Ricky Week 2017

SATURDAY 13th MAY to SUNDAY 21st MAY

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Hon. Treasurer: Chairman: Hon. Secretary: Peter Waters Tony Berry Mrs Barbara Owen MBE

Members of the Executive Committee Mrs Rachel Clarke, Laurie Irvine, Mr & Mrs Martin Jones, Michael Stimpson and Mrs Sarah Woolner

BEFORE THE WEEK

Tues. 4th April RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY : 64th A.G.M. In St Augustine’s Hall, Our 8 pm Lady’s Catholic Church, Park Road (plenty of parking space in grounds). Light refreshments available. Introduction of Miss Rickmansworth and her attendants at start of meeting. All welcome.

Wed. 5th April ELECTRIC UMBRELLA at Watersmeet. All 60 members of EU alongside 6.30 for 7 pm professional musicians for their 5th annual evening of music and joy, challenging the perception of people with learning difficulties. Suitable for all the family. Tickets £8, available in advance from electricumbrella.co.uk .

Thur. 6th April TWELFTH NIGHT at Watersmeet. A live screening with Tamsin Greig 7 pm as Malvolia (sic) in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Tickets £12- 50p (adults), £10 (concessions). Enquiries to Box Office (01923-711063) or on www.watersmeet.co.uk . Throughout the RICKMANSWORTH LIBRARY (as below) : year Every Monday TODDLER TALES 10.30 - 11 am Every Tues. COMPUTER TASTER SESSIONS (alternate mornings/afternoons) 10.30-11.30 am / 2-3 pm & Every Thur. 2-3 pm Every Thur. BABY RHYME TIME 10.30 - 11 am 1st Sat. of SATURDAY STORYTIME each month 11 - 11.30 am

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SATURDAY MAY 13th and SUNDAY MAY 14th OPEN: 11:00AM LAST ADMISSION: 4:00PM

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REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ALL DAY Maple Lodge Close, off Denham Way, Rickmansworth WD3 9SN Further Details tel: 07580 535986 www.maplelodge.org

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 01923 770425 (W) or visit our website www.phoenix-morris.co.uk

Page 4 Thur. 13th April LECTURE : DISRAELI AND HUGHENDEN MANOR by Graham 8 pm Everett (Rickmansworth Historical Society). In the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters. Non-members welcome but charged £3. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) (01923-775882) or visit www.rickmansworthhistoricalsociety. btck.co.uk . Thur. 20th April MOOR PARK MANSION open to the public (NADFAS Heritage Volunteers). 10 - 12 noon 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. Groups of ten or more should book in advance. Other tour dates (all Thursdays) : 25th May, 22nd June, 20th July, 10th and 24th August, 21st September and 19th 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) (0208-428-6773) or visit wjm.gem@ btinternet.com . 2 & 7.45 pm FILM : THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS (cert PG13, 130 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) (01923-446728) or visit fowfilmsociety@talktalknet . Sat. 29th April TOUR OF CROXLEY GREAT BARN (Three Rivers Museum). Meet in the car 11 am park of St Joan of Arc School, High Street at 10.45 a.m. for a 10-15 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) (01923-772325) or on [email protected] or www.trmt.org.uk . Wed. 3rd May 4 FREE GREEN BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion 6 pm Bowls Club). At the Basing Garden Rinks (beside the Three Rivers DC offices off Northway). Bowls supplied ; flat shoes please. Also on Wednesdays 10th, 17th and 24th May at 2 pm. Enquiries to Bryan Waldock (07963-891801) or Tony McQueenie (01923-284763) (see advertisement for further details). (N.B. Not to be confused with the following entry!) Thur. 4th May 4 FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club). All comers are invited 6 pm to free bowls lessons on the Basing Gardens Rinks. Bowls supplied ; soft shoes please. Also on Thursdays 11th, 18th and 25th May. Enquiries to Jim M’Murray (01923-448438) or Alan Carroll (01895-822229) (see advertisement for further details)

Sat. 6th May SPRING FAYRE (Friends of Meresworth) at Meresworth Residential Home 2 pm (corner of Field Way and the Uxbridge Road). Including cake and plant stalls, tombola and strawberry teas &c. &c. Enquiries to Jill Butler (Chairman) (01923-234090).

