The village history group meets on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Mechanics Institute. The group will hear a talk entitled ‘On the poppy trail’. All are welcome to attend.

The Hayley Sisters will perform at the Mechanics Institute on Saturday, October 19, from 8.15pm. Snacks and soft drinks available, but no bar so bring your own. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for accompanied under 16s, available at Denholme Post Office or by calling 01274 833086 or 01274 833521. Tickets must be bought in advance. Availability is limited.

Margaret Lambert is holding a coffee morning this Saturday, 8am-noon at Wheel Race View, 30a Foster Park Road. The event will be in aid of the windows fund for the shared church.

On Sunday, the morning service at the shared church will be a service of holy communion led by Reverend Liz May.