NATURE TRUST - The Aymestrey branch meets tonight (Thursday) in the parish hall at 7.30pm when Hazel Bows will talk on her trip to the Arctic.

MALE VOICE CHOIR - The choir from Craven Arms will entertain in Aymestrey Parish Hall on Saturday. Tickets are £6, to include a glass of mulled wine and a mice pie, from Ken Holland on 01568 770367, Ruth Scamp on 709031 or Helen Roberts on 770486.

CHURCH - On Sunday there will be a service for Advent Sunday at Aymestrey church at 11am DANCE - The Christmas dance will be on December 7 when Paul Keys, singer/ guitarist will provide the music. There will be a licensed bar and a raffle. Tickets will include a ploughman’s supper and dessert and are £10 each from Ken Holland, Ruth Scamp or Helen Roberts as above.

CALENDARS - Aymestrey has produced a 2013 calendar showing off the scenery and artistic talent in the parish. Most of the photographs were entries in a competition held earlier this year for pictures to illustrate the parish plan and were so good that it seemed a shame not to use more of them. Proceeds will be divided equally between the church and the village hall. Calendars are £7 each from Helen Hamilton on 709155, Ken Holland on 770367 or Meg Thorpe on 780384.

VEGETABLES - Lane Cottage Produce vegetable van is at Aymestrey Parish Hall every Thursday from 10am to 11.30am.