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...
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Watford Borough Council
Jul 221 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Jul 222 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Feb 82 min read
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’...
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Watford Borough Council
Jan 242 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Jan 222 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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,...
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Watford Borough Council
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Dec 13, 20222 min read
‘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...
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Watford Borough Council
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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...
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Watford Borough Council
Mar 2, 20221 min read
River Colne Art Exhibition Launch
Photos by Reena Pitney, 11 February, Watford Museum Watford Borough Council, in conjunction with Groundwork East and Watford Museum, held...
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Watford Borough Council
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Try-January comes to the Colne
There's loads of ways for you to help nature this new year, with Try January! Conservation walks, litter picks, invasive species tours...
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Watford Borough Council
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Are you a current/budding artist and want the opportunity to display your artwork in a local museum?
Then submit your artwork to the ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’ art competition. with your pieces inspired by the river! As a part of...
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Watford Borough Council
Nov 12, 20211 min read
What does the River Colne need? An open forum on November 17
Date: 17 November 2021 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Location: Watford Colosseum The River Colne partners are inviting you - local residents and...
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Watford Borough Council
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Watford goes green for COP26
Last week Groundwork East ran a series of events to encourage local residents to use their local green spaces, and highlight the...
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Watford Borough Council
Oct 22, 20211 min read
CCP continues to remove overgrowth from river
Sandy Belloni, Community Connection Projects CIC (CCP), has been working to clear overgrowth along the river, to allow better water flow...
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