FESTIVAL of Art and Crafts: Local groups Tadley and Baughurst Art Club, Kennet Valley Artists, and Ambrose Allen Group will all be taking part in the Basingstoke Festival of Art and Crafts in aid of local charities on October 11 and 12 in The Hampshire Court Hotel, Centre Drive, Great Binfields Road, Chineham, Basingstoke.

A celebration of the work of north Hampshire artists with original paintings and craft work for sale, the exhibition will be open on the Saturday, from 11am-6pm, and Sunday, from 11am-5pm. Entry is free.

There will also be a raffle of artwork by local artists, and refreshments. All proceeds will be donated equally to The Ark Cancer Centre Charity, Basingstoke Young Carers, and Basingstoke Dial-a-Ride.

PSYCHIC Fayre: Heath End Village Hall is holding a Psychic Fayre on Sunday, October 19, 11am to 4pm.

Entry is £2, children free (donation to EDS charity).

Mediums, a palmist, tarot and angel card readers will be present.

Contact Marie 07843 389071, email mariehartley@btinternet.com.