Beer Festival
The Mary’s Boys fundraising team were founded in 2013 following the sudden passing of founder member Lee Carter’s mum to […]
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Oxhey Park Incident
An 18 years old woman was attacked in Oxhey park tonight at just after 6pm, she was grabbed and then
Jumble Trail will support YoungMinds charity
This year’s Jumble Trail will raise funds for mental health charity YoungMinds. Join us on Sunday 20 May 2018, from 11:00 until 15:00
Watford Museum
Watford Borough Council’s Museum is hosting a public consultation this Saturday 12 May, inviting residents and visitors to share their
Bucks Meadow street to be named
The new street located on the former Bucks Meadow site will soon be named by Hertsmere Borough Council.
Join us for the 2018 Oxhey Village Dog Show
The Oxhey Village Dog Show will be held at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 9 June 2018.
Can you help at the Summer Fayre?
Can you spare a couple of hours to help at the Summer Fayre?
Free Compost
To celebrate the start of growing season and to thank residents for recycling their food and garden waste, Watford Borough
Voting Tomorrow
Watford has agreed to take part in a pilot scheme, run by the Cabinet Office, meaning voters within the borough will
Costa Planning Application
A planning application has been submitted for the erection of a new Costa Coffee Drive Thru at Watford Arches Retail Park,
Wanted!
Officers investigating a burglary in Watford have released an image of a man they would like to speak to as
Register for our second Jumble Trail
We’re taking registrations for our second Jumble Trail, which will take place on 20 May 2018. It’s just like a car boot sale… but on your street.
Date announced for Summer Fayre 2018
The Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 9 June 2018.
Cheers to our second Brewfest
Hundreds of residents basked in the heat as Oxhey Village Brewfest returned for its second instalment on Saturday 14 April 2018.
St Matthew’s book swap celebrates second birthday
The book swap at St Matthew’s Church will celebrate its second birthday on Thursday 22 April 2018.
Friends of Oxhey Park
The Friends of Oxhey Park have their AGM tomorrow and their next clear up on Saturday…
Easter Bin Collections
Watford Borough Council and its partner Veolia will be operating a revised rubbish collection timetable during the Easter period… MORE
Listed War Memorial
One of Watford’s war memorials has been listed by Historic England as part of a wider programme of 14 listings
Motorcycle Security Event
Motorcycle owners are being invited to attend an event in Watford aimed at helping them to keep their vehicles more
Dog Poo
We’ve had lots of reports of dog poo in Oxhey recently. In Watford it is an offence for a person
Big Breakfast raises £900 for Peace Hospice
Thank you for helping us to raise £900 for the Peace Hospice at this year’s Oxhey Village Big Breakfast.
Oxhey Road Planning Application
An application has been submitted for the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings at 8 Oxhey Rd, for redevelopment
Bushey Country Club Update
More decisions were taken by Hertsmere’s Executive on Wednesday 21 March to secure the future of Bushey Country Club. Hertsmere Leisure
The Story of South Oxhey
THE STORY OF SOUTH OXHEY – 70 YEARS IN THE MAKING Join us to hear about the history of South
Plans to redevelop the Happy Hour pub site
A planning application has been submitted for the demolition of the existing building and the erection of 43 dwellings, together
Join us for the Big Breakfast 2018
This year’s Big Breakfast will be on Saturday 24 March 2018. Join us for a fantastic community breakfast, with proceeds donated the Peace Hospice.
Fitness Classes
Two local personal trainers are starting a new fitness class for all abilities this coming Tuesday…
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
Most OVEG members will know that on 31st January, the Development Control Committee of Watford Borough Council ignored the views
Stalls at the 2018 Summer Fayre
How to secure your stall at the 2018 Summer Fayre.
Farewell
Our thanks and best wishes go to Raj and Shobhana on their retirement after 30 years at Newsbit…
Join us for the 2018 OVEG Social and AGM
Join us at Villers Coffee House on Thursday 15 March for the 2018 OVEG Social and annual general meeting.
