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0} FICIAL ORGAN OF CROXLEY GREEN RE.:IDENTS' fu~D R<\TEPA YERS' ASSOCIATION

Editor-Mrs. D. B. WHITFIELD, 242 New Road

AnnualNo. 3-0ctober 1964

General MeetingTo All Members,

The Annual General Meeting of the Croxley Green Residents' and Ratepayers' Association will beheld on Friday, 6th November, 1964, at 8 p.m. in the Science Room of the Dickinson Guildhouse, NewRoad, Croxley Green. All members are earnestly requested to attend.

la Bateman Road,Croxley Green, Herts.

F. N. CHERRILL,Hon. Secretary

AGENDA

G. Election of President and Vice-Presidents.7. Election of Officers and Committee for the

ensuing year.8. Election of Hon. Auditors.9. Resolutions.

10. Open Discussion. (Prior notice of items fordiscussion should be handed to the Hon.Secretary. )

1. Minutes of the 1963 Annual General Meetingand Special Meeting held on 27th February,1964.

2. Matters arising therefrom.3. Chairman's Report.4. Hon. Secretary's Report.5. Hon. Treasurer's Report and statement of

accounts for the year ended 30th September,]964.

N.B. All Members of the Association are eligible to ~erve on the Committee.serve kindly write to the Hon. Secretary at least two days prior to the A.G.M.

If you are willing to

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Published by Croxley Green Residents' and Ra tepa yers .vssociation. 10 Baternan Road. Croxley Green.

CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

As is usual in this issue, my remarks are put back 0'1

to page 2 to make way for the notice of the AnnualGeneral Meeting. With our greatly increased member-ship this year I look for a much better attendance thanin the past. So many people turn their backs. in theframe of mind that the A.G.M. is just for the Officersand no concern of theirs. This is your chance to comeand elect the people you wish to Tun YOUR Associationfor the coming year. After the formal business you willbe able to ask questions and air your views on any topicof local interest.

The Association receives many requests and corn-pliants during the year which are of a purely personalnature from members and others. If we were to dealwith all these we should require a full-time Secretary

, doing nothing else and that is not possible for a sub-scription of 2s. per annum. Our invariable reply insuch matters is to direct the enquirer where he mayobtain accurate information or to whom he should makehis complaint. When such measures fail or a matter isignored or affects sufficient people to become a localissue then the Association goes into action. One other

fact emerges very frequently. People seem loth to puttheir facts in writing to authorities; so often verbal Of'

telephone messages get forgotten or distorted out ofrecognition but a letter enables studied consideration to

-.be given to facts and few dare destroy a written corn- •munication of which the writer has a copy.

Watford Road Post OfficeCroxley Green

DeliYeries WlJtfordDUly 2949.

GENERAL GROCERSPROVISION- MERCHANTS

GREENGROCERY

PIKES STORES

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Now and again I hear it said that the Association"does nothing for Croxley" but a look at the matterswhich occupy your Committee's attention through theyear soon nails that thought. I would remind membersthat when the rates were last considered Mr. Armson(then a Councillor) put forward a proposal whereby theCouncil could save a Id. or 2d. of the rate increase.Although this proposal did not bear fruit no other repre-sentative of the ratepayers of any party was willingto take such a line. We did try.

In conclusion, I look forward to a year when theAssociation will rise to greater strength through the unityof purpose of its members and Committee. If CroxleyGreen is not to lapse into the stupor which overtakesso many dormitory areas around London we must fosterthe community spirit amongst us as much as possibleand that means doing something about it yourself. notleaving it to the next man. So let the year 1964/5 beone in which we are proud to live in Croxley Green andone in which you and I played our part to make it abetter and brighter place.

Yours truly,B. W. GARDNER_

Chairman

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Regular early morning deliveries of Newsnape rsand Magazines throughout Croxley

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Telephone-Rickmansworth 75144

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GREENGROCER and FRUITERERCUT FLOWERS & BEDDING PLANTS

Agent for Birds Eye Frozen Foods .

