SATURDAY 14th MAY to SUNDAY 22nd MAY Organised by the Rickmansworth Society (

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1 Ricky Week 2016 SATURDAY 14th MAY to SUNDAY 22nd MAY Organised by the Rickmansworth Society (

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3 THE RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY (founded 1953) ( Officers Hon. Treasurer: Chairman: Hon. Secretary: Peter Waters Tony Berry Mrs Barbara Owen MBE Members of the Executive Committee Mrs Jean Edmonds, Laurie Irvine, Mr & Mrs Martin Jones, Michael Stimpson and Mrs Sarah Woolner BEFORE THE WEEK Tues. 19th April 8 pm Thur. 21st April noon 2 & 7.45 pm Fri. 22nd April 7.30 pm 7.30 pm RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY : 63rd A.G.M. In the RVS (ex-wrvs) Centre, off Bury Lane. (N.B. new venue). Introduction of Miss Rickmansworth and her attendants at start of meeting. All welcome (car park adjacent). MOOR PARK MANSION open to the public (NADFAS Heritage Volunteers). NADFAS heritage volunteers from local societies conduct tours of this early 18th-century Grade I listed building, now owned by Moor Park Golf Club. Tours (N.B. The last one starts at 11 am) are free but donations to the Moor Park Heritage Foundation in support of preserving the Mansion would be appreciated. The Club s dress code does not permit jeans or trainers. Other tour dates (all Thursdays) : 19th May, 16th June, 21st July, 4th and 18th August, 22nd September and 20th October. The Mansion is reached from the London Road (the A404 : main entrance on Batchworth Heath) or Moor Lane (the A4145 : entrance to the Rickmansworth Public Golf Course) ; postcode for satnavs : WD3 1QN. Meet at the Orangery at the Mansion. Enquiries to Mrs Wendy Myers (Heritage Volunteer Co-ordinator) ( ) or visit wjm.gem@btinternet.com. FILM : JOY (cert 12A, 124 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets 3 (members) ( 1-50p (matinée) or 2 (evening) (concessions)) or 5 (non-members) ( 3 (matinée) or 4 (evening) (non-members concessions)). Tea and cake for 1-50p served at matinée performances ; evening bar opens at 6.45 pm. Enquiries to Derek Harrison (Chairman, FoWFS) ( ) or visit fowfilmsociety@talktalknet. RECITAL by Becca Marriott (soprano) and Rebecca Cohen (pianoforte) (Three Rivers Music Society) in St Mary s Church. Programme to comprise songs of the old continent and arias from the New World, including music by Grieg, Sibelius, Duparc and Richard Strauss. Admission (no tickets) 13, 11(members), 9 (Friends of TRMS) or free for those aged 25 or under. All seats unreserved. SWAN LAKE (Vienna Festival Ballet) at Watersmeet. Tickets 21 (adults) and various concessions. Enquiries to Box Office ( ) or on Page 3

4 MAPLE LODGE NATURE RESERVE OPEN WEEKEND SATURDAY MAY 14th and SUNDAY MAY 15th OPEN: 11:00AM LAST ADMISSION: 4:00PM FREE ENTRY AND FREE PARKING GUIDED TOURS (WHEELCHAIR ACCESS) l PLANT SALE l SECOND-HAND BOOKS l TOMBOLA l ASSORTED GIFTS REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ALL DAY Maple Lodge Close, off Denham Way, Rickmansworth WD3 9SN Further Details tel: Phoenix Morris Interested in the Morris? Then come and join We practise on Wednesday Evenings at the Scout Hall, Ebury Road, Rickmansworth 8.30 to 10.00pm Men and Women dancers and musicians welcome No experience required. WE DO IT FOR FUN - So can you! You can see us dance during the year at a number of locations both in this area and at folk events and days of dance all over the country. When dancing we collect for local charity so if you join us you will not only have a good time but will be benefiting the local community. For further details ring Mike Stimpson on (W) or visit our website Page 4

