LOXTER Ashbed Quarry Launch Day. After extensive works by the Wellington Heath Ashbed Conservationists a launch day has been arranged for Saturday, April 16 at the Memorial Hall followed by two accompanied walks to the quarry where a full explanation of the geology of this important site will be given. This event will be of special interest to teachers and leaders of local interest groups who will be able to arrange accompanied visits in the future. The day will involve two sessions starting at 11am and 2pm in the Memorial Hall, where displays of local and worldwide geology will be exhibited. Members of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Earth Heritage Trust will be present to answer any questions. There will also be activities for children. Light refreshments are available. The two accompanied walks will commence at the hall at noon and 3pm. Entry is free. Geology is always at your feet. Come and find out more about it. This is by kind permission of land owner Roger Allsop.

Memorial Hall bookings for week commencing, Friday, April 15:- Friday, April 15 Circle Dancing 8pm. Tuesday, April 19 Bridge 1.45pm, Table Tennis 7pm, Film Club 8pm. Wednesday, April 20 Pilates 1pm & 6.45pm. Thursday, April 21 Art Classes 10am.

Christchurch Services for week commencing Sunday, April 17:- Please note that the service on Sunday, April 17 (Palm Sunday) is at 6.30pm. Songs of Praise – Officiant – The Reverend Howard Mayell and on Wednesday, April 20 at 9.30am is Morning prayers.

From Sunday, April 17– Monday, May 2 there will be an Easter Experience Celebration at Christ Church with an Easter Story Tableaux - Easter in Art - Traditions over the Centuries – Activities and prizes for children of all ages. The displays and children’s activities will be available at all times during the week before and after Easter, just visit your village church when it suits you.

The Easter services are: Maundy Thursday, April 21 at 8pm, Good Friday, April 22 at 3.15pm and Easter Sunday, April 24 at 9.30am (Family Communion).