News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
The local Fire Service has now settled into the new duty system which provides the same 24hr emergency cover but with considerable cost saving. The fire fighters now work 12hr active duty, 8.00am - 8.00pm, and are then on call for the next 12hrs from the new building on site. During active working hours they carry out practical and technical training, community fire safety and equipment maintenance. During their on call hours their time is their own.
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First Time Buyer Scheme
Three Rivers District Council and the Leeds Building Society have launched a scheme to help first time buyers who can afford repayments but are currently unable to provide a large deposit. The new 'helping hand' initiative offers a 95% mortgage at a 5 year fixed rate of 5.49% with discounted fees and a free valuation. For information contact Adam Rea on 01923 240589 or the Society's mortgage hot line 08450 540 994. Three Rivers supports a range of housing initiatives and also refers those in difficulties to the Mortgage Rescue Scheme
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Sportivate Programme
This is the name of Sport England's nationwide campaign that captures the excitement of the 2012 Games, providing opportunities for teenagers and young adults aged 14-25 to receive 6-8 weeks coaching in a sport of their choice. It targets those who are doing limited sport in their own time, the semi-sporty. It is fully inclusive. Sportivate projects can be delivered by anyone from national governing bodies, sports clubs, leisure trusts, youth club, schools, colleges, not for profit organisations and work places. Projects can start from April 2013 and must be completed by end of March 2014. If a local organisation is interested in this project visit www.threeriverssport.com/sportivate for more details. More information can be found at www.sportengland.org
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Cllr Ann Shaw was recently invited to join 15 other local authority leaders from all around the country to meet Robert Goodwill MP one of the Transport Ministers yesterday to discuss HS2. It was a useful meeting, with each leader getting the chance to explain the impact HS2 would have on their area, ask questions, request more consideration for the local community and the likely impact of the scheme. You can be sure that Cllr Shaw spoke up for the TRDC community.
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Rickmansworth Town Team is a new non-political group of local people, individuals and representatives of local businesses, clubs and charities who want to support and promote the economic, cultural and environmental health and well-being of Rickmansworth through events, activities and other opportunities for community benefit. If you are interested please get in touch at info@rickmansowrth.co.uk or Michael Stimpson on 770425 or stimpsonM@aol.com or Peter Waters on 775505
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Last month we reported that the Boundary Way External Wall Insulation Scheme had been short listed for a Building Futures Award which celebrates new development that demonstrates innovation, creativity and design excellence. We are delighted to report that the project, providing external wall insulation has won the award for this year for 'outstanding commitment to adapt to climate change'. It is a joint scheme by TRDC, WatfordBC and Watford Community Housing Trust.
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Future Films at Watersmeet - 10th Jan 'Rush' 2pm & 8pm - 16 Jan 'Blue Jasmine' C12A 98 mins - 13 Feb 'Le Weekend' C15 93 mins - 20th Mar 'Philomena' 12A 98mins
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Three Rivers Museum in Basing House next to the library, have two displays featuring Abbots Langley & Leavesden Hospital 1870-1995. It is now Leavesden Country Park. Open 2.00pm to 4.00pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm Saturdays.
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Keep in touch with your Chairman's engagements by clicking this link https://threeriverschair.wordpress.com/ recent post are on the right side of the page. You can also see photos of all the events attended and download photos for free from the Chairman's Flickr account http://www.flickr.com/photos/chairmanlesmead/sets/