The Weeds Fairy doesn’t exist … Neither does the Drains Fairy! 

Nov 16, 2025

The Weeds Fairy doesn’t exist … A resident who takes pride in Chorleywood noticed that the paving outside the shop at the corner of Shire Lane and Lower Road was getting very unsightly, the weeds were having a heyday. They asked at the shop, who gave permission...

Colne Catchment Action Network: ColneCAN

Nov 16, 2025

The annual Colne water catchment area conference was held this week at Watersmeet with 100 or so networked individuals and organisations signed up to attend. Congratulations to Three Rivers [Chess, Gade, Colne] Council for joining Affinity and Thames Water as...

Save Britain’s hedgehogs

Nov 16, 2025

A petition has been raised to Steve Reed, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government which states: “Help save our hedgehogs by making it a legal rule that all new houses built in the UK must include hedgehog highways.” At the time of...

Ferry Car Park – important new options including EV charging

Nov 16, 2025

The Ferry car park now has eight EV charging bays in operation, one of which is for disabled drivers. Note: you can’t park in an EV charging bay unless your car is connected and charging at the charging point. Important changes will take effect next week for all the...

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...