Members’ area
Organised by BCC (Batchworth Community Council)
Sunday 24th November, 10:30am to 2:30pm
Rickmansworth High Street
Join us in Rickmansworth High Street for a Christmas themed Sunday Market – a great place to buy some gifts!
Organised by Rickmansworth Town Team
Friday 29th November, 4pm to 8pm
Rickmansworth High Street
Come and support Rickmansworth High Street by attending this yearly event!
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.
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.
If you would like to volunteer, please send a message to Jane & Annabel who are leading this project via: www.sustainablethreerivers.org/contact
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.uk with 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:
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.
Affinity Water Biodiversity Team
www.affinitywater.co.uk/sustainability/inns
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
You may have noticed we now have a regular column in Ricky News – please take a look at the latest issue!
Sunday 27th October, 10.30am – 2.30pm
At the last Sunday Market, we shared our spot with the Friends of Stockers Lake who were selling their yearly calendar.
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.
