THE 10.10.10 tea party, organised by YouFirst and Chickerell@Play, was held in the Willowbed Hall and was a great success raising £1,170 for the youth forum, YouFirst, who are raising money for community seating.

This amount included £500 donated from the Turks Head and £300 donated by local resident, Jon Carter, who had completed a marathon to raise the money.

Residents came and enjoyed beautiful cupcakes and a cup of tea whilst taking part in activities which included nail art and face painting.

The Chickerell School Choir gave a fantastic performance, which was enjoyed by all including the Mayor of Chickerell and councillors from the town council.

The town council were there with an information stand showing the final designs for the Willowbed Field project including the drainage designs.

Ray Parker from Monster Play, the playground designer, was also there with DVD footage of the equipment. Ray said: “The community spirit shown here today is amazing and I am very impressed with how quickly the project has moved forward to this point. I am looking forward to the day when all the children of Chickerell can play in their fantastic new play area.”

A QUIZ night in aid of the Samaritans is being held on Friday, November 12 at 7.30pm.

Teams of six are invited at £5 a head, this will include our popular ploughman’s supper.

Please provide your own liquid refeshments and glasses will be provided.

To book a table please ring Di on 766893 or email gilliver333@btinternet.com.

IF you want to attend the Samaritans Christmas Lunch on Friday, December 10 then you need to reserve your place now!

This popular annual event incorporates a Christmas stall and a raffle along with your three-course festive buffet (vegetarian options are available). A glass of wine or a soft drink and a coffee and mince pie are also included in the ticket price. This event is always very well attended and places book up quickly so and early reservation is recommended.

Tickets are £12 a head and may be reserved by phoning Di on 766893 or by emailing gilliver@btinternet.com