When the letter from the WRVS landed on her doormat, Mary Bolshaw, from Honiton, almost dropped it straight into the recycling with some leaflets. But something made her open it - and to her surprise she discovered she had been appointed one of the charity’s 60 Diamond Champions from across the South and South West of England, an area stretching from Cornwall to Oxfordshire.
The WRVS celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by searching for the UK’s Diamond Champions - older people (over the age of 60) who give their time to...
Sunday 21 October – quiz night at Turks Head Lodge, 7pm. Minimum two per team, £2 per person. Food available.
Monday 22 October - Fashion show by Travelling Trends 7.30pm at Turks Head Lodge. Tickets £5 from committee members or by calling 07951 438598.
Tuesday 23 October - Children's party night (children aged up to 7), 5.30pm-7.30pm at Mackarness Hall. Admission £2 including sausage and beans supper. Fancy dress competition and entertainment.
Thursday 25 October - Ice skating disco (7-12 year olds), 5pm-8pm at Turks Head Lodge. Admission £1.50...
