BEFORE I get to Welland news I would like to say a big thank you to Stephen Try who has sent in the news every week for a long time.

Stephen is moving to Tredegar to run his own shop and we all wish him the best of luck.

Welland Dog Show is back! We will be having the dog show on the recreation ground in Welland on August 22. Registration is from noon and first class at 1pm. Entry fee is £2 per class. There will be refreshments and a raffle. The proceeds are to Welland Church and Worcester Animal Rescue Shelter at Newland. For further details telephone Mary Roberts on 01684 592303. Bring your dog or just bring yourselves for a great afternoon out.

Welland car boots are on August 2, 9 and 16 and all car boots are on Sundays and start at 9am. They will be at the usual venue and all are asked to park responsibly and obey the marshals. August 23 and 30 are reserved dates in case weather conditions make a previous boot having to cancel. All boots are for local village fundraising.

The CAB initiative to reach rural areas means that Liz and Neville Mills are your local representatives and are available at St James' Church Welland on Tuesday mornings 10am till 1pm. They provide support, answer questions or refer problems to CAB Malvern Office.

Fridays in St James' Church, is a coffee and chat morning. It runs from 10am till 12.30pm and everyone is welcome. I will also be there if anyone has any news they would like to go into the next weeks Gazette or you can telephone me.

MARY PURSER 01684 310289