SILCHESTER pantomime: Has the first night on January 25. Tickets are on sale from 0118 981 5600.

Tickets adults £8, children and concessions £6, from Beryl, 0118 9815600.

PLOUGH Sunday: In the parish church this coming Sunday, at 10am, when a very old plough will be on display.

DOG fouling: Yet again dogs are fouling the school playing field and the main part of the common.

Most of you are very good to clear up but a few still do not seem to care that children are walking in the mess.

VILLAGE Market: For those of you missing the market the next date is Saturday, February 2, with all the usual great stalls.

OUR village magazine: The new advertising year starts from March. If you are interested, please contact me on the number shown for any information you may require.

ADVANCE notice: On Friday, February 8, at 7.30pm, when Professor Michael Fulford will speak on the Roman dig findings. This will be in the village hall.