CHURCH SERVICE: There is no Service at St Andrew’s Church on Sunday, November 30th. Instead, there is a Parish Service at St Elizabeth’s Church at 10am. On Monday, St Andrew’s Church holds its patronal service with the Rev Julie Wing at 6pm preaching, followed by light refreshments.

COMMITTEE MEETING: The next committee meeting of Great Aycliffe Village Hall Association is on Monday, November 1st, at 8pm in the village hall (please note change of date from the usual second Monday).

NEEDLE AND THREAD: There is a needle and thread group at the village hall on Tuesday, December 2nd and 16th, from 7-9pm. Anyone with a sewing project, such as patchwork, Christmas decorations, knitting, crochet or rag rugging is welcome to go along. For more details, call Tricia Johnson on 01325 314735.

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST CLUB: For a morning of Christmas fun, visit Aycliffe Village Hall for the Christmas Breakfast Club on Saturday, December 13th, from 9am to noon. As well as the usual bacon, egg or sausage buns on offer, and cups of tea or coffee, this month, Santa will be in his grotto for the morning, ready to hand out presents. Children’s visits to see him do need to have been booked in advance. There will also be Christmas activities for children, and a book stall. All proceeds go to the village hall.

SANTA DASH: Following the success of this event last year, there is another Santa dash on Saturday, December 20, starting at the village hall at 11am. Participants are asked to raise £10 to enter and Santa suits will be provided. For more details, call Sue on 07775 680804.