grand final on 28 October.

October Preview
Sun 11th to 15th October at Watersmeet The Harrow Light Opera Company return with 'Half a Sixpence'.

Thur 27th October for half term Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'HORRID HENRY' at 2.00pm. prices £2.50 Children (under sixteen). £3.50 Adults

They're Behind You!! Les Mead's rather more sane version!

2011-08-28T11:38:00.002+01:00

Get Ready for the Panto at Watersmeet!!

2011-08-28T11:34:00.001+01:00

Oxjam Chorleywood

2011-08-20T17:39:00.000+01:00

A Festival of Music is taking place between 10th September and 15th October - in aid of Oxfam - in Chorleywood - if you would like tickets you can purchase them at
http://www.oxjamcw.com/

They can also be found on facebook:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oxjam-Chorleywood/199438816774013

and twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/OxjamCW

Dates for your Diary

2011-08-19T21:17:00.000+01:00

Thur 25th August outside Watersmeet, meet Cinderella, Prince Charming and the rest of the cast at 12.45pm and screening of new Disney cartoon at 1.30pm free, but you need to book tickets for the film

Sat 27th August Croxley Great Barn opens at 11.00am with a display of building techniques by Steven Bull. Meet at Joan of Arc car park 10.45. Free...

Tues 30th August Day of the Disappeared. The British Red Cross will be celebrating International Day of the Disappeared, a UN annual commemoration day started in 1983 for individuals who have gone missing in armed conflicts or other situations of violence and whose fate is unresolved. This year this area will be commemorating the day at an event at the Croxley Green Centre (Barton Way, Croxley) between 2.00pm and 5.00pm on 30th August. There will be stands displaying the work of the BRC International Tracing and Message Service as well as the activities of local community groups.

Fri 2nd September Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present: 'Prom' 2.00pm Matinee only, and 'Bridesmaids' 7.45pm.

Thur 15th September Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present:'Water for Elephants' 2.00pm and 7.45pm

Fri 23rd September Watersmeet Rocks, Battle of the Bands, open auditions with a live grand final on 28 October.

PREVIEW FOR OCTOBER
Sun 11th to 15th October at Watersmeet The Harrow Light Opera Company return with Half a Sixpence.

Dates for your Summer Diary

2011-08-11T22:31:00.002+01:00

Dates for your Diary...

Sat 13th August Springwell Garden Centre, Springwell Lane 2.00pm - 4 30 pm. Volunteers will be serving tea and cake in aid of Red Cross Funds. Come along - enjoy the plants and lovely views of the lake while supporting the Red Cross. Free Entry!

Tue 16th August Watersmeet will be turned into a Roller Skating Disco. 12.00noon - 3.45pm

Thur 18 August Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present: 'Another Year' cert 15. Awaiting confirmation of the times.

Thur 15 September Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present: 'Water for Elephants'

Mon 1 August to 19 August (excl. 12 August) Playschemes for 5-12 years, Weekdays 9.00am to 4.00pm at Maple Cross School Denham Way, Maple Cross WD3 9SS. Costs: Three Rivers residents £10.50 per day/Non-residents £12.50 per day, sibling discounts available. For more details call 01923 776611

Sat 27th August Croxley Great Barn opens at 11.00am with a display of building techniques by Steven Bull. Meet at Joan of Arc car park 10.45. Free...

Fri 23 September Watersmeet Rocks, Battle of the Bands, open auditions with a live grand final on 28 October.

Roller Skating at Watersmeet 16th August

2011-08-11T22:24:00.004+01:00

Get Your Skates Out - Watersmeet will be transformed into an indoor roller skating venue for one special day - Tuesday 16th August.Come along and enjoy the fun as you whizz around with your family and friends. Cost per 45 minute session, including skate hire is £4 in advance, £5 on the day. Sessions start at 12 noon and finish at 3.45pm.