5 Sat. 30th April 11 am Wed. 4th May 6 pm Thur. 5th May 6 pm Sat. 7th May 10 am - 5 pm 2 pm Sun. 8th May 10 am - 4 pm Tues. 10th May am (coffee/ tea) for 11 am. Wed. 11th May 2 pm 6 pm Thur. 12th May 6 pm 8 pm Fri. 13th May Throughout the day am - 12 noon TOUR OF CROXLEY GREAT BARN (Three Rivers Museum). Meet in the car park of St Joan of Arc School, High Street at a.m. for a minute walk up to the barn. Bring appropriate footwear for mud and rough flooring. Tours last Saturday of the month from April to October inclusive. Enquiries to Barbara Owen (Chairman) ( ) or on info@trmt.org.uk or 4 FREE GREEN BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club). At the Basing Garden Rinks (beside the Three Rivers DC offices off Northway). Bowls supplied : flat shoes please. Also on Wednesday 11th,18th and 25th May. Open Day (also free) on Wednesday 11th May at 2 pm. Enquiries to Bryan Waldock ( ) or Tony McQueenie ( ) (see advertisement for further details). (N.B. Not to be confused with the following entry!) 4 FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club). All comers are invited to free bowls lessons on the Basing Gardens Rinks (beside the Three Rivers DC offices). Bowls supplied ; soft shoes please. Also on Thursdays 12th, 19th and 26th May. Open Day (also free) on Saturday 4th June from 1 to 5 pm. Enquiries to Jim M Murray ( ) or Alan Carroll ( ) (see advertisement for further details). MIND, BODY, SPIRIT EVENT (Phoenix MBS Events) Holistic event at Watersmeet. Admission 4-50p ( 3-50p on production of the advertisement in this programme). Refreshments and light snacks. Enquiries to Ronaldo Miguel ( ) or on SPRING FAYRE (Friends of Meresworth) at Meresworth Residential Home (corner of Field Way and the Uxbridge Road). Including cake and plant stalls, tombola and strawberry teas &c. &c. Enquiries to Jill Butler (Chairman) ( ). MIND, BODY, SPIRIT EVENT (Phoenix MBS Events) Holistic event at Watersmeet. As for yesterday except note different closing time. LECTURE (illustrated) : GREAT TARTS IN ART : HIGH CULTURE AND THE OLDEST PROFESSION by Linda Smith (Rickmansworth Decorative and Fine Arts Society). In the Village Hall, Sarratt. Visitors welcome : admission 8 on the door (see advertisement for further details). Enquiries to Jean Butler (President) ( ). OPEN DAY: FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) (as for Wednesday 4th May). FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) (as for Wednesday 4th May). FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (as for Thursday 5th May). LECTURE : THE 17th-CENTURY HOUSES AND GARDENS AT MOOR PARK by Sally Jeffery (Rickmansworth Historical Society). In the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters. Non-members welcome but charged 3. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) ( ) or visit btck.co.uk. THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL : CHAIRMAN S CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC. At Rickmansworth public golf course (off Moor Lane). Enquiries to Kelly Barnard ( ). COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the first floor foyer at Watersmeet. All welcome. Enquiries to Peter Waters (Chairman) ( ).

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7 7.30 pm 7.30 pm 10 am 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 5 pm 11 am to 5 pm am - 12 pm pm pm 1.30 pm pm RECITAL by senior pupils from Chetham s School of Music, Manchester (Three Rivers Music Society).A varied repertoire of recital music, with performers including Mina Middleton (flute), Emma Prince (double bass) and James Ellis (pianoforte), with Nicholas Oliver (Joint Head of Piano Accompaniment, Chetham s). Admission (no tickets) 13, 11 (members), 9 (Friends of TRMS) or free for those aged 25 or under. All seats unreserved. Enquiries to Peter Waters (Vice-Chairman) ( ) or on trms@elgar.org. ART EXHIBITION (Rickmansworth Art Society) in the RVS Centre, off Bury Lane. Paintings by members of the Society. Private view only but free tickets may be obtained on application to Simon Allard (Chairman) ( ). Ordinary viewing the next day. SATURDAY 14th MAY STALLS (inside and outside) at the Baptist Church, High Street, with refreshments, including a ploughman s lunch, and a bouncy castle for children. Enquiries to David Langley ( ). THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open at Basing House, High Street. Open during Ricky Week and throughout the year, Mondays - Fridays 2-4 pm and Saturdays 10 am 4 pm. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) ( ). ART EXHIBITION (Rickmansworth Art Society) in the RVS Centre, off Bury Lane. Paintings by members of the Society. Admission free. Enquiries to Simon Allard (Chairman) ( ). RICKMANSWORTH S NATURE RESERVE ; OPEN WEEK-END (Maple Lodge Conservation Society). At Maple Lodge Nature Reserve, Maple Lodge Close, off the Denham Way (A 412), Maple Cross. Guided tours, plant sale, second-hand books, tombola and refreshments. Come and discover Rickmansworth s secret sanctuary. Admission (last admission 4 pm) and parking free (see advertisement for further details). Enquiries to Keith Pursall (Chairman) ( ). OPEN WEEKEND (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Club) at 24 Ebury Road (see advertisement for further details). Enquiries to the Club ( ). THE RICKY WEEK CARNIVAL PARADE (Organised by the Rickmansworth and District Residents Association) Chief organiser: Martin Jones DECORATED FLOATS and other entries assemble on the southern side of the High Street between the railway bridge and St Joan of Arc School. JUDGING of entries starts. (Awards : Jennings Cup for youth organisations, Garrett Cup for local firms, Deans Cup for individual entries and Round Table Cup for adult organisations.) The parade moves off to the Bury Grounds via the High Street, Station Road, Northway, Church Street and Bury Lane. The collection along the route this year is for the St John Ambulance, a local registered charity, and towards the cost to the Rickmansworth Society of promoting Ricky Week. GRAND CARNIVAL FÊTE in the Bury Grounds (Batchworth Sea Scouts). Barbecue, teas, many stalls and sideshows, District Cubs tug-of-war competition and other attractions. CROWNING OF MISS RICKMANSWORTH 2016 and formal opening of the 62nd Rickmansworth Week, with presentation of the John Whiteside Memorial Cup for the best window display for the Week and the Lamb Shield for the winners of the tug-of-war. There will be no Rickmansworth Society reception this year. Page 7

