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💛 Thank you
@Roymoore_Hornet
and
@The1881_wfc
for the offer. This is what makes
@WatfordFC
the 'Original Family Club!
👏 Huge thanks to
@VeoliaUK
for all their hard work and prompt clean-up.
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🐝 The scenes that Vicarage Road should have seen today. Thank you
@WatfordFC
and to all the fans for an incredible season.
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🌼
@HertsCC
has been testing out a new approach to grass cutting along the county’s roads, with a selection of roadside verges becoming home to wildflowers. Let us know what you think of these eco schemes and ideas you have for improving sustainability:
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👏 Thank you
@The1881_wfc
for putting up this lovely sign by Watford General Hospital. Thank you
@WestHertsNHS
and
@NHSuk
- true heroes!
So me and
@BobDifilippo
decided to try and give the NHS staff at watford General hospital a lift with this gift of a message of appreciation as they leave from their shifts.
@NHSuk
STAFF (across the uk)...YOU ARE ALL HEROES, THANK YOU 💙💙💙
@loveourNHS
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💛 Great to see the Graham Taylor mural!
@WatfordFC
are showcasing the 'Original Family Club' ethos spearheaded by the legend once again, by helping organise the 2nd 'Super Sunday' Pfizer Clinic (16+) at the stadium on 22 August (10am-6pm):
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🐝 Great photos of fans outside Vicarage Road Stadium celebrating
@WatfordFC
's promotion over the weekend. 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘
@premierleague
!!!
📸
@DylanNolte
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💛 This club! From honouring Graham Taylor with the wonderful mural by
@MurWalls
, celebrating the amazing work of the NHS at half-time, to supporting the Super Sunday Pfizer Clinic at Vicarage Road next weekend.
@WatfordFC
are more than a football club:
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🏴 Southgate’s come home! It’s been 55 years since our last major final and the England team led by their Watford-born manager received a hero’s welcome earlier today in the town at The Grove before the
#EURO2020
Final!
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👏 Thank you
@England
, you have made the nation proud and there is plenty more to come. Rashford you have been a hero this year with your charity work and to Sancho & Saka you have been instrumental in helping the team. The squad will be donating their prize money to the NHS.
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These murals highlight
@EltonOfficial
's impact on the town, including his role as Chairman of
@WatfordFC
. He oversaw the team’s rise from the 4th tier to the 1st, and helped establish the ‘Original Family Club’. Elton also set up the
@EJAF
, which has saved over 5 million lives,
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🐝 'The Original Family Club' -
@WatfordFC
has been nothing short of incredible this year supporting
@WestHertsNHS
. They are once again helping the community by supporting the ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer vaccination event on 27 June from 10am – 9pm. Book now: .
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☀️ Help save our summer and make scenes like this happen again! By getting vaccinated, it will help protect people from Covid and ease restrictions. Walk-ins available until 9pm at Vicarage Road Stadium, so if you haven't had first dose or need your second dose, head down!
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In agreement with
@HertsPolice
we have closed Cassiobury Car Park (Gade Avenue) this weekend. The car park was full today and people travelling to park were putting other people at risk. Please do NOT drive to any parks, only use those local to you. Stay at Home, Protect the NHS.
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Over 1,000 people climbed aboard and did the loco-motion at the Diamond Jubilee of the much-loved little train
@watfordrailway
in Cassiobury Park last month. The charming railway full of huff and puff has been enjoyed by generations of Watford residents, shown in the video below.
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🏴 Great to see the England team receive a wonderful welcome in Watford earlier today as they relax before the
#EURO2020
Final at The Grove! You have made the whole nation proud and we can't wait until tomorrow!
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🐝 What a brilliant photo of the sun setting over Vicarage Road this week. Whilst we are not playing at home this weekend,
@WatfordFC
's stadium will be home to the ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer clinic for anyone over the age of 16:
📷 WatfordFromAbove
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As a mark of respect following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, the weekend game at Vicarage Road has been postponed. We are grateful that the club have arranged to give any spare food to local food banks and charities. If you need support visit:
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Happy birthday to Watford's very own Heavyweight Champion of the World
@anthonyfjoshua
- the Olympic Gold Medalist earned Watford a gold letterbox for his performance in the 2012 Olympics! 🎂🍰🥊🏅
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💙 Today is the 35th anniversary of the opening of Watford General Hospital and today we wanted to celebrate the incredible work they have done during and beyond the pandemic.
