Hertsmere News Summer 2012 - Hertsmere Borough Council

Community newsFollow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCAnd the award goes to…A range of volunteers have beenrecognised for their contribution to thecommunity. Former Mayor Cllr PeterKnell presented the annual civic awardsat a special ceremony in March.Around 200 guests attended the event,which also included a raffle and auction,raising more than £6,000 for the Mayor’schosen charities, Macmillan CancerSupport and The Peace Hospice.The winners were: John Brown fromBorehamwood, for his services to the RoyalBritish Legion and the 7th BorehamwoodScout Group; Susan Moser from Elstree,for her work with the Borehamwoodbranch of MENCAP and other localcharities; Molley Brain from Bushey forher years of voluntary work at a range ofgroups, including St John’s Ambulanceand Friends of Bushey Museum; Johnand Helen Hambleton from Bushey forestablishing the Bushey Quarter Marathonand organising it for years, raising moneyfor local causes; Verity Maclachlan fromRadlett for her services to 1st RadlettGuides; Elaine Marsh from Potters Barfor her contribution to local communitygroups including Potters Bar Universityof the Third Age and Potters Bar TownTwinning Association; Peter and SueWeaver from Potters Bar for theirvolunteer work and for their contributionin organising the Potters Bar Carnival;Richard Jarvis from Borehamwood forimproving community safety in Hertsmere.Left to right, front row: Elaine Marsh,Peter and Sue Weaver, Susan Moser,former Mayor Cllr Peter Knell, MolleyBrain, John and Helen HambletonLeft to right, back row: Richard Jarvis,John Brown, Verity Maclachlan andformer Mayoress June KnellIt’s a recordbreaking yearIt’s been a record-breaking fundraisingyear for former Mayor CllrPeter Knell who raised more than£34,000 for his chosen charities.Cllr Knell raised £25,609.43 forMacmillan Cancer Support and£9,116.54 for The Peace Hospice.Macmillan received more due to matchfunding by Barclays Bank, Potters Bar.During his year as Mayor, Cllr Knellarranged a number of fundraisers andattended more than 200 engagements,accompanied on his duties throughoutthe year by his wife June. He said: “I havehad a very busy, but fantastic year.“I have met so many interestingpeople, who have been truly inspiringand it has been a humbling experienceLeft to right: Deputy Mayor and MayoressCllr Dan Griffin and his wife Wendy, MayorCllr Pat Strack and her husband Geoffreyfor me. I am very grateful for all thosewho have shown support for my twocharities and donated so generously.”The Mayoral chains have now beenhanded over to Cllr Pat Strack who willbe supported in her duties by husbandGeoffrey. The new deputy Mayor andMayoress are Cllr Dan Griffin and hiswife Wendy. Cllr Strack will be raisingmoney for Hertfordshire Air Ambulance.Former Mayor andMayoress Cllr Peter Knelland his wife JuneMore than£34kraised forcharity!She said: “I have already enjoyed abusy year as deputy Mayor and metmany lovely people across the borough.I look forward to continuing this.”If you would like the Mayor to attendone of your events please contact theMayor’s secretary, Lorraine Ginger,on 020 8207 7477 or email lorraine.ginger@hertsmere.gov.uk4 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.uk

Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/hertsmereCommunity newsPut your trust in usThe Prince’s Trust, which supportsyoung people in business, is running aninformation session in Borehamwoodon Monday 16 July.If you are aged 18-30 and have abusiness idea you would like to explore,why not go along. If you like what youhear then you will be invited to attend afree four-day Explore Enterprise course.The Enterprise course aims to supportpeople who are unemployed, or workless than 16 hours a week, to exploreand test their business ideas, or achievealternative outcomes in education,training, volunteering or employment.The Prince’s Trust offers advice andThe Explore Enterprise course (above) and Take Part project (right)are funded by Hertsmere Together, the Local Strategic Partnership –local public services working together to improve communitiesBanking timeCan you offer to put up a shelf inreturn for a spot of ironing? Got timeto walk a dog or need help withsome DIY? Then why not sign up toHertsmere’s Timebank scheme?Run by Community Action Hertsmere(CAH), Timebank allows volunteers todonate their time and skills to the bankand then claim back their credit fromother volunteers in return.You can give your time and earncredits to have for yourself, you canchoose to put your time in the‘Community Bank’ if you don’t wantanything back, or you can register if youCAH representatives Emma Bloomfield, left,and Keely Allanson, promote the Timebankhelp in a number of areas:– Employment /self-employment options.– Business skills training.– Business planning support.– A Will it Work grant to test a businessidea, or a job.– On-going support from a volunteerBusiness Mentor or a Progression Mentor.– For businesses, access to specialistsupport, including a free legal helpline.The session will be at 10am in theWindsor Club Hall, Blyth Close, WD6 4EE.To book your place contact Charlene Creeon charlene.cree@princes-trust.org.ukor call 01438 730520.Make time –for every houryou donate youcan claim anhour back!need help and can’toffer anything back.An army of volunteers donate awide-range of skills from gardeningand cooking to writing and alternativetherapies – whether it’s a special skill orability, or your energy or time to help,Timebanks are great ways to fostercommunity engagement and createsupport networks across communities.For more information visit CAH inLeeming Road, Borehamwood, visitwww.communityactionhertsmere.orgor call Emma or Keely on 020 8386 4006.Taking part inthe communityA group of residents, pictured above,from Bushey and Potters Bar aremaking a difference in the area theylive by getting more involved withlocal decision-making.Around 100 people have signed upto a two-year project called Take Partand have so far visited HertfordshireCounty Council and HertsmereBorough Council to learn aboutdifferent services available and how toinfluence decision-making. Over thenext year there will be opportunitiesto attend courses to build confidenceand motivation, to visit the Houses ofParliament and learn about becominga volunteer.Heather Walsh, Chief Executive atCommunity Action Hertsmere, said:“The project is all about encouragingresidents to literally ‘take part’ in localdemocracy and have their say onissues that matter to them.”‘The project is reallybringing people together’The project also aims to informpeople about what services are onoffer and how they can get involved intheir local community. “The project isreally bringing people together and Ican see a real community spiritdeveloping,” added Heather.The scheme builds on a successfulTake Part programme already run inBorehamwood.People of all ages and abilities canget involved. If you live in Potters BarOakmere or Bushey St James wardsand want to know more contactCommunity Action Hertsmere on020 8207 4504 or email enquiries@communityactionhertsmere.orgwww.hertsmere.gov.uk Hertsmere News Summer 2012 5

