LENT LUNCH - Tomorrow (Friday) at noon there will be a Lent lunch at Burley Gate Village Hall, jointly hosted by the PCCs for Ocle Pychard and Much Cowarne. There is no fixed price for admission but donations will go to the Hereford Women’s Refuge.

FUN RIDE - The Much Cowarne fun ride will start at Panks Bridge Farm from 10am on April 7. The ride will follow 10 miles of farmland and green lanes with scenic views and minimal roadwork. Adults £15, under-16s £10 (under-12s must be accompanied) and cyclists or walkers just £5. Refreshments available. Last horse 1pm. All proceeds to Much Cowarne Church and Burley Gate Village Hall funds. For details, call 07970 156620 or 01432 820282.

BURLEY GATE VILLAGE HALL - The hall committee will meet there at 7.30pm on Tuesday.

Amongst the topics to be discussed will be plans to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June. Everyone is welcome to attend and to take part or volunteer.

SCHOOL PICNIC - At Burley Gate Primary School on Good Friday, April 6, there will be a picnic from 12.30pm on the playing field – bring your own food – followed by a special outdoor service from 1.30pm.