TOE nails: A cutting service is being offered by Age Concern in several venues around Basingstoke.

One of these venues is Brighton Hill Community Association Hall.

The service is provided by a chiropodist, who will be able to advise about foot problems.

The charge is £12.50. Appointments must be booked in advance by telephoning Beverley on 01256 423874.

The clinic is open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10am to 1pm.

BRIGHTON Hill Judo Club: Trains young people from eight years old as well as adults.

Judo is topical at present because the Japanese won eight gold medals for judo in the Olympics.

Kate Howey carried the Olympic flag for Britain. She trained for eight years at a local judo club and was the youngest junior world champion.

Training takes place in Studio 3 at Brighton Hill Community College on Friday, from 6.30pm to 8pm.

For more information, contact John Pont on 01256 780915.

When I called in to meet the group, trainees were developing skills on the ground, using special mats and crash pads.

Beginners wore red belts and altogether there are six grades for youngsters under 14 years old, the brown belt being the top grade. For older members, black belt is the highest grade.

Starting an exercise, trainees form two lines facing each other and bow.

I watched and could see many different types of throws being practised, including combination and counter throws.

I noticed that a fighter could be unbalanced by their opponent using leg work.

If a fighter falls on their back, the fight is lost.

Caroline, the leader, is going to Las Vegas in September to compete in the American Open.