Herts County Council SEND Summit

Nov 16, 2025

The new County Council elected last May faced a growing challenge of more children being identified with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) each year, and a service recently assessed as inadequate by OFSTED. By the end of 2024/2025 the number of...

If You Go Down to the Woods Today …

Nov 16, 2025

Come to Carpenters Wood and see the wonderful array of fungi and toadstools, as well as the autumn display of orange and gold beech leaves before winter sets in. Here are some samples to spot… Photos by FOCW It’s been a bumper year for fungi! Take a walk through the...

Hurstleigh charitable trust needs a new Honorary Treasurer

Nov 16, 2025

Hurstleigh Retirement Homes on Shire Lane needs a new Honorary Treasurer, following the resignation of Nick Simons after fifteen years.   “Nick has given dedication and committed service to the charity over a long time, he will be greatly missed.” says Trustee John...

CPC Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Nov 16, 2025

Get into the festive spirit with Chorleywood Parish Council’s popular Christmas Wreath Making workshops, led by the talented Parish Rangers! Workshops are a two hours hands-on, heartwarming experience using sustainable foliage gathered from Chorleywood Common....

Chorleywood Christmas Festival and Lantern Parade

Nov 16, 2025

The Chorleywood Christmas Festival on Friday 5th December will start again this year with a Community Lantern Parade followed by all the usual festive entertainment, music, stalls, children’s rides, Santa’s grotto, shops open late and more! Full details of the...

Get a head start on your Christmas mood

Nov 16, 2025

Launch your best build-up to Christmas by joining Chorleywood Choral Society for an early evening concert of contemporary Christmas music and traditional carols for all the family on Saturday 6 December at 6pm. The evening features Cecilia McDowall’s Christmas...