SERVICE of Memory: Will be part of the 10am Eucharist service on Sunday, when we shall be remembering those from Silchester who have died during the past 12 months.

BONFIRE and Fireworks: On Saturday, in the field behind Silchester House, starting at 6pm. Tickets from The Calleva Arms and Jays Stores, in Pamber Heath. Pumpkin judging 6.30pm, fire lit at 7pm, fireworks from 7.30pm. Do not bring fireworks or sparklers.

CHILDREN in Need: Silchester Parish Church is making this a double event by remembering our late churchwarden, Valerie Hyde, to whom this concert is dedicated, and supporting Children in Need. The date is November 14, tickets £5, including a glass of wine.

OPEN Days at school: On November 13, at 9.30am, and November 26, from 1.30pm, for children due to start school in September 2015. Let the school know if you are going along.

PHOENIX Club: Meets next Wednesday, at 2pm, in the Club Room, where there will be a film show by Nancy and Marsden Jones.