PARISH council news: Two of the main talking points were litter control/management and A33 traffic issues, especially problems relating to the Thornhill lights.

A resident attending the meeting felt that there was no evidence of serious action by the parish council to clear litter (including a mattress dumped and remaining for many weeks in Petty's Brook).

Continued "near misses" at the A33 traffic lights were felt to be worthy of urgent attention by Hampshire County Council. Similarly, urgent action was also sought to address the new problems as a result of removal of the bus lay-by outside the village hall, leading to some impatient and particularly foolhardy drivers passing parked buses on a blind bend and, not infrequently, passing on the wrong side of the nearby traffic islands!

EASTER Services: Today, a Procession of Witness starts from the United Reformed Church, London Street, Basingstoke, at 9.30am, followed at 11.30am by an All Age Service at Christ Church, Chineham.

On Easter Sunday, there will be a Sunrise Service at 6am in the Memorial Park, Basingstoke, followed by a 10.30am Holy Communion Service at Christ Church. There will be no 9am service.

CHRIST Church Fellowship Group: Everyone is most welcome to join the friendly group for a service of readings, hymns and prayers on Wednesday. The group's speaker, Ralph Kay, will be giving a talk entitled "Home Comforts". All are welcome. Coffee is served from 9.45am, and the meeting starts at 10.15am.

For further information on these or any other Christ Church activities, e-mail cchurch@surfaid.org or telephone/fax 474280. Alternatively you can visit the church's website at www.christchurchchineham.org.uk

CHINEHAM Village Club: Tomorrow, from 1pm to 4pm, the club will be holding a car boot sale. To reserve a place for a car for £5, contact Donna Naldrett on 471982. Money raised will go to Naomi House.