The latest updates from around Oxhey Village, including local news, promotions and community initiatives.
If you have a news stories that you’d like us to share, contact publicity@oveg.org.
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War memorial restored ahead of Remembrance Day
The Oxhey Village War Memorial has been given some love and attention ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.
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Two weeks until the Big Breakfast
Take the morning off… let us do the cooking. We’re just a couple of weeks away from the Big Breakfast on Saturday 4 October.
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Oxhey Sounds autumn concerts to feature village musicians
Oxhey Sounds has an exciting autumn planned, including a performance in October by Oxhey Village musicians Sundown.
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Hertfordshire council reorganisation: have your sayÂ
Have your say on plans to restructure Hertfordshire’s local government into two, three or four unitary authorities.
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Could you be our new planning officer?
As Oxhey Village’s green spaces come under increasing attack, we’re looking for someone to join the OVEG committee as our new planning officer.
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Arrangements for services at St Matthew’s Church
Sundays services at St Matthews Church are continuing as usual, with visiting clergy, while the parish searches for a new priest.
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Open day at Watford’s fire museum this weekend
Visit Watford’s fire station and museum on Saturday 6 September for a free open day.
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Winners of Oxhey Bowls Club summer raffle
The winning tickets for Oxhey Bowls Club’s summer raffle have been drawn, with a top prize of ÂŁ200 for one lucky person.
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Bank holiday bin collection in Watford
Bin collections in Watford will change this week due to the August bank holiday.
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Plans for 700 homes on Bushey green belt
We’re encouraging residents to object to the 700 home Farm Way development in Bushey which will destroy green belt land near Oxhey Village.
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The Big Breakfast is back this autumn
The Big Breakfast returns to Oxhey Village on 4 October. Join us as we put on our aprons and cook up a hearty breakfast for the community.
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Major disruption at Bushey station due to incident
Trains in and out of Bushey station are significantly delayed or cancelled on Monday 11 August 2025, due to an ’emergency services incident.’
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Oxhey Lane development will destroy green belt
We need urgent help from residents to prevent the destruction of green belt land close to Oxhey Village.
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Clothes swap at Refillabell
Refillabell is hosting a clothes swap to celebrate the zero waste store’s fourth birthday.
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Peace Hospice launches new cafe to support the lonely
Watford’s Peace Hospice is launching the CompassionART cafe at South Oxhey Library.
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The Oxhey Village summer magazine is out now
The summer edition of the Oxhey Village magazine is out now and being delivered to OVEG members.
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Fruit and veg stall in July and August
The fruit and veg stall outside Loveday’s Bakery will be closed due to staff shortages and holidays
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New Repair Cafe to be launched in Watford
Watford Rural Local Area Forum will host its next meeting on 3 July 2025.
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Watford Rural forum meeting on 3 July
Watford Rural Local Area Forum will host its next meeting on 3 July 2025.
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Photos from Oxhey Open Gardens 2025
Oxhey Open Gardens returned on 22 June 2025 for the annual showcasing of creative, inspiring village gardens.
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Woodland Trust plans to demolish Merry Hill bridge
The Woodland Trust plans to demolish the Hartsbourne Jubilee Bridge, close to Oxhey Village
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Local jumble trail organised for July
A local resident has organised a jumble trail in Oxhey Village.
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Microbrewery crafts six unique beers for Brewfest
Brewfest 2025 will feature six unique beers from Oxhey Village Brewery.
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Transition Streets taster event
Three Rivers Council is running a free ‘Transition Streets’ taster event to focus on reducing food waste.
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Tickets on sale for Oxhey Sounds July events
Tickets are now on sale for the next Oxhey Sounds events, taking place in July.
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Open day at Oxhey Hall Tennis Club
Oxhey Hall Tennis Club will be host an open day on 14 June 2025.
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Give bowls a try?
Give bowls a go. The Big Bowls Weekend will be at Oxhey Bowls Club on 11th and 25th May.
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Date announced for Oxhey Village Brewfest 2025
Brewfest is back for 2025. And this time, it’s bigger than ever.
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Free gym and swimming in April
Free under-19s swimming at Watford Leisure Centres, from 7 to 17 April 2025.
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Beat surgery with Watford Police
The Oxhey Neighbourhood Policing Team are hosting a joint beat surgery at Villiers Coffee House.