Pershore

FILM AT NO 8: Pershore and District Film Society, No Film, Saturday. Some Like It Hot (1959), U, June 30 at 7.30pm.

HERITAGE AND HISTORY SOCIETY: Our next outing on July 15 takes us to the southern Cotswolds and two completely contrasting properties. In the morning we visit Woodchester, one of the most intriguing houses in the country. Begun with a flourish on a grand scale in 1856, the house was abandoned, incomplete, in 1870 but now offers a unique insight into traditional building techniques. The afternoon I spent at Chevenage, near Tetbury a fascinating Elizabethan house of mellow, grey Cotswold stone whose approach is virtually unchanged since 1576. The house contains many relics of the Cromwellian era, interesting rooms and fine tapestries, furniture and pictures. A guided tour of both properties has been arranged and the cost which includes this, the coach, and admission to both houses is just £16. Both members and non-members are welcome and if this outing is anything like the May event is will be another perfect day. For further information and booking form please contact Julian Palfrey, our Volunteer Tour Organiser on 01386 561198.

PERSHORE AND DISTRICT VOLUNTARY HELP CENTRE: What can you do with an hour? Help someone in your local area have a better day by offering to do some shopping, driving them to the doctor or just popping in for a cup of tea. Many elderly people rely on volunteers doing small things, which enable them to remain in their own homes. Are you too busy to care? Pershore and District Voluntary Help Centre, 16 Priest Lane, Pershore. Telephone: 01386 554299 will send you an information pack.

VOLUNTEER dog walkers are required in the Pershore area by The Cinnamon Trust, a National Charity that helps elderly people care for their pets. Anyone who would like more information should contact The Cinnamon Trust, Foundry House, Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4HE Telephone: 01736 757900 or Pershore Voluntary Help Centre, 16 Priest Lane, Pershore. Telephone: 01386 556080.