Bushey Station improvements
Bushey Station looks set to receive government funding for much needed improvements to platforms and parking facilities. Network Rail has […]
Bushey Station looks set to receive government funding for much needed improvements to platforms and parking facilities. Network Rail has […]
A set of keys have been found on the grass in front of the Methodist Church on Chalk Hill. If
Watford Borough Council’s Community Survey 2015 covers a range of areas where they would welcome your views. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE
We’ve added a local history page to our website which includes all our previously published history sheets, some archive film
Please keep Oxhey poo free. If you see anything that needs clearing up you can report it here
News from The Friends of Oxhey Park… We’ll be holding our first Clear Up of the year on Saturday 14th
Forthcoming dates for Stitch Night at the Oxhey Village Club in Lower Paddock Road are: Monday 16 March (Please note the date
A community focused radio station, which ran and operated from a Bushey School throughout the late 90’s, is set to
Paddock Road Allotments Planning Application A proposal has been submitted to change the use of land from paddock to allotment area, as
A number of residents have voiced their concerns about crossing Eastbury Road to get to Oxhey Park, following the recent improvements.
Residents want assurances more and more of Oxhey Park will not be eaten away by the new Link Road and Health
This year’s Big Breakfast will be on Saturday 28 March 2015. Join us for a fantastic community breakfast, with proceeds donated the Peace Hospice.
Enthusiasts of classical music from any era, including the present day, can perform at a free event at Watford Museum… READ
The February 2015 Oxhey Village newsletter is out now and being delivered to OVEG members.
Save Farm Terrace campaigners are petitioning the Government to give more protection to allotments… READ MORE HERE SIGN THE PETITION
Planned engineering work on the West Coast mainline around Watford has been postponed by Network Rail – because of a landslide on a line near
Join us on Thursday 19 March for OVEG’s 2015 annual general meeting. We’ll meet at Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church on King Edward Road.
Bushey and Oxhey Care is in desperate need of help. Do you have any spare time? They need drivers to
A qualified coach will be visiting the outdoor gym in Oxhey Park in order to show people how to use
NHS England is asking local residents to complete an online survey to find out what services they would like to see
Watford commuters are being urged to check before they travel as Network Rail prepares to upgrade the West Coast mainline…
The Rifle in Lego courtesy of the Davis family! We’d love to see what any other local Lego fans can
Cuts of £1.5 million to bus services go out to consultation… READ MORE HERE CONSULTATION HERE
An application for a new telecommunications tower to be built in Bushey Station has been submitted to Watford Borough Council… READ
Back in March we told you about a proposed new primary school at Bushey Academy, read more here. Bushey Academy
Watford Borough Council is offering residents loft and cavity wall insulation grants of up to £500. READ MORE HERE
Residents will be asked to help council decide where thousands of houses and businesses should be built in the Watford
Council chiefs will consult residents for a second time about plans to slash £1.5m from the bus budget… READ MORE
A fun-filled event to help Bushey residents get into the Christmas spirit will take place on Sunday 14 December with Christmas
If you’re unhappy about the proposed Herts County Council bus cuts there’s a petition against them here… Bus Cuts Petition
The December 2014 OVEG newsletter is out and and being delivered to our members around Oxhey Village.
Join us on Saturday 31 January 2015 for the Oxhey Village Quiz. The event will be at St Matthew’s Church Hall from 19:00.
Great Crested Newts have been identified on the Paddock Road allotments so the planned improvement works will be delayed until
Can you help plant 500 daffodil bulbs on Oxhey Village Green this Saturday? If so, please join Jane on the green between 10-11am.
After publishing Ted Parrish’s ‘Echoes of Old Watford, Bushey and Oxhey’ a year ago, Lesley Dunlop is now working on
Lucketts coaches have moved their base from Bushey Station to the Piggeries opposite Carpenders Park Nursery. This has helped residents
Concerns have been raised by local residents about the poor quality resurfacing work recently undertaken on Kingsfield Road. The county council
A campaign to get the county council to widen the pavement on Chalk Hill/ London Road is under way. It is
Many of you will have seen the recent works taking place between Bushey Station and Grover Road. This started with
There is one week left to comment on the future of the district’s libraries. Hertfordshire County Council is consulting on
Paresh and Andrea would like to invite you to a Christmas shopping evening this Saturday at Saffron Alice studio gallery…
St Matthews’s Church Oxhey will be hosting a coffee morning and quiz on 4 December, raising money for BBC Children in Need.
