News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
TfL did not finish the work on the Station Road Bridge on the scheduled dates and are planning a further period of night closures of Station Road from 22-29th May.
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Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) has teamed up with Wimbletech CIC to create a work hub in Rickmansworth. Operating from vacant space in Basing House, the Hub will create a vibrant home for entrepreneurs, home workers and small businesses in the area. It will offer flexible working space, with fixed and 'hot' desks and meeting rooms available. Training events for the local community will form a key feature of this hub which will promote technology and innovation. The hub is due to open on 1st June. For further details call 020 3290 0225, Email info@rivertech.space or visit www.rivertech.space
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TRDC has carried out another successful fly-tipping prosecution. It was an illegal deposit of a large heap of household waste including boxes, packaging and furniture in Chalfont Lane. The offender was fined £1,950. Fly tipping costs a significant amount of public money to clear. Please ring the police on 101 or TRDC on 776611 with details of the site and if possible, of any vehicle seen fly-tipping.
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New Home Needed. Following a recent family bereavement a local resident who is taking over care of her late father's dogs is forced to find a new home for her own two cats. Misha and Eddie are siblings who have lived together for their whole lives - 12 years. They are healthy and affectionate creatures and really need to live together in a house with a garden. If any one is willing to consider this, please let us know.
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If you missed or participated in the Ricky Week Parade and Fete last Saturday you can see the action here https://youtu.be/LBl0kdJUykM and my photos here https://www.flickr.com/photos/125623414@N04/albums/72157668468039926
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SPAB, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings have an event on Sat 28th & Sun 29th May at the Croxley Great Barn which is a bit more than the usual monthly guided tour: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/croxley-barn-action-weekend-volunteers-tickets-25286677132
A rough outline programme for the Saturday:
10.30-11am - Arrive at barn
11am-1pm - Talk by Stephen Bull - Introduction to the barn and it's history, philosophy of repair, historic tools and techniques, and demonstration. - 1-2.30pm - Lunch - light refreshments including tea and cake, will be provided throughout the day, but a full lunch is not available. We would recommend bringing a packed lunch that can be eaten on site or visiting a local pub, The Coach and Horses is a short walk away. - 3-5pm - Demonstrations - including hot lime and historic tools. - 5.30pm - BBQ (& Beer) - at a small fee you can partake in the food and drinks, prepared and provided on site.
Normal free tours take place in the morning. See below
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Cllr Ann Shaw Finally, we should mention that Cllr Ann Shaw has stepped down from the position of Council Leader which she has held since 1986 when the Liberals won control of TRDC. She writes, "We were determined to provide services and facilities that met the needs of our local community and gave value for money. It has been a challenging and rewarding task, and I am proud of what we have achieved. I want to make it clear that this does not mean any reduction in my commitment to this community. I am not planning to stand back from my role as a councillor. On Tuesday I was appointed Deputy Leader of TRDC. There are many new threats and challenges facing local government and we need, all of us, to work together to withstand them. I plan to spend more time on casework, on local problems and the concerns of this community. Cllr Sara Bedford was appointed Council Leader. She is well equipped to do the job and has much experience and commitment. I wish her well. Cllr Ann Shaw"
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Date for your Diary
- Sat 11 June Rickmansworth and District Horticultural Society is celebrating it's 80th Birthday with 'An Evening with Bob Flowerdew'. To be held in the Cadogan Hall, Royal Masonic School, Rickmansworth. Start 7.30 pm. Tickets are £10 for members, £12.50 non-members. This includes a glass of wine and a slice of birthday cake. To book your seat, please ring Heather Pinder on 776502 or write to her at 25 Berry Way, Rickmansworth. WD3 7EU, enclosing a S.A.E
Ongoing
- Rickmansworth & District Art Society in the reception area of Three Rivers House (the Council Offices) Reg Crouch who has been taking art classes locally for many years will be displaying an eclectic mix of his colourful oils and acrylics during May. Demonstrations by experienced artists are on the first Thursday of every month at the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1HL from 7.45 to 10 PM
- Artistsmeet at Watersmeet 'Young Masters' Rickmansworth School have an interesting selection of their artwork.
- Ricky Green Social are a group from Rickmansworth who meet on the first Saturday every month to socialise and work on greening the area. Meetings take place at the Cafe in the Park at the Aquadrome - 11.00am to 1.00pm.
- Future Friends of Watersmeet Film Society films - Thur 16 June 'Room' - Thur 30 June 'Dads Army'-
- 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 & St John's Ambulance - Museum open Mon to Fri 2-4pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Free. Support your local museum.
- 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.
- 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
- Herts County Council fault reporting https://www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/