TEAS in church: The Missions and Charities Group, at the parish church, take over with teas during August, and monies raised will go to the Mission Aviation Fellowship.

ROMAN dig: This year will be at two locations, inside the Roman walls and on the Iron Age fort at Pond Farm, in Benyons Enclosure, in Mortimer West End (at SU 627631). Visitors welcome weekdays, August 17 to September 13, from 10am to 4.30pm. There will be an open day on the last date. There will be no weekend work this season.

SILCHESTER Association: Welcome everyone to a picnic on the common on August 31, noon to 4pm. Bring your own picnic.

VILLAGE Market: Saturday, from 10am to noon. Fresh meat, veg, flowers cakes, cheeses, hand-made cards and other crafts.

BELLS: The Phoenix Club will be in church next Wednesday, from 2pm to 3.30pm, when there will be a talk on the church bells and hear them rung. Visitors welcome.