CHRISTIAN Aid: Many thanks to the collectors and donors around the village. We hope the collection goes well.

PLAYERS: Auditions for the Old Time Music Hall take place next Wednesday, at 7.30pm. The production will be in October.

CRICKET: Congratulations to Nigel Jones, former captain of Silchester CC, and now their new secretary, for gaining his umpire's qualifications in matches up to minor counties level.

Nigel also turned in a fine bowling performance of 5-51 in the club's first league game at home to Rotherwick, but it wasn't enough to bring his side success as the visitors won by 52 runs.

Many thanks to Silchester Furnishing Company, who kindly sponsored the match.