GORDON Ingram: Sadly, Gordon is no longer with us, after a lifetime of contribution to the quality of life in Kingsclere.

I understand the funeral is likely to be on Thursday.

SKATE ramp: The parish council has reluctantly decided to chain-off the ramp following problems with ambulance access to the site.

The councillors are personally liable as trustees of the Recreation Ground, and are looking for a possible alternative site.

When it was being installed we had a severe outbreak of nimbyism, but if you have any ideas, please get in touch with Barbara Smith, the parish clerk, on 298634.

ROMAN Revels: Light entertainment on a Roman theme by the Kingsclere Players, with a hog roast and wine bar, at Porch Farm on Saturday, June 26.

Tickets are available from Swan Street Stores.

SWINGING '60s: There will be a tea dance at the Village Club on Saturday, June 19.

Tickets can be obtained from the Saturday Coffee Bar in the church.

SUMMER fete: The Busy Bees are having their annual summer fete at the Scout Hut, Strokins Road, on Saturday, June 12, from 2pm to 4pm.