CHOCOLATE heaven: Next month's meeting of Hatch Warren WI will be an evening for pre-Christmas indulgence .

Julie Handford, from House of Treats, will be visiting with a talk about chocolates, and will have some special handmade chocolates for sale.

The meeting will be on December 7, at 8pm, at the community centre.

New faces are always welcome at this young and informal WI, so come along - it's not at all jam and Jerusalem!

For further information, contact Sandra Christie on 01256 469224.

SATURDAY Fun Club: A quick reminder that the next Children's Fun Club will be on Saturday, November 25, from 10am until noon, at the community centre.

Places must be booked, and cost £4.50 for members and £5.50 for non-members. The event is for primary-aged children only.

To know more, contact the community office on 01256 811262.

CHRISTMAS bazaar: St Mark's Primary School will be holding a Christmas bazaar at the school on Saturday, November 25, from 11am until 3pm.

There will be plenty of pre-Christmas fun and treats, including craft stalls, chocolates and a visit from Father Christmas himself.

BLOOD donors: The next blood donor session at the community centre will be on Wednesday, December 20.

CONTACT me: Please let me know if you have any news or any events coming up in the area that you would like to see mentioned here.

I can be contacted on the number above or by e-mail at treid37577@aol.com