THE EVER-POPULAR Car Boot Sale along the A404 near Chorleywood will be opening for the last time next Sunday, July 31. I know many people from Amersham go to this event regularly, so if you are thinking of having a clear out then there is only this weekend and next to go along.

Sellers can set up from around 8am and the gates are open for buyers from 9am with an admission charge of 20p adults, children free. Buyers before 9am are admitted at £1 each.

AMERSHAM LIBRARY has a new hearing impairment collection of DVD's and videos. The collection centres on looking at deafness and deaf issues. These will be of special interest to those who have been deaf all their lives but also to those who have lost some hearing later in life. Those who live with or care for a deaf person may also find them of interest. These special DVD's and videos will be available on request during the normal opening hours and are also available from other libraries in the county.

EASY BEADING CLASS is once again taking place at the Community Centre tomorrow from 10.30am until 3pm. In this class you will be able to develop your skills in bead stringing. The class costs £65 and any late places should be booked now. The course cost includes materials, use of tools, course notes, refreshments and lunch. For more information call Helen O'Neill on 01494 724664.

CHILTERN U3A offers a wide range of subjects though various groups and has a regularly updated web site for both members and those interested in joining. They have recently added some updated notes for members of the digital imaging group, just one of the high-tech groups that is offered.

Membership of the U3A is open to all of retirement age for an annual membership fee of just £15. There is a monthly general meeting plus regular meetings of over 35 subject groups serving in excess of 600 members. To find out more about this active university for retired people call the membership secretary on 01494 675348 or visit the web site at chiltern-u3a.org.uk WORK AID refurbishes old tools, sewing machines and typewriters for use in the developing countries. The workshop is located at St George's Industrial Estate, off White Lion Road, and relies on volunteers to do the refurbishment work.

Repairs are carried out to ensure the equipment offers trouble free use at their destination, mainly countries in East Africa.

Typically to send a refurbished typewriter costs around £15, rising to around £40 for a mechanics kit. All the machines and tools for refurbishment are donated with volunteer and money donations helping in completing the process. Work Aid can be contacted on 01494 765506.

WOMEN'S CHORUS sings unaccompanied close harmony every Tuesday evening at St Michael's Church hall on Sycamore Road. Anyone interested in joining the group can simply go along to the rehearsals that take place on Tuesdays between 7.45pm and 10.15pm.

This friendly group is looking for vocalists who just want to sing. For more details on Women's Chorus call 01494 763605.

HANDY VAN Scheme is operated by Help the Aged. It offers practical support to older people who need small do-it-yourself type jobs done. The cost to the user is kept low with such items as energy efficiency, home security and low energy light bulbs being available free. Other services incur a small charge plus the cost of materials. No job is too small and those on income support or disability benefits can qualify for financial assistance.

For more information on the local Chiltern & South Bucks scheme call 01255 473999.