SPRATS: Meets in the Mission Church, Bramley Road, on Wednesday, at 9.45am.

This is music, story and fun time for toddlers with parents or helpers and will be led by Mrs Noreen Smith.

Everyone is welcome to join in.

TSUNAMI: Collections in Silchester have now increased to more than £4,000 with some late donations.

Many thanks to all who are helping with this appeal.

PANTOMIME: We send our best wishes to the Players on their production of King Arthur.

Tickets are available from 0118 9815600.

The performances continue on the evenings of January 28 and 29, at 7.30pm, and a matinee, on January 29, at 2.30pm.

Tickets cost £6 (£4 for concessions).