VILLAGE CELEBRATION - For the 60th anniversary of the coronation on June 2, celebrations will be held in the village hall.

This comprises a two-course country lunch (similar to the national big lunch) starting at 12.30pm until 2pm, which is followed by a village fair from 2pm- 4pm, also in the village hall.

Tickets for the lunch are available from the Top Shop before June 1; adults and children over 12 £5, children aged three-12 £3.

Bring your own wine, beer or cider; tea, coffee, and soft drinks will be available. This ticket admits to the fair as well.

Admission to the fair is 50p at the door adn there will be cake, craft, plant, bric-a-brac and bottle stalls, a tombola, raffle, refreshments and games for all the family.

The event is in aid of funds for playing field equipment and sponsored by the village Jubilee Group. Queries to 01981 251245.

GARDENING COMPETITION - Last year’s village gardening competition was a success with 20 entries, after many years without any competition. This year’s contest will be for front gardens only, and to ensure as many parishioners as possible win over time, different judges from outside the village will be used each year, as different judges have different likes and ideas. There will be the Jubilee Shield for the best garden, with medals to first, second and third, and the Garden Delight Shield as a separate award for a different theme each year. This year the theme is annual bedding plants, which should cover half of the dug garden. This will give someone who has never gardened before a chance to dig, buy and plant, and have a good display in August when judging will take place. Further information from George Walker on 01981 251245.