Community safetyStaying safeHertsmere is still one of thesafest places to live and greatpartnership workingbetween the counciland police goes fromstrength to strength.Over the last year,crime overall has fallenby 3% – that’s 181fewer victims of crime, with bigCrime hasfallen by3%inroads made into areas that concernpeople the most – house burglary wasdown by 145 incidents (29%), carcrime down by 22 incidents and theftfrom a person down by 11 incidents.Be a goodneighbourDid you know thatmore than half of theborough is coveredby a NeighbourhoodWatch scheme?There are 748volunteer-run schemeswhich help to keep Hertsmere a safeplace to live. Schemes are made up ofsmall groups of residents who look outfor signs of crime and share informationwith each other, the local police andthe council.In February around 100 coordinatorsattended the Hertsmere BoroughWatch Conference in Borehamwood,which included presentations aboutHertsmere’s Community SafetyPartnership and what it does to helpkeep the borough safe.The ‘Good Neighbour Awards’ werealso presented on the night. These goto Neighbourhood Watch coordinatorswho go above and beyond what isexpected of them.This year’s winners are MauriceSilverman from Borehamwood,Joanna Reid from Borehamwood, andJohn and Monica Law from Bushey.For more information aboutNeighbourhood Watch and how tojoin a scheme, please visit www.owl.co.uk or call police on 01707 354192.Award for successThe team behind a multi-agencyinitiative, which led to a dramaticreduction in crime and anti-socialbehaviour in Hertsmere last summer,has been given a prestigious award.The community safety team atHertsmere Borough Council were amongthe recipients honoured at the PoliceAuthority’s Safer Neighbourhood Awardsin May for their involvement in OperationBracken. The operation was launchedfollowing a spate of criminal damageand anti-social behaviour incidents in theCowley Hill, Hillside and Brookmeadowwards of Borehamwood.Council officers worked alongsideHertfordshire Police, the British TransportPolice, and a range of other partners, ona number of activities including a prisonworkshop where youngsters got a taste oflife inside and took part in role-plays tounderstand how their behaviour impactsCommitted to safetyCommitted Police Community Support to Officers safety(PCSOs) will continue to be out andabout in Hertsmere after a fundingagreement was renewed for theseventh year running.The council is continuing its £128,000contribution to local policing for 2012/13,with Hertfordshire Constabulary pledgingto contribute the same amount.The council’s money pays for theequivalent of 4.5 PCSOs and overallHertsmere has 24 PCSOs covering thepatch. Maintaining PCSO numbers wasidentified as a priority by residents in asurvey conducted by the council at theend of 2010.The community safety team at HertsmereBorough Council were among those honouredat the Safer Neighbourhood Awardson other members of the community.The Michael Fogarty Award, namedafter Inspector Michael Fogarty whodied suddenly aged 48 in 2006, is givenannually to the best example ofproblem-solving in the force.Councillor Charles Goldstein, portfolioholderfor community safety, said:“This award is richly deserved as it showsall that can be achieved through closepartnership working with the police andother agencies. As a council, we want tocreate a happy, safe community for allresidents, including our young people.“Through this initiative, we haveencouraged more young people to enjoywhere they live and steer those at risk offalling into crime, back on the right course.”Hertsmere Borough Council’s ChiefExecutive Dr Donald Graham (L) with ChiefInspector for Hertsmere Dean Patient6 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.uk

