News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is delighted to report that the prestigious national Green Flag Award has yet again been awarded to the Aquadrome, Chorleywood House Estate and Leavesden Country Park. The scores for the Aquadrome have increased this year to the maximum possible in all the aspects being judged. The award recognises the best parks and green spaces across the country. It is a sign that our TRDC public open spaces have very high standards, are well maintained and have excellent facilities. Thanks to TRDC staff and volunteers.
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It has been pointed out that collections from local post boxes are being reduced so post is delayed. There is concern that this may be the first step in reducing the number of boxes. Any views or information ?
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The annual Croxley Skate Park Jams event takes place on 7th, 8th and 9th of August. This is always very popular and great fun. 7th is the scooter competitions, and beginners coaching - 8th is the BMX competitions and there will be an airbag for young people to try all sorts of crazy tricks safely - 9th is the skateboard competitions. Youth Connexions and HertsAid will have stalls offering young people advice on healthy living and personal safety.
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We have been asked why we were relieved ( comment last week ) that the appropriate parliamentary committee has taken the view that the case for a Hillingdon tunnel for HS2 has not been made convincingly. The Council do not support the HS2 project because we think it is unlikely to achieve the stated aims, has very significant environment impacts and a huge cost. We know some people disagree but locally we must consider the details and impact on this area. Hillingdon admits that its tunnel proposal would have a dire impact on part of Three Rivers, all the advantages would benefit Hillingdon and the disadvantages would be suffered by West Hyde and Maple Cross. These disadvantages include bringing all the spoil (c.1,000,000 cubic metres) from the tunnel to West Hyde, spreading some on the land and transporting the rest along our local roads, contamination, huge traffic problems, significant extra work in the local compounds, and noise. Also Hillingdon claimed to have consulted TRDC and informed local residents. This is not correct, we were not consulted and knew nothing about it until the plan was published.
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The Saturday before last the Second Ricky Folk Festival was held , and it gets better each year. Click this link to see the first part in Basing Square next to Watersmeet and in front of the Museum https://youtu.be/63UbAER1IHs - More next week!
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Dates for your Diary
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Fri August 14th Rickmansworth and District Horticultural Society's Annual General Knowledge Quiz. WRVS Centre Bury Lane. Start 7.30 pm. Tickets £10/pp includes supper. Pay bar. Contact Joan 01895 635286 or Mary on 01923 371503 to book /reserve tickets
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Thur 20th August Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Woman in Gold' 2.00pm & 7.45pm Car parking. Most Council car parks are free for 2 Hours. Vouchers allowing up to 4 hours are available price £1.00 at the Film Box office on the day.
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Moor Park Mansion NADFAS tours start at 10am - last tour at 11am on 6th August - 20th August - 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' - 15th October 'A Little Chaos'- 29th October 'Minions'
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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). Mike Currey will be exhibiting his work in Three Rivers House reception from Friday 3 July. "Mike's display of artworks shows his versatility in medium and subject matter by including pencil drawing portraits, both animal and human, and watercolours both landscape and still life."
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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. 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 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/