DRUMMING up support: Whether you’re 10 or 70 years of age, come along at 10.15am every Sunday to the RBL Hall, in Crown Lane, and meet up with the local Corps of Drums.

There are drum, bugle, trumpet and glockenspiel sections and new or experienced musicians are very welcome. Contact Mick on 353924, or just turn up.

RBL news: After seven hardworking years, the redoubtable Rick Bourne steps down as chairman, and his place is taken by Adrian Cox, with Dave Merritt continuing as secretary. For general branch information, see rbl-oldbasing-org.uk.

JUMBLE sale: At the village hall at 2pm on Saturday, February 7, with sorters requested from 10am and helpers from 1.45pm.

CARNIVAL time: June 20 is the designated day, with ‘Countries of the World’ as the procession theme. A scarecrow competition is to be held prior to the event, which gives everyone the chance to be outrageously creative. Details to follow soon.