THE farmers' carol service returns to Hatherleigh Market on Friday, December 13.

The service starts at 7.30pm and will be led by Hatherleigh Silver Band with special singing by Bodmin Community Church Praise Group. The guest speaker will be Simon Walsh. Originally from Northern Ireland, Simon lived in Devon for four years and now lives in Derbyshire, where he works among farmers helping with shearing, lambing and general farm labour.

Proceeds from the event will go to Farming Community Network and Faith Mission. Soup and rolls, mince pieces and tea will be available.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. For further details call Ian and Hazel Gilkinson on 01566 783512.

l SEASONAL songs will ring out from the Charter Hall on Monday, December 9, as the Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band present its Christmas concert. Entry is free to the concert, which starts at 7.30pm, and there will be refreshments and a raffle.