OLD BASING Uncovered: A superb result from calendar sales led to the Poppy Appeal receiving £850.51 and the Friends of St Mary's £3,000.

Well done to Laura Haystaff, from The Topiary, and her volunteers.

LONDON Marathon: Matt Haystaff will be running for the British Legion and would welcome sponsorship donations to uk.virgin moneygiving.com.

BARN Dance: Tickets still available from Pat on 478372 for this lively event on Saturday, February 26, at the village hall. The recent jumble sale made £570 for hall funds.

CARNIVAL: The princess selection disco will be held on March 18 at the RBL Hall, in Crown Lane, at 4.30pm. This year's carnival theme for June 18 will be “Roarin' Forties”.

WOMEN'S World Day of Prayer: Takes place on Friday, March 4, at 10.30am in Christ Church, Chineham.

WOMEN'S Institute: Come and grow older (dis)gracefully on March 1, at 7.30pm in the Parish Room, with Rev Mrs J Bentall.