Message from volunteers at the Community and Rose Gardens
As you may know, there is a wildlife area in Mill End, next to the allotments. Although it was cared for by local people for many years, these residents are now very elderly and unable to continue. TRDC approached us recently to see if we could help.
At this stage, all our gardening volunteers are busy looking after our community garden and the rose garden. So we’re looking for younger people who might be willing to lend a hand. As it’s a wildlife area, if doesn’t need a great deal of care, but at present it’s really overgrown and in a state of neglect.
In 2025, Hertfordshire Libraries celebrates 100 years of a countywide library service and have secured funding from Arts Council England to deliver a programme of events and activities to appeal to everyone who lives, works or studies in Hertfordshire. To understand the preferences and views of residents, Hertfordshire Libraries have recently launched a survey seeking feedback from members of the public, whether they are existing library users or not.
As part of this, we are inviting you to an online focus group session this November, where we would like to hear your views on the sorts of events and activities you would like to see taking place in your local library.
If you are interested in attending, please could you RSVP to libraries.centenary@hertfordshire.gov.ukwith the time(s) you will be available from the dates below by Friday 1 November. Please could you also let us know if you have any additional requirements for us to be aware of prior to the session. We plan for the focus group to run for about 75 minutes:
Monday 11 November (18.00-19.15) – Online Thursday 21 November (12.00-13.15) – Online
If you can’t attend one of the focus groups and if you haven’t done so already, we would be grateful if you could respond to the Libraries’ centenary survey through this link: Hertfordshire Libraries’ Centenary – Please note that the survey closes on Tuesday 31 December.
We’re excited to announce that the INNS Out scheme is returning for its 5th year and applications are now open!
Deadline for applications is 23:59 on 24 January 2025.
INNS Out enables local organisations, community groups or individuals to take action on invasive non-native species across catchments in which Affinity Water operates to prevent their introduction and spread. If you, or your organisation, are involved in a project that is trying to tackle invasive non-native species, then the INNS Out scheme might be able to offer additional help.
A huge THANK YOU to all our previously successful applicants, we’ve seen some fantastic results from your hard efforts. You really are making a difference.
Visit our website for full information on the scheme, what can be applied for and the T’s & C’s. To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the online form.
INNS Out can support projects that are:
Preventing the introduction and/or spread of INNS
In an environmentally designated site or along a waterbody within the catchments where Affinity Water operates
Contributing towards achieving Water Framework Directive objectives
Asking for funding support of up to £5,000 for standalone projects and up to £10,000 contribution for catchment wide schemes
Asking for volunteer support from the Affinity Water volunteer network
Applications from organisations, partnerships, individuals, or collaborative groups are encouraged so please feel free to share details of the scheme with anyone who may benefit from support.
If you feel strongly about the Batchworth Bridge crossing and are free tomorrow evening (Wed 16th Oct), then please air your views at the Batchworth Community Council’s full council meeting because it’s on their agenda to discuss a consultation on the crossing.
Wednesday 16th October at 7pm
Basing House, 46 High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1HP
Message received Oct 14, 2024 – via Contact us form
Unless there has been no communication since March I don’t appear to be receiving emails.
Concerned to hear about McDonalds coming to Rickmansworth & wondering if it’s too late or how to object? Thank you for your help.
RDRA response:
My sincere apologies for the delayed response. I got your message only yesterday. It seems that we’ve had difficulties with our website hosts and we were unable to either send or receive any communications from our website portal. It’s all sorted now with our new hosting company.
We decided to rollover the 100+ Club draws so that there is a decent enough prize pot!
Congratulations to First prize winner Zoe Dejahang (pictured left with Treasurer Leslie) and Second prize winner – David Fyles (pictured right with Chairman Ash). Third prize winner wishes to remain anonymous.
The public are being encouraged to share their views on future policing priorities by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire Jonathan Ash-Edwards.
All residents and those who work in the county are invited to shape the PCC’s new Police and Crime Plan which sets out how Hertfordshire Constabulary responds to public concerns.
Mr Ash-Edwards wants to hear from a wide-range of people on their thoughts and experiences on policing and crime in the county.
An online survey has been launched to seek feedback on:
The Rickmansworth Town Team would be extremely grateful of any help that you can give in stewarding the Winter Fair event on Friday 29th November.
Please let the Town Team know if you are available for any time during the evening from 4pm till 8pm (slightly less time this year). They particularly need help in the stage area – corralling the acts ready to go on stage. Please feel free to pass on to anyone you know who may be able to help them – the more the merrier!
This year they have once again employed a security company to help out with the Event HQ to ensure that no one person gets too long a shift. David Montague will be organising the Stewards and will be in touch nearer the time if you are able to help.
