WhatsApp group chat members are being warned they could be targeted by criminals, as Action Fraud reveals it has received 636 reports from victims of the messaging app this year. The fraud often begins when a member of the group receives a WhatsApp audio call from the fraudster, pretending or claiming to be another […]
From 8th June to 16th June, dozens of organisations in your district are hosting a range of activities – all with their very own ‘eco twist’. From litter picking, to wildlife walks, to craft events, to movie showings. There is something for the whole family – your friends and family will love it – and […]
Tour de Ricky is back in style Saturday 1st June! As well as cake-powered rides, there are cycling related fun at Woodoaks Farm for anyone who wants a bit of fresh air, to explore new ways to get active and, most importantly, drink tea. The team from Watford Cycle Hub will be on hand to take a […]
The Oxhey Hall Residents Association’s AGM will be held today, Thursday 23 May 2024 at 8 pm in the Community Hall in Broadfields Lane for all Oxhey Hall residents. Doors will open half hour early to give you time to read the reports. As usual, the AGM will be followed by some wine and cheese […]
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