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The Sun Goes Down On ' Clarendon School' - 2002
... The end of an era, the demolition of the ‘ Clarendon Block’ the last building to be demolished on the former ‘Clarendon School’ (later Sir James Altham School) site. The sun finally goes down on ‘Clarendon School’. But the memories will linger on! ...
Clarendon School - Clarendon Block
... These photographs were taken on 5th October 2002 after the final demolition of ‘Clarendon Block’ on the former Clarendon School (later Sir James Altham School) site had commenced. A sad end to a wonderful school. Click on photograph to enlarge ...
Oxhey Park
... Two beautiful photographs of Oxhey Park. Do you have fond memories of the park that you would like to share? ...
Oxhey Park
... Do you remember the Park Keepers Cottages in Oxhey Park? They were demolished some years ago but this photograph shows them before they became disused and derelict. Does anyone recognise the children in the photograph? ...
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The South Oxhey Library Book
... Mittal panchal Hello south oxy library, I have one request. I want Abdul kalam book "fire wings" in hindi version "agni udaan". Thank you Llinos Thomas Dear Mittal, you will need to contact Oxhey Library directly for any book requests...
Just a little wander
On the 15th of June, I joined one of the librarians and two other “interested parties” for a mini tour, walking around South Oxhey, to see, and hear the history of, some of the landmarks around which this “LCC Estate” grew. I have lived on the estate for over 30 years and thought I knew about the area – you learn a lot when you have children who need to be educated and entertained! However, the leisurely stroll led by Sue Green (the aforementione...
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There are lots of ways to take part as a volunteer: Join our team of Community Editors for the website Help collect, record and transcribe local memories and tales Help out with events and activities Give as much or as little time as you can spare Community editors A team of volunteer website editors update this site. We sub-edit and publish the pages that are submitted to Our Oxhey. Editors take it in turn to edit the site, so the demands on you...
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The content of this website The text, graphics, artwork, audio, video, images and the compilation of information contained in this website are protected by copyright. Copyright owners are identified in the photo captions and credit lines for each article. You may use the material on this web site for your own private study, non-commercial research, and instructional or educational purposes. Please read the Terms of Use now. You must obtain permis...
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Personal information No personal information supplied to the Our Oxhey website will be given to any other organisation without your explicit permission. If you choose to register with the site, you will be asked for your name. The name you give will be listed on an index of contributors. The name will also be displayed alongside any pages or comments that you contribute to the site. If you choose to supply your e-mail address along with your othe...
Contact us
... How to get in touch with the ‘Our Oxhey’ team A handful of archive, library staff and a team of dedicated volunteers are behind Our Oxhey, a community archives project for the Oxhey area. To join the volunteer team or get your community involved contact Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies: hals.enquiries@hertfordshire.gkv.uk or 0300 123 4049 to speak to any member of staff. ...
Comment on the memories
... If the photographs and information on the site bring back any memories about Oxhey and the surrounding area, please click on the link to ‘add a comment’ at the bottom of each page, to add your thoughts or information. All comments get checked by our editors before publication to avoid spam, but your comment should be published within a day or so. ...
Family Fun Day
There were a huge amount of fun things to do at the HAFLS Family Fun Day on 13th February, from a Bookstart Bear Hunt and Baby Rhyme Time, to a talk about sharks with real sharks teeth and diving gear. West Herts College were running a “Fun with IT” session and the new IT Suite was overflowing with children and adults using the PCs and finding out how to use the electronic whiteboard. People were making Valentine’s Cards and decorating Valenti...
Shark Tales
... Kim O’Connor, an environmental biologist, came to Oxhey Library on 13th February 2010 to take part in the Family Fun Day. She came to give a talk all about sharks. She also brought some sharks teeth along with her and at the end of the talk, the children were able to touch the teeth and try on some of her diving gear. ...
Timeline of Our Oxhey
This timeline describes how Our Oxhey evolved into a community archive website 2009 The Herts Memories website was launched in 2009 to celebrate life in Hertfordshire and Oxhey was one of 8 communities chosen to have its own separate site 21st October – Local residents are invited to come along to a Tea Party at Oxhey Library for tea and cake and to bring and share their pictures and memories 2010 29th January – the volunteers meet for the first ...
"Our Oxhey" Tea Party
An afternoon of tea and cakes was on offer on Wednesday 21st October as part of the Hertfordshire Libraries programme for National Family Learning Festival 2009. Local people were invited to bring along their own memories of Oxhey, Oxhey Hall, Oxhey Village, South Oxhey and Carpenders Park. Those who came spent a lovely afternoon looking at old photos of the area and reminiscing over cups of tea and home make cake. Many of the memories gathered...
Children's Fun Day at Oxhey Library
A fun day was had by all on Saturday 26th September 2009. Throughout the day there were visits from Bookstart Bear and a Bookstart Bear Hunt, Baby Rhyme Time, Stories and Rhymes and Children’s Centre activities for little ones. There were presentations of certificates and medals for all those children who completed the Quest Seekers Summer Reading Challenge with help from children’s author Sue Hampton. Many children went away with a balloon mode...
Timeline of your new Oxhey Library
2007 Hertfordshire County Council was awarded £1.4 million from the Big Lottery Fund for Community Libraries to remodel and expand Oxhey Library 2008 February and March – Greenheart Partnership consult with over 70 people in South Oxhey about their thoughts on libraries June – the South Oxhey Library Book is published and distributed to free to households in the local area 19th July – a community tea party in the library is held for residents to ...
Comic poet John Hegley comes to Oxhey
Oxhey Library was officially opened on 26th October 2009 at 15:30 by County Councillor Keith Emsall, Executive Member for Community Safety and Culture. He was joined by representatives from the Big Lottery Fund, who financed the refurbishment, and many of our partners and supporters in the community, including Dora Parry, our oldest customer. Comic Poet, John Hegley made a brief appearance at the ribbon cutting ceremony and then performed again ...
Official Opening of ASCEND's Allotment
“Singing is good for the soul and so is gardening. This is another ingenious scheme from ASCEND to encourage people, to give them confidence in their skills and to have a good time getting their hands muddy. I’m proud to be patron of ASCEND and wish them luck with this excellent idea. I shall be hoping for some potatoes come the autumn!” Quote from Gareth Malone – Tuesday, June 29th 2010 A charity-run Dig Deep allotment project in South Oxhey was...
A new library for Oxhey
... The new Oxhey Library opened its doors on Saturday 5th September 2009. The building in Bridlington Road has been extended, refurbished and improved in a project, financed by the Big Lottery Fund, to offer an upgraded venue for a variety of new services to the local community. Have you visited the new library or been to any activities or events there yet? If not, please come and see what’s new. If you have bee to see us, tell us what you thought… ...
Merry Hill Woodland Trust
... Another special memory for me is Merry Hill. My Dad, Sister and I spent many an afternoon exploring and having adventures up here. Although it was only at the top of Carpenders Avenue it felt like we were in our own little world. Here are some pictures of me and my sister. We used to have a cat who would come for walks with us too. ...
Guiding in Oxhey
... 7th Oxhey Methodist Guides visited Oxhey Library as part of their Centenary celebrations. They spent 2 meetings in the library’s new computer suite looking at various websites, including the Girl Guides website and the Guiding Centenary website. The girls bought their centenary ducks with them, one of their challenges of the year is take your duck to as many different activities with you as you can! ...
Gibbs Couch Swimming Pool
... Paul Millbank I remember the pool well. Swam in it many times, including the odd Stag Night! ...
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