SOME dates for your diary in the run-up to Christmas:

  • Christmas bazaar - On Saturday, at Church Cottage, from 11am to 3pm, you can buy your cards and presents from a variety of stalls. Help Age Concern and other local charities raise funds by trying your luck at our giant tombola, visit Father Christmas, or enjoy a mince pie and cup of tea. There is a small entry charge for adults and everyone is welcome. The Age Concern Christmas raffle will be drawn at 2.30pm.
  • Computers at the cafe - On Wednesday, November 29, from 10.30am to 12.30pm, at Church Cottage, we will be offering the over-50s the chance to e-mail family and friends with Christmas greetings. Many thanks to Brillbox Systems for their support.
  • Charity fayre - On Thursday, December 7, Age Concern will have two stalls at the Top of the Town - a great tombola and a refreshment stall, offering hot drinks and homemade cakes. The event runs from 10am to 4.30pm.
  • Christmas tea dance - At Popley Fields Community Centre on Friday, December 8, from 2pm to 5pm. Music arranged by Mick McCracken-Marsh. Tickets available in advance from Age Concern for £4 (£5 on the door).
  • Cafe Christmas party - Wednesday, December 13, 10.30am to 1pm. Music all morning, including singing from Fairfields schoolchildren at 11am. Free raffle ticket with each purchase.

Please call us on 01256 423874 for more information about any of the above or regarding our other services for older people in the locality.