Upcoming Events

Upcoming events organised by the Meriden Residents Association


  • Fri
    14
    Sep
    2018
    7:00 pmMeriden Community Centre

    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

     

  • Fri
    28
    Sep
    2018
    9:30 amMeriden Hub, 149 York Way

     

    We hold our own coffee mornings at the Meriden Hub every Friday, but on Friday 28th September we will hold it to raise funds for Macmillan.

    Please come along between 9:30am and 12:30pm to support this. Have a cup of tea or coffee, a cake, play a game and donate.

    You can donate £5 anytime by texting JAM RMG1 to 70550 or just put something in the donation box on the day.

    We look forward to seeing you there.


     

  • Sat
    08
    Dec
    2018
    2:00 pmMeriden Community Centre

     

    We are hosting our Free Meriden Residents Association Children's Christmas Party on Saturday 8th December from 2pm - 4pm at the Meriden Community Centre.

     

    Sponsored by Mulalley this will be great  afternoon of activities and fun for all the family to enjoy including:

    Father Christmas

    Balloon Modelling

    Face Painting

    Games

    Lucky Dip

    Tombola

    Christmas Crafts

    Refreshments

    We will also have a fund raising raffle and game  -  We look forward to seeing you there!


     

  • Tue
    12
    Feb
    2019
    7:00 pmMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    Our next Meriden Residents Association Open Meeting is Tuesday 12th February from 7pm - 9pm, at the Meriden Community Centre.

    The doors open at 7pm for refreshments.  The meeting will run from 7.30pm - 9pm.

    Topics include:

    • Chairman and Treasurer's reports
    • Update on CCTV/general maintenance across the estate by Paul Marsh (WCH)
    • Update on the Meriden Development led by Danny O’Reilly (Mulalley) and
      Mary Robinson (WCH)
    • A short talk by Jeanette Aron from OWL (Online Watch Link – Neighbourhood Watch

     

    If you want to raise anything under Any Other Business, please email Marion with your item in
    advance of the meeting. You can also call 01923 468992.

    At the end of the evening, there will be a free raffle into which all Meriden Residents who attend
    the meeting will be entered. You do have to be present for the whole meeting to be included.
    The prize being given is a £25 INTU gift card which can be used in many of the INTU shops.


     

  • Sat
    13
    Apr
    2019
    10:30 amMeriden Park and Meriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way,

     

    As part of the Great British Spring Clean the Meriden Residents Association are holding an Easter Community Event. It will be a day of fun and prizes on Saturday 13th April.

    Timetable is as follows;

    • Great British Spring Clean - Litter picking in the park (10.30am)
    • Community lunch with The Random Cafe (1pm)
    • Easter Bonnet competition for children (2pm)

    We would like our park to be a wonderful area for residents to relax in and enjoy the upcoming warm weather! In preparation for this, we will be litter-picking for the community.

    Please come and  join us as we gather at the park near Munden View, from 10.30am for an 11am start.

    All equipment will be provided to help with the clean-up process.

    Afterwards as an Easter celebration, we will team up with the Random Cafe for lunch at the Meriden Community Centre at 1pm - furthering their great cause to help eliminate food waste.  Please bring a small donation.

    We will be holding an Easter bonnet competition for the children in the Community Centre at 2pm.  Prizes will be given on behalf of the Residents Association for the best bonnets on the day.

    Please RSVP to this event at https://www.facebook.com/events/427008038066928/ 

    We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Tue
    07
    May
    2019
    7:00 pmMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    Our Annual General Meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7th May 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 £50 Intu gift voucher.

    The topics under discussion are:
    • Chairman's Report
    • Treasurer's Report
    • Watford Community Housing Update 
    • Meriden Development Update
    • Official voting in of committee members 
    • Any Other Business
    • Raffle
    Please consider putting yourself forward to join the MRA as voting will take place at the AGM.  We will be voting for Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee Members.

    If you would like to nominate yourself or another person to be a committee member please email marion.strawhorne@meridenra.org or call 01923 468992 by Friday 3rd May.


     

  • Wed
    17
    Jul
    2019
    9:30 amMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    Join us at our new community cafe on Wednesday 17th July from 9.30am at the Meriden Community Centre.

    Hosted by the Meriden Community Centre and the Meriden Residents Association, this new community cafe will be held every Wednesday.

    There will be refreshments and free internet access.

    We look forward to seeing you there!


