DIGBY Fairweather (jazz trumpet supremo) will be appearing in concert with Nick Blunn Trio on Sunday at the Downs School, Colwall. Doors open 7.30pm and further information is available on (01684) 540277.

A bring and buy sale will be held at Chevenham on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 7.30pm.

Tickets for the Percy Picton Memorial Lecture, to be held on Monday, October 3, are obtainable from Newman's Butchers, John Goodwin estate agent, Colwall, Old Court Nurseries or telephone (01531) 640622.

The Xtreme Youth Group meet at Colwall Free Church, Walwyn Road every Wednesday from 7-9pm. Volunteer help is required either on a regular or occasional basis and anyone interested should contact Alan Sturge, youth leader, on 540480.

Young Colwall Players resumes tomorrow (Saturday) at 10am-noon. This first workshop of the autumn term will be held at the Good Shepherd, Upper Colwall. Please note venue.

Colwall Parish Council currently has a vacancy. If you are interested, please contact the clerk on (01684) 541995 or speak to any member of the parish council.