Croxley Green Parish Council

29/10/2026

🔧 BROKEN IT? DON'T BIN IT! ♻️

🛠️ Croxley Green Repair Café is back THIS SUNDAY!

Got something broken gathering dust at home? Before you throw it away, bring it along to our friendly Repair Café and let our skilled volunteers see if they can give it a new lease of life! 💚

We can help with:
🔌 Electrical appliances
👕 Clothing & textiles
🚲 Bicycles
🧸 Toys & gadgets
⌚ Watches & jewellery
🪑 Furniture
🛠️ Tool sharpening
🔧 Plastic & resin repairs

📅 Sunday 1st November
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Croxley Green Community Club, Community Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3SU

✅ No booking needed – just drop in!

Come along, save money, reduce waste and help us keep perfectly good items out of landfill. 🌍

Please share with friends, family and neighbours – you never know what we might be able to fix! 🔧💚

26/10/2026

🎨 Looking for something to keep the children busy over half term? 🎨

Why not get them involved in our Youth Art Competition! 🌈🖌️

Croxley Green Youth Council is inviting young people under 18 to get creative and help transform our historic red telephone box on The Green! ☎️❤️

We're looking for colourful, imaginative designs that celebrate everything we love about Croxley Green – from our beautiful surroundings and local wildlife to our history and community spirit. 🌳🌼

🏆 Winning designs will be transformed into stained-glass-effect panels and displayed in the restored telephone box for everyone to enjoy!

🖍️ Pick up an art sheet from the Parish Council Offices, get creative over half term and be part of something special!

👉 Find out more about the competition and how to enter here:

https://croxleygreen-pc.gov.uk/news/calling-all-young-artists-help-transform-croxley-greens-historic-red-telephone-box/

💚 Your Art. Our Heritage. Our Future.

23/10/2026

💜 Croxley Green Parish Council is becoming a Hate Crime Reporting Centre!

We are pleased to announce that, from Monday 2 November 2026, Croxley Green Parish Council will officially become a Third-Party Hate Crime Reporting Centre, working in partnership with Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Our officers have been busy undertaking specialist training during Hate Crime Awareness Week, preparing to offer a safe, welcoming and confidential place for residents to report hate crime or seek advice.

🗣️ You don't have to report directly to the police. Our trained officers will be here to listen, offer support and help you report incidents, including anonymously if you prefer.

📍 Croxley Green Parish Council Offices, Community Way

🕘 Opening hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9am–4.30pm
Friday: 9am–1pm

Whether you have experienced or witnessed hate crime, you are not alone. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and supported in our community.

💜 Stop the hate. Don't ignore it, report it.

🔗 Find out more: www.hertsagainsthate.org

21/10/2026

🎭🍿 Looking for something fun to do with the kids this October Half Term? 🎃✨

Watersmeet has a fantastic line-up of family-friendly shows and films to keep the little ones entertained this half term! 🌟

From Disney favourites and magical adventures to mind-blowing science and plenty of laughs, there's something for the whole family to enjoy!

🎬 Saturday 25 October – Disney Junior Film Club

🏴‍☠️ Tuesday 27 October – Hook

🪄 Wednesday 28 October – Magic & Mayhem

🧪 Thursday 29 October – Utterly Revolting Science Show

🐑 Sunday 1 November – Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

📍 Watersmeet, Rickmansworth

🎟️ Book your tickets and find out more: https://www.watersmeet.co.uk/october-half-term

📞 Box Office: 01923 727151

💛 Why not make some special family memories this half term and support your local theatre at the same time?

📣 Please share with friends, family and local parents who might be looking for half-term activities!

Summer holiday events at Watersmeet: Triple Whammy Kids Show, Toy Story 5, Comic Art Masterclasses, Moana & PAW Patrol. Fun for all the family this summer!

21/10/2026

🎄✨ STALLHOLDERS WANTED! ✨🎄

🎅 Croxley Green's Christmas Market is back, and we want YOU to be part of the festive fun! 🎁

We're looking for local businesses, independent traders, talented crafters, artisans, charities and food & drink vendors to join us for a magical afternoon of Christmas cheer! 🎄🛍️

📅 Saturday 5th December

⏰ 2:30pm – 6pm

📍 In and outside stalls available

Whether you sell handmade gifts, festive treats, unique crafts or delicious food, we'd love to hear from you! ❤️

🎁 Interested in having a stall?

