GARDEN AND NATURE CLUB – The April meeting of Pudleston Gardening and Nature Club is in the village hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, where Mrs Usher will talk about the National Gardens Scheme and the famous yellow book. Visitors always welcome, inquiries to 01568 750349. Future events in May and July are visits to Shucknall Court and Chapel House, Kimbolton.

WHYLE HOUSE OPEN – Whyle House Lamb, on the Whyle at Pudleston, is open every afternoon between 2pm and 5pm throughout the school holidays for children to see the ewes and lambs and learn about how they live. There is no charge, but visitors are asked to ring first on 07831 256463. Details at whylehouse.co.uk.