Swifts

May 23, 2021

Tragically, we’ve lost over half our swifts in the past 25 years, they are in decline everywhere.  Swifts have shared our buildings since Roman times.  They still breed in our eaves and gables, but suitable nesting sites have reduced dramatically.  Modern and...

Staying Safe

May 23, 2021

Staying Safe One of the best ways of staying informed is by signing up for the excellent OWL emails from Herts Police.  Sign up directly at https://www.owl.co.uk.  Recent notifications include: Beware of scammers posing as Senior Police investigation officers stating...
1990 Autumn (045) Newsletter

1990 Autumn (045) Newsletter

May 21, 2021

Contents Motorway Perils Future of Chorleywood House The Cedars Planning Issues Bottle Banks Water Charges Road Cleaning Beating the Bounds Hidden Talents R.S.P.B. Read the...
Fuel Merchants back in Chorleywood?

Fuel Merchants back in Chorleywood?

Mar 29, 2021

Longstanding, eagle eyed residents may well have spotted the old F.W. & H. Miles Fuel Merchants sign behind the old Peppermill fascia, undoubtedly evoking a little nostalgia. It was a tiny office with some sacks of coal in the window, where you could go and order...

River Chess and Sewage

Mar 29, 2021

We mentioned recently that Thames Water identified significant groundwater ingress points into Chesham’s sewers. This extra water, on top of wet weather, adds to the frequency of sewage releases polluting the Chess.  We’re pleased to say that Thames Water...