DARRENS DARE - A challenge walk, family fun run and fell race takes place at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre on Saturday. It provides a tough but attainable challenge for those of moderate fitness. Entrants will have to provide their own walking boots, waterproofs and refreshments. Route maps are provided and the route is just over seven miles long. Start times between 8.30am and 11.30am, family fun run 2.45pm at the centre and Darrens Dash 3pm at the Darrens car park. Pre-entry advised as Dash numbers are limited to 100. For information call the centre on 01873 860225.

MARKET - Vowchurch and Turnastone market will be in the memorial hall on Saturday, June 27,10am to 1pm.

CYCLING - Twelve pupils at Longtown Community Primary School passed the cycling proficiency course with flying colours. They cycle regularly as part of the Travel to School Plan.

CONCERT - Longtown Community Concert on Friday, June 12, was very successful. The audience heard witty monologues and vocal duets as well as a range of soloists who sang or played instruments. There was also a display about Longtown Eisteddfod and its history.

Money raised went to Acorns Hospice and Longtown Village Hall.