SILCHESTER Fete: Was a great success with large crowds on the common, excellent stalls, games, food, entertainment and a happy atmosphere. Takings were very good and I hope to have results next week, when expenses have been paid. Well done to the organisers.

KINGSCLERE Singers: Will give a concert in the Parish Church on Saturday, July 11, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, children free, and all monies raised will go into the Bell Fund.

RIDE to Paris in 24 hours, in aid of Scope: Ryan Flood will make this challenge, which is 280 miles in 24 hours. Find him on the justgiving website.

TUESDAY Club: Weekly, in the Club Room, from 10am to noon, for toddlers, parents and guardians. Costs £2 per session.

The club is trying to learn its history, any ideas? Did it follow on from “Tufty”?

PUB Quiz: On Monday, July 13, at The Calleva Arms, organised by the PTA. Costs £2 per person, no booking needed.

OPEN Garden: On July 12, 2pm-6pm, at West Silchester Hall.