MICHELDEVER Variety Group is turning an Agatha Christie book into theatre over a series of evenings in July. “A Murder is Announced”, part of the Miss Marple series, will be performed at Northbrook Hall, Micheldever, on July 3 at 7.15pm, July 5 at 7.15pm, July 6 at 2pm and July 6 at 7.15pm. Tickets are £13 (concessions £10) and can be found at ticketsource.co.uk/mvg or at Micheldever Village Shop.

MICHELDEVER Station Community Heritage Weekend will take place from Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, July 7. Starting at 1pm on Saturday, there will be a hog roast at the Warren Field, with vegetarian options available from The Dove Inn. Alongside this there will be a display of local vehicles, including agricultural, steam and some from the Ellis Journey, the first car journey in the UK. There will also be a showing of the original Genevieve film in the Warren Hall at 2pm. On Sunday, at 8.30am, the first car will leave Micheldever Railway Station car parm to complete the 2024 Ellis Journey to Datchet near Windsor. The departure will be accompanied by music from the Alresford Ukelele Jam, with coffee, tea and bacon baps being served at the Dove Inn. Following this there will be a presentation at 10am of community street art with the Mayor of Winchester Cllr Russell Gordon-Smith in attendance.

THE next Micheldever Village Lunch will be held at Northbrook Hall, Duke Street, on Wednesday, July 3. The cost is £5 for a freshly prepared two-course lunch, a glass of sherry or wine and coffee. It is a very sociable occasion where old friends meet and new friends are made. Transport can be provided for those without their own vehicles or for the less mobile of attendees.

BLOOM Baby Classes Winchester & Andover are now offering classes in Sutton Scotney. The classes will take place in the Victoria Hall on Tuesday mornings. Bloom Baby Classes is also offering everyone a chance to try their classes for free – visit the Bloom Baby Classes website and use the code "TRYUS" for a free PAYG session.

MICHELDEVER Village Fete will return on Saturday, July 20. This year the fete will be at the Lord Rank Playing Field, raising funds for the maintenance of St Mary’s Church, Micheldever. There will be a variety of stalls, including bric a brac, plants, tombola, spirits, children’s games, books, bottles and more. There will also be a tea tent and a BBQ.

IT is almost time for the South Wonston Parish Council Fete. The festivities will begin at midday on Saturday, July 7, and will include village fete classics. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the (hopefully) nice weather. For the event details, visit Nicola Leyton’s Facebook page.

THE Jolly Moon is hosting a “drum circle” in South Wonston on Wednesday, July 3. To book, visit bookwhen.com and search for Jolly Moon. All are welcome to bring their own drums for some rhythmic summer fun in the open air. Those who do not have drums can bring shakers or anything that makes a noise.