SOCIAL WHIST - Whist drives will resume on September 27, when current and new members will be made very welcome. Prize winners on June 28 were Margaret Kerrigan, Cara Jenkins, Peggy Lloyd, Diane Jenkins, Sandra Green and Gwen Thomas.

GROUP PARISH COUNCIL - The next meeting will be in the village hall, on July 19, at 7.30pm. The new clerk is Mrs Susan Brown on 01544 327559 or email rassuebrown@yahoo.com.

CHRISTIAN AID - Joyce Banbury announced that the recent collection for Christian Aid raised £536 and thanked everyone who contributed.

CHURCH - The church fund-raising committee is holding a coffee morning and summer bazaar at the church on July 17 from 10am until 12.30pm. In addition to cakes, there will books, nearly-new clothes, produce, plants and bric-a-brac. Call Angela Hicks for further information on 01544 327338.

The Butterfly tea party raised £200 for children's hospices. Prize winners in the church quarterly draw were Mrs D Davies, Mr A Preece, Mr J Morris, Mr P Bishop, Miss L Preece, Mrs M Chapman, Mr J Williams, Mrs G Henesey, Miss A Lloyd and Mr B Morgan.

METHODIST CHURCH - Preachers in July for the 11am services will be Mr G Carter (this Sunday), Rev S M Stone (18th) and Dr P H Scott (24th).

SCHOOL - The annual rounders match will be tomorrow (Friday) evening followed by a barbecue. On Wednesday and next Thursday the school will be staging the musical Annie.