Stepping Out - Pump House 10th-14th May - Rickmansworth Players

2011-05-03T20:17:00.001+01:00

Call 0844 745 1944 for box office or book online at
www.rickmansworth-players.org.uk/onlinebookings

2011-04-18T21:15:00.001+01:00

Coming to Watersmeet on Saturday 23rd April... Members of the public should bring their antiques along to e at Watersmeet, Rickmansworth on Saturday 23rd April from 9am - 5pm.
People can call us before hand to tell us about their items by calling the DRD hotline:
0117 970 7618 or just turn up on the day. Admission is Free.
http://www.itv.com/lifestyle/realdeal/

2011-04-18T21:12:00.001+01:00

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Water For Elephants Movie Trailer Official (HD)

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2011-02-22T15:46:00.000Z

December Magazine available to view

2011-01-04T22:59:00.003Z

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Canalside Carol Service 04.12.10

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Santa Dash around the Aquadrome 05.12.10

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Yyws0PfJo

Courtesy of Les Mead TV

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November magazine available online

http://www.communitytimes.co.uk/Rickmansworth/magazine/nov2010/

Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain Tickets - tickets for Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain at Richmond Theatre, Richmond

2010-11-20T15:07:00.001Z

Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain Tickets - tickets for Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain at Richmond Theatre, Richmond

Local Actor Mark Jaxx is appearing in this production at Richmond Theatre for one night only.

FARM BOY At Watford Palace 23rd October

2010-10-20T21:08:00.000+01:00

Latest Magazine Online

2010-09-30T10:36:00.003+01:00

All the latest from CT and of course What's coming up too!

This weekend Chorleywood Orchard are holding an 'Apple Day' Sunday 2nd October from 11am to 3pm at the Summer House on Chorleywood Common.

Take along apples for identification (make sure you have 3 examples) or your extras for them to make juice!

Watersmeet Football Hit

2010-06-23T20:27:00.003+01:00

The match today was shown to a packed house at Watersmeet. Real family event with children coming straight from school and local workers too.

Free tea & coffee, face painting and a licensed bar... cool too! Who could ask for more.

Saturday 26th June - Armed Forces Day

2010-06-21T15:24:00.004+01:00

http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/

Why not visit an event near you?

Three Rivers District Council have hoisted the flag this morning in support of our Armed Forces.

Gareth, Glyndbourne & Teenagers...

2010-06-20T17:37:00.001+01:00

This has to be watched! What a fabulous opportunity for this kids.

http://bbc.co.uk/i/stck1/

William Penn Leisure Centre Official Opening 29.05.10

2010-06-02T15:23:00.000+01:00

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Here is a link to our June newsletter published today:

http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=1198dba497ae11eee0f2ef56a&id=542307d9ed

The new magazine is available to view too at:

http://www.communitytimes.co.uk/Rickmansworth/magazine/jun2010/pageflip.html

Ricky Waterways Festival 2010 Part 1

2010-05-22T09:53:00.000+01:00

Rock Choir at Rickmansworth Canal Festival

2010-05-21T23:53:00.003+01:00

15th May 2010

Just for Julia!!

Lemon Tuesday Rehearsal for 2010 Sangerstevne

2010-05-18T19:55:00.004+01:00

Adiemus - Karl Jenkins

Griff Rhys Jones at Chorleywood Bookshop

2010-05-14T00:59:00.003+01:00

I was a little surprised to see that Griff Rhys Jones actually had no hair when I went to the booksigning on Tuesday 11th May - but as a friend pointed out - this is not because of any medical treatment but because he is starring as Fagin in the West End!!

What a lovely man - full if very funny anecdotes on 'messing about on the river'! Just got to make the time to read his book - looks great though with a host of fab photos.

Thanks to Morag & Sheryl at Chorleywood Bookshop - they always make me feel so welcome and have such a fantastic array of authors visiting our local bookshop.

