THERE will be a Welland Pre-School open morning on Saturday, May 19, from 10am until noon at the pavilion, Spittalfield, Marlbank Road. Come and meet the staff and committee and take a look at the fabulous facilities and setting. Further details and information can be found at welland preschool.org or by ringing 01684 311807.

The Welland Queen’s Jubilee celebrations are on Tuesday, June 5, in the parish field and the fun starts at 2pm. There will be a climbing wall; a bouncy castle; games for the children; raffle; tombola; face painting and music etc.

Bring a plate of food to share. Teas and coffees will be available but if you want something a little stronger, feel free to bring it with you! If anyone has a raffle prize that they could donate or wants further details on this event, please contact Heather Moore on 01684 310807 The next meeting of the WRVS Cordery Club will be on June 7 when they will be celebrating the jubilee in a truly unique way. The annual meeting and talk will be held on July 5. Details from Margaret Smith on 01684 833252 The next meeting of the Welland WI will be held on Monday, May 21, in the village hall at 7.30pm and will be the Resolutions meeting where there will be a cheese and wine evening and a fun game of Dingbats!

Further details from Keren Milton on 01684 574773 or 07990517444.

On Saturday, May 26, at St James Church, Welland, there will be a ceilidh and ploughman’s supper starting at 7pm. Tickets are available from Welland and Hanley Swan Post Offices. Further details for this event can be obtained from Gail and James Black on 311742 or Lois and Dave Haddock on 310552.

On Saturday, June 16, at 7pm the Tredegar Orpheus Male Voice Choir will give a concert in St James’ church. With a large following from this area, another entertaining evening is planned. With supporting local artistes we again hope to fill the church. A post-concert supper and bar will also be arranged. For further information on these events in the church, please ring David and Sue Richardson on 01684 592088.

The Kids Klobber sales dates are on Saturdays: May 19, July 21, September 22, November 3 and 24 at 11am. To book a table or if you want further information, please call Jo Horrobin on 01684 310256.