News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats - Three Rivers, a Lib Dem Run Council
We can now dispose of food waste in plastic bags into the food pods. The recycling plant has confirmed they can deal with this. We can also still use compostable liners, newspaper and corn starch bags. Loose food is accepted but not black bags. We hope this will encourage people to recycle more food and stop putting it in the refuse bin. Plastic bags are still not accepted in the recycling bins.
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Business Watch is being set up locally to promote a safe and crime free environment for local business, make better links with the police, raise awareness of crime issues., and how to protect your money by recognizing and tackling fraud. Visit www.herts.police.uk/protectyourbusiness and www.herts.police.uk
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The refurbishment of the Ebury Play Area starts in February. Before then 5 trees must be removed as their structural integrity is compromised because they have grown through and around the metal fencing. Trees within the play area will not be affected and those removed will be replaced.
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Boxercise is a new sport - thought up by Sport England - the classes encourage mothers and daughters to get fighting fit and exercise as part of family activity! The one hour power class, started on January 16th, 11.00am to noon, at Mill End Community Centre. Free for the first 8 weeks. Daughters must be 14. Find out more from http://www.sportengland.org/
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In the event of flooding none of the following - HCC/ TRDC/ Fire and Rescue Services or Highways Authorities can provide sand bags to protect private property. If you feel you could be at risk visit the National Flood Forum Independent Directory of suppliers at www.bluepages.org.uk or the Environment Agency website for further advice - www.gov.uk/prepare-for-a-flood
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Health Walks continue. Free, health focussed walks led by trained volunteers . The Watford and Three Rivers programme for January - April can be viewed on www.hertslink.org
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Winter Wildfowl Walk in the Aquadrome - 7th February, 10am- 12.noon, free, meet by the Café. Please book on 01923 776611. For more information visit www.threerivers.gov.uk
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Dates for your Diary
- Sun 31 Jan Watersmeet presents 'Star Wars - The Force Awakens' 10am 1.00pm 4.00pm 7.00pm
- Tue 9 Feb Rickmansworth Pancake Race Watford Mencap are looking for teams of 4 for their 15th annual Pancake Race at 11am on Rickmansworth High Street. All proceeds go to Watford Mencap, a local charity supporting children and adults with learning disabilities. Contact Amanda on 01923 713637 for more information.
Ongoing
- Open Exhibition at Artistsmeet Pam Saunders will be exhibiting a selection of her colourful paintings in the reception area of Three Rivers House for the month of January. www.facebook.com/artistsmeet
- Tue 19 January - Friday 26 Feb Artistsmeet at Watersmeet 'Time & Tide' Jo Aterton is fascinated by the curiosities that the tides wash up on to our beaches, the history associated with where they came from and who they belonged to, more about Jo can be found at www.flotsamweaving.com
- Future Friends of Watersmeet Film Society present Thur 21 Jan Friends of Watersmeet Film Society 'Spectre' 2.00pm 7.45pm
(James Bond) - 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 displays featuring the Great War & Ernest Shackleton. Museum open Mon to Fri 2-4pm, Sat 10am to 4pm. Free. Support you local museum.
- Art Exhibition by local artists in TRDC Council Offices, in the reception area next to the stairs (in the foyer). Hazel Clark is exhibiting a selection of her recent paintings for the month of December.
- Rickmansworth and District Art Society meet in the Cloisters Hall on the first Thursday of the month.
- The Mill Photography Club resumes its fortnightly meetings on Friday 15 January 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. Phone on 101, or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555111 or email ryan.hemmings@herts.pnn.police.uk
- Herts County Council fault reporting www.hertsdirect.org/faultreporting/