The Five Villages - Brynawel, Cwmfelinfach, Wattsville, Wyllie, Ynysddu.

Aid for Kosovo: Tina Williams, of Cwmfelinfach, drives and delivers humanitarian aid in the form of food and emergency supplies to those who are in greatest need.

On Friday, March 30, she will be setting off again to Kosovo to take aid to the many thousands of refugees who are living in makeshift shelters with very few belongings.

During the last few weeks of the appeal Tina is concentrating on collecting food.

All of the following foodstuffs are desperately needed: * Pasta * Flour * Rice * Sugar * Salt * Pulses * Jams The cut-off date for collecting donations is Tuesday, March 27, as Tina and her team of helpers will be busy packing the lorry ready for its long journey after that.

If you wish to donate to the appeal contact Tina on 07866 428 128 or Susan on 01495 200742.

First service held in Sardis Chapel after renovation: On Sunday, March 4, the first service was held in Sardis Chapel, Ynysddu, after major renovation work there was completed.

In spite of heavy rain, more than 70 people braved the elements and came to worship.

They enjoyed a very joyful service, conducted by Allen Powell, interim moderator.

Rose Scull, soloist, and the Sunday school children, also contributed to the proceedings.

All future services will now take place in the chapel.

There will be an official opening service at the end of the month.

Castles at Ynysddu Primary School: The children of the school have completed a castle project.

All the children were given the task of making castles at home and then bringing their fantastic fortresses into school.

The school hall is currently full of castles and teachers say it is truly an amazing sight - there is even a castle cake.

The pupils' creations were all so good teachers were unable to select a winner.

As a result, every child who took part was given house points and a certificate.

The school allotment has had its first crop harvested and it has already had a visible effect on the school with the daffodils used for decorations on St David's Day grown on the allotment.

Chris, the school clerk and resident Jack Of All Trades, has been very busy building the shed, but he has received help from parents, grandparents and the other allotment holders.

The shed was purchased with the profits from the school's open day and the cash prize of £25 for winning the Caerphilly Clean up Campaign.

I am sure there will be plenty to report from the allotment when the growing season starts.

Events for Red Nose Day on March 16: Ynysddu Primary - This is all about wearing clothes that are too large, 50p for children and £1 for so-called adult will be charged for dressing up.

All proceeds from the wacky entertainment will be donated to the charity.

Of course, everyone will also be wearing red noses.

CYT Care Home is not to be left out of the fun - on Red Nose Day most of the staff will be doing their shift in pyjamas.

One of the senior care assistants will also be getting dressed up and experiencing a different side of life at the care home when they become a resident for the day.

Plans are being made to ensure that there will be a lot of practical jokes and everyone should have a good time.

Cwmfelinfach Residents Association: Don't forget the residents' monthly coffee morning with the usual mix of bingo and raffles on Friday, March 16 at 10.30am.

Mothering Sunday Services: St Theodore's in Cwmfelinfach will be holding a special Mothers' Day service at 10.30am on Sunday, March 18, and every mum will receive flowers.

Church in the Pub - The Reverend Marion Barge will be holding a mothering day service at the Wyllie Inn on Sunday at 7pm. Flowers will be given to every mum.

Mothering Sunday Lunch: Ynysddu Hotel - Lee, Lisa, Sadie and Adrian have a special Mothers' Day menu prepared for their guests.

Black Prince - Janice and Steve will give a warm welcome to their guests for a Mothers' Day meal on Sunday.

What's On: Forthcoming events include: Friday - karaoke at the Black Prince, Ynysddu Thursday - back by popular demand, the Ynysddu Station Hotel is re- starting its quiz night.

Saturday - live artist at the Progressive Club, Ynysddu Sunday - karaoke at the Black Prince, Ynysddu.