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Youth violence prevention programme on 6th February

Message from OWL

Tuesday 6th Feb, 5.30pm to 8pm at Watersmeet

Click here to book your place using the online form

A police-led youth violence prevention programme which diverts young people away from knife crime, gangs and county lines across Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere has entered its fifth year.

First launched in 2019 the anti-violence project – supported by partners – has grown year on year and the team have announced three new anti-violence awareness events for the first quarter of 2024.

Anti-violence campaigner Alison Cope will share the hard-hitting story about her late son Joshua with an audience of parents, families, young people over the age of 10 – as well as education and care professionals – at the free events across Hertsmere, Three Rivers, and Watford.

Those attending will learn about the true impact of knife crime, the signs to look out for and how to help the young people in their lives make positive choices.

Alison will also be joined by Russell Symons of Impressionable Minds, who will deliver an input on bullying, extremism, drugs, county lines, and alcohol awareness.

Further information about this event and topic is on herts.police.uk website

By R.D.R.A., ago

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The AGM will be held at the Education Building at Batchworth Lock on Monday the 19th of June at 8pm. I do hope that you will make every effort to attend.

Formal notice and the agenda etc. will be contained in Independence which we hope will be circulated at the end of May.

By Michael Stimpson, ago

Rickmansworth Market

Message from the Batchworth Community Council

We are back ………

In 2022 the Rickmansworth Market returned, and it was a great success with a fantastic array of stalls focussed on sustainability. We are grateful to the residents that supported the market, and we know they looked forward to a monthly trip to Rickmansworth High Street. After a short winter break, the market is opening again and as before it will be held on the last Sunday of each month, starting with Sunday 26th March from 10.30 AM to 2.30 PM. We have a wide variety of stalls, many of which sell out most months with over 35 to kick us off this month. The quality keeps on increasing & we have a waiting list of parties wishing to participate..

The first market of 2023 is fast approaching and in additional to coming to what is your magical market please bring your families & friends and try out some of the stunning goods and food on offer by the community of local, sustainable, ethical traders. The “Food Stalls” will be offering a range of flavours including Venison Burgers, a taste of Caribbean, and both Sri Lankan & Indian dishes. Please don’t forget to pop in and support our local shops too and have some fun with your neighbours at the Rickmansworth #loveyourhighstreet Market.

You can find more information and a full list of our wonderful traders on the market website: www.rickmansworthevents.co.uk.

By Michael Stimpson, ago