VILLAGE Show: This year’s free schedule has been widely distributed in all the retail outlets in the village, also the Bakehouse and The Crown and The Bolton public houses. Prize monies have been increased, there are some new classes to tempt the entrants for September 6, and everyone is asking “Who will be the successor to The Carrot King”?

BLACK Dam improvements: Please note that there will be two full weekend closures for the M3 Northbound spur, from 10pm to 5.30am, June 19 to 22 and June 26 to 29, so allow extra time for journeys.

Drivers please take special care when driving through Old Basing, as yet another cherished pet has been killed.

The Annual Parish Meeting is tonight, in the Lychpit Hall from 7.30pm. Local councillors, including Elaine Still, will be available to talk with you.

CARNIVAL Scarecrow competition. Entry forms (see the Basinga) to Sandie Rice, at 16 Pyotts Hill, by Friday, June 12.