Working in partnership for a safer HertsmereCommunity safetyVolunteer for something ‘Special’Would you like to do something specialthat makes a positive difference inyour community? Then why notconsider becoming a volunteer policeofficer – a Special Constable – withHertfordshire Constabulary?You would be doing something whichis not only rewarding and exciting, butwill also give you the chance to develop awide range of skills.Hertfordshire Constabulary is lookingto recruit around 150 Special Constablesthis year, joining the 400 volunteers whoalready keep Hertfordshire safe, and iskeen to recruit from all areas acrossthe county.As a Special Constable you have fullpolice powers, uniform and protectiveequipment and work alongside theregular force. As volunteers, Specials arenot paid but expenses are reimbursed.Special Chief Constable DavidTewkesbury, said: “Specials are anincredibly valuable resource to theConstabulary. They receive training toensure they can play their part, beinginvolved in all types of policing such astackling anti-social behaviour and publicorder patrols.“Specials also have the opportunity toget involved in specialist operations suchas Operation Sentinel – the county’sdedicated drive to keeping criminals outof Hertfordshire through AutomaticNumber Plate Recognition technologyand Operation Devon – the force’sinitiative against metal theft.“So, if you are 18 or over, can multi-task,have great interpersonal skills and want togive something back to the community forat least 16 hours a month in your free time,why not become a Special Constable?”Not sure if you areup for the challenge?Give it a try – you may surpriseyourself. Visit www.herts.police.uk/specials and click on ‘apply online’or browse the pages to find out more.Special Constables chatwith drivers as part oftheir policing dutieswww.hertsmere.gov.uk Hertsmere News Summer 2012 7

Park centenaryCelebratinga centenaryHundreds of people stepped back in time at anEdwardian party to help celebrate the centenary ofKing George Recreation Ground in Bushey in MayThe way we wereKing George Recreation Ground,created on former farmland, openedon 5 May 1912. We’ve delved into thearchives for a glimpse of how the parkwas enjoyed in the past.Left to right: A previous fayre in the park;picnicing in the ‘50s8 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.uk

Your essential A-Zguide to recyclingFree with Hertsmere News – your pull-out reference guide Summer 2012Pull-outand keepthis guideTo help you get the most out of yourrecycling collections, keep this A-Z guideof the most common items you get rid of.The guide was developed as a result ofdirect feedback from residents in the firstplace, so thanks and happy recycling!We will be updating this list from time totime, so if you have suggestions for otheritems you would like to include, pleaseemail corporate.communications@hertsmere.gov.ukWeekly collectionsWe pick up your waste and recycling on thesame day every week and encourage all ofyou to do your bit for the environment.Every house should have a black bin, greenbin, brown bin or black box and a blue boxand we collect them in the order shown here.Week 1We will collectyour black bin andblue boxWeek 2(The same day the next week)We will collect your greenbin and brown bin/black box

A-Z guide to recyclingJoin us on Facebook www.facebook.com/recycleforhertsmereWhatis it?Where canI put it?Brown binor black boxGreen bin Blue box Black bin OtherFor full details pleasesee the footnotesafter this tableAerosol cans✔Aluminium foil✔Ash (once cooled)✔Batteries Take to collection point 1Biscuit tin✔Black sacks✔Bones✔Branches (no more than 6 inch diameter)✔Bread✔Brochures ✔Builders waste – non-trade only Take to recycling centre 5Butter tubs✔Cardboard (no sticky tape or labels)✔Carpet Take to recycling centre 5Carrier bags (please put in empty andloose, no black sacks)✔Cartons✔Catalogues✔Cereal bags✔Cereal boxes✔Christmas trees – real only✔Clingfilm✔Clothing – including bras Take to recycling point 4Coat hangers – plastic✔Coffee grounds✔Cooking oil (absorbed by paper)✔Crisp packets✔Dairy✔Directories ✔Drink cans✔Drinking glasses✔Duvets Take to recycling centre 5Egg cartons – cardboard✔Egg cartons – plastic✔Egg shells ✔Electrical items Take to recycling centre 5Envelopes (please remove plastic windows)✔Fish ✔Flowers ✔Foil ✔Food scrapings ✔Food tins ✔Frozen food bags ✔Fruit ✔Fruit peelings ✔Summer 2012 Free with Hertsmere NewsPlease note theinstructions in brackets.If items go into loads whenthey shouldn’t, then if theseitems are spotted when ourlorries reach the recyclingplants, the whole lorryload may get rejected.What a waste!

Find out more online at www.hertsmere.gov.uk/recyclingA-Z guide to recyclingWhatis it?Where canI put it?Brown binor black boxGreen bin Blue box Black bin OtherFor full details pleasesee the footnotesafter this tableFruit punnets ✔Glass – bottles and jars ✔Grass cuttings ✔Hay ✔Hedge trimmings ✔Ice-cream containers ✔Jars ✔Junk mail ✔Kitchen roll tubes ✔Leaves ✔Leftovers ✔Lightbulbs ✔Energy saving ones goto a recycling centre 5Magazines ✔Margarine tub ✔Meat – raw or cooked ✔Medicines Take to pharmacy 2Microwave meal trays ✔Milk cartons – plastic ✔Mirrors Take to recycling centre 5Motor oil containers Take to recycling centre 5Nappies ✔Newspapers ✔Paint pots/containers Take to recycling centre 5Paper bags ✔Peelings ✔Pet bedding – from vegetarian pets onlyand only paper, straw, hay✔Pillows Take to recycling centre 5Plants ✔Plastic bottles – put the lids in separately ✔Plastic carrier bags (but not black sacks)please put them in empty and loose✔Plastic coat hangers ✔Plastic furniture Donate to a charity 3Plastic plant/flower pots✔Plastic shrink wrap, eg frozen vegetablebags, magazine wrappings✔Plastic sweet containers✔Plastic toys Donate to a charity 3Polystyrene food trays ✔Pyrex ✔Reading glasses Donate to a charity 3Real Christmas trees ✔Shoes Donate to a charity 3Free with Hertsmere News Summer 2012

