KINGS Worthy Church and Village Fete may not go ahead this year unless someone steps forward as organiser on behalf of St Mary’s Church.

The Worthys parish magazine posted on Facebook: “Although there are volunteers willing to help, sadly no one from St Mary’s is able to lead the preparation and organisation needed for the event.

“The role needs someone who has sufficient time, energy and organisational skills. However, there is lots of information previous organisers could pass and a willing team of volunteers to help on the day.”

“We know how much the fete means to people and the event raises funds for good causes as well as St Mary’s. We really hope someone or a small group of people may be willing to step forward and take this on.”

Anyone interested in taking over organisation of the May event should contact administrator@worthyparishes.org.uk.

THE Winchester Food Pantry Jumble Sale will be at St Mary’s Chapel in Springvale on Saturday, February 25 from 1-4pm. Entry to the event costs 50p per person or £1 for families of up to four people, all in aid of the community food pantry.

The jumble sale is accepting donations such as clothing, soft furnishings, toys, kitchen equipment, crockery, glasses, garden stuff, crafting items and small items of furniture from its collection points in Kings Worthy, Littleton, Sparsholt, Badger Farm and central Winchester in advance or on the day between 10am and midday at St Mary’s Chapel. To organise delivery or potential collection contact Caroline Kirkman on 07971268852.

THE Down House in Itchen Abbas is open to visitors in February and March as part of the National Gardens Scheme which opens more than 3,500 private gardens to the public each year.

Admission to the garden, developed by Winchester City councillor Jackie Porter and her husband Mark, costs £10, including homemade tea, while children go free.

For more information or to book contact 07814958810 or markstephenporter@gmail.com.

ITCHEN Valley Spring Litter Pick is back on Saturday, March 18. The annual event kicks off at 10am from the five starting points of Avington War Memorial, Itchen Abbas Village Hall car park, The Cricketers Inn car park in Easton, Martyr Worthy War Memorial and the top of Chilland Lane.

Itchen Valley Parish Council chair Patrick Appleby said: “A look at many of our verges and it is clear how much this annual event is needed with as many as possible taking part.”

THE Littleton Tennis Club Quiz Night is happening on Friday, March 3 at Littleton Town Hall. Non-members and members are welcome with doors opening at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. To register a team contact daveernsberger@gmail.com.

LITTLETON and Harestock Parish Council is trialling a thermal imaging camera loan scheme.

The camera can be used alongside a smart phone to check where homes are losing heat, with the aim of helping residents find where they can improve their home’s energy efficiency to save on bills.

Any Littleton or Harestock resident can apply for a loan of up to 48 hours. To borrow the camera fill out the form on the parish council website and email clerk@lhpc.org.uk.