MARKET - The October produce market on Saturday will be run in partnership with Stoke Lacy Village Hall committee as a special event for h.Energy Week. On offer will be an excellent locally sourced breakfast, an apple juicing service and stalls selling local produce. There will also be an opportunity to see and test drive the new Renault Twizy electric car. The event runs 9.30am to noon.

ETHIOPIA - On October 26 at 7pm in Stoke Lacy Church, Rev David McKeeman will give an illustrated talk on a journey he made to Ethiopia in 2011. The talk will include details of the churches hewn out of solid rock in the north of the country and will be followed by a short service. Refreshments will then be served. Tickets cost £5 and can be booked on 01885 490705, 01432 820272 or 01432 820068. Proceeds to The Friends of Stoke Lacy Church.

GARDENING - Stoke Lacy and District Gardening Club’s next meeting is at 8pm on Tuesday in the village hall. Members will hear Sue Russell give a talk on the herbaceous border.