PUBLIC MEETING - Peace campaigner Bruce Kent spoke of his feelings both of despondency and optimism in the face of the current international situation at a recent public meeting in Knighton Community centre. He felt despondent because the promised peace dividend from the end of the Cold War had not materialised. A member of the audience said that a small number of local people maintained an anti-war vigil at Peace Square in Knighton on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 7pm. The dissenting view was expressed by pro Iraq War campaigner Martin Skinner who came to the meeting with a placard round his neck. The meeting was organised by Knighton Action for Peace and Justice and was chaired by Mary Compton. Ms Compton thanked Mike Conway for setting up the sound system at the Community Centre and ensuring that members of the audience who wished to ask questions were heard.

COFFEE MORNING - There will be a coffee morning for Valentine's Day for Saint Edward's Church on Saturday from 10.30am to 12noon. This will include a competition for the best hand-made Valentine's card.

BAPTIST CHURCH - Worship for the Lord's Day on Sunday will be at 11am at Knighton Baptist Church.

METHODIST CHURCH - Morning Worship will be at 11am on Sunday at Knighton Methodist Church.

CATHOLIC CHURCH - Mass is celebrated at 11am every Sunday at Knighton Catholic Church.

TABLE SALE - There will be a table sale on Saturday, February 21, at Knighton Community Centre from 10am to 4.30pm. Pitches are available for £5. For further information contact Ivor Watkins on 01547 528166. The event will be held in conjunction with a record and CD fair.

FARMERS MARKET - Knighton's next Farmers and Community Market will be on Saturday, February 28, from 10am to 1pm at Knighton Community Centre.

ST DAVID'S NIGHT - There will be a St David's night with live music and entertainment and a traditional Welsh light supper at Knighton Community Centre on Saturday, February 28, starting at 7.30pm.

WEDNESDAY CLUB - Mrs I Leeson, Mrs M Chapman, Mrs M Cox and Mrs W Davies were helpers at a meeting of Knighton and District Wednesday Club in the Social Room, Saint Edward's Close. Raffle winners were Mrs M Chapman, Mrs G Moss, Miss V Pugh, Mrs B Kempson, Mrs V Parker-Smith, Mrs R Parry and Mrs M Payne. After their lunch members enjoyed a quiz organised by Mrs Marjorie Cox.

STOWE AND STANAGE WI - Letters of support had been sent out for the Emergency Services Focus Group. A donation of £60 had been sent to the Air Ambulance, made up of members' small change brought to meetings each month. It was decided to purchase a president's brooch as a badge of office Guest speaker was Mrs Dawn Gill from Llanbadarn Fynydd, on tracing family trees .A vote of thanks was given by Mrs A. Creed.

MUSICAL EVENING - There will be an evening of music at Upper House, Knucklas today (Friday) starting at 7pm. This will be an informal evening of singing, playing or just listening for young and old with accompaniment by Judy North. Proceeds will go to Knucklas Community Centre. For further information contact Lottie O'Leary on 01547 528792