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ATFORD
ABOUT
Winter 2019
Sustainable transport
coming to Watford
Welcome to the winter edition of About Watford.
Climate change activists young and old have featured heavily in the media this year
and while we might not agree with their tactics and actions, their motivation to save the
planet resonates far and wide. Speaking to Watford residents, as I do on a daily basis, I
know reducing carbon emissions and improving the environment for the generations to
come are major concerns they hold.
That’s why at the beginning of the summer the council declared a climate emergency.
This was a public testimony of our commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of the
Peter Taylor
borough and of the council itself. At the time of the declaration, we already had several
Elected Mayor of
initiatives in the pipeline that are aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the town and
Watford
making Watford and the planet a cleaner, greener place.
www.watford.gov.
uk/electedmayor You can read about ‘Travel Watford’ - how we plan to transform the way residents,
workers and visitors travel sustainably around our town in the pages that follow: the
bike hire scheme, the on demand bus and the transport app, which shows you all the
options for getting from a to b in the town without having to use your car.
You’ll also hear about the action we are taking on the River Colne, cleaning it up,
bringing it into the public realm so people can enjoy and connect with nature in its
purest form.
In this issue you can also read about our Audentior Award winners - I had the great
pleasure in handing out the accolades to the very deserving winners at an inspiring
awards dinner in October.
I am also very proud of the progress we are making on becoming a dementia friendly
town with our new Memories café and carers retreat.
Our work on improving the town continues, with a major overhaul of key business hub,
Clarendon Road, now underway. Plans to reinvigorate the top of the town centre are
progressing well following the terrific response we received from people across the
borough - a testament to how much Watford residents care about their town.
If you have an issue that you think I might be able to help with, please get in touch at
themayor@watford.gov.uk or call my office number on 01923 278371.
Cover image: Elected Mayor of
Watford, Peter Taylor (centre)
with a Beryl Bike. See page 5.
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2 About Watford Winter 2019
ABOUT
ATFORD
Features
Audentior Awards - Celebrating the people of Watford 4
Bike share scheme - coming to Watford 5
On-demand bus service - A new way to travel around town 6
New travel app for Watford - Choose the best way to travel 7
Clarendon Road - Upgrade scheme underway 8
North hub masterplan - Gathering ideas for top of the town improvements 10
Dementia Friendly Watford - Delivering on the commitment 13
Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020 - Celebrating diverse cultural offerings 14
Support for rough sleepers - Night shelter available again this winter 14
Winter in Watford - Four page pull out guide for all the festive fun happening in and around the town 15
Habitat enhancements - at Cassiobury Park 19
Rediscovering the River Colne - Making our river more accessible 20
Leisure centres rated ‘outstanding’ - By Sport England 22
Watford Harriers - Watford’s renowned athletics club 23
Waste and recycling - Food for thought, Christmas recycling 24
Destination Watford - New website launched 26
What’s on! 28
News in brief - Cemetery gates restored, remembering Sandringham Road 30
Your councillors 31
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Audentior award winners:
A credit to our town
Watford’s unsung heroes have been celebrated at this year’s Audentior Awards in
recognition of their dedication to making our town a better place to live and work.
The winners, announced in training sessions at Watford Central
October at a celebratory dinner Leisure Centre. His energy and
at the Watford Colosseum, were enthusiasm motivate and empower
recognised for going the extra people to take positive action to
mile to help friends, family or improve their fitness and health.
people around them or who help Sam has worked with the Peace
local people achieve something Hospice to deliver exercise groups
fantastic. to patients and has taken part in and
organised numerous charity events
Elected Mayor of Watford Peter to raise money for them.
Taylor said: “The Audentior Awards
make me proud to be the Mayor of To read more about the Audentior
this town. They are our chance to The Mayor’s Award winner, voted Awards and the winners, visit
say thank you to the people who for by Watford residents is: Sam audentiorawards.co.uk.
deserve to be recognised for the Torabi
wonderful things they do for our Thank you to this year’s sponsors:
community. This year we had over Personal trainer Sam has positively Veolia, Everyone Active, Murrill
100 nominations, a testament to influenced the health, wellbeing and Construction, Watford Colosseum,
the fantastic community we have confidence of hundreds of Watford Camelot, Watford FC, Watford FC
in Watford”. residents. He runs HiiT classes, Community Sports & Education
bootcamps and get moving classes (CSE) and Warner Brothers Studios
The winners are: for the elderly as well as personal Leavesden.
l Carer of the Year – John
Cunnane
l Charity Worker of the Year –
Tom Billington and Mel Boda
l Public Service Award - Peter
Gilbert
l Pride in Watford Award – The
Random Café
l Young Achiever of the Year
Award - Lee Keogh
l Contribution to Sport & Healthy
Living Award - Julia Ann Riegal
l Chairman’s Culture Award -
Herts Inclusive Theatre
Council Chairman Asif Khan (back row, fourth right) and Elected Mayor of Watford,
Peter Taylor (back row, second right) with the award winners
4 About Watford Winter 2019
TRAVEL WATFORD
Bike share scheme with
big ambitions
A new bike share scheme comes into operation across the borough next
Spring with the broad ambitions of reducing road traffic and air pollution and
improving the health and fitness of people in Watford.
London-based urban cycling The bikes will be available to hire Users need only to open the app to
brand Beryl has been appointed 24/7 all year round through a user- locate their closest bike or parking
by Watford Borough Council to friendly smartphone app. Rides bay. On finishing their journey,
deliver what will be the first bike are charged per-minute, daily, or riders can park up in the Beryl Bay
share scheme in Hertfordshire. through a variety of economical at their destination.
