THIS month's car boot sale in Easton is approaching fast. On September 22 between 1pm and 4pm, more than 100 pitches will be dedicated to the event at the Village Hall and Recreation Ground. Car pitch prices begin at £10, whereas buyers pay £2 for entry. There is also an "early bird" option for those wishing to get ahead of the queues for £5. Tea, cakes, and a barbecue will also be available. You can pre-book your pitch at eastonvillagehall.co.uk. All proceeds will be shared between the Easton Village Hall and Recreation Ground charity and the Easton and Martyr Worthy Cricket Club.

ALSO coming up this week is a "harvest tea" party in Itchen Abbas on September 21. Between 3.30pm and 5.30pm all are welcome to come and meet at the event organised by the Itchen Valley Parish at St John's Church. There also promises to be cake and good company.

THIS autumn will see the return of the Sparsholt Harvest Supper. On Saturday, October 12 at Sparsholt Memorial Hall, members of the public are invited to gather and give thanks for the bounty of the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. Tickets are £15 for an adult, or £30 for a family with children under the age of 14. They are available from Sparsholt Village Shop or Sally Wesley (01962 776476) from September 1. There will also be drinks and a raffle available for purchase. The event begins at 7pm. Anyone with specific dietary requirements should let Sally know.

THE next Sparsholt Parish Council meeting is taking place today, Thursday, September 19, at 7.30pm. This will be the first meeting including the new addition of Councillor Sam Culhane. It will be held in the Mosaic Room in the Memorial Hall in Sparsholt.

BOUNCE Winchester is still 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.

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”.

RUGBYTOTS classes beginning in September are open for booking in and around The Worthys. The classes are for kids aged between two and seven and are for both boys and girls. The classes are held at various venues, including Princes Mead School, Itchen Abbas Village Hall and Swanmore Village Hall. To find out which class suits you best, visit rugbytots.co.uk or contact phil@rugbytots.co.uk.

ITCHEN Abbas Primary School will be holding a series of open mornings for year R. At 9am on October 9, October 24 and November 14, the school will be open for visits by prospective parents and children. To organise a visit, contact the school office on 01962 779310 or admin@itchenabbas.org.uk. Alternatively, you can visit the school's website at itchenabbasprimary.co.uk. 

CROSS Valley Milk is still selling local farm-produced and fully pasteurised milk and milk-based products. These can be delivered to your area for free or bought directly from the farm at the Bull Farm Estate in Kings Worthy. The farm is the two-time winner of the best produce contest at the Alresford show.