News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council

HS2 is holding a local event for anyone who wants to know more about the project and what it means for the local area. You can talk to experts, see maps and plans, ask questions. It is at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Village Rd, Denham, between 11.00am and 4.00pm on Saturday 16^th April.
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Compost Give Away- this year it is on Wednesday 11^th May, at St James Altham Pool, South Oxhey. Starting at 9.30am and finishing when the compost runs out. As usual 2 free bags will be issued per household, on a first come basis. Residents are asked to bring their own bags. http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/notice/national-compost-week-see-how-your-garden-grows
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Electrical Reuse and Recycling - there are a number of electrical take back events over the coming weeks. You can take anything with a battery or plug that you no longer want, from washing machines to hair dryers. Items can be working or broken and will either be recycled or reused. http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/notice/electrical-and-refuse-recycling-event-bring-it-don-t-bin-it
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The digging in the Long Lane field last week was an archaeological survey to check if there is anything there.
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Have you got 16 hours free time per month ? The Police are recruiting Special Constables for the Rickmansworth Area. Special Constables have the same powers of search and arrest as the police, they wear the same uniform, the difference is that they are volunteers. In Rickmansworth the Special Constables carry out a variety of functions, working with the Response Team and the Neighbourhood Team, carrying out crime prevention and community work, such as helping at the Canal Festival. The role is open to anyone over 18. To find out more ring 0800 358 3990 or try www.herts.police.uk/specials
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The Government is considering scrapping some of the planning regulations controlling the erection of giant phone masts. One of our readers has come back to us with helpful information and a suggestion. There is a government review of the Code of Best Practice on Mobile Network Development. If you are concerned write to Brandon Lewis MP to seek reassurance that the new Code will include proper local consultation with local councils and communities, to find the least harmful/intrusive sites for these masts. Contact Brandon Lewis MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Dept. of Communities and Local Government, Fry Building, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DF or brandon.lewis@communities.gsi.gov.uk
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Free swimming for under 18's who are Three Rivers residents. William Penn (771050) 4^th April to 15^th April, Mondays and Thursdays 9-12pm Wednesdays and Fridays 10.30- 11.30am. Advance booking is needed for new participants
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TRDC recently approved plans to progress the Work Hub, a project to create shared work space for entrepreneurs, freelancers and home workers from the Rickmansworth area. The project will utilise vacant and underused space in the TRDC offices. TRDC is negotiating with Wimbletech, a Community Interest Company to help run and manage the Hub.
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Be aware of copycat websites overcharging for government services. There have been reports of disabled residents paying £49 for Blue Badges which cost £10 direct from HCC. People searching for access to blue badges, duplicate birth and marriage certificates, holiday visas, congestion charge payments etc can easily end up on a copycat site. Always start searching at gov.uk for any official documents.
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Over 300 people took part in the Sport Relief Event in the Aquadrome last Sunday. Places in the Miles ( 1 mile, 3 miles & 6 mile events) were sold out in advance. Well Done everyone who took part.
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Dates for your Diary

• Thur 14 April Rickmansworth Historical Society is pleased to welcome Colin Oakes who will give a talk about 'Latimer House - listening to the walls' - what happened in 1942/43? secret clandestine recordings! secrets the house held until as late as 2007, after de-classification and transcripts were posted in the national archives. The Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters, opp St Joan of Arc School, High Street Rickmansworth WD3 1HL Join us at 8pm, Visitors welcome £3 www.rickmansworthhistoricalsociety.btck.co.uk
• Thur 21 April Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Joy' 2.00pm 7.45pm
• Sat 30 April Croxley Great Barn re-opens for viewing. Meet at the St Joan of Arc School car park at 10.45am for short walk up to Barn where a conducted tour will be led by Stephen Bull starting at 11.00am

Ongoing

• Open Exhibition by Rickmansworth Art Society in the reception area of Three Rivers House (the council Offices) Ricky Painters and Sketchers meet regularly throughout the summer to paint outside in interesting local settings - all welcome. The sketches and paintings on display are examples of work completed during last summer's meetings. Further details from ArtAndrewArtist@gmail.com
• Future Friends of Watersmeet Film Society films - 21 April 'Joy'
• 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.
• Three Rivers Museum in Basing House next to the library, have new displays featuring the Great War & Hornhill Quilters - Museum open Mon to Fri 2-4pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Free. Support you local museum
• Rickmansworth and District Art Society meet in the Cloisters Hall on the first Thursday of the month.
• The Mill Photography Club holds fortnightly meetings on Fridays at the Mill Cafe, Methodist Church, Berry Lane. WD3 7HJ. The club welcomes new members, we meets from 10am to 12am at the cafe to discuss & practice improving our basic photographic abilities. If you have a camera, come along & give us a try, no fees or costs.
• 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 Neil.CANNING@Herts.pnn.police.uk

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