The British company already prepaid riding passes.
operates dockless bike-share Elected Mayor Peter Taylor said:
schemes in Bournemouth, To join the scheme, people will “The bike share scheme is just
Hereford and London and is need to create an account on one part of a major programme
accredited to the industry’s best the free Beryl App, which then of sustainable transport initiatives
practice standard ‘Bikeplus’. manages the process of paying that we are launching next year to
for journeys around the town. For give local people and our business
How it works those without a smartphone, Beryl community a range of different
is looking at alternative ways to options for making small journeys
The scheme will comprise up to provide access to the scheme. around Watford. We know that
200 pedal bikes and 100 e-bikes Watford’s town wifi will enable tackling these could have a huge
and 70 preferred parking locations those without data plans to access impact on traffic, parking and air
at Beryl Bays across the borough. the scheme. quality.”
Beryl are investing in parking
locations around the borough
that compliment and even add
more greenery and community
space.
Over the next few months, people
will be able to see preparations
for the scheme underway as
the locations for Beryl Bays are
identified and information on how
to sign up and start enjoying this
new way of getting around the
town is released.
If you want to find out more, email
bikeshare@watford.gov.uk
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor (centre) with a Beryl Bike
www.watford.gov.uk 5
TRAVEL WATFORD
New on-demand bus
service for Watford
A new on-demand bus service from ArrivaClick that responds to individual
journey requests rather than operating a fixed route will be available in
Watford early next year. It will provide an effective and carbon efficient way for
people to get around the town without using a car.
How it works Booking a ride are available to regular users via
weekly passes and credit bundles.
Seven small fifteen-seater buses The scheme will operate via a free, The new on-demand bus service
will provide a flexible bus service easy to use smartphone app and will be available from March 2020.
that, unlike others does not follow the operator will also provide an
a fixed route at fixed times – but online (web-based) and telephone
The service will run:
responds to demand from the service for those without access to lM
onday to Thursday
passengers and the routes they a smartphone. 06:00 – 22:00
want to take. There are no bus lF
riday and Saturday
stops – people are picked up and Journey prices range from £1 to 06:00 – 23:00
dropped off at ‘virtual bus stops’ at £2.50 per mile depending on the lS
unday
a point either close to their home time of day and further discounts 08:00 – 21:00
or their destination.
The buses will operate across the
borough and to Warner Brother
Studios and Croxley Park (just
outside the borough boundary).
Each bus will have comfortable
seating, tables, free Wi-Fi, USB
chargers and air conditioning
ensuring a clean, comfortable and
safe method of public transport.
The buses are fully accessible
and DDA compliant, with front
kerbside double door access and
a low-level fold-out wheelchair
ramp. The wheelchair space
comfortably fits medium to
large electric wheelchairs and
can also be used for pushchairs.
Passengers can pre-register as a
wheelchair user.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor (left) with students from West Herts College inspecting the ArrivaClick bus
6 About Watford Winter 2019
TRAVEL WATFORD
New travel app aims to
revolutionise the way we
travel across the town
A new easy to use app which launches next March will bring together all of
Watford’s transport options giving residents, workers and visitors a multitude
of choices for getting around the town.
Free to download and use, the
‘Travel Watford’ app, which will
be available on IOS and Android,
lets people choose the best
transport options for a given
journey based on cost, waiting
time and environmental impact.
How it works
key booking and payment options to travel as well as the cost will
By simply entering the address as well as updates on other areas let people make the right choice
you want to go to, the app, such as where to find electric for them and will help reduce our
drawing from large banks of data, vehicle charging points, parking reliance on the car for what can
will provide information on all sensors and bike hire docking be very short journeys around the
the potential modes of transport stations and bays, as part of the town.”
you could use to get to your council’s new bike share scheme.
destination including: The app, developed by software
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter company Molten Mouse, who
l Trains (overground and Taylor said: “The app will have devised similar apps for
underground) at all Watford provide a ‘one stop the city of York and the West
stations shop’ so that Yorkshire region will be
l Fixed route buses people can available to download from
l On-demand bus see all their the app store this coming
l Bike Share travel choices and January.
l Private hire/mini-cabs options for getting
l Parking around Watford at
l Walking a glance. All they
l Cycling will have to do is tell
l EV charging the app where they
l Car clubs want to go and it will
do the rest. Knowing
Users will have ready access to the quickest and most
real time travel information, and environmentally-friendly way
MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE Significant makeover underway for Watford’s key business hub Businesses, visitors and local residents are set to benefit from Clarendon Road improvements, including wider more accessible pathways, a more bike friendly road layout as well as more trees, plants and amenity spaces. Work has begun on the third Hertfordshire Local Enterprise At present, Clarendon Road phase of a £9.28m regeneration Partnership (LEP) and Watford is a wide, straight, vehicle- scheme, transforming the Borough Council, the project dominated street. The office road into a more pedestrian- will improve accessibility, buildings are closed off, with friendly environment which wayfinding, lighting, many of the building frontages supports cycling, walking and connectivity, pedestrian and accommodating car parks. The better public spaces. Funded by cycle circulation, street and road existing junctions also create Hertfordshire County Council, layout and air quality. barriers to walking and cycling 8 About Watford Winter 2019
MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
whilst buses, taxis and other the potential to integrate office in and experience the many things
vehicles contribute to congestion. forecourts into the streetscape. Watford town centre has to offer.
l Narrowing of the road, raised It’s also crucial that we champion
A host of major improvements are tables and additional crossings a better environment for the many
taking place on Clarendon Road – this will not adversely affect workers based along this road
until autumn 2023 to enhance traffic flow but vehicles will be and for nearby residents. These
both its role as a hub for business required to reduce their speed improvements will mean that we
and employment, as well as to 20mph, which will increase will continue to attract top class
providing a more attractive and road safety for pedestrians and businesses to Watford.”
