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Explore Watford by bike on with the River Amble tour
As part of the Tales of the River project, residents are invited to take part in a River 'Amble' with a difference – a guided cycle along...
Watford Borough Council
Jun 22 min read
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Community invited to shape the future of the River Colne over coffee
Residents passionate about protecting the River Colne are invited to a special River Colne Coffee Evening at Watford Rugby Club on...
Watford Borough Council
Feb 131 min read
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Groundwork’s Green Doctors can help Hertfordshire residents save on energy costs and keep homes warmer
Households across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire can benefit from free one-to-one energy efficiency and money saving advice from...
Watford Borough Council
Feb 52 min read
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Watford celebrates the success of the River Colne Community Festival
The River Colne Community Festival took place last Saturday, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate the River Colne. Held...
Watford Borough Council
Jan 222 min read
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Join the River Colne Community Festival
Join our free event which offers something for everyone, from nature enthusiasts to curious minds eager to learn more about the environment.
Watford Borough Council
Jan 82 min read
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River Colne restoration works to begin at Waterfields Recreation Ground
On 13 January (subject to weather), Watford Borough Council partners Salix will commence restoration works at Waterfields Recreation...
Watford Borough Council
Jan 72 min read
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Exciting completion of the River Colne ‘Youth Volunteer Scheme’
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, Rediscovering the River Colne, and Community Connection Projects CIC are thrilled to announce the...
Watford Borough Council
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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Join us for a summer of fun and exploration with Wildplay sessions
Get ready to step outside and delve into the River Colne’s rich heritage with our Wildplay session, held in partnership with Groundwork...
Watford Borough Council
Jul 22, 20241 min read
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Watford Borough Council launches engaging new podcast series on the River Colne
Watford Borough Council, along with key project partners Groundwork East, is excited to announce the launch of a captivating new podcast...
Watford Borough Council
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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New milestone as volunteers take the plunge to restore the River Colne
Project partners will come together on Tuesday 13 February to celebrate a milestone in the 10-year ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’...
Watford Borough Council
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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River Colne restoration continues near Timberlake Allotments
Building on last year’s improvement works, as part of our ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’ project, along with partners Affinity Water and...
Watford Borough Council
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Get ready for an exciting adventure along the River Colne
Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of Watford's natural landscapes in 2024! © Image by Simon Jacobs Our specially curated ‘Tales of...
Watford Borough Council
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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Embark on a journey through history with ‘Travelling Tales’
Travelling Tales invites all residents of Watford to embark on a free immersive and interactive heritage tour of the River Colne, diving...
Watford Borough Council
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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Discover the beauty of nature and community spirit with the River Colne Community Festival
Immerse yourself in a day of fun, learning and community with the River Colne Community Festival on Sunday 10 September from 12pm – 3pm,...
Watford Borough Council
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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New accessibility tool bar available on the Rediscovering the River Colne website
As part of the ‘Tales of the River’ project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the council have added a state-of-the-art...
Watford Borough Council
Aug 15, 20232 min read
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‘Tales of the River’ project launched in partnership with The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Watford Borough Council has received a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to partner on a three-year project to bring the...
Watford Borough Council
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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Work to begin at River Colne to help restore the river and its wildlife
Affinity Water is carrying out tree works along the riverbank, opposite Timberlake Allotments, as part of the 10-year ‘Rediscovering the...
Watford Borough Council
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Improvement works set to begin on Rediscovering the River Colne programme
Physical improvements to the River Colne will soon be underway, as Phase 1 of Watford Borough Council’s Rediscovering the River Colne...
Watford Borough Council
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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River Colne mural painting held at Knutsford Playing Fields
It was a cool day on Sunday 27 February, when thirteen young people joined Groundwork East and Herts County Council at Knutsford Playing...
Watford Borough Council
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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River Colne Family Festival
This Sunday, Knutsford Playing Fields hosted the River Colne Family Festival! It was fantastic to be joined by so many local people, who...
Watford Borough Council
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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