ROMAN talk: Was very well supported and all of us wish that there might be more work done on the site.

ART Exhibition: Was very well attended, what talent we have in Silchester!

VILLAGE Market: On Saturday, from 10am to noon in the village hall. Come and buy from the butcher, baker, pies, cheese, fabrics, jewellery, cards, and a barber and many more!

MONGOLIA Classic Car Rally around Silchester: Starting from the Calleva Arms at 11am on Sunday, April 12. If you would like to join in the organisers suggest a donation of £20 per car. All monies raised will go towards the Mongolian Health Service.

EASTER services: In the parish church: On Maundy Thursday, at 7.30pm. Good Friday meditation for the final hour at 2pm. Easter Day with Communion at 10am.

At our Methodist Church, at 9.30am, Good Friday, the usual short outdoor service around the cross. Easter Day with Communion at 10.30am.

SILCHESTER Players: Their next play, which will be Tons of Money on May 8, 9, 15 and 16.