As part of the Tales of the River project, Watford Borough Council, supported by Groundwork East and funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund , commissioned artist Tamara Froud of Mosaic Art Ltd. to create sculptural pieces along the River Colne. This initiative celebrates the river’s unique chalk bed geology and rich natural heritage. The sculptures were inspired by residents’ reflections during river walks, where they explored how the senses are stimulated by this envir

A new month-long art exhibition celebrating the River Colne and its rich heritage will open in March 2026 at the newly launched Pump House Café and exhibition space. The ‘River Colne Art Exhibition’ invites both amateur and professional artists to showcase work inspired by the river’s wildlife, history, and personal memories. Artists are encouraged to submit work in any medium, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, that reflects the River Colne and its surroundings. Subm

Residents of Watford are being invited to take part in two free events this autumn, designed to give people the skills and confidence to help protect and celebrate the town’s River Colne. Delivered through the ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’ project in partnership with Groundwork East, the activities combine practical training with outdoor exploration, a unique opportunity to learn new skills and make a real difference to the health of the river. River Colne Coffee Evening, M

Watford Borough Council is excited to announce two brand-new heritage trails, following the River Colne. The new additions come after the...

Held in Oxhey Park, the festival was a chance to thank the community for their support of the Tales of the River project over the past...

Watford Borough Council and Groundwork East are inviting everyone to come together for the final Wild Play session of the Tales of the...

Watford Borough Council is delighted to announce the success of its development bid, submitted in partnership with Groundwork East, as...

Watford Borough Council and Groundwork East are delighted to invite residents, community groups and visitors to a special event celebrating the remarkable achievements of the Tales of the River project – a community-driven initiative uncovering the hidden stories, history and natural heritage of the River Colne.

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...

Residents passionate about protecting the River Colne are invited to a special River Colne Coffee Evening at Watford Rugby Club on...

Households across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire can benefit from free one-to-one energy efficiency and money saving advice from...

The River Colne Community Festival took place last Saturday, bringing together residents and visitors to celebrate the River Colne. Held...

Join our free event which offers something for everyone, from nature enthusiasts to curious minds eager to learn more about the environment.

On 13 January (subject to weather), Watford Borough Council partners Salix will commence restoration works at Waterfields Recreation...

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, Rediscovering the River Colne, and Community Connection Projects CIC are thrilled to announce the...

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, along with key project partners Groundwork East, is excited to announce the launch of a captivating new podcast...

Project partners will come together on Tuesday 13 February to celebrate a milestone in the 10-year ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’...

Building on last year’s improvement works, as part of our ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’ project, along with partners Affinity Water and...

Prepare to be captivated by the beauty of Watford's natural landscapes in 2024! © Image by Simon Jacobs Our specially curated ‘Tales of...