News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
We were so sad to hear of the sudden death of Sylvia Saul. She and Geoff have been stalwart figures in our community for many, many years. Sylvia will be remembered for her cheerful hard work for the Red Cross, for Meresworth, working in the library at Shepherds School and many other local organisations and events. We understand there is to be a special service at St Peters in the morning of June 14th
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Are you a cyclist, or would you like to be a cyclist ? Visit the Watford Cycle Hub at Holywell Community Centre, Tolpits Lane. The Cycle Hub fixes bikes, sells reconditioned bikes and accessories, security tags, hires bikes, teaches about bikes,trains riders, accepts your unwanted bikes. There are Summer Kids courses. For more information visit www.watfordcyclehub.org.uk, Contact office@watfordcyclehub.org.uk or ring 01923 223994
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In order to build the new viaduct over Baldwins Lane / A412 Watford Road a number of utilities must be diverted. The present phase will go on to 26th June, excavating areas of footway and carriageway to divert existing gas services. The work is more significant than expected and continuous lane closure will be needed. Most of the work will take place between 8.00am-6.00pm.
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St Mary's Church is hosting a debate on the EU Vote on Tuesday 21st June, 7.30-9.00pm. David Gauke MP will speak for Remain, Dr Adrian Hilton for Leave.
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Avoid Hairy Caterpillars. Oak Processionary moths have irritant hairs that cause severe rashes and respiratory problems in people and animals There are no records so far of these moths locally but they are not far away and likely to reach us soon. They are grey black and covered in white hairs, found only on oaks. Do not touch them or their nests. Report to landlord, CMS ( 01992 556466) or Forestry Commission - see www.forestry.gov.uk/opm
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Two videos from the Rickmansworth (Waterways) Festival are now up on youtube Day 1 https://youtu.be/s1bVhrxjWAU Day 2
https://youtu.be/KchF43zEVHQ Lots of crowd shots, take a look to see who you recognise.
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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 Rickmansworth Evening Townwomen's Guild next meeting is at St. Mary's Church Hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be from the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust - Where The Wild Things Are. All are 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 Queen's charities. 6.30 pm reception . Tickets from the Church Office 01923 721002.
- Sat 25 June Three Rivers Museum opens Croxley Great Barn for viewing. Meet at the St Joan of Arc School car park at 10.45 for short walk up to Barn where a conducted tour by Stephen Bullstarts at 11.00am.
- Thur 30 June Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Dads Army' 2.00pm 7.45pm
Ongoing
- 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 meets fortnightly 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/