FOES FAMILY FUN DAY: Last Saturday was a great success enjoyed by many families from the village. The weather just managed to stay fine and everyone enjoyed the bouncy castle, tug-o-war, football, face painting, quiz, pig roast, welly wanging and crazy golf. Although not intended as a fund-raiser, £61 was made for FOES funds and will directly benefit the children of Eckington School. FOES has thanked all who helped and came along on the day.

FOES Auction of Promises is to be held on Friday, November 7. If you or your company would like to donate something to be auctioned please contact Sid Ellis on 01386 750039. All money raised at the auction directly benefits the Eckington School children.

SCHOOL: Had a fantastic week last week, who would have thought a week of maths could be so much fun. There was bingo, the trading game, beetle, a penny trail around the whole school, cooking, picnic, designing their own games, a river crossing, cake sale, whole school graphs, a fun quiz and much, much more. All the children and staff really enjoyed their different activities and just may have learned some maths too!

The penny trail and cake sale was held in aid of the Acorns Children's Hospice and a cheque will now be sent on. The school has thanked all the parents who gave their time during the week and everyone who supported the events for Acorns.

There is more information about Eckington School on the website - www.eckingtonfirst.ik.org

NEW RECREATION BUILDING FUND: A fund-raising fashion show is to be held in the village hall next Friday. Tickets are £4 to include a glass of wine and a finger buffet. For more information please ring Joan Green on 01386 750396.

Also in aid of the new building this year is the Eckington Sports Day to be held on Sunday, September 7. Entry forms are available from Eckington Stores, the parish magazine or Crows Nest, Station Road. Entries must be in by July 23. For more information phone Caroline or Terry Barrett on 01386 751892.

ECKINGTON RAFT RACE: Places for this year's race are filling quickly now. For your chance to race please telephone Richard Salisbury on 01386 751524 for more information.

The race is to be followed by The Rafters Bash, an evening barbecue with live entertainment by Bobs Full House. For tickets phone Richard.