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Report Fraud service video

To help raise awareness of the Report Fraud service for reporting cyber crime and fraud, advertising campaigns will run across radio and social channels, featuring the service’s message, ‘Every Report Counts’.

Please watch their film on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CpZRbpNxCOM

For more information: Report Fraud launches | City of London Police.

To report cyber crime and fraud: UK’s Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud – Report Fraud.

By R.D.R.A., ago

New online portal launched to help locate vulnerable missing people in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Constabulary has adopted Safe and Found Online, a new portal to help quickly locate vulnerable missing people.

Launched on 16th January, the initiative will provide vital support for veterans and individuals living with dementia.

The constabulary is urging family members, friends and carers of those at risk of going missing to register key information about them. This information, stored securely online, can save crucial time in developing a search plan should someone go missing.

The digital forms follow the nationally recognised Herbert Protocol and Forcer Protocol:

  • Herbert Protocol: A UK-wide scheme aimed at reducing harm to people living with dementia by enabling swift access to essential details that help police locate them quickly.
  • Forcer Protocol: Designed to protect service veterans, active military personnel and reservists who go missing. Named in memory of Lance Corporal Alan Forcer, who tragically took his own life after struggling with PTSD and depression following military service.

Through the new portal, officers can instantly access personal details submitted by individuals or their carers, ensuring searches can begin without delay.

Former military personnel may face challenges reintegrating into civilian life, and if they go missing while vulnerable, rapid access to accurate information can be lifesaving. Similarly, for those living with dementia, up-to-date profiles including recent photographs and descriptions are critical for identification.

Safe and Found Online, the free secure platform behind the initiative, is fully GDPR compliant and uses two-way factor authentication. Carers, family and individuals can update profiles anytime, replacing outdated paper forms with a convenient digital solution.

To register for free, visit Safe and Found Online.

To report someone as missing, you can do this online at herts.police.uk/report, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call 999.

By R.D.R.A., ago
Rickmansworth Valentine's Indoor Market

Valentine’s Market in St Mary’s Church, 8th Feb at 10:30am-2:30pm – come along!

Batchworth  Community Council are putting on a lovely indoor market on Sunday 8th Feb 10:30am – 2:30pm at St Mary’s Church, Rickmansworth. All welcome.

The event is free to attend and there will be lots of lovely local stalls, our community PCSO and an information stall please do pop along and support this local community event.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17nkzoj4wW

Download flyer here

By R.D.R.A., ago
Rickmansworth Valentine's Indoor Market

Valentine’s Market on Sunday 8th February at St Mary’s Church

Batchworth  Community Council are putting on a lovely indoor market on Sunday 8th Feb 10:30am – 2:30pm at St Mary’s Church, Rickmansworth. All welcome.

The event is free to attend and there will be lots of lovely local stalls, our community PCSO and an information stall please do pop along and support this local community event.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17nkzoj4wW

Download flyer here

By R.D.R.A., ago
Beryl Bikes coming to Rickmansworth

Have Your Say: Proposed Beryl Bike Stand at Moneyhill Parade

Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is committed to improving air quality and reducing road congestion as part of our climate change responsibilities. As part of this effort, TRDC is considering installing Beryl Bikes—a shared bike scheme—across the district. Moneyhill Parade has been suggested as a possible location for a new Beryl Bike stand.

We want to hear your views before any decisions are made. Your feedback will help ensure that residents’ voices are fully represented in the consultation process.

Please share your thoughts:

  1. Do you think Moneyhill Parade is a suitable location for a Beryl Bike stand?
  2. If so, where exactly on Moneyhill Parade would you suggest placing it?
  3. Do you have any concerns or suggestions about the scheme?
How to respond

Either fill in our RDRA survey using Google forms and submit online: https://forms.gle/Viu2uWsz67xiGNRXA

Or email your comments direct to Mike Sims, at Rickmansworth Residents Association. Mike is a committee member of the RDRA and an independent TRDC Rickmansworth Town councillor, at info@rickmansworthresidents.org.

Thank you for helping shape our community’s future.

More details on Beryl Bikes

Here’s a comprehensive overview, combining official scheme information, how the bikes work, and specifics about the Rickmansworth rollout.

