15th March. Otterbourne Village Hall, a Big Coffee Morning helping Jemima on her journey to the States for an op to help with her Cerebral Palsy. Jemima will be flying off on the 15th, but will have so many more expenses!

21st March. A Murder Mystery Evening (and raffle!) at Twyford Village Hall should bring in some funds for the 1st Winchester Scouts who desperately need a new hut. Tickets £10 a head from Fiona.harwood@talktalk.net. This event had to be postponed from earlier because of flooding!

29th March. The Southern Shires Bloodhounds Gala Ball takes place in Thatcham. It’s a very glamorous event and there will be a cushion in the silent auction. Full details at http://www.southernshiresbloodhounds.co.uk/Whats_Going_On.htm