HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: A good time was had by the 80 members and friends at the Christmas wine and cheese party at the Victoria Hall. Entertainment was provided by the Dolly Mixtures of Worcester, singing barber shop and involving their audience in some fun songs. The monthly competition for a photograph of a tree was won by Mrs Ruth Darbon with the overall annual competitions cup won by Mrs Eunice Russell with Chris Northing a close second.

The AGM is on January 12 at the Baptist School Room, Station Road, at 7.30pm. Subscriptions will be taken for 2005 at £6. After the business of the evening Mr Peters will show holiday slides.