pleasant place for the town’s cyclists
residents and visitors. These Adam Wood, Head of
initiatives include: Elected Mayor Peter Taylor said: Infrastructure & Regeneration at
“Clarendon Road is a key gateway Hertfordshire LEP, said: “Watford
l Green spaces with trees into the town centre from Watford has seen strong growth over the
(including rain gardens), Junction, the busiest train station past three years and our £4.8m
planting, seating areas and in Hertfordshire and used by 9 Local Growth Fund investment
public artwork million people every year. It is also towards the regeneration of
l Improved disability access, a key business hub where global Clarendon Road, the gateway to
including improved lighting, companies are based. Watford town, will help it fully live
more appropriate kerbing and up to its growth potential.”
more contrasting surfaces. “It’s important that we create a
l Assessment of the private great first impression of our town For more information, please visit
frontages of properties and that encourages people to come www.clarendon-road.co.uk
www.watford.gov.uk 9
MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE Watford High Street and Cultural Hub masterplan sets out an exciting range of proposals for the top of the town centre 10 About Watford Winter 2019
MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
To help reinforce Watford’s role as a key destination, the plans aim to expand
and strengthen the town centre offer, bring increased footfall, provide more
attractive open space, improved parking and quality new homes.
The proposals look to transform the £180m enhancement of intu would be largely pedestrianised
the north part of the town centre Watford and the council-led High with a network of new public
into a vibrant, economically Street improvements. The shopping open spaces, along with cycle
successful mixed use cultural centre contributed £546.9m to parking and cycle hire stands and
hub, by enhancing the stretch of Watford’s economy last year, while improved signage.
the High Street that runs from 13,018 jobs were also supported by
the ring road flyover to the Town intu Watford, representing 12 per Current car parking provision
Hall and surrounding area. cent of all jobs in the area. would be consolidated into a
new multi-storey state-of-the-art
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Phases building.
Taylor said: “This is really positive
for our town. We have a buzzing Phase 1 - The creation of a cultural Phase 2 - focuses on bringing
town centre at the moment and hub around the Town Hall area, some underused buildings in
I want to make sure that we are including Watford Museum this section of the High Street
constantly adapting and improving relocating to a new building by back to life and revitalising and
so we can keep Watford moving Watford Central Library. The redeveloping a number of sites
forwards. The important message museum will include a gallery and and streets that link to this part of
is that the masterplan presents café. the town centre.
what is possible in the area.”
The plans also involve the It also explores rejuvenating
This follows on from substantial redevelopment of the Town Hall Watford Market by creating a mix
town centre investment over the into a 4/5 star hotel to protect its of indoor and outdoor space that
last five years, most significantly, long term future. The whole area opens onto the High Street.
www.watford.gov.uk 11MAJOR PROJECTS UPDATE
l the need to revitalise the
northern end of the town
centre and create a strong
economically successful hub
l the protection of the Town
Hall and Watford Museum as
heritage assets
l the proposal to provide a
renewed future for the market
l creating a cultural hub at the top
of town
What you didn’t like
The majority of the 458 people
who responded to our survey
disagreed with:
l the removal of the vehicle and
pedestrian underpasses and
provision of a new pedestrian
crossing on Rickmansworth
Road which is why this is being
reviewed.
Next Steps
Phase 3 - The Draft Masterplan Resident’s views on the
proposes improving the plan A final version of the Masterplan
pedestrian and cycling experience will be drafted incorporating
between the High Street and the What you liked comments from the consultation.
Town Hall area by introducing a It will then be presented to Cabinet
new surface level crossing at the The majority of the 458 people along with the final Stakeholder
top of Rickmansworth Road. who responded to our survey Consultation Report for adoption
agreed with: early next year.
Phases 1 and 2 were given the
green light by Watford Borough
Council’s Cabinet in October.
Cabinet agreed phase 3 needed
to be considered as part of a
much larger review of Watford’s
road network. This will involve
extensive modelling and viability
testing.
For full information on
the masterplan visit:
watfordtownimprovements.co.uk
12 About Watford Winter 2019COMMUNITY
Dementia friendly Watford:
delivering on the commitment
Recognition from the Alzheimer’s Society and the creation of a new town centre
dementia café show that Watford’s Dementia Action Partnership is driving forward with
its ambition for Watford to be officially acknowledged as a dementia friendly town.
The partnership, which is the first Friday of every month and
comprised of Watford Borough is there to give people a chance to
Council and 10 organisations share their experiences and make
from across the town, has been friends in a relaxed environment.
working for the past six months
on a plan to make the town and Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter
all it provides more accessible to Taylor said: “Earlier this year we
people with dementia and their asked people with dementia and
carers. their carers to tell us how the town
could support them better.
The partners have developed a
pathway to full dementia-friendly- “We had lots of great ideas but
town recognition by focussing on the overriding response was
three key objectives: for a social space where people
could come together and feel less
l Getting Watford’s business isolated. It’s great to be able to
community involved in move forward on this with the new
attending dementia friend café thanks to our partners.”
training and pledging actions
to our dementia-friendly Find out more about how you can
community get involved with our campaign
l Creating a social space in the to make Watford a dementia
town for people with dementia friendly town by going to
and their carers dementiafriendlywatford.com.