Get in touch to find out more and register your interest!

📧 [email protected]

📞 01923 710250

🎄 Help us make this year's Christmas Market a fantastic community event!

✨ Please LIKE, SHARE and TAG any local businesses or talented makers who might be interested! ✨

20/10/2026

🪔✨ What a fantastic Diwali celebration! ✨🪔

We had an amazing time celebrating Diwali with everyone last Saturday! 🎉🌟

A huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful performers who entertained us with their incredible talent, our fantastic stallholders who brought so much colour and variety to the event, and of course, everyone who came along to celebrate with us! ❤️

Your support, energy and enthusiasm helped make the day truly special, bringing our community together in a wonderful celebration of light, culture and togetherness. 🧡💛

📸 Here are some of our favourite moments from the day! We hope you enjoy looking back at the celebrations as much as we do!
Thank you for making Diwali such a memorable occasion! 🪔✨

15/10/2026

🪔✨ DIWALI 2026 – MEET OUR PERFORMERS! ✨🪔

🎤🌸 Performer Spotlight: Bhavana Hindupur 🌸🎤

We're delighted to introduce another wonderful performer joining us at this year's Diwali Festival of Lights – Bhavana Hindupur! 🎉

A Croxley Green resident for almost a decade, Bhavana has a deep love for music, particularly the wonderful world of Bollywood, from timeless classics to lively Punjabi favourites! 💜✨

Her passion for music also extends to exploring exciting new sounds, blending traditional Indian melodies with contemporary influences to create something a little different.

Alongside her daughter Myra, Bhavana co-runs Raag n Roll, a musical collaboration that brings together Indian classical music, Bollywood and Western pop through fresh, playful mashups! 🎶

It's a wonderful example of how music can bring different cultures, generations and musical styles together.

🌺 What can you look forward to?

Bhavana will be treating us to a 10-minute traditional singing performance, bringing her passion for Indian music to the stage as part of our Diwali celebrations. 🎤✨

With her love of Bollywood classics, Punjabi music and musical fusion, we're excited to welcome Bhavana to the stage and share her musical talents with our community!

And as a fellow Croxley Green resident, it's especially lovely to have her taking part in our local Festival of Lights celebrations! 🪔💜

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ Event: 4pm – 7pm
🎤 Bhavana's Performance: 6.10pm (10 minutes)
📍 Yorke Mead School, Croxley Green

🪔 Join us for an afternoon of fantastic performances, music, dance and community spirit as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together!

👀 Keep following our page! We'll be introducing more of the wonderful performers and stallholders joining us for this year's celebrations.

✨ Come along and show your support for Bhavana and all our fantastic performers as we celebrate Diwali together! ✨

15/10/2026

🪔✨ DIWALI 2026 – MEET OUR PERFORMERS! ✨🪔

💃🌸 Performer Spotlight: Prakriti Dance UK 🌸💃

We're delighted to welcome back another fantastic group joining us at this year's Diwali Festival of Lights – Prakriti Dance UK! 🎉

Based in Watford, Prakriti Dance UK is an Indian Classical Dance school dedicated to sharing the beauty of Indian dance, culture and artistic expression with the local community. 💜✨

The school provides a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where students of all ages can develop their confidence, creativity and discipline through high-quality dance training and exciting performance opportunities.

With a passion for celebrating tradition while inspiring personal growth, Prakriti Dance UK encourages its students to discover the joy of dance and develop skills that last a lifetime.

🌺 What can you look forward to?

Prakriti Dance UK will be treating us to a wonderful 20-minute Indian Classical Dance performance, showcasing the beauty, elegance and rich cultural traditions of this expressive art form. 💃🎶

Through graceful movements, rhythm and storytelling, their performance promises to bring Indian culture to life on stage, offering a fantastic experience for audiences of all ages!

