FETE AND FESTIVAL - The church fete and patronal festival will start at Ocle Pychard Church at 2.30pm on Sunday and will feature cream teas, produce, tombola, a bookstall, a cakes and pies stall and much more.

Donations will be gratefully received, on or before the day. Enquiries to Sally or John Ridler on 01432 820328.

The festival will be followed by songs of praise at 6pm.

BURLEY GATE VILLAGE HALL - At its recent annual meeting the management committee thanked George Day for his very active support as he finally stepped down from the post of chairman. The new chairman is Martin Hoskins, and his deputy will be Giles Blackmore who is also the local 150 Club organiser. Julia Hoskins will continue as treasurer, along with Jo Monkley as administration secretary and Audrey Nunn as booking clerk. The committee welcomes new members and the next meeting will be at the hall on Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend.