BIDFORD NEWS: At the Jolly Teapot today (Thursday), there is a talk by Mr Benjamin called Tales of a Constable, and a transport representative from the council will be on hand to answer on public transport.

The St John Ambulance has a jumble sale at the Church Room next Thursday.

Salsa Classes at the Church Room today (Thursday), 7.45pm until 9.15pm, contact Margaret Greenwood 01789 778007.

A wonderful selection of music at Dunnington Chapel last Saturday sung by Redditch Operatic Concert Party included a beautiful rendition of Do You Hear The People Sing from Les Miserables, also the theme from Titanic and Whistle Down The Wind, a fine choice of some 30 songs culminating in a selection from Show Boat and Old Man River sung by Tony Jay.

The Duck Race this year is on June 30.

May 12: walking treasure hunt organised by Bidford School Association.

June 29: Summer Fair and Gala at Bidford School before it is vacated for the new premises.

The next Gardeners Weekend at Ragley is September 8 and 9 and incorporates Alcester Gardeners annual Flower Show.