GARDEN open: Caroline Hughes opened her garden at 17 Ash Grove last Friday.

There was the usual massed display of a wide variety of fuchsias plus other plants - it's amazing what she crams in.

Entrance was £2, in aid of St Mary's Church.

If you missed this, it will be open on Friday.

PLAYSCHEME: The Basingstoke Play Council is running its holiday playscheme from August 2 to 6, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, at Kingsclere Primary School, and from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, at Ecchinswell Village Hall.

For more information, call 01256 844847.

INDOOR market: Is on Saturday. There will be lots of local produce plus the chance of some summer puddings.

VOLUNTEERS: The parish council is calling for nominations for Volunteer and Citizen of the Year awards.

If you know of anyone who "goes the extra mile" for Kingsclere, then ask the parish clerk for a nomination form.

BOOK Trail: The new holiday reading scheme has started at the library.