THE Wonston Community Café has announced that it will be renamed to the Sutton Scotney Community Café to avoid confusion with the pop-up café that runs in South Wonston. It will be offering the same services.

For a second month the café was able to use the outside space at the Victoria Hall, with many guests enjoying the sunshine.

As well as our many regulars, the café was joined by new visitors who had walked from Barton Stacey. Other new visitors included Karen and Nicole, from local care company Everycare based in Sutton Scotney. They enjoyed their cake so much that they took cake back to their colleagues in the office! 

The July café was run in aid of the local Church Pantry, and the cafe also had a box for collection of donated items for the pantry.  As usual the visitors were generous and raised a total of £297.50 after expenses.

After taking a break in August, the next Sutton Scotney Community Café will be at the Victoria Hall, Sutton Scotney, 9.30am to 12 noon on Wednesday, September 18. This month we will be fundraising for an Autism assistance dog for local boy Stefan.  Some of his family will be at the café to give visitors information about the project. 

 All the cakes are homemade, and there is real coffee and plenty of free parking.  As well having a gluten free cake option every month, the café also offers cheese scones and biscotti. All the cakes are available to eat-in or takeaway. The café is cash only.

THE Half Moon and Spread Eagle Pub, in Micheldever, is hosting a pair of events in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, August 20, the pub will be hosting a quiz night from 8pm. To book, either call 01962 774150 or visit the Half Moon and Spread Eagle website.

This will be followed on Saturday, August 24 by live music performed by Maddison A in the pub’s garden from 3.30pm. The pub will be also be doing a barbeque from 3pm, with burgers, sausages and vegetarian options.

IN East Stratton, the Northbrook Arms will be holding its summer party on Monday, August 26. The event will feature live music, a magician, face painting, an ice cream van and a barbeque. The event is free to attend, but attendees are asked to register to help the pub with planning – people can register by visiting the Northbrook Arms website.

ST MARY’S Church, Micheldever, will hold a music night on September 29. An unforeseen bill for significant money has arisen for essential repairs on the church's magnificent organ. In response, this evening of music will be dedicated to raising funds for that repair.

The seating will be adjusted to bring the musicians into the nave to optimize the acoustics for music. It is hoped that the music night will evolve into a regular feature, offering a diverse range of music and performances. More information about the music night will be revealed soon.