l Developing an information hub
that lists all of the activities
l Come along to our Memory Café and Carers’ Retreat, open on
events, clubs, places and
the first Friday of every month from 10.30am - 12.30pm at St Mary’s
spaces that are dementia
Church
friendly across Watford and
l Take part in the Golden Memories Reminiscence Programme on
neighbouring areas
the history of Watford Football Club, every week until 18 December,
Tuesday 10.30am - 12.30pm, Wednesday 1pm - 3pm, Watford
Partners, Home Instead and
Football Club
Watford and Three Rivers Trust,
l Join us for a Christmas concert with Herts Musical Memories,
have opened the Memory Café and
5 December 2019 - St Mary’s Church
Carers Retreat, which is based in St
l Participate in Dementia Action Week , 11 - 15 May 2020, Watford
Mary’s Church. The café is open on
www.watford.gov.uk 13COMMUNITY
Hertfordshire Year
of Culture, 2020
Hertfordshire Year of Culture l January - Try Something New If you’re part of an existing group
2020 (HYOC2020) will put the l February - Skills Development already involved in culture, an
spotlight on arts, culture and and Volunteering individual artist, musician or
heritage across the county. In l March - Access the Arts Go dancer; a school or local group
Watford activities, special events l April - Go Somewhere Local wanting to know how you can
and experiences will be taking l May - The Big Outdoors take part find out more about
place across the town to explore l June - Big Ideas HYOC2020 at HYOC2020.org.uk
our creative heritage. l July - Cultural Olympiad
l August - Families and Friends
The year will be made up of a l September - Heritage and
different theme each month, History / Meet the Maker
promoting local museums and l October - Be Inspired / Get Back
theatres, exploring the county’s Into
culture in our towns and parks, l November - Creative Minds and
encouraging you to try something Creative Industries
new or get involved with l December - Celebrate and
volunteering. Illuminate
How you can support rough
sleepers in Watford this winter
Watford Borough Council together number of the rough sleepers volunteers to run the shelter and
with homelessness prevention were vulnerable due to ill health for donations of toiletries, warm
charities New Hope and OneYMCA and some had no financial means clothing and hot food.
will for the second year run whatsoever – we are in no doubt
How you can help rough
a humanitarian winter night this initiative saved lives which is
sleepers
shelter for rough sleepers from why we are running it again”.
Connect a rough sleeper you see to
1 December 2019 until 31 March New Hope: call 0300 0120168
2020. The shelter will be based at As well as providing food and Volunteer: to help at the Winter
OneYMCA in the town centre and shelter there will be a range of Night Shelter or on other projects,
is open to all rough sleepers. other support offered to rough sign up at www.newhope.org.uk/
volunteer-2
sleepers organised through the
Donate: New Hope:
Elected Mayor Peter Taylor said: Street Outreach Service and the www.newhope.org.uk/give
“Last year 105 people benefited Intervention Team based at New Grow: www.growhostel.org.uk/
from this humanitarian initiative Hope who aim to help people donate
Herts Young Homeless:
which gave shelter to any rough leave and stay off the streets. www.hyh.org.uk
sleeper who wanted it from the CGL Spectrum: www.
worst of the winter weather. A We are currently looking for changegrowlive.org/support-us
14 About Watford Winter 2019Your guide to
Christmas Lights Switch-On, Panto,
Santa Claus, Shopping and more!
Experience Watford this Winter:
winterinwatford.comWatford Christmas
Light Switch-On
Sunday 17 November
We have a spectacular Christmas light display
coming to The Parade in Watford town centre!
Join us for our switch-on event with fantastic entertainment
by The Pond from 4pm - 5.30pm, before our very special
guests illuminate Watford with the grand switch-on!
Santa Claus And The Night
Before Christmas
3 December – 24 December
A magical Christmas experience with songs, stories, a meet and
greet with Santa and a free gift for every child!
The Wizard of Oz
Brought to life by Ballet Theatre UK
23 December – 24 December
Follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz.
The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic
tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance.
The Snowman
Performed by Orpheus Sinfonia
18 December
Experience the heart-warming tale of The Snowman, screened with
live orchestra. This immersive magical journey is not to be missed.
© d
Sno te
wm a imi
n Enterprises LSanta’s
Magical Grotto
22 November – 24 December
Late Night Shopping
8 December – 24 December
intu Watford provides you with the biggest brands and
your favourite stores to help you find that perfect gift.
With Santa’s Grotto, Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl,
intu Watford is far more than just a shopping experience!
Sleeping Beauty
Pantomime
29 November – 31 December
The ultimate seasonal treat for you, your
family and friends is back! Our devoted team
bring you the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty,
with fabulous costumes, stunning sets, and
non-stop laughs.
Find out what else is on at:
winterinwatford.comCalendar dates
Sunday 17 November Christmas Light Switch-On
The Parade, by the pond
Friday 22 November Frozen 2 in cinemas
IMAX Cineworld Watford
22 November – 24 December Santa’s Magical Grotto
intu Watford
29 November – 31 December Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Watford Palace Theatre
3 December – 24 December Santa Claus And The Night Before Christmas
Watford Colosseum
8 December – 24 December Late Night Shopping
intu Watford
Wednesday 18 December The Snowman – Performed by Orpheus Sinfonia
Watford Colosseum
23 December – 24 December The Wizard of Oz – Brought to life by Ballet Theatre UK
Watford Colosseum
intu.co.uk/Watford watfordcolosseum.co.uk watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk
01923 571102 01923 225671
For more events, news and offers this winter, visit:
winterinwatford.com
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Habitat enhancements at award
winning Cassiobury Park
A wetlands restoration scheme, refurbishment of the much loved rustic bridge
over the Gade river and new shrub beds at Cassio Common are just some of
the ongoing projects at Cassiobury Park that will ensure it retains its national
treasure status.
Funding from the Heritage
Lottery Fund and support from
Friends of Cassiobury Park, Herts
and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and
the Wetland and Wildfowl Trust, is
being used to restore the former
watercress beds in Cassiobury’s
nature reserves back into a
wetland wildlife sanctuary
complete with reeds, ponds and
scrapes.
