CRAFT fair: At the school on Saturday, November 20, from 10am to 2pm.

This is an opportunity to buy that special gift ready for Christmas.

Refreshments and a raffle will be available.

AUTUMN exhibition: On Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21, in the village hall.

The exhibition is organised by Tadley and Baughurst Art Club, and on sale will be paintings and ceramics.

Admission is free. Times are 10am to 4pm, Saturday, and 10am to 3pm, Sunday.

BOOK sale: An early note of a grand book sale in Silchester Village Hall on Saturday, November 27, from 10am to 1pm.

FLOWER arranging: In the village hall on November 30, when Georgina Gillett will demonstrate Christmas arrangements.

Money raised will go to the parish development fund. Tickets cost £17.50, and are available by calling 0118 9700450.

CONDOLENCES: To the family of Mrs "Bobby" Newton, who died last week.

She will be sadly missed as she was a very hard worker for the village, formerly on the WI committee, and a trustee of the village hall.