PARISH council: On Monday, from 7.30pm in the Club Room, villagers are encouraged to attend.

PHOENIX club: Meets in the Club Room, at 2pm, next Wednesday, when the speaker will be a former Bevin Boy. All welcome.

VILLAGE market: Is taking place on Saturday, February 7, from 10am to noon, in both halls in the village. Stallholders need your support and there is always something to buy.

PANCAKE evening: In the Methodist Hall, from 6pm, on February 17, includes pancakes, games and quizzes, which will make a fun evening.

SILCHESTER Magazine: Should be out, as usual, thanks to the sterling efforts of our editor – look out for your copies from Tuesday pm. Subscriptions are now due.

LENT lunch: In the church on Sunday, March 1, and will also celebrate St David’s Day. Give your name to Em, in church, as places soon fill up.

CONGRATULATIONS: To Hannah Smith, aged ten, who played in the 11 and under tennis match against France last December. Hannah won four of her six matches.