INDULGENCE EVENING featuring the likes of BodyShop@Home, Virgin Vie cosmetics, dichroic glass jewellery, reflexology, acupressure, nail art, scarves, accessories, chocolates and a chance to consult a medium takes place at the Memorial Hall next Friday, September 30. Ring 07811 583845 to take advantage of an advance booking offer or for further information.

ALPHA PROVIDES A CHANCE to find out more about the Christian faith, to ask questions and discuss issues of concern in a relaxed informal setting. An Alpha course starts on Tuesday at St Birinus and St John's church. The evening begins with a meal at 7.30pm and finishes at 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome. For more details contact Lin Thompson at the church office on 01494 459070.

YOU ARE INVITED to Macmillan's "World's Biggest Coffee Morning" on Thursday from 10.30am to 11.30am at St Birinus and St John's Church. Proceeds go to Macmillan cancer relief.

THE X-ALT TEAM from St Birinus and St John's Church will be supporting "An evening celebration", a local Christian event, at the Swan Theatre tomorrow at 7.30pm. For tickets (£4.50, concessions £2.50) ring the theatre box office on 01494 512000.