Family Show Day: Everyone should have received a copy of the entries schedule for Family Show Day, which takes place on Sunday. September 1. All entry forms should be placed in the envelope in the village shop by Monday. Thanks go to everyone who has volunteered to help, and someone will be in touch to confirm times before the show. There will be a final show day meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7.30pm in the village hall meeting room. The historic Kennet canal boat will return to the show for the first time in a number of years and, as well as all the usual favourites, the show will also welcome Rescue Reptiles for the first time.

Fell races: The British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar includes Bradley Family Show Day on Sunday, September 1, and attracts some of the best fell runners in the country. This year’s U17s race will be one of a series from which the England fell racing team will be selected for the forthcoming home international race in Scotland. Local people are also invited to take part in the races, which start at 2.15pm on the playing field and include categories for U9, U12, U14, U17 and seniors. There will be goody bags, prizes and medals. Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for juniors (under 17). For more information, contact Tim Done on 01535 634871 or email tim@bofra.co.uk.