Oxhey Lane development will destroy green belt
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Clothes swap at Refillabell
Refillabell is hosting a clothes swap to celebrate the zero waste store’s fourth birthday.
Peace Hospice launches new cafe to support the lonely
Watford’s Peace Hospice is launching the CompassionART cafe at South Oxhey Library.
The Oxhey Village summer magazine is out now
The summer edition of the Oxhey Village magazine is out now and being delivered to OVEG members.
Fruit and veg stall in July and August
The fruit and veg stall outside Loveday’s Bakery will be closed due to staff shortages and holidays
New Repair Cafe to be launched in Watford
Watford Rural Local Area Forum will host its next meeting on 3 July 2025.
Watford Rural forum meeting on 3 July
Watford Rural Local Area Forum will host its next meeting on 3 July 2025.
Photos from Oxhey Open Gardens 2025
Oxhey Open Gardens returned on 22 June 2025 for the annual showcasing of creative, inspiring village gardens.
Woodland Trust plans to demolish Merry Hill bridge
The Woodland Trust plans to demolish the Hartsbourne Jubilee Bridge, close to Oxhey Village
Local jumble trail organised for July
A local resident has organised a jumble trail in Oxhey Village.
Microbrewery crafts six unique beers for Brewfest
Brewfest 2025 will feature six unique beers from Oxhey Village Brewery.
Transition Streets taster event
Three Rivers Council is running a free ‘Transition Streets’ taster event to focus on reducing food waste.
Tickets on sale for Oxhey Sounds July events
Tickets are now on sale for the next Oxhey Sounds events, taking place in July.
Open day at Oxhey Hall Tennis Club
Oxhey Hall Tennis Club will be hosting an open day on 14 June 2025.
Give bowls a try?
Give bowls a go. The Big Bowls Weekend will be at Oxhey Bowls Club on 11th and 25th May.
Date announced for Oxhey Village Brewfest 2025
Brewfest is back for 2025. And this time, it’s bigger than ever.
Free gym and swimming in April
Free swimming for under-19s at Watford Leisure Centres, from 7th to 17th April 2025.
Beat surgery with Watford Police
The Oxhey Neighbourhood Policing Team are hosting a joint beat surgery at Villiers Coffee House.
Can you help at Watford’s jazz festival?
There are lots of ways to get involved at Watford Jazz Junction.
Open day at Bushey Museum
Open day at Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, celebrating the life and work of Lucy Marguerite Frobisher
OVEG Social
Join us at the coffee shop for this year’s AGM and social get-together.
Fundraising for South Oxhey Boxing Club
South Oxhey’s boxing club is fundraising to continue its work for the community.
Snow White pantomime
St James’ Music and Drama Society are performing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on 25 January 2025.
To bin or not to bin?
Join us for a free talk on the truth about recycling.
Wassailing the orchard
Bring a mug for some spiced cider at Oxhey Village’s annual wassailing event.
Christmas tree collections
Veolia will collect Christmas trees for recycling, even if you are not subscribed to the council’s garden waste service.
Bin collections over festive period
Find out when your bins will be collected over the Christmas period.
Talk on Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill
Rob Hopkins will host a talk on Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill
Bushey and Oxhey Santa sleigh dates
Dates have been announced for Santa’s sleigh ride through Oxhey Village.
Winter Kindness event with Kate Codrington
Local author Kate Codrington will be holding a ‘Winter Kindness’ event at Refillabell Watford. Tickets available here.
No fruit and veg today…
Due to the weather, the Radlett Fruiterers stall will not be outside Lovedays today.
Oxhey Sounds with Christian Garrick
The final Oxhey Sounds of the year features fabulous jazz violinist Christian Garrick and Oxhey-based David Gordon on piano.
Christmas fair at St Matthews Church
Food, stalls and Santa’s grotto as St Matthew’s Church.
Pumpkin carving competition
The trading shed at Paddock Road Allotments are holding a pumpkin carving competition.
Please join us on Remembrance Sunday
This year’s Oxhey Village remembrance day service and walk will be on Sunday 10 November.
Arts & Crafts Fair
Grab some early Christmas presents at Bushey Museum’s art and craft fair.
Recycling to be collected fortnightly
Watford Council has changed its collection policy, with recycling now taken once every two weeks.
Watch out for wildlife at Halloween
Some hints and tips for protecting wildlife this Halloween.
Oxhey Sounds with the Galeazzi Ensemble
The Galeazzi Ensemble will perform at Oxhey Sounds in October.
Milly Forrest concert at St Matthew’s Church
Milly Forrest and Jonathan Ben will play an opera and musical theatre concert at St Matthew’s Church.
Big Breakfast
Once a year, we dust off our aprons and spatulas to cook up breakfast for the community, while at the
This Friday is ‘No Disposable Cup’ day
Did you know that this Friday 4 October is No Disposable Cup day?
Sarah Vaughan centenary concert at the Pump House
The Pump House will host a special concert to celebrate 100 years since the birth of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan.
Apple Afternoon at Lady Gilbert’s Orchard
An apple afternoon will be held at Lady Gilbert’s Orchard on 29 September 2024.
Oxhey Sounds
Oxhey Sounds comes to Oxhey Village for its autumn season of concerts at the Bushey & Oxhey Methodist Church. First
No fruit and veg stall this weekend
Please note that Steven won’t be at the fruit and veg stall outside Loveday’s Bakery on Saturday 14 September.
Dates for the Oxhey Climate Cafe in autumn
Find out the dates for the next Oxhey Climate Cafe sessions.
Open day at Watford fire station
Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum will host and open day on Saturday 7 September 2024.