Have your Will written for free and support your favourite charity. Douglas McQuaid will write your Will at no charge
Attenborough Surgery and Manor View Surgery in London Road were granted planning permission by Hertsmere Borough Council last week to build a
Families will be able to enjoy a festive fun afternoon at the Rose Garden in Bushey on Sunday, December 14.
OVEG (formerly the Old Oxhey Environment Group) was formed in November 1974. Thanks for all your support over the past 40 years… Read
Many of you will be aware of the recent announcement from London Midland that from 1st December there will be
Looking for green-fingered Oxhey residents for daffodil planting! Watford Council is offering naturalising daffodils. They could be planted in decent
Do you know someone locally who would be interested in an opportunity to become a junior/apprentice Voice Recording Engineer? FIND
OVEG would like to commemorate the passing of Bill Bristow. Bill, an ex-committee member, was an active part of the
The Friends of Attenborough Fields (FoAF) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
The London based company, Skates and Ladders, have teamed up with Watford Borough Council to offer free skateboarding lessons. MORE INFO HERE
All are welcome to join the Friends of Oxhey Park who will be meeting for their last clear up of
Bushey Manor School have a vacancy for a Road Crossing Patrol Officer. If you are available every afternoon between 3pm and
Bus cuts, London Rd pavement widening, Watford Heath road closures, Kingsfield Rd resurfacing, and upcoming events… MORE INFO HERE via
If you fancy a new outdoor challenge, why not try orienteering at Big Wood, South Oxhey on Saturday 22 November. Thames
The Hertfordshire Society for the Blind will be hosting it’s first Christmas fair this weekend. The event will be held
A new phone mast is being proposed by Vodafone and Telefonica, to be located at Bushey Station. More info here
Bushey & Oxhey Community Choir require a pianist. For further info please contact Sue at suelowden5@hotmail.co.uk
NEW MARKET IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Very pleased to have the new Watford market open and trading, in the grounds
LJ’s Coffee House are having an Autumn Craft Fair on Sunday 12th between 10am and 2pm. Enjoy delicious cakes, coffee
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up this Saturday from 10.30am. Meet by the river, all
WATFORD HEATH IMPROVEMENTS Tomorrow (Monday 6th October) at 7pm there will be a drop-in consultation session on the council’s enhancement plans
The Bushey First World War exhibition has been re-launched at St James’ Church House Gallery. More info here, or at www.busheyworldwarone.org.uk
Future dates for Stitch Night at the Oxhey Village Club are: Monday 20 October Monday 17 November Monday 15 December
Please join us for the re-dedication of Oxhey Village Green’s war memorial on 28 September 2014.
Please vote for Oxhey Park in the Green Flag Awards. VOTE HERE
Dog owners and their four-legged friends will have the opportunity to attend a free dog chipping event this weekend. The event,
Police are currently investigating the theft of power tools,from a white Ford Transit parked in Villiers Road, close to Amberley
A huge thanks to all those who joined us at yesterday’s Oxfest 2014, especially our artists, volunteers, stall holders, and sponsor Churchills Estate Agents.
The September 2014 Oxhey Village newsletter is out now and being delivered through the letter boxes of OVEG members.
Have your say about the proposed improvements to Riverside Rec…
Herts County Council is planning further cuts to bus services and household waste sites. When Watford’s Wiggenhall Waste recycling site
Four of Watford’s parks have received prestigious Green Flag awards – including for the first time, Oxhey Park. MORE INFO
The recent good weather and unprecedented visitor numbers have meant that session times have been introduced at King George paddling pool in
View the line up for the Oxfest music festival, which will take place on Oxhey Village Green on 30 August 2014.
Herts County Council is consulting residents in Bucks Ave, Sherwoods Rd and side roads on plans to ban buses and
Nine films have been picked by Watford’s Film Society to be shown in the town’s temporary outdoor cinema as part
Watford Borough Council leisure centres are offering a scheme during the five-week school summer holiday period, from Monday, July 28, to Friday,
Bushey Festival is in full swing, this weekend featuring a war memorial trail and The Big Bushey Bike Ride. Find
Here is the latest news from the Mayor’s office! Read on to find out more about our Big Events, London
Our newest local business opens it’s doors today. The Barber’s Yard can be found at 32 Villiers Road or
Trains services are due to be suspended from Watford Junction, Bushey and Kings Langley stations for three weekends in August… MORE
The annual garden party at Bushey Rose Garden will take place next weekend. MORE INFO HERE
POLITE NOTICE Refuse collection vehicles are currently experiencing problems getting around the corners of Grover Road due to parking issues.
