WORLD CHALLENGE: Fifteen pupils from Crofton High School leave Crofton today for the World Challenge Expedition to Croatia. The pupils from years nine and ten, were asked last year to raise £1000 each to fund the trip without asking their parents for any money. They have all been organising their own fund raising activities. The pupils return home next weekend

MOTHERS: Last week's meeting at the Community Centre was well attended when a game of "Call My Bluff" proved popular. Raffle winners were Judith Burniston and Doreen Woodcock. Names were taken for a selection of shows at the Wakefield Theatre Royal later in the year .The next meeting on Thursday, July 15 will be a demonstration of chair exercises starting at 8pm.

THEME DAY: At Shay Lane Primary School on Monday, July 19 when a French themed meal will be served.

MEETINGS: At the Parish Council Centre on Tuesday, July 13 to talk about the Parish Plan, and at the same venue on Tuesday July 20 for the monthly council meeting. Both meetings begin at 7pm, and welcome everyone.

THANK YOU: Shay Lane Primary School wish to thank Spring Green Nurseries in Crofton for providing 140 six foot canes, and Horbury Garage in Wakefield for their donation of £150, to be used in conjunction with the erection of a greenhouse made from plastic bottles.

ART GROUP: Crofton Art group's AGM followed by a social takes place at the Crofton Parish Centre on Friday, July 17 at 2pm.

QUESTIONNAIRES: The completed forms on what people in Crofton want, need to be returned to reception at Crofton High School by Friday July 16. These forms can be located in various places around the village, e.g. library, health centre etc.

YOGA: Began this week at the Crofton Parish Centre, Mondays until August 9. For beginners 11am until noon, others 12.30pm until 2pm. Telephone Judy 01924 860398.

SUCCESS: The recent "Share a Memory" afternoon at Crofton Library was well supported during which High School pupils met with residents to interview them.
Members of the History group, Generation Exchange, library and the school wish to thank everyone who gave their support.

CAFÉ: Tomorrow at the Crofton Parish Centre, everyone welcome commencing at 10am.

ONE TO ONE: In Crofton Library on Wednesday, July 14 from 5pm until 6pm to speak with a local Police officer about any issue.

ANGLING: Members of Nostell Miners Angling group visit Holme Marsh on Sunday, July 11 for their match.

READER GROUP: The book "After you'd Gone" by Maggie O'Farrell was reviewed at the meeting this week in Crofton Library. Next month's book "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Kidd Monk will be reviewed at the next meeting.

CAMCORDER CLUB: A plea goes out to any Camcorder fan living in Crofton. Ossett Camcorder Club need more members, for more information telephone Peter Higginbottom, 01924 256545.

FOR YOUTHS: A series of events is being planned for young people to do during the forthcoming Summer holidays. The youth club is now to open on Friday evenings.

IDENTIFICATION COURSE: At the Waterton Discovery Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday July 13 and 14, learn about identifying wildflowers. Anyone interested in Bats and their sounds can join in an evening walk at Newmillerdam with Wakefield Bat Group on Friday, July 16 during the evening. Find out more and book your place for both events by telephoning 01924 303980.

TOURNAMENT: Pupils in years three and four from Shay Lane Primary School joined in a football tournament in Wakefield on Wednesday this week. There were points for penalty shoot outs on a World Cup Theme.

CROFTON INFANTS: Thank you to everyone who supported our Summer Fair this week.