FLOWERS - A flower arranging class under tutor Edna Hughes, will be held in St Mary's Church on Wednesday, 10am to 12.30pm.

The topical subject is a basket of spring flowers. Oasis will be available at a small charge. Call Edna on 01544 340268 for further details.

LUNCH - Book places for lunch in the village hall on April 1 by calling Sue Hathaway by Wednesday.

BREAKFAST AND COFFEE - On Saturday there will be a breakfast and coffee morning at the Bells Inn.

SCHOOL - Almeley Primary School governors’ committee will welcome Bill Wiggin MP to open the new classroom and administrative building at 2.30pm on March 30. Everyone is welcome, especially former pupils, to look around and see the changes that have taken place over the past 14 years. Senior teacher Chris Matthews retired at Christmas and headteacher Dorrie Coates is due to retire at Easter.

FLICKS IN THE STICKS - At Almeley Village Hall today (Thursday), at 7.30pm,The film is Resistance (PG). Tickets £3.50. Doors open at 7pm, seating is cabaret style and there is a bar available.