OVER 300 Christingle oranges were distributed to members of the Worcester Division of the Guide Association at a special service held at St Peter's Church, Powick last month. The service included readings and prayers and told the story of the Christingle and then described the work of the Children's Society, which has benefited from the £474.27 raised at the service by contributions from the children, from the youngest Rainbow, through Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and senior members of the Guide Association. At the beginning of the service each unit's standard was presented at the altar, and the service ended with the blessing by the vicar, Rev David Nichol.

Tomorrow (Saturday) Powick Parish Ramblers meet at 10am at Cradley Church for a five mile walk.

Pupils from Powick Primary School have visited the Anne Frank Exhibition in Worcester Cathedral, which is open throughout January, from Monday to Saturday, from 9.30am till 5pm. The exhibition has travelled from Holland where the Frank family was captured by the Nazis. The exhibition aims to challenge racism, prejudice and anti-Semitism. Entry is free.