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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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.
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Can you help at Watford’s jazz festival?
There are lots of ways to get involved at Watford Jazz Junction.
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Open day at Bushey Museum
An open day at Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, on Saturday 22 March 2025, will celebrate the life and work of Lucy Marguerite Frobisher.
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Join us for the 2025 OVEG Social and AGM
Join us at Villers Coffee House on 20 March 2025 for this year’s OVEG Social, incorporating our AGM.
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Thank you, your majesty
His Majesty, King Charles III, has written to a letter in recognition of Oxhey Village Environment Group’s 50th anniversary.
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Fundraising for South Oxhey Boxing Club
South Oxhey’s boxing club is fundraising to continue its work for the community.
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Snow White pantomime
The St James’ Music and Drama Society are performing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on 24 and 25 January 2025.
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To bin or not to bin?
Join us for a free talk on the truth about recycling.
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Wassailing the orchard
Bring a mug for some spiced cider at Oxhey Village’s annual wassailing event.
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Christmas tree collections
Veolia will collect Christmas trees for recycling, even if you are not subscribed to the council’s garden waste service.
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Bin collections over festive period
Find out when your bins will be collected over the Christmas period.
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Talk on Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill
Rob Hopkins will host a talk on Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill.
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Bushey and Oxhey Santa sleigh dates
Dates have been announced for Santa’s sleigh ride through Oxhey Village.
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Winter Kindness event with Kate Codrington
Local author Kate Codrington will hold a ‘Winter Kindness’ event at Refillabell Watford on 27 November 2024.
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No fruit and veg stall today
Due to the weather, the Radlett Fruiterers stall will not be outside Lovedays bakery today.