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Leisure DepartmentThree Rivers HouseNorthway RickmansworthHerts WD3 1RL

Tel: 01923 779392Fax: 01923 727150Email: [email protected]

September 2008

EVERYDAYAUTUMN/WINTER 2008/9

arts craft nordic walking tea dances healthy cooking

HOW TO BOOK

Telephone 01923 779392

Places are limited, so you mustreserve a place in advance toavoid disappointment.

To book on to any of the classes listed, you MUST telephone Three Rivers DistrictCouncil on 01923 779392 togive your name and address.

Payment for all classes can bemade by cheque payable to"TRDC" and posted to:

Everyday Active, Leisure Department, Three Rivers District Council,Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1RL

Alternatively, you can pay bycredit card or in person at Three Rivers House.

Some courses can be paid weekly (correct money only).

Please note, people who wishto pay weekly still need to book

Welcome

Welcome to Three Rivers Everyday Activeprogramme for September 2008 toMarch 2009.

We have expanded the programme toinclude lots more sessions, such asPilates, advanced creative writing,movement to music, watercolour painting,digital photography and makingmemories.

We are pleased to introduce Nordicwalking courses, designed to improvehealth, whilst having fun. For moreinformation, please turn to page 9.

Thank you to all our participants whohave provided us with some valuablefeedback about the programme. We arenow pleased to inform you that for someof the Everyday Active courses, you cannow pay weekly. However, we do askthat you bring the correct money to eachsession.

If you require additional copies of thisprogramme, would like more informationor would like to comment or make futuresuggestions to the programme, pleasecall 01923 779392 or email us [email protected].

We hope you enjoy your chosen activityand keep Everyday Active!

Charlotte and NickThree Rivers Leisure Development Team

EVERYDAY

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Croxley Green Red Cross Centre,Community Way, Off Barton WayWD3 3HB

PILATESWith Beverley Gibbings

Rickmansworth Baptist Church,High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1ET

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Create exclusive festive decorations andgifts for your family, friends and yourhome. With on-going demonstrations,encouragement and advice, you willhave the opportunity to explore feltmaking, batik, appliqu , patchwork andembroidery, recycling textiles and fabricsto make Christmas wreaths, tabledecorations, bottle bags, gift bags anddesign your own Christmas apron!Suitable for beginners and experiencedmakers alike!

Monday 13 October - Monday 8 December

(Not Monday 27 October)

10.00am - 12.00 midday

£28 for 8-week course or £3.50 per week (correct money only)

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Focus on breathing techniques as wellas isolating and strengthening all yourmuscles. A mat-based class leavingyou feeling relaxed and renewed.

Monday 20 October - Monday 15 December (Not Monday 27 October)

10.00am - 11.30am


Free parking for 2 hours is available inthe Town Centre car parks.

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING with Lizzie Reakes

Abbots Langley Scout Hall, Langley Road, Abbots LangleyWD5 0EJThis course aims to ’bring out the artistin everyone’. Explore the versatile,relaxing technique of watercolourpainting. You will be encouraged toexperiment with colour, texture andpattern - looking at examples ofwatercolour through landscapes,painting from objects (still life, portraits)and more expressive abstract painting.

Monday 12 January - Monday 9 March(Not Monday 16 February)

10.00am - 12.00 midday


7-9 November 2008Back by popular demand, this

years event will host a number offamous names in the literaryworld! So come along with

friends to hear Kate Adie or MaryBerry speak, or why not bring

the children to meet AnnVrombaut. If that doesn’t grabyou, then why not dip into the

world of Florence Nightingale orexplore war poetry in detail.

Whatever your literary tastes,there is something for everyone

during this years Litfest.

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You will have the opportunity topaint a selection of interesting glassobjects, from candle holders to bottles. Following on from this, try your hand at jewellery beading, using beautiful glass beads to makebracelets, earrings and necklaces.Finally have a go at mosaic making, bycreating a unique tile out of old brokenchina and glass.

Tuesday 7 October - Tuesday 2 December(Not Tuesday 28 October)

10.00am - 12.00 midday


GLASS CRAFTSwith Xuella Arnold

Bedmond Village Hall, High Street,Bedmond WD5 0QP

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Do you enjoy writing poems and makingup stories? Then this course is for you!You'll learn how to make the most ofyour ideas, how to 'hook' your readers,how to structure a story and the bestways to get published. Each session ispacked with exercises, information andfun!

