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Please join us on Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 13 November, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
Vincenzo’s
A new pizzeria styled to look like those in New York during the early 1900s is set to open this week.
Clothes Swap
Bring along the clothes you no longer wear and swap them for something new, at Watford’s Clothes Swap. Held in
Car Free Day
The UK’s leading micromobility provider, Beryl, is urging people to get involved in a far-reaching initiative designed to encourage more
Trishaw Rides
Watford Cycle Hub are providing free rides for elderly and disabled residents of Watford in Cassiobury Park, and other green
Watford Museum
Watford is a town with a proud history and our brilliant museum brings our history alive to thousands of visitors
Your Tree Our Future
As part of its Tree and Woodland Strategy, the county council is working with partners to provide more than 100,000 trees for
Queen Elizabeth II
OVEG is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Il. Over the course of the half-century since
Fire Station Open Day
As part of Watford’s ‘Heritage Open Days’ you can visit Watford Fire Station, and the Hertfordshire Fire Museum, in a
BIG Sports
Big Sports will return to Watford on 3 September, giving visitors the chance to put their skills to the test
BBQ Fire Risks
We noticed on Oxhey Village Green this morning, that there was a patch of burnt grass where someone had probably
Watford BIG Events
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
Rediscovering the River Colne’ is a ground breaking project that aspires to bring the River Colne to the heart of
Conservation Areas
Watford is undertaking an eight-week consultation as part of a review of the town’s Conservation Areas, including Oxhey, from 8
BIG Screen
Watford’s Big Screen is back this summer. ?Grab your blankets, pack a picnic and head to one of two
Village Defibrillator
Our first public defibrillator has been installed at The Villiers Arms, thanks to funding from Hertfordshire County Council and OVEG.
Stay Cool
We hope you’re taking care of yourselves in this unprecedented heatwave. If you or your Oxhey friends and neighbours require
Watford Big Events
Find out more about the series of vibrant, diverse, cultural experiences and events, funded by Watford Borough Council. There’s
Rex Warneford
On this day in 1915, Flight Sub-Lt “Rex” Warneford of the Royal Naval Air Service brought down a Zeppelin, for
Join us for the 2022 Oxhey Village Dog Show
The Oxhey Village Dog Show will be held at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 8 June 2022.
Stalls at the 2022 Summer Fayre
How to secure your stall at the 2022 Summer Fayre
Road Closures
Drivers are set to find their journeys disrupted over the coming weeks and months due to the planned temporary closure
Trains
As many of you are already aware London Northwestern Railway has significantly reduced the number of services calling at Bushey
Memories of Shopping in Oxhey Village pt2
Read more… https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/20086079.memories-shopping-oxhey-village/ Read part 1 here
Memories of Shopping in Oxhey Village
Read more… https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/20054992.memories-shopping-used-oxhey-village/ Read part 2 here
Date announced for Summer Fayre 2022
The Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 18 June 2022.
Audentior Awards
Congratulations to Refillabell and Sandy Bell (Watford in the Water & Friends of Oxhey Park) on your ‘Pride in Watford’
Quiz Night
Only a couple of weeks left until the village quiz! We still have some space left if you’d like to
Sleeping Beauty
??? ???? ?? ?? ????? ??????? ?????! We’d to see you there! Friday 4th March (7:30pm) Saturday 5th March (2:30pm
Paddock Road Depot
Watford Borough Council has been granted permission to redevelop one of its depots. The plans for Paddock Road Depot in
Community Tree Giveaway
On Saturday 5 February, Veolia in partnership with Watford Borough Council will be holding a Community Tree Giveaway where Watford
Wassailing
This weekend we went ‘wassailing’ – a wonderful community event in which local families came together to bless the fruit
Community Christmas Trees
You may have noticed the community Christmas trees at Load Of Hay, The Railway Arms, The Royal Oak Watford Heath,
Reverse Advent Calendar
Local Drop Off Points: 23 Blenheim Close 53 Brookdene Avenue 40 Cross Road 24 Elfrida Road 14 Maxwell Rise
Watford Heath war memorial repaired
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed work taking place on the Watford Heath War Memorial. These works
Photos from Remembrance Day service 2021
The Oxhey Village Remembrance Day service and memorial walk took place on 14 November 2021. Father Sam Frampton from St
River Colne Improvement
River Colne Improvement -Your Views Needed! Groundwork East and Watford Borough Council are holding a River Colne consultation evening on
Remembrance Sunday at St Matthews Church
A Remembrance Sunday service will be held at St Matthew’s Church Oxhey on Sunday 14 November.