@WestHertsNHS
won a handful of awards last year, with patients getting incredible care
#watfordmuseum
⬇️
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⚖️We have successfully prosecuted a private hire driver who denied a visually impaired customer access to his vehicle because they had a guide dog. 75% of assistance dog owners surveyed nationally by
@GuideDogs
have been refused access to a taxi:
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🌟 Occupation Road has now officially become Yellow Brick Road! Proposed by
@Roymoore_Hornet
and
@The1881_WFC
, and supported by the council, this change marks the 50th anniversary of
@EltonOfficial
's presidency at
@WatfordFC
. Watford proudly boasts murals dedicated to the icon.
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🎖️
@captaintommoore
'We did well, didn't we?' - Tom, I'm not sure we have to answer that, you did more than well! You, your comrades, the allies and Commonwealth gave us all the freedoms we enjoy today. We can't thank you enough!
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🐝💛 Can You Feel the Love Tonight? So much love for
@eltonofficial
,
@WatfordFC
and the town tonight!
#EltonJohn
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🌼
@HertsCC
has been testing out a new approach to grass cutting along the county’s roads, with a selection of road verges becoming home to wildflowers (like the below). Let us know what you think of these schemes and improving sustainability at .
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Amazing mural of the brilliant George Michael down Ebury Way! George was a regular at the New Penny in Watford and held free concerts for NHS nurses. His music has the great ability to connect with people, including those going through difficult moments:
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#VaccinationsattheVic
! It's the ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer vaccine clinic at Vicarage Road Stadium today from 10am – 9pm for anyone over the age of 18. Thank you to the amazing practice teams and volunteers who will be working tirelessly today! Find out more at
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Thank you to everybody that has helped paint the town yellow for the FA Cup Final, special mention goes to the 1881 Movement
@Roymoore_Hornet
. Que sera sera, whatever will be will be, we're going to Wembley, que sera sera
@hornetsnestwfc
As Watford F.C. gear up for their first FA Cup Final in 35 years, their fans excitment is reaching fever pitch, as
@RagsMartel
reports:
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Herts Musical Memories will stage a singing session for people with dementia and carers. The free concert tomorrow takes place at St Mary’s Church from 10.30am-12.30pm.
The power of music in the fight against dementia, was recently shown in
@Vicky_McClure
's
@BBCOne
documentary.
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Great to see the progress on the
@eltonofficial
mural on Watford Central Library by the amazing team at
@MurWalls
, ahead of Elton's farewell concert at
@WatfordFC
! We are working in partnership with
@hertscc
and will post more photos as the mural progresses!
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There is No Room For Racism. Anywhere. Not online, not in the stands, not at home and not on the streets.
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💛
#VaccinationsattheVic
! Over 200 vaccinations have been administered so far at the ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer clinic! It is at
@WatfordFC
today from 10am – 6pm for anyone over the age of 16. Thank you to the amazing practice teams and volunteers who are working tirelessly today!
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💉
@WatfordFC
's stadium will once be transformed into a Pfizer vaccine clinic on Sunday 22 August (10am-6pm). The vaccines are available to those aged 16+ and for 1st or 2nd doses. Walk-ins welcome on the day, but book to avoid disappointment:
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🦕 Isolation seems to be making people do wonderfully weird things! The Woodside Dinosaur has been lifting spirits, raised over £1.5K and distributed PPE to six care homes. The journey is part of her social distancing daily exercise: .
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👏 The Original Family Club,
@WatfordFC
were one of the first football clubs to offer their stadium and facilities to support the coronavirus pandemic. The 'Hornets at Home' initiative has also helped elderly and disabled supporters:
@WatfordFC
have been supporting fans and the local community by:
🌎 Connecting supporters with one another through a global scheme
🏡 Collecting medicine and shopping for local fans
🏥 Stadium facilities used by a local hospital for training and storage
#WeAreOneTeam
🐝
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🐝
@WatfordFC
's record holding goal scorer
@LBliss8
at the finished mural of Graham Taylor. Luther carries on Graham's legacy by supporting the community and volunteered at the Super Sunday Pfizer Clinic at Vicarage Road. Find out more on the 2nd event at
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⭐ We are proud to announce that Helen Ward has been chosen as one of the '100 people who made Watford'.
