Village Voice February/March 2012 | Page 6

Old Alresford Mothers’ Union for the Arle Valley Benefice There will be two Lunches in aid of 21st Winchester Basics Bank Tuesday February Shrove Tuesday Soup & Pancake lunch in John Pearson Hall, New Alresford Please book so that we have enough to feed all who come. Carol Beetham 732997 Thelma Wield 732696 Cost for soup, bread and two pancakes: £5. All profits to Mothers’ Union Holiday for families & the window for Mary Sumner in St. Mary’s YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB Interested in farming and the countryside, enjoy meeting like-minded young people, aged between 10 and 26 years? Then why not come along to a meeting of Alresford Young Farmers’ Club. We meet in the Christy Hall, Old Alresford, on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm-9pm. To find out more about Young Farmers and the many varied activities, including competitions, stockjudging, farm visits, 4x4 driving, county shows, social events and much more, please contact: Tim Stevens, Chairman, on 07762 612820 or Emma Bowden, Secretary, on 07979 808927 or by post at: Grove Cottage, Moundsmere, Basingstoke, or at website address: www.hantsyfc.org. 4 St. Mary’s, Old Alresford LENT LUNCHES Wednesday, 29th February Mrs. P. Vey, 732532 Godsfield Friday, 16th March Mrs. P. Jackson, 732892 New Alresford Please book with the hostess. Donations of tins, dried food and money welcomed. Royal Air Forces Association The Alresford and District branch of the R.A.F.A. meet at the Swan Hotel, Alresford on the first Thursday of each month, at 8pm. New members are always welcome. Contact Derek Sweetenham (Chairman) on 733559, or Brian Gabriel (Secretary) on 734482 for details.