BURNS NIGHT - Scotland's national bard was remembered in style at a Burns Night celebration at Knighton Community Centre. At the climax of the evening, the haggis was carried into the hall by Councillor Ken Harris preceded by piper Mike Shanahan who enthralled everyone with his skillful playing of the bagpipes. Joyce Price addressed the haggis in style and delivered the first cut with a ceremonial dagger. The haggis was then enthusiastically toasted, and everyone then enjoyed a meal of haggis and or sausages eaten with potatoes and Swedish turnip in the traditional way. Katt Williams, Katie Mohamed and Sandra Sharp entertained the audience and contributed to the evening's great success. Acting chairman of the Community Centre, Councillor Trevor Johnson, thanked everyone who had helped to make the night such an enjoyable one.

ST David's Night - The Community Centre is organising a St David's Night on Saturday, February 28, starting at 7.30pm. A variety of Welsh style entertainment is promised. Tickets will shortly be available from members of the committee. Further information can be obtained from Councillor Ken Harris on 01547 528761.

Table sale - There will be a table sale at Knighton Community Centre on Saturday, February 21. Anyone wishing to book a pitch can contact Mr Ivor Watkins on 01547 528166. The table sale will be held in conjunction with a record and CD fair.

AnnuaL Meeting - The annual meeting of Knighton and District Community Centre will be on Monday, May 24, at 7.30pm at the Community Centre. The meeting is open to the public and everyone aged 18 and over resident in Knighton and District can vote and stand for office. The annual report for the year 2003/2004 will be presented at that meeting. For further information contact management committee secretary Kevin Kell on 01547 528011

PUBLIC MEETING - There will be a public meeting with Bruce Kent, anti-war campaigner and former chair of CND, at Knighton Community Centre on Sunday at 7.30pm. Mr Kent will speak on the theme: Another world is possible - time to abolish war, and this will be followed by open discussion and refreshments. Admission is free. The event is organised by Knighton Action for Peace and Justice, and further details can be obtained by telephoning 01547 528833.

PARISH OF EAST RADNOR - Services for the coming week in the Parish of East Radnor are as follows: Sunday, 9.30am Sung Eucharist at Knighton (Father Andrew Pearce); 11am Sung Eucharist at Norton (Father Paul Gerrard); 11am Sung Eucharist at Whitton (Father Andrew Pearce). There will be daily (Monday to Saturday) Eucharist at Norton at 6pm, and a mid-week celebration of the Eucharist at Knighton next Wednesday at 10am.

FRIENDS OF PILLETH - The annual meeting of the friends of Pilleth will be at St David's Church, Whitton, next Tuesday at 6.30pm.

COFFEE MORNING - There will be a Valentine's Day coffee morning in Knighton Church Hall on Saturday, February 14, from 10.30am to 1 noon. Proceeds from the event will go to Saint Edward's Church. A recent jumble sale for church funds raised £230. Raffle winners were Mrs E. Conway, Steven Jones, Mrs Gladys Vogel and Mr R. Lewis. The St Edward's sub-wardens thank everyone who supported this event so generously.

ST EDWARD'S CHURCH - Mr John Clements led Sunday Worship last week at St Edward's Church for the Festival of Christ's Presentation in the Temple or Candlemass. Readers were Major Bob Maslen-Jones and Mrs Ann Robinson. Mr Cecil Rudge was organist and Mrs Hilary Howcroft directed the St Edward's Choir. Candlemass traditionally marked the end of the Christmas season and decorations were left up until this feast, but they were never put up before Christmas Eve.

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

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

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