THANK you: To all those people who braved the weather for the children's jumble sale at Melrose Hall last Saturday.

FAMILY creative arts workshops: Are being held at John Hunt of Everest Community School.

The third one is "Family Book Illustration" with Helen Ganley, on March 5, which could help you with the perfect gift for Mother's Day.

So, if you want to be creative and have fun with your children (aged five years and upwards), the workshops are from 10am to 4pm.

There are five workshops in total.

For more information, call Suki Binning on 01256 338725.

AUCTION: By popular demand the auctions are returning to Melrose Hall on a Wednesday evening with a few changes.

First, they will be every fortnight, not weekly, and although viewing and booking of lots will be at the same time of 4.30pm, the start of the auction and bidding will begin at 6.30pm.

The first auction will begin next Wednesday.

For further information, call 01256 420676.

AS ALWAYS: If you wish to be included in this column, please call me on the number above.