North Hill “Unsuitable for HGVs” signs visible at last!

Jul 24, 2023

We all know North Hill is very narrow and unsuitable for heavy vehicles, there were signs saying so at the Chorleywood and Sarratt ends. Trouble is the signs were small, often obscured by hedge growth, and one by St Clement Danes was facing the wrong way!    Thanks to...

Investigating phosphate concentrations in the River Chess

Jul 24, 2023

Analysis over ten years of the River Chess has shown an increase in phosphate concentrations suggesting an unknown source of phosphate between Solesbridge Lane and Valley Farm Road, Chenies/Sarratt.   An independent Citizen Science project [coordinated under the...

Our local sewers

Jul 24, 2023

Certainly not a pleasant topic for our newsletter, but we are aware that a number of residents have reported issues with the local sewage network which has impacted houses, particularly on Blacketts Wood Drive. Thames Water have been called out on a number of...

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...