SENTINEL and Mansell open event: This event, which was held recently, was very well attended with many questions being asked and Mansell were extremely interested in hearing peoples views.

OAKRIDGE Area Residents Association: It is hoped that a residents association will be started up again, and people are needed to help run it. If you feel you can help, please contact Mike Bowler on 01256 841706.

AEROBICS classes: Starting at the Oakridge Hall For All on Thursday, May 6, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. No booking necessary, the fee is £4. Bring a mat for floor work.

For information, contact Tracy on 01256 410804.

ADULT Education classes: Start at the Vyne Community School in May, with Family Pottery on May 8, from 10am to noon.

On May 5, Motorcycle Maintenance starts for six weeks, from 7pm to 9pm. The cost is £29.

May 15 is Self Defence for Ladies beginning from 9am to noon, and costs £15.

Spanish Intermediate classes begin on May 18, and Spanish conversation on May 19 at same time, each class costs £47.

For more information about these classes, contact The Vyne's community office on 01256 407037.

CONTACT: If anyone would like to share their news they can contact me by e-mailing blairman@ntlworld.com, by telephone or fax on 01256 475380.