THURSDAY, October 13, is the priority closing date for tickets for "Journey to Christmas", the annual carol concert, to be held in Kidderminster Town Hall on Friday, December 2.

The final closing date for booking is October 27 - earlier than is usual.

On Wednesday an end-of-season Painting Day lunch will be held at Areley Kings village hall from 10am until 3pm.

This will feature a painting demonstration and talk. Tickets are on sale from committee members or WI House.