CHURCH -- This year the Good Friday Service for the Churches of Almeley and Eardisley, will take place in St Mary's at Almeley beginning at 3 pm. On Easter Day there will be a Service of Holy Communion at 11 am. Anyone wishing to make a donation towards the provision of Easter flowers, should contact Edna Hughes. (01544 340227)

FESTIVAL -- As plans for the Summer Festival proceed, volunteers are needed to distribute flyers and also stickers for cars. Further information from Elizabeth Shayler (01544 340746). Clyde and Sue Jones can supply information relating to The Art Exhibition (01544 327760). Anyone wishing to open their gardens to the public on the afternoons of Saturday June 29 and Sunday June 30, should get in touch with Liz and Jeremy Russell (01544 327469). Prizes for the grand raffle will be welcomed by Dorothy Brown (01544 327485). Details regarding catering can be supplied by Bronwen Goodman (01544 327434). Sandra and Allan Payne (01544 340645), who are in charge of floral and foliage decorations throughout the village and up the church paths, will be pleased to know of anyone willing to plant tubs and pots for this purpose. Collection of these receptacles can be arranged. Olive Morgan (01544 327446) can be contacted for information relating to crafts. Lots of cakes and preserves will be required to keep the stall stocked throughout the festival. Further details from Anne Davies (01544 327264). Flower arrangers should contact Edna Hughes for details and Iris Lanham (01544 340588) for those connected with the plant stall. Any household items surplus to requirements would be most welcome for the White Elephant stall which will be run by Rene Holden (01544 327540).