APPEAL: Do you or did you know a Cathy McCallum, who attended St Nicholas School, Fleet, about 40 years ago?

With her family, she used to live at Hatch Lane, Old Basing. It is thought that her name is now Cathy Brown, and has perhaps left the area.

If you knew her, or you know where she lives now, could you give me a call on 478072. I can pass any information on to a person who is trying to rekindle an old friendship.

CAR number plates are the target of thieves. During the past week or so a number have been stolen in the village area.

It might be that they are connected to two caravans which have been stolen in the parish. If you see or hear anything suspicious, call the police, as there is a strong possibility that your number plate could be on a caravan which has been stolen and is heading for re-sale up north.

Past incidents have shown that once the stolen caravan is sold, the villains then steal one up north to sell down south.

NEXT Wednesday, November 12, heralds the open day of the Bolton Under-fives' Playgroup. Brenda and Linda will be on hand to explain what happens when your toddlers are enjoying themselves in friendly surroundings with lots of other little ones.

For more information, call Linda on 328093.

FRIENDS of Basing House are holding their AGM in the tea room at Basing House at 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 11.

This is a semi-formal get-together to run through a preset agenda. After this, the evening will develop into a social gathering with wine, nibbles and a quiz.

More information, call Helen on 477618.