At the October meeting, Shirley Noble recounted the affairs of British Kings, Queens and mistresses, from William of Normandy to Edward VII.

The Reindeer, on the Worcester road, is the venue for Tuesday's lunch.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 15 at Trinity Church Centre, Kidderminster, at 2pm, when Sylvia Sheldon will disclose "The secrets of the life of the adder".

For further information telephone 0-1299 8777989.