8 After 13 years on Rickmansworth High Street, to better serve our customers we are launching our new Website and enhanced planning and estimating service. We will bring the samples to your door, allowing you to make a choice in the comfort of your own home or business. Just give Sally ( ) or Frank ( ) a call to arrange a no obligation appointment. sales@rickmansworthflooring.co.uk Tel: th year Classics on the Green Croxley Green, Nr Watford, Herts WD3 3HN Wednesday 3rd August pm till late Last year over 2000 cars attended This event is open to all types of interesting vehicles. Classic cars, Modern Supercars, Vintage Cars, Bikes, Kit Cars, Commercial and Steam Engines All will be most welcome at this FREE event, all we ask is a donation towards Leukaemia Research, Breast Cancer Care, Diabetes UK, Playskill and Michael Sobell Hospice For more information, please call: / (anytime) This event is being hosted by Watford & District Classic Vehicle Club (for details after 6 pm) Other events through the year: See within this programme for details Page 8

9 2-4 pm 2-4 pm 2-4 pm 7.15 for 7.30 pm (Prompt start) ST MARY S PARISH CHURCH (Church Street) : CONDUCTED TOURS (excluding ascent of tower : see separate announcement below for tower tours) every half-hour giving a history of the church. There will also be children s church trails : worksheets always available at the back of the church, for our younger visitors, to guide them around and to explore our beautiful church. Enquiries to Barbara Paterson ( ). ST MARY S PARISH CHURCH TOWER OPEN to the public (Church Street). Come and see the fabulous views of the surrounding area from the top of the church tower and see the church bells. Charge 1 (children 50p). Enquiries to Jenny Chapman ( ). INTERNATIONAL 14 SAILING DINGHY OPEN EVENT (Rickmansworth Sailing Club) at Troy Lake, West Hyde WD3 9YB (off the Old Uxbridge Road from the A412 Denham Way). A chance to see beautiful classic 14-foot dinghies being raced on Troy Lake, a hidden gem in the bottom corner of Three Rivers. No charge for admission. Enquiries to Paul Johnson ( ) or visit org (see advertisement for further details). QUIZ-SUPPER EVENING (St Mary s Events Committee) with fish & chip supper and a cash bar and raffle in St Mary s Church Centre. Tickets 10 from St Mary s Parish Office ( ). Enquiries to Anne Kay ( ). SUNDAY 15th MAY 11 am - 3 pm 11 am - 5 pm am - 12 pm 2 pm 3 - c. 4 pm INTERNATIONAL 14 SAILING DINGHY OPEN EVENT (Rickmansworth Sailing Club) at Troy Lake (other details as for yesterday). RICKMANSWORTH S NATURE RESERVE : OPEN WEEK-END. At Maple Cross (as for yesterday : last admission 4 pm). OPEN WEEKEND (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Club) (as for yesterday). WILDLIFE WANDER (Friends of the Withey Beds). Visit the Withey Beds, a special local nature reserve in Rickmansworth, as well as the beautiful lakes of the Watford Piscators. There will be guided tours of both unique sites, where you will be able to learn more about how they are managed to care for wildlife. Access will entail a 1½-mile walk along the Ebury Way (the trackbed of the old Watford to Rickmansworth LMS railway). Meet at the Batchworth Lock Centre, 99 Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1JD. No charge. Enquiries to Kay FitzGerald (Three Rivers District Council Biodiversity Projects Officer) ( ). OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CATHOLIC CHURCH (Park Road): CONDUCTED TOUR by parish historian Peter Waters. Meet him outside the church porch or inside once started. Large car park in grounds. No charge but donations to the church gratefully received. Enquiries to Peter ( ). Page 9

10 Ricky Bowls Club Ladies and Men s Hairdressing Family business established in Rickmansworth for over 50 years Modern Interior Friendly Atmosphere Our team look forward to welcoming you Call / for an appointment or just call in for a consultation 104 High Street, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1AQ To anyone interested in playing green bowls Rickmansworth Bowls Club are giving free lessons at the Basing Gardens Bowling Club in Rickmansworth Town Centre:- Thursday May 5th at 6 pm Thursday May 12th at 6 pm Thursday May 19th at 6 pm Thursday May 26th at 6 pm Open Day Saturday 4th June from 1 to 5 pm. Bowls will be provided by the Club but please wear flat shoes. Further details may be obtained from either: Jim M Murray or Alan Carroll Page 10

