THERE will be a joint service to celebrate Mothering Sunday on March 26 at St Mary's Church, Madresfield, at 11am. There will not be a service at Guarlford this Sunday.

The induction service for the new vicar/priest will be held at St Peter's Church, Powick, on Monday (March 27) at 7.30pm, when The Bishop of Worcester, The Rt Rev. Dr Peter Selby will officiate. All welcome to this special service followed by refreshments at Powick Parish Hall. The Rev. Sue Irwin will be instituted as vicar of the united benefice of Powick, Callow End, Guarlford and Madresfield. A joint choir from Powick, Guarlford and Madresfield will lead the singing.