Please note: all of you that are taking tables for St James' Annual Christmas Craft Fair. This year it will be held in Welland Parish Hall.

The date is still the same - weekend 19 and 20 November. The price of the tables is the same - £10 for one day £15 for the weekend. There are still some tables left. please ring me on 01684 310289 if you would like to book one.

There are some clubs that meet in the Parish Hall that would welcome new members. The Cordery Club for instance is for anyone over sixty. They meet on the first Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. There is a speaker and refreshments and its just a good way to meet other people.

Another club that has been going a very long time is the Arts and Crafts Club. This is held in Dorothy Raby's house on the second Friday of the month at 7pm. For more details ring 01684 572272.

Advance notice for St.Wulstans annual Christmas Fare. This is held every year in Welland Parish Hall as an excellent fund raiser for St.Wulstans RC Church. There a very many and varied stalls, a large tombola and refreshments. It is an all day affair. Doors open at 10am and is on Wednesday 30 November.

Tickets are now on sale for Powick Community Choir, leader Tom Wells.

They are £10 to include refreshments. Usual places to obtain a ticket.

Welland Stores, Hanley Swan Post Office or me. 01684310289.

MARY PURSER