ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN'S SECTION: THE branch is due to hold its group meeting next Tuesday, at Bishop's Castle.

A bus has been booked and will leave Castle Square, Ludlow, at 6pm. The fare is £3.The competition will be for an unusual bracelet.

Chairwoman Mrs C J Downes wants to thank members who supported her during her sponsored exercise-bike ride and asks any members who sponsored her to return their money and sponsorship forms to the meeting on September 3.

FLOODLIGHTS: THE floodlights at St Laurence's Church, Ludlow were lit on: August 12: For the birthday of Dr G W Abbott from his family. August 13: In memory of Aunty Grace on her 80th birthday - died 10.02.04. From Alison Coggan.