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Developer Kebbell Homes will hold a public consultant, on 18 November 2025, regarding its its proposals to build 70 new homes on an Oxhey Lane field.

Christian Garrick, one of the nation’s leading jazz violinists, will perform alongside pianist David Gordon at the next Oxhey Sounds concert.

Santa’s sleigh is set to arrive in Oxhey Village this Christmas, but his friends at Bushey and Oxhey Ladies Circle need your help.

Long term Oxhey Village resident John Tilbury sadly passed away on Monday, following a year-long battle with cancer.

Get started early on Christmas present shopping at Bushey Museum’s arts and crafts fair, this weekend.

In just a few days, we will be marking Remembrance Day in Oxhey Village. Join us on Sunday 9 November 2025 for the services and memorial walk.

St Matthew’s Church will host a Christmas fair on 22 November 2025. There will a raffle, tombola, craft stalls, and a chance to meet Father Christmas.

The Watford Phoenix Choir will perform a Step into Christmas concert on Saturday 6 December, at St Mary’s Church Watford.

As we mark the 200th anniversary of the railways, we’ve discovered a video of Victorian train travel at Bushey station.

Three Rivers District Council will meet next week to debate two major developments that will destroy green belt land close to Oxhey Village.

Oxhey Park and Oxhey Activity Park have been shortlisted for the Green Flag People’s Choice Award and we need your help to keep them in the top 10.

Manor View Practice will hold its Annual Patient Event on Tuesday 21 October, featuring information to help you manage your health.

This year’s Oxhey Village remembrance day service and memorial walk will be held on Sunday 9 November.

The next Oxhey Sounds concert will welcome the London Tango Quintet to Bushey & Oxhey Methodist Church on Saturday 25 October.

Mama Bear Herbal Clinic will host a charity sale on Saturday 11 October to raise funds for Watford & Three Rivers Trust.

In just over three hours, we served almost 140 breakfasts and raised more than £800 for Watford’s Peace Hospice.

The Oxhey Village War Memorial has been given some love and attention ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.

Take the morning off… let us do the cooking. We’re just a couple of weeks away from the Big Breakfast on Saturday 4 October.

Oxhey Sounds has an exciting autumn planned, including a performance in October by Oxhey Village musicians Sundown.

Have your say on plans to restructure Hertfordshire’s local government into two, three or four unitary authorities.

As Oxhey Village’s green spaces come under increasing attack, we’re looking for someone to join the OVEG committee as our new planning officer.

Sundays services at St Matthews Church are continuing as usual, with visiting clergy, while the parish searches for a new priest.

Visit Watford’s fire station and museum on Saturday 6 September for a free open day.

The winning tickets for Oxhey Bowls Club’s summer raffle have been drawn, with a top prize of £200 for one lucky person.

Bin collections in Watford will change this week due to the August bank holiday.

We’re encouraging residents to object to the 700 home Farm Way development in Bushey which will destroy green belt land near Oxhey Village.

The Big Breakfast returns to Oxhey Village on 4 October. Join us as we put on our aprons and cook up a hearty breakfast for the community.

Trains in and out of Bushey station are significantly delayed or cancelled on Monday 11 August 2025, due to an ’emergency services incident.’

We need urgent help from residents to prevent the destruction of green belt land close to Oxhey Village.

Refillabell is hosting a clothes swap to celebrate the zero waste store’s fourth birthday.

Watford’s Peace Hospice is launching the CompassionART cafe at South Oxhey Library.

The summer edition of the Oxhey Village magazine is out now and being delivered to OVEG members.

The fruit and veg stall outside Loveday’s Bakery will be closed due to staff shortages and holidays

Watford Rural Local Area Forum will host its next meeting on 3 July 2025.

Watford Rural Local Area Forum will host its next meeting on 3 July 2025.

Oxhey Open Gardens returned on 22 June 2025 for the annual showcasing of creative, inspiring village gardens.

The Woodland Trust plans to demolish the Hartsbourne Jubilee Bridge, close to Oxhey Village

A local resident has organised a jumble trail in Oxhey Village.

Brewfest 2025 will feature six unique beers from Oxhey Village Brewery.

Three Rivers Council is running a free ‘Transition Streets’ taster event to focus on reducing food waste.

Tickets are now on sale for the next Oxhey Sounds events, taking place in July.

Oxhey Hall Tennis Club will be host an open day on 14 June 2025.

Give bowls a go. The Big Bowls Weekend will be at Oxhey Bowls Club on 11th and 25th May.

Free under-19s swimming at Watford Leisure Centres, from 7 to 17 April 2025.

The Oxhey Neighbourhood Policing Team are hosting a joint beat surgery at Villiers Coffee House.

There are lots of ways to get involved at Watford Jazz Junction.

An open day at Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, on Saturday 22 March 2025, will celebrate the life and work of Lucy Marguerite Frobisher.

