CHRIST Church: Will be open on Saturday, from 10am until 4pm, and Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm, for its second Christmas Tree Festival. All are welcome to go and see trees decorated by various church and community groups. Get some ideas for your own tree and vote for the best in each category. You can also take part in a quiz and a children’s nativity treasure hunt.

On Saturday, at 10.30am, Four Lanes School Choir will be singing, and on Sunday, at 3.30pm, “Hands Up, Puppets 4 Jesus”, will be performing. Entrance is free.

PRE-SCHOOLERS: Are invited to Linguatastic’s Christmas party on Monday, from 9.30am to 11am at Chineham Village Hall Community Rooms.

There will be face-painting, art and craft, games and, of course, a special visit from a festive guest. The cost is £3.50, and booking is required in advance. Telephone: 811100 or email: info@linguatastic.com.

CHINEHAM Parish Council: Will be meeting next Monday, at 7.45pm, with the public session starting around 7.50pm.