     

  • Wed
    24
    Jul
    2019
    9:30 amMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    Join us at our new community cafe on Wednesday 17th July from 9.30am at the Meriden Community Centre.

    Hosted by the Meriden Community Centre and the Meriden Residents Association, this new community cafe will be held every Wednesday.

    There will be refreshments and free internet access.  We look forward to seeing you there!


     

  • Sat
    03
    Aug
    2019
    Southend-on-Sea

     

    We're going to the seaside! Join us on Saturday 3rd August for our annual day trip to Southend on Sea.

    This is proving to be a very popular coach trip and seats are selling fast.  Make sure you book soon to avoid disappointment.

    £10 per adult
    £8 per senior citizen, student or carer 
    £5 per child (0 - 14 years)

    The cost includes entry to Sealife Adventure. 

    All bookings must be made by Friday 19th July -  Your booking is not secure until payment is received. 

    To book or for more information,  please contact Vanessa on 07541 167 309 or email vanessa.kerswill@meridenra.org

    We look forward to seeing you there! 


     

  • Fri
    09
    Aug
    2019
    9:30 amMeriden Community Hub, 149 York Way, Watford

     

    Every Friday the Meriden Residents Association hold a Coffee Morning at the Meriden Community Hub, 149 York Way, for all residents from 9.30am - 12pm.

    Drop in for a natter and enjoy a cuppa and a cake or two.  We ask for a small donation towards refreshments.

    This is a wonderful chance to make new friends or catch up with old friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 

    Everyone is welcome - We look forward to seeing you there!


     

  • Wed
    14
    Aug
    2019
    9:30 amMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    Join us at our  community cafe on  every Wednesday  from 9.30am at the Meriden Community Centre.

    Hosted by the Meriden Community Centre and the Meriden Residents Association, this new community cafe will be held every Wednesday.

    There will be refreshments and free internet access.

    We look forward to seeing you there!


     

  • Fri
    16
    Aug
    2019
    9:30 amMeriden Community Hub, 149 York Way, Watford

     

    Every Friday the Meriden Residents Association hold a Coffee Morning at the Meriden Community Hub, 149 York Way, for all residents from 9.30am - 12pm.

    Drop in for a natter and enjoy a cuppa and a cake or two.  We ask for a small donation towards refreshments.

    This is a wonderful chance to make new friends or catch up with old friends in a warm and friendly atmosphere. 

    Everyone is welcome - We look forward to seeing you there!


     

  • Tue
    08
    Oct
    2019
    7:00 pmMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    Our Open Meeting is on Tuesday 8th October. We'll be meeting at the Meriden Community Centre as usual at 7pm for refreshments and the meeting will start at 7.30pm.

    We would appreciate it if you would put this date in your diary and come along. There will be the opportunity of winning a £25 intu gift card.


     

  • Sat
    02
    Nov
    2019
    10:45 amNear Munden View

     

    DUE TO BAD WEATHER, OUR LITTER PICK HAS BEEN CANCELLED/POSTPONED.


     

  • Sat
    07
    Dec
    2019
    2:00 pmMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

    Children’s Christmas Party & Tea and Mince Pies - Save the date!

    We are pleased to announce that following  the success of our Children's Christmas party last year, we will be holding another Children’s Christmas Party & Tea and Mince Pies event again this year.

    The date for your diary is Saturday 7th December from 2pm - 4.30pm at the Meriden Community Centre. 

    We plan as usual to have lots of activities including face painting, balloon modelling, Christmas crafts, games, lucky dip and tombola.

    We will also be serving FREE tea and mince pies in the small hall from 2pm  for anyone without children, and for anyone who is in need of a bit of company.

    More details will follow in due course


     

  • Sat
    07
    Dec
    2019
    2:00 pmMeriden Community Centre, Garsmouth Way

     

    The Meriden Residents Association warmly welcomes all adults for free tea and cakes (running alongside the Children's Christmas Party)

    Saturday 7th December from 2pm - 4.30pm at the Meriden Community Centre.


     

  • Tue
    30
    Jun
    2020
  • Sat
    01
    Aug
    2020
    9:00 amSouthend-on-Sea

     

    We just wanted to let you know that we've taken the decision to cancel the trip to Southend this summer. We know everyone will be disappointed, but at this stage it seems the safest thing to do. We will ensure everyone who booked and paid receives a full refund. We hope to plan an alternative day trip later in the year. Take care and stay safe.