MOTHERING Sunday will be celebrated at St James Church, Staunton on Sunday by the united benefice of Hartpury, Corse, Staunton and Maisemore with the traditional cake making by Canon John Evans and his eager band of helpers - the children! The cake will be later cut up and distributed on Easter Sunday at St James to everyone present. The children will also be given a posy to give to their mother and grandmothers with a card. This lovely custom has been held in Staunton church for nearly 25 years.

Staunton Church annual parochial church meeting will be held in the church on Thursday, April 8 at 7.30pm when parishioners will be most welcome to come and hear about the work of the church throughout the year.

The morning get together in aid of Staunton Church will be starting on Wednesday, April 9 from 10.30am to noon with coffee and bring and buy. This one will be held in the lounge at Johnstone Close followed by different venues. In this way it is planned to continue the fellowship created by the late Marjorie Jones with her coffee mornings. For a lift if needed ring either Audrey Smith on 840225 or Pauline Trigg on 840686.

There will be a sale in aid of the NSPCC and the Children's Society in the Barn, Gadfield Elm House, Staunton this Saturday from 2-6pm when there will be cakes, clothes, toys, miscellaneous and teas. From Staunton Cross (A417) take the Malvern Road for approximately two miles. Your support for this worthwhile cause will be greatly appreciated.