SOUTH View Conservation Group: Is a friendly team of volunteers, which helps to maintain and conserve the Holy Ghost Cemetery, off Chapel Hill. Forthcoming working party dates are this coming Saturday, February 21 and March 28.

For more information, and to contact the group, go to the website at holyghostcemeterybasingstoke.org.uk where you can also view a number of free downloadable guides to the cemetery.

OPEN Evening: On Monday, March 9, BCoT will be holding an Apprenticeships and Open Evening to link in with National Apprenticeships Week. There’s online booking available for this on the college website and, as part of this evening, a range of employers will be available to talk about apprenticeship opportunities.

BRIGHTON coach trip: Brookvale Community Association’s coach trip to Brighton on May 3 will leave Basingstoke at 9am and return from the seaside town at 5pm.

Attractions include parks, the Sea Life Centre, museums, shopping, the pier and beach! Tickets for the coach are just £16.50, so why not telephone 0741 207 4477 to book now for a good day out?