HAPPY 10th birthdays: To our son, Frayne, and Brook Hodder, this week. Have a wonderful day.

TOP Marks Pre-school: Operating from St Mark's Church, it is now offering spaces from September 2005.

If you have a child who will be two years nine months old between September 2005 and July 2006, and are interested in sessions at the group, drop in, or contact 07890 820040.

SHERPAS Badminton Club: Seeks new members for the next season.

All standards of player are welcomed.

For details, call 01256 471856 or 07939 158020.

PILATES classes: At Old Down Hall, Gabriel Park, on Thursdays, at 7pm or 8pm. Spaces are limited.

For information and booking, please call Janice on 01256 358944.

THANKS: To Peggy and Doug Hitchcock, for organising a wonderful social event last Friday, for the North Hants Road Club, and also for all the sterling work they do throughout the season.