PLOUGHMAN’S lunch: Today, in the St Mary’s Parish Room at 12.30pm. All welcome.

CIRCUIT training: Wake up those tired muscles with new trainer Gary Fillery, whose first local classes are starting on February 20, at the Lychpit Community Hall, at 9am sharp. Speak to him on 07795 172580 to confirm your place.

PHOTO competition: “The Parish – Past and Present” is the theme for this year’s Basinga photo competition which will run through June and July. Check out the website at basinga.org.uk.

ST MARY’S special events 2010: Early notice for the Michaelmas fayre which will be held on October 16, with a major opportunity for local crafters to exhibit and sell their works.

Send your details either to me at springfield93@ btinternet.com or Sally on sallybashford@talktalk.net. Local charities are also welcome to take a table/space.

FOOLPROOF way to pull birds! Contact Fay on 01256 476863 to sponsor a nesting box in St Mary’s Old Churchyard to help protect our early bird nesters in the cold weather.

THE next working party: Meets at 2pm in the church lobby to continue the woodland maintenance programme All welcome.

THE Women’s World Day of Prayer: Will be held on March 5, at 10.30am, in St Bede’s Church, in Popley Way. Maureen on 356454 can tell you more.

HELLO Dolly! Another lively performance from BAOS from March 9 to 13 in The Haymarket theatre.

Tickets from the box office.

Several local residents will be strutting their stuff !