A-Z guide to recyclingJoin us on Facebook www.facebook.com/recycleforhertsmereWhatis it?Where canI put it?Brown binor black boxGreen bin Blue box Black bin OtherFor full details pleasesee the footnotesafter this tableShredded paper ✔ ✔Soil Take to recycling centre 5Spectacles Donate to a charity 3Straw ✔Take-away drinks containers (eg Starbucks) ✔Tape – sticky parcel tape ✔Tea bags ✔Tetra paks ✔Tins/tin foil ✔Toilet roll tubes ✔Toothpaste tubes ✔Treated wood, eg fence panels, painteddoors, furniture, wicker basketsTake to recycling centre 5Tree cuttings ✔Trees – Christmas – please chop up✔Turf Take to recycling centre 5Vegetable peelings ✔Washing powder boxes ✔Weeds✔Window panes Take to recycling centre 5Yellow Pages ✔Yoghurt pots ✔Footnotes1. BatteriesBatteries can leaktoxins into the soil ifsent to landfill so please drop domesticbatteries in to one of our specialcollection boxes. You can find them athigh street stores such as Sainsburys,Tesco’s, and Boots as well as our offices:• Civic OfficesElstree Way, Borehamwood.• Potters Bar Area OfficeThe Wyllyotts Centre, Darkes Lane.• Bushey Area OfficeThe Bushey Centre, High Street.• Aldenham Parish CouncilThe Radlett Centre, Aldenham Road.Vehicle batteries can be recycled at oneof the Household Waste Recycling Centres.2. Take to a pharmacyDispose of unwanted medicines bydropping them off to a local pharmacy.3. Donate to a charityWhy not donate items to charity? Thereare many different shops along yourlocal high streets that welcomedonations to help them raise essentialfunds. Take along clean, unbroken items.4. Recycling pointsThere are a number of recycling banksacross the borough – all take glass, themajority take paper and many otherstake items such as textiles, clothing,shoes and bras.To find your nearest local bank andwhat it accepts, visit our websitewww.hertsmere.gov.uk/recycling orcall us on 020 8207 7480.5. Household WasteRecycling CentresIf you have bigger items, such aselectrical goods, or a larger range ofmaterials you need to recycle, visitone of the household waste recyclingcentres. They are open every dayexcept Christmas Day, Boxing Dayand New Year’s Day.Allum Lane, Elstree, WD6 3LSMon to Fri 8am-4pm;weekends 9am-4pmCranborne Road,Potters Bar, EN6 3JNEvery day 1 April to 30September, 8am-6pmand 1 October to31 March, 8am-4pmFor more information020 8207 7480www.hertsmere.gov.uk/recycling@ street.scene@hertsmere.gov.ukwww.facebook.com/hertsmerewww.twitter.com/HertsmereBCSummer 2012 Free with Hertsmere News

Park centenaryAnd unlike at the opening of the parkon 5 May 1912, despite overcast skies,the rain stayed away – just!Mike Shrives, chairman of the Friendsgroup, said: “The centenary celebrationshave made even more people awareof the fact that there is a lovelypark on their doorstep, whichhas a lot of facilities. The daywas really well-attended andeverybody worked really well asa team to make the day happen.”Fiona Leadley, from the council,added: “The day was a brilliantopportunity for families and people ofevery age to come out and enjoy thisvery important local amenity.“King George Recreation Ground hasbeen at the heart of the community forsuch a long time, and this event provesThe parkhas receiveda Green FlagAward everyyear since1999it is as popular now as it was when itfirst opened.”Entertainment included music fromBorehamwood Brass Band, a Punch andJudy show, displays from Bushey Museumand Bushey Horticultural Society,while children’s author AndreaBlack read from her latest novel‘The Adventures of SkippityHop’, which tells the story of arabbit who lives in the park.The park, created on formerfarmland, was one of the first inHertfordshire to be granted a GreenFlag Award in 1999. It has picked up theaward, which recognises well-managedparks, every year since then.Our thanks go to all those who camealong and in particular the Friends ofKing George Recreation Ground.Main picture:Crowds turned out despite thesoggy undergroundThis page, clockwise from top left:Children designed a birthday card forthe park as part of a competition; Punchand Judy were on show; Face-paintingon the day; Bushey Horticultural Societywelcomed interestPhotos © Blake Ezra-Cole Photography

