HERITAGE Open Days: At our church were very well supported and it was good to welcome visitors from far afield as well as locally.

There was also a bell ringing demonstration.

HARVEST supper: On Saturday, September 26, in the village hall. Tickets £5, from 9700469. A hot meal will be served, bring your own cutlery and drinks.

METHODIST Church: Harvest service is on Sunday, September 27, at 10.30am, followed by a barbecue lunch.

THE Singer and the Song: Silchester church will welcome internationally known musician and singer, Robin Scott, on Friday, October 2, at 7.30pm. Tickets £8, from 9700633 and 9700825.

BEER Festival: Another successful event to Silchester Association. Well done all who took part, not forgetting the drinkers enjoying local ales.

ROMAN dig: We say goodbye to the diggers for this shorter season than usual.

An open day was held last Sunday, with a talk from Professor Mike Fulford about what has been found this year.