The recovery project will return the
watercress beds to an outstanding
wetland habitat for birds, like the
snipe and the green sandpiper and
The newly refurbished Rustic Bridge in Cassiobury Park
for insects and mammals. It will
also provide a large and relatively the park’s facilities, the project Many of these projects would not
accessible site for observing and replaced the balustrade on the be possible without the help and
learning about nature. bridge with a design reflecting its dedication of community groups
original form. Located near the and volunteers. If you would like
The project, which started this Langley Way entrance, the bridge to get involved, or for information
autumn, includes: the removal is now more in-keeping with the on future projects, please contact
of silt from the beds themselves, heritage of the park. the Friends of Cassiobury Park
re-opening the river inlet and or the park management team
clearing the flow channel and exit At the southern edge of the award at Cassiobury, by emailing
into the River Gade. winning park, new shrub beds cassiobury@watford.gov.uk
and planting have been carried
Earlier in the Summer the out on Cassio Common to replace Watford Borough Council
restoration of Cassiobury Park’s the older rose beds that had been and Veolia have, for the
‘Rustic Bridge’ over the River damaged by pests and diseases. fourth year running,
Gade was completed. Part of the The new shrub beds will remain retained 12 Green Flag
£6.6m Heritage Lottery-funded in bloom for longer which helps Awards for our parks and
Cassiobury Restoration Project, to support a greater diversity of open spaces - the highest
which has focused on improving wildlife. number in Hertfordshire.
www.watford.gov.uk 19Rediscovering the River Colne Watford Borough Council and the Colne Catchment Action Network have launched a new 10 year project that aims to bring eight different sections of the River Colne into the public realm.
COMMUNITY
The river, which is a tributary
of the Thames, will undergo an
extensive cleanup and a key goal
is to attract back the original
biodiversity of the river and its
banks including plants, fish, birds
and insects and other species. Key
to the project will be harnessing a
strong ‘citizen science’ volunteer
force who can carry out a range of
support activities including water
monitoring.
It will mean residents can access
the river and enjoy riverbank
Sandy Belloni of Community Connection Projects CIC, collecting samples from the River Colne
walks and a range of water
based activities, pastimes and people enjoying the river and Sam Harbour, Project Officer
educational programmes. cycling along the riverbank in the for Groundwork said “This is an
not too distant future.” exciting project that is currently
Elected Mayor Peter Taylor said: in its infancy, with the scope
“We are blessed to have many Environmental to become something really
green spaces, rivers and canals charity Groundwork great. We’re looking forward
that provide open space for has been appointed to improving the health and
Watford residents. However, the by the council to lead on the first biodiversity of the River Colne, as
Colne, which flows through so phase of the project which is called well as restoring and instilling it as
many key sites in our town, has ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’. a community resource.”
been neglected over the years.
I promised during my election The improvements identified for For more information on how you
campaign I would take positive each site will be delivered by a can get involved with this project
action to restore the river and its specialist contractor, local partners go to www.rivercolnewatford.
habitat. I look forward to seeing and stakeholders and volunteers. co.uk
In the initial development phase,
a habitat and access improvement
strategy will be created for the
following public sites:
l Knutsford Playing Fields
l Radlett Road Playing Fields
l Timberlake Allotments
l Waterfields Recreation
Ground
l Oxhey Park
l Riverside Recreation Ground
l Riverside Park
l Lairage Land (Local Nature
Reserve)
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor holding an American Signal Crayfish
(Pacifastacus leniusculus) which is not indigenous to UK waters
www.watford.gov.uk 21COMMUNITY
Everyone Active leisure
centres rated ‘outstanding’
by Sport England
Top-class leisure facilities on your doorstep!
The town’s two leisure assessment by Sport England’s The award not only recognises the
centres - Watford Central and leading national quality scheme, consistently high-quality services
Watford Woodside, which are Quest. delivered by staff and the top-class
managed by Everyone Active facilities on offer to customers at
in partnership with Watford The centres were awarded Quest the centres, it also acknowledges
Borough Council, have both been ‘outstanding’ status, becoming the extra effort by Everyone Active
recognised for their outstanding two of only 16 leisure facilities in to engage the community and
services following a thorough the country to have the rating. improve individuals’ health and
wellbeing through fun, affordable
activity.
Gary Foley, Everyone Active contract
manager, said: “We are really
pleased to have been recognised by
Quest. The outstanding ranking is a
testament to the on-going hard work
and passions of our colleagues to
provide a top class service.
Gary Foley, Everyone Active Contract Manager (centre, left) receiving the
award from Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor (centre, right)
Need extra help to stay warm this winter?
The ice, snow and frost in the winter months bring lots of challenges,
but for many there are very real concerns about the costs of heating
their homes. Help is available for households with incomes of less
than £20,000 needing assistance to keep their home warm. The Herts
Warmer Homes scheme run in partnership with Hertfordshire County
Council can provide help with: home insulation or emergency heaters
as well as a range of advice.
For more information call HertsHelp on
0300 123 4044 or email info@hertshelp.net
22 About Watford Winter 2019COMMUNITY
Young sprinters lead
the charge at Watford’s
renowned athletics club
With one of the fastest tracks in the country and a legacy of training
champions, Watford Harriers is encouraging the next generation of athletes to
come and train.
Watford Harriers was formed Commonwood, Bucks Hill and
in 1925 and made its base at Chandlers Cross. The race normally
Woodside Stadium when it attracts more than 2,000 runners
opened in 1955. It has been and has hosted the South of
the club’s home ever since. England Championships in the past.
The track is renowned as one
of the fastest in the country. Find out more about Watford
It regularly attracts many top Harriers at watfordharriers.org.uk
middle distance runners to the
Open Graded Meetings held TRAINING
fortnightly throughout the l Junior and Senior Harriers,
season and the very prestigious (ages 12+), Tuesdays and
British Milers Club Grand Prix Thursdays from 6.30pm,
meeting held every spring. Woodside Stadium, (there
Watford Harriers members Toby Makoyawo (left) are a number of other event
The club currently has an and Tobi Ogunkanmi
specific training sessions on
outstanding group of young for young people aged 7 to 20 other nights and venues).
sprinters, including Tobi including: sprint, middle distance l Minor Harriers (7 – 11 year
Ogunkami and Toby Makoyawo, and cross country running, long olds), Sunday morning,
who are Great Britain International and triple jump, high jump, pole 10.30am - 11.30am, these
Under 20s athletes. Tobi took up vaulting, hurdles and throwing. sessions offer a good
the sport 18 months ago and has introduction to athletics and a
already competed in the 100m and They also have seniors training pathway to the junior section
Toby, who still has two years left sessions for ages 20 and above of the club.
in this age group has also won the which focus on track, field, cross
English Schools 200m title. Discus country or road running.
thrower Taia Tunstall represented
England in the 1st Youth Nations The club has hosted the Watford
Cup and came 2nd in the SIAB Half Marathon every year since the
International in 2018 1960s originally from Woodside
Stadium but it was moved to
The club offers coaching in a Cassiobury Park in 1981 and
range of athletics disciplines takes in country lanes around
www.watford.gov.uk 23WASTE AND RECYCLING
Food for thought
We know that on average around 30% of the waste thrown away in black
bins is currently food waste which could have been recycled (based on
Compositional Analysis carried out in Watford in in 2019).
