PARISH council: The next full parish council meeting is on Monday, starting at 7.45pm in the Community Rooms at Chineham Village Hall. Should you wish to raise an issue at the meeting, please contact the clerk as soon as possible.

The next full council meetings are then scheduled for: February 9, March 9, April 13, May 18, June 8, July 13, August (TBC), September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14. Agendas are available on the parish council noticeboards, and on the website three clear days before meetings.

PEOPLE from Age Concern: Are available at Chineham Library every Wednesday, 10am-noon, to help with any IT problems. Sessions are free, but donations are gratefully received.

MESSY Church: Christ Church is running Messy Church next Monday, when families are invited to join from 3.45pm. Activities begin at 4.15pm, supper is served at 5.15pm and it is time to go home at 5.45pm. There is no charge, although donations towards the cost of the food are welcome. This month, the theme is the “Pharisee and the Tax Collector”.