Page 5 Page 6 Tues. 9th May COFFEE MORNING (Watford Mencap) for fund-raising at the Old Town Hall, 10.30 am - 105 High Street. Come and find out more about volunteering opportunities. 12.30 pm Enquiries to Watford Mencap (01923-713620) . 10.30 am LECTURE (illustrated) : AND SO TO VAUXHALL : MUSIC AND (tea/coffee) CULTURE AT THE CELEBRATED GARDENS by Peter Medhurst for 11 am (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 Jane Prickett (01923-772472). Wed. 10th May RECITAL (Three Rivers Music Society) at the Baptist Church, High Street. 1 - c.2 pm Featuring music performed by students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester. (See also 7.30 pm entry below). Admission £15 (non-members £16) (including programme and coffee). Enquiries to www.trms.elgar.org/concert. html . 2 pm OPEN DAY : FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) (see entry for Wednesday 3rd May). 6 pm FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) (as for Wednesday, 3rd May). 7.30 pm RECITAL (Three Rivers Music Society) at the Baptist Church, High Street. A second concert of music performed by students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester. N.B. This will be preceded by a pre-concert talk at 6.30 pm. Admission charge to be notified. Enquiries to www.trms.elgar.org/concert. html . Thur. 11th FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (as for Thursday, 4th 6 pm May). 8 pm LECTURE : PURITAN KILLJOYS? ALEHOUSE PROTESTORS IN MILL END IN 1588 by Heather Falvey (Rickmansworth Historical Society). In the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters. Non-members welcome but charged £3. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) (01923-775882) or visit www. rickmansworthhistoricalsociety.btck.co.uk . Fri. 12th May THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL : CHAIRMAN’S CHARITY Throughout GOLF CLASSIC. At Rickmansworth public golf course (off Moor Lane). the day Enquiries to Kelly Barnard (01923-776611). 10.30 - 12 noon COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the Colne Suite (N.B.) at Watersmeet. All welcome. Enquiries to Peter Waters (Chairman) (01923-775505). 7.30 pm CINDERELLA (Vienna Festival Ballet) at Watersmeet. Tickets £21 (adults) and various concessions. Enquiries to Box Office (01923-711063) or on www. watersmeet.co.uk . 7.30 pm ART EXHIBITION (Rickmansworth Art Society) at Basing House, High Street. Paintings by members of the Society. Private view only but free tickets may be obtained on application to Simon Allard (Chairman) (01923-776641). Ordinary viewing the next day. Page 7 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.

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Page 8 SATURDAY 13th MAY

10 am - 12 noon COFFEE MORNING at the Baptist Church, High Street, with refreshments and a plant stall. Enquiries to David Langley (01923-720643). 10 am - 4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open at Basing House, High Street. Open during Ricky Week (with displays on Chorleywood House and Estate, Girl Guiding in Rickmansworth and Croxley Green, and the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust), and throughout the year, Mondays - Fridays 2-4 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) (01923-775882). 10 am - 4 pm ART EXHIBITION (Rickmansworth Art Society) at Basing House, High Street. Paintings by members of the Society. Admission free. Enquiries to Simon Allard (Chairman) (01923-776641). 11 am - 1 pm ST MARY’S PARISH CHURCH TOWER OPEN to the public (Church Street). Come and see the amazing views of the surrounding area from the top of the church tower and see the church bells. Charge £1 (children 50p). There will be no conducted tours of the church this year (there is a wedding there that day) but there will be as before a children’s church trail with worksheets at the back of the church. Enquiries to Jenny Chapman (01923-710860). 11 am - 5 pm 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) (07580-535986). 11.30 am - OPEN WEEKEND (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Club) at 24 Ebury Road 12 pm (see advertisement for further details). Enquiries to the Club (01923-444605). See also entry below for 20th – 21st May. 12 noon - 4 pm PUSH THE BOAT OUT (Rickmansworth Sailing Club). A chance to try sailing at the Club at Troy Lake, West Hyde (off the Old Uxbridge Road) (WD3 9YB), a hidden gem in the bottom corner of Three Rivers. Enquiries to Paul Johnson (01923-770691) or visit www.rscsailing.org (see advertisement for further details).

