COACH trip: Pick-up is at 9.30am from the village hall for the trip to Eastbourne.

Rosemary has arranged other pick-up places, check with her for details on 0118 9701070.

DIG supper: Villagers welcomed the diggers last Monday, when just about 100 people sat down to supper and drinks.

This is a regular event where villagers treat the diggers to supper in the hall.

Many thanks from them for all the hard work put in by the workers and all who made them so very welcome.

Please note, the site is open daily (except Friday) for visitors and closes for the season on August 15.

CRICKET: Silchester CC came out on top by 20 runs in their local derby game at home to Ramsdell II.

Batting first, Silchester made 185 for seven wickets in their 42 overs, with the main contributions coming from Jerry Goates (55), Andy Rose (35), and skipper Steve Bradley (21).

In a spirited reply, Ramsdell were all out for 165 in the 40th over with Tom Heath taking three for 50 and Steve Bradley four for 34.

This win should move the Silchester team away from the relegation zone in Division II NE of the Hampshire League.