[CANCELLED] 100th anniversary of the War Memorial Hall

[CANCELLED] 100th anniversary of the War Memorial Hall

Nov 9, 2022

This event has been cancelled. The plan is for it to be rescheduled for Spring 2023. Events to mark the Centenary of the construction of the Chorleywood War Memorial Hall will take place on the weekend of 26th and 27th November.    On the evening of Saturday 26th...

Vanessa Rousseau presented with British Empire Medal

Oct 30, 2022

On Monday 10th our Committee colleague Vanessa Rousseau was presented with her British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community. Vanessa says “It was particularly poignant this year as my award will be the last of the Queen’s Birthday Honours Lists.  My...

Among Friends

Oct 30, 2022

It seems we are an amiable bunch in Chorleywood, with numerous ‘Friends of’ groups set up to help look after our local area, including Chorleywood Common and Philipshill Wood. These are volunteer organisations that do valuable work for the benefit of the...

Our thanks to Neighbourhood Watch

Oct 30, 2022

Neighbourhood Watch have been a fantastic help to us in catching up with residents who moved into Chorleywood since the start of the pandemic.  Both our and NHW’s normal processes for welcoming new residents had to go on hold for an extended period.   Thanks...

Accommodation for Ukrainians needed urgently

Oct 30, 2022

An appeal by Chorleywood4Ukraine Hosting Group Sadly, war in Ukraine continues, with no end in sight.  Several of our refugee guests are nearing the end of their six months’ stay.  Some hosts are able to extend their hospitality, but for others circumstances make that...

Chorleywood Aid for Ukraine (CAFUKR)

Oct 30, 2022

Chorleywood Aid for Ukraine (CAFUKR) continue to receive considerable support from Chorleywood residents including a total now of £25,000 in cash donations, and considerable & generous donations of goods requested on our website’s “Needed” page.  Go to CAFUKR...

Chiltern Open Air Museum – Christmas Weekend

Oct 30, 2022

Chiltern Open Air Museum is open all week for the half-term from Saturday 22nd to Sunday 30th October with a series of family activities.  Find out more at https://coam.org.uk/events/october-half-term/ There is also a special Christmas weekend opening 3rd and 4th...

Guided Walk in Bullsland Lower Heritage Orchard

Oct 30, 2022

Bullsland lower Heritage Orchard is about 21 acres of ancient cherry and plum trees, planted 80 to 100 years ago. Some cherry trees are living and flowering, some dead. Most of the plum trees have been replaced by vigorous suckers growing on the rootstock, producing...

Pensioners’ Forum Remembrance Day Afternoon Tea

Oct 30, 2022

The Pensioners’ Forum Remembrance Day Afternoon Tea is at 2:30pm on Friday 11th November at Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, Croxley Green, WD3 3AQ.  There will be some short speeches, followed by an afternoon of tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, music and...

Chorleywood Amateur Dramatic Society – When we are Married

Oct 30, 2022

Chorleywood Amateur Dramatic Society is returning to the Chorleywood Memorial Hall 10-12th November 2022 with J B Priestley’s classic comedy, When We Are Married. Click here to book online If you’re in Chorleywood, you can also pop into the Bookshop on New...