SILCHESTER Players: Auditions tomorrow, at 7.30pm in the hall. The show will be “Sing On”, a comedy. Performance dates October 8, 9, 15 and 16.

ROMAN dig: The dig has started with uncovering the ground. The dig supper date has been changed to Monday, July 19.

ROMAN Weekend: Coinciding with the open day at the dig, there will be a weekend of displays, gladiator contests, ballista, cooking, spinning and weaving. Cost £20 per family.

Check with silchester.org for details.

VILLAGE market: Saturday, from 10am to noon. Lots of lovely fresh goods and plants.

TEAS: Will be served in church most weekends from the beginning of July through to the end of August from 2pm to 5pm.

During July for church funds and August to support Mission Aviation Fellowship.

CRICKET: Silchester CC had a resounding 200 run victory in their home match against league leaders Holybourne II last Saturday and in the process now head the table themselves.

SUPER-FAST broadband: Details from steve@spillane.com.

AUGUSTUS John: Reminiscences with slides in the church on July 24, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.