News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
West Hyde Victory. A group of us from West Hyde and Maple Cross have just returned from County Hall. We went to speak out against the Pynesfield gravel extraction planning application and to try and persuade HCC to refuse it .We spoke out against the destruction of the green belt, the environmental damage, flooding and increase in HGVs. We succeeded - only one member of the HCC voted in favour. Hurrah!…………………………………………………..
The Annual Rickmansworth Festival end was fantastic. Congratulations and thanks to all those involved. It was splendid to see so many people/ families enjoying themselves. Well Done!
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Are you the parent of an apprentice, or do you know someone who is ? Are you prepared to share your experience of your son or daughter undertaking an apprenticeship ? If you have a positive story and would be willing to help other parents and carers to realise the benefits please contact Jessie Edwards by 3rd June on 07999 904224 or Jessie@amazingapprenticeships.com
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Chorleywood Bookshop has a Crime Supper Club. It meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. £12 includes supper, a glass of wine and the book. To find out more contact info@cwbookshop.co.uk
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Have you any unwanted electrical items lurking around in the attic or under your bed ? You can take them to Wigginhall Road depot between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 18th June. Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is working with WEEE Stop a company that provides an innovative solution for electrical recycling needs - anything with a plug or batteries - from a washing machine to a pocket calculator. Electrical items should be disposed of at events such as these or at your local household waste recycling centre. Give them a new lease of life, conserve raw materials and prevent hazardous material such as lead or mercury from entering landfill sites. Such events can attract 50,000 kilograms of waste electrical and electronic equipment which might otherwise have been land filled at the taxpayer's expense. To find out more about recycling in TRDC please visit www.threerivers.gov.uk
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You can see the opening of the Rickmansworth Festival by the new Chairman Andrew Scarth on a video I produced for TRDC here https://youtu.be/-RHWjfvHxw4 Full length versions are in the process of being edited and will appear in later newsletters.
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Dates 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
- Thur 16 June Moor Park Mansion NADFAS start their guided Tours. 10.00am last tour 11.00am. Groups of 10 or more should book in advance 01923 773146 www.moorparkdfas.co.uk Free donations welcome.
- Thur 16 June Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Room' 2.00pm 7.45pm
- Sat 11 June "Merrie England" performed by Opera Tonica. A show with dinner at St. Mary's Church in celebration of the Queen's 90th. birthday . £15 per head. Proceeds going to the Queens charities. 6.30 pm reception . Tickets from the Church Office 01923 721002.
- Thur 30 May Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Dads Army' 2.00pm 7.45pm
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 you 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.
- 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. 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/