THERE will be a service of Holy Communion at St Mary's Church on Sunday (March 4) beginning at 11.15am.

At the same time, Bridge Builders meets in the Vicarage when the theme will be 'The Man by the Pool'. In the evening 'Check it Out' meets at the Vicarage from 6.30pm until 8pm.

On Wednesday, March 7 Bingo takes place at the Village Hall beginning at 7.30pm. All ages are welcome.

The inter-Benefice Lent Course begins on Thursday, March 8 at Upton Parish Church, beginning at 7.30pm. The theme will be 'Faith facing Facts'.

On Sunday, March 11, a Lent Lunch will be held at the Vicarage beginning at 1pm. Soup, bread, cheese, fruit and salad nibbles, tea/coffee/squash (plus something appropriate for young children) will be available. This year donations will be shared between our two local Play Schools (Castlemorton and Longdon) who provide an excellent service to our rural communities and are often under financial pressure to keep going. Where would our young mothers (and fathers) be without these places for our children to play and learn? Enquires about the Lent Lunch to Eileen Moss (10684) 833256.