THE recent Callow End School Fete was a great success in spite of the damp weather.

Among the star attractions were a bouncy castle and go-karts, plus all the traditional stalls and games and bargains for sale. One of the most popular was the French ice cream stall manned by children of the School's French Club. Dressed colourfully in the red, white and blue of the French flag "the Tricolour" the children spoke French as they served ice cream.

Over £600 was raised on the day but because of the weather the balloon race was postponed and took place after school on Friday, June 22 when the balloons were released in bright sunshine.

Last week the School's netball team won the Small Schools Netball Shield at a tournament at Upton-upon-Severn. Other schools taking part were Longdon, Eldersfield, Leigh & Bransford and St James, Malvern. Well done to the team, under the coaching of Mrs Audra Allard.

Last Sunday a return visit by the 20 strong Malvern Christian Witness Choir was enjoyed at St James' Church, Callow End. The concert entitled Summer Spirit included songs written by Salvation Army leaders and extracts from the musical Spirit by American writers. Trombone solos were played by Dr Gavin Erry, and a trombone and horn duet from The Pearl Fishers with Jeanette Normington on horn. Barbara Steele, soprano, sang the Pentecost Sonata by J S Bach accompanied on piano keyboard by Nellie Smith. The choir, celebrating 20 years since its foundation, was conducted by its musical director, Brian Hodgettts, and was accompanied on piano keyboard by Philip Holland. The vicar, the Rev David Nichol closed the proceedings with the Blessing for Pentecost. A collection on behalf of the Lay Witness Ministry raised £20.

The Bishop of Worcester, the Rt Rev Dr Peter Selby will be visiting Stanbrook Abbey tomorrow (Saturday) when he will give the address.

This Sunday (July 1) members of the Junior Church will be joining the children of Madres-field for a Family Service and Junior Church presentation at St Mary's Church, Madresfield at 11am. This will be followed by a picnic in the school grounds.