What Are Beryl Bikes?

Beryl Bikes is a UK-based bike and e-bike sharing scheme designed to make getting around towns and cities easier, greener, and more affordable. The scheme operates in partnership with local councils and is expanding across the country, including Rickmansworth and the wider Three Rivers district. 

Key Features:
  • Range of Vehicles: Beryl offers traditional pedal bikes, electric bikes (e-bikes), e-scooters, and even e-cargo bikes for heavier loads.
  • App-Based Access: Users locate, unlock, and pay for bikes using the Beryl app (available for iOS and Android).
  • Flexible Pricing: Options include pay-as-you-ride, day passes, and minute bundles for regular users.
  • Design: Bikes are unisex, lightweight, and equipped with safety features like integrated lights and adjustable seats.
How Does the Scheme Work?
  1. Download the App: Find the nearest available bike or e-bike using the Beryl app.
  2. Unlock and Ride: Use the app to unlock the bike. Ride to your destination—Beryl bikes are designed for short urban journeys.
  3. Park and Lock: End your ride by parking in a designated Beryl bay (shown in the app). Parking outside a bay may incur an extra fee.
  4. Payment: Charges are calculated based on time used. E-bikes typically have a slightly higher per-minute rate than pedal bikes. You can pay per ride or buy bundles for savings.
Example Pricing (Watford area, for reference):
  • Pedal bike: £1 unlock + £0.05/minute
  • E-bike: £1 unlock + £0.10/minute
  • Minute bundles and day passes are available for frequent users.
Benefits of Beryl Bikes
  • Sustainable Travel: Reduces car use, congestion, and air pollution.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Encourages active travel and physical activity.
  • Convenience: No need to own, maintain, or store a bike.
  • Accessibility: Bikes are designed for a wide range of riders (typically suitable for heights 4’11” to 6’5”).
Beryl Bikes in Rickmansworth
  • Expansion: Following a successful pilot in Croxley Green, Beryl Bikes is expanding into Rickmansworth, Leavesden, and South Oxhey.
  • Infrastructure: Plans include 36 new e-bikes and 13 new bays in key locations such as near the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth, Leavesden Country Park, and Carpenders Park Station.
  • Timeline: If funding is finalized, the scheme could be operational in Rickmansworth by spring 2026.
  • Community Impact: The scheme aims to give all residents easy access to shared bikes, supporting sustainable travel for short journeys and improving public health. [rickmanswo…idents.org],
How to Use Beryl Bikes
  • Step 1: Download the Beryl app and register.
  • Step 2: Find and unlock a bike or e-bike at a Beryl bay.
  • Step 3: Ride to your destination.
  • Step 4: Park in a Beryl bay and lock the bike to end your ride.
  • Step 5: Payment is handled automatically via the app.
Additional Details
  • Safety: Bikes are equipped with automatic lights, reflectors, and sturdy brakes.
  • Electric Assist: E-bikes provide pedal assistance, making hills and longer journeys easier.
By R.D.R.A., ago
Join RDRA 100+ Club

Join the RDRA 100+ Club

Support good causes within our community and be in with a chance to win cash every quarter!

For just £60 a year (or £5 per month), you’ll be entered into our next draw with three cash prizes up for grabs – the more members, the bigger the winnings.

Once prize money is allocated, the remainder of the pot goes to a good local cause – the Mill End Food Bank this time – and for RDRA admin costs.

Simple to join and great for the community – sign up today:
https://buy.stripe.com/00g5lI7SU2QL9IA289

For further information about how it works, visit: https://rickmansworthresidents.org/100plus/

The next 100+ Club draw will take place on 14th December at the Sunday Market.

By R.D.R.A., ago

Full Council meeting – Tuesday 9th December, 7.30pm

The public can attend this meeting but can’t ask questions unless they’re sent in writing beforehand – submit a question.

Agenda and further information about this meeting can be found on the TRDC website: https://moderngov.threerivers.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=1139&MId=1826

Full Council meetings are the main forum for Three Rivers District Council, typically to discuss and make decisions on major policies, the annual budget, and strategic plans for the district. 

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