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. 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. The event begins at 7pm. Anyone with specific dietary requirements should let Sally know.

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 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. 

THERE will be a fireworks display at a Sparsholt pub on November 2 to celebrate bonfire night. The Plough Inn's event begins at 7pm with a bonfire, then, at 7.30pm, the fireworks will get going. Tickets are £8 for adults, £4 for kids and £20 for a family of four when booked in advance. On the day, adults can enter for £10 and kids for £5. Tickets are being sold at the pub on Woodman Lane and at the village shop.

Sparsholt shop is holding a coffee morning on Friday September 27 as part of a MacMillan cancer support scheme. From 8am until 4pm, anyone and everyone is welcome to come along to the memorial green for a chat and a cup of coffee.

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.

An "autumn immersion" mindfulness session is taking place in Kings Worthy. Winchester Wellness, just off Springvale Road, is putting on the event on October 13 between 5pm and 7pm. This immersive experience is designed to help you tap into the energy of the season and harness it for your own personal growth and transformation. During this session, you'll have the opportunity to explore different techniques and practices that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and inner peace. No previous experience needed to take part in this two-hour session. Entry is £25. To book, visit mindfulnessforsuccess.co.uk.