GROUNDS MEETING: A second meeting to try to secure the future of the recreation ground at St John's Chapel has been arranged for Sunday, November 23, at 7pm in Barrington Hall.

PANTOMIME TICKETS: Tickets are on sale for the pantomime Aladdin at Wolsingham Methodist Hall, on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22, at 7pm. The show, which is being staged by the Music Makers, will move to Stanhope Church Hall on the following Friday and Saturday. For tickets call (01388) 527361.

FASHION SHOW: Frosterley Guides and Brownies are staging a Christmas fashion show in the village hall on Monday, November 17, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the village fish and chip shop and Crafts Cottage.

CLUB CONCERT: Stanhope Silver Band will give a Christmas concert at Wolsingham Working Men's Club on Friday, December 5.

TOP GARDENS: Russell Hall was judged the best allotment keeper in Wolsingham this year. The prize for most improved plot went to Geoff Barber.

QUIZ DATES: The next quiz night at Rookhope Club will be held on Friday, November 14. The Christmas quiz will be held on Friday, December 12.