Page 9 Ricky Bowls Club To anyone interested in playing green bowls Rickmansworth Bowls Club are giving free lessons at the Basing Gardens Ladies’ and Men’s Hairdressing Bowling Club in Rickmansworth Family business established in Town Centre:- Rickmansworth for over 50 years Thursday May 4th at 6 pm Modern Interior Thursday May 11th at 6 pm Friendly Atmosphere Thursday May 18th at 6 pm Thursday May 25th at 6 pm Our team look forward to Open Day Saturday 3rd June from welcoming you 1 to 5 pm. Call 01923 772914 / 776264 Bowls will be provided by the Club but for an appointment please wear flat shoes. or just call in for a consultation Further details may be obtained from either: 104 High Street, Rickmansworth Jim M’Murray 01923 448438 or Hertfordshire WD3 1AQ Alan Carroll 01895 822229

Page 10 THE RICKY WEEK CARNIVAL PARADE (Organized by the Rickmansworth and District Residents’ Association) Chief organizer: Martin Jones 12.30 - DECORATED FLOATS and other entries assemble on the southern side 12.45 pm of the High Street between the railway bridge and St Joan of Arc School. 12.45 - JUDGING of entries starts. (Awards : Jennings Cup for youth organizations, 1.15 pm Garrett Cup for local firms, Deans Cup for individual entries and Round Table Cup for adult organizations.) 1.30 pm 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 will be for a local registered charity (Carers in Herts). 1.30 - 5 pm 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 2017 and formal opening of the 63rd 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 again be no Rickmansworth Society reception this year.

2 - 4 pm 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 (01923-770691) or visit www. rscsailing.org (see advertisement for further details). 7 for 7.15 pm QUIZ EVENING (St Mary’s Events Committee) with ploughman’s supper and a (prompt start1) cash bar and raffle in St Mary’s Church Centre. Tickets £10 from St Mary’s Parish Office (01923-721002). Enquiries to Anne Kay (01923-773470).

SUNDAY 14th MAY

11 am - 3 pm INTERNATIONAL 14 SAILING DINGHY OPEN EVENT (Rickmansworth Sailing Club) at Troy Lake (other details as for yesterday). 11 am - 5 pm RICKMANSWORTH’S NATURE RESERVE : OPEN WEEK-END. At Maple Cross (as for yesterday : last admission 4 pm). 11.30 am - 11 OPEN WEEKEND (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Club) (as for yesterday but pm note earlier closing time).

Page 11 A friendly club offering good local sailing. RYA Training, racing & 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 www.rscsailing.org. Also see our Facebook page www.facebook. com/RickmansworthSailingClub Do visit us at Troy Lake, any Sunday from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. A good day to visit is after noon on Sat. 13th May for our Push the Boat Out event. If you would like to talk with a member, call Paul Johnson on 01923 770691.

Rickmansworth Decorative and Fine Arts Society (RDFAS) We run 10 monthly illustrated lectures and Want to help with any of our events? We are looking for people who want to help us organise 6 outside visits per year. Visitors are always and fund raise for events for Rickmansworth welcome, especially to our talk on - if you are interested please contact us at [email protected] Tuesday 9th May www.rickmansworthtown.co.uk “And So To Vauxhall: Music and culture at the celebrated Gardens” by Peter Medhurst

All lectures take place at Sarratt Village Hall on the second Tuesday of the month, starting at 11 am, with tea/coffee served from 10.30 For more information call Jane Prickett on (01923) 772472

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Page 12 2 pm 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) (01923- 776611). 3 - c. 4 pm 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 (01923-775505).

MONDAY 15th MAY

2 - 4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open.

7 - 9 pm 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) (01923-776035 or 07802-763066 (mobile)).

