HORSLEY Village Church service Sunday, August 23, will be led by Eddie Wallace with St Aidan’s United Reformed Church Hexham to visit.

AT THE last parish council meeting Monday, July 20, ideas and suggestions were requested for how we can celebrate The Queen’s birthday as she is set to turn 90 next year.

The event will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2016. In honour of her milestone birthday which is on April 21, 2016.

I was announced that The Mall in St James’ Park, London, – the road leading up to Buckingham Palace – would be transformed into the biggest street party ever next year.

Preparations are already being put in place. The monarch, who has reigned for 63 years, will be recognised for her service to the community with a quintessentially British celebration – a colourful ‘street party’.

The aim is to motivate as many Horsley Village residents as we can to take part and help organise perhaps a street party of our own for the direct benefit of our community. Please send any thoughts or nominations to the parish council in time for the next meeting which will be held at the Women’s Institute/Village Hall Monday, September 21. I’m sure we can make it something for our children/grandchildren to enjoy and remember for years to come.

THE tickets for the quiz night at the Hearth, Horsley, on Saturday, September 5, at 7pm, are going fast. Don’t miss out, contact Roberta telephone (01661) 852702 or text 07913 450799.

A REMINDER to all Horsley Garden Club Members, the social evening on Friday, September 18, at the Lion and Lamb requires deposit. This needs to be given to one of the committee members, as soon as possible in order to secure a place. Final numbers are needed for the end of August. Thank you.

Future events at the Hearth Arts Centre.

On Friday, September 18, at 7.30pm, Gareth Davies Jones.

Friday, October 16, at 7.30pm, a concert in the church. Programme to be confirmed.

Friday, December 4, at 7.30pm, Celia Bryce Band.

All tickets from the Hearth Cafe, telephone (01661) 853563.

On these occasions the Cafe will be open from 5.30pm for evening meals, booking recommended.