WI - Members of Eardisley WI took a stand against litter in their community last week. Donning their BIG tidy-up tabards, the ladies spent an hour gathering up litter in the village and the local lanes. “This is a good community and we take pride in keeping it tidy,” said president Ann Wood. The BIG tidy-up is sponsored by the Keep Britain Tidy campaign.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING – This year the venue for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning tomorrow (Friday) will be the Wain House, near the church and the home of Mrs Betty Williams. The event starts at 10am and lasts till noon.

EARDISLEY C@P – The first film in the autumn series, The Kite Runner, was shown in the village hall on Friday, September 19. This proved to be a popular choice, reflected in the good attendance. Friends of the Eardisley C@P have responded well to the invitation to become members at the very modest charge of £20. To date, 80 members have enrolled, far exceeding the expectations of the organisers. The offer to become a member is still open. Please contact Paul Cheetham on 01544 327413 or John Henshall on 01544 327797 for further information. The season continues with the afternoon performance on Tuesday, October 7, when the film will be Mrs Henderson Entertains. Doors open at 2pm. Refreshments are served at the afternoon performance. At half term on Saturday, November 1, the film will be The Spiderwick Chronicles.

SOCIAL WHIST DRIVE – The first in the popular whist drives at the New Strand will be next Monday. Play starts at 7.45pm. Old and new players will be made very welcome.

TEA AND CHAT – Everyone is welcome to join in tea and chat at the Methodist Chapel today (Thursday) from 2.30pm to 4pm.

CONCERT – A grand concert by the Hereford Gilbert and Sullivan Society will be held in Eardisley Village Hall on Friday, October 10. Under the direction of Mr Alan Durman, who will be known by the parents of children attending Eardisley School for the musical performances he has produced, the show will include many Gilbert and Sullivan favourites together with items from other popular shows. Tickets costing £5 can be obtained at Eardisley post office. The performance will start at 7.30pm, so come along and enjoy an evening filled with musical delights.