Water the Trees, Please!

The long dry spell this spring has left the young trees on our verges vulnerable. You can help protect them by adding water to the green watering bag around the base of the tree. This is designed to hold water and gradually release it over a number of hours. This...

Events at Chiltern Open Air Museum

The Chiltern Open Air Museum has a packed programme of events and activities over the coming months. Premium events include: Roman Gladiators – this weekend, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May Napoleonic Living History Weekend – Saturday 31st May and Sunday...

Outdoor Cinema on Chorleywood Common

Come along for an afternoon/evening for Chorleywood Parish Council’s third Outdoor Cinema Event on Chorleywood Common, Saturday 7th June & Sunday 8th June 2025. Buy Tickets A great selection of films for all the family. Bring a picnic or enjoy our various...

Chiltern Choir sings Songs of Light

The choir’s summer concert is on Saturday 28th June in Sarratt Village Hall, Sarratt, WD3 6AS. The concert is at the earlier start time of 6.00pm and is followed, after 7.00pm, by refreshments. The wide-ranging programme includes works spanning the centuries, from...

Farewell and thanks to Friends of Chorleywood Signal Box

Long-standing TRDC Councillor Martin Trevett and previous CRA Chair Owen Edis started the Friends of Chorleywood Signal Box in 2020. The listed signal box was refurbished by TfL, and they wanted to put it to good use for the community. CRA launched a survey on “The...

Rare Fungi Reveal Rich Ecological Treasure at Chorleywood Common

A Chorleywood Parish Council press release has revealed an extraordinary diversity of fungal species on Chorleywood Common, recognising the site’s critical importance for biodiversity conservation. Several rare fungal species, including the Lilac Mushroom (Agaricus...

Chorleywood Library’s Centenary Scrapbook

Chorleywood Library’s Centenary Scrapbook is currently on display to capture memories of Hertfordshire Libraries from all users and visitors. They would love to receive your contributions on your next visit to the library, so please feel free to pop in and share your...

CRA present at Chorleywood Primary School

One of our executive committee, Lisa Stewart, was invited to present at Chorleywood Primary School on Friday to discuss what the CRA is and what we do. Having received a warm welcome from the Eco Club, Lisa then joined the assembly to present on the CRA and community....

Parish Council Precept Increase

After two years of the level of Precept that the Parish Council charges being kept flat, the Council has been forced to increase its charge by 7.5% for the coming year. This increase is driven mainly through external factors including the upcoming increase in...

Nominations for Community Champion Award 2025

The Community Champion Award scheme was launched by Chorleywood Parish Council in February 2021 to recognise examples of good deeds and people going above and beyond to help others in the Parish of Chorleywood. Following the success of previous years, the Parish...