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On Sunday 13th May Chorleywood New Parade will be host to a gastronomic experience !

Chorleywood Business Association has organised for a French Market to visit the area, with approximately 14 stalls selling French delights such as “patisserie”, “fromage” and “saucisson.”

French markets are known for their fine foods, beautifully presented stalls and their warm and inviting ambience. Stall owners are friendly and approachable and usually willing to be quite generous with their samples!

A real must for any self certified Francophones in Chorleywood, Rickmansworth and the surrounding areas.

To celebrate National Compost Week, West London Composting are kindly giving away compost at the Aquadrome from 8.30 am until the compost runs out!

Compost is organic matter rich in nutrients which can be used in gardening, organic farming and landscaping. There is a myriad of benefits which can be achieved through the use of compost such as:

– An abundance of nutrients not usually found in fertilisers
– Nutrients are released slowly through compost
– Beneficial insects are found in compost
– Compost can reduce pesticides

So, bring a bag down to the car park on May 8th and pick up some of this wonderful substance and see the difference it can make to your gardening. There is a maximum of two bags per household.

 

Given that the local elections are just around the corner on May 2nd, we thought we’d try and find out about some of the local candidates. As we bumped into Chris Lloyd during his door to door campaigning, we thought we would start with him……..

What inspired you to become a councillor?

I first started campaigning at Rickmansworth School. I wrote an article for  the school magazine about the Liberals winning Rickmansworth, I organised a petition against Museum charges and I organised collections for many years for Save the Children Fund. I wanted to make a difference to the community I grew up in. I am passionate about Education as both my parents were teachers. I wanted the council  to introduce door step recycling. I was first elected onto Three Rivers Council in 1991. I have been active on the Leisure committee, Vice Chairman of the Planning Committee, Chairman of the Environmental Forum.

What is you association with Rickmansworth?

I have lived in the Rickmansworth area most of my life. I went to play group in Rickmansworth and attended Rickmansworth School. I play sport at William Penn. My father came to the area in the 1930’s to teach at Merchant Taylor’s. When I was Chairman of Three Rivers Council I visited many local schools, youth groups, community groups.

What are the most important parts of your manifesto?

I am standing for election to Herts County Council because I believe Rickmansworth is getting a poor deal from HCC. The Conservatives are allowing our roads and pavements to fall apart, failing to provide much needed school places and letting down the disabled and both young and old. Too much is decided at County Hall without taking any notice of local people. If elected I will listen to you and work with you in the best interests of Rickmansworth. TRDC Lib Dems have shown how services can be provided more efficiently and effectively by working together, sharing services with neighbouring authorities, sharing the council building with the police or sharing investment in local facilities. Please trust me with your vote so I can use my energy and commitment to work for the Rickmansworth community.

If elected as Rickmansworth’s County Councillor, I will:

• Listen, learn and serve
• Hold advice surgeries
• Visit all schools and community groups in the area
• Attend county council meetings regularly.
• Represent Rickmansworth to the best of my ability

What are your interests outside of politics?

I campaign and fund raise for Christian Aid, support the Chorleywood Literature Festival, watch amateur and professional theatre productions, occasionally attend the Rickmansworth Historical Society, I am a Saracens and Watford season ticket holder. I enjoy playing badminton, swimming and running. I was a Games Maker on the Olympic Park for the Olympics and Paralympics. I work in Hertfordshire as a Project Manager. I am married to Yvonne and we have three grown up children who attended local schools.

On Thursday 18th April Watersmeet will be showing the adaptation of the stage sensation which has been seen by more than 62 million people around the world.

The matinee performance will start at 2pm and the evening performance is set to start at 745 pm with the bar serving drinks and light refreshments from 645 pm.

Due to the popularity of this box office smash, Watersmeet suggests booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The booking line is open Monday to Friday from 10am – 4pm and can be reached on 01923 711063.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come and support your local theatre whilst also experiencing the film which has received critical acclaim on either side of the Atlantic.

 

This coming Saturday 13th April we will be in the usual place at the Fox & Hounds off Rickmansworth High street from 10.30am until 3.30pm.

We have decided to set these times so throughout the rest of the year, be it spring summer or winter (or a bit of all three!) our timings are now always 10.30- 3.30pm.

This month we are introducing a few new stall holders, one of which is Smoothieride. Yes.. a smoothie and a ride… what could it mean? I don’t want to ruin the surprise so come along and see what all the fuss is about.

Also joining us again is the lovely Michelle with her ‘Secret’ kitchen and we are looking forward to seeing our friends McGrumy & Snuffles. Their wonderful organic pet treats and toys are really unique and served up with a dose of pure fun. All of our stalls are run by local people with passion so please come and support us!