Mission EmployAble Open Days

Aug 25, 2026

Thinking about joining Mission EmployAble? Open Days are the perfect opportunity for young people and their families to meet the team, tour the facilities and find out more about the Supported Internship Programme. Saturday 3rd October Saturday 31st October 9am to...

Higgins community support and 125th anniversary

Jul 26, 2026

Our wonderful local butcher, W.H. Higgins, is preparing to celebrate an incredible milestone in September – 125 years of serving Chorleywood.  As Chorleywood’s oldest shop, Higgins has been part of local life for generations, and it is wonderful to see this...

Chorleywood u3a raise over £12,800 for Mission EmployAble

Jul 26, 2026

In last month’s newsletter we reported that members of Chorleywood u3a would be taking part in sponsored walks to raise money for Mission EmployAble. The walks were over a range of distances between 3 and 15 miles, with also a “Furry Friends” 2.5 mile dog walk...

Chorleywood is being surrounded!

Jul 26, 2026

We’re sure you already know of the sizeable development proposals at Green Street and Catlips Farm, which if developed would undoubtedly change Chorleywood irrevocably. We now expect two more significant planning applications will shortly come forward: 100 new homes...

Local Government Reorganisation

Jul 26, 2026

The Government has decided that, from April 2028, Hertfordshire will be split into 4 unitary councils, replacing the existing district and county councils. Three Rivers will be merged with Watford and Hertsmere to form a new South West Hertfordshire Council. Elections...

Met Line commiserations and an apology

Jul 26, 2026

Our poor Chorleywood commuters have had a tough time this week, the trains have been a horror story of cancellations! Transport for London has issued an apology. In summary, the causes are: Higher than expected train driver attrition. New train operators are coming in...