Evington: An open meeting to form the Evington Community Orchard Group takes place at 6.30pm on Monday, February 22, in Evington House.

The community orchard is a collaborative project with Evington Park Services and climate-change group Transition Leicester.

Once the group has been established, volunteers will be recruited to plant fruit and nut trees and the Evington community will be encouraged to get involved in growing, harvesting and sharing the rewards of their efforts.

For further information contact 0116 273 4022.

Glenfield: The Hall Association, the active PTA at The Hall School, has held a family fun quiz evening.

Some 150 people, divided into 14 teams, were challenged over a wide range of topics. Members of staff were busy in the kitchen to ensure that red-hot pizzas were ready for the interval.

Evington: The Friends of Evington Park and Village Green are holding an open meeting in Evington House at 4pm on Monday, January 25.

If you are interested in joining the committee, or forming a "Friends of..." group for another park, this is an opportunity to hear Helen Lang, of The Friends of Knighton Park, talking about their successful group. Contact 0116 273 9992.