DELIVERIES DAILY

OPEN SUNDAYS 10-1 p.m.

Croxley Green Councillors are:-North Ward:-1965 J. A. McGinn, Esq.,

21 Girton Way. Watford 325171965 R. J. Pitkin, Esq.,

36.Scots Hill. Ric~answortb 744591966 N. C. Young, Esq., .

63 Longcroft Road, Maple Cross.Rickrnansworth 75603

1967 A. J. J. Crawley, Esq.,32 Winchester Way. Rickrnansworth 76920

South Ward.~1965 L. V. Reason, Esq.,

40 Repton Way. Rickrnansworth 756381966 W. H. Cox, Esq.,

'Oakwood,' Chorleywod Road,Rickrnansworth. Rickmansworth 72768

1966 A. W. Hauck, Esq., ..311 New Road, Croxley Green ..

. Rickmansworth 756111967 G. A. Penny, Esq.,

80 Valley Walk, Croxley Green.

Watford Rural Councillors are:-M r. W. R West, Cherry Tree Cottage,

The Green, Sarratt.Mr. W. G. L. Bray, Corner House. Chandlers Cross.

TIMBER PAINTS WALLPAPERSTools Formica Wareite Insulae PlyQuilted Vinyl Vinyl Curtaining VeneeritHardboard Handiboard Beading

BRUSHES jar all purposes, etc.

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COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

We list the next meetings which are open to thepublic. Council and all Committee meetings start at8 p.m. except Allotments, at 7.30 p.m., in front of OpenSpaces Committee.

General Purposes ... October 5thOpen Spaces ... ... October 8th

. Highways ... ... October 12thFinance ... ... .. . October 19thCouncil ... ... ... October 27thRoad Safety ... ... October 28th

and thereafter at six weekly intervals, except Allotmentsat 7.30 p.m. and thereafter at 12 weekly intervals.

It should be explained that Committee meeting pro-cedure is a lot less formal than meetings of the fullCouncil and much more can be explored and debatedin this informal atmosphere. The privilege to attendCommittee meetings has been obtained so go along anduse it. otherwise it may be withdrawn. Attend a Com-mittee that interests you and see what your electedrepresentatives say on behalf of Croxley Green.

WE HEAR AND OBSERVE

• The Rickmansworth Council has made application tot'1.e Herts County Council to remove the differentialrating of the Croxley Mills and Woodcock Hill areas.

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Sub-ContractorsFor all Building alterationsand RepairsDrainage and SewerageEstimares Free

15 Sprin.gfield CloseCroxley GreenTel. RICK. 75719

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A. R. CROSSCHEMIST

158 Watford Road, Croxley Green.

Tel. Rickmansworth 72072

CROXLEY GREEN BRANCH POST Oi<'FICE"

It has been decided to leave this matter in abeyancefor the time being but the position will be reviewed againearly next year and if then, the amount of business under-taken shows no improvement, there will be no alterna-tive ,but to proceed with the proposal, to replace .it bya Sub-Post Office. If you wish the Post Office to remainas and where it is USE IT as much as possible,

POSTAL DELIVERIES

Many complaints have been received regarding postaldeliveries, in some instances a delay of two or three days,Also the first delivery is very late and too near thesecond and there appears to be some confusion by thePostman between "The Green," "Little Green" and"-Green Lane," also between Frankland Road andFrankland Close.

"The Handyman's Shop"Tel. Rick.. 75697

P'. BECKFORD Ltd.307 BALDWINS LANE,

CROXLEY GH.EEN.Timber, Hardboard and Mouldings

Ironmongery & Too!s. Domestic HardwareGarden Reauisites. Key Cutting

Electric:al Accessorres. Glass cut to sizeStockists of High Class Decorat ing MaterialsAgents for John Line, Sanderson, Ashley and

Shand Kydd Wallpaper,.

