NEXT week, Friday, March 6, is the Women’s World Day of Prayer and a special service, to which all ladies are cordially invited, will take place at 2pm at the Holy Trinity Church (Roman Catholic) in New Street.

There will be representatives from all the local churches taking part in the programme which has been put together by the women of The Bahamas. Bright attire is in order.

There is to be a Hall Committee meeting on Monday evening, 7.30pm-9.30pm, and also in the Memorial Hall is the new yoga class on a Thursday evening, 6pm-7.30pm (contact Alison on 01531 635226), and the Barefoot Dancing group on Friday evening, 6.30pm-10.30pm (contact Jane Horton on 01531 637217.)

The WH Walkers are planning a walk in the Skirrid area this week. Meet at the hall car-park on Thursday morning and for more information please phone Clive and Maggie on 01531 640617.

The church service this week is The Book of Common Prayer, 9.30am. The Lent study is underway every Tuesday morning at 10am and the group are having a closer look at The Creed. For more information, contact Reverend Howard Mayell on 07906 841893.

VALERIE CLARK 01531 630257