PARISH COUNCIL - The first item on the agenda was the revised planning application for a restaurant at The Old Vicarage.

Residents expressed objections on the grounds of increased traffic and access of emergency vehicles and that the Old Vicarage was in a flood area.

PHONE KIOSK - Residents in Leinthall Earles are to be consulted by the parish council over BT's proposal to change the village phone kiosk from a cash facility to phone card only.

GARDEN TEA PARTY - A tea party, held in the garden at Corner Cottage for Acorns Children's Hospice, raised £356.