JUMP for joy: During halfterm, on Tuesday, February 15, 0-5s are holding a "Jump for Joy" session at the village hall.

There will be a bouncy castle and parachute games.

The session is from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and the cost is £2.50 each or £4 for a family.

Please contact Jacqui, on 883664, if you would like to come.

QUACKERS! You'd be quackers to miss the 0-5s spring market being held on Saturday, March 5.

There will be country produce, crafts, a tearoom, and tombola.

If you would like a table, call Emma on 880002.

RAFFLE: Ken's Christmas raffle raised £1,154 for St Michael's Hospice.

Ken said: "This is fantastic.

"I'd like to thank all our sponsors, those who donated raffle prizes and bought the tickets."

LOOKING ahead: The Flower Club is having an arts and crafts sale on June 25.

More details nearer the time.

MUSEUM: Don't forget the Hampshire Museums Trust is in the garden room of the village hall.

Why not go along and have a look - it's free!

PARISH council: At the January meeting, under matters of crime and disorder, WPc Jewell agreed to write an article for Loddon Valley Link requesting volunteers for Neighbourhood Watch coordinators in the Bow Grove/Drive and Pound Meadow/Ham's Corner areas.

The planning committee minutes were circulated.

Quotations are being sought for the removal of moles from the football pitches and play areas.

On February 7, between 7pm and 9pm, parishioners will have the opportunity to comment on the provision of a community building at Sherfield Park.

The borough council will be distributing leaflets to householders very shortly.