11 MONDAY 16th MAY am am pm 2-4 pm 7-9 pm TODDLER TALES (Rickmansworth Library). COFFEE MORNING (Watford Mencap) for fund-raising at the Old Town Hall, 105 High Street. Come and find out more about volunteering opportunities. Enquiries to Watford Mencap ( ) (see advertisement for further details). THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. BOOK BROWSE (6th Rickmansworth Sea Scouts). Sale of books, records, tapes, CDs, DVDs and pictures. In the Scout HQ to the rear of Our Lady s Catholic Church, Park Road. Enquiries to Chris Doran (Group Scout Leader) ( or (mobile)). TUESDAY 17th MAY 2-4 pm 6 pm 7-9 pm 7.30 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. OPEN DAY: FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (see entry for Thursday 5th May). BOOK BROWSE (6th Rickmansworth Sea Scouts) (as for yesterday). BADJE (Bushey and District Jazz Ensemble) : COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF FOOT- TAPPING BIG BAND MUSIC. In the Baptist Church, High Street. Admission 8 or 6 (concessions). Enquiries to Joy Mendelsohn ( or ) am - 12 noon 4 pm 6.30 for 6.45 pm 7 pm WEDNESDAY 18th MAY ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING (Rickmansworth Churches Housing Association Ltd) at Wensum Court, 221 High Street. Entrance 1 (includes refreshments). Enquiries to Joan Exton (Scheme Manager), Wensum Court ( ). COME BOWLING (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club). A chance to try your hand at Flat Green Bowls. Venue : Basing Gardens Bowls Green (off Northway behind the Council offices). Bowls provided. Club members (all experienced bowlers) will be available. Please note : soft- and flat-soled shoes only. Enquiries to Bryan Waldock ( ). CADET AND BADGER PRESENTATION EVENING (St John Ambulance). At the St John Ambulance Madeleine Pearce Centre, Berry Lane, Mill End. Presentation of certificates, trophies and awards to the Badgers and Cadets, with displays of their work and a demonstration by the youngsters. Enquiries to Caroline Pearce (Divisional Manager) ( ). RICKMANSWORTH YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION (Three Rivers Music Society and Rickmansworth Rotary Club) : 1st Preliminary Round in the New Mark Hall at the Royal Masonic School for Girls, Chorleywood Road. Car park nearby. Enquiries to Denise Wellham ( ) or Brian D Olier ( ). (N.B. check taking place before coming.) Page 11

12 A friendly club offering good local sailing. Racing programme & other activities throughout the year. Sailing on our own private lake, close to West Hyde. If you would like to know more and for directions visit our website at Also see our Facebook page com/rickmansworthsailingclub Do visit us at Troy Lake, West Hyde, any Sunday from noon to 4.00 pm. This year our annual Open Day is on Sunday 10th July, a good time to visit. If you would like to talk with a member, call Paul Johnson on Rickmansworth Decorative and Fine Arts Society (RDFAS) We run 10 monthly illustrated lectures and 6 outside visits per year. Visitors are always welcome, especially to our talk on Tuesday 10th May Great Tarts in Art: High Culture and the Oldest Profession by Linda Smith All lectures take place at Sarratt Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 11 am, with tea/coffee served from For more information call Jean Butler on (01923) Typesetting and Graphics Services l Brochures l Magazines l Newsletters l Advertisements Contact Ruth on r.elringtonbrowne@ btinternet.com Rose & Crown Pub & Dining UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Spring / Summer Events Pub Garden Dogs Welcome Harefield Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1PP Tel: info@ roseandcrownrickmansworth.co.uk ww.roseandcrownrickmansworth. co.uk Page 12

13 pm c pm 8 pm am 2-4 pm 2 & 7.45 pm 6 pm 7 pm 7.30 pm BELLRINGERS OPEN EVENING (St Mary s Guild of Bellringers). In St Mary s Church Bell Tower. New and old ringers welcome. Come along and have a go. Everyone welcome (N.B. must be at least 8 years old). Admission free. Enquiries to Jenny Chapman ( ). DANCE OUT (Phoenix Morris) at Batchworth Lock at 7.30, then at 8.15 at the Feathers P.H. and at 9 at the Fox and Hounds P.H. To be repeated on Wednesday 20th July. Enquiries to Michael Stimpson (Squire) ( ). OPEN EVENING and TALK : MAN ON THE SPOT - A STORY OF A NEWS REPORTER by Bill Hamilton (Rickmansworth Horticultural Society). At the RVS Centre, off Bury Lane. Admission free. Enquiries to Elisabeth Browning ( or (mobile)). THURSDAY 19th MAY BABY RHYME TIMES (Rickmansworth Library). THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. FILM : THE LADY IN THE VAN (cert PG13, 104 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Non-members welcome. Tickets and other details as for entry on 21st April. FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (as for Thursday 5th May). RICKMANSWORTH YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION : 2nd Preliminary Round (as for yesterday). (N.B. check taking place before coming.) OPEN EVENING with TALK : THE VERY SHY PICTURE BOOK by local author Christine Roberts (Rickmansworth (Evening) Townswomen s Guild). In St Mary s Church Centre. Visitors 1 (includes refreshments). Enquiries to Suzanne Hill (Secretary) ( ). FRIDAY 20th MAY 2-4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. SATURDAY 21st MAY 9 am - 5 pm 10 am - 4 pm am pm 7.30 pm OPEN WEEKEND (Bury Lake Young Mariners) with tours of the club facilities and a display of the sailing fleet. Boat trips on Bury Lake a ferry from the jetty adjacent to the Café in the Park to and from the BLYM club site. Enquiries to John Constable (Chairman) ( ), the club ( ) or on committee@blym.org.uk. THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. RICKMANSWORTH (Canal & Environmental) FESTIVAL (Rickmansworth Waterways Trust) (see advertisement for further details). Enquiries to the Batchworth Lock Centre ( ) or visit the Trust s website on ORGAN RECITAL by Martin Baker, Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, on the new pipe organ installed last November at Our Lady s Catholic Church, Park Road (plenty of parking space in church grounds). Admission free but there will be a retiring collection for the Chess Valley Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Enquiries to Fr Shaun Church ( ). Page 13

