WYKE REGIS Help raise £50,000 before January. This is the target for the Stepping with Sopie campaign, supported by selected Co-Op stores across the south-west. Young Sophie-Joy has cerebral palsy, and her family aim to raise the money for a life-changing operation in the US. Every week, there’s a chance to win a Christmas hamper at the Co-Op on Portland Road. Tickets on sale Thursdays only.

WYKE REGIS It’s here again! Wyke Christmas brightens our day on Sunday December 9, from 12 noon to 4.30pm. Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto from 2pm to 4pm, and be royally entertained by Wyke Junior School Choir, Bagatelle Choir, Mummers, The Easthope Sisters, and Juno Belly dancers. There will be lots of new stalls, as well as the regular favourites. Check out the pedal-powered PA.

WYKE REGIS Also on Sunday December 9, at 2pm, Weymouth and Portland Mayor Cllr Margaret Leicester will be cutting the ribbon to open the brand new Wyke Stores in Wyke Square. Proprietor Rob Cheeseman has pulled out all the stops on a fantastic refurb. Rob is committed to supporting local producers and stocking as many favourites as possible. Welcome to Rob and family.

WYKE REGIS On Monday December 10, come along to the Beachview Centre for carols from the choir at Wyke Regis Juniors. Absolutely stunning harmony guaranteed. Starts 10am.

LANEHOUSE A tabletop sale in November raised a wonderful £173 for St Edmund's. This was a great result as it was the first time that St Edmund’s has run such an event. Congratulations – and thanks from all at St Edmund’s – to organizers Julie Norris and Maxine Legg.

LANEHOUSE Sing Carols by Candlelight at Lanehouse Rocks Methodist Church, Lynch Lane, on Monday December 10, at 7pm. Come and sing your favourite carols, bring a poem, reading or short story to share with others. There will be coffee and mince pies to follow. Entrance is free but there will be a collection for Action for Children. All are welcome.

WESTHAM The Christmas Bazaar at St Paul’s was a huge success. A phenomenal £2170 was raised. More people than ever turned out to support the event. The Beechcroft St Paul’s school choir were fantastic, as were the June Hornby Dancers. Lots of toys, books, plants, bric-a-brac, teas, cakes and sweets were sold. There were tombolas and draws and Father Christmas was the most popular person there.

WESTHAM What do you think about 200 hundred homes on the site of Wessex Stadium? Have your say at two consultation events. See the proposed new stadium scheme at Lodmoor at The Rembrandt Hotel, Dorchester Road, 4.30pm - 7pm today, Monday December 3.

The second date will focus on the existing Wessex Stadium site and is on Wednesday December 5, at St Aldhelm's Church Centre, Spa Road, 4.30pm - 7pm.

These are preliminary consultations by the developers. Residents have until Sunday December 9 to send in comments.

WESTHAM On Wednesday December 5, 7pm, John and Karen at Alf’s Fish and Chips invite you to their popular Festive songs and carols, with Beechcroft school singers and The Salvation Army Band. Whatever the weather, a warm welcome awaits.

WESTHAM On Thursday December 6, eyes down for a full house at Beechcroft school PTA Bingo night. Doors open 5.30pm.

WESTHAM  Conifers Primary School Christmas Fair is on Friday December 7 from 3.30pm. Please join us and have fun at the fair – Stalls, Books, Toys, Tombolas (Cakes, Bottles, Jars, Gifts, Football), games, grand prize draw, refreshments and not forgetting being able to meet Father Christmas. All proceeds in aid of school funds.

WESTHAM All Fiveways Sheltered Housing Residents are invited to a Christmas Party in the Community Centre from 3pm on Tuesday December 18, when there will be food, drink, entertainment and a warm welcome.

WESTHAM  Have your say on plans for Weymouth Way. Long-awaited plans for pedestrian crossings will be on view for residents to comment. The County Council Highways team will be on hand to answer questions.

Drop in to Weymouth Way Q&A sessions: all very welcome.

Wednesday December 12, 10am to 8pm, Emmanuel Church, Southill

Thursday December 13, 4pm to 7pm, Beechcroft St Paul’s CE VA Primary School, Corporation Rd, Westham