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Also see ‘What’s On’ for details of other clubs and societies
The Hawk & Owl Trust Conservation & Education Centre
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, HP8 4AB www.hawkandowl.org 01494 876262
Friends of Chorleywood Library
The Friends of Chorleywood Library host a programme of talks on the last Friday of the month from September to April. Meetings are held in the Library at 8pm, with coffee served from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £4 from the Library.
Enquiries to the Library, Lower Road, Chorleywood. 01923 471333
Three Rivers Museum
Basing House, High Street, Rickmansworth
Open Mon-Fri 2-4pm,Saturday 10-4pm. Closed on Bank Holidays Parties welcomed by prior arrangement. Admission free, but donations are always welcome. 01923 775882 or email info@trmt.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
Ring for advice on everything from Charity giving to Debt control. Or volunteer to help. 01923 720424 for free advice.
Rickmansworth Centre for Young People
Ages 13-18, meet Tues eve 7-10pm, and on Weds eve as a Duke of Edinburgh Open Centre, giving help and advice on all levels of the DofE awards; from 7pm to 10pm. Meet in the Youth Centre opposite the Northway Council buildings. Enquiries Telephone Ruth Lake on 01923 775384 or Tony Ransley on 01442 454078.
West Hertfordshire Beekeeping Association
Mr and Mrs J L Bruce.
email. bruceds@btinternet.com
William Penn Youth Project
Ages 11+, meet Friday evenings 6 - 7.30pm at the Wm Penn Leisure Centre. Arts, Crafts, Games and trips. 50p entry. Enquiries to TRDC on 01923 779392
St John Ambulance
Berry Lane, Rickmansworth
First Aid Courses for Youth Groups and adults. Will also attend events in the locality. Please contact Caroline Pearce 01923 446556.
West Hyde Youth Centre
Old Uxbridge Road, West Hyde
Meet every Monday and Thursday between 6 and 9pm. Entry is 50p.
Mon 7.30 to 8.30pm Aerobics
Mon 8.30 to 9.30pm Jujitsu
Tues 6 - 9pm Sports Evenings
Thurs 7 - 8pm Aerobics
Playscheme £7 per day 9am to 4pm at the following times:
Spring & Autumn Half Terms
Summer Holidays, Easter Holidays.
Enquiries ring Elaine Elmer on 01923 778609
Chorleywood Youth Club
Ages 13 - 19, meet Thursday evenings 7 to 9.30pm @ The Old Field Study Centre off Rickmansworth Road. 50p entry. Enquiries telephone Pauline Butcher on 01442 454092
Chorleywood Community Arts Centre
Join one or more of the many groups in Pottery, Sculpture, Painting, Silk Painting or join the Friday Social Club. Beginners and experts welcome. For information call 01923 282730 or 01923 283034. The centre is at the Top of Colley Land, off Common Rd, Chorleywood. Annual Membership is currently, £20pa plus £2per session attended.
Rickmansworth Horticultural Society
Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the WRVS Hall, The Bury, Rickmansworth
Membership ranges from £1 for pensioners (single) to £4 for a family. A full social programme including an annual outing, and 3 shows a year. Non members welcome as visitors; for further details ring Mary Weatherilt on 01923 775522.
Chorleywood Library Bookgroup
Library, Lower Road, Chorleywood - 7.30pm
Meets on the first Monday of the month. New members are always welcome. For more information phone Joan Smith on 01923 286480
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Meet once a month at 8pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Russell School in Chorleywood. Contact Sam Thomas 01923 449917 or Carol Smith 01923 897885 or just come along.
Chorleywood Women’s Institute
Meet on the 1st Tuesday every month @ 7.30pm in the Florence Brown Hall - Adjoining Free Church in Hillside Road, Chorleywood. www.bucksfwi.org.uk or email HQbucksfwi.org.uk . Contact President Jean Miller 01923 283399, or Secretary Penny Pugh 283248
Rickmansworth Historical Society
Meet once a month from September to June. For further details ring Geoff Saul 01923 774998
WRVS
The WRVS are always looking for new volunteers, so please, if you can spare an hour or two a week contact the numbers below
Rickmansworth - The Bury.