TUESDAY 16th MAY

10.30 am - ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING (Rickmansworth Churches Housing Association 12 noon Ltd) at Wensum Court, 221 High Street. Coffee, tea, pastries and raffle prizes. Entrance £1 (includes refreshments). Enquiries to Joan Exton (Scheme Manager) (01923-779885). 2 - 4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open.

7 pm 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 (01923- 775794). (N.B. check taking place before coming.) 7 - 9 pm BOOK BROWSE (6th Rickmansworth Sea Scouts) (as for yesterday). 7.30 pm 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 (01727-530082 or 07973-262876).

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6 pm FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) (as for Wednesday, 3rd May). 6.30 pm CADET AND BADGER ANNUAL PRESENTATION EVENING (St John Ambulance, Rickmansworth and Chorleywood). Youth members receive their certificates and awards, and Divisional Trophies are awarded. There will also be a display of their work. No speakers or performers. Admission free (no tickets). Enquiries to Caroline Pearce (Unit Manager), P.O. Box 625, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 0BN (01923-897934).

7.30 - 8.30 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 (01923-710860). 8 pm OPEN EVENING and TALK : RICKY OLD HOUSES AND PEOPLE by Alan Jamieson and Barbara Owen (Rickmansworth Horticultural Society). In the hall at St John’s Catholic Church, Berry Lane, Mill End. There will be a small charge for admission. Enquiries to Elisabeth Browning (01923-776602 or 07803-010818 (mobile)). 8.30 pm DANCE OUT (Phoenix Morris) at the Fox and Hounds P.H., High Street. Admission free. Enquiries to Michael Stimpson (Squire) (01923-770425).

THURSDAY 18th MAY

2 - 4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. 6 pm FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (as for Thursday, 4th May).

7 pm RICKMANSWORTH YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION : 2nd Preliminary Round (as for Tuesday, 16th May). (N.B. check taking place before coming.) 7.30 pm OPEN EVENING with TALK : GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND by Julie Norris (Rickmansworth (Evening) Townswomen’s Guild). In St Mary’s Church Centre. Visitors £1 (includes refreshments). All welcome. Enquiries to Suzanne Hill (Secretary) (01923-772809).

FRIDAY 19th MAY

2 - 4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open.

Page 15 THE 24th RICKMANSWORTH FESTIVAL Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2017

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. u Enjoy three live music stages u See traditional narrow boats on featuring rock, jazz and folk display and a narrow boat Tug- u Pop up Shakespeare performances of-War around the Festival site u Visit our Environment Fair u Chill out to the Owlsworld u See Joshua a working boat horse acoustic stage from Chiltern Open Air museum u Savour a Mediaeval Living History u Check out our scenic boat trips display and demonstrations u Funfair plus many other events u Rickmansworth Chamber of u Wide range of trade & craft Commerce stalls u Children’s Farm Saturday and u Activities for all the family! Sunday

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 www.rwt.org.uk

Page 16 SATURDAY 20th MAY

9 am - 5 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) (07545-482261), the club (01923-772015) or on [email protected] . 10 am - 4 pm THREE RIVERS MUSEUM open. 10.30 am - RICKMANSWORTH (Canal & Environmental) FESTIVAL 10.30 pm (Rickmansworth Waterways Trust) (see advertisement for further details). Enquiries to the Batchworth Lock Centre (01923-778382) or visit the Trust’s website on www.rwt.org.uk .

SUNDAY 21st May

9 am - 5 pm OPEN WEEKEND (Bury Lake Young Mariners) (as for yesterday). 10.30 am - 5 pm RICKMANSWORTH (Canal and Environmental) FESTIVAL (Rickmansworth Waterways Trust) (as for yesterday but note earlier closing time).

