Mince pies will be going like the clappers

ENJOY a coffee and mince pies as Christmas bells chime to the sounds of handbells. Ruislip Belles and Beaux is made up of retired women and men who meet each week to practise playing tunes on handbells.

They play a varied selection of music-hall and folk songs, some classical pieces, sea shanties and other old favourites. What? Coffee and Mince Pies with Ruislip Belles and Beaux Where? South Ruislip Learning and Development Centre, Queens Walk, South Ruislip, HA4 0LR When? Thursday December 11, 11am-noon Cost? Free to attend