The Half Term Holiday Club, held in Harvington First School Hall and led by Revd. Thorniley and a team of helpers, was again attended by nearly 40 children. The theme this time was ‘God’s Building’ and the sessions included the usual mix of craft and games activities, a visit to Ellenden Farm on Tuesday to sample pancakes and see some lambs, a Treasure Hunt and on Thursday the children hosted a party and invited friends and relatives. It was enjoyed by the children, young helpers and the adults, with some children already wanting to sign up for the next one, which will be in the summer holiday.

The latest talk by Tim Porter took place in a packed Village Hall on Saturday, February 5. The title was ‘Magna Carta – What it was and how it happened.’ As usual Tim brought the Middle Ages alive for those attending, placing the origins of the Magna Carta within its dynastic and religious context. As someone noted afterwards, Tim Porter made them feel sorry for the Norman barons, which was something they didn’t expect. In this anniversary year of the signing of Magna Carta, it was a timely reminder of the origins of some of the freedoms that we take for granted.

The Harvington Churches Pilates hold classes two times a week. There are a few places left on Wednesday evenings between 7.45-8.45pm. The other class is held on Thursday mornings between 9.30-10.30am. Both classes are held in Harvington Baptist Church. Please contact Michele at micheleselect@hotmail.com or 07813 084575.

Advance notice: Their will be a chance to do some Spring Cleaning outside the morning of Wednesday, March 18 in the Jubilee Orchard, if you are able to help give this community space a face-lift, please contact Phil on 870363 or Clive on 870003. There will be another opportunity on Thursday, April 16.

1st Harvington Guides are celebrating their Ruby Anniversary on Saturday,March 21 by hosting a Cream Tea in the Village Hall between 2.30-4.30pm. Tea or coffee with scone and jam or a piece of cake will be available for £2. The Guides will have a display of the things they have been doing recently. Everyone is welcome, particularly ex-guiders or guiders from the village and surrounding areas. All proceeds from the tea will go towards keeping the Guide Unit running for another 40 years.

Coming up: On Saturday, March 7 there will be a Coffee Morning with stalls organised by St James’ Church to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Society. This will take place in the Village hall between 10am-12noon. This event is being organised as they are aware of members of the community and their families who are affected by this condition. The society provides a variety of local support systems as well as researching this increasingly common condition. There will also an informal talk on how to become a Dementia Friends Champion. The organisers would warmly welcome your support.

If you are fed up with being stuck inside this winter, CAMEO Teas will be meeting on Wednesday, March 11 in St James’ Church from 3pm, and everyone is welcome to join the regulars for a cup of tea or coffee, homemade cake and a chat. If getting there is difficult please contact Sophie on 870421 to arrange a lift.

The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday, March 11 in the Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. Contact Nicky 793050.

GILL THORNILEY