Cakes and goodies at House of Killik!
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Saturday 22 November.
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Claygate’s Own Polar Hero
Frank Arthur Worsley DSO* OBE RD (1872 – 1943) By Simon Leifer, Chair, Esher Residents Association Many will be admirers of Ernest Shackleton and his crew’s amazing navigational feats on the Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, so I will not go into great detail here but, did you know that Frank Worsley, the New Zealand born sailor and explorer who captained ‘Endurance’, had English parents and died in Claygate?
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Surrey County Council and Elmbridge Borough Council to be swept away. Labour’s local government reorganisation has been leaked by the Times. As far as we understand, the plans to be adopted are those proposed by Surrey County Council here This sees the breaking up of Surrey into two unitary councils: East and West Surrey. West Surrey Unitary: Guildford, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey
Read moreSupport our endurance rowers!
Cllr. Simon Leifer and Crew need your to help them over the line Our Esher RA councillor, Simon Leifer, and his crew are fundraising this weekend for the Mayor’s Charity – the Elmbridge Community Fund. They’ll be rowing a Thames Cutter in the Great River Race – a 21.5-mile challenge from Millwall to Ham. The crew will also represent the
Read moreCllr. Simon Leifer is Sick of Sewage!
Our councillor and Chair of Esher Residents Association was out on the river today, supporting the Thames Swim Against Sewage, https://tinyurl.com/3w28ke52 where 8 world-class swimmers swam the length of the Thames in a non-stop 3-day relay, finishing in Westminster. This first-of-its-kind event highlights the serious pollution in our rivers, lakes and seas, and calls on the Government to stop sewage pollution
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Lower Green Community Centre and Sandown Park introduce retired racehorses to local children and other visitors This was an event hosted by Lower Green Community Centre and organised by Sandown Park Race Course. Two retired race horses, Coneygree, 2015 winner of The Cheltenham Gold Cup and Step Back, winner of the Sandown Park bet365 Gold Cup in 2023, were brought
Read moreShow some local love!
The Love Elmbridge Awards are back — and it’s your chance to shout out your favourite shop, café, restaurant, salon, or that hidden gem that always goes the extra mile! 💖 🎉 Whether it’s the barista who remembers your order, the hairdresser who makes you feel brand new, or the indie shop you just can’t live without — we want
Read moreCrackdown on illegal moorings on the Thames
On Wednesday 25 June, Elmbridge Borough Council led a joint enforcement operation at Cigarette Island, East Molesey, with the Environment Agency, Surrey County Council, and Surrey Police. This follows the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) targeting unauthorised moorings on council-owned land. Officers checked boat registrations, served trespass notices, and issued fly-tipping fines. Support and advice were also
Read moreBreaking Barriers: Local Startup Seeks Sponsors to Help Young Adults Take On New Challenges
Esher’s Gym & Jab looks for sponsors to fund Life-Changing Youth Trip to Jordan Read all about the adventure here and do feel free to donate.
Read moreBlueHouse artspace needs your vote!
We’ve been thrilled to see the success of BlueHouse artspace on Esher High Street. The three partners, Karen, Binu and Parul have created a really special addition to Esher’s cultural life and we think they deserve all our support. Whilst Esher hasn’t been particularly well known for its commitment to the arts, the success of the Everyman cinema has been
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