Preston Village Mike Panting 01273 563706 JUMBLE SALE: The 31st Brighton (Westdene) Scout Group are running a fund-raising jumble sale at the Knoyle Hall tomorrow. Admission is 20p and the sale runs from 1-2.30pm.

Musical MEMORIES: Music and songs from the Twenties to the Forties will be performed by the Wandering Minstrels in their show, From the Ritz to the Blitz, which can be seen either tomorrow or next Saturday, April 15 at the Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road. Both shows start at 7.45pm and tickets (to include a light supper) cost £6 which must be booked in advance on 01273 557045.

MILLENNIUM CONCERT: Sussex Philharmonic Chorus are joining up with the Brighton Chamber Choir on Saturday, April 15, to perform Michael Tippett's marvellous A Child of our Time at St John's, Knoyle Road. Beethoven's Leonora No 3 Overture completes the evening, which starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9 (or £6 concessions) and will be available at the door.

ST JOHN'S: Several exciting outings are being planned for parishioners of St John's. They include day trips to Le Touquet through the Channel Tunnel, Oxford, the Millennium Dome and Chichester Festival Theatre. Also, planning is in the very early stages, for a trip to the Holy Land during March next year.

Additionally, a fund-raising programme involving such things as a quiz night, a garden party, a parish barbecue and a progressive dinner has been drawn up.

CHARITY AUCTION: An auction of collectables and bric-a-brac will he held at St Mary's Church Hall, Surrenden Road, on April 15. The proceeds are in aid of local animal rescue groups. Viewing of the lots is from 11am-1pm when the auction commences. Stephen Perry of Graves Son & Pilcher is the auctioneer. Entrance, including a catalogue, is 40p.

CROQUET OPEN DAYS: Preston Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in Preston Drove are holding open afternoons on Saturday, April 15, at 2pm and Sunday, April 16, at 2.30pm when there will be an opportunity to try the game of croquet, followed by tea. To join in, all you need are some flat shoes. Phone Pat Reed on 01273 559243 for more information or to book a place.

Saltdean Doug Streeter 01273 300283

DOCTOR: Popular Saltdean GP Dr Silvingham held a garden party for his patients and friends at his home next to the surgery in Saltdean Drive on Saturday. Among more than 100 guests was Sir Andrew Bowden, the former Kemp Town MP.

The reason for the Party was that the doctor is returning to his native Sri Lanka where his mother is seriously ill. The single practice is being taken over by Dr Amin, 36, who has been a locum in the Brighton area.

POLICE: Saltdean community policemen PCs Helen Rewlings, Alan Nicholson and Jim Moore have been much in evidence in Saltdean Vale where under-age drinkers had caused problems, particularly to residents in Mayfield Court where a petition had been signed by most of the residents.

At the Neighbourhood Watch meeting last week, Insp Paul Smith had promised instant action and that is what we got.

Alldays have promised they will have a security guard in attendance now that they have a cash dispenser outside their shop.

KNOLL & WEST NEVILL Glenys Bowley 01273 882050

ST RICHARD'S: Jumble sale and good-as-new sale, cakes and refreshments tomorrow, 11am-2pm. Admission 20p at St Richard' Community Centre, Egmont Road, Hove.

Christian meeting at St Richard's Church Hall, 10.30am-noon, Monday mornings, refreshments.

There are plenty of activities being held every weekday at St Richard's Community Centre, telephone 410858.

Monday evenings, 7.15-9.30pm in Hall 1, line dancing. Belly dancing in Hall 2 from 8-9pm.

Brownies on Tuesday evening 4.45-6.15pm,St Richard's Church Hall.

A date for your diary: Friday, April 28, social evening at the Community Centre. Quizzes, bingo, karaoke.

peacehaven & telscombe Joy Ashton 01273 587714

BARGAIN TIME: The Peacehaven & Rottingdean Branch Labour Party are holding a mini market and coffee morning at the Meridian Centre on Saturday, April 15, from 9am-midday. There will be a variety of stalls to browse around and a tombola. Anyone wanting a stall which costs £6 should contact Jean Couture on 585798.

PARTY PLACE: Do you need space for your group or special party/celebration? There is a super hall in Tydean Road that is available for hire. The hall is large,clean, centrally-heated and has a stage with good lighting. There is a well equipped kitchen and good access and facilities for the disabled. Rather than try to squeeze those guests in your lounge, contact the lettings secretary on 583014

TOWN GUIDE: The Peacehaven Town Guide is now available for all residents at the Tourist Information Office at the Meridian Centre. This useful free booklet is a mine of information about the Town, its council, leisure facilities, groups and clubs. It has useful telephone numbers and a clear street map and index.

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