In June 1938 Stanley and wife ‘Tommy’ were starting their first summer in one of the newly built Met homes […]
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NEVER 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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Never too late – Sailing
In her early sixties, Sue Davies was looking for a spare time activity and came across Rickmansworth Sailing Club. Now, […]
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MAXWELL 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 […]
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YOUNG HELPERS
For the fifth year running, Year 6 children from Christ Church School helped set up the Christian Aid market at […]
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Michael’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 […]
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WORLD CUP WINES
Fifty two years ago World Cup Willie, the World Cup’s first official mascot, worked wonders for the team. Maybe Gareth […]
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Metro-land artwork
The Metro-land posters showing idyllic cottages and green fields were designed to tempt Londoners to relocate from the city to […]
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WI CELEBRATORY TEA
Chorleywood WI is marking the centenary of the women’s vote by saluting contemporary women achievers. The group has invited five […]
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CRA – Potholes
Potholes are driving motorists mad and costing them money. Despite the explanation from HCC as to why only part of […]
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Bucks Open Studios
The 31st Bucks Open Studios is the biggest to date. The event, which takes place from the 10 June – […]
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Improved canal bike path
If you get around on a bike you may have noticed new or improved cycling paths of late.
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Throwing Pots with Elaine Wells
Local studio potter and Great Pottery Throwdown contestant Elaine Wells is one of over 500 artists who are part […]
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Lady Ela story continues
When Lynda Herity joined Friends of Chorleywood House Estate she became curious about Lady Ela Russell whose family bought the […]
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20th Anniversary Town Twinning
Chorleywood Twinning Association celebrated their two decades of friendship with Dardilly Twinning Association by arranging several outings and events over […]
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FRENCH MARKET IN TOWN
It was another warm day for the French Market ( Sun 7 May) and crowds of Chorleywooders came out to […]
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Latimer Estate Hotel
The scaffolding has come down at last at Latimer House and the solid oak doors are open again, revealing a […]
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PEACE HOSPICE DINNER DANCE
The grand sum of £3000 was raised for Peace Hospice Care at an event at the Memorial Hall hosted by […]
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HOLY TOP GEAR!
Christ Church floors were cleared of chairs and thirty three 10 – 14 year olds from the church youth group […]
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FOPS 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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