QUIZ Night: This Sunday, at The Fox Inn. Karen and Paul warmly invite you to pit your wits in their monthly challenge. Bring a team or come and join one on the evening, starting 8pm, £1 entry or £5 to include food.

CLIDDESDEN Social and Entertainment Club: On the first Thursday of each month, at Cliddesden Millennium Hall, come and enjoy a great evening at the cinema. Bar opens at 7.30pm, film starts at 8pm. There is an intermission half-way through when ice-creams and confectionery are available. Fantastic value at just £2 per person and there is no membership fee. Bring along your family, friends and neighbours.

Next showing is Thursday, February 7 – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen with Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas.

WINTER Wonderland: As I write this, Ellisfield is still covered in a beautiful blanket of snow. Check into the village website www.ellisfield.org.uk for a stunning photographic reminder of our famous bluebells – stay warm and remember spring is just around the corner.