FOOD SAFETY: There is a food safety training course at Lower Grange Community Centre, Chaffinch Road on Fridays, February 7 and 14, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Call Alex Dilger on (01274) 880328.

PULPIT: Trevor Kershaw will be in the pulpit at Allerton Congregational Church on Sunday for their communion service at 10.30am.

CHILDREN: The Children's Centre has an exciting new timetable and is also providing, on a trial basis, two 'after school' events from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Allerton Methodist Church. On Tuesdays they will be joined by vocal coach, Charlotte Jones, for an hour of singing and dancing at Mini Pop Stars, and on Thursdays Cafe West's healthy eating co-ordinator will stage a baking event. Both activities are suitable for parents and their children aged under eight.

YOUTH CAFE: There is an exciting programme of activities for Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Allerton Youth Cafe including gardening, hairstyling, cooking music and lyrical workshops. Call Andrew Domoroswski on 07582 100694 FOOTBALL: A girls football team for ages nine to 13 runs on Wednesdays at Lower Grange. Call (01274) 488499.

COURSE: There is free introduction to health and social care course at the Lower Grange Community Centre, Chaffinch Road, starting on Thursday, February 13, from 1pm to 3pm. Call Alex Dilger on (01274) 880328.