Having served on Spokes Committee for 29 years, founder Member Pam Mann has ably held most roles on the Committee, including Chairperson, but is probably known to most Members as our Treasurer for about 20 years until she stood down at this year’s AGM
A few Members went to Pam’s home on 3 November to thank her for her much appreciated service and present a token of our thanks with flowers and a John Lewis voucher
New Whippendell Wood bike trail now open! Watford Council are excited to launch Watford’s first-ever purpose-built mountain bike trail, right here in the heart of Whippendell Wood!
Created in partnership with Bike Park Chilterns CIC, this free-to-use trail offers riders of all abilities the chance to enjoy a safe, sustainable and progressive biking experience, just minutes from the town centre
Funded through the Watford Neighbourhood Grant (£23,000). Supported by West Herts Golf Club and Bike Park Chilterns CIC
Features natural gravel and clay berms, clear signage and wildlife-friendly design
This unique facility puts Watford on the mountain biking map, adding to our town’s fantastic green spaces like Cassiobury Park and Whippendell Wood
For more information see whippytrails.com
Hertfordshire County Council is progressing with plans to build a toucan crossing at the junction of Thomas Sawyer Way and Dalton Way. When complete the project will provide a safe and convenient crossing to improve the link between Oxhey Park and Dalton Way towards Watford Town Centre
This changes, planned for early 2026, will improve safety and convenience on the Watford Green Loop
You can support this project by emailing ATFConsultation@hertfordshire.gov.uk
See HCC Active Travel web page for more details