Tuesday 6 January - Tuesday 10 February

7.00pm - 9.00pm


CREATIVE WRITING FOR BEGINNERSwith Linda Spurr

Watford Rural Parish CouncilOffices, Oxhey Drive, SouthOxhey, WD19 7SB.

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An introduction to line dancing throughvarying forms and speeds of music -from waltz to jive. This is a fun and livelyway to meet new friends, learn newmoves and keep fit and healthy!

For more information visit Viv Bishop'swebsite: www.waveliners.co.uk

Tuesday 27 January - Tuesday 24 March(Not Tuesday 17 February)

7.00pm - 9.00pm


LINE DANCINGwith Viv Bishop

Mill End and District CommunityCentre, Church Lane, Mill End,WD3 7HD

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A great class for everyone, offeringgentle aerobics with some resistancetraining, designed to tone the wholebody whilst having fun! The session isopen to all abilities with the classdeveloped around individual needs.

The session will be followed byrefreshments and the opportunity for asocial chat with old and new friends.

Wednesday 22 October - Wednesday 17 December

(Not Wednesday 29 October)

10.00am - 11.30am


Over eight sessions find out aboutdifferent types of wood, designs andtools used in carving from a professionalwood carver, then produce a smallcarving yourself. All materials areprovided.

Wednesday 8 October - Wednesday 3 December(Not Wednesday 29 October)

1.00pm - 3.00pm


MOVEMENT TO MUSICwith Beverley Gibbings

Henderson Hall, High Street,Abbots Langley WD5 0AR

WOODCARVINGwith Howard Spiers

Chorleywood Community ArtsCentre, Colleyland, ChorleywoodCommon, WD3 5LL

As well as the chance to createstunning cards and gift boxes, thecourse will offer an opportunity to useyour own photographs and memorabiliato create a unique memory book. Aperfect gift, or treasured memento, thebook, cards and boxes will be anopportunity to do something useful withyour photos and memories.

Wednesday 14 January - Wednesday 11 March (Not Wednesday 18 February)

10.00am - 12.00 midday


MAKING MEMORIESwith Stella Davis

Croxley Green Red Cross Centre,Barton Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3HB

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If you have not picked up a pencil sinceyou were at school or if you would like todevelop your doodles, then come to thishelpful course on the basics. We start atthe beginning with how to lay out adrawing, pencil techniques, shading andperspective. All materials for this smalland friendly course are supplied.

Wednesday 21 January - Wednesday 18 March(Not Wednesday 18 February)

1.00pm - 3.00pm


DRAWING FROM SCRATCH with Howard Spiers

Chorleywood Community ArtsCentre, Colleyland, ChorleywoodCommon, WD3 5LL

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An introduction to line dancing throughvarying forms and speeds of musicfrom waltz to jive. This is a fun and livelyway to meet new friends, learn newmoves and keep fit and healthy!

For more information visit Viv Bishop'swebsite: www.waveliners.co.uk

Thursday 16 October - Thursday 18 December

(Not Thursday 30 October andThursday 13 November)

10.00am - 12.00 midday


LINE DANCINGwith Viv Bishop

Croxley Green Red Cross Centre,Barton Way, Croxley Green WD3 3HB

A simple course for people who wantsome advice on how to get the mostout of their digital camera. This fiveweek course will show you how to takea good photograph, using all yourcamera's settings and trying differentways to compose an image. There willalso be a chance to try basic photoediting and emailing your pictures on acomputer. You will need to bring yourdigital camera with you.

Thursday 6 November - Thursday 4 December

7.15pm - 9.15pm

£17.50 for 5-week course or £3.50 per week (correct money only)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYwith Jenna Selby

Basing House, 46 High Street,Rickmansworth WD3 1HP

Would you like to take your writing tothe next level? Then this course willshow you how. You'll get specificfeedback on your own writing, be givenadvice as to the marketability of yourwork, shown how to plot and structureyour stories and how to target yourreaders.

This course is suitable for those whohave completed the beginners courseor who have been writing for someyears.

Thursday 16 October - Thursday 4 December (Not Thursday 30 October andThursday 13 November)

7.00pm - 9.00pm


ADVANCED CREATIVE WRITINGwith Linda Spurr

Rickmansworth Library, HighStreet, Rickmansworth, WD3 1EH

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A gentler paced workout available for all.After an initial warm up and gentleaerobic workout, finish with mat-basedexercises focussing on core strength,toning and breathing techniques. Theclass aims to leave you feeling refreshedand relaxed.

