SPARSHOLT’S annual pet service is back on Sunday, September 24. The service organised by Sparsholt School will be held on the green in Woodman Close from 10am.

Residents are invited to bring their pets or animal cuddly toys and a chair to sit on to join in and enjoy the refreshments.

FOLLOWING the summer break, Sparsholt Parish Council is re-starting its monthly meetings.

Residents are welcome to attend the next meeting on Monday, September 18 in the Memorial Hall. Anyone wanting to join in should email clerk@sparsholtparish.org in advance.

KINGS Worthy Parish Council has a vacancy for a new councillor. The position will be filled by co-option at a meeting on Monday, September 25. Nominations should be sent by post or email to the parish clerk Christopher Read at clerk@kingsworthy-pc.org.uk by midday on Friday, September 22.

IT’S nearly time for ‘The Great Kings Worthy Clean Up – Autumn Litter Pick’. Litter pickers will meet at Tubbs Hall on Saturday, September 30 for clean up from 2-4pm.

Equipment and refreshments will be provided. Children will receive a certificate for taking part but must be accompanied by an adult.

THE Worthys Youth Football Club will be hosting a quiz night on Saturday, October 14 at the Worthies Sports and Social Club. Maximum of six per team, costing £3 per player. The quiz starts at 7.30pm.To book a table email wyouthfc.fundraising@gmail.com.

THE Worthies Craft and Makers Market will be re-launching on Sunday, September 24. The craft fair covers two rooms at The Worthies Sports and Social Club and is free to attend from 10am to 2pm. There will also be a raffle, hot food, tea and coffee and a bar open from midday. Free parking is available.

There will be three sales before the new year including a Christmas craft fair on Sunday, November 19.

ST MARY’S Church, in Avington, is going back to 250 years ago. The Madding Crowd singers will lead and afternoon in their period costumes, giving visitors the chance to hear the barrel organ, imagine church services in the Georgian period and celebrate in the garden in 18th century style. The event is open from 4-6pm on Sunday, September 24.

LITTLETON and Harestock Gardening Club’s next talk will be led by Alan Horgan, on the topic of Pest and Disease Control.

It’s the first event for the club, following the summer. At each meeting there is a guest speaker, a chance to socialise with other gardeners over tea or coffee and get topical advice from experienced members.

Alan Horgan’s talk starts at 7.30pm at Littleton Memorial Hall.

LITTLETON and Harestock Parish Action on the Climate Emergency (PACE) is organising a mini Eco-Fair outside the March Hare pub on Saturday, September 30. 

The group is planning to provide information on energy efficiency, recycling opportunities, waste prevention and more. 

WINCHESTER City Festival Choir is back rehearsing at Littleton Memorial Hall. The group, of around 50 members, meets 7.40 to 9.30pm on Wednesdays during school terms. The choir is looking for more singers including men, tenors, bass and sopranos to come and join them.

For more information go to wcfchoir.org/.