Winners of Oxhey Bowls Club raffle
Did you win a prize in the bowls club’s raffle?
Watford moving to fortnightly bin collections
Watford is moving to fortnightly bin collections, but you can upgrade to a bigger bin.
Fundraiser following break in at Newsbit
We’ve organised a fundraiser for Prem, owner of Newsbit on Villiers Road, who was broken into last night.
Happy third birthday, RefillAbell
Refillabell is celebrating its third birthday on Tuesday 30 July 2024.
Oxhey Sounds ‘Summer of Culture’ events
Two Oxhey Sounds concerts will take place in August 2024.
Property developer to hold Oxhey Lane workshop
Property development firm gs8 is holding a ‘community workshop’ to discuss its plans for a site on Oxhey Lane.
Disruption at Bushey station in August
There will be no London Overground services from Bushey station for six days in August due to planned engineering.
Golden Anniversary Picnic
Tomorrow… To mark the half-centenary of Oxhey Village Environment Group, we’re bringing a photographer to the Picnic on the Green
Festival in the Park starts in Bushey tomorrow
The Festival in the Park will take place at King George Recreation Ground, Bushey, on Sunday 7 July 2024.
Increased opening times at Refillabell
Refillabell will increase its opening times to accommodate the longer summer days.
OVEG 50th Celebrations
To mark the half-centenary of Oxhey Village Environment Group, we’re bringing a photographer to the Picnic on the Green and
Manor View Patient Survey
If you’re a patient, you can have your say about manor view here… https://manorviewpractice.co.uk/about-us/your-views/patient-participation-group/patient-survey/
Oxhey Swapsey
A chance to save perfectly good household items from landfill.
Saturday Morning Fruit & Veg
Stephen from the Saturday morning fruit and veg stall is taking a well earned holiday and hasn’t been able to
Can you volunteer at the Summer Fayre?
Can you spare a couple of hours to help at the Summer Fayre?
Jazz Junction
Volunteers Wanted – can you spare a couple of hours on Sunday morning to help set up Oxhey’s Jazz festival?
Date announced for Summer Fayre 2024
The 50th Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 8 June 2024.
Herts Big Weekend
Residents will have the chance to enjoy an amazing day out in Hertfordshire, for free. Hundreds of free tickets will
Spring Newsletter
If you’re an OVEG member, our Spring newsletter should be with you over the next few days. If you’re not
Free Easter Activities
Free, fun and challenging activities during the Easter & Summer school holidays for children and young people aged from 5
Wildlife Gardening Champions
CALLING KEEN WILDLIFE GARDENERS IN OXHEY! Would you like to be part of a team that provides practical advice to
OVEG Membership
We’ve launched an all-singing and dancing new online membership system. Through our new portal, you’ll be able to join OVEG
Easter Train Disruption
If you were planning to travel via Euston station this Easter, try to change your plans, as the station will
Herts Connected
Herts Police have announced a new community messaging system called Herts Connected. This will replace the ‘OWL’ neighbourhood alert scheme
Bus Improvement Plan
Have your say here: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/public-transport/bus-service-improvements.aspx
Dates for the Oxhey Climate Cafe in spring
Find out the dates for the next Oxhey Climate Cafe sessions.
Quiz Night
If you were thinking about joining us for this year’s quiz, we still have a few tables available. Email us
Shopper Bus
If you want to volunteer in the scheme, find out more about how you can help below: Volunteer with Communities
Merry Christmas
Season’s Greetings from all of us at OVEG. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and look forward to
Membership Renewals
A change to our membership renewal process Our current system of renewing membership (with a reminder label stuck on the
Kids Xmas Disco
Stuck for something to do with the kids?Food can be bought on the night.Book for 10th December on the link
Photos from Remembrance Day 2023
Last Sunday we held our annual Remembrance Day service, with wreath laying ceremonies at both Oxhey Village green and Watford
The Villiers
A pub at the heart of village community has always held a special place in Jason Gutteridge’s heart and since
Please join us on Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 12 November, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
Dangers to Wildlife at Halloween
Putting up fake spider webs is a relatively new practice in the UK but there is more and more evidence
Join us for the Big Breakfast
This year’s Big Breakfast will be held on Saturday 7 October 2023 at Bushey Baptist Church.
Vehicle Theft
A message from our Neighbourhood PCSO, Dom… You may have seen the recent news on the spate of theft from
Photos from the 2023 Summer Fayre
See the photo highlights from a very hot Summer Fayre.
Farewell Chris
It feels like the end of an era, as this week we say a fond farewell to Chris at The
Community Lottery
Join the Watford Community Lottery and help support OVEG and other local good causes, with a chance to win £25,000
Join us for the 2023 Oxhey Village Dog Show
The Oxhey Village Dog Show will be held at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 10 June 2023.
Coronation Picnic
What a weekend that was. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for a wonderful Coronation Picnic on
Date announced for Summer Fayre 2023
The Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 10 June 2023.
OVEG Social
Please note that the venue is mistakenly printed in our latest newsletter as St Matthew’s Church Hall!
Easter Train Disruption
Between Friday 7 and Monday 10 April, there will be changes to Avanti West Coast services, as Network Rail carries
Stalls at the 2023 Summer Fayre
How to secure your stall at the 2023 Summer Fayre.
Urgent Appeal for New Storage
We’ve just received the bad news that we’re losing the OVEG storage facility, close to Oxhey green, in just under
Tales of the River
Watford Borough Council has received a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to partner on a three-year project to
Christmas Trees
You may have noticed that the Christmas tree fairies (who strangely are called John and Paul) have been hard at
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