IT is less than ten days now until a “Non-Psychic ‘Psychic’ Show” 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”.

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.

WINCHESTER City Council's new bin collection timetable has now come into force. Letters have been posted to residents across the catchment area notifying them of changes in times or days when rubbish will be picked up. WCC have posted the following: "Even if you don’t have a change, your collection may be at a different time of day because of the new schedules, so please put your bins out by 6.30am. A small number of rounds will have a one-off extra collection during the transition period. This information is also in the letter and on the website, winchester.co.uk/bin-collection."

A police surgery is taking place at Colden Common community centre. On Tuesday, November 5, the public is invited to drop in and talk to officers. Winchester Police have posted the following on Facebook: "Beat surgeries are a great opportunity to meet your local policing team and share your concerns. We will be happy to provide crime prevention and personal safety advice. Ask us about the 'Let's Talk' survey to help us set our community priorities and ensure we are focusing on what matters most to you."

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.

A NETWORKING session for women will take place in Kings Worthy on October 24. Between 9.30am and midday, female business owners are invited to The King Charles to discuss work and make new friends. The group will focus on connection, conversation and collaboration. Tickets can be found at smallbusinessvibes.co.uk/events. One reviewer said the following about a past workshop: “This is such a relaxed, friendly and welcoming space to meet other women and make connections. I look forward to coming to many more.”

A BABY massage session will take place on Wednesday, October 23, at Tubbs Hall, Kings Worthy. From 10.30am to 11:45am, Wellbeing with Fran will host the one-off session, which has been described as "a lovely, unique experience which is baby-led and also focusses on parent wellbeing and relaxation". The price is £32 for an adult and a baby. This includes a unique opportunity to learn how to massage your baby, refreshments for parents, organic baby massage oil, towels and mats provided, a gift bag and printed handouts. Additional adults are very welcome for a family booking price of £38.