JOAN STEVENS has raised an amazing £25,355, I repeat £25,355, with her fundraising towards the Intensive Care Unit at Wycombe Hospital. Her latest tombola and gift stall raised rather less than normal, however it added £100 to her total. Joan's next tombola and gift stall will be at the Hospital on Monday, November 14. If you want to donate why not give her a call on 01494 439576. I feel very strongly that Joan deserves to be nominated for an award for her dedication to this worthy cause.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Association announces that for the third year in succession they will be holding a Crime Prevention Event in The Chiltern Shopping Centre outside the Wilkinsons store on Saturday, October 15 and it will run from 9.30am to 3pm. The participants will be Wycombe District Council's Community Safety Department, the police, Trading Standards, Crimestoppers, Wycombe Watch, a burglar alarm company, a locksmith, and of course Neighbourhood Watch representatives. A drug mock-up kit will be available for inspection. This event has proved very popular in the past. It provides a unique opportunity to discuss crime prevention, with a wide range of professionals in one location.

WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH in Priory Road are holding a Charity Card and Gift Sale on Saturday, October 8, from 10am to midday. They have a number of local and national charities attending, and it is hoped to raise.

I understand that refreshments will be available as their usual Saturday morning coffee shop will be open. Details from Diana Symmons email DianaSymmons@aol.com PENSIONERS VOICE MEMBERS will be having a lovely afternoon tomorrow at The West End Hall from 1.30pm. Entertainment will be followed by a raffle, tea and biscuits.

CAMERA CLUB is holding an event at the Micklefield Community Centre on Thursday at 8pm. It is open to the public as well as the club members. Entrance fee to the public is £2 but includes refreshments. For further information contact the club secretary Eric Carrington on 01494 522792.

CHARITY CARNIVAL looks set to continue as Emma Donovan from the Rotaract Club has already held a meeting with interested parties and things are well underway. The next meeting is to be held on Thursday, in the boardroom of the Chiltern Centre, at 7.30pm. Interested organisations can go along.