The RDRA attends every Sunday Market in Rickmansworth High Street so hope you see you there between 10:30am and 2:30pm!
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The Ricky Bowls Club have an open day on Saturday 27th April from 10.00am to 6.00pm.
Plus 4 open evenings on the 4 following Thursdays; 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd May, from 6.00-8.00pm.
Anyone who wants to try bowls can come along and have a go. They just need to have flat-bottomed shoes and comfortable clothing as we will provide the bowls for the sessions. Under-18s would need to have a parent with them.
Let’s support this local club!
Jerry Unsworth, a planning consultant for Colne Valley Park, has written an article calling for ‘Joined Up Thinking’ to solve the crisis facing the countryside in the ‘inner’ Green Belt: www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/what-we-need-is-joined-up-thinking
Please connect with Colne Valley Park on their social media channels if you would like to comment on this article:
The Peace Hospice charity shop has been turned into the high street’s fifth vape shop. Although we are on the side of businesses, this new shop has the words ‘Tobacco’ on it which was banned in the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002. This is why F1 cars stopped displaying tobacco company sponsorship and closing doors were fitted over cigarettes etc in shops.
A friendly councillor, Narinder Sian, saw the shop whilst he was at the Sunday Market and found out that the planning enforcement department is already looking into it. The department has contacted the relevant owners and will progress matters in the coming weeks. Watch this space!
Further information on TRDC planning website:
https://www3.threerivers.gov.uk/online-applications/enforcementDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=S9XCFTQF08M00
If you feel strongly about this issue and even though we may be in Purdah (pre-election period between the time local elections are announced and the date elections are held), please contact your local district councillors.
Thank you to everybody who attended our first RDRA 100+ Club event – 57 people came in the end. We all had a great time and managed to raise £164.55 for good causes and making Rickmansworth a better place.
Domaine Les Caizergues, one of the wine exhibitors based in Rickmansworth, are still offering a 10% discount on wines from their range plus free delivery (minimum order £70), up to 21st April 2024. Please quote RDRA when ordering from their website: https://domainelescaizergues.com/online-shop
Village Wines, our other exhibitor from Bushey, sells wines, Proseccos, spirits and beers, as well as speciality cheeses, crackers and pickles, also extends their discount from the night up to 21st April 2024 – Village Wine’s detailed wine list, prices and order form.
More photos can be found on the Rickmansworth Town Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/FUMZpidMpsU92b6w/?mibextid=K35XfP
Please send your thoughts to the Planning Policy and Conservation Team: TRLDF@threerivers.gov.uk.
Interesting links:
Rickmansworth Conservation Area Appraisal 1993 (PDF)
Rickmansworth Conservation Areas Map (PDF)
Council moves to protect the history and character of conservation areas
I was glad to meet with Lee Rowley MP, the Minister for Housing, alongside representatives from the Three Rivers Joint Residents Association and Dean Russell MP, to discuss the revised NPPF and the importance of protecting the Green Belt in our area.
The Minister listened to the concerns of representatives and spoke about his passion for protecting the Green Belt and the importance of prioritising building on Brownfield Sites. I will continue communicating with him about the importance of delivering a comprehensive Local Plan, which protects our Green Belt, being delivered by the Three Rivers District Council.
John Donegan et al will be performing for us at our Wine & Cheese event – read all about them here:
Enjoy a great evening with us – 21st March, 8pm to 10pm – click here to buy tickets.