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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- General
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The VE Day 80th Anniversary events in the Watford area
Communities are invited to come together in remembrance, celebration and unity when VE Day 80th Anniversary events take place across the Watford area next week. Let's unite in remembrance, celebration, and community spirit as we mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day. (Image: Watford Council) The commemorations in Watford on Thursday, May 8 begin with a Flag Raising Ceremony at 9.30am at the Peace Memorial outside Watford Town Hall. The ceremony will include the reading of The Proclamation, the raising of the VE Day 80 flag, and participation from local schoolchildren. That evening, at 9pm, Watford Museum will host a Beacon Lighting Ceremony, featuring readings of The Proclamation and The Tribute, a choral performance by the North London Military Wives Choir, and the singing of 'I Vow to Thee My Country', concluding with the beacon lighting as a symbol of peace and unity. Singers during D-Day celebrations last year. (Image: Watford Council) In Rickmansworth, the May 8 commemorations begin at 3pm with a relaxing VE Day Tea & Cakes afternoon hosted by Batchworth Community Council at the Royal British Legion Club, in Ebury Road. Later, at 6.30pm, the bells of St Mary's Church will ring out in honour of peace and remembrance. The evening festivities include a 1940's Swing Night from 8pm to 11.30pm at the Royal British Legion Club, featuring the band Burnt Rubber and classic hits from Frank Sinatra, Vera Lynn, Buddy Holly, and Elvis. Simultaneously, at 8.15pm, an evening celebration will be held at St Mary's Church Centre, with light refreshments, a performance by Phoenix Morris, and a historical display titled 'What the Nation Ate During WW2' presented by Three Rivers Museum and the Rickmansworth Historical Society. At 9.30pm, the community will gather by the War Memorial for The Nation's Tribute, where Deputy Lord-Lieutenant Patrick Moriarty DL will light a beacon, followed by group singing of 'I Vow to Thee My Country' in a powerful moment of national reflection. Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire Robert Voss with cadets at a D-Day remembrance event with in 2024. (Image: Watford Council) Celebrations continue on Saturday, May 10 in Croxley Green, where the parish council will host a WW2 & 1940s Picnic on The Green from 12 noon to 5pm. The event will include live wartime music and performances, 1940s-style dancing, themed family activities, and a range of food stalls and refreshments. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own picnic and blanket to enjoy the day in true vintage style.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Electric Umbrella represent 'the very best of' Watford
Did you see Electric Umbrella on Britain's Got Talent? I must admit to feeling quite emotional watching them entertaining the nation on prime-time TV. Electric Umbrella represent the very best of our town – talented, joyful and inclusive. We are so fortunate to have groups like them making a real difference in our community. In the last few days, I joined the Colour of Generosity, a group of local school children and their families, as they donated over two tonnes of food to our local foodbank. Then I was able to join staff, volunteers and supporters of New Hope as they marked 35 years of making a positive difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. It is a real honour to represent our town and meet groups such as these. I know that my role, and that of Watford Council, is to serve our residents and bring people together. The work we do was recently recognised when won the Council of the Year award. You may have heard that change is coming to local government. District councils will be abolished and replaced by larger, unitary councils. In a few years' time there won't be a Watford Council or Elected Mayor of Watford. My top priority is that Watford has a strong voice as we decide these new arrangements. Our town's identity and priorities are important, and they mustn't be lost in a new, larger unitary council. It is so important that our community continues to be heard. That's why I'm standing in the county council elections on May 1. I want to make sure our local voice is represented as big decisions are made about our future. I will continue to serve as Mayor until the new council is fully up and running. I know how important it is to keep focused on serving local residents during this period of change. Peter Taylor is the elected mayor of Watford
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Automotive
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Where new parking restrictions are planned in and around Watford
New parking restrictions, including double yellow lines, are set to be introduced in several locations in and around Watford. Watford Borough Council has published details of the planned restrictions in the Public Notice Portal. This is used to access upcoming and recent information about various restrictions and applications. The portal has also been used by Herts County Council to give details of the latest planned road closures for roadworks. All temporary closures are valid for up to 18 months from the date they take effect, but the restrictions only apply at times shown on signs at or near the relevant locations. Here are five notices we've rounded up which could affect residents in and around Watford: Watford Council is intending to introduce 'no waiting at any time' restrictions at these locations: - On north side Middle Way from its junction Middle Ope - On west side of Gade Avenue on approach to the junction with Rickmansworth Road - On the west side of Sheepcot Lane, between property no. 88-92 - On Sheepcot Drive from its junction with Sheepcot Lane - On Munden Grove from its junction with Balmoral Road - On Hill Farm Close from its junction with Hill Farm Avenue - At the junction of Avon Close and Severn Way - Around the turning circle on Farmers Close - At the junction of the vehicular access into property no. 12-42 with Haines Way 'No loading at any time' restrictions are set to be introduced at these locations: - Around the turning circle outside the North Watford Cemetery Entrance (A41 North Western Avenue) - At the junction of Briar Road and North Approach Furthermore, a single yellow line 'No Waiting Monday - Friday, 8am - 6.30pm' restriction is planned to be introduced at Balmoral Road, between Sandown Road and Bradshaw Road. Anyone wishing to make representations in support or objection to the proposals must do so in writing to Justin Bloomfield, Parking Services Lead, Town Hall, Watford, Herts, WD17 3EX by Friday, March 14. Herts County Council is intending to make an order to close the following lengths of road, except for access, and to prohibit vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of roads whilst works are in progress: - Talbot Road, Rickmansworth from its junction with High Street south eastwards and south westwards for a distance of approximately 298m. - The road fronting Nos.9-15 The Gossamers, Watford from its junction with The Gossamers south eastwards for its entire length. - Felden Close, Watford from its junction with Garston Lane north eastwards and clockwise for its entire length. This order, if made, will come into force on March 10. The county council is intending to make an order to prohibit vehicles from using Radlett Road, Watford, from its junction with Queens Road north eastwards, south eastwards, north eastwards and north westwards to its junction with the Orphanage Road roundabout, a distance of approximately 504m. This is to allow sewer cleaning works to be carried out. If made, this order will come into force on March 10. An order is intended to be made to close the following lengths of road, except for access, and to prohibit all vehicles from waiting at any time on both sides of these lengths of roads whilst works are carried out: - High Street, Abbots Langley from its junction with Gallows Hill Lane north eastwards to its junction with Tibbs Hill Road, a distance of approximately 660m. - Long Lane, Heronsgate from its junction with Heronsgate Road south eastwards to its junction with the A412 Denham Way/M25 junction 17 roundabout, a distance of approximately 1365m. - A4145 Moor Lane, Moor Park from its junction with the A404 London Road roundabout north eastwards, south eastwards and north eastwards to its junction with A4145 Tolpits Lane, a distance of approximately 2230m. - White Hill, Rickmansworth from its junction with Northwood Road north eastwards to its junction with A404 London Road, a distance of approximately 1303m. This order, if made, will come into force on March 11. Herts County Council is intending to temporarily close Woodmere Avenue, Watford, from its junction with A41 North Western Avenue Colne Way south westwards to its junction with Douglas Avenue, a distance of approximately 79m. If made, this order will come into force on March 7 and it is needed to allow a utility pole to be replaced.
