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CROXLEY GREEN RESIDENTS' AND RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATIONNo. 151 Editor: John Hedges SPRING 1986

C.G.R. & R.A. COMMITTEER. Boardman (Vice-President)16 Frankland RoadA.G.E. Warren (Vice-President)94 Winton DriveKay Raggett (Vice-President)Horfield, The GreenMike Humphreys (Chairman)122 Valley Walk. Watford 25703John Larter (Vice-Chairman)65 Sycamore Road.lan Thomas (Secretary)34 Furze View, Chorleywood.88-3605Margaret Fry (Treasurer)The Orchard, The GreenPolly Burdis (Subscriptions)17 New Road. Rick. 770599John Hedges ('Resident' Editor)44 Ludlow Way. Watford 22715Colin Walker (Advertising)155 Winton DriveLaurie Mathews28 Sycamore Road. Watford 43420Howard Brown33 Frankland Road. Rick. 775395James Evett5 Watford Road. Rick. 778464

Material published in this newsletter doesnot necessarily represent the views ofthe Association nor its Committee.

EDITORIALThis issue of the 'Resident' sees severalchanges. Owen Anthony has resignedfrom the Committee due to otherpressures. He has been a very able Vice-Chairman and was one of those whohelped to reform the Committee whenwe were at a low ebb some years ago.We are very grateful for his wise counseland help.

Next Sue Stagg and her husband Brianhave decided to pull up roots and moveto Lincolnshire. It is an enormous loss asEditors of her calibre are very few and farbetween. Brian too served as our Secre-tary for some time. We will miss themboth and wish them well in their newcommunity.

As a result of these changes I decidedI needed a change of role, so with sometrepidation I resigned as Chairman andvolunteered to become Editor of thisnewsletter. Having just completed thisedition I fully realise what I have taken onand know how good Sue has been.

Mike Humphreys has now beenelected as Chairman with John Larter ashis deputy. I am sure you will join with mein wishing them every success.

Finally, two items of stop press news.Firstly, the National Federation of OldAge Pensioners are in urgent need of anew secretary. Any offers please to Mrs.Hudson on Rickmansworth 771953.Also needed are drivers for the Mini-busfor transport to their meetings. Offersplease to Mrs. Hudson.

Secondly, a new Organisation hasbeen set up called "Drugs Concern" tohelp in this distressing problem. Meetthem on Wednesdays from 7-9.30 p.m.at Meresworth, Field Way, Mill End ortelephone Rickmansworth 779076.

John Hedges

THE PARISH COUNCIL AND THERESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONThose of who who took the trouble toread the piece in our last edition entitled'Parish Politics' will know that after agood debate in your committee wedecided that we had a responsibility tooffer independently minded candidatesfor election to the new Parish Council forCroxley Green.

Having invited members who wereinterested to come forward to stand ascandidates we found an unexpectedlygood response and as you will see fromthe insert in this edition the 16 whom weselected for your approval cover a verywide spectrum of interests.

Many of those who have volunteeredtheir services to look after our affairswithin the context of the Parish Councilnot only have a very good track record ofinvolvement in the work of worthwhilelocal organisations but also display veryvaried personal interests and hobbies.This is very important because besides.the weighty issues affecting the lives ofmost residents in this area there arescores of minority interests which arecatered for by the small clubs andsocieties who may not be able tosummon great firing power but whooften can make striking contributions tothe overall quality of life. It is by sup-porting such interests whenever possiblethat the overall pattern of life here can bethat much richer for us all.

This is a main feature of the generalapproach which the Residents' Associa-.tion has adopted over the years in itsefforts to safeguard the environment andstandards within our community. A lookback at the names of those who have.

CROXLEY GREEN RESIDENTS' ANDRATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION

TheANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the above Associationwill be held at

THE LIBRARY, BARTON WAYon

FRIDAY, MARCH 21st at 8.00 pm

Guest Speaker:FRED HOUSEGO

served on our committee gives anindication of how wide the net has beenboth in the professional and privatesense. The coming together on a regularbasis of individuals with an independentview on life has produced a livelyapproach to our problems and prospects,and has ensured that very little of anysubstance has escaped our monthly lookat life. And from a free expression ofattitudes, unencumbered by partypolitical shadows hovering at shoulder'slength, a sensible response to matters ofthe day often emerges.

