Over the festive season, the club ran the usual Father Christmas collections, the New Year's Day duck race in Bewdley, and the second Viennese Concert, on New Year's Day. The latter was run along with other Worcestershire clubs, known as "zone" clubs.

Preparations are now being made for the next major event, the annual raft race from Arley to Stourport on Sunday, May 11.

Anyone wishing to take part in this race, should apply for an entry form from the number given below.

As well as needing plenty of entries, the club is also looking for help in the running of the event, with rafts, refreshments, or other activities on the day.

The club also runs casino evenings for various charities and charitable causes, and invites people to "sample the high life" without actually risking their shirt.

For further information telephone 01299 825230 or e-mail ron@arandel.freserve.co.uk.