14 Award Winning Bakery Café serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea Celebration cakes for all occasions Masterclasses include: l Bread Making l Classic Cake Making l Patisserie l Macaron l Croissant, Danish & Buns l Cake Decorating l Chocolate l Complete Baking Day with Master Baker Paul Barker New for Adult & Child Classes Baking with Teens Church Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1BX Rocha Bespoke & Made To Measure Tailors & Shirtmakers l Breakfasts l Speciality Fine Food Café l Delicious Freshly Made Sandwiches l Filled Crêpes l Coffee, Iced Coffee, Milk Shakes, Fresh Juices, Smoothies, Milk/dark/ white hot chocolate l Business Lunches - Free Delivery l Seating Area 122 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1AB Telephone Electrical Contractors Lee Bullen Approved Contractor Tel: Mobile: lee@ljbcontracts.com Web: ljbcontracts.com At Rocha bespoke tailoring, we offer a Savile Row-style hand-made technique delivered with a personal touch with thousands of cloths to choose from at competitive prices. There are two grades of tailored suit: machinestitched and fully hand-stitched. Wedding Suits / Business Suits/ Designer Suits Sports Jackets/ Blazers/ Tweed Jackets Topcoats/ Cashmere Coats/ Crombie Business Shirts/ Dress Shirts Tailored Trousers/ Casual Trousers/ Cord Trousers 1st Floor, 66 High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1AJ. Tel (suits@rocha-uk.com) (By Appointment only) Page 14

15 SUNDAY 22nd May 9 am - 5 pm am - 5 pm 1 & 3 pm OPEN WEEKEND (Bury Lake Young Mariners) (as for yesterday). RICKMANSWORTH (Canal and Environmental) FESTIVAL (Rickmansworth Waterways Trust) (as for yesterday but note earlier closing time). FUSION 2016 (Harefield Gymnastics Academy) at Watersmeet. Acrobatics and dance. Two shows (times provisional). Ticket prices to be decided. Enquiries to Ron Powell ( ). AFTER THE WEEK WATERSMEET : For details of events and productions not specified above or below please direct all enquiries to the Box Office ( ) or on Wed. 25th May 6 pm 7.45 pm (only) Thur. 26th May 6 pm Sat. 28th May 11 am. Sat. 4th June 1-5 pm Sun. 5th June 10 am - 5 pm Thur. 9th June 8 pm Tues. 14th June 7.30 pm Wed. 15th June 2 & 7.45 pm Thur. 16th June 2 & 7.45 pm FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) (as for Wednesday 4th May). FILM : THE REVENANT (cert 15, 156 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Non-members welcome. Tickets and other details as for entry on 21st April. FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (as for Thursday 5th May). TOUR OF CROXLEY GREAT BARN (Three Rivers Museum) (as for Sat. 30th April). (Tours continue on last Saturdays of the month until October inclusive.) OPEN DAY : FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (see entry for Thursday 5th May). CLASSICS (Watford and District Classic Vehicle Trust) at the Metropolitan Police Sports Club, Aldenham Road, Bushey. 2nd year. Free entry. Enquiries to Kevin France ( ) or visit (see advertisement for further details of this, and of other shows on the Green at Croxley on the 3rd August and 18th September). RICKMANSWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : 62nd AGM. In the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters.To be followed by a talk (A History of Rickmansworth Aquadrome) by Chris Hillier. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) ( ) or visit btck.co.uk. SLEEPING BEAUTY (West Herts College) at Watersmeet. Performance by 1st and 2nd year College dance students. Tickets 5 (adults and children). Enquiries to Box Office ( ) or on SLEEPING BEAUTY (West Herts College) at Watersmeet. As for yesterday. FILM : ROOM (cert 15, 118 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Non-members welcome. Tickets and other details as for entry on 21st April. Page 15

16 THE 23rd RICKMANSWORTH FESTIVAL Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2016 Fun, food, great live music and a party atmosphere! Please give at least a 2 donation per person to support the Festival and Rickmansworth Waterways Trust s award-winning education work! Festival Car Park in Stockers Farm Road - all day 3 Aquadrome Car Park for registered disabled and permit holders between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm Saturday and Sunday Fly past from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota Saturday and Sunday! u Enjoy three live music stages featuring rock, jazz and folk u Chill out to the Owlsworld acoustic stage u Savour a Mediaeval Living History display and demonstrations u Rickmansworth Chamber of Commerce including many local businesses u Wide range of trade & craft stalls u Children s Farm Saturday and Sunday u See traditional narrow boats on display and a narrow boat Tugof-War u Visit our Environment Fair u See Joshua a working boat horse from Chiltern Open Air museum u Check out our scenic boat trips u Funfair plus many other events Organised by the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust with the help of Three Rivers District Council and the support of the Canal and River Trust A licensed bar and full range of catering will be available. Opening times: 10.30am to 10.30pm Saturday, 10.30am to 5pm Sunday. Music stages in the Aquadrome and at Batchworth Lock start from 11am. More information: visit Page 16