Watford Palace Theatre

2010-04-27T22:16:00.007+01:00

Thoroughly recommend you to go and see Mrs Reynolds and the Ruffian at Watford Palace Theatre. Fantastic performance by Morgan Watkins as a really convincing 'troubled teenager' - I could see shades of my own teenager in his performance. Trudie Goodwin was spectacular as Mrs Reynolds. A wholly believable performance by both. Every secondary school in the area should pay a visit too.
Definitely 5 stars
Performances until 8th May.

Nina

http://www.watfordtheatre.co.uk

St George's Day Photos

2010-04-25T12:50:00.005+01:00

Many congratulations to Jason from The Feathers for walking from The Feathers in Rickmansworth to Bar Bodega in Watford on Friday, raising money for the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust as he went. Definitely need a bigger celebration next year....

St George's Day - 23rd April 2010

2010-04-25T12:38:00.004+01:00

Can you spot St George drinking a pint?

2010-04-22T13:03:00.010+01:00

Woo Hoo! Wm Penn Swimming Pools are opening on 4th May!
'May the 4th be with you!!' No this is not a celebration of Star Wars... the pools really ARE opening. We were invited up to the Pool by Chris Hope Head of Leisure at Three Rivers District Council for the announcement yesterday.

The doors will be open to this fantastic new facility on 4th May. There is a 25m pool and also a shallower learner pool too. All visible through the veiwing galler in the Beaumont Cafe. Check out this month's edition of CT for your FREE hot drink in the Cafe.

And... don't forget that if you are under 19 or over 60 - you can swim for FREE!!

AND... the FIT Campaign at the centre has been extended until 30th April...
For more detail visit the Wm Penn Website at

http://www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk/william+penn+leisure+centre/homepage

2010-04-20T19:03:00.001+01:00

2010-04-02T14:52:00.000+01:00

Happy Easter!

It seems ages since I last wrote anything meaningful on my Blog, but inspired by a recent training session I have decided to be a bit more proactive....

This is a photograph of Lola.... who completed the Sports Relief Mile in the Aquadrome on 21st March. When I enquired of her breed, her owner told me that she started the Mile as an Alsatian! She is in fact, a 5 month old Norfolk Terrier... and VERY sweet.

Tom Darlington from Three Rivers Sports Network has told me this week that they expect to have raised at least £2,500 from the run, however around June time the organisers should be in a position to confirm the final amount. They are hoping that this will be in the region of £5,000. Well done to everyone from Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and Croxley Green that took part - BRILLIANT effort.

Last weekend was the Mill End Community Centre Open Day - the second one organised fantastically by Susan Gambula. Despite the weather there was a great turn out and loads of entertainment. The unveiling of the 'Refresh' mobile cafe was the centrepiece of the day and I have to say they serve a fab cup of coffee!

Will update more soon!

Nina

2009-08-29T23:46:00.000+01:00

2009-08-06T10:30:00.000+01:00

2009-06-04T13:09:00.001+01:00

This is a photo of the new Lambing Fold up at Chiltern Open Air Museum - which was opened just before half term.

Eurotunnel and Motorail - brilliant! Just make sure that you do your research and know what you are up against. Comfy if a bit cramped - and definitely worth it for arriving at your destination refreshed and ready to enjoy your holiday. The journey back from Nice was even less stressful, and we all got back still refreshed and full of joie de vie from our hols in the South of France. Can definitely recommend this for family travel. Far less stressful than flying and ferries.

Ricky is look a picture at the moment too - have been cycling to and from school this week along the canalside. Just a shame that Anni's kitchen is not open at Batchworth so we can stop for a cup of tea on the way home....

Have a good weekend - I am full tilt into the next magazine print which will be out on 12th June.

Nina

2009-05-21T01:01:00.001+01:00

Well - what a fantastic week of festivities it was this year. Ricky week was again a blinding success. The best parade I have seen - and the canal festival, despite the weather on Sunday was fab. Loads of new things to see and do. I have posted some new pics on the slideshow. Hope you were able to get down to the festival at some point during the week. And yes I did go to the top of the church tower.... 2nd time I have done it - terrifying, but worth the effort to get some fabulous views of Ricky.

