OBAGS: The Riley Lane Allotment Shop is open every Sunday in April, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Membership is still a reasonable £5.

BASING House: Civil War reenactors The Sealed Knot, along with living history displays, will be on site on both Easter Sunday and Monday, offering a good value day out.

OLD Basing WI: The next meeting is on Tuesday, at 7.30pm in the Parish Room. Dr Alick Jones’ topic is Birds and Gardens: Perfect Partners.

NEIGHBOURHOOD Plan: The final public meeting with the team members takes place next Wednesday, at the Lychpit Community Hall, from 7pm to 9pm.

A BIG thank you: To all the DTU staff in Basingstoke hospital for their excellent care during my recent stay. Our National Health Service must be protected at all costs.

CARNIVAL news: Plans are in full swing for June 20, when the procession theme is Countries of the World. Booking forms available in this month’s Basinga for the popular craft tent, with tables costing £12.