CHILDSPLAY: There are free places for children aged three to five at Childsplay Neighbourhood Nursery, Allerton. Places offer 15 hours of nursery a week. Ring (01274) 549264.

NUMBERS: Big Number Day is on Friday and the Children’s Centre have a great session at Allerton Methodist Church at 9.30am to 11.30am.

CUBS: Cubs meet on Mondays at Thornton Primary School for boys and girls aged eight to ten-and-a-half. Call (01274) 835273.

SERVICE: The Sunday family service at Allerton Congregational Church is at 10.30am when Major Keith Bearcroft will be in the pulpit.

COFFEE: The Christmas Card stall women invite you to their Valentine coffee morning on Saturday from 10am to noon at Allerton Congregational Church. Stalls include bring and buy, cakes, books, stationery and a raffle. Admission is £1 including tea, coffee and biscuits.

FELLOWSHIP: The next evening fellowship at Allerton Congregational Church will be held on Thursday, February 16, at 7.15pm. Lunchtime fellowship continues every Thursday at 12.30pm.

DIARY: A Women's World day of prayer will be held on Friday, March 2, at Allerton Methodist.

CONCERT: Tickets are now on sale for a matinee concert at Allerton Congregational Church on Saturday, March 3, at 2.30pm when Ian Moorhouse will present Show Stoppers, a musical entertainment. The price is £6 and includes afternoon tea.

WORSHIP: The Sunday worship at 10.30am at Allerton Methodist Church will be a celebration of Holy Communion led by the Reverend Philip Drake.

CAFE WEST NEWS: Join a six-week course on drugs and alcohol awareness targeting parents and carers who are concerned about young people. The course starts on Monday, February 20, from 12.45pm to 2.45pm. Creche Places are available but book early to avoid disappointment. For young people wanting to get fit and have fun, come along to boxing on Wednesdays from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Ju jitsu is on Fridays from 6pm to 7.30pm. For people aged 50 and over there is gentle exercise every Tuesday from 11.30am to 12.30pm and exercise for health on Wednesdays at 9.30am.

TUTOR NEEDED: Organisers are looking for a Zumba tutor to run a session on Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Contact Cafe West for more details.

NEW GROUP: A mums and toddlers group is to be held every Monday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Allerton library, Avenel Road.