AT Madresfield and Guarlford harvest festival celebrations last week the harvest produce was auctioned by Meriel Bennett and the amazing sum of £500 was raised for the Masasi school in Africa. This will pay the salary of one teacher for a year.

The gardens of Madresfield Court will be open this Sunday, October 19, from 2.30pm for the viewing of the autumn colours.

This Sunday a special benefice memorial and thanksgiving service will be held at St Mary's Church, Madresfield, at 6.30pm. This service is for those who have lost loved ones and wish to remember them.