HOST families needed: Local college, BCoT, is currently seeking host families willing to accommodate and feed Chinese higher education students, who will be attending the college in July to improve their English language skills.

Payment is available for this and hosts may also be required to help the students with travel to the college. Contact Sue Wallace on 01256 306394.

VJ VINTAGE: Is holding another of its periodic hand-made, artisan and vintage markets at Proteus Creation Space, in Council Road, this coming Sunday, from 11am to 3pm.

Entry is just £1 (free for children) and attractions include a vintage tea room, as well as live entertainment and children’s crafts.

BASINGSTOKE NCT: Will be running morning and lunchtime sessions of its popular Relax and Stretch with Baby class on Tuesday’s throughout March at Brookvale Village Hall, in Lower Brook Street.

These sessions are suitable from six weeks after birth and comprise of gentle yoga-based exercises. Telephone 01256 350420 for details.