Unless a member happens to havebeen at one time publicly involved witha particular political party and is sorecognised, we do not have any know-ledge of the personal affiliations of thosewho are for a period committee mem-bers, and the question never arises in thecourse of our deliberations. There is no"grouping" on our committee - only anobvious wish to do the best we can forall residents and ratepayers.

We hope that this spirit can also investthe work of the forthcoming Parish Coun-cil. The main areas of its responsibility -Parks, Paths, Allotments and Graves aresufficiently "down to earth" to makethem natural subjects for any of ourResidents' Association candidates withan experience of dealing for so long withso many people who use one or other ofthese facilities most days of their lives.

They are certainly not the basis ofparty political in-fighting and we shouldnot like to see them so. The Green itself,the Moor and the many woodland andopen spaces within the Parish will alwaysbe precious assets to be defendedagainst inroads and deprivations and ifthe Residents' Association candidatesare elected there will be many who havehad a close interest in them and will findin the Parish Council a new opportunityto take preventive or defensive action.Many of our candidates are familypersons who have a natural wish to

Please send letters, contributionsand advertisements to:

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Telephone: Watford22715by September tst, if possible.

provide a healthy and clean neighbour-hood in which their children can grow up.

Some of our members have asked howwe see the roles of both the Residents'Association and the Parish Council if, aswe hope, the Councillors are composedof members of the Association. We seethe two as offering separate forums andlevels. Much of the work of the Resi-dents' Association involves dealing witha large number of small matters which itwould be quite inappropriate to expectthe Council to handle. But, of course, outof this involvement our Committeemembers develop a feel for the generaland sometimes changing attitudes ofthose who live in the area. Such ex-perience we think must be invaluablewhen it comes to looking into the prosand cons of more general topics wherethe Council will expect to put the mainweight of its effort.

Thus we see the two bodies as com-plementary and all part of the wholebusiness of keeping in as close touch aspossible with all those people whose livescould be affected by decisions taken atParish Council level or higher up in localgovernment. The Committee of theAssociation will continue to be a clearinghouse and a first line of defence for awhole range of things - a place whereinjections of minority view and interestsare the rule rather than the exception.

What the Association does see is a fur-ther opportunity to enlist as many peopleas possible into its membership. We allknow that it is notoriously difficult towork up enthusiasm for local governmentunless some dramatic issue presentsitself and the community feels itselfthreatened in some way. Public meetingsand petitions seem then to be easy toorganise, but the basis of good localgovernment is not made on such issues.It is made by the interest and involvementof as many residents as possible in theday to day (and let's face it - not alwaysexciting) care for how we live. We seeboth membership of the Residents'Association (and willingness to take anactive interest) on a par with willingnessto support a Parish Council. It is all partof the business of a democratic way oflife. Oh! not that old stuff again, you maysay. But what is the big argument in theworld today? The challenge of the"organised" systems in the communistworld and dictatorships everywhere towhat seems to them to be discreditedand old-fashioned ways still favoured inthe so called "West".

It may seem a bit of a mental jump towrite of this in the context of a ParishCouncil, but in the end it does comedown to the fact that our way of life doesdepend on our being prepared to dosomething to make it work.

This could be the year to inject yourenthusiasm in our direction and we shallvery much look forward to meeting upwith you when you do.

Meanwhile please bear in mind that thedate set aside for elections to the ParishCouncil is 13th March.

lan Thomas (Secretary)

You are invited to worship at theEach oj us shallgive accountoj himself to God.Romans 14, verse 12.

Baptist Church, Baldwins LaneMorning Worship: 9.30 a.m,Family Service: 11.00 a.m. Rev.Derek Fraser, B.D.Evening Praise: 6.30 p.m. Telephone: Watford 31403

CROXLEY GREEN ROAD SAFETY through your attics and cellars, so thatCOMMITTEE future generations will be able to see our

history.Finally, we have recently spent a lot of

money on improving the outside of thelibrary with new fencing and plants. Wehope that this has been appreciated bythe community and that you will help tokeep this area clean and tidy.

