CHRISTMAS Fayre: This Sunday, there is a Christmas Fayre taking place at the Ridgeway Centre, in Blackdown Close, starting at 2pm. Refreshments will be on sale and there will also be a raffle for a Christmas hamper, which will be drawn at the Christmas family party on December 7. Tables are £5 to hire, so call the centre now on 01256 470665.

CHRISTMAS family party: Also at the Ridgeway Centre on Saturday, December 7, is a Christmas family party, from 6pm until 10.30pm. Entry is free. There will be also be face-painting and all the usual things.

LIVE music at the Royal Oak pub: On Friday, December 6, Big Fred and his band will play. On Friday, December 13, it’s more rock ‘n’ roll/rockability with Shawn Harvey and The B57s, and on Saturday, December 21, it’s The Cover Days. All events are free to get in.

COFFEE Morning: Every Thursday, at the Buckskin Evangelical Church, in Chiltern Way, from 10.30am to noon. No charge but a donation would be appreciated. All are welcome.