CHURCH FETE - Monkland church fete is on Saturday at The Beeches, Old Road, Monkland. Mayor Councillor Roger Hunt will open the proceedings at 2pm. There will be cake and bottle stalls, white elephant, book stall, refreshments, ice cream, swimming in the pool, skittles and raffles. We will be entertained by a fairground organ throughout the afternoon. Good all-round enjoyment for all the family.

BINGO PLAYERS - Monkland bingo players raised £200 for Midlands Air Ambulance in memory of Elsie Underhill.

BINGO - Monkland bingo will run until Friday, August 6, before taking a short break and recommencing on September 10. Eyes down at 8pm. No babies or children under-five please.

AUTUMN SHOW - Monkland autumn show will take place on September 4, in the village hall. Schedules are available from Wendy Jancey on 720265 or Janet Bottom on 616687. The show is open to all to enter.