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.

BISHOP'S Waltham Gardening Club's June meeting will be on 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. 

FREE exchange stall will be in the centre of Bishop's Waltham. 
It will be in St George's Square on May 25 from 10.30am - 2.30pm. 
There will be DIY equipment available including garden tools. 
For more details, email bishopswalthamtownteam@gmail.com. 

SINGING for fun sessions are held on the third Friday of the month in Bishop's Waltham.
The next session will be on May 17 at The Stables, Free Street, from 2pm to 3.30pm. 
It costs £2 which includes refreshments. Enjoy singing well-known folk songs.
No talent required. All ages welcome.
Further information from Sue on 07710 810552 or just turn up.

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. 

THE Wickham annual church fete will be held next month. 
It will be on Saturday, June 8 at St Nicholas Church from 12.30pm.
The event includes the family dog show with a number of categories including prettiest bitch, most handsome gent and best junior handler. 

A BEACON will be lit in Bishop's Waltham to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 
It will be at Bishop's Waltham Palace on Thursday, June 6. 
Gather from 8.30pm, the beacon will be lit at 9.15pm.