ONLINE entries for this year’s flower show at Littleton and Harestock Show are now live.

The floral event dates back to 1921 and is the heart and soul of the attraction. The committee has worked hard to bring the flower show back in full to the marquee on Saturday, September 2.

Chairman Ray Broughton said: “We are keeping the increased ventilation in the marquee, and the one-way system to avoid overcrowding and to allow more space for people. This was introduced last year with considerable success.

“We have widened the choice of classes to give more choices this year for exhibits. We hope people will feel able to contribute to this popular and fun show.”

To enter fill out the online entry form at lhshow.org.uk/.

LITTLETON Art Group is still looking for new members. The friendly club has been meeting for 30 years, drawing and using water colours and pastels at Littleton Church Room.

The group meets every Tuesday from 7-9pm and will be exhibiting at Littleton and Harestock Show this year. For more information contact Alan Collins on 01962 866986.

SPARSHOLT Village Shop is looking for a willing volunteer to help with book keeping and day to day accounting. Relevant experience would be preferable but is not necessary as training would be provided.

The job would take about half a day a week. For more information about the role contact Victoria Williams at victoria@hamgreencottage.co.uk and to express interest contact Ceri Baber at sparsholtsecretary@outlook.com.

LONG-term supporter Clive Felstead has retired from the Ham Green Volunteers after more than two decades. The group will miss him wielding the chain saw with great skill and effectiveness as well as his knowledge of the countryside.

Mr Felstead also played a crucial role in maintaining the machinery and equipment and has informed the volunteers that he will still be available for repairs and to sharpen tools.

SPARSHOLT Parish Council has given out ‘Coronation Coins’ to residents under the age of 18, as a token to remember the Coronation of King Charles III. Anyone who hasn’t received their coin yet should contact Sue Wood on 01962 776255.

To celebrate the opening of Lainston House as an exclusive hotel in 1983, the Sparsholt venue has been hosting outdoor cinema nights.

The 80s movies continue with Back to the Future on Thursday, August 17 and Top Gun on Friday, August 25. Doors open at 7pm ready for films to start at sunset on the South Lawn.

Guests are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and chairs. Tickets cost £20 for adults and £10 for kids. To book call 01962 776088.

AUDITIONS for The Worthy Players’ December pantomime, Dick Whittington, begin next week.

Anyone eager to try out acting, help back stage or with set building, painting, costumes, sounds and lights is encouraged to go along to the Jubilee Hall in Kings Worthy on Tuesday, August 22 or Wednesday, August, 23.

Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from September ahead of the performances on December 1-2 and 8-9.

Set-build days are on Sunday afternoons from mid-October.

THE Itchen Valley Choir is running a free trial session on Wednesday, September 6 from 7.45pm to 9.30pm at the Itchen Abbas and Avington Village Hall. For more information contact Jacqui Squire at IVCS.Secretary@gmail.com.