At the September meeting, members had ‘stars in their eyes’, as Bernard Mills gave a talk and introduction to the constellations visible without the aid of a telescope. President, Val Evans, thanked those who had attended the recent Party for Parkinson's Disease which raised £400.

A theatre visit to the Swan Theatre on October 31 to see Thoroughly Modern Millie has been arranged. The autumn group meeting is being hosted by Bockleton on October 29.

The next meeting will be on Monday, October 12 at 7.30pm at Mamble Village Hall. Dorothy Norman will talk about ‘music and me’. There will be the trading stall and the competition is a favourite/unusual handbag.