TOP OF POLL - Two former town mayors tied closely for top of the poll position when the results of the first Kington Town Council election for many years were declared. Top spot was taken by David Walters, with a tally of 673 - just one vote more than runner-up Artie Attwood, who was ahead of third-placed Tom Bounds by 80 votes. Ex-mayor and sitting members, Robert Simcock, was related to 18th place by the voters and, therefore, deprived of his seat.

WHIST DRIVE - A whist drive held at Parish House on April 24 was in aid of Kington Bowling Club. MC was Philip Watkins and Margaret Price thanked everyone for their support. Ladies captain Shirley Lewis presented prizes to: Ladies: Mrs Baynham, Jean Bradford and Ann Preece; men: Mr P Watkins, Mr T Beaumont and Mrs E Harding; bobby: Mrs Dennis and Mrs M Price, Rhueville. Refreshments were served by Mrs S Lewis and Miss Paula Turner. The two whist drives organised by Mrs Price raised £137.