Information and notices


This page gives information that maybe of interest to people across Hertfordshire. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch.


Baby Baskets

Alternatives, a charity helping families through pregnancy and beyond, is seeking donations for their baby baskets. They are in need of baby toiletries (shampoo, body wash), cotton wool, baby sponges, baby wipes, and nappies (size 0 or 1). If you can help, please drop off items to Windmill Family Centre in Hemel or bring them to any of their groups, you can also donate directly in either of the Alternatives charity shops. To learn more about donating or gifting a basket click here


Childcare Support

Your 2-year-old could be eligible for 15 hours of Childcare Support per week if you receive additional support from the government. Read through the eligibility criteria and apply today via their website click here


Watford Miniature Railway

Watford Miniature Railway opening days over the autumn and winter. The colour coded calendar shows the times and days they will be open over the next few months. Open at weekends until the beginning of November, and daily in the October half term holiday week. During November they will be undertaking some work on the track. To make this easier they will be closed after the autumn half term holiday until Christmas. From the 21st December we will be open for the Christmas holidays, all the way through to the New Year, except Christmas Day. All opening days are weather permitting.


Family Centre Service: Healthy Start Vitamins

The Family Centre Services offer free Healthy Start Vitamins to: Pregnant women, Breastfeeding mothers, Babies aged 1 month and older (excluding those who consume over 500mls of formula per day) and Children between the ages of one and four years. You can obtain the vitamin tablets or drops from your nearby Family Centre hub or child health/well baby clinic. Prior to visiting, we recommend calling 0300 123 7572 to confirm availability.


What can I recycle? A-Z

Batteries should never be disposed of in household or kerbside bins and many other items are the same, to find out what you can recycle and your nearest recycling point click here


Henderson Hub Cafe

Elvira’s, the popular coffee shop at the Henderson Hub, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR, is opening on Tuesdays. You will be able to enjoy its warm atmosphere and tasty food and drink on a Tuesday as well as the Wednesdays – Saturdays it is already open. Elvira’s is run mainly by a team of friendly volunteers and its aim is to offer affordable, tasty and ethically made drinks and lunches.


Guitar Lessons

Kings and Abbots Langley local top rated guitar teacher, with over 17 years of full-time teaching experience and a background in professional music, offering personalised guitar sessions suitable for all ages (aged 4+ to senior) and all skill levels, or if online learning suits you better, Skype lessons are available. Give Charlie a call or text him on 07709 118932 to secure your timeslot. For further information click here


Murder Mystery Group

A Murder Mystery group, comprised of amateur performers, giving murder mystery evenings. Clients are usually private clubs/societies who wish to raise funds while having an entertaining evening. However, they have performed in venues open to the public and will consider any suitable venue. You provide the hall/performance room and sufficient tables for between 4 and 8 players per table. You advertise the event and sell the tickets. You provide a private dressing room. The evening concludes in classic Agatha Christie fashion with their detective gathering the suspects together and revealing the murderer. For further information click here


Citizens Advice Watford

Local charity providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to people who live or work in Watford. Drop in service open Mondays – Thursdays from 9.30am – 12.30pm. At St Mary’s Churchyard, Hight Street, Watford WD17 2BE.


Rickmansworth Aquadrome

The Rickmansworth Aquadrome car park closing hours are changing for the spring and summer. Gates will be open from 8am – 9.30pm. From Monday 1st April 2024.


The King’s Coronation in Pictures

The King’s Coronation was on Saturday 6th May 2023, click here for some of the best pictures from spectacular coronation day, and click here for more amazing pictures.


Recycling Centres

Due to rising costs associated with our recycling centre services, it has been decided to restrict access to Hertfordshire residents only. People wishing to use recycling centres will need to bring a driving licence or Council Tax Bill or a utility Bill as proof of address. For further information click here


The Queen’s Funeral In Pictures

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral was on Monday 19th September 2022. By clicking here you can view some pictures of the day. For more pictures click here


Home Fire Safety

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service offer a free safe and well visit. To book an appointment call 0300 123 4046 or click here


Watford Market

Watford has had a market since the 12th century, and it is an important part of the town that has changed and adapted over the years. The current market is housed over two-storeys with an iconic canopy roof and stalls down the High Street. (Watford House Lane, Watford, WD17 1BJ) For further information click here


Cycle Routes Around Watford

If you are familiar with Watford Cycle Hub you might have discovered the delights of the Ebury Way, the Alban Way and the Colne Valley – but there are always new routes to discover.

How about cycling to Verulamium Park in St Albans, or out to Ashridge? These and many more can be found courtesy of Komoot click here