TREE lighting and bazaar: The village tree was lit on Sunday, December 7, during the Christmas bazaar outside the Calleva Arms.

Silchester sparkles and the Air Ambulance charity gains some extra funds.

SILCHESTER Calendars: Are now on sale at only £6 each. Ask any of the bellringers, or me on the number above if you would like one!

CHRISTINGLE Service: In the parish church this coming Sunday at 3.30pm. Come along and hear the story of the Christingle and each child will receive a decorated orange.

LESSONS and Carols: In church on Sunday, December 21, at 4pm, there will be special readers and carols.

CAROLS in the Calleva: Why not come and join the singers and musicians in the Calleva Arms at 7pm on Thursday, December 18, to sing familiar carols.

There will be a collection in aid of the hospice.

PUB Quiz: Silchester Primary School Parent Teachers Association is holding a pub quiz on Monday, December 22, at 7.30pm in the Calleva Arms. Now is the time to organise your team.