Conservation Area Character Appraisal
The draft Oxhey Conservation Area Character Appraisal goes out to public consultation tomorrow. Read it here.
All News
Oxhey Village Conservation Area
There are various rumours around Oxhey Village as to what a resident is permitted to do within the Oxhey Village Conservation
Join us for OVEG’s 2014 AGM
Join us on Tuesday 25 February for OVEG’s 2014 annual general meeting. We’ll meet at Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church on King Edward Road.
Rail Closure Plans Confirmed
Watford Junction station forecourt Also on the agenda was the station forecourt. It’s good news on that front too – London
First World War Commemoration Project
2014 marks the beginning of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. During the national four-year
Allotment Trading Shed Opening Party
The allotment trading shed is having an opening party on Saturday 1 Feb. All are welcome from 10am and there’ll
Roadworks + Trains + Health Campus
An update via Oxhey Opinion… Bushey Arches As you may have seen, there are plans to resurface the roads at
Paddock Road Allotments
An update from Watford Borough Council on the Paddock Road Allotments Investment Programme in relation to the security of the
Oxhey Village Club
Last week was the opening of Oxhey Village Club, formerly Oxhey Conservative Club, in Keyser Hall, Lower Paddock Road. Under
Bushey Arches Road Closures
A large-scale road repairs scheme due to start around the Bushey Arches will lead to night time road closures later this month.
Wassailing
Unfortunately this weekend’s wassailing has been cancelled due to a funding/insurance issue. Look out for news of a possible ‘blossom’
Local Train Services
London Midland are planning a trial in which they will declassify the first class carriages on some of the peak commuter trains
Carols Photos
You can now order prints or hi-res files of the photographs that were taken at our recent Christmas Carol Concert…
Burglary
There was a burglary yesterday on Lower Paddock Road, please be vigilant and report anything suspicious…
Reserve your table for the Oxhey Village Quiz
Join us on Saturday 25 January 2013 for the Oxhey Village Quiz. The event will be at St Matthew’s Church
Carol Concert Photos
See photos from last weeks carol concert here… www.dylannoltephotography.com If we’ve published an image of you or your child and you’d
Watford Health Campus Road
Watford Health Campus road granted planning permission, read more here… www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news
Christmas Coffee Morning
Join us for a coffee on Saturday at the soon to be launched Oxhey Village Club. We’ll have calendars and
Lost hat at the carols event
Did you lose a hat yesterday’s carols event on the village green?
83 Upper Paddock Road
Local Councillor Iain Sharpe has just informed OVEG and other interested parties that the application to demolish the existing house
Committee Vacancies
Just to clarify, we are currently looking for new members to join the committee due the fact that three of
£218 raised for Legion at Remembrance Day service
Oxhey Village’s Remembrance Day parade raised £218 for the Royal British Legion.
Planning Application Petition
A report about Oxhey residents handing over their petition to the Mayor in the Watford Observer… http://bit.ly/1aDPsfV And a summary
Planning Objection
A letter from Richard Harrington opposing the Park House development at 83 Upper Paddock Road…
Archive Film Night
Watford Film House – back again tomorrow by popular demand! As we promised earlier this year, Watford Filmhouse is showing
Oxhey Village 2014 Calendar
Our new 2014 calendar is now available… Thanks to all our local photographers…
Planning Objection
FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL OXHEY VILLAGE RESIDENTS Residents may be aware of recent plans submitted to Watford Borough Council
WBC Community Survey
Express your views about the council and our town… https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/_WBC_Survey_2013
Planning Objection
OVEG have submitted a formal comment and objection to the proposed plans for 83 Upper Paddock Road. You can read
Fundraising for Oxhey Village Green war memorial
We are raising funds for the installation of a new war memorial on Oxhey Village Green.
Lower Paddock Development
Have your say on the proposed development at 83 Upper Paddock Road. More info and the opportunity to comment here…
Archive Film Night
Watford Film House – back again by popular demand! As we promised earlier this year, Watford Filmhouse is showing another
Mayfair Bungalow Planning Update
An update on the Mayfair Bungalow planning application from Stephen Giles-Medhurst… “Just a short note to confirm that the plans
Mayfair Bungalow Planning News
An update on the Mayfair Bungalow planning application from Stephen Giles-Medhurst… The application for Mayfair Bungalow will go to the
Echoes of Old Watford, Bushey & Oxhey
Lesley Dunlop talks to Nick Coffer on BBC Three Counties Radio about her new book ‘Echoes of Old Watford, Bushey
Echoes of Old Watford, Bushey & Oxhey
Tune in to BBC Three Counties Radio this coming Monday from midday to hear Lesley Dunlop talking about her new
Lost property from Oxfest
We still have a few items of lost property from Oxfest.
Glamour Fair
This Saturday it’s the Autumn Glamour Fair in Owen Square. For more info please contact mail@festoonuk.com
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
A Police surgery meet is planned for the ward by your local Neighbourhood Officers… Tuesday 17th September 2013 19.30-20.30 hrs Oxhey
Wool Appeal
On page 4 of the September newsletter we included an appeal for wool by Alice Anson. Alice makes shawls for the
Save Bushey Fire Station
Show your support at a public meeting this coming Tuesday 17 September at St James Church Hall, High Street Bushey,
Lost and found from Oxfest
We have a few items of lost property from Saturday’s Oxfest… including musical instruments!
Thanks for making Oxfest a success
A big thank you to everyone who helped made yesterday’s Oxfest 2013 such a success, including the musicians and all the volunteers
Fire Station Open Day
The Lower High Street fire station will be opening it’s doors on Saturday from 12pm until 4pm, more info here.
