CORONATION Copse: The plantation of trees on the hillside above the gallops, to celebrate the Queen's coronation, is now showing its autumn colours and is well worth an expedition to see.

Walk up the Hannington bridleway from the Dell to the junction with Hollowshot Lane.

OLD Tyme Music Hall: Tickets are now on sale for this event at the Village Club on Saturday, November 20.

It features professional performers recapturing the atmosphere of the old music halls, with lots of audience participation.

Call Josie Norton for details on 298059.

GARDENING: The gardening club has its next evening lecture at the Fieldgate Centre on Thursday, at 7.45pm.

The speaker is Andrew McIndoe, from Hillier Arboretum, who will be talking about spring bulbs.

Roger Butler will be selling bulbs during the evening, in case you feel inspired to have a go.

WORKSHOP: Call Brenda Sharpe, on 298101, for details of the Christmas ring workshop in the Village Club on Wednesday, from 10am to 4pm.

crime writers: Write the perfect crime story with help from a workshop in the library on Wednesday, from 2pm to 5pm.

Successful crime writer Rebecca Tope will run a session for beginners.

Tickets, costing £3 each, are available in advance from the library.