Unfortunately some people havealready dropped litter and pulled up someof the shrubs, so please keep an eye openfor anyone causing any damage andreport them. Thank you.

Bob Sharpe, Librarian

If assurances we have received result inaction, by the time this edition is pub-lished the following works will becompleted: -Junction A412/The Green. Mini Round-aboutRoad- Markings renewed - DickinsonSquare.Road Markings renewed - The Green.

At our request the following problemareas will be reported to the FebruaryMeeting of Three Rivers Highways,Works and Transport Committee:(a) Rousebarn Lane/Links Way.(b) Barton Way/New Road sight lines.(c) Loudwater LaneIThe Green. Traffic

Speed/Give Ways.(d) Parking problems in New Road.(e) Frankland Road/Mill Lane Junction.If readers have any helpful suggestionsas to alleviating any of these difficulties,please write to our Hon. Secretary. TheCounty Area Road Safety Team makeregular visits to local schools to givetraining in Cycling Proficiency. Someteachers are also trained to carry out thiswork. In the recent Tests arranged by theteam, of the 121 cyclists examined,mostly aged 10/12 years, 101 passed;which seems a very satisfactory result.

N.P. Pitt, Chairman

LIBRARY COLUMNBy the time you read this column, thelibrary will be fully computerised. I hopethis new system of issuing books will bean improvement for everyone. The onlypractical difference is that you will allneed new borrower cards, so please getone soon.

You might have noticed in the "Wat-ford Observer" that we have beenpresented with a very old copy of a bookabout John Dickinson & Company,which came about because of an exhibi-tion on the old mill held in the library. Wesoon realised that many of you havematerial about all aspects of CroxleyGreen's history. We are always happy toreceive any of this for our local historysection, and anything too large for us isgiven to Watford Museum. Please look

POLICE COLUMNIn the period November to early Decem-ber 1985, a sharp increase in crime wasreported in the Croxley Green area, manymore offences were committed thanwould normally be expected in an arealike Croxley Green, a total of 42 in justthis short space of time. As a result ofthis increase in offences, a police opera-tion was put into effect whereby patrolson foot and in vehicles were increasedand more cover was given to the areaduring the relevant times the offenceswere being committed.

Surprise, surprise, offences droppedand two persons were arrested as a resultof this operation. Since this time and asa result of information gleaned during theincreased patrols, other offences havenow been detected. All in all a worth-while exercise.

The most startling figure to come outof this is the fact that although 42offences were committed, only THREEoccurred in a Neighbourhood Watcharea; does this tell us something? In ourview it does, it tells us that you, thepublic, cannot leave everything to us, thepolice. We must have your co-operationand goodwill to do our job effectively.Being vigilant and looking out for yourneighbours' interests as well as your ownis NOT being nosy. It's being neigh-bourly. Without you we can't do it.WITH YOU, WE C~N TACKLE CRIME.

A somewhat belated but none the lesssincere Happy New Year.

Steve SteddyCommunity Constable, Wat. 44444

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SCOTSBRIDGE MILL REFLECTIONS

Will the outcome of protests regarding this proposed redevelopmentmirror what happened during the Croxley Mill Site and CroxleyCentre developements ?

Of course we want and need local development and redevelopment butit must also be planned and approved with a proper considerationof the local environment and peaceful enj oyiuen t of existingamenities.

Many aspects of the proposed Scotsbridge Mill redevelopment arelikely to have adverse repercussions for local residents and theirenvironment, coupled with a loss of some local amenities and withpotential traffic problems.

Once again those in authority appear to have embarked on a schemeto reflect their grand designs. Why following vigorous objectionsby local residents substantially supported by their electedrepresentatives, do those entrusted by the community to servetheir interests appear to be intent on formulating plans contraryto public opinion? How is'it that they not infrequently soadroitley appear able to obtain Committee decisions in the face ofstrong public protest? Does the tail wag the dog ?

