MOTHERING Sunday was celebrated with a full church at St John the Evangelist, Pauntley. The parish communion and baptism was conducted by the rector, The Rev. Patricia Phillips. The bible reading was by Mrs Hilary Witcombe. Mrs Emma England was at the church organ and Mr Tim England was the sidesman. Posies of spring flowers had been prepared and these were presented by the children to their mothers. Next Sunday, March 28, the service will be evening prayer conducted by The Rev. Dr Peter Newing.

A very enjoyable and successful slide show as held at Pauntley Memorial Hall at Brand Green. It was a very snowy evening but those who braved the elements were rewarded with superb slides and a talk on the oldest Saxon churches in England. The show was presented by The Rev. Michael Ward of Ledbury. Buffet refreshments had been prepared by the ladies of Pauntley Church and these were accompanied by wine. There were several raffle winners, the first of whom was Mrs Christine Skelding. A total of £109 was raised for church funds.