AUTUMN LEAVES CLUB

Despite the fact that Factory Hill Road was being closed to traffic, members managed to get through.

Birthdays were remembers and also sick members Irene Brown in Colchester Hospital and Ethel Powell.

We were very well entertained during the afternoon by a group called Pat's People - their singing and music brought back many memories. They were so popular with members that they have been requested to make a return visit.

Jean Shead took names and gave out details of the forthcoming Easter lunch, which will be funded by the club.

There is to be an outing on April 23, with a coach tour via Manningtree and Mistley. A stop is to be made for a meal at Great Bardfield, which will kindly be provided by their WI.

Unfortunately, during the afternoon, a member was taken ill and the Essex Air Ambulance Paramedics were called out, landing on the playing field. However, she was deemed well enough to be able to return home.

Ken, our chairman, won the prize in the competition for the best fan.

A large raffle brought the meeting to a close, which was then followed by tea and biscuits.

At our next meeting, at 1.30pm on March 19, there will be an auction after lunch and the competition will be for the best paperweight.

AUCTION

Chris and Nigel's next auction will be held at Longfields, Plains Road, Great Totham, on Sunday March 30, starting promptly at 10am.

If you have any lots for the auction or any other enquiries, please telephone 892717. Note that no lots can be taken in on the day.

GARDEN WASTE

The garden waste collections have now re-commenced so you can dispose of all your garden waste every Saturday, either from Knights Close between 9.45am and 9.55am, or from the village hall car park from 10am to 10.15am.

This service is strictly for garden rubbish, and please do not leave waste of any kind at either of these sites at any other time.

BINGO

Come along to the village hall every Wednesday evening and enjoy a game of bingo.

There are cash prizes, a flyer game and a game with a free bottle of wine the prize. At half-time refreshments are available and a raffle is held.

Bingo starts promptly at 8pm.

Books cost £2 each. The flyer game is £1 extra.

All funds raised from these very popular bingo sessions go towards the maintenance and improvement of the village hall.

We look forward to seeing you and new faces are always very welcome.

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB

Rachel Wooldridge, professional choreographer and teacher, is holding a performing arts club in Tolleshunt Knights village hall.

The classes will be held after school hours from 3.45pm to 6.45pm. If you are interested and would like further details, please telephone Rachel on 07793 708097.

COUNTRY & WESTERN DANCE

The next dance taking place in the village hall will be on Saturday March 29, with dancing to Thrill Billies. Tickets are £5.50 per person and are available on by calling 816641 or 01245 491252. It is advisable to book in advance as these dances are very popular.

Doors to the hall will open at 7pm, with dancing taking place between 8pm and 11.30pm. A good raffle in aid of charity is held during the evening. Please take along your own food and drinks.

AID 2 AFRICA

The organisers of Aid 2 Africa still urgently require all your kind donations of adults and children's clothing and shoes, bedding and soft toys. You can leave your donations at either 13 Barnhall Road at any time, or take them along to the village hall on a Wednesday evening between 7pm and 8pm.

JAZZERCISE

For cardio, strength work and stretching, go along to Jazzercise classes in the village hall on Thursday evenings between 6.15pm and 7.10pm. For more information please telephone Caroline on 07810 203021.