Oxhey Locality Fund
Each year the Oxhey Ward Councillors are able to support local projects with a Locality Fund. We still have some
Oxhey Park Graffiti
On the night of Friday 9 February / early on Saturday 10 February there was a large amount of graffiti
Free Half Term Events
This week there will be two free events to help keep your little ones entertained as half term comes to
Bushey Country Club Closure
Houses could be built on the site of Bushey Country Club after council officers were unable to dismiss the possibility
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
A response from Councillor Iain Sharpe following this weeks decision on the plans for 4-6 Lower Paddock Road… Response to
Big Wordfest
Big Wordfest returns to Watford this Spring and will be a celebration of all things word-related… MORE INFO
4-6 Lower Paddock Rd (WO Report)
A group of neighbours were left feeling “devastated” after planning permission was granted for a trio of ‘back garden’ houses.
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
Most of you will know by now that last night Watford Borough Council’s Development Management Committee voted 5-4 to approve
Oxhey Park North
Plans for a new cafe and cycle/skate/play facilities in Oxhey Park were approved last night… MORE INFO
Half Term Activities
Watford Museum is hosting two free activities to keep children entertained this half-term… MORE INFO
And the winner is… ‘Rambling On’
Congratulations to ‘Rambling On’ – the winners of this year’s Oxhey Village Quiz.
Our second annual Brewfest…
Calling all local brewers (and gin makers)… April 2018 will see the second edition of the Oxhey Village Brewfest – our very own beer festival.
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
The planning meeting to discuss this application is on Wednesday 31st January and comments/objections will be accepted up until the
Oxhey Park North
A couple of petitions have been started for/against the proposals for the new cafe and cycle/skate/play facilities in Oxhey Park
Will you open your garden this summer?
Would you like to welcome people to your garden for charity, as part of 2018’s Oxhey Open Gardens?
Library Consultation
The future of libraries is being considered in a new consultation. Hertfordshire County Council is inviting residents to give their
Road Closures (Talbot Ave & Wilcot Ave)
Talbot Ave and Wilcot Ave will be closed for road repairs from 19-21 January…
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
A revised planning application has been submitted for the land to the rear of 4-6 Lower Paddock Road. Find out
Season’s Greetings
Season’s Greetings from all of us at OVEG. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and look forward to
Lower High Street Roadworks
Highway improvement works at the Lower High Street and Dalton Way junction are planned in the new year. These aim
Antisocial Behaviour
There have been a few reports of anti-social behaviour in Oxhey recently. This has included intimidating and rowdy activity near
Xmas Bin Collections
Most Oxhey residents have their bins collected on Tuesdays. For the next two weeks our collection day will be Thursday.
Reserve your table for the Oxhey Village Quiz
Join us on 27 January for the Oxhey Village Quiz. The quiz will be at St Matthew’s Church Hall from 19:00.
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
A revised planning application has been submitted for the land to the rear of 4-6 Lower Paddock Road. Find out
Christmas social at St Matthew’s book swap
This month’s book swap at St Matthew’s Church will be combined with a Christmas social event, on Thursday 21 December 2017.
Bin Collections
Because of the icy weather today, it has not been safe to make the normal refuse collections. If your bins
Christmas Carols
Unfortunately due to the heavy snow we have had to cancel our Christmas Carols event this afternoon. Please spread the
Oxhey Beat Surgeries
Watford Safer Neighbourhood Team, are holding a couple of Beat Surgeries for the Oxhey Ward tomorrow and Wednesday. 18.00-19.00hrs Tuesday
Meet Your Councillors
Please join the Oxhey ward councillors on Saturday 9 December to share mulled wine, mince pies and to chat about
Have Your Say
Watford Borough Council would like to hear your views on their performance in the 2017 Community Survey… HAVE YOUR SAY HERE
Oxhey Beat Surgeries
Watford Safer Neighbourhood Team, are holding a couple of Beat Surgeries for the Oxhey Ward, times and dates below. 18.00-19.00hrs
Frogmore House
Neighbours fear the “historical aspect” of an eighteenth century listed building may be lost if it is revamped into 92
Thank you for joining our remembrance service
Thanks to all those that joined us last weekend for Remembrance. Especially the following: Rev Fr David Shephard for conducting
Shanley Homes completes demolition at Bucks Meadow
House builder Shanly Homes has completed the of Bucks Meadow and will now commence ground works.