17 Tues. 21st June 8 pm Sat. 25th June 3-6 pm 7.30 pm Thur. 30th June 2 & 7.45 pm Fri. 1st July 7.30 pm Sat. 2nd July 7 pm Tues. 5th July 8 pm Sun. 10th July 12 noon - 4 pm Tues. 12th July pm Fri. 15th July am - 12 noon Wed. 20th July c.9.30 pm RICKMANSWORTH & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION : 86th AGM. In St Augustine s Hall, Our Lady s Catholic Church, Park Road (plenty of parking space in the grounds). This is a public meeting and all local residents are welcome. Speaker: Richard Booth, Headteacher of the Reach Free School. Refreshments will be available at the interval (c pm), after which there will be an opportunity for general discussion. Enquiries to Dianne Passmore (Hon. Secretary) ( ) or visit the Association s website (and see advertisement). PARTY IN THE ARC (Parents and Friends Association, St Joan of Arc School) in the beautiful grounds of St Joan of Arc Catholic School, High Street. Live entertainment in the form of music, drama and dance. Many stalls, barbecue, Auntie Joan s Vintage Tea Shop, licensed bar, Beat the Goalie, Tombola, Bucking Bronco, bottle stall, face painting, nail bar and lots more. Admission free. Enquiries to Clare Cid-Fuentes (Chairman) on clarecidfuentes@gmail.com. MICHAEL JACKSON THE LEGEND CONTINUES (Showtime) at Watersmeet. Featuring the MJ impersonator Navi. Tickets 18-50p (adults) or 16-50p (children/concessions). Enquiries to Box Office ( ) or on FILM: DAD S ARMY (cert PG, 100 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Non-members welcome. Tickets and other details as for entry on 21st April. RICKMANSWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL (Rickmansworth Town Team) in St Mary s Church, Church Street. Our third concert featuring local resident Julie Felix supported by local folk singers including Dave Artus and Graeme Morrell, The Pals and Maia Packington. Tickets 10 in advance or 12-50p on the door. Enquiries to Michael Stimpson (Deputy Chairman RTT) ( ). The first in a series of Folk events throughout July (see below). All events are free except for this concert and the ceilidh on the 30th July. (see below). Tickets (limited so early booking is advised) are available from Eventbrite or by posting a cheque payable to the Rickmansworth Town Team to Michael Stimpson at Heron Wharf, 12 Heron Close, Batchworth, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1NF. RICKMANSWORTH YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION (Three Rivers Music Society and Rickmansworth Rotary Club) : FINAL. In St Mary s Church. Enquiries to Denise Wellham ( ) or Brian D Olier ( ). FOLK AT THE BEAR. An evening of session folk in the bar at the White Bear P.H. in Church Street. ANNUAL OPEN DAY (Rickmansworth Sailing Club) at Troy Lake, West Hyde. Enquiries to Paul Johnson ( ) or visit (see advertisement for further details). RICKY FOLK. The normal monthly meeting of Ricky Folk. Come along and sing or play or both,or simply come and listen. COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the first floor foyer at Watersmeet. All welcome. DANCE OUT (Phoenix Morris) at various venues (details as for entry on Wednesday, 18th May). Page 17

18 love flowers F BOUQUETS & CREATIVE ARRANGEMENTS F SPECIAL OCCASIONS F WEDDINGS F FUNERAL TRIBUTES F PLANTS & POTS F ALL CREDIT CARDS WELCOME F ORDERS TAKEN BY PHONE OR F ALL DELIVERIES UNDERTAKEN Rear of 88 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1AQ Tel: info@loveflowers.org RMI RICKMANSWORTH SERVICE STATION MOT Tel: Rickmansworth Tel: Rickmansworth Victoria Close Rickmansworth Hertfordshire OASIS HEALTH STORE Major stockists of vitamins and herbal l Lemon detox diet l Dr. Hauschka Products 112 High Street, Rickmansworth Herts WD3 1AQ Mail orders welcome Tel: (01923) oasishealth@hotmail.com HOLLANDS NEWSAGENT Off-licence, Cards & Gifts LOTTERY AGENT & Pay & Collect Point 2 Odeon Parade High Street, Rickmansworth Telephone Claire and Warren welcome you to Cafe@Lock81 Batchworth Lock Freshly cooked quality food and homemade cakes available from 9.00am Saturday and Sunday. Find us on Facebook Cafe@lock81 Wensum Court COFFEE MORNING Wednesday 18th May at am 221 High Street. Entrance 1 Contact Joan Exton ( ) Book your advertisement here for next year! Call Peter Waters on or (mobile) PAWS & CLAWS Suppliers of High Quality Pet Products 72 High Street, Rickmansworth WD3 1AJ Telephone: Page 18

19 Thur. 21st July 2 & 7.45 pm Sat. 30th July 11 am - 4 pm & 7.45 pm Wed. 3rd August 2 pm - late FILM : NOBLE (cert PG13, 100 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets and other details as for entry on 21st April, likewise enquiries about future FoWFS films. DAY OF DANCE AND FOLK (Rickmansworth Town Team). Featuring Morris sides dancing at various locations. Grand start opened by the Chairman of Three Rivers DC outside Watersmeet and then on to Batchworth Lock, The Feathers P.H., the Fox and Hounds P.H. and the Conservative Club in Bury Lane. Also Folk session at the White Bear P.H. from 1 to 4 p.m. Collect a timetable on the day. To be followed by a Folk Evening at St Mary s starting with The Pals at 7.45 pm with a Ceilidh from 8 to 11 pm with an interval break at 9.30 pm with Phoenix Morris. Also featuring Alan Simpson and the Gallows Hillbillies. Tickets as in entry for the 1st July. Enquiries to Michael Stimpson (Deputy Chairman RTT) ( ). CLASSICS ON THE GREEN (Watford and District Classic Vehicle Trust). 15th year! On the Green at Croxley. Free entry (see advertisement for further details). Book your advertisement next year! Call Peter Waters on or (mobile) or him on pfvwaters@oldfullerians.org.uk. if you want a particular item included. N.B. Peter has compiled and produced the programme for almost twenty years, but that for next year (2017) will be his last, so anybody (who should be on the Internet at home, which he is not) willing to take this on for the Rickmansworth Society for 2018 is invited to contact him to discuss running in with him for next year. Charges are as follows: l one panel 25 l two panels 35 l three panels (quarter-page) 45 l half-page 65 l Full page 120 7,000 programmes printed Page 19