Join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/hertsmereHelping handsfor housingThe continuing economic uncertaintyhas seen more and more people askingfor help with their housing needs.More than 1,800 people are currently onour housing register – that’s 1,800 peoplethat need help finding somewhere to livebecause they can’t afford to buy or rentthrough the private sector.Kim Harwood, the council’s HousingNeeds Manager, explained: “Because ofthe current economic climate, we haveseen many more people needing help.We do not own any houses, so we relyheavily on the private rental sector, andthe housing associations that we work inpartnership with.”So what is the council doingto help?Affordable homes: The council worksclosely with developers to ensure at least35 per cent of homes on any newdevelopment is made available to thecouncil to use for those in need, known asaffordable housing. Strong partnershipworking with developers means thatdespite a general ongoing slump in thebuilding industry, 138 affordable homeswere built in the borough last year.Hertsmere Homes: The council teamedup with propertymanagementcompany Genesis138affordablehomes werebuilt in theboroughlast yearHousing to launch Hertsmere Homeswhich aims to encourage privatelandlords to lease their properties to thecouncil for three to five years.The properties will be used totemporarily accommodate families inneed of housing, so they do not have tomove out of the borough. In exchange,the landlord gets a guaranteed rentalincome with competitive rates, and theday-to-day responsibility of managing atenancy is taken off their hands.Empty homes: The Private LeasingAgreements Converting Empties (PLACE)scheme was set up as a way of bringingempty homes back into use.Private landlords, who sign up to thescheme, can get funding to refurbishtheir homes. In exchange, the council willlease the property for three years, tohouse people in genuine housing need.If you are a landlord with an emptyhome or have a private property youwould like to lease to the council call thehousing unit on 020 8207 7420 or emailhousing@hertsmere.gov.ukMakeyourblindssafeCommunity newsA campaign to raise awareness ofthe dangers of looped blind cordsand chains has been launchedfollowing the death of two toddlersin Hertfordshire.The Safe Blinds campaign is beingpromoted by Hertfordshire SafeguardingChildren Board after two year oldsArthur Winfield and Emily Warner diedin separate, but similar, incidents. Mostaccidental deaths involving blind cordstake place in a bedroom with an averageof two children in the UK dying each yearin blind cords or chain related accidents.A device known as a cleat – smallplastic fixings that attach to the wallto keep the blind cord out of reach ofyoung children – are being distributedby volunteers and Hertfordshire Fireand Rescue service staff when theycarry out home safety checks in a bidto prevent a further tragedy.Get a free ‘Make it Safe’ pack,including a cleat, by emailingtradingstandards@hertscc.gov.ukor call 0845 404 0506.Takingcentre stageIt’s been a booming year for thecouncil-owned Elstree Studios.Most recently Elstree Studios has beenthe home of the BBC’s The Voice, whilerecent feature films include King ofSoho with Steve Coogan, and Underthe Skin with Scarlett Johansson.Two other feature films are currentlyin production at Elstree and Big Brother,now on Channel 5, has renewed itscontract for another two years.Stars from The VoicePhoto © BBC-Wall to Wall-Guy Levywww.hertsmere.gov.uk Hertsmere News Summer 2012 11

Green livingJoin us on Facebook www.facebook.com/recycleforhertsmereEvery drop countsIt may have felt like it was raining forever earlierin the year, but Hertsmere residents are beingreminded that saving water is still important,whether we are in a drought or not!Recent rain, which followsnearly two years ofexceptionally dry weather,has been good for the treesand fields, and helped torestore river flows andreplenish reservoirs.But groundwaterlevels, which are themain source of waterfor homes andbusinesses in theborough, remain low.As well as not using a hosepipe, residentsare being encouraged to help save waterby taking these five simple steps.Five simple steps to save waterTurn off the tap when brushing yourteeth – this can save six litres of water.Use your washing machine ordishwasher when you have full loads.Take a short shower instead of bath.Avoid running the tap until the waterruns cold every time you want a drink.Keep a bottle of water in the fridge soyou always have cool drinking water.Fit a water butt in your garden toharvest any rainwater. You can use thisto water the garden or wash the car.‘It’s extraordinary to thinkthat by simply opting for ashower rather than a bath,you can save up to 70 litresof water’There are a range of other FREEwater-saving devices that you can orderfrom Veolia Central, who explain: “Wateris a precious commodity and we areurging everyone to treat it as such.“It’s extraordinary to think that bysimply turning off a tap or opting for ashower rather than a bath, you can saveup to 70 litres of water. The great thingis most of these measures won’t costyou a penny, and will really help makea big difference.”For more water-saving tips, visitwww.central.veoliawater.co.ukI’ve bincompostingCongratulations go to KeithMcIntyre of Bushey, pictured, whowas the winner of our compostingcompetition in our last edition.Keith won a composting bin and£20 gardening voucher.He said: “I am really pleased to havewon this competition, the extracomposting bin now gives me theopportunity to increase my compoststore for use in my garden especiallyfor my vegetables.”Well done Keith – happy composting!BloomingmarvellousThe results of this year’s GreenFlag Awards are around the corner– and Hertsmere is hoping to scorea double hat-trick.Six areas – Aberford Park inBorehamwood, King George RecreationGround, Fisher’s Field Nature Reserveand Bushey Rose Garden in Bushey,Parkfield and Oakmere Park in PottersBar – have been submitted for awards.Bushey Rose Garden has also beennominated for a Green HeritageAward as a site of historic importance.Judging took place in May and thewinners are due to be announced inJuly. Last year all six green spacesreceived awards, meaning Hertsmerehas the highest number of GreenFlags in the county.The Green Flag Awards recognisethe best green spaces in thecountry. To help us maintain ourparks to the highest standard,we ask visitors to use thelitter and recycling binsprovided and pick upafter their dogs.Recycle IT!Nearly 500 computers and otherelectrical items were recycled byschools in Hertsmere thanks to ascheme supported by the council.Councillor Jean Heywood,466IT items werecollected, whichhas divertedwaste fromlandfillEnvironment PortfolioHolder, explained:“We offered a freecollection service to alllocal authority schoolsin the borough and 16took us up on it. A total of466 items were collected in Hertsmere,which has diverted a phenomenalamount of waste from landfill.”The equipment will be recycled by aspecialist electrical waste processor.12 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.uk