10-12 Chalk Hill Revised Plans
For those that couldn’t make the consultation this week, the revised plans for 10-12 Chalk Hill can be seen here…
Remembrance Sunday at St Matthew’s Church
A Remembrance Sunday event will be held at St Matthew’s Church on 12 November 2018.
Oxhey Park North
The deadline for comments on the proposed Oxhey Park North development is 6th November. HAVE YOUR SAY HERE
Christmas Fair
St James’s Church Christmas Fair: Saturday 18 November from 10.30am to 3.30pm. St James’s Church, High Street, Bushey, Herts WD23 1BD. Stalls in
10-12 Chalk Hill Consultation
JLL are holding another consultation on Thursday… Their previous presentation can be seen HERE
Can You Help?
Appeal following burglary in Watford – Ref: C1/17/5669 Ref: 1054 MD October 23, 2017 Appeal following burglary in Watford Officers
Please join us on Remembrance Sunday
On Sunday 12 November, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
Oxhey Park North Planning Application
Watford Borough Council have received a planning application for the Oxhey Park North development. You can view the plans and
Table top sale for local transport charity
There will be a table top sale at St Matthew’s Church this month, where you can bring and buy pre-loved
Oxhey Park Clear Up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up on Saturday 14th October at 10:30am. All are welcome,
Bingo quiz at The Rifle Volunteer
The Rifle Volunteer will hold a bingo quiz on 23 September, with a jackpot prize of £100.
10-12 Chalk Hill Presentation
For those that couldn’t make the drop-in consultation on Thursday, the presentation boards can be downloaded HERE (part 1) and
10-12 Chalk Hill
A drop-in consultation event will be taking place this evening previewing proposals for a development at 10-12 Chalk Hill…
Watford tells Hertsmere of Bucks Meadow concerns
Watford Borough Council has written to Hertsmere regarding its concerns around the Bucks Meadow development.
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
Watford councillors have rejected plans to build 3 houses in the back garden of 4 – 6 Lower Paddock Road.
10-12 Chalk Hill
A drop-in consultation event will be taking place this Thursday previewing proposals for a development at 10-12 Chalk Hill…
Bucks Meadow Update
Watford Borough Council will be deciding whether to recommend approval or refusal to Hertsmere next Wednesday the 6th Sept at
Lower Paddock Road Petition
Cllr Peter Taylor, who represents the Oxhey Ward, was handed a petition signed by 551 people in Lower Paddock Road,
London Road Widening
In 2014-15 Cllr Peter Taylor and local parents campaigned for the pavement on London Road to to widened close to
No Trains This Weekend
Improvement works are taking place near to London Euston over the August bank holiday weekend. As a result, trains will
Save Our Conservation Area
OVEG will be presenting the petition signed by over 550 residents, objecting to the proposed development in the back gardens
Junk Food Cafe
Plans are in motion to set up a new café in Watford serving edible food thrown away by supermarkets. Teaching
Health Service Cuts
People are urged to have their say on what cuts should be made to vital services. There is only a
New Rail Provider
The new operator of commuter trains running through Bushey is promising a wealth of improvements for passengers… READ MORE
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
An amended application has been submitted for the proposed development at 4-6 Lower Paddock Road. You can find out more
HSBC Site Planning Application
A planning application has been submitted for the HSBC site at 85 Chalk Hill: Demolition of existing disused bank building
Green Flag for Allotments
Paddock Road Allotments have been awarded a Green Flag. Congratulations to all those involved… FULL STORY HERE
Green Bin Collections
Watford residents who would like garden waste to be collected from more than one green bin should sign up and
Ye Corner Planning Application
A planning application has been submitted for 15 residential units at Ye Corner (Aldenham Road/Chalk Hill). You can find out