Book Launch
Ted Parrish’s ECHOES OF OLD WATFORD, BUSHEY & OXHEY launches on 17 October Ted Parrish was a well-respected local historian
Oxhey News
The latest Oxhey news courtesy of @OxheyOpinion EASTBURY ROAD CLOSURE Eastbury Road will be closed from 8pm until 5am on
Free Swimming & Gym
Young Watford residents can benefit from free swimming and gym at both Watford leisure centres during the six week school
Waste Processing Site
A further application has been submitted for the waste processing site on Oxhey Lane. You can read an article in
Reveley Lodge Garden Open Day
For the first time on Sunday August 18th 2pm until 6pm, Reveley Lodge Garden will be open for charity. The
Photo Competition
A reminder that the closing date for entries is the 31 August, more info here… http://wp.me/p30f4e-jR
Line up announced for Oxfest 2013
The line up has been confirmed for Oxfest, which will take place on Oxhey Village Green on 7 September 2013.
Street Lighting
It is now two years since the county council started turning off the street lights in most residential roads at
Oxhey Green
We have been approached by parents who regularly use the play park on Oxhey Green about the lack of shade
Oxhey Park Improvements
Having worked closely with the Friends of Oxhey Park group, Watford Council has now started work at the park. This
Riverside Rec
As part of our aim of improving parks and open space across Oxhey and Watford, the council has submitted a
Waste Processing Site
We are pleased to report that plans to develop the waste processing site on Oxhey Lane were rejected by Hertfordshire
Watford Green Spaces Strategy
The council has recently updated its draft Green Spaces Strategy for 2013 – 2023 and proposed Action Plan. These aim
Save Bushey Fire Station
Bushey Fire Station needs your help… Petition: consult.hertsdirect.org/petitions Facebook: facebook.com/SaveBusheyFireStation Twitter: twitter.com/savebusheyfs Email: savebusheyfirestation@gmail.com
New Police Chief
A message from new Watford Chief Inspector Dave Wheatley (via Neighbourhood Watch)… Dear Watch Member, I am writing to introduce
Photos from the 2013 Summer Fayre
A selection of photos from the Summer Fayre, courtesy of Sioux.
Bushey Arches Car Park
Have your say, email your views to Stephen Giles-Medhurst… sgm@cix.co.uk
Art & Photo Competitions
Contrary to the last post the closing date for the photography competition is 31 August and not this weekend, more
Planning Updates
Planning updates courtesy of Watford Lib Dems… PLANNING APPLICATION: 8-10 CHALK HILL Watford council has now received formal plans to
Thousands Flock to Oxhey Village Fayre
Last week’s fayre in this week’s Watford Observer… http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10491179.Thousands_flock_to_Oxhey_Village_Fayre/
Art Competition
Blue Lobster (www.bluelobsterart.co.uk) have very kindly offered to frame the winning entry to our art competition. Get your entry in
Join us for the Picnic on the Green
Join us on Sunday 14 July 2013 for the annual Picnic on the Green, including live music from Los Bochincheros.
Fayre Photos
If anyone has photos from Saturday’s fayre that they’d like to share please get in touch at publicity@oveg.org
Lost property at the Summer Fayre
We have some lost property from yesterday’s Summer Fayre.
BIG Thanks
Despite the downpours it was so great to see the Oxhey community and those from further afield come along to
Bat Protection Zone
Please lend your support to this action to save protected bats in Oxhey… http://watford.moderngov.co.uk/mgEPetitionDisplay.aspx?id=1000000007
Fun Run Volunteers Needed
The Friends of Attenborough Fields are in need of volunteers to help with the marshalling of Saturday’s fun run. If
Fayre Volunteers
Are you able to help us out at the fayre on Saturday? We need as many people as possible throughout
One week until the Summer Fayre 2013
It’s just one week until the Oxhey Village Summer Fayre on Saturday 15 June 2013.
Summer Fayre raffle tickets on sale
Summer Fayre raffle tickets are on sale this weekend on Villiers Road.
Fun Run at the 2013 Summer Fayre
The annual, cross-country fun run will take place at this year’s Summer Fayre on Saturday 15 June 2013.
Photography Competition
Calling photographers of all ages… We’re looking for your best photos of Oxhey Village life, any subject matter, just as
Tug of war at the Summer Fayre
Have you got what it takes to be the tug of war champions? Register your team of seven now, ahead of the Oxhey Village Summer Fayre on 15 June.
Oxhey Parking Update
The latest news on the proposed parking controls in the village can be found here.
Big Breakfast raises £575 for Peace Hospice
Thank you for helping us to raise £575 for Watford Peace Hospice at this year’s Oxhey Village Big Breakfast.
Dates for Get Set Grow at Bromet School
Find out about Get Set Grow events at Bromet Primary School.
Join us on 20 April for the Big Breakfast
This year’s Big Breakfast will be on 20 April 2013, at Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church. We’ll be raising funds for The Peace Hospice.
Conservation Areas Consultation Meetings
Watford Borough Council are holding two consultation meetings regarding the Conservation Areas Managaement Plan covering the two conservation areas in
Archive Film of Bygone Oxhey
A rare opportunity to see some really fascinating archive footage of the people and scenes of bygone Oxhey courtesy of Watford
Join us for OVEG’s 2013 AGM
Join us on Tuesday 19 March for OVEG’s 2013 annual general meeting. We’ll meet at Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church on King Edward Road.
Oxhey Open Gardens 2013
This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 30 June 2013, raising money for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Tributes to Bryan Hutt
Bryan Hutt, a former chair of Oxhey Village Environment Group, and long time campaigner for the area, has died aged 78.
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