Solesbridge Lane

Nov 16, 2025

The residents of Solesbridge Lane have been having a torrid time whenever the M25 is closed between J17 and J21. A combination of diversions by ConnectPlus, the company responsible for all M25 diversions, and satnavs, has meant that 100’s of HGVs and cars have been...

HCC Recycling Centres Consultation

Nov 16, 2025

Hertfordshire County Council would like your views on options to deliver financial savings in the Recycling Centre Service and to help protect their staff from abuse in the workplace. HCC consultation on Recycling Centres. Closes 28th November. This news item will be...

Tech Café at Chorleywood Library

Nov 16, 2025

Chorleywood Community Library have introduced a Tech Cafe run by Home Instead which takes place every 1st Thursday of the month between 10:30am and 12:00pm. Staff and volunteers from Home Instead can offer assistance to those adults who may be struggling with their...

Chorleywood Aid For Ukraine (CAFUKR)

Nov 16, 2025

Chorleywood Aid for Ukraine was recently delighted – and honoured – to have hosted a visit by Anastasia Stavnichuk, our friend and colleague from Bovary near Kiev, who organises the distribution of the aid and medical supplies you donate or we are able to...

Chorleywood at War 1939 – 1945

Nov 16, 2025

Chorleywood at War 1939 – 1945 is published by Chorleywood u3a in conjunction with Chorleywood Bookshop and is now available from the Bookshop. The authors will be participating in a bookshop event on Thursday 13th November at 7.00pm in Chorleywood Library.  Eighty...

Neighbourhood Watch Community Grants Fund Open For Applications 

Nov 16, 2025

Much of Neighbourhood Watch’s work locally is delivered by dedicated and passionate volunteers, donating their time, skills and experience to help make their communities safer, more connected and vibrant. It is also the case that this work can sometimes mean...

CPC Allotment Winners 2025

Nov 16, 2025

Chorleywood Parish Council owns and manages three allotment sites within Chorleywood. Every year they hold an allotment competition which is judged by representatives of the Chorleywood Horticultural Society. The allotment holder judged to have the Best Kept Allotment...

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...