If you, the local residents, really care for the interests of yourcommunity begin now to pressure the candidates for the May localDistrict Council elections - make it clear to them that

- in local government Community interests are more important thanparty politics

- your elected representatives should reflect your wishes- local government officers should reflect Councillors' wishes

This means management of the Community by the Community - NOT theimposition of grand designs of those who have responsibilities tothe community. By default we have tolerated for too long thisfrequent reversal of roles.

COUNCILLORS! We have a right to expect that Committee decisionsmore truly reflect local opinion - BE SEEN TO APPLY THIS CONCEPTVOTERS! Ask your ward councillors and candidates where they standand pressure them to take a positive stance in the interests of all.

If management of community affairs continues to be beset byautocratic decisions and lack of response to public opinion, makeknown to 'your Association your views on nomination of independantcandidates for subsequent District Council elections.

Mike HumphreysChairman.

CROXLEY GREEN RESIDENTS' & RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION

Croxley Green Parish Council 198613th March 1986

NorthWard:

CroxleyGreenWard:

FOSTER P.J.HEDGES J.T.NORTH K.A.PARKINS M.POWELL C.G.

BURDIS E.EVETT J.,

FURR P.R.HAYWARD S.RENNOLDSON P.WALKER C.A.

BROWN H.R.DEWAR J.H.LARTER J.R.MATHEWS L.C.WYNNE-JONES A.

SouthWard:

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CROXLEY GREEN PARISH COUNCIL- ELECTION DAY 13th MARCH 1986

We ask for your support for the following candidates who have been nominated on behalf of the Croxley GreenResidents' and Ratepayers' Association as a non-party based panel for election as parish councillors.

NORTH WARDFOSTER, Peter Joseph3, Little Green. 41, married with one son and two daughters.Farmer. Born in Croxley (7th generation) and educated atRickmansworth Grammar School. Actively involved with CroxleyGreen Conservation Committee and Croxley Green Commoners.Served on Committee of Rickmansworth Round Table. Particularinterests - local education and the preservation of the characterof Croxley Green. Hobby - winemaking.

HEDGES, John T.44, Ludlow Way. 51, married with one son and two daughters.Architect. Born in Croxley and educated at Yorke Road, HarveyRoad and Central School, Watford. Actively involved as YouthLeader at Rickmansworth St. Mary's Methodist; Wensum CourtManagement Committee; and Amersham and Chesham BoisChoral Society. For many years has been Chairman of Residents'Association. Particularly keen on preservation of village characterof Croxley. Hobbies - youth work, singing, local affairs.

NORTH, Kenneth Alexander193, Baldwins Lane. 55, married with one daughter presentlyattending Rickmansworth School. Service Administrator withScammell Motors. Resident in Croxley for 50 years - educatedat Watford Grammar School. Actively interested as committeemember of The Friends of the Green. Particularly interested inconservation. Hobbies - walking, rugby football, gardening.

PARKINS, Marjorie3, Grove Crescent. Single. Retired Insurance Accounts Clerk.Resident in Croxley for 16 years having previously lived inRickmansworth for 37 years. Actively involved as centreorganiser in the work of the local Red Cross Society and itscommittees. Particularly interested in the welfare of the elderly.

POWELL, Colin George27, Canterbury Way. 36, married - no family. Service Manager.Resident in Croxley for 36 years and educated at DurrantsSchool. Parents and grandparents were Croxley people. Activelyinvolved from the start with the movement for the establishmentof a Parish Council in Croxley. Feels this is crucial to the retentionof separate identity. Active member of the T.T. Supporters Club.Hobbies - motorcycling, naval history and walking.

CROXLEY GREEN WARDBURDlS, Ernest"Hawthorns". 17, New Road. 52, married with one son and onedaughter. Personnel Executive. Resident in Croxley for 10 years.Actively involved with Chamber of Commerce (East Berks):Watford Harriers. Committee experience with St. Joans PTA(Chairman) and JIC. Special interest - Local history. Hobbies- athletics, Victoriana, gardening, jazz.

