Author: Peter Tripp

We all had such a good time at our coffee morning which was held yesterday (Friday 28th October) in aid of Macmillan’s Biggest Coffee Morning.  We had over twenty people call in throughout the morning with Michael being our first keen visitor to arrive.

Michael enjoying coffee and cake with Brenda

Some of the many residents we had throughout the morning

We had familiar faces and new ones and it was lovely to chat with everyone.  There was a fun atmosphere probably helped by the games that we played like Place the Cherry on the Cake (also enjoyed by our Mayor Peter Taylor) and Guess the weight of the Cake.  The winners of these games were Sameera and Amanda who was visiting from Green Minds, congratulations!

Mayor Peter Taylor enjoying the “Place the cherry on the cake” game

Local resident Kay also having fun with the game

We had some very yummy cakes (thank you to those of you who donated cakes) and special drinks available like Toffee Apple latte, Roasted Marshmallow latte and Hot Chocolate with cream and marshmallows!

John choosing from our amazing selection of  yummy cakes

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously, even people that could not attend sent a donation.  So far, we have raised £150.

If you would still like to donate, you can do so by texting JAM RMG1 to 70550 – this automatically donates £5.

Neighbourhood Watch is a wonderful way of keeping our communities safe,  they do this by working with our community safety partners and our residents to strengthen the communities in which we live, share information about crime and safety, and by looking out for one another.

Whilst everyone may not have an email address those that do can join the Online Watch Link system called OWL at https://www.owl.co.uk/

Through emails you will receive information from Hertfordshire Constabulary about issues that may impact on your community, or about local community safety events, and there will be advice on keeping your home, family and friends safe & secure.

We had a fun time on Friday 7th September 2018, doing an impromptu Table Top Sale outside our Meriden Residents Association Hub.

It was great to have the opportunity to chat with some new people both at our regular Coffee Morning and at the sale, both of which were happening at the same time.

Four tables packed full of great bargains, including ornaments, jewellery, books, handbags and games.

Interest in a selection of plates with various birds and designs.

Some of our regular coffee morning group enjoying refreshments, chatting and listening to music.

We would like to say a big thank you to Colin who apart from making a purchase, made a generous donation to the MRA funds.

Our Coffee Morning is on every Friday from 9.30am to 12.00noon, do pop in one week.  On Friday 28th September, we will be holding it in support of Macmillan – The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.  More details of this event can be found in our ‘Upcoming Events’ section and on our Facebook page.

Our next open meeting is at 7:30pm on Friday 14th September at the Meriden Community Centre. This meeting is open to all Meriden residents so please put this event in your diary and join us on the night.  Doors will open at 7pm for refreshments and Meriden Residents who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a £25 Intu gift voucher.

At this time the topics under discussion are:

• Chairman’s report
• Treasurer’s report
• Current update on the Meriden Development by Mary Robinson (Watford Community Housing) and Danny O’Reilly (Mulalley & Co)
• Q & A with the Watford Community Housing team regarding the lifts and water in the high and low rise flats. If you have any questions please email them to community@wcht.org.uk
• Activities available at the Meriden Community Centre by Tasha Hiscock

We had a good time at Watford Community Sports & Education Trust’s event for the National Citizenship Service (NCS) which was held at Meriden Community Centre yesterday.

All set up, and ready to go

Lots of interest

Featuring the winner of our adult’s jar of sweets competition, Carole

As we had so many items donated (thank you), we ended up with three tables!

Congratulations to our raffle and competition winners, Neelam (signed football from Watford Football Club), Mary (1st prize teddy), Reece (2nd prize teddy), Carole (adult’s jar of sweets), Harley and Issac (children’s jar of sweets).