Help garden birds – Feed Seasonally, Feed Safely

Apr 27, 2026

We all want to help birds and make our gardens or outdoor spaces a place where all wildlife can thrive. But some species, such as Greenfinches, are experiencing serious declines because of disease. The good news is that by following advice from the Royal Society for...

Bluebell Bonanza!

Apr 27, 2026

Winter rains have their compensations – this year is a bonanza year for bluebells! Carpenters Wood in Chorleywood, which is one of the few designated ancient woodlands in the UK, has one of the best bluebell woods in the Chilterns! The woodland, located in the...

The March of the Great Affinity Water Main (GAWM)

Apr 27, 2026

In February we told you of Affinity Water’s huge project, laying a new water pipe from Heronsgate to Bovingdon. So far they’ve laid the pipe down Rendlesham Way and along Quickley Lane, and it’s now making its way up Hillside Road. We’re pleased to see...

Changes to parking at M&S Rickmansworth

Apr 27, 2026

Delighted as we are to see M&S re-opened, we’re slightly less delighted by their rather confusing new parking system. Apparently, we park and shop as usual, then at the tills staff should give you a slip of paper with a QR code. If there isn’t a staff...

Long Lane Closure

Apr 27, 2026

A closure on Long Lane is planned between 29th April and 5th May, from 9am to 6pm, for resurfacing works. You can view a map showing all roadworks including closures at https://one.network/uk/hertfordshire. This news item will be automatically archived on Wednesday...

Part Closure on the Metropolitan Line 2nd to 4th May

Apr 27, 2026

There is a part closure planned for the Metropolitan Line from Saturday 2nd May to Monday 4th May between Harrow-on-the-Hill to Amersham, Chesham and Watford. For latest information: TFL including Metropolitan Line: Planned line closures & service changes –...