The appeal in relation to the council’s decision at 83 Upper Paddock Road has been rejected. More details can be
Here is the latest news from the Mayor’s office, which includes updates on our major projects and shares links to
Join us on Sunday 13 July 2014 for the annual Picnic on the Green. Bring your own food and drinks, and enjoy live music from Los Bochincheros.
OXHEY PARK OUTDOOR GYM – LEARN HOW TO USE THE EQUIPMENT A qualified coach will be running sessions at the
POLITE NOTICE Refuse collection vehicles are currently experiencing problems getting around the corners of Grover Road due to parking issues.
We’re looking for a children’s pale pink Zara cardigan that was lost at the Summer Fayre.
Oxhey Open Gardens is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month with a full weekend of open gardens on 28 and 29 June 2014.
View the timetable for this year’s Summer Fayre.
Drivers are being warned of delays as roadworks are due take place at the Bushey Arches roundabout this week. READ MORE HERE
We’re in need of volunteers to help at our events this year. No special expertise is needed, just a general
For the duration of the war, Bushey and Oxhey Station proudly bore the designation ‘&’ and was known as ‘Ampersand Station.
Summer Fayre raffle tickets are on sale this weekend on Villiers Road.
Summer Fayre raffle tickets are on sale this weekend on Villiers Road.
Find out who won the top prizes at the first Oxhey Village Bake Off, held on 18 May 2014.
A roundup of local news via Oxhey Opinion… OXHEY PARK Thank you to everyone who has given such positive feedback
Watford’s Mayoral candidates will be debating the future of Watford and taking questions from the audience at an event taking place at St Thomas Church
Police are appealing for help from members of the public to help trace a missing boy from Watford. Ten year
Three Oxhey residents will be taking part in the Great Walk for Peace this October in order to raise money
This year’s Oxhey Village Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday 7 June 2014.
On 20 May local resident Doreen Gatesman will be paragliding to raise awareness and funds or Alzheimer’s Research UK. Doreen
Last chance to secure your stall at the 2014 Summer Fayre.
Police have received two reports of Shed Breaks overnight on Sunday 27th April 2014 between 2000 hours and 0700 hours
Watford Junction, Bushey and Kings Langley railway stations will be closed this bank holiday weekend as a large-scale rail improvement
The May 2014 Oxhey Village newsletter is out now and being delivered to OVEG members.
Calling all bakers… join us at the Rifle Volunteer on Sunday 18 May for the Oxhey Village Bake Off 2014.
Dozens of residents gathered to celebrate Carpenders Park Station’s centenary, which was marked by the unveiling of a blue plaque
There will be free swimming for those aged 19 and under in Watford over Easter. MORE INFO HERE
Motorists are beings warned of delays in Oxhey tomorrow. READ MORE HERE
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing teenager from Watford. READ MORE HERE
Justin Webber’s slide presentation from Tuesday’s meeting can be viewed again here.
New cycle hoops are being installed at strategic locations within Oxhey to promote sustainable transport. Read more here
We are aware that an appeal has been lodged by the developers of 83 Upper Paddock Road, ‘Park House’. OVEG
Got a question or query about the conservation area? Join us tomorrow evening…
A message from our Neighbourhood Watch… Please be aware of phone scammers . These are people that will call your
A huge statue of a wooden conker has been erected in Oxhey Park as part of a £600,000 revamp scheme.
As the weather is starting to improve and The Parade works nearing completion, I am feeling really quite excited about
Bushey & Oxhey Methodist Church are holding a Spring Fair on Saturday 22 March from 10am until 3pm. All proceeds
Bushey Grove Leisure Centre will be offering all activities for free over the weekend in return for donations to the
A special event will be held next month to mark Carpenders Park Station’s centenary. The Prestwick Road station will be
Does anyone out there have any old OVEG newsletters? We have an archive of some of the more recent ones
In March 2014 bus route 142 will be 100 years old! London bus route 142 has run continuously between Watford
The Remembering Julia Trust are holding their annual charity golf day on Friday 11 April at Stanmore Golf Club. Tickets
Hertsmere Borough Council are proposing a cemetery for the former Watford Borough Council depot site at the Lower Paddock Road
Some advice (via our friends at John Whiteman) following a high number of burglaries and attempted break-ins in recent weeks…
This year’s Big Breakfast will be on Saturday 29 March 2014. Join us for a fantastic community breakfast, with proceeds donated the Peace Hospice.
An update on developments at Frogmore House in Lower High Street… READ HERE
What looks like a front door key has been found on the pavement on Chalk Hill, if you think it’s
Plans for an £800k programme of improvements to Watford’s allotments have been finalised. Read more here.
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