Thrills in Thruxton

THERE will be entertainment aplenty at the Thruxton Village Fete on Saturday.

On the village green a dog show, fancy dress, tug of war, tombola, along with a hog roast, plants and bric a brac. A variety of prizes are also available to win on the day between 2pm and 4.30pm.

Fun in Charlton

A HOST of fun for all the family will take place in Charlton.

From today (Friday) the Charlton Scarecrow Festival will line the streets of the village. Trail maps can be picked up at the local shop.

And tomorrow (Saturday) evening a live music will be played from 6.30pm, tickets can be bought at the White Hart Hotel, in Bridge Street, Andover, and will feature local talent.

Also tomorrow, the village’s community fun day will take place at Charlton Lakes between noon and 4pm.

Come together

A CHARITY which aims to give older people a better quality of life is set to host an event to reduce social isolation.

For the third year Brendoncare Club will take part in the Great Get Together tomorrow (Saturday).

Activities at the event, held at the Andover United Reformed Club will include a horse racing game and indoor kurling, which will be followed by a cream tea.