THE PHOENIX CLUB: By popular request, Photonics specialist Dr Ray Davies made a return visit to the club to demonstrate the properties of "Travelling light" on Tuesday, April 19. As before there were lots of surprises when he showed the work of his students who have developed new ways of using lasers and LEDs. The projects were as diverse as a fibre optic flute which harnesses light to generate sound and a highly secure combination lock using laser beams which if broken will not allow entry. A special feature of the lecture was the audience participation in hands-on laser beam experiments with polarizing and diffracting filters.

Unfortunately the May17 speaker, Richard Churchley is unable to be with us, but Diane Everton has stepped in at short notice to talk about "My life in tv".

Visitors are welcome at Trinity Methodist Church Centre, Kidderminster at 2pm. Further information from Katharine on 01299 877989 or Diana on 01562 753355.