📖 For more information and the incredible stories of our '100 people who made Watford', please visit:
#watford100
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💛 It’s a time of urgent need for our charities in Watford. They are on the frontline of our community’s response to COVID-19. Please donate what you can to help them continue their vital work in our town: . Big thank you to
@WatfordFC
legend Tommy Smith.
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💙
@WestHertsNHS
has achieved amazing feats beyond the coronavirus pandemic, with the trust and staff winning a handful of awards last year. Patients at Watford General Hospital are getting incredible care and by staying at home you are protecting these wonderful people:
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🐝 Out of all the football clubs in the world, you know why
@WatfordFC
are called 'The Original Family Club'. The
#TeamWestHertsSanctuary
has provided a space where staff can relax, reflect and recharge. This video shows all the great work taking place:
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💙 Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you to all the NHS Staff across the country for your amazing work and spirit - an amazing 12,000 former medical staff have returned to increase capacity in the face of the disease:
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💛
#WatfordHeroes
#8
: Meet Yovi & Ellis, founders of Chipperfield Covid-19 Outreach Team. Whilst they may not be from the town, they have delivered 374 bags of hand creams and toiletries to
@WestHertsNHS
. In the pictures, you will also see the incredibly hard work of
@WatfordFC
.
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💙 You'll Never Walk Alone
@WestHertsNHS
– the town of Watford is right beside you. An incredible 312 patients have recovered and been sent home with the help of the incredible staff at Watford General. The town has shown incredible support by donating and volunteering.
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💛
#WatfordHeroes
#5
: 'The Original Family Club' - Watford FC & their Yellow Army of volunteers have been incredible, from 'Hornets at Home' helping vulnerable people, to offering their facilities to
@WestHertsNHS
.
@T_Deeney
is also administering
#PlayersTogether
(
@NHSCharities
).
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🦋 Cassiobury Park is undergoing an exciting wetlands restoration project in its nature reserve. It will become an excellent wetland habitat for birds, insects and mammals. Thank you
@HeritageFundUK
,
@CassioburyFOCP
,
@HMWTBadger
and
@WWTworldwide
.
📷 Stephen Smith
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We were delighted to celebrate our wonderful NHS on its 70th birthday by lighting up the Town Hall in blue.A special thank you goes to our own Watford General
@westhertsnhs
@WatfordMayor
@NHSEnglandMidE
#NHS70
#LightUpBlue
@stagetwoltd
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🐝 The legend
@rio_woolf
, footballer for Chelsea and England amputee junior at today’s game 👏
⚽️ The England FA
@amputeefootball
relies on the generosity of supporters. Please consider donating today at
📸
@WFCHenry
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COYH 🐝💛🖤 From 6 August - 24 September, you are invited to Watford Museum's ‘100 Years at the Vic’ exhibition which will delight Watford FC fans of all ages with artefacts from the club’s history.
For more information, please visit:
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Great to see Rabbi Chalk receiving his vaccination from the
@WestHertsNHS
team at
@WatfordFC
, where he is one of the Chaplains. Watford Faith Leaders' have put together a statement encouraging people of all ethnicities to get their jabs:
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⚽ Great to have
@WatfordFC
's record holding goal scorer
@LBliss8
support the amazing GP's and volunteers at the ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer vaccination clinic today! Over 500 vaccinations so far. Walk-ins are available until 9pm. Find out more at
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Thank you to all the generous businesses in Watford that have offered to provide free school meals for kids over the school holidays. You can view the full list of businesses taking part this half term here:
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🔥 To mark the start of the celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee,
@AgaDychton
and
@LBliss8
took part in beacon lighting ceremony tonight at Watford Museum. Luther was also recognised by the Queen today with an OBE.
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💛
#WatfordHeroes
#3
: Meet some of the doctors, nurses & volunteers at
@WestHertsNHS
.
@WHHTVolunteer
roles include giving refreshments to staff, delivering items from homes to patients and configuring IPads so patients stay in touch. To donate/volunteer:
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As part of our Watford COVID-19 Charity Appeal we are holding an auction of unique Watford FC memorabilia this weekend. A portrait of Watford FC legend
@LBliss8
and Captain Les Taylor’s 1984 Cup Final tie are just some of the items up for grabs:
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@WatfordFC
record holding goal scorer & Golden Boot winner
@LBliss8
recently received his Covid-19 vaccination at
@Manor_View_NHS
. Born in Jamaica and proud member of the Black African-Caribbean community, Luther is encouraging everyone to get the vaccine:
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🥳 Oxhey Activity Park is now open!
