BISHOP'S Waltham Festival's come and sing event is fast approaching. 
The event will be held at United Reform Church, in Basingwell Street, on Saturday, May 18 from 10am.
The musical director is Andrew Cleary who is director of Portsmouth Military Wives Choir, and more.
The grand finale will be held at St Peter's Church. The cost is £17 with lunch included and £10 without lunch. 
A post on the Bishop's Waltham Festival Facebook page said: “Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to be part of something truly special.
“Mark your calendar, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to sing your heart out at the Bishop's Waltham Festival's "Come and Sing" event!”
For more details and to reserve a spot, visit bwfestival.art or contact Jan Veck at veck1948@gmail.com.

WICKHAM Men's Shed Repair Cafe holds events on the second Wednesday of every month.
The next event is on May 8 from 10am-1pm at Wickham Community Centre. 
Bring along household items in need of repair, including small electrical items, furniture, hand tools and knives. Hot drinks and cake while you wait, just for a small donation.
Donations are accepted via card or cash. Events over the next few months are on June 12, July 10, August 14 and September 11. 

DURLEY Church Fete will be held this summer. 
It will be at Wintershill Hall, Sciviers Lane, on June 15, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. 
Traditional village fete, lunches, teas, music and stalls.
Entrance £2, under 16 free.

LOOKING ahead, the Bishop’s Waltham Rotary Summer Fayre is in the planning.
This year, the event will be held on June 8.
There will be live music, food, bars, children's rides, inflatables, ice creams, the ever popular dog show, motorcade with classic cars and bikes and the classic car show.
Visit bishopswalthamrotary.org.uk for more details. 

BISHOP'S Waltham Gardening Club's June meeting will be about the gardens of Russia.
It will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at Bishop's Waltham Junior School, with doors open at 6.45pm. 
The speaker will be John Baker and he will talk about Russia's ever-changing scenery and its flora.
Members' entry is free, visitors £2. For more details, visit bwgc.org.uk or search for the Facebook page. 

VOLUNTEERS are needed to form a new youth and activity club in Wickham and Knowle. 
A message on Knowle Village Hall's Facebook page said: “We had our first meeting in Knowle Village Hall.
“It was decided that we would like to go ahead with trying to start up a new group for the younger generation between Wickham and Knowle Village.
“But this can only happen with the help of more volunteers.
“So please, if you can spare any time at all, get in touch and we can continue with setting up this much needed project.”
For more details, contact bussinessmanager@wickhamparishcouncil.org.