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Scrunch it! From 31 March, clean foil can go in your mixed recycling. Just scrunch it into a ball (no smaller than a tennis ball) and pop it in the bin. Check how to recycle items where you live using the Surrey Recycles search tool. ♻️ow.ly/FKFH50YvGVC

A behind‑the‑scenes look at Silent No More. Over last months, women at the @voh_org's Women’s Hub have explored their journeys through photography, textiles and mural‑making. Their finished artworks can be seen on 1 April at Riverhouse Barn #walton✨ ow.ly/2lGJ50YrR2B

Good news, your recycling service is expanding! From 31 March 2026, new items can go into your mixed recycling bin in addition to what you already recycle. Find the full list of new items at ow.ly/y71w50YvGnY

A moving evening at the Royston Pike lectures last week with Olia Hercules, sharing her Ukrainian family’s story across four generations. Next up on 8 April: Shrabani Basu on the life of WWII heroine Noor Inayat Khan. 👉 View the full programme and book: ow.ly/PWgL50YwgJr

Have your say! Elections for your new East Surrey Council take place on 7 May. You must be registered by midnight on Monday 20 April 2026 to be able to vote. Register at gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Coming to Riverhouse Barn 1 April: Silent No More. An exhibition by @voh_org’s Women’s Hub and women rebuilding their lives after abuse. 🧶 Their crochet works share stories of strength stitched back together. ✨ 1 April, Riverhouse Barn #Walton. Free. 🔗 ow.ly/71lI50YrRj2

Your recycling bin… but better! From 31 March you can recycle even more at home — including foil, empty aerosols, drink cartons and non‑black plant pots. Find out more ow.ly/vC8A50YvGl8

The #GreatBritishSpringClean is on until 29 March! Want to help #KeepElmbridgeClean this spring and summer? With your support, we can keep our streets, parks and high streets looking their best. Find out how you can get involved: ow.ly/q3Ek50YuAO9 #ElmbridgeForEveryone

On Thursday 7 May 2026, you will be able to vote for who represents you on your new East Surrey Council. Make sure you’re ready to have your say. Find out more about these important elections at ow.ly/2iqM50YsowZ

Coming up on Wed 1 April: Silent No More — a powerful one‑day exhibition created by women exploring healing and hope after domestic abuse. Featuring photography, craftwork and collaborative mural. In partnership with @voh_org 📍 Riverhouse Barn #Walton 🔗 riverhousebarn.co.uk/events/155762

As we mark #InternationalWomensDay, #ElmbridgeMuseum invites you to discover #Esher’s forgotten Suffragist: “Milly” Martineau who played a vital role in the local women’s right to vote. Volunteer Anthony uncovered her incredible story in his blog ow.ly/9Ukl50YqJZ5 💜💚🤍

Book now for ‘Strong Roots’ with Olia Hercules! A powerful talk on family, resilience and belonging from the bestselling author and Cook For Ukraine co-founder. 📅 Wed 11 Mar | 🕢 7:30pm 📍 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, #Walton 🎟 Tickets £4 👉Book at ow.ly/MBhy50YgBNP

Elmbridge is investing in what matters most — lower parking costs, support for vulnerable residents, greener town centres and more affordable homes. From free parking and new splashpads to £11m for affordable housing, we’re helping our communities thrive. ow.ly/t38S50Yq0AB

🌿 Garden waste collection service - new subscriptions and renewals now available 🌿 You can now subscribe or renew your garden waste collection service for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. ow.ly/9vwg50V87TB

Last call! Don’t forget to join us for the final drop-in session at Hurst Pool #Molesey to hear about the refurbishment starting end of March. 📅 Thu 5 March ⏰ 12 to 1pm and 5:30 to 7pm Come along to see the plans and ask your questions. More info ow.ly/8ie550Y89fy

Interested in Ukrainian history and culture? Book for ‘Strong Roots,’ a talk by Olia Hercules! Discover an extraordinary journey through 4 generations of an Ukrainian family. 📅 Wed 11 Mar 🕢 7:30pm 📍 Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, #Walton 🎟 Tickets £4 at ow.ly/2fJO50YgBxw

#ElmbridgeMuseum’s final free family day is 21 Feb, 10:30–3:30 at the Civic Centre, #Esher. Make Do & Mend with Bee Smith Workshops, explore real WWII artefacts, and @EmilyPeasgood's interactive Morrison shelter. Free, fun and educational for all ages. 👉 elmbridgemuseum.org.uk/exhibitions/ec…

Love is in the air, so we say – why not love your stuff, too? There are lots of repair cafes in Surrey that can mend most things in exchange for a small donation. Visit your local council’s website to find out more

Are you a Hurst Pool customer, swimmer or nearby resident? Want to know more about the refurbishment works starting end of March? Come along to our info drop‑in sessions: • Wed 25 Feb: 10 to 11am and 5:30 to 7pm • Thu 5 Mar: 12 to 1pm and 5:30 to 7pm ow.ly/oLei50Y88B8

Free #ElmbridgeMuseum family day. Join us 21 Feb 10:30–3:30 for Echoes of War at the Civic Centre #Esher. Enjoy WWII sewing with Bee Smith Workshops, explore artefacts and check out our interactive ‘talking’ Morrison shelter by artist @EmilyPeasgood 👉 ow.ly/K8U050Y5Ps6