PERCY'S plant sale: This was a fantastic success at Broadlands recently.

Elizabeth Dawson said: "We raised £581, had lots of helpers and the whole thing went off brilliantly."

Proceeds will go to the hospice and St Leonard's Church.

CONGRATULATIONS: Well done to Matthew Gallein, from Mill Close, who performed in Oliver! at The Anvil last week.

Matthew, 10, is a pupil at Four Lanes school. His mum, Lesley, said: "We've told him many times, but we want him to know that we are really proud."

WI: Margaret's afternoon tea was bathed in sunshine recently. It was a great success and £149.31 was raised.

PARISH Council: It was reported that it appeared that drug abuse was still of concern in the village.

There was an update on traffic calming. It was suggested that rounded kerbs should replace the granite blocks currently in place on Bramley Road.

It was noted that the 40mph signs at the end of the plantation were still to be removed.

An application has been submitted for Calor Village of the Year.

Regarding the picnic area, three village groups had been asked about their views.

One group did not wish to see an enclosure in case of vandalism, while the other two groups fully supported the project.