Elmbridge Community Safety Partnership has launched its 2009 Partnership Plan to tackle community safety issues across the borough.

As part of its requirement to make the Crime and Disorder Partnership more accountable to the community its work of last year was reviewed at a annual public meeting on Wednesday (June 17) and its new plan set out.

The next East Molesey police panel meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8.

Starting at 7.30pm at the St Mary's Church Hall, in Bell Road, it is a chance for all residents to express their concerns and fears to their local officers and community support officers.

For more information visit, www.surrey.police.uk

The next meeting of the Elmbridge University of the 3rd Age, will be held on Wednesday July 1, when Gillian Rodrigues will describe her experiences white water rafting down the Colorado river, in the Grand Canyon.

The meeting will be held in Mole Hall, in Walton Road, West Molesey and will start 2.30pm.
All are welcome, entrance is free for members, or £1 for non members, for more information please contact secretary, Jim Walker on 0208 398 0786.

The University of the 3rd Age, is a self help organisation providing educational, leisure and social activities for those no longer in employment.

Two residents have been charged after police in Elmbridge seized more than 400 cannabis plants at an address in East Molesey.

Police seized the plants during a successful drugs warrant in Ember Farm Way just days before the launch of National Tackling Drugs Week, which began on Monday June 8.

The Queen announced her birthday honours on Saturday (13) and amongst those recognised were two men who have lived or worked in Elmbridge.

Peter Kenneth Wilkinson, the Managing director of policy, research and studies for the Audit Commission will be made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to local government.

Pupils from across Elmbridge are learning how to be safe and responsible citizens thanks to the Junior Citizen Scheme.

The scheme is taking place at Walton Fire Station in Hersham Road from Monday June 8 until Wednesday June 24.

As part of Elmbridge Museum's centenary celebrations, a session is being held on Saturday June 13, for children of the borough to make time capsules.

The session is being held at the museum in Church Street, Weybridge between 11.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

The idea is for children to create a legacy, either with a drawing, a few mementos or some favourite items, which are then to be taken home to be buried for future generations to discover.

Councillor Jan Fuller, portfolio holder for leisure and cultural services, said: "Making time capsules is a fantastic way to join in with Elmbridge Museum's centenary celebrations. This really gives children the chance to create their own slice of history for future generations to enjoy."

Any child under 10 should be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit www.elmbridge.gov.uk/leisure/museum or by phoning the museum on 01932 843573.

The Hurst Pool, operated in partnership with Elmbridge Borough Council, is offering FREE swimming to fathers on Father's Day, 21 June 2009.

Any father bringing their child to swim at Hurst Pool on 21 June 2009 may swim for free during All Welcome swimming sessions and at the discretion of the Duty Manager.

Molesey Carnival Committee chairman Brian Cameron has paid tribute to the "resilient" people of Molesey who braved the rain to support Saturday's parade.

Speaking on carnival day, which this year was on June 6, he said: "It's been a very good event. The people of Molesey are very resilent, they've cheered the parade and are spending money on the stalls. The sun can't shine every year."

Latino in Walton Road has sparked concern from neighbours over an application to extend its opening hours.

The Italian restaurant and bar has a license to sell alcohol up to 2am, and is now applying to extend its opening hours from the current 11pm until 2am every night of the week.

Neighbours say it has been flouting its regularly permission by opening past 11pm but Latino management say they thought they did have permission to open until 2am.