THE service at St Mary the Virgin Church in Upleadon on Sunday, January 12 is evening prayer at 6pm. This will be led by Mrs Jessie Williams.

Don't forget the quiz evening in aid of church funds. This is to be held in the Village Hall on Friday, January 10. It will be a prompt start at 7pm so that the interval arrives at the same time as the fish and chips! Tickets are £6, which includes the fish and chips as well as bread and butter and cups of tea.

It would help to have teams of four but this is not wholly necessary as everyone is welcome. Tickets are available from any parochial church council member. Gerald on (01531) 820043 can give further information.

Also in the village hall will be the bingo evening starting at 7.30pm on Monday, January 27. This is always a fun evening as well as being a fundraiser for Upleadon Over 60s club.

An essential service to the housebound is the Meals on Wheels. Help is needed one morning a month. Can you help? Phone Margaret on 01531 650315.