Ricky Week 2017 SATURDAY 13th MAY to SUNDAY 21st MAY Organized by the Rickmansworth Society (www.rickmansworthsociety.org) We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded the houzz 2017 award for BEST OF CUSTOMER SERVICE Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Improvement and Design Professionals in the UK and Around the World Supporting The 2017 Ricky Week Get your property ready for the summer with Swan Windows Large Sliding Doors, Large Bi-Folding Doors, Roof Lanterns and Verandas Swan Windows Limited - Beesons Yard | Bury Lane | Rickmansworth | WD3 1DS Tel: 0808 155 2428 Email: [email protected] www.swanwindowsltd.co.uk THE RICKMANSWORTH SOCIETY (founded 1953) (www.rickmansworthsociety.org) Officers 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 Page 3 MAPLE LODGE NATURE RESERVE – OPEN WEEKEND – SATURDAY MAY 13th and SUNDAY MAY 14th 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: 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. Just give Sally (07752 223866) or Frank (07810 845150) a call to arrange a no obligation appointment. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01923 777193 Classics on the Green Croxley Green, Nr Watford, Herts WD3 3HN Wednesday 2nd August 2017 2pm till late 16th year 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: 0208 421 9920 / 07740 401445 01923 673991 (anytime) (for details after 6 pm) This event is being hosted by Watford & District Classic Vehicle Club Other events through the year: See within this programme for details Page 8 SATURDAY 13th MAY 10 am - 12 noon COFFEE MORNING at the Baptist Church, High Street, with refreshments and a plant stall.