CROXLEY HALL WOODS

When tree felling started recently in these woodsnumerous complaints reached the Association, who tooklip the matter with the Council. As a result, a meetingwas arranged which took place in the woods onAugust 17th last. The purpose was "to inform aresponsible body of people of what was happening sothat the information could be disseminated and thusavoid further criticism." This meeting was attended bythe Council's advisers and consultants on woodlands, amember of H.M. Forestry Commission, the Chairman ofthe Council, the Chairman of the Open Spaces Com-mittee, other Councillors and Council officials, and abody of lay representatives, mostly members of theAssociation's Committee. It was explained that the'policy being followed in these woods was a deliberatecompromise between running them as a commercialproject to produce timber and as an open space amenity.The work now going on is a first stage and consists ofremoval. et saleable timber and the clearing of a fewareas so that re-seeding without replanting can takeplace. When this is completed no further action willbe taken for two years when the second phase ofthinning out and clearing of the dead wood and diseasedtrees will begin.

BOUNDARY PLATES. May we suggest the Councilagain be asked 'to erect Boundary Plates to help• si rangers passing through the district.

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Two cottages at the corner of Barton Way and NewRoad have been demolished in readiness for the con-struction of the new Old Folks Club and County Library.We learn both will be on the ground floor, and workshould start before the end of 1964.

HANDY HINTFor e.d erdowus tha.t ~lijJ Gfl' the bed during the

nig-ht, particula.rly w crryi ng where clu ldreu ar econcerned, sew or safotv pin a strip of mater inl toeit her side, about ha lf-w.ry along t hs length of theeiderdown, all cl tuck these s tr ips undernea.th themattress at oight. 'I'he ship, need to be a foot inleugth,

MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE

President: Col. C. E. Rothery Moss, 35 Watford Road.

Vice-Presidents: Mr. Armson, 14 Watford Road;

Mr. J. S. Robinson,46 Warwick Way.

Chairman: Mr. B. W. Gardner, 8 Repton Way.

Vice-Chairman: Mr. W. J. Wallwork, 44 Canterbury Way.

HO!l. Secretary: Mr. F. N. Cherrill, 10 Bateman Road.

HOII. Treasurer: Mr. J. W. Broorne, 114 Links Way.

Elected Members:

Nrr. R. E. B~ardman, 16 Frankl~nd Road;Mr. W. N. Bryan, 85 Links Way;,Mr. E. Button, 33 Links Way;Mrs. D. Horwood, 47 OwensWay;Mrs. E..N. King; 29 Beechcroft Avenue;Mrs. G. Milne, 286 Baldwins Lane;Mr. T. N. Millway, 3 All Saints Lane;Mrs. D. L Nixey, 44 Oakleigh Drive;Mr. J. E. Oliver, 24 Durrants Drive;Councillor L V. Reason, 40 Repton Way;Mrs.i MrTrinder, 62 Gonville Avenue;Mr. B: H. W. Tullett, 9 Green Lane;Mr. J. R. Veysey, 21 Winton Crescent;Mrs. D.-R. Whitfield, 242 New Road;Mr. G. S. Wilcox, 92 New Road;Mr. W. T. G. Yabs1ey, 264 Ba1dwins Lane.

FOR THE BEST VALUEIn

FOOTWEAR & REPAIRSgo to

WRIGHTS245 M,ew Rd.,Croxley Green

[Phone: Rickmansworth 72819]also at Watford and StanmOf'e

•• National" Cheques acce nte d

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Waddington & Ridgers(FORD GILL)

193 Watford RoadPhone: Watford 2130-4

51 Baldwins LanePhoae : Watford 28851

Your Local Newsagents

Confectionery Toys Stationery

Cards for all Occastens

It is with much pleasure we say 'Thank you" to ourmany distributors of the "Croxley Green Resident" (oftenmistaken for a circular). Their continual help is verymuch appreciated.

