Survey on awareness of property flood resilience

This is an opportunity to take part in a survey on Property Flood Resilience (PFR) which forms part of a study for the Environment Agency.  The survey is for those living or working in Hertfordshire, Dorset or North Lincolnshire. The survey will remain open at the...

VOLUNTEER HEDGEROW PLANTING DAYS ANNOUNCED AT WOODOAKS FARM

Wednesday 24th November & Friday 26th November. Sessions between 10.30 – 3.30pm Local Woodoaks Farm have announced their first community volunteer days. The Maple Cross farm has been overwhelmed with the positive response to their recently revealed plans for...

EXCITING PLANS FOR WOODOAKS FARM, MAPLE CROSS

WOODOAKS FARM, Maple Cross, has recently been donated by former owner Sally Findlay to the Soil Association.  They plan to turn its 300 acres into a fully organic showcase for farming and businesses, supporting a climate friendly future, nature and above all the local...
National Black Cat Day – 27th October 2021

National Black Cat Day – 27th October 2021

Did you know that October 27th is “National Black Cat Day”? Black cats need a little positive PR as their reputation as an omen of bad luck is well-known (and unearned, frankly). In the lead-up to Halloween, National Black Cat Day provides the chance for...
Chorleywood litter bugs

Chorleywood litter bugs

We hesitate to write this note, it’s so depressing.  A resident recently told us of litter he’d found on Chorleywood Common, at the bench near Shepherd’s Bridge car park.  Being community-minded, he tidied the litter up to make the area more pleasant for other Common...
Chorleywood Parish Council News – October 2021

Chorleywood Parish Council News – October 2021

After several years of discussion, the Parish Council is excited that the rebuilding of the Cricket Pavilion can finally go ahead. “We welcome the expansion of community cricket on the Common and the provision of a café that will provide training for young...