Thursday 22 January - Thursday 19 March(Not Thursday 19 February)

11.30am - 1.00pm


PILATES AND MOVEMENT TO MUSICwith Beverley Gibbings

Bedmond Village Hall, High Street,Bedmond, WD5 0QP

Unlock your creative talents and explorecreative textiles! Throughout the coursethere will be opportunities to explorevarious techniques - batik, stencilling,painting, embroidery, appliqué andpatchwork, working with recycled cloth,rag rug making and felt making. Withongoing demonstrations throughout thecourse you will be encouraged to createunique textiles for yourself, your home orfor gifts.

Thursday 15 January - Thursday 12 March (Not Thursday 19 February)

10.00am - 12.00 midday


Free parking for 2 hours is available inthe Town Centre car parks.

CREATIVE TEXTILESwith Lizzie Reakes

Rickmansworth Baptist Church,High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1ET

Back by popular demand, healthy eatingis not a trend, it's here to stay. All youneed for these 8 sessions is enthusiasmand an apron. Try new foods and newhealthy cooking methods with immediatepositive results. Men and women of allabilities welcome. Places are limited soplease book early to avoiddisappointment.

Thursday 15 January - Thursday 12 March(Not Thursday 19 February)

7.00pm - 9.00pm


Ingredients included except for certainworkshops, where participants will berequired to bring the main ingredients.

HEALTHY COOKINGwith Vanessa Munroe

Croxley Green Red Cross Centre,Barton Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3HB

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Buggyfun and fitnessJump start weight loss, fight the babyblues, meet other mums, bond withbaby and have fun!

All exercise programmes are developedspecifically for the post natal mother,including a focus on stomach toning.During the class you will burn caloriesand fat through a cardio session andimprove posture and muscle tone byresistance and core work.

Rickmansworth Aquadrome

(meet in the car park)

Wednesday 26 September -Wednesday 23 November

11.00am - 12.00 midday

6-week course

FREE

To book call Mary 07709 342329.

Abbots LangleyMeet in the High Street Car ParkEvery Thursday 10.00amA separate slower walk also available,meet at same place and timeCroxley GreenMeet at the Artichoke, The GreenEvery Friday 10.00am

RickmansworthMeet in the Mill End Baptist Church carpark, Field WaySaturdays 2.30pm11 October, 8 November6 DecemberRickmansworthMeet in the car park opposite WilliamPenn Leisure Centre, Shepherds WaySundays 2.30pm14 & 28 September, 26 October, 23November

For more information on any of thewalks, please contact the CountrysideManagement Service: 01727 848168

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FREE taster daysThe Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane,Rickmansworth, WD3 1NBCome along for this hour and fifteenminute taster session, where you willlearn how to use the poles correctlyand the techniques required formaximum health benefit.The session will finish at the Café in thePark (please bring money for adrink/refreshments).

Meet by the notice board next to themain car park.

Introduction to Nordicwalking (beginners)The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane,Rickmansworth, WD3 1NBThis 6 week course is aimed atbeginners to Nordic walking, offering agentle introduction to the poles andtechniques around the scenic lakes atThe Aquadrome.

6 - Week course: Cost £20Meet by the notice board next to themain car park.

Next step Nordicwalking(intermediate/advanced)Chorleywood House Estate,Rickmansworth Road, WD3 5SL(Opposite Chorleywood Cricket Club)Get into your stride and challengeyourself to tougher terrain aroundChorleywood House Estate. Participants must have attended thebeginners' course before theintermediate/advanced course.

6 - Week course: Cost £20Meet at the public tennis courts.Further information

Places are limited and must be bookedin advance for all sessions. Please donot just turn up as you will be turnedaway.

Thursdays

Time 11.00am - 12.15pm

Dates 11 December 2008

8 January 2009

ThursdaysTime 11.00am - 12.00 midday Dates 30 October - 4 December 2008

15 January - 19 February 2009 26 February - 2 April 2009

ThursdaysTime 11.00am - 12.00 midday Dates 28 October - 2 December 2008

13 January - 11 February 2009 24 February - 31 March 2009

NordicWalking canburn up to 400calories perhour comparedto 280 per hourfor normal walking!

We recommend that you wearcomfortable, waterproof, walking ortraining shoes and clothing suitable forthe appropriate weather conditions.Poles are provided for all sessions. Payment in advance for 6 week course.

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Come and try! Beginners, intermediate or advanced welcome.The focus is more social than competitive.

