NEWS of some forthcoming events at the Oakridge Hall For All.

Starting on Friday, and every Friday thereafter, there will be a coffee morning from 10.30am to noon. All welcome.

Kung Fu classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm to 8pm, starting October 6; and aerobics classes will also take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, starting October 13.

Advance notice to save your pennies for the Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 15, from noon to 6pm.

For more information and to offer your services in some way, call Julia Roffey, community centre development worker on 01256 475844.

THERE is a regular sports programme at The Vyne Community School, with lots of football training, kick boxing and self defence, and badminton. The contacts are as follows: kick boxing - Addison Bridet on 07774 222227; and football - Brian Roffey on 01256 817425.

I AM saddened to see that the contractors for the regeneration, Lewellyns, have not provided disabled access to the community centre from Vivian Road while the work is going on. It is impossible to get a scooter or a wheelchair on a safe pavement around the corner into Oakridge Road. They are also dumping cones at will on the side of the road. I hope this will improve very soon.

NEWS now from South View Junior School. The photographer will be in the school on Thursday, to take individual photos.

On October 16, the Quantum Theatre production will be What if it rains?

Mrs Russell retired on September 18 after 29 years at the school. Two new teachers have joined the staff, Mr Emery and Mrs Gambier, teaching a Year 6 and a Year 5 class respectively.