CLASSIC BIKE and Rock n Roll Day will take place at the Green Man pub on Sunday from midday.

FOLLOWING ON from "Why Not Bulgaria?" John Cornwall will be giving a talk entitled "Definitely Bulgaria" in the village hall at 8pm on Thursday.

THOMAS BALL Children's Cancer Fund will be holding a Garden Party on Sunday, August 14 at 18 Sixty Acres Road from 2pm to 5pm.

WOULD YOU like to join a working party to plan the upgrade of the common's young children's play area.

The parish council are looking for committed people to help fundraise and decide on new equipment.

If you would like to get involved contact Jane Duffy, parish clerk, on 01494 864792 or email parish clerk@onetel.net.

GARDENING SOCIETY Annual Show will be on Saturday, September 3 in the village hall. Schedules are now available and have been delivered to members. Some classes are only open to members, but the domestic, craft and children's sections are open to all and entry forms are available from 43 Chequers Lane.

IAIN RENNIE Hospice at Home has recently opened a new charity shop at 112 Desborough Road in High Wycombe, opposite the Kings Church. Donations of goods to sell will be welcome. If you would like to help in the shop for a few hours each week, please contact Rozina Ahmed, Volunteer Co-Ordinator on 01494 877200.

WEDNESDAY FUNDAYS will be held at Hughenden Manor next week then on August 17 and 24 from midday to 4pm. Come and join in family friendly free activities in the formal gardens. Normal admission charges will apply. Get further details from 01494 755573.

ANY CLUBS or societies planning activities over the holiday season can have publicity in this column. Contact me on the above number or by email johnandmary.wiles@tesco.net