The latest updates from around Oxhey Village, including local news, promotions and community initiatives.
If you have a news stories that you’d like us to share, contact publicity@oveg.org.
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Get involved with the Oxhey Village Violets
The Oxhey Village Violets are a friendly group of women who meet monthly to share laughter, to learn new skills and try something different.
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New OVEG chairs appointed at AGM
Members of Oxhey Village Environment Group appointed our new chairs at last week’s OVEG Social and Annual General Meeting.
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Council to decide on Oxhey Lane this week
Three Rivers District Council will meet this week to decide on a planning application for a site on Oxhey Lane.
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OVEG supporter scoops £250 prize
An Oxhey Village Environment Group supporter has won £250 through the Watford Community Lottery.
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Oxhey Village Brewfest returns this May
Oxhey Village Brewfest will return to all six of our local pubs on Saturday 9 May 2026.
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WW1 veteran added to Watford’s roll of honour
A WW1 veteran from Oxhey Village, who died on the Western Front, has been added to Watford’s Roll of Honour
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Lucy Dixon to perform for Oxhey Sounds
The next Oxhey Sounds concert on 7 March 2026 will feature former Stomp performer Lucy Dixon, alongside the David Gordon Trio.
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Put Oxhey Village on the new Monopoly board
The makers of the Monopoly board game have announced a new Watford edition… and we think it should include Oxhey Village
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Two tables left for the 2026 OVEG Quiz
There are just two tables left for the annual OVEG Quiz at St Matthew’s Church hall on Saturday 28 March 2026
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Join us for the 2026 OVEG Social and AGM
Join us at Villers Coffee House on Tuesday 11 March 2026 for this year’s OVEG Social, incorporating our AGM.
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June date set for 2026 Oxhey Village Summer Fayre
It’s still wintery outside, but we’ve set the date for the 2026 Oxhey Village Summer Fayre.
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New baby and toddler group in Oxhey Village
Rinkydinks baby and toddler group will launch at Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church on Tuesday 3 February.
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Alice in Wonderland… the pantomime
The St James’ Music and Drama Society are performing Alice in Wonderland The Pantomime on 30 and 31 January 2026.
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Oxhey Sounds raises the roof this February
The next Oxhey Sounds event on 7 February will be a fund-raising concert for Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church hall’s new roof.
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Wassailing at Oxhey Orchard
Help to banish evil spirts, and enjoy some spiced cider, at Oxhey Village’s annual wassailing event on Saturday 10 January.
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Christmas tree collection service in Watford
The council will take away your real Christmas tree in January, even if you are not subscribed to the garden waste collection service.
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Changes to Watford bin collections during Christmas
Watford Borough Council and Veolia will change your bin collection days during the Christmas 2025 and new year period
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Galeazzi Ensemble to play Oxhey Sounds
The Galeazzi Ensemble will perform the next Oxhey Sounds concert on 21 December, coinciding with the winter solstice. Christian Garrick, one of the nation’s leading jazz violinists, will perform alongside pianist David Gordon at the next Oxhey Sounds concert.
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Carols and cake at St Matthew’s Church
St Matthew’s Church Oxhey will host an afternoon of carols, cake and homemade mince pies on Thursday 18 December 2025.
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Vincenzo opens second pizza branch in Shoreditch
Vincenzo’s Pizza has branched out of Bushey, opening a second restaurant in London’s Shoreditch.
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Candlelight opera at St Matthew’s
Milly Forrest and Ella O’Neill will perform an opera by candlelight at St Matthews Church Oxhey on 5 December 2025
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Arthur Camp and the Villiers Arms
A new history article tells us more about Arthur Camp, landlord of the Villiers Arms until the late 1930s.
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Recycling consultation – share your views
Hertfordshire council has launched a consultation on changes to recycling services that will impact many residents in Watford.
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Kebbell Homes plans destruction of Oxhey Lane field
Developer Kebbell Homes will hold a public consultant, on 18 November 2025, regarding its its proposals to build 70 new homes on an Oxhey Lane field.
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Christian Garrick to play Oxhey Sounds
Christian Garrick, one of the nation’s leading jazz violinists, will perform alongside pianist David Gordon at the next Oxhey Sounds concert.
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Can you help Santa with his sleigh?
Santa’s sleigh is set to arrive in Oxhey Village this Christmas, but his friends at Bushey and Oxhey Ladies Circle need your help.
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Tributes to John Tilbury
Long term Oxhey Village resident John Tilbury sadly passed away on Monday, following a year-long battle with cancer.
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Arts and crafts fair at Bushey Museum
Get started early on Christmas present shopping at Bushey Museum’s arts and crafts fair, this weekend.
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This Sunday: Remembrance Day in Oxhey Village
In just a few days, we will be marking Remembrance Day in Oxhey Village. Join us on Sunday 9 November 2025 for the services and memorial walk.
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Christmas fair at St Matthew’s Church
St Matthew’s Church will host a Christmas fair on 22 November 2025. There will a raffle, tombola, craft stalls, and a chance to meet Father Christmas.





























