SPARSHOLT Church of England Primary School still has a few spaces left in reception for September 2023. For more information contact the admin office on 01962776264.

FOLLOWING a spate of vandalism and anti-social behaviour in Sparsholt, deemed unusual for the area, residents are being reminded to use the following link to report incidents hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.

Local handyman and village volunteer Howard Annersly has repaired the vandalised bench at Ham Green and it’s even stronger and better than before. Another bench outside the village shop was vandalised and more recently the cycle barrier at the far end of Ham Green was broken. 

SPARSHOLT Parochial Church Council (PCC) is recruiting a new rector. Reverend Jax Machin is leaving the benefice, made up of the parishes of Chilbolton, Crawley, Littleton, Sparsholt and Wherwell, in September to take on a new position in Devon.

To help the process, the Downs Benefice hopes to quickly put together a parish and benefice profile, explaining to potential candidates what characteristics and skills people want in their new rector.

Anyone wishing to contribute and share what type of rector would be beneficial for them and their family should email their suggestions to Sally Wesley at sally.wesley@btinternet.com by Friday, July 7. Sally will be collating the information on behalf of the PCC and has assured answers will be in confidence.

LITTLETON Safari Supper returns on Saturday, July 29. Participants will move to a different house for each course from 7.15pm to 10.30pm, with each household hosting one course (starter, main or desert) and travelling to different homes for the two others.

The evening will end with coffee together at a central location. Tickets cost £17.50 per person with proceeds going towards the upkeep of St Catherine’s Church. There are a limited number of tickets available for people who are unable to host.

For more information, or to obtain a booking form, contact Carol Ward, 7 Dale Close, Littleton (carol.ward@daleclose.co.uk, tel: 883185).

LITTLETON Art Group is looking for new members. The friendly club has been meeting for 30 years, drawing and using water colours and pastels at Littleton Church Room.

The group meets every Tuesday from 7.30-9.30pm. For more information contact Alan Collins on 01962866986.

KINGS Worthy Primary School Parent, Teacher and Friends Association’s (PTFA) Summer Fayre takes place on Saturday, July 8 from 1-4pm.

The event, sponsored by Purdie and Swan estate agents, has fairground rides, traditional stalls, a penalty shoot-out, a toy tombola, face painting, a glitter stand, pottery painting with Painted Dragonfly, a cake sale, flowers, a licenced bar and the Scouts’ BBQ in addition to performances from ‘We Are Not Worthy’, Integr8 Dance and The Kings Worthy Primary School Choir.

Cash and card payments will be accepted. Picnics are welcome but dogs are not allowed in. The PFTA is always looking for additional volunteers for the fayre as well as future events. Anyone interested in helping out should contact kingsworthyschoolptfa@gmail.com.

ON the Way café is back on Friday, July 14 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The pop-up community café at Martyr Worthy Village Hall is usually held monthly from spring to November, mostly outside.

The project was set up by Lucy Pease and Nicky Barber and is supported by the Waybakers (cakes) and Waymakers (tea and coffee). For more information and for future dates go to itchenvalleychurches.org/calendar or join Lucy’s WhatsApp group by contacting 07979537697.