Swifts

May 23, 2021

Tragically, we’ve lost over half our swifts in the past 25 years, they are in decline everywhere.  Swifts have shared our buildings since Roman times.  They still breed in our eaves and gables, but suitable nesting sites have reduced dramatically.  Modern and...

Staying Safe

May 23, 2021

Staying Safe One of the best ways of staying informed is by signing up for the excellent OWL emails from Herts Police.  Sign up directly at https://www.owl.co.uk.  Recent notifications include: Beware of scammers posing as Senior Police investigation officers stating...
1990 Autumn (045) Newsletter

1990 Autumn (045) Newsletter

May 21, 2021

Contents Motorway Perils Future of Chorleywood House The Cedars Planning Issues Bottle Banks Water Charges Road Cleaning Beating the Bounds Hidden Talents R.S.P.B. Read the...
Fuel Merchants back in Chorleywood?

Fuel Merchants back in Chorleywood?

Mar 29, 2021

Longstanding, eagle eyed residents may well have spotted the old F.W. & H. Miles Fuel Merchants sign behind the old Peppermill fascia, undoubtedly evoking a little nostalgia. It was a tiny office with some sacks of coal in the window, where you could go and order...

River Chess and Sewage

Mar 29, 2021

We mentioned recently that Thames Water identified significant groundwater ingress points into Chesham’s sewers. This extra water, on top of wet weather, adds to the frequency of sewage releases polluting the Chess.  We’re pleased to say that Thames Water...
1990 Spring (044) Newsletter

1990 Spring (044) Newsletter

Mar 28, 2021

Contents Looking Back Water Metering Trial Neighbourhood Watch Frost Trap Car Parking Lower Road Planning Issues Future of Chorleywood House Golf Club Cricket Club Annual Report Read the...
1988 Autumn (041) Newsletter

1988 Autumn (041) Newsletter

Mar 28, 2021

Contents The Cedars Estate Traffic in the Drive A Public Open Space Oil Pipe Line Planning Issues Future of Chorleywood House Grass Verges You May Care to Know Flour Milling and Baking Research Association Read the...
1970 Spring (004) Newsletter

1970 Spring (004) Newsletter

Mar 28, 2021

Contents Letter to the Editor from Mr R. Sirett, ex member of Chorleywood Council The North Orbital Road CAR PARKING – incident when the ‘Met’ Line failed WOODLANDS – reprint from the Chronicle of the Chenies Residents ROADS – A404...
Parking thoughtfully

Parking thoughtfully

Mar 24, 2021

By parking thoughtfully, we are helping both our neighbours and our High Street. If people can’t park, they can’t shop. Simple things like parking right at the end of rows, wheels up to the white lines; only 2ft from bumpers and remembering that just because there’s a...

What’s so special about the River Chess?

Mar 10, 2021

We know many residents really love the River Chess; many also know it’s a rare example of the chalk streams environment.  What does that mean? And why is it so ecologically valuable?   Researchers at the School of Geography Queen Mary University of London have created...