SIX children from Bosbury took part in a five-mile sponsored bike ride in aid of the Tsunami victims. The fundraising event was the idea of Ben Bulson (9), who was joined by Laura Bulson (9), James Bulson (2), Isabel Bennion (9), Zoe Yapp (7) and Gabrielle Yapp (5).

Despite a puncture, biting cold wind and rain, all six children competed the five-mile course around the lanes of Bosbury. A total of £210 was raised and this amount was donated to the DEC fund. The young cyclists were delighted with the sum of money collected and would like to thank all their sponsors for their generosity.

Tonight (Friday) at the parish hall, the line dancing class is at 7.30pm. Beginners are most welcome, the session is increasingly popular with 15 dancers taking to the floor last week. The charge is £2 for an enjoyable evening's entertainment and keep fit exercise.

Bosbury WI meet on Thursday, February 10 at 7.30pm in the parish hall. An evening on old Ledbury with Pip Powell.

The next fundraising effort for the parish hall is a bingo evening on Thursday, February 17 at the hall. Doors open at 7pm for eyes down at 8pm. Arranged by Lizzie Cook, with the proceedings in the capable hands of Bo Jones, they look forward to your support. The December session proved very popular, excellent prizes and a most enjoyable evening. If you are able to donate a prize, please deliver to Lizzie or Bo.

Bosbury Church choirmistress Esther Kay has organised another exciting and varied series of concerts for the Music at Bosbury 2005 series. The first is on Friday, March 4 at 7.30pm in the church.

Music for Pleasure brings the combined talents of Paul James (organ and piano), Esther Kay (flute), Sue Hughes (soprano) and Harry Sutton to the village.

Another date you may wish to note now is Saturday, April 9, at 7.30pm. A welcome return of the internationally-renowned seven-piece jazz band New Orleans Heat. Last year's concert had the audience dancing in the aisles. Esther has already received a request for tickets from Sweden, where the group has a loyal following. Spread the word amongst your jazz-loving friends and family and come to Bosbury for a not to be missed concert.

On Sunday at Holy Trinity Bosbury, the 11am service. On Ash Wednesday at 7pm there will be a service of holy communion and ashing at Bosbury. On the first Sunday of Lent, parish communion is at 9.30am.