All food waste, including cooked and uncooked food is compostable. This means that the food will break
down completely without harming the environment, given the right conditions.
Complete the cycle
1. Place all your food waste in kitchen caddy
2. Your food waste is composted
3. Nutrients from food waste help to grow new food
4. We eat the new food produced and any waste goes in your
caddy, which completes the cycle
What you can recycle
l All uneaten food and plate scrapings
l Mouldy and out of date food
l Meat and fish bones
l Tea bags and coffee grounds
l Egg shells
How to recycle all of your food waste
It’s really easy to recycle all of your food waste, just follow these steps:
1. Line your kitchen caddy with a compostable liner (look out for the
seedling logo)
2. Put all of your leftover, mouldy or out of date food into your kitchen
caddy (or other container with a lid)
3. When your caddy is full, tie the liner and put it in your green bin (two-
three times a week)
4. Leave your green bin at the edge of your property boundary by 6am
every fortnight on your collection day
5. Return your bin to your property boundary within 24 hours of
collection
Thank you if you already recycle your food waste – you’re helping the
environment, saving us money and turning food waste into compost or
energy from waste so it can be used over and over again.
24 About Watford Winter 2019Christmas recycling
This Christmas, don’t forget to use your blue- Don’t forget to put any food waste,
lidded bin to recycle even more: including plate scrapings leftover from
Christmas dinner in your compostable liner
lw rapping paper (see below) from your kitchen caddy.
l c ardboard packaging from toys and gifts (remove
sticky tape and polystyrene) Once full, the liner can be tied up and popped into
lastic trays e.g. for mince pies and yule logs
lp your green bin for collection.
hristmas cards (without sparkly bits and novelties)
lC
When it’s time to take down the tinsel and baubles,
After unwrapping all of your exciting presents, don’t forget to put your real Christmas tree in your
remember the scrunch test - if you scrunch your green bin ready for recycling.
wrapping paper and it stays scrunched - it can be
recycled. If it bounces back, put it in your black bin Find out more at www.watford.gov.uk/
along with any sticky tape. christmasrecycling
Normal bin collection Your bin will be Normal bin collection Your bin will be
day collected on day collected on
Monday 23 December Monday 23 December Thursday 2 January Saturday 4 January
Tuesday 24 December Tuesday 24 December Friday 3 January Monday 6 January
Wednesday 25 December Friday 27 December Monday 6 January Tuesday 7 January
Thursday 26 December Saturday 28 December Tuesday 7 January Wednesday 8 January
Friday 27 December Monday 30 December Wednesday 8 January Thursday 9 January
Monday 30 December Tuesday 31 December Thursday 9 January Friday 10 January
Tuesday 31 December Thursday 2 January Friday 10 January Saturday 11 January
Wednesday 1 January Friday 3 January Monday 13 January Monday 13 January
Clothes swap
success... now,
host your own!
Thank you to everyone who came to our
recent clothes swap.
We rehomed almost 200 items, including bags
and accessories, which may have gone to
landfill.
Why not host your own clothes swap with your
family and friends using our free kit? You’ll have
everything you need, including rails, hangers
and a mirror. Visit www.watford.gov.uk/
clothesswap for more information.
www.watford.gov.uk 25Celebrating our town
A brand new visitor and business investment website showcasing what
Watford has to offer is now live.
National and the destination of
international visitors choice for businesses
and businesses, large and small because
alongside local of our educated and
residents, can now go skilled residents,
to visitwatford.com and transport connectivity
explore what makes and location in greater
Watford a great place London. Invest Watford
to live, work, visit and will promote the
invest in. From great Improvement District), the Visit excellent package
parks and open spaces, places Watford section will showcase of advantages that locating a
to eat, things to do, venues and a the wide range of events that business and investing in Watford
business friendly environment, take place in Watford throughout brings.
Watford is already a destination the year along with the best of
of choice for many and we want Watford’s attractions, restaurants “The website highlights some
to ensure that we continue to and hotels. Residents can check of the best features of our town,
support our local economy by out the latest events calendar and whether you are a resident finding
broadcasting our message to a register to receive regular updates hidden secrets and learning more
wider audience. on what’s on and things to do. about where you live or a tourist/
business visiting, it helps you to
Developed by Watford Borough Elected Mayor of Watford Peter understand the area and what you
Council and Watford BID (Business Taylor said: “Watford is already can do in the borough.
“We also want to define
Watford as the place to create a
premier tourist and investment
destination for the UK, and the
new website will help people
discover and explore all Watford
has to offer”.
Visitors and residents are
encouraged to sign up to Visit
Watford’s e-newsletter via the new
website and join conversations on
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
For more information please
email Andrew Kirby on andrew@
visitwatford.org.
26 About Watford Winter 2019Watford in numbers
Watford is placed alongside the likes of
Edinburgh and Bristol as a top 20 national
retail destination (by data and analytical
services company, CACI).
Watford is the happiest place in Hertfordshire
reports the annual Office for National
Statistics survey, which asked people aged
16 and over across the UK to rate four areas
of their personal wellbeing for 2018/19. The
average happiness score for respondents in
Watford was 8, above the national average of
7.52 and the highest in Hertfordshire.
