SHERFIELD Parish Council: Met on April 9. Councillor Ball gave an update on the broadband presentation he recently attended, and confirmed that Foresters Free School had advertised in the Loddon Link for pupils starting in September 2014.

The minutes of the meeting of March 12 were signed as a true record of the meeting.

Matters arising from the previous minutes not covered on the agenda elsewhere were noted.

No members of the public were present at the meeting.

HAPPY Faces: Peggy said: “The Happy Faces Easter Egg Hunt, on Good Friday, was the best one ever.

“The weather was lovely and hundreds of people attended. Each year, it gets better and better.

“There were some lovely Easter bonnets. Congratulations to all who won prizes.

“Thank you to the fabulous Easter Bunny who hopped around the village, having photographs taken with the children.

“Thank you also to the committee, the staff who were the bunny's helpers, and all stall holders.

“See you all next year.”