Please come along this meeting at 7:30pm, held at Penn House WD3 1RL to hold the powers that be to account, especially regarding the Woodland Walk, Beryl Bikes and Rickmansworth festival – see you there!
You are invited to attend our AGM to let us know your views regarding matters related to Rickmansworth and surrounding districts.
All residents of Ricky town, Mill End, Penn and surrounding areas are welcome, but only paid-up members can vote. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Please Park in Church Street, Moor Lane, or Tesco.
Education Centre address: Rickmansworth Waterways Trust, Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1JJ.
McDonald’s will be hosting a Seniors Sip, offering older residents a free hot drink and a warm, welcoming space to meet others, have a chat, and enjoy some time together.
Neighbourhood police officers will also be there, giving you the opportunity to speak with us in a relaxed setting. We’ll be happy to offer crime prevention advice, share local updates, and listen to your views by completing a short “feelings of safety” survey.
This is a great chance to connect with your local community and policing team—we’d love to see you there!
If you are unable to attend, you can still have your say by completing the survey using the link below. Your feedback is important to us and helps shape how we support our community.
Meet up at Rickmansworth Community Garden between 11am and 12 noon. See how to take cuttings successfully. Learn common mistakes to avoid. Take home your cuttings! To book your free Cuttings Workshop place, scan QR code below or visit Event Brite. For the full calendar of S3R events, click here.
A free event in Rickmansworth for individuals and families to learn more about care and support for living and ageing well. In partnership with Radfield Home Care Watford & Borehamwood. Scan QR code for free tickets.
Tuesday 26th May 2026 10am to 2pm Rickmansworth Golf Club WD3 1QL
As you may be aware, we’ve been fighting for over 10 years for this crossing to be made safe as there have been multiple near misses. The site has a zebra crossing on a dual carriageway – the only one in the whole of Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshire County Council has created a detailed Briefing Note with three interim measures which we believe have been completed – good news! We are now awaiting a further investigation by the Highway Service for a longer term solution. Funding opportunities will be sought by HCC Officers and Local County Councillors. Watch this space!
The feedback received during this consultation will be considered when deciding how to proceed with the scheme. The deadline for responses is 29 May 2026.
You are invited to attend our AGM to let us know your views regarding matters related to Rickmansworth and surrounding districts.
All residents of Ricky town, Mill End, Penn and surrounding areas are welcome, but only paid-up members can vote. Refreshments will follow the meeting. Please Park in Church Street, Moor Lane, or Tesco.
Education Centre address: Rickmansworth Waterways Trust, Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1JJ.
Our guest speakers
Susan Shanahan
Senior Trading Standards Officer
Hertfordshire County Council How to keep safe from fraudsters who knock at the door or call on the phone – advice from Hertfordshire Trading Standards as to how to find good traders, how not to find them and what the common problem traders are that we’re seeing at trading standards. Plus, telephone frauds, how to keep safe and examples of frauds that we’re seeing at the moment. Sue Shanahan is a Senior Trading Standards Officer who only works in the area of fraud – giving talks and training, supporting victims and investigating and prosecuting fraudsters. She has been with Hertfordshire Trading Standards for over 35 years which is a frightening amount but shows a true love of the job
Chen Tsui
Cyber Protect Officer, Serious Fraud and Cyber Unit
Hertfordshire Police I am one of the Cyber Protect and Prevent Officers, based in the Serious Fraud & Cyber Unit. Join us to for some practical advice and guidance on how to protect yourself against a cybercrime and (online) fraud, including:
the warning signs of cyber fraud and cybercrime.
how to protect yourself by securing your online accounts, personal data, and devices.
how to report and recover from fraud and cybercrime.
The aim of the OPALS event is to provide quality information, advice and help available within the local community on a wide range of services available to reduce vulnerability of our senior citizens, to provide reassurance, safe and wellbeing support and reduce loneliness.If you would like to attend, please contact Terry Morris, on 07740 670 642 or email: terry.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk with names and contact information. Spaces are limited so if you don’t want to miss out then please reserve a space quickly.
If you know someone who would benefit from the event, then please pass this message on to them.
All event guests will be seated and served refreshments and a FREE hot meal.
Representatives from a variety of agencies will give advice and the services they offer.It is a sociable event, and a great opportunity to meet other residents in the local area. Agencies not giving talks will have stalls that you can visit, to get advice or collect some safety related information and freebies.
The event lasts up to 4 hours – please arrive on time to ensure you do not miss out on the speakers or freebies on offer. The gift bags of “Act of Kindness” will be handed out at the end of the event.The event is targeted to our older residents.
The nearest Car Park information can be found on the Watersmeet Theatre information page at Finding Us | Watersmeet with at least two car parks just a short walk from the Theatre and the parking cost is £4 for up to 4 hours. Buses go past the venue.
Local officers from Three Rivers Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be will be on hand to help and answer any questions, providing support and advice regarding any crime or issues in your area.
We welcome Mike Sims & Michael Charnock to the RDRA Committee.
Mike is an independent Councillor who works with TRDC & residents to achieve community goals.
Helped residents block a fastfood drive-through proposal at Moneyhill Parade.
Led consultations for improvements to the Ricky West Parking Scheme.
Worked with other councillors on site visits for Rickmansworth Town Ditch, with progress expected soon.
Advocated for reopening the Aquadrome Woodland/River Walk; resolution is very close.
Promotes proper maintenance of local listed buildings.
Assists in gathering signatures and presenting petitions.
Handles casework individually and through the association
Michael Charnock owns Decor Scene shop in Mill End Parade & has lived in Rickmansworth his whole life.
Michael advocates for the rights of small businesses in West Rickmansworth by actively campaigning and petitioning the parking scheme. He represents all shops in West Rickmansworth in this endeavour and keeps the RDRA updated on the latest developments.