Watford has 5,840 active businesses
employing around 99,000 people. There is
low unemployment and the average resident
has a high level of qualifications. It has a 9%
self-employment rate and the average employee Watford’s green spaces have been granted more
earns £640 working full-time per week. Green Flag awards than any other district in
Hertfordshire for the fourth year running.
Watford is the 5th best connected borough in the UK – The M1, M25, West Coast Mainline, Overground and
Underground all pass through the borough. Direct train services run to London Euston in 16 minutes.
www.watford.gov.uk 27hat’s on
in and around Watford
NOVEMBER Al Murray: Landlord Of Hope And Glory Santa Claus And The Night Before Christmas
Saturday 23 November 2019, 7.30pm 3 - 24 December 2019, performance times vary
Ben Elton Watford Colosseum Watford Colosseum
Saturday 16 November 2019, 7.30pm A time of crisis, the world in chaos, the country A magical Christmas experience with songs,
Watford Colosseum divided as it has never been divided before. stories, a meet and greet with Santa and a free gift
After a 15 year absence, the Godfather Questions have been asked and non-answered. for every child!
of modern stand-up returns to the What we need is one man, to step forward, one watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102
medium he did so much to define. man with all the answers.
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Frank Skinner: Showbiz
Sunday 17 November 2019, 8pm
Watford Colosseum
An unmissable opportunity
to see comic legend Frank
Skinner perform brand new
stand-up in an intimate space. Rick Wakeman - The Grumpy Old Christmas
watfordcolosseum.co.uk / Show
01923 571102 Saturday 7 December 2019, 7.30pm
Watford Colosseum
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars Join Rick Wakeman for an intimate evening of
Wednesday 20 November music and laughter, featuring songs from YES,
2019, 7.30pm David Bowie, The Beatles and more.
Al Murray
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In this, the 60th Anniversary Wednesday 27 November 2019, 7.30pm
of one of the world’s most Watford Colosseum Christmas at Cassiobury Park
iconic music venues, the Ronnie Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Sunday 8 December 2019, 1 - 4pm. £1 per child
Scott’s All Stars take to the road to Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling Cassiobury Park Hub
celebrate the ‘Ronnie Scott’s Story’. dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this Join in our Christmas craft activities for families
watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 explosive concert experience. and write / post your letter to Santa. Also, come
571102 watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102 and enjoy free performances to get you into the
Christmas spirit.
Fastlove Luther cassiobury@watford.gov.uk / 01923 727072
Thursday 21 November 2019, 7.30pm Friday 29 November 2019, 7.30pm
Watford Colosseum Watford Colosseum Rob Beckett - Wallop
You’ll be getting up (to get down) to The show features international Luther Vandross Sunday 8 December 2019
all your best-loved songs from Wham tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band. Watford Colosseum
and George Michael’s solo career Expect Never Too Much, The Best Things in Life It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the
including Careless Whisper, Freedom Are Free and many more. Through Luther, the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and
90, and Too Funky! Luther Vandross the legend lives on. make you laugh.
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Sleeping Beauty Adam Kay - Twas The Nightshift Before
Santa’s Grotto 29 November - 31 December 2019, performance Christmas
22 November to 24 December 2019. times vary. Tickets from £13.50 Monday 9 December 2019, 7.30pm
Frank
Skinner Tickets £4 per child Watford Palace Theatre Watford Colosseum
intu Watford, Gallery at Palace level 1 The ultimate seasonal treat for you, your family Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas is a love
About the event Santa is back at intu and friends is back! Our devoted team bring you letter to all those who spend their festive season
Watford ready to see all the boys and girls the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, with fabulous on the front line, removing babies and baubles
before the big day! Plus we have some SEN hours costumes, stunning sets, and non-stop laughs. from the various places they get stuck, at the most
available for those who like it a little quieter, check watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk / 01923 225671 wonderful time of the year.
online for when these are watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102
intu.co.uk/watford DECEMBER
Watford Philharmonic Society: A Christmas
Stewart Francis: Into the Punset Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny Feast
Friday 22 November 2019, 8pm Sunday 1 December 2019, 8pm Tuesday 10 December 2019, 7pm
Watford Colosseum Watford Colosseum Watford Colosseum
The star of ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Live at the Apollo’ Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all Conductor Michael Cayton and Watford
and ‘Crackerjack’ embarks on a brand-new show, in kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might Philharmonic Society invite you to join in their
this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads have affected you or people you know and love. But annual family celebration of Christmas with music
off… INTO THE PUNSET. they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things. to get the festive season going with a bang!
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28 About Watford Winter 2019Community Choir Christmas Concert Boney M and Odyssey FEBRUARY
Wednesday 11 December 2019, 7.30pm. FREE (£5 Sunday 22 December 2019
donation) Watford Colosseum Watford Short Film Festival
Watford Palace Theatre Celebrate this Christmas with two of the most 8 - 9 February 2020. Free
The Palace Community Choir invite you to join legendary names of the Disco era, Boney M and Watford Pump House Theatre
them for a special concert as they sing a medley Odyssey. Don’t miss the biggest Disco Party ever! Watford Short Film Festival returns for its third
of songs. watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102 year to showcase some of the best local, national
watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk / 01923 225671 and international filmmaking talent. Open to an
The Wizard of Oz: Brought to life by Ballet audience of avid film fans and film-makers alike,
The Darkness Theatre UK Watford Short Film Festival celebrates the best
Wednesday 11 December 2019, 7pm 23 - 24 December 2019, performance times vary drama, factual and animated content
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Cometh the day, cometh the band. We are The Join us as we follow the yellow brick road and
Darkness and we bring you Light! discover all the wonders of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is
watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102 a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic
tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of
Tropicana Nights at Christmas classical dance.
