CHURCH CHRISTMAS LUNCH - A fund-raising push has been launched in order to keep St Andrew's Church open into 2013, so a community Christmas lunch has been arranged in Pateshall Hall on December 9. Tickets have been printed and will cost £12 for adults and £6 for primary school children.

Lunch will be 12.30 for 1pm sit down and will consist of a traditional turkey dinner (or vegetarian option), followed by Christmas pudding or crumble. Afternoon entertainment will be provided and the event will finish with coffee or tea and mince pies. A bar has been applied for and in order to seat everyone comfortably, the number of tickets will be restricted to 70, on a first come, first served basis. To purchase tickets, please telephone Janet Smith on 01981 259883.