Looking forward to half term in South of France and going to the Monaco Grand Prix - very excited. Will be our first time taking the car on Motorail. Have heard mixed reports.... I will let you know how we get on!

Nina

2009-01-06T11:47:00.000Z

Happy New Year.

I really hope that you all had a lovely Christmas?

And what are we heading into in 2009? Who knows? I firmly believe that keeping it positive - will keep it positive! I once worked in an office many years ago, where the staff did nothing but moan to each other about their lot.... I found that I was going home each day very dissatisfied myself. I could not understand why this was intitially and struggled to understand why the 'perfect' job (recruitment) was not fulfilling all my expectations. Having put my finger on the problem, we made a pact between us to say nothing unless it was positive. This had a tremendous effect on the staff moral and the new business figures. The office went from strength to strength and so did my pay packet! Of course this will not be able to save an already failing business, but if you keep in positive at least the time you have at work is enjoyable!

Thought for today - do something positive - get some of your work colleagues together and sign up for the Pancake Race sponsored by The Coach & Horses in Rickmansworth on Tuesday 24th February at 11am. Ring Lesley on 01923 713622 or visit http://www.watfordmencap.org.uk/ for more details. Even if you are not going to enter, you could always come along and support the teams.

Wishing you a happy, positive and prosperous New Year.

Nina

2008-12-01T19:42:00.000Z

Oh What a Night!!
Victorian Night in Rickmansworth was a huge success this year, made even better by the fact that it did not rain! Kelle Bryan was lovely too, and was the cherry on the icing on the cake when she switched on the lights.
The Business calendar went down a storm too.... but if you have not got your copy don't worry, all the boys in the calendar have a supply in their shops - so just pay them a visit!
Hope you enjoyed the evening too.
All the Best
Nina

The Big Draw

2008-10-25T19:16:00.000+01:00

This afternoon, I went down to St Mary's Church in Rickmansworth to take part in The Big Draw. Every person that took part painted a part of a paper version of a stained glass window. Local talented artists as well as those of us with far less talent took part, and many children came in to have a go and make a contribution to the windows. My piece of the window was in my 'naive' style. Once I had chosen the subject of my contribution I promptly realised that I had no idea how to draw it!! Hey ho! I did my best and I rather fancy the finished result looks rather good (for a 6 year old). Practice makes perfect. My daughter made a fabulously colourful painting and seemed to really enjoy the experience. Don't think either of us will end up at the Slade though!

Fandango Photography

2008-10-18T16:46:00.000+01:00

Today my two daughters and I had a photo shoot up at Fandango Photographers in Money Hill Parade, Rickmansworth. Becka was the lady who took the photos, and made us feel totally at ease. We can't wait to see the photos on Monday and are looking forward to choosing a shot of the 3 of us for my husband's desk at work (Christmas present!) Well it beats a gadget!
I will keep you posted on the results, and ask Becka if she would let me post one of the results on the blog....
Nina

National Poetry Day - 9th October 2008

2008-10-09T20:14:00.000+01:00

Today is National Poetry Day
Oh what a hullabaloo!
Nothing at all seems to rhyme any more,
Since the economy was flushed down the loo!

Thoughts on Halloween

2008-10-03T23:07:00.000+01:00

I always find it a bit of a dilemma with my children as to what to do on Halloween. I strongly believe that dressing up your children as serial killers and axe murderers, and knocking on strange doors and demanding treats is not a good lead for the children to follow. We have in the past conducted 'Pick a Treat', where the kids baked Halloween style biscuits and then went round the neighbours and offered for them to ' Pick a Treat' - giving them a gift that the children had made themselves.

I have now come across a website partnered by The Children's Society and The Church of England. http://www.halloweenchoice.org/ This offers fun alternatives for children to get involved with at Halloween but with a positive message. There is another website www.curbsproject.org.uk/kit.html where you can find more ideas for children which promote a more positive message.

