OUT AND ABOUT: A talk was given by Ann Smith last Thursday at the Church Room on God's Golden Acre, the refuge for Zulu orphans in South Africa.

A bring-and-buy sale was held at the Methodist Hall on Saturday.

Bidford Church men are holding a coffee evening on Saturday, March 29 in aid of Cystic Fibrosis.

On April 8, 9 and 10, Toad of Toad Hall is being performed at Bidford Primary School at 7pm, telephone 773201 for tickets.

Ragley Hall reopens in April with a full programme of events planned for the summer, starting with Gardeners Weekend on April 12 and 13. A craft fair was held there on March 22 and 23, with lots of beautifully crafted items on show.

June 21 is open day at Bidford Fire Station, 10am. The same day 4x2 are giving a concert at St Laurence's Church followed by strawberries and fizz.

Birlingham