Bin collections over the Christmas period
Waste and recycling bins in Watford will be collected on different days during the Christmas 2023 and new year period.
Waste and recycling bins in Watford will be collected on different days during the Christmas 2023 and new year period.
Join Refillabell for a ‘Christmas Shop & Sip’ on 15 December 2022. Bring along your own cup for some hot spiced apple juice on tap
We have installed community Christmas trees outside Oxhey Village’s pubs. Now, we need your help to decorate them!
The Mobile Art Club is running a mixed media painting event in Bushey on 26 November
On Sunday 13 November, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
A New York-style pizzeria is set to open next week. Vincenzo’s will be based on Bushey High Street, just a stone’s throw from Oxhey Village.
The Watford Fringe will return on 30 September 2022, featuring drama, music and comedy across the town.
The council has launched a survey on Watford Museum as it seeks funding for future developments.
Hertfordshire council is offering more than 100,000 trees for residents, businesses and community groups through the Your Tree Our Future scheme.
OVEG is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Il, who passed away this week.
As part of Watford’s ‘Heritage Open Days’ you can visit Watford Fire Station, and the Hertfordshire Fire Museum, in a
The Big Sports event will return to Watford on 3 September, where you’ll have chance to test your skills in a series of challenging physical activities
Residents should avoid using disposable BBQ on the village green during this extremely hot weather as they present a significant fire risk.
Find out more about the series of vibrant, diverse, cultural experiences and events, funded by Watford Borough Council. There’s something
Rediscovering the River Colne’ is a ground breaking project that aspires to bring the River Colne to the heart of
Watford council is currently reviewing the town’s conservation areas, including the conservation zone within Oxhey Village. As part of that
Watford’s Big Screen is back this summer. ?Grab your blankets, pack a picnic and head to one of two
A public defibrillator has been installed at The Villiers Arms, thanks to funding from Hertfordshire council and Oxhey Village Environment Group
We hope you’re taking care of yourselves in this unprecedented heatwave. If you or your Oxhey friends and neighbours require
Find out more about the series of vibrant, diverse, cultural experiences and events, funded by Watford Borough Council. There’s
Please join us on Saturday 16 July 2022 for the annual Picnic on the Green. Bring your own food and drinks, and we’ll supply the music.
On this day in 1915, Oxhey Village pilot Rex Warneford, of the Royal Naval Air Service, brought down a Zeppelin.
The Oxhey Village Dog Show will be held at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 8 June 2022.
How to secure your stall at the 2022 Summer Fayre
Drivers are set to find their journeys disrupted over the coming weeks and months due to the planned temporary closure
As many of you are already aware London Northwestern Railway has significantly reduced the number of services calling at Bushey
Join us at Villers Coffee House on Thursday 19 May for the 2022 OVEG Social and Annual General Meeting.
Read more… https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/20086079.memories-shopping-oxhey-village/ Read part 1 here
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The Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 18 June 2022.
This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 26 June 2022, raising money for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Oxhey Village Brewfest will be held on 23 April. Join us at The Rifle Volunteer and the Villiers Arms for a celebration of local beers.
Congratulations to Refillabell and Sandy Bell (Watford in the Water & Friends of Oxhey Park) on your ‘Pride in Watford’
Join us on 19 March for the Oxhey Village Quiz. The quiz will be at St Matthew’s Church Hall from 19:00.
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Watford Borough Council has been granted permission to redevelop one of its depots. The plans for Paddock Road Depot in
On Saturday 5 February, Veolia in partnership with Watford Borough Council will be holding a Community Tree Giveaway where Watford
This weekend we went ‘wassailing’ – a wonderful community event in which local families came together to bless the fruit
We have placed community Christmas trees outside the pubs in Oxhey Village. Now, we need your help to decorate them!
Local Drop Off Points: 23 Blenheim Close 53 Brookdene Avenue 40 Cross Road 24 Elfrida Road 14 Maxwell Rise
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed work taking place on the Watford Heath War Memorial. These works
The Oxhey Village Remembrance Day service and memorial walk took place on 14 November 2021. Father Sam Frampton from St
River Colne Improvement -Your Views Needed! Groundwork East and Watford Borough Council are holding a River Colne consultation evening on
A Remembrance Sunday service will be held at St Matthew’s Church Oxhey on Sunday 14 November.
