Good To Go: Mission EmployAble Interns Graduate

Jul 24, 2023

Ten young people with learning disabilities graduated from the charity Mission EmployAble’s supported internship training scheme, in a ceremony held in the Junction, Christ Church on Monday, July 3. The graduates received their certificates from Mission EmployAble...

Chorleywood Striders stride out for Macmillan Cancer Support

Jul 24, 2023

Last Sunday 12 intrepid striders from Chorleywood u3a’s Striders group walked a 13 mile half marathon from Windsor Race Course to Cookham to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Our leader Rik’s organisation was superb, the weather was lovely, the bonhomie...

Chorleywood Aid for Ukraine

Jul 24, 2023

The war in Ukraine still has a huge impact on the lives of Ukrainian civilians not only by indiscriminate military action but by the major strains on health, on the disabled, the elderly and those with special needs, and on those who have lost their homes and...

Kittens and Cats urgently needing homes

Jul 24, 2023

Precious Paws Cat Rescue are a non-profit organisation who rescue and care for unwanted and abandoned stray cats and kittens. They are busier than ever this year and are not at the moment able to take in any further rescues until they find new homes for the many that...

What singing can do

Jul 24, 2023

Members of Chorleywood Choral Society (CCS) joined forces with players from Chorleywood Orchestra to perform in the Summer Concert at the Cedars Retirement Village on 30th June. The event raised £175 for Playskill – a local charity supporting pre-school age...

Phone kiosks given Grade II-listed status

Jul 24, 2023

Four rare K8 phone boxes on London Underground stations including at Chorleywood have been given Grade II-listed status by the government for their architectural and historic interest. The K8s on tube stations were owned by London Underground and housed an internal...

Have you heard of the Colne Valley Regional Park?

Jul 24, 2023

There’s a lovely park on our doorstep, along the River Colne all the way from Maple Cross to Staines.  It’s a beautiful park, and their annual Festival Fortnight runs from today July 22nd to August 4th.   Lots of great events for all the family starting with seven...

Photography walk at Chorleywood House Estate

Jul 24, 2023

Join professional photographer Pete Stevens on a relaxed photography walk at Chorleywood House Estate. All you need is a Smartphone or camera and your imagination! Suitable for all ages and abilities! Date: Monday 14 August, 1pm – 3.30pmLocation: Chorleywood...

Chorleywood Parade Transformation

Jun 24, 2023

As you will no doubt have seen, the flowerbeds are really flourishing. It’s been heartening to see lots of honey and bumble bees feasting on the geraniums and the lavender. It’s taken a great deal of work and watering to get to this stage, and we’d like to say a huge...

Places still available on Training Scheme

Jun 24, 2023

There is still time for young adults with a learning disability to apply for a place on Mission EmployAble’s highly-regarded training scheme, based in the Café on the Common in the Pavilion.The scheme takes the form of supported internships, which begin in September...