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James Hellem is off to run the Marathon des Sables in the Sahara, 151 miles over six gruelling days, raising money for cancer research. A music night in the Calleva added over £150 to his total. Performances from local favourites Frottage, Lauren and the Lads, Boy Did Good and Mundane Mondays were enjoyed by a well-filled house.

Talent night at Silchester School - the annual showcase for our youngsters lived up to expectations, a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thanks to Jon Saltmarsh who took the pictures.

Silchester Magazine celebrated its 50th birthday with a gathering of both current and past team-members, some travelling long distances to be with us - have a look and see who you can recognise from the past.

The re-birth of the village market continues to attract both stalls and customers - March saw the second of what is planned as a monthly event in the Village Hall.

Updates12 December - Christmas Dance Christmas Tree
17 September 2008 - Village of the Year awards!
8 September 2008 - VoY presentation re-run for locals
31 August 2008 - Veteran cars gather in the village
24 August 2008 - Family Fun Day on the Common

29 July - declared winner of Village of the Year for Hampshire 2008

the finished extension to St Mary's
March 2008