Save Our Conservation Area
Concerned neighbours in Oxhey have issued an impassioned plea: “Save our conservation area from the threat of inappropriate developments”. A
Photo Shoot
Are you free tomorrow, 5th July at 7pm? We will be meeting outside Keyser Hall on Lower Paddock Road to
Oxhey Park Clear Up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up on Saturday 8th July at 10:30am. All are welcome,
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
The deadline for comments on the planning application at 4-6 Lower Paddock Road is Monday 3rd July. However, WBC have
Open Gardens raises £2,700 for Peace Hospice
This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens, held on 25 June 2017, raised £3,500 for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Save Our Conservation Area
In response to the recent planning application at 4-6 Lower Paddock Road, we’ve set up a gofundme page… https://www.gofundme.com/save-our-conservation-area We’re
Views of the Fayre from the air
A rare chance to see the Oxhey Village Summer Fair from up on high.
4-6 Lower Paddock Road
Residents are outraged by proposals to build 4 modern, 3 bedroom, 3 story detached style town houses in the back
Charity quiz night at The Rifle Volunteer
The Rifle Volunteer will host a charity pub quiz on 24 June, raising funds for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Planning Application
A application has been submitted for a proposed development of four dwelllings with associated parking and landscaping and associated works
Join us for the Picnic on the Green
Join us on Sunday 16 July 2017 for the annual Picnic on the Green, including live music on Oxhey Village Green.
Oxhey Open Gardens 2017
This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 25 June 2017, raising money for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Thank you for joining us at the Summer Fayre
A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2017 Summer Fayre.
Lost property at the Summer Fayre
We have some lost property from yesterday’s fayre.
OVEG Membership Cards
If you’ve joined us or renewed your membership over the past couple of years and haven’t received your membership card
Planning Applications
Two significant planning applications have been submitted recently in the Aldenham Road/Ye Corner area. Neither is a total surprise, both
Summer Fayre raffle tickets on sale
Summer Fayre raffle tickets are on sale this weekend on Villiers Road.
Visit Bushey foodbank at the Summer Fayre
The new Red Trust Bushey foodbank will have a collection point at the Oxhey Village Summer Fayre on 10 June 2017.
Can you help at the Summer Fayre?
Can you spare a couple of hours to help at the Summer Fayre?
Join us for the 2017 Oxhey Village Dog Show
The Oxhey Village Dog Show will be held at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 10 June 2017.
Committee update on local planning
An update from the OVEG committee on Oxhey Village planning applications, as of May 2017.
Join us for the Summer Fayre 2017
Join us at the Oxhey Village Summer Fayre on Saturday 10 June 2017.
Fun run at the Summer Fayre
A Fun Run will be held at the Oxhey Village Summer Fayre on Saturday 10 June 2017.
Bucks Fizz to celebrate book swap’s first birthday
The book swap at St Matthew’s Church is celebrating its first birthday by unveiling a new bookcase and cracking open Bucks Fizz.
Bowls Club Open Day
Oxhey Bowls Club is holding an Open Day on Sunday 4th June from 10am to 4pm. The event is supported
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Cheers to our Brewfest champion
Oxhey Village Brewery were crowned Brewfest 2017 champions for their magnificent stout, Black h’Ops
Oxhey Park Clear Up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up on Saturday 8th April at 10:30am. All are welcome,
Hertsmere approves revised Bucks Meadow plans
Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved the revised plans for the Bucks Meadow site.
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