EVETT, James5, Watford Road. 55, married with one son and four daughters.Greengrocer. Resident in Croxley for 15 years. Justice of thePeace (10 years). Actively involved with the Retail Fruit TradeFederation and with industrial therapy in sheltered homes.Member of All Saints Church. Experience with Round Table,Rotary, Watford Social Centre for the Blind, Leukamia Research,Old People's Welfare and Watford Carnival Committee.

FURR, Peter Richard45, Dickinson Square. 44, married with two children. CivilServant with DHSS. Resident in Croxley for 38 years; educatedat Malvern Way, Harvey Road and Watford Grammar Schools.Actively involved as Vice-Chairman of the Governors, HarveyRoad School and as a committee member of the CommunityAssociation. Has served on committee of Residents' Associa-tion; Croxley Scout Group Supporters Association. Particularlykeen on preservation of Green Belt. Hobbies - Watford Foot-ball Club, music and gardening.

CROXLEY GREEN WARD (Contd.)HAYWARD, Mrs. Stella237, New Road. Married with two daughters and several grand-children. Voluntary worker at Red Cross Centre at Croxley.Resident in Croxley since 1973. Actively involved from the startwith the campaign for the setting up of a Parish Council forCroxley. Handles publicity for Red Cross (eg. Monthly Saturdaymorning markets). Hobby - reading.

RENNOLDSON, Peter1, New Road. 46, married with one son and one daughter(presently at Rickmansworth School). College Lecturer. Residentin Croxley for 15 years and educated in Watford. Activelyinvolved with local Scouts/Cubs Supporters' Association andParent Teachers' Association. Past Committee member ofResidents' Association. Treasurer of Bury Lake Young Mariners.Particularly keen to preserve environment for country activitiesand prevent spoiling of woodlands. Hobbies - sailing; pump-house children's theatre, swimming, music, DIY.

WALKER, Colin Arthur155, Winton Drive. 49, married - no family. Printer. Residentin Croxley for 16 years. Actively involved in movement to setup Parish Council. Committee member of Residents' Associa-tion and Three Rivers Community and Police ConsultativeCommittee. Particu!arly keen on facilities for senior citizens andattention to safety on the roads. Hobbies - fishing, golf andwalking.

SOUTH WARDBROWN, Howard Richard33, Frankland Road. 39, married with one son. MarketingExecutive. Resident in Croxley for eight years. Actively involvedwith Residents' Association, Round Table, Local School Govern-ing Body, Neighbourhood Watch. Special interests - protectingenvironment of Croxley Moor and Woods; local transport andimprovement of service from Croxley Station. Hobbies -squash, DIY and charity activities.

DEWAR, Harry1, Frankland Close. Married with one son and one daughter.Retired Civil Servant. Resident in Croxley for 31 years. Activelyinvolved with Crox!ey Green Horticultural and AllotmentsAssociation (Secretary) and Frankland Road Allotment Associa-tion (Treasurer). Other interests - golf and gardening.

LARTER, John Ronald65, Sycamore Road. 39, married with two sons. Export RegionalManager. Resident in Croxley for 10% years (apart from 2 %years in Kenya). Actively involved as a committee member of theResidents' Association. Particularly keen to preserve the qualityof life and environment in Croxley. Hobbies - gardening andtrivia.

MATHEWS, Laurence C.26, Sycamore Road. 57, married with one son and one daughter.Senior Design Engineer and Project Design Safety Officer.Resident in Croxley for 17 years. Actively involved as acommittee member of the Residents' Association. Interested inall community affairs and especially the retention of a particularidentity for Croxley. Hobbies - badminton and photography.

WYNNE-JONES, Ann37, Oakleigh Drive. Married with one son (23) and one daughter(19). Teacher of Mathematics at St. Margarets School, Bushey.Resident in Croxley 22 years, but with spells abroad in Kenya.Swaziland, Malaysia, Gilbert Islands and Nigeria. Active in localwelfare groups and as a committee member of the Mothers'Union. Particularly in demand by local societies on strength ofher experience abroad. Hobbies - classical music, art, swim-ming, needlework and design.