Lunch club every day 12 - 1.30pm, coffee mornings & provides meals on wheels throughout the community
Contact: Lisa on 01923 711548
Chorleywood - Bullsland Hall, The Swillett
Lunch club 12 - 1.30pm on Wednesdays, coffee mornings and meals on wheels. Contact: Vivien on 01923 283426
Rickmansworth Society
Enquiries Telephone Peter Waters on 775505 Rickmansworth Residents Association
Enquires ring Peter Waters on 01923 775505 or visit www.rickmansworth-residents-association.org.
Chorleywood Horticultural Society www.cwhortsoc.org.uk
Centre for Voluntary Services in Three Rivers.
The Centre for Voluntary Service (CVS) exists to support and advise the many voluntary community groups in the district. If you have some time to spare and would like to help out in your community, please contact us. It’s fun, it’s definitely useful information , and it’s FREE! To see what opportunities are available and to register go to www.do-it.org. If you do not have computer access, or have any questions you can call CVS on 01923 711174 or drop in at their office at Basing House, 46 High St, Rickmansworth, WD3 1HP.
Army Cadet Force 12-18
Fun and challenging, lots of outdoor activities. Regular camping trips and visits to the RN training ship in Portsmouth. Meet on Weds 7 to 9.30pm at West Hyde Youth Centre, Old Uxbridge Rd, West Hyde. Contact Kevin Biddle 07979 216884. email: kevin.biddle1@ntlworld.com No3 Co. Hertfordshire Army Cadet Force.
South West Herts Astronomical Society
The society meets on the last Friday of the month from September to June, and welcomes both beginners and experienced amateur astronomers. Visitors are also welcome to attend at no charge. For information contact Graham on 01923 776159 or Brian on 01923 283905 or visit: www.swhas.org.uk
Rickmansworth, Watford & District Sea Cadet Unit
Cassiobridge, Watford Road, Croxley Green , Rickmansworth. Affiliated to the RN this lively group enjoy sailing & canoeing locally on light evenings, they also have ample opportunity to sail the sea going vessels of the Sea Cadet Training Fleet, as well as going on camping expeditions during weekends and school holidays. 01923 243771 Scott Waters
email: cadets.tsrenown@btinternet.com
Tues & Thurs Eves 7.15 - 9.45pm
http://units.ms-sc.org/rickmansworth
Croxley Green Red Cross Centre
1 Community Way, Off Barton Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3PA
Medical Loan Service
Weekdays 10-12.30pm & Mondays 7-8pm
Tea Dances, Bingo & Saturday Entertainment
Chorleywood House Estate
Join the Friends of CHE and find out more about this Nature Reserve
contact 01923 284320
www.chorleywoodhouse.org.uk
Friends of Chorleywood Common
Contact Mr Michael Warburg
01923 282848
Rickmansworth 1967 Club
Open to retired business and professional men resident in Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and surrounding area. Meetings at the Bedford Arms Chenies on the 2nd Weds each month for lunch and an after lunch talk by an invited speaker. Enquiries ; Jack Jackson - email john.jackson107@ntlworld.com or by telephone on 01923 446566.
Rickmansworth Toy Library
Mill End Community Centre. Every 2nd & 4th Weds of the month 9.30 to 11am. Toys for children - birth to 7. Loan fees from 30p to £2.50. Membership is £5p.a. - new members & volunteers most welcome. 01923 493344
3 Rivers Chamber Orchestra
Perform 2/3 concerts a year. Amateur and professionals most welcome. Grade 8 and excellent sight reading required. 01923 282321
Rickmansworth & District Art Society
01923 243842 or 01923 776641 for more information
The Royal British Legion
Ebury Rd, Rickmansworth
01923 444605
161-163 Watford Rd, Croxley Green
01923 443210
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