SOLFOLK: Sherfield-on-Loddon 2015 Folk Day is on Saturday, from 11am until 11.30pm.

There’s traditional music and morris dancing, real ale, food stalls/barbecue, concerts and music in the village hall and street entertainment.

SUMMER Barn Dance: Also on Saturday, in the evening we’ll see the return of our successful ticketed Summer Ceilidh (Barn Dance). Tickets on sale at The Shop or from 883838.

LORAINE Smith: Having returned from holiday, I was very sorry to hear that Loraine Smith had passed away.

Loraine’s funeral will be on Tuesday, from 11.30am, at St Leonard’s Church.

Loraine, who served on Sherfield Parish Council, will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

SHERFEST!: This event, at Sherfield Park Community Centre, has an All American theme and is on Saturday, July 4, from noon to 8pm.

FINALLY: Thanks to my friend, Gill Fearon, who has been taking care of the Community News for the past two weeks while I’ve been away.