ON SATURDAY, 3 November at the Community Centre, Newchurch Road, it ist cinema time. The film is Funny Cow. Entry is £4.50 members and £5.50 for non-members. Doors open at 6.30pm, film starts at 7pm. Refreshments available. Then on December 1 it will be Mama Mia, Here We Go Again.

FIREWORK Extravaganza. Gates open at 5pm on Saturday, 3 November at Barlows Park, Silchester Road. At 6.30pm there will be a children's display, 7.30pm will be main display to music with special effect lighting. There will also be a bonfire, best guy competition, funfair, food village and licensed bar. Entry for adults is £8, children aged five to 15 years will be £4, and under 5s go free. A family ticket for two adults and two children is £20. This is run by the Loddon Lions, all profits go towards good causes and charities, mostly local.

MEMORIAL service from 4pm at St Mary’s Church, in Newchurch Road, on Sunday, 4 November in the church hall. This is a service to remember those close to you who have passed away. You can take photos and small mementos which will be returned after the service. Light refreshments and a chance to talk after the service. All are welcome.