We would also welcome helpers in the undermentionedroads to ease the burden of our present helpers:-

New Road (top end);Dickinson Square;Baldwins Lane (one for centre section);Richmond Way (one helper);Kenilworth Drive and Sycamore Road

(two helpers in each of these).We would also like to recruit three people to collect

the annual subscriptions in the following areas:-East side of Baldwins Lane;Sycamore Road;Frankland Road.

For urns and information kindly contact Hon.'1',p:l.sUI'el', 114 Links Way.

Howes and Bunzalows Urgently R.equired

PHILIP MORRIS & CO.SURV£YOR AND E.STATE: AGE.NT

162 WATFORD ROAD,CROXLEY GREEN, HERTS

Tal-e-Rickmanswort h iHH and 75345

FOR YOUR DIARY

The annual event organised by the l st Croxley GreenScouts, Parents' and Friends' Association will take placethis year on Saturday, November 14th, in the DickinsonsGuildhouse. The Sale of Work and Amusements will beat 3 p.m. followed by a Dance to the 'Frankland Four,'at 7.30 p.m.

The St. Oswald Players present 'A LETTER FROMTHE GENERAL' on Friday, November 13th, and Satur-day, November 14th, at 7.45 p.m., at St. Oswald's ChurchHall, Malvern Way. Tickets 3s. (including refreshments)at the door or where posters are marked 'tickets here.'

WATFORD AND WEST HERTS SCOTTISH SOCIETY

Dancing Classes.-The Autumn Session has commenced.

Tuesdays at St. Michael's Hall, Durban Road,Watford; 7.45-9.45 p.m.

Thursdays at Chater School, Harwoods Road.Watford; 7.45-9.45 p.m.

commencing October 8th, 1964.

.Saturdays at St. Michael's Hall; 9.30-12 noon,commencing October 10th, 1964.

Weekly Society Evcnings.-

Commence at 8 p.m. in St. Michael's Hall, DurbanRoad, Watford.

Monday, October 5th.-General Get Together andintroduction.

Monday, October 12th.-Cards and easy games.

Acting Secretaries=«

Miss P. Innes. 'Elmcroft,' 92a Aldenham Road. Bushey.Watford; tel. 25448.

Mrs. A. Barton, 37 Coombe Hill Road, Rickrnansworth.

Miss M. Norbury, 7 Popes Road, Abbots Langley:tel. Kings Langley 3447.

Do not forget our A.G,M.

Do come along and hear about the Association's workfor you. An open Meeting to all. (See front page.)

CROXLEY GREEN SOCIETY

Secretary-Miss D. Raggett, 20 Bateman Road.Croxley Green. The Association's delegates to thisSociety are:-

Mrs. Horwood, Mr. Armson, Councillor Reason andMr. Tullett.

An Appeal Against the Council's Refusal to Allow theProposal to Erect 36 Flats and Garages at the rear of

Nuttfield Close and Frankland Road

A Public Enquiry was held at the Council Offices onMonday, September 21st, 1964, which was attended byrepresentatives from 'The Croxley Green Residents'Association' and many other residents. We await theresult with interest. The meeting commenced at 10.30 a.m.and terminated at 3.15 p.m.

The Association thanks the Advertisers fortheir support and hopes all our readers willpatronise them.

ARE YOU A MEMBER? IF NOT, THIS ISYOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OR RE·JOIN.The minimum subscription is 2s. per year perfamily and subscriptions above this amount arecredited to a separate fund which is used infurtherance of the Association's policy to securerepresentation on the Rickmansworth UrbanDistrict Council.

To the Hon. Treasurer, at 114 Links WC/v(or to any member of the Committee)

Please enrol me as a member of the CroxleyGreen Residents' and Ratepayers' Association. forwhich I attach subscription for the year ending30th September, 1965.

Mr. & Mrs. . Amount. .

Address Date .(You will 110t be canvassed jar the return of thisform; your membership is entirely voluntarvi

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