THE Welland Arts and Crafts will be holding their next meeting at the Village Hall on Friday, February 11 at 7.30pm. Jan Long MBE will be speaking about the work of the British Council – visitors are always welcome.

Just Clobber at St. James Church will be re-opening it’s doors at 10am until 1pm on Tuesday, February 22 in the refurbished church.

Welland Over 60s – The WRVS Cordery Club will be holding their next meeting at Welland Village Hall on Thursday, March 3 at 2.30pm. Further details from Margaret Smith on 01684 833252.

Kids Klobber returns to the village hall on Saturday, March 19 at 11am. To book a table (£8). or for any more information, please ring Jo Horrobin on 01684 310256.

Advance Notice for a performance at St. James Church, Welland on Saturday, May 7 at 7pm of Lark Rise to Candleford performed by the New Perspectives Theatre Company from Nottingham. Further details to be announced.

Just a note for anyone in the village who feels that the impending Digital TV Switchover worries them. The BBC Switchover Scheme may be able to help. Please get into contact with them on helpscheme.co.uk or ring them on 0800 40 85 900 and they will explain everything from who they can help to how much, if anything, that you may have to contribute.

The Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir has arranged a concert in a concert hall in Ebbw Vale on Sunday, April 3. If you are interested in going to the concert and supporting them, there will be a coach going, with a local pickup. The cost for the coach trip ONLY will be £7 each, and booking your place is recommended. The tickets for the concert will be £10 each and bookings, with payment. Please send your payments to Roz Davies at The Hanley Swan Post Office. You can find out more, or book a place, from Roz at Hanley Swan Post office on 310890 or David and Sue Richardson on 592088.

Just a note to say welcome to all newcomers to the village. If you wish to get involved in village affairs, the Parish Council meets every third Monday in the month at 7.30pm in the small room of the village hall and this might be a good place to get the feel of the village and it’s life. All members of the public are made to feel welcome and are given the chance to have a say at the beginning of each meeting. There is also the village notice-board at the village hall with a list of voluntary/interest groups, their contact details and upcoming events. Also, if you have access to the internet (and you can gain free access to this in the Library at the village hall), take a look at the Village website at www.wellandvillage.co.uk. This contains many (but not exhaustive) links to local organizations that maybe of interest.