BAPTIST CHURCH: For morning worship before Christmas Day, Paul Chapman planned and led the service and involved a considerable number of the members of the congregation. There were readings from the Bible, several poems and a playlet, all designed to show why Christmas is so special. The evening service followed the traditional nine lessons format, with members of the congregation reading the lessons and congregational singing of carols and the Moornotes choir sang three carols – one from Spain, another from Portugal, and another from the liturgy of the Russian orthodox church. Light refreshments were served in the lounge afterwards. There will be a short service on Christmas morning.

OLICANA BRIDGE CLUB: News for week ending December 20. Saturday, December 14, six tables, winners: Pat Baker & Myra Tinker; runners-up: Nick & Carole Kelly. Monday, December 16, 14 tables, N/S: Ray Causton & Les Rothnie; E/W: Janet Leach & Christina Powne. Wednesday, December 18, morning, eight tables, N/S: Michael & Audrey Dawson; E/W: Ken Garrett & Louise Symons. Wednesday, December 18, evening, six tables, N/S: David & Joyce Storer; E/W: Pat Warnett & Janet Leach. Friday, December 20, eight teams, N/S: John Cole & Bridget Vickerman; E/W: Pat Warnett & Di Roberts.