ITCHEN Abbas and Avington Village Hall's annual general meeting will be held on Monday, July 22. At 7.30pm, an agenda and copies of the annual report will be made available. Members of the public can also request a copy in advance from honorary secretary Ken Gordon. Those wishing to do so should send an email to secretary@iaavillagehall.co.uk.

EASTON and Martyr Worthy Cricket Club are holding a tug of war, juniors' cricket game and barbecue on Thursday, July 25. All are welcome at this summer event, which will begin at 6pm. 

A “TEA and Fizz Garden Party” will take place this summer in Itchen Abbas. There will be a raffle at this event at Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall on Thursday, August 15. Tickets are £17.50 and anyone interested should contact Cynthia Mariner at cynthiaannmariner@icloud.com.

THE Worthys music festival returns this year to Eversley Park, Kings Worthy. Promising to be “bigger and better than before”, the event will take place on September 14. The local bands performing will include Flaxen Hill, Dave and We’re Not Worthy. Ukulele music, jazz and classical are a few of the genres on offer, with The Hyde Quartet set to “posh it up” between the more lively acts. Alfred’s Brewery will provide beer and there will be street food along with an array of refreshments. The Winchester Sport and Social Club will also open its bar to the public. For kids, there is facepainting and a “Fun Dog Show”. Entry is free. For more information, contact Councillor Jane Rutter at jrutter@winchester.gov.uk or on 07766 431244.

A “NON-PSYCHIC ‘Psychic’ Show” will be held at The Worthys Jubilee Hall in Kings Worthy on Friday, October 24. An exploration of magic, escapology, mentalism and other performance skills, the show is designed to appeal to sceptics and believers alike. It is also a historical study of fraudulent mediums, from Victorian frauds to modern forms of trickery. For more information or to buy tickets, visit ticketsource.co.uk and search for “The Non-Psychic ‘Psychic’ Show”.

AN ILLUSTRATED talk telling the story of a young paratrooper during the Falklands War is being held at Littleton Millenium Memorial Hall on Saturday, July 27. Peter Osbourne, a Falklands veteran, will recount his experience and donate the money raised to Combat Stress, a veterans' mental health charity. The event will begin with drinks and nibbles at 5pm, with the talk beginning at 5.30pm. Tickets are £12 and the deadline for reserving a place is July 19. For payment information, contact ppellereau@gmail.com or call 01962 733107.

A JAZZ concert will take place at Crawley Village Hall. "Jazz in the Village" will feature Ian Miller on saxophone and Dominic Miller on piano. The event begins at 7pm on Friday, September 13. Tickets are £20 and include a meal. Drinks will also be available at the bar.

SAVE the date for a car boot sale which will take place at Easton Village Hall and recreation ground. On Sunday, September 22, members of the public will be able to browse a wide array of items from 1pm until 4pm.

BOUNCE Winchester is holding three classes at Tubbs Hall in Kings Worthy. The trampoline-based sessions are designed to make exercise fun. Taking place every Monday from 7pm until 7.45pm, Tuesday from 6.30pm until 7.30pm and Saturday from 9.30am to 10.30am. For more information or to book visit bookwhen.com/winchesterbounce.

YOU can get local farm-produced milk delivered to your door by Cross Valley Milk in Kings Worthy. The delivery service is free of charge. Alternatively, you can go to the farm on Lovedon Lane to pick up fresh milk and cream. For more information, visit crossvalleymilk.co.uk.