News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
In June we reported the sad death of Sheila Taylor, former Mill End resident and a councillor on Three Rivers District Council. We passed on the information that her family plan to have a special service in her memory at St Peters Church and a number of people have asked when this service will take place. We understand that it will be in the New Year. When we know the date we will pass the information on to you.
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A letter has been received from a Government Minister asking for local views on Sunday trading. The current rules limiting the opening of shops over a certain size to 6 hours between 10am and 6pm (apart from Easter Sunday and Christmas Day when it falls on a Sunday when they must remain closed all day) were established over 20 years ago. The Minister points out that the consumer environment has changed significantly and high streets face growing competition from online and mobile phone shopping. He 'considers the current rules are unduly restrictive, stifling efficiency and competitiveness, and reducing consumer choice'. He does not spell out what the government is proposing, but asks whether there should be a relaxation of Sunday trading rules - he is aware some people will not support this. Have you any views on this ? If the rules are to be relaxed should it be on a national or local basis ?
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Hotel Rumour! We have been asked whether it is correct that Travis Perkins is to close and be replaced by a new hotel. This rumour has been circulating for some months. Someone may, or may not, have such a plan in mind - but no one has approached TRDC Planning Department about it.
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TRDC recently held a public consultation on whether there should be changes in the rules about dog control in public places. We thank the 2874 who responded to the survey, 21% were from Rickmansworth. No decisions have yet been made. In the next few weeks TRDC councillors will study the survey results, discuss the issues and make decisions at open meetings. In our experience most local dog owners are responsible but this review has taken place as a result of regular complaints about a minority of dog owners. The agenda item including the survey report is available on the TRDC website on the General Public Services & Community Safety Committee agenda.
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The Andrew Massey Duo (flute and guitar) is playing works by Schubert, Bach and Barrios, at the Three Rivers Music Society Concert in St Mary's Church, on Friday 11th September, starting at 7.30pm.
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Two Rickmansworth artists are participating in this September's Herts Open Studio season. Textiles artist Freya Brookman Artist 83 in the Herts Open Studio Brochure. Handmade eco cushions, throws & accessories from reclaimed textiles & leather. Oil Painter Andrew Schofield Artist 82 in the Herts Open Studio Brochure. Andrew creates a fantastic display of oil paintings of animals, people & places. See demonstration, cards and prints to buy plus refreshments. www.hvaf.org.uk/Open-Studios/Open-Studios-2015 for opening times & locations. Support local artists, lots to see all studios free to visit.
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Don't forget to see the hidden rooms of Basing House (the home of Three Rivers Museum) during Open House weekend Fri 11th Sept & Sat 12th Sept 10am to 4pm See various exhibitions on the Three Rivers area. There will be tours around the rooms of Basing House which are not usually open to the public, with displays from local Historical Societies and heritage organisations - See more at: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/discover-the-hidden-rooms-of-basing-house
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Dates for your Diary
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Wed 16th Sept Rickmansworth and District Horticultural Society's Open Evening at the WRVS Centre, Bury Lane. Start 8pm. The talk is Landscapes & Wildlife of the Arctic Circle by Barry Kauffman Wright. There will be a raffle with interval for tea/coffee and biscuits. All welcome. Admission: members £2, non members £3.
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Thur 17th Sept Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Water diviner' 7.45pm
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Thur 17th Sept Rickmansworth Evening Townswomen's Guild meeting at St. Mary's Church Hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Bill Davies - On and Off the Footplate. All are welcome.
- Sat 10th Oct Rickmansworth Society Market in the theatre at Watersmeet from 10 am - 1 pm (stallholders have entry from 8.30 am and until 2 pm to clear up). Enquiries re having a stall to Barbara Owen (Secretary) (01923-772325) or Peter Waters (Treasurer) (01923-775505) : table hire charge £8 a table (£4 if nothing for sale) plus £2 surcharge if not a member of the Society. Admission 50p as before for adults and children over 12.
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Croxley Great Barn tours take place on the last Sat each month from April to Sept. Meet St Joan Arc School car park 10.45 Phone 01923 772325 for more info. www.trmt.org.uk - info@trmt.org.uk & www.croxleygreatbarn.co.uk
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Moor Park Mansion NADFAS tours start at 10am - last tours at 11am on 17th September - 15th October. Take a look at the Museum video youtu.be/ARxKiehd3mE
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Future F.O.W Films at Watersmeet - 17th Sept 'Water diviner' - 1st Oct 'Amy' - 15th October 'A Little Chaos'- 29th October 'Minions' - WED 4th November 'True Story'
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Ricky Folk meet at 8.15pm in the back bar of the Conservative Club, Bury Lane on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.You can sing, play or both or simply come and listen. No entrance fee and drinks are at club prices. In exchange for the facilities they entertain members of the Club at summer events each year and participate in other local events.
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Three Rivers Museum in Basing House next to the library, have three displays featuring the Great War. - 1) "The-Send Off". 1914 --1915. A display depicting rural, domestic life in the early years of WW1. - 2) "Egg farm to wind farm" with information from RES - 3) Maple Lodge Nature Reserve. Photos and information about this "hidden gem" past Mill End and near Maple Cross off the Uxbridge Road. Museum open Mon to Fri 2-4pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Free. Support you local museum.
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Art Exhibition by local artists in TRDC Council Offices, in the reception area next to the stairs (in the foyer). Roger Greene will be displaying his oil paintings of local views of Rickmansworth,including Batchworth and Stockers locks from Friday 31 July.
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Rickmansworth and District Art Society meet in the Cloisters Hall on the first Thursday of the month.
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Watford Mencap are holding another Secret Art Sale - 18th-20th September in the Cafe in the Aquadrome. Calling all artists! We are looking for local artists to create a mini-masterpiece to help raise funds for Watford Mencap's work for people with a learning disability in South West Hertfordshire. Please contact Helen for more information: hstevens@watfordmencap.org.uk or 01923 713637 - To see the 2013 Art Sale click this link youtu.be/bXNjC2TC3Ng
- Croxley Camera Club is the photographic society for Three Rivers district and is known as the friendly club. They have a range of photographic interests and skills within the club with photographic advice available from specialists in many genres including nature, landscape, studio and other areas. They meet every Thursday between September and May (starts 3rd Sept) in the Croxley Green Community Centre at 7:30 for a 7:45 start. New members of all abilities are always warmly welcome. information about the club please go to their website: http://croxleycameraclub.com/
- A full list of forthcoming events at Watersmeet can be seen by clicking this link http://www.watersmeet.co.uk/whats-on/
- Ricky This Week is now also available on Twitter. Some weeks, through re-tweets it reaches over 1000 people @LesMead_
- Police Officers from the Local Neighbourhood Team would like to hear from residents if they have any information about drug use or crime. Please report any information, intelligence or suspicious behaviour. Please phone on 101, or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 or email ryan.hemmings@herts.pnn.police.uk
- Herts County Council fault reporting www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/