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21 OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Thur. 8th Sept. 8 pm Fri. 9th Sept am - 12 noon Sun. 18th Sept. 10am - 5 pm Sat. 8th Oct. 10 am - 1 pm Fri. 28th Oct. 7 for 7.30 pm Fri. 11th Nov am - 12 noon Sat. 19th Nov for 7.30 pm (prompt start!) Fri. 25th Nov. 5-9 pm Thur. 8th - Sat. 31st Dec. Fri. 16th Dec am - 12 noon LECTURE : PHOENIX : THE GREAT FIRE AND THE REBUILDING OF LONDON by Trevor Spinage (Rickmansworth Historical Society). In the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters. The first lecture of the session. Nonmembers welcome but charged 3. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) ( ) or visit co.uk. COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the first floor foyer at Watersmeet. All welcome. CLASSICS ON THE GREEN (Watford and District Classic Vehicle Trust). The 13th local Classic Car Show. All types of interesting cars welcome. This will be a fun day! On the Green at Croxley. Enquiries to Kevin France ( ) or visit (see advertisement for further details). RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY MARKET in the theatre at Watersmeet. Many stalls, raffles &c. run by organisations affiliated to the Society. Light refreshments will be available. Admission 50p (young children free). Enquiries to Barbara Owen (Hon. Secretary) ( ) or Peter Waters (Hon. Treasurer) ( or (mobile)). QUIZ-SUPPER (Three Rivers Museum Trust) (Venue to be advised). Enquiries to Barbara Owen (Chairman) ( ) or Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) ( ). COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the first floor foyer at Watersmeet. All welcome. RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY 28th ANNUAL QUIZ EVENING with fish & chip supper in St Mary s Church Centre. Licensed bar and raffle. Tickets 12-50p from Barbara Owen ( ). CHRISTMAS EVENING (Rickmansworth Town Team). Come and enjoy stalls, sideshows and fairground amusements as well as late-night shopping in the High Street (closed to traffic). Enquiries to Nina Hosking (Chairman) ( ). The Three Rivers Museum in Basing House will be open from 6 to 9 pm. CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME : JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (Paul Holman Associates and Three Rivers District Council) at Watersmeet. Tickets 18/ 19-50p/ 21 (depending on performances) (adults) and various other concessions. Book before 30th September and save 1 on tickets. Enquiries to the Box Office ( ) or on COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in St Augustine s Hall at Our Lady s Catholic Church, Park Road (N.B. change of venue). All welcome. Page 21

22 The Rickmansworth and District Residents Association FOUNDED 1929 AND STILL GOING STRONG! It is your Association working for you be it campaigning for improved transport and other services, a better local NHS or opposing unwelcome planning applications. independence INDEPENDENCE, the Association s magazine, is delivered to you twice a year. We urgently need new Committee Members, so please give it a try on behalf of our local community. If not a member, join now. Contact Michael Stimpson, 12 Heron Close, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1NF (telephone ) or him at stimpsonm@aol.com or visit Annual subscription is only 2 per year. Page 22

23 Roundabout Transport Your local Community Minibus Service For all your Group Transport needs covering Rickmansworth, Watford, Oxhey and surrounding areas. Hire Charge includes all Insurances and Fuel All Minibuses are fully Wheelchair Accessible with Passenger Lift so all your group can be catered for. So whether you re a football team needing to get to matches, Scouts and Guides wanting weekend camping trips or just a group of like minded people wishing to visit the theatre or the local garden centre we are here for you! Buses are available for your use 24/7 No trip will be either too big or too small! If you need a Minibus call us! Ring Andy or Lisa on us at roundaboutherts@btconnect.com Or why not visit our website at Broadway Barbers II Ltd 1-3 Station Road Rickmansworth WD3 1QP Tel: Mens cut Wash and cut Over 65 s Boys Crew cuts Grade Crew cuts Under 5 s 9.50 Beard Trims from 4.00 Wet Shave from Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8am - 6pm 10am - 6pm 9am - 6pm Opening Hours Sunday Closed Thursday Friday Saturday No appointment necessary. Everyone welcome. Thank you from Ann. 10am - 8pm 8am - 6pm 8am - 5pm Page 23

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26 Three Rivers Museum Basing House, High Street, Rickmansworth Open every afternoon 2-4 pm and all day Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Come and visit our exhibition of local history. Look at the displays on the mammoth s tusk, Fossils and flints, Croxley Great Barn, a Butcher s Booth, William Penn and much more. Visitors are very welcome. Admission Free Enquiries to Barbara Owen (Chairman) ( ) Page 26

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28 Paying too much for accounting or tax advice? Come and talk to Chartered Accountants John or Patsy Lee for a complimentary meeting 26 High Street Rickmansworth Herts WD3 1ER Phone Web: leeandco.co.uk Page 28

