VILLAGE Market: Will be held in the village hall on Friday, December 5 from 4pm to 7pm. Lots of Christmas items and mulled wine on sale.

COFFEE Morning: In the Methodist Hall, in aid of Action for Children, on Saturday, December 6, from 10am to noon, including a bring-andbuy.

TREE Lighting and Bazaar: The village tree will be lit at 3pm on Sunday, December 7, during the Christmas bazaar outside the Calleva Arms, where there will be several charity stalls for you to look around and a few carols will be sung after the lights are switched on.

SILCHESTER calendars: Are now on sale at £6 – ask any of the bellringers or me!

CHRISTMAS dates and events around the village: Will be to hand next week. Let me have your news any time and I am happy to include various items.

ORGAN work: Is proceeding on the parish church organ refurbishment, and it is good to see most of the pipes back in position. It is hoped that work will be completed well before Christmas.