Love it or hate it - it seems a pity to stop children having fun at Halloween, but it is important that we give them a good positive message of this celebration of All Hallows Eve. Why not try something different this year?

Community Times Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Croxley Green & Northwood

Interesting development in Centralisation of Govt Web Resources

Free Anti Theft, Gadget Registration

Songwriting workshop - 4th Feb

Open Casting at Watersmeet - 26th Jan 4.30pm to 9pm

Can you help with information?

Little Rouge...: Turban Trend

Pub-goers can enjoy a January Sale with a difference at four pubs in the area.

Message from www.owl.co.uk

Property & Bike Marking Session - 31st December

Community Times Newsletter now available to view

Double Trouble! Big pants colouring competition winners announced

Starlight Evening Success!

Update from OWL - Neighbourhood Watch

New 'Starlight' Edition of Community Times to view Online

Councillors Surgery Chorleywood

High St Thefts in Rickmansworth

Update on Thefts of Mobile Phones in Rickmansworth

Up to date events diary

ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS PRESENTS: ANYTHING GOES, MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER

Tuesday 8th to Friday 11th November It’s ‘All Aboard!’ the S S American as two unlikely couples find true love... with a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adults £12 Concessions £8 01923 711063

FRIENDS OF WATERSMEET FILM SOCIETY PRESENT: BURLESQUE (12A),

PAUL HOLMAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS: CINDERELLA

Play our panto game now for your chance to win tickets to see the show!

Rickmansworth Historical Meeting Tonight

Chorleywood Choral Society Bring and Sing - Sat 12th November

LATEST NEWS FROM WWW.OWL.CO.UK

New What's On Listings for November

PAUL HOLMAN ASSOCIATES PRESENTS: CINDERELLA

LATEST NEWS FROM WWW.OWL.CO.UK

Meet Me in.... Rickmansworth - Sneak Preview

Last Chance to see....

Update from OWL - Neighbourhood Watch

FREE TICKETS TO GRAND DESIGNS

Dates for your Diary

OXJAM - LIIVE TONIGHT

Talk & Booksigning

Watch out for Oxjam events!

Frost Tonight??

MND Ball this Saturday

Are you Everyday Active?

Psychic Development Workshop

Tea Dance this afternoon

New Pilates Class

Piano Recital this Friday 16th September in Rickmansworth

Moor Park Fun Run

New Everyday Active Brochure from TRDC

Strictly is Back.... In Rickmansworth

Dates for your Diary

Busy Weekend ahead!

Chalfont St Giles Village

Dates for your Diary

They're Behind You!! Les Mead's rather more sane version!

Get Ready for the Panto at Watersmeet!!

Oxjam Chorleywood

Dates for your Diary

Dates for your Summer Diary

Roller Skating at Watersmeet 16th August

Stepping Out - Pump House 10th-14th May - Rickmansworth Players

Water For Elephants Movie Trailer Official (HD)

December Magazine available to view

Canalside Carol Service 04.12.10

Santa Dash around the Aquadrome 05.12.10

Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain Tickets - tickets for Three Musketeers and the Princess of Spain at Richmond Theatre, Richmond

FARM BOY At Watford Palace 23rd October

Latest Magazine Online

Watersmeet Football Hit

Saturday 26th June - Armed Forces Day

Gareth, Glyndbourne & Teenagers...

William Penn Leisure Centre Official Opening 29.05.10

Ricky Waterways Festival 2010 Part 1

Rock Choir at Rickmansworth Canal Festival

Lemon Tuesday Rehearsal for 2010 Sangerstevne

Griff Rhys Jones at Chorleywood Bookshop

Watford Palace Theatre

St George's Day Photos

St George's Day - 23rd April 2010

The Big Draw

Fandango Photography

National Poetry Day - 9th October 2008

Tuesday 8^th to Friday 11^th November

It’s ‘All Aboard!’ the S S American as two unlikely couples find true love... with a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail.
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: Adults £12 Concessions £8 01923 711063