Nine of Cradley's many keen gardeners will open their gardens to the public over the weekend of June 18-19, in aid of Cradley Church funds.

A variety of plants and styles will be on show, with stalls, a 'garden raffle' and teas available in the different gardens. An art exhibition and various competitions will also be held.

Some gardens will be open on both the Saturday and Sunday afternoons; others for a shorter period, but the weekend promises to be a horticultural treat for all.

A coffee morning is to be held at Gwinllan, Vinesend on Monday, June 13, in aid of the RNLI. Coffee will be served from 10,30am to 12.30am. Everyone is very welcome to come along.

Monday, June 27 will see a 'three parishes barbecue' at Cradley Rectory, with live music, bar and raffle. Proceeds will go to church funds of Cradley, Mathon and Storridge.