The latest updates from around Oxhey Village, including local news, promotions and community initiatives.
If you have a news story that you’d like us to share, contact publicity@oveg.org.
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Job opportunity
Do you know someone locally who would be interested in an opportunity to become a junior/apprentice Voice Recording Engineer? FIND OUT MORE
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Bill Bristow
OVEG would like to commemorate the passing of Bill Bristow. Bill, an ex-committee member, was an active part of the community and always had a kind word to say to everyone he came across. We are very saddened by his passing and our thoughts are with his family.
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Back in time
Before the days of online shopping and supermarkets…
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Friends of Attenborough Fields turns 20
The Friends of Attenborough Fields (FoAF) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
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Carols on the Green
Our next event…
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Watford Filmhouse
Watford Filmhouse present 42nd Street…
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Free skateboarding lessons
The London based company, Skates and Ladders, have teamed up with Watford Borough Council to offer free skateboarding lessons. MORE INFO HERE
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Oxhey Park clear up
All are welcome to join the Friends of Oxhey Park who will be meeting for their last clear up of the year this Saturday at 10:30am by the bridge. For more info about the Friends of Oxhey Park please visit oxheypark.com
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Road Crossing Patrol Officer needed
Bushey Manor School have a vacancy for a Road Crossing Patrol Officer. If you are available every afternoon between 3pm and 3:40pm and would be interested in applying for the position please contact the school for further info on admin@busheymanorjm.herts.sch.uk or 01923 226362.
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Local news update
Bus cuts, London Rd pavement widening, Watford Heath road closures, Kingsfield Rd resurfacing, and upcoming events… MORE INFO HERE via OxheyOpinion
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The Big Wood Challenge
If you fancy a new outdoor challenge, why not try orienteering at Big Wood, South Oxhey on Saturday 22 November. Thames Valley Orienteering Club is organising an introductory event and no experience is necessary to come and have a go. There’ll be courses for families and children as well as longer ones for runners and plenty…
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Christmas Fair
The Hertfordshire Society for the Blind will be hosting it’s first Christmas fair this weekend. The event will be held at Bushey Academy, Bushey from 11am to 4pm on Sunday, November 2. MORE INFO HERE
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Proposed phone mast
A new phone mast is being proposed by Vodafone and Telefonica, to be located at Bushey Station. More info here Plans here OVEG will be formally responding to the proposal with any questions/concerns. If you have any, please contact us at liaison@oveg.org
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Pianist required
Bushey & Oxhey Community Choir require a pianist. For further info please contact Sue at suelowden5@hotmail.co.uk
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News from the Mayor
NEW MARKET IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS Very pleased to have the new Watford market open and trading, in the grounds of the TJ Hughes building. The official launch event is taking place on Friday 31st October, by which time all the traders – a mix of new and old – should be in and trading. …
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Autumn Craft Fair
LJ’s Coffee House are having an Autumn Craft Fair on Sunday 12th between 10am and 2pm. Enjoy delicious cakes, coffee or brunch and help support local crafters…
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Oxhey Park clear up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up this Saturday from 10.30am. Meet by the river, all welcome and there’ll be free coffee and biscuits!
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Watford Heath, bus cuts, and more…
WATFORD HEATH IMPROVEMENTS Tomorrow (Monday 6th October) at 7pm there will be a drop-in consultation session on the council’s enhancement plans for Watford Heath at Oxhey Bowls Club. All local residents are welcome to come along and have their say. Watford Heath is a conservation area and a much-loved local landmark. This is not the kind…
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WW1 exhibition re-launch
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
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Stitch Nights in autumn 2014
Future dates for Stitch Night at the Oxhey Village Club have been scheduled for autumn 2014.
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Join us for war memorial rededication
Please join us for the re-dedication of Oxhey Village Green’s war memorial on 28 September 2014.
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Vote for Oxhey Park
Please vote for Oxhey Park in the Green Flag Awards. VOTE HERE
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