CARTOON Capers galore: At this Saturday’s carnival, in the Recreation Ground, from 2pm onwards. The procession leaves the Linden Market at 1.30pm. and winds down through the village. Don’t miss the fun.

Last-minute queries and offers of help to Pat on 478372.

THE churchyard conservation group working party: Is hoping for some new volunteers who fancy helping with some hedge trimming or grass cutting on Thursday, June 26, from 2pm. Fay, on 476863, has the details.

GARDEN Party: Local singer/songwriter Steve Donnelly has been persuaded to provide the musical entertainment at the Pimms with Friends event on June 29. A rare chance to visit the lovely garden of Kingfishers, in The Street, by kind invitation of Trixie and Sven Godeson. Chris (358533) or Joan (324749) have the tickets.

SHAKESPEARE by the Riverside: Telephone 331153 to book your tickets for The Comedy of Errors at Barton’s Mill on June 29, at 5pm. Champagne bar and barbecue also available.