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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Watford bin collections over Easter period
Watford Borough Council and Veolia have released the revised bin collection days for Easter 2024.
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OVEG’s spring newsletter out now
The spring 2024 newsletter is now being delivered through the doors of OVEG members.
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Free swim and gym for under 19s
Watford Get Active is offering free swim and gym for under 19s in April.
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Free wildplay sessions in Watford
Free wildplay sessions on 3 and 9 April 2024. A chance to get outside for fun and engaging activities in a local greenspace.
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HAPpy activity camps running this April
Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership will be running HAPpy Activity Camps throughout April 2024 for eligible children.
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Free activities for kids this Easter
Free, fun and challenging kids activities in Watford during the Easter and summer school holidays.
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Wildlife Gardening Champions
Can you help provide other residents with practical advice on how to make their gardens more wildlife-friendly?
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OVEG launches online membership system
We’ve launched an all-singing and dancing new online membership system. Through our new portal, you’ll be able to join OVEG […]
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Brewfest will be back on 13 April
Oxhey Village Brewfest will be held on 13 April 2024. Join us at The Rifle Volunteer and the Villiers Arms for a celebration of local beers.
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Euston station closed over Easter weekend
Euston station will be closed during the Easter 2024 weekend for planned engineering.
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Ramp access now available at Villiers Coffee House
A new ramp has been added at Villiers Coffee House on Villiers Road, making the shop even more accessible for all customers.
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Free bike security marking
Hertfordshire Constabulary are organising a free bicycle security marking event at the Tasty Bean Cafe on 17 March 2024.
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Herts police launch Connected messaging system
Hertfordshire police will launch a new community messaging system called Herts Connected on 1 April 2024.
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Will you open your garden this summer?
Would you be interested in welcoming the public to your garden for Oxhey Open Gardens?
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Upcoming events at The Villiers Arms
The Villiers Arms has announced its programme of events for the next three months, including quizzes, Brewfest, and live music.
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Woodland Trust to review Merry Hill plan
The Woodland Trust has started a review of the management plan for Merry Hill, which lies to close to Oxhey Village.
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Join us for the 2024 OVEG Social and AGM
Join us at Villers Coffee House on Thursday 14 March for the 2024 OVEG Social and Annual General Meeting.
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Attenborough Fields: An RSPB talk
The RSPB’s Watford group will host a talk by Rob Hopkins, about Attenborough Fields and Merry Hill.
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Raise the Roof for Watford’s Pump House
Watford Pump House will hold a charity gala and auction on 6 April 2024, as part of its Raise the Roof fundraising campaign.
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Pension credit deadline this week
If you are a pensioner on a low income, you can apply for pension credit by 5 March for an extra £299.
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Free bike marking in West Watford
Hertfordshire police are offering free bicycle security marking this March, at West Watford Community Centre.
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Living in a conservation area
Local councillor Karen Clarke-Taylor, provides guidance for residents living in Watford’s Oxhey Conservation Area.
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Dates for the Oxhey Climate Cafe in spring
Find out the dates for the next Oxhey Climate Cafe sessions.
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Last chance to reserve your quiz table
If you were thinking about joining us for this year’s Oxhey Village quiz, we still have a few tables available.
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Aslef industrial action to impact travel this weekend
Trains from Bushey station will be disrupted this weekend due to industrial action by the Aslef trade union.
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Free bike marking in Watford town centre
Watford’s Safer Neighbourhood Team are offering free bicycle security marking this January in the town centre.
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Leisure centre open days this January
There will be open days at Watford’s leisure centres this January, including free group sessions and activities.
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Karaoke at the Load of Hay
There will be a karaoke night at the Load of Hay on Friday 19 January 2024.
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Stadium Sleep Out at Watford FC
Watford Football Club will host a ‘stadium sleep out’ to support people experiencing homelessness.
