IF you are still undecided about which way to vote in the EU Referendum, then do take the opportunity to come to the next dinner of the Upper Pont Dining Club.

This is on Wednesday, at 6.45pm at the Keeper’s Lodge, Matfen golf cubhouse, where the guest speaker is Ross Smith, who is policy director at North East Chamber of Commerce.

His talk will hopefully clarify the facts and help to make up minds! Contact Peter Lombard on (01661) 886331 or Struan Wilson on (01661) 886592 to book your ticket and place your order.

This evening should be an excellent combination of helpful information, good food and wine and lively company!

GREAT Whittington and Matfen WI meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm in Matfen Village Hall.

The next meeting, on Tuesday, June 7, will be an ideal one for newcomers, as it is a members’ evening where there will be short talks from members on things they have done, their interests, concerns and so on, followed by refreshments.

An outing to Abbotsford House and Gardens in the Borders in July is also being planned.

ON Saturday, June 11, at 7pm, there will be a night of celebration in Stamfordham Village Hall to raise funds for Stamfordham play park and St Mary’s Church development fund.

The celebration is, of course, the Queen’s official birthday and will take the form of a mid-summer ceilidh to the music of the Panhaggarty Ceilidh Band.

There will be supper, bar, a royal photo quiz etc. Please contact Jane Bennett on (01661) 855849 or Peter Lombard on (01661) 886331 to reserve a ticket for this great night out!

THE next meeting for the Matfen village fete will take place on Tuesday, at 7pm, in the Black Bull and plans are well into gear.

If you have not already offered your services, do come along on that night and join us in planning the best-ever version of this traditional and attractive summer occasion.