2024

Temporary traffic lights on Batchworth Crossing

Message received Dec 14, 2024 – via Contact us form

Can you tell me what’s going on with regards to the temporary traffic lights on the zebra crossing nr Batchworth lock being set up earlier in the week? Are these a trial to see how it would work if these were made permanent. How long are they going to be there?. 

RDRA response:

I wish I knew. I do hope that they become permanent fixtures.

HCC who are responsible should be able to assist with this. Possible contacts are Reena Ranger or Paula Hiscox who are our county councillors.

Watford Observer article

By Ash Pattni, ago

Help improve health care services for people aged 65 or over – survey & event

Herts and West Essex NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) would like to hear from anyone aged 65 or over and their family/carers regarding care and treatment received from the NHS over the last 12 months. 

Please fill in a questionnaire here

If you would prefer to speak with a member of the ICB to go through your answers, rather than completing it on line please contact hweicbenh.qai@nhs.net or phone 01992 566122.  You will be asked to leave a message and someone will get back to you.  The survey will close on 28 November.

Invitation from West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

At West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always working on improving the services we provide for our local community. One of the ways we are doing this is using the Equality Delivery System (EDS), which is an NHS improvement tool.

In order to do this, we would like to invite you to take part in a Stakeholder Panel Event, to review and discuss how we as an organisation perform in the following three provided services:

  • Adult palliative care at end of life
  • Nutritional needs for multifaith communities
  • Easy read appointment letters for patients who have a learning disability or other need requiring easy read letters

Following a discussion, we will ask you to give a score and contribute to our ‘EDS Organisation Rating’. We would also very much value your feedback on these services so that we can work on an action plan to make improvements.

The Stakeholder Panel Event details are as follows:

Date: Friday November 29th 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Exec Meeting Room (next to the Spice of Life Restaurant) at Watford General Hospital

Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions regarding this, and / or to confirm your attendance, please contact Tracy Bennett on tracy.bennett6@nhs.net or 07977 580294.

By Ash Pattni, ago

Raise issues at Local Area Forum

Message received Nov 13, 2024 – via Email

Thank you for the recent RDRA Newsletter.

I was interested to see that a Rickmansworth Area Forum is to be held on Thursday this week. I would have liked to attend, but unfortunately I cannot on that evening.

I have attached a paper I recently prepared for the Environment Forum expressing concern on three local issues, I hope you can raise these issues at the Area Forum.

RDRA response:

Many thanks for your email and the letter to TRDC. I shall raise these issues tomorrow [14th November] and hopefully will have some positives to report back.

By Ash Pattni, ago

Rickmansworth Local Area Forum meeting on 14th November

Organised by Three Rivers District Council

This is your opportunity to meet your local District Councillors and RDRA committee members who represent your interests.

This in-person meeting is on Thursday 14th November at 7:30pm, held in Penn Chamber, Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth WD3 1RL. All welcome.

Agenda: Introductions & Apologies, Local Plan Update, Aquadrome Management Plan, Have your say survey, Community Safety Update, Any other business.

See you there!

By Ash Pattni, ago

Watch & discuss important British Soil Health film with its producer on 12th November

Organised by Woodoaks Farm in partnership with Sustainable Three Rivers and Three Rivers District Council

Free event at Watersmeet on Tuesday 12th November, 6pm-9:15pm

You are invited to a special screening of the documentary Six Inches of Soil, followed by a panel discussion with the film’s producer, Claire Mackenzie.

Six Inches of Soil is an inspiring British independent documentary that explores the importance of soil health and regenerative farming. The film tells the story of young British farmers who are challenging the industrial food system, aiming to restore soil health, improve our wellbeing, and contribute to local communities through sustainable farming practices.

The documentary highlights the urgency of the current agricultural crisis but also offers hope, showcasing practical solutions that can help transform our food system for the better.

We believe this event will be of great interest to you and we would love for you to join us.

Book your free tickets here

Download poster

By Ash Pattni, ago

Remembrance parade on 10th November

The RDRA took part in the Remembrance parade from Our Lady’s church to St Mary’s church at 2pm on Sunday and laid a wreath on behalf of all members of the RDRA. There was a short service outside St Mary’s then refreshments at the Royal British Legion.

Bob, Ash & Mike arrive at St Mary’s church
Ash, Bob & Mike with the wreaths
Ash in the parade
Ash lays a wreath
By Debbie Wheeler, ago
Three Rivers District Council survey

Have your say on the five-year cultural strategy

Message from Three Rivers District Council

Residents are invited to have their say on the district council’s five-year cultural strategy that will help define and celebrate the rich culture of Three Rivers.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE

An online survey has been launched by Three Rivers District Council for local residents to express what the word culture means to the community, what particular places they visit, activities they take part in or traditions they cherish. The local authority is also keen to hear what obstacles people might face in accessing cultural provision locally or across the wider district.

By Ash Pattni, ago

The NHS needs your voice

NHS staff are working harder than ever to get services back on track, to get waiting lists down and consistently deliver the best care. We know change is needed. But we also know that many of the solutions we need are already here, working somewhere in the NHS today. Whether you have a little to say or a lot, your views, experiences and ideas will shape immediate steps and long-term changes: a new 10-Year Health Plan for the NHS. This is a once in a generation opportunity to make the NHS fit for the future. Together we can fix it. We need your voice.

Go to change.nhs.uk to find out how you can take part.

By Ash Pattni, ago