Bathing in rivers

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 storm water discharges overflows on Thames Water’s Storm Discharge map.

If you choose to swim in rivers or canals, you do so at your own risk.

There are many factors to consider when interacting with rivers. Advice on how to enjoy rivers safely is available from The Rivers Trust and the Royal Life Saving Society UK.

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Help track the effects of weather and climate change on wildlife near you.

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 recording

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No Mow May

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 the smallest grassy patches add up to a significant proportion of our land which, if managed properly, can deliver enormous gains for nature, communities and the climate.

This is Plantlife calls for people to get involved with #NoMowMay every year, and let wild plants get a head start on the summer.

Provide a feast for pollinators, tackle pollution, reduce urban heat extremes, and lock away atmospheric carbon below ground.

Register Your lawn 

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Join the OHRA team

Can you help with planning, finance, publishing, websites or distribution? We are looking for residents to join our committee as members and for Road Reps who can help with subscription collections and distribution.

Find out more about what we do, here. 

If you have some time and would like to devote some of it to help us and the local community, please get in touch. 

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OHRA AGM – Save the date! 23 May

The Oxhey Hall Residents Association’s AGM will be held on 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 and a chance to chat with all.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Three Rivers Transition Streets Programme

 

Three Rivers District Council are working with Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE) to bring the award-winning Transition Streets programme to Three Rivers, helping neighbours connect, save money, and reduce their carbon footprints.

Transition Streets aims to bring neighbours together on a street-by-street basis to inspire them to make sustainability improvements to their homes and lifestyles, while saving money on their bills.

The Council are looking for streets in the District with groups of 6-8 households to pilot the newly launched Transition Streets programme. 

Under Transition Streets, small groups of neighbours meet in each other’s homes over a few months to complete a FREE programme of seven short, home-based workshops covering key topics to save money and cut carbon emissions: energy, food, travel, water, resource use, and nature.

  • Residents interested in applying to the Transition Streets programme can complete a simple online application form here: https://forms.gle/YH9zqMYyRSiiKTmB7
  • More Information about Transition Streets in Three Rivers can be found here.

 

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Moor Park 10k Run – 24 Sep 2023

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Merchant Taylor’s School

10K walk – 2:30pm | Entry – £15

10K run – 3:00pm | Entry – £20

The popular charity Moor Park 10k & Fun Run is back for its 22nd year and is happening on Sunday, 24 September at Merchant Taylors’ School.

Last year over 900 supporters of all ages and abilities took part including 314 10k runners, 521 fun runners and 68 walkers and an incredible £47,530 was raised for Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Charity.

The Moor Park 10k has been held every year since 2002 and is one of the major fundraising events in the charity’s calendar. Participants and supporters are encouraged to make a donation or create their own online giving page and ask family and friends to sponsor. Money raised will help fund the Complementary Therapy service at the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre (LJMC).

For more event information and to sign-up visit www.moorpark10k.org.uk or call 01438285182

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Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy Consultation 2023

Three Rivers District Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019 and developed a Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy in 2021 to reduce our own emissions to net-zero by 2030 and achieve net-zero carbon by 2045 for the District.

Following the development of the 2021 strategy, a consultation was undertaken to receive feedback and comments which were integrated into the final strategy.

The strategy has now been updated, and we are asking residents, businesses and all other stakeholders to consult on it, and let us know how we can further improve this strategy, and what you would like to see us doing.

The consultation closes this month – July 2023.

To have your say, click here.

Alternatively scan the QR code to get to the consultation page

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Parking Enforcement at Bushey Medical Centre

Parking ticket

In the interests of safety, the landlords of the premises of Bushey Medical Centre, housing the Attenborough Surgery and Manor View Practice, have instructed a company Private parking Solutions (London) Ltd to carry out parking enforcement in the car park at Bushey Medical Centre with effect from Tuesday 2nd May 2023. To avoid a ticket:

– Please do not park or wait on yellow lines.
– Only park in a disabled bay if you have a valid disabled parking permit badge.

Breaches to the restrictions registered owners/keepers of the vehicle will be issued with a parking enforcement notice. (The cost is £100 (reduced to £60, if paid within 14 days).

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