* Friday, December 3: Frankie Martin will sing at the Cross Keys at Great Bedwyn from 9pm. Tickets cost £6.

* Friday, December 3: The Calne Players and Sainsbury’s are hosting a murder mystery at Marden House. Tickets cost £10.

* December 6 to 22: Friends and fellow artists Sandra Burcham and Julie Smith will be holding an exhibition of their work at Malmesbury Town Hall. The proceeds from any sales of Ms Burcham’s work will be shared between Help for Heroes and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, whilst Ms Smith will donate to Help for Heroes.

* Sunday, December 12: Royal Oak pub, Devizes, at 1.30pm, doors open at 12noon. Mixed darts competition. £10 per team with £5 going to Help for Heroes and £5 into the winner’s pot. Entries on the day. For details call Wendy on 07745 456277.