Saturday 14 December 2019, 8pm watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102
Watford Colosseum
Calling all 80s loving sassy Santas to the dance The New Year’s Party of the Decade
floor for Watford’s Ultimate Christmas Party Night! Tuesday 31 December 2019, 7pm
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Our fabulous New Year’s Eve Gala is always the talk
The Nutcracker of the town. A stunning three-course gala menu
Sunday 15 December 2019, 3pm. Tickets £15.50 followed by live entertainment and dancing until
Watford Palace Theatre late. Celebrate the arrival of 2020 at Watford’s Ruddigore
The Bolshoi stage shares its majestic vision of premier venue! 12 - 15 February 2020, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets
Hoffman’s tale, taking audiences of all ages on a watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102 from £17
magical journey through a world of enchantment. Watford Palace Theatre
watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk / 01923 225671 JANUARY In a Cornish village, Robin Oakapple is living as a
farmer working up the courage to ask the beautiful
One Man, Two Govnors Little Shop of Horrors Rose Maybud for her hand in marriage. But he’s
Sunday 15 December 2019, 7pm. Tickets £15.50 17 - 25 January 2020, 7.30pm (Saturday matinee hiding a secret - he is actually Sir Ruthven, the
Watford Palace Theatre 2:30pm) Baronet of Ruddigore.
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance Watford Pump House Theatre watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk / 01923 225671
from host of the The Late Late Show, James The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn
Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour
One Man, Two Guvnors returns to cinemas to mark “Audrey II” – after his co-worker crush. The loud- Dreamcoat
National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. mouthed, carnivore promises unending fame and 20 - 22 February 2020, 7:30pm (Friday/Saturday
watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk / 01923 225671 fortune to this down and out Krelborn as he keeps matinees 2:30pm). Tickets £12
feeding it, BLOOD. Watford Pump House Theatre
pumphousecyt.info / 0333 666 3366 One of the most enduring
shows of all times,
Tottenham Legends in Conversation Joseph and the
Friday 24 January 2020, 8pm Amazing Technicolour
Watford Colosseum Dreamcoat is a
Spurs legends are coming to town to talk about reimagining of the
their action-packed careers as football stars in Biblical story of
Tottenham Legends in Conversation. Featuring Joseph, his father
Ledley King and Tim Sherwood, hosted by TV Jacob, eleven
presenter Hayley McQueen. brothers and the
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James Corden colour. The
The London Film Music Orchestra: magical musical
A Christmas Fantasy is full of catchy
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 6.30pm songs, including
Watford Colosseum the classics “Any
Highlighting popular music from Frozen, The Little dream, can do” and
Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas and “Close every Door”.
many more. Featuring a 35 piece orchestra and joseph2020.co.uk / 0333
100 local children signing! 666 3366
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Snooker Shoot Out
The Snowman: Performed by Orpheus Sinfonia 20 - 23 February 2020. Tickets from £18
Wednesday 18 December 2019, 6pm Watford Colosseum
Giselle
Watford Colosseum Giselle Cue up the fast-paced frame action featuring a
This Christmas, join us on an immersive magical Sunday 26 January 2020, 3pm. Tickets £15.50 host of snooker’s top stars from around the world
journey and experience the heartwarming tale of Watford Palace Theatre battling it out against each other and the clock!
The Snowman, screened with live orchestra. The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102
watfordcolosseum.co.uk / 01923 571102 learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has
betrayed her. A classic from Agatha Christie
The Christmas Extravaganza watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk / 01923 225671 26 - 29 February 2020, 7:45pm (Saturday matinee
19, 20 and 21 December 2019, 7pm 2:45pm)
Watford Colosseum Stewart Lee: Snowflake/Tornado Watford Pump House Theatre
Be sure to bring your dancing shoes so you can Tuesday 28 January 2020 Belmont Theatre will be bringing you a classic
rock around that Christmas tree! This really Watford Colosseum from the mistress of murder and intrigue, Agatha
is a party not to be missed! Tickets include a Double-bill of two new 60 minute sets, back to Christie. But which one will it be? The Suspense is
drink on arrival, three course festive meal and back from “the world’s greatest living stand-up” killing us!
entertainment throughout the night. (The Times). ticketsource.co.uk/belmont-theatre-company /
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www.watford.gov.uk 29NEWS IN BRIEF
Gates Watford’s
community
restored spirit in a time
of conflict is
North Watford Cemetery’s iron gates have been
restored as part of an ongoing programme of
commemorated
improvements to the 88 year old facility. A moving service was held to mark the 75th year
anniversary of the tragic loss of life of 37 people
who were killed in Sandringham Road by a German
bomb during World War Two.
On Sunday 30 July 1944, a V1 flying bomb killed 37
people on Sandringham Road, injured 64 others,
wiped out 50 homes and caused significant damage
to 500 other local houses. After the war, local people
and other Watford residents came together to rebuild
the street (just off St Albans Road) and a communal
funeral was held for the victims, with a memorial
being erected at North Watford cemetery in August
1950.
Councillor Tim Williams, Stanborough ward (second, left) and Elected Mayor
of Watford, Peter Taylor (third left) by the newly restored gates
Extensive corrosion to the metal work and damage
caused by years of weathering has been repaired and
new paint applied to restore the gates to their former
glory.
Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor said:
“Preserving and remembering our heritage is really
important. The fantastic restoration of the cemetery
gates, to the moving remembrance for Sandringham The remembrance event took place by the memorial
Road, ensure that our history will be remembered in the cemetery on 30 July and was attended by the
and enjoyed by many, many people for years to Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor, a standard-
come.” bearer, members of the Royal British Legion and local
residents. To honour those who lost their lives, Rev
A new lodge extension and landscaping of the Duncan Campbell from Christ Church led the service,
grounds - which has been awarded national Green followed by a wreath laying, a minutes silence and
Flag status - is also underway. the release of doves.
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