WINE walk: It was a chilly evening but warm welcomes from our five generous wine walk hosts made the 2004 walk a success.

Late into Friday night - more accurately early into Saturday morning - the lanes were full of merrymakers.

This is a great way to meet old friends and make new ones and is well suited to our widespread village.

The wine was much praised this year, so thanks to Christine and Jane.

A special mention must go to that remarkable group, the Friday Club, who enlivened the event with their "Tour 2004" T-shirts.

We raised £445 for the Memorial Hall. Thanks to Doreen for all her hard work.

LONELY budgie: Can anyone with an aviary offer a home to a lonely pale blue budgie cockbird? If so, please phone June Pluckrose on 381295.