We're thrilled to have Prakriti Dance UK returning to our Diwali celebrations and can't wait to see what they have in store for us this year! 🪔✨

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ Event: 4pm – 7pm
💃 Prakriti Dance UK's Performance: 4.35pm (20 minutes)
📍 Yorke Mead School, Croxley Green

🪔 Join us for an afternoon of fantastic performances, music, dance and community spirit as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together!

👀 Keep following our page! We'll be introducing more of the wonderful performers and stallholders joining us for this year's celebrations over the coming days.

✨ Come along and show your support for Prakriti Dance UK and all our fantastic performers as we celebrate Diwali together! ✨

15/10/2026

🪔✨ DIWALI 2026 – MEET OUR PERFORMERS! ✨🪔

🎤🌸 Performer Spotlight: Baljeet Dogra 🌸🎤

We're delighted to introduce another wonderful performer joining us at this year's Diwali Festival of Lights – Baljeet Dogra! 🎉

Baljeet will be bringing the beautiful sounds of traditional Indian singing to our celebrations, sharing the richness of Indian music and culture with our community. 💜✨

And we're especially pleased that Baljeet will be performing not once, but twice during this year's celebrations!

🌺 What can you look forward to?

🎶 4.15pm – Opening Musical Performance

Baljeet will be taking to the stage near the start of our celebrations, treating audiences to a traditional singing performance and helping set the scene for an afternoon filled with music, dance and festive spirit!

🎶 6.30pm – Second Musical Performance

Baljeet will return to the stage later in the afternoon for another wonderful traditional singing performance, giving visitors a second opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Indian music.

Whether you're familiar with traditional Indian singing or experiencing it for the first time, we hope you'll join us to enjoy both performances! 🪔🎵

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ Event: 4pm – 7pm
🎤 Baljeet's Performances: 4.15pm & 6.30pm
📍 Yorke Mead School, Croxley Green

🪔 Join us for an afternoon of fantastic performances, music, dance and community spirit as we celebrate the Festival of Lights together!

👀 Keep following our page! We'll be introducing more of the wonderful performers and stallholders joining us for this year's celebrations.

✨ Come along and show your support for Baljeet and all our fantastic performers as we celebrate Diwali together! ✨

15/10/2026

🪔✨ DIWALI 2026 – MEET OUR STALLHOLDERS! ✨🪔

🎨🌸 Stallholder Spotlight: ars_et_kala 🌸🎨

We're excited to introduce another wonderful stallholder joining us at this year's Diwali Festival of Lights – ars_et_kala! 🎉

If you love unique artwork, thoughtful gifts and beautiful handmade creations, be sure to stop by their stall and explore their fantastic collection of artistic treasures! 💜✨

From colourful paintings and handmade accessories to festive Diwali decorations, ars_et_kala celebrates creativity and the beauty of handmade art, with something special for everyone!

🛍️ What can you look forward to?

🎨 Paintings & Artwork – Discover unique artistic creations full of colour and personality, perfect for brightening up your home or gifting to someone special!

📿 Handmade Bracelets – Beautiful accessories that add a personal touch to your everyday style.

🔑 Creative Keychains – Charming little keepsakes, perfect as thoughtful gifts, bag accessories or a treat for yourself!

🪔 Diwali Decorations – Colourful festive creations to bring a little extra sparkle and joy to your Festival of Lights celebrations!

💝 Unique Handmade Gifts – From artistic treasures to charming accessories, discover thoughtful gifts with a personal touch.

🌺 Why visit ars_et_kala?

Because sometimes it's the little handmade details that make something truly special! ✨

Whether you're looking for a unique gift, a beautiful decoration or simply enjoy browsing creative handmade products, there's plenty to discover at ars_et_kala.

It's also a fantastic opportunity to support an independent creative business while finding something a little different! 💜

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ 4pm – 7pm
📍 Yorke Mead School, Croxley Green

🪔 Join us for an afternoon of colour, culture and community as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with fantastic performances, activities and a wonderful selection of local stallholders!

👀 Keep following our page! We'll be introducing more of the talented performers and brilliant stallholders joining us for this year's celebrations over the coming days.

✨ Come along, support local creativity and discover something special at ars_et_kala! ✨