Follow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCHealth and leisureActivitiesdesigned by you!Nothing to do this summer? Think again.Thanks to your input our new summerprogramme for young people is backbigger and better than before.Youth projects officer Fiona Paul said:“We would frequently hear from youngpeople that there was nothing to do inHertsmere but a lot of time, effort andresources go in to providing positiveactivities for young people.“We decided we wanted to get tothe bottom of why young people feelthe way they do so we set up someforums and invited people along tovoice their views. What we heard wasthat young people wanted more of a sayin the activities on offer and so this yearwe handed the reins over to them.”As a result three groups of youngpeople were allocated a budget of£3,000 to spend on up to three eventsto complement other activities alreadyplanned and since January they havebeen researching, planning, promotingand budgeting the activities, which areset to take place over August.Pupils have welcomed the opportunity.Savannah Royal, 13, was keen to takepart so she could be sure of somethingto do during the summer. She said: “Thefirst week of the holidays you meet upwith friends, but the other five weeks youend up doing nothing.”Potters Bar Mount Grace Schoolpupils come up with a summeractivity programmeFind out the latest on our blogwww.betheredoithertsmere.wordpress.comJoin our Facebook Groupwww.facebook.com search ‘be there! do it!’Follow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCVisit www.hertsmere.gov.ukLuke Maddock-Lyon, 12, added: “I havelearnt how everything works and how youcan listen to people. At the end, I will beable to say I have planned three events.”The programme is due out this month,it will be packed full of things for peopleaged 9 to 19 and some of the activitiesare completely free. So spread the word,grab your mates and get involved.Get on our mailing list by calling020 8207 7568 or emailing community.services@hertsmere.gov.ukMotivate yourselfTake out a Bronze Motivate4Membership at your local leisurecentre, it’s free to all residents ofHertsmere and gives you:– booking privileges – facilities can bebooked up to 7 days in advance overthe telephone or online– free visits rewarded to you for beingactive. The more active you are themore free visits you’ll get– discounts on selected WyllyottsTheatre, Potters Bar, promoted events.Membership is available at the followingleisure centres:The Venue, BorehamwoodTelephone: 020 8386 9886Hertswood Centre, BorehamwoodTelephone: 020 8387 5600Bushey Grove Leisure Centre, BusheyTelephone: 01923 470140Furzefield Centre, Potters BarTelephone: 01707 850500Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters BarTelephone: 01707 645005For full details on theMotivate4 memberships,including Gold and Silveroptions, visit www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk orcall the centre direct.Let the games beginYour local leisure centre isencouraging all customers to jointhe challenge and Let the GamesBegin this summer.Customers will be awarded pointsfor taking part in everyday centreactivities plus bonus points canbe earned along the way.Anyone who reaches 2012 pointsby Sunday 9 September canenter a free prize draw withthe chance to win an IPad,Xbox Kinect, Kindle or visit toThe Grove Spa.Full details can be found atwww.hertsmereleisure.co.ukwww.hertsmere.gov.uk Hertsmere News Summer 2012 13

