CHURCH SERVICE: At St Andrew's church on Sunday at 10.15am the Holy Communion Service will be led by the Rev Dawn Ingham, preach the Rev Dawn Ingham, readings taken from Hebrews and Luke will be by Audrey Warrington and prayers for the church, community and world will be by Mollie Farrar. Refreshments will be served following the service and everyone is welcome.

TRINITY SERVICE: The morning service at Trinity Methodist church at 10.45am on Sunday will be led by Miss Hilary Vero. At 6pm Rev Trevor Grewcock will lead worship. The service will be preceded by afternoon tea at 4pm, to say 'Thank you' to Trevor for his pastoral care during the past year. Everyone is welcome.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Re-Connect, a local charity supporting older people in Wakefield are looking for volunteer drivers and escorts. Their poster and advertising campaign is ongoing and as a volunteer driver you will have opportunity to travel to places you may not yet know. You will need a full driving licence and be prepared to undergo training. They are holding an information day on Tuesday, August 31 from 10am-2pm at Re-Connect office, Holiday Inn, Queen's Drive, Ossett. You can call them on 01924 274400, or visit or email us at wakeybus@reconnectwakefield.org.uk to discuss their voluntary opportunities.

EXERCISE CLASS: There is a Pilates sessions every Tuesday from 5-6pm at St Swithuns Community Centre. Come along and enjoy this low impact form of exercise taught by a trained professional. Everyone is welcome and the first lesson is free. For more information contact 01924 361212 or drop in to the St Swithuns Centre.

DEVELOPMENT REMINDER: There will be a public meeting at St Swithuns Community Centre. The meeting will be on September 7 and will commence at 7.15pm. Also on the same day from 10am-5pm there will be plans and models showing what is proposed. There will also be council officers on hand to answer any questions. It is very important that as many people as possible attend and pass comment at one or both sessions. This process will set out the proposals that will be developed to produce the changes to our area. The draft LDF contains a large number of potential housing developments and changes that will alter the district beyond recognition if not commented on.