CARERS - Herefordshire Carers Support group will hold its monthly meeting at the Siward James Centre from 2pm to 3.30pm on Monday. The topic will be carers'

needs assessments - what they are and why to have one.

Anyone who cares for a member of their family, or for a friend or neighbour, is a carer and is welcome to join the group for coffee and to find out more. For more information, call Helen Whitmore at HCS on 01432 356068 or email helenwhitmore@herefordshirecarers.

co.uk.

CAFÉ@CHAPEL - This is an opportunity for anyone to call in for an informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee on Thursdays at the chapel. It is open from 10.30am until noon and everyone is welcome to stay for as long as they wish. No charge is made for refreshments though donations are welcome and are given to a charity at the end of each year.

This is a joint venture between St Michael’s Church, Bodenham, and Bodenham Christian Fellowship and is hosted by members from both churches and other local residents.

BONFIRE PARTY - The flood protection group will hold its annual bonfire party at Millcroft Farm from 6pm on September 21. Some food and drink will be provided, but members are welcome to bring their own contributions.

Contact secretary Babs Mitcheson on 01568 797170.

KNIT-IN - The Bodenham Romania Support Group will be holding a knit-in on today (Thursday) from 2pm till 4pm.

New knitters are always welcome.

There is no charge and wool will be provided but donations of wool and other materials are always gratefully received.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN - The next neighbourhood plan meeting will be on Monday at 7pm and all are welcome to attend. Anyone who would like to see the Bodenham neighbourhood planning poster or to learn more about the plan and to see a copy of the latest draft is invited to go onto the Bodenham parish website and to click on “Neighbourhood Plan” in the left hand column under “Parish Information”.

FLICKS IN THE STICKS - Presents Lincoln (12) at Bodenham Parish Hall tomorrow (Friday). Doors open 7pm and the film will start at 7.30pm. Tickets remain just £4 each.

Refreshments are available during the interval. Any suggestions for future films are always welcome.

JAZZ IN THE VILLAGE - From 8pm today (Thursday) Ian Millar on the saxophone and Dominic Spencer on the piano will be providing melodic improvisation on original compositions and jazz standards as part of their latest tour playing in villages all over Britain. Tickets are £8. There will be a licensed bar and light snacks will be available. For further information, please contact Dennis Jackson lick on 01568 797404.

TRAVELS WITH A CAMERA - The next event to be held at Bodenham Chapel will be on September 24 from 7.30pm until 9.15 pm (approximately). Brian Kinner will present A Taste of Madeira, Tenerife and Malaga.

Admission is £3 in aid of Hope Carriers Trust. Call Dave or Jenny Hill on 01568 797531.