In June 1938 Stanley and wife ‘Tommy’ were starting their first summer in one of the newly built Met homes […]
Continue ReadingNEVER TOO LATE Ballet
We may not have a gym in Chorleywood but ballet classes definitely offer an alternative work out Vicki Farnsworth, Dorothy […]
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In her early sixties, Sue Davies was looking for a spare time activity and came across Rickmansworth Sailing Club. Now, […]
Continue ReadingMAXWELL SPEAKS OUT for his country
This year, educational charity The English Speaking Union (ESU) marked its centenary and last month hosted their 38th International Public Speaking […]
Continue ReadingYOUNG HELPERS
For the fifth year running, Year 6 children from Christ Church School helped set up the Christian Aid market at […]
Continue ReadingMichael’s Man Drawer – RED TAPE
Don’t lose contact……Stay in touch…..We`d like to keep you updated What brought on this rush of emails last month from […]
Continue ReadingWORLD CUP WINES
Fifty two years ago World Cup Willie, the World Cup’s first official mascot, worked wonders for the team. Maybe Gareth […]
Continue ReadingMetro-land artwork
The Metro-land posters showing idyllic cottages and green fields were designed to tempt Londoners to relocate from the city to […]
Continue ReadingWI CELEBRATORY TEA
Chorleywood WI is marking the centenary of the women’s vote by saluting contemporary women achievers. The group has invited five […]
Continue ReadingCRA – Potholes
Potholes are driving motorists mad and costing them money. Despite the explanation from HCC as to why only part of […]
Continue ReadingBucks Open Studios
The 31st Bucks Open Studios is the biggest to date. The event, which takes place from the 10 June – […]
Continue ReadingImproved canal bike path
If you get around on a bike you may have noticed new or improved cycling paths of late.
Continue ReadingThrowing Pots with Elaine Wells
Local studio potter and Great Pottery Throwdown contestant Elaine Wells is one of over 500 artists who are part […]
Continue ReadingLady Ela story continues
When Lynda Herity joined Friends of Chorleywood House Estate she became curious about Lady Ela Russell whose family bought the […]
Continue Reading20th Anniversary Town Twinning
Chorleywood Twinning Association celebrated their two decades of friendship with Dardilly Twinning Association by arranging several outings and events over […]
Continue ReadingFRENCH MARKET IN TOWN
It was another warm day for the French Market ( Sun 7 May) and crowds of Chorleywooders came out to […]
Continue ReadingLatimer Estate Hotel
The scaffolding has come down at last at Latimer House and the solid oak doors are open again, revealing a […]
Continue ReadingPEACE HOSPICE DINNER DANCE
The grand sum of £3000 was raised for Peace Hospice Care at an event at the Memorial Hall hosted by […]
Continue ReadingHOLY TOP GEAR!
Christ Church floors were cleared of chairs and thirty three 10 – 14 year olds from the church youth group […]
Continue ReadingFOPS SPRING DANCE
FOPS supporters and friends danced the night away to the sounds of 60s and 70s played by the Mick Flinn […]
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