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Watford goes back to the 80s! 5th March 2010

From Duran Duran to The Human League, from Kim Wilde to Culture Club and from Madonna to Soft Cell, Wham and Madness, the 80s Mania concert is making its way to the Watford Colosseum next month.The 80s Mania concert is currently touring the UK for the second year, celebrating the chart-topping... Read More
New classes at Chorleywood Community Arts Centre 26th February 2010

First there is a Feldenkrais Movement Class from Body Equilibrium. It's at the Chorleywood Community Arts Centre, Colleyland, Common Road, Chorleywood WD3 5LL. Beginning Tuesdays March 9th, 7-8pm, and Thursdays 1-2pm. £8 per class. For more info telephone 07974 392282 or email... Read More
A shortage of school places in Rickmansworth? 19th February 2010

Hertfordshire County Council has promised to address the issue of school places in Rickmansworth, as well as other areas in the county that are suffering from a lack of space - click to read our news story here. Is this a real problem in Rickmansworth? If so, comment below, and tell us what... Read More
Roll on christmas 1st September 2009

According to the weather forecasters - Looks like the summer is gone and we are into Autumn starting this week ! But we had a prettey good summer all in all - lots of rain, lots of wind but lots of sunshine too. The economy is all set to get better too so roll on Christmas !!! Read More
The weekend 26th August 2009

So its bank holiday weekend ..... Will it be love and sunshine at the Nottinghill Carnival or clouds and grumbles in the garden ?- If youre looking for something to do take a look at the weekend tab in the menu bar. Whatever your'e doing - have a good one ! Read More
Get out for the day 8th May 2009

If the weather is good next week and you have some time on your hands, why not visit the lovely Chenies Manor in Rickmansworth? It's a gorgeous 15th & 16th century Manor House with fortified tower, the original home of the Earls of Bedford, visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. It contains... Read More
Spring Walk 28th April 2009

The Annual Chenies Spring Walk through the beautiful Chess Valley (approx 5 miles long) takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May and it's in support of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital. Entry fee is £5 (under 10's free)and includes free entry to Chenies Manor Tulip Gardens... Read More
Musical in Rickmansworth 21st April 2009

Guys and Dolls is showing on Tuesday 28th April til Sat 2nd May at Watersmeet. This musical is based on two short stories by Damon Runyon:- “Ideals of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure”. With some great songs “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat”. “Guys and Dolls”, “Luck... Read More
Update on the pub story 18th February 2009

Thanks to all of you who tried to help with the pub in Rickmansworth High Street. We've had some new information in and apparently the pub was called the CART HORSE on Rickmansworth High Street. The pub has since been demolished and replaced by the COACH AND HORSES. If anyone can source... Read More
Local Knowledge ... 13th February 2009

We've had a request in from a member of the public asking about a former pub at 13 High Street, Rickmansworth. Apparently it used to be a public house in 1901 and their relative was the licencee. The pub was called THE TWO WATERS. Does anyone know what the business is now or anything else about it... Read More
Antiques Fair - Ist Saturday of the month 14th January 2009

Did you know that Chorleywood Memorial Hall on Common Road hold an Antiques Fair on the first Saturday of every month. Time 9am to 4.30pm. A small entrance fee is charged. Read More
Bag yourself a Xmas bargain! 30th December 2008

Ducks Hill Garden Centre has a massive sale with 50% off all Xmas decorations and lights. You will find so much more here than the usual baubles and tinsel, as it has some of the finest Xmas decorations and novelties that I have seen, so it is worth stocking up early for next year! But if you... Read More