29 Rickmansworth Royal British Legion 24 Ebury Road OPEN WEEKEND 14th & 15th May am to 12 pm (Saturday) am to 12 pm (Sunday) Guests are invited to sign in and enjoy our facilities: l Sky TV Live Sport l Snooker l Darts, l Real Ales l Good company l Up-and-coming live music l Competitive prices. l New members welcome Enquiries to Club on Page 29

30 F.L. DICKINS Wholesale & Retail Wine Merchants Established in 1949 l Hampers tailor-made all year round l Local Products Jams, Juices, Chutneys etc l Instore tastings first Saturday of every month l Private & Corporate outside tastings l Free local delivery l Glass hire l Ice l Customer Car Park High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts. Tel: (01923) Laundry Repair Service 11 Moneyhill Parade, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 7BE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Typesetting and Graphics Services l Brochures l Magazines l Newsletters l Advertisements Contact Ruth on r.elringtonbrowne@btinternet.com RICKMANSWORTH ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BOWLS CLUB TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN PLAYING GREEN BOWLS Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club are giving free lessons at the Basing Gardens Bowling Club in Rickmansworth Town Centre:- Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 6pm Wednesday 11th May 2016 at 6pm Wednesday 18th May 2016 at 6pm Wednesday 25th May 2016 at 6pm Also at 2pm on Wednesday 11th May 2016 before Ricky Week Bowls will be provided by the Club. Please wear flat shoes Further details may be obtained from either Bryan Waldock ortony McQueenie Page 30

31 BESPOKE SERVICE, BESPOKE FEES: CUT TO SUIT YOUR POCKET Adrian Thomas: 26 years a fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents, says: I am delighted to announce a new concept in estate agency, offering a personal, bespoke service, through a strong partnership with Anthony Bennett, the MD of Grosvenor Estates. Our agency is unique in having branches in both Rickmansworth and Croxley Green, duly selling with principles by principals with a combined 60 years of local experience between us. I look forward to advising new customers attracted by our ideals and stunning 16th Century refurbished office in Church Street and, being a former founding director of Trend and Thomas, I would relish the opportunity of assisting and reacquainting with my previous clients after my interim successful involvement with Thomas Brown. l COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE THREE RIVERS AREA l RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL SALES AND LETTINGS l LAND DEVELOPMENT: LAND ASSEMBLY, OPTIONS, ACQUISITIONS, SALES & TENDERS l 7 ASSOC. LONDON ROLFE EAST - 70% OF BUYERS COME FROM WEST AND NORTH LONDON 27 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 1DE DL: HO Reception: E: at@grosvenorestates.co.uk Book now for your free trial LETSDOPLAYBALL@GMAIL.COM Page 31

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33 Your local Travis Perkins, Rickmansworth has everything you need to get the job done! u Extended product range u Increased stock u Next day delivery u Great deals u Tool Hire u Plumbing u Dedicated Sales Team Travis Perkins Rickmansworth Church Wharf, Church Street, Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 1JB Telephone: Open Monday - Friday 7.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturday 8.00 am to 1.00 pm Supporting Ricky Week 2016 Page 33

34 The Rickmansworth Society is most grateful to all who have paid for advertisements in this programme, to the Watford Observer for their generous sponsorship of the Week, to the Gibbs Gillespie Partnership for sponsoring the banners, posters and certificates, and to the Batchworth Sea Scouts for distributing many of the programmes for the Week and for allowing the Week to be officially opened at their fête in the Bury grounds. All enquiries about Ricky Week to Barbara Owen ( ) or Peter Waters ( ). All enquiries about the opening carnival parade on Saturday 9th May to Martin Jones ( ) or Peter Waters ( ). RICKY WEEK 2017 : 13th 21st MAY see you then! Typesetting by Ruth Elrington-Browne, Telephone Page 34

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36 SPOT THE INTRUDER During Ricky Week, a number of local shops will be displaying an intruder, which will also display a number corresponding to that against the name of the shop concerned in the list below (all are in the High Street unless otherwise stated). Describe the intruder as briefly as possible against the number and shop name, and send your entry to the Hon. Secretary of the Rickmansworth Society, Mrs Barbara Owen, 23 Copthorne Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 4AB, to reach her no later than Tuesday, 24th May. Three prizes of vouchers in multiples of 1 (1st, 20, 2nd, 12 and 3rd, 8), to be spent in any of the participating shops, will be awarded for the first three correct (or almost so!) entries opened. N.B. Vouchers must be spent by the 31st October. There is no entry fee. The decision of the Executive Committee of the Society is final. 1. F.L. Dickins 2. Chaplins 3. Love To Boutique (Station Road) 4. Rickmansworth Service Station (Victoria Close) 5. Croxley Galleries 6. Riverside Pharmacy 7. Oasis Health Store 8. Rocha Dry Cleaners 9. Louvère Hair Cutters 10. Swan Windows (Beeson s Yard, off Bury Lane) 11. H. o. B. 12. Gibbs Gillespie 13. Rickmansworth Travel 14. Tips and Toes (Station Road) 15. Hollands Newsagent 16. Boots the Opticians 17. Brown Sugar 18. Sue Ryder Shop 19 Cinnamon Square (Church Street) 20. Paws and Claws NAME : ADDRESS