Station car park lights: Good news / Bad news

Dec 1, 2024

We’re pleased to report that the station car park lights are working, and all the parking spaces are available again. However, the very bright lights aren’t pointing straight down, and some shine into Arklow Court’s flats like spotlights! We’ve reported this to...

Pumpkin’s Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre

Dec 1, 2024

PWHRC is a wildlife hospital and rehabilitation charity based in Rickmansworth. Its mission is to save, protect and address the needs of British wildlife in our increasingly suburban area. PWHRC are run by a passionate team of volunteers including veterinarians,...

Hedgehog Gates

Dec 1, 2024

Meanwhile Chorleywood Parish Council are giving away free Hedgehog Highway Doors for residents to help local hedgehogs! Pick yours up at the Parish Office (Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm, one per household) to create small gaps in fences for hedgehogs to roam safely for food,...

Chorleywood Common Greenspace Action Plan – have your say!

Dec 1, 2024

Chorleywood Parish Council, in partnership with Herts’ Countryside Management Service (CMS), have opened a consultation on a new 2 year extension to the existing action Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Chorleywood Common. Core aspirations include: Continue to promote...

Chorleywood Parish Quiz Report

Dec 1, 2024

Chorleywood Parish Council’s popular annual charity quiz night and auction on November 23rd at the Memorial Hall was another bumper affair, with 18 teams each representing a village voluntary organisation. Since this event started 15 years ago it has raised more...

New number for Chorleywood Care Volunteer Drivers

Dec 1, 2024

Chorleywood Care Volunteer Drivers gives local residents a lift to medical appointments. They provide a service which is much appreciated by local residents who are less mobile. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.   There is a NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER for the...

Don’t Panic! No need to fear dragons in the wood …

Dec 1, 2024

The recent Sunday Times Top 20 Autumn walks included the lovely walk behind Heronsgate down to what the Ordnance Survey mistakenly calls Bottom Wood, round to Philipshill Wood and Old Shire Lane. Keen local walkers following the route were alarmed to find no “No...

Mission EmployAble

Dec 1, 2024

Our Second Christmas in the Café 2024 has been an incredible year for us at the café, welcoming more visitors daily for breakfast, lunch, and tea. A heartfelt thank you to our lovely regulars and visitors from as far afield as Northumberland to the West Country. Your...

Chorleywood Choral Society

Dec 1, 2024

Come along for a joyful evening of music that includes Chris Williams’ beautiful Tsunami Requiem as well as many familiar Christmas favourites for choirs and audience. Accompanied by the English Philharmonia Brass and Westbrook Hay School Choirs. Doors open at...

Chiltern Singers – A Chiltern Christmas

Dec 1, 2024

The Chiltern Singers, part of the Chiltern Choir, invite you to a Christmas concert, with carols and more, for all the family. On Sunday 8th December; 17.00 – 18.00 at the Hillside Centre, Chorleywood, WD3 5AP. Tickets £5 (under 18’s free but tickets required)....