SILCHESTER Players: Present “Twelfth Night” today and tomorrow, curtain up at 7.30pm. Tickets from 0118 9815600.

HALLOWE’EN: Celebrate at The Calleva Arms on Friday, October 31 – no tickets needed.

BONFIRE and Fireworks: On Saturday, November 1, in the field, behind Silchester House, starting at 6pm. Tickets from The Calleva Arms and Jays Stores, in Pamber Heath. Cost (before the day) adults £7, children £3.50, and family (4) £18.

SILCHESTER School: Is holding a Boden clothes sale on November 8.

CHILDREN in Need: Silchester Parish Church is making this a double event by remembering our late church-warden, Valerie Hyde, to whom this concert is dedicated, and also supporting Children in Need. The concert is organised by Robin Scott, who is an accomplished international singer and musician. The date is November 14.

OPEN days at school: On November 13, at 9.30am, and November 26, from 1.30pm – this is for children due to start school in September 2015. Kindly let the school know if you are coming along.