CALOR Village of the Year: The presentation held last Friday went off successfully.

All guests and representatives from other villages were welcomed by Bruce Batting.

Councillors, the mayor, and Andrew Hunter MP were also in attendance.

The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mary Fagan, presented the awards.

Ian Christie, from Calor, said that this competition "draws communities closer together" and Brian Challis, from Community Action Hampshire, commented that 64 villages had taken part out of the 240 that were eligible to enter.

Sherfield received a plaque as overall winner, and a group photo of residents was taken outside the hall.

NWR: Met last week, and joined Bramley for the evening.

Gill said: "It was good to see Bramley NWR, and the speaker, Brian Spicer, was very interesting.

"He was agent to Lord Camrose at Hackwood House for many years and had lots of stories to tell about the characters living and working there."

FORM an arch! Bramley and Romans Floral Society barn dance is tomorrow night, in the village hall.

Tickets are available from Lil, on 882396, or Dusty, on 881420.

AUCTION: Please support the 50/50 auction being held next Saturday, October 2, at 2pm, in the village hall.

There will be a raffle, cake stall, teas and more. Final details of the items available will be known tomorrow.

AFRICARE: Please support the Simpson family from Pound Meadow, as Eddie will be taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday.

If you would like to sponsor Eddie, forms are available from the Post Office, The Shop or by calling 880197.

Good luck Eddie!