CHURCH CLEANING - On Saturday at 10am. Could as many as possible attend, refreshments will be provided.

DUCK RACE - The annual duck race is on Sunday, July 10, at Glenwood Ruckhall, at noon. Details: 01981 250175.

WEBB IVORY - The Webb Ivory Catalogues for Christmas will be available from Becky Wall on 01981 250872. About 25% of all purchases made are donated to the church. .

PARISH COUNCIL - Members met under the chairmanship of Mr Ray Christopher.

Road safety on the Crossways Farm bend was discussed and also the grass cutting of the Ruckhall Commons and the village playing field.

The parish accounts were looked at and passed for auditing and the local forum dates were given for July and October. The Monthly Freighter will be in the village on the first Saturday of every month, see the parish notice boards. Members are due to meet next on Wednesday, July 8, at 7.30pm.

CONCERT - A recent concert in aid of the Eaton Bishop and Ruckhall Overseas Village Aid Project, in Eaton Bishop church, featured Alison Martin (harp), Simon Ferguson (trumpet), Alan Baker (flute) and Sue Baker (soprano), and raised £422.50.

A website has also been set up to provide details of the project, its progress and the events which are being held at www.godslot.corn/aid