Upcoming events at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Jul 21, 2024

More events are taking place over the coming weeks at the Chiltern Open Air Museum! Classic Vehicles Show –  This weekend – 20th and 21st July Heritage Craft Weekend – 27th and 28th July Clash of the Queens – 3rd and 4th August Britain at...

Lady Ela’s Summer House Museum August openings

Jul 21, 2024

The museum is open between 12pm and 4pm on the following days in August Sunday 4th Sunday 18th Saturday 24th to Monday 26th Entrance to the Estate is by the Parish Offices on Rickmansworth Road opposite the Cricket ground. Postcode WD3...

Nature Activity Morning on Chorleywood Common

Jul 21, 2024

This is a Parish Ranger-led nature activity morning on Chorleywood Common. Includes Bug Hunting, Pond Dipping and lots more.  Suitable for ages 4+ ( parent supervision will be required). £5 per child.  Thursday 29th August between 10:00 and 12:30.Second day added...

Chorleywood Village Day – Saturday 13th July

Jul 1, 2024

The annual Chorleywood Village Day organised by Chorleywood Parish Council is in just three weeks on Saturday 13th July.  Held on Chorleywood Common, Village Day features many attractions including arena performances, music, a fun dog show and a of course a wide range...

Chorleywood Library

Jul 1, 2024

Summer Reading Challenge    Starts 6th July – ends 7th September This annual Reading Challenge is aimed at encouraging children to enjoy reading and earn stickers as they go. Entry is free. Children, who must be accompanied by an adult, are welcome any time the...

Berry Lane Roadworks

Jul 1, 2024

We share your frustration! Since Cadent Gas made it clear that they are answerable only to HCC and not residents, we contacted HCC to ask if there is anything that can be done to encourage Cadent to speed up their works and to provide more access. HCC have responded...

Are you fed up with the Old Shire Lane quagmire?

Jul 1, 2024

The top of Old Shire Lane from where the Piggy Lane joins it to Philipshill Wood has been so damaged by vehicles turning at this end that it’s impassable without wellies after rain. It’s also very difficult on dry days, for walkers, cyclists and vehicles alike,...

Chorleywood Parking Consultation, another well-kept secret?

Jul 1, 2024

Once again we’re extremely disappointed to find out late in the day about a TRDC consultation. A Chorleywood area-wide parking review consultation in 2021 gathered lots of residents’ views. The final design proposals went out for consultation recently, we don’t know...

Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Carpenters Wood

Jul 1, 2024

The Countryside Management Service (CMS), part of Hertfordshire County Council’s Countryside and Rights of Way Service, on behalf of and in partnership with Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is currently developing a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Carpenters...

Little Egret nest now being Live Streamed

Jul 1, 2024

Earlier this year we brought you news of a live stream from a Grey Heron nest at nearby Stocker’s Lake, home to the largest Heronry in Herts. The herons’ nesting season is now over with one young bird having successfully fledged that nest in May, but the camera is now...