No BBQs on Chorleywood Common!

Jul 26, 2026

With the extended spell of hot weather and no rain now for many weeks, Chorleywood Common along with many other places are tinderbox dry, presenting a very real risk of widespread fires which would be devastating. Indeed only a week ago a number of homes had to be...

Water use

Jul 26, 2026

Splutters from individuals on the CRA Executive who have looked at their records of per head consumption on their Affinity Water bills. Have you looked at yours? 125L per person per day is the target. To put this into perspective, the 125L per person per day is said...

Sustainability tips

Jul 26, 2026

The Sustainability Group in Carpenters Wood/Whitelands Avenue will be reconvening in September to discuss the technicalities of KEEPING HEAT OUT. Already the WA/CWD network is proving useful in the exchange of information on Shade Sail Blinds, retractable blinds,...

Oak Processionary Moth – what you need to know

Jul 26, 2026

Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) is an oak tree pest that’s prevalent in the south-east of England, including Three Rivers. The caterpillars produce fine hairs that can cause respiratory problems, skin irritation, and are very harmful to pets. Three Rivers is in the...

FireStoppers

Jul 26, 2026

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service together with independent charity Crimestoppers, provide the FireStoppers service to encourage people to pass on information relating to arson and deliberate fires started across the county. The FireStoppers service guarantees the...

Drive down costs and live more sustainably

Jun 20, 2026

The Carpenters Wood / Whitelands Avenue Sustainability Group benefitted from an informal “Master Class” at the Chorleywood Eco Home of Laura and Charlie de Courcy this month. For details on this and associated initiatives and information contact: Sarah...