HISTORY GROUP - The Craven Arms and District History Group is holding its monthly meeting at The Discovery Centre, Craven Arms on Wednesday at 7pm. Nick Mansfield will be giving an illustrated talk on the First World War in South Shropshire. All Welcome.

DIAMOND JUBILEE - At Onibury on June 3, there will be a free event and large picnic lunch on Onibury School Field from 12.30pm with a fancy dress competition at 1pm for the under 12s.

There will be a prize for best king and queen. In the afternoon there will be fun and games with a vintage 1950s theme.

COMMUNITY CENTRE IS TAKEN OVER - At a recent meeting, around 60 members of the public who were present have voted overwhelmingly in favour of South Shropshire Furniture Scheme officials taking charge of the Community Centre in Craven Arms. The Centre’s trustees have been struggling to keep the Centre afloat during the last few years after it hit financial problems. The chairman of the former trustees Matt Smith said that allowing SSFS to take over would undoubtedly secure the future of a valuable local asset. SSFS has experience in managing other centres e.g. the Rockspring Centre in Ludlow. The Trust will now be wound up with its responsibilities for the Centre’s Lease, non -fixed assets and staff contracts passing over to the SSFS.

CORVEDALE FOLK CLUB - This new cub has opened at the Swan Inn, Aston Munslow on alternate Fridays. All are welcome, entry is free. Further details contact Ian on 01584 841331 email ianfotheringham@btinternet.com WALKING FOR ALL - From the Discovery Centre on Saturday from 10am to 3pm from short walks to slightly longer walks for any age and ability. Free food, ring Ian 01694 722077 MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION - At the Community Centre on Saturday, May 5, from 10am to 4.30pm. Adults entrance £2.50 seniors £2 children £1.50. Includes 20 working layouts in various gauges, static displays and trade stands.

Refreshments. Disabled access. 01588 672145 NEED HELP? - Call Craven Arms (good neighbours) call 01588 673732 from 9am till 12 Monday to Friday.

CRAVEN ARMS SAMBA BAND - Meets every Monday phone Carol for details 01588 672640 All ages welcome to join in.

FAMILY SESSIONS - Every Thursday, Stokesay School Nursery 10am to 3pm.

FARMERS’ MARKET - Discovery Centre, first Saturday of the month, with locally produced quality goods; please bear this in mind. At the Discovery Centre, often with entertainment; last month there were Morris Dancers from Cleobury Mortimer, in between the showers. Also in conjunction with this there is always a councillors’ surgery in the Centre, and a coffee morning at the nearby Pilgrim Centre.

AGE CONCERN UK - Always Thursdays at the Methodist Centre 10am to 2.30pm, with an excellent lunch. Today Thursday), there is also Holy Communion with Rev Hazel Ratcliffe, and special music, singing 11.30am. Come early to get a seat in the Onibury Room.

NEW TAI CHI CLASSES - On Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Starting May 17.

All welcome especially beginners.

Instructor: Jenny Alldridge - accredited by the Tai Chi Union for Great Britainand affiliated to the Shropshire Tai Chi Academy.