Tenniswith Croxley Tennis ClubFemales only aged 16+ for 10 weeksMales and females aged 35-44 for 10 weeksMales and females aged 45+ for 10 weeks

Waterskiingwith Rickmansworth Waterski ClubMales and females aged 35-54 (1 free session inc. 2 tows)

Sessions must be pre-booked by calling Gordonon 07850-783366 (specific dates only)

Limited spaces available

Rugbywith Chess Valley Rugby Football ClubMales and females aged 35-54 for 10 weeks

Sailingwith Bury Lake MarinersMales and females aged 45+ for 10 weeks

Table Tenniswith Watford Jets Table Tennis Club Females only aged 16+ for 10 weeksMales and females aged 35+ for 10 weeks

Free sports activities for adults!coming soon . . .

Further details coming soon atwww.threerivers.gov.uk (then click on Leisure and Culture) or alternatively telephone Sarah Walshon 01923 727145

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BasicMondays from 6.30pm

Very basicTuesdays from 6.30pm

Classes start from 15th September

Cost FREE

For more information or to book ontoone of the classes, please contact JanBaker 01923 673760

St Michael's School, High ElmsLane, Abbots Langley WD25 0SS

CLITHEROE CLUB, SOUTH OXHEY

Mondays10.30am - 12.15pm: Coffee morning

20p per cup of tea or coffee andbiscuits; 10p per game of hoy

12.30pm - 3.30pm: Knit/Natter (products sent to baby careunits or charities)

1.00pm - 3.30pm: Card school

Tuesdays1.00pm - 3.30pm: Bingo

50p door entry; £1.00 per book of 10;10p per flyer; raffle 50p per strip

7.30pm - 9.30pmLadies night

Wednesdays9.30am - 11.30am: Young at Heart 50+ club

£2.00 entry (includes free raffle, 1 freegame of bingo and refreshments)

12.30pm:Clitheroe club lunch£3.50 for lunch

Thursdays1.00pm - 3.45pm: Bingo50p door entry; 35p per book of ten;£1.00 per flyer; raffle 50p per strip

Fridays10.00am - 12.00 midday Line Dancing£3 (includes refreshments)

For more information, please contactthe Clitheroe Club: 0208 421 6562

Clitheroe Club, Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey, WD19 6RY.

ST CLEMENT DANES BADMINTON CLUB

A well established, friendly badmintonclub operating in the gymnasium at StClement Danes School in Chorleywoodis looking to recruit new members.

£3.50 per week

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£25 for the term (10 weeks)

Time: 8.00pm

Day: Thursday’s (during term time only)

St Clement Danes School,Chenies Road, RickmansworthWD3 6EW

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Active Life is a programme of activitiesaimed at adults aged 50+. Activities onoffer include badminton, table tennisand aerobic classes. Why not comeand join us? Make friends, get fit, stayfit and have fun!

Formore information please contact ourReception on 01923 771050 orwww.williampennleisure.co.uk

Nifty 50s is a fun and sociableprogramme of activities aimed at adultsaged 50+ (the oldest participant is 82!).

Activities on offer include badminton,indoor bowls and table tennis.

So, why not come and give it a try giving yourself the chance to chat withnew and old friends, whilst doingsomething that benefits your health!

Sessions take place on:

Tuesdays from 10.00am - 12.00 midday

Thursday 9.00am -11.00am

£3.15 non-member

£2.65 Silvermember

£2.15 for gold member

Includes a free cup of tea or coffee.

For more information on the Nifty 50sprogramme or any of the activities onoffer, please contact The Centre: 0208428 4954 or

www.thecentre-southoxhey.co.uk

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William Penn Leisure Centre,Shepherds Lane, Mill End, WD3 8JN

These venues are owned and funded by Three Rivers District Council, and managed by Hertsmere Leisure.

Swimming

The swimming pool is a small, friendly,community pool with specialisedfacilities for people with disabilities. The pool offers a wide range ofactivities including early morning swims,ladies-only swimming times with afemale lifeguard (when available) andaqua exercise classes both daytimeand evenings.

Specific swimming sessions are alsoavailable for just adults, senior citizensand parents with young children (under

8 years):

12.00 midday - 1.00pm daily

Cost:

£3.20 full price

£1.80 for Senior Citizens

Free for members

For more information on the adult onlyswims or any of the other sessions,contact Sir James Altham Pool: 0208421 0211 or www.sirjamesaltham.co.uk

The CentreGosforth Lane, South Oxhey WD19 7AX

William Penn

Leisure Centre

Sir James Altham Swimming Pool,Altham Way, South Oxhey WD19 6FW

We are looking for people with an interest in natureconservation to join the new Friends of the AquadromeLocal Nature Reserve (LNR) group.