Abandoned Cars
We’re delighted to see the abandoned cars finally removed from outside Bushey station. For the last few weeks, we have
Oxhey Park – People’s Choice Award
If you enjoyed visiting Oxhey Park this year, please vote for the park to be recognised in the UK’s top
Please join us on Remembrance Day
On Sunday 14 November 2021, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
Half price bus travel for 20-25 year olds
Young people between the ages of 20-25 can now apply for a SaverCard Plus to get half price bus travel
Watford Vegan Festival
More info here… https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/watford-vegan-festival/
Curry Night
CURRY NIGHT by The Village Kitchen on Tuesday 28 September at The Rifle Volunteer. Please WhatsApp Sam on 07818 028048
Can You Help?
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/
Thanks
Big thanks to all those that visited the garden craft sale to and raised £746 for the 4 charities below…
Cycle Hub Mini Festival
More info available at the Cycle Hub website: watfordcyclehub.org.uk Cycle Hub socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram
Future Travel Watford
Have your say – Your views on WBC’s proposals to transform travel in Watford are vital. What you tell us
The King Billy
This Watford pub has long since gone but the building remains in its distinctive location to this day… READ MORE
Development Protest
As many as 500 people turned out to peacefully protest against housing plans which they fear could ‘destroy’ their community.
Jumble Thanks
A massive, massive thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturday’s Oxhey Village Jumble Trail. It was so lovely to
Refillabell
We are so excited to tell you that we are having our official ‘Grand Opening’ tomorrow, 10th July at 1.30
Three Rivers Local Plan
Three Rivers District Council is preparing a new Local Plan that will set out a vision and policy framework for
Plant Sale
Saturday 26 June10 – 2pm39 Lower Paddock RoadFREE but please leave a generous donation for Peace Hospice Care
Jumble Trail
We’re now taking registrations for this year’s Jumble Trail. So what is a Jumble Trail? Well, it’s like a car
Bushey & Oxhey Care
Could you answer the telephone at home ONE day a month? To restart Bushey and Oxhey Care and run a
Bushey & Oxhey Care
Bushey and Oxhey Care urgently need more help if they are to reopen when Lockdown restrictions ease. Care is a
Continued impact of Covid-19 on OVEG activity
An update from the OVEG committee on the continued impact of Covid-19.
Jumble Trail
It time to start cleaning out your closets and dusting off those unwanted treasures… the Oxhey Village Jumble Trail is
RefillAbell Pop Up
Dear Refillers, We hope everyone is feeling optimistic about the summer ahead. It seems that blue skies and long days
Face Masks
A new mask for springtime! Double and triple layer face coverings. Saturday 20 March 10 – 1pm 39 Lower Paddock
Watford Moves Together
Watford Borough Council Chairman, Cllr Aga Dychton, is raising vital funds for her two chosen charities: Watford Women’s Centre and
HCC Active Travel Fund
Hertfordshire County Council has been awarded £6.4 million by the Department for Transport as part of the government’s Active Travel
West Herts Hospital Survey
Following the decision to proceed with the transformation of Watford General, St Albans City and Hemel Hempstead hospitals, West Herts
Watford Together
If you are looking for things to do while we are still in lockdown, head over to the Watford Together
Covid Update
As of 4th March 2021, 24,605 people in Watford have been vaccinated. The case rate in Watford is currently 65 per 100,000.
Mayor’s Virtual Surgery
On Friday from 10am the Mayor will be holding a virtual surgery to hear about any issues or queries you
Bushey Country Club
Add your voice as the future of this key Hertsmere Borough Council-owned site starts to take shape… MORE INFO HERE
Street Signs
A number of Oxhey’s cast iron street signs are being repaired and restored in order to preserve the original Victorian
QPA Clothes For Cash
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
Aerodrome Noise
Silencer equipment and new flight paths will be introduced at Elstree Aerodrome to reduce excessive aircraft noise, in a breakthrough
Mayor’s Virtual surgery
This week the Mayor will be holding another Virtual Surgery. This is an opportunity to have a 1-1 video call
Watford Local Plan
The Council is currently consulting on the Final Draft of our Local Plan. The Local Plan is vital to make
Quiz
This Saturday we’ll host the annual Oxhey Village quiz, but this time with a twist. Because, of course, we will
Oxhey Nature Notes
I must apologise that my nature notes dried up last summer, I went back to work after being furloughed and
Newsletter
After many COVID related delays trying to deliver a physical newsletter, we have decided to publish our latest issue online.
Foodbank Update
The Trussell Trust network would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the amazing community who have continued to generously support
Pinner Road Traffic Delays
Upcoming works taking place on Pinner Road that may well delay traffic. More details of the works below: Location: A4008 Pinner
Local Policing Update
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
Support for Parents/Primary Carers (foster parents, grandparents, family member, etc) Parenting is the hardest job we will ever do. It
NEW YEAR! NEW MASK!
Fabric face masks. 3 styles and lots of colours. Saturday 9 January 10am – 2pm 39 Lower Paddock Road Free
Parking Update
We wanted to update residents on the parts of Oxhey where controlled parking is due to be introduced on 11
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