Olympics newsFollow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCFlaminggloryAs momentum to the London 2012Olympics builds, we showcase some ofthe local people who have thehonour of being torchbearers.Talya Jacobson, aged 17from Elstree suffers fromcerebral palsy, which makesit difficult for her to walk,manage her food, to getdressed and see very well.She says: “Lots of peoplehelp me every day and I amvery grateful. To say thank youI decided to do a sponsored bikeride on my trike a few years ago. I lovedit and since then I have done lots of ridesand even two triathlons with my mum ona tandem.“I have also swum the distance of theEnglish Channel and raised money tohelp other children like me. One of thecharities I have raised money for, andwhere my mum works, is called Kisharon.My mum nominated me to carry theOlympic flame. I am very excited andfeel very, very proud and happy.”Talya’s impressive efforts anddetermination have helped to raise moreHottest ticketsin townSixty people will be attendingthe Olympic and ParalympicGames thanks to the council whomanaged to secure tickets to anumber of events.The tickets have been given to anumber of volunteers, community andyouth groups who have contributedto their areas in a significant andpositive way.Dr Donald Graham, Chief Executive,said: “The tickets have been given asa small thank you to a number ofpeople in the community who haveworked hard to make a difference.”Show your supportYou can visitwww.kisharon.org.ukor www.nickissmile.comor follow @nickissmileon Twitter14 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.ukthan £60,000 for the different charitieswhich have supported her and her family.She will be carrying the torch throughHatfield on 8 July.Michael Ceres, 43, from Radlett,will also be carrying the flame throughWelwyn Garden City on the same day.He too is an inspiring fundraiser, havingorganised two Paris to London bike rides,raising £140,000 for research into Crohnsdisease, which he suffers from.Daniel Blake, 35, from Bushey wasnominated, following the death inNovember 2010 of his wife Nicki, tocancer, aged just 33. He will be carryingthe flame through Croydon on 23 July.“His strength has been incredible tobehold,” wrote his mum, who nominatedhim. “When his wife became ill heshouldered his responsibilitiesunwaveringly, caring for her withunending love and devotion and was byher side every single step of the way.“He has now adopted such a role withhis son and has given up his career in thecity to ensure he provides a loving andstable home. And through all of this hehas never once complained about hislonely and difficult situation.”Daniel set up a charity in memory ofNicki aimed at raising money towards‘My son Joshua will bethere and I hope hecan pass the OlympicTorch down throughthe generations’Above: Talya Jacobson, with her mum Bev onthe tandem ride. Below: Daniel, with his wifeNicki and son Joshuaensuring earlier diagnosis of pancreaticdisease. He said: “It means the world tome to be a torchbearer. The sole reasonI have been chosen is because of Nicki’spassing and how I am treasuring hermemory through my charitable efforts.This is the ideal opportunity to pay tributeto Nicki in the most incredible way.“My son Joshua, who is four, will be thereand I hope he can pass the OlympicTorch down through the generations andexplain the significance behind it. TheOlympic Torch experience will be with mefor the rest of my life. I will be carryingNicki with me on that day.”Are you involved in the Olympics?Get in touch with your story – corporate.communications@hertsmere.gov.uk

Hertsmere Borough Council Working with you, for youYour councillorsMeet yourcouncillorsYou can contact your ward councillors at any reasonable time.Hertsmere has a Conservative majority, with 34 Conservative andfive Labour councillors. Your councillors are listed in alphabeticalorder by ward. If you don’t know which ward you live in, visitwww.hertsmere.gov.uk/findmycllr or call 020 8207 7558.KeyAldenham EastAldenham WestBorehamwood Brookmeadow(Con) =Conservative(Lab) =LabourCharlesGoldstein (Con)cllr.charles.goldstein@hertsmere.gov.uk01992 652222John Graham(Con)cllr.john.graham@hertsmere.gov.uk07976 360961CarolineClapper (Con)cllr.caroline.clapper@hertsmere.gov.uk07818 427745Daniel Griffin(Con) – DeputyMayorcllr.dan.griffin@hertsmere.gov.uk01923 856121Dr Harvey Cohen(Con)cllr.harvey.cohen@hertsmere.gov.uk07974 910215Sam Dobin(Con)cllr.sam.dobin@hertsmere.gov.uk07737 219318Susan Maughan(Lab)cllr.susan.maughan@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8386 3274Borehamwood Cowley HillBorehamwood HillsideBorehamwood KenilworthErnie Butler(Lab)cllr.ernie.butler@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8207 4844Ann Harrison(Lab) – GroupLeadercllr.ann.harrison@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 657379Di Hoeksma(Lab)cllr.di.hoeksma@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8950 4398Hannah David(Con)cllr.hannah.david@hertsmere.gov.uk07870 593644Jean Heywood(Con)cllr.jean.heywood@hertsmere.gov.uk07906 218864Sandra Parnell(Con)cllr.sandra.parnell@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8953 0832Richard Butler(Lab)cllr.richard.butler@hertsmere.gov.uk07706 079439Pat Strack(Con) – Mayorcllr.pat.strack@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8386 3151Bushey HeathBushey NorthBushey ParkBrenda Batten(Con)cllr.brenda.batten@hertsmere.gov.ukPaul Morris(Con)cllr.paul.morris@hertsmere.gov.ukSeamus Quilty(Con)cllr.seamus.quilty@hertsmere.gov.ukSteve O’Brien(Con)cllr.steve.obrien@hertsmere.gov.ukJane West(Con)cllr.jane.west@hertsmere.gov.ukLeslie Winters(Con)cllr.leslie.winters@hertsmere.gov.ukDavid Collins(Con)cllr.david.collins@hertsmere.gov.ukLinda Silver(Con)cllr.linda.silver@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8950 189207813 91888101923 24648501923 80273601923 44995007931 85828007855 444042020 8950 9251Bushey St JamesElstreePotters Bar FurzefieldPervezChoudhury (Con)cllr.pervez.choudhury@hertsmere.gov.uk07719 788185Carey Keates(Con)cllr.carey.keates@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8387 3163Denise Kieran(Con)cllr.denise.kieran@hertsmere.gov.uk07717 504101Morris Bright(Con) – Leaderof the Councilleader@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8207 7570DerrickGunasekera (Con)cllr.derrick.gunasekera@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8953 5400Peter Knell(Con)cllr.peter.knell@hertsmere.gov.uk07802 631984Brian Legate(Con)cllr.brian.legate@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 654216Martin Worster(Con)cllr.martin.worster@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 662688Potters Bar Oakmere Potters Bar Parkfield ShenleyRobert Calcutt(Con)cllr.bob.calcutt@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 655019James Ricks(Con)cllr.james.ricks@hertsmere.gov.uk07794 479062Penny Swallow(Con)cllr.penny.swallow@hertsmere.gov.uk020 8207 3365John Donne(Con)cllr.john.donne@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 658063Paul Hodgson-Jones (Con)cllr.paul.hodgson-jones@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 660852Sarah Hodgson-Jones (Con)cllr.sarah.hodgson-jones@hertsmere.gov.uk01707 660852RosemaryGilligan (Con)cllr.rosemary.gilligan@hertsmere.gov.uk01923 857402Peter Wayne(Con)cllr.peter.wayne@hertsmere.gov.uk01923 857955www.hertsmere.gov.uk Hertsmere News Summer 2012 15

