News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
The Reach Free School planning application has now been submitted . It has not yet been validated so it is not yet available for public access.
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We have been pressing HS2 for some time to have an open day event here to inform local residents about the plans, etc. Although the main impact of the construction will be on West Hyde and Maple Cross the whole Rickmansworth area will be significantly affected. HS2 has decided to hold the event in the middle of August. When TRDC pointed out that holiday time would rule out a large number of people HS2 agreed to hold a second day in September. The dates are Thursday 11th August 2.00-8.00pm, and Saturday 17th September 11.00am-3.00pm at Maple Cross Community Centre, on the corner of Hornhill / Longcroft Rds. This an opportunity to find out more about the project, talk to experts about the environmental impact, engineering, construction, property, etc, to see maps and plans and ask questions. Do Come Along.
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The negotiations between HCC and TfL to acquire a site to build a new secondary school in Baldwins Lane have not yet been concluded so the plans to open the school in 2017 are delayed. Further information can be obtained from enquiries@croxleydanes.org.uk or from 01923 284483.
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A Date for your diary - on 2nd September there will be an OPAL meeting at Croxley Green Community Club from 10.00am -2.00pm including a light lunch. This a free event to raise awareness , particularly among older people, and prevent scams and burglaries. Tickets are needed to allow the catering to be managed, contact Community Safety Team on 776611 or email consult@threerivers.gov.uk
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Pynesfield - an appeal has been submitted against HCC's refusal of the most recent Pynesfield Gravel extraction application.
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We are often asked who is responsible for maintenance and protection of the canal and towpaths. If you want to raise an issue/ problem with the Canal and River Trust ( this is the national organisation not the local Rickmansworth Waterways Trust) contact 9303 940 4040, or go to enquiries.southeast@canalRiverTrust.org.uk Ask for the South East Team if the matter is in Rickmansworth or north of Rickmansworth or the London Team if south of Rickmansworth.
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There is a surge in people moving into retirement villages with their parents, brought about by dramatic increases in life expectancy. In the past decade people over 70 in UK have risen by 15% to just under 8m.Those over 100 have increased by three quarters- there are now 14,450 centenarians!
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More road works will be carried out at night in future. There are plans to charge utility companies up to £2,500 per day for digging up major highways at peak times,
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Dates for your Diary
- Thur 4 Aug Moor Park Mansion is open for viewing with NADFAS guides from local societies. Tours start at 10.00am last tour at 11.00am. Groups over 10 should book in advance www.moorparknadfas.co.uk
- Thur 18 Aug Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present 'Eddie the Eagle' 2.00pm 7.45pm
- Thur 18 Aug Moor Park Mansion is open for viewing with NADFAS guides from local societies. Tours start at 10.00am last tour at 11.00am. Groups over 10 should book in advance www.moorparknadfas.co.uk
- Sat 27 Aug 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 tourby Stephen Bullstarts at 11.00am. http://www.croxleygreatbarn.co.uk/CroxleyGreatBarn/Introduction.html there is also a booklet by David Harding for sale proceeds to the Museum.Watch SPAB in action at the Barn https://youtu.be/yR1jCOhnsts
- Sat 10 Sept The 97th Croxley Green Annual Home and Produce Show at Yorke Mead School, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green WD3 3PX why not enter this wonderful community event. Various classes include cakes, vegetables, flowers, flower arranging, handicrafts, photography and children's entries John Jowers (Show Secretary) 01923 774621 / 07871 463103 Justine Osler (Committee member) 01923 720918 Email: wlmailhtml:mail@croxleygreenshow.co.uk Website www.croxleygreenshow.co.uk
- Thur 22 Sept Moor Park Mansion is open for viewing with NADFAS guides from local societies. Tours start at 10.00am last tour at 11.00am. Groups over 10 should book in advance www.moorparknadfas.co.uk
Ongoing
- Adult oil painting class given by local artist Andrew Schofield:- Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm at the Mill End Community Centre. Tuesday daytime 11am to 1pm at the Croxley Sports Guild. All abilities, beginners welcome, I will guide you thorough the oil painting process and after the first class you will have an oil painting you can be proud of. All equipment provided. In my opinion oil painting is the easiest and most forgiving medium to paint with and I hope to prove this to you. Contact me for details wlmailhtml:ArtAndrewArtist@gmail.com 07908 832834
- Rickmansworth & District Art Society in the reception area of Three Rivers House (the council Offices) the current artist is Hazel Clark who will be exhibiting a selection of her recent work.
- Artistsmeet at Watersmeet until 13 July The eclectic works of Hilly (aka Stephen Hill) will be taking up residence in Artistsmeet this summer in an exhibition dedicated to graphic design, painting and big bold colours! Next upReflection Thursday 21st July - Friday 26th August 2016 Take some time to reflect at Artistsmeet this summer, as the space hosts a very special exhibition dedicated to local heritage and memories, shared by residents at our 'Leavesden Heritage Day' event in Leavesden Country Park and by those taking part in our 'Beyond the Page' project.
- 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 - 15 Sept 'Eye in the Sky'
- 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 has now produced its programme for the second half of this year. You can find it on the website www.millphotos.com .The club meets Fridays, fortnightly at The Mill at Berry Lane Methodist Church. All welcome, any standard, no fees.
- 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 on Thursdays in the Croxley Green Community Centre at 7:45. New members of all abilities are always warmly welcome. information about the club please go to their website:
- A full list of forthcoming events at Watersmeet can be seen by clicking this link http://www.watersmeet.co.uk/whats-on/
- 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 mailto:Neil.CANNING@Herts.pnn.police.uk
- Herts County Council fault reporting https://www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/