SEVEN walkers from Powick Parish Ramblers and one dog, Tilly, braved soggy conditions along the river bank on their seven-and-a-half-mile walk to Worcester and back on Thursday morning. The walk, led by David Allen, took four hours. The next ramble will be on Tuesday at 10am from Kempsey Church, a five-mile walk along the river on a circular route. For details, ring leader Sally Linsey on (01905) 820476.

Congratulations to Lyn Snook, of Colletts Green, on being accepted into the City of Birmingham Choir, which sings with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The choir comprises some 150 voices and is performing the Messiah this Christmas. Lyn also sings with the Malvern Singers.

Sixty people, including children, were entertained by the cast of four young actors of the Looking Glass Theatre. Each played at least two characters to weave and create The Headless Horseman, a tale of the supernatural based in a village pub with a strange secret.

The production incorporated dance, melodrama, audience participation and suspense. This professional company has been touring since October. Sponsored by Shindig and Powick Parish Hall, the group performed at the hall on Sunday and set up and dismantled their own stage and props before returning to their Northants base.

Special thanks to Julia Evans and helpers, who provided a cooked meal for the cast on one of the coldest nights so far and for serving tea during the interval. The raffle was won by Phil Bunyan and Andrew Evans.