AUCTION: Another successful auction raised welcome funds for the village hall coffers.

More than 275 lots were entered, most sold and all the refreshments went very quickly.

At our next auction, we are not able to take car seats, crash helmets or any clothing due to health and safety regulations.

QUIZ: The Silchester Association has a quiz night on Friday, March 11, in the hall, at 7.30pm for 8pm.

Tickets cost £6 (including supper), but bring your own drinks.

JUMBLE sale: Silchester Brownies are holding their next sale on Saturday, March 12, from 2pm.

Goods for sale may be left at the hall during the morning.

DOG fouling: Would those of you who exercise your dogs around the church clear up the mess in the churchyard as this is becoming a problem for mourners visiting graves?

Please act with consideration for others.

MOTHERING Sunday: There is a service at St Mary's on March 6, at 10am.

PHOENIX Club: Will meet next Wednesday in the club room, at 2.15pm, when there will be a talk with slides entitled "Turkish Delight".

WOMEN'S World Day of Prayer: On Friday, March 4, at Tadley Common Methodist Church, at 7.30pm.