News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Thank you to everyone who responded to our question about local views on Sunday trading - very interesting range of views.
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The official opening of Swannells Walk took place last week. These are the new homes built by Watford Community Housing Association on the land behind the Queens Drive. There are 27 new 2 and 3 bedroom rented properties with one fully wheel chair accessible. The new residents seem very pleased with the development. There is also a play facility open to all local young people. Adjacent to the new homes is the new Chorleywood Club which opened last month. It offers splendid community facilities. It is well worth a visit. The whole development is scheduled to be finished by early 2016.
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We were astonished to learn that road flooding is regarded as a low priority! Ringway (HCC's highways contractor for this area) has stated that a road would have to be impassable for at least 10 hours before any action would be taken. However blocked drains are a major concern in many local places causing flooding of homes and other premises, danger and gross inconvenience. We need a regular gulley, drain clearing programme which gives confidence in the maintenance and management of this problem.
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On 18th September there is a special cinema experience at Watersmeet - The Battle of Britain 75. It tells the epic story of the greatest aerial conflict of WW2. It includes rare archive footage from the conflict, with modern day RAF personnel bringing the compelling stories to life, and includes a close up tour of a Spitfire and veteran fighter pilots recounting their memories. All profits go to the RAF Association, the RAF Benevolent Fund and the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust. Time - 7.30-10pm tickets £10 adults/ concessions.
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There has been some concern expressed about the fencing of very small areas of Croxley Common Moor. This is to try and protect some rare Slate Sober Moths. On 20th September you can check for yourself. The Countryside Management Service is leading a guided walk on the Moor from 10.00 - 11.30am to look at the work carried out last year and see the sites where this year's work will be done. This opportunity will be used to explain the works, what they will involve and the long term benefit to the SSSI. The meeting point will be at the Mill Lane entrance, some areas are boggy so please wear appropriate footwear.
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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.
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Fri 18th-20th Sept Watford Mencap are holding another Secret Art Sale in the Cafe in the Aquadrome. Please contact Helen for more information: hstevens@watfordmencap.org.uk or 01923 713637 - To see the 2013 Art Sale click this link https://youtu.be/bXNjC2TC3Ng
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Sat 26th Sept Last Croxley Great Barn Tour this year. Meet St Joan Arc School car park 10.45am. Phone 01923 772325 for more info. http://www.trmt.org.uk/ - info@trmt.org.uk & www.croxleygreatbarn.co.uk
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Thur 1st Oct Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Amy' 7.45pm
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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 10.45am. 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 tour at 11am on - 17th September - 15th October. Take a look at the Museum video https://youtu.be/ARxKiehd3mE
- Two Rickmansworth artists are participating in this September's Herts Open Studio. Textiles artist Freya Brookman Artist 83 (Herts Open Studio Brochure). Handmade eco cushions, throws & accessories from reclaimed textiles & leather. Oil Painter Andrew Schofield Artist 82 (Herts Open Studio Brochure). Andrew creates a fantastic display of oil paintings of animals, people & places. See demonstration, cards & prints to buy plus refreshments. http://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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Future F.O.W Films at Watersmeet - 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. Phone 101, or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 or email ryan.hemmings@herts.pnn.police.uk
- Highways Fault Reporting www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/