CIDER AND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL - After months of planning, the third Cider and Blossom Festival opens at 11am on Saturday. There are attractions for all the family, in addition to the cider tasting and blossom walks. Chairman, Patrick Whitehead, and his hard-working committee look forward to your support, the proceeds of the festival will be shared by the village school, the church and the parish hall.

CHURCH - At Holy Trinity, Bosbury, on Sunday, Parish Communion is at 9.30am, and will be led by the Rev Sue Strutt, who we welcome back from her three-month study leave.

BOSBURY WI - On Saturday, May 17, Bosbury WI holds its annual May fayre in the parish hall from 2pm to 5pm. There will be a plant sale (including bedding), cake stall, bric-a-brac, cream teas and handicraft demonstrations.

CONCERT - Following the Lyra Russian Ensemble’s memorable concert last Thursday, the next music at Bosbury concert is on Saturday, May 31, at 7.30pm. Those of you who know Colin Myles as a pianist and organist may not have realised that his talents extend to singing as well. Tickets are available on the door, adults £6, accompanied children £3, family £15, including a glass of wine or juice, plus nibbles.

OPERA EVENING - Iolanthe from scratch. Linda Sinker and friends are planning a one-off production of this well known Gilbert and Sullivan opera in aid of parish hall funds. Singers are asked for a £10 donation to the funds. Audience £5 on the door. You will be equally welcome in the chorus line or as a solo singer. For an application form, call Linda on 01531 640420. The concert is on Saturday, July 12, at 7pm. Assemble at the parish hall at 1.30pm, tea will be provided for a 5.30pm break. Conductor John Sabey, accompanists Philip Holland and Sue Oliver.