What’s onFollow us on Twitter @HertsmereBCIllustration © Quentin BlakeCome along to anevent near you!Community14 JulyWater Colour Competition11am-3pm, Mary Forsdyke Gdns,High Road, Bushey HeathFor further details call AnnSwerling 07814 241 718.Hertfordshire ChorusSummer Concert7.30pm, St Mary’s Church,The Walk, Potters Bar, Herts£15 (senior citizen £12, jobseeker/student/schoolchild£5)Tickets and more information:www.hertfordshirechorus.org.uk,0870 4580445 or tickets@hertfordshirechorus.org.uk23 JulyTreasure Hunt1pm-3pm, Oakmere Park,Potters BarNo need to book, charges apply.For further details please call020 8236 3108.1 AugustNational Play Day12pm-3pm, Oakmere Park,Potters BarRecycling trailer, magic show,face painting, balloon modelling,fire engine, police trailer. Free.2 AugustStory Telling10.30am-11.15am, Bushey RoseGarden, BusheyStory teller Pauline Collins. £1 perchild. No need to book. For moredetails call 020 8236 3108.The ArkThrift Farm Road, Borehamwoodwww.thearktheatre.co.uk020 8238 7288. M-F 10am-4pm21 SeptemberGaGa – an evening of musicby Queen 7.30pm29 SeptemberAll Right Now 7.30pmClassic rock from the 60s and 70s3 OctoberThe Blues Band Rhythm andblues, featuring Paul Jonesand Dave Kelly 7.30pm4 OctoberFarm Boy 7.30pmThe sequel to the award-winningWar Horse by Michael Morpurgo.11 OctoberKenny Ball 7.30pmThe legendary jazz trumpeter.15 & 16 OctoberDr Jekyll & Mr Hyde 7.30pmChilling new adaptation of RobertLouis Stevenson’s classic tale.18 OctoberThe Showstoppers 7.30pmA new musical comedy createdfrom audience suggestions.24 OctoberLittle Red Riding Hood andthe Three Pigs 7pmRoald Dahl’s Revolting RhymesBrought to life in this familyshow from Ballet Cymru.24 October:Roald Dahl’sRevolting Rhymesbrought to life byBallet Cymruat The ArkThe RadlettCentre1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlettwww.radlettcentre.co.uk01923 85929124 JulyThe Gruffalo 1.30pm & 4.30pm25 JulyThe Gruffalo 10.30am & 1.30pm7 AugustThe Wizard of Castle Magic11am & 2pm6 SeptemberElkie Brooks 8pm8 SeptemberAll Star Goodmen Orchestra7.30pm15 SeptemberImportance of Being Earnest7.30pm19 SeptemberStrictly Stevie 8pmFeaturing musician’s fromBBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing.20 SeptemberRadlett Art Society Lecture8pm22 SeptemberTiny Mites at the Seaside11am & 2pm28 SeptemberAudience with SherlockHolmes 8pm29 SeptemberThe Vagina Monologues7.30pm30 SeptemberClare Teal 7.30pm3 OctoberFelicity Aston 8pmThe first woman in history toski solo across the Antartic.4 OctoberAntique’s expert JontyHearnden 8pm6 OctoberPaul Zerdin, ventriloquist7.30pmWyllyottsCentreWyllyotts Place, Darkes LanePotters Bar. 01707 645005www.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk26 to 28 JulyIconic dance troup Various times6 AugustTop Hat stage school’s course– Bugsy Malone 10am8 AugustHairy Maclary 1.30pm & 3.30pm13 to 16 AugustIce Age 4 1.30pm20 AugustTop Cat the Movie 1.30pm14 SeptemberMotown’s Greatest Hits 8pm15 SeptemberDr Seuss’ The Lorax 7.30pm22 SeptemberElkie Brooks 8pm27 SeptemberThe Good Old Days of musichall and variety 2pm & 7.30pm29 SeptemberThat’ll be the day 7.30pmNew show. Music from musicals.Museums (free)Bushey MuseumCox Mezzotints exhibitionRudolph Road, BusheyOpen Thu to Sun, 11am-4pmUntil Sun 30 September.www.busheymuseum.org020 8420 4057Elstree and BorehamWood Museum1 Drayton Road, BorehamwoodOpen Thu to Sat, 11am-3pmwww.elstree-museum.co.uk020 8953 1258Potters Bar MuseumWyllyotts Centre, Darkes Lane,Potters Bar. Open Tue & Wed,2.30pm-4.30pm; Sun 11am-1pm01707 64500516 Summer 2012 Hertsmere News www.hertsmere.gov.uk