The funeral of Joan QuIntrell, who lived at Clifton bungalow on Hungate, will take place on Thursday 6th February at 12 noon at St. John's Anglican Church. Joan, who was 99, died recently. 'Bishop Monkton Today' extends its sympathies to her family and friends.

Rev. Robb Wainwright has asked us to pass on this message:- "In order to help with the catering arrangements at the Masons after the funeral, please would villagers who knew her and intend to attend the funeral and refreshments, give me a ring to enable a guesstimate of numbers for the catering?"

Robb can be contacted on 01765 676298 or 07768 390060.