Major works between Heronsgate and Bovingdon

Mar 24, 2026

As we reported in last month’s newsletter, Affinity Water are undertaking a huge project, laying a new water pipe from Heronsgate to Bovingdon. The works are scheduled from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2027. Work has been completed ahead of schedule on...

HCC Fault Reporting Service – track a reported fault

Mar 24, 2026

Many residents will be familiar with the fault reporting service provided by Hertfordshire County Council and have used it to report e.g. potholes or blocked drains. I was, but didn’t know how to find out what had happened to my report. But it looks like this is...

Closures on the Metropolitan and Chiltern Lines

Mar 24, 2026

There are some further part closures / full closures planned for the Metropolitan Line over the coming months: Saturday 28th March and Sunday 29th March – closed Aldgate to Wembley Park Saturday 2nd May to Monday 4th May – closed Harrow-on-the-Hill to...

Do you have printed copies of old editions of TCR?

Mar 24, 2026

A few years ago I started scanning older copies of our printed magazine The Chorleywood Resident and publishing them on the Chorleywood History page of our website. One edition (004) was from February 1970 so over 50 years ago. They are a fascinating read,...

Anyone for padel?

Mar 24, 2026

Following their successful venture into pickleball, Chorleywood u3a is looking at launching a padel group to play at the beautiful Chesham 1979 courts on Wednesday mornings. Padel is the other new racket sport now growing at an astronomical rate. A mix between short...