Cowling Companions’s regular Wednesday afternoon drop-ins with light exercise, games, quizzes and bingo started again in Cowling Village Hall. They take place at 1.25pm on the first Wednesday of each month, and will continue until May 2014. Next Wednesday there will be no drop-in as there will be a talk and slideshow by Geoff Queen on the Yorkshire Dales at 2pm. The price is £2.50 including refreshments. The next excursion will be to Windermere on October 25. Names and payments can be given any Wednesday afternoon or by calling (01535) 634112. Thank you to everyone who made our last excursion to Blackpool such a success.

New 2U is having a summer clearance sale. This runs until Saturday, September 14. All items half price or less. Why not take this opportunity to go along and see the wide range of new/nearly new items on offer, and grab yourself a bargain, at the same time as supporting local charities.

Based at St Andrew’s, opening hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4pm/Saturdays 10am-noon.

Tea/coffee and biscuits served, and usually home baking for sale.