PARISH COUNCIL - At the parish council’s annual meeting on Monday, Chairman Alec Willis stood down and then resigned following his move to Shropshire. The vacancy has been notified to the elections office and anyone with an interest in joining the council is invited to contact the clerk. Councillor David Tilford has been appointed the new chairman, with Councillor Les Herbert continuing to act as deputy. BODENHAM WI QUIZ - The WI quiz in aid of the Macmillan Renton Cancer Appeal will be held tomorrow (Friday) from 7.30pm in the parish hall.

BIG BRUNCH - Lugg Valley Friends Cancer Research UK will be offering a Big Brunch at Siward James from noon until 2pm this Saturday. Admission is £5 per person. FLOOD PROTECTION GROUP - The next meeting of the flood protection group will be at Siward James at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 20. Everyone is welcome.