n Local slimming expert Shirley Hodges has launched a Slimming World group in Upton. The group meets on Thursday at 6.30pm, at the Hill Centre, and offers group support, a healthy eating plan and menu and recipe ideas. For further information, call 01684 574544.

n A COFFEE morning takes place at Ripple Parish Hall on Saturday, November 20. Cakes, refreshments and a white elephant stall are some of the attractions. The event runs from 10am to noon. Proceeds will go to St Mary's Church.

n THE 50+ Club has organised a Christmas Fair to be held at Upton Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 20. Christmas gifts, handmade cards and produce will be on offer. The event runs from 10am to noon.

n UPTON'S Kaleidoscope Poetry Group will meet at Upton Library on Wednesday (November 17), at 2pm.

n CHILDREN will enjoy baking and selling cakes on Wednesday (November 17) to raise money for Children in Need. Hanley Swan pre-school playgroup will join forces with the primary school's reception class for the event, at Hanley Swan Village Hall. It runs from 9am to noon.

n A CHRISTMAS fair takes place from 10am to 1pm tomorrow (Saturday) at Upton Church Rooms. There will be a tombola, raffle and bric-a-brac stalls. Proceeds will help fund research into cancer and diabetes.

n A POPPY appeal coffee morning hosted by Upton Royal British Legion takes place in Upton Memorial Hall from 10am to noon tomorrow.