THE Catshill Church Companions, an organisation which comprised the youth of the church, undertook the task of entertaining the old age pensioners of Catshill. They carried it through with just one solitary hitch. Invitations had been sent out through Catshill Post Office, and although 27 women took up the opportunity of an afternoon out, only one man turned up. The group gave a performance of The Bathroom Door, and pass the parcel.

IN Stoke Works Mrs Harbord gave members of the WI a demonstration on cooking with electricity at their meeting. The finished products of steak and kidney puddings, Yorkshire pudding, sponge cakes and scones were greatly admired.

BROMSGROVE Rovers started the New Year in giant-killing form, with a 3-2 away win at Brierley Hill. It was Rovers' third win in succession, and their first at the Cottage Street ground for 34 years.

THE Children's Holiday Programme at Bromsgrove library was well attended by children from all over the town. The most popular activity was a film show, with an audience of 80.