WAR MEMORIAL - John Caiger at Stoke Lacy has pointed out that, every year on Remembrance Sunday, the names of those men from the village who gave their lives during the First and Second World Wars, and whose names appear on the war memorial, are read out. However, it has been realised that very little is known about many of these men, and attempts are now being made to redress the balance and to find out more. It is appreciated that close relatives and friends will be getting on in years so anything that they can contribute will be vital. It is proposed that a record of the fallen, plus all available information about them, should be kept in Stoke Lacy Church in order to make future remembrance services even more meaningful. Information is currently being sought in respect of Edwin Bishop, William Boucher, Robert James, William Racster, Alban Walker, and William Newman from 1914-1918 and Vincent Wyer from 1939-1945. There are also war graves in the churchyard of men not listed on the memorial. Private Charles John Aylett of the Devonshire Regiment, aged 19, died on December 29, 1917, and Private F J Burfoot of the RASC died on December 16, 1944.

Anyone with knowledge of these men is asked to contact John Caiger on 01432 820272 or at jcaiger@btinternet.com.

GARDENING - On Tuesday, Stoke Lacy and District Garden Club will meet in Stoke Lacy Village Hall at 8pm. The topic for the evening will be tool sharpening for the terrified and will provide an opportunity for everyone to bring along their blunt secateurs, knives and shears and to learn how to prepare them for the coming season.

BURNS’ NIGHT - The village hall committee is holding a traditional Burns’ Night supper in the village hall on January 25. Tickets costing £8 and including a two-course meal, a piper and other entertainments, are available from Janet on 01885 400601. Bring your own drink.