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New guide to bike routes in Herts launched 16th June 2008
Spokes, the South West Herts Cycling Group, has launched a new booklet to encourage Watford residents to make use of Watford’s green spaces and to explore the wide range of cycle rides and routes that are across the county. The booklet contains 21 attractive local rides that offer a varying... Read More
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'Everyday active' classes return 10th June 2008
Adults in Three Rivers can enjoy staying fit and healthy over the summer season, with the popular Everyday Active programme from Three Rivers District Council. Back by popular demand, the exercise and crafts activity programme offers enjoyable exercise sessions and also gives residents the... Read More
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Three Rivers chairman's charity walk 10th June 2008
Following in the footsteps of the Roman Legions, chairman of Three Rivers District Council Councillor Chris Lloyd covered 84 miles of Hadrian's Wall (pictured) in a gruelling three days to raise cash for charity. Joined by a group of friends from his workplace T-Mobile UK, Cllr Lloyd walked the... Read More
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Morris dancers dance into town on 12 July 10th June 2008
On Saturday 12 July, the Greensleeves Morris Men from Wimbledon will be dancing Chorleywood. Alongside them will be dancers from Nottinghamshire and also Yorkshire, and they will all be dancing from 11.15am to 11.40am. All are welcome to attend the event at the Land of Liberty Peace and... Read More
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Farmer's Market in Rickmansworth 10th June 2008
The monthly farmer's market at the Rose and Crown pub on Harefield Road is an ideal opportunity for local residents to pick up local vegetables, home baked bread, dairy products, and cider. There is also a butcher on hand to supply visitors with various meats. The market is open on the... Read More
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New feeder taxi rank to make roads safer in Watford 9th June 2008
Watford Borough Council has introduced a ‘feeder’ taxi rank at The Avenue car park, in an effort to make the town centre safer at night. Road safety concerns have been raised about the number of taxis queuing up to use the Rickmansworth Road taxi rank on Monday, Friday and Saturday nights... Read More
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Watford Springs site to become church 6th June 2008
A church is to be built on the former Watford Springs site after being granted planning permission. Watford Community Church applied to build a two and a half storey building, comprising a community church, auditorium, cafe, training and children's facilities, with six parking spaces on the... Read More
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Three Rivers residents to stay fit this summer 6th June 2008
Adults in Three Rivers can stay fit and healthy over the summer season, with the Everyday Active programme from Three Rivers District Council. The exercise and crafts activity programme offers enjoyable exercise sessions and also gives residents the chance to take up an old arts and crafts hobby... Read More
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Home improvements for Watford start in Croxley Green 5th June 2008
A £66million improvement programme will bring new bathrooms and kitchens to residents in Watford. Homes in Croxley View and Queenswood Crescent were the first to receive an upgrade, as part of a five-year works scheme for tenants of Watford Community Housing Trust. The new installations... Read More
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Youngsters must have oyster to travel 5th June 2008
From this week, young people aged between 11 and 15 will have to have a 'Zip' Oyster photocard to use public transport. Anyone between the ages of 11 and 15 who does not have an Oyster card or a Zip Oyster photocard will have to pay the full adult fare. The move has been warmly welcomed by... Read More
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London Affair on the internet 5th June 2008
The London Affair, a romantic comedy drama about love in London, was launched on bebo and looks set to become another internet sensation. The London Affair is about the loves, lives and fate of a group of twentysomethings and is produced and written by Nick Jones and Nellie McQuinn. Nick Jones... Read More
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Pensioners' Forum takes place on 13 June 4th June 2008
Pensioners from across the Three Rivers area have been invited to come along to the next meeting of the popular Pensioners' Forum, which will take place on Friday June 13 from 2pm to 4pm at Three Rivers House in Rickmansworth. Crime Prevention Officer Gary Sibson will be speaking to the group... Read More
