Gardening Fair is returning this 26th May 2024 at Carpenders Park, Community Hall, WD19 5EG, it’s an immersive experience for gardening enthusiasts, organic and natural products, fresh produce and those eager to explore the world of flora and small animals supplies. Join the Climate Change Trail to explore the local impact of climate change and discover actionable solutions. As […]
The Saxon name for Oxhey meant a place where oxen were kept. The Oxhey estate was one of three given by the powerful King Offa of Mercia to the monks of St. Albans. According to legend Offa was moved to donate the estates and found the monastery as an act of atonement for killing Ethelbert, […]
With population growth, changing weather patterns including hotter summers and drier winters, water is becoming increasingly vulnerable to scarcity, even in the UK. That will mean more water shortages: by 2050, the amount of water available could be reduced by 10-15%, with some rivers seeing 50%-80% less water during the summer months. It will mean […]
It is believed that Oxhey Hall Estate takes its name from the Grade II house which dates from the 16th century. It is known to have been the hunting lodge of Henry VIII. The house is situated at the end of a lane off Hampermill Lane. Oxhey Hall is a moated site, and […]
Three Rivers District Council is committed to being a net zero council for its own operations by 2030, and to help decarbonise the district as set out in the Climate and Sustainability Emergency Strategy and Action Plan, which was adopted in 2021. An updated strategy for 2023-2027 was adopted by the council in December, and […]
Compost made from recycled garden waste will be available for free for green-fingered Three Rivers residents to pick up. The council’s garden compost giveaway will take place at Rickmansworth Aquadromeon Wednesday 8 May from 9:30am until compost runs out. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels and bags to fill. Read more
Free home energy retrofit plans for eligible homes. Homeowners in Three Rivers living in Listed buildings, Victorian terraces, off-gas properties, and Conservation Areas can claim a FREE home survey, conducted by a qualified Retrofit Coordinator and a FREE bespoke Home Energy Retrofit Options (HERO) plan, worth £250, under the Superhomes Three Rivers service. The HERO […]
Given the current frequency of sewage discharges flowing into the local chalk streams it is important to understand the Rivers Colne, Chess and Gade are not designated bathing waters according to government guidance. Rivers are not sterile environments, and bacteria are widespread both upstream and downstream of the sewage works. You are able to monitor […]
What effect has recent weather had on wildlife? Does climate change affect timings in nature? Join Nature’s Calendar and help scientists discover answers to these questions. From leaf buds bursting to blackberries ripening, let us know what’s happening near you. You’ll be contributing to a long biological record that dates back as far as 1736. Start […]
We’ve lost approximately 97% of flower-rich meadows since the 1930’s and with them gone are vital food needed by pollinators, like bees and butterflies. But your lawn can help! A healthy lawn with some long grass and wildflowers benefits wildlife, tackles pollution and can even lock away carbon below ground. With over 20 million gardens in the UK, even […]