Monday 16 December, 7.15 for 7:30pm – Christmas wreath-making: £15 per person including wine and mince pies. Bring your own materials or buy on the night (frames, berries, cones, foliage etc.). Bring secateurs and gloves! Tickets and further details from Zelda Shapter (07748 545477) or Peter Cooper (peter.bvhmc@btinternet.com, 07792 165529).
Wednesday 18 December, 3 to 5pm – Santa’s Grotto: For local children up to 11 years old. Come and meet Santa and his Elf in their Grotto, and get a present for Christmas. £5 per child, pay cash or by card at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Email badbysanta@gmail.com to book.
Wednesday 18 December, 6 to 7pm – Seasonal singing: Come and join in festive community singing in the Village Hall. All are welcome – free entry, including a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.
Saturday 25 January, 6.45 for 7.15pm start – Burns Night dinner and dancing. A meal of haggis, neeps and tatties (vegetarian option available) and an evening of Scottish and country dancing. Licensed bar and raffle. Tickets £22.50/head. Enquiries to peter.bvhmc@btinternet.com
Finally, the Village Hall Quiz Night on 15 November raised over £650, a great result – thank you to everyone for an outstanding and enjoyable evening.