AFTER THE WEEK

WATERSMEET : For details of events and productions not specified above or below please direct all enquiries to the Box Office (01923-711063) or on www. watersmeet.co.uk . Wed. 24th May FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Royal British Legion Bowls Club) 6 pm (as for Wednesday, 3rd May). Thur. 25th May FILM : LA LA LAND (cert 12A, 128 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) 2 & 7.45 pm at Watersmeet. Non-members welcome. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April. 6 pm FREE BOWLS LESSONS (Rickmansworth Bowls Club) (as for Thursday, 4th May). Sat. 27th May TOUR OF CROXLEY GREAT BARN (Three Rivers Museum) (as for Sat.,29th 11 am April). (Tours continue on last Saturdays of the month until October inclusive.) Tues. 6th June RICKMANSWORTH & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION : 87th 8 pm 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 to be announced. Refreshments will be available at the interval (c. 8.45 – 9.05 pm), after which there will be an opportunity for general discussion. Enquiries to Dianne Passmore (Hon. Secretary) (01923-775866) or visit the Association’s website www.rdra.org (and see advertisement).

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Page 18 Thur. 8th June RICKMANSWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY : 63rd AGM. In the Cloisters 8 pm Hall, The Cloisters.To be followed by a talk (Watford after the Dissolution : the royal manor of Watford) by Pat Simpson. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) (01923-775882) or visit www.rickmansworthhistoricalsociety. btck.co.uk . Tues. 13th June FRIENDS OF WATERSMEET FILM SOCIETY : 10th AGM. In St Augustine’s 7.30 pm Hall, Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Park Road. Enquiries as for entry on 20th April. Thur. 15th June FILM : LION (cert PG13, 118 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at 2 & 7.45 pm Watersmeet. Non-members welcome. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April. 7.30 pm RECITAL (Three Rivers Music Society) at a venue to be notified inChorleywood. Featuring music performed by the Symphonia Academica. N.B. This will be preceded by a talk at 6.30 pm. Admission £15 (non-members £16) including programme and coffee. Enquiries to www.trms.elgar.org/concert.html . Sat. 1st July PARTY IN THE ARC (Parents’ and Friends’ Association, St Joan of Arc School) in 3 - 6 pm 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 [email protected] . 7 pm RICKMANSWORTH YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION (Three Rivers Music Society and Rickmansworth Rotary Club) : FINAL. In the Baptist Church, High Street (N.B.). Enquiries to Denise Wellham (01923-775794). Sun. 2nd July CLASSICS (Watford and District Classic Vehicle Trust) at the Metropolitan Police 10 am - 5 pm Sports Club, Aldenham Road, Bushey. 3rd year. Free entry. Enquiries to Kevin France (01923-673991) or visit www.watfordclassics.co.uk (see advertisement for further details of this, and of other shows on the Green at Croxley on the 2nd August and 17th September). Fri. 7th July COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the 10.30 - 12 noon Colne Suite at Watersmeet. All welcome. Thur. 20th July FILM : VICEROY’S HOUSE (cert 12A, 106 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film 2 & 7.45 pm Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April. Sat. 22nd July RICKMANSWORTH FOLK FESTIVAL (for details see advertisement). Enquiries to Michael Stimpson (01923-770425). Thur. 27th July INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC (Three Rivers Music Society) with Uday 7.30 pm Bhawalkar at the Baptist Church, High Street. Enquiries to www.trms.elgar. org/concert.html . Wed. 2nd Aug. CLASSICS ON THE GREEN (Watford and District Classic Vehicle Trust). 16th 2 pm - late year! On the Green at Croxley. Free entry (see advertisement for further details). Thur. 17th Aug. FILM : DENIAL (cert PG13, 109 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April. Page 19 Page 20 OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thur. 14th Sept. LECTURE : FROM SCYTHES TO SUBURBS : THE SOCIO- 8 pm ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE COMING OF THE RAILWAYS TO THE CHILTERNS by Dr Rudi Newman (Rickmansworth Historical Society). In the Cloisters Hall, The Cloisters. The first lecture of the 2017-18 session. Non-members welcome but charged £3. Enquiries to Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) (01923-775882) or visit www.rickmansworthhistoricalsociety. btck.co.uk . Fri. 15th Sept. COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the 10.30 am - 12 Colne Suite at Watersmeet. All welcome. noon Sun. 17th Sept. CLASSICS ON THE GREEN (Watford and District Classic Vehicle Trust). The 10am - 5 pm 14th 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 (01923-673991) or visit www.watfordclassics.co.uk (see advertisement for further details). Sat. 21st Sept. FILM : GIFTED (cert PG, running time to be confirmed) (Friends of Watersmeet 2 & 7.45 pm Film Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April.

