Marsworth: Spooky nights and legendary village fireworks
Marsworth’s hugely atmospheric Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns to the Recreation Ground on Saturday, 7 November, promising another spectacular evening of fireworks, food and family entertainment.
Last year saw record numbers enjoying the legendary half-hour display to music. With a blazing bonfire and dazzling fireworks, plus burgers, mulled wine and more on sale, Marsworth provides one of the best village Bonfire Nights around.
Gates open at 5pm, with the bonfire lit at 6.30pm and the fireworks display starting at 7pm. Admission is £6 for adults and £3 for children, with proceeds supporting Marsworth Village Hall.
Visitors can enjoy a range of refreshments, while fireworks co-ordinator Paul Rance has once again choreographed the epic display to music, with more fireworks than ever planned for this year’s show.
The event is run by volunteers, and organisers are looking for additional helpers both for on the night and for the clear-up the following day.
Parking will be available in the orchard off Watery Lane, with disabled parking on the recreation ground. Organisers are hoping for another strong turnout following the huge success of last year’s event.
Red Lion’s spookiest night of the year
Spooky characters were out if force at Halloween Night at the Red Lion, Marsworth, when many regulars turned up in fiendishly clever outfits.
There’s always lots going on at the popular pub in Vicarage Road – which is hosting an Indoor Christmas Market on Sunday, November 15 from 12 noon.
It will also feature some great stocking fillers, cards, cakes, Christmas wreaths and more. Plus, there will be a roast wrap food van on hand selling Yorkshire pudding with roast potatoes, veg and meat.
Stephen Hoare will be playing laid-back live acoustic music on Sunday, Novermber 22 from 3pm to 5pm, doing covers from across the decades.
The Book Club meets on November 26 from 1.30pm to 3pm, for a relaxed and friendly chat about great books. This month’s book is The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett.
On Thursday, December 10, there’s a Christmas Wreath Making workshop at 7.30pm for 8pm. £40pp. Email [email protected] to book.
Come to parish meeting to discuss Marsworth Airfield appeal
With major development plans at the former Marsworth Airfield going to appeal at the Planning Inspectorate, village residents are being encouraged to attend a parish meeting at 8pm on 9 November to discuss how best to respond.
Developers Ainscough Strategic Land are seeking to overturn the refusal of proposals for up to 320 homes, together with a primary school, community facilities, open space and a rural enterprise hub.
The scheme was rejected by Buckinghamshire Council and Dacorum Borough Council, with concerns raised over highways, infrastructure, sustainability and environmental impact. The appeal will now be determined by a Planning Inspector through a public inquiry.
Traffic remains a key concern for local residents, particularly proposals that could see additional vehicles routed through Marsworth village. Campaigners fear increased congestion on already busy roads and further pressure on local services.
Developers argue that road improvements, enhanced bus services and new walking and cycling links would help address transport issues, while also delivering housing and community benefits.
Marsworth Parish Council says it intends to strongly oppose the appeal and is urging residents to have their say.
The appeal will be discussed at the start of the Parish Council meeting on 9 November, which all villagers are encouraged to attend.
Residents can submit new or updated comments to the Planning Inspectorate until 19 November, quoting appeal reference 6013848.
Submissions can be made online via Dacorum’s Planning Portal or by post to the Planning Inspectorate’s Slough office.
Buckinghamshire Council has also advised that if you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous representation, you can do so online at https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference
Water’s Edge Meet the Reindeers: The Marsworth café’s magical, sell-out reindeer event returns on Saturday, December 19, from 3pm. Tickets are now live at wemarsworth.co.uk, with 30-minute group slots to meet the reindeer. There will be mini stalls, arts and crafts and an outdoor snow machine, weather permitting, plus complimentary activity packs, mulled wine and more.
Christmas Tree Festival: Marsworth Christmas Tree Festival is back! This year the theme will be Christmas Carols. Contact Ruth Monks if you would like to decorate a tree. There will also be a jigsaw stall, preserves stall, raffle and refreshments, with donations welcome. It will be on Saturday, November 28, from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday, November 29, from 11.30am to 4pm.
Drone Show: Grove Road Primary School in Tring presents a Christmas Drone Show on Friday, December 4, from 5.30pm with the show at 7.30pm. From £9pp.
Cheddington: The Action Group is asking local people to write to their Bucks councillors by November 10, asking them to reconsider the huge development plans for Cheddington, ahead of a meeting leading up to a vote on the Local Plan on November 25. More details are on the Cheddington Facebook page.