CPC Allotment Winners 2025

Chorleywood Parish Council owns and manages three allotment sites within Chorleywood. Every year they hold an allotment competition which is judged by representatives of the Chorleywood Horticultural Society. The allotment holder judged to have the Best Kept Allotment...

Herts County Council SEND Summit

The new County Council elected last May faced a growing challenge of more children being identified with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) each year, and a service recently assessed as inadequate by OFSTED. By the end of 2024/2025 the number of...

If You Go Down to the Woods Today …

Come to Carpenters Wood and see the wonderful array of fungi and toadstools, as well as the autumn display of orange and gold beech leaves before winter sets in. Here are some samples to spot… Photos by FOCW It’s been a bumper year for fungi! Take a walk through the...

Hurstleigh charitable trust needs a new Honorary Treasurer

Hurstleigh Retirement Homes on Shire Lane needs a new Honorary Treasurer, following the resignation of Nick Simons after fifteen years.   “Nick has given dedication and committed service to the charity over a long time, he will be greatly missed.” says Trustee John...

Fraud & Cybercrime Awareness Croxley Green Library

Hertfordshire Police is working with Hertfordshire Libraries to provide the public with crime prevention advice. As part of this a series of informative talks have been scheduled including at Croxley Green Library on Tuesday 25th November starting at 11am. There will...

CPC Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Get into the festive spirit with Chorleywood Parish Council’s popular Christmas Wreath Making workshops, led by the talented Parish Rangers! Workshops are a two hours hands-on, heartwarming experience using sustainable foliage gathered from Chorleywood Common....

Get a head start on your Christmas mood

Launch your best build-up to Christmas by joining Chorleywood Choral Society for an early evening concert of contemporary Christmas music and traditional carols for all the family on Saturday 6 December at 6pm. The evening features Cecilia McDowall’s Christmas...

CRA Gains New Committee Member

We’re delighted to welcome Johnathan Hemmens-James (known as JJ) to our Executive Committee. JJ moved with his young family to Chorleywood in 2022 and says he immediately felt at home thanks to the warm community spirit and beautiful countryside surroundings. JJ has...

Gade and Chorleywood Health Centre

New Patient Triage System Launching 6th October From 6th October, Gade and Chorleywood Health Centres will be introducing a new patient triage system designed to improve access, streamline care, and ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate healthcare...