A COLLABORATION CELEBRATION: Eckington under Fives with Babes and Toddlers and the New Rec Centre Fundraisers present a James Bond Casino night on Saturday, May 15, at 8pm in the Bell, Eckington. Proceeds in aid of the New Recreation Centre Build Fund. Tickets £10 each to include buffet supper and unlimited access to casino tables.

No real money will change hands; all players will be given chips on arrival; prizes at the end of the night for those with the most chips.

More details from Phil Sagar on 750401. Tickets from Sharon Davies on 01386 750491, Julie Tuck on 01386 750750 or Georgina Forson on 01386 750426.

INFANT WELFARE CLINIC: Friday, May 14, 2pm to 4pm in the village hall. With children from birth to five years old. All newcomers to the village are welcome.

JUMBLE SALE: In aid of village hall funds, Saturday, June 12, at 2pm, in the village hall, with raffle, tombola and cakes. Donations can be taken to the hall on the morning. For information please call Betty Hodges on 750449.

ONCOLOGY UNIT: The next fundraiser for the unit is to be afternoon teas on Thursday, May 13, 2.30pm to 4pm by the invitation of Mr and Mrs Bolsover at The Lenches, New Road. Sandwiches, cake and tea £2.50. Details from Joan Green on 01386 750396.

FRIENDS OF ECKINGTON SCHOOL: Are holding a barn dance on Saturday, June 12, 8pm at the Recreation Centre. Tickets are £10 to include supper. Tickets and details from Liz Crumpton on 079 800 223 86.

SCOUTS AND GUIDES: The AGM will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 8pm in the hut on Pershore Road. Everyone welcome.

A jumble sale to boost group funds will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2pm in the hut. Donations can be taken to the hut from 10am on May 22. Telephone Geoff Ransted for details on 01386 750855.