🤸 Go wild and get fit in the great outdoors
🛹 Test your skills out at the new skate park
🏓 Brush up on your table tennis skills
☕ Enjoy the new river side café -
@tasty_bean
📸 VJ Aerial Imaging
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💛
#WatfordHeroes
#14
: Meet the staff at the
@inclusiveMAT
, who are helping to support keyworker families from across
@BFS_Watford
,
@CTS1_Watford
and
@LHS_Watford
schools during the coronavirus pandemic. They have been delivering food and offering care inside school and out.
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Good to see
@anthonyfjoshua
in Cassiobury Park, hopefully the drinks are also on him if
@WatfordFC
win the FA Cup Final 😛
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Getting to the final of the FA Cup was a huge achievement for the Hornets, the town could not be prouder of the team.
A celebratory parade was proposed with
@WatfordFC
but the consensus was for the players to be with their families and have a well-earned rest.
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👏 Congratulations to
@AgaDychton
who has been nominated as the new Chairman, becoming the first Polish-born Cllr to do so. She also works as Project Manager at
@WestHertsNHS
. We would also like to thank
@AKatWatford
(previous chair) for his fundraising (photos from last year).
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🤸🏽 You will soon be able to enjoy the new café and facilities at Oxhey Activity Park. New flora has been planted and the café is clad in sustainable Larch to help the environment. Let us know what you think and ideas you have for sustainability:
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👎 Beauty spot vs abuse of parks
🚧 The council has installed a temporary barrier (7.45am-10pm) at Cassiobury to help combat littering and crime. We have also increased bins and litter picking. It pollutes our environment and costs money, rather than being spent on positive work
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Awarded an OBE by the Royal Family, Herts Deputy Lieutenant
@LBliss8
signed the book of condolence at Watford Museum today. You can also leave a message at the Town Hall and Museum. For opening times and the Lord Lieutenant of Herts' online book, visit
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👏 Meet the amazing GP teams from across Watford who have been working non-stop all day and have delivered over 1,000 vaccinations to help protect people in the town. Get your first dose or second dose today before the clinic closes at 6pm:
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Eat, Shop, Enjoy, Repeat! We are so excited that Watford is back and open again! If you love where you live, buy local this year and support local businesses in the town that have had a challenging time after three periods of lockdown and restrictions:
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💛 This is Ground Control to
@captaintommoore
– Watford just wants to say you are brilliant. Tom has now raised over £12m. From becoming a captain to walking 100 lengths before his 100th birthday, is there any end to your determination and selflessness:
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We are delighted a limited number of spectators are being allowed back in for
@WatfordFC
game against
@CardiffCityFC
on Saturday.
Watford FC has confirmed they will be closing Vicarage Road an hour before the 3PM kick-off and up to 30 minutes after the end of the game.
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To celebrate
@EltonOfficial
performing in Watford for his farewell tour, we will be sharing photos from his 1978 calendar! For October, he wanted to get the fountain, Town Hall and himself in the same shot. The Groundskeeper at
@WatfordFC
has let him back 😂!
📷 Watford Museum
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🌼🐝 Great to see these wonderful wildflower displays across Watford, including Cassiobury Park, Callowland Recreation Ground and our allotments sites. They are precious places for wildlife and a lifeline for bees, butterflies and other insects:
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💜 Watford Town Hall is illuminated with purple light tonight, as part of the annual Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer campaign. The town joined landmarks and homes across the UK lighting up purple to help remember loved ones lost and to put a spotlight on the disease.
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We are delighted that the Graham Taylor exhibition will once again return to Watford Museum. Come along from Thursday 11 January to Saturday 24 February.
#Watford
#WatfordFC
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SpendLocal
#13
: Meet Leila & Paul from
@TheLPCafe
, with newest team member Otto. Since opening its doors in 2013 they have prided themselves on speciality coffee, tea, cakes, freshly prepared sandwiches and a wide selection of new releases, classic reissues and pre-loved records.
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👏 Over 300 vaccinations have been administered so far at the 'Super Sunday’ Pfizer clinic! Walk-ins are available until 9pm tonight, so if you haven't had first dose, head down to Vicarage Road and help save our summer. You get a free doughnut as well!
