OLD Basing RBL and Social Club: To obtain tickets at £5 each for this Sunday’s children’s Christmas party, telephone 465800. Also, don’t forget the “Old Basing’s Got Talent” concert, which starts at 7pm, on December 14 in the Crown Lane Hall.

CHRISTMAS orders: Chris has asked me to remind you December 18 is the last date for placing your festive orders at his family butcher’s shop, in Belle Vue Road.

LIGHT Up A Life Service: Come along at 7pm to St Mary’s Church on Thursday, December 12, and join the special thanksgiving carol evening, in aid of Naomi House and Jacksplace.

COFFEE Break, with a sale of Christmas items: Is being held at 10.30am on Friday, December 13, in the Methodist Church. Please note there is no morning service on Sunday, 15, as the annual Christmas celebration takes place at 3.30pm, followed by a festive tea.

CHRISTMAS Concert with the Basing Singers: Starts at 7.30pm, on December 14, in the village hall. Tickets £7 on the door, or £6 in advance from the Linden Market. Under-16s £1.