Would you like to play Croquet?

Apr 23, 2023

Watford (Cassiobury) Croquet Club is just a short distance away in Cassiobury Park near the Shepherds Road entrance and is holding open days each month between 2pm and 4pm on the following dates: Sunday 30th April  Sunday 28th May  Sunday 25th June  Sunday 23rd July ...

The Big Help Out

Apr 23, 2023

To mark His Majesty The King’s Coronation thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to give us all the chance to help out in our own local communities. Starting on Monday 8th May there will be opportunities for everyone to join in. No matter...

Four hands make light work of piano masterpieces

Apr 23, 2023

Piano music lovers can look forward to a very unusual recital in Rickmansworth on Saturday, May 13. Two distinguished pianists, Emma Abbate and Julian Perkins, will present ‘Duality: four hands on one piano’, a programme that will include some of the finest...

A bit about Energy Costs

Apr 21, 2023

Energy costs from 1st April 2023 If you pay for your energy by direct debit and you are no longer in a FIXED deal, the unit rates from 1 April 2023 will be: Average 33.2p/kWh of electricity (slight decrease from 34p) Average 10.3/kWh of gas (no change) How much does...

Did you know …

Apr 21, 2023

Polution Facts China is the world’s top polluter emitting 10,357 metric tons of carbon dioxide, followed by the United States, India, Russia and Japan. Mpumalanga province in South Africa has the highest levels of air pollution in the world, in terms of nitrogen...

A guide to greening your home

Mar 27, 2023

Renovating your home can be the perfect time to incorporate changes to reduce your energy and water use, and enhance its value to nature. This guide contains an array of changes that residents can make to help their homes work with nature and become more economical,...

Please come to our Community Meeting and AGM

Mar 26, 2023

We’re holding our annual Community Meeting and AGM at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday May 10th. Our very well-known Chorleywood resident the Rt Hon David Gauke is the guest speaker. Doors open at 7.30pm with a welcoming glass of wine or soft drink; the meeting starts...

Appeal for Watford Hospital Essentials Hub

Mar 26, 2023

The Essentials Hub is a community initiative that provides much-needed support to NHS staff and local people struggling with the rising cost of living. Based at Watford General Hospital, the Essentials Hub is a collaboration between West Hertfordshire NHS Trust,...

Protecting and Respecting Where We Live

Mar 26, 2023

We have been made aware of a couple of recent incidents in the village and on the Common, which appear to be conflicts between pupils from Chorleywood and Rickmansworth schools. We are hoping to liaise with our PCSO’s and ask them to increase their presence in the...

Council Tax Increases

Mar 26, 2023

The association is mystified as to how percentage increases in Council Tax shown on some recently issued bills have been calculated. Whilst the percentage increase for the Police and Crime Commissioner and the percentage reductions for the Parish Council costs are...