BEER Festival: A large crowd enjoyed various beers and took home souvenir tankards. Thanks to the Silchester Association for organising this evening. Profits will go towards a defibrillator for the village.

GROUP Sax: Play in Silchester on October 11, with a concert for children at 3.30pm. Entitled “Come Fly with Me” includes tunes from Disney films, Star Wars, Dr Who and much more.

Adults £5, children free, and it all starts at 7.30pm in the church. Tickets £10 from 9700825.

HARVEST lunch: A crowd of around 60 had an excellent meal in the Barn, at The Old Manor House. This was followed by some musical items – a probationer chorister, who sang beautifully, a soprano solo, and a male voice trio. Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make this event such a success.

BOUNDARY Walk: Takes place from 11.30am on Sunday, October 5, following the ancient boundaries of the parish.

Come along for the walk. Wel-lbehaved dogs are also welcome. Picnic food can be delivered by car to the stopping place.