Two concerts to raise funds for improvements to Cookley Village Hall and Playing Fields have been arranged.

The April Verch Band will be playing at the hall in Lea Lane, Cookley on Sunday, October 13 from 8pm.

April is an internationally touring Canadian fiddler, step dancer and singer-songwriter. For more information, see aprilverch.com Tickets are £8 in advance only by calling 07867 518978.

The hall will also stage a pantomime of Jack and The Beanstalk on Saturday, December 7 at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £8 in advance, £10 on the door, from 07867 518978.