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Calling All Artists in Rickmansworth!

Sustainable Three Rivers, the organisation behind the much-loved Community Garden in Rickmansworth, is on a mission to celebrate and highlight the importance of nature, wildlife and biodiversity especially in our area. With the generous support of Councillors Paula Hiscocks and Reena Ranger OBE, they are thrilled to announce an exciting art competition open to all Rickmansworth residents!

The winning pieces will be featured on six panels in the subway connecting the west of Rickmansworth to the town centre, creating a beautiful and inspiring space for the community to enjoy.

We’re inviting you to create a painting, drawing, or sketch, in a square format (e.g. 21cm x 21cm), inspired by the local nature that makes Rickmansworth so special. From the serene beauty of the Aquadrome and Stocker’s Lake to the charm of Woodoaks Farm, the Community Garden, and the Rose Garden, there’s no shortage of inspiration.

How to Enter:
Send a high resolution photo of your artwork minimum size 3MB, by 26 January 2025 to hello@sustainablethreerivers.org.

Include your name, address, contact details (email or phone number), and age (if under 18).
A panel of judges will select the winning entries, and successful artists will be contacted by 28 February 2025.  Winners will need to provide original artwork.

The finished panels will be installed in the subway this spring.

Don’t miss this chance to share your talent and leave your mark on Rickmansworth. We can’t wait to see your creations!

By Ash Pattni, ago

RDRA to host a Batchworth Bridge Crossing Forum in partnership with BCC

Wednesday 29th January at 7.30pm
Education Centre at Batchworth Lock WD3 1JJ

Following the most recent accident on this crossing and thanks to persistent pressure by Rickmansworth residents about pedestrian safety, the RDRA are hosting this forum, in partnership with BCC, to discuss with Three Rivers District Council.

Parking can be found in Church Street, Moor Lane and the Tesco car park, all of which are a few minutes’ walk from the Lock.

If you feel strongly and are able to attend, please do come along!

By Ash Pattni, ago

Have your say to WIN Watersmeet gift vouchers

Residents have an opportunity to shape the future of council services across Three Rivers district as the latest major survey of local opinion is launched.

The annual residents’ survey gives people the opportunity to have their say on the services they receive from their district council. Views are being sought from all residents aged 16 and over and the survey will close on 31 March 2025.

Anyone who takes part in the survey online and indicated that they wish to be entered into the prize draw will also have a chance to win one of three £60 vouchers for Watersmeet in Rickmansworth.

The district council provides a variety of services ranging from benefits, community safety, planning and housing needs to leisure services, parks and green spaces, public health and protection and waste and recycling collections.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY HERE
By Ash Pattni, ago

Invitation to Shape Three Rivers District Council’s Response to Climate Change

About the opportunity
Three Rivers District Council are working with Involve – the UK’s leading public participation charity – to recruit ‘conversation starters’ who are interested in exploring what Three Rivers District could look like in the future and how we can respond to climate change in a positive way, that makes the district an even better place to live.

This is a critical piece of work that will feed directly into the council’s plans and strategies to respond to climate change.

Anyone living in Three Rivers aged 18-55 can register their interest to take part, and we are particularly hoping that people from minority or under-represented groups within the district will participate.

Participants will come together in-person over four days in February and March 2025 to take part in training, have conversations in their communities, and share back what they’ve heard. Every participant will be paid for their time at the rate of £15/hour, up to a total of £390, all travel will be paid too, and food and refreshments are provided. We have twenty spaces available.

No previous experience or knowledge of climate change is necessary, just a curious mind and a willingness to learn and get involved. We will make every provision to make the experience as accessible as possible.

To Learn More and Apply please visit: https://involve.org.uk/news-opinion/projects/calling-three-rivers-district-residents-we-need-conversation-starters

Registration is open from now until 5th February 2025.

Three Rivers District Council
www.threerivers.gov.uk

By Ash Pattni, ago

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
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