Neighbourhood Watch Schemes will be highlighted by the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police next week.

Peter Neyroud will be speaking at the annual conference held by Thames Valley Association, which co-ordinates the work of groups across Oxfordshire. The conference will be held on Saturday at Cockcroft Hall, Harwell, near Didcot.

It is open to all Thames Valley co-ordinators, with limited space for members. It is free and runs from 9.15am to 1pm. People wishing to attend should contact their local Watch administrator or Jayne Taylor at Banbury police station on 01295 754611.