His Majesty, King Charles III, has written to a letter in recognition of Oxhey Village Environment Group’s 50th anniversary.

The St James’ Music and Drama Society are performing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on 24 and 25 January 2025.

Bring a mug for some spiced cider at Oxhey Village’s annual wassailing event.

Rob Hopkins will host a talk on Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill.

Dates have been announced for Santa’s sleigh ride through Oxhey Village.

Local author Kate Codrington will hold a ‘Winter Kindness’ event at Refillabell Watford on 27 November 2024.

The final Oxhey Sounds of the year features fabulous jazz violinist Christian Garrick and Oxhey-based David Gordon on piano.

Food, stalls and Santa’s grotto as St Matthew’s Church.

The keys to the Villiers Arms have been handed over to new local landlady Paula Murphy.

Get your cycle checked for free by Dropbar Bike Repairs at the Tasty Bean cafe.

The trading shed at Paddock Road Allotments is holding a pumpkin carving competition.

This year’s Oxhey Village remembrance day service and walk will be on Sunday 10 November.

Grab some early Christmas presents at Bushey Museum’s art and craft fair.

The Galeazzi Ensemble will perform at Oxhey Sounds in October.

Milly Forrest and Jonathan Ben will play an opera and musical theatre concert at St Matthew’s Church.

Did you know that this Friday 4 October is No Disposable Cup day?

The Pump House will host a special concert to celebrate 100 years since the birth of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan.

An apple afternoon will be held at Lady Gilbert’s Orchard on 29 September 2024.

A police beat surgery will be held outside Lovedays bakery on 21 September 2024.

Internationally-acclaimed musicians Miloš and Anja Milivojevi will play an accordion and violin session at Oxhey Sounds.

Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum will host an open day on Saturday 7 September 2024.

Refillabell is celebrating its third birthday on Tuesday 30 July 2024.

Two Oxhey Sounds concerts will take place in August 2024, featuring Clare O’Connell and David Le Page.

Property development firm gs8 is holding a ‘community workshop’ to discuss its plans for a site on Oxhey Lane.

The Festival in the Park will take place at King George Recreation Ground, Bushey, on Sunday 7 July 2024.

This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 23 June 2024, raising money for Watford’s Peace Hospice.

The RSPB’s Jim Newell is hosting at talk on his trips to the Arctic and Antarctic.

The 2024 Watford Pride Picnic will be held in Oxhey Village on Saturday 15 June.

This Sunday, Jazz Steps will return to Oxhey Village, taking place at pubs in the village and on Watford Heath.

Can you spare a couple of hours on Sunday morning to help set up Oxhey Village’s jazz festival?

Refillabell will host a clothes swap on Monday 6 May 2024. Please drop off your pre-loved clothes by 16:00 on Saturday 4 May.

The next Oxhey Sounds concert will be on Monday 6 May 2024. Featuring Jennifer Bliss Bennett and David Gordon.

The 50th Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 8 June 2024.

Oxhey Bowls Club is holding an open day on 12 May 2024. People of all abilities are welcome.

There will be a meeting of the Bushey Forum 9 April 2024 to review the draft local plan.

The Counterfits will be performing at The Villiers Arms on Saturday 4 May 2024 to raise money for mental health charity Mind.

There will be an easter egg hunt in Bushey Rose Garden on Thursday 4 April 2024.

Residents will have the chance to enjoy an amazing day out in Hertfordshire, for free. Hundreds of free tickets will

Watford Get Active is offering free swim and gym for under 19s in April.

Free wildplay sessions on 3 and 9 April 2024. A chance to get outside for fun and engaging activities in a local greenspace.

Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership will be running HAPpy Activity Camps throughout April 2024 for eligible children.

Free, fun and challenging kids activities in Watford during the Easter and summer school holidays.

Oxhey Village Brewfest will be held on 13 April 2024. Join us at The Rifle Volunteer and the Villiers Arms for a celebration of local beers.

Hertfordshire Constabulary are organising a free bicycle security marking event at the Tasty Bean Cafe on 17 March 2024.

Would you be interested in welcoming the public to your garden for Oxhey Open Gardens?

The Villiers Arms has announced its programme of events for the next three months, including quizzes, Brewfest, and live music.

The RSPB’s Watford group will host a talk by Rob Hopkins, about Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill.

Local councillor Karen Clarke-Taylor, provides guidance for residents living in Watford’s Oxhey Conservation Area.

The Villiers Arms pub has announced its plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations, as well as its opening times over the festive period.

Celebrate the festive season at Reveley Lodge with Christmas lights, mulled wine, mince pies and a reading of A Christmas Carol.

The OVEG environment subgroup will have a stall at Wildfest in Cassiobury Park on Saturday 8 July.

Join the Watford Community Lottery and help support OVEG and other local good causes, with a chance to win £25,000