#VaccinatedattheVic
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💙 Great work by
@WestHertsNHS
, Watford General Hospital and all the volunteers. Their Response Volunteer hub is now open in Watford! Let’s hear it for these fabulous people who are providing such useful support. Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives:
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🙌 Well done Watford and most importantly the NHS and our carers. Here's Holywell out in force! Share your videos below to show how much we appreciate all our key workers!
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☕ The
@tasty_bean
café at Oxhey Park has been clad in Siberian Larch, to reduce the building’s carbon footprint and increase biodiversity. The play area and skateboard learning zones have been positioned next to the cafe so parents can keep an eye on their children’s progress.
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Cassiobury has again been voted one of the 10 most loved parks in Britain. Thank you for voting in the 2018 People’s Choice vote! 😃
The love for Cassiobury just keeps pouring in, with the Hub recently winning two accolades at Hertfordshire Building Futures Awards🌳
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To remember and pay respect to John Alagos, his health service colleagues across the country and people in Watford who have lost their life from coronavirus, we are flying the flag at half-mast. Please stay at home, you will be protecting our brave NHS staff and saving lives.
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The council would like to express profound sadness on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and extend sincere condolences to members of the Royal Family. As a mark of respect to a remarkable monarch, find out what the town is doing at
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👨 Watford Watch Commander Derek MacLeod retires today after an incredible 30 years of service for
@HFRS
. A hard worker, his dedication and work ethic have been an inspiration to anyone who had the privilege to work with him. During the COVID-19 outbreak he led from the front ⬇️
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Meet Denise, Veolia Watford’s waste loader who says that “even though the bins can get heavy at times, it's always good to get some extra movement!” Make sure to give Denise a wave if you see her out and about in the community.
#InternationalWomensDay
#StreetKind
@VeoliaUK
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💙 Thank you for everything
@captaintommoore
. Alongside raising almost £33m for the NHS, he also set up 'The Captain Tom Foundation', which focuses on combating loneliness, championing education and equality, and continued support for the NHS: .
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💙 Tonight the Town Hall is lit up blue in celebration of the NHS' 73rd birthday and to mark the first-ever
@nhsfrontlineday
. The day is an important moment to mark the service and sacrifice of the NHS and health workers, and the amazing community spirit of the town.
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⭐ In honour of
#ArmedForcesDay
, we are proud to announce that Captain Thomas Sawyer has been chosen as one of the '100 people who made Watford'. For more information and the incredible stories of our '100 people who made Watford', please visit:
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👏 Meet Dr Simon Hodes, Dr Asif Faizy, Dr Ketan Bhatt and the amazing GP's who have been working non-stop all day and have delivered over 1,000 vaccinations to help protect people in Watford from Covid-19. Get your first dose or second dose today before the clinic closes at 9pm.
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Peter Taylor has been elected as Watford's Mayor. More information to follow.
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Great show by
@Channel4
and
@TRMakesMistakes
with
@hughbon
showing people with dementia make a valuable contribution to society. Here’s Roger showing laughter is the best medicine.
@WatfordMayor
is keen to to make Watford a more Dementia Friendly Town.
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It's been a great day so far at the 'Super Sunday' Pfizer clinic at
@WatfordFC
. Minimal queues at Vicarage Road Stadium and we are accepting second doses. We have 12 vaccination stations and the process is super quick! Walk-ins available until 9pm:
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💛
#WatfordHeroes
#11
: Meet Jennie (
@CTS1_Watford
) and Mark (
@watfordsa
). They are just two of the many volunteers helping
@inclusiveMAT
to fundraise, pack and deliver boxes in Watford during the coronavirus pandemic. Their help has been invaluable.
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👍 All thumbs up! It's been a great day so far at the 'Super Sunday' Pfizer clinic at
@WatfordFC
. The event is the biggest pop-up clinic we have done, so a huge thank you to all the GP’s across the town for the tremendous effort today:
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💛 We wanted to say a BIG thank you to the 1,000 ‘Watford Helps’ volunteers who are providing support for those most in need. They have done an amazing job doing food shopping, collecting prescriptions and helping combat loneliness: .
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The Audentior Awards recognise and celebrate hard work, dedication and personal achievement. The
@WatfordMayor
needs your help in deciding who the winner of the Mayor’s Award should be at . The second nomination is Roy Moore.
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💛 As we are beginning to return to a sense of ‘normality’, we wanted to say thank you again to every single person who has gone above and beyond helping during lockdown and continues to play a vital role against the pandemic.
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