Organiser Tess Mitchell said that each month the numbers increase, which is essential for the service to continue.

Werrington councillor Paula Thacker, who attended the September session, said she was looking forward to next week's tea afternoon.
She said: "It's wonderful, I will be taking my mother, and I am hoping I can offer some financial support to keep the afternoon's going. They are fabulous community afternoons."

The next sessions will be on Wednesday, November 19, at Werrington Village Hall, from 2.15pm to 4.15pm.

There will be music and entertainment, along with a plated tea, and it is essential that you book in advance.

n To book, call Tess on 01733 573180.

Winners bowled over at awards

MORE than 40 members and friends of the Itter Park Mixed Bowls Club recently attended the club's annual prize presentation evening

The event, which was held at the Bluebell Community Centre, in Dogsthorpe, saw the summer season come to an official close.

Club secretary Barrie Allen said: "We had a really good evening. Members and their guests enjoyed a three-course meal, and then we had some dancing, in addition to the presentation of awards to winners and runners-up of the various club competitions held during the summer."

The award winners included Philip Hickey, Dave Eddings, John Oliver, Ken Savage, Jenny Smith, Peter Day, Sandra Pledger, Barrie Allen, Shirley Allen and in the ladies versus gents match, the females triumphed, with Margaret Coupland, Margaret Frank and Win Hall the victors.

Get pampered at school night

TICKETS are on sale at Ken Stimpson School for a special pamper evening.

The school association is hosting the social evening, which should prove relaxing for those attending.

The evening will be held at the school on Wednesday, November 26, from 7pm until 9pm.

There promises to be various presentations and taster sessions and the chance to buy goodies.

nTickets are available from the school, and cost £2, including refreshments