SILCHESTER Association: Tickets are now on sale for the three-band Christmas dance, on December 2, from 0118 9701096 or 9700470.

The bar opens at 6.30pm, with dancing from 7pm.

In the afternoon, Santa will visit the young children's party. Tickets must be booked by November 17, and are available from 0118 9700702.

CALENDARS: There are still a few left with me at £5, and cards £2 for eight mixed. They will also be available at the school Advent fair.

ADVENT fair: At Silchester school on Saturday, November 18, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, where there will be lots of very special Christmas gifts on sale.

CRUSADERS: Are you in Year 7 or above? Why not join this club at the Methodist Hall on alternate Fridays, from 7pm to 9pm?

Contact Angela on 01256 850432 to find out more.

BIRDS, Bats and Bees: There are three separate talks in the village hall on November 17, starting at 7.30pm, with the doors open from 6.30pm.

You can pay on the door, and the cost is £5 for adults and £3 for children.

VOLUNTEERS on the common: The next working party is on November 25, at 9.30am, working along the footpath from the Dukes Ride exit to the Methodist Church.