We’re delighted to see the abandoned cars finally removed from outside Bushey station. For the last few weeks, we have
If you enjoyed visiting Oxhey Park this year, please vote for the park to be recognised in the UK’s top
On Sunday 14 November 2021, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
Young people between the ages of 20-25 can now apply for a SaverCard Plus to get half price bus travel
More info here… https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/watford-vegan-festival/
CURRY NIGHT by The Village Kitchen on Tuesday 28 September at The Rifle Volunteer. Please WhatsApp Sam on 07818 028048
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/
Big thanks to all those that visited the garden craft sale to and raised £746 for the 4 charities below…
The book swap has finally returned at St Matthew’s Church, and has been renamed the Bookswap and Craft Social Club.
More info available at the Cycle Hub website: watfordcyclehub.org.uk Cycle Hub socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Have your say – Your views on WBC’s proposals to transform travel in Watford are vital. What you tell us
This Watford pub has long since gone but the building remains in its distinctive location to this day… READ MORE
As many as 500 people turned out to peacefully protest against housing plans which they fear could ‘destroy’ their community.
Join us on Saturday 24 July 2021 for the annual Picnic on the Green. We’ll meet on Oxhey Village Green between 14:00 and 17:00.
We are so excited to tell you that we are having our official ‘Grand Opening’ tomorrow, 10th July at 1.30
Three Rivers District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will set out a vision and policy framework for
It’s time to start cleaning out your closets and dusting off unwanted treasures… the Oxhey Village Jumble Trail is back on 31 July 2021
Saturday 26 June10 – 2pm39 Lower Paddock RoadFREE but please leave a generous donation for Peace Hospice Care
Could you answer the telephone at home ONE day a month? To restart Bushey and Oxhey Care and run a
Bushey and Oxhey Care urgently need more help if they are to reopen when Lockdown restrictions ease. Care is a
An update from the OVEG committee on the continued impact of Covid-19.
Dear Refillers, We hope everyone is feeling optimistic about the summer ahead. It seems that blue skies and long days
A new mask for springtime! Double and triple layer face coverings. Saturday 20 March 10 – 1pm 39 Lower Paddock
Watford Borough Council Chairman, Cllr Aga Dychton, is raising vital funds for her two chosen charities: Watford Women’s Centre and
Hertfordshire County Council has been awarded £6.4 million by the Department for Transport as part of the government’s Active Travel
Following the decision to proceed with the transformation of Watford General, St Albans City and Hemel Hempstead hospitals, West Herts
If you are looking for things to do while we are still in lockdown, head over to the Watford Together
As of 4th March 2021, 24,605 people in Watford have been vaccinated. The case rate in Watford is currently 65 per 100,000.
On Friday from 10am the Mayor will be holding a virtual surgery to hear about any issues or queries you
Add your voice as the future of this key Hertsmere Borough Council-owned site starts to take shape… MORE INFO HERE
A number of Oxhey’s cast iron street signs are being repaired and restored in order to preserve the original Victorian
Just a reminder that the QPA Clothes for Cash collection is being collected on Friday 5th March so please bring your bags to Queen’s
Silencer equipment and new flight paths will be introduced at Elstree Aerodrome to reduce excessive aircraft noise, in a breakthrough
This week the Mayor will be holding another Virtual Surgery. This is an opportunity to have a 1-1 video call
The Council is currently consulting on the Final Draft of our Local Plan. The Local Plan is vital to make
This Saturday we’ll host the annual Oxhey Village quiz, but this time with a twist. Because, of course, we will meet online.
I must apologise that my nature notes dried up last summer, I went back to work after being furloughed and
After many COVID related delays trying to deliver a physical newsletter, we have decided to publish our latest issue online.
The Trussell Trust network would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the amazing community who have continued to generously support
Upcoming works taking place on Pinner Road that may well delay traffic. More details of the works below: Location: A4008 Pinner
Stephen Giles-Medhurst, county councillor for Oxhey and your borough councillors have raised a number of drug related issues and problem
Support for Parents/Primary Carers (foster parents, grandparents, family member, etc) Parenting is the hardest job we will ever do. It
Fabric face masks. 3 styles and lots of colours. Saturday 9 January 10am – 2pm 39 Lower Paddock Road Free
We wanted to update residents on the parts of Oxhey where controlled parking is due to be introduced on 11
Last chance for a Christmas mask! Stocking filler? Festive fun! Saturday 19 December 10am-2pm at 39 Lower Paddock Road Free but
Could this be Watford’s cutest postbox? According to one resident it might just be. Melanie Dakin says the “beautiful” postbox
The Oxhey Village advent calendar is taking place again this year. Between now and Christmas Day, an advent number will
It’s official – Oxhey Park has been voted for by the public as one of the top 25 parks in
What a year it’s been. To bring some festive cheer, we need your help to decorate our community Christmas trees outside the Villiers Arms pub.
During the current Covid-19 lockdown, the Load of Hay will be open with Vincenzo’s Pizza and Oxhey Village Brewery beer.
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