The Aquadrome local nature reserveThe 41 hectare site was formed through gravelextraction which left behind large holes in the valleyfloor. These naturally filled with water to createBatchworth and Bury Lake.

Over 80 years later the Aquadrome LNR is home to anabundance of wildlife, from the swans and moorhensswimming on the lakes, to the damselflies anddragonflies darting amongst the wildflowers.

You can helpAt the heart of the Aquadrome LNR is its natural beautywhich we believe should be conserved for futuregenerations to enjoy. This is where we need you. As aFriend you could be:

n leading groups on a guided tour

n conducting opinion surveys

n having an input in the overall management plan

n planting bulbs to encourage more butterflies

n watching out to see if otters have returned

Some of the work is physical and would mean workingin rain or shine, but there's not a better'office' around for miles! Doing physicalwork can count towards the 30 minutesof exercise we should be doing everyday, so not only will you be lookingafter the Aquadrome, you'll be lookingafter yourself.

To register an interest in becoming aFriend of the Aquadrome Local NatureReserve contact Kay FitzGerald on 01923 727105 or [email protected]

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Come and join us for a cuppa and atwirl on the dance floor for theafternoon with our host Mr Wonderful.

If you do not have a partner do notworry, we will rotate partnersthroughout the afternoon and there willbe ample opportunity to meet newfriends.

Tea DancesChorleywood Memorial HallThe Common, Chorleywood

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Direction to the Tea Dances

FREE MINIBUS SERVICE

By car: There is a small car parkopposite the Memorial Hall, however thiscan get very busy. We advise thosetravelling by car to park at Croxley GreenCommunity Centre Car Park, where aFREE minibus will transport residents tothe venue.

By train: Chorleywood is on theMetropolitan line (one stop afterRickmansworth) and it is a short walk upa hill to the hall. Alternatively, there will bea FREE minibus to transport you to thevenue from Chorleywood Station (seebelow for times).

By bus: The 336 (Carousel Buses)goes from Watford High Street, throughCroxley Green and Rickmansworth toChorleywood Station. The 724 (GreenLine/Arriva Buses) goes from Uxbridge toRickmansworth Station, as does the 6and 5 from Maple Cross and Mill End(the 336 or the train can then be taken toChorleywood Station).

A free minibus service will be operating from the following locations:

Croxley GreenCommunity Centre CarPark - 12.45pm

Watersmeet - 1.00pm

Chorleywood Station -1.20pm

There will be a second pick upat each location. The minibuswill also return residents to theircars or to the station at the endof the dance.

Date: 16 September14 October11 November16 December13 January10 February17 March

Venue: Chorleywood Memorial Hall, Common Road, Chorleywood

Times: 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Cost: £3 (including refreshments)

Pay on the day.

The Centre Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, WD19 7AX.

Supported by Watford Rural Parish Council these classesare open to all residents of Three Rivers, but priority goes to people living in South Oxhey, Carpenders Park and Oxhey Hall.

Weekly classes, every Wednesday 2-5pm and 7-9pmThursday 2-5pm and 7-9pm£4.00 per class, or 6 for £20.00 for South Oxheyresidents or £4.50 per class, or 6 classes for£22.50 for non-South Oxhey residents.

For more information, contact Lydia on 0774 998 1894 orThe Centre on 0208 428 4954

Parmiters School High Elms Lane, Abbots Langley, WD25 0UUOrganised by the Adrian Extended Schools Consortiumthese classes offer you the chance to try pottery making orto advance your skills.

Monday 15 September - Monday 24 November(not Monday 27 October)6.30pm - 8.00pm£60 for 10-week course (payable in advance)To book your place, contact Jan Baker: 01923 673760.

National Year Of Reading 2008The Government has made 2008 theNational Year of Reading. Every year is a yearfor reading in Hertfordshire Libraries - comein and join us!

Look out for special promotions at your locallibrary which will tie in with National Year ofReading themes. It's an exciting year!

September - You Are What You ReadCelebrate and explore culture, personal and local identities.

October - Word of MouthCelebrate storytelling, reading out loud,reading together and live literature.

November - Screen ReadsExplore the diversity of scripts for television and films

December - Write the FutureTechnology is bringing writing and readingcloser together and this month is acelebration of all forms of writing.

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