Sat.14th Oct. RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY MARKET in the theatre at Watersmeet. 10 am - 1 pm Many stalls, raffles &c.run by organizations and others affiliated to the Society. Light refreshments will be available. Admission 50p (young children free). Enquiries to Barbara Owen (Hon. Secretary) (01923-772325) or Peter Waters (Hon. Treasurer) (01923-775505 or 07925-568287 (mobile)).

Thur. 19th Oct. FILM : THEIR FINEST (cert 15, 117 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet Film Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April. Fri. 20th Oct QUIZ-SUPPER (Three Rivers Museum Trust) in St Augustine’s Hall, Our Lady’s 7.30 for 7.45 pm Catholic Church, Park Road (plenty of parking space). Enquiries to Barbara Owen (Chairman) (01923-772325) or Ann Vernau (Hon. Secretary) (01923- 775882).

Thur. 16th Nov. FILM : RULES DON’T APPLY (cert PG13, 127 mins) (Friends of Watersmeet 2 & 7.45 pm Film Society) at Watersmeet. Tickets and enquiries as for entry on 20th April. Fri. 17th Nov. COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in the 10.30 am - 12 Colne Suite at Watersmeet. All welcome. noon 7.30 pm THE BLUES BROTHERS & THE COMMITMENTS TRIBUTE at Watersmeet. The Saviours of Soul and Blues in a fantastic double tribute night. Tickets £15 (concessions £13). Enquiries to the Box Office (01923- 711063) or on www.watersmeet.co.uk .

Sat. 18th Nov. RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY 29th ANNUAL QUIZ EVENING with 7.15 for 7.30 pm fish & chip supper in St Mary’s Church Centre. Licensed bar and raffle. (prompt start!) Tickets £12-50p from Barbara Owen (Hon. Secretary) (01923-772325).

Page 21 Page 22 Fri. 24th Nov. CHRISTMAS EVENING (Rickmansworth Town Team). Come and enjoy stalls, 5 - 9 pm sideshows and fairground amusements as well as late-night shopping in the High Street (closed to traffic). Enquiries to Nina Hosking (Chairman) (01923- 888399). The Three Rivers Museum in Basing House will be open from 6 to 9 pm. Thur. 7th - Sun CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME : BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at 31st Dec. Watersmeet. Book by 30th April to guarantee best prices. Enquiries to the Box Office (01923-711063) or on www.watersmeet.co.uk . Fri. 8th Dec. COFFEE MORNING and BRING AND BUY (Friends of Watersmeet) in St 10.30 - 12 noon Augustine’s Hall at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Park Road (N.B. change of venue). All welcome.

Nobody has so far offered to take over the compilation and production of this programme from Peter Waters (as invited to do so in the last one, when he said that this would be his last after twenty years). His telephone number is 01923 775505 and his e-mail address is [email protected]. Unless somebody does so (there is still time!) the Society will probably revert to the previous format of a simple sheet for distribution with the basic details of Ricky Week and a few other events.

Page 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 01923 711139 Email us at [email protected] Or why not visit our website at www.roundabouttransport.com

Broadway Barbers II Ltd 1-3 Station Road Rickmansworth WD3 1QP Tel: 01923 773822

Mens cut £13.00 Wash and cut £17.00 Over 65’s £10.50 Boys 5 - 12 £10.50 Crew cuts £9.50 2 Grade Crew cuts £10.50 Under 5’s £9.50 Beard Trims from £4.50 Skin fades £14.00 Opening Hours Monday 9am - 6pm Thursday 10am - 8pm Tuesday 10am - 6pm Friday 9am - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 6pm Saturday 8am - 5pm

Sunday Closed No appointment necessary. Everyone welcome. Thank you from Ann and the team.

Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 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 iNDEPENDENCE local NHS or opposing unwelcome planning applications.

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 01923 770425) or email him at [email protected] or visit www.rdra.org. Annual subscription is only £3 per year.

Page 27 Adrian Thomas: 27 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 BESPOKE SERVICE, stunning 16th Century refurbished office in Church Street and, being BESPOKE FEES: a former founding director of Trend and Thomas, I would relish the ‘CUT TO SUIT YOUR POCKET’ 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 BRANCHES @ ROLFE EAST - 70% OF BUYERS COME FROM WEST AND NORTH LONDON 27 Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 1DE DL: 01923 772750 HO Reception: 01923 711651 E: [email protected] www.grosvenorestates.co.uk

Page 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 01923 897975 Web: leeandco.co.uk Page 29 Rickmansworth Royal British Legion 24 Ebury Road

OPEN WEEKENDS 13th & 14th, & 20th & 21st May 11.30 am to 12 pm (Saturday) 11.30 am to 11 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 Friendly company l Up-and-coming live music l Hall for Hire l Competitive prices l New members welcome Enquiries to Club on 01923-444605

Page 30 F.L. DICKINS Come and try Wholesale & Retail Wine Merchants KAYAKING! Established in 1949

l Hampers tailor-made all year round l When: 20th/21st May and throughout the Summer Local Products Jams, Juices, Chutneys etc l Where: The Aquadrome, Rickmansworth Instore tastings first Saturday of every month Cost: £10 per session l Private & Corporate outside tastings Contact: [email protected] l Free local delivery Pre-booking: Essential for all sessions l Glass hire Clothing: Details of what to bring will be provided l Ice Age: Aged 10 and above, no upper limit l (Under 12’s to be accompanied on the water by an adult) Customer Car Park www.nomadkayakclub.co.uk 89 - 91 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts. Tel: (01923) 773636

Typesetting and Laundry Repair Service Graphics Services 11 Moneyhill Parade, l Brochures l Magazines l Newsletters l Advertisements Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 7BE Contact Ruth on 01590 641717 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Email: [email protected]

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 RICKY WEEK Bowling Club in Rickmansworth Town Centre:- Wednesday 3rd May 2017 at 6pm 2018 Wednesday 10th May 2017 at 6pm Wednesday 17th May 2017 at 6pm Wednesday 24th May 2017 at 6pm 12th – 20th MAY

Bowls will be provided by the Club. Please wear flat shoes see you then! Further details may be obtained from either Bryan Waldock 07963 891801 orTony McQueenie 01923 284763

Page 31 A TWO WEEK Musical Theatre SUMMER SCHOOL for young performers aged 6-18 Includes a trip to see hit musical Wicked in the West End Monday 14 th – Saturday 26th Aug u s t 2 017 at Watersmeet, Rickmansworth

For full details and to book your place visit www.SharpeAcademy.co.uk

Page 32 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 (01923-772325) or Peter Waters (01923-775505). All enquiries about the opening carnival parade on Saturday 13th May to Martin Jones (01923-773497) or Peter Waters (01923-775505).

RICKY WEEK 2018 : 12th – 20th MAY – see you then!

Typesetting by Ruth Elrington-Browne, Telephone 01590 641717 Page 33 NOTES

Page 34 NOTES

Page 35 During Ricky Week, a number of local shops will SPOT THE be displaying an “intruder”, which will also display a number corresponding to that against the name INTRUDER 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, 30th 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 ______10. H. o. B. ______

2. Chaplins ______11. Gibbs Gillespie______

3. Swan Windows______12. Rickmansworth Travel______(Beeson’s Yard, off Bury Lane) 13. Tips and Toes______4. Rickmansworth Service Station______(Station Road) (Victoria Close) 14. Hollands Newsagents______5. Croxley Galleries______15. Boots the Opticians______6. Riverside Pharmacy______16. Brown Sugar ______7. Oasis Health Store______17. Sue Ryder Shop______8. Rocha Dry Cleaners______18 Cinnamon Square______9. Louvère Hair Cutters ______(Church Street)

NAME : ______

ADDRESS______

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