Due to the inaction of the Three Rivers Council regarding the reopening of the Ebury Play Area, closed since March 2024, there will be a Demonstration March starting at the TRDC car park at 11am and ending up at the Play Area.
All are welcome to join – bring protest signs, placards and banners!
Councillors say work has already started but we see no evidence of earthworks happening so we’re joining this Demonstration March in the hope it draws more attention to this issue. Worth noting that Councillors who presided over Ebury Play Area decisions do not live in Rickmansworth and it’s hard to say whether they have personally visited the site since it was abandoned two years ago to check on any progress.
A statutory consultation from Central Government begins.
Local Government Reorganisation proposals
After the previous consultation held by Three Rivers District Council, we know that TRDC prefers two. But Central Government would also like to hear from all residents about what they think about the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) – two, three or four unitary authorities.
Please support stall holders and local businesses at the Sunday Market in Rickmansworth High Street. Also come and find our RDRA stall to have a chat – 10:30 to 14:30!
Markets happen on the last sunday of every month from March until December – put all the market dates in your diaries:
It was a privilege to co-host a very successful and well-attended dementia awareness event with Radfield Watford & Borehamwood at William Penn on 5th March. This event formed part of the RDRA 100+ Club initiative.
All the exhibitors and speakers demonstrated a high level of expertise in their respective fields. They provided comprehensive answers to all questions posed by the delegates, contributing to the event’s informative and engaging atmosphere.
The upcoming Three Rivers Environmental Network is taking place on Wednesday 18th March at Leavesden HIVE College Road WD5 0NXfrom 7.30-9.30pm focusing on Sustainable Transport.
We hope you are able to attend and please do spread the word with friends, colleagues, neighbours and community groups.
A talk from Tom Rankin – Transport Officer Local Beryl Bike expansion, cycle lanes, capital projects, the LCWIP, electric vehicle charge points and more.
A talk from an HCC transport Officer (to be confirmed)
Discussion time in breakout groups
Round table of upcoming events/schemes/initiatives
10:00: Arrival & Registration. 10:15: Welcome & Opening Remarks. Why dementia awareness matters • Dignity, safety & quality of life • Overview of the day. 10:25: Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s. Early signs • Support options • Local resources by Carer in Herts. 10:55: Financial Support That Matters for someone living with Dementia. Practical guidance for planning ahead by Grey Matters Consultancy. 11:10: Comfort Break/Networking. 11:30: Staying Active in Later Life. Gentle movement, balance & everyday wellbeing by Georgina. 11:50: Staying Safe: Scams & Fraud Awareness. Protecting older adults and families by Chen Herts Police. 12:05: Living with Dementia – Through the Eyes of a Carer. Dementia Through Carer’s eyes by Memory Support Hertfordshire. 12:30: Community Networking & Refreshments. Information stalls • Local support • Tea & coffee. 12:55: Closing Remarks & Thank You.
Event Invitation: Rickmansworth Resident’s Association (RDRA) warmly invites all residents to attend a Dementia Information Day on Thursday, 5th March. The event will run from 10:00 to 13:00 at the William Penn Leisure Centre, Shepherds Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JN.
About the Event: This free event is designed for anyone who wishes to enhance their understanding of dementia, learn about the support available locally, and engage with experts and organisations who can offer guidance to those living with dementia, as well as their families and carers.
Partnership and Community: Hosted in partnership with the Radfield Home Care Watford & Borehamwood, the day provides a friendly and welcoming environment to learn, ask questions, and connect with the wider community.
Contact Information: For further details or to reserve your space/s, please contact Anne Littlejohn at events@rickmanswothresidents.org.
All Are Welcome: Everyone is welcome to come along and discover how you can support those affected by dementia, whether you’re a caregiver, family member or simply interested in understanding dementia.
Following a Councillor briefing at the end of last week, I am pleased to confirm that the Public Engagement for the RIBA 2 Concept Masterplan has now gone live. This will run until Monday 16 March 2026 and will include a public drop in event on Saturday 7 March between the hours of 9.30am and 2pm at the Aquadrome.
The following links to the Have Your Say Platform have all the details:
In addition to the engagement, we have also updated “The Story So Far” page on the TRDC website, to include a presentation we shared last week with Councillors, and information on the engagement. Alongside this, we have also received the completed specialist Hydrological Reports. A summary report has been added alongside the engagement information and also included on the specific “Woodland Walk” page of the website. The technical reports can be located on the Aquadrome Data Hub page. I have included all of these links below for you:
We are also seeking input from people with a disability, or those caring for people with disabilities to tell us about their experience and how we can improve the Aquadrome for you. There is a separate Accessibility Survey as part of the “Have Your Say” platform, which if you could also share that would be great: Rickmansworth Aquadrome Accessibility Survey | Have Your Say Three Rivers
The RIBA Stage 2 document will be the main focus of the Steering group meeting in March, however you may wish to familiarise yourself with it beforehand and take the opportunity to complete the survey, so your thoughts are captured.
Please do share this with your local communities and anyone you feel would be interested in completing the engagement form or having a look at the hydrological reports, which are fascinating.
The government has published updated national design guidance to improve the quality of new housing and neighbourhoods in England, supporting wider planning reforms and the delivery of 1.5 million homes this Parliament. The guidance sets clear expectations for well-designed, walkable and climate-resilient neighbourhoods, with homes close to local services, adaptable layouts, strong local character, high-quality public spaces and better integration of nature. It is intended to speed up planning decisions by giving councils and developers a shared design framework, with further model design codes to follow, and is open for consultation until 10 March 2026.
Local charity quiz night in Denham in support of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Get together a team of 6-8 and join other local community groups and clubs. Smaller groups welcome & can be placed in a team. It’s a relaxed, social evening and all proceeds go directly to charity.
£10 per person which includes entry and a welcome drink. Raffle with great prizes. Snacks available to purchase. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle). Wheelchair access & parking on site and around the area.
