LEARN BRIDGE is the invitation and classes start in September. Beginners, second year students and improvers will all be able to slot into an appropriate class. This challenging card game is widening its popularity. Ring Jean 01628 604662 for more information.

BODGERS HOLIDAY CLUB takes place again at the Chiltern Open Air Museum. The dates are from Monday, August 15 for four days. There will be a huge range of interesting activities for children of all ages. Ring the museum on 01494 875542 to get more details and to book a place.

ADULT BADMINTON PLAYERS are needed to join some regular players on a Wednesday evening from 7.45pm to 9.45pm. The group meets at the school in Church Lane. To get more information ring John Dayer on 01494 873527 or Linda on 01494 875486.

IN ST GILES the parish church is open from Monday to Friday between 11am and 1pm, then from 2pm to 4pm. It's also open at the weekend. If you would like to go on the rota which keeps the church open please ring Joyce Norton on 01494 875840 and volunteer.

JAZZ AT MERLIN'S in St Giles on Sunday welcomes Mornington Lockett who now plays tenor sax with Ronnie Scott's Memorial Band. He will be joined by Richard Busiakiewicz on piano, Clarke Tracey on drums and Pete Hughes on bass at the back. Has he told you that he's a grandfather again. The music starts at 12.15pm in the barn alongside the pub.