PARISH council: The meeting was held last Monday, and council members learned that the money originally destined to fund a sports barn in Binfields is, for the time being, to remain in Chineham.

FOUR Lanes Infant School: Still has a few places left for children starting school in September 2005.

If you are a parent of a child born between September 1, 2000, and August 31, 2001, then you can find out more about the school by requesting a copy of the school prospectus or arranging a tour of the school.

Please telephone 324256, or browse www.fourlanes-inf.hants.sch.uk

THE Good Companions: A group for the more mature residents of Chineham meets at Four Lanes Centre on the third Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is next Tuesday, from 1.45pm until 3pm. Call 01256 810499 for details.

YOUTH activities at Christ Church: Adventurers groups (for three to 14 years) meet at the church for Sunday School every Sunday, at 10.30am.

In the evening (except the fifth Sunday of each month), the edge, Chineham's youth congregation, meets at 6.30pm for worship, teaching, talks and games.

If you would like to know more about these groups, contact the parish office on 474280, or e-mail admin@christchurchchineham.org.uk

MOBILE library: Will be in the village hall car park on Thursday from 4pm to 4.20pm.