SERVICES THIS SUNDAY - St Andrew's, Presteigne: Holy Communion (CW) at 11am, with Rev. Stephen Hollinghurst.

St Michael and All Angels', Lingen: Family Service at 9.30 am, with Rev. Stephen Hollinghurst.

St Michael's, Discoed: Holy Communion (CW) at 6.30 pm, Rev. Stephen Hollinghurst.

Baptist Church, Presteigne: Morning Worship at 11 am, Rev. Suzanne Roberts.

Methodist Church, Presteigne: Morning Service at 11am.

Our Lady and St Therese Roman Catholic Church, Presteigne: Mass at 9am, Fr. Tim Maloney.

Border Fellowship at the Barley Mow, Presteigne: Meeting at 10.30 am.

Norton Christian Fellowship at the East Radnor Day Centre, Presteigne: Meeting at 10.30 am.

St David's, Whitton: Holy Eucharist at 9.30 am, Fr. Andrew Pearce, with Dr. David Wilson as Guest Preacher.

St Andrew's, Norton: Sung Eucharist at 11am, Fr. Paul Gerrard.

Traditional Anglican at 7, Hereford St., Presteigne: Eucharist at 10am, Fr. Brian Gill.

TEA, CAKE AND CHAT -The T.C.C. group held their November meeting at the Norton Manor Hotel. The group was made very welcome, as usual, by Marina and Lisette Phillips, who served tea and cake. Names were taken for the Christmas lunch on Wednesday, December 3, at the Manor. Anyone who would like to attend can call Phyllis Harrison on 01544 260195.

PRESTEMEDE - Home Manager, Sylvia Illingsworth, and the residents and staff at Prestemede, invite everyone to a special Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday, December 6, from 10.30 am.

BOWLING CLUB - Presteigne Bowling Club has arranged three special Prize and Cash Bingo Evenings in the run-up to Christmas at the Memorial Hall on Saturdays, November 29, December 6 and December 13. Doors will open at 6.30 pm.

FILM FANS - Presteigne Film Society is showing Roam Polanski's acclaimed The Pianist in the Assembly Rooms, tomorrow (Friday). On the following Friday, November 28, Flicks-in-the-Sticks, is presenting Rabbit-Proof Fence in Lingen Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

ASSEMBLY ROOMS - On Thursday, November 27, Mid Border Arts presents The Dodo Diaries - Bocadalupa, in the Assembly Rooms, at 7.30 pm. Booking on 01544 257163. On Saturday evening, November 29, the Assembly Rooms are the venue for a concert by The Dewar Trio. Their programme will include works by Beethoven, Dohnanyi and Mozart - with a special guest appearance by David Powell in Mozart's celebrated Oboe Quartet. Booking on 01544 260577.

CARDIFF TRIP- Mangar International Social Club has arranged a Christmas shopping trip to Cardiff on Saturday, November 29. The bus will leave the Re-cycling Centre at 8am Contact Tracey Christopher (on 01544 260347) or Kirsty Roberts (on 01544 260645) evenings, after 6pm, for information and booking.

FLORAL ART - The Presteigne and Borders Floral Art Society has held two meetings. Jane Percival was welcomed back to lead a workshop on the design of modern arrangements, while Gloria Davies attracted a large gathering of enthusiasts for the meeting on November 12. There are still places available for the annual dinner at the Radnorshire Arms on January 7. Phone Cynthia Hughes for details of both events on 01544 260113.